Chapter 160 Leave this to me
The main street was just ahead, and if she continued any further, she would easily be spotted. Jiang Si stopped and fell into a brief moment of contemplation.
She didn't know how many years Director Qi had been in office, but the Shanghai Red Cross Committee was only established in February of 1967.
In other words, Director Qi embezzled so much stuff in less than two years.
No wonder he signed the compensation agreement without saying a word that day.
Turns out he really is someone who doesn't lack money.
As for why these things were transported out, the reason is not hard to guess.
Director Qi wasn't stupid; anyone who got involved with something like this, whoever was involved in it, was doomed.
Given Captain Ma's cautionary tale, he naturally needed to prepare early.
Seeing that she was keeping her eyes down and not speaking, Huo Tingzhou didn't ask any questions either, but subconsciously stood in the wind.
A moment later, Jiang Si's thoughts returned to her senses.
“A-Zhou—”
Huo Tingzhou turned around, his eyes gentle, "Have you thought about what to do?"
Jiang Si was stunned for a moment.
Huo Tingzhou's voice rang out again, "Their car left less than a minute ago. If we chase after them now, we can still catch up."
So that's what he meant.
Jiang Si was surprised by his keen insight, but after thinking for a moment, she shook her head and said, "I won't go."
What's the use of knowing where they hid the things? With Huo Tingzhou following her, she had no way to put those things back into her spatial storage.
Even if he accepts them, as long as Director Qi remains in office, these things will continue to flow into his slush fund.
Furthermore, since the items weren't hers, Jiang Si wouldn't feel at ease using them in her spatial storage.
Instead of waiting for this opportunity, let's see if we can bring this person down.
The moment that thought crossed his mind, Huo Tingzhou suddenly said in a deep voice, "If you haven't thought it through, leave this matter to me?"
Perhaps it was because his tone was too low, or perhaps it was because he used to say this often.
In short, after listening, several images instantly flashed through Jiang Si's mind.
At that time, the Jiang family had made countless enemies because of business dealings.
Huo Tingzhou was her personal bodyguard.
Fighting and using knives became commonplace.
On one occasion, the other side sent more than ten people to ambush her near the school, intending to kidnap her.
Jiang Si was only ten years old at the time and didn't understand anything.
Huo Tingzhou stepped aside to shield her behind him, his voice as gentle as ever.
“Miss, please go to the alley behind and wait for a while. I will handle this matter.”
When Jiang Si came out of the alley, the dozen or so people had already curled up and collapsed on the ground.
Although the battle was won, Huo Tingzhou suffered varying degrees of external injuries while fighting against multiple opponents.
Thinking of this, Jiang Si's heart clenched. "Don't do anything rash."
She reiterated that it wasn't worth it for someone like that.
With just one sentence, Huo Tingzhou's gaze softened instantly. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."
I used to risk my life because I was afraid I wouldn't be able to protect her.
Now he has something more to care about; while protecting her, he will also protect himself.
Knowing that his wife was worried about him, Huo Tingzhou was pleased and explained the situation to her.
“Beating someone of Director Qi’s rank won’t do any good; we can only find someone capable of dealing with him.”
Jiang Si thought for a moment, "You mean, Director Hu of the Military Commission?"
Today, Shanghai is divided into three parts: the Military Commission and the Red Committee each control a portion of the power, while the Public Security Bureau survives in the middle.
On the surface, there doesn't seem to be any major conflict, but in reality, none of the three forces like each other and they are all secretly vying for power.
Thinking back to the day when Director Hu called Huo Tingzhou aside before leaving, Jiang Si suddenly had a flash of inspiration.
"Did you and Director Hu know each other a long time ago?"
Huo Tingzhou nodded. "Let's go, get in the car first."
After the two got into the car, he then explained in detail the history between him and Director Hu.
It turns out that before being transferred to the Shanghai Military Commission, Director Hu had been working as the political commissar of the Yangcheng Military Region.
