Facing the tightly shut door of the Chen Family, Jia Zhangshi stomped her feet in anger, then reluctantly turned and went home.
Back home, Jia Zhangshi remembered Yan Fugui's role in the matter.
If Yan Fugui hadn't been so greedy for money, he should have given the agreement between the Jia and the Security Section to the Jia immediately after finding it.
But what happened? Yan Fugui sold the agreement to Chen Jianye.
That's what led to all the trouble later.
"Yan Lao Xi, you dog deserving a thousand cuts, so greedy for money, it serves you right to be locked up."
Jia Zhangshi returned home, muttering and cursing.
"Mom, what's wrong with Third Master again?"
Qin Huairu asked curiously.
Earlier, when she heard Third Aunt asking Public Security for help, Qin Huairu was still curious why Yan Fugui hadn't come home after work today.
Listening to Jia Zhangshi, it seemed Yan Fugui wasn't just not coming home, but had been locked up.
"Why call him Third Master? Does that beast deserve to be called Third Master by us? Calling him 'Stinky Old Nine' is more like it."
"He picked up my money bag, which contained the agreement between us and the Security Section. As a result, Yan Fugui, seeing money, sold the agreement to Chen Jianye."
"Chen Jianye took the agreement and went to bargain with the Security Section, and even canceled all the preferential treatment given to our Jia."
"That bicycle ticket of his must have been exchanged with our Jia's agreement with the Security Section."
Jia Zhangshi rattled on.
The central idea was just one thing:
The Jia caused a huge scene at the Security Section, losing all dignity, but in the end, Chen Jianye got all the benefits.
Qin Huairu's face was also very grim.
All of the Jia's savings had been stolen by a thief, and now even the preferential treatment from the factory was gone.
How would they live from now on?
"I really can't stand this!"
Jia Zhangshi roared furiously, slamming her palm heavily on the table.
"Mom, we're at a disadvantage now, it's better not to make trouble with Chen Jianye."
Qin Huairu advised.
"Whose side are you on? Why are you speaking up for Chen Jianye?!"
Resentment shot from Jia Zhangshi's eyes.
"Mom, then you go. Just pretend I didn't say anything to you earlier."
Qin Huairu changed her tune.
"Chen Jianye is fierce. What are your intentions, making me go confront him?"
"You venomous woman!"
Jia Zhangshi cursed in various ways.
Qin Huairu was helpless.
What kind of person is this? If you tell her not to get scolded, you get scolded. If you tell her to go, you also get scolded.
Meeting you, I've really hit rock bottom.
On the Jia's side, Jia Zhangshi vented her anger on Qin Huairu.
On the other side, Third Aunt followed Public Security to the Public Security Bureau.
After inquiring about the address of the Hongxing Elementary School Guidance Counselor, a Young Police Officer rode a bicycle with Third Aunt to the Guidance Counselor's door.
The Guidance Counselor also said he didn't know where Yan Fugui had gone, but he revealed a very important piece of information.
This morning, Yan Fugui was called away by the school's Security Section.
From the Guidance Counselor, they got the address of the Security Section Director.
Public Security then took Third Aunt to the school Security Section Director's home address.
"That's right."
The school Director frankly admitted, "The Rolling Mill Security Section Leader called me and told me to detain Yan Fugui, and they would send someone to take him away."
"Now Yan Fugui should be at the Rolling Mill Security Section."
"Leader, what did my old man do?"
Third Aunt's eyes were red.
"The Rolling Mill didn't explain it to me. Perhaps the investigation isn't over yet."
"To be honest, I also want to know. If Comrade Yan Fugui has committed a serious mistake, the school won't be able to protect him."
The school Director said honestly.
"Ah? That serious? Our whole Yan Family relies on the old man's job to earn money."
"Director, please don't fire my old man."
Third Aunt was in a panic.
"It hasn't reached that point yet. I'm just saying there's a possibility."
"Why don't you go to the Security Section and ask about the situation?"
The school Director encouraged her.
Third Aunt bid farewell to the school Security Section Director and pleaded with Public Security to take her to the Security Section.
