wind in the dark night

Chapter 251 Borrowing Food

For Qi Yue, bringing Zhang San to Binjiang had two advantages. First, he could let Zhang San explain the matter clearly in front of Gao Kejian. Second, he could indirectly prove that he had been in Xingwangtun all night, thus clearing himself from the explosion in Kaoshantun.

As for pretending to be a merchant collecting mountain products, it was just a means to stabilize Zhang San. If someone else were to do this, they would most likely do the same, because there are no street lights in the countryside, and they have to travel in the dark, and the roads are slippery in snowy weather, which poses certain risks.

……

The snow is still falling.

It's approaching evening.

Office of the Chief of the Secret Service.

Gao Kejian and Qi Yue sat opposite each other across a large office desk.

Gao Kejian was in a very depressed mood. According to Zhang San's confession and what Qi Yue saw and heard in Liujiabao, he could basically confirm that the so-called gold mine he had been looking forward to for a long time did not exist at all.

"What do you think should be done with Liu Wanchun?"

Gao Kejian asked Qi Yue.

Qi Yue said sternly: "The evidence is irrefutable that Liu Wanchun funded the anti-bandit movement. According to the Civil Law of Manchukuo, he should be severely punished!"

He said this deliberately, confident that Gao Kejian would choose to let him off.

Regardless of his purpose, it is a fact that Liu Wanchun helped the Anti-Japanese United Army. Once he was arrested, it would have a significant impact on the Anti-Japanese United Army. In the relatively poor mountainous area, it was extremely difficult to borrow food.

Therefore, Qi Yue made plans to protect Liu Wanchun as much as possible within his ability. However, collaborating with the Communist Party was a serious crime, so it would ultimately depend on what Gao Kejian thought.

Before this, in order to escape punishment, Liu Wanchun agreed to give Gao Kejian a batch of antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and wrote a detailed list.

After returning to Binjiang, Qi Yue went to an antique shop to inquire about the market situation. He found out that this batch of antiques and calligraphy and paintings were very valuable. Although they were not as attractive as gold mines, they were enough to move a greedy heart.

"I think Liu Wanchun also has his own difficulties. If he doesn't agree to lend us grain, how can he give up fighting the bandits? In the final analysis, it's because we didn't do enough to suppress the bandits. Alas, it's all for survival..."

Gao Kejian sighed and groaned, looking compassionate. He paused for a moment and continued, "Let's give him a chance to repent. This time, let it go. If it happens again, the two crimes will be counted as one and he will be punished more severely!"

Qi Yue said, "Okay, I'll listen to you. I'll go to Liujiabao again in a few days and bring back those antiques, calligraphy and paintings."

Gao Kejian nodded: "I took a rough look, and many of his items came from the palace. The Qing Dynasty and Manchukuo are of the same lineage, so this can be considered as returning the items to their original owners. I will find someone to authenticate them and then hand them over!"

Qi Yue said: "I have a suggestion. If it is identified as a fake, you don't need to alert others, just destroy it directly."

"Well, this is fine..."

In this matter, Qi Yue knew the truth but never pointed it out. In Gao Kejian's opinion, this was what he wanted most.

Qi Yue really admired the false nobleness of Section Chief Gao, who clearly intended to keep it for himself, but still said some high-sounding words to show his selflessness.

"How should we deal with Zhang San?"

Qi Yue asked.

Gao Kejian stood up and walked around the room twice with his hands behind his back: "This person knows too much. Keeping him here will be a disaster. If he is caught one day and gives away the gold from the mine, Liu Wanchun will be implicated. By then, I'm afraid it will be difficult to end well."

Qi Yue heard that Gao Kejian was planning to kill him, so he said, "The key is that I brought Zhang San back, and he stayed with you for a long time. Many people saw him. If something unexpected happened in the police station, it would arouse suspicion..."

Gao Kejian said: "Don't worry about this matter, I will handle it myself."

……

After one hour.

Zhang San came out of the police station and breathed a sigh of relief. He thought he would definitely go to jail this time, but unexpectedly, he was lucky. The kind-looking Chief Gao did not pursue the matter and released him after questioning him.

If one survives, there will be future fortunes!

Zhang San was in a very excited mood.

He thought to himself that it was getting dark and he could only stay in Binjiang tonight and return to Xingwangtun early tomorrow morning. Even though it was snowing, the streets were still very lively, with bright neon lights and various hawking sounds.

It was Zhang San's first time to visit a big city like Binjiang, so he was inevitably dazzled. While there was still time, he walked around the city.

As the sky gradually darkened, the spy sent by Gao Kejian came over and said with a smile, "Big brother, would you like to stay at the hotel?"

Zhang San asked: "What do you do?"

"Oh, I'm a guy at the Satisfactory Hotel. The boss asked me to come out and solicit customers."

"How much is one night's stay?"

"Fifty cents for a single room."

"Can I take a look first?"

"Okay, no problem."

"Where is the hotel?"

"Not far, just in front."

Under the guidance of the spy, the two men walked one in front and one behind, and after three turns, they came to a remote alley. Few people passed by here at night, making it the best place to kill people.

"Why haven't you arrived yet?"

Zhang San looked around.

The spy chuckled and said, "We're here!"

As he spoke, he stabbed Zhang San in the abdomen, then stabbed him again. He rummaged around in Zhang San's arms for a while and took away his money and ID.

This was a fake scene of robbery and murder. The deceased had no identification on him, and no family members came to complain. As time went by, it became an unresolved case.

Qi Yue had been following Zhang San secretly, but he never dared to show up because he discovered that there were spies following Zhang San.

Seeing the spy walking away, Qi Yue waited for a while and made sure the surroundings were safe before he came out of the darkness and quickly walked into the alley.

Zhang San was lying on the snow, gasping for breath, and it seemed that he was only breathing his last.

"Zhang San, Zhang San!"

Qi Yue squatted down and called softly.

Zhang San slowly opened his eyes. In the dim night, he recognized the person in front of him. It was the policeman who brought him to Binjiang. He begged, "Officer...save me, save me..."

He was injured in a vital part of his body. It was freezing cold and he lay on the snow for more than ten minutes with no one caring about him. He was almost bleeding to death. Even if he was sent to a hospital immediately, he could not be saved and he would die before he could reach the hospital.

Qi Yue was experienced in this area. Just by looking at the large pool of frozen blood under Zhang San's body, he knew that this man could not be saved, so he said, "Zhang San, let me ask you something. When you sold the gold to Liu Wanchun, was there anyone else present?"

"Yes, there is one..."

"who is it?"

"do not know……"

"What does he do?"

"I came to borrow food..."

"how does he look like?"

"........."

Zhang San's pupils gradually dilated, he could no longer utter a complete sentence, his breath became weaker and weaker, his head tilted, and he died.

(End of this chapter)