"Chen Yang, what business do you have with Wu Da Mazi? I don't know where he went, but I can help you ask around his neighbors, maybe someone knows." Village Chief Ma noticed Chen Yang and Tan Jing's unusual expressions and said at once.
"Thank you, Village Chief Ma, please go and ask. We have urgent business with him."
Chen Yang didn't specify the matter, just requested Village Chief Ma's help in finding him.
Seeing Chen Yang's avoidance, Village Chief Ma understood something was amiss, so he didn't press further. After agreeing twice, he promptly left the yard to inquire nearby.
Chen Yang and Tan Jing silently waited in the yard.
About ten minutes later, Village Chief Ma returned with bad news.
"Yang Zi, the neighbors said they saw Wu Da Mazi hurriedly leave with a large suitcase around two o'clock this afternoon. He left by car, but they don't know where he went."
Village Chief Ma was unaware of what transpired, merely assuming Wu Da Mazi had urgent business.
