Xiao Yi rode home in the afternoon, went to the bureau, wrote a fake note, asked the colleague on duty to give the leader approval, and asked the colleague to open a letter of introduction to the provincial capital, and then went to the train station and bought a train ticket to the provincial capital at eight o'clock in the evening.

Before leaving, he called Yan Er at the post office, telling him that the train would arrive at the provincial city West Railway Station at 11 o'clock at night, and asked him to pick him up at the West Railway Station.

Yan Er received a call from Xiao Yi and was very surprised: he, Brother Xiao, was a person who had nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Palace, and he had to take the train to find him at night, it seemed that he really needed his help in an emergency. It just so happened that he also had something to do, and he wanted to trouble Brother Xiao to make it convenient.

Originally, he was worried about how to deal with those tricky guys, maybe he could ask Brother Xiao for help. It's just that they can't be allowed to see Brother Xiao, let alone let them know Brother Xiao's identity. I have to send them away before Brother Xiao comes.

Yan Er hung up the phone, and his mood suddenly turned cloudy. He looked at his watch, and it was already 6:22 p.m., and he saw off the last guest in the bookstore, locked the door of the bookstore on the first floor facing the street, and hooked the straw roller shutters from the window.

Then, he walked around the heavy shelves, approached the innermost bookshelf near the corner, which contained only a dozen or so expired magazines, moved it vigorously, stepped on a square stool, and turned the wall lamp above the corner that shone on the top of the shelf.

There was a small crackling sound, and a small square red brick wall behind the bookshelf was turning backwards, slowly opening a low and narrow secret door.

Yan Er jumped off the stool, picked up a kerosene lamp from the corner of the wall, lit it, and bowed his head into the secret door, the passage behind the secret door was still narrow, and only two people could pass side by side at the same time, but the height of the passage was slightly higher than the secret door, so high that Yan Er could straighten his back and walk down calmly.

As soon as he entered the secret door, the red brick door closed automatically.

Yan Er walked down with unhurried steps, and after a while, he came to a basement three meters high and an area of about twenty square meters.

This basement is where he receives special guests.

In the center of the basement there was a table of eight immortals, and three men with strong bodies and tendons were sitting cross-legged at the table playing a long row.

The enamel jar on the table had been drained, and there was a plate of fried melon seeds, and there was not much left. Yan Er glanced at the pile of melon seed shells under the table with disgust, and instantly restrained his disgust, and brought out a warm smile like a spring breeze on his face, which made people feel good when they saw it.

"I'm sorry to keep a few big brothers waiting. Yan Erfu smiled and said: "There are more customers who come to the bookstore to read and borrow books today, and I can't be busy for a while, so I neglect a few distinguished guests." Why don't I be the host, invite the three eldest brothers to a small restaurant outside for a light meal, and then go to my brother's house for two nights. When I'm ready, we'll leave in two days?"

"Hearing Brother Yan say this, I'm really hungry. Boss Qiu, who was wearing a black homespun shirt, dropped his long card and said to the other two brothers: "Second brother, third brother, get up, let's listen to Brother Yan and go out to fight tooth sacrifices." I've been here for most of the day, and I'm stuffy and hungry!"

"Don't worry, let's make it clear first. It's never too late to eat later. Qiu Lao Er hooked the corners of his mouth to look at Yan Er, and his smile was a little meaningful, "I hope Brother Yan has really thought it through." As long as you fully cooperate with us, after the matter is completed, your benefits are indispensable. ”

"Of course. Yan Er bowed his back flatteringly, "My little broken bookstore is not doing much business, and the money I earn can't even make up the rent." Other businesses have been difficult lately...... Thank you to the three eldest brothers for looking up to me Yan Er and kindly taking me to make a fortune. I'll find someone reliable to show my brothers the way......"

"It's not enough to just lead the way, we have to arrange a place to eat and stay. Qiu Laosan stretched, "Money is not a problem." The main thing is that the place should be secluded, and the grain and vegetables should be enough. ”

Seeing Yan Er's embarrassed face, Boss Qiu gently kicked Qiu Laosan, and scolded him with a smile: "You have a lot of fucking things!"

turned to pat Yan Er's shoulder, and said very kindly: "The residence won't bother you, and then we can just build a wooden house in the mountains to live." In terms of food, I have to bother Brother Yan to send it to us personally. After all, the fewer people know about what we have to do, the better. ”

A group of troublesome spirits! Yan Er thought so in his heart, but said on his lips: "This is natural." My brothers give me a share of the benefits, and of course I have to do the work of dogs and horses. I wonder if my brothers have anything else to do for me besides guidance and food?"

"You don't have to worry about the rest. Qiu Lao Er glanced at Yan Er deeply: "You just need to do what we tell you to do." That guide, you must find the way and be familiar with the tight-mouthed. If the slightest rumor leaks ......"

"Second Brother Qiu, don't worry! I, Yan Er, have been in the southwest for so many years, so I naturally have my connections. I may not be able to help much with major matters, but I can't help myself with a small matter like finding a guide......"

"The place we are going to is relatively remote and not easy to find. In two days, can you find a reliable guide?" Qiu Laosan interrupted Yan Er's words.

The questioning gazes of him and Qiu Lao Er saw that Yan Er's temper came up, and he didn't bother to pretend to be his grandson, and said coldly: "You don't even tell me what to do, who knows if the risk is big? Although I love money, I cherish my life even more." If my brothers can't trust me, I won't be involved in what you have to do. The three of them are good to go, but not to send. ”

Boss Qiu glanced at the second and third brothers, hugged Yan Er with a smile, and the two brothers said well: "Brother Yan, don't be angry. Although my two younger brothers are older than you, they have seen far less than you. They have been traveling with me all over the countryside, short-sighted, and don't know what Brother Yan is capable of. Suddenly, when I came here to do something, I didn't know the bottom of my heart, and I inevitably had doubts. Brother Wangyan is considerate. ”

With that, he glared at his two younger brothers.

Qiu Lao Er and Qiu Lao San received the warning from their eldest brother, suppressed the suspicion and reluctance in their hearts, and hugged Yan Er's fists: "I have just offended, please don't blame Brother Yan." ”

Yan Er accepted it when he saw it, and his face was full of enthusiasm again: "Of course it's not weird." Second Brother Qiu and Third Brother Qiu and I are meeting for the first time, and it is normal for you to question me. I overreacted just now. I also hope that my brothers Haihan. ”

Hearing Yan Er say this, the three brothers of the Qiu family looked at him with a little warmth, and their smiles were sincere.

Boss Qiu got up at this time: "Let's go, let's go out to eat." ”

"Okay. Yan Er led the way in front: "If you talk about food, our provincial city has a lot of delicious food." Today, I'm going to take my brother to experience our local signature food. ”

Qiu Lao Er and Qiu Lao San were indeed hungry, and they were all kind, so they followed Yan Er and Qiu Lao out for a big meal, each drank half a catty of soju, and lived in the accommodation arranged for them by Yan Er with satisfaction.