Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 163 Playful Fighting Settles the Situation

dong dong dong.

After three distinct knocks on the door, Song Xiaoan's voice came from inside the room.

"The door is not closed, come in."

With the owner's permission, Ye Shaohong pushed open the door and went inside.

The first thing he saw upon entering was Song Xiaoan.

It wasn't that Ye Shaohong had particularly sharp eyesight; it was simply because Song Xiaoan was currently positioned directly opposite the room's doorway.

At this moment, Song Xiaoan was sitting at the tea table in the rest area, sipping fragrant tea while flipping through Buddhist scriptures.

Sunlight streamed in through the window and fell upon Song Xiaoan.

It truly has a touch of tranquility and serenity, a Buddhist atmosphere.

However, this scene, when witnessed by Ye Shaohong, caused the corner of his mouth to twitch involuntarily.

"Minato!"

"You're really good at pretending, aren't you?"

“If someone who doesn’t know you well saw this, they might actually be fooled by you, but I know what kind of person you are.”

"Song Xiao'an, you may not have blood on your hands, but the blood on your hands can never be washed away."

Of course, these were just Ye Shaohong's inner thoughts, and he could not possibly say them out loud. After a brief moment of stunned silence, Ye Shaohong smiled.

"Brother Xiao'an, what a refined taste you have!"

Upon hearing Ye Shaohong's voice, Song Xiaoan reluctantly put down the Buddhist scriptures in his hand and picked up the sandalwood prayer beads that had been polished to a glossy shine from the table.

"Oh, it's Shao Hong. What's wrong? You couldn't make it to lunch with me, so you're bothering me now that you've finished?"

"I just made some tea, come sit with me for a while!"

Perhaps it was because of his Buddhist practice, Song Xiaoan's smile always made people lower their guard. His simple words really calmed Ye Shaohong down a lot.

He turned around, closed the door, and walked over to Song Xiaoan, sitting down lightly and naturally.

"To be honest, I really envy your life, a cup of tea, a Buddhist scripture, a day in a day..."

Song Xiaoan was speechless. He raised his hand and poured Ye Shaohong a cup of tea, gently pushing it across the table with his hand.

"Aren't you envious?"

"That's easy. After you're done with these few days, you can come over and sit for a while. I'll take you to meditate and worship Buddha!" ​​Ye Shaohong was startled.

"Then let's forget it. My family has always believed in Taoism!"

“If I really follow you and become a Buddhist, when I go home and see my grandfather, he will definitely punish me by making me kneel in the ancestral hall.”

Song Xiaoan raised his hand and pointed at Ye Shaohong, but did not say anything to persuade him again. Instead, he picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

"You little rascal, you're cunning!"

"Tell me, since you're not here to practice Buddhism with me, what brings you here today?"

"Let me tell you in advance, I don't have anything good here. You can't take it all. If you really want good cigarettes or good tea, you should go to Director Xu's or Section Chief Zheng's office."

"Anyway, they both spoil you. Go ahead and loot some things, and I can benefit from it too."

Ye Shaohong curled his lip.

"Director Xu does have some good stuff, but after I've been there so many times, he's gotten smart and has stopped keeping good stuff in his office."

"As for Section Chief Zheng, he's... even stingier than you."

Song Xiaoan threw his head back and laughed loudly, even the Buddhist prayer beads he was constantly turning in his hand stopped at that moment.

"Whose fault is that?"

"It's all because you're too diligent, like a hamster hibernating. We've only been here at No. 1 Honggongci Villa for a few days, and you've already gone to Director Xu's place to get goods three times."

"It's only because Director Xu spoils you and doesn't hold it against you. If it were He Jianzhi, he would have broken his legs long ago."

Ye Shaohong chuckled but didn't refute.

"Okay!"

"If I see anything good next time, I'll definitely bring it over and share it with you, Brother Xiao'an." "Of course... you'll have to share in Director Xu and Section Chief Zheng's anger with me, Brother!"

Song Xiaoan quickly shook his head.

"Then let's forget it. I'm not like you; I can't handle it."

The two chatted and laughed, creating a lively and harmonious atmosphere. After talking for a while, Song Xiaoan finally asked Ye Shaohong about the purpose of his visit.

When Song Xiaoan heard Ye Shaohong say that his action team leader Li Yunlong had found clues and completely eliminated and captured the Japanese spy Chizuru assassination team, and was preparing to expand the results, and that the case would be closed in a day or two at most, Song Xiaoan was so angry that he almost rolled his eyes.

"You little brat, you came here today just to annoy me, didn't you?"

"Zhao Jian just came to my place a few days ago to show off, and now you're here to provoke me again."

"Fine!" "You want to race me to solve cases, right?"

"You said that your team leader could eliminate the Japanese spy assassination squad lurking in Nanjing in two or three days at most, right?"

"Well, I'm not convinced."

"To tell you the truth, in two days at most, I will be able to announce that this case I'm handling has been solved."

"I have to beat you to it and make you laugh at me!"

A rare look of annoyance appeared on Song Xiaoan's baby face. In fact, he wasn't angry; he was just playing along with Ye Shaohong's teasing.

Little did Song Xiaoan know that this was already enough.

Ye Shaohong came here today specifically to joke and play around with Song Xiaoan; his purpose was very simple.

They just wanted Song Xiaoan to close the case as soon as possible.

Stop wasting time. The more time we waste, the more trouble we might cause, and it might even implicate Zhang Rou'er.

Ye Shaohong went to great lengths to ensure Zhang Rou'er's safety and to prevent her from getting involved in the case.

He has done it to the extreme.

If I say or do anything more, Song Xiaoan will definitely become suspicious.

This is just right now.

He achieved his goal without arousing Song Xiaoan's suspicion, since it was just a joke between the brothers.

"Really?"

"I do not believe!"

"How about this, let's make a bet?"

“A few days ago, my father asked someone to bring me several kilograms of sausages and cured meat from the mountain city. These are really good things.”

“I still have a few bottles of good wine.” “If you really beat me this time, Brother Xiao’an, I’ll bring them all out and invite Director Xu, Section Chief Zheng, and Brother Jianzhi for a good drink together.”

"But if you lose, not only will I not give you the item, but Brother Xiao'an, you will also have to cook a good meal and a few bottles of fine wine so that we can get drunk."

“I heard from Brother Jianzhi that your Hunan-style braised pork is excellent, but unfortunately he hasn’t had it many times.”

"I'm really craving it too."

Ye Shaohong winked at Song Xiaoan, his appearance and expression resembling that of a little fox.

"Okay, so you were waiting for me here!"

"Ye Shaohong, you've even tried to outsmart me! You're a real devil!"