This was a last-minute instruction from Shao Jian, or rather, a sudden arrangement made under his subconscious influence.

So far, he has not had much doubt about Qiu Jingwen, but he has become suspicious of Jiang Yuping.

This suspicion stemmed not only from Jiang Yuping's two public encounters with agent Liu Xianghai, but also from his intuition about Jiang Yuping. He felt that this female doctor possessed extraordinary psychological qualities, and even believed that someone who had not received agent training would not have such resilience.

He sometimes thought that if Dr. Jiang were a secret agent or the murderer, he would definitely be a master.

Upon hearing this, Wu Dinghuai quickly agreed:

"Director Shao, except at night, all of Qiu Jingwen and his wife's actions are under our secret surveillance. Don't worry, even Liang Damin is unaware of this."

"Dinghuai, don't tell Liang Damin anything except us for now."

"Director Shao, if Liang Damin finds out in the future that we are secretly monitoring Qiu Jingwen and his wife, will he have a problem with us? After all, he is also a core member of the investigation team."

"Old Liang still has some awareness. You can make this arrangement first and see how the case develops."

After saying that, he turned and left, then got into a military jeep and left the Hongqi factory.

After Shao Jian left, Zhao Le looked at Wu Dinghuai with a face full of questions and said:

"Wu Dinghuai, why is Director Shao keeping such a close eye on Qiu Jingwen and his wife? Is there really something wrong with that couple? Are they really related to Liu Xianghai's murder case?"

"Zhao Le, remember this: Director Shao is a veteran police officer. If he suspects someone, he must have his reasons."

"I can't see any problem."

"Zhao Le, you're still too green. If the murderer is a special agent, then neither of us is a match for him."

Two young people were discussing Qiu Jingwen and his wife's situation when Liang Damin, along with Niu Dajiang's two daughters and sons-in-law, as well as grandchildren and other relatives, arrived at the clinic.

Because Niu Jiazhen and Niu Jiarong knew the cause of their father's death, and because colluding with the enemy was a shameful and serious matter.

Therefore, upon arriving at the morgue, she did not burst into tears, but instead let out a few symbolic sobs before making a request to Liang Damin:

"Sir, my brother hasn't come back yet. Please help me transport my father's body back to his home, and also help me get some ice. In this summer, we're worried that before my brother returns, my father's body might be damaged."

Niu Jiazhen choked up as she spoke.

Liang Damin understood Niu Jiazhen's meaning and immediately agreed:

"Sisters, don't worry. Your uncle was a retired worker from our Hongqi Factory. As the old saying goes, the dead cannot be brought back to life. Please accept my condolences. Take your uncle home first. I'll send someone to bring some ice from the freezer. When your brother comes back, take care of the funeral arrangements as soon as possible so that Old Niu can rest in peace. I heard from the police that your uncle did indeed hang himself. But I just can't understand why he couldn't think straight. He had enough to eat, wear, and shelter, and he survived the difficult times."

Niu Jiazhen did not respond.

She knew perfectly well that her father had truly committed suicide to atone for his sins.

Her father had contact with enemy agents, but the police did not tell Liang Damin. She remembered the instructions the police officers had given them, asking them to keep it a secret.

"Thank you, leader. Please send a car to take my father home immediately. We dare not cry out loud here."

As Niu Jiazhen spoke, her words were a mix of truth and falsehood, and she cried a few times in sorrow.

Liang Damin thought for a moment and said to Niu Jiazhen:

“Eldest daughter of the Niu family, you and your sister will go with the factory ambulance to accompany your father back to the dormitory area. The rest of you, figure out how to get back over there yourselves. I'll send someone to get you some ice. That's all I can do to help. You'll have to handle the rest of the arrangements yourselves. The factory union will also send someone over.”

Niu Jiazhen expressed her gratitude and then had her husband, Zhang Wei, lead the others back to the Hongqi Factory dormitory area on foot.

Unlike later generations, in those days, even bicycles were a luxury for ordinary families, and people basically traveled on foot to get around.

Zhang Wei agreed and led the group on foot. Niu Jiazhen and Niu Jiarong quickly got into the ambulance and accompanied Niu Dajiang's body back to the dormitory area to make arrangements and wait for their younger brother Niu Jiayu to return.

It was already evening.

At Qiu Jingwen's house, his sons Qiu Shou and Qiu Chan had already gone out to play.

Qiuyue and Qiushui were both in their respective bedrooms, each holding a book.

The ceiling fan overhead was spinning continuously, emitting a hissing sound and a creaking noise.

They're older now, and in this hot summer, the two girls don't want to go out and get tanned by the sun; they want to turn themselves as white as flour.

Jiang Yuping returned home, threw the eel basket, the fish, shrimp, and vegetables she had bought into the kitchen, and then came out again.

I rode my bicycle home, and the clothes I wore to work were already soaked through.

Jiang Yuping first went back to her bedroom, changed into shorts and a short-sleeved shirt, and then came to Qiuyue's bedroom door.

"Qiuyue, are you home?"

Qiuyue replied to her mother while flipping through Anna Karenina.

"Mom, I'm here, you're back."

"Come out and help Mom pick some vegetables or something. Your brother will be home for dinner tonight. Let's have a family reunion tonight."

"Mom, is my brother coming back? Really?"

"Is it true or not? Would Mom lie to you? What about your sister Qiushui, and your brothers Qiushou and Qiuchan?"

"Qiu Shui seems to be in her room. My younger brother and Qiu Chan went out to play and said hello to me."

"Then hurry up and come out, call your sister Qiushui, and help me cook."

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