After learning about Jiang Qiao's situation, Song Shutian and the others couldn't sit still. Although they couldn't meet, they immediately submitted applications asking if they could be allowed to leave since there was no substantial evidence to prove they were guilty.
"Jiang Qiao's matter is clearly strange. Why aren't you investigating that? Why are you staring at us?"
Let me tell you, I didn't agree to let Jiang Qiao come in the first place, and now look what's happened.
Jiang Qiao killed those two people. Did she really need to kill them herself?
The medicine or silver needles in her hand could kill them in a matter of minutes, not with knives or anything like that.
Someone who has survived numerous assassination attempts and made countless contributions, would he lack the brains to leave evidence at the scene? Tell me, how stupid must Jiang Qiao be? We can all think of this, how could Jiang Qiao not have considered it?
The only explanation is that the enemy wants to frame Jiang Qiao. Our task now isn't to remain suspicious of each other, but to find Jiang Qiao. Perhaps she has already fallen victim to the enemy's schemes.
The working group seemed rather perfunctory in response to Song Shutian's application.
"Comrade Shutian, what you're saying isn't impossible, but where's the evidence? In our line of work, evidence is the most important thing."
Without evidence, anything we say is pointless. Perhaps you're right, but you need to give us time to investigate. We're also looking for Jiang Qiao; we need to see him alive or dead. But right now, we haven't found either of those things.
So your worries are somewhat unnecessary.
I know you're in a hurry to get to work, but before you've investigated things thoroughly, it's best not to do anything and cause trouble.
Some things aren't as simple as you think. Don't be impatient. The truth will out, and the lie will become the truth. I'll say it again: have faith in us.
Song Shutian was getting anxious. "I believe you, but you have to let me believe you too. It's been so long and you still haven't figured it out. The enemy isn't giving us time. Maybe they're already planning their next move."
How about this, I won't go out. You can convey my opinion to the leadership and ask the comrades to pay more attention to the whereabouts of this special envoy and strategist.
We know what these two look like. If we launch a publicity campaign, I don't believe they can hide anywhere. This really can't be delayed.
The other person patted Song Shutian on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, those comrades haven't been idle either. They all want to bring these enemies to justice as soon as possible."
After the visitor left, Song Shutian was puzzled. The other party hadn't come to investigate anything; it seemed like they just came to have a heart-to-heart talk with him. This was unlike their usual behavior. What exactly were they up to?
However, it wasn't long before Zhang Dalei and Cao Mingyuan moved to Song Shutian's place one after another. When the three of them met again, they were filled with mixed feelings.
"They didn't do anything to you two, did they?"
Zhang Dalei gave a wry smile. "We didn't make any mistakes, so what can they do to us? Just like they said, everything needs to be based on evidence. We've made everything clear. I can't just make things up if I don't know something, can I? Boss, you probably don't know either, right?"
Song Shutian smiled and said, "I didn't see anything at all. What can I say? I can't falsely accuse Comrade Jiang Qiao, can I?"
Besides, we can't just make things up about the old director. If this Cobra really is him, I'd twist my head off and let them kick it around like a ball.
Even if it's something completely impossible, or just pure fabrication, it still has to be somewhat plausible, right?
However, it seems we won't be able to go home for the New Year. What's the meaning of bringing you all here? So the three of us can spend the New Year together?
Cao Mingyuan sighed, "I think it's about the same. Sigh, I wonder how Lao Liu's investigation is going. Luckily, he didn't come back, otherwise he would have been treated the same as us."
I wonder if he found Jiang Qiao or not, and what's going on with that girl?
When Jiang Qiao was mentioned, the three of them were speechless for a moment. They were close to Jiang Qiao and knew about the girl's situation. The fact that something like this could happen under Jiang Qiao's nose meant that Jiang Qiao's situation was not optimistic.
"Boss, do you think Jiang Qiao might really be in trouble?"
Song Shutian sighed, "I really don't want anything to happen to her, but given the current situation, Jiang Qiao's predicament is somewhat worrying. What are your thoughts?"
Zhang Dalei and Cao Mingyuan exchanged glances, then looked at Song Shutian together.
"Boss, what do you mean? We're in this situation, we have ideas but there's nothing we can do, we can't help. And our families are worried about us too."
Let me tell you, don't do anything else, just stay here obediently. Otherwise, if something happens to us, our families will suffer too, and it will be even harder to explain to the old director.
"Let's wait and see. I don't think Jiang Qiao is the type to just sit and wait to die. I haven't heard of any bloodstains being found on Jiang Qiao on the train. That means this girl might still have a glimmer of hope. So, given Jiang Qiao's incredible resilience in surviving such a close call, we have to believe in her."
Song Shutian patted his chest, "I'm really worried about this. To be honest, what has this matter had to do with Jiang Qiao? She's such a young child, yet she's involved in our work. After all these years, to be honest, I really feel bad for Jiang Qiao—"
Cao Mingyuan and Song Shutian both agreed with this, and then Song Shutian added, "Moreover, this girl has one major characteristic—"
Cao Mingyuan and Zhang Dalei spoke in unison, "She's protective of her own—"
"That's right. We're all here. If Jiang Qiao were alright, she would definitely find a way to get us out of here. But things are a bit complicated. Have you noticed lately that the people interrogating us seem a bit perfunctory? All they talk about is evidence—"
"Yes, that's how it is. I'm just wondering, is that kind of false accusation considered evidence?"
"Boss, do you think there might be enemy agents mixed in among these people?"
Song Shutian shook his head. "I'm not sure about that. We'll have to investigate."
These past few days, you two have been taking turns examining and observing me closely to see if you can find any clues.
Besides, we can't just sit here and wait to die. What if the enemy has a backup plan? Are we just going to stay here like this forever?
Cao Mingyuan glanced at Song Shutian and said, "Boss, don't tell us you already have a plan?"
Song Shutian smiled maliciously. "Look at you, you're all busy all year round. Even when you're sick, you don't get a day off. This time, I'm giving you a holiday so you can have a good rest. What do you think?"
Zhang Dalei shook his head immediately. "No good. You definitely don't have a good idea in mind. You should get sick instead, and the two of us can take care of you."
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