This brought his investigation to a standstill, and he then remembered that there was a man named Qian Zhuang at the scrap yard.

“Qian Zhuang, let me tell you, you were originally assigned to guard the antiques here.”

"Now that the antiques have disappeared, you must take responsibility; don't try to escape it."

Originally, they had stationed people at the scrap yard, hoping to find any antiques among the items sent there by the Red Guards.

In addition, being close to the courtyard where the antiques were hidden, he would know if any suspicious people came in or out, or if there was any major commotion.

In this way, it's essentially a covert sentry.

However, because they had Qin Mao's connections, who instructed the Red Guards' office in the county to focus on collecting antiques, they didn't have to put in any more effort.

Therefore, the personnel stationed here only need to ensure that no one else enters or leaves the courtyard where the antiques are hidden.

As time went on, they discovered that the people around them were terrified by the ghost stories they had spread.

Although the spread of feudal superstition is not allowed on the surface, in reality, who isn't afraid when faced with paranormal events?

They not only spread rumors, but also arranged for a brother to walk around the courtyard.

The next day, they staged an accident and claimed he was injured, emphasizing the authenticity of the story.

This scared everyone in the neighborhood, and no one went to that yard anymore.

In addition, the secret room's unusual location, which most people wouldn't expect, makes the hidden antiques even safer.

So the people who used to guard the scrap yard also relaxed.

When Qian Zhuang came next, none of them told him what he should do.

They left him alone at the junkyard.

That's because they had inquired and found out that Qian Zhuang was in cahoots with them.

But the person inside the body came from Liaoning Province, and they are not under the same superior.

Therefore, the people who originally lived in Anbei County were very hostile towards him.

They had met two or three times since he came to Anbei County.

Of course, he wasn't allowed to get involved in the collection of antiques in Anbei County.

Qian Zhuang wasn't the type to offer his warm welcome only to be met with indifference.

He had planned to leave once the storm had passed, so he didn't want to make a fool of himself.

He entertained himself at the scrap yard every day, while waiting for news from his superiors.

He knew the location of the courtyard where the antiques were hidden, but he had never stepped into it even once.

However, Deng Kai's current statement is likely just a ploy to drag him into this mess.

Once the higher-ups learn of this, there will be one more person to take responsibility.

After figuring it out, Qian Zhuang completely ignored him, saying, "Come on, everyone knows I've accomplished nothing in Anbei County."

"You don't actually think I haven't contacted my superiors while I'm here, do you?!"

“My superiors are well aware of my situation here and your attitude.”

Qian Zhuang knew that Deng Kai, a man who was rarely seen, was bound to cause trouble if he came early in the morning.

Just as he expected, he was just looking for someone to take the blame.

Although his superiors hadn't contacted him for a long time, it was enough to scare this cowardly man.

Besides, they aren't his superiors. Unless the higher-ups explicitly say they're giving up on him, the people in Jilin province won't easily take action against him.

Deng Kai was indeed intimidated by his words, and his initial desire to drag him into the mess cooled somewhat.

He said that because he thought Qian Zhuang had been abandoned.

After all, he's been stuck in this junkyard for so long, without ever moving.

It's truly unexpected that he could still contact his superiors; doesn't that mean his superiors still value him?

We need to think carefully about the idea of ​​having him take the blame.

After all, he wasn't part of the Jilin provincial system, so his superiors probably wouldn't punish him easily.

However, even so, he was unwilling to leave just like that.

Why should he be frantically searching for clues while Qian Zhuang can just lie around leisurely?

Before leaving, he also wanted to say a few sarcastic remarks to him.

"Qian Zhuang, don't think that just because you can still contact your superiors, you're still useful."

"You haven't been used for so long, the higher-ups must have a better weapon by now."

"You think you can still be valued like before? You're nothing but a grasshopper in autumn."

Deng Kai knew very well that if these people lost their value, they could be replaced at any time.

He left immediately after saying that, while Qian Zhuang remained motionless in that position.

But his words made her waver.

If he stayed in Anbei County for three to five months, he would definitely receive a call from his superiors.

He can confidently say that he has not been abandoned at all.

But he has been here for so long that he may have truly been forgotten.

Thinking back, he had contacted his superiors recently but had not received a reply.

Should he achieve something to get back the attention of his superiors?

While Qian Zhuang was pondering this, Deng Kai had already left with his men.

Since we can't drag others down with us, we should try our best to find clues.

Otherwise, when the higher-ups need to deal with this matter, he won't have a clue what to do.

Thinking of this, a ferocious expression involuntarily appeared on his face.

It's best not to let him know who took the antique, otherwise he'll definitely tear him to pieces.

"So, have any of you spotted anyone suspicious?"

After leaving the scrap yard, Deng Kai asked the brothers who had been loitering around.

The group shook their heads; this place was so deserted that even dogs rarely came here, let alone people.

Deng Kaiyi had known this would be the outcome, so he was prepared and not too disappointed.

However, it seems that the thief might really be hard to find now.

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