Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 961: Shuo is

Shen Zhiyi's face turned pale instantly, and he turned his head and glared at Huo Tingchuan: "What does Marshal Huo mean?" Huo Tingchuan retracted his hand and sneered: "Someone wants to frame someone, Miss Shen can't even have this little discernment?" He took out his pocket watch and looked at the time, "Three days later, I want to see the transfer document. If Miss Shen knows what's interesting, the Shen family can still keep a decent appearance." After that, he left with the guards. Shen Zhiyi stood firm on the railing, her nails digging deep into her palm. She knew that a bloody storm was inevitable. In the next three days, Jiangcheng was undercurrent. Shen Zhiyi dealt with major chambers of commerce during the day, and studied the account books in the study at night, trying to find a way out. However, a series of accidents made her overwhelmed-textile factory workers went on strike, cargo ships caught fire strangely, and shops were harassed by ruffians... All the spearheads were pointed at Huo Tingchuan. Just when Shen Zhiyi was at a loss, an anonymous letter was stuffed into her door. There were only a few short lines in the letter: Huo Tingchuan went south this time to fight against foreign enemies. He needed material support from Jiangcheng, but he lacked financial resources, so he could only use tough measures to force the Chamber of Commerce to cooperate. Shen Zhiyi held the letter and fell into deep thought. Over the years, she had also heard about the war on the northern border, where foreign enemies were eyeing them covetously, the country was occupied, and the people were displaced. If what Huo Tingchuan said was true... Late at night, Shen Zhiyi came to Huo Tingchuan's residence alone. The guard stopped her, and she said coldly: "Tell Marshal Huo that Shen Zhiyi has a big business to discuss with him." A moment later, she was taken into a study. Huo Tingchuan sat on a master's chair with a military map in front of him. Seeing her, he raised his eyebrows and said, "Miss Shen is very patient." Shen Zhiyi walked straight to the table and slapped a stack of documents on the table: "I can rent the dock and warehouse to you, and the rent is only 30% of the market price. But you have to agree to two conditions: first, guarantee the safety of the Shen family's industry; second, help me rebuild the damaged shops after the war." Huo Tingchuan picked up the documents and looked through them, with a flash of surprise in his eyes: "Miss Shen, aren't you afraid that I will cross the river and destroy the bridge?" "Afraid." Shen Zhiyi looked straight into his eyes, "But I am more afraid of seeing the people of Jiangcheng displaced. If Marshal Huo really wants to defend his country, he shouldn't let the war affect innocent people." Huo Tingchuan was silent for a long time, and suddenly laughed. He stood up, walked to Shen Zhiyi, and stretched out his hand to hold her hand: "Deal." Shen Zhiyi wanted to pull her hand back, but he held it tighter. "But before that, Miss Shen may have to bear with it." Huo Tingchuan's eyes became dangerous. "Someone outside said that I, Huo Tingchuan, robbed a woman. In order to stop the public, Miss Shen might as well be my personal secretary and declare to the outside world that she is my fiancée." "You!" Shen Zhiyi was so angry that her face turned red. "Huo Tingchuan, don't go too far!" "Miss Shen should understand that this is the best way." Huo Tingchuan let go of his hand. "I will send someone to protect Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen, and I will also ensure your safety. But before things are resolved, you must listen to me." Shen Zhiyi bit her lower lip, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that Huo Tingchuan was right. In this troubled world, only mutual use can survive. "Okay, I promise you. But if you dare to break your promise..." "Don't worry, Miss Shen." Huo Tingchuan interrupted her, "I, Huo Tingchuan, keep my word." In this way, Shen Zhiyi moved into Huo Tingchuan's station. During the day, she attended various occasions as a fiancée and dealt with various forces; at night, she helped Huo Tingchuan deal with military affairs and check the list of supplies. The two of them spent time together day and night, and gradually got to know each other better. Huo Tingchuan seemed ruthless, but he actually had the righteousness of his country in mind. He often stayed up all night looking at the map to study the battle plan; he treated the soldiers with clear rewards and punishments and was deeply loved. And Shen Zhiyi's intelligence and tenacity also impressed Huo Tingchuan. She always came up with unique insights at critical moments to help him solve problems. However, not long after the peaceful days, the crisis came again. Foreign enemies learned that Huo Tingchuan was preparing supplies in Jiangcheng and sent a large number of spies to sabotage. One night, Shen Zhiyi was sorting documents in the study when she suddenly heard gunshots outside. She ran to the window and saw flames soaring into the sky, shouting and killing. "Miss Shen!" The adjutant rushed in, "The enemy attacked, Marshal Huo asked me to take you away first!" "No! I want to find Huo Tingchuan!" Shen Zhiyi shook off the adjutant's hand and ran towards the place where the gunfire was most dense. In the dark, bullets whizzed past, but she didn't care about being afraid. She had only one thought in her mind: to find Huo Tingchuan. Finally, by a broken wall, she saw Huo Tingchuan, who was covered in blood. He leaned against the wall, and the gun in his hand was still shooting. Shen Zhiyi rushed over, tore off the cloth strip on the Duan inkstone to bandage his wound: "How are you?" Huo Tingchuan saw her, and a trace of surprise and worry flashed in his eyes: "Who asked you to come? Go!" "Let's go together!" Shen Zhiyi gritted his teeth and said, "I won't leave you!" Just then, the enemy discovered them, and a group of people surrounded them with guns. Huo Tingchuan protected Shen Zhiyi behind him and raised his gun to prepare for the final resistance. At the critical moment, reinforcements arrived and repelled the enemy. After this battle, the relationship between Huo Tingchuan and Shen Zhiyi changed subtly. Shen Zhiyi found that he had fallen in love with this iron-blooded man unknowingly; and Huo Tingchuan also realized that Shen Zhiyi had long become an indispensable part of his life. However, the war was not over. As the situation developed, Huo Tingchuan had to leave Jiangcheng and rush to the front line. Before leaving, he held Shen Zhiyi's hand and said, "I'll marry you when I come back." Shen Zhiyi nodded with tears in her eyes: "I'll wait for you. You must come back safely." After Huo Tingchuan left, Shen Zhiyi stayed in Jiangcheng and continued to prepare supplies for the war of resistance. She used the relationship of the Chamber of Commerce to contact merchants from all over the country to raise food, medicine and weapons. At the same time, she also opened a hospital to treat injured soldiers and civilians. Days passed, and Shen Zhiyi looked forward to news from Huo Tingchuan every day. Finally, on a sunny day, she received a letter from Huo Tingchuan. The letter said that the war was about to end and he would be back soon. Shen Zhiyi was ecstatic and began to prepare for the wedding. However, just when she was looking forward to it, a bad news came-Huo Tingchuan was shot and sacrificed in the last battle to cover his comrades. Shen Zhiyi held the letter, tears blurred her eyes. She couldn't believe that the man who once said he would marry her had left forever. But she knew that Huo Tingchuan's sacrifice was not meaningless. He used his life to protect this land and people.