I listened attentively and realized that Song Sichun seemed to know a lot of inside information that I didn't.
Song Sichun said, "Actually … let's talk about the theft of a computer from your department. What do you think?"
I said, "What else can I think? I think it's a case of theft because an outsider can't be so familiar with the department."
Song Sichun nodded mysteriously, "You guessed right."
I was startled, "You think so too?"
Song Sichun had a strange smile on his face. He handed me a cigarette and lit one for himself. Then he said thoughtfully, "Don't tell me you haven't noticed anyone suspicious in the bureau?"
I asked, "Who are you talking about?"
Song Sichun pondered for a long time before he said, "Staff Officer Liu."
I was startled, "That's impossible.
Staff Officer Liu has just been assigned to the department.
I don't think there's anything suspicious about him. "
Song Sichun pointed at me with his finger and said, "Then there's something wrong with your eyes.
Brother Zhao, Secretary Zhao, let's stop here today. As your brother, I think I have to remind you that this Staff Officer Liu is very suspicious. "
I raised my vigilance and asked, "Why do you think so?"
Song Sichun had almost finished drinking, so he put on an unusually confident expression. He drew a circle in the air with his hand and said, "Today, I'm going all out. How about this, I'll tell you the truth. For Secretary Zhao, I'm not afraid of offending people. In fact, the theft of the computer has something to do with Staff Officer Liu.
That computer belongs to Staff Officer Liu. He has a lot of advantages. "
I was startled, "You mean, Staff Officer Liu stole it?"
Song Sichun nodded, "That's right.
That night, I saw Staff Officer Liu drive out. Although the guards didn't check the things in the car, I found a computer in the back seat.
Although it was night, the lights on the guard post were very bright and I saw it clearly. "
Hearing this, I was shocked.
If Song Sichun's eyes weren't playing tricks on him, then the matter could basically be concluded. The so-called stolen computer was, in fact, secretly taken out of the headquarters and out of the guard area by Staff Officer Liu.
But what was suspicious was that even if that was the case, why would Advisor Liu do that?
What good would it do him?
With this question in mind, I insinuated to Song Sichun: "Impossible, this seems impossible, right?
What's the use of Staff Officer Liu bringing a computer out?
What's in it for him? "
Song Sichun seemed to be astute. "You don't know about this, right? As far as I know, the reason why Staff Officer Liu did this …" Song Sichun suddenly paused.
Song Si Chun's words seemed to wake me up from a dream. I continued to urge him: "Brother Song, just say it in one breath, don't pause."
Song Sichun put on an awe-inspiring appearance and said, "Secretary Zhao, don't tell me you still can't guess what's going on?
The reason why Staff Officer Liu did this is probably because he was instructed by Director Qi. "
My surprise was no less than discovering a new continent: "What?
What does this matter have to do with Director Qi? "
Song Sichun said: "It has a lot to do with him.
Didn't Director Qi always want to mess with you because of You Meng's matter?
That's why he set up such a trap. If something happens to the Chief, you will definitely have to bear the joint responsibility. As for Staff Officer Liu, as long as Director Qi turns the matter around, his responsibility will basically be negligible.
Sigh, I've seen too many open and covert struggles in the officialdom, even in the army. Director Qi really went too far, too far. "
I said: "How can you be sure that this matter was instructed by Director Qi?"
Song Sichun said: "First, based on the relationship between Director Qi and Staff Officer Liu. Director Qi often comes to see Staff Officer Liu. When Director Qi comes, his car will stop outside the door and he will call Staff Officer Liu into the car and whisper to him. I've seen it many times. If it wasn't some kind of underground activity, why would the conversation be so secret?
Also, Director Qi's pursuit of You Meng is no secret in the Secret Service. Also, from all kinds of clues, Director Qi has been deliberately trying to ruin you. You're probably in this situation today because of Director Qi. "
I took a deep drag of the cigarette and felt that Song Sichun's words were worth considering.
… …
Song Sichun and I drank until 11: 00 pm. Song Sichun told me a lot of heartfelt things, but what I cared about the most was the inside information he had as the captain of the Guard District.
Staff Officer Liu, Director Qi, these two names kept circling in my head, pacing back and forth.
To be exact, I really didn't expect the truth to be like this.
If what Song Sichun said was true, then the theft of the computer was originally a conspiracy.
The mastermind of this conspiracy was the famous Director Colonel, and Staff Officer Liu was just a chess piece used by Director Qi. Director Qi's move was too clever.
