Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

at this time,

In Xiao Huai'an's study.

Xiao Zhan said to Qin Huanhuan, "Wife, go upstairs and check on Mom. Tell her we're back and we'll have lunch together."

Qin Huanhuan knew that Xiao Zhan was deliberately trying to get rid of her; he had something to say to the old man in private.

So he said, "Okay, I'll go upstairs to check on Auntie."

Now, asking her to call Lin Wanrong "Mom" is something she simply can't bring herself to do. Although Xiao Zhan helped her resolve the situation last time, the wounds in her heart couldn't be healed so quickly. Fortunately, Xiao Zhan didn't seem to care and gave her enough understanding and time.

"Clatter~ clatter~".

Qin Huanhuan went upstairs in her high heels. She had worn high heels specifically today to make her figure appear taller and slimmer. Wearing a coat in winter makes her look a bit short, so matching clothes and shoes well makes her look more elegant.

Clothing and dressing up are probably the things women care about most in the world, and Qin Huanhuan is no exception to this common concern.

"Thud!"

Xiao Zhan plopped down opposite Xiao Huai'an, propped his feet up on the coffee table, lit a cigarette, took a satisfying drag, and then asked, "Didn't Uncle Yu inform his son or daughter to accompany him back to his hometown?"

Xiao Huai'an took a sip of tea and glanced at Xiao Zhan's feet propped up on the coffee table. He had a feeling that something was off about Xiao Zhan today.

So he said, "I didn't ask. Your Uncle Yu is quite old, not a child. He can take good care of himself, so don't worry about it."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hehe, how could I not worry? Uncle Yu watched me grow up. He started teaching me grappling and fighting techniques when I was three years old. My relationship with him is different. His son and daughter are both working in other places. What if something happens to him?"

Seeing that Xiao Zhan was determined to get to the bottom of things, Xiao Huai'an said, "Your Uncle Yu left with two bodyguards, so you can rest assured now."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hehe, old man, you should have told me sooner. I was so worried."

He paused, then said, "What did you call me back for? You don't really want my husband and me to come home for lunch, do you?"

Xiao Huai'an was about to speak.

suddenly,

"Beep beep beep".

Xiao Zhan's phone rang. Seeing that it was Xia Keke calling, Xiao Zhan stood up and said to Xiao Huai'an, "Excuse me, Grandpa, I need to take this call. I have too many things to do."

Then he walked to the study door, answered the phone, and asked in a low voice, "Is there something you need, Director Xia?"

Xia Keke said on the other end of the phone, "Let Liu Hu talk to you. Wait a moment."

Immediately, Xiao Zhan heard Liu Hu say on the other end of the phone, "Brother Zhan, this is Liu Hu. I just received a call from 'that person,' saying he's going to the Golden Triangle assassin group's base to find me in person, and he'll be there in three hours."

"Brother Zhan, what should I do now?"

"Could it be that he already knows I secretly came to the capital to see you?"

Xiao Zhan looked up at Xiao Huai'an in the room. The old man was drinking alone with his eyes downcast.

Xiao Zhan reacted quickly and lowered his voice, saying, "Liu Hu, you go back immediately and act according to the situation. Remember, you must never admit that you came to the capital in secret. And I can tell you with certainty that no one else knows you came to the capital except you, me, and Director Xia, unless you leak it yourself."

Liu Hu quickly said, "Brother Zhan, I didn't tell anyone. My mouth is known as a safe haven, and I also know that these are critical times, and I can't trust anyone but myself."

Xiao Zhan: "That's right. If you need anything after you get back, you can call me anytime. Director Xia will arrange for you to get back as quickly as possible. Be careful on the road."

Liu Hu: "I understand, Brother Zhan. I was originally planning to go back to my hometown to visit my parents, but I'll have to do that next time."

Xiao Zhan: "I've already asked my comrades working in the local government to keep an eye on things with Mom and Dad. They'll call me immediately if anything happens, so don't worry. Go back and keep the assassin group under control, and wait for my orders."

