Chapter 32 Digging three feet into the ground Ning Wei followed closely and soon arrived at the construction site. The demolition team has a work plan and works step by step. It's broad daylight, no need to be sneaky. Ning Weidong walked along Fuchengmennei Street, thinking that according to the progress of the work, it would take at most three days to demolish the courtyard where Qi Jiazui's ear room was located. At that time, any further actions could not be concealed. We must find the place where Qi Jia hides his things within two days. Thinking of this, Ning Weidong couldn't help but pursed his lips, then turned into the alley and went straight to the yard he had visited last night. As soon as I arrived at the gate of the courtyard, I saw a scoundrel-looking young man leaning against the gate smoking. When they discovered Ning Weidong and the other two, they immediately became alert. Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming, who were with Ning Wei yesterday, were in the dark and did not show up.
Ning Wei arranged this to guard against Wang Jingsheng's bullying. These two people could suddenly appear as new forces and catch the opponent off guard. When he got there, Ning Weidong didn't wait for the young man to speak, and asked directly, "Where is Wang Jingsheng in there?" The young man was stunned. He didn't know Ning Weidong and wanted to ask him something, but he didn't expect Ning Weidong to directly mention Wang Jingsheng's name. The young man was Wang Jingsheng's subordinate and was somewhat confused about the situation. After a little hesitation, Ning Weidong had already stepped into the courtyard. He just reacted and wanted to reach out to stop him, but Ning Wei pushed him back and glared at him fiercely, causing him to stumble. Ning Weidong strode quickly into the second door with hanging flowers. At a glance, I saw Wang Jingsheng squatting on the steps in front of the north room, smoking. Behind him, the side room was filled with smoke and the sound of tools banging could be heard. Fortunately, this is a construction site, so the noise is not too abrupt. "Ning Weidong?" Wang Jingsheng blinked his eyes, feeling awkward for a moment, but it quickly disappeared. Without waiting for Ning Weidong to speak, he immediately stood up, threw the cigarette on the ground, and walked forward and said, "Weidong, I was just about to look for you." Ning Weidong smiled and didn't argue with him, asking why he didn't tell him when he found this place. We are all adults, there is no point in worrying about those things. It was expected that Wang Jingsheng would conceal something, and the fact that Ning Weidong was able to find this place was also a precaution. The key now is whether the two sides should continue to cooperate. Wang Jingsheng's words are a step forward. Now that we have been found, we will continue to cooperate. Ning Weidong took out a cigarette, gave one to Wang Jingsheng, and nodded to the ear room: "Haven't you found it yet?" It seemed as if there was no mutual distrust at all.
Wang Jingsheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. If the thing was already in his hands, he really wouldn't mind falling out with Ning Weidong. But now I haven't gained anything, and it's not worth it to become enemies because of this. "No~" Wang Jingsheng shook his head, took out a match and lit it for Ning Weidong first, then lit a cigarette for himself and took a deep puff. Ning Weidong asked: "Are you sure you didn't go to the wrong place?" Wang Jingsheng pursed his lips and said firmly: "It must be correct!" As for why he was so sure, Ning Weidong did not ask further. There were only two days left, and if he denied this place, it would be difficult to find new clues. It’s better to focus here and take a chance. Ning Weidong nodded and said nothing more. Ning Wei went to the door of the ear room and looked inside. Two young men, one holding a shovel and the other holding a pickaxe, were digging the ground inside. The kang in the room was gone, and the two men were digging from the ground, looking like they were going to dig three feet into the ground. Ning Weidong and Wang Jingsheng didn't say anything else, both holding on to a glimmer of hope that they could dig something out of the room. However, it was almost noon and there were no surprises. That side room was so big that it had no roof, so we searched everywhere, from the walls to the basement. The ground has been dug up. Even if there is a secret room hidden there, we should be able to find the entrance by digging like this. The two people working inside were exhausted. They came out with their tools in their hands, looking dusty and dusty. They said to Wang Jingsheng, "Brother, is it almost done?" Wang Jingsheng is the second child in the family, and those who are close to him all call him Second Brother. Wang Jingsheng's brows were twisted into a knot and he looked at Ning Weidong. Ning Weidong looked at the door and said with a sigh: "Let's leave it like this for now~" Wang Jingsheng took a deep breath, feeling very disappointed. If not here, where else could it be? According to the information he had, this was the only room in the area that met the requirements. If I gain nothing, it's no big deal to give Ning Weidong the hundred yuan, he has to pay it back anyway. But I need to use the connections in the neighborhood committee and the favors from Zhang Jinfa. As for the two people who were working, they both worked very hard, so they should at least be treated to a meal of meat. Wang Jingsheng lost at least 20 or 30 yuan in net loss. Taking one last look at the messy side room, he realized that he had no choice but to give up after digging to this extent, no matter how unwilling he was. A group of people walked out of the yard, none of them had any interest, and they went their separate ways. Ning Weidong asked Ning Wei to take Wang Xuewen and Zhao Chunming out for a good meal, and then he worked hard for two days. Even though he didn't get any credit, he still worked hard.
Ning Weidong didn't get involved and went straight home. He lit the coal stove, took off his shoes, leaned against the bed, and wondered what had gone wrong. Although the situation just now was disappointing, he did not give up. Ning Weidong always felt that he had missed important details. If that ear room was really Qi Jia's secret base, and if he really had left something behind...where else could he hide it except in that room? Ning Weidong's thoughts raced, he slapped his thigh suddenly, and thought of a place! …… On the other side, Wang Jingsheng returned home dejected. An Ning was sitting by the window as usual, reading a copy of People's Literature. The sunlight shone through the glass window onto her cheek, making her look particularly quiet. Hearing Wang Jingsheng coming in, he raised his head and put the magazine down. He guessed the result after seeing Wang Jingsheng's state: "Didn't find it?" Wang Jingsheng sat down on the leather sofa, the spring inside made a creaking sound, and he said helplessly: "The floor has been dug up, the wall has been scraped, and there is no hair left." An Ning pursed her lips and was a little disappointed, but quickly calmed down and sat on the sofa next to her: "Since there is nothing, there is no need to hide it. Tell Ning Weidong quickly, don't let him think that we ate alone. We didn't get to eat the mutton, but got into trouble instead." Wang Jingsheng smiled bitterly and waved his hand: "No need, he was there just now..." An Ning was stunned for a moment, then realized that Ning Weidong had been on guard against them. She asked in surprise, "Didn't you say he's a straight-forward person?" Wang Jingsheng was speechless. An Ning turned and said, "But~ This shows that Ning Weidong is not talking nonsense, he really wants to find those things." Wang Jingsheng sighed: "No matter if you really want to or imagine it, it's all in vain. Damn it~ Zhang Jinfa still owes me a favor for nothing." After saying that, he stood up with his hands on his knees: "Go upstairs and get me two bottles of Erguotou. I'll get a piece of pork and two pounds of vermicelli. Si Kui and the others have been working hard these past two days..." An Ning responded, knowing the importance of managing a team and winning people's hearts, and stood up to go to the inner room to get some wine. But at this moment, he suddenly said "Oh" and an idea came to him. (End of this chapter)