ing. 。For these two young women who had just acclimated to life in the northeast, this surprise was mixed with amazement. They curiously inquired, and Zhang Qingfang was about to share her discovery,...Knowing that Xi Xuefen often refuses to leave the office, which also causes Ma Xiangdong to disappear for half a day, Jiang Han's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning. Perhaps Xi Xuefen has left important clues in her office.

However, He Jian Guo must have already seen through what she was thinking, so the two of them only exchanged a brief look before being led to their seats by Zhang Qing Fang. 。After settling down, Jiang Han noticed that all around her were familiar faces. Her neighbor silently beckoned to her with their eyes. 。When Jiang Yan shifted his gaze from Tian Huifang's slightly annoyed expression, turning to Yang Fan beside him, Jiaya smiled and nodded to her former friend. Then she turned her head to look at He JianGuo. They were not surprised by Jiaya's arrival, after all, if she was indeed Yang Fan, her familiarity with the He family far exceeded that of Xi Xiu Fen 。The banquet was lavish and abundant. When the newlyweds were toasting, several people remained behind them, seemingly helping with the wine and cigarettes. In reality, they cleverly kept a subtle distance from Xi Xiu Fen. 。Jiang Yan gazed at Xi Xiu Fen's serene smile, a hint of admiration rising in his heart. Even under such surveillance, she could remain so composed, which was truly admirable. 。If it were her, facing such close surveillance, she would probably find it hard to maintain such a natural expression. 。From now on, we will take root here. Thank you for your hospitality before. If you need anything in the future, just come to me or Xiangdong. We will definitely lend a helping hand. 。Xi Xiu Fen's words were both appropriate and touching, and the young intellectuals at the table cast envious and blessing glances at her. 。Jiang Yan held up his cup, repeatedly savoring Xi Xiu Fen's words, gently nodding at the newlyweds and draining his cup in one go. 。In a blink of an eye, she noticed that He Jianguo had left his seat. After hesitating for a moment, Jiang Yan pulled Zhang Qingfang aside and whispered something to her in a low voice. Then, quietly leaving the dining hall, he headed towards the restroom outside. 。The public restroom near the village head, the women's toilet is hidden in a corner, with half a brick wall concealing the entrance. 。Even with the back door open and no one around, Jiang Yan didn't want to leave grandly. Instead, he used the wall for cover and nimbly scaled the wall. 。Before the banquet began, she had learned that Xi Xiu Fen and Ma Xiangdong's new home was just a short walk away from the back door, only taking ten minutes. 。Following the path, Jiang Yan soon saw the black lacquered gate adorned with red couplets. Sounds of conversation could be heard from inside, surely Ma Xiangdong's family was busy preparing. 。It was an independent courtyard, with the left side facing the road. The front and right sides were adjacent to neighbors, while only the back was separated by a narrow alleyway. Jiang Yan hesitated for a moment, scrutinizing the wall that was about a person's height, along with the plump dates hanging over it. She decided to use picking dates as an excuse to try and climb over the wall. 。The courtyard was independent, with only a narrow alley at the back. Jiang Yan took a deep breath and pretended to jump to try and pick the dates, but to no avail. Disgruntled, she kicked the wall, glanced around furtively, and carefully climbed over the wall. She grabbed a few dates, but as she reached for another branch, she lost her footing and slipped. 。The moment she landed, Jiang Yan secretly gave herself a thumbs up for her acting. Even if she was found out, at most she would just be scolded for being greedy. However, the moment her foot touched the ground, her heart began to race. 。Because the ground was soft, she nearly sunk when she landed. Jiang Yan cursed inwardly, but also realized the potential embarrassment: "Could I have fallen into…"Even if one were meticulous about cleanliness, the basic needs of life couldn't be avoided 。Jiang Yan endured the bitter smile in his heart, no longer dwelling on the filth beneath his feet. He pulled out one foot, but the smile on his face froze because of the sudden situation. 。