Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 309 Confession

Li Jiefang and a security guard dragged Liu Liang in front, while He Yuanchao followed behind, pushing his bicycle in one hand and holding a pair of leather shoes in the other. When they were almost at the door of the detention room, the two groups got together.

The security guard escorting Liu Liang was also a considerate person. When he saw He Yuanchao approaching him, he naturally took the leather shoes from his hand.

When they arrived at the door of the detention room, Li Jiefang escorted Liu Liang into the room. After He Yuanchao found a place to lock his bicycle at the door, he also walked quickly towards the door of the detention room.

Having worked with He Yuanchao for quite some time, Li Jiefang is very familiar with his boss's working style.

Without He Yuanchao's instructions, Li Jiefang took Liu Liang directly into the interrogation room.

Although the Security Section was upgraded to the Security Department, the furnishings in the interrogation room remained the same as before, with nothing else except the tables and chairs used for interrogation.

Liu Liang, who looked like he had lost his soul, was stuffed into the interrogation chair and made to sit. He was then handcuffed according to the procedure. After finishing all that, Li Jiefang turned around to look at the door of the interrogation room.

"Where's the director? Wasn't he always behind us? Why didn't he come in?"

The security guard who had been busy following Li Jiefang shook his head and said, "I don't know! I'll go check it out now."

As he said this, the security guard put down his leather shoes beside the interrogation table and sprinted out of the interrogation room.

……

He Yuanchao also wanted to start the interrogation quickly, hoping to get something out of Liu Liang's mouth.

Unexpectedly, as soon as I stepped into the detention room, a slightly anxious male voice came from behind me.

"Deputy Director He, wait a minute."

Hearing this, He Yuanchao had to stop and turn to look at the person who greeted him.

The person who was speaking was about forty years old, about 1.75 meters tall, wearing a somewhat old dark blue Mao suit, with a 2:8 parted hairstyle and a pair of black-framed myopic glasses, which made him look very gentle and refined.

He Yuanchao had met this man once some time ago. He was the director of the special workshop. All he knew was his surname was Chen, but his specific name was unclear. He was said to be working temporarily at the steel rolling mill, and the Security Department had no file on him.

"Director Chen, right?"

When the man came up to him, He Yuanchao asked tentatively with a smile.

"it's me."

Director Chen didn't say any pleasantries. After responding, he went straight to the point and asked, "Where's the stuff? Take it out so I can see it."

Knowing the temperament of scientific researchers in this era, He Yuanchao didn't mind. He reached into his trouser pocket, took out the oil-paper bag and handed it over.

Director Chen took the oil paper bag and carefully opened it on his palm. When he saw the metal fragments inside, his face immediately darkened.

"Scum, shameless."

Looking at Director Chen's gnashing teeth expression, He Yuanchao knew without asking that the contents of the oil paper bag must be special steel debris.

Director Chen rewrapped the oil-paper bag with trembling hands, handed it to He Yuanchao and said, "Where is the person? Can you let me see that traitor?"

After confirming that the steel in his hand was special steel, Director Chen immediately understood the purpose of the person who stole it. He wanted to use it as a bargaining chip to gain benefits.

But he still wanted to ask him face to face, how could he be so comfortable with exchanging state secrets for personal gain? Aren’t they afraid of being spurned by future generations and nailed to history’s pillar of shame?
He Yuanchao understood Director Chen's feelings, but he had not yet interrogated Liu Liang. In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, he had to take the oil paper bag while saying tactfully:
"Director Chen, according to regulations, no one is allowed to come into contact with the suspect at this time."

If it was any other reason, Director Chen might have insisted, but He Yuanchao used the regulations as an excuse, so he had to give up the idea of ​​meeting the man who stole the special steel chips.

Director Chen is a person who is old-fashioned, dogmatic, and stubborn, but he also has his merits, which is that he strictly abides by the rules. Not only does he set an example himself, but he also looks down on people who break the rules.

"Well, forget it if it's inconvenient."

Responding helplessly, Director Chen seemed to remember something and quickly pointed at He Yuanchao's trouser pocket and said, "Deputy Director He, keep that package. It's best to hand it over to our special workshop for processing after the case is over."

"Don't worry, Director Chen. I'll deliver the stuff myself once the case is over."

After receiving He Yuanchao's affirmative answer, Director Chen didn't waste any more words, turned around and quickly left the detention room, perfectly illustrating what it means to come and go in a hurry.

Taking his eyes away from Director Chen, He Yuanchao smiled and waved to the security guard standing not far away:

"Why don't you watch Liu Liang carefully before he comes out?"

When talking to Director Chen just now, He Yuanchao saw that the security guard seemed to be looking for him, but seeing that his expression was calm and did not look like he was in a hurry, he did not say anything.

The security guard heard him being called, and dared not neglect it. He trotted over to He Yuanchao and said, "I'm fine, Director. It was Director Li who saw that you hadn't been to the interrogation room for a while and asked me to come out to check."

"Oh, then let's go over there."

Having said that, He Yuanchao walked towards the interrogation room.

Seeing this, the security personnel followed He Yuanchao without saying a word.

Even if you can't get any credit, it's good to show your face in front of the leaders. What's more, everyone in the Security Department knows that He Yuanchao is not the kind of person who wants to eat alone. Li Jiefang is the best example.

After a few steps, He Yuanchao and the security personnel quickly arrived at the interrogation room.

"Director."

Seeing He Yuanchao enter the room, Li Jiefang, who was sitting behind the interrogation table, immediately stood up and said.

He Yuanchao nodded without saying anything, waved his hand to signal Li Jiefang to sit down, and he came to Liu Liang.

Looking at Liu Liang's dazed expression, He Yuanchao took out a cigarette and a match, lit it and took a puff, then said slowly:
"Liu Liang, I think you know what the consequences of your crime are. Now I'm going to give you another chance. Do you want it?"

When Liu Liang heard this, his eyes moved, and then he returned to his lifeless look.

After two or three minutes, seeing that Liu Liang was still motionless, without waiting for He Yuanchao to speak, the security guard behind the interrogation table became unhappy and stood up abruptly and shouted:

"Liu Liang, don't be shameless. Our director gave you a chance, you must seize it."

Li Jiefang, who was sitting nearby, saw this and muttered to himself, "This young man has a bright future," and then quickly agreed:

"Liu Liang listened to the advice and had enough food. Don't give you a chance because you are useless."

After the two of them finished talking, Liu Liang didn't react at all. His eyes were still staring at the ground, with no intention of speaking at all.

Seeing Liu Liang's attitude of being unfazed by boiling water, He Yuanchao thought for a moment, winked at Li Jiefang, and then looked at Liu Liang and said:
"I originally wanted to resolve this issue within the factory, but since you won't cooperate, I have no choice but to hand you over to the relevant department."

After saying that, He Yuanchao turned his head towards the interrogation table and said, "Jiefang, call the National Security Bureau to come pick him up."

"Yes, Director."

Li Jiefang got a hint from He Yuanchao, and quickly stood up and responded sinisterly, "Let them handle it, so we don't have to suffer any setbacks. Guoan has many special methods, and I don't believe Liu Liang can still be stubborn."

As he spoke, Li Jiefang walked towards the door of the interrogation room.

Before Li Jiefang reached the door, Liu Liang seemed possessed by something. His face was grim, veins popped out on his neck, and he shouted loudly, "Come back, come back."

After shouting twice, Liu Liang seemed to have suddenly lost all his strength. He leaned back on the interrogation chair and said to He Yuanchao with a pleading look on his face:

"Director He, please ask him to come back and I will tell you everything."

(End of this chapter)