Chapter 187: Body Heat

Lin Lin Tingting said indifferently, "That wasn't bought for the new house. He and his childhood friend are running a scrap recycling station in the gatehouse and small courtyard assigned by the steel mill—the one we used before. He also got a new house in the courtyard, so this time it was purchasing materials for the new house."

"Tsk tsk tsk." Another older sister at the counter who had just sent off a customer chimed in, "See that? Our Lin Tingting is just lucky. Two houses, one courtyard, a section chief of the steel mill, and a recycling station. This golden turtle son-in-law even delivered himself to her door, and Lin Tingting still says it's just average."

The older sister at the checkout counter said while tidying up the receipts, "Since Lin Tingting thinks it's average, we don't want this one. I'll introduce you to a better one another day. Let this one go to my niece. My niece just likes these 'average condition' ones. Hahahaha."

Lin Lin Tingting knew the older sister was teasing her and responded with a smile, "That would be great. When he comes again, I'll introduce you to him. I'll wait for you to introduce me to a better one."

The older sister asked with a smile, "Really? Then I'll have someone go to your door to propose a blind date."

Seeing that the older sister was half-joking and half-serious, Lin Lin Tingting twisted her head and walked into the counter, saying, "Cut it out~ He's such a good person."

Although she was tough on the outside, she didn't say anything more about letting the older sister propose a blind date or introduce them.

This expression made the older sisters at the counter laugh at each other, and they went back to their work.

Li Li Xuewu drove the horse cart home. Just as someone came to sell scrap, Li Li Xuewu didn't bother his grandfather and moved it back and forth himself a few times. The remaining sewing machine was moved in by his grandfather after he finished collecting scrap.

When Liu Yin saw it being moved into the courtyard, she complained that Li Li Xuewu was wasting money. He already had one at home, so why buy another? Why didn't he buy a radio or something? Buying a sewing machine was a waste.

Li Li Xuewu laughed twice and said, "I'll have to buy one sooner or later." As he said this, he and his grandfather moved the sewing machine to the new house in the backyard.

Liu Yin felt that her son was getting further and further away from her. Unlike when he was a child and told her everything, now, apart from daily conversations, her son no longer told her his worries, nor did he ask for her opinion. Liu Yin felt quite reluctant to let go.

The pots, bowls, ladles, basins, and seasonings like oil, salt, sauce, and vinegar were put in the kitchen. Taking advantage of the fact that his grandfather wasn't there, he took out rice and white flour from his space and put them in the cabinet under the kitchen counter.

The thermoses and tea set were temporarily placed in the living room, as they wouldn't be needed for now.

The enamel basin was put in the bathroom, and the two brooms and iron shovel were also put in the bathroom.

After tidying up, he locked the door and rode his bike to the small courtyard by the lake.

Li Li Xuewu now had a bit of a "coming without a shadow and leaving without a trace" vibe. Sometimes his family didn't even know where he had gone.

But knowing his work nature was special, they never asked why he didn't come back to sleep at night. Ever since Li Li Xuewu moved to the gatehouse, it had been even more so.

Now the house in the backyard was repaired, but he wasn't in a hurry to move in because even if the renovation materials were environmentally friendly, there would still be a pungent smell. Paint had it, so it needed to be aired out for a period of time.

Li Li Xuewu would use this time to prepare the indoor furniture and soft furnishings, and once the smell was gone, he could move in directly.

When he woke up, it was already past 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe was still sleeping. This woman seemed to be able to sleep especially well.

Li Li Xuewu had thought about Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's future, and also his own future. He had seen this kind of thing many times in his unit in his previous life, and he had no psychological barriers. Living two lives, as long as he had the ability, how could he let himself suffer?

Just say things clearly and openly, or understand each other—that was enough. There was no need to be desperate. Feelings were heart-to-heart; tying two people together with iron wire without feelings was useless.

Li Li Xuewu got up to put on his clothes, and Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe woke up.

"Going home?"

"No, I have something to do."

"A date?"

Looking at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's lazy appearance, Li Li Xuewu pinched her tender little face.

"Who would I date at this time? Stop thinking nonsense. It's work-related. You're full, but I still have to earn the next meal."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe pushed Li Li Xuewu's strange hand away with her hand, and took the opportunity to rest her arm under her head, revealing two upper semi-circles.

