Director Chen had just arrived at the bureau and hadn't even had a chance to make himself a pot of tea when he heard that Xu Weimin had come looking for him.
When Director Chen heard that Xu Weimin was coming, he felt a headache coming on. He had seen the arrest warrant that Xu Weiguo had applied for yesterday.
He guessed that Xu Weimin couldn't possibly remain indifferent, but this was a murder case with irrefutable evidence, and there was nothing he could do.
Director Chen is now filled with regret, deep regret!
He shouldn't have taken what Xu Weimin gave him; now that he has leverage over him, he can't avoid seeing him even if he wants to.
With a long face, he said, "Alright, bring him in."
When Xu Weimin entered, Director Chen already had a beaming smile on his face: "What brings you here today? Is there something you need?"
Xu Weimin was no longer in the mood for pleasantries. After exchanging greetings, he went straight to the point: "Director Chen should know about my son's arrest, right?"
Director Chen looked troubled: "I know, but as you also know, sometimes it's hard to change anything when the evidence is irrefutable."
“I really want to help you, but now there’s an eyewitness who has come forward and filed a formal complaint. That’s the key.”
Ultimately, even if it involves a murder case, it's not impossible to handle. But the problem is that the person who reported Xu Jingui was his superior.
Even if Xu Weimin wanted to move around and try to negotiate, the other party would probably find out about his movements very soon.
"Don't worry, Director Chen, of course I won't do anything to put you in such a difficult position."
"In fact, Wang Xiufen was not killed by my son, but by my own mistake."
“I intend to turn myself in, but I hope Director Chen can do me a small favor. It was manslaughter, not intentional homicide.”
"I don't ask for much. I don't need you to guarantee my acquittal. I just need Director Chen to save my life."
Director Chen frowned: "But they seem to have evidence that Xu Jingui was the one who killed him."
"Moreover, whether it is manslaughter or intentional homicide, the chances of being sentenced to death are still very high."
Director Chen wasn't afraid that Xu Weimin would resort to desperate measures and report him. Because the only incriminating evidence Xu Weimin had was proof that he had accepted bribes.
This kind of thing isn't a big deal, but it's not a small one either. If the situation isn't serious, at most you'll get a reprimand; if it's serious, then we'll deal with it as it gets worse.
The little bit of stuff Xu Weimin gave him wasn't enough to make him lose his job.
Xu Weimin could roughly guess what Director Chen was thinking. He smiled and said, "I've always heard that Director Chen and his wife have a very good relationship."
"I had the pleasure of seeing you and your sister-in-law shopping together before. Your sister-in-law was holding a little boy's hand. Your sister-in-law is so graceful and the child looks so smart and clever."
Upon hearing Xu Weimin's words, Director Chen slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and demanded, "What do you mean by that? Are you threatening me?!"
"How could that be? I'm just feeling a bit sentimental. It seems like my sister-in-law is quite different from what's been said outside. I wonder if Director Chen could answer my questions?"
Nonsense, how could they be the same! They're clearly two different people!
However, after calming down and thinking it over, Director Chen felt relieved.
Xu Weimin only saw it, but he has no concrete evidence, so he doesn't need to panic. As long as he doesn't admit it, then Xu Weimin is just spreading rumors!
Seeing that Director Chen didn't seem to care much, Xu Weimin casually added, "During that time, I happened to borrow a camera. I was particularly interested in taking pictures."
"you!"
Director Chen didn't believe the idea that he had just borrowed the camera. Who would borrow such a precious thing as a camera and carry it around all over the street?
It must have been Xu Weimin who borrowed the camera to film them after they ran into him.
By this point, Director Chen knew that Xu Weimin hadn't come to discuss things with him, but rather to threaten him!
"Okay, I'll try my best to save your life, but how do I know if you're lying to me?"
Xu Weimin took a photo out of his pocket, held it between two fingers, and handed it to Director Chen.
“I know Director Chen definitely has a way. I’ll turn myself in now, and then someone from the Revolutionary Committee will cooperate with you.”
“I told my son about the remaining photos I have. If I live, I will tell him to burn them. If I don’t live, I will tell him to release them.”
"I believe Director Chen will definitely let me live, right?"
Director Chen replied with a forced smile, "Of course."
...
Huang Qinqin was slacking off in her office writing when she heard a colleague come over and say that someone was looking for her outside.
"Someone's looking for me? Do you know who it is?"
“I don’t know him. But he said he’s your village chief and told you to go see him when you have time.”
"Okay, I understand, thank you."
Upon hearing that the village chief was waiting for her, Huang Qinqin packed up her things and hurried downstairs.
"Village chief, Party secretary! What brings you here? Has something happened?"
Huang Qinqin looked at them with some unease. Normally, they shouldn't have come over in the next few days.
When the contract was signed, Huang Qinqin had already told Village Chief Huang and the others that she would go back in a couple of days. If it wasn't a particularly urgent matter, they could wait until she got back to discuss it.
The brigade secretary nudged Village Chief Huang: "You speak."
Village Chief Huang scratched his back awkwardly: "Why didn't you say it?"
"You're more familiar with Qinqin, tell her! Go now!"
The brigade secretary, lacking any sense of decency, shoved Village Chief Huang towards Huang Qinqin. The secretary didn't want to speak about such an embarrassing situation; it was too shameful.
Seeing the interaction between Village Chief Huang and the brigade secretary, Huang Qinqin felt relieved.
"Is there anything I can help you with? Secretary, village chief, please don't be shy, just tell me. I'll do my best to help if I can."
Huang Qinqin interpreted their embarrassment as awkwardness, so she took the initiative to give them a way out.
"Ahem, well, it's like this. Um..."
Village Chief Huang struggled for a moment, but still couldn't quite bring himself to say it; it was too embarrassing!
He looked to the brigade secretary for help, but the brigade secretary simply turned his head away, avoiding his gaze.
Village Chief Huang cursed inwardly: Sure enough, mountains crumble and people run away! In the end, you still have to rely on yourself.
After mentally preparing himself, Village Chief Huang took a few deep breaths, then took out his unlit pipe and took two puffs.
Only then did he muster the courage to say, "Well, the only person in the village who's good at math is the scorekeeper now."
"The pickled vegetable workshop can't find anyone to keep the books right now. We thought we'd come and ask if you have any ideas?"
Huang Qinqin was dumbfounded: "Huh?"
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