The Life of a Son-in-Law in a Courtyard House

Yang Dalin complied with the other party's request, saying in a conciliatory tone, "Even if Uncle Wang didn't tell me, we still have to take this wine."

Commander Wang was very satisfied with Yang Dalin's demeanor; he was unpretentious and it was very comfortable to chat with him.

He lowered his voice and was about to speak when there was a knock on the door of the private room.

Yang Dalin walked over and opened the door. He saw that it was Commander Wang's bodyguard, Xiao Sun, along with two train police officers and two policemen.

Yang Dalin stepped aside, and Commander Wang, having also seen the other party, asked directly, "What's wrong, Xiao Sun? Who are they?"

Xiao Sun saluted and said, "Sir, they said they need to check every passenger on the departing vehicle."

The train police officer and two other officers realized that the other party was a regimental commander, and they also knew that the soft sleeper compartments were for people of high status.

They were very polite, first offering a salute.

An older policeman said, "Excuse me, sir, we received orders from the provincial party committee. What do you think?"

Upon hearing that the other party had received orders from the provincial party committee, Commander Wang naturally replied, "No problem, we will cooperate with your work."

Hearing that the colonel was so easy to talk to, the four policemen finally came in.

Two of them looked at Yang Dalin with suspicion.

Yang Dalin had no choice but to show them his identification and letter of introduction again.

Yang Dalin dealt with the other side's leader without using a gun.

Even though gun parts were found in Yang Dalin's possession, he had a letter of introduction and identification, and the vehicle in front of him confirmed his identity.

They didn't suspect anything further.

After all, the people in the soft sleeper compartments are all leaders, so a token gesture is enough.

The soldiers aren't stupid.

After they left, Commander Wang was about to talk to Yang Dalin again about the news he had heard.

The door to the private room was opened again.

This time, two leaders came up; they were traveling by car.

Since they weren't familiar with each other, Commander Wang swallowed his words again.

When the two leaders came in, they looked at Yang Dalin with a hint of suspicion.

Yang Dalin took the initiative to speak, saying, "Please, both leaders, have a seat. I was just inspected, and I can't sit here without approval, don't you think?"

Upon hearing this, the two leaders realized that it made sense; they had also been checked when they got into the car.

So her complexion returned to normal.

Yang Dalin looked at Commander Wang, who was clearly suffering, and wanted to share some inside information, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

So Yang Dalin poured him a glass of wine: "Uncle Wang, come on, have a drink. The train is leaving soon, let's catch up on some sleep first, and we'll talk later."

Commander Wang had no other choice.

Yang Dalin had no curiosity; he was the one who did it anyway.

He doesn't need to listen to any gossip or rumors.

Besides, the two of them can't just chat without considering other people's rest.

It was already late at night, and everyone was sleepy.

So Yang Dalin and Commander Wang had a couple of drinks, and after the car departed, they went to rest separately.

Yang Dalin didn't wake up until it was broad daylight the next day.

I checked my watch and it was already past 8 a.m.

Yang Dalin looked at Commander Wang, who was sleeping soundly in the lower bunk opposite him.

That's the snoring that's so loud it's deafening.

Luckily, I had a little to drink yesterday, and I fell asleep in a bit of a daze.

Otherwise, with that snoring, it's hard to fall asleep.

Yang Dalin did not wake the other person.

Seeing that the leaders on the other two beds were also sleeping soundly, I quietly went out to wash up and have breakfast.

When Commander Wang woke up, it was already past nine in the morning.

When he woke up, he saw Yang Dalin, who was in the lower bunk opposite him, reading a book.

Commander Wang propped himself up and asked, "Xiao Yang, what time is it? Why are you awake so early?"

Yang Dalin replied, "It's past nine o'clock, Uncle Wang. I didn't get up that early either; I woke up around eight."

Hurry up and wash up and go to the restaurant for dinner, or there won't be any left.

I didn't know what time you woke up, so I didn't dare get you any food, afraid it would be cold for you.

"Okay, get up, wash up and eat. When we were fighting, we didn't have to eat until we were full, but now that we're older, our stomachs hurt if we don't eat on time."

Upon hearing that the other party had a stomach problem, Yang Dalin remembered that the wild boar stomach he had hunted seemed to be effective for stomach ailments.

Yang Dalin said, "Uncle Wang, I have two dried wild boar stomachs here. I'll give them to you when you come back. Go back and ask a traditional Chinese medicine doctor how to use them; they'll be good for your stomach problems."

Upon hearing this, Uncle Wang thought to himself, "This kid is really good. He always thinks of me, his newly recognized uncle, when there's something good."

He said happily, "Okay, you're already showing your respect to your uncle so quickly. Give it to me later, and I won't take it for nothing. I'll give you something nice in return."

Yang Dalin exchanged a few polite words.

The other person went to wash up and eat.

Commander Wang returned shortly afterward. Goodness, he ate so fast! Had he been gone for less than ten minutes?

Including going to the toilet, washing up, and eating.

You're moving too fast, no wonder you have stomach problems.

When Yang Dalin saw him return, he quickly rummaged through his bag.

He took out two wild boar stomachs wrapped in newspaper and handed them to Uncle Wang.

Uncle Wang opened it and took a look.

He put it in his bag and insisted on giving Yang Dalin the money.

He didn't have anything nice to give as a gift.

Yang Dalin absolutely refused.

The two men were arguing when two other leaders who had gone out to eat returned.

The two men saw Yang Dalin and his companion arguing.

Upon inquiring, they learned that Yang Dalin possessed wild boar stomach, which was said to have miraculous effects on stomach ailments.

Both of these leaders have stomach problems.

They asked Yang Dalin for a few more, but Yang Dalin refused to take any money from any of them.

Little did they know that what's free is always the best.

Yang Dalin told them to see a doctor before using it, so as not to cause any problems if it's not suitable for their condition.

Yang Dalin didn't accept the money, and the group treated him even better.

During the day, I chatted with them and listened to their stories of fighting.

Both leaders are retired military officers with extensive experience.

Yang Dalin played cards with them for a while longer.

More than ten hours later, when they passed through a county below the Summer Palace, Yang Dalin and Commander Wang got off the car first.

Commander Wang was going back to his hometown to visit relatives, while Yang Dalin was going to transfer to the Summer Palace to visit Uncle Huang's family.

This line does not pass through Chengde City; it can only be stopped in the neighboring county.

We'll figure something out after we download it.

Yang Dalin and Commander Wang didn't go the same way, but Commander Wang wanted to invite Yang Dalin to their home.

Yang Dalin also wanted to see his family as soon as possible, so he declined.

Yang Dalin first stayed at a hotel for one night, and the next day he found a truck that was going the same way.

I visited Uncle Huang's family at the military guesthouse in the Chengde Mountain Resort.

Yang Dalin had promised them he would come back on his way, and he certainly couldn't go back on his word.

After spending another half day there, Yang Dalin bought a train ticket to Beijing the next day. The distance was very short, and he arrived at Beijing Railway Station in the afternoon.

Yang Dalin went back to the freight station as soon as he got off the train and reported to Qi Desheng.

When Qi Desheng saw Yang Dalin return safely, he put his arm around Yang's shoulder and patted him three times in a row: "Good lad, you're finally back safe and sound. You did a great job this time, you've done a great service again."

Our department knows about it, and now we don't know how to reward you.

Do you have any requirements?

Give me some pointers, feel free to speak boldly.

"Brother will take care of it for you."

Yang Dalin had already thought it through on the way. He didn't lack material rewards, but he could suggest other rewards.