Chapter 092 Case Closed
Shao Yong didn't hide anything and stated his purpose directly, "Deputy Secretary Tian, this morning your son-in-law, Hu Jiefang, turned himself in to the police station. He claimed that he had helped Tian Fang dismember the body in the dismemberment case two days ago. He also insisted that he didn't kill the person, that it was Tian Fang who actually did the murder, and that he was only threatened into dismembering the body. According to Hu Jiefang, Tian Fang killed your family's nanny, Qin Yufeng."
As he said this, Shao Yong stared at Deputy Secretary Tian, not missing any expression on the old man's face.
Deputy Secretary Tian was very surprised. He covered his chest and looked at Shao Yong in shock. His pupils were half dilated and his body was shaking.
Shao Yong's heart remained calm. He had seen many suspects put on airs before being apprehended. Although Deputy Secretary Tian's behavior was logical, he remained cautious. He gestured for the others to support Deputy Secretary Tian and continued, "According to the rules, we're here to search your home. Please cooperate with us and open the door to let us in."
Deputy Secretary Tian was also a veteran revolutionary. After a brief moment of shock, he quickly recovered. He declined the two policemen's offer of assistance, struggled to his feet, fished his key from his pocket, and shakily opened the door. "Come in. I... I know the rules. Feel free to search me. I... If it's really Tian Fang who did this, I'll persuade her to surrender."
His eyes were moist, and he turned his head away stubbornly. He took a few deep breaths, then turned around and continued, "I know that Tian Fang is not a sensible child in the ordinary sense. She...she is quite bold, but she never does anything illegal, really. As for Qin Yufeng, I have something to say. It may not be good for me to say this, after all, she is dead...but I still have to tell the truth. Qin Yufeng is not an honest person. I don't know what means she used to get to know my daughter Tian Fang. Tian Fang is spoiled and likes to enjoy herself. I don't know how the two of them discussed it, but Qin Yufeng came to my house to help with the housework."
He was a little embarrassed, but still spoke with difficulty: "After she came here, she often...often came to the study to bring me things, sometimes sweet soup, sometimes fruit, and she would touch my arm from time to time. I...I'm actually not keen on men and women. Since Qin Yufeng came, I often sleep in the office to avoid suspicion. If what Hu Jiefang said is true, I...I don't know when Tian Fang did this, but she...she had the conditions to commit the crime. During that time, I was often...often not at home."
He stood at the door, breathing in and out again, and said, "You...you can search. I've said everything I need to say. Tian Fang...Tian Fang shouldn't be at home. She...she often stays at other people's homes at night."
Shao Yong nodded and led his men into the Tian family's house. As soon as he opened the door, he saw Tian Fang lying in a pool of blood, motionless, obviously killed.
Shao Yong took a few steps forward, crouched down, and examined Tian Fang's body. She was already dead. He stood up angrily, looked at the incoming team members, and said, "Xiao Wu, you stay here and look for clues with me. Xiao Liu, you go to the police station and have Xie Yongping come over immediately. Xiao Zhao, you go ask Deputy Secretary Tian about her now that she's dead."
"Yes, Team Leader."
"yes."
I originally came here to dig out a head, but unexpectedly I encountered another murder.
Shao Yong seemed to have thought of something again. He immediately stood up and hurried out of the room, ordering: "Xiao Zhao, no one can enter this door until Forensic Doctor Xie arrives. Do you understand?"
Seeing Xiao Zhao nod, he shouted into the house: "Xiao Wu, come out, let's go to the vegetable garden in the backyard and see if the head is still there."
Xiao Wu cried out, and the two of them hurried to the backyard. Behind them, Deputy Secretary Tian looked pale and almost fainted.
Shao Yong and Xiao Wu didn't care about anything else. They took their shovels and started digging at the newest part of the soil without saying a word.
Fortunately, Tian Fang's accomplices did not move the head. They may have thought that since Tian Fang had already been exposed, it would not make much difference whether the head was moved or not. Or perhaps they simply ran out of time. In any case, not long after the two of them dug, the head was revealed.
Shao Yong sat down on the ground, regretting it a little. If he had broken into the room just now, would Tian Fang not have...
But no one expected that the dismemberment case would be solved so easily.
