Siheyuan: Start with a big car

After a while, Niu Dazhuang was taken to the interrogation room.

As soon as Niu Dazhuang saw Zhou Qing, anger flashed in his eyes. He pointed at Zhou Qing and shouted, "Zhou Qing, you bad guy, you still dare to deny it! It was you who threatened me to steal the equipment. You said that if I didn't do it, you would not let me and my brother go. What else do you have to say now?"

When Zhou Qing saw Niu Dazhuang appear, his face turned pale instantly.

There was a flash of panic in his eyes, but he still tried to argue: "Niu Dazhuang, please don't slander me. I don't even know you. Why are you framing me?"

Niu Dazhuang said angrily: "You still don't admit it? I was addicted to gambling and owed debts before, and you are using this as a handle to threaten me.

You asked me to steal equipment from the machine shop, and you said you would help me pay off my gambling debts and give me some money after the job was done. I was forced to listen to you at the time, but now you want to cheat me?"

Li Weidong said at the side: "Zhou Qing, we have the witnesses and evidence, so don't resist any more. If you confess, you will be treated leniently, but if you resist, you will be treated severely. It's not too late for you to confess now."

Zhou Qing's body trembled slightly. He knew that the situation was hopeless and no amount of argument would help.

He slowly lowered his head and was silent for a long time. Finally, he said, "Forget it, forget it. I admit defeat. I did all this. I thought my plan was perfect, but I didn't expect you to see through it."

Section Chief Li said seriously: "Why are you doing this? What are you going to do with that batch of Russian equipment? Is there anyone else involved?"

Zhou Qing sighed and said slowly: "I had contacts with some gangsters before liberation. They found me and said that the equipment from the old Russians could be sold at a high price on the black market, and asked me to find a way to get it.

I was greedy for a moment, so I thought of Niu Dazhuang, thinking that I could use him to steal it for me, and then sell it, so that I could make a lot of money, but I didn't expect that I would fall into your hands in the end."

Li Weidong then asked, "Tell me all the details of how those people contacted you. Do you have any other criminal plans or accomplices?"

Section Chief Li was furious when he saw this. He stood up and shouted angrily, "Zhou Qing, don't refuse my toast and drink the penalty!
You are still stubborn now, do you want to taste the pain of the flesh?"

As he said this, he strode towards Zhou Qing, raised his hand, and pretended to attack.

Li Weidong was quick-witted and stepped forward to stop Section Chief Li. He said anxiously, "Section Chief Li, don't be impulsive! You see, Zhou Qing has been extremely calm from beginning to end. He dared to be so tough after being arrested. He must be an extraordinary person.

This matter is probably not that simple. There may be a bigger conspiracy behind it or more complex forces may be involved.

I think it should be handed over to professionals in special departments. They have more experience and methods and can dig deeper."

Li Weidong knew very well that such people should be dealt with by professionals.

Section Chief Li is also a veteran.

After hearing Li Weidong's words, his eyes, which had been red with anger, gradually regained clarity.

He was slightly stunned, then realized the seriousness of the matter, slowly put down his hand, took a deep breath, and said: "You are right, I was too impulsive. This matter really cannot be dealt with rashly, it is more appropriate to hand it over to the special department for handling."

Li Weidong nodded and said, "Chief Li, don't worry, I will contact the special department as soon as possible and hand over Zhou Qing and the relevant information in full. I believe they will be able to get to the bottom of the truth behind this."

Section Chief Li responded, "Okay, thank you for your hard work. We have done our part, and now it's up to the special department. I hope this case can be resolved as soon as possible without any more complications."

Therefore, Li Weidong immediately began to arrange the handover with the special department.

Arrange all the detailed materials and clues about Zhou Qing and the entire case and prepare to hand them over.
In the afternoon, the sun shone on the ground. A jeep came speeding from outside, raising a cloud of dust, and drove steadily into the yard where the Security Department was located.

As soon as the car stopped, several comrades in neat grey Zhongshan suits got out of the car with serious faces and walked straight towards Section Chief Li.

After they showed the complete documents to Section Chief Li in a swift and orderly manner, they took Zhou Qing into the car, and the jeep drove away in a cloud of dust. The matter came to a temporary end.

