Chapter 167 Losing a Game

When Zhao Haibing spoke, the officer hesitated because someone had called him, asking him to find a way to bring Zhou Xiaochuan and the evidence to the security department for interrogation.

Let's teach him a lesson.

But he couldn't ignore Zhao Haibing's words, since what he had just said could fool those two young lads, but not Zhao Haibing.

Because there was absolutely no such thing as taking the evidence back and opening it again.

Zhao Haibing raised his chin, his expression serious, and said without any further ado: "Open it!"

The officer had no choice, but thinking about it, since he had called to tell him there was a problem with the file, then there must be a problem.

It's fine even if you open it in front of Zhao Haibing.

Thinking of this, I felt a bit more confident. I opened the file folder, took out the inner compartment, and found a piece of paper with two words written on it in a flamboyant style: Idiot!

The header on the letter paper was torn off!

The officer stared wide-eyed at the letter in his hand, then at Zhao Haiyang: "This...this..."

Zhou Xiaochuan felt relieved and immediately looked at his subordinates with a righteous air: "Yes, yes, it's just a note with the word 'idiot' written on it, what's wrong with that? Besides, I didn't put it there. If you don't believe me, you can check the handwriting."

Zhao Haibing gave Zhou Xiaochuan a deep look, but didn't make things difficult for the person in charge: "Alright, take away the torn file folder."

Then he looked at Zhou Xiaochuan and said, "Are you here to report for duty? Take your documents and come in with me."

...

Jiang Zhizhi didn't even have time for breakfast. She told Fang Hua and hurriedly rode her bike to the customs office.

The road was still a bit slippery, so she didn't dare to ride too fast. If she fell on the ice, she would be the one who would get hurt.

It's not worth it for Zhou Xiaochuan.

As I approached the office, I saw several people standing at the main entrance. I became cautious and didn't rush over. Instead, I went into the grocery store next door.

Looking out through the glass labeled "Soy Sauce and Vinegar," you can see Zhou Xiaochuan talking to someone, and you can also see a man tearing open a file folder, and then slinking away with the torn folder.

Zhou Xiaochuan followed the people into the office.

When she came over just now, there was a Jeep parked on the side of the road. Now it slowly started and passed in front of the shop.

The glass wasn't very clean, and the words were blocking the view, so Jiang Zhizhi couldn't see the people inside the car no matter how hard she tried.

But then I saw the license plate number; it belonged to the compound!

...

Bian Yucheng heard his subordinates report that Zhou Xiaochuan had actually entered the customs office without any trouble.

Enraged, she smashed the cup on the ground: "What are you all good for? You can't even do this right?"

The subordinate took a step back: "While Zhou Xiaochuan was eating, I secretly switched his file folder. Inside the folder was the paper you gave me, and the bottom of the folder was also smeared with medicine."

"I don't know why this happened. How could it have been suddenly replaced? And it even has the word 'idiot' written on it."

Bian Yucheng didn't believe that Zhou Xiaochuan was so clever as to discover the clues.

Could it be Zhou Xiye?

"Did Zhou Xiye go there today?"

"No, I didn't see anyone from the Zhou family, and Zhao Haibing's appearance was just a coincidence."

Bian Yucheng clenched his teeth, suppressing his anger. After calming down and thinking it over, he realized that this was not Zhou Xiye's usual way of doing things.

If Zhou Xiye found out, he would investigate immediately instead of leaving a note inside saying "idiot" to mock them.

Is that Jiang Zhizhi?

If it were Jiang Zhizhi...

Bian Yucheng's expression relaxed, and he suddenly laughed: "I told you to apply the poison, are you sure you applied it?"

"Yes, after contact, the skin will slowly ulcerate, and then the substance will enter the bloodstream. The cause cannot be found, and eventually it will directly attack the heart."

Bian Yucheng's mood improved again. If it were Jiang Zhizhi, he wouldn't have bothered to kill her. She was courting death. He waved his hand and said, "Alright, go back. No one can tell you about this."

After his men left, Bian Yucheng sat down, calmed down, but still felt uneasy.

He had to see Jiang Zhizhi die with his own eyes. What if Zhou Xiaochuan, that idiot, found out that it was Jiang Zhizhi who put it there to frame him?

Thinking about it, he got up and went out again.

...

Jiang Zhizhi silently noted down the license plate number. Seeing that it was still early, she wondered if she could go to the place where Zhou Xiye was having a meeting to find him.

She was eager to share it with Zhou Xiye as soon as possible.

Also, we need to check this license plate number immediately; it's definitely related to Zhou Xiaochuan's case.

I took a walk around the place where Zhou Xiye was holding a meeting. There were more sentries than usual, and a section of the road was closed. I guess the person attending the meeting must be someone important.

Not seeing Zhou Xiye, Jiang Zhizhi leisurely rode her bike home.

Seeing that the state-run canteen was still selling roasted sweet potatoes, I bought a large one, wrapped it in a scarf, put it in the bicycle basket, and took it back for Fang Hua to eat.

When they arrived at the gate of the compound, they met Chen Limin and Song Man coming out.

Song Man wore a dark red coat, black pants, and black leather shoes. Her hair seemed to have been slicked back with osmanthus oil, sticking very nicely to both sides of her face.

She was clearly dressed up carefully, but her expression was a bit stiff.

When Chen Limin saw Jiang Zhizhi, she greeted her, "Zhizhi, where have you been? You just got back."

Jiang Zhizhi glanced at Song Man: "Since you're bored at home, go out and buy my mom a roasted sweet potato."

Chen Limin suddenly regretted it; why did she have to greet Jiang Zhizhi?

I was originally planning to brag to Jiang Zhizhi that I was going to take Song Man on a blind date, and that the person I was going to meet this time was really impressive.

As a result, before she could even start showing off, Jiang Zhizhi got to show off first!

That's amazing! That's so filial! Go buy Fang Hua some roasted sweet potatoes!

Jiang Zhizhi didn't give her a chance to continue speaking: "Auntie, Sister Song Man, you go ahead and do your work. I have to go back quickly, or the roasted sweet potatoes will get cold."

As she spoke, she sped off on her bicycle like a little swallow.

Chen Limin glanced at Jiang Zhizhi's retreating figure with displeasure, then looked at her lifeless daughter: "You, did I ruin you by letting you get married? Bian Haishan and Bian Congwen can still climb higher in the future. If you marry Bian Yucheng, your life will be no worse than Zhou Xiye's."

"Besides, even if Zhou Xiye is transferred back to Beijing, can his position compare to that of the Bian family?"

Song Man frowned: "Mom, I've already agreed to go on the blind date, why are you still bringing up Zhou Xiye? As long as the other party is willing, I'll go through with the marriage, okay?"

Chen Limin was angered by Song Man's attitude: "You... can't you be a little more ambitious? Aren't you much better than that Jiang Zhizhi? What skills does that Jiang Zhizhi have besides her face?"

"Auntie, I'm not only good-looking, but I also don't like talking about people behind their backs."

Jiang Zhizhi's crisp voice came from behind.

Startled, Chen Limin nearly jumped up. She turned around to look at Jiang Zhizhi, who had just left but had suddenly reappeared a meter or so behind her: "You...you...didn't you leave? How did you suddenly appear..."