At that time, Qiongzhou Island was under the jurisdiction of Guangzhou, so he would come to the Fourth Division to inspect the work every year.
If it were just a simple inspection, the two might not have become so close.
Huo Tingzhou said, "Director Hu's father has been living in the compound since he retired. He even came when we held a banquet a while ago."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Si understood.
No wonder Director Hu was so obviously protective of his own that day; they were all old acquaintances.
Since that's the case, then she has nothing to worry about.
More than an hour later, Huo Tingzhou parked the car in front of the Jiang family's old house.
"Honey, you go back first. I might not be back for dinner tonight."
"You don't need to wait for me, just rest after you finish eating."
I don't need to wait for you?
Jiang Si glanced at the time on her wrist; it was not yet three o'clock.
It shouldn't take that long to go to the Military Commission to explain the situation, right?
However, since Huo Tingzhou said that, he must have his reasons.
Jiang Si didn't ask any more questions, but simply reminded him, "Be careful when you drive back tonight."
"Um."
Huo Tingzhou unbuckled her seatbelt with one hand.
With his other hand not idle either, he opened the car door, saying, "Go back and eat something first, don't go hungry."
"Okay." Jiang Si gave him amusement.
There was no one in the alley at the moment, so she made a quiet joke.
"You worry about everything, you never stop worrying. People who don't know you might think you're raising a daughter!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Tingzhou's face showed a hint of embarrassment. "It's not like raising a daughter, but it's really no different from raising a daughter."
After all, she's the girl I watched grow up.
"Huh? What did you say?" Through the car door, Jiang Si didn't hear clearly.
"nothing."
Huo Tingzhou subconsciously tidied the stray hairs on her forehead. "It's cold outside, you should go back inside."
Jiang Si smiled, shrank her neck, and quickly pushed open the large iron gate.
As she walked, she suddenly turned around abruptly.
Sure enough, Huo Tingzhou stood by the car like a statue waiting for his wife, staring at him without blinking.
Seeing this, Jiang Si couldn't help but sigh, wishing she could give birth to a daughter who looked like a glutinous rice ball.
Huo Tingzhou must be ecstatic!
Whether he's crazy or not is another matter, but he's definitely a doting father.
"Go quickly." Jiang Si waved to him and added, "Come back soon."
Huo Tingzhou silently said "okay," then looked away and sat back in the car.
After thinking for a few minutes in the car, he drove to the police station first.
Two hours later, in the Military Commission office.
Hearing the knocking, Director Hu looked up from his documents.
"Please come in—"
Upon seeing that the visitor was Huo Tingzhou, Director Hu exclaimed in surprise.
"Has the sun risen in the west? What brings you here to see me today?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Director Hu felt as if he had been presumptuous.
This kid has only called him twice in the last six months.
The first call was made in early October, and at the time he thought the guy was calling to bail someone out.
After all, it's no secret in Shanghai that Shen Xiuwen was taken away by the Red Committee.
Unexpectedly, this kid wasn't trying to rescue someone; if he hadn't stopped him, this kid would have buried the person alive.
The second call was made a few days ago, and this time the tone was quite respectful.
He immediately sensed something was wrong.
Only after asking did I learn that something had happened to the young man's wife.
He said that this person couldn't be coming to him for anything good.
Thinking this, Director Hu's eyes instantly filled with vigilance as he looked at Huo Tingzhou.
"I'm warning you, don't take advantage of our good relationship and order me around without any restraint. After all, I'm your elder."
That's what he said, but Director Hu's actions spoke louder than words.
Huo Tingzhou, a tall and imposing man, stood there and immediately pointed to the stool next to him.
"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and sit down. Do you expect me to bring you a chair myself?"
"I wouldn't dare."
Huo Tingzhou smiled, gave a military salute, and then sat down.
Director Hu poured him a glass of water, looking rather annoyed. "So, what do you want from me today?"
Huo Tingzhou organized his thoughts and recounted everything he had heard that day.
Director Hu was so surprised that he couldn't speak for a long time. "Is this really true?"
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