This bad person wouldn't lie to her. If he said it was work-related, it must be work-related. But he never told her about his work, and she wouldn't ask.

"You should find a partner. You'll be 20 after the New Year. Didn't your family urge you to find a partner?"

Li Li Xuewu knew what Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe meant. She just lacked a sense of security and was afraid he would dislike her for binding him. She must be in a contradictory psychological state now.

Li Li Xuewu put on his shoes and said to Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe, "The leader arranged a blind date, but it didn't work out. What? Want to chase me away?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe twisted her body and lay on the kang, staring at the ceiling, and laughed, "What's mine is mine, and what's not mine isn't mine. If I chase you, will you leave?"

Li Li Xuewu looked at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe and asked, "Can't stay idle at home? Why start thinking nonsense?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe didn't look at Li Li Xuewu and said, "I went to my mother's house yesterday."

Li Li Xuewu's hand tying his shoelaces paused slightly, then continued his movements, and he asked, "Did you tell your mother about us?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe laughed "puchi," and then scolded, "Who is your mother? Don't try to get close."

Li Li Xuewu didn't mind, jumped down to the ground, put on his coat, and stared at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe.

Seeing Li Li Xuewu's eager eyes, Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe pulled the quilt up and said, "I'm telling you seriously. I told my mother about our relationship."

"What did mother say?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe didn't correct Li Li Xuewu's address again, but said with some bitterness, "What else could she say? She scolded me, then hugged me and cried for a while, blaming herself for being blind back then."

Li Li Xuewu leaned over Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's head, supported himself with his hands on both sides, looked down at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe, and asked, "What about father?"

Tears flowed from the corners of Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's eyes, and she said choked with sobs, "He scolded me with some unpleasant words and told me to leave you and find a proper family."

Li Li Xuewu leaned over and kissed her, then asked, "Then how did you come back?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe wiped her tears with the quilt, waited for a while, and then said, "I'm an adult. If I want to leave, can he stop me?"

Li Li Xuewu leaned over and kissed Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's forehead again, comforting her, "When we have time, let's go back together and have a good chat with them."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe reached out and gently stroked Li Li Xuewu's face, saying, "Chat about what? Their arranged marriage had problems. I just want to find my own happiness now. They won't try too hard to stop me."

Li Li Xuewu looked down at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe and said, "Don't hold a grudge. The fault is all mine."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe gently slapped Li Li Xuewu's face and scolded, "Don't take the blame on yourself. It has nothing to do with you. My parents are just angry that I'm not competitive. I've already thought it through. Who says a woman must marry a man? I'm not planning to get married. I'll just be an independent concubine."

Seeing Li Li Xuewu frown, Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe pulled Li Li Xuewu's head down with both hands and kissed him gently, saying, "Don't think nonsense. It will get better slowly. My mother was also a concubine. If it weren't for the turmoil, and my father sending my older sisters and brothers away, wouldn't I be the same?"

Li Li Xuewu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Still need to explain clearly to them."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe gently patted Li Li Xuewu's forehead and said, "Don't frown, and don't struggle. It's quite good now. You go find a partner if you need to. I'll just guard you and guard this courtyard."

Li Li Xuewu knew Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe thought too much. He kissed her, stood up, and said, "I'm tied up with a case now. After I'm busy with the case, I'll make an appointment with father."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe looked at Li Li Xuewu and said, "With you as 'father,' I'm satisfied. There are plenty of relationships like ours. Don't think nonsense. Go to work properly."

Li Li Xuewu looked at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe, whose eyelashes were still stained with tears, and asked, "If you want to go out to work, go ahead. I'm afraid you'll think nonsense if you're cooped up at home."

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe "hummed" and said, "Have you ever seen a concubine go out to work to earn money? I'm not going out. I'll just rely on you to earn money to support me."

Li Li Xuewu pinched Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe's nose, knowing she wanted to hide herself for fear of causing trouble for Li Li Xuewu. After all, Beijing wasn't that big, and one could always meet acquaintances.

"Then it's a deal. I'll support you."

Seeing Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe wrinkle her nose, Li Li Xuewu let go and said, "Want to raise any pets? Like cats or dogs?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe wrinkled her nose and said, "You really take me for a concubine from the old society? Cats and dogs? They're expensive, and they eat delicately. I'm too lazy to take care of myself, let alone take care of them."

