As Zhou Huainan's old leader, the Minister of the Ministry of Machinery was also ready to take action immediately after learning of Xia Deren's action plan, but was warned by his superiors not to show up in order to avoid suspicion.
This gave the joint investigation team complete freedom of movement.
With the emergence of a series of false witnesses, testimonies and evidence, Zhou Huainan was convicted of embezzlement, bribery and dereliction of duty. In the end, he was sentenced to 17 years in prison and sent to the Davari Labor Camp to serve his sentence.
Zhou Huainan's wife also fell ill because of this incident and her life or death is currently unknown. Even his driver and secretary were implicated.
After understanding the whole story, Xu Jianguo felt relieved and thought that as long as he didn't really commit a crime, at least there would be a chance in the future.
"Uncle Fu, give Zhou Huainan some more Ecstasy Incense, and then send him back!"
"Okay, Master!"
"By the way, didn't you let it slip when you asked him?"
"He did ask, but I didn't tell him. I just said it was an old friend of his."
"Well, I understand. Go ahead!"
"good!"
After Fu Bo agreed, he left the study and used a handkerchief soaked in a magic scent to knock Zhou Huainan unconscious again. He then carried him back to the prison dormitory, put him on the kang, covered him with a quilt, and then slipped back into the space.
Xu Jianguo lit another cigarette for himself. After smoking it, he changed into his military uniform and returned to the dormitory arranged by Li Jianbin for him, where he fell into a deep sleep.
At six o'clock the next morning, the wake-up call sounded on the farm on time. After Xu Jianguo opened his eyes, he did not rush to get up.
Instead, he went over what happened last night in his mind again, and finally decided to put the matter aside for the time being. He needed to first understand whether the whole thing was really as Zhou Huainan said.
If he was indeed wronged, then he would wait for a while and find an opportunity to contact Li Jianbin, asking him to take care of Zhou Huainan and send him some things so that the old man could live a better life here.
In addition, he also planned to ask Fu Bo or Du Yu to visit Zhou Huainan's wife, because he didn't know whether the old couple had any descendants. If not, he would have to find a way to take care of them.
"Oh, there are not enough people! There is no movement in the system yet, and I don't know when we can find the Two Worlds Stone!" Xu Jianguo muttered softly.
[Ding, good things never come late, don’t be impatient! ]
“…”
After figuring out what was going on, Xu Jianguo sat up from the kang, then got up from the bed, put on his military uniform, folded his quilt, took a toothbrush and soap from the toilet, and went to the bathroom.
Just after washing up, Ma Guoliang and Dong Jixiang walked in from outside.
"Wow, you got up pretty early!" Ma Guoliang said with a smile.
"Hehe, we can't bring shame to our base no matter where we go, right?" Xu Jianguo replied with a smile.
"Okay, you're quite conscious. Go back and pack up quickly. We'll go back after breakfast."
"good!"
After Xu Jianguo returned to the dormitory, he packed up his toothbrush and soap, then took out a towel from his bag and wiped his face before walking out with his bag.
At nine o'clock in the morning, three jeeps left the Dawali labor camp, and the guards who came with them were left here by Ma Guoliang.
After returning to the base, the three did not go home, but went directly to Ma Guoliang's office at the headquarters.
"Jianguo, what are your plans next?" Ma Guoliang lit a cigarette and asked Xu Jianguo who was busy lighting the stove.
"I haven't thought about it yet. I need some time to think about it." Xu Jianguo said.
"That's good. The new equipment now is enough. You don't have to worry." Ma Guoliang nodded.
"By the way, Commander, I have something I would like to ask you for help with."
"Oh? What's up?"
"Yesterday at the farm, I met an elder from my past among the new prisoners..." Xu Jianguo told Ma Guoliang about his acquaintance with Zhou Huainan, and wanted him to help find out the reason why Zhou Huainan was imprisoned, where his wife is now, and whether he has any children.
"You've really found the wrong person for this matter. Deputy Commander Dong has more solutions than me!" Ma Guoliang said with a smile.
"Huh? Deputy Commander Dong, is this true?"
"You look down on me, my son is the first secretary of the Minister of Machinery." Dong Jixiang took a puff of his cigarette and put on a proud expression.
"You should have told me earlier if you had this relationship!"
"You didn't ask, I can't just show off to everyone I catch, right?"
"Uh...that's right. How about you talk to my eldest brother and ask for me?"
"Two bottles of Xifeng!"
"One bottle!"
"When drinking water, remember the well-digger. I am here too. Just one bottle will do!"
Xu Jianguo looked at the two old foxes with evil smiles in front of him with a frown on his face. Finally, he had to compromise and paid three bottles of century-old Xifeng liquor as the price for getting the information.
Seeing Xu Jianguo agreed, Ma Guoliang and Dong Jixiang smiled at each other, and they saw the smile of success in each other's eyes.
Dong Jixiang put out the cigarette in his hand, picked up the phone on the table and dialed.
Ten minutes later, Dong Jixiang hung up the phone and looked at Xu Jianguo. "I've made sure everything's clear. Zhou Huainan is a good comrade, but he just had bad luck and became a victim of factional fighting. His wife is now living with their daughter, and the organization hasn't reclaimed the house because of him. You don't have to worry."
After Xu Jianguo heard the news, he felt relieved.
"Jianguo, now that you know the answer, what do you want to do? I have to remind you not to make any mistakes." Ma Guoliang said seriously.
"Well, don't worry. From the moment I put on this military uniform, I will never do anything to betray the organization and the country. I just want to make his life as good as possible within a reasonable range. After all, he is old, and I am worried that his body can't take it." Xu Jianguo said.
"Well, as long as you know it, we won't get involved in this matter. You can call Li Jianbin and tell him later." Ma Guoliang nodded. He had absolute trust in Xu Jianguo. The reminder he just gave was actually more from the perspective of an elder.
"Okay, thank you both. I promise to send you good wine later." Xu Jianguo said with a smile.
After making a cup of tea for the two of them and chatting for a while, Xu Jianguo left the office. He wanted to go back to the 523 Institute.
Before leaving, Ma Guoliang asked him to come to the headquarters early tomorrow morning, where he would hold a swearing-in ceremony for joining the organization.
Xu Jianguo agreed and left with a happy face.
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