Chapter 42: Got into trouble again!

  He Hongmei is now exhausted, she took a few days off to run around outside for her husband, but so far, she has not been able to see her husband again, and it is also heard that the procuratorate has approved the arrest of her husband.

  "Director, can you help Qingtian?" He Hongmei was at her wit's end and thought of the young director in the commission. If there was still someone who could help her and her husband now, it might only be Director Lu.

  He Hongmei couldn't get in touch with the circle of mid-level officials in Wushan City, let alone the core circle where there were many well-informed people. So she didn't know that Lu Zhong's "backstage boss" was Zhang Yigong, one of the three top leaders of the municipal party committee, and she also didn't know that Lu Zhong was one of the most popular deputy department-level officials in Wushan City, even some departmental and bureau-level heads were wary of him.

  He Hongmei knew that Director Lu was young, but he had a wide network of connections and considerable energy. If Director Lu was willing to help Qingtian, perhaps Qingtian still had a glimmer of hope.

  Lu Zhong looked at the female cadre whose face had obviously become thinner, and said that Zhang Qingtian and He Hongmei, this couple, were indeed very helpful and a enviable model of a cadre family, but unexpectedly they encountered a sudden disaster, which was really regrettable.

  Zhang Qingtian's case, Lu Zhong has been investigating all along, but the clue has been completely interrupted, and even the other party should have been alerted.

  Qiao Si's surrender was not difficult to deal with. After receiving Wang Shangfei's money, he confessed that he had not seen Zhang Qingtian push anyone into the water, but rather his elder brother, Bailemen leader Niu Dawang, also known as "Niu Wu" or Fifth Brother Cow, had instructed him to do so. As for other matters, he knew nothing.

  They are all indigenous to Wushan, and before they were familiar with the streets, Wang Shangfei and Niu Wu also knew each other. At that time, Wang Shangfei found an opportunity to invite Niu Wu to dinner, and on the wine table, he asked questions and handed over a deposit slip with a considerable amount of money to Niu Wu, which was the deposit slip given by Lu Zheng to Wang Shangfei at the beginning. In doing so, Wang Shangfei originally hoped that he could handle it properly without using Brother Lu's money, and after handling it, he would return this deposit slip to Brother Lu.

  But since it involved Niu Wu, Wang Shangfei knew that this time he would definitely suffer a huge loss.

  Who would have thought that Niu Wuyi, who used to be so eager to see money, suddenly turned cold and left the table, it's clear that today's Niu Wuyi is no longer the Wu Xiaoming of the past.

  Wang Shangfei immediately knew that something was wrong and didn't dare to hide it, so he reported the whole story to Lu Zheng. Wang Shangfei knew that Niu Wu wouldn't frame an unrelated national official for no reason, there must be someone behind him giving orders. If this matter failed, Niu Wu would definitely report back to his mastermind, and they would also find out that someone was secretly investigating them, which would make them more vigilant and destroy some evidence that might be discovered.

  Originally, they were in the light and we were in the dark, but now it's the other way around.

  Lu Zhong knew after listening to Wang Shangfei's words that this lead was probably ruined, and even if they continued investigating, they would not be able to find out anything.

  "Director Lu, I know you must have a way. You're the great detective, the head of the Public Security Bureau..." He Hongmei said, her eyes reddening again.

  I thought it was just a misunderstanding, or at most someone trying to frame me and take advantage of my arrogance. But who knew, looking at the trend now, they actually want to turn me into a murderer.

  If the charges are really true, wouldn't the sky be shot?

  He Hongmei, had never thought of the worst outcome before, but today, such an idea suddenly emerged. Ah, how could she not have thought of it before? This time, Qing Tian might really be going their separate ways...

  He Hongmei's face turned pale in an instant, and suddenly, even she didn't think about it, some words inexplicably came out, and she stuttered illogically: "Director Lu, as long as this time Qingtian is fine, you are the great benefactor who saved our two lives. What do you want? Money? Or what? You just say..."

  Lu Zhong furrowed his brow, but seeing He Hongmei's dull and empty expression, he couldn't help but let out a deep sigh: "Little He, I understand your current mood, so I'll pretend I didn't hear what you just said. Why don't you go home and rest for a few more days?"

  He Hongmei shook her head, came back to herself, and pleaded bitterly: "Director, I heard that in the past when you were in Guangning, even if it was someone you didn't know who had a miscarriage of justice, you wouldn't just sit idly by. Now, you understand Qingtian, he's someone you're familiar with, how could he be a murderer? You...you can't bear to see an upright person like him being framed and watching him die a terrible death?"

  Lu Zhong slowly lit a cigarette and fell into silence.

  He Hongmei also let go, smoothing out the scattered hair on her forehead, and her pale face lifted up. Upon closer inspection, she was actually quite pretty.

  "Director, I know you've also guessed it. Someone has framed Qingtian, and even if you don't care, neither Qingtian nor I will have any complaints. It's not your business to begin with, and you're just protecting yourself wisely, without fault. What I hate is this world, what kind of world is this? A good person like him is clearly being framed and thrown into prison, while the real culprits are roaming free! Is it really true that 'those who kill and set fires get rewarded with gold belts, while those who build bridges and repair roads die in vain'? Is there still justice in this world?"

  Lu Zhong remained silent.

  Then, He Hongmei turned around and walked out with a thud.

  Just as she was about to storm out, Lu Zhong finally called out to her: "Xiao He, wait."

  He Hongmei was actually at least seven or eight years older than Lu Zhong, but as Lu Zhong's prestige in the delegation grew, he usually addressed female cadres in their thirties with this title. He called them naturally, and others responded without feeling abrupt, it was a matter of course.

