"He'll be back—I know he'll be back," said the old lady, taking him in her arms, "and look how good-looking he is, and how well dressed he is like a son of a good family." Where have you been all these days? Yes! The face is still as handsome, but not so pale. The eyes are still as docile, but not so melancholy. I have not forgotten this, and his gentle smile, which I compare every day with my own precious children, who died when I was a happy young woman. The kind old lady just chattered like this, and suddenly asked Jin Xiu to take a step back to see how much taller he had grown, and suddenly pulled him to her side, caressed his hair dotingly, and put her arms around his neck for a while laughing and crying.

Mr. Luo left her and led Jin Xiu into another room. There, he listened to Jin Xiu tell the whole story of her meeting with Azhu, and couldn't help but feel shocked and confused.

Jin Xiu also explained the reason why she did not immediately reveal a word to her friend Mr. Qian, who thought she was doing quite cautiously, and readily agreed to have a serious meeting with the venerable doctor in person.

In order that he might carry out this plan sooner, it was agreed that he would pay a visit to the inn at eight o'clock that evening, and that in the meantime Madame May should be carefully informed of all that was going on. These preparatory measures were put to a halt, and Jin Xiu and Yongchang went back.

To what extent it would be to start a fire with that kind doctor, Jin Xiu was by no means an overestimate. As soon as Azhu's origin was unfolded to him, warnings and curses poured out of his mouth like a torrential rain, and he threatened to ask Mr. Patrol to work together to capture Azhu first, and he put on his hat on the spot, and prepared to set off at once to get the help of the two famous detectives.

There is no doubt that in the spur of the moment he would have put this intention into action, without the slightest consideration of the consequences, but fortunately he was prevented, partly because of the unrivalled fervor with which Mr. Law was discouraged, and because he also had a fiery temper, and on the other hand, the arguments and propositions put forward by which it seemed fitting to dispel his rash thoughts.

"So what the hell is going to do?" They were reunited with the two ladies, and the anxious doctor said, "Shall we ask each of them to pay a reward of about 100 oceans, to show our respect, and to show a little gratitude for their kindness to Yongchang?" ”

"Not exactly," replied Mr. Luo with a smile, "but we must be cautious and mindful." ”

"Proceed cautiously and be mindful every step of the way!" The doctor shouted, "I'm going to send them all to-"

"You can send them anywhere," Mr. Luo interrupted, "but we have to think about whether we can send them somewhere to achieve our desired purpose?" ”

"For what purpose?" The doctor asked.

"It's very simple, find out Yongchang's life history and take back the inheritance he deserves, if this story is not fiction, then his inheritance has been deprived by fraudulent means."

"Ahh Mr. Qian said as he wiped his sweat with a small handkerchief, "I almost forgot about this stubble." ”

"If you think about it," asked Mr. Money, "what good would it do us to suppose that it is possible to bring these scoundrels to justice without endangering her safety?" ”

"Probably, at least a few of them will have to be hanged," the doctor proposed, "and the rest will be exiled." ”

"Very good," said Mr. Luo with a slight smile, "and sooner or later they will end up taking the blame"

"How?" The doctor asked.

"That's true. It is clear that we will encounter extraordinary difficulties in discovering this secret, unless we can get Lao Meng to comply. It's only a matter of outwitting him, to catch him while he's not among them. The reason for this is that, assuming he is already in custody, we have no evidence against him. He didn't even take part in any of the gangsters' robberies. Even if he is not released, at most he will be imprisoned as a hooligan and a scoundrel, and will not be punished further, and we will not think of taking a word out of his return in the future, and he will become deaf, dumb, blind, and an idiot. ”

"Then," said the doctor anxiously, "I ask you again, do you think that it is reasonable to keep the promise we made to the girl, and that we have made it with the best and best intentions, but in fact—"

"Please don't argue about this, miss," Jin Xiu was about to speak, but Mr. Luo stopped her. "Promises must be kept. I don't think that would hinder our actions in the slightest. However, before deciding on any definite course of action, it is necessary for us to meet the girl and explain to her whether we, and not the law, are dealing with this old Meng, and whether she is willing to identify him, in other words, if she is unwilling or unable to do so, ask her to tell her where he frequents and what he looks like, so that she can recognize him. I couldn't see her until Sunday night, and today is only Tuesday. I suggest that everyone stay absolutely calm during this period, and these things should be kept secret from Yongchang himself. ”

Mr. Qian kept twisting his face and made a disapproving appearance, but he still accepted this proposal that would be delayed for five whole days, and he had to admit that he couldn't think of a better way at the moment, and Jin Xiu and Mrs. Mei both strongly supported Mr. Luo, and this gentleman's proposal was unanimously approved.

"I'd love to ask my friend Mr. Lin for help." "He's a weirdo, but he's shrewd and capable, and he might be able to help us concretely, and he's been a master," he said. ”

"I'm not against you asking for help from your friends, if I can also ask my own friends to come." The doctor said.

Mr. Luo said, "Which one?" ”

"The lady's son is also the lady's best friend." The doctor said, pointing at Mrs. May, and then glanced at her niece meaningfully before stopping.

Jin Xiu's face was flushed, but he didn't say a word.

"Needless to say, as long as there is a glimmer of hope that this investigation can be carried out, we will stay in Conch City," said Mrs. May, "and we are all so concerned about this matter, and I will not care about the trouble and expenses, and I am willing to stay here, even if it is for a year and a half, as long as you can convince me that things are still going to be played." ”

"Excellent." Mr. Luo responded, "I look at your expressions, everyone wants to ask, how did I go abroad in such a hurry that I couldn't find me when I needed to prove whether Yongchang's story was true." Let me say it first, and when the time comes, I will dedicate my own story to you, without asking you, and please don't ask me until then. Believe me, I have made this request for good reason, otherwise I may have ignited some hopes, which are doomed to be unrealised, and will only add to the already incalculable difficulties and disappointments. Come on. Dinner has already been served, and Xiao Yongchang, who has been alone in the next room, is about to start using his brains, thinking that we don't like him anymore and want to sweep him away. ”

With these words, the old gentleman accompanied Mrs. May into the dining room. Mr. Qian led the golden embroidery to follow. This is the end of the discussion for the time being.