Siheyuan: I am Banggeng's uncle

Chapter 770 The Viper Hiding in the Dark!
Upon hearing Director Wu's instructions and considering the difficulty of investigating this case, a thought immediately popped into Captain Peng's mind. He glanced at Director Wu and Chief Hong, a hesitant expression on his face, before finally gritting his teeth and suggesting to them, "Director Wu! Chief Hong! Why don't we go directly to the hardware factory and confront its management? While this might not be conducive to our investigation of the warehouse fire, at least it could stop Guo Liang from committing further crimes."

Upon hearing Captain Peng's suggestion, Jia Dongming, recalling what he had discovered in Song Guangzhong's secret room using his Eagle Eye skill, immediately objected: "Captain Peng! This is absolutely unacceptable. We must not reveal the progress of the investigation to the hardware factory's management, because I suspect that the fire at the hardware factory years ago was arson, and the arsonist's motive must be related to the old cultural relics stored in the warehouse."

"Xiao Jia! You mean that a certain leader of the hardware factory deliberately caused a fire to cover up their crimes in order to embezzle the confiscated old items?" Director Wu asked Jia Dongming with a serious expression after hearing his analysis.

Upon hearing Director Wu's question, Jia Dongming nodded firmly and replied with a serious expression, "Director Wu! If the fire was just an accident, the leaders of the hardware factory would have no need to take the risk and go to such lengths to frame the two firefighting heroes. After all, the hardware factory has a thousand employees, and such a big thing cannot be kept secret."

"Furthermore, based on our investigation, because that warehouse contained a large number of old cultural relics, the hardware factory had people guarding the warehouse 24 hours a day to prevent these items from being stolen. Since the warehouse was guarded, how did Guo Yongkang and his accomplices manage to sneak into the warehouse to slack off? And how did the fire start?"

After listening to Jia Dongming's analysis, Director Wu pondered confidently for a moment before agreeing and saying, "Xiao Jia! Your analysis makes a lot of sense. Furthermore, the management of the hardware factory dared to secretly divide up those 'Four Olds' items, and then set fire to the warehouse and framed the two firefighters. I estimate that there are probably quite a few people involved in this matter."

"If we tell the hardware factory's management this news in order to stop Guo Liang from killing more people, it will certainly reduce our workload, but it will probably not be an easy task for us to uncover the truth about the fire."

After listening to Jia Dongming's analysis, Captain Hong pondered it carefully for a moment, then said to Jia Dongming and Captain Peng with a serious expression: "What Xiao Jia said is right. Once the people at the hardware factory know that we have doubts about the cause of the fire back then and intend to reopen the investigation, they will definitely collude with each other to cover up the truth. At that time, it will be harder than climbing to heaven for us to exonerate Guo Yongkang and the others."

"The hardware factory's management team consists of only a few people. The Municipal Public Security Bureau's Major Crimes Unit will transfer a few more people to join the task force, working with the branch bureau's comrades to secretly monitor and protect the hardware factory's management. As soon as Guo Liang dares to show up, we will immediately carry out an arrest operation against him."

Upon hearing Chief Captain Hong's final decision, Director Wu immediately declared, "Alright! The investigation strategy for this case will proceed according to the plan Old Hong just outlined. In short, I don't care what methods you use, there absolutely cannot be any more murders related to the hardware factory."

"Yes! Promise to complete the mission!"

"Please rest assured, Director and Chief, no matter how difficult the investigation process may be, our branch will find a way to overcome the difficulties and strive to bring Guo Liang to justice as soon as possible."

Upon hearing Director Wu's instructions, Jia Dongming and Captain Peng stood up almost simultaneously, replying with firm and resolute voices. Although Captain Peng's assurance was unwavering, after leaving Director Wu's office, the thought of Guo Liang lurking in the shadows and the ever-present threat of murder brought a worried look to his face. He said to Jia Dongming, "Captain Jia! Guo Liang is like a venomous snake lurking in the dark, ready to leap out at any moment and deliver a fatal blow to those responsible for his family's ruin. Do you think we can defend against him?"

At this moment, Jia Dongming was in a very conflicted state of mind. As a normal person, Jia Dongming desperately wanted Guo Liang to take revenge and make those corrupt officials who harmed him pay a heavy price. However, as a police officer, Jia Dongming hoped to do everything possible to prevent Guo Liang from committing further crimes.

Faced with Captain Peng's question and seeing his worried expression, Jia Dongming smiled and said to Captain Peng, "Captain Peng! Nothing is difficult if you put your mind to it! Besides, even if the sky falls, there are tall people above us to hold it up. As long as we work hard to investigate this case, I believe we will be able to bring Guo Liang to justice sooner or later."

Around 8 p.m., several middle-aged men in Zhongshan suits, their faces flushed, walked out of Taifeng Restaurant. The middle-aged man in the lead looked at the middle-aged man with a protruding belly and said respectfully, "Director Wang! We have really failed to entertain you well tonight, please forgive us!"

Upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Deputy Director Wang, already somewhat drunk, revealed an arrogant expression. He patted the middle-aged man's shoulder and said in an official tone, "Xiao Zhang! The matter of your child returning to the city is not up to me alone. When our street office holds a meeting to discuss this matter, I promise I will put in a good word for you. After the results are in, I will arrange for someone to notify you."

Upon hearing Deputy Director Wang's ambiguous answer, the middle-aged man surnamed Zhang immediately realized that it was far from enough to get the other party to help him resolve the issue of his child returning to the city early based solely on tonight's dinner. At this moment, he shoved a briefcase into Deputy Director Wang's hand and said with a smile, "Director Wang! This is your briefcase, please don't forget to take it."

When Director Wang saw the briefcase being handed to him, his previously arrogant face immediately showed a knowing expression. He smiled and said to the middle-aged man, "Xiao Zhang! If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have really forgotten about my briefcase. Don't worry, I will do my best to help with your child's matter. Just wait for my good news!"

Upon hearing the promise made by Deputy Director Wang, the middle-aged man surnamed Zhang finally breathed a sigh of relief and quickly thanked Deputy Director Wang with a smile, saying, "Director Wang! I'll be waiting for your good news."

At this moment, Deputy Director Wang and the middle-aged man surnamed Zhang were unaware that their every move was being watched by a young man at a corner not far from them.

(End of this chapter)