Chapter 454: The Routine is Not Shallow
"Ding Chunmei, this Li Chong is your senior, right?" Zhou Yi asked, holding up the letter.
Ding Chunmei nodded.
"Are you in a relationship, or do you have feelings for each other?"
"I... do like him, but there are many people who like him. He is a famous talent in our school. I... I am just one of his junior schoolmates." Ding Chunmei lowered her head somewhat dejectedly.
"Have you been in constant communication?"
She nodded. "Well, ever since he graduated and started working in Wuguang, we've been exchanging letters, but not very often, maybe once every one or two months. As you can see, we'd chat about our recent situations in the letters."
Zhou Yi couldn't help but sigh in his heart, oh, this silly girl, if a man is willing to keep exchanging letters for several years, it means that both parties have feelings for each other, but both of them are shy or delicate, and no one has taken this step.
As a result, they are now separated forever.
"Did he tell you anything confidential in his letter? For example, is he investigating something dangerous or that might infringe on someone's interests?"
Ding Chunmei thought about it, shook her head and said no.
"Li Chong would not tell me this. He is a very principled and idealistic person. He cares particularly about the professional ethics of a journalist. He said that he would not easily report any news that is not confirmed and the truth is unknown," Ding Chunmei explained.
Zhou Yi nodded slowly, because he thought of the media in the later Internet era. In order to gain traffic and attention, those people could distort the truth, take things out of context, and even lead netizens to attack the authorities and manipulate public opinion.
Compared with Li Chong's awareness, there is a world of difference.
Zhou Yi folded the letter carefully, put it back into the envelope and returned it to Ding Chunmei.
"So you quit your job at the TV station, and you want to go to Wu Guang to investigate his death?"
Ding Chunmei nodded, and Zhou Yi knew she had made a decision because her eyes were firm.
"Officer Zhou, I really just came to say goodbye. I know that the public security systems in various places are independent of each other and cannot interfere with each other. I just personally determined that Li Chong would not and could not commit suicide, but I have no evidence, so I didn't want to disturb you."
Ding Chunmei stood up, bowed to Zhou Yi, and said, "Thank you Officer Zhou for saving my life. If anything happens to me like Li Chong, I hope I can repay you in my next life."
A tear fell into the coffee cup in front of her.
Zhou Yi quickly helped her up, asked her to sit down and said, don't be so excited.
"I'm a police officer. Saving lives is my duty. You don't need to thank me." Zhou Yi said earnestly, "Ding Chunmei, I know you've made up your mind to leave. I won't stop you. Everyone has something they care about and are willing to sacrifice everything for, so I respect your choice."
"Thank you, Officer Zhou."
"But you have to listen carefully to what I'm going to say next."
"You can go to Wuguang and investigate Li Chong's affairs, no problem. But first you have to ensure your own safety. Don't act impulsively, and be low-key and careful."
"Secondly, it's best for you to conceal your relationship with Li Chong, including your long-term correspondence."
"Finally, take self-defense measures and try not to be alone or go to dangerous places."
"Also, I assume you must have a plan for going to Wuguang, right?"
Ding Chunmei nodded: "Well, I have asked someone to help me submit my resume to the newspaper where Li Chong works."
Zhou Yi nodded, and he knew it. "You'd better have a legitimate reason for leaving Hongcheng TV Station, so as not to arouse other people's suspicion."
Zhou Yi's words made Ding Chunmei look a little worried, because what Zhou Yi said was very serious and she had not expected it.
Judging from Zhou Yi's tone, it seemed as if the place she was going to was a den of dragons and tigers.
"And the most important thing!" Zhou Yi said, "Don't do anything stupid before I go to Wuguang!"
Ding Chunmei trembled all over, as if she saw hope, and quickly asked, "Officer Zhou, are you going to Wuguang?"
"Well, according to the arrangements made by my superiors, I should be transferred to Wuguang to work for a few months, but the details haven't been finalized yet. I guess it will be in August. So no matter what you find out, don't act rashly before I officially arrive in Wuguang, understand?"
Ding Chunmei nodded desperately, because if Zhou Yi could go to Wuguang, then perhaps the truth about Li Chong's death would really come to light one day!
"Don't worry, Officer Zhou. I won't do anything rash. I'll be waiting for you in Wuguang."
"Okay, then we have a deal. See you in Wu Guang!"
"See you in Wu Guang!"
…
On the way back, Zhou Yi kept searching for the name Li Chong in his mind.
No, there is not a single case file related to him.
According to Ding Chunmei, Li Chong committed suicide by jumping from the twelfth floor of the newspaper building late at night.
In the case of suicide by jumping from a building, the public security organs will be dispatched, and they will perform an autopsy, conduct an on-site investigation, and interview witnesses, mainly to confirm whether it was "suicide" or "homicide disguised as suicide."
If there are no doubts after the investigation, relevant certificates will be issued to the family, just like Fan Zhongliang’s wife in the Anyuan case.
Once it is classified as suicide, it is no longer a criminal case.
