True Identity (Part 4)

While Officer Zhao was still deep in thought, Hu Jie pulled out an aluminum box containing syringes. It seemed she wanted to draw blood immediately.

Zhao He quickly stopped her. "Don't act recklessly. Drawing someone's blood without authorization is a serious violation of the law."

Hu Jie countered, "Officer Zhao, I'm speaking from the bottom of my heart. For the past few years, Shen Sibao has been negotiating with foreign companies, preparing to privatize the factory. Our 'iron rice bowl' is about to be shattered. But if he relies on illicit connections to climb to the position of Secretary, we can file a complaint and report him to have the state revoke his appointment. This concerns the livelihood of all the factory workers. You must help us!"

When it came to core interests, during this period of vigorous reform and opening up, many state-owned factories were either closing down or being privatized. Shen Sibao was aligning with foreign capital to swallow Cuxin, turning it into a private enterprise. This was naturally beneficial for him, as Cuxin would belong to him in the future, and the profits would go into his own pocket. But for the other leaders, it was a disaster. They were originally colleagues of the same rank, but in the future, would they have to work like beasts of burden for Shen Sibao? From holding an "iron rice bowl," would they become mere employees?

As a police officer, Zhao He did not want to interfere in the internal affairs of the enterprise, so she brought the topic back to the main point. "Let's talk about Shen Sibao's ex-wife..." She wanted to know if there was any hidden truth behind Wu Xiaohua's death.

Hu Jie slapped her thigh and said, "Wu Xiaohua's family had silver coins; she once mentioned this to me and Lin Jun. Later, she jumped into a well to commit suicide. Isn't that proof that Shen Sibao killed his wife for her wealth?"

"The silver coins are crucial evidence. If you can find them and get witnesses, I can report to the General Bureau to reopen the case!" Zhao He stated.

However, let alone witnesses, even the silver coins that Qin Xiu had almost beaten Ban Xia to death for were nowhere to be found. How could outsiders possibly locate them?

Hu Jie thought for a moment and said, "Let's just draw Ban Xia's blood first. As long as we find out whose child she is, that can also serve as evidence!"

The youth in the kitchen quietly walked to the door, listening intently. Zhao He waved her hand. "Comrade Hu Jie, put the idea of drawing blood out of your mind, or else I will have to arrest you."

Since the officer had spoken, Hu Jie had no choice but to pack away the syringes. Turning her head by chance, she gasped in surprise, "Fadian, when did you come out? Children shouldn't listen to adults' business."

The three women raised their heads simultaneously, looking toward Gu Fadian.