For three whole days, Jiang Cheng was locked up in this secret compound. The outside was guarded by armed police, and the inside was guarded by soldiers. Every one of them was armed to the teeth, and the whole compound was airtight. In these three days, Jiang Cheng had no chance to come out except to go to the toilet. He observed carefully, and the place was heavily guarded. There was no way to escape. The only thing he could do was to remain silent.
Han Shuang was luckier than Jiang Cheng. After a week of strict interrogation, there was no direct evidence to prove that Han Shuang was involved in the huge corruption case. Coupled with the influence of the Han family, Han Shuang was released early. However, Jiang Cheng was not so lucky.
He could only be locked up here indefinitely. Based on experience, unless the case was determined, there was no way for Jiang Cheng to get out. Jiang Cheng knew this himself.
As soon as Han Shuang left the compound, she was immediately picked up by her family. As soon as she got in the car, Han Shuang grabbed her father's hand and begged, "Dad, you have to save him. He's innocent!"
Old Han looked at his daughter and sighed, "Child, it's not that I don't want to save him. It's that I can't even protect myself now. Our family can only survive if we cut all ties with them. This Dou family is too powerful. In just a few years, they have almost controlled the entire capital. We don't have the strength to fight them now. The only thing we can do is to remain silent!"
Seeing her father's expression, Han Shuang was dumbfounded. She knew that this time, Jiang Cheng was doomed!
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On the 37th day after he was arrested, Jiang Cheng met the old second lieutenant again. This time, he already knew the second lieutenant's name. The second lieutenant's name was Su Ge. Other information was unknown to Jiang Cheng.
This time, Su Ge's arrival brought good news and bad news to Jiang Cheng. The good news was that Jiang Cheng could leave this place. After hearing this, Jiang Cheng felt even sadder. He rubbed his weathered face and asked, "What about the bad news?"
"The case of Ning Huanyu and the others will be heard in court. The higher-ups have not paid much attention to your problem, but I have some bad news to tell you. All your assets have been frozen, and your company has been nationalized. However, the country is not lawless. The house that your family is living in has been left to you by the state. This way, you will have a place to live. Jiang Cheng, you are a good man. I, Su Ge, admire you. Go home!"
Go home! These three simple words completely crushed Jiang Cheng. He understood that General Ning, Old He, and the others were going to be put on trial. They had once given their all to the country, but now they were going to be nailed to the pillar of shame. In the history books, they would become sinners.
Jiang Cheng could not help but feel very sad. Even a person like the old general was going to be convicted. Why did he work so hard? What was it for?
Two days later, at the Jiangnan City Railway Station, Jiang Cheng got off the train empty-handed. Su Ge escorted Jiang Cheng to the train, bought him a ticket for the express train, and returned his ID. The train took 23 hours from Beijing to Jiangnan City. Jiang Cheng smelled feet in the hard-seat carriage for 23 hours before he reached Jiangnan.
The moment the train left the station, Jiang Cheng saw two people. One was a young woman, holding a boy in her arms, standing at the exit of the station.
Jiang Cheng recognized his wife and child at a glance. Mino was still as beautiful as before he left. However, the child had grown a lot taller. Little Jiang Hao was now two years old. Jiang Cheng's eyes lit up.
Looking at her husband's sloppy appearance, Mino could not help but cry. It had been half a year, and there was no news of her husband. Not long ago, she finally saw him, but he disappeared again. After dozens of days, he came back again, but he looked different.
"Son, call me daddy!" Mino held little Jiang Hao and taught him.
Little Jiang Hao looked at the unshaven and sloppy man in front of him and immediately became interested. With his mother's constant company and education, and the blood relationship between father and son, little Jiang Hao did not think that the man in front of him was ugly at all. He shouted in a childish voice, "Daddy, you're back. Mommy and I have been waiting for you for a long time!"
At that moment, a gust of wind blew past, sweeping up the sand and dust on the ground. The dust blew into Jiang Cheng's eyes, causing him to unconsciously wipe the corners of his eyes. When he put down his hands, he couldn't help but tear up.
He did not know whether the tears were from his son's call or the despicable sand!
Mino also cried. Just over a month ago, a group of unknown people ran into the company and seized all the accounts. In just a few days, the company was liquidated and taken over by the state. Other than the house, there was almost nothing left in the house. Even the car parked in the garage was driven away by them.
