Siheyuan: Start with a Truck Driver

"Zhao Mei, I am innocent, don't believe what these people say!"

Ma Wude was still sweating and hoarse when he was taken away.

Zhao Mei didn't know whether to believe it or not. At this time, Liu Changyi stepped forward and said that Zhao Mei was Ma Wude's girlfriend and also had to be investigated.

Zhao Mei stood there, her mind blank.

She really couldn't accept what was happening before her eyes. She was conflicted and didn't know whether she should believe Ma Wude.

She has been with Ma Wude for so long

In her heart, Ma Wude has always been a reliable person, but now Liu Changyi said with certainty that he was suspected of letting the suspect go.

Just when Zhao Mei was at a loss, Liu Changyi walked up to her with a serious expression, looked at her and said, "Zhao Mei, you are Ma Wude's partner. According to the regulations, you also need to be investigated."

Zhao Mei felt a panic in her heart

But at this time she had no choice but to nod mechanically and follow Liu Changyi to the security department of the steel rolling mill.

When they arrived at the Security Department, Liu Changyi arranged for Zhao Mei to stay outside the interrogation room, then turned and walked into the interrogation room, preparing to interrogate Xiao Liu first.

Xiao Liu sat on a chair in the interrogation room, head down, his whole body trembling slightly, looking terrified.

Liu Changyi walked in and slammed the door shut.

He walked up to Xiao Liu, stared at him with a sharp gaze, and scolded him loudly: "Xiao Liu, do you know how serious your crime is? You left your post without permission during your shift, causing the suspect to escape. How big a responsibility this is! You'd better tell the truth and don't try to get away with it!"

Xiao Liu was frightened by the scolding, and raised his head, his face full of regret and fear, and said in a crying voice: "Chief, I... I really don't know Ma Wude's purpose, I was deceived by him!

He sent me wine and roast chicken last night, and this morning he made an excuse to ask me to go to the office next door to have a drink, saying that he would help me keep an eye on the detention room.

I… I was confused for a moment and believed him. When I came out after drinking, he was gone! Section Chief, I really know I was wrong, please forgive me!"

Liu Changyi knew in his heart that Xiao Liu was most likely just the one being used in the whole incident, and was not the key figure who actually led to letting the suspect go.

So, he asked Xiao Liu to sign his name on the transcript, and then ordered the security officer to escort Xiao Liu away.

Afterwards, Liu Changyi frowned and ordered: "Go and bring Ma Wude up." Soon, Ma Wude was taken into the interrogation room.

Although he pretended to be calm, his slightly trembling hands revealed his inner nervousness.

Liu Changyi sat at the table, his eyes shot at Ma Wude like a sharp sword, and asked seriously: "Ma Wude, at this point, are you still not going to tell the truth?

Xiao Liu has already explained what happened, do you still want to quibble?"

Ma Wude still stiffened his neck and denied it flatly: "Section Chief, I have no idea what he is talking about! This is completely fabricated, he is framing me!"

Liu Changyi sneered, threw Xiao Liu's confession in front of Ma Wude, and said, "Look for yourself, it's written clearly in black and white.

You sent wine and roast chicken to Xiao Liu, and deliberately led him away so that Liu Guangtian and Liu Guangqi could escape. The evidence is irrefutable. What else do you have to say?"

Ma Wude glanced at the confession and hurriedly defended himself: "This must be something he made up to get away with it! Chief, I have always been a progressive person and actively responded to the various calls from the factory.

How could he do such a thing? You can't just trust his one-sided words!"

"It seems you won't shed tears until you see the coffin!"

Liu Changyi was well prepared. He knocked on the table confidently.

Uncle Qin, who was on duty at the door, walked in slowly after hearing the sound.

Liu Changyi looked at Uncle Qin and asked seriously, "Uncle Qin, please think carefully, did you see Ma Wude yesterday?"

Uncle Qin narrowed his eyes, thought for a moment, and answered affirmatively: "Yes, I have seen him twice.

One time was when Ma Wude came to work, and I had just started the job.

The other time was around 9:30 in the morning. I remember it clearly. He suddenly entered the security department and walked towards the building at the back where the prisoners were held.

Hearing what Uncle Qin said, Ma Wude's heart skipped a beat.

He instantly realized that he had overlooked this detail, his face turned pale as paper, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

At this time, Liu Changyi struck while the iron was hot and stared at Ma Wude with a sharp gaze.

He asked sternly: "Ma Wude, at 9:30, everyone was in the meeting room, why did you go into the security department?

