Jian Ling sighed, "They sent someone to talk to us before, but their attitude was obviously wrong. It was like they were just going through the motions. We asked them to bring their investigation team leader over, and although their attitude improved a bit, there was nothing substantial to discuss."
I don't know what they've actually found out, or if they've made absolutely no progress. It's all so vague. Old Zhou, what's your feeling about that?"
Zhou Yu nodded. "No matter what, our going there is an attitude. Jiang Qiao's family and friends have always cared about her. Let the other party and the people in the shadows know this. As for the rest, to be honest, it's not that easy to investigate. There's just not enough time."
Let's put that aside for now. Shouldn't we be redeploying our resources? It'll be difficult to find Jiang Qiao if we specifically try; we should probably wait and see. As for the enemy, we need to focus our efforts on them.
Although Gu Zhengkai couldn't get involved in what happened next, that didn't stop him from giving his opinion.
"Have you ever thought about what cobras have become over the years?"
Even if you have his portrait, how cunning is this man? Can he show his true face?
I strongly suspect that he disguises himself wherever he goes, and the only thing that would make him memorable is his eyes or his gaze, which cannot be changed.
However, the eyes can also be disguised, for example, by wearing glasses. Don't underestimate such a small thing as glasses; wearing them can hide the eyes and greatly change a person's appearance.
This one sentence made Jian Ling think. She had worked in this industry before and knew that Gu Zhengkai was right, especially Zhang Erhu and his wife. The reason why the other party could recognize the portrait they brought was because of their eyes.
"So that means that by now, his entire demeanor and appearance may have changed?"
Zhou Yu sighed, "Of course. They say being fat ruins everything. If this Cobra gets fat, do you think he'll still look the same as before?"
Jian Ling was very worried. "What should we do? If we keep going like this, it's like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are so many people who wear glasses. Besides, who knows if he might have other disguises for his eyes? What if one of them goes blind?"
This matter was perplexing not only to Jian Ling, but also to everyone present.
Hou Diankui chimed in from the side, "Zhengkai, then tell me, based on your judgment, is this cobra hiding in the countryside or right here in the city?"
Gu Zhengkai shook his head. "I can't say for sure. This thing is really impossible to judge. Even Jiang Qiao and his group haven't been able to figure out the other side's pulse in all these years, let alone me."
How about this, you guys rearrange yourselves, and don't deliberately look for this person. Usually, if you try to find them, you won't find them.
Instead, consider what the other party will do next, and start by targeting them; this will make it easier to find them.
Jian Ling almost blurted out, "These two, uncle and nephew, are truly family. Their idea is absolutely brilliant. Jiang Qiao has the same idea."
"Alright, we'll discuss it properly later. By the way, when are you going to visit your in-laws?"
"I'm going back tomorrow or the day after. Be careful here. I think someone is watching this place. If it's one of our people, that's fine, but what if it's the enemy?"
Zhou Yu nodded knowingly. "I'll arrange the next steps. You can go and do your own thing. You can go and do your work. Anyway, Chunming has already taken my retirement application back, so I don't need to go to work. We have plenty of time to play with them."
After chatting with everyone for a while, Jian Ling and Dong Kaizhen went to the kitchen to prepare lunch.
Gu Zhengfeng, Hou Diankui, and Zhou Yu went to the backyard. There were some things that were not convenient to say in front of everyone.
It's not that I'm afraid the people in this courtyard are unreliable, but this matter involves secrets, and the fewer people who know about it, the less likely it is to be leaked.
Zhou Yu and Hou Diankui were Jiang Qiao's trusted friends, so there were some things he needed to discuss with them privately.
"The higher-ups are taking Jiang Qiao's matter very seriously. I went to see my former boss today, and he said the same thing. You should keep that in mind."
There's someone pulling the strings behind Jiang Qiao and the others, and they're investigating who that person is.
Therefore, we must not let this matter cause any misunderstandings among our own people. In the future, if you discover anything, you should report it to them. The person you report directly to is me, your former superior.
The old leader said he believed in your abilities, and that if you needed any help, you should go to the address provided and he would assist you.
Jianling's first question was, "Is this person reliable?"
Gu Zhengkai nodded firmly, "Reliable. He was the one who led me onto this revolutionary path back then, so he is trustworthy. You two understand that."
Master Hou, Lao Zhou, we're counting on you guys here. I can't be of much help here.
Actually, I don't know what's going on with Qiao'er. Was the child really killed? Or did she escape? Is it because she's wanted and can't show her face, or is there some other reason?
All of this requires your help. Uncle Hou, you are old and have encountered many things. Zhou Yu has experience in this area. You two stay here and let the younger generation go out and run errands. You can discuss and make decisions about anything.
If Qiao'er were here, I wouldn't need to say a word; the child would have taken care of everything. Unfortunately, she's not here, so I'll have to add my two cents.
Hou Diankui patted Gu Zhengkai on the shoulder and said, "Tomorrow, we'll meet our in-laws properly. Remember one thing: until Jiang Qiao's body is found, we'll pretend that the child is still alive. So, just go about your business."
Gu Zhengkai smiled and approached the old man. "Master Hou, could you take a look at my face? I don't think anything bad has happened to anyone in my family, right?"
Hou Diankui laughed heartily, "You little rascal, trying to trick me into revealing information. I really can't tell right now, but I believe in Jiang Qiao. As long as this girl is given even the slightest chance, she won't let the enemy harm her."
So, by living each day with hope, this girl is a virtuous person, and naturally she will have good fortune in the future.
Alright, it's time to get things ready. We can't go to the girl's house with simple preparations. There's still some food and drinks we brought. Go and pick something out—"
Gu Zhengkai knew exactly what Hou Diankui meant. "Alright, Master Hou, you'll have to help me out. I don't know much about these things. My family has been handling the social obligations for me all these years. Since Qiao'er and my father aren't here, you'll have to help me out—"
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