  He Hongmei turned around and looked at Lu Zhong.

  Lu Zhong said in a low voice: "Actually, I've investigated Qingtian's case, but there are many obstacles here, and there is no clue at all."

  He Hongmei was taken aback, and exclaimed in surprise: "You, you've been investigating secretly, why didn't you say so earlier?" Then she shook her head, "Of course, you're not one of us, naturally you don't need to reveal everything."

  With a wry smile, "Sorry, I misunderstood you, Director. No matter what, we will remember your kind intentions towards Qing Tian." Upon hearing that Lu Zhong couldn't find any leads, He Hongmei had already lost hope.

  Lu Zhong took a puff of smoke, "You don't have to lose heart either, I'll think of another way, rest assured, at the very least, I will protect Qing Tian's life!"

  Initially, Lu Zhong also thought that this matter was just someone trying to teach Zhang Qingtian a lesson, making him stumble in his official career, forcing him to leave the Inspection Department, and at most, he would be dismissed. Who knew that this case would actually become an ironclad case? This is really going too far, how could it possibly cost someone their life?

  Lu Zhong couldn't help but feel a little annoyed, after all, Zhang Qingtian was his subordinate and had helped him with some small favors, even if he didn't have any achievements, he still had contributions, the person who stirred up this matter obviously treated himself as if he didn't exist.

  So I've made up my mind on this matter! You want it to be an ironclad case, don't you? I'm going to turn it around for you instead!

  If Lu Zhong's arrogant and domineering air acts up, then naturally he will be completely unscrupulous.

  He Hongmei was both surprised and delighted when she heard Lu Zhong's words. She knew that Director Lu was a man of his word, and he had never failed to deliver on his promises. This was also why many mid-level cadres in the commission respected and feared him at the same time. If he said he would remove someone from their post, then they would really be removed; no one's connections could sway this young director. And if he said he would increase overtime pay, then it would really be approved and increased by a lot. In short, following Director Lu would bring great benefits. But if someone pretended to obey while secretly disobeying Lu Zhong's words, they would often suffer dire consequences.

  "Director, if Qingtian can come out alive, I and Qingtian will serve you as oxen and horses in the future to repay your great kindness!" He Hongmei thanked him incoherently with surprise and joy.

  Lu Zhong waved his hand and it was clear that He Hongmei had been suffering a lot lately, so he pretended not to hear what she said.

  ……

  At night, Lu Zhong returned home, took a bath, and came to the living room to watch the video.

  Pink night lights flickered, bullets flew wildly on the TV screen, a fierce gun battle, it was unclear which side was the police and which side was the bandits.

  Lu Zhong's mind was completely preoccupied with Zhang Qingtian's case, thinking about where to find a breakthrough to turn the case around.

  If I were the head of the municipal bureau's criminal investigation department, everything would be easy to say, but as an outsider, I don't even know what stance the officials in the municipal bureau who can influence this case have taken on it, or who is involved.

  Under such circumstances, it is easy to talk about reversing the case?

  The doorbell rang suddenly. Lu Zhong walked over to open the door and looked out through the peephole, only to see a beautiful and elegant policewoman standing outside, who was none other than Wei Xiangxiu.

  Lu Zhong smiled and opened the door, to be honest, it had been more than half a month since they last met, and he really did miss her.

  Chattering away in front of herself, her petite figure swaying back and forth as usual, without her, it really feels like something's missing.

  "Back already?" Lu Zhong smiled and opened the door.

  The fragrance wafted into her nose, and the elegant figure swayed in. The bright light seemed to illuminate the room as well. She held a paper bag in her hand and said: "I bought you a suit and a tie, come try it on, see if it fits?" She also said: "I've been back for two days, but I was really busy handing over work to my colleagues at the office, leaving too early and returning too late, so I didn't bother you."

  "Is he going to be in charge?" How keen is Lu Zhong's sense of smell for personnel changes?

  Wei Xiang smiled coyly: "You can see right through me!" Nodding her head, "Luohu Branch Bureau Airport Road Police Station."

  A month ago, she finally found Biaozi and had a heart-to-heart talk with him. Biaozi did not object to the divorce. This young and beautiful wife followed him in widowhood, and he must have felt tremendous pressure in his heart.

  The divorce was settled, and they could have parted peacefully. However, Biaozi's younger brother, He Daxing, secretly discussed with Wei Xiangshu that if they were to divorce now, the family's life would inevitably be affected. First of all, whether the house allocated by the municipal government would be taken back was unknown. If the municipal government really wanted to take back the house, even if his sister-in-law was willing to temporarily live with her parents-in-law, where would he and Biaozi go? Not to mention their jobs, Biaozi's job, all these had to be considered.

  We should give him and Biao some time to arrange their future life. Moreover, now is the critical period of sister's career, don't let a moment of impulsiveness ruin her future.

  He Daxing knew about Wei Xiangxiu's situation in the organization.

  He Daxing finally came up with an idea and drew up a separation agreement, which stated that due to emotional incompatibility, Wei Xiangxiu and He Dabiao would separate for a year. During this time, both parties would try their best to salvage the marriage. If they still couldn't revive their feelings after a year, they would amicably divorce.

  He Daxing begged Wei Xiangxiu for a long time, saying that before the divorce, he would help Biaozi with one last task, giving Biaozi and him a year to arrange their future lives.

  The current laws and regulations are extremely imperfect, and many folk agreements have legal effect.

  Wei Xiangxiu thought for a few days and then signed her name on the agreement as well.

  It was for this reason that Wei Xiangxiu was able to go abroad to study in an orderly manner and return home to be assigned to a public security bureau for training.

  It's just family matters, Wei Xiangxiu wouldn't talk to Lu Zhong about it.