Detective: Open your eyes, I am handcuffed in the interrogation room.

Chapter 627 The Second Meeting at Jijia Village

Zhong Liyun arrived at Jijia Village alone, ahead of the special case team, without Qiu Jie.

At this moment, smoke is rising and the villagers are preparing breakfast in the morning light.

"Mr. Zhong?"

Some villagers spotted Zhong Liyun walking into the village along a muddy and winding path, and became excited after confirming that they were not mistaken.

"Mr. Zhong is here!!"

"Mr. Zhong is here!!"

Zhong Liyun had a very high reputation in Jijia Village. Word of his voice spread quickly, and all the villagers who heard his shouting ran out of their homes to welcome the benefactor who gave the village hope for the future.

On the distant hillside, a three-story modern building is out of place with the dilapidated village. The five big words "Jijia Village Primary School" are shining in the morning sun.

This primary school was funded by Yunjie Group. It serves not only Jijia Village, but also students from other nearby villages. Tuition and textbook fees are free, and students are required to pay for their own food.

The school has only two teachers, who teach Chinese and mathematics and also teach music, physical education, American and English. They were hired from outside by the Yunjie Group. The contract is for six years, and they can renew the contract or resign when it expires.

This is the starting point for Zhong Liyun to do charity for children. He does not want other children to suffer the same hardships and lack of education he experienced in his childhood.

"Mr. Zhong, why are you here? Are you alone? Have you had breakfast?"

The villagers surrounded him, and an old man in the village came forward, grabbed Zhong Liyun's hand and invited him to his home.

Every household has children, every villager has sons and daughters, and every old person has grandchildren. They have all received the kindness of Zhong Liyun, who gave their descendants the opportunity to go to school.

Otherwise, children would have to walk more than ten miles of mountain roads to go to school, and they might encounter danger along the way.

In the early years, a child fell off a cliff while at school, which made his parents sad. As a result, many villagers were unwilling to let their children go to school, believing that it was better for them to stay in the village and grow up safely.

Now the school is close, just a few steps away from home. All thanks to this man's generous donation, the new school has been built.

In everyone's eyes, this is a living Bodhisattva. Not kneeling down to express gratitude at this moment was already a sign of restraint, because Zhong Liyun had tried his best to stop such behavior.

Zhong Liyun declined everyone's enthusiastic invitation, explained, and then came to the door of Ji Laosan's house, pushed the door and walked in.

Ji Laosan is Ji Hao's father.

"Uncle Ji." Passing by the yard, Zhong Liyun saw the old man sitting at the door. The latter was a little hard of hearing and did not hear the commotion outside, and did not know that Zhong Liyun had come.

Seeing the familiar figure, Ji Laosan's cloudy eyes lit up and he stood up quickly: "Mr. Zhong... Li Yun, why did you come to the village so early! Have you eaten? I'll go heat up some food for you! Your aunt went to the neighboring village to do some work early in the morning. She would be very happy to know you came."

Zhong Liyun followed Ji Laosan into the house, pulled him aside and said, "Uncle Ji, I have something to ask you, don't be busy for now."

After saying that, he looked towards the door opposite the main hall, where there was a table against the wall.

To be precise, it is a spirit table.

On the desk, a black-and-white photo of the young man is still vividly displayed, and the tablet is engraved with the words: The tablet of my son Ji Hao.

"What's wrong?" Ji Laosan was surprised.

Zhong Liyun said nothing, walked forward, picked up the auspicious incense, lit it with a match, inserted it into the incense burner, then took two steps back and bowed.

"Long time no see, Ji Hao, thank you for your identity."

Ji Lao San was very close and barely heard Zhong Liyun's words. He said, "Don't thank him. His death was an accident. It's his blessing to be able to help you."

Zhong Liyun looked at Ji Lao San beside him, hesitant to speak, and finally said: "Uncle Ji, I have a problem here, can you please... remove the spirit table for the time being?"

"Ah?" Ji Lao San was stunned for a moment, and then agreed decisively, "Okay, okay, no problem, I will withdraw immediately, immediately."

Zhong Liyun stopped him: "Uncle Ji, wait until the incense is burned out, I will help you later, let's clean up."

……

The special case team's vehicle stopped at the foot of the mountain and chose to walk along the winding path.

Although it is not the rainy season, the road to Zongshan is still muddy. This is caused by the humidity caused by the climate and terrain. Fortunately, several people were prepared in advance and changed into waterproof hiking shoes.

This path is the only way for the villagers to communicate with the outside world. Only by bypassing steep cliffs, passing through dense forests and streams can one reach Jijia Village.

As the saying goes, if you want to get rich, you must first build roads. If there are no roads, it will be difficult to get rich.

