Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

Some things can't be said over the phone.

The degree of urgency dictates that Qi Tongwei must be told in person.

the other side.

Zheng Xipo's home.

Zheng Shengli pushed open the door, threw the black bag in his hand on the table, and collapsed onto the sofa.

She supported her lower back with both hands and kneaded it vigorously.

"Ouch, Dad, my back is killing me!" Zheng Shengli yelled.

Zheng Xipo came out of the inner room, carrying an enamel mug with the words "Dafeng Factory" printed on it.

He pulled up a chair and sat down.

"Shengli, what are you yelling about? I asked you to investigate Chen Shan, how's it going?" Zheng Xipo stared at his son, sensing something was amiss.

Zheng Shengli rolled over and lay on his back on the sofa, his legs dangling over the edge.

"Dad, please spare me."

What place is that?

That's the Shanshui Group!

That's the Mountain and Water Manor!

Zheng Xipo rolled his eyes. "So what? I have to do what Old Chen told me to do."

Zheng Shengli sat up abruptly, reached for Zheng Xipo's enamel mug, and gulped down half a mug of water.

He wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. "Heavily guarded, there's no way to get in!"

The security guards standing at the entrance were like iron towers, each with an electric baton strapped to their waist.

I had only been about fifteen meters from the gate when two security guards came over with their wolfhounds.

That dog is taller than me.

There are cameras everywhere, covering 360 degrees without any blind spots.

If I go any closer, either they'll beat me up, or you'll have to bail me out of the police station.

Zheng Xipo slapped his thigh. "Victory, you spendthrift! I didn't tell you to sneak in; I told you to keep watch from the outside."

You've been keeping an eye on Chen Shan, haven't you found anything out?

Did he actually go to that kind of place?

Zheng Shengli sighed and placed the enamel mug on the table. "Dad, of course I was watching it."

"I hid in the grove of trees across the street and fed the mosquitoes for two hours." Zheng Shengli rolled up his trouser leg and pointed to the patches of red bumps on his calf. "Look, they're all from bites."

Around 8 PM, Chen Shan's car did indeed go in.

Zheng Xipo's eyes lit up. "You saw it clearly? It's his car?"

It feels like discovering a new continent.

Zheng Shengli nodded. "I know the license plate number by heart. It's that black SUV."

The car pulled up to the entrance and went straight inside without even stopping.

The railings were all erected in advance.

"And then what? What did he do inside?" Zheng Xipo pressed.

Zheng Shengli spread his hands, "My own father, how would I know?"

I was squatting outside, so I couldn't see what was happening inside.

The car didn't leave that night.

That car only came out this morning.

They drove straight down the main road at an extremely high speed, as if they were rushing to their death.

Zheng Xipo frowned, tapping his fingers on the table. "Are you sure it's him?"

Zheng Shengli scratched his head. "Dad, I didn't really see clearly whether Chen Shan was driving or not."

The car windows were tinted, and it was pitch black; who could see who was sitting inside?

If you can't get in, you won't find anything useful.

Zheng Xipo stood up and paced back and forth in the room.

It was predicted that Chen Shan went to Shanshui Manor.

This is not a simple matter.

No, we have to tell Old Chen about this right away.

Zheng Shengli yawned, stood up, and said, "Dad, I'm exhausted. I'm going to sleep now."

Zheng Xipo grabbed Zheng Shengli's arm and said, "Shengli, you go to sleep."

This matter cannot be delayed.

Try to get into the Mountain and Water Manor and take a look.

Zheng Shengli held out his hand. "Dad, what about the activity expenses? If we're just father and son, I won't charge you for going outside. But if we're going inside, you'll definitely have to spend money, otherwise you won't be able to get in."

Then again, even if they got in, they'd probably be kicked out.

"Shengli, I'll reimburse you once we find a clue. Try to get in as soon as possible. I'm going to the nursing home to see Old Chen now." Without waiting for Zheng Shengli's reply, Zheng Xipo grabbed his coat, opened the door, and left.

"Hey Dad, you... work first, then pay me." Zheng Shengli muttered, thinking it would be better to be an online troll.

Laifu Nursing Home.

The small courtyard where Chen Yanshi lives.

It was very quiet all around, with the occasional bird call.

Chen Yanshi stood by the flower bed, wearing a coat.

Holding a plastic watering can, he was slowly and methodically watering the roses.

Zheng Xipo, carrying a potted plant, hurried into the courtyard.

Upon seeing Chen Yanshi, Zheng Xipo called out, "Old Chen, here's a potted plant for you."

Chen Yanshi turned his head and said, "Xipo, stop bringing things here. Yuliang gave me two pots last month, and Xiaojinzi got me several more."

"Mr. Chen, this is just a small token of my appreciation." Zheng Xipo placed the potted plant directly on the shelf.

Chen Yanshi put down the kettle, pointed to the stool next to him, and said, "Xipo, sit down."

"Old Chen, how are you feeling? Do you have any medicine with you?" Zheng Xipo was worried that if he said it later, Chen Yanshi wouldn't be able to handle it.

Chen Yanshi waved his hand, "Xipo, I'm an old man, half buried in the yellow earth, I won't die anytime soon."

"Just say what's on your mind."

Zheng Xipo shook his head, leaned forward, and lowered his voice, "Old Chen, it's what you asked me to do."

Shengli and several of his friends went to Shanshui Manor yesterday to keep an eye on things.

We've found some information.

Look, this is what it means to be able to talk.

Zheng Shengli was originally going alone, but he insisted on bringing along a few friends to show that he took Chen Yanshi's instructions very seriously.

Chen Yanshi quickly sat down. "Xipo, have you found anything?"

Zheng Xipo swallowed hard. "Shengli said that he saw Director Chen Shan's car enter the Shanshui Manor that night."

They left this morning; I guess they spent the night inside.

However, the car windows were tinted, so I couldn't see clearly whether it was Director Chen Shan himself driving.

Chen Yanshi didn't say anything, but reached out and picked off a slightly withered leaf.

I crumpled the leaves in my hands and threw them into the flowerpot.

Chen Yanshi remained silent, clutching his chest, clearly in great pain.

What a wicked child!

If it's true, my lifelong reputation will be completely ruined.

No, it can't be Chen Shan.

It's just that someone else was driving Chen Shan's car.

Zheng Xipo didn't dare to ask, and the situation remained at a stalemate.

The compound of the Handong Provincial Government.

Office of the Executive Vice Governor.

Qi Tongwei sat in his office chair, looking at the documents in front of him, feeling somewhat annoyed.

This morning was really unlucky; I got bumped into by Hou Liangping's car.

Although there was no serious injury, it still counts as a traffic accident.

Fortunately, Xiao Liu's driving skills are reliable.

Unfolding the letter of complaint, I looked at its contents and fell into deep thought. What should I do?

If Chen Shan really has a problem, taking him down sooner rather than later would be better for everyone.

I'm having trouble figuring out where to begin.

After much deliberation, he contacted his father-in-law, Pei Yihong.

I dialed the number, and it took quite a while before the call was connected.

"Dad, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

Pei Yihong sat in his office, chin in hand. "Hmm, what is it? Speak!"