Li Li Xuewu had already put on his leather jacket and was preparing to leave.

"You have to have some livelihood, right? What? Sleep all day at home?"

Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe thought for a while and said, "Find me some books. Economics-related, or mathematics would be fine. I want to learn some knowledge."

Li Li Xuewu knew that "President Lou" had family commercial genetic genes, and if there was a chance in the future, he would definitely let President Lou show her talents.

"Okay, I know. I'll look for them for you." After saying this, he waved at Lou Watching Lou Xiaoe and left the room.

Books of this kind were still easy to find now; there were many in the Dong'an second-hand market, but it was hard to say next year.

It was a bit cold this afternoon. Li Li Xuewu had been warm from sleeping, and he shivered when he was suddenly hit by the cold wind. He tightened his leather jacket, pushed his bike, and went out the door toward the steel mill.

After entering the factory gate, he didn't go to park his bike, but rode straight to the office building, went up to the main building, and entered Dong Wenxue's office.

Seeing Li Li Xuewu enter, Dong Wenxue grinned and asked, "In such a hurry? You can't be in a hurry when handling a case."

Li Li Xuewu didn't refute, but said, "Not in a hurry. He's been hiding in the hole for so many years. Coming out of the hole is just a matter of time. Actually, he's more anxious than I am."

Dong Wenxue shook his head with a smile, indicating he didn't believe it. The strategy was set in the morning, and he should have been resting in the afternoon. Now that he was here again, if he wasn't anxious, what was he?

Li Xuewu squatted by Dong Wenxue's tea cabinet and rummaged around. He saw two iron tea canisters. One lid had "Lu'an Melon Seed tea" written on it, and the other had "Biluochun" written on it.

The tea canister with "Lu'an Melon Seed tea" written on it had very simple packaging—just a gray iron box with a label on the lid.

"Biluochun," however, was a red lacquered box, and the label was also colorful.

Li Li Xuewu held the two tea canisters and asked, "Teacher, which of these two teas is better?"

"Tea doesn't distinguish between good and bad; it depends on personal taste," Dong Wenxue replied indifferently. After looking at the tea in Li Xuewu's hand, he pointed to the hand with Biluochun and said, "The red box is better. Can't you see the packaging is better than the other one?"

Li Xuewu put the Biluochun iron box back into the cabinet and said, "Then I'll take this Lu'an Melon Seed tea. Of course, the good ones should be left for the teacher."

As he said this, he closed the cabinet door, stood up, took the tea canister, and sat on the sofa.

Dong Wenxue couldn't help but laugh and cry, saying, "You even got the name wrong. Do you know how to drink tea? Why don't you practice with that box of Biluochun first? That was brought to me by a friend from the south."

Li Li Xuewu played with the tea canister in his hand and said, "It's fine. Practice makes perfect, and I'll learn how to drink it."

Dong Wenxue pointed at Li Li Xuewu and said, "You're using all your little tricks on me."

Li Li Xuewu laughed "hehe" and said, "I've seen this kind of special supply packaging in the south."

Dong Wenxue touched his hair and said, "Take it. It doesn't count as taking the wrong one. This was given by Gu Ning's father. It's a special supply item. You'll know the difference between it and ordinary tea once you drink it."

Hearing Dong Wenxue's words, Li Xuewu grinned awkwardly and said, "Maybe I should drink that box of Biluochun. The name sounds better than this one."

Dong Wenxue smiled and glared at Li Li Xuewu, saying, "Stop talking nonsense. Tell me, what do you want to do?"

Li Li Xuewu played with the tea canister and asked, "Has that file been sent over?"

Dong Wenxue pointed at Li Li Xuewu and said, "And you said you weren't anxious."

Seeing Li Li Xuewu was a bit unnatural, he continued, "You can't dig a hole like that. Don't you think they'll know it's a hole?"

Li Li Xuewu's original intention was to hand the file to the design room and then watch the file's transmission route, but Dong Wenxue didn't do that.

Dong Wenxue put the cigarette he was about to light back into the cigarette case and said, "Your Teacher Han said I have to quit smoking and shouldn't have the smell of smoke when I get home. Sigh."

