Chapter 186 Meeting
Tao Nanfeng immediately booked a flight and flew directly from Jiangcheng to Kyoto.
Miao Jing arrived at the airport and asked her hurriedly as soon as he saw her: "Is Xiangbei okay? Did he not suffer? I have asked them to make a phone call. The people from Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau said that it was the Kyoto side who put pressure on them, and they couldn't do anything. For now, they can only detain him temporarily and let him go after the investigation is complete."
After going through all that, Tao Nanfeng felt that he and Xiangbei were very lucky to be surrounded and helped by so many friends. Looking at Miao Jing who was worried, Tao Nanfeng said calmly, "Xiangbei is fine. Thank you so much for your concern."
Miao Jing gritted his teeth, his eyes gleaming with anger. "Damn Liu Yuanyu, he's the one who caused this to get out of hand! Originally, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange wanted to test the waters in a low-key manner to see if it could promote the marketization of land and secure more funds for urban construction. Who was the one who caused him to attract media attention? Now our department is also having a headache."
Tao Nanfeng said calmly, "I know, this was done by Liu Yuanyu. He wanted to get land in Shenzhen but failed, so he stabbed me in the back."
Miao Jing narrowed his eyes: "Don't worry, I will find a chance to kill him!"
Tao Nanfeng shook his head: "You don't need to intervene in this matter. When Xiangbei comes out, he might want to do it himself."
Liu Yuanyu had hurt Xiangbei so badly that Tao Nanfeng wanted to lock his soul herself, but she wanted to use legal means to make him admit defeat sincerely.
Miao Jing told her: "I showed Minister Zhong the article about land value in Jiangcheng Daily, and he immediately asked me to call you. He said he wanted to hear what you, a direct participant, had to say. This is an opportunity, you must seize it! As long as Minister Zhong approves of your actions, nothing will happen."
Tao Nanfeng pursed his lips, his eyes firm: "Don't worry, I will do my best!"
Thinking of Zhong Muyang whom he met at the bidding meeting for the gymnasium project in Xicheng District, Kyoto, Tao Nanfeng was a little absent-minded. Although this man in his fifties had a head full of white hair, he carried a smell of hot gunpowder when he walked, which made people admire and fear him.
Miao Jing led Tao Nanfeng directly into Zhong Muyang's office.
China's highest administrative body, with its strict guards, solemn layout, and simple furnishings, all of this made Tao Nanfeng even breathe cautiously.
Zhong Muyang sat behind the large desk with a solemn expression, and motioned Tao Nanfeng to sit down.
Tao Nanfeng sat upright on the single sofa facing the desk and looked up at Zhong Muyang. That inexplicable sense of familiarity came again. Zhong Muyang's face and facial features were really similar to Xiang Bei's. Coupled with the fact that the name was too similar, Tao Nanfeng couldn't help but think about it. However, Liang Yinzhen said that Xiangbei's biological father Zhong Muyang had been killed by the reactionaries and died heroically...
"Tao Nanfeng, you are here at the Shenzhen land auction. I want to hear your thoughts."
Tao Nanfeng quickly collected his scattered thoughts and concisely recounted the grudge between him and Liu Yuanyu, how he dealt with his provocation, how he didn't want him to make money by taking the land for free, how he proposed to sell the land, how the Shenzhen city leaders inspected the land, how the team calculated and set a reasonable land price, and how the on-site bidding... He told him everything frankly.
Hearing that Liu Yuanyu temporarily gave up holding the sign, Zhong Muyang looked at Tao Nanfeng and asked, "What did you do?"
Zhong Muyang's gaze was like lightning, and Tao Nanfeng felt the pressure. She thought for a moment and answered cautiously, "I didn't do anything. Maybe the person holding the sign was too nervous, and the city wanted Jiang Qizhu to take over the land, so the hammer fell quickly."
Metaphysics is too magical, so Tao Nanfeng doesn't plan to tell anyone else.
Zhong Muyang leaned back on the chair and smiled: "It's okay, don't be nervous."
When he smiled, the smell of gunpowder and war disappeared and he seemed approachable.
Tao Nanfeng straightened his back and nodded.
After asking a few more questions about the topics of land sales and the formation of the real estate market, Zhong Muyang said: "The Shenzhen land bidding has been reported to the Ministry in advance, and we support their reform initiative. The Liu family's small actions are not worth mentioning, but your article on responding to the public opinion war is well written. The idea of dividing land property rights into two is very good. The charge of selling land to the north is not established and will be released soon. Thank you for your hard work!"
After saying that, Zhong Muyang stood up, walked out from behind the desk, and extended his hand to Tao Nanfeng.
