Chapter 20

Red Star Commune Public Security Bureau.

Chief Zhang knocked on the door of the Public Security Bureau chief's office. He pushed the door open and walked in after hearing the person inside say "Come in".

"Director."

Xu Weiming waved at him and personally poured him a cup of tea.

"Mr. Zhang, you handled this case very well. You solved it before the people I sent even arrived. Great!"

As we all know, arson cases like this are the most difficult to investigate. The scene is often destroyed by the crowds and firefighters who are fighting the fire, and the scene is also burned down, making it very difficult to find the arsonist.

There are arson cases every year, and it is not easy to find the real culprit every time.

There are still many cases pending and there are no clues at all.

Some cases were solved because the arsonists were seen and arrested.

Or maybe the arsonist has a grudge against the family whose house was burned, and uses this relationship to find the real culprit.

But cases like this one where collective goods are burned are very difficult to handle.

Zhang Qingxiong said modestly: "I really have nothing to do with this case."

"Mr. Zhang, we have known each other for many years. How come you have never changed your habit of being too humble?"

"Director Xu, I'm not being modest this time. You must have read the report. I didn't contribute much to catching the murderer so easily."

Xu Weiming picked up the teacup, blew on the tea leaves floating on the water, and took a sip of tea gently.

"Is that girl really as amazing as the report says?"

"How dare you lie when reporting to me? She's not my relative, so there's no need to take all the credit on her. Besides, she solved two cases in a row. A few days ago, she found the stolen sheep. We followed the clues and shut down the underground casino in the town."

"Is it all her fault?"

“Absolutely.”

Xu Weiming still found it unbelievable, not that he thought Zhang Qingxiong was lying, but that this was beyond his comprehension.

"Is she really only thirteen?"

"If you saw her, you'd think she was only ten years old. But she's amazing. She got all the skills from old Liu."

"Old Liu?"

"He is the father of the martyr Li Kang'an. He learned that skill from his father, Old Liu."

Xu Weiming was transferred from another place ten years ago, so he had only heard a little about Li Kangan's affairs but had no idea about the details.

"Why do they have different last names?"

"Old Liu came here from Inner Mongolia and was saved by his father-in-law's family. He later became a live-in son-in-law."

"Inner Mongolia? No wonder they have this ability. I heard in a meeting before that Inner Mongolia often produces coding experts. I have also heard that they are very powerful, but I have never seen them in person. I have always wanted talents in this field."

"That girl is extremely talented. She is so talented even at such a young age. She will definitely be very talented in the future. If she is trained well, she will definitely become the backbone of our public security system in the future."

"It's true that heroes emerge young."

"That's right, so we have to cherish this good seedling."

The two have worked together for many years, and when Xu Weiming saw his expression, he knew that he must have something to say.

"You have something to say, hurry up and say it."

"She has done a great job in this case. I think she deserves this award, right? If the arsonist Yang Gang is not caught this time, I'm afraid he will set fire to other houses and cause greater losses."

Yang Gang has now pleaded guilty. After interrogation, he admitted that he set the fire out of revenge.

It turned out that Yang Gang couldn't steal in his own brigade because everyone was on guard against him, so he ran to the Rongshan Brigade to steal things.

As a result, he was discovered by the militia of the Rongshan Brigade and was beaten badly.

He was filled with hatred and planned the arson.

If this petty and vicious person is not caught this time, he will become more and more arrogant and may do something horrific in the future.

Xu Weiming nodded: "Of course."

"She is a girl, and you know that life is not easy for country girls. So I think it is important to let everyone know that she is a capable person. The organization is very concerned about her future and will take good care of her in the future."

Xu Weiming understood what it meant as soon as he heard it. Country girls, especially those who were not loved or cared for by their families, would be married off when they turned 18 or even 15 or 16.

Whether at your parents' home or your husband's home, you have to work hard and be trapped in the family.

"Is Tang Qingqing's family not very nice to her?"

Zhang Qingxiong did not hide the truth and reported the bet between Old Liu and Zhao Dahua to the director.

Xu Weiming couldn't help but frown after hearing this. "You're right. We can't let such a good talent be ruined like this. I'll let the Women's Federation report this situation."

The promising young talent Tang Qingqing was sitting on the top of the hill eating boiled eggs. Although she was tired these days, she had eaten very well, which made her feel more and more energetic.

Wang Heizi was swallowing his saliva, but Tang Qingqing ignored him.

It was impossible to ask her to share. Although her aunt-in-law didn't have time to say it just now, she knew that this was to celebrate her big event.

Tang Qiaoqiao told her yesterday that Zhao Daha had prepared egg custard for her, but she shared it with her three younger brothers before she came back.

Wang Heizi's eyes were burning, and Tang Qingqing moved to the side.

"You are from Group 3, why are you coming to me?"

"Boss, I'll follow you from now on!"

"No, I can take care of it by myself. You should do your own thing in your spare time. Although Cao'er is reliable, he is still young after all. It's too hard for him to take care of so many sheep by himself."

"Then let's put them together next time."

"Forget it. It's late autumn now. The grass is scarce and clumped together. The sheep can't even get enough to eat."

Wang Heizi's bright eyes suddenly dimmed and he looked pitiful.

Tang Qingqing was helpless: "Why are you following me? Do you want to learn coding skills from me?"

Wang Heizi nodded vigorously.

"Do you really want to learn?"

"Think!" Wang Heizi shouted loudly.

Tang Qingqing's ears were hurt by the shock, and the sheep grazing nearby were startled. They raised their heads, then lowered them again when they saw there was no danger.

"This business is not that easy. It requires patience and perseverance. Can you do it?"

Tang Qingqing looked him up and down with a look of distrust on her face.

