On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the county town was filled with the lively atmosphere of the New Year. Every household posted spring couplets, and some families even hung a pair of red lanterns in front of the door.
The front gate of the courtyard was covered with firecracker ashes.
The naughty children were rummaging through a pile of ashes from firecrackers that had just been set off, trying to find some unexploded firecrackers. After picking up such firecrackers, the brave ones would light them with a stick of incense and then throw them out, but because the fuse was relatively short, they would often explode in mid-air.
There are also naughty children who will throw firecrackers into the fire, and then there will be a dull sound and sparks will fly.
Wang Xun's family was considered a wealthy family in the county. His ancestors had been Jinshi and served as county magistrates, and they were considered a family of officials in the past.
There are several officials in the family now. Gao Mingcheng knows one of them, who is the director of the Cultural Relics Management Office.
When Director Wang saw Gao Mingcheng coming, he immediately stepped forward to greet them. There were many guests today, so Director Wang naturally had to help his nephew entertain them.
Gao Mingcheng looked around. They were not in the hotel at this moment, but at Wang Xun's home. However, Wang Xun was not at home at this moment. Instead, he was on the way to pick up the bride. After bringing the bride home, he moved to the hotel for the banquet.
"Captain Wang, have our soldiers arrived?" Gao Mingcheng didn't see Gao Guobing, so he asked.
Director Wang said with a smile: "Mingcheng, your uncle Guobing has made great contributions! And your friend Huang Dazhi has also made contributions, and he will be a first-class clerk in the future! As for your uncle Guobing, he naturally has a bright future!"
"I did invite him to the wedding, but he was injured while catching a criminal, and he hadn't had a good rest for several days, so he refused to come and said he wanted to rest at home."
After hearing what Director Wang said, Gao Mingcheng knew that the people sent by Du Hongyu had been captured by Gao Guobing and his men!
Yes, since receiving the news, the police station has started to deploy, and they have not let down their guard even during the New Year. After being busy for so long, if someone still succeeds in taking advantage of a loophole, then everyone in the police station will lose face.
"Is my uncle seriously injured?" Gao Mingcheng continued to ask.
Director Wang smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's not serious! I went to see him yesterday. He just twisted his arm. He just needs to rest."
Gao Mingcheng felt relieved after hearing this, so he said, "Then I'll go see him this afternoon."
"It's time to go and take a look. Oh, Mingcheng, look, Wang Xun has brought the bride! Let's go over and watch the fun!" Director Wang noticed the noise up ahead and his eyes immediately lit up. He called Gao Mingcheng to go over and watch the fun. The rest of the guests also went over there.
Seeing that everyone was crowded together, Gao Mingcheng hurriedly took Xiao Xuxu from Xuanyuemei's arms so that Xuanyuemei would not be easily bumped by others.
"Look, Wanwan is so beautiful today!" Many beauties stood on tiptoe and soon saw Deng Wanwan who was surrounded by the crowd.
Deng Wanwan is young and beautiful, and she is wearing a wedding dress, which makes her stand out in the crowd.
Wang Xun's face was full of smiles, and he was accompanied by his two children, who were also dressed up beautifully and acted as flower girls.
Among those present were the newlyweds with happy faces, the guests who came to watch the fun, and a photographer.
A photographer was hired and was using a video camera to record the wonderful scenes of the wedding.
In the picture, Gao Mingcheng is holding little Xuxu, with the tall girl Xuanmei standing beside him. The family of three is looking at the newlyweds with smiles on their faces.
After the ceremony of welcoming the bride into the house, everyone moved to a restaurant not far away.
For convenience, the restaurant we chose is actually not very big, but the weather was quite good today, so we set up several tables for wine in the yard in front and behind the restaurant.
Gao Mingcheng and his friends were considered guests of the bride and were arranged to sit with Deng Wanwan's parents. Just as he expected, the only relatives and friends of Deng Wanwan were her parents; the rest did not come.
When Deng Wanwan's parents saw Gao Mingcheng and his wife, they thanked them repeatedly, thinking that without their help, there would be no Deng Wanwan today.
When Deng Wanwan met Wang Xun on the train, if Wang Xun had not seen that Deng Wanwan had some relationship with Gao Mingcheng, he would not have spoken to her, let alone taken Deng Wanwan to the capital to teach her skills and help her make money.
Hearing what Deng Wanwan's parents said, Gao Mingcheng quickly said, "This is all the fate between Wanwan and Wang Xun! It is said that if there is a destiny, they will meet each other even if they are thousands of miles apart, and if there is no destiny, they will not become husband and wife!"
"By the way, Uncle, Aunt, are you really going to follow Wanwan to live in the capital after the New Year?"
Gao Mingcheng asked curiously.
