Chapter 231 Yan Jiecheng's Contribution

It is said that two security guards from the Red Star Factory rode their bicycles to the scrap collection station of the Jiaodaokou Street Office, which was exactly the place where Lu Buping sold copper castings as Deng Tiezhu said.

In the cold weather, few people came to the scrap yard. There were only a few staff members in the yard busy moving things around, and their figures looked particularly desolate in the cold wind.

They were wearing thick blue work clothes and had smiles on their faces. Despite the cold environment, their enthusiasm was not dampened at all.

Several people handled the waste skillfully, sorting, packing and loading various waste materials in an orderly manner.

Grandpa Xu, the gatekeeper, was too thin, and the cotton coat he wore didn't fit him well. It looked old, the color had faded, and the seams were a bit loose.

The cotton coat was loose on his thin body, leaking air everywhere. He had no choice but to sit by the stove, clasping his hands to keep warm. After hearing the noise, he didn't want to move.

But when he looked up, he saw security guards in police uniforms coming. Not knowing what had happened, he had to come out reluctantly.

"Comrades, what's going on?"

Xiao Li, the security guard at the Red Star Factory, greeted him warmly: "Hello, uncle! We are the security officers of the Red Star Factory. We are here today to investigate the lost items in the factory."

"Excuse me, is the leader of our purchasing station at home?"

Uncle Xu, the gatekeeper, was shocked when he heard the words. Knowing that the security guard was here to investigate a case, he did not dare to delay and quickly responded: "Yes, yes, please follow me, comrades." As he said that, he led the two men into an office on the west side of the yard.

"Thum!" "Thum!" "Thum!"

Uncle Xu stood at the door with a kind smile on his face and knocked gently. When Stationmaster Guo saw him, he immediately went forward and asked with a smile: "Hey! Uncle Xu, do you have something to talk to me about?"

Uncle Xu stepped aside, letting the two security comrades behind him pass, and said, "Leader, I'm not the one looking for you, it's these two comrades."

Stationmaster Guo looked at the two security guards in confusion, then extended his hand to shake their hands and asked politely, "Hello, I am the person in charge of the scrap collection station. May I ask what can I do for you two?"

Security guard Xiao Li smiled and said to Stationmaster Guo: "Hello, Stationmaster Guo! We are here today to investigate a theft case. This case is related to the purchasing station, so we hope to get your active cooperation and assist us in investigating and collecting evidence."

When Stationmaster Guo heard this, he was shocked. This was really a disaster from the sky. It must not be a major case, otherwise his job as the stationmaster of the scrap recycling station would be over.

He knew too well the tricks in the scrap collection station. They didn't ask about the sources of things when they bought them. As long as you wanted to sell them, they would accept them. They would also turn a blind eye to things that were obviously of illegal origin.

At that time, the scrap purchasing company had just been established. The staff at that time were spread all over the suburbs of the city, walking the streets and alleys, responsible for collecting a variety of waste materials.

He shouted, "I am buying rotten tin pots, rotten tin basins, rotten cloth towels, rotten plastic sandals, rotten copper, rotten iron, meat bones, chicken feathers and duck feathers to sell..."

Therefore, no matter what it is, newspapers, leftover bones, toothpaste tubes, scrap copper and iron, they are all recyclable. People collect the waste they have accumulated every now and then and can sell them for a few cents.

The purchasing staff will accept everyone and buy whatever they see. No matter what you bring, they will purchase it equally.

So he thought to himself, don't take anything that could kill you. So Station Master Guo said nervously, "We will definitely cooperate. Please tell us what you lost so that we can check it accurately."

Security guard Xiao Li took out a copper casting from his bag and asked, "Stationmaster Guo, do you have any impression of this copper casting or other copper castings like it?"

Stationmaster Guo took the bronze casting, frowned slightly, and examined it carefully. After thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "I have indeed never seen such an item. However, I am mainly responsible for the overall operation, and the specific business is handled by the buyers. Let me call them over and let them identify it."

Xiao Li happily said, "Thank you for your help, Station Master Guo!"

Stationmaster Guo waved his hand and said, "Don't be polite. We are all working for the revolution. This is what we should do."

So, Stationmaster Guo instructed Uncle Xu again: "Please notify all the buyers to come to my place."

"Okay!" Uncle Xu agreed readily and turned around to call for help.

Soon, Uncle Xu called in seven or eight purchasers. When they came over, they saw two security guards present and were full of doubts.

