Chapter 271

A moment later, Lu Qiaoshan led Sun Chuanzhi in.

"Station Chief Wu!"

"I've been wanting to find an opportunity to come and sit with you, and I've finally hoped for it."

Sun Chuanzhi stepped forward and laughed loudly.

"Director Sun being able to come makes my place shine."

"The current Dangtong Bureau and the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics are not the old Zhongtong and Juntong; we attend meetings in the same venue every day, and everything is shared. As long as you want to come to my place, the door is always open for you, brother."

Wu Jingzhong shook hands with him and said politely.

"Director Sun."

Yu and Hong also greeted him.

Wu Jingzhong led him to the sofa.

Cut fruit and brewed tea.

Sun Chuanzhi didn't mention the matter of taking people, just chatted and laughed as if they were talking about household chores.

After chatting for a while, he looked at his watch and pretended to be surprised:

"Look, it's rare to come to brother's place, and I forgot the main business as soon as I started chatting."

"It's like this."

"I have a person under me named Xie Ruolin; it's said he had a little friction with Li Ya, and he's currently at your station."

"If there's any offense, he should be taught a lesson and punished as needed."

"I hope brother can raise your hand high."

"Is there such a thing?" Wu Jingzhong looked at Lu Qiaoshan and the other two.

The three looked at each other.

"Haven't heard of it."

"However, it's possible; Captain Li has always acted on his own, and it's not the first time he's caught people privately."

Hong and Yu didn't speak, and in the end, it was Lu Qiaoshan, who was anxious to save the person, who spoke.

"Quick, call Li Ya and ask what exactly is going on," Wu Jingzhong ordered.

"Yes, Station Chief."

Lu Qiaoshan took the order and left.

"Brother, don't worry."

"If he really caught him, it's no big deal; just release him."

"You also know that we bump into each other at various meeting venues every day, and I might not be clear about the matters below."

Wu Jingzhong explained.

As he spoke, he lowered his voice: "Li Ya is Jianfeng's man."

"My team has all kinds of ghosts and monsters, it's hard to lead."

Sun Chuanzhi nodded slightly: "Understand, understand!"

"Every family has its own difficult scriptures to read; I also have a foreign Bodhisattva at home that I have to serve, which is even more bitter than you, brother."

Lu Qiaoshan went to the Security Section and was led by Xiao Guohua to the basement to pick up the person.

As soon as he entered the interrogation room.

He saw Xie Ruolin, covered in blood, with his head leaning on the chair, not knowing if he was alive or dead.

"Captain Li, what kind of grudge is this, to beat someone like this?"

Lu Qiaoshan stepped forward to look at Xie Ruolin and sneered.

"Section Chief Xiao, since when can people just enter the basement?" Li Ya didn't look at him directly, but asked Xiao Guohua on the side.

"Captain Li."

"The Station Chief has ordered to pick up the person," Xiao Guohua answered officially.

"Pick up the person?"

"I haven't finished interrogating..."

Li Ya frowned.

He had originally planned that if he couldn't get anything out of the interrogation today, he would just take Xie Ruolin to the mountains in Jixian to deal with him.

If he was taken away now, wouldn't that be causing trouble for himself?

"Not finished interrogating?"

"What are you interrogating? The Dangtong Bureau has already come to the door."

Lu Qiaoshan scolded him coldly and walked to Xie Ruolin's side.

This person was seriously injured.

He might die.

Saving him was because he was afraid Xie Ruolin couldn't hold up and would spill on Sheng Xiang.

Now, though.

Judging by Li Ya's tone, Old Xie should have held up and confessed nothing.

Otherwise, with Li Ya's character, he would have already sent people to catch Sheng Xiang.

Lu Qiaoshan couldn't help but hope Xie Ruolin would die again.

Only a dead person can truly keep a secret.

"Someone, open the handcuffs and send him to the hospital for emergency treatment first," Xiao Guohua ordered.

Someone immediately unlocked the handcuffs and propped up Xie Ruolin.