Gao Mingcheng could understand Deng Wanwan's desire to bring her parents to the capital, but at this moment most people were reluctant to leave their hometowns, and it was still difficult to make the decision to move away from their hometowns and live in distant places.
Deng Wanwan's mother said firmly, "Yes, I have discussed it with Wanwan's father and decided to live in the capital in the future. Wanwan and Axun are busy trying to expand their business, and they have two children to take care of at home. If we go there, we can help them take care of the children so that they don't have to be distracted."
Deng Wanwan's father Deng Zhiyong smiled and said nothing.
It is indeed difficult to make the decision to leave your hometown.
But his parents and brothers at home have broken his heart, and because of what happened to Deng Wanwan, there are still people pointing fingers at their family. It is quite depressing for him to continue living here.
It might be better to live in a new environment.
Besides, as parents, we all hope to be with our children and help them do things within our ability.
Everyone was chatting and eating.
Although the dining environment was simple, the banquet was quite good. There were four cold dishes, eight hot dishes, a bottle of Si Te liquor, a bottle of Coca-Cola, and a pack of Jin Sheng cigarettes on the table.
Gao Mingcheng has eaten a lot of meat and fish these days, but every restaurant has its own flavor. For example, there are several dishes on this banquet that Gao Mingcheng likes very much, including grass carp cooked with wine lees.
Cut the grass carp into pieces and dry them, then stir-fry them with wine lees, chili peppers and other seasonings, put them in a jar, and take them out and eat them directly when you want to eat them. If you think the fish is too dry, put it on rice and steam it.
There were also dishes for Xiao Xuxu on the table, a bowl of steamed pork with longan, which was sweet, delicious and nutritious, as well as an old hen stewed with mushrooms and eight-treasure rice.
Xuanyuemei was busy feeding Xiaoxuxu. When Xiaoxuxu took a piece of chicken wing and nibbled on it, she hurriedly took a few bites herself.
A woman who takes care of a child will not be able to eat with peace of mind even if there is a table full of delicious food.
Soon, the newlyweds came over to toast.
Gao Mingcheng and others raised their glasses to congratulate the newlyweds on their happy wedding and a long and happy marriage.
"Brother Mingcheng, Sister Duomei, Axun and I would like to toast you individually." Deng Wanwan raised her glass and said to Gao Mingcheng and his wife with a smile.
Gao Mingcheng and the other man did not refuse. Gao Mingcheng refilled the glass with wine, while Xuanmei filled it with Coke.
After the four of them clinked their glasses, they all drank it in one gulp with smiles on their faces.
The banquet lasted until two in the afternoon.
After the guests said goodbye one after another, Gao Mingcheng also went back with his wife and children.
On the way, little Xuxu, who was used to taking a nap, fell asleep in Manyumei's arms.
Gao Mingcheng drove the tractor not to the clothing store, but to his new home.
Gao Shufang and Gao Mingli are still in Gaojia Village. They will not return to the county until the eighth day of the New Year. As for today, Gao Shufang originally wanted to attend Deng Wanwan's wedding, but was arranged to go to her uncle's house to pay New Year's greetings.
The tractor stopped in front of the yard gate, and Gao Mingcheng got off first to open the gate.
Seeing that Xiao Xuxu had fallen asleep, he said to Xuanyuemei, "Take care of Xiao Xuxu and let him rest. I'll go to Uncle Guobing's house and sit down."
Xuanyuemei hurriedly said, "Then you should bring gifts! It's Chinese New Year, and if you go there, it will be considered as paying New Year's greetings."
"Okay." Gao Mingcheng agreed. They naturally prepared gifts for Gao Guobing as New Year's greetings, so after Gao Mingcheng took the gifts, he went to Gao Guobing's house next door.
Gao Guobing was recuperating at home, and Zhao Dongmei was naturally at home with him. At this moment, she was sitting in the living room watching TV, and she laughed out loud from time to time at the TV programs.
During the New Year, if there are people at home, the courtyard door is usually not closed, so Gao Mingcheng walked directly into the courtyard, then went up the stairs and entered the living room.
"Aunt, I'm here to wish you a happy New Year!" Gao Mingcheng said with a smile, holding a gift.
Upon hearing his voice, Zhao Dongmei stood up immediately and said with a smile, "You just came back from Wang Xun's wedding banquet, right? Where are Duomei and Xiaoxuxu?"
Gao Mingcheng handed the gift in his hand to Zhao Dongmei and said, "Xiao Xuxu has fallen asleep. Duomei is accompanying him to rest."
Zhao Dongmei immediately said, "Then when Xiao Xuxu wakes up, call them over. You can have dinner here today!"
"By the way, your uncle thinks I'm too noisy watching TV, so he's staying in the study on the second floor."
Zhao Dongmei knew that Gao Mingcheng came here to talk to Gao Guobing, so she directly pointed Gao Mingcheng in a direction.