Ma Zhiyuan and Xu Wanting's new home is not a newly built villa, but a finely decorated second-hand residence. Its front yard is spacious and well-maintained, while the backyard seems a bit cramped. Fortunately, the backyard is open and only planted with a few light-filtering fruit trees, one pear tree and another pear tree... 。The pear tree’s branches were bare, while the cherry tree still retained a few withered leaves. Beneath Jiang Yu’s feet was a thick layer of fallen leaves. She initially mistook it for piled fertilizer because these leaves usually got mixed with kitchen scraps and other waste to compost. 。However, as her foot sank into the deep pile of leaves, a shade of eerie blue revealed a hidden secret. It wasn't fertilizer, but a corpse that sent a shiver down her spine. 。This was Jiang Yu's third face-to-face encounter with death in her life. Although she had never been so close before, she suddenly jumped down from beside the corpse, as if a cold breath shot up from her feet to her whole body, making her feel bone-chillingly cold. 。She was suddenly filled with regret. 。Jiang Yu turned around, trying to climb over the wall to escape the scene. Faced with the tragic sight before her, she was both terrified and sickened. 。At this moment, voices came from inside the house, causing Jiang Yu to panic. She quickly kicked away the fallen leaves, covering her tracks, and swiftly hid behind a derelict chimney in the east corner of the room. 。Just as I was about to hide, two shadows came from the west. 。"Alright, hurry up and deal with it, they'll be back soon." 。These two people had rough exteriors and simple clothing, but their eyes revealed the sharpness of well-trained individuals, clearly indicating that they were extraordinary in skill. 。One of them complained, "What a hassle, that guy is always so careful and won't let anyone near the backyard. I bet we'll have to come back tonight again." 。Enough talking. 。Another person impatiently interrupted, followed by a sharp slap, seemingly as a reprimand to the complainer. 。"Lao Liu, if you want to die, just do it yourself. Don't drag everyone down." 。After the warning, the two fell into a brief silence, only the rustling of leaves being swept over the sand. 。“Second brother, you know, yesterday he brought back a little girl, only five or six years old. I’m worried about her…” Lao Liu’s words carried a trace of conscience that hadn't been completely extinguished. This made Jiang Yu’s brow furrow, and a sense of foreboding filled her mind. 。As I said, married people should know when to stop. After the goods are gone, they should find an excuse to leave and stay in a remote mountain area for a few years before returning. 。"The man called Second Brother gave his advice, and as they left, only Jiang Yu was left at the scene." 。After waiting quietly for a moment to make sure it was safe, she relaxed and prepared to leave. 。At that moment, her hand accidentally brushed against the wall. It was a piece of bluish-gray brick with an unusual pattern etched on its surface. 。Jiang Yan lowered his head to examine it, and a look of surprise was clearly visible on his face. On the blue brick, a line of strange characters appeared—seemingly Japanese. According to Jiang Yan's memory, it was a code used during Japan's occupation. He had seen it recorded in the diary of an officer from that underground bunker. It represented a special unit, the third squad of the Kwantung Army's 731 Unit. 。Although not an antique, the house is about four or five years old. While the bricks of the chimney show signs of age, the cement joints connecting them to the wall look brand new. 。Jiang Yan was like a patient gecko, nimbly climbing the wall, his fingertips touching each brick one by one. Finally, on the second level of the chimney, he found a faint trace inside. 。She pressed down hard, and the brick shifted quietly. A hidden doorway, flush with the floor and concealed within the wall, silently opened. 。Although his heart urged him to restrain his curiosity, Jiang Yan's feet moved involuntarily towards the entrance. 。Recalling the little girl Lao Wu had mentioned, she intertwined her fingers and leaned down to slip into the dark doorway. 。g up like a mountain. 。Everyone rarely saw Liu Aimin so excited, they all silently returned to the educated youth spot. 。Lu Hong was injected with an excessive amount of anesthetic. Even after restin...