He opened the agreement and scanned it, then the Old Public Security Officer handed it back to Chen Jianye: “So that’s how it is. That explains it.”
The Courtyard residents reacted differently.
Some looked regretful, some looked as if it was only to be expected, and some had a surprised expression, remaining silent for a long time.
“Comrade Police, may I ask who reported me?”
Chen Jianye took the agreement and asked an extra question.
Who the hell reported me? I’ll make sure that son of a bitch pays.
Jia Zhangshi’s face immediately tensed up.
She knew it was wrong to report Chen Jianye, but seeing Chen Jianye put his bicycle at the entrance, her heart always felt like a cat scratching.
She didn't expect Chen Jianye to be fine, and the things he produced were all well-documented.
If the Public Security revealed her, then who would dare to chat with her in the future, who would dare to get close to Jia.
They would probably be wary of Jia's backstabbing.
And with Chen Jianye's vengeful temper, Jia was probably going to suffer.
“We are required to keep anonymous reports confidential.”
“We act upright and stand firm, so we are not afraid of being reported, nor is there any need to be angry. Just consider it a test from the organization.”
The Old Public Security Officer tried to mediate.
“Alright then, please help me clear my name, Comrade Public Security.”
Chen Jianye said.
“No problem. In fact, being reported is a good thing. You bought a bicycle at such a young age, and with so many people in the same Courtyard, they might have had some doubts and suspicions about you, more or less.”
“After this incident, everyone knows that your bicycle came from a legitimate source, and you will have much less trouble in the future.”
The Old Public Security Officer chuckled as he advised, to prevent conflicts between the Courtyard residents after they left.
If the conflicts grew, they would have to come back to mediate.
Chen Jianye smiled and said nothing.
Once he found out who reported him, he would deal with that person.
“Everyone has seen it, Little Chen purchased the bicycle using a bicycle ticket from the Rolling Mill.”
“The ticket was given by the Security Section, and as for the reason, the Security Section and Little Chen signed an agreement, the content of which cannot be disclosed.”
“In short, Little Chen’s bicycle comes from a legal and compliant source, so everyone should not overthink it.”
The Old Public Security Officer turned to face the Courtyard residents and announced the results of the investigation.
“I knew Jianye couldn't have a problem. This child is upright in his actions and wouldn't mess around.”
“This child has been smart since he was little, and has integrity. How could he associate with shady people?”
“Thank you, Comrade Public Security, for your trouble.”
The Courtyard residents echoed him one after another.
Only Jia Zhangshi lowered her eyelids, deep in thought.
The Security Section canceled the preferential treatment for Jia and instead signed an agreement with Chen Jianye.
Jia Zhangshi seemed to grasp a hint of the reason.
Perhaps, or likely, Chen Jianye used Jia's agreement to seek compensation for himself from the Security Section?
Thinking of this, Jia Zhangshi couldn't help but feel a piercing pain.
That damned thief not only stole her money but also got rid of Jia's preferential treatment at the factory.
And now Chen Jianye had received the preferential treatment.
Heaven is blind.
“Comrade Public Security, Chen Jianye’s matter has been investigated. Can you help investigate my Old Man’s matter?”
Third Aunt shouted loudly.
“Sister Yan Family, what happened to your Old Yan?”
“Third Master is a teacher, what kind of trouble could he get into?”
Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and the Courtyard residents asked with concern.
“I don’t know either. Old Yan hasn’t returned yet, and I don’t know where he went.”
“I specifically went out and asked other teachers, and they all said they didn’t know. Old Yan also didn’t ask them to bring a message home. How could a living person suddenly disappear?”
Third Aunt wiped away her tears.
Chen Jianye wanted to tell Third Aunt that Third Master was very likely being held by the Rolling Mill's Security Section.
But he couldn't say that.
He hadn't seen Yan Fugui at the Security Section, so theoretically he shouldn't know that the Security Section had arrested Yan Fugui.
If Chen Jianye spoke out without evidence, it would make people suspect that he deliberately plotted against Yan Fugui.
Jia Zhangshi, however, knew that Yan Fugui had been arrested by the Rolling Mill's Security Section, and since he hadn't returned yet, he must still be detained.
But she deliberately didn't say anything.
Yan Fugui sold the agreement to Chen Jianye, causing the Security Section to cancel the preferential treatment for Jia.
Jia Zhangshi wished Yan Fugui would die at the Security Section and never return.
How could she possibly give Third Aunt any information?
“Don’t worry, have you gone to the school?”
The Old Public Security Officer asked.
“Go to the school? The school is so big, who should I look for?”
Third Aunt looked confused.
“Either the Guidance Counselor or the grade Director will do. If someone is missing, looking for other teachers is useless; you need to find a Leader.”
The Old Public Security Officer was very experienced.
Leaders bear direct management responsibility for their subordinates.
Colleague relationships are almost equivalent to no relationship.
“Should I go look now?”
Third Aunt showed a glimmer of hope.
“Do you know where the Leaders of Hongxing Elementary School live?”
The Old Public Security Officer asked.
Third Aunt shook her head.
Yan Fugui was notoriously stingy and never gave gifts to Leaders.
So Third Aunt truly didn't know the addresses of the school Leaders.
“Alright then, come back with us. The bureau should have information that can be checked.”
The Old Public Security Officer said helplessly.
Third Aunt nodded repeatedly.
The group started to leave.
Suddenly, the Old Public Security Officer stopped.
“There’s one more thing I need to tell you.”
“Recently, there’s been a serial killer in the area who has randomly killed two people. During this time, everyone should avoid going out, especially after dark.”
“If someone really needs to go out for business, it’s best to have a young man accompany them.”
The Old Public Security Officer reminded them.
“Comrade Public Security, can I still go out with you then?”
Third Aunt was frightened.
“You follow us, and we guarantee your safety.”
The Old Public Security Officer confidently patted his uniform.
Third Aunt's heart settled.
With the Public Security accompanying her, there was nothing to fear.
After the Public Security left.
“There are serial killers these days?”
“Four Nine City is so peaceful, I haven’t heard anything about a serial killer.”
“He’s probably just trying to scare us.”
The Siheyuan (Courtyard) residents didn't believe it.
Although they claimed not to believe it, acting on the principle of better safe than sorry, they still called their children who were playing outside back into the Courtyard and ordered them not to run out at night recently.
“Serial killer?”
Chen Jianye mumbled twice, thinking to himself that it was fortunate he could control himself.
Otherwise, he would have become a serial killer long ago.
However, this serial killer... Chen Jianye's eyes gleamed.
He wondered if he could pin his past actions on this serial killer.
For example, he could make the serial killer take the blame for his killing of the Deaf Old Lady.
After a brief thought, Chen Jianye felt there was a complete opportunity.
A serial killer was a potential threat to others, but for him, it was undoubtedly a timely rain.
Since it was a serial killer, killing one or two more people was like eating one more steamed bun.
It wouldn't add much to the sin.
Chen Jianye thought for a moment, then sat back down at the dining table to continue eating.
“Chen Jianye, was your bicycle ticket exchanged for my Jia's agreement?”
Jia Zhangshi stood at the doorway, questioning him sharply.
“None of your business.”
Chen Jianye stood up, closed the door, and returned to the dining table to continue eating.
Jia Dongxu died in Jia, and they received an excessive subsidy from the Security Section.
Chen Family also lost its pillar, Chen Tuntian, so why should they be inferior and not deserve an excessive subsidy?
Chen Jianye had merely obtained what Chen Family deserved, feeling no guilt whatsoever.