Gao Mingcheng didn't rush upstairs, but asked Gao Yue again.
Zhao Dongmei said: "Gao Yue went to visit his classmates. In the past few days, apart from visiting new year's greetings, he was either visiting this classmate or that classmate!"
After knowing that Gao Yue was not at home, Gao Mingcheng went upstairs.
Gao Guobing's house has three floors. The second floor was originally intended for Gao Yue to marry and have children. There are several bedrooms, a study and a bathroom here.
Gao Mingcheng was very familiar with the place and quickly knocked on the door of the study.
After knocking on the door, he quickly pushed it open because it was not locked.
The study faces east, has good light, and there is a loquat tree outside the window.
The loquat trees were not very big at this time, and there was still snow on the treetops that had not melted.
"Mingcheng, I guessed you were coming! Sit down." After seeing Gao Mingcheng, Gao Guobing seemed to be in a good mood. He put down the book in his hand and asked Gao Mingcheng to sit down opposite him.
Naturally, he also knew why Gao Mingcheng came.
So without waiting for Gao Mingcheng to ask any questions, Gao Guobing had already briefly recounted what had happened.
Finally, he sighed and said, "Fortunately, your friend informed us in advance, otherwise Du Hongyu's revenge would have been reported in the newspapers!"
By then, their police station will naturally lose face!
Besides, losing face is a small matter, but losing your life is a big matter.
Gao Guobing said: "After we caught the man this time, we seized two pistols, a rifle, six grenades, and 100 rounds of bullets!"
"The criminal was very cunning. He drove here on the evening of New Year's Eve. However, as soon as the car entered the main road of the county town, it was spotted by our people. In order to catch the criminal, all the police officers did not take a holiday to go back home for the New Year. All of them were scattered at various intersections to keep watch."
"Fortunately, hard work pays off, and I finally got what I wanted!"
At this point, Gao Guobing smiled, but soon he frowned and said, "Those two people were completely unprepared and were pinned down by our people in an instant. I thought that after arresting these two people, the matter would be over. Who knew..."
"On the third day of the Lunar New Year, another suspicious person with a strange whereabouts appeared! This time it was Huang Dazhi who discovered it first. After he found out, he immediately notified everyone. However, this time the other party was on guard. As soon as we came into contact, we started fighting and even fired guns. I accidentally sprained my hand during the fight."
"But this woman Du Hongyu is really cruel! The person coming behind actually had a bomb tied to his body!"
Hearing this, Gao Mingcheng's heart began to beat wildly.
New Year's Eve is the day for Chinese people to reunite, while the third day of the New Year is the day for them to visit graves and worship their ancestors. Du Hongyu chose these two days to launch her revenge!
It’s really cruel!
Gao Mingcheng asked: "Is that person dead?"
Just when Gao Mingcheng was extremely nervous, Gao Guobing suddenly laughed and said, "Du Hongyu is cruel, but everyone has the instinct to live. The two criminals have actually secretly destroyed the bomb."
"This..." Gao Mingcheng was stunned, but then he felt it was quite reasonable.
He thought for a moment and asked, "Uncle, do you think she will continue to retaliate?"
Gao Guobing shook his head. He couldn’t say for sure.
This woman's heart is as unpredictable as the sea.
However, after this incident happened, it has been reported to the higher-ups, who also take it very seriously. I believe Du Hongyu must be under some pressure and constraints, and may not have the mind to retaliate.
Gao Mingcheng was thoughtful after hearing this, so he said, "Uncle, Du Hongyu is really in love with Shi Laosan. We can't hide her feelings from Shi Laosan. How about this, can you arrange for someone to visit Shi Laosan in prison?"
Gao Guobing looked at Gao Mingcheng and frowned slightly, obviously not knowing why Gao Mingcheng said that.
Gao Mingcheng smiled slightly and said, "The reason why Shi Lao San was caught by us was because Du Hongyu and Fatty Liu set him up. As for us? In fact, it was Du Hongyu who leaked the information, and then we were able to catch him in the act!"
"As for why Du Hongyu did this, it was because Du Hongyu hoped that Shi Laosan would go abroad with her, but Shi Laosan refused, so Du Hongyu decided to destroy the one she couldn't get!"
"I'm sure Shi Lao San will be very moved after hearing this."
After hearing this, Gao Guobing finally understood what Gao Mingcheng was planning. He couldn't help but laugh out loud. The trick Gao Mingcheng used was to take advantage of the information gap!
Shi Laosan has already been in prison and he has no access to any news from the outside world. Once I reveal the news to others, as long as it is reasonable and logical, Shi Laosan will believe it.
What would Shi Laosan choose when faced with someone who is trying to kill him?
Will he take the initiative to provide evidence of Du Hongyu's crime? (End of this chapter)
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