Siheyuan: Security Office of Wude

The next day was another ordinary working day. After the people in the courtyard went out to work one after another, Liu Guangqi also went out.

Walking down the street, with his hands in his pockets, Liu Guangqi's eyes were empty.

"Oh...how am I supposed to get through this day..."

The eldest son of the Liu family, who was once full of vigor and vitality, couldn't help but sigh at this moment.

Since being fired from the steel mill, Liu Guangqi has been trying to find a job, but the reason for his dismissal was too bad, bribery. Most companies would not dare to hire such a person. As soon as they saw Liu Guangqi's file, they quickly let him go.

Although there are some jobs he can do, such as sweeping the streets, collecting manure, etc.

But Liu Guangqi was praised too highly in the past. He was always praised by Liu Haizhong at home. He had no problems finding a job and even found a good partner, Sun Xiaoyun. With the help of his father-in-law's connections, he could have been on the road to success.

Now he was thrown down from the clouds into the mud, and Liu Guangqi was asked to do street sweeping and manure digging, which were not decent, hard, and paid little. He really couldn't afford to lose face, so even though he was repeatedly rejected in his attempts to find a job in a decent unit, Liu Guangqi had no intention of doing those jobs.

In fact, Liu Guangqi was just eating too much. Although Liu Haizhong was demoted and his monthly salary was much less, it was still enough to support his family. At most, the food was worse. The scrambled eggs he used to eat were gone, and the wine he drank was the cheapest white wine. His quality of life was reduced a lot, but at least he was not starving to death.

Without the sense of urgency of starving to death, Liu Guangqi certainly didn't think he had reached the point where he had to lower himself to sweep the streets.

So even though he was repeatedly hit by recruiters, when he went out now he didn't go looking for a job, but just wandered around the streets. Liu Guangqi would not look for jobs that he felt were shameful.

Strolling along the way, Liu Guangqi soon arrived at the high school he once attended. When he graduated from high school, he was still full of vigor and vitality, but now he has become a street urchin. The towering (by the standards of that era) teaching building seemed to be a mockery to him who was now in a state of decline. Liu Guangqi was too embarrassed to stay in front of the school, so he lowered his head and walked to the side.

Liu Guangqi felt relieved when he reached a place where he could no longer see the school. He reached into his trouser pocket and tried to take out a cigarette, but a sack suddenly fell on him, followed by many sticks hitting him like raindrops.

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While Liu Guangqi was being beaten, a team of security guards walked into the forging workshop with serious faces.

As soon as the security guard came in, many workers involuntarily stopped what they were doing to see who would be so unlucky to be taken away by the security department today.

The security guard walked straight up to Liu Haizhong and said coldly, "Liu Haizhong! We received a report that you are carrying out espionage activities. Come with us!"

Liu Haizhong was so scared that he almost threw the hammer away. Although the temperature in the workshop was very high, he was sweating profusely: "Misunderstanding! This is really a huge misunderstanding! I have been a worker serving the country all my life. There is absolutely no way I would be an enemy spy!"

"We will naturally investigate whether this is a misunderstanding or not. Now follow us!"

Liu Haizhong wanted to explain, but he was a tongue-tied man. What else could he say except repeating over and over that he was not an enemy spy?

The captain who came to arrest him said impatiently: "We will investigate the matter thoroughly. Don't you understand? Shut up and take him away!" Now the captain also understood Bai Wanli's thoughts. Liu Haizhong was really a fool. If he was not an enemy spy, why were you so panicked? Wouldn't it be possible to clear yourself of suspicion by talking here? Wouldn't others be more suspicious of you when they see you resisting so much?

He can't even understand what people are saying, can't tell good from bad, can't understand when to stop, he deserves to be punished

Sure enough, after the security guard took Liu Haizhong away, the forging workshop suddenly started talking about it.

"Oh my God, could Liu Haizhong really be an enemy spy? If this is true, our workshop will never be rated as excellent. Who will give me the missing rewards?"

"Who can fix this? If Liu Haizhong is really an enemy spy, all of us will be taken in for questioning!"

"So do you think Liu Haizhong is really an enemy spy?"

"I think it's possible. If he didn't do anything wrong, why was he so scared just now?"

"That's right, if you don't do anything wrong, you don't have to worry about ghosts knocking on your door. This Liu Haizhong has something to hide."

Chapter 232 The Lesson of the Liu Family Father and Son

Liu Haizhong was dragged back to the security department. The security department did not listen and did not need Liu Haizhong's explanation at all. They directly gave Liu Haizhong a set of traditional talents.

Anyway, the report letter in Liu Haizhong does exist and has been sent to Bai Wanli.

