aircannonsinc Chapter 910: Capturing Ran Qiuye and the Child
Chapter 910: Capturing Ran Qiuye and the Child
Monkey's face was solemn. He leaned forward and lowered his voice to Xiao Bao, saying, "Boss Xiao, I always feel that something is amiss here. Do you still remember Lu Yan? Wasn't it because he offended Gu Nan that he fell? In the end, it was because he accidentally angered the Public Security Bureau chief behind Gu Nan, and in the end, he was dealt with by the chief. His fate was not light."
Xiao Bao tapped his fingertips lightly on the edge of the table, his brows slightly furrowed. "You're right. The Public Security Bureau Chief has deep roots and great influence in this area. He's very efficient and decisive. He's a tough nut to crack. But the current situation is indeed a bit tricky and difficult to handle."
Monkey's eyes rolled, and he moved closer, lowering his voice even more: "Boss Xiao, in my opinion, since it's difficult to start with Gu Nan himself, why not change the idea and start with his family? As long as we have his family in our hands, who would be afraid that he wouldn't obey? Then we will have the final say."
Xiao Bao looked up at him and spoke slowly, "Lu Jia did mention to me that Gu Nan now has a wife and a child, and there's a little kid at home to take care of. Logically, this is indeed his weakness. But Lu Jia specifically reminded us that Gu Nan's family has a puppy. It looks inconspicuous, but it's very smart. She told us to be extremely careful and not fall into the hands of that beast."
The monkey laughed when he heard this, patting his chest and assuring, "Boss Xiao, don't you know me? This is tailor-made for me! I've been dealing with animals since I was a kid, and when it comes to animal taming, no one is better than me. It's just a puppy, how can it be so clever that it can cause trouble? I guarantee it will be docile."
Xiao Bao didn't respond. He picked up the enamel pot on the table and drank some hot water. He looked out the window with a serious look, as if he was pondering the feasibility of this matter, or weighing the risks involved.
Seeing he didn't respond, Monkey tactfully shut up. He knew this couldn't be rushed; he had to proceed step by step. First, he had to thoroughly understand the courtyard where Gu Nan lived—how many families lived there, the relationships between the neighbors, the daily patterns of entry and exit, even the layout of the courtyard, with its high walls and deep courtyards. He had to investigate every detail without any carelessness. If he didn't investigate thoroughly, and accidentally alerted Gu Nan, all his previous efforts would be wasted, a loss that would outweigh the gains.
Monkey pulled a letter from his pocket. The edges of the envelope were a little worn, clearly from repeated handling. He unfolded the letter and looked at the beautiful handwriting. A smile crept up his lips, but a complex feeling lingered in his eyes. He didn't know what to say.
Seeing his expression, Xiao Bao had a rough idea in his mind and asked, "Monkey, did your wife Yan Zi write you a letter?"
Monkey scratched his head, a shy yet contented smile on his face. "Yeah, she's urging me to go back again. She said the child almost doesn't recognize him anymore." He paused, his tone filled with helplessness. "But you know, my job may seem lucrative, but it's actually a life of hardship. If I go back now, without any income, how will my family survive? Yan Zi is weak, and the child is young. How can I let them suffer with me?"
Xiao Bao patted his shoulder and said solemnly, "Alright, you've been with me for these years and have earned quite a bit of money. You've bought everything you need for the family. Once we've finished this last thing, you can go back and spend some quality time with them and live a stable life. I'm also planning to retire. I've had enough of this life of violence."
When Monkey heard what Xiao Bao said, his eyes lit up immediately. He nodded earnestly and said, "Boss Xiao, I will only recognize you as my boss in this life. If you really want to quit, then I will go back with you, stay with my wife and children, live a down-to-earth life, and stop doing anything else."
Xiao Bao felt a surge of warmth as he listened to these words. Monkey had been with him the longest, from a young man struggling to make a living on the streets to a capable and capable man who could now stand on his own two feet. He had endured hardships, faced countless dangers, and he had never abandoned him. This friendship was more precious than gold. Xiao Bao smiled and waved his hand. "Alright, stop wasting time here. Go investigate first."
Only then did Monkey notice that there was a wad of money in the envelope. He pinched it to feel its thickness, and his heart warmed. He quickly looked up at Xiao Bao and said a little embarrassedly, "Boss Xiao, why are you giving me money again? I've been so grateful for your care during this period. The family expenses all depend on you. How can I ask you for more money?"
Xiao Bao waved his hand and said nothing more. He knew that all of his men had families with elderly parents and young children to support, and that earning money was hard work, leading to tight living conditions. He considered this little money a small subsidy for Monkey's family, to make their finances a little more comfortable.
Monkey didn't refuse any more. Knowing Boss Xiao's temper, any further comment would have been awkward. He carefully tucked the money into his pocket, carefully tucked the letter away, and turned to leave. This time, their mission was to find out about Gu Nan's family situation in the courtyard. After all, if they were going to take action, they had to be fully prepared and couldn't make any mistakes. When they went to Gu Nan's house to capture his wife and children, they had to find the most secure opportunity to succeed.
Before leaving, he stopped again, looked back at Xiao Bao, and asked hesitantly, "Boss Xiao, this matter... I wonder if we need to tell Lu Jia about it? After all, she also lives in that courtyard. If she can help talk things over, maybe things will be easier when the time comes."
Xiao Bao thought for a moment and shook his head. "That's not necessary. We're here to help Lu Yan complete his final request, so we can do him a favor. Lu Jia is a thoughtful and soft-hearted girl. If she knew about our plan, she might come up with other ideas, causing complications and getting in the way. Let's just handle this ourselves and don't tell her."
Monkey nodded, said "OK", turned around and pushed the door open. He knew in his heart that even without Lu Jia's help, he would be able to get things done with the skills he had acquired over the years.
Before long, Monkey arrived at the entrance to Gu Nan's courtyard. He ducked into a corner, observing the activity within. He saw someone guarding the entrance. They looked like old neighbors, glancing at the door from time to time, their eyes alert. Going in directly was clearly unrealistic and would likely arouse suspicion.
The monkey's eyes rolled as a plan came to mind. He glanced at a pile of rags not far away and picked up the dirtiest, oldest piece to wrap around himself. He then grabbed a handful of mud from the ground and smeared it on his face, ragged his hair, and instantly transformed himself into a ragged, sallow-faced beggar. He figured that this way, he wouldn't arouse suspicion when he went in to gather information.