Qishui has had several heavy rains in the past few days.
The heat accumulated in early summer has disappeared.
The city has also been washed cool and clear by the rain, and the streets and alleys have a completely new look.
"it is finally over!"
Li Changan walked out of the police station and stretched himself greatly.
A week has passed since that day when he broke into the quarry's black jail alone. During this week, the Taoist priest has done nothing else but report to the police station every day and repeatedly record confessions. There is nothing we can do about this.
It caused an uproar in Qishui and even the whole country. It was a major case that broke the news, so the procedures were inevitably a little cautious and cumbersome.
Of course, there may not be other reasons, such as the final struggle of some people.
But as soon as the incident became too big, Li Changan and Yuan Xiaochuan reported it to the media from the beginning out of some considerations.
Secondly, Yuan Xiaochuan himself was staring at the case almost sleeplessly. The incident of Liu Weidong's surveillance video disappearing under his nose was still fresh in his memory.
Thirdly, the victims hated the Anyuan Company gang to the core and would not let go of each other until death.
Therefore, no matter how powerful some people are, they can't even try to cover up this hole.
It was just hard for Li Changan that he had to go to the police station every day to talk about cars and wheels. Fortunately, Yuan Xiaochuan just told him that the case was settled on Li Changan's side.
Therefore, the Taoist priest did not plan to stay in Qishui to watch the excitement, but planned to go home early and stay at home.
However, before that, he had to go to a place to see if he could accomplish a small thing.
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Fengshun Village.
At the entrance of the village committee.
The villagers gathered together and surrounded the building on three levels inside and three levels outside.
No matter men, women, old or young, everyone has worries and anger on their faces.
Worries, questions, and cries continued to pour out of everyone's mouths, gathering together and boiling over the sky.
"If the company collapses, what will happen to the thatch in the fields?"
"I heard that the owner of the pig farm will also be arrested and imprisoned. Will the rent for the land he occupied be paid back?"
"The new road at the head of the village was built by Hong Mao with money. It is only half-built now. After something like this, will the road still be built? Will our wages still be paid?"
"I've long said that growing grass in the fields is unreliable!"
"You told me earlier? Your family grows the most."
"Okay! What did our own people say? If you want to blame it, blame her."
"Yes! It's all this stupid woman's fault."
In the end, all the worries, questions, and cries turned into anger and poured into the middle of the crowd, a thin and unkempt woman with dirty hair.
"It was because of you that the reporter found the quarry."
"Because of you, the whole village's thatch cannot be sold."
"Just because of you, the road in the village has to be stopped."
"It's because of you that we can't get any money!"
Men were smoking cigarettes and cursing loudly outside; women were pointing and tearing at each other inside; ignorant children were crawling in and out of the crowd, imitating the words of adults such as "idiot", "bitch" and "white-eyed wolf".
"" and other words were yelled randomly, and he spat from time to time.
Xiaohui, on the other hand, stood there trembling, with the anger of the people around her like swords, guns, swords and halberds forcing her to the spot, unable to escape. She could only tilt her head and mutter in a low voice:
"I didn't, I didn't..."
The sound was slight and vague, and was really insignificant among the loud curses, but even so, it was still caught by some sensitive ears.
"How dare you quibble!"
A thin old woman emerged from the crowd. She rushed up and grabbed Xiaohui's arm hard, and cursed loudly amidst Xiaohui's cries.
"Our village provides you with food and clothing. It's good for you, but if you turn around, the whole village will have no food to eat. You are a short-lived broom star. You are just a white-eyed wolf who eats in and out!"
These words caused the crowd to cheer loudly. The old woman nodded her head in a circle and continued to curse:
"If it weren't for you, a stupid bitch, how could my Fang Dun'er be in jail? He is still a baby, and his whole life will be ruined at the hands of a bitch like you!"
After saying this, the crowd became a little silent, and some even curled their lips quietly.
There is only such a small area in the village. Who in the village doesn't know about her family's troubles?
Her grandson has not learned well since he was a child. He steals chickens, touches dogs, smokes, drinks, has puppy love, fights, gets tattoos, dyes his hair, and perms his hair. He does everything that a new-age gangster should and shouldn't know. This guy is the same.
It was ruined long ago, and you still have the nerve to put the blame on a fool?
But now is the time to share the same hatred and condemnation. The crowd hesitated briefly, and then burst into enthusiastic agreement.
The old woman was greatly encouraged and had the illusion of enjoying the people's voice. In her excitement, she didn't mind being dirty and grabbed Xiao Hui's greasy and fluffy hair.
