Chapter 92 Learning to be a loving father. He did it very well; he was a very loving father…
Shen Qinghuai thought the suggestion was good, as detective agencies currently exist in a somewhat gray area.
There is no explicit national law prohibiting it, but it also does not say that it is permitted.
Therefore, such an agency could actually contribute to bringing down the Liu family by acting as a "clue provider".
As for the Liu family, they must be completely suppressed this time. Otherwise, if they are given a chance to breathe, they will definitely take revenge on Xiaoman in the future.
Having thought this through, he made his decision and said, "Tell me the address, and I'll go talk to them in person."
Shen Tenglong quickly gave an address and instructed, "Uncle, my classmate has a bit of a strange temper. If he makes you angry, don't take it to heart."
"What's your name?"
"Feng Zhaoming".
How to write it?
“The Feng in Fengdu, the Zhao in auspicious omen, and the Ming in the underworld.”
"Why does this name sound so strange? Is it from Fengdu?"
"No, it's from northern Shaanxi."
"I don't think this name is right, I'll go take a look."
"oh."
Shen Tenglong was almost at the criminal investigation building when he hung up the phone.
It was only 11 o'clock, and he didn't see Qiu Xiaoman come out, so he could only report to the gatekeeper: "I am Qiu Xiaoman's brother from the police dog base. I'm here to pick her up and take her home. Can I park the car in the yard?"
"Go over there," the security guard pointed to a corner. "After you park, just wait in your car and don't go inside and disturb their work."
"Okay, thank you." Shen Tenglong was a little bored, so he parked the car and decided to chat with the security guard.
The security guard, who had initially looked down on him, immediately changed his attitude upon hearing that he was Shen Qinghuai's nephew. He greeted him with a smile, brought him a chair, and even offered him a cigarette.
He quickly declined, saying, "No, no, my sister doesn't like the smell of smoke."
The security guard was a man in his fifties, the uncle of Pi Mingxia from the anti-trafficking office. He was a bit gossipy and asked, "Is your sister dating anyone?"
Shen Tenglong immediately leaned back, looking disgusted: "What are you trying to do? My sister is only eighteen."
"It's nothing, just asking." Old Pi, a bit shameless, chuckled. "Just asking, don't get worked up."
Shen Tenglong thought for a moment, and decided that rather than being kept in the dark, it would be better to ask directly. If the person was in a poor situation, it would be good for his uncle to nip the idea in the bud.
So he asked, "Then tell me, who do you want to introduce to my sister?"
“My son is from the National University of Defense Technology. He’ll graduate next year and become an officer.” Old Pi chuckled. “How is he? Not bad, right? If you’re interested, I’ll prepare some photos when we get back, and I’ll show them to you next time you come.”
"Let me ask my uncle." Shen Tenglong's attitude softened slightly. He could consider the officer's suggestion, but not now.
Fortunately, Old Pi's son won't graduate until next year, so his uncle can be added to the shortlist and evaluated gradually.
Old Pi had the same idea: to first establish a connection with President Shen so that he could have an easier time getting things done later.
The two chatted for a while longer, but Qiu Xiaoman still didn't come out. Shen Tenglong was a little hungry, so he decided to go buy something to eat nearby.
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Upstairs, Qiu Xiaoman woke up, awakened by the fragrance.
She groggily opened her eyes and found a bag of roasted chestnuts and a bag of roast duck on the table. No wonder her stomach rumbled; they were just too tempting.
With a quick glance, she saw the note next to her. It turned out to be a gift from Wu Shirong. So the blanket she was wearing must also be his.
Alright, it would be impolite to refuse, so she wouldn't stand on ceremony.
I opened the bag of roasted chestnuts, tried two, and they tasted good. Then I broke open the roast duck, ate a duck leg, and it was so delicious that my mouth was filled with fragrance.
I have to admit, Wu Shirong is really picky about food. I just don't know how he gets so thin.
Maybe it's indigestion? There seems to be a type of person who can eat anything and not gain weight.
She knew a little about the specifics, but there was nothing she could do. Her adoptive parents used to collect herbs for people, and Feng Shengnan's adoptive mother was a barefoot doctor. She often helped deliver herbs there and had overheard some of the stories.
In short, it's likely caused by spleen and stomach imbalance and insufficient qi and blood. This could be congenital or acquired due to illness. In short, she knows several formulas that can help, such as Sijunzi Tang and Shenling Baizhu San, but whether they are suitable for Wu Shirong is uncertain.
