Chapter 153 The dust has settled

Chapter 153 The dust has settled

Chapter 153 The dust has settled
Walking into the police station, Tan Hua breathed rapidly and felt extremely nervous.

"Comrade police, I want to call the police!" Tan Hua's voice trembled slightly.

Hearing the voice, the busy policemen all looked at Tan Hua.

Policeman Wen Jianguo came over with a kind smile on his face, "Auntie, what can I do for you?"

Nowadays, any case that can be reported to the police station is basically not a trivial matter.

With the manager around, all the trivial matters in the courtyard can be resolved.

In addition, police officers have to go out on patrol every day, and many issues are resolved as soon as possible, so cases cannot be brought to the police station.

I...my son is missing." Tan Hua stammered, seeming a little scared.

"Missing?" Wen Jianguo frowned.

"It's like this. My son went back to the steel mill the day before yesterday. I saw that he was not in good spirits, and his leader called him back to the countryside."

Tan Hua briefly explained the situation to the police, her words full of worry and anxiety.

“My son has been missing for days with no news and I’m worried something has happened to him.

Wen Jianguo's expression became serious after listening to this. He wrote down the information provided by Tan Hua and then asked:
"Okay, we got it. By the way, what's your son's name?"

"Wang Changjun, my son's name is Wang Changjun!" Tan Hua responded.

"Wang Changjun?" the policeman nearby asked in surprise.

"You just said that your son returned to the steel mill the day before yesterday?" Policeman Wen Jianguo asked again.

"Yes, what's wrong? Police comrade, is there anything I can help you with?" Tan Hua said fearfully.

She looked at Wen Jianguo with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.

Hearing this, Wen Jianguo looked at Tan Hua strangely, "Didn't your son tell you about his affairs?"

Being looked at with strange eyes by Wen Jianguo, Tan Hua felt a little uneasy. When she heard the question, she shook her head.

"What is it? Can you tell me in detail?"

Wen Jianguo looked at Tan Hua's anxious expression and couldn't help feeling a little sorry.

He hesitated for a moment, then said:

"It's like this. Wang Changjun was detained by our police station for a few days because he made a false report to the police."

"It was only three days ago that Wang Changjun was released from our detention center."

"What?" Tan Hua exclaimed.

When Tan Hua heard that Wang Changjun was detained, it was like a bolt from the blue.

"How is this possible? My son is a law-abiding person. How could he make a false police report?"

"No wonder. No wonder Changjun looked so bad that day."

Tan Hua's face turned pale in an instant, as if she had lost all her strength.

She staggered to her feet and nearly fell to the ground.

Wen Jianguo quickly supported her and helped her sit down on a chair nearby.

"Auntie, are you okay?" Wen Jianguo asked with concern.

"No, it's okay!" Tan Hua waved her hands and continued, "Can you please find my son as soon as possible? I'm worried that something has happened to him! Please!"

Wen Jianguo nodded and said, "Don't worry, Auntie, we will definitely help you find your son as soon as possible."

Hearing Wen Jianguo's affirmative answer, Tan Hua felt relieved.

She walked out of the police station. The sunlight outside shone on her body, but it could not dispel the haze in her heart.

Tan Hua prayed silently in her heart, hoping that her son would be safe.

Fourth day.

"Old Chen, why don't we ask Dali?" Yu Guixiang looked at Chen Weiye and suggested.

Yu Guixiang gave birth to four sons for Chen Weiye, among whom Chen Dali is the youngest.

Because he was born in old age, his family spoiled him and allowed him to do nothing.

There are four working people in the family, so it won't make any difference if he's missing.

They had already noticed Chen Dali's abnormality during this period.

No one comes back from the toilet with a look of distraught look on his face.

But the most important thing was that they distributed the money and tickets that Chen Dali had hidden.

"Ask, ask, ask, what else can you ask? Didn't you see who came outside?" Chen Weiye said angrily.

Chen Weiye also realized that those people who were transferred outside were all questionable people.

Everyone turned a blind eye to them, even though they looked very bad.

But they did not affect the livelihood of the village, they were just an eyesore.

"This kid must have done something bad, otherwise they wouldn't have come to our house."

"It was okay a few days ago, there were only one or two people, but now if you go out and look around, there are at least four or five people watching our house."

Chen Weiye became angrier and angrier as he spoke. He pulled out his belt and looked at Chen Dali who was sleeping soundly, wishing he could beat him to death.

