Reborn in 1977, starting with severing ties with family.

Director Shao went to Huang's mother's place again. After sitting down, he felt no goodwill towards her because of her sharp and mean-spirited appearance.

Previously, according to regulations, Jiang Sen should have been released without evidence.

Then Young Master Luo came over to say hello.

But who would have thought that they would receive another phone call, telling them to solve the case as soon as possible and not to show any leniency, no matter who it was.

Only then did he realize that a seemingly simple missing person case would involve so many people.

He hesitated for a long time, not daring to make the call from his office, and instead went to see Minister Luo in person.

Upon returning, he did not release Jiang Sen, but instead focused on the suspicious points in the case, ordering his subordinates to find clues and solve the case as soon as possible.

No matter what, we must find Huang Liping first, even if it's just her body.

"Still not going to talk?" Director Shao asked. "Actually, you should know in your heart that your wife has already confessed everything. We also sent people to the Northwest to find Huang Dajun, and we got some answers from him. Whether you talk or not is no longer important. However, we also hope to give you a chance. Did you see the words on the wall?"

Upon hearing this, Huang's mother began to feel uneasy. Although Huang's father didn't know much, he was aware that they were always trying to get money from Jiang Sen.

And his son, even if he was given a suspended death sentence, at least he's still alive.

If she were to implicate him in this matter and he were to be sentenced to death, it would be a huge loss for her.

I can live without a daughter, but I can't let my son die!

This is what Huang's mother was thinking.

She looked up at the words on the wall and said awkwardly, "I can't read!"

Director Shao was taken aback, then laughed, "So you can't read! Well, let me tell you, on the left wall it says 'Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished severely,' and on the right it says 'The net of justice is vast, and nothing escapes its reach!'"

"I already told you I can't read, so I don't understand what you're saying!"

Director Shao's smile deepened. "Since you can't read..." He paused, then suddenly raised his voice, "then how do you know this is a suicide note written by your daughter?"

He tapped the evidence bag on the table forcefully.

"I... I had someone look at it!"

"Who are you looking for? When? Tell me!"

Seeing that she couldn't fool them anymore, Huang's mother started crying again.

Director Shao slammed his hand on the table. "You're already here, and you still won't behave?"

Huang's mother's crying was frightened and she looked at Director Shao with fear and unease.

"Confess! Who gave you the five thousand yuan? And the suicide note! Who told you to frame Jiang Sen? Tell me!"

Knowing she couldn't hide it any longer, Huang's mother started wailing again.

"Damn it! If I had known it would turn out like this, I would never have agreed!"

This time, Director Shao did not stop her, and waited for her to calm down.

At noon, Jiang Sen was eating his boxed lunch when two people entered the detention cell.

Director Shao and the policewoman that Luo Jianshe was interested in.

They sat opposite Jiang Sen, watching him through the railing.

"Keep eating, I'll ask you a few questions," Director Shao said with a smile.

After Luo Jianshe's visit, everyone's attitude towards Jiang Sen changed, and Jiang Sen knew exactly why.

"Director Shao, is there any lead?" Jiang Sen asked.

Do you know Xu Fangfang?

Jiang Sen was taken aback. How come Xu Fangfang was involved here?

"I guess we know each other!"

"Um, tell me, what's your relationship? How did you meet?"

"It's a long story!" Jiang Sen said after thinking for a moment.

Then it started with meeting Xu Fangfang in Xiangshan, and when they talked about the gathering of educated youth, they learned that she was Xu Lanlan's younger sister.

"That's all?" Director Shao was clearly surprised.

“I’ve only met her twice,” Jiang Sen said. “Does my matter have anything to do with her?”

Director Shao hesitated for a moment, but still spoke.

"According to Huang Liping's mother, the day after Huang Liping left home, a girl named Xu Fangfang found her, gave her 5,000 yuan and the suicide note, and said that you asked her to pass it on. She said that you told her to do as you said, first report the disappearance, then take out the suicide note and insist that the matter was related to you. After it was done, you would give her another 5,000 yuan."

Jiang Sen was dumbfounded. How could anyone believe such nonsense?

"No, did I hear that right?" Jiang Sen pointed at his own nose and asked, "Me! Give her money! So she can report me to the police and have me arrested?"

He was speechless and shook his head.

"Anyone with a brain would know something's wrong, and she actually believed it?" Jiang Sen scoffed. "If I gave her money, would I need to end up in jail? I'm not stupid! This is ridiculous... this is fucking..."

Jiang Sen didn't even know what to say to curse.

Director Shao nodded, "That's right, we also find it unbelievable. So, this matter is probably very complicated, and we will definitely investigate it thoroughly and clear your name."

"Since she's admitted it has nothing to do with me, won't you release me?"

Director Shao, who was about to leave, stopped, his eyes filled with complicated emotions.

"Don't worry, you can stay here for a few days, it's very safe here!"

Jiang Sen was depressed after Director Shao left.

However, he quickly gleaned the key information from Director Shao's last sentence.

That means it's safe here!

Why do you say that?

What does this have to do with Xu Fangfang?

Do Huang Liping and Xu Fangfang know each other?

Jiang Sen's head ached from thinking, so he finally gave up trying.

Being reborn was already a blessing from heaven for him; no matter what he experienced in this life, he had gained something.

At the gate of the sock factory, Xu Lanlan ran out of the factory and saw a police car and two policemen, a man and a woman, and became somewhat nervous.

"Hello comrades, I am Xu Lanlan. May I ask what brings you here?"

"Hello, we're from the Huangqiao branch. Don't be nervous. We're here today to ask you about Xu Fangfang. Let's get in the car and talk!"

Once in the car, Xu Lanlan became even more nervous.

The policewoman smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, we'll just ask a few questions." Seeing Xu Lanlan nod, she continued, "What has Xu Fangfang been doing lately?"

Xu Lanlan didn't understand why the police were asking her about her sister, or why they weren't asking her directly.

"Something happened to her?"

"Do you think something bad is going to happen to her?"

Xu Lanlan quickly shook her head, "No, I was thinking, instead of going directly to her, they came to me. I'm afraid..."

The policewoman smiled and said, "It's nothing. There's a case that might involve her. We're just looking into it. If it turns out she has nothing to do with it, then we don't need to go looking for her."

"Oh!" Xu Lanlan was relieved. "Go ahead and ask!"

Do you know what she's been doing for the past month?

Xu Lanlan thought for a moment and said, "Actually, after the last gathering of educated youth, I moved into the factory dormitory. I really don't know what she's doing. But..."

The policewoman was initially disappointed when she heard that she had moved out, assuming the woman was unaware of the situation.

But upon hearing the word "however," his eyes lit up. "However, what?"

Xu Lanlan frowned slightly as she recalled, "However, when I went home a few days ago, I heard my mother say that she seemed to have found a boyfriend who was quite wealthy, and that he was always bringing things home. She also said that I was incompetent..."

Xu Lanlan's voice lowered, clearly indicating her sadness.

The policewoman and the policeman exchanged a glance, then the policewoman continued, "Do you know who her boyfriend is?"

Xu Lanlan shook her head and said with a wry smile, "You may not know, but I went to the countryside in her place. Because I was stupid, I thought my boyfriend was a scumbag who was dating me and seducing my sister. So, after I came back, I never asked about her boyfriend."