Mino did not know what had happened. When she saw the case of Ning Huanyu and the others on the news, she realized that she and Jiang Cheng were involved!
Life was always so ruthless. You never knew when it would create a big disaster. These few years, there were too many ups and downs. Mino was on the verge of breaking down. She carried the child and walked to Jiang Cheng. The family of three hugged each other.
"It's good that you're back. We can start from the beginning!" Mino said while crying.
Jiang Cheng did not say anything. He only hugged his wife and child and gently patted Mino's head. Nothing needed to be said.
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Without a car, they could only go home by bus. When the family of three returned to the community, the residents in the community looked at them differently. Everyone was talking behind their backs. The security guards in the community looked at Jiang Cheng differently. Their boss was bankrupt and his power no longer existed. They were just small fries. At this time, they did not know what to do. When they saw Jiang Cheng, they could only smile awkwardly and then quickly hide in the security room.
Back home, his parents were in the living room. The table was full of sumptuous dishes. When Jiang Zhiguo and his wife saw their son back, their originally frowning faces finally showed a trace of a smile.
"Chengcheng is back? Quick, wash up and get ready for dinner. Mom specially made a table full of delicious food just to welcome you back. This time, you can come back safely because I went to the temple to ask the Bodhisattva to bless you. Thank you for the blessing of our ancestors. I heard from Auntie Wang that you might not be able to come back this time! "
As she spoke, his mother began to cry. In the past month, they had experienced too many things. People from various agencies came to investigate this and that. The people from the Public Security Bureau said that his son was involved in a big case and might be sentenced. All his assets would be seized. Except for the house, all other assets were gone. His car was gone, and his savings were also frozen. Fortunately, the pension of the two elders was not frozen.
"Look at you. Our son came back safely. Why are you crying? You're making everyone so unhappy. Hurry up and clean up. Hurry up and help Xiaomi take care of the child!"
Hearing Jiang Zhiguo's words, his mother came to her senses. She immediately took little Jiang Hao from Mino's hands and carried him to wash his hands.
This meal was not very lively. Jiang Cheng did not say a word during the meal. Only Jiang Zhiguo was talking. He kept badmouthing the government, saying that the government was blind. His son was loyal to the country. Why did the government seize his family's assets?
Jiang Zhiguo couldn't accept such a huge change. His family's assets, which were worth billions, were taken over in a few days. The dignified Chaoyang Group suddenly changed from a private enterprise to a state-owned enterprise. The chairman became a group of leaders in suits and ties. The enterprise that he worked hard for became the state's overnight. It was not his own anymore. This huge change was hard for Jiang Zhiguo to accept.
However, Jiang Cheng was already indifferent to it. This time, he was lucky to not be prosecuted and not be in jail with the old leaders. Thinking of the old leaders, Jiang Cheng suddenly thought of Ning Meng, the silly little girl who loved him. He had not heard from her for a long time.
Jiang Cheng asked Mino, who was beside him, "Did Meng Meng contact you?"
Mino, who was feeding her son, heard Jiang Cheng's question. She was stunned for a moment, but she quickly reacted and said, "No, I didn't see Meng Meng's name on the list and the news. I think she should be fine! Don't worry, Meng Meng will not participate in this matter. I believe she is safe! "
Indeed, at this juncture, relatives were the most likely to be infected. General Ning was given such a big hat. This crime might be life imprisonment. The death penalty was basically impossible, but life imprisonment was definitely not an escape. Meng Meng was the only granddaughter of General Ning. If she was involved in this matter, then she would spend the rest of her life in prison.
However, since he did not see Ning Meng's name on the list, Jiang Cheng was relieved.
Dinner was very slow. In the middle of eating, Mino suddenly said to Jiang Cheng, "What are your plans after you come back? Our family now depends on you. Mom and Dad's pension is too little. Their money is now starting to subsidize the family. Haohao is going to kindergarten soon. I don't have a job. Our family depends on you to earn money! "
Mino's sudden words made Jiang Cheng a little surprised. He didn't expect that his family would be in such a state. Those bastards could seal up the company, but why did they turn his family upside down? How could they let him live?
"Has our family really been cleaned up?"
Mino looked at her husband and nodded.
"Okay, I got it. I will go out to find a job tomorrow. I won't let my wife and children starve!"
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