The murderer Tian Fang died at home before the police arrived, and the murderer is unknown.
Unable to bear the blow, Deputy Secretary Tian retired due to a serious illness, sparking a new round of struggle within the Operations Department's leadership. Of course, before returning home, Deputy Secretary Tian gave Tong Lili a large sum of money as compensation. It was rumored to be over 3,000 yuan, and everyone was filled with envy and jealousy.
But none of this concerned Jiang Nan. She spent several days at the police station, sorting through files, filing them, going to the scene to take additional photos of evidence, searching for clues, and so on. It was a multitude of small tasks that kept her busy for days, even working two extra days, and she even missed the May Day holiday.
Now that everything is finally finished before the weekend, I will definitely have a good rest tomorrow. As for the case of Tian Fang's death, according to Hu Jiefang's explanation, Tian Fang is the offspring of a Japanese soldier and a local woman. Tian Fang's death is likely related to a large criminal organization, which is beyond the scope of their small police station to get involved.
This matter naturally had to be kept secret. Director Shen and Deputy Director Lan had already reported it to the General Administration. It's said that headquarters didn't delay and immediately transferred the case to the security department. Upon hearing the news, Shen Mingguang and Lan Qingshan repeatedly emphasized the importance of confidentiality in meetings. The entire police station was extra vigilant this time, and no one was gossiping outside.
Now, Jiang Nan and Zhou Zhixing, who had nothing to do, rode their bicycles and quickly returned to Yard No. 1.
"Come on that sunny day..."
"The golden mountain in Beijing shines brightly in all directions..."
Along the way, Jiang Nan sang one song after another, and it was obvious that she was in a very happy mood. Zhou Zhixing also felt relaxed and hummed along softly.
At the gate of Courtyard No. 1, the two jumped out of the car briskly.
Now that the temperature is comfortable and the dismemberment case has been solved, there are no more security threats. In the evening, more people come out to enjoy the cool air and chat. When they see the two of them coming back, the old men and women are so welcoming.
"Xiao Nan, tell us, did Tian Fang really kill Widow Qin? Why? Didn't Widow Qin go to her house to help? How could she have killed someone?"
"Why else could it be? Widow Qin must have hooked up with Deputy Secretary Tian! I think she might be pregnant. When she gives birth to a son, won't everything in Secretary Tian's house belong to Widow Qin's son? Think about it, if that happens, Tian Fang will get nothing. This is murder for money."
"Hey, Big Sister Sui, you're right. What you said makes sense. Really, I think it's 80% true, right? Otherwise, why would someone kill someone and dismember the body? What a huge grudge that must be."
Old Lady Sui was extremely proud. She raised her thumb and boasted, "Right, right? Who am I? I'm the best among our old ladies! I can tell what's going on at a glance."
Really, she even gasped when I said she was fat.
Jiang Nan twitched the corner of his mouth. This guy really couldn't help but praise him.
Obviously, no one knew what Tian Fang was involved in. But even so, everyone automatically imagined the plot and even helped to improve the details.
Although they weren't very friendly to Deputy Secretary Tian, it was because they all thought so. Didn't you see that everyone stopped asking Jiang Nan questions and started talking enthusiastically? At this time, they didn't talk about the dismemberment case anymore, but quietly discussed Tong Lili's compensation.
"Is it really over 3,000? Didn't Tong Lili get it?"
"Of course there is. He's the deputy secretary, how can his salary be low? I think it's probably at least 5,000."
"Oh my, this is a blessing in disguise."
"That's right."
Jiang Nan and Zhou Zhixing frowned. The old woman's words were getting more and more outrageous. They bent down to lock the car and prepared to go upstairs. Out of the corner of their eyes, they saw Qiu Xiangdong pulling Tong Lili against the back wall of the public toilet, and they couldn't tell what they were talking about. Jiang Nan blinked. Qin Yufeng's funeral was over yesterday, right? Qiu Xiangdong came to see Tong Lili today. What was he doing?
Jiang Nan rolled his eyes and pulled Zhou Zhixing's clothes. They both covered their stomachs and ran to the public toilet together.
Old Lady Liu was indeed the gossip queen. While chatting with others, she also observed Jiang Nan. Seeing this, she asked, "Xiao Nan, we're almost home, why are you running to the public toilet?"
