Following that.
Zhang Wei arrived at Yu Xiaoqi's home. As soon as he got out of the car, he saw a three-story villa with a courtyard spanning a hundred square meters.
"Brother Wei."
Yu Xiaoqi was already standing at the door. Seeing Zhang Wei arrive, he hurried to greet him.
At the same time.
Yu Weihong also walked up, saying happily:
"Zhang Wei, long time no see. It's great that you're finally here. I've wanted to treat you to a meal for a long time but never found the time. Now we finally have the chance. These must be your friends, right? Haha, and there's even a foreign friend. Kid, learn more from Zhang Wei. Look how good his connections are, he even knows foreigners."
Before he finished speaking.
Yu Weihong warmly welcomed Zhang Wei and his companions into the house:
"Quick, quick, come in and sit. I've already prepared the banquet. Xiao Qi said you've already eaten, but that's fine. I've also prepared some simple tea and snacks, perfect for dessert after the meal."
Immediately after.
Zhang Wei and his group entered the villa, chatting and laughing with Yu Weihong and his son.
...
Meanwhile.
In the Great Khingan Mountains of Northeast China, at the Huang family's residence.
At this moment.
The banquet had dispersed, but the participants did not return to their rooms. Under the hospitality of the Huang family head, they all went to the reception hall to sit down and share their preparations and discuss how to be vigilant and prepared in the Yunnan Worm Valley.
As they were talking.
A weasel scurried in, tugged at the Huang family head's trousers, and whispered something in his ear.
However.
Before the Huang family head could respond, and before everyone could be curious.
"Hahahaha, Old Man Huang, where are you? Aren't you coming out to welcome us? Your Huang family's hospitality is lacking."
A hearty laugh echoed.
Instantly.
Everyone present was stunned and looked towards the entrance.
They saw three people walking in: an old man, a middle-aged man, and a young girl. The one speaking was the old man. He walked into the reception hall with a smile, scanned everyone, and quickly found the Huang family head. Without any guest formality, he walked straight up and said:
"Old Man Huang, you're indeed here. Didn't we agree to host? My granddaughter helped you find the Wan Taisui."
Upon hearing this.
The Huang family head rolled his eyes:
"What old man? I'm not Old Man Huang anymore, you are. You old man Hu, how dare you talk about hospitality? Look at the time. Still hosting? We've been waiting for you all day, and you're only arriving after we've finished eating."
Saying that.
The Huang family head teased:
"If you want to eat, we still have plenty of leftovers. How about I heat some up for you? Hahahaha, Xiao Dan, go see if the leftovers have been cleared. If there are any, heat up some dishes for Old Man Hu. If not, get Old Man Hu some leeks and steamed buns to eat with."
Upon saying this.
The Huang family head ignored the Hu family head and his gaze fell on the young girl beside him. He immediately put on a smiling face:
"You must be Hu Shiliu, right? Haha, I've heard a lot about you. Seeing you now, you're truly beautiful. I didn't expect Old Man Hu, who looks so plain, to have such a beautiful granddaughter. They say foxes are naturally beautiful, but I think you, little Shiliu, are much prettier than any other girl in your Hu family."
As the Huang family head spoke.
The participants present had confirmed the identities of the newcomers. They were from the Hu family, one of the five great families of the Northeast. The arrivals were the Hu family head, Hu Shiliu, and Hu Da, who was protecting Hu Shiliu on this trip.
It was at this moment.
The Hu family head scanned everyone and said:
"By the way, Old Man Huang, where is Zhang Wei? I don't see him. Don't tell me he's even later than us."
"Late? Zhang Wei has already eaten and gone home. Otherwise, do you think I was saying what I was saying just now?"
"It's just that I was a bit busy midway and arrived late. After all, my grandfather doted on Shiliu and prepared more things for her."
"I see, then it's fine. I thought you, this guy, had hooked up with some married woman midway."
"Get out, get out, what are you talking about?"
The Hu family head waved his hand, not lingering. He introduced Hu Shiliu and Hu Da to the participants present, and then continued:
"Old Man Huang, since we're at the Huang family, I'll be leaving now. Before we depart, you're responsible for Shiliu's safety. I have other matters to attend to. Oh, and remember to put in a good word for me with Zhang Wei and ask him to help look after Shiliu in the Yunnan Worm Valley."
"No problem."
Just as the Huang family head was about to see the Hu family head off.
But in the next second.
The Hu family head seemed to remember something and turned to look at the Huang family head:
"By the way, Old Man Huang, have you received the news? Do you agree or disagree to let that zombie go with us?"
It could be seen that.
Not only the participants but also the Huang family head were stunned, looking at the Hu family head with some confusion:
"What do you mean? What news? What zombie?"
"Hmm? What, you haven't received the news? Huang Qingshan, didn't you tell Old Man Huang? You should have received the news, right?"
"Ah?"
Huang Qingshan was also confused. He instinctively picked up his phone and saw that there was a missed call from the Weidao Division's headquarters:
"Eh, Xiao Li called me. He called around eight o'clock. I was busy chatting with Zhang Wei and them then, and the phone was set to vibrate, so I didn't notice the message. What is the news, Hu family head?"
The Huang family head also looked over.
Like Huang Qingshan, at eight o'clock, he was busy talking with Zhang Wei and his group, completely ignoring external matters.
In response.
The Hu family head did not play coy and said directly:
"It seems you were too engrossed in your conversation and didn't notice the message. No wonder. When I arrived, I received news that the zombie contacted the Weidao Division tonight and proposed to participate in the rescue of Old Master Huang."
"That zombie?"
The Huang family head and Huang Qingshan were both stunned, but in the next moment, as if they had thought of something, their faces showed astonishment, and they said in unison:
"Old Man Hu, the zombie you're talking about is... the Fengmen Zombie?!"
"Hu family head, the zombie you're talking about, isn't it the Fengmen Zombie? He contacted our division?"
At this moment.
Not only the Huang family head and Huang Qingshan, but all the participants present changed their expressions:
"The Fengmen Zombie is going to participate? No way, he escaped from the Weidao Division prison last time, I thought he wouldn't agree."
"He actually contacted the Weidao Division on his own initiative?"
"Fengmen Zombie?! Is it the one who committed the massacre in Fengmen Village back then? Didn't he escape from the Weidao Division prison a while ago?"
"I heard Captain Huang mention before that the Weidao Division had approached the Fengmen Zombie before sending the first batch of personnel to the Yunnan Worm Valley. Could this be true?"
"But he's already escaped, there's no need to contact us, right? Would he sincerely help find the Wan Taisui?"
For a moment.
All the participants looked towards Huang Qingshan, the Huang family head, and the Hu family head.
On the other side.
Huang Qingshan was also curious and quickly picked up his phone to call back, preparing to understand the specific situation.
The Hu family head also spoke at this moment:
"To be honest, with the Fengmen Zombie joining, it would indeed increase our chances, as he does have the strength. It's just that he clearly escaped from the Weidao Division prison, so there's no reason for him to help. However, the decision is in your hands, Old Man Huang. What do you plan to do?"
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