Li Li Xuewu didn't take the teacher's bait, knowing this was the teacher's revenge for taking his good tea.

Dong Wenxue cursed the little fox under his breath and said, "I took the file to the design room and held a meeting for them, saying that the Security Division had received a secret design security task issued by the higher-ups and needed to organize a few engineers to hold a seminar first to discuss the feasibility of the project and prepare to start the verification stage of the project."

Li Li Xuewu waited for the teacher's follow-up. Just doing this was useless.

Dong Wenxue looked at Li Li Xuewu with a half-smile and said, "I asked someone to stamp it with the seal of the General Bureau above. I'm not afraid he won't believe it. I handed the file to the archives, asked Li Kezhang Fu to stamp it with the top-secret seal, and also signed a top-secret file custody agreement."

Li Li Xuewu asked in doubt, "Does he have a way to get the file?"

Dong Wenxue smiled and said, "He is the earliest employee of this factory, and with such a high position as an engineer, he has the right to read and receive files."

Li Li Xuewu nodded and said, "Then I'll wait for this rat to take the bait."

Dong Wenxue asked, "How is the follow-up plan arranged?"

Li Li Xuewu put the tea canister on the coffee table and reported to Dong Wenxue, "As long as he gets that file, I'll start tracking, keep hanging behind him, and chase him. We'll monitor his home starting today, and start visiting the others we tracked down last night. I don't believe he'll dare to burn the file once he gets it."

Dong Wenxue looked at Li Li Xuewu, who was acting fiercely, and asked, "Why did you think of handling such a difficult case? Wouldn't it be easier to hand it over?"

Li Li Xuewu looked at Dong Wenxue and said, "I'm young. I want to build my professional level while I'm 'young and frivolous,' so there will be fewer questioning voices in the future."

Dong Wenxue looked at the student who thought ten steps ahead for every one step he took. He really couldn't figure out where he got such experience and history; he was like an old bureaucrat.

"Fine, as long as you have a plan. This matter must be quick, otherwise, the Investigation Department will intervene soon. We will also be held responsible if we know and don't report it."

Li Li Xuewu knew which department Dong Wenxue was referring to as the predecessor. This matter really had to be resolved quickly.

"Teacher, how long do you think he will move that file?"

"I don't know, but it's unlikely to be today. When I handed it over, I arranged for a special manager to notify me as soon as someone requests the file or moves it."

Li Li Xuewu pondered for a moment and said, "We still need to add fuel to the fire. Find a few people in green uniforms to sit in your office, then go around to Li Kezhang Fu's and the factory director's offices, and finally go around to the design building."

Dong Wenxue tapped the table and said, "It's easy to find people, but have you thought that if the level isn't high enough, he won't take the bait? If the level is high enough, I must report it. If it gets bigger and bigger and ends up not being handled, I'll lose face."

Li Li Xuewu tapped his knee and said, "He definitely has a problem, and he's getting more and more arrogant. He's about to show his head."

Dong Wenxue smiled and said, "Then tell me, how is he arrogant? He's a famous 'good guy' in the design room of the experimental building. No one has ever said that about him."

Li Li Xuewu saw the teacher couldn't help but light a cigarette again, squinting his eyes and looking at himself, waiting for his explanation, so he said, "I know the Friendship Store sells chocolate and chewing gum. How about I find some connections to get you some? Although it won't help much, it still helps with quitting smoking."

"Cough, cough, cough~"

Dong Wenxue was choked by the smoke in his mouth when he heard Li Li Xuewu speak in such a long-winded way. He didn't expect his student to learn from him. He had just stretched him out, and now he was getting revenge.

Li Li Xuewu saw the teacher being shaken by him, revealed a fox-like smile, pushed the teacher's teacup toward his hand, and then continued the previous topic.

"The Security Section investigated him so many times before, yet he still acted calm. He dared to go to the club to contact university professors, and he dared to go to the club to communicate with foreigners. If this isn't arrogance, what is? Does he really take our Security Division as dough?"

"And 'good guy.' This person's image in the steel mill has always been that he likes quiet and likes fishing. But what kind of place is the club? He doesn't even turn off the lights at home when he goes to the club, and he even changes his clothes. I don't know if he doesn't take our Security Division seriously or doesn't take the previous investigations seriously."

