As the saying goes, true gold fears no fire. The furnace is the place that tests everything and destroys everything.
As the name suggests, "The Furnace Plan" was specifically designed for the Jinhui Group.
Drug trafficking, murder, and money laundering. No matter which crime it is, it is unforgivable.
This "Furnace Plan" was to determine whether they were "true gold" after a detailed investigation and analysis.
If they were, they would surely suffer no losses. If not, those who filled in the numbers would be burned beyond recognition.
All the false, ugly, and vicious things and thoughts would be burned to ashes.
"Then Captain Wang, can we leave?" Mu Junze asked.
"Don't go yet. We still need to confirm some statements with you, Mr. Mu. You still need to come back to the police station with us."
As Captain Wang said, he glanced at Meng Nianchu and continued, "Moreover, your wife needs to go to the hospital for a physical examination. We'll escort you there."
At this point, Captain Wang's tone became more cautious and his voice softer. "We don't know yet if we've really caught all of them. If there are still some fish that slipped through the net, they know our situation while we don't know theirs. To prevent them from counter - attacking, it's safer for you two to stay with us!"
Hearing this, Mu Junze and Meng Nianchu thought Captain Wang made sense and couldn't help admiring his thinking ability and meticulous way of doing things.
"Okay, then we'll accept your kind offer. Thank you all for the trouble," Meng Nianchu replied. As a hostage and a weak woman, it was natural for her to agree. For Mu Junze, a grown man, it was a bit embarrassing to agree to be protected.
Considering this, Meng Nianchu took the initiative to speak for Mu Junze and agreed to Captain Wang's request.
Mu Junze looked at her cute expression and gently stroked her head, saying, "You little smarty!"
Just like this, Mu Junze and Meng Nianchu got into the police car and left the concert venue together.
"What should we do?" Meng Nianchu said with a long face.
"What do you mean 'what should we do'?" Mu Junze was puzzled.
"We didn't watch Bai Ling and Ju Zisheng's proposal process carefully. We didn't even stay until the end of the concert. We didn't even take a group photo. At such an important occasion, we, their important friends, weren't there... Sigh."
Meng Nianchu sighed. She said that the next time they met, their friends would surely blame them.
Mu Junze didn't take it seriously. He put his hands behind his head, leaned back on the chair, and said casually, "So what? I'll just invite them to dinner next time as an apology."
"It's not the same, okay?"
Meng Nianchu rolled her eyes at Mu Junze and thought to herself, "Why is he so handsome but such a straight - laced man!"
"Girls care a lot about important moments. When they're happy, they wish the whole world could see them, let alone their closest relatives and best friends!"
Mu Junze still didn't understand what was so important, so he continued, "Well, then we won't be absent the next time they get married. What's the big deal?"
"Sigh, you straight - laced man will never understand..."
Meng Nianchu felt hopeless and sighed, shaking her head helplessly.
The two of them bickered all the way. Even the usually serious police officers were amused by them. They watched them with a smile on their faces and even felt a bit envious.
Mu Junze was young, promising, sunny, and handsome. He had such a beautiful wife and such a sweet love. He was truly a winner in life.
It wasn't until 11:30 p.m. that they finished giving their statements at the police station.
Meng Nianchu took out her phone and was surprised to find that Bai Ling had almost blown up her phone.
So she adjusted her mood and prepared to face the storm.
"Hello?"
"My goodness! You finally answered the phone. Where did you go? Why didn't you come? You didn't even come backstage to take a group photo with us. Didn't you say you would definitely come..."
Bai Ling bombarded her with questions like a machine gun.
Meng Nianchu scratched her head and interrupted her helplessly, saying, "Sister, you don't know what we've been through tonight..."
Then, Meng Nianchu told Bai Ling everything that had happened that night.
Bai Ling let out exclamations of surprise on the other end of the phone. After Meng Nianchu finished speaking, she apologized for her impulsiveness just now.
"Sorry, sister. I didn't know you had such an experience. As long as you're okay, that's fine. As long as the green mountains remain, there'll always be firewood. We'll have plenty of opportunities to get together in the future."
"Yeah, sister. I'm really sorry for missing such an important moment for you. We'll invite you to dinner some other day as an apology," Meng Nianchu said softly, full of apologies.
"It's okay. You should deal with your own matters first. Ju Zisheng and I will have plenty of time later and can accept your invitation anytime."
"Yeah."
The two chatted for a few more words. Then Bai Ling had to go to the company's celebration banquet and hung up the phone in a hurry.
Meng Nianchu stretched and said to Mu Junze, "I'm so tired! It's finally over. I can go home and sleep!"
Mu Junze glanced at her out of the corner of his eye but didn't say anything. He just raised his arm, put it around Meng Nianchu, and said slowly, "Let's go home!"
The two walked on the street at night, shoulder to shoulder.
In the darkness, a figure flashed by. He wore a wind - blocking mask and a cap. Only his blood - shot eyes full of hatred could be seen.
He stared closely at the two of them from behind and followed them all the way.
For some time after that, the two of them were in a recuperation period. Meng Nianchu went to the hospital for physical examinations more frequently, and her belly was gradually swelling.
Mu Junze, on the other hand, was arranging the company's business on one hand and cooperating with the police to provide relevant information on the other.
One day, Mu Junze and Meng Nianchu had just gotten up, had breakfast, and hadn't gone out yet.
Meng Nianchu was clearing the dishes while Mu Junze was playing with his phone on the sofa.
Maybe this was the ultimate form of love, transcending language and action. As long as they were there with each other, it was enough.
At this time, Mu Junze received a call from Tracy. "Mr. Mu, are you up?"
"If I weren't up, you'd be out of a job."
"Uh..." Tracy was retorted before she could say anything.
"What's the matter? Just say it."
"Mr. Mu, turn on the TV and watch the news!"
Hearing this, Mu Junze picked up the remote control and turned on the TV.
"The following is the latest report from our station. The local police officers responded to the call to crack down on and eliminate evil forces. After investigation and infiltration, they finally found some clues about a trans - national drug - trafficking and murder criminal gang. Last night, they launched a mopping - up operation. The main criminals, including Jin, Zhao, and Sun, and several accomplices were arrested..."
"Great!" A rare smile appeared on Mu Junze's face.
This result finally relieved Mu Junze of his hatred!