Lao Hao slowly put away his compelling gaze, turned around and entered the courtyard without saying a word, Li Tianchou hesitated slightly, followed in and took the iron gate casually. saw that Lao Hao was already sitting on the bluestone bar in the yard, digging something in his trouser pocket, looking like he was looking for a cigarette.

Li Tianchou took a few steps closely, took out the cigarette in his pocket and handed it over, Lao Hao raised his eyes, and he was not polite, he grabbed it as soon as he stretched out his hand, Li Tianchou put him on fire, and lit one himself.

In the mist, the two seemed to close the distance a little. Lao Hao's addiction to smoking was very big, and after a few sips, half of the fire was burned, he coughed and opened his mouth, "When is it?"

As soon as Li Tianchou raised his head, he immediately understood the meaning of the question, it seemed that Lao Hao had already guessed the approximate situation, so he stopped being verbose, and said directly, "A week ago, on the day we left. ”

"Where are the people buried?" Lao Hao's big eyes widened again.

"I'm ashamed to say it, no...... I didn't have time to retrieve my uncle's body. Li Tianchou avoided Lao Hao's gaze, but he had to tell the truth.

Lao Hao didn't say anything more, he took two puffs of the cigarette in his hand, the cigarette butt quickly burned to the root of the cigarette butt, Li Tianchou observed Lao Hao's mood, and hurriedly refilled it for him.

"Who did it?" Old Hao's tone calmed down, but his tone was much colder.

"Zhang Zhiqiang. This is actually Li Tianchou's biggest concern, telling the truth may harm Lao Hao. Zhang Zhiqiang is extremely difficult to deal with, and this is what he has personally experienced; but it is not good to conceal it, first, it is unreasonable, and second, it cannot win Lao Hao's trust. Under the trade-off, let's just say it straight, with Lao Hao's age and experience, he should have his own analysis and judgment, and he will not be a second pole.

"Who is Zhang Zhiqiang?" Lao Hao stared at his eyes and recalled bitterly, as if he had never heard of this person at all. This surprised Li Tianchou, but suddenly understood that this mysterious old Hao should have lived in seclusion relatively early, and he didn't ask about the world for too long, so he naturally didn't know much about the current characters in the rivers and lakes. Even Uncle Hai didn't reveal anything to him.

Li Tianchou thought for a while and replied, "I don't know very well, but he kidnapped Uncle Geng." "Deliberately test Lao Hao's familiarity with other people.

"What Uncle Geng? Old Hao really knew each other, and he felt like an old acquaintance from his tone. "Grass, I said earlier, it will end sooner or later with him, but I just don't listen. ”

The second half of the sentence surprised Li Tianchou again, it seems that the relationship between Lao Hao and Uncle Geng was not very harmonious before, and he also persuaded Wei Dahai not to follow Uncle Geng. He didn't know much about the grievances and grievances of the previous generation, and he didn't have the right to ask, but he suddenly remembered the old man Qin on the river beach, and secretly wondered in his heart if they would have any origins?

"Well, why don't you speak?" Old Hao seemed impatient.

"Do you know Uncle Geng?" asked Li Tianchou knowingly, because he didn't know how to answer.

"Cut. Lao Hao disdainful, flicked the cigarette butt in his hand, and suddenly lost the interest in talking, "It's rare for you kid to run and lie down, there are few sensible little cubs in Geng Lao Wu." As for you, don't stink, go back. ”

Lao Hao's opinions on Uncle Geng are not small, and even Peng Weihua and others have brought them, but it sounds like they have a good evaluation of themselves. Li Tianchou didn't leave immediately, unwilling to let go of the opportunity easily, he handed over another cigarette, "Uncle Hao, ask something." Do you know the Ma family in Dongshi Village?"

Unexpectedly, Lao Hao pushed Li Tianchou's hand away, "What kind of Ma family, dog's family? Hurry up, go, go. Lao Hao was in a very bad mood, if it weren't for Li Tianchou's hard work, he would have opened his mouth and cursed people a long time ago.

Li Tianchou is no longer able to rely on this posture, although the purpose has not been achieved, it is not in vain, at least he has fulfilled his obligation to notify. But as soon as he stepped out of the gate with his front feet, he heard a shout behind him, "Stop." ”

Li Tianchou turned around in surprise, not knowing why.

Seeing Lao Hao scratching his head, he seemed to be a little difficult to speak, and after rubbing for a while, he beckoned to Li Tianchou and said, "What, what's your name? Come back, come back." Lao Tzu's brain is not good, I forgot to ask something just now, come here, do you hear?"

Li Tianchou wanted to laugh, this guy was upside down, and he couldn't be too anxious with him, so he turned around and came back, "Uncle Hao, what's the problem?"

"What kind of place did you go to SZ City that day?" Lao Hao was embarrassed, but he lowered his cheek and added, "Answer honestly, don't expect to negotiate conditions with me." ”

Li Tianchou nodded, "No, it's all up to Uncle Hao's will." That place is called Fulin Villa, a big villa, there is no point in going now, it should be sealed by the police. ”

Lao Hao nodded, and said to himself, "Fulin Villa, Zhang Ziqiang, grass mud horse, Lao Tzu will you flat, Lao Tzu will let you ......."

