After hanging up the phone, Gu Zhiyuan couldn't help but frown. He hadn't expected things to be so complicated. If Xu Ningyan went to the Northwest, alone in that unfamiliar place, Xu Changfeng had been there for many years. What if something happened to her? Even if she was clever, she might not be able to handle it alone. How could he feel at ease?
He didn't have anyone he could entrust to in the Northwest, and even if he did, it wouldn't be as reassuring as having someone by his side.
He began to consider the possibility of taking leave to accompany Xu Ningyan on a trip to the Northwest.
Just then, the phone rang again. Gu Zhiyuan answered it, and after listening for a couple of sentences, his expression immediately changed: "Yes, I'll be right there."
I hung up the phone, straightened my clothes, and went upstairs.
He arrived at the door of an office, knocked, and was told to come in. He pushed the door open and went inside.
It was the deputy director in charge of them. Seeing Gu Zhiyuan come in, he gestured for him to sit down first.
After he finished his work, he spoke: "The case in Jingshan County has been closed, but we discovered a problem at the end. One of the Meng family members gave a final confession that led to another connection, linking to the Northwest Military Region. You know this case best, as you've been on the case the whole time. So, the organization is considering whether you should go to the Northwest Military Region to cooperate with their investigation. What do you think—"
Gu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up. This was truly a case of finding something without even looking for it!
He was just wondering how to go to the Northwest, and this was a perfect excuse.
He immediately stood up and said, "Please rest assured, organization and leaders, I will definitely complete the task assigned to me by the organization!"
The deputy director nodded in satisfaction: "However, you spent two years undercover in Jingshan County for your last case, and you've only just returned to reunite with your family for a few days before leaving again. You need to make sure your family is prepared to handle the situation well! Don't let a misunderstanding like last time happen again—"
Gu Zhiyuan's expression turned cold. "Director Liu, this is my job! It's also the organization's trust in me! I believe they will understand the special and confidential nature of our work! There will absolutely be no more misunderstandings like last time! Please trust me!"
Deputy Director Liu was even more satisfied.
"Of course the organization trusts you! Alright, tell me about this mission! What are your thoughts?"
Gu Zhiyuan pondered for a moment before deciding to be frank: "After all, my identity was exposed in the last case, and the deputy regimental commander from the Northwest Military Region who was in charge of handling the case in Jingshan County had dealt with me. So this time, it would be best to have a legitimate reason for going to the Northwest that wouldn't arouse suspicion."
“Just then, I received news that my fiancée’s background in Jingshan County had been exposed. She was the orphan of a martyr in the Northwest Military Region. Recently, the Northwest Military Region has been investigating the living conditions of martyrs’ widows and orphans, and she was going to the Northwest Military Region. I thought, why don’t I use the excuse of accompanying my fiancée to enter the Northwest Military Region?”
"Last time, the deputy commander knew about my relationship with my fiancée, so he wouldn't suspect anything!"
Deputy Director Liu tapped his fingers on the table, pondered for a moment, and then nodded: "Your position is quite good! Alright, then arrange the handover of your current work, and then set off!"
"Yes!" Gu Zhiyuan immediately stood at attention and saluted.
Deputy Director Liu gestured for Gu Zhiyuan to sit down: "You must be extremely cautious about your trip to the Northwest Military Region this time. Their commander back then..."
The two discussed things in the office until almost the end of the workday before Gu Zhiyuan was finally released.
Although he was physically exhausted, he was mentally very excited.
First, I asked the logistics department to help me book train tickets to Jingshan County for tomorrow night, and then I started to give instructions.
When Sun Zhou heard that he was going on another business trip, this time to the Northwest Military Region, he couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder with sympathy.
Gu Zhiyuan slapped his hand away, finished explaining the work, and everyone dispersed except for Sun Zhou, who stayed behind.
"I heard you had someone book tickets to Jingshan County? Are you going to visit Comrade Xiao Xu?"
Gu Zhiyuan didn't respond to his question, but only gave him a few instructions: "While I'm gone, keep an eye on the courtyard in Mao'er Hutong. I'll leave you a copy of the blueprints; have them renovate according to the blueprints, and don't make sure it's done perfunctorily—"
Sun Zhou patted his chest and said, "Don't worry about that! I'll make sure it's all sorted out perfectly. But what are you doing with that yard? Aren't you planning to return to the Gu family?"
Sun Zhou knew about the troubles the Gu family had gone through and guessed that Gu Zhiyuan planned to stop going back to the Gu family after returning from the Northwest.
Gu Zhiyuan simply said, "I have my own plans! Alright, you go ahead with your work. I need to go home and tell my mom, otherwise she'll worry again."
Just as Sun Zhou was about to leave, Gu Zhiyuan called him back: "Go and get me a brand new women's military overcoat, I need it."
Sun Zhou immediately understood and winked at Gu Zhiyuan: "Okay, I got it. I'll make sure you take it up to Comrade Xu tomorrow!"
He left with a strange laugh.
Gu Zhiyuan returned to his dormitory and first packed his luggage.
He didn't have much stuff, just a few sets of clothes to change into. It was still summer in the capital, but the temperature in the northwest would probably be even lower at night, so he would need to bring a couple more jackets.
After counting the tickets in her hand again, she remembered that Xu Ningyan said she liked chocolate and that she was going to the Friendship Store tomorrow, so she bought some more for her to take with her.
It's a pity we can't bring roast duck or anything like that, otherwise I would have definitely brought two for her to try.
If it weren't for the limited time and tickets, Gu Zhiyuan would have loved to carry all the best places to eat and do in the capital to Xu Ningyan.
Gu Zhiyuan didn't sleep well that night. He got up early the next morning and first called the supply and marketing department of Jingshan County Department Store.
When Li Jianguo answered the phone and heard Gu Zhiyuan's voice, he was first delighted, then worried, "Does he need to see Yan Yatou?"
Gu Zhiyuan hummed in agreement and first revealed some information to Li Jianguo: "I've received word that there are some matters at the Northwest Military Region that require Aning to go there to cooperate with the investigation and testify. Aning will probably need to take some time off to go to the Northwest! The notification from there should reach your unit in the next day or two—"
Li Jianguo's heart skipped a beat. He didn't dare to ask any more questions and quickly asked Xu Ningyan to answer the phone.
Xu Ningyan was also stunned when she heard the news. Was there really such a thing?
Gu Zhiyuan's calm and steady voice came from the other end of the phone: "Don't worry, my train is tonight, and I'll be in the county the day after tomorrow morning. Just wait for me at home, and I'll tell you more when I get back! Don't be afraid, I'm here for you!"
Xu Ningyan felt at ease; with a powerful figure around, she naturally had nothing to fear.
After hanging up the phone, she realized something: Gu Zhiyuan was coming back?
And judging from his tone, does he mean he wants to accompany me to the Northwest?
It has to be said that, although she was certain that even if she went to the Northwest alone, she wouldn't let Xu Changfeng get away with it! Testify for him? More like testify that he embezzled martyrs' pensions and abandoned the children of martyrs!
However, I would feel more confident if a big shot accompanied me!
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