Although the country has made some infrastructure improvements over the years, due to the rugged terrain and limited funds, the road still retains its original roughness and difficulty, making it difficult for vehicles to pass.

Most of the time, villagers still rely on their feet.

More than an hour later, the outlines of the buildings ahead became vaguely visible, scattered in an orderly manner on the hillside.

As the two sides got closer, they could see that most of the houses in the village were made of earth and wood, with exterior walls built with stones and roofs covered with green tiles or thatch, making them look particularly quaint.

Due to limited economic conditions, most of these houses have fallen into disrepair and their exterior walls are mottled.

We have already met some villagers. After asking, we learned that the village ahead is indeed Jijia Village. Although these villagers are poor, they are quite optimistic and lead a self-sufficient life.

"Brother, is that a school?" Chen Yi said, pointing to the three-story building in the distance.

The villagers smiled honestly and proudly answered: "Yes, our Jijia Village Primary School is only a few steps away for the children. It is very convenient. Other nearby villages are very envious of us."

Chen Yi: "Was it donated by others or built by the state?"

Villager: "It was donated by Mr. Zhong. The company is called... Oh, right, Yunjie."

The members of the special case team looked at each other. They had already felt the steepness of the mountain road on the way here. The nearest public elementary school was far away from Jijia Village. If they walked there, it would take more than ten miles of mountain roads, and it would be very dangerous.

For a child, it is too cruel to travel dozens of miles to go to school on mountain roads.

The country has been working on poverty alleviation, but at present, it is still unable to take full account of all aspects. If there are enthusiastic people in the private sector willing to donate, it will undoubtedly be a great help to the country, and at the same time give hope and warmth to the poor mountainous areas, letting them know that they have not been forgotten by the world.

The villagers carried their hoes and left. Chen Yi stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the school in the distance, and did not speak for a long time.

"What's wrong?" Teng Dabin asked.

Chen Yi sighed: "Jijia Village is full of the kindness left by Zhong Liyun. I used Zhong Liyun's kindness to investigate Ji Hao and Zhong Liyun, which makes me feel a little uncomfortable.

Let’s not talk about what Zhong Liyun did when he was young. If he had been arrested and Yunjie had not been established, would the children in Jijia Village and the surrounding villages have been able to enjoy the good life of going to school as soon as they left their homes?”

Teng Dabin was silent, and the other four people didn't speak either.

This is a very contradictory question. It seems that no matter which way you go, it will be wrong. When black and white labels appear on a person at the same time, should we punish his blackness or praise his whiteness?
Su Ying looked at the five men beside her and broke the silence, "With Zhong Liyun at Yunjie Group, more children will benefit in the future. As of the end of last year, there were 200,000 street children in the country, more than 100,000 orphans who had been protected, and countless poor children who could not continue to receive education. He can't help everyone, but at least he has been doing it."

Judging from Su Ying's attitude, she is biased towards Zhong Liyun.

"Ah." Chen Yi sighed again and stepped into Jijia Village. "This outfit is really stressful to wear."

We cannot deny a person's evil just because of his good deeds. As a police officer, as an inspector, and as the leader of the special case team, once we have discovered any signs, we must investigate further.

As for what to do in the end, we have to wait until we find something.

After asking about Ji Hao's home, the six people went to visit him. The villagers who noticed something was wrong told each other, and everyone put down their work and gathered towards Ji Lao San's house, but did not get too close for the time being.

"Mr. Zhong, this is fresh mutton, freshly cooked. Please have some."

In the courtyard, an old lady brought in her home’s secret collection of food, which could only be eaten during the Chinese New Year.

Beside him, the young granddaughter had a dirty face, but her clear big eyes stared at the bowl of mutton without blinking, her throat rolling and saliva streaming.

"Aunt Liu, this..." Zhong Liyun had just had a casual breakfast at Ji Laosan's house. The two were chatting in the yard. Seeing this, she quickly stood up and took it.

For the people in Jijia Village, it is difficult to eat meat at ordinary times. It is only available during festivals.

He can only solve the education problem, but he cannot improve the living standards of Jijia Village as a whole, because money must be spent where it is needed most. There are more children who need help, and he cannot just focus on Jijia Village.

Aunt Liu grinned and said, "Eat it. There's nothing good to eat at home since you're here. Don't complain about the taste."

Ji Lao San also spoke up: "Eat, Li Yun, this is a gift from the Liu family's sister. If it weren't for you, her eldest grandson would have been ill and unable to walk, and he wouldn't have been able to go to school."

Aunt Liu looked at Zhong Liyun expectantly.

Zhong Liyun was silent for a moment, picked up a piece of meat and put it in his mouth, then squatted down and handed it to Aunt Liu's young granddaughter: "You eat it too, I'll bring you some when I get back."

The little girl looked eager, but she didn't dare to eat it and looked up at her grandmother.