Therefore, it was naturally impossible for Zhou Yi to see Li Chong's case file in his previous life.
And another point is that in his previous life, either Li Chong really committed suicide, or no one overturned his verdict.
After all, the girl who was willing to risk her life for him had been killed in her previous life.
Zhou Yi decided to start organizing Wu Guang's case files tonight.
If there is really something strange about Li Chong's death, I will not leave Wuguang until I get to the bottom of it!
After returning to the Ergang dormitory, Zhou Yi opened the door, washed his face, and went straight into the secret room.
…
The next day, Sunday, Zhou Yi called Qian Hongxing.
I asked him if he had time because I wanted to treat him to a meal.
When Qian Hongxing heard this, he immediately nodded and said yes.
"Officer Zhou, you set the time and I'll make the arrangements."
"Mr. Qian, I told you I'm treating you, how can I let you arrange it? It's just simple food, just don't mind it."
"Okay, okay, it doesn't matter who treats us. We're all brothers, so let's not be so formal." Qian Hongxing said with a smile, "It just so happens that the thing you asked me to inquire about last time has finally come to light."
"Last time?" Zhou Yi was stunned and couldn't remember.
"It's about the smuggling of imported cigarettes."
After Qian Hongxing said this, Zhou Yi suddenly understood.
"Oh, oh, oh, I remember now. Okay, let's do it at noon." Then he told Qian Hongxing the time and address for lunch.
"Okay, see you there."
After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yi remembered that it had been almost three months since the smuggling of cigarettes and there was still no progress.
Shi Tao was in charge of the case, and he didn't know the details. He remembered that the main problem was the mysterious boss named Du, who was nowhere to be found. There was also a gangster leader under his command, Zhao Guangfa, who had been wanted for so long but had never been caught.
This case was actually not a big deal. It was mainly because the gang of hooligans were too arrogant at the time and gathered together to attack the police with weapons, so the case was handled by the Municipal Bureau.
But later on we discovered that they were just a bunch of ignorant rabble.
However, compared with the series of major cases that followed, this case was really insignificant, so Zhou Yi forgot about it.
"Okay, I'll go find my third uncle later and take him to meet Qian Hongxing." Zhou Yi was still worried about those laid-off workers. Although his family didn't have to worry about it now, he still wanted to give it a try, in case his meager efforts could help some people.
After packing up, he was about to go out. He looked up and saw a 1997 calendar on the wall next to the door, with June 14th circled in it.
He suddenly remembered that tomorrow was June 14th.
This circle was drawn by Li Yong himself on the night he caught him. It was to remind himself that on that day he should go to the savings bank on Linbei Road and stay there overnight to see if the robbery and murder case at the 614 savings bank had been solved in advance.
Okay, tomorrow night then!
Since the end of the Hongda case, nothing has happened. Zhou Yi is a little uncomfortable with the sudden free time.
Sometimes I really want to curse myself for working so hard and living a worthless life.
Uncle San's family stayed at Old Zhou's house yesterday. Zhou Yi's parents gave up the master bedroom, and the old couple slept on the floor in the living room.
My third uncle originally said that it was not necessary and that we could just open a hotel nearby. Later, my third aunt suggested that we just stay at home and not let my eldest brother and sister-in-law down.
Zhou Yi actually had very little contact with his third aunt in his previous life, because his third uncle and his family had always been in the south.
However, I have always had a good impression of this third aunt, especially compared with the second aunt Wang Cui'e.
After his third uncle came back last time, Zhou Yi asked his mother about his third uncle and third aunt. It turned out that it was not just a simple matter of not asking for a betrothal gift.
When my third uncle was making his way in the south, he met my third aunt and they started dating.
Later, in order to earn more money, my third uncle started his own small business. It was pretty good and his career was booming.
As a result, some problems arose, leading to the failure of the business, and all the money Uncle San had earned was lost.
Uncle San was devastated and never recovered.
Just when he was feeling discouraged, his third aunt took out a sum of money and handed it to him, saying that it was all the savings she had accumulated over the years, and she gave it all to him so that he could try again.
If she loses, she will accompany him back to his hometown, either to work or to farm.
Aunt San said: The rich have their own way of living, and the poor have their own way of living.
Later, the two of them got married. Later, my uncle used the money to turn his life around, opened his current small company, bought a house, and became the most promising child in the eyes of his relatives.
A friend in need is a friend indeed. For this reason alone, Third Aunt is definitely a person with a big picture.
After Zhou Yi arrived at his parents' home, he took his younger brother out for a walk and bought him toys and food. That's how kids are. After a while, he was so adorable that he kept calling his younger brother "big brother".
Zhou Yi saw that it was almost time, so he called his uncle to follow him.
After Zhou Jianye left the house, he stood by the roadside, looking around. Zhou Yi asked doubtfully, "Uncle San, are we leaving?"
"Let me see if there's a taxi."
"You won't even be able to wait for dinner here. Let's go and take the bus. It's still early anyway." As he said that, he pulled Zhou Jianye away.
