1040 Perplexed and Smitten 100 (1/2)
He did not bring anything with him, including his mobile phone, which he left at home.
An Xiaoning suddenly felt like the house was rather empty.
She did not wish to stay home.
Thus, she went to the police station instead.
There was no one inside the Special Investigation Unit office at all. An Xiaoning asked the other police officers, \”Where have they gone?\”
\”They're having a meeting with Bureau Chief in the meeting room.\”
She nodded and immediately went to the meeting room.
Once she reached the meeting room, she stood outside the door to eavesdrop instead of entering right away. Only by eavesdropping will one hear the truest opinions that others have of you.
\”Ma Jianguo, why are you so bad at keeping secrets? Who gave you permission to tell Team Leader An about that matter?\”
Ma Jianguo answered, \”Bureau Chief, someone will own up even if you don't have the guts to. Just because you're afraid to show your true colors doesn't mean others are also afraid to expose the truth. Touch your heart and ask yourself if your conscience is clear. We mustn't compromise our morals, especially as policemen. I don't think I did anything wrong.\”
\”Yes, you may not have done anything wrong, but you should turn a blind eye to certain things.\”
Unable to tolerate it any further, An Xiaoning pushed the door open and slammed it shut after entering. Pan Zhenghui was startled by her sudden appearance. \”Hey, Xiaoning, you're here.\”
\”Bureau Chief.\”
\”Yes.\”
\”I don't agree with what you just said. If your child goes on a vacation and was murdered and used for blackmail, would you also turn a blind eye?\” An Xiaoning questioned sternly.
\”I'm helpless too. There's nothing much I can do with someone threatening the higher authorities.\”
\”Who is it?\”
\”Well…\”
\”You're so wishy-washy, did you receive bribes too?\”
\”No, no, of course not!\” Pan Zhenghui put his hand up and said, \”I swear to Heaven that I've never received bribes from anyone. If not, I'll die a horrible death.\”
An Xiaoning waved and said, \”Okay, that's enough. Look how petrified you are.\”
\”I'm a very timid person, don't keep frightening me.\”
\”I was the one who stepped in and solved this case so it has nothing to do with you at all. However, you must tell me truthfully, who is the person threatening the higher authorities?\”
\”Well, it's a little inconvenient for me to say this here. Can we talk in my office?\”
\”Alright.\”
The two of them left while the rest of the police officers began discussing amongst themselves.
\”Did you see that? Bureau Chief became as timid as a mouse the moment he saw Team Leader An.\”
\”Yeah, yeah, all he does is lose his temper and order us around, yet he's a completely different person in front of Team Leader An.\”
Team Leader Zhang stared at them and chastised, \”Shut your mouths. Hurry and get back to work.\”
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\”You may speak now,\” said An Xiaoning, who sat down opposite him.
\”It's the Secretary…\”
\”Are you sure?\”
\”Of course, how could I spout nonsense about such things?\”
Staring at him, An Xiaoning said, \”Got it. I'll call his leaders to check up on this matter. Don't worry, I won't tell them that you were the one who told me. Have you interrogated those people who have been arrested?\”
\”They were all interrogated last night. However, they don't seem to be afraid at all and even said arrogantly that there would be someone to save them.\”
\”Let's wait and see, then. We shall see if anyone is going to rescue them. Whoever intervenes at such a juncture is going to be really unlucky.\”