"Seven, that person just now... was your friend?"
Si Xinghe's tone was calm, and no emotion could be heard.
Zhou Zhou picked up the tea just delivered by the robot and took a sip without looking back at Si Xinghe.
"Yeah." He responded.
Si Xinghe turned his head slightly, but his eyes fell on the cup of tea held in Zhou Zhou's hand.
Seven looks casual, but in fact he is a perfectionist. Especially when it comes to tea, he is extremely picky. Except for Lingyin tea and the tea he grows himself, he will not touch anything else.
Si Xinghe looked away and took a sip from the tea cup in front of him.
Lingyin tea.
This one cup is enough to buy a store.
No matter how luxurious and special the restaurant is, they will never serve this kind of tea to their guests before the meal.
Immediately afterwards, the robot waiter came in to serve the food.
The food is good, both in color and aroma, but I don’t know how it tastes.
Si Xinghe picked up the chopsticks and took a bite.
His brows were not furrowed.
There was no onion, ginger, or garlic in the dish.
But when they just ordered, no one among them made such a request.
Si Xinghe's eyes once again fell on Zhou Zhou next to him.
"What's wrong?"
Zhou Zhou felt his gaze and looked up, "Is the food not to your liking?"
"Uncle Qi, there are no onions, ginger, or garlic in these dishes." Si Niannian also noticed this.
Zhou Zhou's hand holding the chopsticks tightened inexplicably.
"Just now I… "
"Keep eating."
Si Xinghe interrupted Zhou Qi’s words.
Rather than listen to him racking his brains to find reasons to excuse himself, it would be better not to listen to anything.
Zhou Zhou felt a little unhappy, sour and confused, but he couldn't say anything.
Now is not the time.
The atmosphere in the private room became a little strange. No one spoke, and the sounds of picking up food and pouring tea could only be heard occasionally.
Bu Chensu thought this kind of atmosphere was nothing, and kept his head down, helping Si Niannian pick fish bones, peel shrimps, etc.
These tasks have always been Bu Chensu's focus at the dinner table, and he can't eat much every time.
Not even eating.
"Brother Su."
Si Niannian pulled Bu Chensu's hand under the table, called out in a low voice, and glanced across the way.
The atmosphere is so weird.
Brother Su, please find a topic to liven up the atmosphere.
This was what Si Niannian's eyes expressed.
Bu Chensu fed the freshly peeled shrimp into Si Niannian's mouth, and poured her a cup of tea. Then he picked up the napkin, wiped his hands, and looked up to the opposite side.
"It is rare for outsiders to come to Huaibei Prison. Now that we have appeared here, we have attracted the attention of some people. What should we do next?"
Si Niannian smiled at Bu Chensu.
This topic is good, it will definitely make Uncle San and Uncle Qi temporarily forget what happened just now.
Si Xinghe looked out the window. This window faced the street. From this angle, he could just see the people going in and out of the restaurant.
"Huaibei Prison is heavily guarded. It's not impossible to sneak in secretly, but it will waste a lot of time. Mu En and the others don't know what their situation is now, so they can't waste any time."
After Si Xinghe finished speaking, he turned to look at Zhou Qi, "Seven, let me ask if your friend has seen Mu En and the others recently? They always need food and accommodation."
Zhou Zhou nodded, wiped his mouth with a napkin, stood up and walked out.
Si Xinghe looked at his back, his lips moved slightly, but he hesitated to speak.
Finally, he withdrew his gaze and looked out the window again angrily.
"Third uncle, what's wrong with you?" Si Niannian also looked in the direction of the door and asked.
Si Xinghe: "Children don't have to worry about adults' affairs."
Si Niannian: "..."
She is no longer a child, okay
"Dad, do you want me to check that person?" Bu Chensu was naturally referring to Mu Xian.
Si Xinghe glanced at him, and his first reaction was to nod, but after thinking about it for a while, he shook his head.
"No, since he is Seven's friend, it is not good to conduct a private investigation. I will ask Seven myself then."
Although Si Xinghe said so, he was really not sure if Zhou Qi would tell him the truth if he really asked him.
Over the years, this was the first time that Si Xinghe was so unsure about Zhou Qi.
Therefore, I feel a little irritable for no reason.
Click.
Cycle pushed through the door.
He walked very softly, and apart from the sound of doors opening and closing, nothing else could be heard.
Si Xinghe once joked that he was like a kitten.
