Shan Shengshuo is very supportive of Jiang Ci's ability to get close to their department head and even to speak with several other senior leaders.
The more important she is, the more successful it proves that the recruitment was, and that they hit the jackpot.
Thinking of his conversation with Jiang Ci's husband, a smile appeared on his face.
No parent could refuse the suggestion to send their child abroad to enjoy an elite education.
Jiang Ci and Zhou Mingli certainly don't have any weaknesses, but they have two children. As long as he has them under his control, Shan Shengshuo isn't worried that Jiang Ci can pull off anything from his grasp.
Jiang Ci and the minister followed the leader into a lounge.
Jiang Ci looked around and realized that, apart from the leaders, she was the only one left in the lounge.
Jiang Ci took a breath. Although she said it was easy and she wasn't scared at all, she said it was easy.
But Jiang Ci was still a little nervous in front of so many prominent figures.
One of the leaders looked at Jiang Ci with a warm smile and said, "Comrade Jiang, don't be nervous. I've heard your name from your husband."
"He praised you as very capable, with advanced ideas, and a rare talent."
Jiang Ci knew, of course, that Zhou Mingli had previously helped out at a high-ranking official's home, but she never expected them to say such things. A somewhat stiff smile appeared on her face. "He...he flatters me. I have no ability whatsoever..."
The minister stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "My old leader, please don't make things difficult for Comrade Xiao Jiang. We don't have much time, so let's get straight to the point."
Seeing this, the senior leader glared at the minister, knowing that the lunch break at this meeting wouldn't be long, so he stopped beating around the bush and said directly, "I think your minister has already told you some things, so I'll get straight to the point today. Comrade Xiao Jiang, the organization has always suspected that Shan Shengshuo has been engaging in unethical activities and seriously violating organizational order!"
"We have also obtained some information, including but not limited to the fact that Shan Shengshuo used the pretext of a gathering to organize members of our cadre team to go to his home to collect antiques, and under the guise of giving away antiques, he was actually buying and selling positions."
"Comrade Xiao Jiang, we would like to know some information from you."
Jiang Ci straightened up, her expression serious. "Leader, what I know may not be as clear as what you know, and it may just be my own guess, but I think I should tell you."
Jiang Ci took the bag from Jiang Ci's side and took out a box from it.
In front of these important figures, Jiang Ci opened the antique-style box, inside which were a letter, a photograph, and three large yellow croakers.
“I was a sent-down youth. My wife and I found these things in Shanding Brigade.”
"The person who left this thing was an archaeologist named Huang Zhiyuan. The people who were with him were killed one after another in the deep mountains of Shanding Brigade two years ago. Including Huang Zhiyuan, a total of three people died."
"They all died because of the Imperial Seal of the State in the photograph, which was priceless."
"This is Huang Zhiyuan's last letter. The leader can take a look."
"I was able to come to Beijing because of Mr. Cheng Yehan. During that time, Mr. Cheng and I were investigating the cause of Huang Zhiyuan's death, but we could not find out the cause. The families of the other two archaeologists were also sent away one after another, and there was no trace of them."
The top leaders were multitasking, listening to Jiang Ci speak while taking turns reading letters.
"Not long after we arrived in Beijing, we received news that a relative from our hometown had been beaten and that someone wanted me to stay in Shanding Brigade forever... We suspected that someone was suppressing us."
"When Mr. Cheng learned that I was unemployed, he took me to the Huo family, hoping that I could demonstrate my abilities and that Mr. Huo would help me find a job. Later, I discovered that Guo Zhen, a neighbor of the Huo family, actually knew Liu Yinyin, who was also a sent-down youth. Her husband had been imprisoned by my wife and me for stealing and selling cultural relics. They were even together. That's when I realized that something was wrong."
"Later, because of some work-related matters, Shan Shengshuo found out about me. He gave me a business card, and on that business card was printed the exact same pattern as this jade seal."
"I realized that the jade seal should be in the Shan family, so I accepted Shan Shengshuo's invitation to the party. Sure enough, I found the jade seal at the party."
After reading the letter, the minister looked at Jiang Ci and asked, "Why do you think Xia Lei and Guo Zhen are in contact? Why do you want me to have someone take them away?"
Jiang Ci took a sip of water to moisten her throat before calmly saying, "Because I suspect that the jade seal was found by Xia Lei and his wife from the place where Huang Zhiyuan hid it. My wife and I went to the place where the jade seal was hidden, and the traces left there had been deliberately destroyed."
"Back when he was in Shanding Brigade, Xia Lei colluded with the local archaeological team to steal and sell cultural relics. In principle, it would not be unreasonable to sentence him to ten or eight years. But his lover came to Beijing and got together with Guo Zhen."
“I saw with my own eyes that when Xia Lei came out, Liu Yinyin and Guo Zhen were both there.”
"Therefore, I guess that the jade seal was actually brought to the capital by Liu Yinyin. Guo Zhen obtained it from Liu Yinyin and then presented it to Shan Shengshuo."
This is indeed the guess that is closest to the truth.
The group exchanged glances and said, "After questioning Xia Lei and Liu Yinyin, this question will be answered."
The senior leader looked at Jiang Ci with a warm smile, "What are your guesses about who killed Huang Zhiyuan?"
Jiang Ci perked up. She also wanted to resolve this thorny issue as soon as possible, so she didn't hide anything and said directly, "Yes, Shan Shengshuo obviously doesn't know the origin of this jade seal, so he printed the pattern of the jade seal on his business card. As long as this business card is circulated, it will definitely be seen. As long as the appearance of the jade seal falls into the eyes of the people who killed Huang Zhiyuan, they will understand that the jade seal has fallen into the hands of the Shan family."
Jiang Ci firmly stated, "The other side will definitely take action."
The top leaders nodded, agreeing with Jiangci's statement.
"Comrade Xiao Jiang, are you willing to continue to the Shan family? Make a note of the people who attended this gathering. We will guarantee your safety. Once we confirm that the people and their involvement in buying and selling positions through antiques are confirmed, we will arrest them all."
Jiang Ci paused for a moment.
I never imagined I'd have to go undercover.
"Shan Shengshuo believes in you. There must be some big secret hidden behind his efforts to win you over. Comrade Xiao Jiang, we need you to continue investigating the situation."
Jiang Ci pursed her lips and sighed, "I need time to think, boss. You know I have a wife and two four-year-old children. If I offend someone because of this, they might target my family instead of me..."
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