The three walked and talked, discussing the recent events, their past experiences of risking their lives together, and their strategies and tactics against the enemy.
An Moxue didn't seem to have just survived a chase, and the two old people didn't seem to have just finished a rescue. They seemed more like they were returning home from a trip, relaxed and at ease.
......
When Director Li and his men saw An Moxue at the village office in Anle Village, it was getting dark. He couldn't describe the feeling in his heart—worry, relief, pride. In short, he was mostly happy to see her safe and sound. He admired the child for all the hardships she had endured.
Seeing so many people working so hard to rescue her, An Moxue returned home, took some food, vegetables, and meat, and hosted a dinner for all the participants at the village headquarters. She also gave each person a pill to ward off the cold.
Director Li had a terrible headache. There were several cases involving her, and they all ended up being dropped. What were those people trying to do?
The fact that someone is relentlessly pursuing a teenage girl, especially one who is the descendant of a hero, must be reported and taken seriously.
If a mother can't even protect her own child, how can she bear it!
An Moxue was unaware that because of this incident, Director Li's actions had brought great trouble to the Zhongchuan Tang family. Several parties worked together, especially the provincial military region and the Kyoto military region, and thoroughly investigated the Tang family, leaving no one behind. A large number of Tang family members were sent to labor camps or re-education through labor, and even pulling strings and asking for favors were useless.
When Wu Sicheng found out, he went to great lengths to ensure that they were taken care of wherever they went, so they couldn't relax at all.
This indirectly relieved An Moxue's pressure, but it also allowed some members of the Tang family to escape the drugs An Moxue administered.
After finishing her meal, An Moxue approached Director Li and said, "Uncle Li, this case is probably going to stop here. You don't need to bother investigating any further. I'd like to ask you for a favor."
"What kind of help? Tell me."
"I'd like you to issue me a short-term temporary transfer order, and then I'd like to go back to Kyoto to check and see if there's any progress."
"Just ask the village chief to open it. He'll open it for you because your situation is special."
"No, I want to avoid some eyes and ears. I feel like there are always people watching my daily life, and I want to avoid these people."
"Okay, but you must be careful when you go out alone as a girl."
"I will."
"I'll talk to your village chief Guo in a bit, and we'll just go through the formalities. When are you planning to leave?"
"The sooner we do it tomorrow, the better we can catch them off guard. That way, I'll have less trouble."
"Sure, just come find me at the bureau then."
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An Moxue sat in the cold train carriage. This time, she had changed her clothes and dressed herself up as an arrogant woman who looked down on everyone.
Thinking about his plans to return to Kyoto, he didn't have any good plans, so he could only ask Chief Guan, but he had no idea how much he could tell him.
I have absolutely no clue what's going on, and it's probably even more complicated than I realize. Just thinking about it gives me a headache.
Ancestors, how could you be so unreliable!
After getting off the train, An Moxue did not linger and boarded the bus directly to the Kyoto Lion Independent Regiment.
When the gatekeeper reported to Zhang Jing that a girl named An Moxue was looking for him at the gate, he thought he had misheard and asked the gatekeeper again, "Are you sure her name is An Moxue?"
The gatekeeper answered affirmatively, "Yes, Political Commissar."
"Bring her in!"
An Moxue walked on the parade ground of the Lion Independent Regiment, looking at the unfamiliar yet familiar surroundings, and had only one feeling—things have changed.
When Zhang Jing arrived at his office, he was taken aback when he saw An Moxue. He asked, "Niece, what's going on? Why are you dressed like this? I just received a call from Director Li of Anping County the day before yesterday, and he didn't say you were coming back!"
"Uncle Zhang, Director Li has spoken to you about my case."
"I told you, don't worry. You can't catch a big cat, but you can't let a little mouse that shows its face get away with it. It's already under investigation, so you don't need to worry about it."
"Won't that cause you trouble? If not, then stop. Preserving yourselves is the most important thing."
Hearing her say that, Zhang Jing felt incredibly relieved and even more ashamed to face her.
The child was always thinking of them, which made him feel even more incompetent.
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. It's just that there are so many constraints now, that we're hesitant and timid when we do things, and things inevitably don't go as planned."
"Given the current situation, just being able to survive is enough. There will always be opportunities. Although I really want to resolve all the troubles immediately, it seems impossible, and I have nothing more to say. I'll plan slowly, and I'll eventually succeed. I believe I have the patience and strength. I will gradually become stronger, strong enough to be fearless." As An Moxue said this, she was full of confidence. Zhang Jing had a feeling that this child would one day stand at a height that her father and mother had never reached.
"I came back this time to ask about my parents, especially about the events surrounding their last mission. After experiencing so many attempts to assassinate and hunt them down, I think I have the right to know the truth. Uncle Zhang, what do you think?"
“I think so too. Just a few days ago, the leader told me to tell you some of the investigation results. But, Mo Xue, I have to apologize to you first. This investigation has been forced to stop for some reasons.”
When An Moxue heard him say that, she was genuinely not sad, but she also knew that some things were not as simple as you could say, at any time.
Only when you become strong enough can you do what you want to do; relying on yourself is worse than relying on anyone else.
"Uncle Zhang, it's alright. I've long been prepared for a long-term struggle. I know things might not be so easy to investigate. I will definitely not give up."
"Mo Xue, don't be discouraged. We're just temporarily suspending the investigation, but as long as the opportunity arises, I will definitely continue the investigation. That's what the leader means too."
"Uncle Zhang, I'd like to meet Uncle Guan. There are some things I'd like to ask him in person."
"Okay, wait a moment. I'll go to the archives and get you the investigation results. Take a look, and if you don't understand anything, ask me. After you've finished reading them, go back and think about them carefully. I'll take you to see the leader tomorrow, okay?"
"Can."
After a while, Zhang Jing returned with a thick file folder and handed it to An Moxue.
An Moxue opened the file folder and slowly began to read through it.
After reading it, she fell silent, a rare occurrence, and sat down in her chair without uttering a word.
After a long while, she finally spoke, her voice a little hoarse, "Uncle Zhang, can I take this document back and take a good look at it? I'll return it tomorrow."
"Okay, come on, come home with me! Your aunt will be so happy to see you."
"No, Uncle Zhang, I'd rather stay at the military guesthouse! I'm coming back secretly this time, and I hope as few people as possible know about it."
"Then, let's go, I'll go with you to the guesthouse."
"good."
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