Li Donglai didn't know the thoughts of Qin Huairu's family and the third uncle's family.
But even if I knew it, I wouldn't care.
The most important thing for him now is to quickly investigate the cause of the fire and then produce the radio as soon as possible.
Early the next morning.
Li Donglai came to the steel mill and urged Team Liu to launch an investigation.
Because Team Liu had relatively few members, in order to find out the ownership of the oil barrel as quickly as possible, Li Donglai also mobilized the security officers from the Security Section of the Steel Plant.
At the same time, the Steel Factory also sent inspection notices to various sub-district offices in Beijing.
In this year and month, the relationship between residents and the street office is particularly good, and responses are received quickly.
The person who lost the mail bucket was an aunt named Zhou.
After she was taken to the steel rolling mill, she reported everything to Li Donglai.
Just three days ago, Aunt Zhou's house was suddenly stolen.
There is nothing too valuable in his house. The only valuable thing is this big oil barrel. This big oil barrel was a legacy left to him by his father.
After listening to Aunt Zhou's words, Li Donglai frowned and asked: "After the theft, did you report it to the police station in your jurisdiction?"
"Boss, I didn't report the case!" Seeing Li Donglai's expression, Aunt Zhou quickly explained: "It's not that I didn't want to report the case, but the steward in our compound stopped me!"
Li Donglai felt very strange when he heard this, and finally understood what happened.
Aunt Zhou’s son works in a flour mill, and the compound where they live is also called the Flour Mill Courtyard.
The situation in the flour mill compound is similar to that of a courtyard house. There are more than 20 households and a steward.
After Aunt Zhou discovered that the things in the house were stolen, she wanted to report it to the police station, but the man in charge thought that if this case went to the police, it would be bad for the reputation of the compound, so he stopped her.
After listening to the aunt's explanation, Captain Liu said in surprise: "The steward in your compound is quite lenient!"
Li Donglai could understand what the steward was doing.
This person is just like Yizhonghai before. Whatever happens in the compound, the first thing he wants to do is to calm down the trouble.
However, Li Donglai still felt that there might be other hidden reasons in this matter, so he took Aunt Zhou and Team Liu to the flour mill compound.
The steward of the flour mill compound is an old man in his fifties.
His surname is Shi, and others call him Uncle Shi. He used to work in the flour mill, and he was the security officer of the flour mill security department.
Although I have never been a leader, I can be considered one of the few cadres in the compound (in these days, security officers have a cadre establishment, and their status is much higher than that of ordinary workers.)
In addition, Uncle Shi usually treats people fairly and does not show favoritism, so when it came time to elect the chief executive of the flour mill, the residents in the compound collectively recommended Uncle Shi.
"You just said that Uncle Shi is very fair and does not bully the residents."
After listening to Aunt Zhou's explanation, Li Donglai looked at her in surprise.
From this point of view, this Uncle Shi is not similar to Yi Zhonghai at all.
Aunt Zhou smiled and said: "Young man, I know you may have misunderstood Uncle Shi. He is actually a pretty good person. If anyone is in trouble, he will always be the first to help.
Just like in the previous article, at Lao Ma's house next door to mine, Lao Ma suddenly became seriously ill. Her son and daughter were working in other places. You also know how difficult it is to buy train tickets, so they couldn't come back immediately.
After Uncle Shi learned about this incident, he immediately organized the residents to send the old horse to the hospital, and also helped the old horse pay the medical expenses. After the rescue, the old horse was out of danger, but he still needed someone to take care of him. And
At that time, Lao Ma's daughter and son had not come back yet.
At this time, Uncle Shi, who was in his fifties, volunteered to take care of Lao Ma.
Another thing is the old Wang family in our compound."
As she said that, Aunt Zhou pointed to a house next to her. The door was narrow and the windows were broken. The family seemed to be in poor financial condition.
“Lao Wang’s whole family is unemployed, and his son and daughter-in-law make a living by working as part-time workers. In order to supplement his family income, Lao Wang often collects match boxes from the street office.
But his family had four grandsons and three granddaughters. This income was simply not enough. Later, when the children went to school, the Wang family could not even pay their school fees.
After Uncle Shi learned about this, he offered to help the children pay their tuition fees."