Yu Guixiang quickly pulled him back and said, "Old Chen, why are you fighting? Can't you ask first?"

"It's all your fault. If you hadn't spoiled him, this kid wouldn't be like this now!"

"Oh, now you blame me. Don't you also spoil him? I wanted to beat him before, and you never stopped me!"

The two blamed each other.

"Huh?" Chen Dali was also woken up by the noise.

Seeing Chen Dali wake up, Chen Weiye stopped arguing with Yu Guixiang and rushed towards Chen Dali, who was still in a daze, holding the belt.

Chen Dali was confused and didn't know what Chen Weiye was going to do, but he instinctively used the quilt to block it.

"You little bastard, you actually dare to block me, I'll beat you to death!"

Yu Guixiang wanted to stop her, but she endured it.

"Dad! What are you doing!?"

"What? What do you say I did? Do you think I don't know what good things you did behind our backs?" Chen Weiye said angrily.

"Snapped!"

"what--"

After being beaten, Chen Dali looked a little listless, which made Chen Weiye even more angry.

He glared at Chen Dali with a stern tone.

"Tell me the truth, you little bastard. What have you done these days? Don't try to lie. Where did you get so much money?"

"Also, why are those dubious people hanging around outside these days?"

"Hurry up and tell me! Don't try to lie to me, I know what's going on!"

Hearing Chen Weiye say this, Chen Dali panicked and avoided looking.

He never thought that the money he hid so well would be seen by Chen Weiye.

I was so scared that I didn't know what to do and wanted to get away with it, but now it seems that this is impossible.

Chen Weiye continued to press: "Don't mention using the family's money. I've checked it all. Not a penny of the family's money is missing. We don't have that many tickets."

Seeing that Chen Dali said nothing, Chen Weiye became even more angry.

"Tell me, was it stolen from outside? Which houses did you steal from? Tell me!"

"If you don't tell me today, I'll beat you to death!"

Chen Weiye was so angry that he was shaking, and he raised the belt to hit Chen Dali.

Yu Guixiang quickly stopped him.

"Da Li, tell me quickly. Although our family doesn't have much money, we must pay back what we stole from others."

Chen Dali knew clearly that if Chen Weiye knew the truth, it would be all over, because he had killed someone and stolen the stolen goods.

Seeing that Chen Dali remained silent, Chen Weiye became even more furious!

"Okay, you don't want to tell me, right? Then I'll go ask everyone. I deserve to die for having a thing like you in my family!"

After saying that, Chen Weiye slapped himself hard, then slammed the door and left.

Looking at the people milling around outside his house, Chen Weiye yelled, "What are you looking at? Go back home and stop being an eyesore in my house!"

Chen Weiye's voice was deafening, and the people around him were immediately surprised when they heard it.

This was very different from the amiable, honest and dutiful Chen Weiye they had known before.

The few people who were wandering around left immediately after Chen Weiye said this.

Chen Weiye went straight to the village chief and secretary and told them the situation.

They were also shocked by this incident. They didn't expect such a big thing to happen in the village.

"Wei Ye, this is a big deal, you can't just say it casually! Are you sure your son really stole something?" The village chief said seriously.

"Yeah! Weiye, we're all poor. If your kid really took so much money and tickets, he'd go to jail."

Chen Weiye nodded helplessly, "Village Chief, I also know the seriousness of this matter."

"But that little bastard refused to tell me whose things he stole. As a father, I had no choice but to come and beg you."

In that era, farmers' living standards were very low, and their annual income was only thirty or forty yuan.

Most of the centimeters were exchanged for food, and the rest was exchanged for money, and every penny was precious.

The money that farmers earn after working hard for a year is not as much as what city dwellers earn in a month.

This is also why everyone is trying so hard to run to the city.

"Okay, we'll take care of this. I'll ask everyone to go home and see if anyone is missing money," said the village chief.

"Excuse me, village chief!"

The village chief just asked a question in the field, and everyone ignored their farm work and hurried back home.

"Great, not a penny less!"

Seeing that they had not lost a penny, everyone felt relieved and breathed a sigh of relief.

They went out one by one and asked each other, "Fourth Brother, is there anything missing from your family?"

"My family has plenty, how about yours?"

"Neither do I! Hey, old man, is there anything missing from your house?"

