This kind of punishment is an old-fashioned method and has little effect on those who are determined. The agents of the Department of Homeland Security had no choice but to recruit torture experts from other places to extract a confession. A call came from Washington and the interrogation was immediately terminated.
Three days later, Liu Handong was dragged in a prison van to a private prison in central Texas without going through any legal procedures, and began his dark prison life. His name was X on the prisoner registration form, and his sentence was 25 years.
Leon disappeared mysteriously, as if he had disappeared from the world. Lucy guessed that he might have gone to Mexico or returned to China. In short, he had no chance to see him again in this life, and she felt very sad as if he had been missing for a while.
This experience was destined to leave a lasting mark in Lucy's life, but it was not worth mentioning for Isabella. She was invited to China for an academic inspection, and the entire event was paid for by the famous charity Fei Fund.
, the first-class ticket flew from New York to Beijing, and Liu Xiaofei accompanied them all the way. When they arrived at the Capital International Airport, staff came to greet them as soon as they got off the plane, and took them to the VIP aisle. There was no need to waste time queuing up to clear customs. At the exit, a graceful and luxurious woman appeared.
Wearing a Burberry shawl, he stood there smiling to greet his son.
Liu Xiaofei ran over and hugged the woman cordially, and introduced to Isabella that this was my mommy. Isabella greeted her politely, and Xu Jiaojiao looked at Isabella with interest, like a mother-in-law.
The daughter-in-law finally said to her son: "This girl is so handsome, you have to watch her closely."
"Mom, what are you talking about? I don't know how to speak Chinese." Liu Xiaofei said angrily.
Xu Jiaojiao chuckled: "It's okay, Mom was just joking."
Isabella was a lady, so she naturally didn't mind. The three of them went out chatting and laughing, with their own staff following behind with their luggage. They didn't get out of the parking lot and went straight out of the airport. A station wagon was parked on the roadside waiting for them.
After they gathered together, they followed a black Audi in front of them and drove towards the city.
It happened to be snowing in Beijing, and when entering the city, the road was blocked and difficult to navigate. The driver drove directly into the opposite lane and drove in the opposite direction. The station wagon followed closely behind. In no time, the police car came over with its lights flashing. After a brief negotiation with the driver, he took his place in the opposite lane.
Opening the road ahead, although it can't be said to be smooth, it also saves a lot of time.
Liu Fei is an upright official and has not purchased any real estate in Beijing. Xu Jiaojiao does not want to live with his father, so they temporarily live in a borrowed house, which is a small courtyard house in the Second Ring Road.
To the south, there is a complete courtyard with a side room, a back room, and a main room and a wing. The yard is paved with square brick roads, and there are big trees and goldfish tanks.
Xu Jiaojiao said to Isabella: "Originally I wanted to arrange for you to stay in a five-star hotel, but I guess you prefer these folk things. This is a real courtyard house in old Beijing. It is a cultural heritage. The house is an old one."
It’s a bit different, the conditions are more difficult, but the original flavor is the best. I hope you like it.”
Isabella secretly lamented that she did not expect that the families of high-ranking officials in China lived such a simple life. It seemed that the rumors on the Internet were all false rumors.
The next day, Xu Jiaojiao and Liu Xiaofei accompanied Isabella around Beijing and tasted all kinds of snacks. Since it was not Isabella’s first time in Beijing, they didn’t stay too long. That evening
So we took a plane to Omi.
This flight did not take a regional airliner, but a private jet. This brand-new Gulfstream business jet named Black Forest is said to be owned by an entrepreneur in Jiangdong Province. In addition to the staff of the Liu family, there was also a personable
A middle-aged man named himself Blake.
With Mr. Black, the journey became very interesting. He could tell all kinds of jokes and jokes, making Xu Jiaojiao laugh. From time to time, he would gently hit Mr. Black and say, Heilin, you are so funny, why don’t you act in a sketch with Zhao Benshan?
go.
The special plane arrived at Omi Yutan International Airport. It was getting late at this time, and the lights on the airport runway were dazzling. The plane slowly slid into the hangar, the door opened, the ramp was lowered, and a red carpet was spread on the smooth ground. At the end of the carpet was
A silver stretched Rolls Royce.
Isabella comes from a wealthy family, but her life is not luxurious. Although this scene cannot shock her, she can still feel the sincerity of the owner.
The two young men got off the plane first. Hei Lin joked: "Chairman Xu, how is this daughter-in-law?"
Xu Jiaojiao curled her lips and said, "I don't like this girl who is half Italian."
This Rolls-Royce was specially reserved for VIPs. Heilin got into his Knight XV ultra-luxury armored off-road vehicle. The two vehicles left the hangar and drove out of the airport. The convoy parked outside immediately followed.
This was a welcome convoy consisting of Land Rover, Hummer, and Cayenne, all with double flashers, driving aggressively on the airport expressway. This road was truly smooth and smooth, and there was not even a red light.
Of course Isabella would not have guessed that her visit alarmed the Omi City Public Security Bureau, and Shen Hongyi ordered all off-duty police officers to go on the road to implement temporary traffic control in order to receive the central minister.
Before the foreign guest convoy arrives at each intersection, the traffic police will stop the traffic flow to ensure that the convoy passes normally. Once the convoy passes, the traffic control will be lifted immediately, so as not to disturb the residents or create congestion.
