Siheyuan: Start with a big car

Liu Haizhong is not a fool.

After escaping from the warehouse, he was very aware that Zhou Cangcang would definitely recover, so he had to escape from the steel mill before Li Weidong and others realized that there were other passages.

So Liu Haizhong ran for his life.

After running for a while, Liu Haizhong heard footsteps coming from behind, and he suddenly felt panicked - if he was caught by these people now, he would definitely be locked up!

Liu Haizhong's eyes turned and he saw a dormitory building next to him. He turned around and ran towards it without hesitation.

In the steel mill, most workers go home to sleep. Those who stay in the dormitory are either comrades who need to be on duty or unmarried young people.

Coincidentally, through the dormitory window, he saw his former apprentice Chen Dameng lying on the bed, leisurely flipping through a book.

Liu Haizhong turned his head and listened, and found that the footsteps were getting closer. He didn't care about anything else and knocked on the window a few times.

Chen Dameng was engrossed in reading. He was startled when he heard the noise. He quickly hid the book under his pillow and walked quickly to the window: "Who's hiding outside? Get out now!"

"It's me, Liu Haizhong! Chen Dameng, open the window quickly!"

Seeing Liu Haizhong, Chen Dameng was a little flustered: "Master Liu, it's so late, why are you hiding outside?"

Liu Haizhong said coldly: "Why are you talking so much? Open the window quickly!"

Although Chen Dameng disliked Liu Haizhong, he was still afraid of him as they were a master and a disciple. After hesitating for a moment, he opened the window.

Liu Haizhong came in through the window and immediately crawled under Chen Dameng's bed.

Before Chen Dameng could react, Section Chief Li and several security officers caught up with him.

Seeing Chen Dameng standing by the window, Section Chief Li frowned and asked, "Comrade, did you see a fat man running past here just now?
The man was probably in his forties or fifties.”

Hearing these characteristics, Chen Dameng certainly understood that these people were looking for Liu Haizhong. He hesitated for a moment and shook his head: "Sorry, I didn't see it."

“Liu Haizhong might have run in that direction!”

At this time, a security officer seemed to hear footsteps and pointed to the distance and said.

Section Chief Li hurriedly ran after him for two steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back to the window: "Comrade, what were you doing standing by the window just now?"

Chen Dameng said calmly: "Leader, this room is too stuffy. I am standing here to breathe fresh air."

This reason sounds a bit lame, but it is also reasonable.

Section Chief Li nodded and said, "It's getting late, go to bed early! Also, make sure to close the windows before going to bed to prevent anyone from breaking in."

"Thank you, thank you!" Chen Dameng watched Section Chief Li leave and couldn't help wiping the sweat off his forehead. He carefully closed the window and turned to look under the bed: "Master Liu, those people have left, you can come out now."

Liu Haizhong popped out from under the bed and dusted himself off: "Chen Dameng, thank you so much for today! I have something else to do, so I'll leave first."

Chen Dameng turned around and stood in front of Liu Haizhong: "Master Liu, do you think I'm a fool? If I'm not mistaken, those people just now should be Section Chief Li from the Security Department of the Steel Rolling Mill, right? You were chased by Section Chief Li himself, you must have done something very serious, right?"

Liu Haizhong didn't expect Chen Dameng to be so sharp-minded. He took a deep breath and said, "Chen Dameng, if I'm not mistaken, the book you just read should be a handwritten copy, right?
If the factory leaders knew you were reading this kind of book, how do you think they would deal with you? "

After these words came out, Chen Dameng, who was just aggressive, changed his expression slightly: "As expected of Master Liu, he is an old hand after all!"

Chen Dameng lit a cigarette, looked at Liu Haizhong and said, "Master Liu, I really don't have any bad intentions. I just want to learn a few skills from you!"

Chen Dameng had been Liu Haizhong's apprentice for five or six years, but because Liu Haizhong was narrow-minded, he had learned nothing. Now that he had such a good opportunity, he naturally wanted to "blackmail" Liu Haizhong.

Liu Haizhong wanted to slap this disobedient apprentice, but after hesitating for a moment, he forced himself to hold back: "Okay! Since you are so smart, I can teach you something, but there is one condition - you have to keep tonight's events a secret and cover me to leave the steel mill!"

Liu Haizhong knew that Section Chief Li had sealed off the entire steel mill, and he couldn't escape even if he left the dormitory. As long as he was in the factory, he couldn't escape the crime.

Chen Dameng hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Master Liu, I can help you, but I also have a small condition - you must listen to me!"

"Don't worry, as long as you can let me leave, I will do whatever you say!"

The two reached an agreement and shook hands with each other.