Jiang Nan ran and said, "Oh, Grandma Liu, I can't hold it any longer. I'm leaving now."
Old Lady Liu curled her lips. "What a lazy donkey!" she said. "It's not presentable. Humph, it's better for her family to change it."
Thinking of her granddaughter, Old Lady Liu raised her head, and with a hint of reserve and a touch of arrogance, she said forcefully, "Oh, my daughter Gaigai is getting married next month. She's marrying Secretary Jing's eldest nephew. Secretary Jing will definitely attend the wedding, but I don't know if Secretary Tu will go. You see, my daughter Gaigai is lucky. When the couple both work, maybe they can even get a house."
"Oh, the house! Mancheng, where's Mancheng? How's the construction of your dormitory building going? Where's Mancheng?"
"Mancheng is upstairs. Xiaonan hasn't finished get off work yet. They must be waiting for Xiaonan to have dinner."
Old Lady Liu curled her lips again: "I'm not saying anything, but the Mancheng couple dotes on Jiang Nan too much. A little girl who does nothing at home all day, and they treat her like a treasure. I really don't know what they're thinking."
Old Lady Sui agreed: "That's right, a girl has to work, how can she be spoiled? She really doesn't know how to teach a child, she has no idea what to do."
The building tilted again, but someone was still worried about the house. He stood up and said, "I'm going upstairs to call Mancheng. This dormitory building is a big deal. We need to find out."
"No need to call. The report was submitted before the New Year. In our area, construction can only start in March or April after the New Year, right? It's only May now. I don't think it will be finished by the time the Cheng family gets married."
While they were chatting animatedly here, Jiang Nan and Zhou Zhixing hid at the other end of the public toilet, listening intently to the conversation between Tong Lili and Qiu Xiangdong.
Qiu Xiangdong, not sure if it was Jiang Nan's suggestion, finally thought of the blood type issue. He took his two "sons" for a physical examination and finally confirmed that neither of them was his.
He was so angry that he almost abandoned his two children and left on the spot.
As soon as Qin Yufeng's funeral was over, he came to find Tong Lili.
Qiu Xiangdong stared at Tong Lili viciously, as if he wanted to eat her. He said, "Take those two brothers of yours away! I'm telling you, don't try to play tricks. I've already done a blood test at the hospital. There's no way they're my children!"
Tong Lili's eyes showed panic for a moment, and then she began to dodge, obviously feeling guilty.
Qiu Xiangdong sneered and warned in a low voice, "Don't try to play tricks! I've already sent the child to the Sun family. You figure out how to deal with him. If you dare to make a fuss, I'll tell the Lin family your mother's true identity and see if they'll divorce you! And your ex-girlfriend, Sun Min, you don't think I don't know, do you?"
Tong Lili suddenly raised her head and asked with trembling lips: "How...how do you know Sun Min?"
Qiu Xiangdong snorted heavily, "Don't worry about it! Be honest. I'll just treat the money I gave you as dog food. But remember, I know Sun Min's address. If you dare to jump, I'll let Sun Min deal with you!"
Tong Lili couldn't help but tremble, she was really scared this time.
Sun Min was her first target, a second-rate scoundrel from the Duzishan Brigade. He was handsome and sweet-tongued, easily luring the young Tong Lili into his arms. However, Sun Min was cunning and extremely ruthless, seizing the opportunity to join the Qingjiang Commune Revolutionary Committee.
At first, Tong Lili was very happy. She could live like a city dweller in the commune by following Sun Min. How could she not be happy? Unfortunately, after seeing Sun Min's methods of punishing people, Tong Lili was afraid from the bottom of her heart.
She saw with her own eyes that Sun Min beat someone to death!
Even the children are not spared!
Tong Lili finally confessed to Qin Yufeng. Qin Yufeng was her biological mother after all, and although she was angry, she came up with a plan. Qin Yufeng called two of her friends and pretended to bully Tong Lili, making sure Sun Min saw them. As expected, Sun Min began to dislike her, and Tong Lili finally hid.
Originally, these things were kept secret from Qiu Xiangdong, but I don’t know if Qiu Xiangdong heard them. Now they are being used as a threat. Although Tong Lili was unwilling, she had no choice but to give in.
She really didn't dare to provoke Sun Min.
