The next day, at around nine o'clock in the morning, a suspended car was driving on the streets of Chidu. In the car were Director Lai Lai, Ye Zhi, Zhang Yunxi, Lao Jing, and Gu Yuyan.
The five of them went together to visit Director Lai Lai's good brother Zhu Peng. The latter was also a cadre in the Red Flame Army and served as the director of the Second Research and Development Department of the Department of Biochemical Industry.
The popular explanation of this department is that it is engaged in the research and development of biochemical technology, including biological trackers that are often used by members of the Supervision Bureau, reactors for mechanical modification of the human body, biochemical psychotoxins, etc., this department is involved in
, the research and development radiation area is very wide, but the overall direction is definitely military applications.
Therefore, Zhu Peng had frequent working contacts with Hospital 356. Director Lailai also wanted to find out about Kaka through him.
And what's interesting is that Zhu Peng himself doesn't know much about research and development. He used to be an officer on the secret front of the Red Flame Army. He was transferred to this department to handle administrative work when he got older.
On a floating car.
Lao Jing looked at Director Lai Lai with some worry and asked softly: "Do you think there is a good chance? Can he help us?"
Director Lai Lai responded after hearing this: "Lao Zhu is a very upright person with a hard-working character. He was seriously injured three times in the Red Flame Army and was selected as a first-class combat model four times. I will tell him carefully.
There is still a certain chance.”
Lao Jing nodded slowly and said nothing more.
…
Around 10:30 in the morning, Zhu Peng's home.
Zhang Yunxi sat on the sofa in the side hall and turned around to look at the surrounding environment. Judging from the layout of this room, it should have four bedrooms and two living rooms, with a usable area of nearly 200 square meters. In terms of the precious land in Chidu, it is absolutely
It can be regarded as a large flat floor with great value.
However, what surprised Zhang Yunxi was that although the house was large, the interior decoration was very old. The surrounding furniture, furnishings, and daily necessities all looked like they were from seven or eight years ago, which was different from the spacious flat floor.
It looks a bit out of place, not even as good as the decoration of ordinary people's homes.
But if you think about it carefully, with Zhu Peng's position and salary, it is true that he cannot afford such a big house in Chidu. This should be divided by the work unit. Judging from the decoration and the situation of the home, Lao Zhu should be a very honest person.
, my family also lives a very careful life.
"Old Liu, look, I didn't know you were coming here, so you didn't prepare anything. Come here, eat some fruit!" Zhu Peng's wife is a woman in her forties, dressed plainly, and her appearance matches her age.
But he is very enthusiastic and has been busy since everyone entered the room.
"Stop working, sister-in-law!" Director Lai Lai sat on the sofa and responded in a casual tone: "I happened to be on a business trip in Chidu and wanted to come over to see the child. Who knew he even went to tutoring?"
"Yes, he has a lot of classes now and left at around six in the morning." Zhu Peng's wife replied, turned to look at the others and said, "You're welcome, all sit down, all sit down!"
"Okay, Auntie." Gu Yuyan also sat next to her.
"I'll get you some water!"
"Don't bother, sister-in-law, we'll sit down for a while and then leave."
"Oh, I don't have anything to do all day. I'm very free and don't have any trouble." Zhu Peng's wife smiled, walked into the main hall to pour water, and closed the corridor door.
In the bright hall, Zhu Peng's wife held a water glass and dialed her husband's phone number using a communicator: "Yes, Lao Liu came with a few friends and said he wanted to see the child... But I'm sure it's true.
There's something wrong. I asked, but he didn't say anything...Okay, I understand."
After the connection with her husband ended, Zhu Peng's wife came back with a tray and greeted with a smile: "Hey, those two children, you guys are eating fruit! You are welcome here. My Lao Zhu and your director, then
We are all old acquaintances."
"Okay, Auntie." Zhang Yunxi nodded obediently.
Lao Zhu's wife put water in front of everyone, then sat on the sofa next to her and started chatting with Director Lai Lai.
Several people were chatting away, and after waiting for less than half an hour, the door outside the house opened.
A lean and tall middle-aged man walked in. He was wearing a dark blue military uniform. While taking off his shoes, he shouted: "I say, Iron Lady, you are the best at troubleshooting. Just last night
You talked to me and you came to my house today, what do you mean?"
Iron Lady?!
Everyone was confused when they heard this nickname, but if you think about it, it makes sense. Director Lai Lai's character has always been upright and girly, so it can be said that this title is very accurate.
"You're telling me, why can't I come to your house to see if you have nothing to do?" Director Lai Lai responded with a smile.
"Fuck!" Zhu Peng's words were the quintessence of Chinese culture. He walked like a breeze and said in a loud voice: "It's out of season. Why did you come to my house to see me? I'm almost too busy!"
Zhu Peng walked in, said hello to Zhang Yunxi and others, then sat down on the sofa and started chatting with Director Lai Lai.
During the conversation between the two, Zhang Yunxi was also looking at the other person carefully. He looked about forty-twenty-twenty-three years old. Although he was lean and lean, he had a cold face, spoke in a loud voice, and used words crisply and neatly.
Don't be verbose.
