Yi Shicai was sleeping in another room, but still couldn't fall asleep because he had just drank wine, not much, and it was hard to sleep at this time. He was almost half-conscious and half-awake. He sat on the rocking chair.

Holding a fan, he waved it slowly and occasionally swatted at the sucking mosquitoes that stayed on his arms.

Looking at the dim streets illuminated by incandescent lamps, the coolest place in summer is outside the balcony at night. People who usually can't sleep or stay in the house are stuffy, will not resist the balcony as a feng shui treasure.

Early the next morning, Yi Jiasheng went to the bureau to ask for leave, and it was already noon when he came back.

He had already bought vegetables and meat before going out, and when he came back, his father Yi Shicai had also prepared meals.

The two father and son just went out after lunch.

Although Yi Jiasheng works in the Army Research Institute and was fortunate enough to be recommended as director after years of hard work, he still does not have much authority. He still rides the Shanghai brand Phoenix bicycle that he has used for many years when commuting to get off work every day.

Food and clothing are usually relatively simple.

Today he specially wore a white shirt that he just bought a few days ago. It matched well with black trousers and a pair of leather shoes.

In addition, he has a somewhat strong body and has been a director for many years. His brisk walking gives people a sense of urgency.

There are not many cars going to and from the county every day, only morning, noon and evening. There are very few people who go out to work. Coupled with the long distance, most people don't like to go out. If they do, they don't have any specialties or skills, making it even harder to find a job.

, those who are willing to go out and work hard will only go if they already have relationships with relatives or friends, and their work has been arranged.

Yi Jiasheng often receives villagers who come to the city to look for work. Some of them don't know the way yet and ask him to guide them or help them, but he never refuses.

I finally bought two tickets. The train was scheduled for 4:30, and it was almost 10 o'clock when I arrived at the county seat. Generally, the station will work overtime at night and does not close until 10 o'clock.

He didn't bring many things, just two sets of clothes, and he didn't know when the matter would be settled. Yi Jiasheng simply asked for a week's leave. When his superiors asked, he said he had something to do at home, and he just left without asking again.

After getting the approval, we occasionally get together to drink and chat when there is nothing on weekdays. Whether we are on good terms or colleagues, we often get together when nothing happens and the friendship is there. There are some things that I don’t want to talk about so I won’t ask any more questions.

Of course, it is impossible for Yi Jiasheng to say such a thing, as it would cause unnecessary impact. Although he can retire in a year or two, he still has to leave a good impression among his colleagues before then.

There were still two hours before it was time to get on the train. Yi Jiasheng was bored, so he walked out of the station and bought a newspaper at the newsstand. He had the habit of reading the morning newspaper, which was delivered to him every day by his work. The money was from his personal salary.

Button.

I saw a piece of news about solving a case. It clearly stated that Hao Zhengnan assisted Sun Wenbin in solving an unjust case that occurred more than ten years ago.

The name Hao Zhengnan was no stranger to him. He was his father's former friend and the mentor of county government chief Sun Wenbin. The main person who recommended Sun Wenbin for this position was his teacher Hao Zhengnan.

He tilted his body and said to his father Yi Shicai beside him: "Dad, isn't this an old comrade from back then?"

"It might be more effective to talk to your uncle about this kid's matter."

Yi Shicai stared at the newspaper for a long time before he could clearly see the name on the newspaper: "I thought about it for a long time last night, and it would be most appropriate to ask him for his opinion on this matter."

"Then I'll buy some Dahongpao for my uncle. I can't visit empty-handed." Yi Jiasheng looked at his watch and handed the newspaper and satchel to his father.

My father didn't say anything. Apparently he thought he should do this. After all, he hadn't visited his old comrades in arms for many years.

Afraid of wasting time, Yi Jiasheng directly called a car and went to the city center to buy a pound of tea, then returned the same way without stopping.

By the time he got back to the station, he could queue up to get on the train.

After searching for the seat on the ticket and sitting down, my father began to fall asleep again.

On weekdays, whenever my father gets in the car, he will habitually close his eyes and fall asleep.

The journey was monotonous and boring, and the radio would also play the interesting things the host was talking about in the car.

Yi Jiasheng was not interested in these, and still opened the newspaper consisting of four or five pages and read it in the rickety car.

When night fell, the car was dark. Yi Jiasheng also put down the newspaper in his hand, and then closed his eyes to rest. Since he read the newspaper in the car for too long, his eyes were very tired, and it didn't take long for him to fall asleep lightly.

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Time passed by minute by second, and just as he was sleeping deeply, a harsh brake friction sound sounded, and he slammed into the seat in front of him. Fortunately, the seat was made of sponge, otherwise his nose would have been broken.

Blood eliminates disaster.

A man's voice suddenly sounded: "We're here, get off the car."

People packed their luggage and got off the bus one after another.

Yi Jiasheng walked parallel to his father and checked the time. It was exactly nine-thirty. The county town had already received electricity by this time. Under the guidance of the dim light, the two of them found a hotel and rented two rooms.

Come down.

In the early morning of the next day, the two of them calmly found a noodle shop and ordered the most distinctive local sour soup noodles. After eating, they walked to Hao Zhengnan's home.

Both of them were familiar with Hao Zhengnan's address. When Yi Jiasheng was still in high school, he came to live with his father, and his father often took him to visit his uncle's house. Over time, they became familiar with each other.

Yi Shicai knocked on the door three times and heard Sang Lao's voice coming from inside the room: "Here he comes, he comes."

The door was opened, and the two long-lost old comrades held each other's hands tightly and looked at each other for a long time.

Hao Zhengnan was the first to speak: "Old comrade, I miss you so much. How is your health recently?"

Yi Shicai responded loudly: "How are you? Otherwise, how could I have walked such a long way to visit you?"

The two of them sat on the sofa supporting each other.

Hao Zhengnan raised his head and shouted to his wife in the kitchen: "Li ah." The kitchen responded: "Hey."

"Go and buy some vegetables to stir-fry. Today I want to have a good drink with my old friend."

Then he turned to Yi Jiasheng, who was still standing, and said, "Sit down too, don't stand here, it's just like home here."

Yi Jiasheng put down his Dahongpao: "Uncle, I came in a hurry, so I simply brought these."

Hao Zhengnan clicked his tongue, frowned and smiled, "You're here now, why did you bring that thing?" Then he turned to Yi Shicai and said, "No reward for no merit."

Aunt Li brought out three cups of tea and put them on the table, then turned and went out.

Yi Shicai smiled and said to Hao Zhengnan: "Old man, you have made a big splash."

Hao Zhengnan smiled and waved his hands and said, "No matter how big the limelight is, I will retire from the world."

Yi Jiasheng opened the newspaper he bought yesterday and found the headline about the detection of an unjust case. He handed it to Hao Zhengnan: "Uncle, look, this was published in the newspaper yesterday."
Chapter completed!