The two separated quickly. Jiang Nan and Zhou Zhixing exchanged a glance, and Zhou Zhixing quickly said, "Look at the probability."
Jiang Nan had also thought of this and had already opened the mini program. She exclaimed, "Ah, it's almost invisible. The numbers are almost transparent. It's almost invisible."
Zhou Zhixing raised the corner of his mouth. "No matter what, this is good news for Qiu Pan'er and Tao Meiyu. They don't have to worry about it anymore. Qiu Xiangdong should also understand that neither woman can conceive his child. He must have some idea of what's going on. Maybe he'll go to the hospital and have a secret checkup."
Jiang Nan nodded, "That's great! Another piece of good news. I'm sure I'll sleep well tonight."
"Just, let's go home."
The two were in high spirits. They turned around and quietly left the public toilet, walking quickly towards Building No. 4.
At the Jiang family's house, Jiang Mancheng sat on the sofa, legs crossed, listening to the radio, his fingers tapping away on the coffee table, a delightful sight. Chen Jinhua ate apricots while listening. "These are from Kaoshantun, not sour at all."
Jiang Nan pushed open the door and shouted happily, "Dad, Mom, I'm back."
She closed the door and began to talk about what she saw downstairs: "You don't know what I saw, that Qiu Xiangdong..."
Jiang Mancheng wasn't surprised at all. He said, "Qiu Xiangdong isn't a complete fool. He suspected that the eldest son wasn't his, otherwise he wouldn't have raised him outside until he was ten years old and then denied him. It's just that he probably didn't expect that the second child wouldn't be his either."
Chen Jinhua, however, was extremely contemptuous: "Serves him right. He's been treating Tao Meiyu with disdain all day. Even if Tao Meiyu is not a good person, she's not cheating on him. How could any of those women out there be good? He's really confused. I think he's just a complete fool."
Jiang Mancheng laughed, "Okay, okay, you're completely stupid, the dumbest person in Building 4. Xiaonan, dinner is on the table for you. You and Xiaoxing can go eat together. The supply and marketing cooperative has tofu today. I fried it. It's golden and must be delicious."
"Really?! I'll go eat it right now!" Jiang Nan jumped up happily. Fried tofu with some chopped green onions and salt will be delicious, hehehe.
Chen Jinhua reminded him, "We've also ordered milk. You and Xiaoxing should both have a bowl."
Jiang Nan sat down and asked in confusion, "Mom, why did you suddenly order milk?"
Chen Jinhua: "You guys are so busy every day, don't you have to eat something good? Or order some milk, so we can have something to eat milk biscuits, cakes, etc. Otherwise, if we keep eating them secretly, it will be easy to be exposed. Besides, I want to send some dairy products to your grandfather."
"Okay, Mom, I'll check the system. There are quite a lot, including milk biscuits, milk lumps..."
Chen Jinhua: "Forget about the milk lumps, buy some biscuits..."
The family was happily eating dinner. Thinking that tomorrow was the weekend, Jiang Mancheng simply suggested: "Let's go shopping in the department store tomorrow?"
Jiang Nan tilted his head and asked, "What time is it? I'm planning to sleep in. I've been working overtime these past few days and I'm exhausted. I think I can sleep until ten o'clock."
Jiang Mancheng smiled, "It won't be too early. Your mom and I also want to sleep in. It's okay, just go to sleep. Let's go to the state-owned restaurant opposite the department store for lunch. The braised pork slices there are amazing. Let's go try it."
Zhou Zhixing interrupted: "Do you want me to queue up earlier?"
Jiang Mancheng squinted his eyes and asked, "Did he say he would take you with him?"
Zhou Zhixing smiled and didn't care. The four of them chatted and ate, and soon went back home and slept separately.
On Sunday, Jiang Nan slept in for a rare night. Jiang Mancheng stopped Chen Jinhua from waking her up for breakfast. Jiang Nan slept until almost ten o'clock, feeling incredibly refreshed. She felt completely refreshed.
After resting in bed, Jiang Nan quickly stood up, jumped out of bed, opened the door, and said in a voice full of energy: "Mom, I'm up!"
Chen Jinhua was sitting on the sofa sewing shoe soles. When she heard this, she looked up and said with a smile, "Go wash up when you get up. Breakfast is on the table for you. Your dad made these meat buns, they're delicious."
