Chapter 130 Private Matters
The next morning, Wu Yong'an made a phone call, rode his bicycle back to town, changed to a three-wheeled vehicle at the police station, and went directly to the supply and marketing cooperative.
With the help of the supply and marketing cooperative staff, they bought a set of everything the women needed, including clothes.
They packed a bunch of stuff until the three-wheeled vehicle's cargo bed was completely full before riding it back to Bakushu Village.
The two people he called up were Chen Liguo and Qiao Jinfeng.
Looking at the truck bed full of stuff, they exchanged a glance, not understanding why their leader had bought so many things for female colleagues.
A bad feeling crept into Qiao Jinfeng's heart, and she asked, "Chief, why is your truck bed full of things that women need?"
Wu Yong'an said, "The victim in yesterday's case had her house burned down. These things were bought for her."
Qiao Jinfeng frowned and asked, "Director, these things can't be reimbursed, right?"
Wu Yong'an looked at her with some confusion: "Why should I go through reimbursement?"
"These things cost a lot of money! You're just giving them away like this, you..."
Before Qiao Jinfeng could speak, Wu Yong'an said, "Comrade Jinfeng, this is my private matter, so please don't ask any more questions."
Private matters?
A man and a woman, who are not relatives, what else could it be described as a private matter?
Which woman from Bakeshu Village managed to catch Director Wu's eye?
You know, since Director Wu came to their town, quite a few people have wanted to introduce him to potential partners.
But without exception, all of them were rejected by Director Wu.
Even she... fell in love at first sight with this charming man from the very first day Director Wu took office.
That's why he worked so hard, and finally got his wish to catch Director Wu's eye, so that Director Wu was willing to take him on missions.
Unfortunately, every time, Director Wu would bring Chen Liguo along as a third wheel.
It made it impossible for her to be alone with him.
She originally thought that if they got to know each other slowly, and the time was right, she would be able to let Director Wu see her good qualities.
But now...
Qiao Jinfeng felt a sense of urgency.
I was thinking about whether I should ask my parents to find a matchmaker and Director Wu to arrange a marriage for me after I got back.
Otherwise, if someone as outstanding as Director Wu were to be snatched away by someone else, she would regret it for the rest of her life.
After the three arrived at the village committee, Chen Liguo and Qiao Jinfeng were assigned to take Liu Heping with them and to question Xu Yirou, respectively.
This is why Wu Yong'an usually takes Chen Liguo and Qiao Jinfeng with him on missions.
Sometimes, when there are female colleagues involved in a case, it's more convenient for male colleagues to ask questions alone, so we have Qiao Jinfeng ask them.
When Qiao Jinfeng first saw Xu Yirou, she was stunned by her beautiful and delicate appearance.
The last time Xu Yirou brought Yang Junqing into the police station, Qiao Jinfeng was on vacation, so the two did not meet.
This was the first formal meeting between the two.
Qiao Jinfeng originally thought that this was another educated youth who wanted to make his life in the countryside more comfortable through various means.
However, after hearing what happened last night, she was also taken aback by Xu Yirou's courage and determination.
This seemingly frail and delicate woman looked like someone who could be easily taken down with a single punch.
In such a desperate situation, she actually dared to set fire to the house, wanting to die together with Liu Heping, the man who wanted to violate her.
"Aren't you afraid that once the fire starts, you really won't be able to escape?"
After taking her statement, Qiao Jinfeng asked a question.
That educated youth settlement had a long corridor. If Wu Yong'an hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable if the fire had started.
Xu Yirou smiled faintly, her eyes filled with a calm acceptance of life and death: "We've already come to that point, so what is death if not a kind of liberation?"
Qiao Jinfeng fell silent. She was a girl from a small town who had never suffered much hardship since childhood. The greatest hardship she had ever endured was learning martial arts from her father and brother.
Later in life, he became a police officer through family connections.
I truly understood the hardships and plight of women in rural areas after I started working and came across many cases.
But no one has the courage of Xu Yirou.
More often than not, they helplessly accept their fate and live numbly in the mire.
Xu Yirou is indeed a woman worthy of respect.
so……
Qiao Jinfeng glanced at Wu Yong'an, who seemed to be chatting with Tong Liqun but was actually secretly watching them.
So, is it because of the qualities that Xu Yirou possesses that set her apart from other female comrades that Director Wu treats her differently?
After taking Liu Heping's statement, Chen Liguo and Qiao Jinfeng left with him.
Before leaving, Qiao Jinfeng gave Wu Yong'an a deep look.
There was reluctance and regret in her eyes, but more than anything, there was relief.
If I gain it, I am fortunate; if I lose it, it is my fate.
She, Qiao Jinfeng, was the golden phoenix of the Qiao family, and she possessed her own pride.
Since Director Wu wasn't the right person for her, she naturally wouldn't do something as shameless as competing for him when she knew he already had someone he liked.
She lost her integrity for no reason.
Wu Yong'an had no idea that his subordinate, Qiao Jinfeng, had already thought so much.
After finishing official business.
He led Xu Yirou to the three-wheeled vehicle and said, "Xu Zhiqing, these are the things I brought for you. See if you need anything else?"
Xu Yirou was startled and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Director Wu, how can you do this? These things must cost a lot of money! I can't accept them."
Wu Yong'an: "When Uncle Gu and Aunt Gu left, they specifically told me to take care of you. Now that all your things have been burned, you can't just leave them unused. Are you planning to continue troubling Secretary Tong's family?"
Hearing Wu Yong'an say that, Xu Yirou felt very conflicted.
Just like he said, all her belongings were burned, and now she doesn't even have a cup to drink water from.
The food rations were lent to her by Tong Liqun, and she would return them to him after the food was distributed.
Even so, she was at a loss when it came to daily necessities.
The things Wu Yong'an bought are exactly what she urgently needs right now.
"Director Wu, how much did you spend on these things? I'll give you an IOU first, and I'll pay you back when I have the money."
As Xu Yirou spoke, she headed to the village committee office to borrow paper and pen.
"Wait..." Wu Yong'an called out to her, glancing around instinctively to make sure no one was paying attention before slowly speaking...
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