Wang Heizi patted his chest and said, "Just wait and see. I'm sure I can do it."

"Okay, from today on, you will start observing the hoof prints of sheep. When you can distinguish the hoof prints of each sheep, come back to me."

"That's it?"

“That’s how I learned it.”

Wang Heizi knew that she was not lying. The whole team knew that Tang Qingqing was in a daze all day long, as if she was possessed.

Everyone used to say she was a weirdo. At first, everyone even thought she was out of her mind because she could stare at one place for a whole day.

"Okay, just watch me, I'm sure I can learn it well!"

Wang Heizi ran to the side and started looking at the sheep's hoof prints. Tang Qingqing didn't even look at him and just kept eating.

After eating, I go to cut rattan. If I cut more now, I can weave more rattan baskets and sell them for more money later.

Tang Qingqing used to save money and was reluctant to spend it, but now she feels that she can no longer be so stingy.

If she doesn't eat well at her age, she won't grow taller and her health won't be good.

If she wants to go down this path, she needs to be in good health.

The tracking required her to run dozens or even tens of miles at a time, and her body, which could easily faint if she wasn't careful, really couldn't handle it.

If she hadn't eaten well these days, she would have collapsed long ago.

Tang Qingqing still felt sore all over today, and she cut the vines slower than usual, but she just endured it.

She didn't push herself too hard and just sat down to rest for a while when she was tired.

I even found a place to lie down and take a nap.

In the past, when she watched the sheep, she would watch them intently, for fear that one of them would get lost.

Ever since she learned tracking from her master, she is not so nervous anymore, and she can find a sheep quickly if it is lost.

When Tang Qingqing woke up, she saw Wang Heizi squatting beside her, which really scared her.

"I told you to look after the sheep, why are you looking at me?"

Wang Heizi pointed at his eyes and said, "I'm almost blinded by all the reading. Isn't there a simple and quick way to learn it?"

"No." Tang Qingqing rolled her eyes at him. "You don't even have this much patience. It only shows that you are not suitable."

Wang Heizi drooped down, looking listless.

"Are you having a seizure today?"

Wang Heizi sighed: "I want to find something interesting to do. I don't like herding sheep or farming, and I can't be a worker. What do you think I should do in the future?"

"Live off your parents."

"What the hell?"

"Just lie at home and let your parents support you."

"I'm not that kind of loser!" Wang Heizi said indignantly.

Tang Qingqing shrugged, "You don't want to suffer, but you still want to have food to eat, so you can only become a beggar."

"Who said I can't endure hardship?"

Tang Qingqing glanced at him with an expression that said 'Are you not'.

Wang Heizi's face turned red with anger: "Don't look down on me, I just haven't found a suitable job, otherwise I wouldn't be like this."

Tang Qingqing was too lazy to pay attention to him, he was just a little brat.

Ever since she read the contents of the book, she felt even more that she was no longer a child.

"Don't disbelieve me, I might have done it."

Tang Qingqing still ignored him and said she wanted to learn coding, but she gave up before even the morning had passed.

"I know you're selling wicker baskets on the sly."

Tang Qingqing turned her head suddenly, and her eyes stabbed at him like sharp knives.

Wang Heizi shuddered and swallowed his saliva: "Did you sell all those rattan baskets to the supply and marketing cooperative?"

"What are you doing!" Tang Qingqing said in a rough voice.

"The money we get from selling to the supply and marketing cooperative is low. If we sell directly to people who want to buy, we can get at least one or two more cents for each rattan basket."

"Why do you say that?"

Everyone understands this principle, but we are not allowed to do this now. It will be troublesome if we get caught.

Wang Heizi stood up and looked around.

He lowered his voice and said, "I can help you sell it on the black market, but you have to give me some hard work fee."

"Are you crazy? You don't need the money, why are you doing this?"

Wang Heizi glared and took out his trouser pocket. The pocket was clean and even had a hole in it.

"Who said I don't lack money? I do!"

"Why did you suddenly come up with this idea?"

"I have an aunt who married into the commune. My grandmother took me to the commune to visit her and then to watch a movie there. I saw someone selling sunflower seeds at that time. I didn't even watch the movie properly that day. I was staring at the person selling sunflower seeds. Oh my, you don't know, I made a lot of money!"

Wang Heizi's eyes were full of envy.

"My uncle said that there have always been people in the commune selling things secretly. There is also a place called the black market. People like to go there to check if they want to buy something but don't have enough money or tickets."

Tang Qingqing tilted her head, recalling that these things were also mentioned in the book, and her third brother was doing these things in private.

Later, when the economy was liberalized, he simply quit his job and set up a stall to do business. Everyone in his family said he was crazy for not wanting a good job and was idle all day long.

In the book, she was the only one who supported the third brother and gave him all her New Year's money as cost.

Later, the third brother became a very good businessman, founded his own company and became a wealthy man.

"But this is too risky. It's not easy for my master and I to weave a wicker basket. If you make a mistake and get caught, not only will you be implicated, but all my efforts will be wasted."

Although Tang Qingqing knew that the future would change, she did not object to Wang Heizi having his own ideas, but she hesitated when asked to take risks.

Wang Heizi is still a child, and he usually does things unreliably, which makes it difficult for her to trust him.

I make little money now, but at least I have it.

If you mess up, you will lose everything.

Not only did she lose her own money, but she also implicated her master.

"We are all brothers, why don't you trust me?" Wang Heizi said unhappily.

"Then you have to do a few things to make me trust you."

Wang Heizi's eyes rolled, "How about this, consider it as a gift from you to me. If it's broken, it's my fault."

"Do you have money to pay me back?"

"I don't have what Brother Yi has!"

Tang Qingqing was surprised: "What does this have to do with Zhai Zhiqing?"