Jiang Nan cheered and quickly went to the bathroom to wash up. When she came out, she was a fresh and clean 17-year-old girl.
She sat at the dining table, took a big bite of the meat bun, and squinted her eyes. "It's delicious! Mom, where is Dad?"
Chen Jinhua said without even looking up: "She's washing clothes downstairs. She should be coming up soon. Eat quickly. We'll go out later."
Jiang Nan took another bite of the bun, still smiling: "Okay." He swallowed the bun and started to drink the porridge with a huff.
Not long after, Jiang Mancheng pushed the door open, carrying a large empty basin. Behind him followed Zhou Zhixing, who was also carrying a basin.
Jiang Nan swallowed the porridge in his mouth and asked, "Dad, are we going out today? Is it safe to hang the clothes outside? Will it rain?"
"It's okay. I'll ask your Grandma Liu to take care of her." Jiang Mancheng put down the basin and whispered, "Tong Lili went out early this morning. She looked so unhappy. I guess she went to take care of her two younger brothers. Qiu Xiangdong is really good. I don't know how Tao Meiyu's pregnancy drama will continue. According to the schedule, she should be giving birth soon, right?"
Chen Jinhua calculated and said, "No, she should be born in July. I remember Qiu Pan'er should be born at the end of this month, and Tao Meiyu is more than a month later, so it should be July."
Jiang Mancheng curled his lips: "It's almost eight months now, are you trying to fake a miscarriage? You know what, as the saying goes, seven months of life and eight months of death, who knows, it might actually work."
Zhou Zhixing also started gossiping, saying, "I also saw Grandma Sui and Sui Qiang go out together. They looked so excited. I wonder what they were doing."
Jiang Mancheng snorted and said disdainfully, "What can she do? Wasn't Old Lady Sui asking about Tang Xi a few days ago? I think she must have gone to the west bank of the river. She has no good intentions."
At this point, he couldn't help but laugh again, scratching his chin with an expression of anticipation. "This is truly courting death. Think about it, someone like Xiaonan, who has such great opportunities, always has to suffer some minor misfortune every time he meets Tang Xi. These two obviously have bad intentions, so who knows what kind of misfortune they're going to suffer. Tonight is going to be a blast."
Jiang Nan became interested: "Hey, then let's come back early today. We can't miss this excitement."
The whole family nodded in unison; they were indispensable to this lively atmosphere.
Chen Jinhua waved her hand and said happily, "Xiao Nan, are you done eating? Let's pack up and go out. It's been a while since we've been to the department store, so let's go shopping today."
Jiang Nan was very excited: "I'm done eating! Mom, wait for me to wash the dishes and then we can leave."
Zhou Zhixing: "Is it convenient for you? Or should I come?"
Jiang Nan squinted her eyes. This guy knew a lot. She shook her head: "It's okay. There's hot water. I'll just wash up quickly. Don't you need to go back and clean up?"
Zhou Zhixing shook his head: "I've already cleaned it up. Don't be so stubborn, I'll wash it. It's just two bowls. Go change your clothes."
Jiang Nan stopped arguing. It was too boring to argue about this kind of thing. She hummed a song and happily went back to her room to change clothes.
Jiang Mancheng curled his lips, but didn't interrupt. Now that the four of them were talking, they understood each other best, and there was no room for anyone else to get involved. Furthermore, Jiang Nan and Zhou Zhixing even worked together, and the last bit of resentment in Jiang Mancheng's heart disappeared.
Chen Jinhua was always open-minded and didn't take these things to heart. She went back to her room, combed her hair, changed her clothes, and then the four of them set off.
Jiang Nan chirped, "Mom, the department store must have new dresses. Let's take a look. Tell me which one you like and I'll pick it out and make it for you. It's guaranteed to be better than the ready-made ones in the department store. I'm really good at making dresses!"
Chen Jinhua was also very happy: "Okay, but..."
She lowered her voice and whispered, "It's getting stricter these days. Let's make fewer clothes this year to avoid getting jealous and making comments. If someone with bad intentions reports us, we'll be in big trouble."
