Chapter 144 Search Bar

"Are you saying that the conflict arose because Comrade Xiao Zhu was hiding banned books?"

Political Commissar Zhang put down his teacup and pondered the "intelligence" Shen Qian had gathered. He seemed lost in thought: "But why didn't he report the problem after discovering it? Why did he take matters into his own hands? And even took the man out into the woods?"

Shen Qian's eyes were red, she was tugging at the corner of her clothes, and her lips were trembling.

"Commissar Zhang, others may not understand, but you should know the stakes involved. The Zhu family saved Weiguo's sister, so they should be considered her saviors. If he reports it, it would be against their friendship. Besides...when I fell down the stairs a while ago, Weiguo stood by me and spoke up for me. If he reports it directly, there's no guarantee that someone will throw mud at me, saying he's taking revenge on someone else."

Political Commissar Zhang narrowed his eyes and did not directly refute or respond.

Shen Qian was encouraged and pointed out the last question: "As for why he hid the people in the woods, it's actually very simple. The incident happened suddenly, and he was afraid that there were accomplices. He didn't know how deep the water was, so he took the people out.

"Even if he took her out, he chose a natural air-raid shelter built by the camp, with a haystack inside and a fenced door outside... It doesn't seem like he would have any bad intentions or want to dump a body in the wilderness.

"Political Commissar Zhang, while the Luo family isn't as wealthy and powerful as Commander Feng's family back in Beijing, at least everyone in the family has worked hard in the army. His eldest sister went to the island with the army, but she's still active in the art troupe, choreographing and designing many inspiring works. Brother Weiguo took us on tours and performances everywhere, and he never complained about the hardship or fatigue..."

"Before this incident happened, no one in the entire army had ever said anything bad about him.

"Now Captain Feng has resorted to lynching, breaking his hand and crippling him, leaving him paralyzed in bed. If we really want to be serious, Captain Feng should also be investigated, right?"

Shen Qian said righteously.

At the beginning, he was still reserved and didn't dare to show much expression on his face. Gradually, he became more and more excited, until his face turned red with excitement, and he accused Luo Weiguo with a passionate heart, just to seek justice for Luo Weiguo.

Political Commissar Zhang sighed softly, tapping his knuckles on the table, and murmured: "This is not easy! Comrade Shen, you are not good at dealing with Feng Shuo..."

"I'm only grateful to Captain Feng for saving my life back then, nothing else. Political Commissar Zhang, Captain Feng has a family background, so please don't throw dirty water at me so casually."

“…” Political Commissar Zhang was at a loss for words!

The way Shen Qian looked at Feng Shuo before, she wished she could stick to him all the time, but now she says that she only owes him a life-saving favor?

The corners of his mouth twitched and he chuckled twice.

"Alright, let's stop talking nonsense. You said Zhu Yunwei hid banned books that she shouldn't be reading. Do you have any evidence?"

Shen Qian responded loudly: "Yes! We can go search her dormitory now!"

…

In front of the dormitory building.

Zhu Yunwei and Feng Shuo walked back side by side.

In the camp, the two kept their distance, but their backs, elongated by the sunlight, were still intertwined on the ground.

"Captain Feng! You and your sister-in-law can't go in. Political Commissar Zhang has people...inside!"

The soldier on duty at the door stopped the two of them.

Zhu Yunyao frowned and looked up at Feng Shuo in confusion.

Feng Shuo also had a stern face and said in a deep voice, "Isn't this a dormitory for female comrades? What is Political Commissar Zhang doing in there? Who did he bring with him?"

"He, he..." The soldier hesitated.

At that moment, a figure rushed out, grabbed the door frame, and shouted at Zhu Yunying, "Comrade Zhu! Run! That Luo Weiguo is still haunting you, slandering you and flattering you!"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

With a shout, Political Commissar Zhang stepped out from behind Aunt Qin, glared at her, and then glanced unhappily at Zhu Yunwei and Feng Shuo: "You've returned just in time. Someone reported that Comrade Zhu has hidden a banned book. What do you have to say?"

