Yan Jiecheng's Leisurely Life in Siheyuan

Chapter 110 Custody
Faced with Lou Xiao'e's question, Lou's father couldn't help but frown.

After a long while, he sighed helplessly and said...

"Hesitation only leads to more trouble. The current situation outside is very unfavorable for people like us, so how can we care about such material possessions?"

Unlike her father, Lou's mother didn't have the same courage. After looking around, she said with a face full of reluctance.

"Darling, why don't we hurry up and sell our belongings? That way, even if we end up somewhere else, we'll have enough money to start over."

Lou's father shook his head and said with a serious expression.

"No, if we make too much noise and attract attention, we might not be able to leave."

"But you don't need to worry. With the assets I bought overseas before, it's enough for us to make a comeback."

Hearing her husband say this, Lou's mother finally felt a little more at ease. After all, she was used to a luxurious life and couldn't bear any hardship.

Then Lou's father looked at Lou Xiao'e, who was standing to the side, and asked.

"Xiao'e, since your friend was able to remind you at this time, it means he is very reliable. I'll pack some treasures later, and you can give them to your friend to keep for safekeeping."

Lou Xiao'e was displeased upon hearing this. She knew the seriousness of the matter and didn't want Fu Linlin to take any risks.

Lou's father knew his daughter very well; he could tell what she was thinking just by looking at her expression, and he immediately offered some advice.

"Xiao'e, our future is uncertain if we leave now, so I must leave a backup plan."

Lou Xiao'e pouted and said unwillingly.

"Dad, you have so many relatives and friends in Beijing. Even if you wanted to have a backup plan, you didn't have to choose my friend, did you?"

Upon hearing this, Lou's father said with a bitter expression.

"Do you think our relatives and friends will have a good ending given the current situation? These people are unreliable."

"Don't worry, I won't let your friend work for nothing. Our family has countless gold, silver, jewelry, antiques and cultural artifacts. Apart from a few top-tier treasures, I can give everything else to your friend as a thank you gift."

Hearing her father say this, Lou Xiao'e's attitude softened.

"Then I'll ask my friend, but I can't guarantee it will work."

"Yes, we must hurry."

The following evening, Lou Xiao'e arrived at Yan Jiecheng's doorstep again.

Lou Xiao'e also knew the seriousness of the matter, so she did not look for Fu Linlin, but instead pulled Yan Jiecheng aside under Fu Linlin's watchful eye.

After Lou Xiao'e explained her purpose, Yan Jiecheng pondered for a moment and then spoke.

"Lou Xiao'e, I can agree to this, but you have to have your father transfer everything, including the thank-you gift he gave me, out of the Lou family."

“Your Lou family is now the target of everyone’s criticism, I will absolutely not go there.”

"Furthermore, this matter must be kept secret. No matter where you are or when, you must not reveal this matter."

Seeing Yan Jiecheng's serious expression, Lou Xiao'e immediately nodded in agreement.

"Don't worry, only my dad, my mom, and I know about this right now. I assure you, there will absolutely not be a fifth person who knows."

"Alright, go back and tell your dad to hurry up and prepare."

After Lou Xiao'e left, Fu Linlin walked over with a curious look and asked.

"Brother Cheng, what does Sister Xiao'e want with you?"

Yan Jiecheng looked at Fu Linlin with a serious expression and said.

"Linlin, this is a serious matter. Don't ask any more questions. Just pretend Lou Xiao'e didn't come today, okay?"

Hearing Yan Jiecheng's instructions, Fu Linlin obediently did not ask any further questions.

After returning home, Lou Xiao'e told her father everything Yan Jiecheng had said.

After listening to Lou Xiao'e's words, Lou Bancheng pondered for a moment before speaking to her.

“The old house is quite remote, so I’ll move all the valuables there in the next couple of days. Xiao’e, go to your friend’s place again the day after tomorrow evening and take him to the old house.” “Okay, Dad.”

Two days later, Lou Xiao'e came to Yan Jiecheng's door again and waited.

After meeting with Yan Jiecheng, Lou Xiao'e told him about the matter.

Yan Jie then followed Lou Xiao'e, and the two left Nanluoguxiang one after the other.

Yan Jiecheng followed Lou Xiao'e, turning left and right through the alley. Before long, they arrived in front of a courtyard house.

Lou Xiao'e pushed open the courtyard gate, gesturing for Yan Jiecheng to come in.

Yan Jiecheng was both highly skilled and daring, and without worrying about any traps, he went straight into the courtyard.

After Yan Jiecheng entered the courtyard, Lou Xiao'e did not follow him in. Instead, she closed the gate and stayed outside.

Yan Jiecheng didn't take it seriously and went straight to the main house in the courtyard.

At this moment, a middle-aged man in his fifties was sitting in the main room.

Judging from the other person's demeanor, Yan Jiecheng guessed that the other person should be Lou Xiao'e's father, Lou Bancheng.

Lou Bancheng carefully examined Yan Jiecheng before smiling and speaking.

"I've heard Xiao'e mention you before, but I didn't expect Director Yan to be so handsome."

Faced with Lou Bancheng's flattery, Yan Jiecheng did not step forward to exchange pleasantries, but instead spoke with some impatience.

"Mr. Lou, let's skip the pleasantries and get down to business."

Seeing Yan Jiecheng's rudeness, Lou Bancheng, despite his displeasure, still managed a smile and said...

"Yes, yes, yes, then let's get down to business."

Lou Bancheng then pointed to two genuine leather suitcases not far away and said.

"Director Yan, these are the things I entrusted to you for safekeeping. As for the things in the two rooms, consider them my thank-you gift to Director Yan."

After Lou Bancheng finished speaking, he led Yan Jiecheng to visit the east and west wing rooms.

After visiting the east and west wing rooms, Yan Jiecheng couldn't help but be somewhat surprised.

I never expected Lou Bancheng to be so generous. He gave me so many gifts as a token of my gratitude.

Yan Jiecheng had only glanced at it briefly and found that among the gifts Lou Bancheng had given him, there was a whole box of large yellow croakers, weighing about five kilograms.

In addition, there are also a considerable number of antique calligraphy and paintings, as well as jade and porcelain.

Just as Yan Jiecheng was in a daze, Lou Bancheng spoke up.

"So, Director Yan, are you satisfied with these gifts?"

Seeing Lou Bancheng's smug expression, Yan Jiecheng was very displeased and immediately said in a very cold tone.

"The gift of gratitude is so valuable, it seems that the thing Mr. Lou entrusted to me for safekeeping is quite precious."

Lou Bancheng felt a little embarrassed after Yan Jiecheng said that, and it took him a while to speak.

"Director Yan, you're joking. I'm just trying to make friends with you."

Yan Jiecheng waved his hand and said.

“Mr. Lou, we’re both seasoned foxes, let’s not play these tricks.”

"Given the current situation, the things in this courtyard are not a source of human kindness, but rather the source of the disaster."

"I'm only willing to take this risk because of the relationship between your daughter and my wife."

"Of course, I don't deny that these gifts were also a reason why I agreed."

(End of this chapter)