Jiang Nan thought for a moment and said, "Then let's make it into a top and pants style. This way it won't be noticeable and can be worn for several seasons. Don't worry, Mom, I'm an expert at making clothes."
As soon as the mother and daughter came downstairs, they started chatting about clothing styles, and didn't even have time to respond to the greetings from the aunties and grannies downstairs.
"Xiao Nan, where are you and your family going?"
"Mancheng, where are you taking your wife and children? It must be expensive for so many old people to go together, right?"
"Xiaoxing, why do you always go out with Xiaonan? Your grandma doesn't care about you anymore? You can't forget your grandma after getting married..."
Before Zhou Zhixing could reply, Old Lady Cao, who was sitting downstairs picking vegetables, started to rant, "Stop trying to sow discord. My Xiaoxing and Xiaonan always tell me when they go out, and you're just meddling in other people's affairs without knowing anything. I really want them to have a good relationship."
She glanced at everyone, her eyes full of complacency: "Who am I? I am the open-minded and wise Cao Chuncao! How can I be the same as you!"
She curled her lips in disdain: "Everyone can't stand the good relationship between son and daughter-in-law. Let me tell you, a good relationship between son and daughter-in-law is good. Only with a good relationship can the family be harmonious, can you smile every day, and can you be filial to the elderly! I really don't know what's wrong with your brains. You can't understand such a simple truth. All day long, you either try to sow discord between son and daughter-in-law, or you can't stand the good relationship between grandson and granddaughter-in-law..."
She fired like a machine gun, and while speaking she winked at Zhou Zhixing, signaling him to hurry up.
Zhou Zhixing smiled and said loudly, "Grandma, just wait and see. Xiaonan and I have a good relationship. I will definitely be filial to you in the future."
Jiang Nan was no longer embarrassed. She had to give the old lady a good face at this time. She raised her voice and said, "Grandma Cao, don't worry. If Zhou Zhixing is unfilial to you, I will teach him a lesson for you!"
Jiang Mancheng also shouted loudly: "Aunt Cao, just wait and see, this is the family education of our Jiang family!" He raised his thumb and his tone was very arrogant.
After chatting and laughing with everyone for a while, the four of us stopped riding our bikes. We were just going out for a stroll today, and the department store wasn't far away, so we decided to just walk there and treat it as some exercise.
Just as they were passing by a public restroom, they unexpectedly spotted Old Wu, dressed in ragged clothes, carrying a broom, a dung scoop, and other tools. He walked out with his head lowered. When he saw someone, he looked up and greeted the four people enthusiastically: "Oh, it's you guys! You're really all right. Are you going out together?"
"That's right." Jiang Mancheng pointed at the tools Old Wu was carrying and asked in surprise, "Uncle Wu, what are you acting in?"
Old Wu chuckled, "I'm filling in for Old Yang for a few days. He got sick from the shock of discovering something the other day, so he can't come to work. But someone has to clean the toilets and trash cans, so I'm being kind and doing Old Yang a favor for a few days to make some money."
Speaking of which, Old Wu was incredibly happy. Ever since he became incapacitated, it was as if his Ren and Du meridians had been unleashed, and he'd completely absorbed himself in making money. During the recent human trafficking scandal, he'd been helping working couples pick up and drop off their children, making a killing. Unfortunately, that business didn't last long. After four or five months, the human trafficking incidents died down, and people stopped asking him for childcare. Without the income, he'd have to find another job.
God is really helping him, you see, Old Yang got sick from being frightened. He just smelled the scent and went there.
What's wrong with sweeping toilets? He can earn twenty-five or twenty-six yuan a month. He's not greedy when doing OEM work for others. He only takes ten yuan a month and gives the rest to Old Yang. He's much more conscientious than others.
And he's so smart, he'll clean up after daybreak, who dares to say anything? He just found body parts, and then he comes out before daybreak, who wouldn't be scared?
And, and ...
Old Wu was very proud. It had to be him. He was smart, witty and capable.
Old Wu was very proud of his own wit, and the four of them couldn't help but twitch their lips when they saw it.
Jiang Mancheng raised his thumb with difficulty: "Uncle Wu, you are really great!"
Old Wu said proudly: "It's just so-so, third in the country. Hahaha, I'm not going to chat with you anymore, I still have to go clean up the trash can."
