Chapter 2, Resurrection from Death
Old Jin said that the company sent me over to take charge of matters here, so you need not worry about it. Just go back to the company for now
I was a bit confused and still wanted to ask something, but the doll-faced female police officer's patience had run out. She scolded me sternly and then began to take my statement. I answered patiently, trying to protect myself regarding why I had to treat and what I had consumed later, in order to avoid getting into trouble. After finishing the statement, the doll-faced female police officer signaled the auxiliary officer beside her to put away the notebook, then glared at me fiercely and said, "If it weren't for the fact that you seem relatively honest, do you think you would get off so easily?" I tried to protect myself to avoid getting into trouble. After finishing the statement, the doll-faced female police officer signaled the auxiliary officer beside her to put away the notebook, then glared at me fiercely and said, "If it weren't for the fact that you seem relatively honest, do you think you would get off so easily?"
I hurriedly paid the bill, preparing to go home to charge my phone, but upon rushing back to the intersection in front of my house, I caught sight of a figure that would be etched in my memory forever
I was already feeling a bit dizzy, and with this added on, I became even more confused. However, fortunately, I did not lose consciousness and, with a thick tongue, I replied: "Restroom, restroom—I've had too much to drink, I just went to throw up!"
When I heard Old Ma's name, I was taken aback—bro, are you kidding me? Didn't Old Ma say he was already dead? How could he still be signing contracts with you?
My mind was in a state of confusion, filled with both terror and fear. Then I was helped up by someone and pressed against the wall. Someone was searching my body, while another person shouted in my ear: "Where did you just go? You just..."
How is she here
Until the afternoon, the door opened, and my master, Old Jin, came in through the door
At that time, I felt like an ant on a hot pan, completely unable to stay still, yet I had to forcibly suppress the agitation in my heart; that feeling was incredibly uncomfortable
Is it dead
I dare not be negligent and will promptly recount the events that occurred today
The doll-faced female police officer told me that you have been poisoned
After the doctor examined me, he informed the police officer nearby that I was fine and then left. The young female police officer with a doll-like face then sat beside me and asked how I was feeling
Upon hearing these words, my heart felt as if it had turned cold halfway
On the night of the third day, while I was drinking alone at the food stall in Mingzhu Square at the entrance of the village, Lao Jin called me.
After all, I am a person who has registered at the police station
The person with a square face mentioned that specific results can only be known after an investigation into the contact. Please tell me first what you all did in the private room just now. Recall it carefully and do not omit any details.
Upon arriving at the company, I found Tai Ge, who is the deputy manager of our company and responsible for the entire sales department. He had previously held me in high regard, and I thought I could rely on that good impression to get through. However, the Taiwanese are known for their quick changes in attitude, and he unleashed a torrent of harsh criticism upon me, which was extremely unpleasant. In the end, he simply told me to put down my current work and go home to rest.
The young woman left with a sway of her waist, and I was stunned for quite a while before I finally understood—perhaps she knew that Lao Ma and the others had called for a girl, while I had not, thinking I was a straightforward and honest person
I felt a darkness before my eyes and couldn't help but ask, "How is this possible? Just a moment ago, everything was fine when I came out, how could this happen?"
Indeed, when a doll-faced female police officer took my ID from my wallet and handed it to the square-faced man, the surrounding state of vigilance eased considerably
The doll-faced female police officer glared at me and asked who told me that the person was Jin Taizi. Among the four female attendants present, none of them recognized those two individuals
I asked Old Jin what to do next, whether I should go to Jinxin Factory to monitor the contract. He glared at me and said, "What the hell is there to sign? The person is already dead, who are you going to sign with?"
Upon hearing these words, I felt a tingling sensation in my back, and my facial muscles became very stiff
Are you not afraid that you have encountered a ghost
The doll-faced female police officer said, "What are you trying to catch? Mind your own business."
To speak frankly, although I have endured many hardships before this, and even faced thugs hired by competitors blocking me in alleys during my sales efforts, I have never been as close to death as I was that day
Mingming is wearing the work uniform of the Crown Prince, the woman is in a "straight-cut" short skirt, and the man is in black trousers and a white shirt with a bow tie. How could they not be recognized?
I certainly know that this is the outcome, but thinking back to the hard work I put in for an entire week, spending money and treating them to meals, serving those guys like a grandson, I was just one step away from success, yet this incident occurred, turning all my previous efforts into nothing, leaving me feeling very unwilling to accept it
Including dinner in the evening, followed by singing and drinking in the private room
Ah?
He told me that he has been busy these past few days, his phone has been out of battery, and he just remembered to call me
Having taken care of everything, Lao Jin and I came out of the hospital. The sky was overcast, and Lao Jin's expression was also gloomy.
In the afternoon, the doctor examined me again and informed me that there were no issues. I wanted to leave, but I was stopped once more
Recalling this matter, I felt quite anxious and asked Lao Jin, saying, "Boss, what about this matter..."
My heavens
I understand this to mean that they were not caught, and I couldn't help but ask, aren't they the people of Jin Taizi? Although yesterday Lao Ma and the others went a bit too far, it shouldn't have come to taking a life, right
She also told me another thing, which is that all four people who drank with me yesterday have died, succumbing to poisoning—if I hadn't been drunk at the time and vomited out most of the poison in the restroom, I might have died as well
Uh, well then
Moreover, if I take a break, I can only receive the basic minimum wage, which results in significant financial losses for me.