"Neither do I have one at home!"

Everyone asked each other questions, and when they heard that the other party had said the same thing, they were sincerely happy for each other.

"Let's go find the Weiye family and see what's going on."

Everyone ignored their farm work and came to Chen Weiye's house in a crowd.

They were all a little curious. Whose things were stolen?

"Everyone, if anyone is short of money, tell me."

"Everyone, please stop blocking the way here and make way."

The village chief gave the command, and seeing everyone shaking their heads, they felt much more at ease.

However, some of the people who are good at doing things, seeing a good opportunity, may take the opportunity to seek wealth and fortune! Take the opportunity to make a fortune!
"Village chief, something is missing from my house? Something is missing from my house?" Chen Niannian squeezed out of the crowd and shouted anxiously.

"Your family is missing something. How much is missing?" asked Village Chief Chen.

Chen Niannuan held up a finger.

"One piece?" Village Chief Chen guessed.

Chen Niannuan shook his head.

"Ten dollars?!" Village Chief Chen widened his eyes, his face full of surprise.

After hearing this number, the villagers who were watching started talking about it. They had never imagined that Chen Niannian's family had lost so much money.

"Ten dollars, that's a lot!"

"The kid from Chen Weiye's family is really amazing. He actually had 10 yuan stolen from him."

However, Chen Nuannian had a lot of thoughts in his mind and he almost gave in, but in the end he gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

"Village chief, my family is short of 100 yuan!"

“June 100?!!!”

This number stunned everyone present.

Everyone couldn't believe their ears.

Everyone knows roughly how much Chen Nian has. Even if you sell his property, you won't get 100 yuan.

"Chen Nian Nian, are you mistaken? Did you not lose money?" "Chen Nian Nian, you didn't lose money, did you? Are you trying to take advantage of the situation?"

"Chen Nian Nian, even if you sell your home, it's not worth 100 yuan."

"Chen Niannian, you are asking for too much! You have such a dark heart!"

Hearing everyone's accusations, Chen Niannian felt a little embarrassed and lowered his head, afraid that others would see his face.

After saying 100 yuan, he felt that it was too much. He didn't know what he was thinking at the time that he said such a thing.

"Chen Niannian, what you said is true. 100 yuan is a lot of money. Where does your family get so much money?" asked Village Chief Chen with a frown.

"Tell me the truth. If you don't explain, don't blame me for using the village rules!"

He also knew that Chen Nuannian was taking advantage of the situation, but since the matter was not clear yet, he would not refute it casually.

After all, Chen Weiye only said that Chen Dali had a lot of money, but he didn't say how much exactly.

It would be embarrassing if it turns out to be a misunderstanding.

Chen Nian Nian knew that he was asking for too much, but since he had already said it and was being watched by everyone, he couldn't bring himself to admit that he was lying.

Therefore, he could only bite the bullet and said, "Village Chief, Dali does owe me 100 yuan!"

After saying this, he felt the air around him become quiet.

Hearing this, there was an immediate uproar.

Village chief Chen didn't expect that Chen Niannian would dare to admit it.

He stared at Chen Niannuan with a stern look: "Okay, then tell me how you lent him the money?"

Chen Niannian's mind worked quickly, a faint white smoke came out, and he made up an excuse.

"Village chief, everyone knows that although I don't have 100 yuan at home, I still have or yuan."

Everyone nodded. Chen had lived in the countryside for many years and had few expenses, so he could save some money over time.

"Although my family doesn't have enough money, I have an older sister who lives in the city. A few days ago, she came back and left me fifty dollars."

"If this doesn't add up, it would be 100."

Hearing this, everyone nodded, it was indeed true.

Before Chen Cunzi could ask any questions, Chen Nuanyu continued.

"Didn't Dali come to me a few days ago and asked me to lend him 100 yuan? I asked him what the money was for, and he told me not to ask."

"Originally, I didn't want to lend it to him, but Dali begged me so hard that I couldn't bear to give it to him."

"Then have you ever thought about asking him to write an IOU or something? That way you can have proof in the future." The village chief reminded.

Chen Nian Nian shook his head. "I didn't think too much about it at the time. Besides, his father was also in the village. I thought at worst the son's debt would be paid by the father."

After listening to Chen’s explanation over and over again, everyone seemed to believe it, and the truth seemed to have finally been revealed!
"I really didn't expect that Da Nian is so kind-hearted. It seems that we really misjudged him before."