Xie Ruolin regained some consciousness at this time.

He struggled to open his eyes to look at Li Ya, with a pale, worldly smile on his face, silently spitting out two words:

"White... sugar."

Li Ya snorted sideways, pretending he didn't see it.

"Captain Li, let's go," Lu Qiaoshan said.

Li Ya put on his coat, got up, and walked out.

Arriving at the Station Chief's office.

Wu Jingzhong asked: "Li Ya, you caught Director Sun's subordinate?"

"Yes."

"While I was investigating a material smuggling case, I found this person, so I invited him back to ask a few questions," Li Ya said.

"Captain Li, the person was almost beaten to death; it couldn't have been just a few questions," Lu Qiaoshan laughed on the side.

"He wouldn't open his mouth, so I had to use torture," Li Ya said.

"Hmm."

"Like the methods of the old Juntong."

"Captain Li, may I ask if Xie Ruolin has confessed?" Sun Chuanzhi got up and asked.

"No," Li Ya nodded.

"Then there's no evidence?" Sun Chuanzhi asked again.

"Not yet, but if we interrogate him more, there might be clues," Li Ya said.

"Captain Li."

"If you interrogate him more... the person will die in the station, unless you want to force a confession," Lu Qiaoshan laughed.

"Alright."

"Without evidence, it seems it was a misunderstanding."

"Director Sun."

"I will definitely punish Li Ya here, and Xie's medical and nutritional expenses will all be paid by my Jinhai Station."

"Brother, what do you think?"

Wu Jingzhong stopped the two from arguing and looked at Sun Chuanzhi.

"Good."

"We are all colleagues of the Party-State; if Station Chief Wu says it's a misunderstanding, then it's a misunderstanding."

"Many thanks."

"Since the person is released, I won't disturb Station Chief Wu anymore."

Sun Chuanzhi didn't have a shred of anger, and after shaking hands and thanking Wu Jingzhong again.

His purpose was to save the person.

The person was saved.

Wu Jingzhong didn't set up any obstacles, which was the best result.

As for whether to counter or retaliate, that was a matter for later and couldn't be generalized.

"Good."

"Director Sun, walk slowly," Wu Jingzhong nodded.

"Captain Li."

"It's not the past anymore; Juntong could catch and execute people unconditionally. In the words of the Americans, this isn't democratic enough."

"Be more careful in the future."

Sun Chuanzhi walked to Li Ya's side, patted his shoulder, and walked out with his hands behind his back.

"Qiaoshan, see him off," Wu Jingzhong gave a look.

"Yes!" Lu Qiaoshan hurried out.

"Zecheng, you and Zhiyou go to the hospital to see Xie, greet Dean Ding, and use the best medicine for everything; you must cure him to give Director Sun an explanation," Wu Jingzhong ordered.

"Yes."

The two took the order and left.

With no outsiders left, Li Ya frowned and said dissatisfiedly: "Teacher, how did the Dangtong Bureau people know I arrested Xie Ruolin?"

"How did they know?"

"Did you think no one would know just because you caught him in the basement?"

"There are no walls that don't leak in the world; if you want people not to know, you shouldn't do it."

"As for who leaked the wind, look at who was the most active?"

Wu Jingzhong said in a deep voice.

"Lu Qiaoshan?" Li Ya frowned.

"Sigh."

"I was careless; I was focused on Deputy Station Chief Yu, but I forgot that Sheng Xiang also has close dealings with him; who knows what kind of collusion there might be between Xie and Lu Qiaoshan."

"Originally, Yuan Peilin's intelligence was deliberately leaked to the Dangtong Bureau by someone."

"What a pity!"

He was so smart that he reacted instantly.

"A leaf blocking the eyes, a hindsight expert!"

Wu Jingzhong pointed at him dissatisfiedly.

After taking a sip of tea, he continued:

"You have to distinguish between primary and secondary."

"The conflict between Yu Zecheng and you is nothing more than a conflict of position and resources."

