After saying goodbye to Master Wang, Ma Xiaoquan originally planned to go back to the dormitory to rest, but when he remembered that Uncle Zhao recently said that he wanted to be rated as advanced, he finally decided to go back home to have a look.
The moment he picked up the key and opened the door, Ma Xiaoquan heard crying in the room. His heart tightened. He quickly opened the door and saw that Aunt Hong and Zhao Minglan were crying with runny noses and tears.
"Aunt Hong, Sister Lanlan, what's wrong with you?" Ma Xiaoquan quickly stepped forward and asked.
Zhao Minglan raised his head and saw Ma Xiaoquan, his mouth flattened, he stood up and threw himself into Ma Xiaoquan's arms, buried his head in his chest, and cried out.
Although Ma Xiaoquan felt that something was wrong with Zhao Minglan's behavior, he still patted her back gently to comfort her.
After Zhao Minglan calmed down, Ma Xiaoquan pushed her back onto the stool.
"Aunt Hong, what's wrong? Why don't you see Uncle Zhao?"
Aunt Hong looked at Ma Xiaoquan, sighed and said, "Something happened to Old Zhao. Well, if something happens to him, what will our family do in the future?" As she said that, Aunt Hong began to wipe her tears again.
"Aunt Hong, don't cry yet. What happened to Uncle Zhao? Didn't you tell me before that Uncle Zhao wanted to be evaluated as the best? Why did something happen suddenly?"
Zhao Minglan pursed her lips and said: "We don't know either. Two people came from the police station today and said that Uncle Zhao was detained for something, wuwu~~"
Ma Xiaoquan was stunned: "No, what's the reason?"
Aunt Hong and Zhao Minglan glanced at each other and shook their heads in unison.
"There is no reason, so they just deduct it?"
Aunt Hong held Ma Xiaoquan's hand and said: "Xiaohu, Aunt Hong really has no choice. Didn't you happen to enter the riveting factory? I heard that there are some high-level cadres in the factory. Can you find out how old Zhao is?"
Can go home..."
Ma Xiaoquan patted Aunt Hong's hand and said: "Aunt Hong, don't worry, Uncle Zhao won't be back for a while, I'll go and ask you about it. By the way, I'm in the factory now, my expenses are not big, and my salary has been paid.
If Uncle Zhao cannot come back, I will support you mother and daughter."
When Ma Xiaoquan first joined the riveting factory, he received an apprentice's salary, which was less than 10 yuan per month. Although it was a small amount, prices were very cheap in the 1980s and the money was very valuable. If you save 10 yuan, you can save more.
There is nothing wrong with having two mouths.
At the same time, Ma Xiaoquan also thought about it. The family's expenses were really tight, so he asked Zhao Sidan and the others to borrow some first. Uncle Zhao could not be held hostage forever, he would always come back.
"Xiaohu, how can you be so embarrassed..." Aunt Hong's eyes turned redder when she heard this.
"What's there to be embarrassed about? Money is only an external possession. Anyway, I'm living alone."
Zhao Minglan bit her lower lip and looked at Ma Xiaoquan. After a long time, she said: "Xiaohu, if you feel that it is a loss, I will marry you. I don't want to take the exam again."
"No!" Ma Xiaoquan immediately refused, "It's rare to resume the college entrance examination. Although it is difficult, it is better than nothing. Sister Lanlan, I believe in your strength."
"But..." Zhao Minglan was anxious, "But the family is like this now..."
"No buts!" Ma Xiaoquan waved his hand, "That's it, I'm going to inquire about Uncle Zhao's affairs, and I'll also cover the family expenses. By the way, Aunt Hong, didn't I bring a bag of jewelry with me when I came?
If you really can’t turn around, you can sell a few of them.”
"This..." Aunt Hong said, "How good is this..."
"There's nothing wrong with it. I've also said that money can be earned again if it's gone. That's it. Now that Uncle Zhao is not at home, I will boldly make the decision. Do you two have any objections?"
Aunt Hong and Zhao Minglan looked at each other and shook their heads.
"Okay, it won't be too late. I'll find a few senior cadres in the factory to find out what's going on. Oh, by the way~" Ma Xiaoquan took out three dollars from his pocket, "This is what's going on in the factory these days.
Lifa's performance was something that I, as an apprentice, could not have achieved originally. Master Wang is a nice person and he gave me a few pieces, and I will leave them all to you."
Before Aunt Hong could say anything else, Ma Xiaoquan had already left the door.
Looking at the three dollars on the table, Aunt Hong couldn't help crying again.
Zhao Minglan hugged Aunt Hong and cried together.
Aunt Hong murmured: "If your brother is still here, he should be as big as Xiaohu."
Zhao Minglan nodded heavily: "Yes, but mom, Xiaohu is also our family, and he is also my brother."
Aunt Hong looked at Zhao Minglan and suddenly asked: "You just said you wanted to marry him, do you really mean it?"
Zhao Minglan blushed and snorted softly.
"You girl, it's okay. Mom won't get involved in your affairs, but Xiaohu has someone he likes after all, so you should study hard now."
Zhao Minglan curled her lips: "I have been reviewing, but the indicators are not down. I can't help it."
"Don't worry, your dad will definitely find a way. He already gave several to Mao Jianhua's wife last time. If it doesn't work, I'll give some more."
Zhao Minglan gritted her teeth with hatred: "Mom, why do you think this social atmosphere is like this? Give, give, give, give for everything, can't there be good people?"