After parting ways with Lao Jin, I bought a train ticket and took a bus back to the Special Economic Zone. The company is located in the Bao'an area, which is quite remote and underdeveloped at that time, a desolate place. The reason the company chose this location is mainly due to its proximity to the industrial zone. I rented a farmhouse in a nearby village for 120 yuan a month, with very basic conditions and limited space. After dropping off my luggage at home, I hurried to the company.
Over the past year, I have traveled extensively, witnessing numerous situations. I have also come to understand that in such tense circumstances, the clearer I express my identity, the less hostility I encounter from others
When I mentioned that a girl had entered the private room, suddenly everything went dark before my eyes. I felt as if the world was spinning, and I collapsed to the ground, losing all consciousness. When I woke up, I found myself in a hospital room, and sitting by the bed was a man in uniform.
The person with a square face said expressionlessly: "They are all dead"
I was just about to verify with Old Jin, but that damned phone ran out of battery and turned off. I hurriedly asked the owner of the food stall for a charger. The owner laughed and said, "Handsome, do you think I can afford a phone like that?"
After the record was taken, apart from one auxiliary police officer watching me, no one else came. I asked the auxiliary police officer if I could leave, but he ignored me. It was only after I offered him a cigarette and some flattering words that he said to wait for further notice
However, no matter how reluctant I am, I understand that this matter is already beyond redemption
At this moment, after answering several questions, I couldn't help but ask: "What exactly is going on inside?"
I was truly startled and hurriedly asked what was going on
I had a conversation with Old Jin; the phone was low on battery and beeping. It was at that moment that I remembered to ask, with whom did you sign the contract?
I was very pleased to hear this; after all, being an experienced salesperson, I am able to secure such deals.
He told me that everything has been taken care of, the contract has also been signed, and I should put my mind at ease. Later, he will just ask Tai Ge for a favor, and everything will be fine
It turns out that the notification was sent to my unit
This is an auxiliary police officer who, upon discovering that I was awake, first instructed me not to move and then went out to call for help
However, I do not dare to bargain with this capricious Taiwanese boss, so I lower my head and say oh
Not only that, with this incident occurring, what I should do next, and even whether I can remain at Xianghui, are all uncertain
At that moment, a square-faced man in a police uniform approached me, scrutinized me for a moment, instructed the people beside him to loosen their grip on me, and then said: "Who are you, and what is your relationship with the people in Box 428?"
After the investigation, the police learned about the situation from yesterday and unanimously believed that the suspects with the yellow hair and the long-legged beauty were the most likely culprits
When Lao Jin arrived, things became much simpler. The auxiliary police notified the higher-ups, and the square-faced officer hurried to the hospital to sign the release. He also informed me to avoid going out randomly during this period and to maintain contact at all times. Furthermore, he had Lao Jin sign a guarantee. After taking care of all this, we still needed to settle the hospital treatment fees.
Next came the customary interrogation, to which I answered truthfully one by one, yet my gaze involuntarily drifted towards the inside of the private room
I wanted to sit up, feeling a severe headache, unable to suppress a couple of groans, and then I asked, what is wrong with me
It was the long-legged beauty who was pulled into the private room by Old Wu that day
The doll-faced female police officer is much more amiable than the square-faced one. Perhaps she knows that I have no suspicions, so she told me that it is very likely the work of that blonde who came in yesterday to toast us
What?
Returning home to rest, this matter is quite nuanced. Some do it to avoid trouble, while others see it as a prelude to being let go by the boss. In 1998, although there was the Labor Law, very few companies truly adhered to it, at least not many that I am aware of. Based on Tai Ge's current attitude, I feel that I am very likely to be in the latter category.
Before long, several more people entered the ward, including doctors and nurses, as well as a female police officer, who had a doll-like face. She resembled a classmate of mine from middle school, which made her quite memorable to me
He sighed deeply when he said this
I recalled what happened yesterday, nodded vigorously, and then asked whether the murderer had been caught
Old Jin mentioned that he and Old Ma, by the way, heard that you were implicated in this matter and felt quite embarrassed. They said that next time they see you, they would like to treat you to a drink
After leaving the company, I constantly comforted myself, saying that over the past year, I had been running around, even spending the New Year at the factory, without a single day of rest. Now that I had the opportunity, I should take a good few days to sleep. However, after sleeping for two days, I could not bear it any longer. After thinking it over, I called Lao Jin, but the call could not get through. I then called my colleague Xiao Liu, who informed me that Tai Ge had issued a directive for me to stay at home and be available at all times, advising me not to go anywhere. I could not endure it any longer, and after contemplating again, I called Lao Jin, but the call still could not get through. I called my colleague Xiao Liu again, and he reiterated that Tai Ge had instructed me to stay at home and be available at all times, advising me not to go anywhere.
I noticed the several individuals beside me, as well as the chaotic entrance of a nearby private room, and realized that the situation was somewhat serious. I hurriedly said: "My name is Hou Mo. My ID card and temporary residence permit are in my wallet in my back pocket. I am an employee of the Sales Department of Xianghui Technology Co., Ltd. in the Special Zone. The people inside the private room are the leaders of the Purchasing and Production Departments of Jinxin Factory..."