And you even went to the place where the prisoners were held. What on earth do you want to do?"

Ma Wude was frightened by this sudden question and said in a panic: "I...I have a stomachache and want to go to the toilet."

Liu Changyi snorted coldly and retorted mercilessly: "There is a toilet at the door of the security department, just a few steps away.

Why did you go to the back instead of the near one? Explain it to me!"

Ma Wude opened his mouth, but his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he couldn't utter a word for a long time.

He knew in his heart that any explanation would be futile at this moment, so he simply shut his mouth and said nothing.

"Ma Wude, our Lanhua Automobile Factory Security Department treats you well and pays you 52 yuan a month.

There are additional welfare subsidies, how can you do such a shameful thing."

Liu Changyi shook his head and spoke with great sorrow, trying to move Ma Wude emotionally.

He slowed down his tone and continued, "If you come to your senses now and confess the mastermind behind the incident, I will definitely plead for you in front of the leader and try to get a lighter sentence.

You are still young and have a long way to go. Don’t let this ruin your future.”

However, Ma Wude knew clearly that once he confessed, his father, Deputy Director Ma, would inevitably be implicated and arrested.

Over the years, his father raised him with great difficulty and he knew better than anyone how much hardship and fatigue his father had endured.

How could he bear to see his father go to jail because of him?

Therefore, no matter how sincerely Liu Changyi spoke, Ma Wude still clenched his teeth, his lips turned white from biting them, and refused to utter a single word.

He lowered his head, his eyes revealing a determination, as if telling Liu Changyi that he would not give in no matter what.

Liu Changyi felt helpless when he saw Ma Wude's stubborn look.

"Ma Wude, think about it carefully. This is not a trivial matter. If you don't tell me, things will only get worse. No one will be able to save you, including your family."

Liu Changyi continued to exert pressure, trying to break through Ma Wude's psychological defenses.

But at this moment, Ma Wude has made up his mind.

No matter how Liu Changyi tried to persuade him, he just remained silent, and the atmosphere in the interrogation room fell into a stalemate again.

Seeing that Ma Wude refused to budge, Liu Changyi waved his hand and signaled the security officer to take Ma Wude away. Then he called Zhao Mei, who had been waiting outside, in.

Liu Changyi looked at Zhao Mei and said earnestly, "Zhao Mei, you and Ma Wude must have a close relationship.

You can see the current situation. If he continues to be so stubborn, the consequences will be disastrous. If you really have feelings for him, persuade him and let him tell the truth.

Otherwise, the punishment he will face will be very severe, and you know the seriousness of this matter.”

Zhao Mei's eyes were red and she felt mixed emotions, but she finally nodded slowly.

She was well aware of the difficulty of the matter and knew that what Liu Changyi said was true.

Afterwards, Zhao Mei, led by the security officer, walked into the detention room.

Ma Wude was sitting in the corner, full of sorrow. When he saw Zhao Mei suddenly come in, he widened his eyes in surprise and stood up subconsciously.

"Zhao Mei, why...why are you here?"

Ma Wude's voice trembled slightly. He was worried that Zhao Mei would be implicated, and he was also afraid that she would be disappointed after knowing the truth.

Zhao Mei looked at Ma Wude's haggard appearance and couldn't help but tears welled up in her eyes.

She walked up to Ma Wude and said softly, "Wude, Section Chief Changyi told me, please explain the matter clearly.

I know you must have your reasons, but keeping it a secret is not a solution. If you don't tell me, what will you do in the future?"

Ma Wude lowered his head, not daring to look directly into Zhao Mei's eyes. After a moment of silence, he slowly said, "Zhao Mei, don't worry about this. This is not something you can get involved in.

I can’t say it, because if I say it…it will hurt more people.”

Zhao Mei anxiously grabbed Ma Wude's hand and said, "Wude, don't be silly! If you don't tell me, you will end up hurting yourself!

Section Chief Changyi said that as long as you reveal the mastermind behind the scenes, he will plead for you.

We can't ruin our future because of our momentary stubbornness."

Ma Wude's face suddenly turned gloomy. He shook off Zhao Mei's hand and shouted emotionally, "Get out of here! From now on, I have nothing to do with you. Stay out of my business!"

His eyes were bloodshot, like a wounded and raging beast, and his voice was full of determination and anger.

Zhao Mei was shocked by this sudden scolding. She stood there in a daze, tears welling up in her eyes.