"I now have sufficient reason to suspect that the previous investigation reports were watered down, and sufficient reason to suspect that this person has a problem."

Dong Wenxue waved his hand and said, "Cool down. This person has a lot of influence. He's a technical personnel now, and his salary is more than ten times yours. The factory, and even those above, value him very much."

Li Li Xuewu knew what this meant. He had specifically checked whether engineers in the factory retained their salaries after learning from Wen San'er. This Huhu Zhengquan really did. He was an original employee of the steel mill, and his original salary was retained. His current salary was really more than ten times Li Li Xuewu's.

A person with such a high salary who doesn't get married and doesn't raise children already explains the problem. Li Li Xuewu could see the problem at the grassroots level, so he didn't believe Huhu Zhengquan couldn't see the weather changes at such a high level.

This person wasn't as calm as he appeared on the surface. He must be anxious, otherwise, he couldn't have gone to the club after being questioned by him and the others at the door.

"Small ones are boring. If I'm going to handle it, I'll handle a big one. Catching one is enough."

Li Li Xuewu had figured it out, and his confidence returned.

Dong Wenxue looked at this student, shook his head, and laughed, "I think you're the one who's arrogant. Be careful. Be careful, careful, careful in this case."

The teacher said "careful" three times. That must mean this Huhu Zhengquan had left a deep impression on the security cadres before.

Li Li Xuewu said solemnly, "I understand. I won't get myself into trouble."

Dong Wenxue nodded and said, "That's good. Wait for my call at any time. I'll arrange it as you said tomorrow. Be mentally prepared. Once this is done, the Investigation Department will know soon."

Li Li Xuewu nodded and said, "I believe my speed is fast enough."

Dong Wenxue smiled, waved his hand, and said, "Since you're so confident, I wish you a successful start and immediate success."

Li Li Xuewu stood up, stood at attention, and saluted, "Please rest assured, Teacher. I will definitely not let you down."

Dong Wenxue also stood up, returned the salute to Li Li Xuewu, and said, "Don't let the Security Division be disgraced. Go."

Li Li Xuewu nodded, took the tea canister, and went out.

To the left of the main gate of the steel mill is the guard and mail room, which is exactly what it means—receiving files and letters sent from outside, and sending files and letters out.

Previously, two workers who were about to retire were on duty here. The mail room was a mess, and the two workers were preparing to retire, so they didn't care about hygiene, and no one wanted to talk to them. It was completely a place to raise old men.

As soon as Li Li Xuewu took over the Security Section, he invited the two old men away and changed it into a duty room for the guard squad leader, concurrently handling mail business, while also doing visitor registration, post management, and special situation handling.

At night, duty personnel were added, usually 2 people on rotation, and 4 people with long guns on guard, giving the steel mill more perfect security power and means during the night shift.

Although it concurrently handled mail business, Fan Hua from the confidential room checked the letters, so the business wasn't too complicated.

Every day, the postman would hand over letters to the mail room at a fixed time. The mail room would transfer them to workers or organ personnel on their behalf.

Of course, there were also special letters that needed to be signed for by the person themselves, usually notified by security personnel via phone to the organ or workshop.

Just then, a document arrived that needed to be signed for by the person themselves. Security notified the experimental building and called Engineer Huhu Zhengquan to the main gate to sign for the letter.

Huhu Zhengquan walked to the main gate, greeted the guard, and went out to find the postman to receive the letter.

"I'm being monitored. It's the Security Section."

"Home knows. They are thinking of a way. Don't be nervous. Haven't you survived safely the previous few times?"

"This time is different. He's a difficult character. He spotted me at a glance."

"We will handle it. Don't move anymore; that will make it easier to be exposed."

"I don't care. I've already heard some rumors. I can't stay here anymore. Please help me transfer as soon as possible. I want to go home, my real home."

"I know, I know. We will arrange it."

"It's always said like this every time." Huhu Zhengquan's expression was normal, but his tone was helpless and resentful.

Seeing the postman packing up paper and pen and preparing to leave, Huhu Zhengquan said, "The factory has a new secret mission. It's a tail fin. The code name is 639-405. The file is encrypted. I don't know if it's bait."

The postman's action of packing up paper and pen paused, and he pointed to the signature area and said to Huhu Zhengquan, "Try every means to get it. That's another kind of big mushroom."

