Chapter 108 Gunshots on a Snowy Night (Part )
On the eve of the Chinese New Year, the Liu family gathered together with laughter and joy.

At this warm moment, Liu's relatives and friends gathered around a table, enjoying delicious food and laughter, celebrating this special day together.

Outside, snowflakes were flying all over the sky, like white butterflies dancing, covering the ground with a thick blanket. The cold wind was biting, like a sword cutting through the skin, making people shiver. The whole world seemed to be immersed in silence and coldness.

Suddenly, a gunshot broke the silence of the cold night, like a bolt of thunder suddenly exploding in the night sky.

"Wow! Who is setting off firecrackers in the middle of the night? It's really exciting." Uncle Liu Yuansheng muttered softly.

Everyone smiled lightly and didn't think too much about it.

However, Liu Zhiye, who was present, frowned. He listened to the sounds around him. It didn't sound like the crackling of firecrackers, but more like gunshots.

First of all, gunshots and firecrackers generally sound very similar, both are a harsh explosion.

However, if you listen carefully, there is still a difference. The sound of firecrackers is a very harsh explosion sound, and the sound is very crisp.

If you listen carefully, you can hear that the sound of gunfire is not as harsh as firecrackers, but it is very loud. If you listen carefully, you can hear that it is a slightly dull and deafening sound.

However, if you only hear one sound, it is difficult to distinguish if you don't touch the gun. This difference is more obvious when you are at the shooting range, because there are many people shooting at the same time, the gunshot is uninterrupted, and the frequency is very similar to firecrackers. At this time, at the same frequency, you can clearly hear the difference.

"Bang! Bang!" Two more sounds.

Liu Zhiye could tell that it was not the sound of firecrackers, but the sound of real gunfire. He frowned even more and felt uneasy.

Not only Liu Zhiye heard it, but Liu Tielin also became alert instantly.

The two looked at each other, and Liu Zhiye's serious expression revealed deep worry. He said, "Something's wrong, Tielin! You stay at home to protect your family, I'll go check..." His voice was small, but full of determination and responsibility.

When Liu Tielin heard that he was asked to stay and make contributions, he was eager to express his feelings that he could not miss this opportunity. He patted the holster on his waist and said confidently: "Brother! Take me with you. I brought my gun back today. One more person means more strength."

Suddenly, the whole atmosphere became tense, and the family members were at a loss. Only Liu Zhiye remained alert, listening to every sound around him.

Gan Ning stared at Liu Zhiye with great concern, her voice trembling slightly: "Zhiye, you have to be careful! You must think twice before doing anything, and don't be stubborn. Remember that we are waiting for you at home, looking forward to your safe return..."

Liu Zhiye felt Gan Ning's concern and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He took a deep breath and comforted her in a firm tone: "Don't worry, I will be careful. I'll go check the situation and be back soon. Besides, with my skills, no one can hurt me..." His words were full of confidence and determination, which made people feel at ease.

After bidding farewell to their worried families, Liu Zhiye and Liu Tielin, one holding a gun and the other holding a flashlight, resolutely ran towards the direction of the gunshots. Their brave and fearless figures seemed particularly determined in the night.

In the dark night, the two of them stepped on the thick snow and ran quickly at the entrance of the alley, making a "crunch, crunch" sound. This alley is near Bingmasi Hutong. They ran all the way here, the cold wind was biting, and the snow was flying.

The alley was silent at this time, with only the occasional fierce barking of dogs. They quickened their pace, nervous and looking forward to the upcoming adventure.

"Stop!" A loud shout froze the air in an instant.

"Put your hands up!"

"Just stand where you are and don't act rashly!" Suddenly, a low command came from the alley.

As soon as the two of them stepped into the alley, they were blocked by a force from front and back. Liu Zhiye had a keen eye and saw that some of them were wearing police uniforms. He quickly held down the panicked Liu Tielin and whispered to him, "Tielin, don't be nervous. These people are all our people."