"But Lu Qiaoshan is different; the two of you have tied a death knot; it's either you die or I die; you have to distinguish the enemy-friend relationship and the focus of your work."

Li Ya nodded: "Teacher's lesson is correct; I was indeed careless this time."

"If it really doesn't work, can I interrogate him secretly once more after Xie recovers?"

He asked, raising his eyebrows without giving up.

"Do you really think the Dangtong Bureau is easy to provoke?"

"This Xie Ruolin has been in contact with many people; do you know why I gave Sun Chuanzhi face and handed over the person so readily?"

"He Yingqin's adjutant and Ye Xiufeng both called me."

"Li Ya, this person cannot be touched anymore."

"If you are determined to smash someone else's pot, they will want your life."

"Just wait."

"I wouldn't be surprised at all if one day you are locked in a dark room by the Dangtong Bureau and tortured."

Wu Jingzhong frowned dissatisfiedly.

"I doubt they have the guts," Li Ya said dismissively.

He was a member of the Sanqing Group.

The Sanqing Group had a branch in Jinhai and was directly managed by the Second Department of Jianfeng.

If Sun Chuanzhi dared to touch him, that would be seeking death.

"Alright."

"Regarding the investigation, let's stop here," Wu Jingzhong said.

"Teacher."

"Isn't it too early to stop the investigation now?"

"Wang Cuiping is very likely a Mobile Corps Commander."

"Yu Zecheng is E... Deep Sea."

"I have already sent people to Yixian's Weitou and Heigou villages to find clues, as well as those who attended Chen Cuiping's memorial service at Wang Fanling Village at the time."

"When Hu Zongnan attacked Yancheng, he captured a large group of civilians and used them as officers, locking them in a prison in Xi'an, among whom were people from Wang Fanling Village."

"Someone there is doing secret screening."

"Once we can find Gu Youniu, or someone who knows Chen Cuiping."

"Wang Cuiping's identity will naturally be exposed."

"Not to mention anything else, at least we can pick up the person for interrogation."

Li Ya blew on his forehead hair, which had been messed up by whipping during the interrogation, and said unwillingly.

"This is a good direction."

"But there are some things I must make clear first."

"Currently, it is a time of war when people are needed; the University Student Union, clearing out underground parties, etc., all need manpower; you always occupying resources to conduct internal investigations is a bit putting the cart before the horse."

"Just this once; if there's no direction, the investigation into Yu Zecheng must be put aside."

Wu Jingzhong's face sank, and his tone was severe.

"Yes," Li Ya nodded.

"Your top priority is to perform meritorious service."

"If you don't move, Lu Qiaoshan will."

"We can't see what's happening with the Inspection Team; do you know what they've been doing behind our backs?"

"If they publish an award later, you'll regret it when it's too late."

"I see Zecheng's intention; he doesn't want to be this Deputy Station Chief anymore; after all, with the Lieutenant Colonel rank there, having you and Lu Qiaoshan, two Colonels, on the side, it lacks some persuasiveness."

"Looking at any station, there's no such thing as two Colonels doing odd jobs for a Lieutenant Colonel; the influence is extremely bad, and headquarters also has complaints."

"Therefore, you should consider the matter of progress."

"If you don't go up, Lu Qiaoshan will."

"Don't forget, students are frequently making trouble now; he is an expert in this area, and who knows when the Generalissimo will think of him."

"In some respects, he has an advantage over you."

"Once Lu Qiaoshan becomes Deputy Station Chief, he will also hold the Inspection Team in his hands."

"Li Ya, will you still have any good fruit to eat?"

Wu Jingzhong pointed at him again with patience.

"Deputy Station Chief Yu wants to retire?" Li Ya's eyes lit up instantly.

Why did he want to get rid of Lu Qiaoshan in the first place?

Wasn't it to compete for the position of Deputy Station Chief?

The reason he was so disdainful of Yu Zecheng was based on the strength of the whole station.

Discussing from the roots.

At the Qingpu Special Training Class, he was one of the most outstanding students in the whole school, absolutely not something Yu Zecheng could compare to.

