Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 479 A Poor Family? A Noble Son?

"I can't let my family be implicated because of my situation."

When Liu Hai said this, his eyes were pleading.

Something's fishy... Yu Dazhang immediately sensed the hidden meaning in his words.

The Qing Dynasty has been gone for over a hundred years, and the concept of exterminating nine generations of a family is no longer relevant. As a PhD, Liu Hai surely knows this basic common sense.

Since he understood this, the fact that he made such a request suggests that his family must have gained some benefit or advantage from his betrayal.

"That depends on how you put it."

Yu Dazhang dared not agree to this request. He carefully considered his words and said:

“If your family members are also involved in your affairs, the law will not be lenient, and no one can protect them.”

"If they only benefited from what you brought them, then refunding the money and returning the stolen goods is fine, no big problem."

His meaning was clear: no one can help you with illegal activities.

"You've misunderstood. My family doesn't know what I did."

Liu Hai quickly explained:
“My family is from the countryside, and my parents are honest and hardworking farmers. I only beg you not to tell anyone about my situation back in the village.”

"It's best not to tell even my family; they're old and can't handle any kind of shock."

He paused, seemingly calming his inner unease, before continuing:

“I don’t want them to be pointed at and talked about by the villagers, that’s my only request.”

This request isn't too demanding... and Yu Dazhang also expressed his understanding.

in the country, every village has a mysterious organization.

The organization is composed of older rural women.

They are often seen at the village entrance and on the main road leading into the village.

Their main tasks usually involve collecting information, spreading rumors, and disseminating news.

This organization has many other titles.

For example:

Village intelligence station, village gossip group, research center for disgrace and ruin...

It is said that any dog ​​that walks in front of them will be ruined.

It's easy to imagine how the news of Liu Hai's arrest would be distorted and twisted if it reached the village.

One thing is certain: his family will inevitably face a lot of gossip and criticism in the future.

“If things are really as you say, I can promise to keep it a secret,” Yu Dazhang assured him.

He knew in his heart that this matter was not difficult to handle.

The National Security Bureau will definitely conduct a thorough investigation.

If Liu Hai's family was indeed not involved, Guoan had no need to spread the news.

"I believe you," Liu Hai said gratefully.
"Thank you."

"Their village's intelligence station is pretty impressive..." Yu Dazhang couldn't help but admire in his heart.

Despite the huge incident that happened to Liu Hai, he still couldn't shake off the fear of being controlled by them.

"Then let's talk."

Yu Dazhang looked at him with a serious expression:
"Start from the beginning. When did you first come into contact with those people, and how did you do so? Please be as detailed as possible."

Things have come to this point, saving both of them some trouble.

The National Security Bureau no longer needed to exert themselves in interrogation, and Yu Dazhang was relieved of his psychological burden.

Liu Hai naturally didn't want to be taken in for questioning by the National Security Bureau.

If he had a choice, he would still prefer to explain to Yu Dazhang. He knew very well that the National Security Bureau would not negotiate with him.

"Thirteen years ago, I was admitted to the local key high school."

Liu Hai's tone was proud, but it quickly dimmed:
“My family was very poor at that time and couldn’t afford my tuition at all.”

"In desperation, I contacted a local education foundation whose funding targets high school students from economically disadvantaged families in the area."

At this point, he visibly relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face:
"Luckily, my application was approved quickly, and I then relied on their scholarships to finish high school."

Thirteen years ago?

Yu Dazhang had considered many possibilities, but the one he hadn't expected was that the time span would be so long. It was clear that the education foundation had problems; otherwise, Liu Hai wouldn't have brought it up specifically.

Under the guise of providing educational assistance, it specifically funds outstanding and talented students who are financially disadvantaged.

Its intention...

Yu Dazhang suddenly felt a cold wind whistling down his back.

He also recalled a line from a movie.

What is the most expensive thing in the 21st century?
Talent!

The students who receive financial aid are not necessarily all successful.

If one out of a hundred people produces a PhD, then they've already made a good deal.

If this PhD student gets into a key national research project, that would be a huge win.

The gains will directly exceed the money itself.

The most frightening thing is that they are doing this under a legitimate and legal guise.

If they had even the slightest problem, Liu Hai wouldn't have passed through layers of review to get into the 53rd Institute.

On the surface, the education foundation appears to be investing long-term without seeking returns, but in reality, it is slowly but surely plotting something.

This is a hunt targeting highly educated individuals in China.

What they are plotting is the very foundation of a nation.

Yu Dazhang simply couldn't imagine how many people they had trained over the years, and how many people were secretly working for them.

This guy is a traitor who stole the country!
Just as he was imagining things, Liu Hai's voice rang out again.

“The education foundation continued to support me during my university years.”

He spoke in a very calm tone:
"If I had worked part-time during my university years, I wouldn't have been able to fully dedicate myself to my studies, and I wouldn't have been able to pursue postgraduate and doctoral degrees later on."

At this point, he gave a self-deprecating laugh:

"It is often said that great talents can emerge from humble backgrounds, but what is not known is that the 'humble backgrounds' in this saying refer to the declining aristocratic class, not families in absolute poverty."

"You simply cannot understand the despair of living in poverty."

Liu Hai's voice became somewhat deep:
"If I hadn't met a benefactor, I might not have even been able to leave the village, and I would have ended up like my parents, staying in the countryside to farm and make a living."

That's a bit too absolute... Yu Dazhang doesn't agree with that.

He has seen many young people who got into good universities through their own hard work.

People shouldn't always focus on negative things.

Well, it must be admitted that many promising students have had to give up their studies due to family financial reasons.

This is also the main reason why the state allows those educational foundations to exist.

At the same time, Yu Dazhang also discovered a key point: the educational foundation's positioning was very precise.

They specifically target high school students with excellent grades for their financial aid.

This is equivalent to the country's nine-year compulsory education system selecting talent for them.

In fact, the high school entrance exam is the first turning point in life.

Once you get to high school, you'll find that all those so-called school bullies are gone.

The accurate term is: the middle school entrance examination-based student placement mechanism.

Students with excellent grades and good behavior are admitted to high school, while the rest are diverted to vocational high schools, technical schools, or drop out.

Naturally, some students from disadvantaged families but with excellent academic performance will also be diverted.

These students are their target group.

No one can find fault with this.

There's nothing wrong with doing charity, right?

However, the only people who can actually benefit from these individuals are a very small fraction of the students.

The method is also very simple.

Taking advantage of someone's kindness to repay a debt!

(End of this chapter)