Tao Nanfeng quickly stood up, put his left hand on his right wrist, bowed slightly, and stretched out his hand to shake his. She was wearing a white shirt and khaki pants today, with her sleeves rolled up to her forearms, revealing a bit of her wrists.
Zhong Muyang's gaze lingered on Tao Nanfeng's left wrist. Her wrist was as white as jade, and the ancient silver bracelet that shone with a long glow was very eye-catching. Zhong Muyang was suddenly frozen, and the hand holding Tao Nanfeng unconsciously closed: "You——"
Tao Nanfeng noticed his reaction, and suddenly he looked up at Zhong Muyang: "Minister Zhong, do you know Liang Yinzhu?"
Miao Jing didn't know what was going on. He stood aside, looking at this and that, but didn't dare to speak. There seemed to be a time barrier between Zhong Muyang and Tao Nanfeng, blocking everyone outside and preventing them from entering.
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Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau, detention center.
It was early summer and the detention room had only a small tall window. Xiangbei, who was sitting in the corner, put the aluminum lunch box that Liang Yinzhen brought aside, looked up at the high window, and a ray of dazzling sunlight shone through the iron bars.
The detention room was dimly lit and there was a musty smell in the air.
The busy life was suddenly paused, and Xiangbei, who lost his freedom, fell into deep thought.
In Liu Yuanyu's letter of complaint, Xiang Bei was accused of buying and selling state-owned land and committing counter-revolutionary crimes. Ten days had passed and Xiang Bei had made all the statements, explanations and apologies he needed to make, but the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau had still not charged him with any crime.
What is the reason?
Legally, counter-revolutionary crimes refer to acts that endanger the People's Republic of China with the purpose of overthrowing the proletarian dictatorship and the socialist system. However, Xiang Bei abided by the law and did not commit any of the above crimes. The so-called land sale and purchase is just the purchase of the 40-year right to use the C01 plot of Cuihu Reservoir, not the ownership.
In theory, Xiangbei did not buy the land, he was just the legal representative of the design company. The leaders of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange tried their best to protect Xiangbei. Jiang Qizhuo and others issued a certificate saying that Nanfeng Company was only the designer and Xiangbei was not a direct participant. Even the CEO of the Shenzhen real estate company that bought the land was not detained and interrogated, so there is no reason to arrest Xiang Bei who just joined in the fun.
Emotionally, Xiang Bei is the descendant of a martyr and a combat hero, so he cannot be accused of the crime of counter-revolution.
"Alas..." When he thought of the four words "descendants of martyrs", Xiangbei let out a long sigh.
It turned out that her biological parents were underground workers who sacrificed their lives for the revolution. Before the execution, her mother asked someone to send her to Liang Yinzhen and asked her not to pamper her.
Over the years, his adoptive parents treated him as their own, caring, loving and respecting him. They would rather starve themselves to make sure he was well fed. They taught him to be hardworking and simple, to respect the elderly and the young, and to love the Party and the country. They even reluctantly sent him to join the army and go to the battlefield. After he got married and started a family, she followed him closely, helping him with housework and taking care of the children.
Liang Yinzhen and Xiang Yongfu are Xiang Bei's adoptive parents, as well as his aunt and uncle. They lost three children and put all their love on Xiang Bei. Their love is great and deep.
His gaze to the north followed the sunlight from the high window and looked down at the sunlight grid on the ground. There was dust dancing in the sunlight. His biological parents, Liang Yinzhu and Zhong Muyang, were imprisoned in Langya Prison at that time. They lost their freedom and suffered severe torture. It must have been very difficult.
They died for the revolution. As their children, we should also be warriors and bravely face the resistance and difficulties in reform.
Thinking of Tao Nanfeng, Qiao Yadong and Lu Xue who were running around and appealing for him... Xiang Bei's mouth corners gradually rose and his eyes became determined.
"Xiangbei, you're living a good life~" As the door of the detention room was opened, a sarcastic voice was heard.
Xiangbei's face turned cold and he looked at the person who came.
Liu Yuanyu was wearing a long-sleeved silk floral shirt and flared trousers, looking like a playboy. He covered his nose with his palm, obviously annoyed by the bad smell in the room.
There were three people standing next to Liu Yuanyu, Ruan Xuezhen, manager of the design department of Liuye Company, Peng Zhengguo, director of the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau, and Zhou Bin, deputy director.
Liu Yuanyu frowned and stepped into the detention room. He walked in front of Xiangbei, looking down at him with an arrogant attitude: "How is it? How does it feel to be caught? I said... you can't beat me!"
Xiangbei closed his eyes and didn't want to pay attention to him.
Liu Yuanyu couldn't help feeling jealous when he saw Xiangbei was leisurely and calm, and even while being detained, he still maintained the composure and composure of a soldier.