Aunt Hong sighed: "There are still many good people in this world."
...
Ma Xiaoquan returned to the riveting factory dormitory and shook Ma Liehuo, who was sleeping soundly.
Ma Liehuo was half drunk and was shaken up by Ma Xiaoquan. Apart from feeling a little uncomfortable, he was at least sober.
"Brother Huo, there is something I want to ask you to ask about." Ma Xiaoquan got straight to the point.
Ma Liehuo rubbed his temples: "Say~"
"Old Zhao from the Fengbei Police Station is my Uncle Zhao. He was detained for some unknown reason. Can you help me find out what happened to get someone detained?"
"Being detained?" Ma Liehuo was excited, shook his head and said, "Being detained for no reason is usually not a simple matter. Okay, let me ask you about it."
"Then thank you dad... Oh no, Brother Huo~" Ma Xiaoquan almost called Ma Liehuo dad again.
Ma Liehuo patted Ma Xiaoquan and said, "We are all brothers, why are you so polite?" As he said that, he stood up unsteadily and went to make a call to the factory concierge.
"Brother Huo, don't worry, you can fight tomorrow!" Ma Xiaoquan saw Ma Liehuo swaying and quickly supported him.
"Eh? You have to do this as soon as possible. If it's too late, it won't be easy."
Ma Xiaoquan nodded, thinking that his father is his father, and his warm-hearted temperament has not changed at all.
"That's it, I'll help you go to the concierge to make a call."
...
An hour later, Ma Xiaoquan learned from Ma Liehuo the reason why Uncle Zhao was detained.
In fact, it is very simple. Some time ago, Uncle Zhao went to Mao Jianhua's house to give gifts. When Mao Jianhua was not around, his wife accepted the jewelry.
Mao Jianhua, the grandson of Mao Jianhua, didn't know where he was. He took the jewelry and reported Uncle Zhao, saying that he had paid a bribe, and he lied about the time of the bribery and said it was in the past few days. The reason was very simple. Zhao Minglan wanted to take the university entrance examination and needed to
index......
Regarding this matter, Mao Jianhua was not present at the time, and according to his words, his wife did not know that these items were included in the souvenirs sent by Uncle Zhao, so he and his family were all victims.
It seems that the superiors did not hold Mao Jianhua accountable for his confession. They just asked him to make a thorough self-examination and then let it go.
As for Uncle Zhao, if the crime of bribery is carried out, it is very likely that he will lose his job as a police officer...
"Fuck me~~" After listening to Ma Liehuo's statement, Ma Xiaoquan couldn't help but curse.
Ma Liehuo was also aggrieved. As a disciple of high-ranking cadres, he had heard more or less about Mao Jianhua. From what he learned, Mao Jianhua was not only lustful, but also particularly fond of taking advantage of small things.
For such a person to report suddenly, there is only one possibility: someone is targeting Uncle Zhao.
However, Uncle Zhao is just a small policeman. He has no rights and no money. Why would anyone target him?
Ma Xiaoquan narrowed his eyes and thought about it all night, and suddenly thought of the conversation he had with an outsider at Uncle Zhao's house that day. The person asked him to meet at the stadium. He didn't think about going to the appointment because he and Uncle Zhao went to get the board...
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"Could it be those people?" Ma Xiaoquan said to himself.
"Who are they?" Ma Liehuo asked after hearing Ma Xiaoquan talking to himself.
"No~" Ma Xiaoquan laughed and said, "Brother Huo, do you still remember the first day we went to the workshop, there was a man in a black coat and he was looking for Master Wang?"
Ma Liehuo thought for a while and sighed.
"I guess it was the guy in the black coat who did it."
"Black coat? What does he have to do with Lao Zhao?"
Ma Xiaoquan lied: "When I was at Uncle Zhao's house, I seemed to have heard Uncle Zhao talk about a black coat, but I don't know if it was that one."
Ma Liehuo smiled: "You are really enough with your random thoughts. This can help you get in touch with each other. Okay, stop guessing. I will go home tomorrow and ask my brother and my old man. Look at this.
Can you help me?"
"Thank you so much, Brother Huo."
"Thank you~ Although this matter sounds tricky, if you find the right person, I don't think it's a big deal."
Ma Xiaoquan hummed. He knew what his grandfather was capable of. If his father could make sense and his grandfather took action, Uncle Zhao would be released in a matter of minutes.
...
The next day, Ma Xiaoquan returned home to Lantian Community and told Aunt Hong and Zhao Minglan the reason why Uncle Zhao was detained.
Of course, Ma Xiaoquan would definitely not say that Uncle Zhao paid bribes. Moreover, Zhao Minglan was implicated in this matter. The reason he gave was that Uncle Zhao had beaten a detained suspect because he failed to handle a case. Unexpectedly, he had a strong background.
, now I want to find trouble...
Upon hearing this, Aunt Hong and Zhao Minglan finally breathed a sigh of relief. In their understanding, this kind of thing is not enough to lose their jobs, nor is it enough to keep Uncle Zhao captive.
, I have been stuck in the police station without being able to get promoted.
After comforting Aunt Hong Zhao Minglan, Ma Xiaoquan hurried to Ma Liehuo's house.
Although Ma Liehuo told him the reason, he still had to do something. After all, Ma Liehuo was his father, and he also had his grandfather, uncle, second uncle, and fourth uncle. No matter what, he could always solve it if he tried to find a way to beg them.