"You will give us an honest explanation today."
The old woman's questioning slipped into the lower third lane, which everyone was most interested in seeing.
"Did you hook up with that reporter and make you feel so comfortable that you dare to say anything to anyone?!"
Xiaohui screamed "ouch" when she was grabbed, and the atmosphere in the venue became more and more jubilant. If it had been a few decades earlier, she would have been beating gongs and drums to get ready for the pig cage.
But at this moment, an inappropriate rebuttal suddenly sounded from outside the crowd.
"You old woman is just talking nonsense. There is absolutely no truth in this matter."
"You know?!"
The old woman was enjoying the people's voice. Suddenly she was questioned, and she turned around angrily and said something.
The crowd here spontaneously dispersed, revealing a young man behind them.
This man was carrying a carton of milk in one hand and hiding the other behind his back. His face was very unfamiliar, and he was obviously not from this village.
The young man smiled.
"Of course I know."
He pointed to his nose.
"I am that reporter."
The fun in the field suddenly came to a halt.
The faces of the villagers showed expressions of astonishment, confusion and even fear. Of course, the more expressions were of anger and ill-intention. Some of the men winked at each other and quietly wanted to gather around.
Li Changan grinned, showing his big white teeth. Then he took out the object hidden behind his back and threw it into the crowd.
That's a big bunch of firecrackers.
Immediately.
"Crackling."
Thousands of large firecrackers exploded, causing smoke and dust to fly everywhere in the crowd. Chickens were flying, dogs were jumping, and people were pissing. The Taoist priest took advantage of the panic, jumped over, grabbed Xiao Hui, who was at a loss, and ran out.
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After a while.
A field somewhere outside the village.
Li Changan looked at Xiaohui's face. The old woman's slap just now was not strong, and now her slap marks were red, swollen and shiny.
The Taoist priest sighed inwardly, but tried his best to put on his warmest and gentle smile.
"Xiaohui."
"ah."
Xiaohui shrank her neck, lowered her head and hesitated.
"I'll take you to a new home, okay?"
She raised her head, looked straight at Li Changan, and sniffed.
"Is there anyone to play with me?"
"have."
"Is there anything to eat?"
"Yes."
"Can I watch TV?"
"Can."
She lowered her head again, shaking her head and looking around on the ground.
The Taoist priest was not in a hurry and was waiting for her answer.
But not long after, she took out a few mint candies from her pocket, raised her face and grinned at the Taoist priest.
"I'll treat you to some sweets."
The Taoist priest was stunned for a moment, then smiled and let go of her hand, and went to pick up the mints.
But as soon as the candy fell into her hand, Xiaohui jumped out and ran to the opposite field ridge, shouting from a distance.
"Bah! Human traffickers!"
Li Changan was left holding milk in one hand and a few mints in the other, dumbfounded.
Okay.
Today, Pindao will be a "human trafficker"!
…………
The lanterns are on and the night is cool.
It’s a good time to gather friends and play skewers at the night market.
On a large folding table, there was a dazzling array of grilled skewers, beer, crayfish, and braised pork platters. Li Changan, Yuan Xiaochuan, Liu Weidong, and Zou Ping sat down to eat happily.
After Li Changan found Xiaohui, he originally planned to leave Qishui directly, but after Yuan Xiaochuan found out, he said that the Taoist priest had helped so much, so he had to treat him to a meal no matter what. The Taoist priest could not refuse the kindness, so he agreed. Somehow later
Yes, Liu Weidong and his wife also joined in. Just because the fat cat fell from the sky last time, the skewers fell through, so this time we decided to have it at a barbecue stall next to Liu Weidong's house.
It was exactly seven or eight o'clock.
The nightlife in small places ends early, and people have already gone home one after another.
Li Changan's table is next to the entrance of the corridor, and neighbors who come and go always see each other.
But the Taoist priest gradually discovered that when these neighbors bumped into his table, their expressions and movements were more or less strange, and even had some malicious intent. The Taoist priest thought it was because of Zou Ping's mouth, but gradually he discovered that it was because of Zou Ping's mouth.
, this malice seems to be directed more at himself.
"That's their guilty conscience."
Zou Ping said with a sneer.
"Because you exposed the quarry, the Hong Mao gang will collapse!"
Li Changan doesn't understand even more. If the evil forces collapse, wouldn't it be better for the local area? What do these people feel guilty about?
Zou Pingpan used his only movable arm to take a big gulp of wine, and then he laughed, his laughter sharp and cheerful.
"Of course they have to feel guilty, not only guilty but also scared."
