Chapter 187 Zhao Rui, Fu'an Tower
Chapter 187 Zhao Rui, Fu'an Tower
"Okay." Shen Yu nodded with a smile.
Upon hearing that they were going out to play, Niannian immediately ran over, holding a ball of dough in her hand. "Mommy, Daddy, I want to go too! I want to go to Anshi to eat delicious food!"
"I want to go too!" Gui Gui ran over and hugged Shen Yu's leg.
"No, that won't do." Jiang Xinlan squatted down and patted the two children's heads.
"You're still little kids, you still have to go to school. Besides, your mom and dad are going out on business, it's inconvenient for us to take you with us. When your mom and dad come back, we'll bring you some local specialties from Anshi, okay? We'll bring you osmanthus cakes and sesame brittle shaped like little rabbits."
"Okay." Niannian lowered her head in slight disappointment, but quickly raised it again, her eyes sparkling, and said...
"Then Mom and Daddy should come back soon! Niannian will miss you!"
"Okay, I'll bring them all for you." Shen Yu agreed with a smile, ruffling her hair.
An hour later, Shen Yu's phone rang; it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hello Mr. Shen, this is Zhao Rui. I'm at your door now."
A deep, powerful voice came from the other end of the phone, with the crispness and decisiveness characteristic of a soldier.
"it is good."
Shen Yu hung up the phone and went to open the door.
As soon as I opened the door, I saw a tall man standing there.
He was wearing a black windbreaker, had a buzz cut, sharp features, and piercing eyes like an eagle. He carried a huge black hiking backpack and stood upright, like a pine tree rooted to the ground.
Upon seeing Shen Yu come down, Zhao Rui immediately stepped forward and gave a standard military salute:
"Hello Mr. Shen! This is Zhao Rui from Bureau 749. From today onwards, I will be responsible for all your travel and daily affairs! Please let me know if you need anything!"
"No need to be so polite," Shen Yu said calmly.
"Wait for us here at seven o'clock tomorrow morning. Check the route to Anshi in advance and book a quiet hotel in the city center."
"Yes! I've already checked the route and booked the hotel. It's the best five-star hotel in Anshi, a top-floor suite with a great view and it's quiet. I've already spoken to the hotel, so we can check in tomorrow."
Zhao Rui answered immediately, speaking quickly and clearly.
"I've also prepared a high-powered flashlight, a helmet, non-slip gloves, a first-aid kit, and some commonly used medications, which will all be in the car tomorrow. Is there anything else you need?"
"That's all." Shen Yu nodded. Lin Jianguo was right; this person was indeed very reliable.
"Okay! I'll wait for you here at 6:50 tomorrow morning! Get some rest!" Zhao Rui saluted again, then turned and left.
Shen Yu returned upstairs, where Jiang Xinlan was packing her luggage.
"This Zhao Rui seems pretty reliable," Jiang Xinlan said while folding clothes.
"Hmm, you're very efficient." Shen Yu walked over and gently hugged her from behind. "You don't need to pack too much tomorrow. Just have Zhao Rui buy whatever you need."
"I know." Jiang Xinlan leaned against him and whispered, "You must be careful when you go in tomorrow. Even though you're capable, you still need to be careful."
"Don't worry." Shen Yu lowered his head and kissed the top of her head, then hugged her tightly in his arms.
The gentle moonlight streamed in through the window, falling on the two of them, creating a quiet and beautiful scene.
The next morning at 6:50.
When Shen Yu and Jiang Xinlan dragged their suitcases downstairs, Zhao Rui was already waiting at the entrance of the building.
He was driving a black SUV, and the trunk was already open.
Seeing the two of them get off, he immediately came over, took the suitcase from Jiang Xinlan's hand, and quickly put it into the trunk.
"Good morning, Mr. Shen and Ms. Jiang." Zhao Rui opened the back door. "There's hot milk and sandwiches in the car for you to eat on the way."
Shen Yu and Jiang Xinlan sat in the back seat and, sure enough, saw two insulated bags on the seats, containing hot milk and freshly bought sandwiches, which were still warm.
"Thank you," Jiang Xinlan said with a smile, picking up the insulated bag.
"You're welcome, it's what I should do." Zhao Rui closed the car door, walked around to the driver's seat, and started the car.
Zhao Rui drove very steadily, at a moderate speed.
He didn't say much, only occasionally glancing at Shen Yu in the rearview mirror with a hint of curiosity and nervousness in his eyes.
He had long heard countless legends about Shen Yu and knew that this gentleman, who looked even younger than himself, was a true master who could deal with evil cultivators and deliver wronged souls with his bare hands, but he still couldn't help but have some doubts.
After all, he had served as a special forces soldier for eight years and had witnessed countless life-and-death situations. He never believed in ghosts or gods.
The car drove smoothly on the highway, and three hours later, it successfully entered the urban area of Anshi.
"Mr. Shen, shall we go to the hotel to drop off our luggage first, or go directly to Fu'an Restaurant?" Zhao Rui asked.
"Go directly to Fu'an Restaurant," Shen Yu said calmly.
"Yes!" Zhao Rui immediately turned on the turn signal and drove towards the urban village.
The closer you get to Fu'an Building, the more deserted the surroundings become.
There were few pedestrians on the road, and most of them walked in a hurry with wary expressions on their faces. No one was willing to go near the direction of Fu'an Building.
Most of the shops along the road were closed, with only a few small shops still open. The owners sat at the door, their eyes warily fixed on the direction of Fu'an Building.
From afar, you can see Fu'an Building standing alone amidst a cluster of low-rise houses.
This is a six-story residential building with peeling and crumbling walls that reveal gray bricks inside. Most of the windows are broken and covered with a thick layer of dust.
Several faded clothes were still hanging on the balcony, fluttering in the wind like the shadows of a few hanged people, looking rather eerie.
The car was parked fifty meters away from Fu'an Building, where Deputy Director Zhou of Anshi Public Security Bureau was already waiting with two police officers.
Seeing Shen Yu get out of the car, Deputy Director Zhou immediately came forward, grasped his hand tightly, and looked worried.
"Mr. Shen, you've finally arrived! We've been waiting for you like the stars and the moon! This building has been driving us crazy for a year, and we're at our wits' end!"
"Director Zhou." Shen Yu nodded calmly.
"Mr. Shen, Ms. Jiang, you must be tired from your journey!"
Deputy Director Zhou said enthusiastically,
"I've brought all the information on the deceased, as well as the records from those feng shui masters. Shall we go to the police station next door and sit down? I'll explain everything to you in detail then."
"No need." Shen Yu shook his head, his gaze falling on Fu'an Building. "Let's just go in and take a look."
Deputy Director Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then quickly waved his hand:
"No, no, Mr. Shen, you mustn't! This building is very eerie! You should take a look at the information first, understand the situation, and prepare yourself before going in!"
Those masters before, they prepared for days by drawing talismans and chanting scriptures before daring to go in. You're going in empty-handed, it's too dangerous!"
"No need to prepare." Shen Yu said, and walked towards Fu'an Restaurant.
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