Chapter 338 Granddaughter
Lin Li poured himself a glass of water from the coffee table and drank several sips before continuing:
"I actually know this! Zhai Yuanzhi was about to graduate when he was attacked by terrorists at school. His roommate was killed and he was kidnapped. He was rescued by the American armed forces on the way. After checking his information, they asked him to stay in the national laboratory and work for the United States."
"The domestic situation was not good at the time. The Cultural Revolution was going on. Intellectuals had a hard time everywhere, and Professor Zhai himself was also struggling. Under such circumstances, having a son who died in the United States was more beneficial than having a son who returned from studying in the United States."
"Although it was not Professor Zhai's original intention, in fact, because his son was attacked and disappeared in the United States, and it is very likely that he was killed by the Americans, it actually saved Professor Zhai's family and allowed them to avoid the wave of revolution, and even preserved many scientific research results for the country."
"It was not until the domestic situation gradually improved in the past few years and Zhai Yuanzhi's laboratory relaxed its supervision of him that he tried to return to China! It is said that he did not dare to return to Beijing directly, but went to Shanghai first. After he made a name for himself in Shanghai and was recognized, he dared to return to Beijing to recognize his relatives!"
"He was admitted to the Academy of Sciences as an exception this time, and his past was carefully examined. First, it was because he brought glory to the country through international exchanges, and second, it was because of his achievements in chemistry. The country is in urgent need of talents, and it is no exaggeration to say that we are thirsty for talents."
Su Tong nodded and said, "Indeed! We are indeed eager to recruit talented people! For such a high-level confidential project, the people involved come from all walks of life and from all directions. I just hope that the comrades conducting the qualification review can be more discerning!"
Lin Li also realized something at this time and asked:
"Do you suspect someone has a problem?"
Su Tong said: "I do have suspicions, but I have no evidence. I always feel that Zhai Yuanzhi's timing of appearance is too coincidental."
Lin Li had seen Su Tong's notebook and knew that she still had doubts about many issues. He said seriously:
"I'm on standby here now. I don't have anything specific to do. If there's anything you need me to check, just let me know!"
Su Tong thought about it and roughly told him his "hypothesis".
Lin Li was shocked!
"Zhai Yuanzhi is actually Mr. Peng's man!"
"It's just a suspicion! There is no evidence at the moment!" Su Tong corrected.
Lin Li scratched his head and said in confusion:
"But why don't you suspect that he is Master Peng?"
Su Tong shook his head and said, "Master Peng has established a huge smuggling network that has existed for more than ten years. He has built more than one large base and recruited countless talents from all walks of life! This requires a lot of effort and energy to achieve! So Master Peng is not too young!"
"Moreover, Zhai Yuanzhi is really talented. He has an amazing understanding and control over chemistry and pharmacy. And these require great concentration and a lot of time to achieve."
"I have done research myself, and I am sure that it is possible for a person to do both things at the same time, but it is impossible to do both to such an extreme!"
"So, Zhai Yuanzhi is not Mr. Peng, but he may be Mr. Peng's most capable assistant."
Lin Li's expression also became serious. "If your speculation is true, the situation we are facing now is very serious!"
Su Tong thought for a moment and said, "When Brother Yi comes back, we'll study it carefully. I always feel that Master Peng is playing a big game! A big one!"
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Lin Li left after finishing his meal.
Su Tong sat alone in the restaurant for a long time.
I thought quietly about what happened during this period of time.
Then, she took out her notebook, found the phone number of Hengshan Commune in Hengshan Town, and called.
Now that Zhang Shoucheng's matter has been settled, she has to give Cheng Zi's mother a reply.
Just reply according to Zhang Shoucheng’s meaning!
Even if I didn’t find it, at least I still have a thought!
Zhang Shoucheng’s verdict is definitely a serious crime!
The person who answered the phone at Hengshan Commune was a slightly older man.
Su Tong told him that he wanted him to give a message to Zhang Deming in Shuanggouzi Village.
Zhang Demin is the name of Zhang Shoucheng's father. Cheng Zi's mother said that if she said her name, people in the commune might not know it.
