The beloved but ungrateful girl is reborn: This time she has truly changed.

"Weiwei, eat more."

Qi Chou's voice was still a little hoarse, and the bruises on his face hadn't faded, but his eyes were gentle. "You've lost weight again recently."

"Dad, I can do it myself." Qi Weiwei felt a warmth in her heart, but also a lump in her throat.

She lowered her head and began to eat seriously.

The braised pork belly was stewed until tender and melted in your mouth; the fish was fresh and tender, without a trace of fishiness; the stir-fried leek sprouts and eggs were fluffy and fragrant with oil.

These are all top-quality dishes for a banquet.

But as she ate, she lost her appetite.

Although no one said it, everyone at the table knew in their hearts that the two confessions in Tang Qu's hands were still like a sword hanging over everyone's heads.

It contained the father, Qi Chou's, signature and fingerprint admitting to "smuggling scarce goods," and the mother, Chen Hongxia's, signature and fingerprint admitting to "embezzling public funds."

That's a death warrant.

As long as those two pieces of paper remain in Tang Qu's hands, the Qi family will never have peace.

Tang Qu could use this to send his father to prison, get his mother out of her job, and drag the entire Qi family down with him at any time.

Moreover, Tang Qu was able to rise to the position of director of the Dongcheng District Committee, which means there must have been someone above him.

Over the years, through thick and thin, the Tangqu Canal has never collapsed.

On one occasion, the deputy director of the quarrying committee obtained conclusive evidence that Tang Qu had killed innocent civilians, causing a great uproar. However, in the end, Tang Qu only received a reprimand and remained as the director, while the deputy director was transferred away.

Therefore, in Dongcheng, Tang Qu was practically an unshakeable figure.

He has connections everywhere, a complex web of relationships, and influence in both the legitimate and criminal worlds.

Qi Weiwei was very grateful that Liang Bing was willing to help.

Even more fortunately, Liang Bing was a member of the military system, and his influence had absolutely no connection with the complicated relationships in Dongcheng.

The military has its own system, and the seceding committee cannot interfere.

But this also means that Liang Bing can only offer limited help.

He can protect the Qi family's safety in the military camp, investigate Zhou Lingbin, and provide support to Wang Dong, but dealing with Tang Qu requires a more direct approach.

Qi Weiwei picked up a piece of shredded potato with her chopsticks and chewed it slowly.

My mind raced.

Those two confessions must be obtained and destroyed.

How can I take it?

Forcibly seizing it?

impossible.

Tang Qu will definitely hide the things very well.

negotiation?

She had already spoken with Tang Qu, using evidence of Tang Aijun and Tang Tiantian's adultery to threaten him and force him to release her parents.

However, Tang Qu made no mention of the confession, clearly keeping it as a backup plan.

steal?

Maybe I can give it a try.

But she definitely can't do it alone; she needs help...

Moreover, where would Tang Qu put something so important?

Tangqu must have a secret stash of money...

"Weiwei, what are you thinking about?" Ling Heping's voice rang in her ears, very softly.

Qi Weiwei snapped out of her daze and turned to look at him.

Ling Heping's profile looked exceptionally handsome under the light, with high brow bones, a straight nose, and lips pressed into a line.

His eyes held concern, and a hint of barely perceptible worry.

"It's nothing." Qi Weiwei shook her head, picked up a piece of meat and put it in Ling Heping's bowl. "Brother Heping, you eat too."

Ling Heping glanced at the meat in the bowl, then at her, and without asking any further questions, lowered his head and began to eat.

Halfway through the meal, there was a knock on the courtyard gate.

"Knock knock knock." Three knocks, neither hurried nor slow.

Chen Hongli got up to open the door.

Standing outside the door was Wang Dong.

He changed into a clean military uniform, shaved his head, and looked more energetic, but the bloodshot in his eyes had not completely faded, and the deep pain and hatred in his eyes were still there.

"Wang Dong?" Chen Hongli was a little surprised. "Come in quickly, have you eaten?"

"I've eaten, thank you, sister-in-law." Wang Dong's voice was hoarse, but he was very polite to Chen Hongli.

He walked into the courtyard and saw a table full of people. He paused for a moment, but still walked straight up to Liang Bing, stood at attention, and saluted: "Political Commissar."

Liang Bing put down her chopsticks: "Is something the matter?"

Wang Dong nodded, then turned to Qi Weiwei: "Comrade Qi, may I speak to you in private?"

The table fell silent.

Everyone looked at Qi Weiwei.

Qi Weiwei put down her chopsticks and stood up: "Okay."

Chen Hongli immediately said, "Let's go to your uncle's room in the east wing."

Qi Weiwei followed Wang Dong to the east wing.

The room was small, containing a single bed, a desk, and a chair.

The bed was covered with a military green sheet, and the quilt was folded neatly, like a block of tofu.

Several certificates of merit were posted on the wall, all belonging to Liang Bing.

Wang Dong closed the door, turned around, looked at Qi Weiwei, and got straight to the point:

"Comrade Qi, the higher-ups have ordered me to hand over that guarantee, saying it's important physical evidence that could affect sentencing."

Qi Weiwei frowned.

Guarantee?

"Above?" she asked. "Above which?"

"I don't know the specifics either," Wang Dong said. "But they said that although there are witness testimonies regarding Tang Tiantian and Tang Aijun's affair, there is a lack of direct physical evidence. That guarantee can prove that Tang Aijun once made a promise of loyalty to you, but now he's having an affair with Tang Tiantian. That's irrefutable evidence of breaking up a military marriage."

It sounds...it seems...to be reasonable.

But Qi Weiwei felt something was wrong.

Now, the fact that Tang Tiantian and Tang Aijun were having an affair is a done deal—Wang Dong led a group to catch them in the act, and Tang Tiantian herself wrote a confession, admitting to everything.

Why is this guarantee still needed?

This is completely superfluous and unnecessary.

Moreover, the guarantee was written by Tang Aijun, which is even more disadvantageous to Tang Aijun as evidence.

In her confession, Tang Tiantian stated that she was the principal offender and Tang Aijun was an accomplice, or even coerced.

But if this guarantee proves that Tang Aijun made a promise to his wife, but is now having an affair with his cousin, then Tang Aijun will be unable to clear his name.

Who would want this?

unless……

Qi Weiwei had a sudden inspiration.

She narrowed her eyes, looking at Wang Dong: "Company Commander Wang, did the person who asked you to hand over the guarantee specify exactly what it was for?"

Wang Dong paused for a moment, then shook his head: "They didn't say. They just said it would be submitted as important physical evidence, and without it, the sentencing would be affected."

Qi Weiwei sneered inwardly.

She suddenly realized—this wasn't someone trying to extend Tang Tiantian's sentence; this was someone trying to get Tang Tiantian out of trouble! They wanted to overturn the verdict!

Moreover, this person didn't care at all whether Tang Aijun lived or died.

The guarantee is bad for Tang Aijun, but what about for Tang Tiantian?

If handled properly, it might be possible to claim that the guarantee is forged, or that Tang Aijun and Qi Weiwei's relationship had long since broken down, rendering the guarantee invalid...

In this way, Tang Tiantian's crime might be reduced, or even overturned.

who can that be?

What other powerful backing does Tang Tiantian have?

Her biological father, Zhou Lingbin, has been brought down, and Tang Qu is also under investigation...

and many more!

There's another possibility!

They want the guarantee, or maybe they just want it destroyed!

Because once it's destroyed, Tang Tiantian will never be able to overturn the case, while Tang Aijun will be completely protected!