He waved his hands, his steps carrying a hint of arrogance.
After the people walked away, Jiang Mancheng couldn't help but complain, "This is really just like the eunuchs in the harem before. When these men are doing that, they either eat and sleep like pigs, or they become like Old Wu, obsessed with money."
Chen Jinhua squinted her eyes and said, "You think you understand it so well? What were you like before?"
Jiang Mancheng chuckled, "Look at what you said. How could I be like them? No matter what time it is, my soul is always noble, selfless, and sincere. I deserve the saying 'a heart devoted to a golden flower', hehehe. If you don't believe me, ask Zhou Zhixing. I saved him before, didn't I?"
Zhou Zhixing twitched his lips. He was really giving his father-in-law too much face. Back then, his father-in-law had extorted ten thousand taels of silver from him to save him. It was a blatant demand for money, not a single ounce of concealment. Thinking of this, Zhou Zhixing felt a pang of pain again. Ten thousand taels was enough to buy a nice house in the capital.
However, Zhou Zhixing was still very sensible. He nodded without hesitation, his tone very sincere: "Aunt Chen, Uncle Jiang was also a good man in his previous life. A very good man."
Chen Jinhua snorted, "I barely believe you two. Let's go. I wonder if the department store has any new merchandise..."
Jiang Mancheng gave Zhou Zhixing a look that said 'you're smart'. The four of them chatted all the way, and the scene kept changing, and soon they arrived at a department store.
It had just passed May Day, so the department store wasn't crowded. Four people, like little mice dropped into a rice jar, happily browsed. While this era advocated austerity and simplicity, and clothing was predominantly blue and gray, there were also bright colors. Handkerchiefs and silk scarves, for example, were a vibrant riot of color, like pale yellow, willow green, and pink. Displayed in the glass counter, the vibrant colors were truly beautiful.
Jiang Nan and Chen Jinhua looked at the scarves, chattering excitedly.
"Mom, this one is light yellow and so tender, just like a chick."
"The willow green is also beautiful, like the newly sprouted willow leaves, the color is true."
The saleswoman was knitting sweaters when she looked up and saw that the four people were well dressed and didn't look like they could afford them. She spoke with a respectful attitude and introduced them: "This is new stock, just arrived from Shanghai. It's made of silk and costs six yuan a piece."
Jiang Nan was genuinely surprised. After all, she'd just been promoted after May Day, and her current salary was 36 yuan a month, six yuan more than last year. Five yuan of that was for the promotion, and one yuan was for seniority. Six yuan was one-sixth of her salary, which wasn't a bad price.
But she didn't show it, and continued with a smile: "That's really good, the goods in Shanghai are always in high demand, I have to choose carefully."
Chen Jinhua frowned. This was too expensive! It was enough to buy several pounds of meat. Jiang Nan had a system, but they had never bought raw meat or flour, which required processing. Their kitchen was outside, making it inconvenient to cook anything.
Putting down the silk scarf, Chen Jinhua casually walked to the nearby counter and looked down at the handkerchiefs on display. The handkerchiefs were also very nice. She had long hair now, and handkerchiefs were perfect for tying them. Even though Chen Jinhua was a tiger lady, she also loved to dress up.
Seeing that his wife had stopped looking at the scarf, Jiang Mancheng knew what she was worried about. He stepped forward and whispered, "Jinhua, I brought enough cloth coupons and money for today. Don't worry, just buy whatever you want."
Without even turning her head, Chen Jinhua whispered, "I know, silk scarves aren't very useful. Handkerchiefs are better. Look at this red and white checkered one. It's very nice to tie your hair with."
The four of them were shopping here, and soon someone else came over and started picking things out. She wasn't just looking, but very naturally asked the salesperson, "Comrade, please take out this willow green silk scarf so I can take a look."
Jiang Nan looked up at the sound. Oh, it was someone she knew. It was Dong Jiaojiao's sister, Dong Tingting. Even though the weather wasn't too hot, Dong Tingting was dressed up very carefully in a red and white plaid dress. Her face was pale and her lips were bright red.
Jiang Nan looked again. Uh, the man next to him was Wan Hu? How could this guy recover so quickly?
I have to admit, there's some truth to the saying that evil can last a thousand years. A bad person never fights internally, blaming everyone else for their mistakes, never their own. Whenever they're unhappy, they try to make others even more unhappy, which only makes them feel better.
