South to North: A Prison Guard at the Beginning

Chapter 268: Return to Zhang Shaohuai's House

In the blink of an eye, another year passed and it was 1983.

This year, Yuan Mu still spent the New Year at Zhou's house. On the sixth day after the New Year, Yuan Mu brought Zhou Xiaobai back to Ningyang again, and naturally reminisced with the people in the compound.

On the evening of the seventh day of the New Year, Yuan Mu went to visit Director Zhang Shaohuai. He had heard from Zhou Zhennan before that Zhang Shaohuai was going to take action, but he had not taken any action for such a long time. However, this time Yuan Mu got accurate information that he would really take action next year.

Yuan Mu also asked Zhang Shaohuai where he was going to be transferred to, but Zhou Zhennan did not tell him and just asked him to ask himself.

In fact, he has known Zhang Shaohuai for several years, and the two sides have never lost contact over the years. He would go to see this old leader during the Chinese New Year and other holidays, and he also went to visit him last year.

Since he had promised the other party that he would return to Ningyang Railway to work after graduation, but plans did not change quickly, Yuan Mu apologized to Zhang Shaohuai in person, but Zhang Shaohuai did not blame him at all.

Of course Zhou Zhennan was responsible for this, but his own reasons also played a big role. Zhang Shaohuai still admired Yuan Mu very much.

What's more, he himself was about to be transferred, so there was no need to transfer Yuan Mu back to the railway public security work.

Yuan Mu brought some gifts to Zhang Shaohuai's house and knocked on the door gently.

Soon, the door was opened and a man in his twenties appeared at the door. Both parties were stunned at the same time.

"Who are you looking for?" the man asked puzzledly.

"Hello, I'm looking for Director Zhang." Yuan Mu looked the other person up and down. He was probably Director Zhang's son.

Yuan Mu had come to Zhang's house several times before, but had never seen each other. Director Zhang said that his son was always in school and sometimes went out, so the two had never met.

"Is Xiao Yuan here?" At this time, Zhang Shaohuai's voice came from inside the house.

"Director Zhang, it's me!" Yuan Mu replied with a smile. Then Director Zhang walked out and immediately smiled when he saw Yuan Mu.

"Quick, Xiao Yuan, come in!"

"Okay." Yuan Mu walked in with a smile.

"Director Zhang, this is a little gift for you. It's not a big deal." Yuan Mu said as he handed over the thing in his hand.

"Oh, I've told you many times that coming here is like coming to your own home, you don't need to bring anything." Zhang Shaohuai pretended to be displeased.

"Okay, this won't happen again. This won't happen again." Yuan Mu said with a smile.

"Hongyi, please take the things." Zhang Shaohuai then instructed the young man next to him.

"Xiao Yuan, you have never seen him. He is my son, Zhang Hongyi." Then Zhang Shaohuai introduced his son to him with a smile.

"Hello, my name is Yuan Mu!" Yuan Mu smiled and extended his hand to Zhang Hongyi.

When Zhang Hongyi heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he grabbed Yuan Mu's hand.

"So you are Brother Yuan. I've heard my dad talk about you many times. I didn't expect to finally meet you today. I've heard all about your deeds!"

"Hey, it's all because of the leader's kindness." Yuan Mu waved his hand modestly.

"Xiao Yuan, I've told you not to be overly modest. We are all family, so just be more casual." Zhang Shaohuai said.

"Okay." Yuan Mu nodded with a smile.

"Brother Yuan, I heard that you are working in the Ministry of Public Security now, is that true?" The three of them sat in front of the coffee table, and Zhang Hongyi, who had just made tea, hurried over and asked.

"Oh, yes." Yuan Mu did not deny it. It was not surprising that Zhang Shaohuai knew about this.

"Then what position do you hold in the Ministry of Public Security?" Zhang Hongyi continued to ask.

"Criminal Investigation Bureau, Deputy Director of Investigation Division 1."

"Oh my God! Brother Yuan, you are a deputy-division-level cadre, and you are not yet 30 years old this year, right?" Zhang Hongyi became even more excited.

"Now you know how powerful this is, right?" Zhang Shaohuai took this opportunity to start preaching.

"Dad! Brother Yuan has solved so many major cases and even received commendations from the highest ministry. How can I compare with him?" Zhang Hongyi said speechlessly.

"By the way, is Hongyi still in school now?" Yuan Mu asked.

"Well, I'm twenty-three this year and will soon be a junior." Zhang Shaohuai nodded.

"Which school?"

"Police Academy."

"Ah? What a coincidence? Hongyi, do you know Wang Xin?" Yuan Mu laughed immediately.

Zhang Hongyi was smiling originally, but when he heard the name Wang Xin, his face suddenly fell.

"Brother Yuan, do you know Wang Xin?"

Yuan Mu was a little puzzled. Why did his expression change when Wang Xin was mentioned? Did they have a conflict?

"Yes, Wang Xin is my neighbor in the compound. We have known each other for a long time."

"Xiao Yuan, let me tell you this, Wang Xin is his classmate in the same major." Zhang Shaohuai laughed.

"Dad!" Seeing Zhao Shaohuai still smiling, Zhang Hongyi suddenly felt a little dissatisfied.

Seeing this, Yuan Mu became even more curious. He thought there must be some unspeakable secret between Zhang Hongyi and Wang Xin, which made the gossip fire in his body burn fiercely.

"Hongyi, what's going on? Can you tell me?"

Zhang Hongyi rolled his eyes helplessly, but didn't know how to say it for a moment. At this time, Zhang Shaohuai interrupted again.

"Xiao Yuan, since this kid doesn't want to talk, then I'll tell you."

Seeing this, Zhang Hongyi could only lower his head and remain silent, obviously approving of Zhang Shaohuai's actions.

"Please tell me about that game." Yuan Mu leaned forward.

"Hey! Xiao Yuan, I've told you many times, just call me uncle in private." Zhang Shaohuai said somewhat displeased.

"Yes, it's my fault, Uncle Zhang." Yuan Mu quickly changed his words.

"Well, that's right." Zhang Shaohuai nodded with satisfaction and then began to talk about the love-hate relationship between Zhang Hongyi and Wang Xin.

About ten minutes later, Yuan Mu figured out the cause and effect of the matter. Generally speaking, it was like this.

Wang Xin and Zhang Hongyi went to college at the same time. No one knew whether their zodiac signs were in conflict or their fates were incompatible, but they had a fight right after they entered college. Wang Xin had been a policeman for two years before entering college and had also practiced back then.

But Zhang Hongyi is not someone who can be easily bullied. With Zhang Shaohuai as his father, he has been influenced by the police since he was a child. He almost grew up among a group of policemen, so naturally his skills are not weak.

So the two of them fought evenly in their first confrontation, but they were discovered by the head teacher, who immediately criticized them severely and punished them to run ten kilometers around the playground.

It was because of this factor that the indissoluble bond between the two began from this moment. From that time on, the two of them disliked each other and wanted to compete with each other in everything.

Whether it was from the literary aspect, such as the study of laws and regulations, to the martial aspect, such as investigation skills, the use of tactics and weapons, etc., the two of them put their best efforts into competing with each other.