Stationmaster Guo cleared his throat and said, "Comrades! We are asking you to come here to help investigate a theft case. If anyone knows anything, please tell us the truth.

You must not conceal or fail to report it, otherwise you will make a mistake, understand?" The atmosphere on the scene became tense, and Stationmaster Guo's words made everyone realize the importance of the matter.

After Stationmaster Guo signaled Xiao Li to start, Xiao Li picked up the copper casting, walked to the purchasing staff, and asked seriously: "Have any of you seen anything similar to this?"

Most people in the crowd were shaking their heads, but Yan Jiecheng frowned and stared at the bronze casting, as if he had remembered something. Security guard Xiao Li's eyes lit up, and he walked up to him and asked softly, "Comrade, have you remembered something?"

Yan Jiecheng replied nervously, "I remember collecting some copper castings a while ago. They are still in the warehouse and have not been shipped out yet."

When Xiao Li heard the news, he said happily, "Come on, take us to have a look."

They opened the warehouse and after some effort found hundreds of copper castings of different sizes among a pile of scrap copper and iron. The specifications were similar to the copper casting that Xiao Li took.

This discovery made the two security guards very excited. They didn't expect to find physical evidence so easily. Fortunately, the scrap collection station did not transport the scraps away in time, otherwise, without the evidence, it would be difficult for them to convict the suspect based only on witness testimony.

Xiao Li asked Yan Jiecheng again: "Do you remember the person who came to sell this thing last time?"

Yan Jiecheng answered firmly: "I remember. He has been here several times. I would recognize him even if he turned into ashes."

Little Li smiled and said, "Great, what's your name?"

"Yan Jiecheng!"

"This is it! Comrade Yan Jiecheng, we need you to follow us back to the factory to assist in the investigation. We hope you will cooperate with us." Xiao Li said seriously again.

Yan Jiecheng looked at his leader in embarrassment: "Leader, this..."

Stationmaster Guo said with a smile: "Xiao Yan! Cooperating with the police in investigating cases is also our duty as citizens. Just go and take the trouble!"

Yep! Seeing that his boss had spoken, Yan Jiecheng had no choice but to agree. Stationmaster Guo generously offered his bicycle so that he could go there and come back early.

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Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

It is said that Ge Shuping, deputy chief of the security department, rode on a three-wheeled motorcycle with two security guards and rushed to the factory's foundry workshop at lightning speed.

After arriving at the workshop, the three of them did not alarm anyone else, but first found Director Chen of the foundry workshop and explained the situation.

Upon hearing this, Director Chen said in disbelief, "Do you have any evidence for this? Did you make a mistake? Old Lu has good skills, is a level 6 worker, and comes from a family of three workers. His living conditions are very good. He wouldn't steal things and sell them, right?"

Old Ge had a bad temper, and when he saw him questioning them, he angrily asked, "If he hadn't stolen, would anyone have sued him?"

"Don't waste your time talking nonsense. Take us to find Lu Buping. Whether he is true or not, why don't we take him back for a trial?"

Director Chen was annoyed by Lao Ge's criticism. Usually, everyone was polite when talking to him, but you, a soldier, were so rude.

So he also said angrily: "Okay! You can arrest him, but it would be best if he really has something wrong. Otherwise, I will go to the factory director to seek justice."

He angrily led the way to the workshop to find Lu Buping, and Lao Ge and several others followed immediately. When he came to Lu Buping, he shouted, "Comrade Lu Buping, please stop what you are doing. These comrades want to see you."

Lu Buping was concentrating on polishing the casting when he suddenly heard a sound and looked up to find the workshop director and several comrades from the security department. He was startled but soon calmed down.

"Are you Lu Buping? Please come with us. There is something we need your help investigating." Lao Ge said seriously.

Lu Buping pretended to know nothing and said flatteringly, "Leader, can I ask what's going on?"

Old Ge didn't waste any time talking to him. He just winked and two security guards immediately stepped forward and took him away.

"Ouch! It hurts! Be gentle, be gentle, how can you do this to me." Lu Buping wanted to struggle a few more times, but found that he was held down tightly and could not move, so he could only yell indignantly.

Old Ge sneered, lowered his head and said to him: "I advise you to be honest. If you don't care about your face, then we won't cover it either."

When Lu Buping heard this, he looked around and found that his fellow workers were staring at him curiously and talking about him.

So, he lowered his head and whispered, "Okay! I'll go with you guys right now..."

(End of this chapter)