Huhu Zhengquan took the pen, looked at the signature area, and said to the postman, "What if it's a trap?"

The postman smiled, pointed to the signature area, and said, "We will go to protect you. Even if something goes wrong, we have a way to send you away."

Huhu Zhengquan signed his name again in the signature area and said, "Let me think about it. My situation is really dangerous now."

The postman took back the paper and pen, smiled at Huhu Zhengquan, and said, "Believe us. We are already in action."

Huhu Zhengquan held the letter and looked down, mocking, "Relying on trash like the cafeteria?"

The postman's smile froze slightly, and he didn't say anything, slung the green canvas bag over his shoulder, and rode his bike away.

Huhu Zhengquan shook the letter in his hand, walked to the mail room at the main gate, handed the letter to Fan Hua at the window, and said, "Little Fan, please register it."

Fan Hua smiled and said, "Okay, Engineer Hu is here to sign for registered letters again."

Huhu Zhengquan smiled and didn't explain further, because letters to this address arrived every month, sometimes more, sometimes less. The first time, he explained to the confidential room that they were academic exchange letters sent by friends in Shanghai, and they were indeed academic discussions inside.

Fan Hua didn't say anything more, checked the letter, summarized and registered the content, and returned the letter to Huhu Zhengquan.

Huhu Zhengquan was always unhurried, strolling back to the experimental building.

Huhu Zhengquan's heart, however, was not as calm as the surface. In the past, investigations into him were either bright or dark, and he was always very confident. With support and help from inside and outside the factory, he could turn danger into safety every time.

It was just that this investigation had no warning. Just because of a small carelessness, he was spotted. He secretly blamed himself, but he didn't blame the Security Section for being meddlesome.

This war that should have ended long ago, just because of his greed and cowardice, had caused today's situation. Huhu Zhengquan had long been mentally prepared for the upcoming result.

In the past, it was his people catching them; now it was them catching his people. This smokeless war was always like a cat-and-mouse game, only the roles had changed. There was nothing to complain about or resent.

Huhu Zhengquan walked on this factory road he had walked for twenty-odd years, looking at the poplar trees that had shed their leaves. Even leaves know to return to their roots. How should he, this "fallen leaf" drifting outside, return to his "root"?

Anyone could see that Engineer Hu's back no longer had the confidence of the past, but passersby didn't look carefully. However, this lonely figure couldn't escape the eyes of those with intentions.

Huhu Zhengquan didn't know if it was the influence of that smiling tiger or his own homesickness, but his heart was in chaos, which also disturbed his judgment on the authenticity of that file.

Of course, there was also the reason for hearing rumors from above. He had been restless lately.

When Li Li Xuewu returned to the office building, he saw only Han Han Yating. Li Li Xuewu asked, "Where did you go this morning?"

Han Han Yating gave Li Li Xuewu a look and replied, "The neighborhood office had something, so I went over."

Li Li Xuewu didn't ask anything more and walked toward his office.

"Li Kezhang, I'm out of tea. Can I borrow some from you?"

Han Han Yating also walked out of the door and followed Li Li Xuewu into the section chief's office. Han Han Yating closed the door, handed Li Li Xuewu a notebook, and said, "I investigated the few I followed last night and the few Xu Ning followed again today."

Li Li Xuewu took the notebook without opening it and placed it in front of him, asking, "Any discoveries?"

Han Han Yating sat opposite Li Li Xuewu's desk and said, "I checked those professors again. The target is still on those two older professors."

Li Li Xuewu nodded, signaling Han Han Yating to continue.

Yating pointed to the notebook and said, "One is named Mu Feng, the other is Wang Ruoyun. Both have study-abroad experience, and the ideological scale of the courses they teach is very large."

Li Li Xuewu opened the notebook and looked. The information was very detailed, especially Han Han Yating actually went to listen to Mu Feng's class and took notes. Mu Feng's remarks in class were a bit biased, but still within the range.

Li Li Xuewu asked Han Han Yating, "Have you asked his students? Have his remarks always been like this?"

Han Han Yating nodded and said, "I visited the students who attended the class. They all said that the professor has only been saying more recently, and the professor's thinking seems to be getting more and more intense lately."

