In a teahouse in Longcheng.
Gu Baishun talked with the middle-aged man in the private room for almost forty minutes before they left.
After getting in the car, Gu Baishun looked at Guo Zhengdao in front of him and whispered, "Brother, you take charge of this line first."
"good."
Guo Zhengdao started the car and drove towards the Bureau of General Affairs.
…
In a corridor in the compound of the National Bureau of Tunneling.
Kong Zhengqi was dragged by several people from the Discipline Inspection Group of the National Bureau of Statistics and walked deeper into the corridor.
At this time, Kong Zhengqi's face was very ugly. He pushed and shoved with his hands and cursed: "What the hell are you doing? I told you, my uncle passed away!"
His emotions were a little out of control, he pushed and scolded, and his attitude was very bad.
The people from the disciplinary inspection team did not use violence against him, but patiently advised: "Mr. Kong, calm down, we are just asking you a routine question. I understand your feelings, but..."
"You understand shit!"
Kong Zhengqi yelled at the top of his voice: "I think you just want to cause trouble!"
Although he kept cursing, Kong Zhengqi still followed them inside.
Soon, they walked into a very spacious room with windows and was very bright.
Kong Zhengqi was sitting on a chair and was not handcuffed, but there was someone guarding the door.
…
More than ten minutes later, Gu Baishun returned to the General Affairs Bureau.
As soon as he entered his office, a staff member from the Discipline Inspection Team knocked on the door and came in to report to him: "Director Gu, the person has been brought back."
Gu Baishun was sitting in a chair, reading a document in his hand. Hearing this, he nodded casually: "Then ask according to the normal procedure."
The staff member looked a little embarrassed and said softly: "But...some small accidents happened..."
Gu Baishun raised his head, looked at him and asked, "What's the accident?"
The staff member replied: "Kong Zhenghui's father... passed away today."
Gu Baishun was a little surprised: "Is it such a coincidence?"
"Yes." The staff nodded and said, "We didn't know about this situation before. We only found out when he was cursing in the lobby."
Gu Baishun frowned: "He also cursed?"
The staff member nodded again: "Yes, he has a bad temper..."
Gu Baishun lowered his head, thinking about something.
…
Longcheng, Kong Family Compound.
Everyone standing in the yard was stunned when they heard the news that Kong Zhengqi had been arrested.
Kong Zhenghui said a little upset: "What does he want to do? What's the matter that can't be told later? Why does he have to call someone today?"
As he spoke, he frowned and took out his cell phone to make a call.
Zhou Tonghui hurriedly stopped him: "Don't make this call. It's not appropriate for us to talk to him."
After saying that, he turned his head and glanced at Su Tianbei: "Second brother, give him a shot!"
Su Tianbei nodded: "Okay."
As he spoke, he took out his cell phone, turned aside and dialed the number.
…
The whole bureau.
"Ding Ling Ling!"
A shrill phone ring sounded, Gu Baishun reached out and picked up the phone on the table and answered it: "Hello, Su Tuan?"
Su Tianbei asked politely in a low voice: "Director Gu, what's the situation over there? I heard that you arrested Kong Zhengqi?"
Gu Baishun was stunned for a moment: "I found you so quickly?"
Su Tianbei explained: "No, I just happened to be at the Kong family. Isn't it that Mr. Kong passed away, and everyone came to take a look."
After a pause, he asked in a very friendly manner: "What's going on?"
Gu Baishun thought for a moment and said, "It's nothing, just a small matter, we have to follow the procedures. It's really a coincidence, I didn't know his uncle passed away today. How about this, I'll let him go through the formalities and go back."
Su Tianbei breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, let's do this for now!"
"good."
Gu Baishun hung up the phone, sat at his desk, was silent for a while, and couldn't help shaking his head.
On the phone, Gu Baishun did not mention attending the funeral, and Su Tianbei did not invite him.
After all, for so many years, Gu Baishun and the Kong family hardly spoke to each other or had any contact.
…
In the Kong Family Courtyard, Su Tianbei turned around and said, "Don't worry, it's nothing, he will be back soon."
Seeing Su Tianbei put down his phone, Kong Zhenghui hurriedly asked: "Did you ask, what's the matter?"
Su Tianbei comforted him, "He didn't say anything, but it's not a big deal, just take him over for questioning."
Kong Zhenghui's eyes flashed with a trace of haze, and he sighed: "I don't understand, with this kind of relationship between us, he can do whatever he wants. Alas, it's really different."
Everyone was obviously emotional when they heard his words, but no one, including Yu Mingyuan, responded.
…
China District, Southern Corps Headquarters.
Several cars stopped in the headquarters compound, and Jiangzhou walked out with a dozen guards.
Xiang Jingyang, wearing a military uniform, went downstairs to pick him up personally.
The two exchanged a few pleasantries and went upstairs.
Xiang Jingyang looked at Jiangzhou who was sitting in front of him and couldn't help laughing: "Why are you here too?"
Jiangzhou spread his hands and said jokingly: "Su Tianyu is now a big shot, I have to come to pick him up!"
After a pause, he added, "There's nothing I can do about the person the old man wants to see."
Xiang Jingyang smiled and said nothing.
The two of them soon came to a lounge and pushed the door open and walked in.
After the door closed, there were only two of them inside. Xiang Jingyang turned his head and teased: "How about arranging some programs tonight?"
Jiang Zhou touched his waist weakly, "No, I can't do any show now. Let's have something light at night. Just stir-fried tomatoes with cauliflower, potatoes with pumpkin, that'll be fine."
"You have a very unique taste!"
"Ha ha!"
After that, the two smiled at each other, sat on the sofa and started chatting.
…
Evening, at sea.
The sun fell into the sea, like spread-out egg, dyeing half of the sea golden.
A cargo ship was sailing on the sea, braving the wind and waves.
This ship was carrying Su Tianyu and his group. They had been sailing on this sea for eight or nine days.
Some of the accompanying personnel were killing time on the ship. Some stood on the deck, looking at the sea view. Some sat in the restaurant, enjoying the food.
Su Tianyu was not in the mood for that. He was lying on the bed in the cabin, looking at his cell phone.
On the other side of the cabin, An Qiqi was sitting on a chair, quietly reading a book. Her face looked a little pale.
Su Tianyu put down his phone, turned his head to look at her, and asked with some concern: "Are you feeling better? Are you still feeling well?"
An Qiqi put down the book and said to him: "I still feel a little dizzy..."
Su Tianyu stood up, walked over, stood behind her, and gently massaged her temples, comforting her, "It's almost there, we've already walked more than halfway."
…
Washington, Tsing Yi Bureau.
In the conference room, Kang Dinghuang held a meeting with five or six military intelligence personnel.
He frowned and asked softly, "Still no news?"
A military intelligence officer replied: "Yes, no one knows where Su Tianyu left from. He probably didn't have any internal connections, so we can't find out."
Kang Dinghuang pondered for a while: "Don't worry, wait a little longer... I don't believe that he can disappear at sea."
As soon as he finished speaking, his personal secretary came in from outside, leaned over to Kang Dinghuang's ear and said, "The person who delivered the message from the Chinese District...!"