Chapter 319 Mother and Daughter
The logistics department sent a car to pick up Gui Yi and Cui Jian at the airport and sent them back to their residence. Li Ran called them at the right time to show concern and arranged to have dinner together in the evening, asking Cui Jian to invite Duanmu along. Cui Jian contacted Duanmu to explain the dinner, but unexpectedly heard a familiar female voice and laughter in the receiver. Cui Jian couldn't remember who it was for a while. In Cui Jian's impression, Duanmu kept a certain distance from women, otherwise there would not be rumors in the company that they were a couple.

Cui Jian was too lazy to prepare lunch, so he drove back to the company, picked up the guns he had deposited, and had lunch. He did not find Li Ran, and learned from asking that Li Ran had left the company at around 10 o'clock and had not returned yet. Cui Jian did not take it seriously. When he went to the restaurant to eat, he met a deputy director of the administrative department whom he knew. He was surprised to see Cui Jian, and learned from asking that Duanmu was injured. He was surprised why Duanmu's partner was still in the mood to eat lunch in the restaurant.

It was hard to say whether Duanmu was fortunate or unfortunate as he was shot again. However, the bullet tore off two ounces of flesh from his left arm, so his life was not in danger.

This morning, Duanmu, Yun Xueshan, Li Jie, Zhao Ai, Lin Hai and Lin Hai's wife, a group of six, went to Lin Hai's suburban villa for a visit. There was a small lake next to the villa, so everyone went fishing and barbecued by the lake.

The attack happened suddenly. The first bullet flew out of the woods and hit the barbecue grill half a meter away from Li Jie. The second bullet hit Duanmu's left arm and hit Li Jie's buttocks, who fell down in shock. Duanmu drew his gun with his right hand and fired at the woods with his four bodyguards. No more bullets flew from the woods, and the bodyguards and Duanmu escorted everyone back into the villa.

At 3 pm, after taking a nap, Cui Jian drove to the hospital and followed the address given by Li Ran to Duanmu's ward. Two bodyguards stood at the door. Cui Jian looked at the two bodyguards for a while. The bodyguards nodded and smiled in response. Cui Jian asked in surprise: "Aren't you Yun Xueshan's bodyguards?"

"Yes."

Cui Jian looked up at the ward number, nodded, and walked aside to make a phone call. Li Ran confirmed the ward number, and Cui Jian asked the bodyguard: "Is Duanmu in there?"

The two bodyguards nodded, and one of them knocked on the door a few times, making a gesture to invite him in. Cui Jian entered the ward with a confused mood, but saw Yun Xueshan lying on the bed, sleeping. Duanmu sat on the side, with a bottle hanging on his left hand and a mobile phone in his right hand. When he saw Cui Jian pushing the door in, he made a hushing gesture and waved his hand to let Cui Jian get out first.

Cui Jian had no choice but to come out and wander around for a while, only to see Zhao Ai appear at the door of the ward. The bodyguard knocked on the door as usual and helped Zhao Ai open the door. Zhao Ai was not kicked out. Half an hour later, she came out with Duanmu, talked together, and went upstairs to Li Jie's ward.

Cui Jian was completely confused by this. He thought he knew Duanmu well, and couldn't understand why Duanmu's social circle suddenly expanded to include these people. Duanmu certainly had the capital, but he never hung out with people in this circle, and he didn't find him to have such a social tendency.

After waiting for another ten minutes, Cui Jian left. Anyway, he would not die, so Duanmu knew that it was enough for him to arrive.

Tonight's dinner has been temporarily cancelled due to Duanmu's injury and many other things.

A few days later, Li Ran invited Gui Yi and Cui Jian to dinner again. During the dinner, Cui Jian learned some details of the case. The murderer used a Russian-made V94 light sniper rifle equipped with 9×39mm Azov bullets. The advantages are high accuracy, low noise, small size and light weight. The disadvantage is that the range is short.

Abandoned guns and bloodstains were found in the murderer's hiding place, and bullets fired by the bodyguard and Duanmu were found near the bloodstains. One can only infer that the murderer was injured.

According to the DNA test report, the murderer was named Qiusha, a Siberian of Asian descent who had served in the Russian army. After retiring, he joined the French Foreign Legion under the persuasion of his former superiors and obtained a French passport. Qiusha is 32 years old this year. He left the Foreign Legion two years ago and is said to have returned to his hometown. Currently, the Korean National Criminal Police is in contact with the Russian National Criminal Police. The mobile phones of the Hancheng patrol police have all received Qiusha's wanted warrant and are searching for Qiusha.

According to the on-site simulation, it can be determined that Qiusha's target was Li Jie or Zhao Ai. And the unlucky Duanmu happened to be in a position that blocked part of the shooting range. The criminal police speculated that the murderer's target was Li Jie, but the possibility of Zhao Ai could not be ruled out. The reason for this is that the forensic doctor found alcohol in the blood. It is not ruled out that Qiusha assassinated after drinking.

