He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 759: Check the People Behind Them

From then on, He Yuzhu would often receive a package from the south while in the north. Sometimes it contained dried bamboo shoots, sometimes fragrant tea leaves, or even lightly sweet sausages. The package never had a sender's name on it, but He Yuzhu knew it was from Chen Daqi as soon as he saw the familiar address. He never mentioned it, but whenever he received it, he would quietly find a place to keep it, knowing that the boy was remembering his kindness.

This time, He Yuzhu came to the south for business and made a special detour to the city that Chen Daqi had mentioned. He didn't expect that after just a few years, Chen Daqi had actually opened a decent restaurant in the city center. The storefront was bright and bright, and the guests were all over the place, looking very prosperous.

The two met in the backyard of the restaurant. Chen Daqi was wearing a clean white coat. Compared to his shabby appearance back then, he now stood straight and his brows were more calm. He Yuzhu looked him up and down and said with a smile, "You're quite good. I didn't expect you to do so well here. I just tasted a dish from the kitchen. It was cooked to perfection and the flavor was right. It seems you've really honed your cooking skills."

Chen Daqi rubbed his hands together, his face filled with unconcealed excitement. He looked at He Yuzhu with sparkling eyes, "Master, you're finally here! If I had known you were coming today, I would have personally shown off my cooking skills and made you a few of my signature southern dishes so you can taste and see if my cooking skills have improved!"

He Yuzhu turned sideways, his eyes falling on Ma Xiuxiu beside him. A gentle smile spread across his face as he turned to Chen Daqi and introduced him, "Let me introduce you. This is my wife, Ma Xiuxiu."

Although Chen Daqi had heard his master vaguely mention a few family matters in the past, he had not seen her for many years. Ma Xiuxiu, dressed in simple and elegant clothes, with gentle and dignified eyebrows and a quiet temperament, did not dare to recognize her rashly. He quickly bowed and said respectfully, "Master's wife, hello."

Ma Xiuxiu smiled and nodded, her eyes naturally sweeping over the elegant decor around her—delicate ink paintings hung on the walls, the tables and chairs were polished to a shine, and the air was filled with the faint aroma of food. She turned to Chen Daqi and said, "Your restaurant's food is really good. The squirrel mandarin fish dish just now had just the right sweet and sour taste, and the fish was tender and delicious."

Upon hearing this, Chen Daqi's face lit up with a brilliant smile, happier than any gold or silver prize—this was praise from his master's wife herself, so much more significant than ten words of flattery from others. He rubbed his hands together and smiled a little sheepishly, "As long as my master's wife likes it, I'm glad. If you like it, I'll make it for you next time you come."

He Yuzhu patted his arm and said casually, "Don't stand here and talk. There are too many people in the hall. Let's go to your office and talk."

Chen Daqi finally came back to his senses, scratched his head and said with a smile: "Look at my memory. I was too busy having fun. There are so many people in the hall, it's really not convenient to talk. Master, Master's wife, please come in."

The three of them moved to Chen Daqi's office. The room was beautifully furnished: a set of intricately carved mahogany tables and chairs sat in the center; several framed paintings and calligraphy hung on the walls, each quite charming; in a fish tank in the corner, several brightly colored koi fish leisurely wagged their tails and blew bubbles, creating a sense of calm and serenity throughout the room. He Yuzhu surveyed his surroundings and said to Chen Daqi, "I came here for two main reasons. One is to see you. I'm truly happy to see you living your life to the fullest and your restaurant flourishing."

Chen Daqi quickly poured each of them a cup of hot tea, holding it in both hands and handing it over, his tone filled with gratitude: "Master, I am where I am today because you saved my life and taught me cooking. If it weren't for you, I would have been begging on the streets somewhere, and it's hard to say whether I would even be alive today. I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

He Yuzhu waved his hand, the smile on his face faded a little, and his expression gradually became serious: "Let's not talk about the past, it's all as it should be. I came here today because I really want to ask you for a favor."

Upon hearing this, Chen Daqi straightened his back and patted his chest, promising, "Master, just tell me! As long as it's something in this area, from the government offices to the streets and alleys, there's nothing I, Chen Daqi, can't do! Just say the word, and I'll do it right away!"

He Yuzhu took a sip from his teacup, his eyes darkening as he spoke slowly, "I ran into some trouble on my way here. Two people stopped me and tested me. I wasn't seriously injured, but I can't stand this. I want to know who's behind those two people. Can you help me find out the details?"

Chen Daqi had actually just caught a glimpse of a dark red stain on He Yuzhu's collar in the hall. At the time, he thought he was seeing things, but when he heard what his master said, his heart skipped a beat. He quickly asked, "Master, are you injured? How about I take you to the hospital first? Don't let your injuries get worse."

Ma Xiuxiu had mentioned this several times on the way. He Yuzhu smiled and waved his hand nonchalantly, "It's okay. I just spit out some blood to look scary, but actually, nothing happened. Not even a scratch." He pulled a business card from his pocket and handed it over. "Do you know this person?"

Chen Daqi took the card and saw the words "Liu Qi" on it. His brows furrowed instantly, and he pondered, "Master, are you saying this guy is causing you trouble? Although Liu Qi is known as a 'boss' outside, he's actually just a small-time thug who relies on bullying and collecting protection money to gain territory. He doesn't have any real skills and only bullies the honest people. Logically, he shouldn't have any grudges against you."

He Yuzhu put down his teacup, gently rubbing his fingertips along the rim. A hint of coldness lingered in his tone. "On the surface, this matter might not be directly related to him. I'm afraid someone is using him to test my background. But since I've run into him, I don't intend to let this Liu Qi off easily."

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Chen Daqi's eyes, and his tone hardened. "Master, how do you want to deal with him? I know a few brothers in the underworld, all of whom are loyal and good fighters. If we want to deal with Liu Qi, isn't that a piece of cake? I guarantee that he won't dare to jump around again."

He Yuzhu shook his head, a meaningful smile curling up at the corner of his mouth. "You don't have to do it. It may take some effort to deal with the people behind him, but dealing with Liu Qi is very simple - I have my own way. Let the public people deal with him. It is clean and convenient, and we don't have to get involved ourselves. You just need to tell me Liu Qi's background, such as what he usually does, who he has close contacts with, and whether he has any shameful handles. "

By then, even if the people behind them knew about it, they would not suspect me. After all, it was a public official who took action. What does it have to do with me?