Deng Tong was overjoyed, but felt that Yi Ming was unfamiliar, and immediately asked: "This little brother, who are you?"
Zhou Ming was neither humble nor arrogant, with a smile on his face, he gave a gentle salute: "I am humble, I have met the inspection master.
I had just arrived at the Yamen a few days ago and was currently working as a transcriber. I had heard about the Inspector's name for a long time, but I never had a chance to meet him. "
Xia Dezhang originally expected that no one would have the courage to join the night watch team, but he was very happy to see Yi Ming suddenly stand up and say that he wanted to join the night watch team.
But then he heard Zhou Yiming say that he was just a clerk now, and Xia Dezhang's mood suddenly hit rock bottom again.
But then I thought about it, let's just keep civilian jobs. One more person will make the night watch team more courageous, which is better than none.
Even if an accident happened during the night patrol, a scholar's escape speed would definitely not be as fast as those of martial arts men. By letting him be the scapegoat, he and his brothers would have one more chance to escape.
"Okay, he is indeed a hero. Take a look at it, don't you blush?"
Xia Dezhang boasted duplicitously.
Originally, it was against the rules for civilian officials to join the night watch team. Deng Tong knew this very well, but now was an extraordinary period and he couldn't care so much.
If he couldn't add a night watchman to Xia Dezhang now, and if the only catcher gave up his job, he would have to go on night watch by himself.
"Since you are so brave Zhou Zhizhi, I will allow you to join the night watch team. Get ready in the afternoon and meet with Captain Xia in the evening."
"Yes, I humbly accept my order."
After explaining this, Deng Tong turned and returned to the back hall.
Xia Dezhang walked up to Yi Ming, patted him on the shoulder, and showed that he appreciated him: "A good boy, he is a person who does great things.
In the afternoon, I will arrange for someone to give you a set of equipment. In the evening, we will meet at the Yamen Gate. "
"Yes." Zhou Ming bowed his hands and saluted.
Before Xia Dezhang left, he did not forget to taunt the other police officers: "You old people can't even compare to a newcomer in the civil service. Isn't it a shame?"
After Deng Tong and Xia Dezhang left, several government officials who were usually close friends with Yi Ming all gathered around.
"Zhou Zhizhu, you are confused. Do you know how dangerous the night watch team is?"
"Even if you want to join the night watch team, you should at least discuss it with Director Cao and let him give you an idea."
Zhou Yiming saw the expressions of several people and knew that they were all doing it for his own good, so he said perfunctorily: "I didn't think much about it. When I heard that the night watch fee was so high, I raised my hand as soon as my head got hot."
"Oh, you really want money rather than life." One of the government officials sighed, "Do you know why the salary of this night watch team is so high? If it was a good job, we people would have rushed to do it. ."
Another yamen officer continued: "In the past, the night watch team was a good job in peacetime, but since the disappearance case, night watchmen in our city and other cities often died mysteriously and suddenly at night, and the death was horrific. people.
The various inspection yamen searched and searched, but they had no clue, but those of us in the yamen knew that this must be related to the disappearance case. "
After listening to the words of the two government officials, Yi Ming became more determined to join the night watch team. He just asked to join the night watch team just to earn more subsidies.
Now he has another idea, that is, he hopes to meet the murderer of the missing case while patrolling at night.
He politely brushed aside a few government officials and then resumed fishing.
At noon, Director Cao found him in a panic.
"Zhou Zhizhi, I heard that you are going to join the night watch team. Is this relevant?"
Seeing Chief Cao ask this, Zhou Yiming immediately realized that trouble was coming.
Director Cao found this job for himself because of Mr. Lin's reputation. If he joined the night watch team and something went wrong, he would not be able to explain it to Mr. Lin, so he would definitely object to joining the night watch team.
And Zhou Yiming couldn't treat him casually. After all, he came to the Yamen as an errand and owed him a favor, and he usually took good care of him.
"It's true." Zhou Ming could only admit obediently.
Director Cao looked shocked: "Did someone force you to go? Or did someone trick you into going in? Just tell me honestly, and I will seek justice for you."
Zhou Yiming was a little touched. This old Cao was really kind to him. He would really come to him when something happened.
"No, I took the initiative to join."
Master Cao's face turned pale immediately and he couldn't say a word for a long time.
"Why is this? Does Mr. Lin know that you joined the night watch team? Has he discussed it with his family?"
Zhou Yiming shook his head and showed a helpless smile.
Director Cao was so angry that he was trembling with anger: "Now follow me to see Inspector Deng and tell him that you regret it. If Inspector Deng is blamed, I will bear all the consequences for you."
Lao Cao is really loyal.
But Yi Ming had already made up his mind and could only grit his teeth and said: "Master Cao, thank you, but I have already decided that I must join the night watch team."
"Is there no room for change?" Master Cao asked finally.
Zhou Ming shook his head.
Chief Cao turned around and staggered away as if he had been seriously injured.