Hearing this, Li Donglai's impression of Uncle Shi improved a lot.
You know, in this day and age, although the tuition fee for primary school is only two yuan and fifty cents a month, it is a huge expense for ordinary people.
Moreover, there are so many children in Lao Wang's family, and Uncle Shi is willing to pay for their tuition. He can be regarded as a rare good person.
But why would such a kind person stop Aunt Zhou from calling the police? Doesn't he know that there will be no peace in the compound until the thief who stole the oil barrel is found?
After all, if a thief steals once, he may steal a second time. Life is difficult for everyone these days. Even a needle and a thread will be of great use and cannot be stolen.
While Li Donglai was thinking, Aunt Zhou came to him with a thin old man.
"Director Li, this is Uncle Shi, the steward of our flour mill compound!"
"Uncle Shi, this is Director Li from the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill Laboratory. There was a case there that was related to the oil drum that was lost at my house, so he came to our compound specifically to investigate."
When Uncle Shi heard this, he was already ready to shake hands with Li Donglai, but his face suddenly turned cold.
He looked at Aunt Zhou and said: "Old Zhou family, haven't I told you before? Matters in the compound must be resolved in the compound. Don't go to the police. Why don't you always listen? If our compound
If the residents here can’t get the annual reward food stamps, you have to take full responsibility!”
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Aunt Zhou said helplessly: "Uncle Shi, I can understand what you said, but this matter was brought up by the subdistrict office, and the clerk of the subdistrict office specializes in going door to door.
I have to ask about things related to oil barrels, so I can’t help but tell them.”
Uncle Shi also understood Aunt Zhou's difficulties, so he didn't say anything more, but turned to look at Li Donglai and said: "Director Li, this matter has nothing to do with your steel rolling mill. You'd better leave. I hope you won't destroy our steel rolling mill."
The peaceful atmosphere in the courtyard.”
Hearing this, Li Donglai didn't say anything, but Captain Liu became unhappy.
"Old comrade, what are you talking about? Now a resident in your compound has been robbed. You don't want to investigate clearly, but instead cover it up. What are your intentions?"
Team Liu's anger was very scary, but Uncle Shi remained unmoved. He just glanced at him lightly and said: "Leader, I don't know your identity, and I don't want to find out your identity, but here is
The flour mill compound is not your steel rolling mill, and your steel rolling mill has no control over it.
Now I'm tired, I don't want to say anything more to you, and I hope you can leave."
At this time, Captain Liu found himself in an embarrassing situation. Facing the real bad guys, he could bravely throw a heavy punch.
But Uncle Shi is obviously not a bad person, and Uncle Shi is not young anymore. If he is frightened and something happens, it would be inappropriate.
in addition.
At this time, the residents in the flour mill compound heard the noise and gathered around.
After they saw Captain Liu confronting Uncle Shi and showing signs of bullying Uncle Shi, they immediately started talking.
"This comrade in uniform is going too far. He is not a comrade from the street office or the police station. Why should he talk to Uncle Shi like this?"
"Yes, Uncle Shi is a good man. He must have his reasons for not wanting to let the theft be investigated. It's really too much for these people to come and cause trouble in our compound."
"Yes, yes, isn't this an obvious act of bullying? Let's drive these two people out immediately!"
....
It has to be said that Uncle Shi's prestige is so high that the residents rolled up their sleeves one after another, and Team Liu also put his hands on his waist, acting as a warning.
The situation at the scene suddenly became tense.
At this time, Li Donglai looked at Uncle Shi and suddenly said: "Uncle Shi, there is something I want to talk to you in private."
Although Li Donglai rarely spoke since he came to the compound, and the main ones who came forward were Team Liu, Uncle Shi was also an old security officer and had already seen that Li Donglai was the real leader.
He hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Okay!"
The two of them came to a secluded place, and Uncle Shi said: "Comrade, there is no one else here now. If you have anything to say, just say it. After you finish speaking, you will leave the compound immediately, and you will never have to come back again."
Hearing this, Li Donglai was not angry, but smiled lightly and said: "Old comrade, the reason why you obstructed the investigation and concealed the theft case is not for the sake of the title of the advanced compound, nor for the residents.
