"Forget it, let's wait and see before things are settled. How can we ask the factory leaders? Are we supposed to ask Director Qiu if he broke the law and was arrested? Besides, if Director Qiu is really in trouble, the truth will come out soon."
The news was known not only in Workshop 3, but also throughout the entire Hongqi Factory before noon, and naturally reached the ears of the top leader, Zhou Huaihai.
As the head of the Hongqi Factory, Zhou Huaihai knew that there had to be an explanation for Qiu Jingwen's matter. Shao Jian told him to say that Qiu Jingwen was out on business, but the current situation was completely contrary to Shao Jian's intention.
Zhou Huaihai had no idea what Shao Jian was up to. If Qiu Jingwen had a problem, why was he hiding it?
Thinking of all this, he grabbed the phone on the table and called the investigation team's office directly.
Wu Dinghuai answered the phone. After learning it was Zhou Huaihai, he said:
"Sir, what are your instructions?"
Wu Dinghuai was very polite, after all, Zhou Huaihai was half a level or even a level higher than his superior Shao Jian in terms of administrative rank.
Knowing that communicating with Shao Jian's men was futile, Zhou Huaihai asked directly:
"Comrade Xiao Wu, has Comrade Shao Jian returned yet?"
Wu Dinghuai told Zhou Huaihai over the phone that their boss was still at the Municipal Bureau, and didn't say when he would be back.
Zhou Huaihai then asked:
"Have you heard the rumors about Qiu Jingwen?"
Wu Dinghuai responded into the microphone:
“Boss, I heard it too. I don’t know where the news leaked out. Director Shao’s idea is to keep it a secret for now. To the outside world, we’re just saying that Qiu Jingwen went to the city with our Public Security Bureau on business. Nobody has said that Qiu Jingwen is an enemy agent or a murderer. Besides, there isn’t enough evidence to prove that Qiu Jingwen is a spy and a murderer.”
Zhou Huaihai was somewhat puzzled. Qiu Jingwen had clearly turned himself in and confessed, so why did Wu Dinghuai still need evidence to verify it? He didn't press further, thinking that they should wait until Shao Jian returned home before discussing it further.
"Comrade Xiao Wu, when Shao Jian comes back, tell him that I want to talk to him."
"Boss, I know. I'll tell him as soon as he gets back."
Zhou Huaihai said thank you and then hung up the phone.
At that moment, Liang Damin stood outside the door, knocking as he spoke:
"Boss, may I come in?"
Zhou Huaihai looked at Liang Damin:
"Liang Damin, stop talking nonsense and come in quickly. I have something to discuss with you."
Liang Damin walked into Zhou Huaihai's office, and without any ceremony, sat down in a chair, then took out a cigarette and offered one to Zhou Huaihai.
He offered to light it for Zhou Huaihai, but was refused.
"My wife controls my smoking, so I smoke less. Dr. Jiang also warned me that it's best not to smoke at all."
Zhou Huaihai was telling the truth; his wife, Chen Youlan, was indeed controlling his smoking and diet.
Seeing that the leader didn't light the cigarette, Liang Damin didn't light the match in his hand either. Instead, he tucked the cigarette behind his ear and looked at Zhou Huaihai.
"Boss, what should we do about Qiu Jingwen's matter? Rumors are flying around the factory, and the higher-ups need to give a definitive answer."
Zhou Huaihai looked at Liang Damin and said:
“Liang Damin, you’re the deputy head of the investigation team. You know better than me what information you’ve gathered about Qiu Jingwen’s investigation. You’re asking me what conclusion you want? That’s your investigation team’s business. I’m also worried about this. You know, Qiu Jingwen is an advanced worker and model worker every year. He’s a well-recognized good cadre and workshop director. Now there are rumors that he’s an enemy agent and a murderer. It’s not just Qiu Jingwen who’s losing face. I think the entire Hongqi Factory will soon become big news.”
At this point, Zhou Huaihai looked at Liang Damin and asked:
"I heard that Wu Dinghuai from the investigation team, along with police officers, searched Qiu Jingwen's home and office. Did they find any important evidence?"
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