chsdbacks Chapter 517 I don’t know either
Chapter 517 I don’t know either
Xu Damao trotted all the way to find Li Huaide, with a flattering smile on his face, and said earnestly: "Director Li, I have finally found out everything you told me to do! Doesn't Lou Xiao'e's family have a doorman? I think their valuables are most likely hidden in the doorman's house!" As he said that, he did not forget to wink at Li Huaide.
When Li Huaide heard this, his half-closed eyes suddenly widened, emitting two greedy rays of light.
He thought to himself that if he could really find some good stuff in the doorman's house, he would be able to make a small fortune.
Thinking of this, he couldn't wait to ask Xu Damao: "Do you know the specific address of the doorman's house?"
Xu Damao nodded proudly, patted his chest and assured: "Hey, Director Li, don't worry! How can such a small matter stump me? I have already found out the address of the doorman's house clearly!"
Li Huaide smiled with satisfaction, waved his hand and said, "Let's go now, don't let the baby run away!" Xu Damao followed behind him. The two soon arrived near the gatekeeper's house.
At this time, the doorman was sitting at the door basking in the sun. Seeing Li Huaide and Xu Damao acting suspiciously, he had a bad feeling in his heart. Li Huaide walked up and said with a fake smile: "Uncle, we have something to ask you to see." The doorman stood up vigilantly: "Who are you? Why do you want to enter my room?"
Xu Damao came forward and said viciously: "Old man, you'd better cooperate, otherwise you will suffer the consequences!"
At this moment, the sky was gloomy and covered with dark clouds. Raindrops as big as beans kept falling like beads that had broken off the string. The rain wet the ground, forming small puddles, and the raindrops splashed water, as if playing a rapid symphony.
Li Huaide stood in the rain, wearing a black raincoat and holding an umbrella tightly in his hand. Behind him followed a group of strong men, all of whom had serious expressions and sharp eyes. Li Huaide waved his arm expressionlessly, signaling the men beside him to act quickly. After receiving the order, the men immediately rushed to the gate not far away like an arrow from a string.
The guard at the door saw this scene, and although he was a little anxious, he also knew that he could not stop these aggressive people at all. So, he shook his head helplessly, chose to step aside silently, and let them break in.
Time passed by minute by minute, and before long, the people who rushed in came out in a hurry. The leader came to Li Huaide and reported respectfully: "Director Li, there is nothing inside!" Hearing this news, Li Huaide's already gloomy face instantly became even uglier. He turned his head angrily, stared at Xu Damao who was standing next to him, and asked loudly: "Xu Damao, what is going on?"
Xu Damao was startled by Li Huaide's sudden questioning. He looked at a loss, and it was obvious that he was not prepared for the situation. But soon, he reacted and said with a smile: "Director Li, don't be angry. Lou Xiao'e has a distant uncle. I know his address. I will take you and the brothers there now!" After that, Xu Damao carefully observed Li Huaide's expression, fearing that the other party would be furious because of his mistake.
Li Huaide listened to Xu Damao's words, thought for a moment, and then nodded in agreement. Then, he waved his hand and led everyone to board a truck parked on the side of the road. With the roar of the engine, the truck started slowly, the wheels splashed mud and water, and rushed towards an unknown destination.
The truck bumped forward on the muddy road, and the atmosphere in the car was solemn and tense. Li Huaide sat in the co-pilot seat, his face gloomy, and his eyes occasionally looked through the rain-blurred car window at the gray world outside the window. The rain was like endless troubles, beating on the roof of the car and his heart. He was secretly upset. If this operation did not yield any results, not only would he lose face in the unit, but more importantly, the ill-gotten gains that were about to be obtained would also be gone.
Xu Damao sat at the back of the car, with several burly men beside him. Some of them bowed their heads and kept silent, while others whispered to each other, but their eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness. Xu Damao knew that if he failed again this time, his position in front of Li Huaide would plummet, and he might even face the fate of being abandoned. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but secretly anxious, but he could only force himself to be calm, and from time to time cast a flattering look at Li Huaide, hoping to catch a glimpse of a turnaround from the other's expression.
As the truck drove into a remote town, the rain gradually subsided, but the sky was still gloomy. Xu Damao instructed the driver to stop the car in front of a dilapidated courtyard, which was the residence of Lou Xiao'e's distant uncle. The courtyard was overgrown with weeds, looking desolate and deserted, as if no one had lived there for many years. After Li Huaide got off the car, he looked around, frowned, and had an ominous premonition in his heart.
"Are you sure it's here?" Li Huaide's voice was low and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.
Xu Damao swallowed his saliva and nodded calmly, "Yes, Director Li, I saw Lou Xiao'e come here with my own eyes, there is no doubt about it."
Li Huaide didn't say anything more, just waved his hand lightly, signaling his men to start moving. Several men quickly dispersed and surrounded the entire courtyard, while Li Huaide and Xu Damao walked straight to the gate. The gate was mottled, and it creaked when pushed lightly, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.
The courtyard was dead silent, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the tranquility. Li Huaide and Xu Damao walked through the weed-covered yard and came to a dilapidated wooden house. The door of the wooden house was half-open, letting in a faint light. Li Huaide motioned Xu Damao to open the door, and he followed closely behind, observing the surroundings vigilantly.
The house was simply furnished with a worn wooden table, a few rickety chairs, and a dusty old bed. Obviously, this was not a place where valuables were hidden. Li Huaide's face became even gloomier. He looked around, trying to find a clue, but there was nothing but dilapidated things.
"Xu Damao, how do you explain this time?" Li Huaide's voice was as cold as ice, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Xu Damao's forehead was covered with beads of sweat. He stammered, "Director Li... Director Li, I... I don't know either. Maybe... maybe Lou Xiao'e and the others were transferred..."
"Enough!" Li Huaide shouted angrily, interrupting Xu Damao's explanation, "Do you know how much time and resources we have wasted because of your mistakes?"