You can get extra food stamps. You must have some ulterior motive."
Hearing this, Uncle Shi, who was originally very confident, suddenly changed his face. He pointed at Li Donglai with a trembling finger and said, "Young man, what are you talking about!"
Li Donglai said coldly: "According to my speculation, you should know who stole the things from Mrs. Zhou's house."
"you...."
Li Donglai waved his hand, interrupted Uncle Shi, and then said: "That person is probably a resident of the compound. In order to prevent that person from being arrested, you have to suppress this matter."
When Uncle Shi heard this, he was extremely shocked.
He couldn't understand that he had obviously done it very secretly, and even brought up the matter of competing for the entrance to the compound to convince the residents in the compound. For this reason, he would rather smear his face, but this young man was just
Once I met him, I could see everything clearly. It was incredible.
"No, no...Young man, what are you talking about! How could I know who stole the things from Mrs. Zhou's house? If I knew, I would definitely tell them. Although I am old, I have not yet
You are so confused, how could you do those unreliable things!"
Hearing this, Li Donglai smiled and said: "Old comrade, I have guessed eight or nine points why you did this, but I can tell you that paper cannot cover the fire. Sooner or later, this matter will be exposed by others.
Know.
In addition, when you do this, you think you have saved that person, but you are actually harming that person!"
Hearing this, Uncle Shi looked at Li Donglai with incredible eyes.
Li Donglai continued: "Have you ever thought about it? The person you protected was not punished for making a mistake. He will have a sense of luck in his heart. He may get worse in the future. Today he can steal from his neighbor.
of big oil barrels, we can rob the supply and marketing cooperative tomorrow!
Can you still protect him then?
I think you are not helping him, but harming him!"
These words were so profound that after hearing this, Uncle Shi was stunned for a long time and could not say a word.
However, he still couldn't bear to tell the truth, and said with a long sigh: "Comrade, that man is still a child. If he is really caught, then he will be stained. What will happen to him in the future?
Get over it."
"Old comrade, don't worry, as long as you tell me what happened, I guarantee that the street office and the police station will never cause trouble for him." Li Donglai said, patting his chest.
Although the flour mill compound is under the management of the Xinjiekou Subdistrict Office, and Li Donglai is not familiar with the director of the Xinjiekou Subdistrict Office, there are now temporary workers from various subdistricts in the poverty alleviation workshop of the steel rolling mill.
The directors of the sub-district office fought for the quota of temporary workers. In this case, they just stole an oil drum and could easily suppress it.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! At this time, Uncle Shi also knew the identity of Li Donglai, and sighed and said: "Actually, the person who stole the oil drum from Mrs. Zhou's family was a child, his name is Ma Xiaoliu. Ma Xiaoliu
My parents died in an accident in a flour mill in their early years..."
In Uncle Shi's narrative, Li Donglai also figured out the ins and outs of the matter.
When Ma Xiaoliu's parents were dying, they entrusted Ma Xiaoliu to Uncle Shi. Although as an orphan, Ma Xiaoliu was cared for by the flour mill and the street office, and Uncle Shi often invited him to cook at home, but
After all, Ma Xiaoliu didn't have his biological parents to take care of him, so he soon got mixed up with the little green men on the street. Uncle Shi also tried to persuade him several times, but to no avail.
Ma Xiaoliu became even more serious. However, this child was not bad in nature and was quite well-behaved in the courtyard. Uncle Shi did not take it to heart, thinking that he would be able to calm down after he grew up.
After Aunt Zhou said that her home had been robbed, Uncle Shi did not expect that it was Ma Xiaoliu who did it, but he saw Ma Xiaoliu quietly leaving the compound carrying an oil drum.
Uncle Shi was shocked at the time. After knowing the truth of the matter, in order to live up to his old brother's instructions, he decided to conceal the matter.
If Li Donglai hadn't gradually broken down his psychological defense today, he would have kept this matter in his heart forever.
"Director Li, that kid Ma Xiaoliu is not a bad boy. He just went astray. You must remember what you promised me and don't expose these things."
Li Donglai looked at the old steward and said: "Old comrade, don't worry, I will do what I say, but you have to find Ma Xiaoliu first."
