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

Chapter 397 Abnormal Behavior

The children were frightened by Zhang Laoliu's words and took a few steps back.

But one of the brave children said unconvinced.

"Uncle Six, we're just touching it gently! It won't damage anything! This car is so beautiful!"

Zhang Laoliu shook his head and said seriously.

"Even if it looks good, you can't touch it! If you want to touch it, ask your dad to buy you one! This is someone else's car!"

As he said this, he stretched out his arm to stop the children aside and prevent them from getting close to the car.

After some twists and turns, Zhang Laoliu finally drove away this group of curious children.

He wiped the sweat from his forehead and turned to look at Li Youquan, his eyes full of apology and helplessness.

"I'm so sorry! These kids are so naughty! But don't worry, I will keep an eye on them! I won't let them make trouble again!"

Looking at Zhang Laoliu's smiling face and his expression of trying hard to please, Li Youquan just raised the corners of his mouth slightly, smiled slightly, and then nodded slightly, as if everything was self-evident.

His movements were simple and elegant, without much talk, but his deep eyes inadvertently revealed an intriguing depth, as if he could see through the essence of all things in the world.

When Zhang Laoliu turned around and walked briskly back to the kitchen, Li Youquan's gaze quietly turned to the outside of the yard, observing the movements around him calmly.

His eyes were sharp and keen, as if he could see through every subtle change.

Sure enough, he noticed that the group of children who had originally run far away quietly turned back after a distance.

They hid behind the bushes not far away, staring at the yard from afar with eyes full of curiosity and vigilance, afraid to miss any slight movement.

The children thought they were hiding well, but they didn't know that their little actions had already been seen clearly by Li Youquan's hawk-like eyes.

He thought about it secretly in his mind, but did not say it out loud. He just turned around and walked back into the house calmly.

When he returned to the dining table, Zhang Laoliu had already cooked the cabbage and radish until they were fragrant. He carefully carried the pot to the table with a warm smile on his face.

"Comrades, the cabbage and radish you requested are already cooked. Eat them while they are hot."

His words were full of kindness and enthusiasm, but Li Youquan felt more and more that something was wrong.

Seeing this, Bai Ling quickly swallowed the food in her mouth and said gratefully.

"Thank you very much, fellow. Have you eaten yet? Why don't you sit down and have something to eat together?"

Her tone was sincere and warm, trying to bring them closer.

However, Zhang Laoliu just waved his hand and smiled even more kindly.

"You're welcome, you're welcome. I've already eaten it. Oh, by the way, do you want to try the wine we brew in our village? The taste is amazing!"

As he spoke, he pointed to the rows of wine jars stacked against the wall, his eyes gleaming with pride.

After hearing this, Li Xiaoxuan finally came back to her senses from her trance.

She shook her head while eating and refused.

"No, no, we still have to drive, it's not good to be drunk."

But Zhang Laoliu didn't seem to hear the refusal from Li Xiaoxuan and others. He turned around and went to find wine with his undiminished enthusiasm.

"Oh, don't worry! The alcohol content of the wine in our village is not very high, I guarantee it won't make you drunk! I'll pour you some for free so you can try it!"

Just as he turned to leave, Li Youquan and Bai Ling looked at each other at the same time.

Their eyes were filled with the same vigilance and alertness, as if they had sensed the coming storm.

The two subordinates who had been silent from beginning to end now narrowed their eyes and stared at Zhang Laoliu's back, as if they were evaluating the real intentions hidden behind this seemingly kind villager.

There were five people in the group, except for the insensitive Li Xiaoxuan, the other four were staring at Zhang Laoliu's every move intently.

Their eyes were full of vigilance and curiosity, as if every slight movement of Zhang Laoliu touched their nerves.

Not long after, Zhang Laoliu walked into the room holding an antique kettle and a few rough pottery bowls. His movements seemed quite skillful.

He shook the kettle gently, making a pleasant sound, and then slowly poured the liquid in the kettle into the bowl.

The liquid was a light red color, like the afterglow of the setting sun, or like the juice of wild fruit in the mountains. It had an indescribable alluring aroma, but also had a bit of the bitterness and richness of herbs. One could tell at a glance that this was not ordinary wine, but a medicinal wine with Chinese medicinal materials added.

Li Youquan and Bai Ling, who witnessed this scene, immediately felt alarm bells ringing in their hearts, and their eyes revealed obvious resistance and uneasiness.

They knew very well that in this remote place, everything that seemed ordinary might hold hidden secrets, so they were even more determined not to drink the wine in the bowl.

"My fellow villager, we appreciate your kindness, but I'm really sorry that neither of us drinks alcohol. You should keep this wine for yourself and don't waste your kindness."

Li Youquan smiled and expressed his refusal in the most tactful tone possible.

However, Zhang Laoliu did not seem to be willing to give up easily, he explained with a smile.

"Don't underestimate the wine in our village. In fact, there is a lot of attention paid to it. When brewing wine, we deliberately add a variety of Chinese medicinal materials. It not only has a unique taste, but also has the effect of curing diseases and strengthening the body. Come, let me show you."

As he spoke, he picked up a bowl of wine, raised his head and drank it all in one gulp, then showed a satisfied look and exclaimed.

"Ha... It's so comfortable! After drinking this wine, I feel warm all over."

Zhang Laoliu's eyes were full of anticipation and enthusiasm. He seemed to really hope that Li Youquan and Bai Ling could try the medicinal wine in this bowl.

But Li Youquan and Bai Ling became more determined in their stance. They knew that they had to keep a clear head at this time and not be misled by any temptation.

In order to change the subject, Li Youquan asked calmly.

"My fellow, judging from your skills and knowledge, you must be a capable person. I wonder how much money you can earn in a day?"

This question obviously surprised Zhang Laoliu a little, but he quickly came to his senses and began to talk about his experiences and life.

His words were full of dissatisfaction with the status quo and longing for the future, but whenever it came to the key information that Li Youquan and Bai Ling wanted to know, he was always vague or evasive.

At the same time, Bai Ling was also looking for an opportunity to interrupt.

She suddenly remembered the image of the leader they were looking for, so she took the opportunity to ask.

"By the way, Zhang Laoliu, have you ever seen such a person in the village? He has small eyes and wears a pair of big glasses. He looks a little different."