Chapter 370 A Great Meritorious Deed
Old Zhang, in his current state, was a jumble of nervousness, excitement, and trembling. Uncontrollably, he rushed out of the cave.
At the cave entrance, Shen Chong was still furiously scolding Meng Qingxue.
Shen Chong pointed angrily at Meng Qingxue's head and said, "Meng Qingxue, do you think you can be reckless just because you've achieved a few merits? Have you become arrogant, your head in the clouds? It's one thing for you to lie to me, but how could you do something like this?"
"Using potent explosives against wild boars in broad daylight on the outskirts of the village, what were you thinking? Is your head filled with shit?"
"Let me tell you, this matter requires a profound self-criticism. You will be suspended for half a month and write a 30,000-word self-reflection report."
Meng Qingxue had been feeling very dejected, standing there looking at her toes and silently cursing Chen Yang.
When she heard Shen Chong say he was going to suspend her for half a month, she suddenly perked up. She raised her head abruptly, looked at Shen Chong, and said with a hint of disbelief, "Ah? Really, Chief Shen? You're really going to suspend me for half a month?"
"I... I accept this lesson, I accept this mistake, and I will write a good self-reflection. Chief Shen, I will definitely use this half a month to reflect on my actions."
As she spoke, Meng Qingxue immediately retrieved the pistol from her waist and placed it in Shen Chong's hand.
Meng Qingxue tried hard to suppress the smile on her face and said, "Chief Shen, I also think I went too far this time. I'm too ashamed to go back. How about this, starting now, I will accept the suspension and self-reflection."
Shen Chong snorted coldly, his eyes scanning Meng Qingxue. He muttered, "Why do I feel like my punishment doesn't seem to have much effect on you? It feels like you're actually quite happy."
Meng Qingxue waved her hands, "No, no, no, I'm very sad and upset, Chief Shen. I will sincerely reflect on this mistake."
After speaking, Meng Qingxue turned to leave, unable to hold back her laughter.
At this moment, Meng Qingxue felt a bit grateful towards Chen Yang.
After all, although Chen Yang had gotten her into trouble, this opportunity for a half-month suspension was a good thing!
She would finally be able to get a good rest, and then she could openly move into Chen Yang's villa, eat and sleep all day, play games, and not have to wash dishes, do laundry, or cook. This life would be too wonderful.
Meng Qingxue could hardly wait.
Just then, Old Zhang rushed out excitedly. He snapped a salute to Meng Qingxue and said loudly, "Commander Meng, you are truly a genius! You... you are an idol to everyone in the Qingzhou Jing Bureau."
Meng Qingxue was stunned for a moment. She turned to look at Old Zhang and frowned, "Old Zhang, what are you raving about?"
Old Zhang swallowed and then turned to Shen Chong, "Chief Shen, Captain Meng was truly amazing this time. She... she actually solved the cold case from over three years ago! She found the skeletal remains of those eighteen girls. Our... our humiliation is about to be lifted."
As Old Zhang spoke, tears streamed down his face.
Upon hearing Old Zhang's words, Shen Chong's hands began to tremble.
He slowly reached out, gripped Old Zhang's arm tightly, and tried to suppress the tremor in his throat. He asked, "Old Zhang, what... what did you say? You said the cold case from three years ago, you said the disappearance case of the eighteen girls from the amusement park has been solved?"
Old Zhang nodded vigorously, pointing to the hole below. "Yes, Chief Shen. The children's remains are in this cave."
"It was Captain Meng who discovered the remains. Captain Meng used explosives to blow open this cave entrance. The remains were buried inside the cave. The children's school uniforms, along with their belongings, were all buried in a corner, nothing was missing."
As he spoke, Old Zhang suddenly knelt on the ground and cried out loudly, "Waaah!" He pounded the ground with his fists, his voice trembling, "Eighteen children! Younger than my daughter, all of them were junior high school students!"
"They disappeared like this for three years, no sight of them alive, no bodies found. Their families suffered in pain for three years. All of us were covered in shame for three years. Today... the truth has finally come to light."
"My heart... my heart aches, but I am also happy!"
Old Zhang said, punching the ground repeatedly with his fists. His fists were bleeding, but Old Zhang seemed to feel nothing, continuing to pound the ground.
At this moment, everyone around them gathered. After hearing Old Zhang's words, they rushed into the cave below.
Shen Chong bit his lip tightly, his eyes filled with tears. He abruptly threw his pistol back to Meng Qingxue.
Shen Chong pointed at Meng Qingxue and said, "Xiao Meng, you are remarkable. If... if the case from three years ago is truly solved, you will be our idol, our benefactor from now on."
"You are even more so the greatest benefactor to those eighteen families, those eighteen pairs of parents. Wait, you will be rewarded for your merits! I... I'll go down and take a look."
Shen Chong wiped his tears abruptly and jumped into the cave.
Soon, the entire cave was sealed off. Simultaneously, they found traces of Qin Jianghe's home from within the cave.
At the same time, they immediately searched Qin Jianghe's house. In his room, they found some of the girls' remaining belongings.
At this point, Shen Chong and others woke up the severely injured Qin Jianghe. Eagerly, they pinned him to the ground and began interrogation.
Qin Jianghe was, after all, just a rural man. When he discovered that his most trusted Yellow Immortal had died, coupled with being questioned by so many constables in public, he could no longer resist after half an hour and confessed everything that had happened.
It turned out that a weasel spirit required the flesh and blood of eighteen girls. However, the weasel spirit did not dare to reveal itself at the time, fearing discovery by humans.
So, Qin Jianghe acted on its behalf.
Qin Jianghe, very familiar with the amusement park area, disguised himself as a clown and used the underground tunnels to continuously hunt and kill eighteen girls, delivering them to the old weasel spirit.
This incident also completely led to the closure of the amusement park and the long-standing poverty of Donghuang Village.
The truth of the matter was revealed, and the culprit had emerged.
Shen Chong, with all his men, surrounded Meng Qingxue.
Shen Chong abruptly took off his hat and bowed to Meng Qingxue. Everyone around them also bowed deeply to Meng Qingxue.
Meng Qingxue stood there in a daze.
At this moment, she suddenly felt a chill down her spine and realized that she had completely been made a scapegoat this time.
And seeing Shen Chong's solemn expression, Meng Qingxue felt that she would not be able to relax for a long time to come. She would probably have to make great merits again and be too busy to close her eyes.
Thinking of this, Meng Qingxue's heart was filled with immense resentment, and she couldn't help but curse Chen Yang.