"Yes, our two families should get closer in the future. We were so unfamiliar with each other before."

Everyone praised Chen's magnanimity.

After all, not everyone has the courage to lend money to others without asking why, let alone such a large amount of money. Who wouldn't want such a relative?

Moreover, no one can guarantee that they will not encounter any major problems in the future. If they are out of money, there will definitely be no problem borrowing from Chen Niannian.

But Chen Nuannian thought to himself: "Fortunately, I finally managed to fool him!"

Village Chief Chen also looked at Chen Niannian strangely. He was also a little puzzled, "Why didn't I realize that this kid was so capable before?"

"Okay, then follow me in and tell Uncle Weiye the reason."

Chen Niannian nodded and followed Village Chief Chen in.

If he could really get away with it, Chen Dali must have done something shameful.

This action of mine will definitely give Chen Dali a reason.

"If this works, I can make 100 yuan for free! Hehe!" Chen Nuannian was secretly proud of himself.

After coming in, Chen Nuannian told Chen Weiye the whole story.

He tried his best to make his tone sound sincere, hoping that Chen Weiye would believe him.

However, at this moment, Chen Dali suddenly spoke: "

Wait, Chen Nian Nian, when did I owe you money? I have never borrowed money from you since I was a child, but you asked me to borrow 100 yuan right away. Do you have that much money? "

When Chen Dali heard that he owed 100 yuan, he couldn't sit still anymore.

He originally only owed 50 yuan, but because of his mouth, the amount doubled.

"Ok?"

Village chief Chen frowned and stared at Chen Niannuan sharply.

Beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on Chen Niannian's forehead. He didn't expect that Chen Dali would actually turn against him even though he had clearly given him a good reason.

Being stared at by everyone, Chen Nuannian couldn't bear the pressure.

"Chen Nian Nian, you'd better explain to me clearly, what is going on? Why is what you said different from what Dali said?"

"I...I..." Chen Niannuan stammered and couldn't utter a word.

After seeing this scene, everyone understood.

"Okay, get out now, I'll deal with you later!"

Chen Nuannian rushed out of the door like a fugitive, as if there was an evil ghost chasing him.

The moment he left, the originally depressing atmosphere eased a little.

As soon as Chen Niannian went out, he felt a strange atmosphere.

The villagers gathered around, with polite smiles on their faces and compliments on their lips.

Chen Nian Nian couldn't take these compliments seriously.
It makes one feel like sitting on pins and needles, like a thorn in the back, and like something stuck in the throat.

"Dali, why don't you tell me what's going on?"

Village chief Chen looked at Chen Dali who was still silent, and a surge of anger surged in his heart.

Everyone started asking questions at once, but even though Chen Weiye had beaten Chen Dali, he remained silent, which made everyone anxious.

Suddenly, Chen Weiye thought of something, "Oh, right, call Chen Qifei and Chen Sihei who have been hanging around my house these days. They must know something."

Suddenly, Chen Dali trembled with fear, but he still said nothing.

Seeing this, everyone had an idea in mind.

"You guys go find them and come over here." the village chief ordered.

The young men did not dare to delay and went to find them immediately.

Soon, they brought Chen Sihei, Chen Qifei and others to the village chief.

Seeing them coming, Chen Dali suddenly became panicked, but he remained silent and refused to speak.

"You guys, can you please tell me what's going on?" The village chief looked at them and asked seriously.

Under the majesty of the village chief, they were frightened and told him everything they knew.

Only then did everyone realize that Chen Dali had been gambling.

"Pa!" Chen Weiye slapped Chen Dali hard.

"Great! You've finally made it. You actually dare to gamble. Do you know that gambling can harm others?"

"You've ruined so many families. Even I didn't dare to gamble, and neither did your three brothers. But you took the initiative to gamble. You're really capable!"

Chen Weiye became angrier and angrier as he spoke. He pointed at Chen Dali, his fingers shaking uncontrollably.

He turned around and said to Chen Sihei and the others.

"And you guys, you guys can just gamble among yourselves normally, but why did you bring my son in as well? You guys..."

Chen Weiye was so angry that he couldn't speak.

Chen Sihei and his companions lowered their heads immediately when they were pointed at.

Village Chief Chen said, "Okay, Weiye, calm down first. Let's not talk about the gambling for now. How did Dali get all this money? We still don't know."

