Siheyuan: Joined the Intelligence Department, my father is a national level

Chapter 278: The Calculation Begins

Bai Ling was also eager to know about Hu Jianjun and the others' situation, so she immediately nodded in agreement.

The two of them hit it off almost immediately and decided to set off immediately without any delay on the way.

They look forward to returning to their destination as soon as possible to solve the mystery and find the whereabouts of Hu Jianjun.

Just as Li Youquan and his group were hurried on their way, another round of noisy commotion arose in the courtyard.

The source of this turmoil still points to Qin Huairu.

During this period, she worked tirelessly in the steel mill, but her income was meager and the burden on her family was becoming increasingly heavy.

Especially with two hungry mouths to feed, Xiao Huaihua and Qin Jingru, the already poor family was even worse off. Every time she returned home and saw the rice jar becoming emptier and emptier, to the point where she could even see the bottom, Qin Huairu's heart was filled with anxiety and helplessness.

After careful consideration, Qin Huairu set his sights on Xu Damao.

Xu Damao and Lou Xiao'e have divorced and he lives alone at home, not needing much food.

Moreover, during his marriage with Lou Xiao'e, the two accumulated a certain amount of savings, which made Xu Damao's life relatively affluent.

Seeing that Xu Damao was still living a happy life after the divorce, Qin Huairu felt more and more unbalanced.

Whenever he returned home and saw Qin Jingru's immature and helpless face and heard her whispering about the food shortage at home, Qin Huairu's heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.

"Sister, our rice jar is almost empty."

Qin Jingru's words made Qin Huairu feel heartbroken.

Although Yan Bugui no longer withheld food rations, the three of them still needed to eat when they returned home every night.

During this period, Qin Huairu did not bring back any new food, and the family's food reserves were already in jeopardy.

However, Qin Huairu did not reveal her predicament in front of her daughter and sister.

She whispered to Qin Jingru to comfort them, telling them not to worry and promising that there would be food at home soon.

But Qin Huairu did not tell Qin Jingru about her plan. She decided to take action to solve the family's difficulties.

So, one day after get off work, Qin Huairu took some carefully selected snacks and went to Xu Damao's house to find him.

When Xu Damao saw Qin Huairu coming to him, he was a little surprised.

After all, the two of them didn't have much interaction before, so Qin Huairu's sudden visit surprised him a little.

"Da Mao, come to my place to eat today. I have something I want to discuss with you."

Qin Huairu's voice was soft and firm, making Xu Damao unable to refuse.

Although she has given birth to a child, Qin Huairu's appearance is still outstanding, and she has a kind and gentle temperament.

This kind of gentleness made Xu Damao feel at ease and also made him trust Qin Huairu.

Xu Damao followed Qin Huairu almost in a daze.

He did not notice the smug look that flashed across Qin Huairu's eyes, nor did he realize what kind of changes this meeting would bring to him.

The two avoided other people in the courtyard and quietly went to Qin Huairu's home.

In fact, Xu Damao was a little hesitant at first. He didn't want to go to Qinhuai Rujia, but the gears of fate always seemed to turn inadvertently.

When he was still a little hesitant, Qin Huairu had already poured him wine enthusiastically and gave him a few charming glances.

Xu Damao was a little overwhelmed by this sudden enthusiasm, as if he was pulled by an invisible force. He took the wine glass in a daze and drank it all.

In order to make the atmosphere of the whole party more lively, Qin Huairu even opened a can of meat.

This action surprised Qin Jingru who was present. She widened her eyes and stared at the can of meat like a hungry puppy.

Even though Qin Huairu showed reluctance and even though Qin Jingru's eyes were full of greed, Xu Damao behaved very naturally. He picked up the canned meat without hesitation and started to taste it, as if it was just an ordinary dinner, without any embarrassment at all.

Looking at Xu Damao's contented look, Qin Huairu couldn't help feeling jealous.

She really didn't expect that Xu Damao would be so shameless and totally ignore her.

However, thinking of his carefully planned plan, Qin Huairu couldn't help but smile proudly.

She believed that as long as she followed the plan, she would succeed.

Under Qin Huairu's persuasion, Xu Damao soon became drunk.

His face turned as red as a ripe apple and his neck became short and thick.

In the end, she couldn't even support her body, and she fell on the table and began to snore.

Looking at Xu Damao like this, Qin Huairu couldn't help laughing.

She felt a sense of satisfaction and pride because she knew that her plan was half successful.

In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, Qin Huairu decided to send Qin Jingru away first.

She told Qin Jingru to go and sleep with Xiao Huaihua, and then she took advantage of the night to help Xu Damao back to her room.

During this process, no one noticed their whereabouts, so no one knew how long Qin Huairu stayed in Xu Damao's house, nor when she left.

However, all this no longer mattered, because Qin Huairu knew that she had successfully completed her plan.

Just as the sky was getting light, Li Youquan and Bai Ling quietly appeared at the entrance of the alley.

There was a hint of fatigue on their faces, but there was a determination gleam in their eyes.

Li Youquan first sent Bai Ling back home safely. He originally planned to go to his father's place immediately to find Wu Chuanshui and inquire about Hu Jianjun's situation.

Because he knew that Wu Chuanshui must know about Hu Jianjun's situation, and at this time, Hu Jianjun's safety was of vital importance to him.

However, as he was about to leave, Bai Ling seemed to realize his intention.

She suddenly grabbed his hand, her eyes full of concern and worry.

"It's still early, the elderly may still be resting. Don't disturb them."

Bai Ling spoke softly, as if trying to calm Li Youquan's anxious heart.

"Go back and pack up, change your clothes, and then go out."

Bai Ling's words were like a warm current that warmed Li Youquan's heart.

She seemed to be the worm in his stomach, always able to accurately see through his thoughts and needs.

Li Youquan also understood that this was Bai Ling's kindness and concern.

He nodded slightly in agreement.

Then he turned and left Bai Ling's house and walked towards the courtyard.

Along the way, Li Youquan felt exhausted both physically and mentally.

This mission made him feel unprecedented pressure and challenges.

Now that the mission is over, he hopes to get news about Hu Jianjun as soon as possible, which makes him feel that the responsibility on his shoulders is extremely heavy.