Qiusha grew up in the cold and was exposed to strong alcohol at an early age. According to the Foreign Legion's files, the military discipline department found Qiusha drinking alcohol twice during missions. Although drinking did not affect Qiusha's judgment and did not cause any substantial consequences, the Legion unilaterally decided not to renew Qiusha's contract after the five-year contract expired.

Li Ran was halfway through his meal when he received a call updating him on the progress of the case: Qiusha was arrested. An hour ago, a town resident called the police, saying that his dog had found a bloody bandage in the sewer tunnel. The patrolman went into the tunnel and found Qiusha, who was feverish and unconscious, 20 meters from the tunnel entrance.

After Qiusha was sent to the hospital, the doctor removed a bullet from her abdomen. In addition to the abdominal wound, there were several bullet wounds from hitting trees, puncture wounds from wood chips, and abrasions from falling while escaping.

Later, based on ballistic detection, it was determined that it was Duanmu who hit Qiusha. It was also because of this bullet that she had a high fever and convulsions. She kicked the bloody bandage placed aside into the water, and was washed to the entrance of the tunnel by the sewer water, and was eventually discovered by Gouzi.

That night, a suspicious person pretended to be a doctor and appeared near the ICU ward where Qiusha was. After the nurse discovered the flaw, the suspicious person quickly left. The next morning, a police officer who was responsible for guarding Qiusha took the initiative to report that someone threatened his family's life and bribed him with US dollars to let him tell Qiusha's specific situation. The police quickly transferred her family to protection and asked the witness protection team to participate in Qiusha's security work.

Cui Jian knew it all: "I offer you 100 million to tell me about Qiusha's situation. If you tell me, you're in the game. I'll give you 50 to kill Qiusha. If you refuse, you will lose 150 million, your family, your job, and your reputation." The world is dangerous, and there are many similar games, the most typical of which are flour and gambling, which gradually drag people into the quagmire.

Today is the fifth day since returning from Japan. Considering that it is not easy for a girl like Shengzi, Cui Jian sent Shengzi a batch of processed food. From kimchi to cured duck, from preserved vegetables to bacon. Facing dozens of kilograms of food, Shengzi was so moved that she wanted to cry.

Cui Jian had another purpose. He needed to contact the housekeeper through Shengzi to supervise the two-headed dog. After all, the two-headed dog was too cunning. After the contact, they talked about Qiusha. Qiusha had been awake for three days, but she didn't say a word when faced with any questions.

Shengzi didn't understand and asked, "Akisa is just a killer. What's the point of her resisting interrogation?"

Cui Jiandao: "I thought so at first. Generally speaking, when professional killers are arrested, and they have failed to commit a crime, they will choose to negotiate conditions in the face of irrefutable evidence. I can tell you everything I know, but I ask for a reduced sentence or other requests. People who keep silent are not just professional killers."

Shengzi said, "You informed the housekeeper about Qiusha's matter. You think there is a story behind it."

Cui Jian said: "I don't know, there are many things I don't understand recently." What Cui Jian didn't understand the most was Duanmu. Cui Jian went to visit Duanmu yesterday. Duanmu and Zhao Ai were talking and laughing, and he didn't have the energy to deal with him. This gave Cui Jian a feeling that Duanmu had some ulterior motives.

Shengzi asked, "So are you going to Thailand?"

The housekeeper had already taken Liu Sheng from Xingfu Company. After confirming the housekeeper's identity, Xingfu Company immediately chartered a special plane to send Liu Sheng to Bangkok. Thailand was one of Lao Huoyao's activity circles, and he temporarily took over Liu Sheng. For this handover, Qi Sha sent three assassins to cover, but no suspicious persons were found before and after the handover. Liu Sheng was taken away by Lao Huoyao.

Cui Jiandao: "Let's wait for the mental evaluation report first. It's meaningless to decide whether to see it or not. I don't like him."

Shengzi: "Like a two-headed dog?"

Cui Jian shook his head: "No, I respect the two-headed dog very much. As for Liu Sheng, I may be jealous that he has a love that he can pursue, although the ending is definitely tragic. But I have never respected Liu Sheng, nor do I like him. I think, unless it is necessary, I will not visit him."

Cui Jian said: "And judging from the words the housekeeper used just now, I don't think Liu Sheng gave any feedback. A simple visit would only waste time and increase the risk of exposure."

Shengzi nodded, accepting Cui Jian's statement, and said, "In recent days, what I often think of is not Liu Sheng, but the person who was forcibly transformed as mentioned by Xiaodao Xing. When I think of her, I feel very pitiful. Her body gave in, but her soul was unwilling. How painful it must be."

Cui Jian said: "I want to die but I am afraid of death."

Shengzi: “Not really.”

Cui Jian said: "Don't worry, the cancer targeted by the two-headed dog will definitely be solved. We only want to destroy the Rocket. The two-headed dog should think more, such as destroying this technology." Shengzi asked: "Is it possible that the two-headed dog wants to develop cyborg technology for Qi Sha?"

Cui Jian said: "Are you stupid? We don't have that much money." Not to mention the investment in scientific researchers and equipment, if the Seven Killers are used as consumables, there will be no orphans left in the orphanage in a few days.

Cui Jian answered the phone: "Manager Li."