"Amu said that some people did enter Huaibei Prison a few days ago, saying there were cases to be investigated, but according to the people in Huaibei Prison, those people left the same day."
Zhou Zhou returned to his seat and sat down, "But Ammu concluded that those people should still be in prison, because his place is closest to Huaibei Prison and he has never seen anyone leaving."
The faces of Si Niannian and others became serious.
"It seems that brother and the others are trapped in Huaibei Prison." Si Niannian said.
Si Xinghe looked out the window again, and from here he could see the main entrance of Huaibei Prison.
The city walls several meters high and the black iron gates look ordinary on the outside, but they have the strongest and most difficult-to-break-in protection system in the world.
"Walk."
Si Xinghe stood up directly.
The people dining downstairs seemed to be the same people as before. From the time Si Xinghe and the others came downstairs, everyone's eyes had been falling on them.
Mu Xian walked out of the kitchen again.
"Seven."
He walked towards Zhou Qi, and he didn't know whether it was intentional or not, but put his arm directly on Zhou Qi's shoulders.
"Where are you going?"
Mu Xian pointed forward. Their current location was right at the door, and there was only Huaibei Prison in that direction.
Zhou Zhou first glanced at the hand on his shoulder, and then glanced sideways at Mu Xian, his eyes a little cold.
Mu Xian smiled, "Why? We have been in love for so many years, and we haven't seen each other for a long time. Why are you still separated? You forgot that we took a bath together before..."
A strong and domineering force suddenly attacked, perfectly knocking Mu Xian away from Zhou Zhou.
Then there was an extremely cold voice.
"Watch your mouth and go back to cooking."
The expressions of the other diners on the first floor changed slightly. In addition to gossip, they looked at Si Xinghe with a hint of inquiry and caution.
After so many years, I have never seen anyone in Huaibei dare to speak like this to Mu Xian.
Mu Xian was not annoyed, but there was a fighting spirit in his eyes.
He was eager to step forward, but before he could reach Si Xinghe, he was stopped by Zhou Qi.
"If you want to find someone to fight with, I can accompany you, but not now."
They are pressed for time.
Mu Xian saw the warning in Zhou Zhou's eyes, curled his lips, and turned back to the kitchen.
Zhou Qi took Si Xinghe's hand and said, "Let's go."
All the diners were a little disappointed.
I thought I could watch some fun, but I didn't expect that there was heavy thunder and little rain.
Isn't this a coward
"They seem to have gone to prison." Out of curiosity, someone took a look outside and then shouted loudly into the restaurant.
"Oops, is it because of those people?"
"Let's go, go back and have a look."
"Are you stupid? We're not on duty today, so even if something happens, it won't bother us, right? Have you forgotten how Hei Si'er died last time?"
When reminded by this person, several people who had already walked to the door stepped back.
The few people who came back last time were very strong. Even though they had their spiritual powers blocked in prison, their boxing and kicking skills were still good. They had a dispute with the boss. Hei Si'er wanted to take the opportunity to show off and immediately started fighting with those people. I didn't expect to be beaten to death like this.
Everyone is just making a living, so there is no need to risk their lives. They still hope that one day they can be transferred out of this hellish place and live a normal life.
"Come on, come on, keep drinking."
"Hey? Why is there no wine? Waiter, bring the wine!"
The intelligent robot immediately delivered the wine.
…
There is a smart video screen on the door of Huaibei Prison, which can directly communicate with the people inside.
Anyone who comes here must first verify their identity through this method before they can enter.
"Who is it?" A young prison guard appeared on the screen, leaning on a chair with an impatient look on his face.
"Si Xinghe."
Si Xinghe opened his thin lips lightly and announced his name. His voice was so cold that even through the screen, it still sent an inexplicable chill behind the prison guard.
"Si Xinghe?"
The young prison guard quickly straightened his sitting posture and chewed the name again and again. Then his pupils shrank and he stood up suddenly.
"Master Si!"
Although there are many people with the surname Si in the entire Hua Kingdom, there is only one named Si Xinghe.
Third Master Si of Beicheng, the head of the Si family, and the incoming president of the Cultivation Association.
It is said that he and Emperor Qi have a close relationship and have been inseparable for many years. The outside world has said so, but there is no conclusion yet.
The young prison guard's heart trembled and he stood up and saluted.
"Hello, Third Master Si."
While speaking, he pressed a button hidden under the table.