On the bus, Zhou Jianye looked out the window at the city and sighed, "Why does it feel like Hongcheng hasn't developed much in recent years? Look at the south, it's changing with each passing day."
"Zhou Yi, you really should go out and see the world outside. It's completely different from our little place."
Zhou Yi smiled faintly and said nothing.
I thought to myself, I have not only seen the world outside, I have also seen the world of the future. It is truly breathtaking. We have completed the journey that took the West hundreds of years in just a few decades.
"By the way, I heard from your dad that you have a good relationship with this Boss Qian?" Zhou Jianye asked.
Ever since the last grand case, when Zhou Yi entrusted Lu Xiaoshuang to Qian Hongxing, he no longer deliberately kept his distance from Qian Hongxing. Especially after seeing so many hypocritical people, he appreciated Qian Hongxing's honesty even more.
Anyway, he is not the kind of person who uses connections to take shortcuts, and I don’t have the ability to do anything for him. Just look at Ni Jianrong and you will know. It will take me many years to reach his position.
"Well, you can treat him as your own relative." Zhou Yi replied.
Zhou Jianye looked at his nephew in surprise. "Zhou Yi...don't get involved in any kind of collusion between officials and businessmen. There was a fishmonger in our area who hooked up with a well-connected police officer, and now he's become a gang leader."
"Uncle San, what are you thinking about? Can I do that kind of thing? I..." Zhou Yi was suddenly stunned.
"Wait...what's the last name of the fishmonger over there?"
"How would I know? I'm just a small boss and I don't have the right to interact with them. I just know that they all call him Brother Qiang."
Zhou Yi's mouth twitched. What a coincidence? "Uncle San, you better stay away from this Brother Qiang."
"You say that as if I have the right to be closer to people."
"Uncle San, I have a question for you."
"What's up?"
"You suddenly came back with your family. It's not just to see grandpa and us, is it?"
Zhou Jianye looked at Zhou Yi in surprise, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said, "Damn, I've forgotten what you do! I tell you it's okay, but you mustn't tell the old man. He's old and prone to overthinking things."
"You can't tell your mom either. Your mom is a big mouth."
"Wait, your dad can't tell him either. Who knows if he can't help but tell your mom."
Zhou Jianye waved his hands impatiently and said, "Forget it, just don't tell anyone."
Zhou Yi didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Uncle San, don't worry, I won't tell a single word."
"Okay, I can't hide it from you anyway. I plan to keep your third aunt and your brother at home for a while. I'm just worried about what excuse to come up with. Can you help me think of one?"
When Zhou Yi heard this, he asked seriously, "Uncle San, are you in trouble over there?"
Zhou Jianye sighed: "Hey, do you remember the last time I came back and told you that I was cheated and lost all my savings from the past few years?"
"Remember, is it still this matter?"
"right."
"What's going on?"
"There was a bastard who used to do business with me. After I transferred the money, this bastard just ran away with the money. The next dealer said he didn't receive the money, and the money from the previous dealer was transferred to me. I had no choice but to use my own money to return it, because if I didn't return it, the previous dealer would sue me, and all my accounts would be frozen, and then I would be unable to do business at all." Zhou Jianye said angrily.
When Zhou Yi heard this, he knew he could not help much. In this kind of matter, unless the other party was suspected of fraud, the contract dispute would be considered a civil dispute.
"Have you sued the other party?"
"I sued, but the court said the other company had no money in its account and that the money was transferred away the same day it arrived. Damn, it was a shell company."
"There's nothing you can do. Even if the court rules, there are no assets to enforce the judgment. Unless you can prove to the court that the other party has hidden assets, the court can enforce the judgment."
"Yeah, that's what the lawyer told me, but the problem is where can I find this bastard?"
Suddenly, Zhou Jianye looked at his eldest nephew. "Hey, you police officers, do you have any way to find this bastard?"
Zhou Yi said helplessly: "Uncle San, unless you can prove that this person is suspected of some other criminal behavior, I can't help you find him. This is against the rules."
Zhou Jianye sighed and nodded: "Well, I understand the logic."
"You said you were a smart person, so how come you were deceived?"
"Well, I thought we were from the same hometown. When fellow villagers meet, their eyes are filled with tears. I had no idea that this bastard was making a fool of me, a fellow villager."
Zhou Yi was stunned and asked quickly: "Fellow villager? Are you saying that the person who deceived you is from Hongcheng?"
It's hard to say about other places, but since such a thing has appeared in this small piece of land in Hongcheng, it shouldn't be a problem to check the details.
Unexpectedly, Zhou Jianye shook his head and said, "It's not from Hongcheng, it's from Wuguang next door. I thought your mother, my sister-in-law, is from Wuguang, so we are half fellow villagers, right?"
Zhou Yi was happy, what a guy, he was waiting for me here.
Our people haven't gone to Wuguang yet, but the work has already arrived.
God’s tricks are quite profound.
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