se of emptiness the moment he heard it. There was reluctance and a hint of worry mixed in. 。Xiao Zheng was also very strange, why would he have this feeling In fact, he had never even seen the side o...Xu Changyun then asked Zhou Muyun about other details of this person. 。Xiao Zheng had nothing to hold back from Xu Changyun, so he described in detail what he had seen in Xingling Township today. 。It highlighted situations such as "reviving severed snakes" and "deceiving women," to facilitate Xu Changyun's in-depth investigation. 。After hearing this, Xu Changyun said: "County Magistrate Xiao, now that you mention it, I remember." 。As for this Zhou Muyun from Lingxing Township, I actually heard about him from my subordinates a while ago. I'll look into the details and get back to you. 。"Then, I'll trouble you, Director Xu." 。"

It was getting late, and Xiao Zheng also planned to rest." 。But my mind couldn't help but conjure up the scene of Zhou Muyun performing "The Resurrected Snake". 。Xiao Zheng had been raised with a materialistic education from a young age, and he couldn't possibly believe Zhou Muyun's so-called "reviving the snake" was true. 。Zhou Muyun performed "Resurrection of the Snake" to show people that he had the ability to bring the dead back to life! This is the underlying motivation behind Zhou Muyun's series of actions. 。Perhaps that's why Mr. and Mrs. Qian Xinhai would trust Zhou Muyun, leading to the leaders of Huajing and Zhonghai personally visiting this remote village for medical treatment!Now, Xiao Zheng's biggest confusion is how Zhou Muyun's performance of "snake resurrection" works, what mechanism is involved Why does it look so realisticThinking this way, Xiao Zheng was about to drift off to sleep. 。At this moment, the phone suddenly rang. 。Could Xu Changyun have found out so quickly Xiao Zheng reached for his phone on the nightstand and picked it up. The name flashing on the screen wasn't Xu Changyun, but Chen Hong. 。Seeing this flickering name, Xiao Zheng's heart still couldn't achieve complete calmness. 。Since the old district flooding incident, he has made it clear that he wants to break up with Chen Hong. 。After that, he ran into Chen Hong and Tan Zhen going out together in the city government hall with Zhang Yihong. This made him give up on her completely. 。But, after ten years of relationship, although we have made the decision to break up, emotionally we still can't help but feel lingering attachments. 。Deep down, Xiao Zheng didn't want any further interaction with Chen Hong. 。He knew that running away wasn't an option. With a sigh, he got up from the bed and picked up the phone: "Hello" 。Chen Hong's voice also came over, slightly drunk: "Xiao Zheng, are you in our house" Xiao Zheng looked around the room. Every corner had once been filled with Chen Hong's presence, and there were traces of their entanglement and love, but what was gone was truly gone. 。Now, Chen Hong has chosen a completely different path from him. They will never have a future together. This house is no longer their shared property either. Xiao Zheng said: "Chen Hong, we are broken up." 。"Chen Hong hesitated for a moment and said, “Xiao Zheng, are you really going to do this Just because of what happened before, you want to break up with me We’re both adults. Can you be more mature Don't keep bringing up breaking up, it hurts my feelings." 。"Xiao Zheng sipped his lips bitterly and said, "Yes, we are all adults now." 。So, you should be more aware that what you're doing now has crossed the line. 。I can't be with you anymore. 。"There was a long silence on the other end of the phone before he said, 'Tomorrow is Saturday, I'll be back in An County. Come to my house for dinner.'" 。Let's chat when we meet. 。"Xiao Zheng refused: "Chen Hong, it's not appropriate for me to go to your house again." 。Let's get together sometime this week and have a cup of tea. We can all calmly talk things through and clear the air. 。Chen Hong said: "Then tomorrow afternoon at 1:30, at 'Yi Di Shui Tea House' next to my house." 。"Xiao Zheng said, "I will be there on time." 。After hanging up the phone, Xiao Zheng's attitude was resolute, but his emotions were complicated. 。He didn't expect that Chen Hong hadn't realized her own problems until now, and actually only thought he was immature, hurting their feelings for each other. 。