Chapter 433: He Stays Close to His Brother, Can't Let Him Be Alone with Xu Huizi

The Ministry of State Security's location is very concealed; external vehicles must pass through multiple checkpoints to enter.

Han Mingguang is like a living signboard, reducing some of the checkpoints.

Jiang Ye and his group registered, and the receptionist led the two of them to the VIP room; after waiting about ten minutes, the familiar squad leader jogged over.

"Chief Jiang, sorry to keep you waiting."

The squad leader's forehead was covered in sweat, clearly having run here in a hurry from the heat.

"It's fine, I only just received a relay and came over to cooperate with the interrogation.

But you know, I was only transferred here to investigate the matter.

The matter has already been uncovered; once this case is finished, I need to return to my unit for reporting."

Jiang Ye politely made small talk, also telling the other party that he wouldn't stay to take their credit, to put them at ease.

"Chief Jiang, your abilities are outstanding and your skills are excellent; have you ever considered staying and taking a position in another system?"

The squad leader is a talent‑appreciating person and hadn't thought about snatching credit.

He was merely valuing talent, politely expressing hope that the officer would consider staying in the Capital.

The Capital is vast, with many opportunities, and needs capable people like this officer to take high positions.

"No, my family and comrades are in the Sea Island Military Region; I will devote my life at sea in the future."

Jiang Ye spoke earnestly, his eyes filled with hope of conquering the sea.

The implication was that he definitely would not stay; he would return to the familiar place to serve.

Han Mingguang listened in a haze, wondering how the two could meet and chat, drifting into work matters.

Wasn't it to have the good brother keep the appointment to see Xu Huizi, to pry open the other's mouth?

The squad leader felt some regret after listening, but understood that everyone has their own aspirations and cannot be forced; the Capital needs talent, and the Sea Island side also needs talent.

As long as talent serves the country, loyal to the nation, the Party, and the people, wherever they serve is still serving.

After pondering this, the squad leader slapped his forehead, realizing he almost had a mental lapse, and immediately apologized:

"Ah, sorry Chief Jiang, I overthought it; let's go, I'll take you to see Xu Huizi."

"Much obliged."

Jiang Ye didn't mind the squad leader's slip; frankly, after this matter ends, they will have no further interactions, so there's no point in worrying about it.

Han Mingguang followed closely behind the two, looking thoughtful.

He stays close to his brother and cannot let his brother be alone with that Xu Huizi!

If that Xu Huizi were to use any charm technique on his brother, bewitching his heart, then he would be letting down his younger sibling!

He absolutely watches over his brother and must not let his brother do anything that would betray his younger sibling!

The interrogation room is located in the basement; after descending about two flights of stairs, one reaches the appropriate interrogation room.

It is pitch black here; apart from the lanterns in the corridor, there is almost no light.

Because it's a basement, ventilation can only rely on the window grille on the door; the walls have no windows or other vents.

It is October now; the air is hot, humid, dim, and the eerie atmosphere makes airflow inside especially difficult.

The interrogation room where Xu Huizi is located is essentially a cage, a prison.

Even men find it hard to endure such a cramped, sealed chamber, let alone a delicate woman.

But Xu Huizi is a special case; she has been on a hunger strike for two days, neither eating nor drinking, lying motionless on a small bed.

Not to mention interrogation, even her vital signs have begun to drop.

The interrogation was forced to halt; the others had no recourse and could only, per her request, inform Chief Jiang, hoping he would come to assist with the interrogation.

"Pat."

The tightly shut door opened, and someone entered.

Xu Huizi's dull, lifeless eyes, upon seeing the handsome face illuminated by the weak light, gradually regained a spark.

"You're here."

Xu Huizi sat up, breathing lightly, her gaze fixed unblinking on the man's face, and she smiled obsessively—

"Hehe."

"You look like someone."

Her voice was extremely hoarse, unpleasant as if scraping dry wood with fingernails, sharp and grating.

Yet the warmth in her eyes did not seem feigned.

"Oh? Like who?"

Jiang Ye set down the recorder he was holding, signaling the sneaky brother who wanted to follow to come in.

Then he sat in the chair at the interrogation table, relaxed as if chatting casually with an old friend.

Han Mingguang stood promptly behind his good brother, swiftly taking notes with paper and pen.

Having promised not to cause trouble for his brother by coming in to take notes, he did it seriously.

"My first love, he is a Chinese person. Back then I came to China to look for relatives, met him in the countryside. We were both very young, each other's first love. I liked him a lot, he liked me too, but because half of my blood is that of a Japanese devil, his parents firmly refused..."

Xu Huizi leaned against the wall, hands clasped around her knees, staring dazedly at the man's face ahead, lost in memories.

"We loved each other deeply, but his parents despised my lineage. I don't want that; if birth were a choice, I would never have been reborn into such a bloodline."

"We considered eloping, but the world is huge; everywhere demands a recommendation letter, otherwise you'd be treated as a vagrant and captured for farm reformation."

"What happened later? How did you and your first love end up?"

Jiang Ye said nothing; the one asking the question was Han Mingguang, who was listening to the story behind him with great interest.

Xu Huizi ignored the man who interrupted her, instead staring unblinking at the silent man, and laughed foolishly.

"Hehe."

"He, he couldn't stand the gossip, couldn't endure a hard life at home for me; later he still obeyed his parents' plan, preparing to marry a girl from another village, abandoning me."

What did you do to him?

Han Mingguang felt a chill down his back, always sensing that this story was a bit creepy.

What can a weak woman like me do? Naturally, on the day they held their wedding, I blew up their village's dam, creating the illusion of a flood bursting the dike, drowning everyone in their village!

While Xu Huizi spoke, her eyes remained fixed straight on the man's face; she simply couldn't understand how a dead person could appear so properly before her eyes.

Oh, no.

If we go by the years, her first love, that man, should be about thirty-six years old now, right?

The man before her eyes is clearly somewhat younger.

Tell me, what's your name? How old are you this year?

She needs to figure out exactly who this man is and what relation he has to her first love!

Otherwise, she would never rest in peace even in death!