Chapter 69 Return to Fengtian (3)

  The kitchen of Yue Lai Restaurant was bustling with activity, the sound of sizzling meat and chopping vegetables filled the air. The head chef yelled at the top of his lungs: "Little San, where's the beef oil? Hurry up and bring it over! For Pete's sake, move faster, you're so clumsy! If we delay the dishes for the big shot upstairs, I'll have your hide!"

  The kitchen hand, Xiao San, was busy searching the cupboard and had just found the butter jar. As he turned around, he bumped into someone. Xiao San's hand slipped and almost dropped the jar. He glared at the person and saw that it was a hunchbacked old man. He cursed, "You old thing, how did you get in? Get out! Get out!"

  The old man said dully: "Why isn't this a toilet? Where's the toilet?"

  Everyone in the back kitchen looked over at Xiaosan, and the head chef yelled: "Get out! Get out of here! Throw him out! Xiaosan, bring me some butter! Quick!"

  A kitchen worker rushed over, pushing and shoving the old man out of the kitchen. The old man was still muttering to himself: "Don't push! What a crappy wine shop, can't even find a decent toilet!" The crowd didn't want to talk to him anymore, so they pushed him outside and pointed in another direction, scolding: "Old man, this is the kitchen! You're confused! The toilet is over there! Go ask your ancestors, you can find the toilet but not the back kitchen!" The old man grumbled and walked away slowly, with a faint smile on his face. Who else could it be? It was Shuiyou, disguised as an old man.

  Zhang Shao, the head chef, took over the butter can, scooped out a large spoonful, and poured it into the pot without even looking. He cursed, "Xiao San, if anyone else bursts in to look for the toilet, I'll break your legs!"

  The little three grasped his head and muttered: "How did this old man get in?"

  Second floor, elegant room. Outside the door stood several soldiers and attendants from Zhang Siye's mansion, armed and on guard. Liu Guanjia and Zheng Fuguan sat alone inside the house. Liu Guanjia poured tea for Zheng Fuguan and said with great courtesy: "Ah, Deputy Officer Zheng, I don't know where Young Master Zhang has gone either. He usually comes and goes as he pleases, saying nothing to anyone. I wouldn't dare ask him anything."

  Zheng Fuwan took a sip of tea and said suspiciously, "According to the report from the soldiers guarding the city, Zhang Siye's departure this time was quite a big deal. More than 20 people, pulling three large carts, rushed out in a hurry. Did something major happen at the Zhang Siye residence?"

  Liu Guan's face was full of smiles as he said: "I really don't know! Deputy Zheng, look, I'm still here, aren't I? Let's have some tea."

  Liu Guan's family poured another cup of tea for Deputy Zheng. Deputy Zheng held the teacup and hummed, "This is difficult to handle, Zhang Siye just left without even saying goodbye, and Yan Jingtian and several others are also nowhere to be seen. The Jade Taisui Pearl is still in that child's belly, this person is neither alive nor dead, and the treasure is unknown where it has gone, how can I explain to General Zhang and the Japanese?"

  Liu Guan said, "It's all our fault. Considering the friendship between Zhang Siye and the commander, please, Vice Zheng, be more understanding and explain to the commander more. Explain more." As Liu Guan spoke, he handed a small cloth package from under the table to Vice Zheng's leg, squeezing his eyes and saying, "Vice Zheng, you've worked hard, worked hard!"

  Zheng's eyes rolled around, without any intention of declining, and he took the package in one hand, pinched it with his fingers, and stuffed it into his pocket. He sighed and said: "Alas, if I didn't see Zhang Siye's golden face, how dare I speak recklessly? Alright, alright, I'll try to explain it to General Zhang and the Japanese people. Let me tell you in advance, if I can't get through, you think of a way yourself."

  Liu Guan's family smiled and said: "Vice Zheng, rest assured, rest assured! Absolutely dare not trouble Vice Zheng again."

  The two of them smiled awkwardly and let the matter drop.

  The boss of Yue Lai wine house knocked on the door, brought his partner in with a flattering face, personally put the dishes on the tray, introduced them one by one, and said: "Deputy Zheng, Liu Guan Jia, these are several famous dishes of our small store, every time Zhang Si Ye comes to order, two masters use slowly, slowly." Then he went out.

  Liu Guan hastily invited: "Vice Zheng, come on, try some, let's eat and chat while we're at it."

  Zheng Fu Guan smiled and said: "This Yue Lai wine building is actually also Zhang Si Ye's family business?"

