The Ace Bigshot Becomes A Farmgirl

Chapter 1653: Chapter 1653: Let’s Go Back

Meng Yunzheng walked ahead, his voice low, ”Do you think if we don’t say anything, they won’t know? There aren’t many civilians on this street, yet there are so many patrol officers. We’re bound to run into them. Acting secretive will only arouse their suspicion; it’s better to openly state our purpose.”

”But...”

”And seeking the authorities’ help right away is the most normal course of action.” If he didn’t seek the authorities, that would be truly suspicious.

After thinking about it, Meng Qi also agreed. Despite everything, his brother had connections with the county magistrate, so he should inquire at the county office.

If the other side had no clues and his brother continued to investigate, it would also make sense.

His brother sure had thought things through.

”So where are we going now?”

”Let’s head in the direction Constable Hong indicated earlier; he’s not likely to deceive us on that point.” After all, many people had pursued that way initially, and many local folks had witnessed it.

Meng Qi immediately led the way, and the three hurried towards their destination.

”Someone’s following us,” Shu Yu whispered.

Meng Qi instinctively wanted to turn his head, but was pulled back by Meng Yunzheng, who wrapped an arm around his shoulder, ”Focus on what we’re doing.”

Meng Qi broke out in a cold sweat, quickly tapping the back of his own hand. He’d almost given himself away; how foolish.

The three acted as if they were unaware of the tail, and upon arriving at the location Constable Hong mentioned, they began their investigation.

After a long while, Meng Yunzheng frowned, ”There’s not a single clue.”

”What do we do now?” Meng Qi asked, feeling a bit helpless.

Meng Yunzheng remained standing, pondering for a long time, ”Let’s inquire around here.”

So the three split up, but most of the locals shut themselves indoors, and when they inquired, they mostly shook their heads and gestured that they knew nothing.

A few claimed to have seen the fight, but ultimately said they didn’t know where the individuals went.

Some were impatient, ”Didn’t the officers already ask before? Why are you asking again?”

Eventually, after regrouping, the trio still had no results.

Meng Qi was getting anxious, ”What should we do?”

”They’re likely not in this area, let’s check elsewhere.”

They continued along the nearby path towards the other side until the watchful gaze behind them seemed to vanish.

Meng Yunzheng squinted, gently pulling along the increasingly anxious and red-eyed Meng Qi, and asked in a low voice, ”Do you know if there’s a less obvious path from here that leads to the previous street?”

Meng Qi paused, ”Brother, do you mean...”

”We’re heading back.”

”Are there clues over there?”

Meng Yunzheng nodded and asked again, ”Is there another route?”

Excitedly, Meng Qi nodded repeatedly, ”Yes, yes, yes, follow me.”

The path he chose was very hidden, winding through desolate and deserted alleys, skillfully avoiding the patrolling officers.

Eventually, the trio stopped behind a high wall. Meng Qi pointed at the wall, ”Beyond this wall is the street we were on before.”

”How do we get across?”

Meng Qi looked around, then moved away some debris in the corner of the alley, revealing a small door behind it.

”This is...”

Meng Qi spoke quietly, ”Behind this small door is an abandoned large courtyard. Years ago, many murders happened there. Someone bought it intending to renovate, but it turned out to be haunted. The owner died unnaturally, and the family kept having incidents, so no one dared to take it over. It’s remained abandoned, and the back door of the courtyard leads to the end of the street where we were just now.”