Discussing seniority.

During the war, he performed meritorious service many times and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel early.

Even more, he had the feat of lurking in Yancheng.

Discussing background.

He had Jianfeng; Yu Zecheng's backer, Boss Dai, had already returned to the west.

Discussing methods.

It was he who drove away Lu Qiaoshan and helped him sit in the Deputy Station Chief's chair.

Not to mention that he cracked a spy case and was promoted to Colonel; why should he be subordinate to a mere Lieutenant Colonel?

Therefore, Li Ya was naturally one hundred percent unconvinced.

"Hmm."

"If he doesn't retire, I will make him retire."

"I naturally lean towards you for Deputy Station Chief; Zheng Jiemin doesn't directly manage the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics now; the Second Department is a superior unit, but there is still a Bureau Chief Mao in between."

"As long as you can perform meritorious service, I can recommend you to go up."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"Thank you, Teacher."

"Then that's it; if my people can't find clues in Xi'an, I will temporarily give up the investigation into Yu Zecheng's case," Li Ya said.

"Hmm, that's right."

"Go get busy."

Wu Jingzhong said.

"Yes," Li Ya walked out.

As soon as he reached the door, he saw Lu Qiaoshan, and he curled his lips, unable to help but snort coldly:

"Section Chief Lu's news is very well-informed."

"Being so anxious about the Dangtong Bureau's matter, could it be that you have a ghost in your heart?"

Lu Qiaoshan smiled faintly: "My heart is towards the Party-State, and I have a clear conscience."

"Li Ya, don't be complacent."

"Grasshoppers after autumn won't be able to jump for many days."

After finishing, he adjusted his glasses and walked into the Station Chief's office.

"Qiaoshan, sit," Wu Jingzhong, who was drinking tea to moisten his throat, said.

Everyone thinks it's good to be a leader.

Being a leader is also bitter.

There are endless people to see and endless words to say in a day; it ruins the throat.

"Anything up?" he asked with a smile.

"Station Chief, you say this Li Ya, catching people without reporting, even keeping you in the dark."

"Fortunately, the person didn't die."

"If he had really been beaten to death, and Ye Xiufeng pursued it, he has Jianfeng's backing, wouldn't that be causing trouble for you?"

"This is typical selfishness, not considering the group."

Lu Qiaoshan sat down and, as usual, first made a small report.

"Yes."

"The Dangtong Bureau doesn't know how they will retaliate for this matter."

"Just wait."

Wu Jingzhong pretended to be annoyed.

"By the way, Station Chief."

"Captain Li previously conducted internal investigations and occupied many of our Intelligence Section's listening and monitoring equipment."

"Now our Intelligence Section, such a large department, is just a display."

"Captain Li built a specialized intelligence group himself, grabbing both sets."

"This is somewhat inconsistent with procedures and rules, right?"

"Now that he is no longer responsible for internal investigations, shouldn't that equipment be collected?"

Lu Qiaoshan asked with a smile.

"In addition, you handed the equipment room to me, but Captain Li still only signs for things without reporting, and regardless of whether it's allowed or not, he takes what he wants."

"Many pieces of equipment, such as tape recorders, have no follow-up after being taken back, no different from private property."

"If I say these things, people say I'm narrow-minded and targeting him."

"Station Chief, you must uphold justice."

He continued to say with a smile.

"Hmm, Zecheng also mentioned these problems you raised."

"This crooked wind must be straightened out."

"Let's do this: at tomorrow morning's regular meeting, I will reiterate the rules."

"In addition, you are the leader of the equipment room; if rules need to be set, they must be set, and no one can be an exception."

Wu Jingzhong nodded, thinking it was very reasonable.

"Thank you, Station Chief," Lu Qiaoshan was overjoyed.

"Qiaoshan, you are someone I asked back from Officer Zheng."

"Letting you come is to shoulder the heavy burden."

"Now you have meritorious service in handling students, and even the Generalissimo has personally commended you; the superiors and I have high expectations for you."

