C42 Returning to the 1960s: Starting with Digging for Fo-ti

Two fists cannot fight four hands.

In a one-on-one fight, Du Jianguo was confident he could defeat these small thugs. However, the sheer number of opponents was overwhelming. Currently, four or five people were beating him, leaving him unable to cope. He took several punches and kicks, quickly ending up with a bruised and swollen face.

Combined with the blood loss from the earlier scrape on his arm, he felt increasingly weak.

Hu San, lying on the ground, watched clearly and laughed heartily: “Kid, you ruined my plan! Are you afraid now? Why aren’t you so bold anymore?”

Du Jianguo had no patience for his cold mockery. His heart was filled with indescribable anxiety.

“Do not move! Stop beating him, you bastards, stop right now!”

Just then, a sharp shout came from the courtyard wall. A police officer rushed over with a gun raised, the muzzle steadily aimed at the group.

Immediately, more police officers smashed through the wooden door, filing in one after another to quickly control the situation.

“Phew… finally here.” Du Jianguo relaxed his tense body and let out a long breath.

“How did the police get here?!” Hu San’s face turned pale instantly. His previous arrogance vanished completely.

He watched helplessly as one police officer after another surrounded the small courtyard, sealing it off like a net. His heart sank to the bottom of the pit.

It’s over. Everything is over.

He knew only too well that once the police got involved, all his hard work on the underworld over the years would be wasted, and there would be no chance of making a comeback.

The underlings, terrified and pale, dared not resist. They obediently raised their hands and surrendered.

He Yong coldly scanned everyone present. His gaze paused when it landed on Du Jianguo, and surprise appeared on his face. He said, “Jianguo? Why are you here too?”

Du Jianguo then explained the whole story to He Yong in detail. He recounted how he had taken a rifle out of the public security bureau, how he used strategy to deal with Hu San and buy time, leaving out no single detail.

He Yong listened with continuous amazement. Looking at Du Jianguo, his eyes held a bit more respect. “Daring to risk your life to save others, Jianguo. Your courage is truly extraordinary!”

He Yong quickly stepped forward and patted his shoulder. “Fortunately, you didn’t actually shoot anyone when you had the gun. If you had lost your temper back then and really used the gun on this group of hooligans, you would have spent twenty or thirty years in prison.”

Du Jianguo smiled and explained, “Actually, I never intended to use this gun to hurt anyone. Firing that shot into the air earlier was done deliberately to send you a signal. I wanted you to know my exact location so you could find me faster.”

Upon hearing this, He Yong immediately gave a thumbs up in admiration. “What a clever method! Indeed, it was that gunshot of yours that allowed us, who were wandering around like headless flies, to find this place!”

Other members of the police team also cast looks of admiration. Before formal training had even begun, this new instructor had already given them two surprises.

The first was his precise marksmanship, and the second was such calm judgment. It was something they could truly respect from the bottom of their hearts.

Song Qingxue, who had been tied up, finally had her ropes untied. She rubbed her sore arms. While no one was paying attention, she suddenly kicked Hu San on the head. Her eyes were full of anger. “Playing games with me? You must be crazy for money!”

Having never suffered such humiliation in her life, Song Qingxue gritted her teeth. Her hateful gaze seemed ready to devour Hu San.

He Yong hurriedly stepped forward to pull her away. “That’s enough, junior sister. The people have been caught. Hu San was already on file at the public security bureau before. He will be sentenced to several years in prison this time. The law will handle his case.”

Song Qingxue nodded reluctantly. In an instant, her eyes turned red with grievance as she looked at He Yong. “Senior brother, why didn’t you come earlier? You almost let this beast harm me! They wanted to sell me for a hundred dollars. This group of people is making me so angry!”

He Yong let out a bitter smile and said helplessly, “Lady, it is good enough that we found you. I say, you should cause less trouble in the future, and naturally no one will dare to target you.”

Saying this, he kicked Hu San one more time and shouted sternly, “Hu San, tell the truth. Who exactly was the person you wanted to buy my junior sister for?”

Hu San swallowed hard in fear, his voice trembling. “It… it was a farmer. He saw this young lady once and developed a lustful desire.”

He Yong turned to the police officer beside him and instructed, “Did you hear that? Take a few people later and arrest that farmer to interrogate him.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Du Jianguo’s heart sank. Earlier, Hu San had whispered a cover story to Song Qingxue in the room, claiming he was buying a wife. Du Jianguo worried that Hu San might expose him.

He subconsciously looked at Song Qingxue and happened to meet her gaze. Their eyes collided. Song Qingxue seemed burned by the contact and quickly turned her face away. Her earlobes turned red, and there was a hint of shyness on her face that was not easily noticed.

Du Jianguo quickly realized the truth. Song Qingxue had no intention of exposing him.

Instead, she actively pulled on He Yong’s arm, her tone urgent. “Cousin, Du Jianguo was grazed by a gunshot earlier by these people. Should we not send him to the hospital first?”

“What? Shot by a gun?” He Yong was immediately startled. He turned to Du Jianguo and said, “Jianguo, sit in my car and go to the hospital. This injury must be treated properly!”

Du Jianguo quickly waved his hand. “No need to go to the hospital, right? I just scraped my skin and lost a little blood.” Saying this, he showed the wound on his arm to He Yong.

He Yong leaned over to look, yet he persisted. “Even if you say that, you must go to the hospital for treatment. We must ensure there is absolutely no risk of infection before you come out.”

Seeing this, Du Jianguo had no choice but to nod in agreement. It was just a small scrape on his arm, yet He Yong arranged for him to be placed in a large ward with a dedicated caregiver every day.

During these days, Song Qingxue also often came to the hospital. She claimed she was there to thank Du Jianguo for saving her life, yet both of them tacitly agreed never to mention the incident where Du Jianguo had pretended to buy a wife.

In the meantime, He Yong also told Du Jianguo’s parents-in-law about his injury.

Upon hearing that the son-in-law who had always been a failure had been grazed by a gunshot while saving someone, the old couple was completely confused. They could not believe this was something Du Jianguo would do.

They even brought their granddaughter to visit Du Jianguo at the hospital. Although the father-in-law still wore his usual expression of disdain, Du Jianguo keenly noticed that the old man’s attitude towards him had softened slightly.

Indeed, those with a determined heart will not be let down by heaven. Even an iron pestle can be ground into a needle.

He knew that one day he would change the views of his father-in-law, mother-in-law, and daughter.

Du Jianguo was very satisfied.

After resting in the hospital for three or four days, Du Jianguo returned to the police shooting range. This time, he officially began work as an instructor.

Under his guidance, many members of the police force made a qualitative leap in their marksmanship. Those who could originally only score thirty or forty points could now achieve at least sixty or seventy points.

Although the police team wanted him to stay and continue instructing, Du Jianguo felt it was enough.

“It has been nearly half a month. It is time to go home and see my wife.”

Upon learning that he was leaving, He Yong immediately submitted an application. Soon, Du Jianguo’s subsidy and labor fees were delivered to him.

In addition, he brought a piece of good news. It was good news regarding the hunting team.