Section Chief Li stood there, looking at the direction where the jeep left, sighed slightly, turned around and said to Li Weidong: "Then how should we deal with Liu Guangqi? Although he was used by Zhou Qing, he was involved in this matter after all. We can't just let it go like this."

When talking about Liu Guangqi, Li Weidong felt a little headache.

This guy Que did something bad, but after all, he was deceived and had no bad intentions.

Li Weidong pondered for a moment and said slowly: "Chief Li, I think Liu Guangqi was essentially deceived by Zhou Qing. He is actually a victim. However, he did make mistakes and did not stick to his principles, which caused a bad impact on the factory.

I think we should deduct one month's salary from him and give him a serious warning. This will not only serve as a punishment but also take into account the fact that he was deceived."

After listening to this, Section Chief Li nodded in agreement: "Okay, let's do as you say."

Afterwards, Section Chief Li called Liu Guangqi to his office and announced the decision to him: "Liu Guangqi, after our investigation and discussion, considering that you were deceived by Zhou Qing in this incident, but you also made mistakes, we decided to deduct one month's salary from you and give you a serious warning. From now on, you can go back. I hope you can reflect on your behavior and don't make similar mistakes in the future."

When Liu Guangqi heard this decision, his face suddenly became very ugly, but he also knew that he was in the wrong, so he said nothing and silently turned around and left the Security Department.

When they got home, the second aunt saw Liu Guangqi's dejected look and felt distressed. She hurried to the kitchen to boil a large pot of hot water and said to Liu Guangqi: "Son, don't be too sad. Take a hot bath first to get rid of the bad luck. This matter is over, and we will live a good life in the future."

Liu Guangqi listened to the second aunt's words and walked into the bathroom silently. After taking a shower, his face was still gloomy. He sat on the chair and couldn't help complaining: "Huh, that Li Weidong is nothing at all! If he really had the ability to help me, I wouldn't have been deducted from my salary or given a serious warning. He must have deliberately made trouble for me. I think he just wants to establish his own prestige in the factory and use me as a stepping stone!"

The second aunt sat aside, sighed softly, and advised: "Guangqi, you can't think like that. Li Weidong is also doing things according to the rules. After all, you participated in those things, and it is reasonable to be punished. Don't complain anymore, work hard, and don't associate with those questionable people in the future. The most important thing is that our family lives a peaceful life."

Liu Guangqi disagreed. He frowned, and his resentment did not diminish at all: "Mom, you don't understand, this matter is not that simple. Li Weidong must want to step on me to climb up, I will never let him go so easily, I have to find a chance to teach him a lesson and let him know that I, Liu Guangqi, am not someone to be trifled with!" Seeing Liu Guangqi so stubborn, the second aunt became more and more worried. She knew that once her son got angry, no one could stop him. She could only continue to persuade him earnestly, hoping to get Liu Guangqi to give up this dangerous idea, but Liu Guangqi sat there, his eyes revealed a trace of determination, and obviously did not listen to the second aunt's words, which made the second aunt feel heavy in her heart, as if she had a premonition that something bad was about to happen.

The incident of equipment theft in the machine repair shop was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge stir in the steel mill. The mill responded quickly and formulated and implemented a series of new security systems, from strict control of personnel entry and exit to regular inspections inside the workshop. Every link was carefully standardized and strengthened to prevent such incidents from happening again.

After dealing with Zhou Qing's affairs, Li Weidong devoted himself to the production project of new energy vehicles.

After experiencing the incident with Brother Qiang, Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangtian lived a peaceful life for a while.

The two of them had a special "tacit understanding" because of their shared experience of that incident, and their relationship became closer and closer. During this period, the two of them often got together, found a small pub, ordered a few small dishes, and a few pots of wine, and chatted about everything while eating and drinking, as if all the troubles had been thrown behind them.

However, the good times did not last long. That day, the two of them were drunk in the tavern as usual, and were about to leave while talking and laughing.

Just as they reached the door, a figure suddenly flashed out and blocked their way. The two of them looked closely and were immediately frightened out of their drunkenness and their faces turned pale.

The person who came was Brother Qiang.