This button leads directly to the warden's office and is used for emergency communications.
Si Xinghe said: "I want to see Liao Jing."
Liao Jing is the warden of Huaibei Prison and has been in office for more than 300 years.
Due to the special nature of Huaibei Prison, which is directly under the jurisdiction of the Alliance and the Cultivation Association, Liao Jing has been like a local emperor here over the years.
He is true to his word and no one can go against his word.
Of course, there are exceptions.
That person is Mu Xian.
The young prison guard quickly lowered his eyes and glanced at the light next to the button under the table, and saw the light flash twice.
"Okay, okay, third master, wait a moment, I will open the door for you right now."
He was very fast, and there was nothing unusual in his attitude or tone. He let Si Xinghe and the others in with great respect and enthusiasm, and personally led the way.
"The warden has just finished a meeting and is in the office right now. I will take you there." The young prison guard said as he walked.
Si Niannian and Bu Chensu walked behind and took the opportunity to look around.
The yard is large and open, surrounded by high walls and a sign hanging not far away.
Area E.
Going further, we arrived at Area D again.
Further ahead is Area C.
Each area is similar in size, but has completely different hardware facilities.
The further inside you go, the more luxurious it becomes.
Of course, directly proportional to the hardware facilities is the security system.
"Brother Su, the formations here are one inside another. Even for me, it will take some time to crack them." Si Niannian whispered.
Bu Chensu also tried to release his mental power, but found that he soon encountered obstacles.
He didn't try to be brave and directly withdrew his mental power.
"The defense here is really tight."
The two people's defenses began to escalate.
Likewise, Si Xinghe observed the surroundings without revealing any trace, while paying attention to the young prison guard next to him out of the corner of his eye.
"Has anyone been here a few days ago?" Si Xinghe suddenly asked.
The young prison guard smiled and said, "Third Master, our Huaibei Prison only accepts serious offenders. The world has been relatively peaceful recently, so no new people have been sent here."
The tone of his answer was very natural, with no abnormalities at all.
Si Xinghe paused and looked at him, "I'm not talking about the prisoner."
"Not a prisoner? What do you mean by the third master?"
"Beicheng Detective Bureau." Si Xinghe didn't intend to talk nonsense with him and pointed it out directly, "They are here on business. You don't want to tell me that you haven't seen them before, do you?"
The young prison guard's heart was bleeding.
Don’t big people generally like to speak in roundabout ways and are very tactful
Why is Third Master so simple and crude
"Uh... yes, people from the Beicheng Detective Bureau did come here. They said they were here to investigate a case and collect information, but they had already gone back that day."
"But they didn't return to Beicheng." Si Niannian said suddenly.
The prison guard glanced at her, and the smile on his face became much deeper because of his surprise.
"I don't know about that. Maybe they went to other places to collect information. I heard that the case they investigated is quite important. Alas, detective work is hard work and you often have to move around. We and They are much happier."
Si Xinghe and Zhou Zhou looked at each other, their eyes becoming much darker.
While they were talking, they had already arrived in Area A.
Not far away, a group of men in prison uniforms were gathered around, with two people wrestling in the middle.
The scene was very intense, one of the people had a smile on his face, but the cheers were getting louder and louder, and there were people nearby who set up the gambling table and were placing bets.
When the young prison guard saw Si Xinghe and the others turning their eyes that way, he quickly led them to a nearby road.
"Third Master, the warden's office is over here. Please come with me."
He had a smile on his face, as if he didn't see the people fighting and placing bets over there, and he didn't intend to give any explanation.
In order to reduce prisoner suicide or unnecessary casualties during fights, prison floors will not be too high.
There are only two floors in total.
The second floor is divided into two parts: the west is the prison guards' lounge, and the east is the warden's territory.
Boom, boom, boom.
The young prison guard knocked on the door and said, "Report! Warden, Mr. Si is here to visit."
The door opened automatically, and no one came out to greet it.
The young prison guard made a "please" gesture and left without following him.
This office is very large and luxurious. Every furnishing can be regarded as a unique treasure.
Even the oil paintings hanging on the walls can only be seen at auctions.
Behind the exaggeratedly large desk, a man in his forties or fifties was sitting on a chair, with his feet raised on the table and a cigar dangling from his mouth. He looked very disdainful.
"Master Si, I have admired you for a long time. I wonder what kind of wind brought you to me?"
(End of chapter)