I think if Song Sichun hadn't told me the truth after drinking today, I wouldn't have figured out the truth even if I died.
Was all of this just a coincidence?
Maybe it was because I, Zhao Long, didn't do anything wrong, so God helped me. Song Sichun became an important person in solving the mystery to a certain extent.
Before this, if I hadn't helped Song Sichun, would he have drunk with me so sincerely and told me the truth after drinking?
Definitely not.
I think the truth should be more complicated than I thought.
At least, the fact that Song Sichun could hide this situation for so long was enough to show his fear of Director Qi.
He was also afraid of offending Director Qi, but it was hard for people who drank to control their words. This was a reflection of the saying: the truth comes out after drinking.
It was all God's will!
Perhaps it was at this time that I felt a trace of relief in my heart.
After getting these clues from Song Sichun, I felt that the day of my redemption was coming.
You were heartless to me, and I was also heartless to you.
That scheming Director Qi, we can't exist under the same sky!
Also, as my subordinate, Staff Officer Liu, who colluded with Director Qi to mess with me, he was undoubtedly acting as Director Qi's cannon fodder, so I had to start with him …
The next day, Song Sichun, who had sobered up, suddenly came to my room and asked me if he drank too much yesterday.
I smiled and said, "I drank too much, and not just a little bit."
Song Sichun asked, "Did I drink too much and talk nonsense?"
I said, "Don't talk nonsense, your logical thinking is very clear after drinking, and your words are very old-fashioned."
Song Sichun didn't believe me, he scratched his head and said awkwardly, "I feel like I said something I shouldn't have said."
I said, "No.
After you drank, you became my brother. "
Song Sichun said, "Really?
That's it? "
I said, "That's it.
Nothing else. "
Song Sichun left my room with a face full of doubts. From his expression, I could see that he seemed to be aware of his slip of the tongue yesterday.
I suddenly thought: If Song Sichun hadn't drunk too much yesterday, would he have told me this?
Or should I say, how long will it take for me to find out the truth?
Now that things had developed to this point, how could I continue?
I had no power and no position, how could I expose the ugly business between Director Qi and Staff Officer Liu?
This was a problem that was beginning to trouble me.
Moreover, the biggest problem I faced now was Director Qi. Even if I found conclusive evidence, how confident would I be to overthrow him?
He was the trump card in the hands of the bureau chief. His position and prestige had established his powerful position in the Special Guards Bureau. He was like a mountain, and it was very difficult to defend him.
Moreover, I was now like a lonely person with no one to rely on. Even my lover left me and went on a business trip with Director Qi …
There were too many dramas in life, and I couldn't get rid of them. How could I save the situation with my own strength?
Considering these realistic problems, although it was difficult, I still firmly believed in my heart: Even if I knew that I would lose one of my legs, I would stretch out this leg and trip him twice!
I had no other choice.
Perhaps, my decision at this moment was no longer just for personal vengeance, but for the sake of two resounding words: justice.
After my initial plan, I decided to use Staff Officer Liu as a breakthrough point and ask him to come out. I would use both the carrot and the stick to get some information out of him.
If I could successfully break through this breakthrough point, everything else seemed to be logical.
Without further ado, I directly dialed Staff Officer Liu's mobile phone number that afternoon.
On the phone, I politely exchanged some pleasantries with him and sincerely wanted to invite him to dinner.
But Staff Officer Liu seemed to be prepared. He didn't accept my invitation, but instead, he sneered at me.
My former subordinate didn't put me in his eyes at all when I got off the horse.
I begged again and again, but Staff Officer Liu refused to give me face. It seemed that this method wouldn't work.
Now that I was down and out, I was determined to get back on my feet.
Other than that, I had no other choice.
Sometimes, kindness is no longer a virtue.
For Director Qi and Staff Officer Liu, no matter what their motives were, I had to investigate the matter clearly. I wouldn't be merciful anymore because I had already compromised too much.
Perhaps, to a certain extent, the biggest relief of being suspended and coming to the guest house was to make a friend like Song Sichun.
Although Song Sichun was a person who was good at flattering, he didn't hit people when they were down, and he was quite good to his comrades.
Therefore, he came to see me at intervals in my room, to talk and grumble at each other, which was no doubt a means of passing the time and getting rid of the vexation.
But I had been planning my own actions.
As the saying goes, when people are unhappy, they will often make things worse. Sometimes, this saying was not wrong at all.