Chapter 1782 Temporary Surveillance

Liu Fusheng nodded and said, "Okay, please, Brother Zhang, we'll be in touch anytime."

After the two sides finished their communication, Zhang Maocai and Shi Xingyu sent Liu Fusheng out through the back door.

Two days later.

There are more visitors at the Security Door and Lock Expo.

Liu Fusheng did not go over to join in the fun, but instead made a big fanfare and notified the Chaojiang Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, as well as all aspects of Jiangtou City - he was going to the customs to inspect the work situation.

In a closed-door meeting, he had reached an agreement with Chen Zixing, Gu Hongcheng, Zhao Qiuwei and others to temporarily take control of the Customs Anti-Smuggling Bureau's mobilization power.

Now that he went to inspect the work in person, it meant that his patience was limited and he was tired of Chen Zixing's excuses.

After all, Liu Fusheng was the secretary of the Chaojiang Municipal Party Committee and was in charge of the three cities in Chaojiang. Chen Zixing did not dare to refuse and could only secretly notify Director Liu of the Anti-Smuggling Bureau to make intensive preparations to welcome the inspection of the municipal party secretary.

Director Liu’s attitude in welcoming the leaders was very good, his words and actions were very appropriate, and there was no trace of the carefree attitude he had shown in Mingyue Tower before.

Overall, Secretary Liu and Director Liu had a very pleasant chat.

Secretary Liu gave instructions on state affairs and conveyed opinions at the national level in a very clear and logical manner.

Director Liu spoke passionately and righteously, saying that he would help the country and the people and guard the customs.

If Jack Liu and Director Liu had not had tea together before, it would be difficult to tell whether he was loyal or treacherous.

……

On the other side, the Security Door Industry and Lock Expo.

Zhang Maocai lived up to everyone's expectations and successfully opened the combination lock that was airlifted from Europe to Chaojiang, which was said to represent the world's most advanced level.

There was thunderous applause from the audience, the foreigners admitted defeat on the spot, and Zhang Maocai won glory for the country.

……

On the way back, Zhou Zhi called Liu Fusheng and gave him a detailed report.

Liu Fusheng did not go to the scene, but asked Zhou Zhi to go there, which shows how much importance he attaches to the lock-opening matter.

Now that the nest has been prepared, whether the big fish will be caught or not depends on God's will.

According to Zhou Zhi, there were at least a dozen suspicious-looking people at the lock-opening event, and they did not look like ordinary spectators.

At present, Zhouzhi has dispatched personnel to investigate their background.

None of these dozen people can be let go.

At the same time, Zhou Zhi also mentioned that there was a person at the scene who was very similar to a detective from the Ministry of Public Security's special task force.

Liu Fusheng thought for a moment and said, "Don't make this matter public for now, especially for detective matters. Don't investigate too much to avoid alerting the enemy."

Zhou Zhi said: "Okay, Secretary, I also know that the task force's anti-reconnaissance capabilities are very strong."

Liu Fusheng returned home and waited quietly for feedback from Zhang Maocai.

At around ten o'clock that evening, Zhang Maocai finally called.

He told Liu Fusheng: "After I opened the safe, I went to his home with Mr. Guo, the Chaojiang Lock King. I asked around to see if anyone had ever asked him to open a safe. Mr. Guo said that it was true, but he refused."

"Oh? Why?" Liu Fusheng asked.

Zhang Maocai said: "Guo's ancestors left a legacy that certain locks cannot be opened. They said that it was a trap similar to the ambush of tomb robbers. Now when people ask him to open a safe, there is also a risk of stealing the owner's property. Guo is a cautious person and has always stayed away from things that involve violations of laws and disciplines."

Liu Fusheng said: "Do you know who asked him to open the safe?"

Zhang Maocai said, "I have asked about it, and I also asked Shi Xingyu to make a simple drawing based on Mr. Guo's description. I will ask him to send the materials to you later."

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Brother Zhang. Next, I hope you will pay attention to your personal safety. Since they have asked someone to open the lock and have contacted Chaojiang Lock King, it proves that they are very likely to look for you, or even kidnap you directly through rough means."

Zhang Maocai said: "Don't worry, I have increased the security force. Unless I want to, they should not be able to kidnap me."

As the heir to the Lu's Jade Group, Zhang Maocai possesses a sound security force. His team can even be legally equipped with non-lethal weapons and some self-defense equipment.

About forty minutes after the call ended, Shi Xingyu rushed to the door of Liu Fusheng's residence, exhausted.

Liu Fusheng did not go out, but called Zhou Zhi and asked him and Shi Xingyu to meet at the agreed place, with one putting the documents down and the other picking them up.

When Zhou Zhi came back, Liu Fusheng asked with a smile: "Can you find the corresponding person based on the drawing?"

Zhou Zhi nodded: "Yes."

"Oh?" Liu Fusheng was stunned, as if he didn't expect it to be so simple.

Zhou Zhi said, "I told you on the phone that there was an investigator from the special task force at the lock expo. This guy has the same facial features as the person depicted in the picture sent by Shi Xingyu - high cheekbones, wide cheeks, obvious forehead wrinkles, and white hair on the temples."

Liu Fusheng pondered in silence.

Zhou Zhi said: "Your previous judgment is likely correct. There is indeed a traitor in the task force. The arson case in Jiangtou City was a carefully planned conspiracy with internal and external cooperation."

Liu Fusheng took Shi Xingyu's sketch and said with some difficulty: "I have seen this investigator before, and I even remember his last name is Zhang."

Zhou Zhi said: "Yes, his name is Zhang Baoquan, a member of the special case team of the Ministry of Public Security. Before the arson case occurred, he had already come to Chaojiang City with the special case team and was responsible for secretly protecting the special case team of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection... Now we can be sure that he is the traitor of the special case team, or one of the traitors."

Liu Fusheng shook his head and said, "Don't jump to conclusions so early. If Zhang Baoquan showed up at Chaojiang Lock King's house, was it to investigate if anyone else had asked Guo Lao to open a lock?"

"This includes attending the expo and observing Zhang Maocai unlocking the lock, and possibly carrying out a mission to find someone who could unlock the lock."

"We don't have enough reasons yet, and there is no need to control Zhang Baoquan."

Zhou Zhi said, "You mean, keep him under surveillance for the time being?"

Liu Fusheng said: "Yes, even if Zhang Baoquan has problems, he is not a big fish. We can't act rashly. We just need to let the line out for a long time."

While the two were talking, Liu Fusheng's other cell phone suddenly rang.

He picked up the phone and found that it was Hai Changchun calling.

"Hold on."

Liu Fusheng said to Zhou Zhi.

Zhou Zhi nodded and said nothing more.

Liu Fusheng answered the phone, and Hai Changchun said, "Vice President Liu, were you satisfied with the last game?"

Liu Fusheng smiled and said, "Thanks to Chairman Hai's hospitality, I have broadened my horizons in Mingyue Tower and even lingered there for a long time... You called so late, is there something urgent?"

Hai Changchun laughed out loud: "No, no, Vice President Liu is my honored guest. Usually, after a guest has finished his visit, I will call him back to see if there is anything he is not satisfied with so that we can continue to improve."