Liu Hu: "Understood, Brother Zhan."

The phone was in Xia Keke's hands again. Xiao Zhan said, "Immediately send Liu Hu back through secret channels as soon as possible. Also, have Zhang Guoqiang find the person who spoke with Zhang Dafa as soon as possible. I suspect that 'that person's' sudden trip to the Golden Triangle assassin group is related to today's stalking of me."

Xia Keke: "You mean Zhang Dafa's private detective agency is related to 'that person,' and 'that person has already realized that Liu Hu is not in the assassin group, so he launched a surprise attack to confirm the situation.'"

Xiao Zhan: "It's highly likely. Otherwise, why would he suddenly go to the assassin group and specifically ask to see Liu Hu? It means that 'that person' already suspects that Liu Hu is connected to me."

"Director Xia, activate the emergency plan immediately."

Xia Keke: "I know what to do."

Xiao Zhan put down his phone, walked back to his study, sat on the sofa, and said, "Excuse me, sir, please continue."

Xiao Huai'an looked up at Xiao Zhan and asked without beating around the bush, "You've traveled from Thailand to the United States, what were the results?"

Xiao Zhan didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I got the stuff and gave it to Deng Zhi last night. I only went to Thailand because he asked me to. I'm always going to see things through to the end."

Xiao Huai'an asked bluntly again, "Didn't you make a backup copy?"

Xiao Zhan: "Why copy that thing? It's completely unnecessary."

Xiao Huai'an laughed and said, "Hehe, Xiao Zhan, this isn't like you at all!"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Grandpa, do you still think I'm in the army? I've been back for so long, and in the past six months I've experienced the harsh realities of society. I've been completely transformed and am no longer the person I used to be. This is called survival of the fittest."

Xiao Huai'an stared into Xiao Zhan's eyes and said calmly, "There's a saying that goes, 'It's easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature.' I know you better than you do what kind of person you are."

"Xiao Zhan, just ask me what you want to say, don't beat around the bush with me."

Xiao Zhan tossed his cigarette butt into the ashtray, shrugged, and said, "Grandpa, you're the one who told me to say it. I wasn't planning on saying it. At least, now isn't the best time."

Xiao Huai'an's sharp eyes flickered a few times, and he chuckled, "Xiao Zhan, when did you learn to be so cunning?"

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "That's what society teaches you. There's no way around it. If you don't learn the tricks, you'll be tricked by others. If you don't learn how to dig pits for others, you'll fall into the pits they've dug."

"Thud!"

Xiao Huai'an lit a cigarette.

Xiao Zhan noticed that his finger trembled slightly as he lit the cigarette. Although it wasn't very obvious, Xiao Zhan still saw it.

Xiao Zhan said, "Grandpa, I've always had a question, but I'm not sure if I should ask it?"

"Phew~~".

Xiao Huai'an exhaled a puff of smoke and said, "Ask me anything, I'll answer everything I know. Give me what you have after you're done asking."

Xiao Zhan laughed and said, "Hehe! Grandpa, you're already negotiating terms with me?"

Xiao Huai'an laughed and said, "Hahaha, you little rascal, I need to tell you this first, otherwise what if you try to renege on your promise and cheat on this old man?"

Xiao Zhan smiled and said, "Alright, let's do as you say."

Xiao Zhan paused for a moment and then said, "Grandpa, do you know about the disappearance of Qin Hanwen, the head of the Qin family, on a rainy night twenty years ago?"

Xiao Huai'an frowned and said, "That happened more than twenty years ago, how could I possibly remember it all at once?"

Xiao Zhan then asked, "Are you aware that Police Chief Li Chaobing and his car were blown to pieces last night?"

Xiao Huai'an: "This matter has been in the newspapers today, and the internet is flooded with news, including pictures, text, and even videos from the scene. Of course I know about it. Why are you asking me about it?"