In that special era, night always fell early, and people were used to going to bed early and getting up early. Although this action made some noise, it did not arouse anyone's vigilance.
In order to avoid alerting the suspects, the two men's units arranged for someone to request leave to avoid unnecessary trouble. However, everyone associated with them was taken to the Public Security Bureau without exception. At this time, this place had been temporarily requisitioned by the military district and became an important location.
Yuan Chengzhi undoubtedly received the harshest punishment—execution. Su Yi, on the other hand, was sentenced to fifteen years on a farm for misconduct and adultery. Su Wu, similarly convicted of adultery and bribery, was sentenced to thirty years on a farm. Liu Tao, also convicted of adultery, bribery, and abuse of power, was sentenced to thirty years on a farm.
Interestingly, the three of them will be sent to the same farm, which means that the people there may see a good show in the future.
Yuan Tianbao was also sentenced to death for premeditated murder, and his lackeys, as accomplices, were also sentenced to ten years on the farm, a verdict that brought great relief to many.
Several families had their homes searched, and Su Wu and Liu Tao were no exception. A lot of money was found in each of their homes and confiscated. Their houses were also taken back by their employers.
Liu Yanran was responsible for picking up bargains. She found all the items that were not found by the military comrades through metal detectors, and she collected dozens of boxes of small yellow croakers and jewelry, and even two large boxes of diamonds.
I have to say that Yuan Chengzhi is good at hiding money. He is like counting rabbits. He has hidden money in no less than ten places. Moreover, the two houses next to his house are ostensibly occupied by people, but in fact they are where he hides his money. He is indeed an old fox.
Liu Yanran was busy treating her uncle during the day and collecting ill-gotten gains at night, and she was very busy. Seeing her uncle getting fatter and fatter, Cao Cuilan and Cao Yang, who were responsible for taking care of him, felt a sense of accomplishment.
Because the matter was resolved, her uncle could finally move back home. Liu Yanran had originally planned to get a tricycle from the space, but Fang Ling had somehow gotten wind of it and arrived at the Cao family's door in a military jeep. "Comrade Liu, you've helped me so much, do you mind if I help you a little?"
Seeing a strange man showing his attention, Liu Guoxing cautiously pulled Liu Yanran behind him. Yes, Liu Guoxing used to go to school in the city and lived on campus. Today was Saturday, and he happened to have a day off, so he finally saw his little sister whom he hadn't seen in a long time. "Just talk, why are you getting so close?"
Fang Ling smiled friendly, "Hello, are you Comrade Liu's brother? I'm Fang Ling, and my sister is a good friend of Comrade Liu."
Liu Yanran walked out from behind Liu Guoxing a little embarrassedly, "Brother, this is Brother Fang, he helped me a lot before."
Liu Guoxing looked Fang Ling up and down, his eyes full of scrutiny and suspicion. Fang Ling accepted his gaze calmly, a faint smile on his lips.
"Oh? Thank you so much, Brother Fang. However, Yanran has many brothers in our family, and we will take good care of her." Liu Guoxing said politely, but there was still a hint of wariness in his tone.
Fang Ling nodded. "Don't worry, I won't compete with you for the title of Comrade Liu's brother." After saying that, he looked at Liu Yanran, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes. "Comrade Liu, let's go."
Liu Yanran patted her fourth brother's hand soothingly. Of course, there was a reason she chose to clap her hands instead of his shoulders. Although they were twins, Liu Guoxing had grown to 1.85 meters, while she was only 1.66 meters, which made her feel a little helpless. She smiled and said to her fourth brother, "Okay, let's not dwell on these trivial matters for now. Bringing Uncle home is the most important thing." Then, she turned around and expressed her gratitude to Fang Ling, "Thank you so much, Comrade Fang."
Afterwards, the three of them drove to a small factory in the countryside. Surprisingly, Liu Guoxing insisted on going along, successfully occupying the passenger seat. Facing her own brother, Liu Yanran could only accept it helplessly, thinking to herself, "Forget it, he's my brother after all, so let him go."
After arriving at their destination, they successfully picked up their uncle, Cao Cuilan, and their older cousin, Cao Chong. They then rushed back to the Cao family home without stopping. Fortunately, there were no traffic police checking for overloading, otherwise they would have faced a fine.
Liu Yanran secretly thanked herself for packing up most of the medical equipment yesterday, otherwise she wouldn't know how to explain its origins. Although her family didn't suspect her, Fang Ling, as a soldier, was highly vigilant. If he noticed anything unusual, he might mistake her for an enemy spy and capture her.
Bright sunlight streamed through the window onto the dining table, illuminating the sumptuous and delicious lunch. The food, lovingly prepared by the Cao family, filled the entire table, emitting an enticing aroma that made one's mouth water. The Cao family warmly invited Fang Ling to stay and share in this delicious feast.
Fang Ling felt the sincerity and kindness of the Cao family and gladly accepted their invitation. He walked to the back of the car with a smile, opened the trunk, and took out some gifts.
Among them were two bottles of precious Moutai liquor, two bags of nutritious milk powder, a can of sweet malted milk, a pack of classic Daqianmen cigarettes, a bag of cute White Rabbit candy, and a bag of plump longans. Seeing this, Liu Yanran couldn't help but suspect that Fang Ling had originally planned to stay for lunch.
Fang Ling took the gifts into the house, placed them in the living room, and then walked to the dining table and sat down beside them. He looked at the rich and delicious food in front of him, his heart filled with gratitude.
The lunch menu was filled with a dazzling array of dishes, including fragrant braised pork, tender pickled fish, braised chicken with edamame and rice, rich stir-fried pork intestines with onions, spicy scrambled eggs with chili peppers, refreshing hot and sour shredded potatoes, sweet green vegetables and mushrooms, refreshing stir-fried green beans, and finally, a nourishing winter melon and pork rib soup. Each of the eight dishes and one soup showcased the Cao family's meticulous care and culinary expertise.
Everyone gathered around the table, laughing and talking. The Cao family expressed a warm welcome to Fang Ling, and were even more happy that Cao Dejun had recovered. The men sat at one table, the women and children at another, and everyone was very satisfied with the meal. Although the Cao family was well-off, such a sumptuous lunch was rare, and in the end, they almost finished their meals.
In this warm atmosphere, Fang Ling savored the satisfaction brought by the delicious food. He savored each dish, feeling the delicious flavor and the taste of home. This lunch not only delighted his taste buds, but also comforted his soul.
After lunch, Fang Ling expressed his gratitude to the Cao family. He left the Cao family with a heart full of warmth and memories, and his heart was filled with love for this family. He wished he could become a member of this family.
His parents are both soldiers and are busy with work all day. They spend very little time with him and his sister. When they have time, he and his sister have grown up and no longer need their company. They have done their best for their country, but they have failed their small family.
So when he became a soldier himself, he decided not to get married or have children. He didn't want his future children to repeat his fate. But at this moment he was a little shaken. If that girl had such a warm family, she would probably not repeat the same mistakes!
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