Although it was an anonymous report without any solid evidence, the steel mill security department had just arrested a group of enemy spies not long ago, so it was reasonable to be cautious now.

Even if it is finally verified that Liu Haizhong is not an enemy spy, the Security Department has not made any serious mistakes. After all, when it comes to combating enemy spies, it is better to catch the wrong person than to let him go. If anyone is to blame, it can only be blamed on Liu Haizhong for offending someone and being blindly reported.

As long as Liu Haizhong is not in the security department, it's no big deal for him to mess around with other people.

Anyway, the security department also used some tricks that would not leave scars when performing their talents. Anyway, the security department has already made arrangements. If Liu Haizhong has the courage to report it, then go ahead.

Liu Haizhong kept begging for mercy in the interrogation room, but it was useless. He just secretly vowed to take revenge on the person who reported him.

The security department held Liu Haizhong back for a day, and rumors in the factory fermented for a day. Because there was no definite information, the rumors spread without any basis.

Some said that Liu Haizhong was bribed by enemy agents and was going to destroy the factory's machines. Some said that he was going to assassinate the factory's leaders. Some said that Liu Haizhong was actually a bald man who had been lurking for many years.

Liu Haizhong is used to being arrogant, so he is not very popular and well-known among the workers. Although his apprentices respect him, no normal person would dare to get involved in the affairs of enemy spies.

If it was a small matter like Liu Haizhong stealing property from the factory or fighting with others, these disciples would definitely support Liu Haizhong without hesitation, but forget it if it involves enemy spies. Now the matter is still unclear and no one knows what is going on.

If Liu Haizhong really had anything to do with the enemy spies, those who supported him would be considered lightly punished by being skinned alive.

When Liu Haizhong came out of the security office trembling, the factory had already closed for the day and most of the workers had left the factory. Only a few workers were walking out in a sparse group.

Liu Haizhong sighed, not knowing how the workshop calculated his salary for not having work for the day. But he could only ask the workshop director tomorrow when he went to work. Now he had no choice but to go home.

Liu Haizhong dragged his aching body slowly towards home. Because he left the security office a little later than usual, and he was sore all over that he couldn't walk fast, so he got home about half an hour later than usual.

When Liu Haizhong walked to the backyard, his wife Zhu Xiuying had been looking anxiously at the door. When she saw Liu Haizhong coming back, she ran up to him and said, "Lao Liu, you are finally back. Something happened at home!"

Liu Haizhong was about to ask what happened at home, but Zhu Xiuying dragged him to take two quick steps, causing him to cry out in pain.

"Slow down! It hurts me so much!"

Zhu Xiuying quickly let go of her hand and asked in surprise: "Lao Liu, what's wrong with you!?"

Liu Haizhong said angrily, "What's wrong?! It's because some bastard reported me and said I was an enemy spy. I was interrogated by the security department for a whole day and was just released!"

When Zhu Xiuying heard about the enemy spy this time, she trembled with fear. After all, the "enemy spy" came from their courtyard before, and they also saw with their own eyes what happened to Yi Zhonghai who was involved with the enemy spy.

At this moment, Zhu Xiuying looked at Liu Haizhong with a strange look in her eyes: "Old Liu, are you okay?"

Liu Haizhong had been entertained by the security department for a whole day, and he was furious. Now seeing his wife's strange look, he finally found a place to vent his anger. He raised his right hand and slapped Zhu Xiuying twice with his forehand and backhand, cursing:

"You pig-brained thing! If I have any problems, will the security department let me out?!"

"Have you been expecting me to die?!"

After Liu Guangfu separated from his family and moved out, Liu Haizhong had one less person to vent his anger on, but his life became increasingly unhappy, his temper became more violent, and he beat his wife more and more often.

Zhu Xiuying naturally felt resentful, but she did not dare to resist. After all, ability determines the right to speak. Zhu Xiuying has been a housewife for half her life. She does not have the ability to go out and earn money to support herself. She must rely on Liu Haizhong to live. So at this time, no matter how much resentment she felt, she could only endure it and whispered, "No, I'm worried about you, Lao Liu."

Liu Haizhong looked at Zhu Xiuying's fearful and obedient expression, and he finally regained some balance in his heart. His hands involuntarily went behind his back.

"What happened at home?"

"Oh, it's Guangqi. When he came back today, he was covered in wounds. He must have been beaten. I asked him to go to the hospital but he refused. I asked him to call the police but he refused. Lao Liu, can you go and see what's going on?"

When Liu Haizhong heard that Liu Guangqi had something to do, he became anxious.

Although Liu Guangqi's life has become rubbish in the eyes of others, for Liu Haizhong, compared with the unpromising Liu Guangtian and the Liu Guangfu who made him angry, the one he likes and cares about the most is his eldest son Liu Guangqi.

