An Moxue and Wu Sicheng parted ways at the crossroads. After thinking for a while, she decided not to go to the state-run restaurant and instead went to the photo studio.
Wu Sicheng escorted the man to the police station. As soon as he entered, Old Wang's eyes widened. He ran up to the man in disbelief, looked him over, and asked Wu Sicheng, "Comrade Wu, is this the enemy agent from about five years ago? Didn't he die in the fire at the police station?"
Wu Sicheng answered with certainty: "Comrade An said yes."
"I'll go report to the director." Old Wang jogged into the director's office.
After hearing what Lao Wang said, his colleagues from the Public Security Bureau all came over to see the man.
Now, five years later, he has reappeared alive in the police station. Those who handled the case back then know what the fire meant back then—it was all a prelude to his escape alive.
He treats human life like dirt; he's a complete demon. We absolutely cannot let him escape this time. This is the sentiment of all the police officers.
After listening to Lao Wang's report, Director Li of the Public Security Bureau was filled with disbelief. "Comrade An Moxue is a walking harvester of criminals and spies!"
I've only been back for a few days to celebrate the New Year, and they've already arrested a bunch of people, and the trial isn't even over yet!
Another spy who was declared dead has been arrested. Who is this person?!
"Let's go! Let's take a look."
When the police officers saw Lao Wang and the bureau chief come out together, they dispersed and went back to work on their cases, but they all listened intently, eager to know what had happened and hoping that the bureau chief would assign the case to them.
When Wu Sicheng saw Director Li coming over, he greeted him, "Uncle Li."
"Well done, you two! You're not idle even on your vacation," Director Li praised. If all the police officers in the bureau were like this, he would be laughing in his dreams and feel full even without eating.
Then he turned to Xiao Liu next to him and said, "Xiao Liu, come here, take him to the interrogation room and keep a close eye on him. I'll talk to Comrade Wu about the case first."
Xiao Liu took the person to the interrogation room.
Director Li said, "Sicheng, come over and tell me what happened. Lao Wang, take a statement."
After the group went into a room alone, Wu Sicheng said, "Uncle Li, send two people to the photo studio to take control of the people inside, and then I'll tell you what happened."
Director Li went out, gave a few instructions, and then saw two police officers hurriedly leave.
He returned to his room, and Wu Sicheng began to recount what had happened.
After Lao Wang finished taking notes, Director Li said, "There are some details we'll discuss when Mo Xue arrives. This person must have some important person or matter lurking here, otherwise he wouldn't have faked his death and returned. The most important thing now is to find out who is related to him and what the specific matter is. Let's go to the interrogation room now."
"Old Wang, you're in charge of this spy. Don't let anyone unimportant contact him, and keep the case confidential."
They couldn't guarantee that there weren't any of the other party's people in the police station, so being extremely cautious was not an overreaction.
The three men entered the interrogation room and began the interrogation.
At the photo studio, An Moxue went inside, pretending to be a customer who wanted to have her picture taken. She followed the photographer into the photo room and successfully used the Truth Pill on the two people in the photo studio to find out all the people and things related to them and obtained the list.
Just as she had guessed, they were after the Nalan family.
When the police arrived, she had just finished interrogating someone and the effects of the drug were wearing off. She heard a voice leaving through the back door of the photo studio, and then two police officers entered the studio.
The two people at the photo studio felt something was wrong. Wasn't there a pretty young girl who wanted her picture taken?
Where are they?
The two police officers didn't give them a chance to think too much. They arrested the two men and remained unmoved no matter how they tried to explain. They thoroughly searched the photo studio but found nothing before taking the men away.
After leaving the photo studio through the back door, An Moxue went straight to the state-run restaurant. As soon as she entered, she saw the woman who used to take orders sitting there, looking bored and lost in thought.
It's almost lunchtime, but perhaps because of the Lunar New Year, there aren't many people in the restaurant. The lunch menu has already been laid out.
As soon as An Moxue entered, she saw her. When An Moxue reached the ordering counter, the older woman spoke first, "Little sister, Happy New Year! It's been so long since I've seen you. What have you been up to?"
An Moxue replied with a smile, "Happy New Year, elder sister! The educated youth sent to the countryside are busy with village affairs, right? I see that you look radiant, elder sister. You must be living a happy life and everything is going smoothly."
"What do you want to eat today? Look, it's all listed above!" The older sister glanced at the small blackboard next to her and asked with a smile.
"Big sister, we've finished ordering. We'll make it later. We're waiting for a friend, okay?" An Moxue said, handing over two White Rabbit milk candies.
The older woman took the things and smiled even more warmly: "Sure! Others might not be able to, but you're so pretty, you definitely can!"
Next, An Moxue ordered her food, paid the bill, and chatted with the older woman at the counter.
The older woman asked with a curious look, "Girl, you don't look like someone who's been sent to the countryside. Your skin is so fair and smooth. How did you do that?"
An Moxue said sincerely, "Big sister, to be honest, one reason I'm naturally like my mother, I never get tanned no matter how much sun I get, and another reason is skincare. In the summer and autumn when cucumbers are plentiful, I use cucumber slices as a face mask, and when there are no cucumbers, I use egg whites and honey. Women should always treat themselves well, don't you think?"
The older woman looked enlightened: "Your skin is so good, I'll try it when I get home."
An Moxue looked around and whispered, "But, sister, some people say that using eggs and honey as a face mask is wasteful. Do it as you see fit, but don't let it cause family discord; that would be my fault. I'm telling you this because I think you're honest and straightforward. I would never dare say this to some of the other educated youth in the settlement."
The older sister didn't seem to care at all, not thinking that this behavior was wasteful, and said nonchalantly: "A few eggs and a little honey are nothing, what's the big deal? Not to mention that my brother-in-law isn't that kind of person, even if he were, I'd let him keep quiet. If I spoil him, wouldn't he be asking for a beating?"
An Moxue gave a thumbs up and praised, "Sister, a woman should be like you, managing both home and work perfectly."
"That's a must, aren't all women from the North like that? But when you're out in public, you can't skimp on a man's dignity, and when you're home, you can't tolerate even the slightest bit of anger. Sister, listen to me, good men are all trained by women, so don't indulge their bad habits, understand?"
"I've learned a lot! Thank you for your heartfelt words today!"
"Hey! Look, isn't that the guy you're waiting for?"
An Moxue turned around and saw Wu Sicheng walking towards her. She turned back to her older sister and said, "Big sister, he's my friend. I'm going over now. Could you please tell the chef that we can start cooking?"
The older woman glanced at her and then at Wu Sicheng, saying, "Don't worry, little sister, it'll be done in a bit." Then she winked at her and said, "The guy is really handsome, he's a good match for you." After saying that, she went into the kitchen.
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