She should find an opportunity to persuade him to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor.
After finishing a duck leg, Qiu Xiaoman was almost full. She then ate a few chestnuts before Team Leader Zou returned.
Seeing her enjoying herself in the office, he breathed a sigh of relief. He came in with a smile and closed the door behind him: "I was worried you'd be hungry, but I didn't expect you to know how to treat yourself and buy all this good food."
“Wu Shirong bought it.” Qiu Xiaoman picked up the note. “He said he thanked me for helping him solve the problem of his breasts pooping and peeing everywhere.”
"Hey, this guy, we've been colleagues for so long, how come I've never seen him treat me to anything? Looks like Mimi's influence is still bigger." Team Leader Zou sat down with a thick stack of documents, joking as he did so, his mouth watering. He had been directing and coordinating such a large operation all night, so naturally he was hungry.
Qiu Xiaoman generously shared a duck leg with him, and he accepted it without hesitation, taking a few bites before saying, "According to Elder Wen's instructions, we've gathered enough clues for several cases, and Zhou Wang has confessed to Fang Ting's cause of death. However, some procedures require a trip to another city before the new evidence can be formally accepted. You shouldn't go. Instead, focus on training your dogs and help them become official police dogs as soon as possible. That way, it will be much more legitimate for you to take them on patrols in the future."
"Okay, then I won't get involved in Fang Ting's case. You're all veteran detectives, you know better than me what to do." Qiu Xiaoman was happy to have some free time; she liked being with the furry creatures.
Team Leader Zou checked her written work, helped correct and improve a few places, and then let her rest.
Before leaving, he reminded her, "By the way, Lele kept flying towards the window today, as if she wanted to find you, but she's not visible now. Remember to come and look for her tomorrow."
"You can recognize which one is Lele?" Qiu Xiaoman was a little surprised. Team Leader Zou has made rapid progress.
Team Leader Zou said with shame, "She flew over to ask me for food, how could I not recognize her? There aren't any left on the telephone poles now, they're probably all asleep. If it were like during the day, with a whole row of them standing there, I still wouldn't recognize them."
"Haha, then I'll teach you next time I come over." Qiu Xiaoman stood up and stretched. "By the way, where is Wu Shirong's office? This looks like his blanket."
"I'll pay it back for you. Go home and rest early. You're only eighteen, you're still growing, you can't stay up all night every day." Captain Zou looked at his daughter with the affection of an old father, completely different from his previous cold and distant demeanor.
Qiu Xiaoman smiled and handed him the blanket: "Okay, then I'll write him a note too, thanking him for the blanket. Please give it to him for me."
Qiu Xiaoman sat down and quickly added two lines of text to Wu Shirong's original note.
Team Leader Zou was both amused and exasperated. It was like elementary school students passing notes. He took the note and said with a smile, "Okay, I'll give it to him tomorrow. You can go to the base for training as usual tomorrow morning. I'll let you know if there's anything."
"Okay." Qiu Xiaoman carried out a bag full of chestnuts and a roast duck missing two legs, yawning repeatedly.
It was windy outside. Just then, Shen Tenglong came over with a bag of chestnuts. Seeing her come out like this, he quickly called out, "Little sister, wait a minute, I'll go to the car to get you a scarf."
Qiu Xiaoman was just about to call Xiaohua and Xiaobai along, so she went to the guardhouse.
When Old Pi saw her arrive, he smiled broadly and asked her about her well-being with great enthusiasm.
Qiu Xiaoman didn't bother to think too much. As she left with the dog, she tore off a duck wing for Lao Pi to express her gratitude.
When she came out, Shen Tenglong had already run over with a scarf, quickly wrapped it around her neck, and asked with a grin, "Going back to the courtyard house?"
"Let's go to the hospital." After a whole day of this, she still hadn't gone to see Liu Kun. He was so badly injured; it would be so pitiful if no one cared about him.
Shen Tenglong was a little surprised, but he only paused for a moment before turning around and happily driving off.
On the way, he wanted to ask her several times why she wanted to see Liu Kun, since she disliked him a lot.
But the words stuck in his throat.
Well, as long as my little sister is happy, that's all that matters. He should support her unconditionally. Otherwise, what's the point of having a brother?
My brother is my safe haven, my brother is my umbrella in the rain!
When they arrived at the hospital, he didn't do much and just waited downstairs, while also feeding the roast duck to Xiaohua and Xiaobai.
Qiu Xiaoman smiled and urged, "You should eat too. I'm already full, it would be a waste if I didn't finish it."
