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"He works in a government department, so he should be easy to inquire about. This really has nothing to do with me; I'm just a messenger," Old Pi said nervously, glancing at his shoulder.
"What does your cousin look like? Do you have a photo?"
"I haven't seen him in over twenty or thirty years; we only keep in touch by phone. He's quite handsome, but he's over sixty now, and I don't have any photos."
"Where is your cousin?"
"He said he's in Yanjing. The phone number I just called is also from Yanjing."
Zhang Yang stared at Pigo and after asking, waved his hand. "You can go now. If you hear anything about your cousin, inform Long Long in time. You know the consequences." Old Pi got up, glanced at Long Long, and then left in a dejected manner. After exiting Fortune House, he checked himself thoroughly to ensure he had nothing left before feeling relieved to leave.
There was no need to make the call; he heard the "disconnected number" prompt.
"Thank you! I think I should head back!" Inside Fortune House, Zhang Yang said to Long Long after some thought.
"Not knowing each other without meeting; if you come to the Netherlands in the future, feel free to find me!" Long Long hugged Zhang Yang's shoulder. "I'll arrange for someone to book your flight right away." Long Long didn't try to keep him; he was a straightforward person and didn't engage in any insincere gestures in front of Zhang Yang.
On the way to the airport, Zhang Yang called Vincent, who was somewhat surprised and suggested that Zhang Yang stay a few more days. "Next time then. Besides, aren't you interested in Huaxia? You can find me when you go there." Zhang Yang politely declined, and Vincent didn't insist.
The plane landed at Yanjing Airport, and Zhang Yang immediately transferred flights back to Shanzhou. After exiting the airport, he took a taxi straight to Heavenly Mechanism Group.
Coincidentally, Shen Zhiyu and Luo Huasheng were both present. In Luo Huasheng's office, Zhang Yang briefly explained the situation and returned his work ID and work phone.
"Think it over; I can find a way to promote you to a formal employee!" Luo Huasheng said.
Hearing this, Shen Zhiyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately advised, "I think you should consider it again."
"Thank you, Mr. Luo!" Zhang Yang glanced at Luo Huasheng. "Some rules still need to be followed; otherwise, it might feel good for a moment, but the consequences could be endless."
"Hahaha." Luo Huasheng laughed heartily and patted Zhang Yang on the shoulder. "So you're not going to study anymore or look for a job? What are you planning to do?"
"I'm planning to go back to Haizhou and start a small business," Zhang Yang replied lightly. "Fish Head, you need to be extra careful."
Shen Zhiyu was taken aback; that statement sounded a bit strange, but in Luo Huasheng's office, he felt it was inappropriate to ask further, so he just nodded. At that moment, Luo Huasheng returned to his office chair. "Alright then, Xiao Shen, see Zhang Yang off."
Shen Zhiyu escorted Zhang Yang to the entrance when Zhang Yang suddenly asked, "Fish Head, have you heard of Hua Sihai?"
"Hua Sihai? What about him?" Shen Zhiyu was puzzled.
"It’s said he’s a high-ranking official. Your movements this time were leaked by him!" Zhang Yang said softly.
"Then I'll ask Mr. Luo; he knows many people and might have some information," Shen Zhiyu suggested.
"Better not ask. This person is mysterious; listen to me this once and don't stir up trouble," Zhang Yang looked at Shen Zhiyu and paused before ultimately saying nothing more.
"What's wrong with you today? You seem hesitant to speak," Shen Zhiyu found it odd but felt it was inappropriate to inquire further in Luo Huasheng's office. Now he finally asked.
"The escape of Old Qi was actually funded through money transferred from Haizhou, and someone leaked your movements. There are many things involved; I want to investigate it myself," Zhang Yang suddenly said. "You must keep this confidential for me, including Mr. Luo; don’t mention it, okay?"
"Don't act recklessly," Shen Zhiyu pondered. "Some things are beyond your control. No matter how powerful an individual is, once caught in the whirlpool, they can do nothing."
"I know. However, some matters cannot be resolved solely through law and justice," Zhang Yang gazed into the distance and said quietly, "I just want to give it a try."
Shen Zhiyu fell into silence. After a long while, he suddenly spoke, "Alright, if you need help, contact me!"
"You must be very careful, including with anyone from the Heavenly Mechanism Group. The leak of your whereabouts indicates there is already an insider. Until we know who the insider is, no one should say anything, including Mr. Luo," Zhang Yang said.
"Do you suspect Mr. Luo?" Shen Zhiyu exclaimed.
"I suspect everyone except you. Moreover, what if Mr. Luo mentioned it to another close person? What if that person is the insider?" Zhang Yang replied.
"Okay, now that you mention it, I'm quite interested in this matter as well. If I have any relevant information, I'll contact you," Shen Zhiyu nodded.
After parting ways with Shen Zhiyu, Zhang Yang did not contact Zong Lingxu or Chu Ruoxi but directly took the high-speed train from Shanzhou to Haizhou.
Upon arriving in Haizhou, Zhang Yang took a taxi straight to Kang Ning's Medical Industry Park. Previously, due to issues with relocation, he and Liu Chuang had teamed up to teach Kang Ning a lesson. Now, the Medical Industry Park was nearing completion. Not far from the construction site, on a small street, Zhang Yang found a Braised Pork Belly stall and decided to grab a bite first.