The Young Police Officer rode his bicycle, again taking Third Aunt to the Security Section.
The two arrived at the Security Section entrance and were stopped by the Security Guard on duty.
"Comrade Security Guard, my husband is a teacher at Hongxing Elementary School. He was taken inside by the Security Section during the day."
"My husband couldn't have committed any crime. You must have made a mistake."
"Even if he did something wrong, you should notify us."
Third Aunt was tearful.
"Auntie, it's late at night. The Leaders are all asleep. Please come back tomorrow."
The Security Guard on duty kindly advised her.
"I need to know how my husband is doing."
Third Aunt refused to leave.
"Your husband is definitely fine. The Security Section doesn't eat people, so what's there to worry about?"
"Go back. Tomorrow, you come and find our Leader. Finding me is useless."
The Security Guard waved his hand.
Public Security also advised Third Aunt that since she knew he was fine, there was nothing to worry about.
Originally, the job of Public Security was to help Third Aunt find Yan Fugui, to prevent him from disappearing or suddenly meeting with misfortune.
Now that they knew he was fine, Public Security's work was done.
As for whether Yan Fugui committed some mistake and was arrested by the Security Section, that was not within Public Security's scope of duty.
The Young Police Officer then took Third Aunt back to the Siheyuan (Courtyard).
Third Aunt crossed the Siheyuan (Courtyard) gate and burst into loud sobs.
"Mom, what's wrong?"
"Mom, where's Dad? Is he okay?"
"Mom, don't cry. If something's wrong, just say it properly."
The Yan Family's sons, daughters, and daughters-in-law all rushed out in a swarm to support Third Aunt.
It must be said that the Yan Family was indeed prosperous in terms of descendants.
Yan Jiecheng, Yan Jiefang, Yan Jiekang, Yan Jieti.
There were four siblings alone.
And there was also the eldest daughter-in-law, Yu Li.
"Your father was... was arrested by the Rolling Mill Security Section! Oh, heavens, why am I so unlucky?"
Third Aunt wailed and cried out, feeling as if the sky was falling.
"Mom, Dad was arrested by the Security Section. We just need to go to the Security Section to find him. Why are you crying?"
Yan Jiecheng said.
"I already went to the Security Section. The Security Guard wouldn't let me in and told me to go find the Leader tomorrow."
"Poor Old Yan, what kind of life is he having in there? He doesn't even have a single quilt."
Third Aunt was tearful.
"Mom, if the Security Guard said that, it proves Dad is definitely fine, right?"
"Let him stay one night. I'll go ask First Master and Second Master to see if they can find some connections. Don't worry."
Yan Jiecheng said calmly.
With her son's comfort, Third Aunt felt much better.
Supported by her sons, daughters, and daughters-in-law, she returned home.
Yan Jiecheng, meanwhile, went to find Yi Zhonghai.
"Your father was arrested by the Rolling Mill Security Section?"
Yi Zhonghai was also surprised to hear this news.
Why would the Security Section arrest Yan Fugui? Cross-unit arrests are generally rare.
Could it be that Yan Fugui committed some major crime?
"Yes, First Master. That Security Guard told our Yan Family to go to the factory to find the Leader tomorrow."
"First Master, are you familiar with the factory Leaders?"
Yan Jiecheng wanted to pull some strings.
They were too unfamiliar with the Rolling Mill Security Section, and felt nervous going to the Security Section to find the Leader.
If someone familiar could lead the way and say a few words to the Leader, it might be much better.
"I do know Yan Kun and Hong Shengcai, but I'm afraid they don't know me."
Yi Zhonghai weighed his words.
He didn't dare to refuse the Yan Family, but he also didn't want to use his meager connections on the Yan Family.
Last time he helped the Security Section persuade Jia Zhangshi, although he didn't get credit, his face was scratched with several blood marks by Jia Zhangshi.
His hard work was very evident.
He could indeed say a few words to Hong Shengcai of the Security Section.
But to consume the connections he had painstakingly cultivated with Hong Shengcai for the sake of the Yan Family, Yi Zhonghai was not very willing to do so.