  Liu Guan's family smiled and said, "Ashamed, ashamed, Deputy Zheng is right. This Yue Lai Inn was indeed bought by Zhang Siye from someone else a few years ago, but not many people in Fengtian City know about it." Liu Guan picked up a dish with clean chopsticks.

  The dish was placed in a small plate and served in front of Vice Officer Zheng.

  "Ah, in this Fengtian City, I'm afraid most of the high-end restaurants are owned by Zhang Siye. Hehe, since it's one of Zhang Siye's establishments, I must give it a try, or else I won't be able to show my face!" With that, he picked up his chopsticks and slowly savored the dish.

  Vice Zheng's eyebrows spread out, and he praised: "Delicious! Haha! Delicious! Come on, you eat too."

  Liu Guan said: "Then you have some more, have some more. I'll serve you, eat as much as you want." He hurriedly served Zheng Shouzhang another dish.

  Vice Zheng didn't stand on ceremony and opened his stomach to eat, Liu Guan's family poured wine and tea, busy but not eating a single mouthful. Vice Zheng had seen such scenes many times before and wasn't surprised, so he continued eating until he was full.

  Zheng put down his chopsticks and smiled: "No wonder it's the dish that Zhang Siye orders every time he comes, delicious! One day when General Zhang is in a good mood, I'll introduce him to come and try it too."

  Liu Guan's family hurriedly said: "How dare I, how dare I."

  "Ah, Liu Guan Jia, this time the Black Three Whip incident is not small, and there are many discussions in Fengtian City. For now, let's just keep it under wraps. But you have three little ghosts locked up, didn't one of them die? The remaining two are useless to keep, and if released, they will cause more trouble. I think Liu Guan Jia, you should secretly take care of them." Zheng Fu Guan made a cutting gesture with his hand, implying that Liu Guan Jia should kill the still-alive Wang Da Peng and Bi Hou.

  Liu Guan's face was full of smiles as he said, "Don't worry, Deputy Zheng, I will handle it cleanly and thoroughly."

  Vice Officer Zheng wiped his hands with a napkin and said, "Alright, let's do it this way, Liu Housekeeper, I..." Vice Officer Zheng didn't finish speaking, his face suddenly tensed up, he pulled himself together, then looked embarrassed, glanced at Liu Housekeeper, and forced himself to say, "Excuse me for a moment, I'll be right back." He hastily stood up, opened the door, and quickly walked out. The soldiers following him saw that Vice Officer Zheng looked troubled and were about to ask him what was wrong when he scolded them, saying, "This has nothing to do with you! Follow me!"

  The soldiers hastily followed, not knowing what had happened. Deputy Zheng was sweating profusely, rushing downstairs, muttering to himself, and clutching his pants with one hand. Only then did it become apparent that he had been constipated to the point of having a bowel movement in his pants. The soldiers suppressed their laughter and followed Deputy Zheng downstairs.

  Just as Deputy Zheng came downstairs, the boss of Yue Lai wine house hurriedly came forward to greet him. Seeing that Deputy Zheng's face looked bad and he was extremely frightened, he quickly asked: "Deputy Zheng, what's wrong with you?"

  "Where is the toilet?" Deputy Zheng asked in a trembling voice.

  The shop owner understood that Deputy Zheng was in a hurry, so he quickly led the way to the backyard, pushed open a door and said: "Here, here! Please come in!"

  Zheng's deputy turned around and scolded the following soldiers: "You guard here for me!" He hastily rushed in, and the shop owner, out of politeness, closed the door to the toilet.

  Vice Zheng entered the toilet, which was for the noble guests of Yue Lai Inn. Unlike ordinary toilets, it was not dirty and smelly, but rather elegant. The floor was paved with green bricks, the walls were painted white, and Western paintings were hung on them. There were three ventilated windows on the wall, and sandalwood incense was lit inside to remove odors. One thing remained unchanged - the toilet was still a squatting pit, only a beautiful screen was set up to cover it.

  Vice Officer Zheng let out a loud fart, undoing his belt and hanging his holster and gun on the screen. He squatted down, making a loud noise, and let out a massive fart. Vice Officer Zheng's face relaxed, and he cursed, "What's going on? Is there too much grease?"

  Deputy Zheng's mouth was full of foul language, his curses never-ending. Just as he was in the midst of his tirade, a figure suddenly appeared before him, emerging from behind a screen. With one swift kick, the person sent Deputy Zheng tumbling to the ground, landing on his backside. The impact was so great that Deputy Zheng couldn't hold it in, and a stream of diarrhea shot out, covering his legs completely.