Unexpectedly, the man, either out of excessive enthusiasm or not understanding the meaning, kept answering:
"Okay! Okay! Let Zhang Demin from Shuanggouzi Village come and answer the question, okay?"
"I'm not asking him to reply, I'm telling him a message!"
"Okay! Okay! Comrade! You tell me a time and I'll ask him to reply!"
"No need! Old comrade! Just tell him what I said and tell him that I didn't find Zhang Shoucheng!"
"Ah! Who are you bringing it to? Don't you need to reply? Comrade! Say it again!"
Su Tong sighed and said into the microphone:
OK! Could you please ask Zhang Demin to come back the day after tomorrow afternoon to reply? I will call you then! "
"Okay! Okay! The day after tomorrow afternoon, Zhang Demin from Shuanggouzi Village will answer the phone, right? I'll take note of it!"
"Click——" the phone was hung up.
Su Tong looked at the microphone, feeling a little amused. Didn’t he hear the last sentence very clearly?
She made a note in her notebook:
At 2:00 p.m. on May 18, I called Hengshan Commune.
After getting up and cleaning up the dining room and kitchen, she decided to stay at home in the afternoon and study her textbooks carefully.
There are many rooms in the courtyard, so there is a dedicated study room.
The textbooks brought back from Kyoto University were neatly stacked aside.
She opened one of the books, picked up a pen, and began to read it carefully.
The yard was very quiet. It was already April in the lunar calendar, and mid-May in the Gregorian calendar.
The temperature has risen and the weather is pleasant.
It is a good time to read.
It was two and a half hours later when there was another knock on the yard door.
Su Tong looked at the watch. It was almost five o'clock.
She was very surprised that she had only lived there for two days and yet there were so many visitors.
When I opened the door, I saw Song Shaoyang and Qin Ran, who had not appeared for a few days.
The two of them stood at the door in unison, but their faces seemed to be not very happy.
Seeing Su Tong open the door, Qin Ran shouted:
"younger sister!"
She walked in first, her high heels making a clattering sound as they hit the ground.
When Song Shaoyang saw Su Tong, his expression brightened in an instant and he also shouted:
"younger sister!"
Following Qin Ran into the yard.
By the time Su Tong closed the gate, the two men had already started arguing.
"How shameless! He even steals my sister!"
"What do you mean by robbing? She is my sister! When my uncle lived in the countryside, he and my sister were a family."
"Great uncle? You need to find out the situation first! This is my brother's wife! Whether she is your sister or not, my brother needs to agree first!"
"You still have to figure out the situation first! First of all, she is my sister. We are her mother's family. Whether she can be your sister-in-law must be agreed by our family first!"
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Su Tong was suddenly confused.
The two men walked into the living room while arguing and sat down on the sofa.
Su Tong silently brewed tea and placed it on the table.
"Um, interrupt me! Can I ask what happened?"
Qin Ran shook her long wavy hair and said to Su Tong:
"Sister! It's like this. We're going to hold a birthday party for Lin Jiao the day after tomorrow. Grandpa specifically asked me to invite you to join us! You can also get to know our family members while you're here!"
Su Tong listened and said hesitantly:
"Big sister! Is it appropriate for me to go to Lin Jiao's birthday party? I don't mind, but Lin Jiao might be unhappy. It would be bad if it affects everyone's mood!"
"It's okay!"
Qin Ran said, "Grandpa has arranged everything! He will recognize Lin Jiao as his granddaughter and introduce you to everyone. We will meet sooner or later! It's a good time to do it while there are so many people around!"
"Granddaughter? Grandpa has made up your mind?"
"I've made up my mind! It's strange, he used to go against everyone and insisted that Qin Yi marry Lin Jiao, but I didn't expect him to change his mind all of a sudden!"
Su Tong felt amused. It seemed that the old man didn't tell his family that he had been here. He was just trying to save face!
"Become a godson? Does Lin Jiao agree?"
Qin Ran picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said carelessly:
"Why would you disagree with that? Being a godson is no more secure than being a granddaughter-in-law! Smart people know how to choose!"
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