"...a banned book?"

Zhu Yunwei narrowed her eyes and twitched her lips. "Who reported it? Luo Weiguo?"

"Don't worry about who reported it, or whether it happened or not. Confess and receive leniency, resist and receive severity."

When Political Commissar Zhang lowered his eyes, his face was filled with a murderous look that was terrifying.

Feng Shuo stopped in front of Zhu Yunwei and said, "Political Commissar Zhang, if we don't know who reported it, how can we know if someone is deliberately framing us?"

"Captain Feng, I was the one who reported her! Zhu Yunying hid a lot of banned books and brought them to the camp! Brother Weiguo wanted to persuade her to surrender and analyze the interests with her, but she resisted, so I resorted to the worst-case scenario and arrested her!"

Shen Qian, escorted by two soldiers, came from the other side of the road.

She changed her usual artistic demeanor and only wore the training clothes of the camp. Her hair was curled up and tucked into a hat. Her cheeks were clean and she had no makeup on. However, she had some dark circles under her eyes and looked haggard.

This appearance surprised Zhu Yunying a little.

When she answered, she called out "Captain Feng", but in fact, she didn't even look at him, with her chin raised proudly, full of disdain.

"Zhu Yunwei, if you have nothing to hide, let Political Commissar Zhang search. See if you can find anything that shouldn't be there."

"Something that shouldn't be there? Luo Weiguo is truly eloquent, coming up with such a shabby excuse! The red medicine on my face hasn't even faded yet! Is he trying to turn the tables and confuse right and wrong?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Don't be so bluffing here. If you have the guts, let us go check it out! If we can't find it, I'll apologize to you! If we do, I want you to return the way Captain Feng beat Brother Weiguo!"

Shen Qian pointed at Zhu Yunying's nose and started scolding!

Political Commissar Zhang frowned and coughed lightly, "Comrade Xiao Shen! I won't favor anyone until the truth is revealed. You should also be careful!"

"If you favor Zhu Yunying, you're colluding with the capitalists. I'll continue to report you when I return to Beijing!"

Shen Qian clenched her fists and gritted her teeth.

Political Commissar Zhang wanted to say something else, but Zhu Yunying spoke instead.

"Search!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Qian raised the corners of her lips and rushed into Zhu Yunying's dormitory.

Then several soldiers followed in.

Feng Shuo's face was as gloomy as he looked at the scene in front of him.

Aunt Qin came over and said to Zhu Yunying awkwardly, "Xiao Zhu, how could you really let her go in and search? If she dared to report you, she must have already found evidence. The things you use are precious, so it would be too easy to put a accusation on you."

"Aunt Qin, what I use is not expensive at all. I bought them all from the supply and marketing cooperative. If others can buy them, so can I. There's nothing special about them. But..." Zhu Yunying paused, "Some people always think that even though my family is a red capitalist, the little money that slips through our fingers is enough for an ordinary family to live on for several years."

She said it indifferently.

Aunt Qin shuddered and shrank her neck.

Why does this sound like something I've said before?

Shut up now!

After a few minutes, someone shouted from inside: "Found it, found it——"

Looking again, Shen Qian was holding a book and shouting excitedly.

From a distance, you can see the foreign title on the book cover, which is large and eye-catching.

These days, most libraries are just beginning to be renovated, and none of them have been put into use yet.

How can anyone read the original English version of the book?!

Typical capitalist behavior!

What else is there to deny?

Shen Qian was full of confidence. She handed the book to Political Commissar Zhang in person and said proudly: "Political Commissar Zhang, so many eyes are watching! You won't cover up for me, right?"

Political Commissar Zhang took the book and took a deep breath. His eyes turned sharp as he looked at Zhu Yunying.

"Comrade Xiao Zhu, do you have anything to explain?"