Deputy Director Chen couldn't guarantee when Xia Lei would be released; he was just informing the two people who first reported the case.
After finishing discussing Xia Lei's matter, Deputy Director Chen extended his hand from behind his back; it held an envelope.
"In recognition of your assistance in the Xia Lei case and your heroic deeds in exposing the evil deeds between Wang Zhaodi and Sun Jiancheng, our Public Security Bureau has prepared a reward for you."
Jiang Ci and Zhou Mingli looked at each other in bewilderment.
For a short while, no one took the item from Deputy Director Chen's hand. Deputy Director Chen raised an eyebrow. "What? You think the reward isn't enough?"
Zhou Mingli glanced at Jiang Ci again, smiled, and took the things from Deputy Director Chen's hands. "It's no trouble at all. It was just a small favor for us. The fact that the police gave us this award is already an affirmation of our efforts."
Jiang Ci nodded with a smile.
Deputy Director Chen raised an eyebrow and asked, "Aren't you going to check what's inside?"
Zhou Gou, who was standing to the side, also craned his neck to look with great interest.
Zhou Mingli then opened the envelope.
There were actually five ten-yuan bills inside.
Four tickets left!
Two 20-jin grain coupons and two 5-jin meat coupons!
Jiang Ci looked at these items in surprise. "Deputy Director Chen, isn't this a lot of money?"
Deputy Director Chen waved his hand, "These things are nothing compared to what you've done."
In the case of Xia Lei alone, after he led the investigation and solved the case, the Public Security Bureau also recovered several precious cultural relics. Deputy Director Chen made a great contribution.
He also helped the town party secretary, so Cuihua's father had to put in a good word for him.
Deputy Director Chen might be transferred to Linyun City next year; that would be a promotion.
Jiang Ci and the others helped him make a contribution, so Deputy Director Chen naturally had to thank them properly.
Hearing this, Zhou Mingli didn't refuse and put the things away.
After leaving the Public Security Bureau, Jiang Ci and Zhou Mingli did not plan to go directly back to the Shanding Brigade.
Zhou Gou watched them walk away and asked, "Aren't you going back?"
Zhou Mingli pushed his bicycle. "Yes, Brother Er Gou, we have something to do and will be back a little later."
Mentioning this, Zhou Mingli paused, then had Jiang Ci hold the bicycle for him and pulled Zhou Gou aside.
Finding Zhou Gou wasn't a big deal. Zhou Mingli and Jiang Ci decided to replace the watch Zhou Gou had given Jiang Ci, and they needed to inform Zhou Gou about it.
Since he had some free time, Zhou Mingli didn't delay and pulled Zhou Gou aside to explain the whole situation.
Zhou Gou blushed deeply. "Second brother, that's not what I meant! Although I originally bought that watch as a gift for Wang Zhaodi, but... but... sigh! I really didn't think that much about it!"
Zhou Gou was getting anxious and frustrated. Zhou Mingli held his shoulder and said, "Brother Er Gou, I understand what you mean."
"We plan to replace this watch."
"We can exchange it. What we gave you is yours to do with as you please!" Zhou Gou quickly said.
He meant well by sending the gifts, but he didn't want Jiang Ci and Zhou Mingli to overthink it.
I should have followed Deputy Director Chen's example and given him money!
It's both affordable and convenient!
With Zhou Gou's help, Zhou Mingli and Jiang Ci could exchange watches without any burden.
Zhou Mingli took the watch to the watch shop in Zhongmo Town, where Jiang Ci was waiting for him outside.
Not far from the textile factory and school, Jiang Ci saw a group of police officers coming out of there, and they seemed to be escorting someone.
"Hey, isn't that the newly appointed principal? Why is he being taken away?"
"I heard it's because he used improper methods to smear the former principal. Have you forgotten how the committee has been keeping a low profile lately? This principal has very deep ties with that committee!"
"Pah, serves him right! He doesn't look like a good person at all!"
Jiang Ci watched as the police led their men further and further away, then squinted and pondered for a moment.
Does this mean that Shen Conghe's stains are about to be washed away?
Suddenly, she felt a tap on the shoulder. "You're all changed."
Zhou Mingli opened a black box, inside which was a brand new Longines women's watch.
Zhou Mingli pulled Jiang Ci's hand over and helped her put it on.
The watch features a delicate steel chain and a clean, elegant dial, making it quite beautiful on her wrist.
After examining her wrist closely, Zhou Mingli said, "Perfect."
"Is the time and everything set up?" Jiang Ci also thought it looked good.
Zhou Mingli nodded, and Jiang Ci smiled in a good mood.
She patted Zhou Mingli on the shoulder and said generously, "Work hard for me, and I'll get you a watch next time!"
Zhou Mingli looked at her and smiled indulgently, "You will definitely serve President Jiang well."
Jiang Ci gave up her spot and waved her hand, "Let's ride our bikes home!"
Zhou Mingli couldn't help but laugh. He took a long stride, got on the bicycle, and once Jiang Ci was seated, he had an arm around her waist. His smile widened, and he pedaled the bicycle home with great enthusiasm.
...
Not long after the current principal of the textile factory was arrested, Shen Conghe was released from the cowshed.
Jiang Ci learned of the news relatively early and even made a special trip to town to tell Tao Susu about it.
Upon hearing this good news, Tao Susu, who had just finished an operation, almost ran out without even taking off her surgical gown.
Jiang Ci stopped her and told her to change out of her blood-stained surgical gown first.
Tao Susu hurriedly changed her clothes, called her son Shen Ting, and rode her bicycle with Jiang Ci to the cowshed.
As soon as they arrived, Tao Susu saw Shen Conghe come out from inside.
In just over two months, Shen Conghe became even thinner and more emaciated.
"dad!"
Shen Ting rushed forward first, like a little calf, and plunged into Shen Conghe's arms.
Jiang Ci is right.
Just wait.
Shen Conghe hugged her son tightly, feeling as if she had been brought back to life.
Shen Conghe's eyes welled up with tears as he hugged Shen Ting tightly. Through his teary eyes, he looked at Tao Susu beside Jiang Ci.
Tao Susu's tears were also falling. The couple, separated by a great distance, were speechless and their tears flowed in unison.
Jiang Ci saw this but didn't go up to disturb them. She smiled slightly and went to the side.
She glanced towards the cowshed.
Most of the things inside had been dismantled, and there were still staff members inside, but it was unclear what they were doing.
"Xiao Jiang".
An old man called to her.
Jiang Ci paused, then turned to look at him. "Mr. Cheng, out for a walk?"
This sounds like someone talking about an old man from next door who's walking around digesting his food after dinner.
Cheng Yehan was still dressed appropriately; his clothes were brand new, bought for him by Li Ailian.
"Yes, I can come and go as I please here." Cheng Yehan nodded with a smile. "I'm going back to Beijing soon, and I haven't had a chance to thank you yet."
Jiang Ci raised her eyebrows and deliberately asked, "How are you going to thank me, sir?"
Cheng Yehan thought about it carefully, went into the cowshed, and came out again after a short while, holding a stack of papers in his hand. "Here you go."
Jiang Ci:?
ah?
She glanced down, her lips twitching.
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