Anyway, the main thing is to take revenge on the spot if you have a grudge and don't take anything to heart. How can you not live a long life?
This is the case with Wanhu.
During this period, Jiang Nan was busy with work, and Jiang Mancheng and Chen Jinhua were busy making delicious food and taking care of the children, so they didn't go to see this guy. Today, I saw that his face, which had been a little thin and unrecognizable, had become round again. Is this a recovery?
Wan Hu was seen wearing a brand new Dacron shirt, trousers and leather shoes, looking very stylish.
The saleswoman secretly curled her lips, cursing Dong Tingting in her heart, but she obediently took out the scarf. The Revolutionary Committee was selling second-hand goods on consignment on the third floor. These saleswomen had all seen Wan Hu before and knew he was a tough guy to mess with, so how could they dare to attack him?
Soon, the salesperson smiled, carefully handed the scarf over, and complimented him, "Comrade, you have a very good eye. This willow green scarf is the only one left. It's our best seller here."
Originally, I wanted to flatter her, but Dong Tingting frowned when she heard this and said with disdain, "Do you have many of this color?"
The salesperson was confused and answered honestly, "Not many. We only got ten of the willow green ones. The most were the bright red ones, about thirty, but they sold out that day."
Dong Tingting asked directly: "Is there anyone who only got one?"
The salesperson pointed at a green one with a puzzled look on her face and said, "We only have one of this one in stock and it hasn't been sold yet. You..." She really couldn't understand why she didn't want the popular one but wanted the unpopular one?
I don’t understand, I really don’t understand.
Dong Tingting seemed to know what she was thinking. As if it was a matter of course, she said, "Then take out the green one and let me see it."
She brushed her hair, her expression extremely arrogant. "After I wear it, more people will definitely buy it. When you guys go to stock up, you have to get more of the green ones."
Jiang Nan was embarrassed. Why was Dong Tingting different from the white lotus back then?
She glanced at Wan Hu furtively. Oh, I see, Wan Hu likes this kind of vigor, his eyes revealing satisfaction.
The four onlookers tried not to make any noise and quietly watched Dong Tingting buy a scarf, then clothes, and finally a pair of red leather shoes, and finally returned home with a full load.
While Dong Tingting was shopping, Wan Hu stood by her side the entire time, displaying himself as if he were a gorgeous pendant, thoroughly enjoying the envious glances from everyone. His expression seemed to be saying that a woman like his had to be this beautiful and this energetic.
The four of them watched the excitement for the whole morning without buying anything. It turned out to be a great experience that saved them money and broadened their horizons at the same time.
Just as the four were about to leave the department store, they caught a glimpse of a familiar person.
Jiang Nan exclaimed in a low voice, "Qiu Xiangdong! Oh my god, why is he here in the department store? Didn't he just threaten Tong Lili yesterday?"
Jiang Mancheng seemed to be thinking about something, but that didn't stop him from following everyone and carefully hiding his whereabouts.
Well, the department store is here to watch the fun, they are professionals.
As soon as Qiu Xiangdong entered the department store, he frowned and walked in a hurry, looking for something. He seemed to have not found it on the first floor, so he turned around and went up to the second floor.
The four of them did not follow him closely, but waited until he went up, and then secretly went up to the second floor from the other side of the stairs.
The moment they got there, they were stunned. Why was Qiu Xiangdong thinking of buying a stroller? Hadn't he already sent his "son" back to Tong Lili?
"It should be bought for Qiu Pan'er." Jiang Mancheng whispered, "He should want to repair the father-daughter relationship. Maybe he is even thinking of giving Pan'er's child the surname Qiu."
The four of them disappeared into the bicycle area. Jiang Nan looked at the brand new blue Phoenix bicycle, touching it again and again, and then whispered, "Isn't it too late? Qiu Pan'er is about to give birth."
Jiang Mancheng shook his head and whispered, "It's not too late. No matter what he's like inside, Qiu Xiangdong has always been a very good person on the surface. Think about it, is Qiu Xiangdong usually nice to Pan'er? It's Tao Meiyu who has always shown to be very devoted to her son, and Qiu Xiangdong has been pretending."
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