Braised Pork Belly is quite popular in Shanhai Province and surrounding areas; it's considered a street food delicacy consisting of rectangular pieces of pork belly stewed with seasonings. Although it contains fat, it is rich yet not greasy, with a savory flavor that pairs perfectly with rice.
As it was late spring and early summer, many girls on the street had started wearing skirts. Zhang Yang suddenly felt regret; he should have met Zong Lingxu and Chu Ruoxi.
"What would you like?" asked the Boss Lady at the stall. The stall consisted of a tricycle and three or four small tables. The Boss Lady appeared to be in her thirties, clean and tidy. Next to her was a five or six-year-old boy who was very helpful and called her "Mommy," likely her son.
"A bowl of rice, two pieces of meat, a fried egg, and a fried chili," Zhang Yang said.
Before long, the little boy brought over the food. "Brother, you're so thin; you need to eat more meat," he said sweetly as he set down the dishes.
"Brother can eat a lot but just doesn't gain weight!" Zhang Yang patted the little boy's head and smiled.
Taking a bite of the meat, it melted in his mouth, rich yet not greasy, truly delightful. "Sister, your meat is really good!" Zhang Yang praised.
"If it's delicious, come often!" Boss Lady replied straightforwardly. Just as she finished speaking, she suddenly panicked, pushing her tricycle to leave, only to realize she had forgotten to unlock the chain lock on the wheel, which stopped her in her tracks. Zhang Yang looked up and saw a city management enforcement vehicle parked right in front of them, kicking up dust and causing a few grains of rice to fall.
"Lift the vehicle up, confiscated. Fine of 500!" Two men in uniforms got out of the car, one of whom, The Black Fat Man, took out a small notebook and began writing in it.
"Big brother, I just came out and haven't even started my business yet..." Boss Lady immediately stepped forward to plead.
"Not doing business? Then what is that person doing?" The Black Fat Man glanced at Boss Lady. "Seems like I've never seen you before; is this really your first time illegally setting up a stall?"
Boss Lady didn't expect The Black Fat Man to give her a chance to explain and quickly said, "Really, I have no choice; I have elderly parents and young children to take care of."
"Alright, it's always the same story. How about this: we won't confiscate the vehicle; you pay a fine of 500 and hurry up and leave!" The Black Fat Man said.
"I only have a little over a hundred on me; can you fine me just a hundred?" Boss Lady continued to plead.
"Zhu Section Chief, you're quite talkative today," said the other man in uniform with Middle Parted Hair as he lit a cigarette nearby.
The Black Fat Man chuckled and continued speaking to Boss Lady, "How about this: we'll take the vehicle first. Whenever you gather the fine money, come pay it and retrieve your vehicle."
"You are all bad guys! Don't bully my mom!" At that moment, a little boy suddenly rushed up from behind, lifted his small foot, and stomped down on The Black Fat Man's foot.
"Hey, you little brat!" The boy's stomp didn't hurt much; The Black Fat Man grabbed the boy by his collar and lifted him up, threateningly saying, "Do you believe I’ll throw you out?" The boy immediately became frightened, his little face turning pale as he dared not make a sound.
Zhang Yang could see that The Black Fat Man was holding on tightly but was clearly just joking.
However, the Boss Lady panicked and directly picked up a frying pan, smashing it onto the Black Fat Man's head. The Black Fat Man and the Middle Parted Hair were laughing at the little boy and had no idea what the Boss Lady was doing. With a loud "bang," the Black Fat Man was hit on the head.
The Black Fat Man loosened his grip, causing the little boy to fall to the ground, landing hard and crying loudly. The Boss Lady immediately rushed over to protect the little boy.
Blood slowly trickled down from the Black Fat Man's head. When he touched it, he let out a strange cry and angrily lifted his leg to kick the Boss Lady. The Boss Lady shouted, "The city management is hitting children! Bullying orphans and widows!"
This shout stopped the Black Fat Man in his tracks.
Suddenly, a crowd of passersby gathered around, shouting, "Heartless city management, doing immoral things!" The crowd was incensed, with some young men even rolling up their sleeves. The city management had a bad reputation in recent years, making both the Black Fat Man and the Middle Parted Hair feel a bit scared.
Zhang Yang observed clearly that initially, the Black Fat Man did not act excessively, but picking up the little boy was indeed inappropriate. The Boss Lady acted out of concern for her child.
Zhang Yang stood up and shouted, "Everyone, listen to me!" He then succinctly explained what had happened and proposed that he would pay for the fines and the Black Fat Man's medical expenses, urging the Boss Lady to pack up and leave.
"No way!" The Black Fat Man was furious, covering his head with a handkerchief as he stepped forward.
"Big sister, give me your phone number; I'll contact you if anything happens," Zhang Yang ignored the Black Fat Man and stepped forward to help the Boss Lady pack her things. In no time, they were done, and he urged her to leave quickly.
The Black Fat Man stopped the bleeding and saw that the Boss Lady was already pushing her tricycle to leave. He reached out to grab Zhang Yang by the neck.
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