Xishan Road is a busy road, and six or seven o'clock in the evening is the peak traffic period. There is a long queue of vehicles. Ma Ling sat in the taxi holding a baby with a high fever, feeling anxious.
The taxi driver was also very angry and said: "This must be a leader from the central government who has come to inspect. If you don't believe it, if you watch the TV news tomorrow, if it was a leader from our province or city, Secretary Liu would not agree to her!"
The corner of Ma Ling's mouth twitched. Liu Fei's myth continued. Every now and then, folk stories came out, saying that Secretary Liu was visiting villages and towns incognito, punishing the police station chief who acted as a protective umbrella for the underworld, or punishing village bullies. The various versions were amazing.
It is similar to a popular TV series called Kangxi Private Interviews more than ten years ago. In short, wherever there is injustice, there is the glorious figure of Secretary Liu.
As for the newly arrived Mayor Zhou, you can hardly see his name in the news. Turn on the TV and you will see Secretary Liu inspecting and investigating, Secretary Liu guiding the work, presiding over meetings, Secretary Liu delivering an important speech, and Mayor Zhou talking to Little Transparent
Generally speaking, there are even many citizens who believe that Liu Fei is still the mayor of Omi.
Ma Ling touched the child's hot forehead and said nothing. The child was only two months old and had been in poor health with constant ailments. Now she suddenly had a high fever. Her heart was broken.
Because there is no birth certificate, the child has not registered his household registration. Even if Ma Guoqing is a policeman, it will be useless. The household registration system is tight. Before the new policy comes out, he can only be a black household.
Because of this poor child, the family was quarreling all day long and never stopped. The bus company was reorganized and the leaders gave Ma Ling small shoes to wear. They changed her position while she was giving birth. Now she is on the job and is only paid a basic salary. Maybe she can pass.
You will have to be laid off after a while.
It's raining, the road has become wet, cold raindrops are hitting the car windows, the driver turns on the wiper, and the traffic control is not over yet.
Ma Ling has a bad temper. If it weren't for fear of freezing her children, she would get out of the car and argue with the traffic police. The driver advised her: "Don't worry, wait a little longer."
The convoy finally arrived. Dozens of luxury cars drove for three minutes. The drivers all cursed. The traffic police lifted the traffic control and released the vehicles. The taxis moved on again, heading straight to the children's hospital.
After the doctor's diagnosis and treatment, the child's condition was serious and might develop into pneumonia. He had to wait for a few days to see the effect, and if it didn't work, he would be hospitalized.
After busy work for a long time, the medicine was prescribed. The nurse inserted a needle into the baby's head, which made Ma Ling burst into tears. In the injection room, the children all said that their parents brought them here, and even the whole family of grandparents and grandparents.
Come with me, my dear, I am so busy all alone. I don’t know if the child’s father died abroad, and I feel sad when I think about it.
After a while, Ma Guoqing arrived and accompanied him to finish lifting the water. The father and daughter were speechless. The child was groggy and refused to eat milk. The icy rain outside had turned into sleet. Although the air conditioning was turned on in the hospital,
, but it still feels bitingly cold.
At this time, the Zhuque Hotel was bustling with entertainment, and the banquet hall was full of guests. Xu Jiaojiao grandly introduced Miss Isabella from the United States to the guests, and boasted about the Tan family's status in the overseas Chinese community. Everyone present was from the upper class of Jiangdong Province.
People in society are quick-witted and clever. Looking at Liu Xiaofei and Isabella, they can guess what Xu Jiaojiao's plan is.
Sure enough, Xu Jiaojiao followed her usual practice and turned the banquet into a charity fundraiser. She took out her pearl necklace and cashmere shawl for charity sale, saying that it was to raise hearing aids for the deaf and mute children in Omi, and they needed one million yuan. Isa
When Bella saw this, she also took out her bracelet to participate in the event. Foreign guests also participated. Naturally, the upper class people in Jiangdong were not to be outdone. The ladies took out their own jewelry for charity, while the men raised their hands high and bid higher.
In the end, more than five million yuan was raised.
"Your mother is a great woman." Isabella said to Liu Xiaofei, looking at Xu Jiaojiao with admiration in her eyes, "She is beautiful and very charming."
Liu Xiaofei smiled proudly: "Of course, that's my mother, but if you see my father, I'm afraid you will be even more surprised."
"Why?" Isabella's eyes widened.
"He is an outstanding man, an outstanding politician, a great leader and my idol."
Isabella nodded: "If you say so, I really want to see him."
The next day, Isabella met Liu Fei as she wished. This was at a youth symposium held by Jiangdong University. Liu Fei sat on the podium and talked with the students. His speech did not have the bureaucratic style of an ordinary leader.
Don't talk empty talk, don't use clichés, speak unscripted, express your emotions with great emotion, and win waves of applause.
After the meeting, in the VIP lounge, Liu Xiaofei introduced Isabella to his father. Liu Fei asked her with a smile: "What is your impression of Omi?"
"A beautiful city, and a personable leader." Isabella replied with a smile.
Liu Fei laughed heartily and said that if you come to China more often to find your roots and travel more, you will find many beautiful people and things.