Chapter 154 A Tempting Gift
Jiang Zhizhi had already comforted herself, and when she heard Zhou Xiye mention going to the shooting range, she immediately perked up: "Go, go, go! Do you know where we can shoot targets?"
Zhou Xiye nodded: "But we'll need to find someone to take you in."
Jiang Zhizhi nodded happily: "Okay, okay, let's go now."
In the end, Zhou Xiye contacted Song Dong, who happened to be free, and drove them to the shooting range in the suburbs.
Jiang Zhizhi sat in the back row, listening to Song Dong and Zhou Xiye chatting in the front row: "I guessed you would come to see me in the next couple of days and ask me who gave those two the letters of introduction? And which organization's official seal is on the letters of introduction?"
"My investigation shows that the official seal is from Liulichang. I also went to Liulichang to inquire, and they said they had never issued such a letter of introduction. Therefore, this letter of introduction is fake."
"However, there is another clue. According to the two men, when the man left that night, he threw away a cigarette butt. They saw that there was still a lot left, so they picked it up and smoked it."
"Based on their smoking experience, that cigarette was a Jingmen brand that couldn't be bought on the market."
Zhou Xiye frowned: "These are special-supply cigarettes; you can't buy them even with a ticket."
Song Dong nodded: "Yes, and in the past two years, we haven't seen this kind of tobacco in government offices, but we do see it in the compound. So, I guess this person is an acquaintance of the compound."
Zhou Xiye fell into deep thought. The acquaintances in the compound were short and had hoarse voices; the range was quite broad.
While driving, Song Dong analyzed, "He might have had a grudge against Uncle Jiang, or he might have had a grudge against your family, and in the end, he took advantage of Sun Xiaoyue. I think it's hard to imagine how Sun Xiaoyue could have the ability to order someone who smokes Beijing cigarettes around to do this and that for her."
Zhou Xiye agreed: "I have a meeting this afternoon, so I'll still need you to check for me."
Song Dong had no objection: "Okay, you go ahead with your work. Besides, it's not convenient for you and your sister-in-law to show up right now, so I'll handle the investigation. Anyway, those two are repeat offenders, so they might be able to spill some new stuff in a couple of days."
Jiang Zhizhi couldn't provide any clues after hearing this, and her mind was completely blank. The original owner had never paid any attention to who Sun Xiaoyue was close to before.
As they approached the firing range, Song Dong suddenly mentioned Bian Xiaoxiao: "I heard that Bian Zhan's sister, Bian Xiaoxiao, is being transferred back. She's really a troublemaker."
Zhou Xiye felt it had little to do with him, and wasn't really related: "The Bian family has always been good at causing trouble."
Jiang Zhizhi asked curiously, "Brother Song, how did you know Bian Xiaoxiao was being transferred back?"
Song Dong smiled and said, "Bian Xiaoxiao's ex-husband, Chen Sheng, is my colleague. He's still thinking about remarrying Bian Xiaoxiao, so naturally he's paying attention to this."
Jiang Zhizhi thought about how others could hardly move an inch, while Bian Xiaoxiao could go and come back whenever she wanted. Indeed, power was a good thing.
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Upon arriving at the shooting range, Song Dong went to register, and then followed to collect his gun and ammunition.
Only then did he remember to ask Jiang Zhizhi, "Has Uncle Jiang ever taken you to the shooting range before? Do you know how to shoot?"
Jiang Zhizhi nodded repeatedly: "I've been there, I go often. So I know a little bit about it."
Song Dong didn't suspect much. After all, the kids in the compound had been exposed to these things from a very young age, being sent to the army for training when they were around ten years old.
Zhou Xiye looked at Jiang Zhizhi's bright, happy smile, his lips pursed, and his eyes also filled with a smile.
Each person receives ten bullets, and someone reports the target score after the bullets are fired.
Needless to say, Song Dong and Zhou Xiye were no match for this shooting skill; without a doubt, all ten bullets hit the bullseye.
Zhou Xiye fired ten bullets, leaving only one hole in the bullseye.
After listening to the target report, Song Dong smiled at Zhou Xiye and said, "You truly live up to your reputation. I'll have you give some pointers on shooting to our team later."
The two chatted and then gave their seats to Zhou Xiye.
Song Dong didn't pay much attention to Jiang Zhizhi's shooting. He thought that as a girl, it would be good enough if she could just learn to hold a gun and fire it without hitting the target.
She was about to speak to Zhou Xiye when she noticed that Zhou Xiye's gaze was fixed on Jiang Zhizhi, so she looked over as well.
Jiang Zhizhi stood with perfect posture, her legs looked strong, her shoulders and back were straight, and she stared intently at the sight.
I have to say, it actually looks pretty convincing.
After ten bullets were fired, Jiang Zhizhi turned to look at Zhou Xiye, her eyes sparkling with laughter.
After observing for a while, Song Dong concluded that there should be two shots that hit the bullseye, six shots that hit the 9-ring, and two shots that hit the 8-ring.
For a girl to achieve such results is already very impressive. Looking at Jiang Zhizhi with admiration, he said, "You're so amazing. It seems Uncle Jiang has taken you out quite a few times."
After saying that, he turned to Zhou Xiye and said, "It's getting late, let's go have some food together, and then I'll take you to your meeting."
Zhou Xiye nodded: "Okay."
She then beckoned to the target reporter, signaling him to bring over the target that Jiang Zhizhi had just shot at.
The target reporter took the paper down and ran over to hand it to Zhou Xiye.
Zhou Xiye glanced at it, folded it up, and put it in his pocket.
Just as he expected, the clever little devil shot a heart shape onto the target.
Song Dong didn't see clearly, but was surprised to see Zhou Xiye carefully putting it away. He hadn't expected that Zhou Xiye liked Jiang Zhizhi so much that he would even collect a piece of paper used for target practice.
He's such a devoted lover!
Jiang Zhizhi was satisfied with Zhou Xiye's actions and happily went to eat with Song Dong and Zhou Xiye.
She probably hadn't handled a gun in a long time; the recoil from the gun made her shoulder ache slightly, and it was probably bruised.
After getting on the bus, I secretly rubbed it.
Song Dong took them to a state-run canteen not far from where Zhou Xiye was holding a meeting. They each had a bowl of noodles with soybean paste and three sesame seed cakes.
"I'm too busy at lunchtime today, so I'll just treat you to something simple to eat. You can come to my house on a day off later and have your sister-in-law cook you a proper meal."
Zhou Xiye naturally refused: "I'll pay. I've troubled you too many times since I came back."
Song Dong was displeased: "Look at what you're saying. We all come from the same compound, and you're like my younger siblings. Isn't it only right that I treat you to a meal? If you're going to act like this, then I won't help you anymore, and don't come looking for me again."
Jiang Zhizhi tugged at Zhou Xiye's arm and said with a smile, "Then let Brother Song treat us today, and we'll treat you next time, so we can have more meals together."
Song Dong laughed: "Sister-in-law, that's a great idea. Next time you treat me, I definitely won't rush to pay."
Jiang Zhizhi felt that her body was ruined, and even holding chopsticks made her arm hurt.
But they forgot that part of the reason was her back injury; it looked healed, but it was still recovering.
Jiang Zhizhi shared half of her noodles with Zhou Xiye, quickly finished eating, and then went to the restroom.
She told Zhou Xiye and Song Dong to take their time eating, then ran out, nearly bumping into a middle-aged man who was just coming in at the shop entrance...
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