Li Li Xuewu knew this confirmed his judgment. This group of people must have some bond connecting them. Now these grasshoppers on the same rope wanted to jump out, but they were connected together, so they started to have interactions with each other. Otherwise, people with these professional characteristics wouldn't do this.

"It seems we've caught a remarkable big fish, and there's a school of fish following."

Han Han Yating asked, "Do you need me to follow them?"

Li Li Xuewu shook his head and said, "No. These two look like intelligence personnel at the terminal. They aren't worth us following, and we don't have that much energy. We'll just follow Huhu Zhengquan. Let him have a thousand threads; I'll just grab one rope."

Han Han Yating understood Li Li Xuewu's meaning, nodded, and said, "Then I won't investigate them anymore."

Li Li Xuewu shook his head again and said, "Still need to monitor them. Actually, there's a simpler way. You can't follow him every day, but he will appear at school every day. Who do you think is more suitable to monitor him?"

Han Han Yating widened her eyes and asked, "Li Kezhang, you mean find a student to monitor him?"

Li Li Xuewu nodded with a smile and said, "This is the best way. The identity is guaranteed, and it can be a close-range investigation. It's just that you'll have to work hard to find a reliable student, preferably one with a unit."

Han Han Yating nodded and said, "I understand. I'll go do it right away."

Li Li Xuewu stopped Han Han Yating and said, "My older brother is a teacher at Huaqing University. His name is Li Li Xuewen. If you need to know anything, you can go find him."

Han Han Yating smiled and said, "With this relationship, it will be even easier for me."

Li Li Xuewu nodded and said, "Then I'll leave this professor line to you. Xu Ning and I will continue to monitor Huhu Zhengquan. If there's no situation tonight, I'll tell Xu Ning to follow the others. We'll act separately to be more efficient."

Han Han Yating asked, "Then I won't go over tonight?"

Li Li Xuewu stood up and walked to the door, saying, "You don't need to go over. Start tomorrow, just be busy with this. But pay attention, don't let anything go wrong in the Security Section. Was the cafeteria case handled yesterday?"

Han Han Yating nodded and said, "There won't be any problems for now. I'll spend some time in the section every day. I handed the case to Liu Liu Fusheng."

Seeing Han Han Yating mention Liu Liu Fusheng, Li Li Xuewu still had a very good impression of Liu Liu Fusheng—honest, dutiful, not fighting or grabbing, and he didn't show anything special in the section despite his father's relationship.

"Started dating Liu Liu Fusheng?"

Seeing the section chief ask, Han Han Yating nodded shyly. She could hide this from others, but she couldn't hide it from Li Li Xuewu, her superior, because it involved work.

Li Li Xuewu was very willing to see the two of them succeed, because both of them had reached the age of marriage, especially Han Han Yating, whose current position also needed a family as support.

It wasn't that he supported Han Han Yating in finding a man with a background to marry, but Li Li Xuewu thought Liu Liu Fusheng was quite good.

In the last case, Liu Liu Fusheng's professional quality was still there. Although he wasn't as actively progressive as Wei Tong, caution was also a merit.

When he transferred Xu Ning to the Security Squad and left Liu Liu Fusheng and Wei Tong, it was also because their personalities complemented each other, which was convenient for leading newcomers to adapt to the work of the Security Squad and also convenient for Han Han Yating to manage the Security Squad.

The personalities of the two were different, but they were very close. Liu Liu Fusheng could take care of the people in the squad in terms of internal management and theoretical knowledge.

Li Li Xuewu was thinking of promoting Liu Liu Fusheng. He had already concurrently held the position of deputy director of the neighborhood police station. If there were results here and the personnel increased again, and the workers in the factory increased again, he could apply to establish a security section with the nature of a police station.

For the Security Division of the steel mill, not only would the functions be more perfect, but there would also be an instructor position. For now, Liu Liu Fusheng was just right for this position.

Li Li Xuewu had his own ideas about the appointment and arrangement of personnel. Now Dong Wenxue fully supported his work in the Security Section, and Fu Bin had reached the age limit and had no demands. Now Li Li Xuewu had a certain influence on the personnel in the section.

A leader who doesn't control personnel is not a qualified leader, and has no leadership or credibility.

