Jian Liye lost his composure and paced back and forth in the room.
What are your thoughts?
"What else can I think? Just a few days ago, there was the incident of someone eyeing the Su family's property, and now the Jian family's assets have suddenly appeared. How can I not suspect that someone has ulterior motives and is trying to set a trap?"
"Entrapment?"
This was a new term, and both Jian Liye and Qin Qinghuai were taken aback, but upon reflection, it seemed quite fitting.
"Are you suspecting the same person from last time?"
Simple looked worried.
"It's the uncertainty that's so worrying."
"If this gets out, you'll be fine, but me? I'll be a target. Even if I do nothing, I'll still be watched. I won't have a peaceful day anymore."
“If it really were Uncle Zhong, he wouldn’t be making such a fuss about it,”
Simple and straightforward.
"Regardless of whether it is or not, is the communications unit's telephone line safe?"
"How many detours have we taken to know that no one was listening with us?"
Jian Liye and Qin Qinghuai's expressions immediately turned grim. They were familiar with the military network, using it almost every day, if not every day. Whether it was conveying orders or issuing notices, it was basically done by phone, followed by paper documents. In theory, the security should be quite good.
However, after hearing Jian's simple explanation, they were uneasy, especially Qin Qinghuai. This communications unit was a project they had built themselves to facilitate communication with the outside world and outposts. If it was really as loose as Jian described, it would indeed be a hidden danger.
However, after thinking it over carefully after the impulsive action, I felt a little calmer.
"It should be relatively safe. This line was built by me and Brother Chao ourselves. We consulted professional books beforehand and deliberately reduced the frequency of transfers to enhance security and rigor, reducing the risk of being eavesdropped on. However, your concerns are not unfounded. I will find an opportunity to check it again in the next few days, just in case."
She didn't care about the simple things; what she cared about was Jian Zhong's true purpose.
After finishing their business, Jian Liye teased her.
"If other people knew that such a large sum of money had suddenly come their way, they would be overjoyed. But you, a young girl of the same age, how come you are so old-fashioned? You are not cheerful at all, and you come up with suspicion and conspiracy right away."
Tsk tsk!
Daughter, what do you really care about? I don't think you care about food or clothes, and you don't seem to like the things I buy for you.
Think about it, is there anything you want? Dad will get it for you!
A simple twitch at the corner of his mouth, and he brings it back? Does he think he's a bandit?
"I lack nothing. I have enough to eat and drink. If I had to say what I crave, it would be money. I like gold, silver, jewelry, antiques, and houses."
Jian Liye curled his lip.
"Stop trying to fool me!"
Don't assume your dad is senile just because he's old. I've heard that a kind person donated a huge sum of money from a treasure trove. I wonder who it was?
You're willing to spend so many good things, and you still like money?
Do you need money?
"Can those be the same?"
Simple, chin held high, speaking with righteous indignation.
"It's one thing to like something, but if you can use it to do something good and benefit the people, isn't that doing a good deed?"
"So how should I argue about this now? She's a military dependent, I can't just hold you back, can I?"
His eyes darted around, and he muttered something else.
"Anyway, those things aren't mine, so I don't mind taking them away."
"you!"
Jian Liye felt a lump in his throat, and pointed at her with his finger.
"Can you just say things like that so casually?"
He chuckled a few times, then grabbed the child and ran off. Qin Qinghuai, however, couldn't have been so decisive; he offered his father-in-law a few words of advice.
"Dad, don't worry, she knows what she's doing. You see, she talks a carefree game, but she always thinks things through carefully before she does anything."
Besides, aren't we here? With so many people, how could we not protect her?
What could Jian Liye say? After pacing around for a while, he sighed.
"You all know what's going on. I'm free anyway, so I'll go out and investigate Jian Zhong."
"Huh? Dad, this? Are you sure?"
"I'll go take a look, so I won't have to live in fear here."
Qin Qinghuai didn't really approve of him going out during this season. However, after so long, he had come to understand Jian Liye's personality. He had already made up his mind by saying this. Besides, this was a serious matter for the Jian family, and Qin Qinghuai, as a son-in-law, really couldn't interfere too much.
"Dad, how about we wait until after the New Year? It's so cold right now, it's not convenient to do anything or get checked. Is your hand injury fully healed? Didn't I tell you to keep it warm?"
Seeing that he was about to object, Qin Qinghuai added another reason.
"Besides, the call yesterday came so suddenly that we were a bit stunned. I guess Jian Zhong just wanted to let Dan Dan know the news. He might call again in the next few days."
After all, he said he wanted to hand over the business to her; if that's true, they'll definitely contact each other again.
Jian Liye thought for a moment,
"That's all you said yesterday?"
"right,"
"...Alright, I'll wait a bit longer. I want to see what he's up to."
The biggest topic of conversation in the family compound today is that Li Erqiang and his wife got divorced. He came back in the afternoon with the divorce certificate and some snacks he bought with borrowed money, and went straight to the hospital.
The families weaving baskets in the classroom were chatting animatedly. Jian Dan, Jiang Ping, Aunt Zheng, and Aunt Wei, who were collecting baskets, also overheard the commotion and whispered among themselves.
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