He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 744: Old 4 looks for someone to monitor He Yuzhu

The fourth elder nodded solemnly again, his eyes revealing an unquestionable determination. He looked at He Yuzhu and said, "Master, don't worry. I know what to do. I will investigate carefully and will definitely find out their details clearly. I will give you a definite answer when the time comes."

He Yuzhu didn't say anything more, raised his hand and patted the fourth child's shoulder, which was considered as his agreement. Then, he turned around, pushed open the gate of his own courtyard and walked in. As soon as he entered the door, the aroma of food hit him - needless to say, dinner must have been prepared at home. During this period of time, he was entangled in various trivial matters and was very busy. He had been working non-stop for many days and had not really sat down to have a peaceful meal with his family. When he thought of this, his tense nerves relaxed a little, and a long-lost warmth appeared on his face.

He Yuzhu had raised his hand to knock on the door, but it creaked open. He Bing happened to come out and saw him immediately. He shouted in surprise, "Dad, you're back!"

He Yuzhu looked at his son and found that he had grown taller. He couldn't help but feel a little emotional. He had been too busy recently. He had spent a lot of time in Xianghe last time, and after returning, he was tripped up by a lot of things and hadn't really spent much time with his children.

Just as he was about to say something, Ma Xiuxiu came out of the house and said with a smile, "Brother Zhuzi, the whole family is waiting for you. You are finally back."

He Yuzhu smiled and said softly, "I told you it's nothing serious. I'll be back soon. From now on, I won't be running out so often anymore."

Ma Xiuxiu looked at him, her eyes full of trust: "Brother Zhuzi, I believe you."

The family sat around the table and happily ate dinner. He Yuzhu felt a mixture of warmth and sadness in his heart - it had been so long since he had enjoyed such a peaceful family reunion. He felt that he owed them so much during this period.

He Yuzhu drank a few cups of warm rice wine, his cheeks flushed slightly. He chatted casually with Ma Xiuxiu about some family matters. He watched the children yawn and were coaxed to go to the inner room to sleep. The room gradually became quiet.

Xiaoli came over quietly, with a hesitant look in her eyes, as if she wanted to say something. Seeing this, He Yuzhu said gently, "Xiaoli, it's getting late. You've been traveling for several days and you must be exhausted. Isn't it time to go to bed early?"

Xiao Li was a demon after all, and wasn't very sensitive to the subtle undertones in human speech. She shook her head and said seriously, "I'm not tired yet. You guys continue chatting and don't bother me."

He Yuzhu was left in a state of confusion by her blunt answer. He could only change his words to a more direct one, his tone unquestionable: "Xiao Li, if I say you're tired, you are tired. Be good and go to bed early, okay?"

Xiaoli was stunned for a moment, looking at He Yuzhu's eyes, and then she realized what he meant - he wanted her to avoid him. She curled her lips, feeling a little unhappy, but still replied, "I know, I'm tired, I'm going to rest." With that, she turned and walked towards her room, with a bit of reluctance in her steps.

Ma Xiuxiu looked at Xiaoli's back, then turned and whispered to He Yuzhu, "Brother Zhuzi, don't you think there's something wrong with Xiaoli? The way she looks at you, and the way she speaks, doesn't seem like an ordinary child."

He Yuzhu naturally understood what Ma Xiuxiu meant, but this matter involved too many things, so he couldn't explain it to her in detail. He could only pretend to be confused: "Hey, Xiaoli is still a child, with a simple mind, she only knows how to play, how could she understand the affairs between adults. Don't think too much."

Ma Xiuxiu looked at him doubtfully: "Really?"

He Yuzhu knew that no matter how much he said, he couldn't explain it clearly, so he simply stopped talking, smiled and reached out to hold Ma Xiuxiu in his arms: "Of course it's true. It's getting late, let's get some rest." As he said that, he carried her to the bedroom.

Little did she know that Xiaoli didn't return to her room immediately. She stood in the shadow of the corridor, watching He Yuzhu and Ma Xiuxiu walk away together. A complex smile that didn't match her age appeared on her lips, and she murmured softly, "Do you really think I'm a child who can be fooled? Ma Xiuxiu, I know you're a good person and a good person, but you're just an ordinary person after all and can't protect him. From now on, I'll stay with He Yuzhu." After saying that, she turned around and went back to her room, closed the door, and the room seemed to have returned to peace.

However, this calm was only superficial. Outside He Yuzhu's residence, numerous figures lurked in the shadows, their eyes fixed on the movements within. The atmosphere was grim and murderous. These individuals, hailing from diverse factions, were filled with curiosity and fear of He Yuzhu—this man was truly enigmatic. Everyone who had previously entered that dangerous area had perished without exception, but He Yuzhu had emerged alive and unharmed.

Someone once suggested imprisoning He Yuzhu and interrogating him about his secrets. However, the plan was blocked by higher-ups the moment it was proposed. The reason was simple: He Yuzhu had made significant contributions to the country, and no action could be taken rashly. Consequently, these people could only lurk in the shadows, silently monitoring him and waiting for the right opportunity.

Despite Li Jianguo's repeated attempts to stop him, his superiors' orders proved difficult to disobey, and his actions were repeatedly thwarted. Forced to do nothing, Li Jianguo mobilized his own forces, mobilizing his soldiers to secretly track He Yuzhu. He had no idea what He Yuzhu had done, but the thought of his son's tragic death overwhelmed his hatred, and he kept a close eye on He Yuzhu, trying to find any clues.

However, what Li Jianguo didn't know was that Lao Si had already been lurking in the dark. Lao Si originally thought that there were only one or two people monitoring the leader He Yuzhu, but after a careful count, he found that there were eleven people, which made him secretly alert.

Just as the fourth brother was about to return to report the situation, he suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart - it seemed that someone was watching the sect leader, but he had not been able to detect it. He suddenly became alert and thought: If my negligence caused the sect leader to encounter an accident, then I would be the one who would be blamed for my death.

So, Lao Si patiently began to search the surroundings carefully. At first, he had no clue, no target. Just as he was about to give up, he caught a glimpse of something amiss with the nearby telephone pole. Holding his breath, he silently moved towards it.

Sure enough, there was someone hiding there. As Lao Si was about to quietly retreat, Pang Zi, who was hiding in the shadows, suddenly realized that someone was watching him. He was instantly alert, but when he looked around, he saw nothing. In desperation, Pang Zi didn't hesitate and threw a flying knife straight out.