Zhou Yiming knew that although Chief Cao was gone, the matter would never end like this. He would definitely inform Mr. Lin, and Mr. Lin would tell his parents.
Maybe it won't be long before his parents and Lin Ajiao will run to the yamen gate and cry for him to go home.
Thinking of that scene, Zhou Ming suddenly felt a horrible feeling.
"It shouldn't be that miserable, right? If the society is dead to that extent, let alone the night watch team, the yamen will have no shame to stay."
As expected, things went as Zhou Ming expected. Half an hour later, Lai Fu came to the Yamen and asked Yi Ming to go home, saying that the master and his wife had something to discuss with him.
Could Zhou Ming not know the mystery? He decisively refused and told Laifu that he joined the night watch team to get promoted and gain seniority, and that there was absolutely no danger. He asked him to tell his family not to worry about him and that he would not go home tonight.
Not long after Laifu returned, he brought Zhou Ruhai to the Yamen again. This time Yi Ming could not avoid it.
At noon, Zhou Yiming and his father sat down in a restaurant and chatted while eating.
What surprised Yi Ming was that Zhou Ruhai did not stop him from joining the night watch team, but just asked him a question: "Have you thought about it?"
Zhou Yiming nodded: "Dad, I have known since I was a child that you and your mother have placed high expectations on me. I am sorry that your expectations have always turned into disappointment, and that you have worried so much about me. "
Zhou Ruhai was shocked.
"I have never forgotten my dream of shining a bright light on my family. But now it is really difficult for me to realize this dream." Zhou Ming continued.
"Dad, you should have heard the saying that wealth can be found in danger. I joined the night watch team just to have a good fight. I can accept whether I win or lose. So if you want to stop me, please don't say anything."
Zhou Ruhai's eyes were a little moist, he nodded, and then raised his glass: "You are a good son of the Zhou family, you have always been.
After drinking this glass of wine, I will go back with Laifu. I will comfort your mother, so don't worry. "
Zhou Yiming clinked wine glasses with his father and drank them all in one gulp, then he felt something was wrong.
Why does it feel like parting between life and death? I am now at the third level of martial arts, and ordinary thieves and gangsters are no match for me.
Even if you are facing an expert and cannot win, you can still be sure of self-protection and escape.
When sending his father back, Zhou Yiming told him, "Dad, please tell Gillian and reassure her that nothing will happen to me."
Zhou Ruhai nodded, got on the carriage and went back.
Just as Zhou Yiming breathed a sigh of relief and wanted to go back to the Yamen, he was suddenly stopped by two veiled men.
Zhou Yiming subconsciously took two steps back, and was about to activate his vitality to protect himself when one of them spoke.
"Don't be afraid, sir, it's me, Gillian."
"Huh?" Zhou Ming said one head and two heads.
Why is it so difficult for a man to start a career? He just got rid of his old father, and his wife is here again. Is it still over?
"Gillian, why are you here?"
"The young lady was worried about my uncle, so she ran out secretly."
The other person is the maid Huan'er.
Zhou Yiming frowned and began to think about how to convince Lin Ajiao to let her go home without stopping him from joining the night watch team.
But apparently he was overthinking it.
Lin Ajiao didn't say anything to stop him from doing anything. She just handed him a set of thick clothes and whispered in his ear: "Mr. Sir, don't be afraid when you are patrolling at night. I will protect you secretly."
Zhou Yiming almost shed tears. In what life did I get the blessing to be able to marry such a wonderful wife who is unparalleled in the world?
He must never let Lin Ajiao put herself in danger.
"Madam, what do you mean by that? Do you look down on your husband? Why don't you do this job, and I'll go home and eat soft food." Zhou Ming deliberately pretended to be angry.
He knew in his heart that Lin Ajiao would not listen to any good advice.
Lin Ajiao was stunned for a moment, then said softly: "Ms. sir, I never meant this, it's just because I'm worried about you."
The little maid Huan'er next to her was almost furious. She had never seen such a ungrateful person. My young lady was obviously doing her best, so even if he wasn't grateful, she was still angry with my young lady.
If it were me, I wouldn't care about his life or death.
"It's best if you don't mean it. Just listen to me and go home. You're not allowed to go out at night.
There has been a lot of chaos recently, as you know, and I don't want you to put yourself at risk.
I am capable of taking care of myself. "
Having said this, Lin Ajiao could only nod her head, turned around and left with the maid.
When the little maid Huan'er left, she didn't forget to look back and glare at Zhou Ming.
Seeing Lin Ajiao's leaving figure, Zhou Yiming felt very distressed.
Madam, don’t blame me. I’m sorry but I have to do it again for your birthday gift.
Zhou Yiming returned to the Yamen with a set of thick clothes and started preparing for the night patrol early.
Zhou Yiming was very popular in the yamen. Several yamen who had joined the night watch team before gave him a brief introduction to the basic process of night watch and also told him some precautions.
This gave Yi Ming a basic understanding of the job of night patrol.