"Mm-hmm." Li Li Xuewu nodded and said, "Just keep it in mind."

After speaking, the two went out of the room, and Han Han Yating returned to her office to put on her cotton coat and prepare to go to Huaqing University again.

When Li Li Xuewu was looking for Han Han Yating just now, he saw Liu Liu Fusheng and Wei Tong chatting by the window.

This Wei Tong had always wanted to make progress and was very active in handling cases and taking action.

Compared to Liu Liu Fusheng, Wei Tong was more suitable for work in the Security Squad or the Guard Squad, but Wei Tong had also achieved his own results in the Security Squad.

Although he didn't have Liu Liu Fusheng's steadiness, he also had his own brave side.

He waved at Liu Liu Fusheng and Wei Tong at the door. After the two told others, they followed Li Li Xuewu to the section chief's office.

After entering the room, Li Li Xuewu waved his hand to let them sit, tossed them cigarettes, and stood by the radiator under the window.

With a "swish," Li Li Xuewu lit a match to ignite the cigarette, gestured at the two, and asked, "Your squad leader just said the cafeteria case was handled by Liu Fusheng. How is it?"

Liu Liu Fusheng looked at Wei Tong and said, "Interrogated once. It shouldn't be intentional trouble-making. I'm preparing to execute the punishment plan according to your instructions."

Li Li Xuewu frowned. Liu Liu Fusheng's father was the finance section chief. Logically speaking, if Liu Liu Fusheng's father had moved around or Liu Liu Fusheng had come to find him, the squad leader of the security squad at that time might have been Liu Liu Fusheng's.

But neither Liu Liu Fusheng's father nor he himself said anything, so Li Li Xuewu assumed Liu Liu Fusheng had no intention of being promoted.

Another important reason was that Liu Liu Fusheng's personality was a bit soft and hesitant, so Li Li Xuewu didn't dare to use him.

"Yes is yes, no is no. Why 'should'? When did our Security Squad use the word 'should' to handle cases?"

Facing Li Li Xuewu's words, Liu Liu Fusheng broke into a sweat. Wei Tong was very active and said, "Li Kezhang, let's interrogate them again. I said let's use the project, but Liu Fusheng said no. These kids aren't afraid of the detention room at all."

Li Li Xuewu pointed at Liu Liu Fusheng and said, "Pay attention to the influence. Interrogate them again. I still remember the situation at that time. These kids stood separately, not in a pile. Check carefully and start from other aspects."

Wei Tong stood up excitedly and saluted, "Guarantee to complete the task."

After saying this, he poked Liu Liu Fusheng and wanted to leave together. Li Li Xuewu waved at Wei Tong and said, "You take Ren An or someone else. I'll chat with Liu Fusheng."

Wei Tong looked at Li Li Xuewu hesitantly, patted Liu Liu Fusheng, and went out to find someone to interrogate.

Li Li Xuewu raised his right hand, holding the cigarette between his index and middle fingers, rubbed his chin with his thumb, and looked at the somewhat uneasy Liu Liu Fusheng through the smoke.

"Don't agree with what I just said?"

Liu Liu Fusheng didn't expect Li Li Xuewu to ask this, and hurriedly replied, "No... no."

"Then what is it?"

Li Li Xuewu stood up straight. His tall figure blocked the sunlight coming through the window, making Li Li Xuewu's front look a bit dark, especially the smoke Li Li Xuewu exhaled, making Li Li Xuewu's momentum look both upright and evil.

The sweat on Liu Liu Fusheng's forehead hadn't stopped. He raised his head to look at Li Li Xuewu and asked with a stutter, "What?"

Li Li Xuewu smiled, flicked the ash into the ashtray on the desk. This ashtray sent by Liu Liu Guangtian was really easy to use; it made him want to pick it up and smash someone.

"I remember I told you to check if these people had any situation later, right? Why didn't you check strictly?"

Liu Liu Fusheng steadied his mind and said, "Didn't you say 'punish the past to warn the future, treat the illness to save the patient'? So I..."

"So you didn't check strictly?" Li Li Xuewu still had a smile on his face, but his voice was a bit cold.

Ps: There is another chapter today, added for the over 2000 monthly tickets last month. It will be released after review. Wait for me~.

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I will continue to update more. ===== CHAPTER 188 =====