Chapter 12 Chapter 12 A Small Side Story
Pei Shuyu didn't believe that Guan Zicen would secretly take photos of any military secrets.
He couldn't even get into a hotel, so how could he possibly get involved in military secrets? He'd probably be arrested before he even got through the door.
This child has been brave since he was young, but he is not so ignorant.
Pei Shuyu threw back the quilt and was about to get out of bed, but Fu Zhouxing was quick to stop him and said with a frown, "You have internal injuries. The doctor repeatedly told you to get more rest. Don't try to be stubborn now." After saying that, he turned his head to look at Uncle Guan, who looked anxious, and said calmly, "Uncle Guan, don't worry. I'll go to the police station with you to see what's going on."
Upon hearing this, the others instantly perked up and started to cheer: "Let's go too!"
Pei Shuyu glared at them and said unhappily, "You two stay here, and just the two of them can go."
Everyone looked reluctant, but still looked at Pei Shuyu with reluctance.
Pei Shuyu sighed helplessly and explained, "Why are you all going there in droves? Are you planning to stir up trouble? Or are you trying to follow the example of your family and back you up? Don't you see what the situation is like? Can you solve the problem by just rushing over like this?"
After being scolded by Pei Shuyu, the others felt a little embarrassed. They touched their noses in dissatisfaction, thinking that this was indeed the truth and it was better not to make trouble.
Fu Zhouxing was extremely efficient. He quickly contacted people who could help, and then hurried to the police station with Uncle Guan.
Before leaving, Pei Shuyu worriedly reminded him again: "No matter what the result is, don't get into a fight with them. Bring the people back safely first."
Uncle Guan nodded heavily, his eyes full of anxiety and gratitude.
As the door slammed shut, the ward instantly became quiet, leaving only Pei Shuyu and the few people who stayed behind.
Everyone looked at each other, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.
After a while, a younger brother carefully picked up an apple, looked at Pei Shuyu and asked, "Boss, do you want some fruit?"
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The two finally arrived at the Alliance Police Station. Fu Zhouxing and Uncle Guan met Guan Zicen under the guidance of the contact.
As soon as Guan Zicen saw them, his eyes instantly turned red. He said anxiously, as if he had grabbed a life-saving straw: "Dad, I was really wronged! I didn't go to secretly take pictures of any military secrets. What I did that day was..." Guan Zicen spoke anxiously and incoherently.
He didn't say what happened next.
Uncle Guan kept comforting him: "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid. We'll go and pay the money. I believe we'll release you soon."
It’s not a question of whether to give money or not. The situation is different now.
Fu Zhouxing frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Guan Zicen, you said you didn't capture any military secrets. Do you have any evidence to prove it? For example, photos you took, or is there anyone who can testify for you?"
Guan Zicen nodded quickly. "Yes, yes, yes. Everything I filmed is on an SD card. Even though they smashed my camera, I luckily saved some. I also had a friend with me at the time who could testify for me. I asked him to keep a backup, and he has it now."
Fu Zhouxing and Uncle Guan looked at each other, and a glimmer of hope flashed in Uncle Guan's eyes.
"Your camera was smashed?" Fu Zhouxing thought carefully and felt that there was something wrong. Even if Guan Zicen had filmed something, he shouldn't have smashed the camera directly. These things would be retained as evidence.
Fu Zhouxing looked at Guan Zicen deeply.
"Yes, yes, big brother, can you help me? Help me get out. I really didn't take any military secrets. I went to an underground..."
At this point he suddenly fell silent again and covered his mouth.
Uncle Guan was also a little anxious: "You kid! Don't think I don't know! I asked you to go to school before, but you thought it was useless and insisted on becoming a reporter! I thought my family had saved money for you, so I just wanted you to be happy and I didn't stop you. You, you're going to piss me off to death!"
Guan Zicen was really afraid of angering others, so he didn't care that he was still imprisoned. He could only hold the railing and beg for mercy, "Dad, I was wrong. I will be more careful next time. I won't be caught so easily next time."
"You! You'll do it again next time!" Uncle Guan started to cover his chest, he was about to go crazy because of this unfilial son.
"Uncle Guan, calm down first. Let's see if there's any chance of this happening again."
So, Fu Zhouxing took Uncle Guan to find the police officer in charge of the case, explained in detail what Guan Zicen had said, and requested to see relevant evidence.
Fu Zhouxing also proposed fines several times, both openly and secretly.
The officer frowned upon hearing this and said, "We enforce the law impartially here. According to Alliance law, anyone suspected of leaking military secrets will be punished with a sentence of at least three years. This isn't something you can just pay a fine for."
Fu Zhouxing knew this, but the camera was destroyed and the photos were in someone else's hands. Even if he used the power of the Fu family, it would probably take several days. Moreover, the Fu family was not completely under his control yet, otherwise he would not need to be in Saifan.
"I heard that you smashed his camera. Do you have any evidence to show that he secretly filmed any secrets?" Fu Zhouxing seized the opportunity and asked.