She could never have imagined that Ma Wude, who had been gentle and considerate to her, would treat her like this. She opened her mouth and wanted to say something, but found that her throat seemed to be blocked and she couldn't say a word.

It took Zhao Mei a long time to come back to her senses. She turned around in a daze and left the detention room with unsteady steps.

Liu Changyi had been observing the movements inside from outside. When he saw this scene, he knew that it would be extremely difficult to make a breakthrough from Ma Wude's side.

Ma Wude's attitude is so firm, the power behind him must be powerful, so that he would rather give up his feelings than give in.

Liu Changyi sighed, sorted out his thoughts, and decided to report the matter in detail to the factory director Wang Weidong.

He quickly walked to the factory director's office and knocked on the door.

After getting the promise, he pushed the door open and said seriously, "Director, Ma Wude's decision to let the suspect go has encountered a big obstacle. Ma Wude refuses to reveal the mastermind behind the incident. We have tried many ways but failed to get him to speak."

Ma Wude's performance did not surprise Wang Weidong. After all, in this day and age, daring to do such a daring thing was enough to show that Ma Wude must have made up his mind to fight to the death.

Of course, Wang Weidong has already vaguely realized who the real murderer behind the scenes is, but it is not convenient to tell Liu Changyi about these things for the time being.

Wang Weidong leaned back in his chair, tapping the table with his fingers. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "Changyi, I'm afraid it won't be possible to pry open Ma Wude's mouth for a while.

You go to Liu Guangqi's house and find his wife Zhao Shuya.

She might know something that could be the key to our breakthrough."

After hearing this, Liu Changyi immediately nodded and agreed: "Okay, Director, I'll do it right away."

He knew in his heart that this was one of the few clues at present and he must seize it.

Because of her involvement with Liu Guangqi, Zhao Shuya has now been suspended from her position and is sitting at home listlessly.

Liu Changyi came to Zhao Shuya's door and knocked on it. After a while, the door slowly opened. Zhao Shuya saw that it was Liu Changyi, and her expression was slightly startled, with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

"Comrade Zhao Shuya, I'm Liu Changyi from the Security Department of the Orchid Automobile Factory. I want to consult you about something." Liu Changyi tried to make his tone sound gentler.

Zhao Shuya hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside to let Liu Changyi enter the house.

After the two sat down in the main hall, Liu Changyi said bluntly: "Comrade Zhao Shuya, you should have known about the escape of Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangtian.

We are now fully investigating and hope you can cooperate with us and provide some useful clues. "

Zhao Shuya bit her lip, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "Chief Liu, I really can't remember it for the moment. But I can go and ask around for you, ask his friends, maybe I can find out something."

Liu Changyi showed a gratified smile on his face and said quickly: "Thank you very much, Comrade Zhao Shuya. If you find out any news, please contact me as soon as possible.

This is not only for the sake of the factory, but also for Liu Guangqi's own good. Given his current situation, it would be beneficial for him to get things sorted out as soon as possible."

Zhao Shuya nodded gently and said, "I understand, Chief Liu. I also hope that things can be resolved as soon as possible so that everything can return to normal."

Liu Changyi stood up and thanked him again, "Okay, I won't bother you any more.

Thank you for keeping an eye on it. Please contact me if you have any news. "

After saying that, he said goodbye and left

In the evening, the sky gradually darkened, and the afterglow shone through the mottled branches and sprinkled on the ground of the courtyard. Zhao Shuya came to Liu Haizhong's house with a heavy heart.

As soon as Liu Haizhong saw Zhao Shuya, his face darkened instantly, and he snorted coldly, not looking at her in a good light. However, the second aunt was still enthusiastic, with a smile on her face, and she came forward and said, "Hey, Shuya is here, come in and sit down!"

Zhao Shuya followed the second aunt into the house. As soon as she sat down, she couldn't help questioning Liu Haizhong: "Dad, was it you who helped Liu Guangqi and Liu Guangtian escape?" She stared at Liu Haizhong with anxiety and suspicion in her eyes.

Liu Haizhong's face changed, his eyes were a little evasive, and he shouted: "What are you talking about! How could I do such a thing? Guangqi and Guangtian did that stupid thing, and I was still angry, how could I help them escape?"

The second aunt was also stunned. She looked at Liu Haizhong, then at Zhao Shuya, and said, "Shuya, who told you this? How could your father do such a thing? It must be a misunderstanding."

I have to say that both of them are very talented in acting, and their acting skills are better than those young actors in later generations.

…(End of chapter)