What Lou Xiaoyi has always been curious about is, if this is really a trap targeting the Lou family, what will his opponent do?
Exposure is the most devastating blow to a family like the Lou Mansion that relies on its reputation. If its reputation is ruined, the Lou Mansion will fall apart in a few years from the bite of countless evil wolves.
So, what will they do in this world with neither recording nor video?
There is only one way to catch it.
The transaction is likely to be completed in a very short period of time. No matter how stupid Aunt Caihuan is, she will not delay for too long in this situation, so how the Gongmen's power can arrive as quickly as possible is the key.
Obviously, it was too late to dispatch from the yamen. The best way to do this kind of thing is to catch the thief and seize the stolen goods on the spot. In other words, the officials may have already ambushed nearby.
This is Lou Xiaoyi's judgment. There is still time and he has the opportunity to confirm it. From the bottom of his heart, he is still kind and unwilling to use guesswork as a basis to solve the problem.
Near Tongfu Building, there are two streets and alleys where people can hide and get there quickly; the other locations have too many businesses and a constant stream of pedestrians, making them not good gathering places. Lou Xiaoyi has figured out these things a few days ago. When he puts his mind to work, he can still consider it very comprehensively.
For a rice insect who yearns for a comfortable life, whoever dares to disturb his happy life is his sworn enemy!
The first alley is normal. At least in Lou Xiaoyi's opinion, those beggars and hawkers are normal. After all, it is not a real spy war. They are just arresting a lady from the Lou family. She is not a gangster. All their abilities.
In the second alley, a few idlers gathered. Although they were dressed like ordinary people, the fast-moving official boots on their feet revealed their true identities.
He recognized one of them, Niu Bantou, who went to Lou Mansion last time to spread the news.
Without going directly, Lou Xiaoyi repeated his old trick and entered a rice store from another street. Behind the rice store was the place where those people gathered. He still had a quarter or two to determine the true purpose of these people. By the way, It's just that my hearing is now far beyond that of ordinary people.
A moment passed, and there was no movement behind Mi Xing. Lou Xiaoyi was about to leave when a few whispers came from behind the wall,
"Squad leader, what are you doing? The reason is unknown, the goal is unknown, the time is uncertain, just waiting stupidly... The weather is so hot, how about we find a place to drink tea and rest first..."
The voice of Team Leader Niu said, "This is an errand assigned by Mr. Song, the Criminal Division Chief, and cannot be ignored!
If we are in this business, we shouldn’t ask so many questions. Since the above won’t tell you, why bother to find out more about it and make yourself uncomfortable?
Anyway, it was an open arrest, so there must be clear stolen goods, which is harmless to our reputation!
Just be patient and wait until someone comes to say hello and show you the way, and then we’ll just take action!”
Summer afternoon is the most difficult time of the day. It's okay to be at home. In this empty alley, the sun is scorching and there is no place to hide. No wonder a few gentlemen complained.
Lou Xiaoyi listened so clearly that he no longer had any doubts in his mind. All his guesses had been confirmed. What he learned from spy movies in his previous life seemed to have some effect?
These detectives didn't know who they were waiting for. This was in line with the routine of public affairs. The city was not big and the relationships were complicated. If the information was leaked too early, the information could not be controlled.
It seems that the people behind the scenes have thought very carefully. The more so, the more angry there is in Lou Xiaoyi's heart: Is it easy for me to come to this world? I just want to break his peaceful life and seek death!
Don't hesitate anymore, it's time to act vigorously and resolutely.
He turned the corner and walked directly into Tongfu Theater through the main entrance. He threw a silver coin to the waiter who came up to him.
"I have an appointment with the manager of the Hu Mansion to lead the way!"
The voice is hoarse, like a metallic clang,
The waiter has no doubts. Their first judgment of a person is based on their temperament. Although Lou Xiaoyi has changed his appearance greatly, more than ten years of influence from the Master of the Lou family has given him a natural nobility, which cannot be imitated.
While walking, in his tone, and with the silver dime in his voice, the waiter didn't have any doubts and hurriedly raised his hand to lead him.
"Guest invited, the road official has been here for a while. He is in Room A, Tianzi..."
The two of them walked up the stairs. Lou Xiaoyi pretended to be careless and said, "Are there any other guests?"
The waiter smiled and said: "No, there is a senior official just waiting for you!"
The road was uneven. After all, he was just a housekeeper, and it was impossible to have a special long-term escort. The only horseman remained outside, responsible for observing when the carriage from the Lou Mansion would arrive, and also to inform the ambush public servants and lead the way.
This is not a pursuit of a gangster, but a woman!
When they reached the second floor, Lou Xiaoyi waved his hand, "Go on your own and don't let strangers in!"
The waiter lowers his head and bends his waist. This is a common practice among noble people when talking about things. Although the person in front of him looks unfamiliar, his demeanor is unmistakable and there is no need to doubt him.
Under the respectful eyes of the waiter, Lou Xiaoyi came to Room A, Tianzi, and knocked on the door. An old voice came from inside,
"Please come in!"
Turning back and smiling at the waiter, Lou Xiaoyi pushed open the door and walked in. The waiter then went downstairs to greet the other guests. He thought that when he got down, he must send a pot of fragrant tea. Maybe the generous guest would have a lot of money.
What about rewards?
After closing the door, an old man sitting behind the coffee table looked puzzled. Obviously, he had no impression of this stranger.
Frowning, "Who are you? You and I are strangers to each other, have we entered the wrong door?"
According to the normal pretense plot, Lou Xiaoyi should now pull up a chair, sit in front of the old man, cross his legs, stare at him with a playful gaze, and talk some nonsense about clouds and fog, I don’t know what the so-called nonsense is, it is best to have a small object on hand.
Throw it, or use a lighter or something... to cause mental pressure on the other party,
But he also knows that he doesn't know whether this will cause pressure, but such a distance will definitely produce variables. This is not acting. If something goes wrong, there will be no director to call for a do-over!
He took two steps and pressed on the old man's shoulder who realized something was wrong. He pushed the old man who was about to stand up back into the chair. He pressed his shoulder with one hand and clasped the man's throat with the other!
This is the correct way to solve the problem!
"It's true that you and I are strangers to each other, but I didn't find the wrong person. The road is uneven. The housekeeper of the outer courtyard of the Hu Mansion is you, right?"
The old man was fully aware of the danger at this time. Thinking about the purpose of coming here, he already had some guesses in his mind. However, he had been through the wind and rain for a long time, but he did not panic, let alone lose control!
"It's just that my road has been rough! But what is the purpose of your coming here? Do you have any grudges? Or are you entrusted by others?
In the friendship between gentlemen, if you don't say bad words, let alone take action? At my age, I can't stand such a fright!"
This person is difficult to deal with, this is Lou Xiaoyi’s first feeling!