Li Ran said: "There is a project."

Cui Jiandao: "Manager Li spoke so briefly, is there anything special in the project?"

Li Ran said: "Li Jie paid for us to protect Qiu Sha's safety."

Cui Jiandao: "This is the police's business."

Li Ran said: "The prosecutors have given a deadline. If Qiusha is unwilling to cooperate with the judicial authorities, they will no longer provide protection and handle the case in normal procedures. Qiusha is suspected of attempted murder. You know, once there is an attempt, the crime is not very high. One possibility is that Qiusha will be sent to the detention center until the trial. Another possibility is that Qiusha will be released on bail. According to the crime Qiusha is suspected of, the bail is not high. Li Jie is worried that the real murderer behind the scenes will silence her."

Cui Jian said: "Li Jie also wants to know the identity of the real murderer. If Qiu Sha refuses to cooperate with the police, will she tell Li Jie?"

Li Ran said: "Li Jie can propose conditions, such as helping Qiusha escape during the bail period, giving him a new identity and a sum of money. This is not something you should worry about, because the project to protect Qiusha is in charge of Diudiu."

Cui Jian didn’t understand: “Then…” Do you think I dare not scold you?

Li Ran said: "With the help of Nemo Teqin, Li Jie took Qiusha's only daughter to South Korea as soon as possible."

Cui Jian asked, "Is Li Jie a member of Nemo? Which of his relatives was killed?"

Li Ran said: "I don't know, anyway, he is a member of Nemo. When a Nemo member needs help with personal matters, the Special Service is obligated to provide help." Nemo members have to pay a membership fee to Nemo every year, starting at 50 US dollars. When the accumulated amount reaches a certain amount, they can ask the Special Service for help.

The value of the special forces was reflected in this incident. They were able to take Qiusha's child away before the culprit, not only because they had first-hand intelligence, but also because they reacted quickly and were well-equipped. Well-equipped does not refer to equipment such as bulletproof vests and helmets, but is equipped with cutting-edge weapons such as high-altitude reconnaissance and strike drones. This allowed the special operations team to safely take Qiusha's daughter away from Siberia.

Once the person is sent to Hancheng, the work of the special service will end. After all, the duties of the special service do not include security work. Obviously, whoever controls Qiusha's daughter is equivalent to controlling Qiusha's confession.

Cui Jiandao: "I don't like children."

Li Ran said: "She is already 15 years old and can take care of herself."

Cui Jian was stunned: "Qiu Sha is only 32 years old? Giving birth at 18?"

Li Ran said: "The law stipulates that people can get married at the age of 18." The specific situation means that the age difference between the man and the woman does not exceed 12 months, and both parties are only children.

Cui Jian was surprised: "Qiu Sha can be a grandmother now."

Li Ran was silent for a moment, and then said, "Ms. Qiu is applying for marriage. If nothing unexpected happens, the wedding will be held on her 18th birthday in three months. She was somewhat resistant to being taken to Korea. It was because she was given a lot of money that she did not resist after being persuaded by her fiancé."

Cui Jian asked: "What does Duanmu mean?"

Li Ran: "It was Duanmu who reminded Li Jie, and Li Jie then contacted the special forces captain directly through Duanmu and asked him to bring the person to South Korea. You and Gui Yi will each receive a daily salary of 10,000 US dollars. If you need to hire other bodyguards, the cost will be borne by Li Jie."

Cui Jian asked curiously: "Why didn't Duanmu call me directly?"

You have so many questions. Li Ran replied: "He was sent by the special forces captain to pick someone up at sea. If you and Gui Yi have no problem, he will be ready to take over the VIP at dawn tomorrow. Duanmu will join the bodyguard team by then."

Cui Jian replied: "Okay."

Li Ran said: "Hurry back to the company to get your equipment. I will send you a bulletproof car." Cui Jian only carries a gun on a daily basis, and only when he has a project does he get bulletproof vests, stun grenades, telescopic batons, cable ties, handcuffs and other supporting equipment.

Cui Jian: “Okay.”

Qiu Nu disembarked as a seaman, and Hai Lan accompanied her to complete the formalities. She stayed in Hancheng for 60 days for medical treatment. If 60 days is not enough, she can apply for an extension. As for how to complete the formalities at night and why she was a seaman, it was not a problem in front of money.

Qiu Nu can also stay in Hancheng as a stowaway, but Cui Jian will definitely use this as an excuse not to accept the project. Not only Cui Jian, but also Dayin and Hancheng Security will not accept the project. Once the identity is checked, both companies will face heavy penalties and may even be expelled from the bodyguard alliance.

The two cars stopped at the deserted roadside. Hailan and Duanmu took Qiunu out of the car, while Cui Jian and Guiyi got out to pick someone up. After a few words, Duanmu led Qiunu to Guiyi's car, and Hailan drove away.

As the car started, Cui Jian reminded: "We arrived at 11:59."

Duanmu glanced at his phone: "It's three o'clock in the morning."

"It's better to arrive early than late. Besides, it's not your money."

Duanmu: "OK."

(End of this chapter)