Mo Yuan went to the county public security bureau and found Li Jianguo. Mo Yuan went to Li Jianguo to inquire about the progress of the matter.

Li Jianguo sat calmly in his chair, a confident smile on his face, and said unhurriedly, "It seems the time isn't right yet. His companions are fine for now; we can release them in two or three days. But that Li Laosan is a different story. He needs to be taught a lesson! You wouldn't believe it, after some questioning, we discovered this guy has a long history of misdeeds and is capable of anything!"

He's done every bad thing imaginable. And just recently, the city is launching a crackdown on crime, and Li Laosan is a perfect example! He's a complete scum and a parasite on society; this time, he needs to be taught a harsh lesson! Let's not talk about anything else for now. Go back and tell your older sister to come back in a couple of days. By then, I reckon Li Laosan will be obediently bowing his head and admitting his mistakes!

Hearing that things had developed in a way that matched their previous predictions, Mo Yuan nodded in understanding and said, "Alright then, Brother Li, in that case, I probably won't come over. My older sister will come to find you herself. Thank you for your hard work these past few days! Okay, you go ahead with your work. I have things to do here and need to hurry up and head to Shanghai soon. I still need to make some preparations!" With that, Mo Yuan turned to leave.

At this moment, Li Jianguo first waved to Mo Yuan, indicating that he shouldn't stand on ceremony, and then suddenly changed the subject: "Oh, right, Mo Yuan, there's something I almost forgot to tell you. County Chief Bao has instructed you to go and see him!"

"County Chief Bao wanted to see me? Did he say what it was about?" Li Jianguo asked, scratching his head in confusion.

"I don't know, he didn't tell me. He just told you to go see him before you leave. As for what it's about, you'll find out when you get there! He should be waiting for you in his office right now, so hurry up and go!" After saying this, Li Jianguo went back to his work.

Hearing this, Mo Yuan was somewhat surprised. He pondered to himself, nothing particularly important seemed to have happened recently, so why was County Magistrate Bao Ruijin suddenly looking for him? Could it be... that the funds had been successfully received?

Thinking of this, a hint of joy unconsciously appeared on Mo Yuan's face. He would be heading to Shanghai soon, and if this money arrived in time, it would be a real lifesaver. Although he wasn't short of money in his current financial situation, as the saying goes, "money makes the world go round," and who would complain about having more cash in their pocket? Moreover, his journey to Shanghai was uncertain, and he might encounter various unexpected situations; carrying more money would always give him peace of mind.

After a brief farewell to Li Jianguo, Mo Yuan hurried towards Bao Ruijin's office. When he reached the door, he knocked lightly, and upon receiving permission, he pushed it open and went inside.

Bao Ruijin was sitting at his desk. When he saw Mo Yuan enter, he immediately stood up, greeted him with a smile, and warmly invited Mo Yuan to sit down. The two exchanged pleasantries, with Bao Ruijin inquiring about Mo Yuan's recent life and work, to which Mo Yuan politely answered.

Once both were seated, Bao Ruijin said with a smile, "Mo Yuan, I just heard from Comrade Jianguo that you're going to Shanghai soon?"

Mo Yuan nodded and then told Bao Ruijin everything about his relationship with Lin Xue. After finishing, he immediately asked, "County Chief Bao, what's the important matter that you specifically called me here for today? Is it that the money has arrived?"

Hearing this, Bao Ruijin looked troubled. "Well, you know Mo Yuan, this has to go through several departments and get to my place in Xiangcheng County. It's not that quick. We'll have to wait a little longer!"

Seeing Mo Yuan's once bright face gradually become dull and lifeless, Bao Ruijin couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt.

After all, the money originally belonged to Mo Yuan, but he demonstrated noble character and selflessness by resolutely handing it over to the state, hoping to exchange it for RMB.

However, things did not go as planned. Due to numerous cumbersome procedures, the allocation of funds has been delayed and has not yet been received.

Moreover, even if the money eventually reaches the county, the subsequent processing procedures are expected to be quite complicated and troublesome.

Thinking of this, Bao Ruijin felt utterly humiliated and quickly tried to salvage the situation, saying, "Well... I know you'll definitely need money for your trip to Shanghai. Here's what we'll do: the county's finances currently have some surplus funds; I'll withdraw a portion for you to use in an emergency. Just take it and spend it!"

Upon hearing this, Mo Yuan knew that there was no other way but to nod silently in agreement. However, he couldn't help but wonder: Did Bao Ruijin go to all this trouble to call him over just for this matter?

Seeing Mo Yuan's silence, Bao Ruijin seemed to read his mind, and then pulled a tightly sealed letter from his pocket. He said solemnly, "I'm truly unable to offer much practical help with your trip to Shanghai. However, I have a favor to ask: please deliver this letter to the designated person. This way, I can repay your kindness!"

Mo Yuan took the letter with a puzzled look on his face. He had helped Bao Ruijin deliver the letter, and Bao Ruijin was saying he was repaying a favor. It seemed there must be something he didn't know. Considering Bao Ruijin's special status, Mo Yuan understood something. Although he was confused by Bao Ruijin's nonsensical and cryptic words, since the other party had stated that it was a favor, the recipient of this letter must be someone of great importance.

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