And Zangxue noticed that the left side of Zhu Peng's face looked very stiff, with almost no micro-expression. Looking closer, he found that the left side of the other person's face was covered with fake leather, and the left teeth that leaked out when speaking were also black.
Metallic.
This look, as well as Lao Zhu's tone and movements when speaking, look so manly! Zhang Yunxi's thighs are wet and slumped...
Don't get me wrong, he was so fascinated that Gu Yuyan turned around and spilled the water in his glass.
The two only exchanged a few words. Zhu Peng lowered his head and glanced at his watch, and immediately said in a loud voice: "Okay, I won't chat with you anymore. I have a project meeting in the afternoon and I have to go back early. It's getting late.
, let’s go downstairs to have a meal.”
"Isn't that necessary?" Director Lai Lai said in denial, but he had already stood up.
"You, you have become too tactful now. After so many years, how can I still not know your tricks?" Zhu Peng stood up, waved his hand and greeted Zhang Yunxi and others: "It's noon, let's go downstairs to eat together.
Order food."
"Okay, we're on your territory, I'll follow your arrangements." Director Lai Lai agreed.
…
Half an hour later.
The group of people came downstairs, and under the leadership of Zhu Peng, they came to a very ordinary small restaurant and asked for a small private room.
After the food and drinks were served, Director Lai Lai raised his glass with a smile and greeted him proactively: "Okay, we all met just now. Come on, let's have a toast with Mr. Zhu and thank him for his hospitality!"
Upon hearing this, Lao Jing immediately raised his glass with both hands and said very politely: "I always hear Director Lai Lai mention you. I am honored to meet you today. I would like to toast you!"
"Haha, wait a moment, everyone!" Zhu Peng stretched out his hand to lift Lao Jing's arm and said with a smile: "You must drink wine, but we can't drink it in a daze. I know Lao Liu, if he is fine, he will never drink wine today.
Come to me so suddenly."
"look at you……!"
"Don't talk nonsense." Zhu Peng looked at Director Lai Lai and said, "Everyone is holding drinks. No matter how thick-skinned you are, you are embarrassed, right?! Tell me, what do you want to do with me?"
"well!"
Director Lai Lai sighed after hearing this and winked at everyone. Everyone put down their glasses sensibly and looked at Zhu Peng eagerly.
"Tell the truth, Lao Zhu!" Director Lai Lai looked at his friend seriously, paused and narrated: "Logically speaking, I shouldn't come to you about this matter, because it is likely to bring you trouble. But now people's lives are at stake.
God, there’s really nothing I can do about it.”
"What's the matter?" Lao Zhu asked.
"We have a team member in our bureau. You should have heard of him. He was the one who was rescued from the underground cave of Wangmiao Village. He was recuperating in Chidu for more than half a year and was suddenly picked up by Hospital 356." Director Lai Lai frowned slightly.
: "Less than a day after the person arrived, 356 Hospital informed us that the person had died. The reason was genetic rejection and cell disintegration?! I thought there was something fishy about this. The person may not have really disappeared, so I thought
I want you to help me find out."
When Zhu Peng listened to Director Lai Lai's narration, he was stunned for a moment, then frowned.
"We are old comrades and classmates, and I will never do anything to trick you." Director Lai Lai looked at him and said in a serious tone: "If this team member is still alive, it is because of other things and was hidden by 356
If they get up, we will only pick up people, and we will never hold anyone responsible! As long as the person comes back alive, what happened before will be immediately over. I accept whatever explanation they give and will not say a word more. Secondly
, just help inquire, I swear to you, no matter what happens, no one in this room will mention your name!"
Zhu Peng frowned, looked down at the table, and did not respond immediately.
Lao Jing observed his micro-expression, feeling anxious and uneasy in his heart. He stood up suddenly, pulled out his chair, and just like he had done with Director Lai Lai before, he knelt on the ground with a bang, and said with a straight back: "Sir Zhu...we were before
I have never met, nor have any contact. But today, thanks to Director Liu’s presence, I am begging you! Please help...save my child!! If something happens in the future, I will definitely not hesitate to give you your orders!"
"What are you doing? Come on, get up!" When they took their seats, the two parties had already introduced themselves to each other. Zhu Peng also knew Lao Jing's identity and immediately stood up and pulled him: "Get up, don't be like this."
The Jing family is a century-old medical family. From the moment Lao Jing was born, he would not worry about money. However, after inheriting his father's business, he has been in business for so many years, and it cannot be said that he has never bent over and asked for help.
But relying on the family's network of connections and financial resources, Lao Jing was the kind of person who bowed down and begged for help within his dignity. He had a low profile, but he never knelt down to anyone.
In less than twenty-four hours, he has already knelt down twice. This is the lowest gesture a father can show in order to save his son. Dignity and other things are irrelevant.
The Red Flame Army, the mysterious background power, and Guan Zhongping, these people are not comparable to the original Wang Yang. At this time, the so-called capital energy and social relations will become much weaker, and it will even be difficult to play a role within the country.
Director Lailai looked at Lao Jing who was kneeling on the ground. He did not help him, but asked Zhu Peng: "Let's not talk about anything else. Old comrade, I just want to ask you a question. Do you know anything about Kaka?"
have no idea?!"
Zhu Peng gritted his teeth, frowned decisively and replied: "To be honest, I've heard it before!"