"The old lady Zhou who lives opposite my house, her son works at Hongmao Company; the man upstairs from my house works outside as a salesperson for Hongmao Company; the old man Wang downstairs from my house, he is a retired employee of Hongmao Company; and
There is Jia Laolian on the ground floor, who is a contractor who works with Hongmao Group to repair houses; and there is Windmill on the second floor, who runs the canteen in Hongmao Factory..."
"One by one, they are all dogs raised by Hong Daihai! Now the dog owners are going to be finished, and those who become dogs will have no choice but to eat shit with their tails between their legs!"
The more Zou Ping spoke, the louder and louder she became, attracting the attention of people around her.
Liu Weidong had a soft temper. He quickly comforted his wife and asked her to keep her voice down, and then cleverly changed the subject.
"Teacher Li, why do you have to leave now? It's such a pity."
This is a true question.
If we think of the attack on Hong Daihai and his gang as a football match. Now that Li Changan has left Qishui, even if he goes home and continues to pay attention, it is like leaving the scene and going home to watch the live broadcast when the game is getting exciting.
Li Changan peeled the crayfish slowly and with a relaxed expression.
"I've done everything I can do. It doesn't matter whether I stay or not. What is the outcome of this matter..."
He pointed at Yuan Xiaochuan.
"That's your business."
"Lao Li, don't worry."
Yuan Xiaochuan was a little drunk, so he slapped his chest and shouted on the spot.
"I dare not say too much about anything else, but at least if you catch these people, every one of them will go to jail."
After saying that, he thought about it again.
"Oh, no."
"There is a little kid inside with colorful hair, what is his name..."
"Fang Dun'er?"
"Yes." Yuan Xiaochuan slapped the table. "That's the killer. He's young and just joined the gang. He didn't have time to commit anything. He probably won't go to jail."
He just drank a large glass of cold beer and took a puff of cigarette.
"But I feel that if such a person is released, he will be a disaster sooner or later. It is better to imprison him for a few years."
"It's possible."
Li Changan dealt with it casually.
…
After three rounds of drinking, I became drunk and dizzy.
The cups and plates on the table were in a mess, and the late-night snack had come to an end.
Finally, Li Changan asked about the conditions of the people he rescued from the prison.
Yuan Xiaochuan was full of wine and food, spread out on a chair, picked his teeth with a toothpick, and returned lazily:
"Then you have to ask Lao Liu. He hasn't protested in the past few days. He runs to the hospital every day to help take care of the witnesses."
"They are all fine. The young man with the most serious condition was also rescued. He may have some sequelae that need to be cured slowly."
By this time, Liu Weidong had accumulated a bit of pride in his chest.
Zaza Huhu asked the boss to bring some liquor, poured a full glass, stood up and saluted Li Changan:
"This cup belongs to the witnesses in the hospital. They can't come, so I'll toast you on their behalf."
He drank it all in one gulp and poured another.
"This cup belongs to my mother-in-law. She had a bad temper after the car accident, but I know it was because she was suffering in her heart."
He wiped his red eyes, finished his drink and poured another glass.
"This cup is mine. I won't thank you for your kindness. I will take care of my mother-in-law in this life. In the next life, I will act like a cat and a dog for you!"
This is quite unique. As expected of someone who runs a pet shop. Others treat him like a cow or a horse, but he treats a cat like a dog.
Li Changan also stood up and picked up the herbal tea at hand.
"I still have to drive and drink tea instead of wine."
"Take care of yourself."
"Bon Voyage."
…………
After the supper, everyone dispersed.
Liu Weidong carried the drunken Zou Ping home, Yuan Xiaochuan went to the police station to continue guarding, and Li Changan went to the parking place.
The two of them followed the road and arrived at the car together.
Sudden.
A dirty face slapped against the car window.
Yuan Xiaochuan was so frightened that he woke up from drinking.
"Are you lending me your car just to traffic women?"
Knowing that he was joking, the Taoist couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"What are you talking about? She is the Xiaohui I told you about."
Li Changan briefly told what he saw in the village today and explained:
"She can't stay in the village anymore."
"There is a welfare home in Shuangqing. They have a rehabilitation center for the disabled there. I want to send her there."
Yuan Xiaochuan was still a little confused.
"Sending a disabled person to an orphanage requires the consent of the guardian, right? Are you her guardian?"
Of course Li Changan is not Xiaohui's guardian, but he happens to have an acquaintance in that welfare home.
He opened the car door, handed the packed food box to the eager Xiao Hui, and said something roundabout.
“Chinese people are good because they respect human relations, but bad people are bad because they don’t follow rules.”