On the other side, Section Chief Li led his men to chase for a while, but did not find the figure in Liu Haizhong, and realized that he must be hiding somewhere.

"Director Li, what should we do now? We only arrested Deputy Section Chief Liu."

"I will personally interrogate Deputy Section Chief Liu now. You must immediately seal off the entire factory!"

Section Chief Li saluted Li Weidong and said, "Director Li, don't worry, I will never let a single mouse escape!"

After that, Section Chief Li led his men toward the main gate. At this time, several security officers escorted Deputy Section Chief Liu over.

Li Weidong walked up to Deputy Section Chief Liu and said calmly, "Deputy Section Chief Liu, you are the deputy section chief of the security department of the steel rolling mill. How could you do such a thing?"

Deputy Section Chief Liu hung his head and said nothing.

Li Weidong knew that this kind of person would not cry until he saw the coffin, so he signaled to take him to the interrogation room.

Deputy Section Chief Liu sat on the cold chair, feeling a sigh in his heart.

In the past, he was the one sitting across from the interrogation table.

Li Weidong did not interrogate him immediately. Instead, he lit a cigarette and took a few puffs before speaking: "Deputy Section Chief Liu, tell me, what happened tonight?"

Deputy Section Chief Liu pretended to be confused: "Director Li, what do you mean? I was on patrol just now, and I was suddenly caught by you! I know you have a good relationship with Section Chief Li, but you can't collude with him to frame me, right?"

Li Weidong said coldly: "Why do you carry such a big box when you are on patrol? The box is full of TV equipment! Do you think we are fools?"

After hearing this, Deputy Section Chief Liu was speechless - after all, the culprit was caught red-handed.

Li Weidong continued, "Deputy Section Chief Liu, as the deputy section chief of the security department, you should be aware of the consequences of stealing important materials - at least 40 to 50 years in prison! You are in your 40s now, and you probably won't be able to walk if you get out. But if you cooperate with the investigation and confess your accomplices, I can help you plead with the higher-ups."

Deputy Section Chief Liu almost blurted out Deputy Director Wang, but after hesitating for a moment, he swallowed his words back - he knew that even if Li Weidong showed mercy, he would still be sentenced to jail, and his only hope was that Deputy Director Wang would come forward to protect him.

"I know nothing! Don't waste your breath!" After saying that, Deputy Section Chief Liu shut up.

Li Weidong had expected this: "Where's Liu Haizhong? Did your other helper abandon you and run away? Don't you hate him?"

When Liu Haizhong was mentioned, Deputy Section Chief Liu looked grim. If Liu Haizhong had been willing to throw the rope, he wouldn't have been caught. But he still shook his head: "What Liu Haizhong? I don't know, I've never seen him!"

"Really? Once Liu Haizhong is caught and sent here, it will be too late for you to explain!"

Li Weidong's attack was fierce, and an ordinary person would have been overwhelmed long ago. However, Deputy Section Chief Liu was an experienced security officer with a strong psychological quality. He insisted that he was the only one who did it and that he had no accomplices. While Li Weidong was interrogating, Section Chief Li also brought the security officer to the gate and ordered a strict inspection and strictly prohibited anyone from leaving.

"Chief, don't worry!" The security officers nodded heavily.

Section Chief Li named a few more people and launched a factory-wide search.

After Section Chief Li left, a figure ran over from a distance. The security officer at the door saw someone approaching and immediately drew his gun and aimed: "Who is it? Stop!"

"Don't shoot, don't shoot! I'm Chen Dameng from Workshop 3!"

Although the security officers did not recognize Chen Dameng, they could tell from his work clothes that he was a factory employee.

"Chen Dameng, what are you doing? The factory has been sealed off and you can't go out! Go back quickly!"

Chen Dameng bent down and said, "Comrade, my friend is suddenly seriously ill, vomiting and having diarrhea, and needs to be sent to the hospital! Please help me!"

The security officers looked at each other.

Although the factory has been blocked, we cannot just stand by and watch them die.

"I heard that the security department is catching thieves tonight. Those people must be elite and can't be patients. Check them out and let them go if they are real patients."

A security officer approached, and before he got to Chen Dameng, he smelled a fishy odor: "What's that smell?"

Chen Dameng quickly explained: "Comrade, I just said that he is seriously ill and his body is full of dirt."

The security officer shone a flashlight on the "patient" and saw that he was indeed covered in filth: "This person must be very ill. Most people can't stand the smell."

Hearing this, the other security officers opened the door and said, "You guys should leave quickly. If Chief Li sees us, we will be in trouble!"

"Thank you, thank you so much!" Chen Dameng quickly left the steel mill with Liu Haizhong on his back.

