Sun Gan gave a glance to the others, signaling them to mind their own business. Then he walked over with Hai Yunfeng and his group to the side, under a locust tree, and explained, "Let me explain. All the charges against Mayor Liu are true. I didnât fabricate them.
As for those two gunshots earlier, you saw it too. If I hadnât fired, they would have hacked someone with a knife. I had no choice!"
Ji Lihua said, "Thatâs indeed the case. Iâve checked; Mayor Liu really isnât a good person."
"There are many ways to stop a madman, but you chose the most brutal. Who instructed you to do this? Su Jiang or Su Hai?"
Sun Gan nodded and said directly, "Someone wants them to lose one left hand, one right hand each. You can report to my superior for details." Donât be fooled by how Sun Gan behaves obediently in front of Su Hai; heâs actually a tough guy.
Otherwise, Su Hai wouldnât have relied on him so much from the beginning. When heâs ruthless, he doesnât listen to anyone but Su Hai, even if itâs the Minister of the General Political Department. Arrest if you want; he didnât do anything wrong in that situation just now.
Originally, he had thought it would be difficult to act, and heâd have to use some unpleasant means. But they acted foolishly and came to him on their own; who could he blame?
"Okay, I got it!" Hai Yunfeng didnât seem angry, or at least it didnât show on the surface. "You come back with us! Iâll have Su Hai write me a report."
"Thank you, leader."
Hai Yunfeng didnât ask who had the audacity to demand two hands, such things could easily be found out with an investigation. Originally planning to return tomorrow, Hai Yunfeng decided to head back immediately because of this incident.
He had embarked on this search full of hope and expectation, but ultimately returned disappointed.
A ninety percent chance of not finding anything?
In this lifetime, will he have the chance to see Baoâer again? Thinking of this, Hai Yunfengâs formerly straight back even showed a slight stoop.
******
Mr. Sheng and his wife returned home to find Shen Luhua staring blankly at a small table.
"Luhua, have some water. Youâll worry the child if you keep this up."
Shen Luhua paused for a moment, holding the enamel cup filled with water and said worriedly, "Anâan has been gone for quite a few days. I wonder how sheâs doing!"
"Donât worry, the in-laws havenât returned yet. When they come back, theyâll surely bring good news. Itâs been quite a few days, and it should be just a few more before they return."
"Hmm!"
Sheng Laosan sat in front of her, concern in his eyes, hesitated for a long time, wanting to speak but ultimately said nothing.
"Is there something you want to ask me?"
"I just want to advise you not to keep everything inside. Itâs not good for your health."
"Laosan." Shen Luhua sighed, her eyes now lined with fine wrinkles, making her seem even older. "Iâm sorry, Iâve hidden many things from you over the years."
"I know." Sheng Laosanâs words surprised her, making her eyes widen.
"Youâve always been avoiding Ningningâs uncle, and today when you saw that leader, you had that look again. How could I not know?" Sheng Laosan was exceptionally open-minded, appearing so grand and great in Shen Luhuaâs eyes, like never before.
"Is that man Anâanâs father?"
"How did you know?"
"You refused to say a word back then, and later, when Anâan occasionally asked about him, youâd gnash your teeth. I guessed that Anâanâs father might not really be dead."
"Then why... why have you never said anything?"