The room was dark and damp, with peeling walls, dim lights, and water seemed to seep out of the rough cement floor. Director Shangguan looked around and found that there were no doors or windows here. It seemed to be a basement. If he judged correctly, it should be in the west of Jiangbei City.
The suburban-urban-rural fringe area.
"Welcome to my safe house." Liu Ziguang tore off the tape on Shangguan's mouth. She screamed in pain because of the excessive force.
"It doesn't matter, the sound insulation here is quite good, you can call whatever you want."
Director Shangguan shook his head to express his cooperation.
Liu Ziguang took out Chief Shangguan's handbag, shook it twice, and poured out all the contents. Chanel's wallet was filled with various gold cards, diamond cards, VIP cards, a small amount of cash, and a national security card.
The department's work permit, named Shangguan Jin, with the rank of second-level police inspector and deputy director, a heavy Glock 26 pistol, some cosmetics, a small mirror, tissues, keys with cartoon dolls and other items.
"Shangguan Jin, don't I remember your name is Wang Qian?" Liu Ziguang asked as he looked at the ID in his hand. This black National Security Police Officer ID was obviously genuine.
Shangguan Jin smiled bitterly: "You can call me whatever you want."
"Well, we are all in the industry. I think we can save some unnecessary links. Tell me, who is behind the scenes?"
"Actually, you don't have to do this, I will tell you, but before I tell you, I want to ask you a question first."
Liu Ziguang smiled: "As expected of an expert in psychological warfare, let's not beat around the bush and just say what you have to say."
Shangguan Jin also smiled: "I am willing to answer your question because I treat you as a friend, so do you also treat me as a friend?"
Liu Ziguang said: "Of course, we are not only friends, but also teachers and students."
"So in that case, can you let me go first? Let's sit down and have a good chat, and I'll tell you everything you want to know."
Seeing that Liu Ziguang didn't move, Shangguan Jin raised his hand again, shook the tape on his wrist and said, "I'm just a weak woman, I don't need to mobilize people like this, right?"
"Okay." Liu Ziguang used a dagger to cut off the tape on Shangguan Jin's hands and feet.
Shangguan Jin rubbed his numb wrist and looked around: "Your safe house is very unique. I think the scenery outside should be similar to the original high soil slope, right?"
Liu Ziguang said: "It's even more shabby than Gaotupo because the people living here are floating people and it's an area with relatively chaotic security. So don't try to play any tricks. Even if they hear your cry for help, they will turn a deaf ear."
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Shangguan Jin smiled gently: "I won't run away. I finally have the opportunity to sit down and talk with you. How can I give up? Besides, I believe you will never hurt me."
"Oh? Why do you say that?"
"You did not kill those special police officers when you escaped. Instead, you treated the wounded. It shows that deep down you are a kind and just person and will not kill innocent people indiscriminately." Shangguan Jin stared into Liu Ziguang's eyes.
said.
"Then why do you think you are innocent, Director Shangguan? I was shot yesterday, but it was thanks to you." Liu Ziguang said.
Shangguan Jin shook his head and continued to stare into Liu Ziguang's eyes: "You know, I can't help myself. In fact, like you, I came from a humble background and grew up in a place similar to a high soil slope. My parents are ordinary workers.
, the salary was meager, my mother was in poor health, and my father liked to drink and beat people. When I was admitted to college, they both happened to be laid off, and they had to borrow money to pay my tuition. I remember that in my sophomore year, I was in the dormitory because of hypoglycemia.
I fainted because my mother secretly sold blood to get money to buy me nutritional supplements..."
At this point, Shangguan Jin had something shiny in his eyes. Liu Ziguang was silent for a while, then took out a tissue and handed it to her.
"Thank you." Shangguan Jin took the tissue to wipe his tears and continued: "All mothers in the world are great."
The paper towel fell on the ground. Shangguan Jin leaned over to pick it up. His movements were a little difficult, as if he had strained his lumbar muscles. It looked very similar to Liu Ziguang's mother's movements when sweeping the street. She picked up the paper towel and looked at Liu Ziguang, their eyes meeting each other.
When he picked it up, he suddenly raised his two hands, and his dexterous and slender fingers spread out like a fan, like a peacock spreading its tail.
Liu Ziguang's eyes blurred for a moment, and his movements became sluggish.
"Xiaoguang, what have you been doing these past eight years? It's made Mom worried to death." A distant voice seemed to come from the sky, full of mother's care and worry.
"Mom, I went to a place far, far away, and I miss you all the time." Liu Ziguang's voice was a little low.
"It's good to be back. Everything is safe at home. Mom has been laid off. Now the sanitation department sweeps the streets. Your father works as a security guard in Zhicheng Community. I will arrange a job for you later. Work hard and buy a house and marry a wife in the future."
"Mom, I will do a good job." Liu Ziguang said.
"Hey, the police station just called and said that you killed someone. Mom believes that you will never do such a shameful thing. My son, please explain the matter clearly to the government. We can't bear the blame for others, Xiao Hu.
Isn't her father the mayor? He can talk to us no matter what. Your father and I are both very young, so we must have someone to take care of us until we die."
If you only listened to the voice, you would never believe that these words came from the mouth of a young girl. Whether it was the tone or emotion, they all resembled a middle-aged and elderly woman who had experienced hardships and deeply loved her son.