"Okay, go ahead." Shen Tenglong didn't think anything was wrong. If the dog could eat it, he could eat it too. Although people and dogs were treated the same, Xiaoman ate it herself, so what did that mean?
This means these dogs are her family, and he is her family too, hehehe.
As expected, Xiaoman is all bark and no bite. She said she didn't recognize her uncle anymore and didn't want to see him, who was related to her uncle, but blood is thicker than water after all.
He was very happy. He held most of the roast duck in his hand, taking bites of himself, Xiaohua, and Xiaobai, all in an orderly and harmonious manner.
Just then, the Liu family heard that Liu Yuandou was hospitalized and in critical condition. They were all rushing to the hospital late at night. Someone passed by his car and saw him sharing food with two stray dogs. They couldn't help but frown in disgust and ask, "Shen Tenglong, are you sick? Is your family so poor that you have to fight with dogs for food?"
Shen Tenglong rolled his eyes and ignored him. This man was Liu Yu, Liu Yuandou's grandson, the one who worked at the telecommunications bureau. He was an incompetent good-for-nothing spendthrift, and there was nothing to say about him.
Seeing that he ignored him and even glared at him, Liu Yu immediately kicked the car door several times, creating a large dent in it.
Shen Tenglong is supposed to pick up and drop off Xiaoman tomorrow, but the car door is warped and won't open. He's so angry! He'll have to take his car to the repair shop and will have to drive his uncle's car. But Xiaoman doesn't like showing off and doesn't like her uncle's car.
It's all Liu Yu's fault, he's a troublemaker who stirs up trouble for no reason! He didn't want to tolerate this spoiled brat, so he grabbed his cell phone, got out from the passenger side, and called the police.
Poor Liu Yu was playing the role of a dutiful grandson at the entrance of the emergency room, but before Liu Yuandou could come out, he was taken away by the police from the local police station.
When he got to the police station, lo and behold, that bastard Shen Tenglong was actually waiting for him inside!
He resolutely refused to admit that he kicked Shen Tenglong's car, and even more so, refused to admit that the footprints on the car door were his.
As the situation remained deadlocked, Shen Tenglong pointed to the two dogs he was holding: "Look closely, these are dogs trained by my sister, reserve police dogs. They all saw you kick my car just now, and their testimonies are valid. If you don't believe me, I'll call my sister over later."
Liu Yu hadn't paid much attention at first, but when he saw the markings on Xiaohua's dog, he suddenly asked curiously, "What did you say? This is the dog your country bumpkin sister keeps?"
"Yeah, do you think they're just some random stray dogs?" Shen Tenglong was furious and determined to deflate Liu Yu's arrogance.
Liu Yu slapped his forehead, as if remembering something: "I knew it! It looks so familiar. I saw it a few days ago! Wasn't it with Zhou Wang?"
Shen Tenglong inwardly cried out in alarm, wondering if he had unintentionally harmed his little sister.
He quickly denied it: "You're mistaken. My younger sister just picked up this dog yesterday. How could it have been with Zhou Wang for days? Even if it was, it has nothing to do with my sister."
Liu Yu had already guessed what was going on and sneered, "Stop making excuses. I knew it! Ever since your sister came, one thing after another has happened to the Liu family. It's your sister who's messing with the Liu family, isn't it? Your uncle even acquired a large number of shares in the Liu family today and became the largest shareholder. You just wait, I'm not done with you!"
In his anger, Liu Yu didn't bother to argue about kicking the car door anymore. He readily signed the papers, agreed to the compensation, and then quickly left the police station, intending to have a family meeting with his father and uncles to discuss how to deal with Shen Qinghuai and Qiu Xiaoman.
Startled, Shen Tenglong quickly gave chase, calling Shen Qinghuai to report the situation as he went.
Shen Qinghuai had a terrible headache. This nephew of his was indeed a bit silly. Oh well, the child didn't do it on purpose.
Shen Qinghuai hung up the phone and immediately called the two bodyguards protecting Qiu Xiaoman.
Poor Liu Yu had just rushed into the alley next to the hospital when a man in a suit knocked him unconscious with a stick, dragged him to a car, and tied him up.
"Mr. Shen, what should we do?" The bodyguard was acting on orders.
Shen Qinghuai pondered for a moment and said, "I heard that this kid was also involved in assaulting those young boys and girls. You keep an eye on him for now and wait for my news. I will find witnesses and send him to jail."