"Everyone has money, where did Dali get the money for gambling?"

"Snapped!"

"You kid, why don't you tell me now? Do you want to piss me off to death?"

As he spoke, Chen Weiye looked around, searching for a suitable weapon.

Picking up the broom beside him, Chen Weiye was about to hit Chen Dali.

Village Chief Chen stopped him immediately and said, "Weiye, the truth is not clear yet. If you beat Dali to death, there will be no evidence."

After saying that, he looked at Chen Dali again.

"Since no one in our village is short of money, it must be someone from outside. But if someone owes money, Dali will definitely tell you."

"But now he's not saying anything, so it's definitely not as simple as owing money."

"I think we should lock Dali up first. I'll call the police and let them investigate."

Hearing this, Chen Dali could no longer sit still and pulled Village Chief Chen.

"Village chief, don't call the police, don't call the police! I don't want to go to jail! I'm still young, I don't want to go to jail!"

Seeing this, it was obvious.

Although we don’t know what exactly Chen Dali has done, it is certain that what he did will land him in jail.

Village Chief Chen pushed Chen Dali's hand away and said, "You guys, lock Chen Dali up and don't let him run away. If he runs away, I will hold you responsible!"

Several young people instantly looked miserable. There were no benefits but only a lot of troubles.

"Wei Ye, Wei Ye's wife, you...you please accept my condolences!" Village chief Chen didn't know how to persuade them.

"What are you looking at? Take him away!" ordered Village Chief Wang.

"I don't want to leave, I don't want to leave!" Chen Dali struggled immediately, "I don't want to die! Dad! Dad! You have to save me!"

"What are you still looking at? Hurry up!" Village Chief Chen shouted.

Several people dragged Chen Dali away.

At the same time, Wen Jianguo took two policemen to investigate in the countryside along the way. Many villagers gathered together and their eyes suddenly lit up.

From Sun Yongkai and some villagers, they learned which route Wang Changjun took that day.

So they decided to conduct an in-depth investigation along this route and ask villagers along the way for clues about Wang Changjun.

The first few villages only said that Wang Changjun had been here, but left without buying anything.
Such clues are obviously not enough to help them find Wang Changjun's whereabouts.

However, although the clues are limited, it is a breakthrough after all.

When I first arrived in Chenjia Village, I saw so many people gathered. There must be something going on. Even if it was not Wang Changjun's business, they could solve it along the way.

"The police comrades are here, the police comrades are here!" A villager looked back.

Immediately everyone turned around and made way.

It happened that they were escorting Chen Dali out, and the two teams met.

I got some clues from Village Chief Chen, and Wen Jianguo also had some clues.

Even though Chen Dali remained silent, Wen Jianguo gradually figured out the whole story through reasoning and analysis.

"Chen Dali, you are arrested on suspicion of intentional homicide. Do you have any objection to this?" Wen Jianguo asked seriously.

Chen Dali still remained silent, and Wen Jianguo was not surprised at all seeing this.

"Chen Dali, leniency to those who confess, severity to those who resist!"

"We already have evidence of your crime. If you continue to resist and obstruct our work, your crime will be even more serious."

"When the time comes to eat the fallen melons, don't blame us for being ruthless!" Wen Jianguo threatened.

These words made Chen Dali suddenly feel scared. His mouth trembled slightly, and he finally told everything.

Finally, they found the place where Wang Changjun buried his body, his bicycle, Chen Dali's murder tools, etc.

Chen Sihei, Chen Dadan and others were also arrested for being involved in gambling.

As for the 50 yuan owed, he did not have to pay back a single cent, and even the stolen money had to be returned.

When Wang Changjun's mother, Tan Hua, learned of her son's death, she fainted instantly.

The purchasing chief Sun Yongkai also cannot escape blame.

Although Wang Changjun objectively did not complete the task, Sun Yongkai was unaware of Wang Changjun's detention.
But subjectively, it was he who asked Wang Changjun to go to the countryside to purchase goods, which led to this incident. Therefore, he bears the unshirkable responsibility for this incident.

But due to various reasons, although Sun Yongkai was not thrown into jail and avoided punishment by the police station,...

However, the steel mill still punished him, demoting him from purchasing section chief to section clerk and giving him a serious warning.

The dust has finally settled.

(End of this chapter)