Director Li paused, then continued, "However, you need to deal with your brother's matter as soon as possible. Don't drag it out any longer; the longer it drags, the more disadvantageous it will be for him!"
"Thank you, Director Li!" He Yushui stood up and bowed.
She then took out the letter of understanding issued by Xu Damao and handed it to him.
Director Li looked at it carefully, then eyed He Yushui strangely. The date on the letter of understanding was yesterday; why was it only delivered today?
He Yushui smiled and said, "Director Li, I have an impolite request!"
"Speak!"
He Yushui said, "Director Li, I want my brother to stay here for a few more days. Firstly, it's good for him to change his troublesome nature. Under the protection of the elder care group, he has long developed a fearless personality. Secondly, regarding Yi Zhonghai's matter, Deaf Old Lady will definitely find someone to pull strings. My brother is easily swayed, and he might just forgive him!"
Director Li nodded and said, "I understand your thoughts. This matter is not a problem. Your brother's muddled personality really needs a good lesson!"
Just then, a police officer knocked on the door, entered, and reported, "Report, the matter has been verified with He Daqing. Besides sending child support, He Daqing also left two hundred yuan before he left!"
Although Sha Zhu did not immediately start working at the Steel Rolling Plant, he at least used the quota, so this cannot be attributed to Yi Zhonghai.
Director Li was pensive. All the evidence was already very clear. Just as he was about to arrange for arrests, He Yushui preemptively said, "Director Li, Yi Zhonghai's wife should also be involved in this matter. I don't believe that living under the same roof, Yi Zhonghai's wife was completely unaware of Yi Zhonghai's actions!"
Director Li nodded and said, "This is all just speculation, and there is no concrete evidence. But don't worry, I will arrange for people to interrogate her!"
Hearing this, He Yushui nodded and said no more.
After seeing that she had no more questions, Director Li immediately said to the police officer, "Xiao Liu, lead a team to arrest Yi Zhonghai and his wife, Liu Cuilan, for questioning. Also, bring back the Deaf Old Lady from the back Courtyard to see if she was involved!"
"Yes..."
After the police left, He Yushui said, "Thank you, Director Li. If there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now!"
Director Li nodded and said, "You go back first. I will keep you updated on the investigation's progress!"
...
Inside the state-run restaurant, He Yushui was having dinner and speaking to Wang Fang, "Fangfang, thank you. If you hadn't been here today, things probably wouldn't have gone so smoothly!"
Wang Fang picked up a piece of braised pork, took a small bite, then scooped up some rice, eating with relish.
"Now you know how good I am, right? You'll have to treat me to a few more meals; this one doesn't count!" Wang Fang said with a smile.
He Yushui chuckled and said, "All you know is eating. Look at the meat on your face, it's all puffed out!"
Hearing this, Wang Fang was slightly stunned. She subconsciously put down her chopsticks, pinched her little face, and said, "No way, it's still the same!"
"Pfft..."
"Alright, I won't tease you anymore!"
"You're too much! Is it just about treating me to a few meals? Is it really necessary!!!"
"Alright, alright, it's all my fault. Yushui apologizes to Miss Wang here!"
The two chattered away and quickly finished the food on the table. Wang Fang wiped her mouth, still wanting more, and said, "Comrade He Yushui, I am a reporter from Jingbao. I need to conduct an interview now. Are you available?"
He Yushui said with a grin, "Of course, of course, my great reporter Wang!!"
...
While He Yushui was eating, the Siheyuan (Courtyard) had already descended into chaos. The moral paragon Yi Zhonghai and his wife, Liu Cuilan, were both taken away by the police. Yi Zhonghai's house was thoroughly searched.
The residents of the Courtyard were also questioned one by one. The content of the questioning was about the living conditions of Sha Zhu and his sister since He Daqing left.
Facing the police's questions, the people in the Courtyard did not lie, recounting He Daqing's various wrongdoings and how difficult the two siblings' lives were back then.
The police only took notes and made no statements.
The people in the Courtyard also did not understand why the police would ask such questions, speculating whether something had happened to He Daqing.
After the police left, the Courtyard completely erupted, especially Jia Zhangshi, whose voice was particularly loud: "Do you think He Daqing committed some crime in Bao City? I heard he used to cook for the Japanese devils. Maybe he's been found out now. And could Liu Cuilan have had an affair with He Daqing? Otherwise, why would she also be taken away!"
"Jia Zhangshi, watch your mouth. Let's not talk about He Daqing for now, but who in this Courtyard doesn't know what kind of person Liu Cuilan is?"
"Mom, hurry home for dinner!" Qin Widow couldn't stand it anymore. Regardless, Yi Zhonghai and Liu Cuilan had been kind to her family. Now that they were in trouble, she shouldn't kick them when they're down, let alone add insult to injury. Moreover, their two families were in the same boat. Now Bang Geng was locked up, and the situation was unknown. Yi Zhonghai was also taken in. What should they do?
Seeing her words contradicted and Qin Widow giving her an out, Jia Zhangshi followed the steps and walked towards home, still loudly saying, "Perhaps Liu Cuilan also wanted to borrow a seed!!!!"
...
While the crowd in the Courtyard was making wild guesses, the Deaf Old Lady from the back Courtyard also heard the news and came. She asked the crowd, "What's wrong with all of you, making so much noise? Where's Cuilan? Why isn't she bringing food to this old woman so late!"
Jia Zhangshi, who had already gone home, immediately rushed out. She laughed loudly, "Old lady, you're still thinking about eating? Yi Zhonghai and Liu Cuilan did something immoral and were taken away by the police together!"
Some neighbors who enjoyed a good spectacle said, "Yes, they just left together. We don't know what they did. Could they be enemy agents!!!"
Goodness, the neighbors in the Courtyard had quite the imagination, thinking of enemy agents just because two people were taken away.
The Deaf Old Lady was suddenly stunned and loudly reprimanded, "Nonsense, what rubbish are you talking about? Don't you know your First Grandfather's character? How could he be an enemy agent!!!"
After being reprimanded by the Deaf Old Lady, the neighbors who were watching the show dispersed. The Deaf Old Lady was old, and they didn't want to argue with her. With her kind of troublesome and shameless personality, they didn't want to get tangled up!!!
Only the angry Deaf Old Lady remained in place. Seeing everyone scatter, the Deaf Old Lady immediately became anxious. Looking at Yan Bugui, who was walking slowly, she immediately shouted, "Third Grandfather, what exactly happened? Tell this old woman!"
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