However, tomorrow's meeting might give him and Chen Hong a definitive ending. Memories of their past together flash through his mind, especially the first time he saw her, the feeling of excitement in his heart, the tremor when they held hands for the first time, the tenderness of their first kiss. Her beautiful face left its mark on his life like sunbeams filtering through leaves, a breathtaking and yet fragmented beauty. 。For a moment, he only felt a bit of sadness, a bit of loneliness, a bit of an unresolvable melancholy... He didn't know how long it had been before Xiao Zheng finally fell asleep. 。。Xiao Zheng recalled his relationship with Chen Hong. He hadn't formally told his parents yet, so he decided to ride back on his motorcycle. 。Last time he took the bus, he was reported once. Today is Saturday, Xiao Zheng doesn't want to take the bus again. 。While the safety factor of riding a motorcycle might be slightly lower, cruising on one during this pleasant autumn weather, navigating through hillsides with hues of yellow and green, undeniably brings a sense of freedom and peace. The lingering anxieties within are effortlessly dispelled. 。Xiao Zheng purposely didn't call home, so as to avoid his mother having to spend the effort preparing lunch. 。Xiao Zheng is now the deputy county magistrate. The meals in the canteen are already nutritionally sufficient every day, and he often has to socialize, eating a lot of wine and meat. Recently, he feels his body is getting heavier. 。So, heading home, Xiao Zheng only wanted to share a simple meal of plain rice and tea with his parents. 。Passing by the well-preserved old locust tree at the village entrance, walking through the "Hidden Dragon and Sword Rain" ancient street archway and food street, and passing a guesthouse and a creative coffee shop, Xiao Zheng arrived at his doorstep, but unexpectedly, that black Mercedes was parked there again. 。This Mercedes sedan, ever since Xiao Zheng was a child, would appear at his doorstep once a year. Recently, it's been coming even more often. 。Before this, Xiao Zheng had basically passed by this Mercedes-Benz several times. When he arrived, the Mercedes-Benz had already left. 。At this moment, the people in this Mercedes-Benz are obviously still at home. 。Xiao Zheng hurriedly stopped his motorcycle and quickly went into the house. 。As soon as Xiao Zheng entered, he saw an elderly figure sitting at the round table in the dining room. A man in a black suit and white shirt stood beside him, with hardened leather shoes and a stiff posture. He looked well-trained, like the elder's bodyguard. 。Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei were also sitting at the table, talking to the old man. 。Xiao Zheng only heard the old man say, "Master, you can almost return to the capital..." Before he finished speaking, he realized someone had entered and stopped mid-sentence, turning his body. 。Xiao Rongrong and Fei Qingmei saw their son suddenly return, also a little surprised, they both stood up and said: "Xiao Zheng, why did you come back suddenly" 。"Yes, come visit us on the weekend." 。Xiao Zheng's gaze fell upon the elder. 。Xiao Zheng could be very sure that he had never seen this old man before. 。The old man had a kind face and was very dignified in appearance. His black hair was combed neatly. 。Some people age prematurely, with gray hair showing even in their forties. However, this old man has black hair as ink, and it is unknown whether he dyes his hair or if it is naturally that way

Besides having shiny black hair, the old man's eyes are sharp and alert, giving him a vigorous feeling. 。Xiao Rongrong was younger than him by many years, but in terms of mental state, she was completely inferior to this man in his sixties. 。Xiao Zheng then asked Xiao Rongrong: "Dad, who is this guest..." waiting for Xiao Rongrong's answer. 。However, Xiao Rongrong seemed a little embarrassed, as if she didn't know how to speak. 。

While Xiao Zheng was sizing up the old man, the old man was also sizing him up. Without waiting for Xiao Rongrong to answer, he said: "The descendant of the Xiao family in Huajing is indeed extraordinary! Young master, I am the steward of the Xiao family in Huajing, my name is Weng Benchu, you can call me 'Weng Butler', or 'Old Weng'. 。e one he dove into, but not at this spot. 。This little restaurant is quite miniature, but the decor is very tasteful. It has wooden floors throughout and small private rooms separated by dividers. It...