Chapter 166 Tearing Apart the Conspiracy
Jiang Zhizhi remembered that file folders were usually made of ordinary kraft paper, but when Zhou Xiaochuan brought this one back, there was a layer of waterproof wax inside.
These specially treated file folders have an inner compartment that is generally not needed.
It is used to store confidential documents in critical situations.
Zhou Xiaochuan's ordinary onboarding file doesn't need such a file folder, does it? Resources are scarce these days; this kind of thing is generally unnecessary, right?
Seeing Zhou Xiaochuan's excitement, Fang Hua couldn't bear to dampen his spirits: "Since you're going to work, do it well. Don't come back in just a few days and let others laugh at you."
Zhou Xiaochuan was indeed very confident this time: "Mom, don't worry, I definitely won't give up easily this time. I've already talked to Xiao Liu, and no matter how hard or tiring it is, we'll stick to it to the end this time."
He is determined to become as outstanding as his brother and impress everyone.
Fang Hua smiled and said, "Alright, hurry upstairs to change your clothes, then wash your hands and eat. Your brother and your dad aren't coming home for dinner today, so we don't need to wait for them."
Zhou Xiaochuan placed the file folder on the coffee table with a smug look on his face, then skipped upstairs.
Jiang Zhizhi looked at Fang Hua, who was busy chopping vegetables in the kitchen, and then looked at the stairs. Zhou Xiaochuan's footsteps had disappeared.
She was about to reach out when she withdrew her hand. Whenever she had doubts, she would think of many possibilities. She went back to her room, took a pair of medical rubber gloves from the first-aid kit, and listened to the sound of water running in the upstairs bathroom. Then she returned to the sofa and sat down.
Fang Hua has already started cooking.
Jiang Zhizhi put on gloves, quickly opened Zhou Xiaochuan's file folder, pulled out his information, and then felt the inner compartment...
When Zhou Xiaochuan came downstairs, Fang Hua had already set the food on the table and called out, "Zhizhi, time to eat."
Zhou Xiaochuan pouted: "She has to call for meals, Mom. You spoil her too much."
Fang Hua glared at him: "Shut up and mind your own business. Also, no matter how much you disliked her before, she's your sister-in-law now, and for that reason alone, you have to respect her."
After saying that, seeing Jiang Zhizhi come out, he secretly glared at Zhou Xiaochuan, then turned back to Jiang Zhizhi with a smile: "Zhizhi, hurry up and eat. Your dad isn't here tonight, so the three of us will eat rice."
Jiang Zhizhi glanced at the file folder on the coffee table. Seeing that Zhou Xiaochuan didn't react, she deliberately placed it differently from the one he had just placed. Didn't he even notice?
Zhou Xiaochuan was still immersed in the fantasy of going to work tomorrow, where he could show off his skills and rise to the top in one step.
With Zhou Chengzhi away, Zhou Xiaochuan became more talkative: "Mom, I'm sure I can do well in the future. My sixth uncle said that this job isn't that difficult, it's just rather tedious, but it's good for tempering one's character. Only those who can endure loneliness can succeed."
Jiang Zhizhi picked up her rice and looked at Zhou Xiaochuan's stupid and pretentious words, wondering in her heart, who in the Zhou family does such a stupid person resemble?
...
After dinner, Jiang Zhizhi went back to her room early, intending to read a book while waiting for Zhou Xiye to return.
When he comes back, I'll tell him about Zhou Xiaochuan.
As a result, she fell asleep before she even returned.
She was half-asleep again when Zhou Xiye, who was slightly drunk, woke her up. Considering that she was not feeling well, he just held her in his arms and kissed her again and again, but did not take it any further.
Jiang Zhizhi was confused and completely forgot to mention Zhou Xiaochuan.
When I woke up, Zhou Xiye was already gone.
Jiang Zhizhi glanced at her watch groggily; it was almost nine o'clock. With a sigh, she quickly got up, dressed, and went out to wash up.
She was so captivated by male beauty that she completely forgot about Zhou Xiaochuan.
...
Zhou Xiaochuan went to the customs office to report for duty with Xiao Liu in high spirits.
The two were stopped and checked at the gate, and then made a phone call to report to their superiors.
Zhou Xiaochuan looked at Xiao Liu with some confusion: "Why did you stop us?"
Xiao Liu was also unsure: "I don't know."
He quickly went to ask the staff in the duty room, "What's going on? Our procedures are all normal, and the stamps are normal too."
Zhou Xiaochuan quickly nodded in agreement: "That's right, we came in with proper procedures, why won't they let us in?"
The staff member who hung up the phone looked at Zhou Xiaochuan sternly: "We suspect there's something hidden in your file folder. We've already called the security department. You all stand still and wait."
Zhou Xiaochuan was stunned, looking at Xiao Liu incredulously: "How could this be? Our file folders are exactly the same."
Xiao Liu was also completely bewildered: "How could this be? What are you hiding? You can't spread rumors."
The staff member glared at the two sternly: "Stand against the wall. If you cause any more trouble, it won't be as simple as just explaining the problem and leaving."
Zhou Xiaochuan panicked: "No way, I checked, there's nothing there."
The security personnel arrived quickly. The staff handed the file folder to the security officer, who carefully inspected it while wearing gloves. After confirming that there was something in the hidden compartment, the officer frowned and looked at Zhou Xiaochuan: "Is it yours? You're coming with us now."
Zhou Xiaochuan retorted, "You say there's something here? What is it? Take it out! Why should I follow you just because you tell me to?"
The officer pulled out his documents, opened the bag, and held it up to the sunlight for Zhou Xiaochuan to see: "There's another piece of paper tucked in here. What is it?"
Zhou Xiaochuan was stunned; he had no idea there was a piece of paper tucked inside.
"I didn't put it there, I don't know. You can take it out and look at it; it might just be an ordinary note."
The officer pointed to the file folder: "When we encounter something like this, we need several people to be present before we open it. In case it's contraband or something that shouldn't be there, we need individual identification."
"Whatever the reason, come with us first. If it's just a false alarm, we'll release you soon."
Zhou Xiaochuan refused. He had a feeling that if he went with these people, it would be difficult to go home.
He also had a premonition that what was hidden inside was definitely not good!
He refused to leave, and the officer's face darkened: "If you don't cooperate, the consequences will be more serious, and we will have no choice but to enforce the order."
Zhou Xiaochuan shook his head: "I need to call my dad. If there's a problem, you can open it now."
Xiao Liu also found it strange. He and Zhou Xiaochuan went to his uncle's office together to get the form, so why was there a problem with Zhou Xiaochuan's? "Comrade, could there be a misunderstanding here? Open it and take a look. What if it's just an ordinary piece of paper? Then there's no need to make such a fuss."
Just as the clerk was about to speak, someone hurriedly walked in from inside the office: "What are you doing?"
The people on duty and in the security department all knew him and quickly greeted him: "Section Chief Zhao, there's something wrong with this person's file."
Zhao Haibing glanced at Zhou Xiaochuan, then coldly snapped at the person in charge, "Stop being so fussy! If there's a problem, just open it and see what's inside!"
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