Bending down to enter the chess game

Chapter 28 Detention Center

Yu Xingge could only sneer: What does this mean? So even being born was a mistake?

"And then what happened?"

This was the first time Fu Congnan had heard about his uncle and aunt. Since his uncle's death, his aunt had become a taboo subject in the mouths of everyone around them.

"And then?" Yu Dongdong licked her dry lips.

Because of her resentment towards her family, she never contacted them after fleeing, only writing a letter to her older sister, Yu Chuntian, every year. In 2010, Yu Chuntian found clues in the letters and tracked her down to Huaxian County, where the two met again. Their reminiscing goes without saying, but it was also in this year that her gold resale business, which she had been keeping secret from Xing Wude, ran into trouble. To make more money, their supply chain had long since expanded to include counterfeit gold. During a cross-provincial transaction, the buyer discovered the discrepancy and reported them to the local police. Her accomplices were arrested and implicated her. Fortunately, there were oversights in the police's information registration system at the time. To evade arrest and avoid implicating Xing Wude, who was about to be promoted again, she urgently needed a divorce to sever ties with him.

Yu Dongdong begged her older sister, Yu Chuntian, for help. Gu Lezhi, who had just started practicing law, was traveling in the county town when, by chance, Yu Chuntian left him her business card. Yu Chuntian then acted as a go-between, finding Gu Lezhi and asking him to handle her divorce case.

"You know what happened next."

Did your father ever abuse you?

She shook her head.

Yu Xingge asked, puzzled, "If that's the case, why accuse me of domestic violence? And why accuse me of abducting a minor?"

Yu Dongdong smiled bitterly: "Attorney Gu said that it's not easy to get a divorce quickly. Only by saying this can we get the divorce done before the police find me. Even if it's not done yet, considering our incompatibility, it won't affect your father."

"Don't you think the police will find you out by making such a big fuss in the newspapers and on TV? What do you mean by 'doing what's best for Father'? Is it just because you say it's good?" Yu Xingge stood up: "Because of your 'doing what's best for him,' he received your inexplicable divorce petition at my birthday party. That year, he was subjected to condemnation from all sides, scorn from neighbors and friends, and accusations from colleagues and investors. He lost his wife and his job, and he died without ever knowing why!"

"I don't know, I really don't know. I don't know how I got on TV and how it was spread like this..." Yu Dongdong covered her face.

"You don't know? You think you can just say you don't know and that it's none of your business? How ridiculous! He's dead, dead, do you even know that?"

"I really don't know how this happened. Of course I wanted this case to be kept confidential, how could I have actively spread this information!"

"Then why didn't you stand up and say something? If you had just said one word, things wouldn't have escalated to this point. He's been waiting for you, waiting for you to come out and explain." Yu Xingge was in tears: "It's autumn, the osmanthus is blooming. You've always wanted to eat chestnuts, so Father bought some and planted them under the osmanthus tree in the yard. He comforted me, saying—'When they sprout in spring, and the chestnuts grow into saplings, you'll come back.' He waited until he died!"

Yu Dongdong sobbed uncontrollably, "I didn't want to, I didn't want to either. The police are already in Huaxian County, how could I dare to go out again? Do you want to see me locked up? Yes, your father's reputation is ruined. But at least his life and freedom are not in danger. Yes, I escaped. But I'm not feeling good about it either. Do you know how I've been all these years?"

Yu Xingge suddenly felt utterly disillusioned. Her mother was just that kind of selfish person. Did she really expect her to repent? Life is like a great river, rushing forward, leaving only silt behind. Shouldn't we always look forward to the future?

She said to Yu Dongdong behind the glass, word by word, "I don't want to know, and you don't need to tell me. They all say I hate you, but I don't really have any feelings for you."

"Whether it's love or hate, it all requires emotion and energy. This is the first and last time I'll come to see you."

She turned to leave: "If one day my father is exonerated, he may need your cooperation in making some statements. I hope you can come forward. After all, this is something you owe him."

Yu Xingge left without looking back, wanting only to leave behind all the old people and old stories.

Outside the detention center.

"Xiao Ge, what are your plans for the next step?"