The officer's eyes wandered as he spoke. He hurriedly put away his notebook, stood up, and waved his hand impatiently, as if shooing away an insignificant fly. "We have the courage to arrest people, of course we have evidence. If you don't have anything to do, please leave and don't interfere with our work."
With Pei Shuyu's warning in front of him, Fu Zhouxing did not dare to conflict with them. Seeing that Uncle Guan looked like he was about to cry, he pulled Uncle Guan's arm and shook his head at him.
Uncle Guan was like a deflated ball, his body softened slightly, but he still suppressed his emotions and followed Fu Zhouxing out of the police station.
The two returned to the hospital without success.
Fu Zhouxing, fully aware of the thorny nature of the situation, immediately arranged for a trusted person to privately investigate the matter upon returning to the hospital. Uncle Guan, however, was merely an ordinary man, and faced with this situation, he could do nothing but stand by and fret. He sat in a chair in the ward, rubbing his hands together, his eyes filled with anxiety and helplessness.
Pei Shuyu listened to the whole process and felt that there was something wrong with his ears.
No matter how I listen to it, it seems full of loopholes. No evidence, no arrest warrant. They just locked Guan Zicen up like that? And for three years?
Making a fuss.
The cameras were smashed. What kind of secrets need to be protected like this?
He still couldn't understand why Guan Zicen could film military secrets.
The most ridiculous thing is, can military secrets that can be secretly photographed by Guan Zicen be considered secrets?
Inside the ward, the atmosphere was oppressive, like the dead silence before a storm. Outside the window, leaden clouds hung heavy, completely blocking out the sunlight. The few rays of light that occasionally struggled to penetrate seemed particularly weak against the pale walls.
Pei Shuyu's brows knitted tightly together, his face filled with confusion and ridicule. His brain raced, trying to make sense of this mess.
"Did you check who called the police?"
"I checked it a long time ago."
At this moment, a rapid ring of a cell phone broke the suffocating silence.
Fu Zhouxing took out his phone and listened to a few words before his expression became increasingly serious. After hanging up, he looked at Pei Shuyu and said slowly, "I found out."
Pei Shuyu immediately raised his head and met Fu Zhouxing's gaze. He couldn't help but sigh at the efficiency of the people Fu Zhouxing had assigned to him. In just a few hours, they had gathered a good deal of information about the person who had called the police.
"Who is it?"
“…”
When Pei Shuyu saw Fu Zhouxing's hesitant look, his heart skipped a beat and an ominous premonition came to his mind.
"It's the Qiao family." Fu Zhouxing spoke slowly, his voice so low that it seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.
Pei Shuyu's heart sank when he heard this answer.
Qiao family? How could it be related to the Qiao family?
No wonder the police officer ignored all the procedures, this makes sense.
While the Qiao family isn't considered a top-tier business family, they are nonetheless a sizeable and financially powerful family. Their core business is commerce and trade, with operations spanning a wide range of sectors. They hold considerable influence in the region, maintaining a low profile. However, they are certain to be involved in any lucrative venture.
As far as military matters are concerned, it's just a matter of marriage with the Lu family and Lu He'an.
Generally speaking, the Qiao family is a well-known family in the business field, with its own sphere of influence and influence, but why this matter is involved with the Qiao family really makes Pei Shuyu puzzled.
Uncle Guan has become depressed since he learned the news. Guan Zicen has a special meaning to them.
Now, in order to understand the whole picture, we must get more information from Guan Zicen.
Pei Shuyu, ignoring his still-unhealed body, suddenly threw back the quilt. His movements were a bit too rough, causing the wound to ache, sending a piercing pain through him.
He just frowned slightly, gritted his teeth, and tried hard not to make a sound. The wound was probably torn open.
Fu Zhouxing quickly reached out to stop him, "If you want to die, choose a time when I'm not around."
"I'm not going to die, I'm not going to die." Pei Shuyu held himself up, took a moment to recover, and quickly put on his coat. "Being involved with the Qiao family is a bit tricky."
"If you die, I'll see who will collect your body." Fu Zhouxing didn't want to care about him anymore and let him go. Pei Shuyu knew that he had a sharp tongue but a soft heart, so he patted Fu Zhouxing's shoulder and left.
Pei Shuyu took a taxi to the place where Guan Zicen was imprisoned, and the door slowly opened with a creak.
The dim light shone in, illuminating Guan Zicen's decadent figure.
The moment Guan Zicen saw Pei Shuyu, his dim eyes instantly lit up, like a drowning man suddenly grasping a lifeline in the vast ocean. He rushed to the railing, tears welling in his eyes, and said anxiously in a sobbing voice, "Are you someone my father sent? I really didn't take any military secrets."
Pei Shuyu couldn't help but feel moved when he saw Guan Zicen's anxious and aggrieved expression. He gently patted Guan Zicen's shoulder through the railing and said soothingly, "Uncle Guan asked me to ask you something. Don't worry. The only way to get you out now is to tell me every detail you know."
Perhaps it was Pei Shuyu's steady and powerful voice that was like a stabilizing force for Guan Zicen, calming him down a bit despite his near-breakdown mentality.
"Okay, I'll tell you everything..."
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