Jiang Qiao shrugged. "So, that big head might be up there. Otherwise, how could the enemy have planned so well?"

It seems they planned to make their move only after sending the data over here; that's incredibly cunning.

Brother Song, you need to have this matter thoroughly investigated by the higher-ups. How did the enemy find out about something so confidential that even we didn't know about it?

Zhao Anbang nodded in agreement, "That's right, Xiao Song. This matter really needs to be investigated thoroughly. I hadn't thought of this before. If Jiang Qiao hadn't said that, no one would have guessed that their idea would be to back up the data. Sigh, are we getting old, or are the young people just more resourceful?"

Jiang Qiao gave a wry smile. "Who knew the enemy would have so many tricks up their sleeve? Never mind, let's not talk about this anymore."

I'm planning to move into the base tonight. Do you have any objections? I'd like to take a look and see if there are any problems.

“I think it’s a good idea. We have no objection. It’ll be safer inside. At least, the enemy won’t have enough manpower to plot against you.”

"Uncle Zhao, don't you think Zhu Yunshan should be taken into custody?"

Zhao Anbang nodded. "Don't worry about that. They've already been placed under surveillance. These people are always accompanied when they go out."

By the way, how's the investigation into Feng Lan's boyfriend going?

Speaking of Ding Peng, Zhang Dalei said with some regret, "This person is temporarily not here. He said he was not in good health and went home to see a doctor some time ago, and he hasn't come back since."

I heard that this person often takes leave to go home for medical treatment, and the intervals between visits are quite long. I just don't know what illness this person has that makes him have to go home for treatment.

"By the way, shouldn't we arrest Feng Biao too? No matter what, he impersonated a leader and tricked the guards; that alone is enough to warrant an arrest. This way, we can also alert him and see if Wang Benshan can really sit still."

Song Shutian shook his head. "Wait a minute. Let Jiang Qiao handle this Feng Biao case and see if anyone else is still in contact with him."

Jiang Qiao nodded. "I remember. Make sure Feng Lan is kept in the dark and don't let anyone in the family have any contact with her."

Song Shutian smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've already checked it. By the way, did you bring back Ding Peng's information?"

Zhang Dalei took Ding Peng's information out of his briefcase and handed it to Song Shutian. After reading it, Song Shutian passed it around to Jiang Qiao and the others.

Upon seeing the people listed in the information, Jiang Qiao inexplicably thought of someone.

"Could this person be the strategist those people in the provincial capital were talking about, the one who ran away?"

Zhang Dalei was dumbfounded. "No way, how far is that? How could he possibly go over there and cause trouble?"

Knowing the whole story, Song Shutian's expression tightened. "Jiang Qiao, how did those people describe this strategist?"

Jiang Qiao recalled, "His appearance is not outstanding, but he is very intelligent. I am just guessing. We'll see if it is true or not when the investigation results come back."

Zhao Anbang suddenly said, "By the way, Qiao'er, prepare a nice meal tonight and invite the comrades from those work groups over. Xiao Song, remember, when you talk to them tonight, just say that you have something to do and have to go back first. Just leave two people here to keep an eye on things."

Song Shutian laughed, "It seems you're even more anxious than I am. I think it's fine, let's have them pass the note again."

"Jiang Qiao, going tonight is fine, but you have to go before the kitchen closes for the night. While you're at it, check what they've brought. Leftovers are fine, it's a waste to throw them away, but if they've brought anything else, then we'll have something to say."

Cao Mingyuan took a sip of water. "What, you still want to force Wang Benshan out through Feng Biao? That old fox, I think it will be difficult. Feng Lan is in trouble, and that man hasn't made a move at all."

That's why the man couldn't help but mutter to himself. Just as he finished speaking, someone from outside came over to report that the Party Secretary had brought a group of people who wanted to see Song Shutian and his group.

"See me? Didn't we just meet this morning?"

Jiang Qiao snorted twice, "No one comes to the temple without a reason. They've come here to ask for something. Let's leave."

The three of them went to the next room. Jiang Qiao saw a man with the secretary through the window. He was not young, about fifty years old. He had his head down and his shoulders slumped. You couldn't tell what he looked like. Anyway, he gave the impression of being a shy and honest person.

"This is Wang Benshan. What brings him here at this time?"

Cao Mingyuan snorted, "It's time for this guy to show his face. His stepdaughter has been locked up. No matter how honest he is, he should at least show his face. Otherwise, he wouldn't be befitting a father."

Jiang Qiao observed from the side until the two people entered Song Shutian's room.

The three men pressed their ears against the wall, hoping to eavesdrop on something beforehand.

Actually, there wasn't much to say. Wang Benshan came with the Party Secretary because he wanted to ask Song Shutian and the others to plead for his stepdaughter through the Party Secretary.

"Comrade Zhao, Comrade Song, you see, as a stepfather, I can't really say anything to the child. This girl has been spoiled rotten by her mother and brother, and I can't say anything about it. If I, as an outsider, say something, it's just disciplining the child; if I say something wrong, it's just abusing someone else's child."

My wife is making a huge fuss at home, and I had no choice but to come here to discuss things with you. If the child has done something wrong, whether you hit or scold him, we will not say a word.

Look, Feng Lan is just a girl, she's not very clever. Usually, those young men support her, and she just rushes ahead. Can't you lock her up for a few days to teach her a lesson and then release her?

If she gets a criminal sentence or something, I'm worried that her reputation will be ruined and she won't be able to find a husband. Besides, that's how it is for kids outside.

"Comrade Zhao, you've suffered this injustice. Just tell me your conditions. If I can't, don't you have three stepsons? Let them earn money to pay you back. Is that alright?"

Song Shutian smiled and said, "Comrade, that's not how you put it. Feng Lan didn't cause trouble here because of detaining Lao Zhao. Wasn't she warned beforehand?"

We won't stop you from going outside, but here you must abide by the rules. If you break them, you'll have to bear the consequences.

As you know, we have strict discipline here. If it were a small matter, we wouldn't hold a grudge against a female comrade. However, what Feng Lan did was too serious; she almost cost Lao Zhao his life. That changes the nature of the matter.

I understand how you parents feel, but we cannot grant your request.

Faced with Song Shutian's rejection, Wang Benshan was at a loss for words. He looked awkwardly at Secretary Tian Zhenghe with a pleading look that made the secretary sigh.