"Didn't you hear that?" Yu Xingge crossed her arms, the sunlight hitting her directly, yet feeling particularly harsh. "She's foolish, doing whatever people say. In this whole affair, she was forced to flee to another place to escape arrest, her father committed suicide because of the rumors, and only Gu Lezhi became famous overnight, reaping both fame and fortune. Just look at who ultimately benefited the most, and you'll know that Gu Lezhi is definitely not innocent!" She remained expressionless. "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. I'll make him taste the bitterness of disgrace."

"Revenge?" Fu Congnan asked with a worried expression. "Someone who did something like this over a year ago is ruthless. It's too dangerous for you to go. What if he finds out?"

"Then don't let him find out." Yu Xingge said impatiently, "What happened to that thing I asked you to investigate last time? That's the only clue I have so far."

"His father, Gu Zhicai, was the vice minister of the Supreme Court, one of the three major branches of the Chinese legal system. He has long since retired and has no business dealings with him. However, his father-in-law, Ming Anguo, works at Pingshan Coal Group. I have already asked someone to investigate the specific transactions and embezzlement cases."

"Mm." Yu Xingge nodded.

"From the south." An older police officer came out with a smile and offered a cigarette: "You've worked hard this time. If it weren't for you, we probably wouldn't have connected this case with that gold case. You're definitely going to get a promotion now."

Fu Congnan glanced at Yu Xingge's expression.

"Teacher Tian, ​​let's go over there and talk."

Tian Su suddenly realized, "Look at me, I have this habit of not watching what I eat when I'm happy. Let's go."

"When I looked at your file last time, I saw you'd been in this position for many years. What rank of merit did you receive this time? A promotion should be no problem, right?"

Fu Congnan is eight years older than Yu Xingge. He is mature beyond his years and has long had a well-thought-out plan. He was admitted to the Police Academy to study public security management, worked hard to get A+ grades for four years, and took the national joint examination for public security colleges upon graduation. He entered the Dongjiang District Public Security Bureau as a third-level police superintendent. It took him three years to advance from third-level police superintendent to second-level police superintendent, and three years to advance from second-level police superintendent to first-level police superintendent. Eight years have passed since he became an ordinary police officer, and he has not made any progress.

Fortunately, because of handling this case, I was transferred to the Dongjiang City Police Bureau. In addition, with this meritorious service, it is not difficult for me to stay in the Dongjiang City Police Bureau.

"Even a third-class merit award is hard to get." With a clearer understanding of the situation, Fu Congnan spoke with a bit more composure: "I'm on temporary assignment to the Dongjiang City Police Department. I'll follow the organization's orders and move wherever they assign me. This time, I dare to call myself a cog in the machine."

Tian Su laughed heartily: "I think you're capable! You'll definitely get what you want. Go ahead and get busy, I won't keep you any longer. Be careful on the road."

"Thank you for taking care of me, Teacher Tian." He led Tian Su to the car, took out two packs of cigarettes from the trunk and handed them to him: "Teacher Tian, ​​I heard you like these. A friend gave me two packs the other day, please take them."

After Tian and Su declined a few times, they waved goodbye. Seeing the two part, Yu Xingge then got into the car.

Fu Congnan went inside to say hello, and after making the arrangements, he returned and said, "Are you sure you don't want to say anything more? I think Auntie is emotional and still wants to see you."

"No, thank you." She shook her head. "I have nothing to say. Let's go."

He nodded, walked around to the driver's seat, and started the car.

"You really left?" He turned his head to confirm again.

"Why are you making such a fuss?" Yu Xingge frowned. "Just go on your way."

As Fu drove out of the detention center from the south, she asked, "You only gave him two cartons of cigarettes?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"No wonder you're still a police officer."

不怪她嫌弃，正常工作8年后的警衔按照年限晋升三级警司→二级警司（需满3年）→一级警司（再满3年）→三级警督（需满4年）。立功或表现突出都可能晋升至三级警督。职务也应该是警员→副科级（副警长/副中队长）需3—4年→正科级（警长/中队长）需再4—5年。8年工龄不求达到分局治安支队副支队长，达到正科级职级，如治安大队中队长、派出所副所长，也是很轻鬆的吧？