Chapter 671: 671 change
Based solely on the things he did to the Great Leader, there’s no chance for him to stay alive.
Yuanyuan was originally pondering if they needed to control Cao Minzhu to make him speak the truth. Unexpectedly, she didn’t have to bother. This man is really a coward.
About three hours passed. Daqing finished asking all the questions. The three record clerks were so exhausted that they could barely lift their arms; they used up an entire bottle of ink.
Yuanyuan didn’t say a word, stood up, and turned to leave.
The three clerks were very efficient and organized the testimony within half an hour, delivering it to Zhang Chunsheng’s office.
Yuanyuan was reading Huo Zhiqiang’s testimony. By now, Zhang Chunsheng had already dispatched people to arrest members of the other three families.
"Yuanyuan, were you there when the Cao family was interrogated?"
"Let’s detain them for two days first. Let’s go submit the testimonies, Leader Zeng can be released too."
"Okay, let’s go."
"I’ll drive myself. I have plans this afternoon."
Let Da Yang drive for you. If you don’t need him, have him come back with us.
Having someone drive for her was certainly preferable to Yuanyuan.
The two cars left one after another. At this time, the families in the compound also heard that Yuanyuan had returned. They were no longer as hostile toward her as before.
After all, she wasn’t around, and she wasn’t a bad person; they had merely been envious and resentful. Now the woman has no husband or child.
The most important part is the heroic spirit. Though also a woman, she managed to save the Great Leader and hundreds of civilians.
The news of Zeng Zhenqing’s arrest was well-known. Even the illiterate housewives knew that the garrison was under Zeng Zhenqing’s leadership.
"Yuanyuan has returned this time. She must be here to assist Leader Zeng."
Everyone spoke of her with respect now.
"Probably, my husband Old Lin didn’t come back yesterday. I heard they arrested many people."
"Does this mean Leader Zeng is okay now?"
"It should be. Otherwise, my husband Old Zhang said that they might not get the attention they deserve with a change in leadership. Things are just fine like this."
"I saw Yuanyuan this morning. She hasn’t changed a bit; still doesn’t speak much. But I still find her rather pitiable."
"That’s just Yuanyuan. If it were another woman, who knows how they’d feel, let alone speaking of revenge for their husband and children."
In the car, Yuanyuan listened to Da Yang recount the events they experienced in about a year.
"You all must be cautious. This time a pharmacist has come with me. Today, I’m taking him to the pharmacy to get some medicine in preparation for you all. You have to be careful.
Nothing is more important than life, as it only comes once."
"We know. We still have the medicine the boss gave us before."
"Hmm, be very discreet."
"Elder Sister-in-law, what about the Caos?"
"He has only one way out: death."
"What about his family?"
"We’ll know after the interrogation. In my eyes, there’s no one innocent."
Da Yang smiled. That’s how it should be. The boss and sister-in-law are such people. Only following such people makes one feel at ease.
"Sister-in-law, should I help buy the medicine?"
"No need, go back and wait for the interrogation results. In any case, you must have some assurance."
Da Yang wouldn’t oppose at all. Although sister-in-law is still quite distant with them, they all understand that’s just her nature. Even after losing her memory, her essence is still cool. They know she genuinely cares for them, and that’s enough.
Yuanyuan and Zhang Chunsheng went together to the Great Leader. They submitted the testimonies.
"Secretary Qian, go with Zhang Chunsheng to pick up Zhenqing and arrange a meeting. Clarify things for Zhenqing tomorrow and announce the crimes of Cao Minzhu."
"Yes, leader."
The two left as Yuanyuan stood up too. "Leader, I’ll also head back."
"Xiao Su, what are you in a hurry for?"
"Leader, I brought back four friends from Shushan, among them a Daoist who can make medicine. I want to prepare some for the brothers at the garrison to carry during missions."
"Oh? Xiao Su, do you believe in this?"
Yuanyuan rolled her eyes inwardly, "I only believe what I see. The Blood Stopping Pill has been tested and proven to be very effective.
When they carry out missions outside, this is essential."
"Such amazing things exist?"
"Yes, there’s also a health preservation pill. I’ve reviewed it, and there shouldn’t be any issues. I see that Leader Zeng’s health hasn’t been good these past few years, let him decide whether to use it."
"Really, Xiao Su? My health isn’t good either." Xu Guozhi said with a smile.
"Leader, let’s wait until after testing. This thing requires ginseng, and I plan to personally harvest it from the mountains once spring arrives."
"I have two ginseng roots here; you can take them with you."
Yuanyuan genuinely didn’t want them, primarily due to the hassle it would cause him.
"Thank you, leader. I’ll ask this Daoist if he agrees. Then you can have someone join to research, or improve it."
Xu Guozhi nodded with a smile, "Alright. As long as it eases your mind."
"Leader, unlike others, I dare not take any risks."
Yuanyuan drove off on her own. On the way, she bought twenty kilograms of beef, twenty kilograms of pork, eggs, a large barrel of peanut oil, and fifty kilograms each of rice and flour.
She also placed two bags of sweet potatoes, a bag of soybeans, red beans, and cabbage, along with various dried vegetables, in preparation for spending New Year’s in the Capital.
Finally, she added some dried seafood, reasoning it was appropriate.
At the gate, she didn’t get out of the car, and within just a minute, the gate opened.
This time, Yuanyuan drove straight into the courtyard.
Zeng Hongling came running out. "Yuanyuan, are you back? Does this mean you’re not leaving again?"
"No, I still have some things, but I can go tomorrow. Tonight, I’m treating you to the Capital’s specialties."
"Great, I haven’t had them before."
"I’ll definitely make sure you enjoy it."
The two men started unloading the car. Yuanyuan and Zeng Hongling went back inside.
"Daoist Zhan, I’d like to ask you to make more Blood Stopping Pills and some health preservation pills as well. I’ve already found ginseng."
"No problem, you know, it’s quite simple."
"Daoist Zhan, the demand might be quite large."
"Are we spending the year here? Xiao Zeng and Xiao Wei have nothing to do, they can assist me, no need to worry."
"Yes, let’s spend the year here, then head out to gather ginseng.
About the health preservation pill, maybe you can find people to research with you. Since it’s for important people, it can’t be avoided."