Wu Jingzhong put down his teacup, hugged his arms, and leaned on the sofa.

"Station Chief, from the day the Jinhai Station was built, Qiaoshan has always wanted to share your worries and solve your problems."

"Look, you've even had more white hair recently."

"Not to mention anything else, just this meeting every seven days and three small meetings a day, your body can't take it either."

Lu Qiaoshan said with a look of concern and worry.

Then, he leaned closer to one side and whispered flatteringly:

"Station Chief, there are some things I don't know if I should say or not."

"Speak," Wu Jingzhong said.

"Take Deputy Station Chief Yu, for example; he is good in character and work, but isn't his rank too low? Two Colonels in the station are staring and listening to his orders."

"This doesn't make sense anywhere."

When he said this, he waved his hand and laughed: "Station Chief, let's say first, I don't have an opinion on Deputy Station Chief Yu; I'm just discussing the matter."

"He is only a Lieutenant Colonel; he can't hold up the scene outside, and people won't recognize him."

"Just take this meeting, for example."

"Like when a special envoy comes from above, if you have a headache or fever and don't want to attend, sending a small Lieutenant Colonel to attend, he doesn't have the qualifications to sit there."

"People might even complain that our Jinhai Station doesn't know how to do things and impeach us."

"Regarding the candidate for Deputy Station Chief, do you want to consider it again?"

After Lu Qiaoshan finished speaking, he looked at Wu Jingzhong with a smile, his eyes full of expectation.

"Qiaoshan, what you considered is reasonable."

"To tell you the truth, just now Li Ya also reacted to this problem with me, suggesting that the Deputy Station Chief be reconsidered and re-elected," Wu Jingzhong pointed at him and squeezed his eyes.

"Li Ya!"

Lu Qiaoshan's eyes instantly became cold.

"Also, he is also a Colonel officer and has the qualifications," he smiled uncomfortably.

Then, he adjusted his sitting posture, turned sideways, and asked:

"Station Chief, the key now is Zecheng's attitude; how does he see it?"

"I have talked with Zecheng," Wu Jingzhong said.

"According to headquarters and his personal wishes, he is willing to resign from the position of Deputy Station Chief."

"The difficulty is that Li Ya also has the intention."

"The two of you, one is the meat of my palm, the other is the tendon of the back of my hand; I cannot be biased anywhere."

"You have always been steady in your work, and future parades and demonstrations will also be our main work; Li Ya's experience in this area is slightly inferior to yours."

"Plus, he smashed his craft several times before, shaking hands with Okamura, and his reputation is not very good."

"Therefore, Bureau Chief Mao and I both lean towards you a bit more."

"I personally hope you seize the opportunity."

Wu Jingzhong smiled.

"Many thanks to the Station Chief for the promotion; if Qiaoshan can be Deputy Station Chief, I will definitely do my best to be loyal and share your worries and solve your problems," Lu Qiaoshan was overjoyed and quickly got up to thank him.

"You and I are one, loyal to the Party-State, loyal to the Generalissimo," Wu Jingzhong smiled.

"Yes."

"Loyal to the Party-State, loyal to the leader."

Lu Qiaoshan nodded repeatedly.

"On the current student Red movement..."

Every word was so familiar.

Every word was scorching to the eyes.

Every word pierced the heart.

Wasn't this his own painstaking work that he had painstakingly crafted in Jingling, only to be sneered at by Zheng Jiemin and treated as dog shit?

He slammed the white paper book shut.

On the cover: the three characters "Zheng Jiemin" were like knives, stabbing him with unbearable pain.

That dog-raising Zheng old thief!

Stole my hard work.

Falsely claimed the merit.

Shameless and base!

This was something the Chairman personally approved with a 'Good' character.

And it was just snatched away by the old thief for nothing.

The fatigue of the past few days, combined with the anger, was too much.

Lu Qiaoshan only felt blackness before his eyes, the world spinning, and he could barely breathe.

A moment later.

His brain buzzed, and with a thud, his body went limp and he collapsed on the floor.

He fainted on the spot.

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