After he was out of the security officer's sight, Chen Dameng put down his bangs: "Master Liu, that's enough!"

Liu Haizhong, who had been "listless" just now, instantly became energetic and gave Chen Dameng a thumbs up: "Great, Chen Dameng! You have a very flexible brain to come up with such a clever idea!"

Chen Dameng smiled and said, "Master Liu, stop talking nonsense! I have rescued you, so you should fulfill your promise, right?"

Liu Haizhong laughed: "Don't worry! I keep my word! I will go to your workshop in person tomorrow and teach you how to operate it!"

The two quickly reached an agreement.

Liu Haizhong limped back to the courtyard. Second Auntie was still awake. Seeing his miserable state, she was shocked: "Liu Haizhong, what happened to you?"

Liu Haizhong didn't bother to explain and sat down on the ground. Seeing this, the second aunt hurriedly supported him: "Old man, don't scare me! Are you sick?"

"Quick, old woman, bring me the wine!"

The second aunt hurried into the house and took out a bottle of wine, wanting to pour it for Liu Haizhong. Liu Haizhong grabbed the bottle directly, poured it down his throat, and drank half a bottle of wine in an instant.

The second aunt realized that the situation was not good and asked anxiously: "Liu Haizhong, did your operation fail?"

Liu Haizhong recovered, stood up suddenly, and looked at the second aunt coldly: "Old woman, from now on, you have to remember this clearly: I have been at home tonight and have not gone anywhere! If anyone comes to investigate, you must help me testify!"

The second aunt was not stupid. She immediately realized that Liu Haizhong had caused a big disaster: "Old man, it's not that I won't help you, but I'm your family member. Can you believe what I say?"

Liu Haizhong thought about it carefully and realized that it was true.
Especially Li Weidong is so smart.

He scratched his head: "What should we do now?"

The second aunt's eyes turned: "The best way now is to find a neighbor in the compound to testify! The neighbor is not our family, so his words are credible!"

I have to say that Second Auntie was quite smart at the critical moment. Liu Haizhong was not grateful and rolled his eyes: "Nonsense! How could I not know? But who in the compound would take such a big risk to help me?"

You know, the Security Department has great power these days, and no one dares to lie to them easily, let alone a major theft case involving a steel mill.

The second aunt tilted her head and thought for a moment, and suddenly thought of someone: "Liu Haizhong, what do you think of Jia Zhang?"

Hearing this, Liu Haizhong's eyes lit up instantly.

If there is anyone in the compound who "values ​​money over life", it must be Jia Zhang!
Especially in recent times, Jia Zhang's family has been having a very hard time. Just yesterday, Jia Zhang came to borrow food from Second Aunt, but was rejected.

"Well, old lady, I didn't expect you to be getting smarter and smarter!"

After Liu Haizhong made up his mind, he stood up and wanted to go to Jia's house, but was stopped by the second aunt.

"Old man, I know Jia Zhang's character too well!
If you show up now, Jia Zhang will definitely blackmail you! How about this, I'll go find Jia Zhang!"

Liu Haizhong nodded at the second aunt and said, "Old lady, I'll have to trouble you with this matter!"

The second aunt is not all for Liu Haizhong, but also for herself

You know, although Liu Haizhong is no longer the "boss in charge", if he is arrested, Second Aunt will not have a good life.

The second aunt came all the way to Jia Zhang's house.

At this time, Jia Zhang was already asleep. When she heard a knock on the door, she opened it and saw that it was the second aunt. She was a little surprised:

"Second Aunt, why are you here so late? Didn't you say this morning that our two families would never have any contact with each other again?"

When Jia Zhang came to borrow food in the morning, Second Aunt was afraid that she would pester her, so she deliberately said something harsh. At this moment, when she heard her mention it, Second Aunt's face turned red, and she smiled awkwardly: "Jia Zhang, you misunderstood! It's not that I didn't lend you food, but my family really didn't have any at that time! Look, my family just got some food from outside, and I sent it to you!"

As she spoke, the second aunt handed the bag over.

The bag was bulging, and it looked like it contained at least five pounds of corn flour.

Now it was Jia Zhang's turn to be confused: "Second Aunt, what do you mean? Are you giving all this food to me?"

The second aunt nodded and said, "Of course, we have been neighbors for many years. Now that your family is in trouble, we old neighbors should help if we can."

If Jia Zhang didn't know Second Aunt's personality, she would be moved at this moment. But as an old neighbor for so many years, how could she not know - Second Aunt is a person who will never let her take advantage of her for nothing!
However, Jia Zhang didn't care and reached out to take the food.

No matter what Second Aunt’s plan is, the best thing to do is to get the food first.

(End of this chapter)