Brother Qiang had an angry look on his face, his eyes were full of ferocity and dissatisfaction, he shouted: "You two rubbish! How come you haven't finished the things I told you to do yet? New energy vehicles are about to be launched on the market, time is running out, but you are here drinking freely!
If you miss this opportunity and fail to obtain the information on new energy vehicles, do you know how serious the consequences will be? I will not let you off easily. I will throw you two into the lake like garbage to feed the fish! "

Yan Jiecheng and Liu Guangtian's legs went weak and they almost fell to their knees.

Yan Jiecheng said in a trembling voice: "Brother Qiang, Brother Qiang, please calm down. We have been looking for an opportunity, but the information of these new energy vehicles is kept strictly confidential, and we really have no idea where to start.

Moreover, the factory security has been particularly tight recently, with patrols everywhere. We may be discovered if we make the slightest movement. Please give us a little more time, and we will definitely find a way to get the information."

Liu Guangtian also nodded and agreed, "Yes, Brother Qiang, we know we were wrong. We have been busy these days, observing the factory and trying to find a suitable opportunity. Don't worry, we will definitely not let you down. Please give us a few more days."

Brother Qiang's expression did not ease much after hearing what they said. He snorted coldly and said, "Humph! I've given you enough time. I don't care what method you use, but you must get the information to me before the new energy vehicles are launched on the market. If you can't do it, you can expect my wrath!"

After saying that, Brother Qiang turned around and walked away.
Beads of sweat appeared on Yan Jiecheng's forehead. He knew very well that Brother Qiang was really angry this time and the situation had reached an extremely critical juncture.

He said to Liu Guangtian anxiously, "Guangtian, we can't delay any longer. If we don't take action now, Brother Qiang will really throw us into the sea to feed the fish. Find a solution quickly!"

Liu Guangtian had a bitter face, shook his head helplessly, and said: "Xie Cheng, do you think I don't want to do it? But look at this steel mill now, it is managed very tightly, there are people patrolling everywhere, and Li Weidong's office is a key prevention area.

There is no way I can get close to them. If I act rashly, I will be discovered immediately."

Yan Jiecheng frowned and paced back and forth. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he stopped and said, "Guangtian, I have an idea. Isn't your brother Liu Guangqi a mechanic?

He is also responsible for repairing electrical appliances in the factory on weekdays.

If we find a way to break the light bulb in Li Weidong's office, then wouldn't Liu Guangqi, a maintenance worker, have a reason to get closer?

Then he can take the opportunity to look for information. This is a great opportunity."

When Liu Guangtian heard this, his eyes widened and he waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "No, no, how can this be possible? My brother has already been punished for what happened before.

If I get him involved, he'll be finished. I can't do that. I can't bear to hurt my brother."

Upon hearing this, Yan Jiecheng flew into a rage and pointed at Liu Guangtian's nose and cursed, "Liu Guangtian, are you stupid? Do you still care about your brother?
Don’t you think about our own situation? If we can’t get the information, will Brother Qiang let us go?

It’s better for your brother to be punished than for us to lose our lives!
If you don't do this, we will just have to wait for Brother Qiang to deal with us.
Don't blame me for not reminding you when the time comes!"

Liu Guangtian lowered his head after being scolded by Yan Jiecheng, his face full of confusion and pain.

Seeing his expression, Yan Jiecheng said while the iron was hot: "Guangtian, think about it carefully. When your brother Liu Guangqi asked you to steal the equipment, he probably didn't have any good intentions.

He himself didn't dare to do it, so he pushed you out as a shield, and now he has been punished.

It's all his own fault, there's no need for you to feel guilty for him.

If we don’t find a solution now, it will be all over.”

Liu Guangtian raised his head, his eyes full of hesitation and confusion. He stammered, "But, he is my brother after all. If I do this, how can I face him in the future?"

Yan Jiecheng patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Guangtian, you have to see the current situation clearly. This is not the time to talk about brotherhood. This is a matter of life and death for us.

If your brother knew our current situation, maybe he would understand.

Besides, we only asked him to go to Li Weidong's office to fix a light bulb, and we didn't ask him to steal the information directly. What if he didn't find anything?

It won't be a big problem.

If we can really find the information, we will give some of the money to your brother, and he can live a good life. This may also be an opportunity for him." (End of this chapter)