Why? Xiangbei, a small rural soldier, not only gets to know Miao Jing and becomes a close friend, but also marries Tao Nanfeng and works hard for his career together. His family is powerful and he has both money and power, but when he comes to Shenzhen Stock Exchange, he can't even defeat Xiang Bei. How despicable, how hateful!
Liu Yuanyu is a narrow-minded person who holds grudges the most. Xiang Bei and Miao Jing teamed up to bring him down, causing him to be expelled from the department. He has always held this grudge in his heart. He couldn't move Miao Jing, but Xiang Bei was weak and easy to bully. Liu Yuanyu thought that he must kill him first this time! As for Tao Nanfeng...if she falls to the north, are you afraid that you won't be able to kill her?
Liu Yuanyu had rich experience in political struggles. Shenzhen was a special economic zone with liberated thinking, and the Public Security Bureau did not buy into his anti-revolutionary theories at all. However, the thinking in inland cities was relatively conservative, and people were terrified at the mere mention of the word anti-revolution. Therefore, Liu Yuanyu forced Xiangbei back to Jiangcheng, and a letter of denunciation led to his arrest.
It was originally thought that the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau would be very nervous, and with the pressure from Kyoto, Xiangbei would be executed soon. What if the verdict is overturned at that time? People have died and the most you can get is some compensation. Unexpectedly, Xiang Bei and Tao Nanfeng had a deep-rooted relationship in Jiangcheng. The director of the Public Security Bureau didn't know what was wrong. Although Xiang Bei was detained in the detention center, he had been trying and investigating him according to the regulations and had no intention of executing him.
The news and editorials in newspapers also began to change. In particular, an article in Jiangcheng Daily titled "My View on the Value of Land" deeply analyzed the value of land, sparking discussions throughout society. Calls for land system reform became louder and louder. The four people who were once reviled as the "land-selling foursome" were actually crowned as "reform pioneers."
Liu Yuanyu turned around and asked Peng Zhengguo: "Director Peng, there is newspaper news and photos to prove the sale of land to the north. Openly buying and selling land is a counter-revolutionary crime! Why haven't you dealt with it yet?"
Director Peng Zhengguo had a cold face and said nothing.
Seeing that his superiors did not respond, Deputy Director Zhou Bin took a half step forward and reported quietly: "This is no longer a period of great movement. Conviction must be made through a court trial. Our public security department arrested people and filed a public prosecution against Nanfeng Company for suspected land trading, but we have to wait for the results of the investigation for the follow-up. If it weren't for the pressure from above, according to the rules, we can't detain them for such a long time before the charges are determined."
Liu Yuanyu's face darkened and his voice suddenly rose: "Nonsense! Counter-revolutionary crimes are so serious that they must be tried and dealt with immediately. Your Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau is shirking responsibility in every possible way. Are you trying to shield counter-revolutionaries?!"
The detention room was stale and hot, with beads of sweat oozing out of Zhou Bin's forehead. Sheltering counter-revolutionaries? This is a serious crime.
Director Peng Zhengguo answered slowly: "Xiang Bei is a combat hero who has made many achievements in the Sharp Knife Company. He is the descendant of a martyr and is both red and professional. We must find out whether he is a counter-revolutionary or a wronged person."
Liu Yuanyu was very annoyed, as he had thought it was a simple matter. Were there few false and wrongful convictions during the movement? They just put a big hat on him and executed him, no matter whether he was really counter-revolutionary or not. Why does it become so difficult when it comes to Xiangbei? He is a combat hero and a descendant of a martyr. He is surrounded by one halo after another, making it difficult to put the label of being counter-revolutionary on him.
Liu Yuanyu took out a piece of paper from his pocket and stuffed it into Peng Zhengguo's hand: "You guys don't obey the orders of the Ministry of Public Security?"
Peng Zhengguo took the note and saw the words on it, his face suddenly changed.
——Xiang Bei was suspected of selling land and selling out the country and was ordered to be punished for counter-revolutionary crimes. Liu Gaoqian.
Liu Gaoqian, Director of the Supervision Department of the Ministry of Public Security. In order to deal with Xiang Bei, Liu Yuanyu actually got a warrant from his superiors!
Peng Chengguo's hands were shaking a little, and he looked at Xiangbei subconsciously.
Xiangbei met his gaze and asked calmly, "Whose order is this? Is it true or false?"
There was a fire burning fiercely in Peng Zhengguo's chest. Xiang Bei is a combat hero of the spearhead company, and his achievements are well-known in the public security system. When Liang Yinzhen came to plead with the martyr's certificate and will, countless police officers shed tears.
Peng Zhengguo felt angry and humiliated that such a heroic comrade and descendant of a martyr was slandered as counter-revolutionary because of a land bidding case.
He is the director of the Public Security Bureau and the leader of the department responsible for protecting the safety of the city and the people. He is not a running dog of the Liu family!
