After finishing his work, Gu Zhengfeng sat in a chair in a daze. He had only heard his older brother and Song Zhi talk about his daughter before, but he didn't know how well the child had recovered or whether she would have any lasting effects.
Just as he was worrying, Jiang Qiao called. Hearing his daughter's cheerful voice, Gu Zhengfeng was also infected by her joy. His serious face immediately filled with smiles, especially when he heard his daughter say that she was feeling better and missed him. He secretly wiped his eyes.
He was a martial artist and knew how damaging a child's internal injuries could be to the body, but he couldn't abandon his work. All his concern and worry for his daughter was hidden in his heart and transformed into sweat on the martial arts training field.
"Qiao'er, tell Dad the truth, are you really completely healed with no aftereffects? Don't lie to me, tell me the truth."
Jiang Qiao's laughter came from the other end of the phone: "Dad, I'm all better, don't worry, really, I'm not lying to you. I just miss you a little. When can you take a vacation?"
These words struck the softest spot in Gu Zhengfeng's heart. His daughter hadn't grown up with them since she was little. They had found her, but their family was still unable to reunite. He wanted to, too, but at this moment, he couldn't give his child a clear answer.
"Qiao'er, I'll come back to see you when I have time. I'm really busy with work right now. Come over with your mom and the others when you're on summer vacation..."
Jiang Qiao was also feeling bad on the other end of the phone. Her father's voice sounded strange, and she could guess why.
"Dad, please take good care of yourself. I'll come visit you when I have time off..."
The father and son chatted for a while and then hung up the phone. Gu Zhengfeng had many questions in his heart but didn't ask them. It wasn't convenient to say them on the phone, so he could only wait for his child to write a letter. However, as long as his child recovered, that was more important than anything else.
Jiang Qiao hung up the phone, but her mood wasn't so good. Seeing Jiang Qiao's expression, Song Shutian asked her with concern.
Jiang Qiao sighed, "Before, I thought I could take care of myself, but now I feel like I haven't considered my parents' feelings. I'm thinking, should I ask my dad to transfer as well?"
Song Shutian shook his head in disapproval. "Do you think that kind of job transfer is like radishes and cabbages, something you can just do whenever you want?"
Actually, your father is doing quite well there. Although the conditions are a bit tough, think about it, there are advantages to being in a remote place. You should understand that.
Jiang Qiao gave a bitter smile. "I really wish my parents were just ordinary people. At worst, I could take them away from here and live a secluded life. Who would know who we are then?"
"Never mind that, I know what you're trying to say. It's just that I'm in a bad mood right now, that's why I'm saying this. Did you achieve anything today?"
Song Shutian took out a letter from his bag. "Take a look, this is a letter for that old Japanese devil. However, just to be safe, I haven't opened it yet. Now that this situation has arisen here, I haven't thought of a specific solution yet."
Jiang Qiao, tell me, if I secretly open this letter, do you think that old Japanese devil will find out?
Jiang Qiao snorted, "Of course we'll find out. We can't treat those people like ordinary people. If they didn't have some skills, would they be able to hide so well?"
But then again, now we can watch openly, why do we have to sneak around?
Song Shutian gave a wry smile. "I'd like to see how he responds. Once the other party sees the envelope has been opened, do you think he can contact people outside?"
Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "You've already interrogated him. Maybe he'll reply using another communication method they understand. If you ask me, just cut off their contact and make the people outside worry."
By the way, have you checked the source of this letter? Also, what did that old Japanese soldier say? Was there absolutely no doubt about what happened back then?
Speaking of this, Song Shutian looked helpless. "He has never admitted that he is Sato Shinichi. There are no photos of him in those testimonies, and he denies everything else."
As for the address we used to communicate with him, we sent people to check it, but we couldn't find him.
As for what happened back then, someone saw him kill someone, but no one knew why. The victim had been very close to Shinichi Sato, and the two often went out together.
Oh right, I didn't tell you this before, did I? This Shinichi Sato was previously hiding his identity as a photographer for a magazine, traveling around taking pictures. As for his file, it was obviously tampered with. He was an orphan, raised without parents or siblings, so there aren't many people who can verify his identity. That's why it's so difficult for us to investigate him.
Now I feel like this guy's photography trip was just a cover. Maybe the person he killed knew something, and the two of them got into a conflict, which led to his untimely death.
However, the person in question is already dead, and the family doesn't know much about the situation. As for that old man, he's being stubborn.
Jiang Qiao was actually quite curious about this Sato Shinichi. "Brother Song, what's his background? Have you found out anything?"
"His father was a prospector who looked for minerals for people. Later, I don't know how he became rich, so he started a business, and his son followed in his father's footsteps."
"Mining? And they made a fortune? It sounds like they found some treasure. But even if they found treasure, they should be running their business properly. Why are they suddenly supporting those Japanese researchers?"
Even if we take a step back, they are from the same country, so supporting them is understandable. But why does he refuse to leave?
Everyone else left, but he stayed behind. It sounded like he was interested in something, or perhaps he was looking for something? But what could that be?
Logically speaking, his family had always been in business and should have made a considerable amount of money back then. He wasn't short of money, so what was he lacking?
Song Shutian had thought about this question before, but he had no answer.
"I don't understand either. What exactly is he trying to do by lying in wait? Did he discover a gold mine? Even if he did, he doesn't have the ability to develop it right now. Things are different now than before. What else could it be?"
"I really can't figure it out, Jiang Qiao. Tell me, what exactly is this guy after?"
Jiang Qiao sighed and shook her head. "I don't know either. You can only ask him. Are you going to read this letter or not?"
"Look, but not now, I've thought of another way—"
Jiang Qiao smiled immediately, and in a flash, she understood what Song Shutian meant by "keep an eye on." "Okay, you must keep a close eye on this person. He might be connected to the people we're looking for."
"Alright, if you need anything, just let me know. I need to go back and rest."
Jiang Qiao didn't want to inquire too much about Song Shutian's work. Firstly, she didn't have the energy, and secondly, she was also mindful of her duties. Since it was agreed that she would be an unstaff member, she should do what an unstaff member should do. After all, he was doing confidential work, and knowing too much would be counterproductive. She understood the principle of knowing when to stop.
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