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

Chapter 394: An Extraordinary Village

"Then it seems that my guess is correct."

When Li Youquan heard this, his eyes lit up instantly.

His originally somewhat tired expression now became unusually excited and determined.

"Take that road and we'll go into the village ahead."

He made the decision decisively, as if he had seen the dawn of success waiting for them ahead.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ling immediately nodded.

She quickly got back into the car, sat down and fastened her seat belt.

Li Xiaoxuan followed behind them, looking at their busy figures with a confused look on her face.

She obviously didn't understand what was happening and just instinctively followed everyone's pace.

"Brother Youquan, what on earth did you discover? Why can't I see anything?"

Li Xiaoxuan sat in the car for a long time and finally couldn't help but ask.

Her face was full of confusion and puzzlement, as if the whole world had been left behind by her.

Hearing this, Li Youquan turned his head and looked at Bai Ling who was sitting next to him.

The two smiled at each other and shook their heads helplessly.

They knew that Li Xiaoxuan was simple and straightforward, and some things might backfire if they told her directly.

So they decided to remain silent for the time being and let Li Xiaoxuan observe and think on her own.

"Just wait and see."

Li Youquan deliberately spoke in a riddle.

There was a hint of mystery and anticipation in his tone, as if he had already foreseen the wonderful show that was about to take place.

Li Xiaoxuan could only follow them with a question mark on her face and continue moving forward, her heart full of curiosity and expectation about the unknown.

The car drove slowly along the winding path. Although the path was narrow, the road surface was flat and it was obviously more carefully maintained than the main road outside. Apart from the width limitation, there were almost no other flaws.

As the wheels roll, the lush trees on both sides and the occasional flash of wild flowers form a tranquil pastoral landscape.

After going several hundred meters deeper, a scene of dim lights came into view. They had quietly entered a quiet and prosperous village.

Under the cover of night, warm lights shine through the windows of every household, interweaving with the tempting aroma of food in the air, sketching out a warm and harmonious picture of rural life.

Children's laughter could be heard from a corner from time to time. They were chasing and playing, or playing in groups of three or five, adding a bit of liveliness and vitality to this quiet night.

Li Youquan gently turned the steering wheel, adjusted the speed to the lowest, and slowly drove into the village in a pace that was almost like walking.

He looked around and couldn't help but feel a little admiration in his heart.

"This is not a small village at all. It is clearly a prosperous place like a city. Its scene even surpasses most county towns. It is really unexpected."

Bai Ling, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was also deeply attracted by the sudden beautiful scenery.

She looked out the car window and saw the scenery everywhere, with her heart filled with indescribable emotion and surprise.

When faced with such a scene, she couldn't help but sigh softly.

“This place is so beautiful, it’s like a paradise.”

However, just as their vehicle entered the village, a middle-aged man suddenly appeared in front of the car and blocked their way.

He had a puzzled look on his face, and his eyes moved back and forth among the people in the car, as if he was looking for some clues.

"Comrade, may I ask what brings you to our village?"

There was a hint of caution and curiosity in his voice.

Seeing this, Li Youquan immediately leaned forward with a friendly smile on his face.

"Hello, fellow villager. We are here to look for someone. May I ask if you saw any strangers coming into your village yesterday?"

His words were full of politeness and sincerity, but he did not directly reveal his identity and purpose. Instead, he cleverly used this opportunity to inquire.

Hearing this, the middle-aged man frowned slightly, as if he was recalling something.

"There are strangers coming and going in our village every day. Some of them accidentally drive the wrong way, and some come to the village to exchange items. I wonder what the person you are looking for looks like?"

His answer was cautious and vague, making it difficult to discern his true intentions.

At this time, even Li Xiaoxuan, who was always carefree, noticed that something was wrong.

They had just entered the village not long ago, and instead of showing the slightest bit of vigilance, the villagers took the initiative to reveal information about items that could be exchanged in the village.

This abnormal attitude made them feel suspicious.

"Yes, the person we are looking for is very important. I hope fellow villagers can help keep an eye on him."

Li Youquan continued to smile, trying to get more useful information from the other party.

After all, even Li Xiaoxuan could find the abnormality, so how could he feel at ease and think that there was nothing wrong with it?

However, the middle-aged man's eyes stayed on him, Bai Ling and Li Xiaoxuan's outfit for a moment, and suddenly lit up, as if he had discovered something interesting.

This subtle change made everyone in the car more certain of their guess - there must be an unknown secret hidden behind this village.

"My friend, didn't you just say that there is a special custom in your village, that is, everyone can exchange their own items with each other. This is really an interesting thing. What kind of treasures can usually be exchanged?"

Li Youquan's curiosity was completely aroused. He couldn't help but stare at the fellow villager who had just spoken, and at the same time exchanged an expectant look with Bai Ling beside him.

Seeing this, Bai Ling curled up a smile and asked the question first.

"Oh, you've asked the right person! Our village is really full of hidden talents and there are so many good things. Take the mountains for example, the young men in our village can often hunt wild game such as rabbits and wild boars, and the taste is so delicious."

"Also, every household raises chickens and ducks. The free-range chickens have firm meat and excellent taste. Not to mention the vegetables we grow at home, which are fresh and healthy, and absolutely pollution-free green food. If you are interested, you are welcome to come to my house at any time. Maybe there will be something you like!"

The fellow villager's words were full of pride. As he spoke, he smiled at them naively, his eyes flashing with excitement and anticipation.

"That sounds great! Then we'd better obey your order and go to your house to take a look. If we find something suitable, we'll exchange some and bring them back to try."

Upon hearing this, Li Youquan nodded slightly to show his agreement.

Seeing this, Bai Ling also excitedly echoed.

"Yes, yes! I can't wait to try the legendary free-range chicken!"

So, under the guidance of this enthusiastic fellow villager, Li Youquan slowly drove to his home.