Peng Zhengguo suppressed his anger and replied to Xiangbei: "This is a letter from Liu Gaoqian, Director of the Supervision Department of the Ministry of Public Security, from the Liu family in Kyoto, instructing us to charge you with counter-revolutionary crimes." He paused for a moment and said, "I don't know if it's true or not."
When Liu Yuanyu heard this, he was furious: "What do you mean? Can I give you a false order? Who dares to forge a letter from Director Liu? My last name is Liu, and I am his nephew!"
Peng Zhengguo hesitated for a moment and winked at Zhou Bin: "Go make a phone call to confirm. This matter is too serious to be convicted based on just a piece of paper."
Zhou Bin: "Okay, I'll contact the Kyoto Public Security Bureau right away." After saying that, he turned and left.
Liu Yuanyu didn't expect that even though he came in person and had a gift from his uncle, he was not executed immediately when he arrived in Jiangcheng. He felt that his authority was challenged and flew into a rage: "What are you trying to do? Do you want to be self-governing? You even dare to question the letter from the Director of the Supervisory Department!"
Peng Zhengguo heard him accusing him again, and the pent-up anger in his heart intensified. His voice was cold and stiff: "Boss Liu, don't accuse me so randomly. You are not a state official, but the president of a private enterprise in Shenzhen. You suddenly took out Director Liu's letter and wanted to accuse the descendants of martyrs and combat heroes of counter-revolution. Don't you allow us to confirm it? I think this is not the autonomy of our Public Security Bureau, but your Liu family who wants to crown yourselves as kings!"
Liu Yuanyu couldn't catch his breath and wanted to slap him. But this is not Kyoto, and he is no longer a government official. He lacks the confidence to take off his official uniform and step into the Public Security Bureau. He can only hold back his anger and start to bribe Peng Zhengguo: "Director Peng has been in this position for five years, right? Have you never thought about getting promoted to the next level? If you cooperate with me, I will guarantee that you will be admitted to the Hubei Provincial Public Security Bureau."
Ruan Xuezhen also interrupted: "Director Peng, don't think that our General Manager Liu is no longer in the Kyoto Construction Department, but the Kyoto Liu family is deeply rooted. You have to learn to stand on the side."
Peng Zhengguo, who was wearing a white shirt and blue pants police uniform, straightened his hat with a serious face: "Side? Which side? I stand on the side of the country, the party and the people!"
Liu Yuanyu said with a resounding voice and awe-inspiring righteousness, "Peng Zhengguo, don't act noble and high-handed in front of me. If you don't know what's best for you, don't blame me for being rude."
Xiangbei slowly opened his eyes and laughed sarcastically: "Liu Yuanyu, you are threatening and bribing the police officers in front of me. Do you think I am dead?"
Ruan Xuezhen glanced to the north and said gloatingly: "Counter-revolutionaries are all sentenced to death. The difference between you and a dead person is only a breath of air."
At this time, Deputy Director Zhou Bin came over again, his expression somewhat heavy. He handed the note to Peng Zhengguo and said, "I have contacted Director Liu, and it is true without a doubt."
Liu Yuanyu said, "The evidence is irrefutable that Xiangbei is buying and selling state-owned land. Director Peng, what are you still hesitating about?"
Peng Zhengguo looked down at the note and said calmly, "Convict him of counter-revolutionary crimes? Decide a person's life or death based on a piece of paper? What a joke! Times have changed. The movement is over. We can no longer make false and wrongful convictions. We have received Director Liu's opinion. Please go back!"
Liu Yuanyu didn't expect Peng Zhengguo to be so stubborn. He was so angry that he slapped the wall and shouted, "You have no respect for your elders!"
A deep and majestic voice came from the corridor: "Who is respected? Who is the elder?!"
The sound of hurried footsteps was heard and the entire Public Security Bureau was in motion.
"Minister Zhong is here, Minister Nie is here!"
"Someone from the provincial department is here—"
Peng Zhengguo was stunned for a moment, then stepped back to the corridor and saw a tall figure walking quickly towards them. The person who came was Zhong Muyang. He walked like a dragon and a tiger, exuding a cold and murderous aura. The temperature in the entire detention center seemed to drop by two degrees.
Peng Zhengguo felt his head buzzing when he saw the ministerial-level official, whom he could only see on TV. He subconsciously took a half step back to make way for him.
Zhong Muyang walked quickly into the detention room and saw Xiangbei sitting on the iron bed in the corner. All kinds of past events came to his mind. He paused for a moment, slowed down his pace and approached. Suppressing his inner excitement, he slowly raised his right hand and pressed it on Xiangbei's shoulder: "I am Zhong Muyang."
After thirty-six years, father and son finally met.
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