"Mom, they put the blame on me. I know the reason. Some people are interested in my iron ore shares in West Africa and want to rob them."
"Son, although our family is poor, people who are poor have great ambitions. Money is an external possession and will not be taken away until life and death. They want shares, but I won't give them to them. We will give them to the country."
Liu Ziguang nodded and said, "Mom, I'll smoke a cigarette and think about it."
"Okay, you think about it carefully first, and then mom will take you to the police station to surrender."
Liu Ziguang tremblingly took out a cigarette and lit it, took a deep puff and exhaled slowly. The basement was filled with smoke, which smelled like Arabic shisha.
The quiet basement is filled with a mysterious feeling.
"Son, dad is incompetent. He can't even pay for your college tuition. Other people's children buy computers and mobile phones. Dad can't even give you a full meal. He even beats you after you drink. Your mother secretly
Go behind your back to donate blood. I know you will want to die in the future. My child, when you have a future, you must be filial to your mother." An old man's voice seemed to float from the clouds.
After a long time, Shangguan Jin's choked voice came: "Dad, I don't blame you. If I do, I blame this society. Those relatives who are unwilling to borrow money, and those classmates who look down on me. I want them to know that even if they are born in poverty, they can be successful."
I have made a name for myself, and now my leaders appreciate me and promote me to the position of director. I will go back next month and buy you a big house in my hometown, a car, and a nanny to make them envious."
"Son, if you have money, you should save some money. You are a public servant, so you have to be more careful when doing things. It will be bad if others find fault. Also, don't tire yourself too much. You have time to consider personal issues.
Just find someone stable and reliable and get married. Your mother and I are getting older, and it’s time to have grandchildren."
"Dad, don't worry about this. I'm too busy with work and don't have time to think about this issue." Shangguan Jin's voice was slightly anxious.
Smoke rose from the room again.
"Xiao Wang, how did you manage to deploy so many people and let him escape? Come back and write a report to me." The stern voice seemed to come from the bottom of the deep pool.
"Director Tan, the local police cannot compete with the target in terms of equipment and experience. I suggest other options." Shangguan Jin frowned and said, turning from a filial daughter to a capable agent.
"Do you have any good suggestions?"
"When the opportunity is right, I will hypnotize the target and plant a concept in his subconscious, making him think that he is a king agent and that many colleagues have sacrificed on the hidden front, thereby stimulating the patriotic sentiment deep in his heart.
, dedicate the iron ore shares to the country."
"Very good, I approve this plan. You don't need to go through the local police, but bring the person directly to me. I have something to ask him."
"Yes, Director Tan."
"Let's also drop the Chen Runing murder case. It's no longer needed now."
Shangguan Jin hesitated and said: "But that matter is something you personally told to handle, and it has nothing to do with the iron ore."
"I don't care about that. Remember, before signing, you must not hurt him, and you must use your life to protect him. This matter is related to national strategic security and the decision-making of the central leadership. You must understand that this comes from the highest level.
Order!"
"yes!"
Liu Ziguang took a puff of cigarette, sprayed it on Shangguan Jin's face, and turned off the light.
…
An hour later, Shangguan Jin woke up from his sleep. Liu Ziguang was sitting not far away, sleeping deeply. There was a small candle lit on the small table. His small bag was placed next to him. He took it over and opened it for inspection. The pistol and documents were all there.
Only the mobile phone was lost.
After ejecting the pistol magazine and checking it, Shangguan Jin felt relieved and waited quietly for Liu Ziguang to wake up.
After another half an hour, Liu Ziguang woke up and looked at Shangguan Jin suspiciously: "Why didn't you run away?"
"Didn't we agree that we are friends now, and friends should be honest with each other. You won't hurt me, so why should I run away? Besides, I have to help you clear up your grievances." Shangguan said with a smile.
Liu Ziguang said: "Okay, I have no other choice now." He took off his coat and threw it over: "It's cold, don't catch a cold."
Shangguan Jin put on his coat, stood up and said, "It's getting late, let's go back. If such a big thing happens, the city will be turned upside down."
The two crawled out of the basement. It was only half past seven in the morning, and the breakfast stalls on the street were bustling with people. Liu Ziguang went over and bought two cups of soy milk, two fried dough sticks, two drawers of steamed buns, found a seat to sit down, and helped
Shangguan Jin took a pair of chopsticks and said, "You are hungry, eat quickly."
Shangguan Jin took the chopsticks and saw the simple tables and chairs, cheap plastic dishes, soy sauce pots, dirty tablecloths, the bustling streets, electric cars, tricycles, agricultural vehicles, and suburban long-distance buses coming and going. He couldn't help but be touched.
Something deep in her heart.
"What? Who do you think of?" Liu Ziguang asked.
"This place is very similar to my hometown. When I was in high school, in order not to burden my family, I saved my breakfast money to buy review materials and never had breakfast." Shangguan Jin was immersed in the painful memories of his boyhood.
"So I didn't develop well." Liu Ziguang interrupted, immediately destroying the atmosphere of this bitter drama.
"you!"
Director Shangguan was obviously not used to this kind of almost vulgar joke that could only be played between close friends.