In an instant, Liu Haizhong felt as if all the pain was gone, and he quickly ran into the house, shouting, "Guangqi! Guangqi, what's wrong with you?!"

When I entered the bedroom, I saw Liu Guangqi sitting on the bed smoking. There were cigarette butts all over the floor at his feet. It looked like he had almost smoked two packs.

Liu Haizhong went forward and saw that Liu Guangqi's face, neck, and arms were all bruised. It seemed that his forehead was broken by someone. The blood was now coagulated, but it still looked a little scary.

"Guangqi, are you being bullied?! Let's go! Dad will take you to call the police and the security department! We must arrest those people!"

Liu Haizhong grabbed Liu Guangqi's arm and was about to go out to find someone to redress the injustice for his eldest son, but Liu Guangqi shook Liu Haizhong's hand away, gritted his teeth, and whispered: "Still looking for the Security Department? If you go again, our family will be finished!"

Liu Haizhong looked at his eldest son in bewilderment, and after a long while he spoke incoherently: "Guangqi...what do you mean by this?"

Liu Guangqi threw the cigarette butt on the ground and stomped on it a few times, whispering, "Don't you want to know who beat me up? It was someone from the Security Department who beat me up. Now you're taking me to the Security Department. Aren't you just courting death?"

When Liu Haizhong heard that Liu Guangqi was beaten by someone hired by the Security Department, his eyes widened. Since Liu Guangqi was expelled, Liu Haizhong could not think of any contact between Liu Guangqi and the Security Department, and he did not understand how Liu Guangqi could have offended them. He almost blurted out: "It was the Security Department..."

Before he could finish his words, Liu Guangqi quickly covered his mouth.

Liu Guangqi covered Liu Haizhong's mouth with all his strength: "Don't shout! If you shout that, our whole family will be doomed!"

Chapter 233 Golden Charming Eyes

Liu Haizhong's mouth was tightly covered by Liu Guangqi, and he could not make any sound. After calming down for a moment, Liu Haizhong shook his head and rolled his eyes, signaling Liu Guangqi to let go of his hand.

Liu Guangqi slowly loosened his hand, and after confirming that Liu Haizhong would not shout, he exhaled and sat back on the bed.

Liu Haizhong asked anxiously:

"Guangqi, what's going on? You haven't done anything recently. Why did the Security Department suddenly send someone to beat you up?"

Liu Haizhong has not given up his dream of becoming an official. Now that his life is going badly, he is hoping that he or Liu Guangqi can get in touch with Bai Wanli and help his family turn things around. What if they offend the Security Department?

Liu Guangqi sat on the bed and said with a wry smile:

"Why else? Isn't it because we keep getting close to Director Bai and annoying him, and now he can't stand it anymore and asks his men to deal with us?"

"what?"

Liu Haizhong's eyes widened, his fat face full of questions: "How did we offend Director Bai? Hasn't our family always been polite to him? We want to help him when there is something wrong. How did we irritate Director Bai?"

"It's those things we thought were to please him that irritated him. What mission did Director Bai have? If there was something wrong at home, Section Chief Fang would rush to help. How could it be our turn?"

"All the things we thought we were doing to please others were just like a bunch of flies flying around in front of Director Bai. It was nothing for a day or two, but after a long time, he got tired of us flies and just slapped us to the ground. You understand, Dad!"

Liu Haizhong's eyes were wide open, his mouth was wide open, and his face was full of disbelief.

"But I clearly... I really..."

He wanted to explain that he really didn't mean to harass Bai Wanli, but his clumsy brain couldn't put together a coherent sentence.

Liu Guangqi shook his head and sighed

"Dad, don't explain. The key is not what we think. The key is that Director Bai is fed up with us and can no longer tolerate us, so he hired someone to deal with us. Dad, you must have had a bad day at the factory today."

"I will be reported for..."

Liu Haizhong suddenly realized what was going on, and then he sat on the bed, pulling his hair, looking annoyed.

But no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't come up with a solution to the problem from his empty head.

Liu Haizhong, who was in a bad mood, lit a cigarette for himself. After smoking half of the cigarette, he slowly spoke:

"Guangqi, what should we do now? Should we go and apologize to Director Bai?"

"Don't! Don't go!"

Liu Guangqi was so scared that he hurriedly tried to stop them, fearing that Liu Haizhong would go to Bai Wanli and make him look bad. He quickly explained the situation clearly: "Director Bai obviously hates us now. Whatever we do now is wrong. Even if we apologize, he will only think we are annoying. Not only will he not accept it, he may even get angrier."

"The group of people who beat me up said that if you dare to get close to Director Bai again, things will not be so simple."