In the alley, several people in police uniforms holding pistols and flashlights slowly surrounded the two men and stared at them vigilantly. The air was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Fortunately, thanks to Liu Zhiye's sharp eyes and careful thinking, he was able to calm Liu Tielin's excitement in time. The two raised their hands as ordered, avoiding a possible conflict. "Oh! It's Deputy Director Liu! We are one of us, we should not be impulsive..." One of them shouted in surprise in a police uniform, and then walked out from the dark.

Liu Zhiye took a closer look and found that it was indeed his own family member. It was Li Xiangyang, the Section Chief of the Criminal Investigation Section 2 of the District Bureau. Section Chief Li was tall and looked heroic in his police uniform, giving people a sense of trust.

"Wow! I got scared. It turns out to be you, Lao Li..." When Liu Zhiye saw the familiar face, his tense mood completely relaxed.

"Director Chen! It's a misunderstanding. He really is one of us..." Li Xiangyang came over, and after seeing Liu Zhiye clearly, he smiled and said to his companions around him.

His words were like a breeze, dispelling the tense atmosphere that might have arisen, making people feel relaxed and happy.

So a few people got together.

Li Xiangyang introduced Liu Zhiye, "Deputy Director Liu! Let me introduce you to our Criminal Investigation Department, the new Director Chen Wusheng."

"He is a famous criminal investigation and counter-espionage expert in our public security department..."

Liu Zhiye looked at Director Chen Wusheng, who was about forty years old. His tall body was like an iron wall and his pair of deep eyes shone with sharp light, as if he could see through all traces of crime.

"Director Chen! Hello! I am Liu Zhiye, deputy director of Jiaodaokou Police Station, and also deputy director of the Security Department of Red Star Factory. Nice to meet you..." Liu Zhiye shook his hands enthusiastically and introduced himself.

Chen Wusheng nodded and smiled. He pointed at Liu Zhiye and said, "I know you, Comrade Liu Zhiye! You are a rising star in our bureau, a remarkable young comrade."

"..."

After a few brief greetings, Chen Wusheng asked why the two suddenly appeared here, which almost caused a misunderstanding.

"Director Chen, my home is not far from here in Nanluoguxiang. I suddenly heard a few gunshots just now, and I immediately realized that an accident had occurred. So I hurried towards the direction of the sound..." Liu Zhiye explained.

"Oh! I see. I guessed that was the case." Chen Wusheng nodded and continued, "Xiao Li! Explain the situation to Deputy Director Liu. The others continue to disperse and search carefully..."

"Yes!" The others immediately dispersed and began the tracking operation.

Only Li Xiangyang took Liu Zhiye and the other person to a quiet corner and started a serious conversation.

"This is what happened..." After careful consideration, Li Xiangyang began to slowly narrate what had happened.

It turns out that this incident is inextricably linked to the "9.12" case at the Red Star Factory.

According to Guan Jinlin, also known as Guan Tianlin, his direct superior was a mysterious figure nicknamed "Spade K".

The higher authorities attached great importance to this matter and believed that it was an excellent opportunity to uncover the mystery of some hidden enemy agents. Under the wise leadership of the relevant departments, the case was investigated in depth by Director Chen Wusheng, who had rich experience in handling cases.

Director Chen Wusheng was a native of Beijing and he had a special affection for this city.

At the end of the Anti-Japanese War, Chen Wusheng was still in school. At that time, he had a patriotic heart.

He joined the Party under extremely dangerous circumstances and worked in a subordinate unit of Jin-Cha-Ji. During his underground work, he successfully penetrated into the Party, learned about the enemy's situation, and established extensive personal connections and intelligence systems.

Due to his long-term underground work, his identity was temporarily undisclosed at the time. Considering that he was very familiar with the situation in the capital, had extensive connections and rich experience in underground work, his superiors arranged for him to work in the public security department to assist in cracking down on the enemy's espionage activities.

(End of this chapter)