"Mr. Shen, you'd better hurry. If he wakes up and starts making a fuss, we won't be able to explain ourselves later."
Don't worry, I'll get back to you within half an hour.
Shen Qinghuai's confidence was not without reason. Those children were reluctant to come forward and testify against the murderer because they were afraid of losing face, and even the police's best efforts to persuade them were to no avail. However, money can make the devil turn the millstone.
Why were those kids scammed? Wasn't it because they were short of money? He didn't believe they wouldn't come forward if the money was right.
Sure enough, in less than twenty minutes, Shen Qinghuai found the children he had rescued during the raid on prostitution that day, and through them, he contacted several children who had been assaulted before. He quickly used his money to find people willing to testify against Liu Yu.
Liu Yu was still asleep when Shen Qinghuai called.
He ordered his bodyguards in a deep voice: "Go directly to the entrance of the police station and wait. The witness will be here soon. Then take Liu Yu straight to jail."
Soon, the bodyguard called back, saying that Liu Yu had been handed over to the police.
Shen Qinghuai breathed a sigh of relief, frowned slightly, and said, "Thank you for your hard work. There will be an extra bonus tonight. Okay, you can go back to the hospital entrance and keep watch."
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qinghuai checked the time. It was almost midnight, and Xiaoman hadn't left the hospital yet to go back to the courtyard to sleep.
He was a little worried, so he called Shen Tenglong and asked him to go upstairs and urge Xiaoman.
Shen Tenglong was very uneasy after causing trouble. He went to the door of the ward, took a look, and stepped back into the corridor to ask, "Uncle, I don't dare to go in and urge her. I'm afraid she'll be angry if she finds out that I almost exposed Xiaohua."
"It's alright, she only likes to be angry with me." Shen Qinghuai had already arrived at the entrance of the detective agency. Looking up, he saw three large characters: Xuanji Pavilion.
Why does this place look like some kind of quack fortune teller or feng shui master?
He knocked on the door in surprise, and a cold voice came from inside: "Come in."
At the same time, Qiu Xiaoman calmed Liu Kun down and prepared to leave.
She didn't do anything special, just told him stories about dogs catching gamblers. It was pretty boring, but he listened with great interest.
As she got up, she told her, "Go to sleep early. I'll come see you again tomorrow."
Liu Kun was deeply moved and watched her leave with great reluctance.
When Qiu Xiaoman got downstairs, she discovered that Shen Tenglong had changed cars.
She was curious and asked, "Where's your car?"
Shen Tenglong lowered his head in embarrassment and did not answer.
Qiu Xiaoman frowned: "Did you get into trouble?"
Shen Tenglong was even more embarrassed and turned his face away: "I...I did something wrong. Liu Yu knows that Xiao Hua was following Zhou Wang."
"Huh? That's it?" Qiu Xiaoman laughed. "It's nothing serious, don't worry about it. Didn't the Liu family want to kill me a long time ago? That dump truck incident was one of them. So, it doesn't matter whether they know about Xiaohua or not. Let's go back to the courtyard house. I need to check on Mango."
"Mango should be fine. I checked on her before I came to pick you up, and there's no sign of her giving birth." Shen Tenglong hesitated for a moment before telling her what his uncle had done for Xiaoman that evening.
He wanted to do his part to help repair the relationship between the father and daughter.
Qiu Xiaoman never expected that Shen Qinghuai had done so much behind the scenes.
She had to admit that he did a good job, very timely, very well, and he seemed like a loving father.
However, she still didn't want to forgive him.
She listened calmly to Shen Tenglong's retelling, showing no other reaction. However, when she heard that Shen Qinghuai was going to find some "Feng Zhaoming," her intuition told her that this Feng Zhaoming was no ordinary person.
She quickly instructed Shen Tenglong: "Quickly, go check out your classmate's firm. Don't talk nonsense about letting your uncle do feng shui or formations. That stuff costs the most money."
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The author notes: The Ministry of Public Security issued the "Notice on Prohibiting the Establishment of Private Detective Agencies" in 1993. Before that, private detective agencies had a brief window of opportunity. After being restricted, there were legal alternatives, such as market research companies, business consulting companies, and legal evidence collection services. These agencies must adhere to the principle that they are prohibited from using illegal means such as surreptitious filming, stalking, and wiretapping.
Other conventional methods are possible, such as interviewing informants or directly finding relevant physical evidence. However, it's also important to ensure that citizens' privacy is not violated. But these are all later developments; the current timeframe in the text is 1990, precisely the window of opportunity for detective agencies.
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