"Uncle Hao, if you don't have anything else to do, I'll leave first. Li Tianchou looked at Lao Hao sometimes ruthlessly, sometimes confused, and felt a little regretful in his heart, he didn't know whether it was a blessing or a curse to tell him these news, but there was no way to do it, even if you didn't say it, he would check it, it was better to say it directly. It seemed that there was no point in staying any longer, so I took my leave.

"Wait. Lao Hao suddenly came to his senses, "Which Ma family are you talking about just now?"

Li Tianchou smiled bitterly, this old Hao is really elusive, and he has an idea for a while, and he has to adapt slowly, "It's the west end of the middle intersection of the village, and his family lives in the county seat, as if he hired a distant relative to watch the family." ”

"What do you want to check?" asked Lao Hao again.

"The background of the Ma family, specifically who you have a relationship with, especially whether you have any contact with Sun Guizi. Also, there was a family surnamed Zhang who rented a horse house last month, who introduced it?" Li Tianchou thought about it, and simply threw out all the questions.

"Nerves, why don't you just check your account. Lao Hao waved his hand impatiently, "Come on, you will come back tomorrow afternoon." I try, but if I don't succeed, you can't blame me. Gone, gone. ”

"Then thank you, Uncle Hao. ”

"Let's go, let's go......" Lao Hao patted his butt and turned around and went straight into the house.

Walking out of Lao Hao's house, Li Tianchou did not leave Dongshi Village immediately, but went to the horse house to investigate. As he expected, the compound was long empty, and even the barking big yellow dog was gone.

At that time, the window that I broke when I escaped from the second floor was still the same, and there was no trace of the glass ballast on the ground, indicating that no one had lived in this house since the last accident.

Leaving Dongshi Village, Li Tianchou rushed directly to the restaurant to meet everyone. Since it was still early for the afternoon appointment, he simply took off his coat to help. This was the first time he had participated in collective labor since the restaurant began, but he was surprised to find that he could only do it.

The decoration of the restaurant has reached an advanced stage, and the whole layout looks like a big one. What makes Li Tianchou sigh is everyone's ability, Liangzi is good at carpentry, and Zhu Lei acts as a plumber, which is really not to be underestimated. At present, the ladyboy is taking everyone to paint, and it is also very professional.

From drawing design to material purchase, from the beginning of construction to personnel allocation, it is not easy, but Zhu Lei arranged it in an orderly manner. Li Tianchou only discussed with Zhu Lei in the initial general direction, and he never worried much about the details after the construction began, and now he has to believe Uncle Geng's words, Zhu Lei is a talent.

Peng Weihua has found all the old masters, and Xiao Song is in charge of recruiting waiters, and everything is in order. Li Tianchou wandered for a long time like a superfluous person, this is the so-called people make the best use of their talents and make the best use of things. In the position of being a family member, perhaps the most important thing is to create a good environment for everyone as much as possible.

After a brief dinner with everyone at noon, and after a short rest, Li Tianchou came to the Jade Emperor Hotel. It's a lot of dirt, but it's the best hotel in Fukuyama County, and there isn't one of them. Completely Chinese architectural style, the magnificent square actually erected four Chinese watches, antique cornices, porches, glittering glazed tiles, looking at the atmosphere from a distance.

Li Tianchou did not feel dangerous and nervous about this mysterious date, although he couldn't guess who the other party was, he subconsciously felt that this person had no malicious intent, and he chose to meet in such a hotel, which was quite kind and straightforward.

Li Tianchou put on sunglasses and came to the hall, and was about to explain his intention to the service staff, but he saw a tall young man in a light blue shirt walking over from the rest area in the lobby, and walked straight to Li Tianchou and nodded politely, "May I ask if it's Mr. Li?"

This is a strange thing, the other party actually recognizes himself, but Li Tianchou was not stunned at all, nodded generously and said, "My surname is Li, and the guest of No. 906 asked me to meet." ”

"Please follow me. The tall young man stretched out his left hand and turned sideways, with great respect on his face.

Li Tianchou walked first, but the corner of his eye observed the young man. The physique is strong, the muscles on the body are well-proportioned, the stride is gentle but steady, especially the long breathing, it can basically be judged that the opponent is a well-trained fighting master.

I am afraid that Zhu Lei met this person yesterday, but Li Tianchou did not experience the evil spirit in his description, and I am afraid that he is not used to it. When he arrived at the door of Room 906, the tall young man rushed in front of Li Tianchou to signal him to wait, and then stretched out his hand and knocked softly.

The door opened, and a young man in the same costume appeared in front of him, although he was smaller, but his eyes were heroic, and he looked like a companion of a tall young man. Li Tianchou muttered in his heart, these two people seem to be the role of bodyguards, who is the main master?

"The guest invited by the gentleman has arrived. ”

"Please come in. The young man in the room was equally polite and leaned sideways to open the door. Li Tianchou was not polite, nodded and stepped in, but the tall young man did not come in.

This is a luxurious suite, the furnishings in the room are gorgeous but not too simple, an old man with white hair just walked out of the suite inside, looked Li Tianchou up and down, and said, "Old man, I am presumptuous, dare to ask if it is Mr. Li Tianchou?"