Aunt Liu didn't know what to say and just nodded slightly.

The little girl was so happy that she grabbed it with her hands, with a happy face.

At the door, Chen Yi and six others who had arrived happened to see this scene, and they felt indescribably complicated at the moment.

When Zhong Liyun saw it, a look of surprise flashed across his eyes. He then stood up and looked at Chen Yi.

"Chen Xun, what a coincidence."

"Aunt Liu, you and the child should go first. I have a friend coming over."

Aunt Liu didn't bother them and quickly pulled the child out of the yard, but she didn't go far. She stood nearby with the villagers who had gathered around, wanting to see what was going on.

"Mr. Zhong, what a coincidence." Chen Yi was also surprised. He didn't expect that Zhong Liyun was here.

As soon as Ji Hao was found, Zhong Liyun came to Jijia Village alone. This was probably not just a coincidence.

Zhong Liyun stretched out his hand and shook hands with Chen Yi, saying with a smile: "I came to Jijia Village to help the poor many years ago. I have nothing to do recently, so I came to see how everyone is doing."

Chen Yi nodded: "I know, that primary school was built by Director Zhong, right? Director Zhong's kindness is an example that all of us should learn from."

Zhong Liyun: "I'm just doing what I can. Why did Chen Xun come here suddenly?"

Chen Yi explained: "I happened to know Ji Hao when I was having dinner out a few days ago. He was involved in the so-called catering alliance, so I came to take a look.

Do you remember Ji Hao? Chairman of Haijian Credit.

Zhong Liyun did not deny it: "Of course I remember, when I was still in the dance hall in the early years, he was a younger brother under me, and later he opened his own company and was quite successful.

What happened to him? "

Chen Yi: "Nothing, just a little doubtful, need to talk to his parents."

Zhong Liyun turned to look at Ji Lao San who was sitting there and said, "Then I'll step aside. Chen Xun, you guys get busy."

"No, no." Chen Yi waved his hand, "It's just a casual chat, Mr. Zhong doesn't have to leave."

After saying that, he came to Ji Laosan, and after confirming that the other party was Ji Hao's father, he asked Ji Hao why he left the village in his early years.

Ji Lao San had been holding back his anger for a long time, and now he was furious: "Rebellious son! Don't mention him to me! I don't want to see him again in my life! Since you ran away from home, don't ever think about returning to Ji Village!"

Chen Yi was surprised: "What did he do? Why are you so angry?"

Ji Lao San smoked his pipe, puffed his beard and glared: "I don't want to talk about it! He ran away from home on his own. He hasn't shown up for more than ten years. Why are you suddenly asking him about it?!"

Chen Yi: "How many years exactly?"

Ji Lao San: "I can't remember clearly."

Chen Yi: "Never came back?"

Ji Lao San: “No.”

Chen Yi was helpless: "Okay, then...can I go in and take a look?"

Hearing this, Ji Laosan's face froze slightly. He wanted to look at Zhong Liyun but resisted the urge. The latter also subconsciously frowned for a moment, but quickly relaxed.

"You...no, you can't just come into the house." Ji Lao San refused.

Chen Yi stared at Ji Lao San: "Why?"

Ji Lao San: "No reason!"

Chen Yi paused for a moment and said, "What if I must go in?"

Ji Laosan stood up and prepared to use this old bone to steel. At this moment, Zhong Liyun couldn't help but say: "Uncle Ji, it's better... to cooperate with the police. Just see."

After Zhong Liyun spoke, Ji Laosan finally relaxed and stopped trying to stop him.

Qin Fei and his five companions were about to step forward, but Chen Yi waved his hand and said, "There are too many people. I can go in by myself."

After saying that, he walked into the main hall.

The room was filled with old wooden furniture, one bedroom on the left and two bedrooms on the right.

Chen Yi took a quick glance, walked to the bedroom on the left and looked, then walked to the bedroom on the right and looked, his eyes lingering on one of the dark red tables for a moment.

In less than two minutes, he walked out.

Ji Laosan should not have lied. Ji Hao had never come back and had never helped the family. No city products or food were seen.

why?

With Ji Hao's wealth, any money he spends would be enough to ensure that the Ji family will live a life of luxury for the rest of their lives.

Has the relationship between father and son become so bad?
Standing at the door, Chen Yi was about to talk to Ji Laosan when he suddenly thought of something. He sniffed and turned back into the house.

"This smell... has anyone burned incense before? It seems to be auspicious incense."

Chen Yi glanced around the room.

Auspicious incense is a traditional incense with a strong and long-lasting fragrance. Its purpose is simple: to commemorate the dead or to worship gods.

Without a name card or a position, how could the Ji family have the smell of auspicious fragrance?

(End of this chapter)