Chapter 56 A Righteous and Passionate Citizen

Yao Fanghua, filled with righteous indignation, spoke with righteous indignation: "Officer, I am an outstanding college graduate from the first class. I am the director of the technical department and quality inspection department of the Beijing Fan Factory. I am here in Shenzhen on orders to conduct an inspection."

Throughout my life, I have been diligent and studious, law-abiding, determined to apply what I have learned, and to dedicate myself to the country and give the rest of my life to it.

We hope you will uphold justice and ensure that those who slander us receive the punishment they deserve.

This Ms. Shen consistently ranked last in every exam during her university years, and she knew absolutely nothing about her major. I, on the other hand, was always first in my grade. I suspect she's harbored resentment towards me for a long time.

Someone couldn't help but burst out laughing. The muffled laughter echoed throughout the room.

When Shen Jiao heard Yao Fanghua expose his past, he was furious. He pointed at Yao Fanghua and then at the crowd, stammering for a long time, his lips trembling and unable to speak.

"I am stating the facts, and there is evidence to support it. Everyone is welcome to verify this at Shanghai University."

"I'll tear your mouth off!" Shen Jiao tried to pounce on him, but was stopped by two policemen who reacted quickly.

One of the policemen, who had just chuckled, cleared his throat. "I've digressed. Let's get back to this robbery." But his gaze towards the victim held a strange glint. Recently, a case of someone impersonating another to gain university admission had been suppressed. Only their own staff knew about it and couldn't help but sigh. The person who was impersonated was truly unlucky; the higher-ups, fearing a negative impact, had it all suppressed. He wondered what kind of negative impact they were afraid of—perhaps just the negative impact on certain individuals. This last-place ranking, utterly nonsensical, made his mind race.

But the question still needs to be asked, "Name?"

"Yao Fanghua".

Where have you been since you got off the train?

Yao Fanghua: "First, I took a few colleagues back to their hotel, and then I went to my boyfriend's factory workshop. I was just brought back by my boyfriend."

"So, you haven't acted alone at all during this time."

"Yes."

"Is there any witness?"

At this moment, Geng Youliang stepped forward and said, "Officer, Comrade Yao did indeed bring us back, and then she left with her boyfriend."

Wang Huaizhi nodded, "That's true."

The police nodded and made a note of it. They would go back to the factory or workshop Yao Fanghua mentioned to verify the details later. He glanced around: "Weren't you all at the scene when the robbery happened? The robber's build is similar to this Comrade Yao's?"

"Have you thought this through? Everyone must be responsible for their words. If, after investigation, we find that Comrade Yao did not act alone, you will all be charged. We will report this truthfully to your factory."

The factory workers stammered and pushed each other, until finally a man wearing glasses was pushed forward first, and the police also turned their attention to him.

He adjusted his glasses. "I... I don't think it's him. That person is clearly taller and stronger than Comrade Yao."

"Did you see the face clearly?"

The bespectacled man quickly waved his hand, "No, really, his hair covered most of his face, and he was wearing sunglasses. He was also wearing a large red cloth wrapped around his upper body." The hand...

The bespectacled man found it odd. Thinking about it, he felt the hand and the person's figure seemed like a man's, but he didn't say anything. He simply stated the facts, determined not to cause trouble.

"Anything else?"

The bespectacled man shook his head. "No."

The police then questioned the other people present one by one, and their answers were almost identical to those of the man with glasses.

After putting away their notebooks, the two officers nodded to each other and said, "We'll arrange for someone to investigate right away. Please contact us immediately if you recall any useful information. We hope you will cooperate fully."

In the last sentence, the police officer clearly gave Yao Fanghua a special look.

Yao Fanghua stood at attention. "Police officers, please investigate. I will cooperate fully and be available whenever you call. I hope you will bring the bad guys to justice as soon as possible, clear my name, and let those who slander me receive the punishment they deserve. May the light of justice shine on every inch of China."

Police officer: ...So passionate? With that righteous and awe-inspiring demeanor, he almost doubted that she was the police officer.

Another, slightly younger policeman nodded blankly, wondering if he wasn't passionate enough about the Party and the country.

They put away the crookedly drawn jade pendant and the even more abstract portrait. Looking at the portrait, the young policeman's lips twitched involuntarily. Was this a deliberate attempt to caricature the thief? How could this appearance be associated with Comrade Yao? And how were they supposed to find the person using such a picture?

Sigh, let's first investigate those with criminal records, and then start with the jade pendants. If there are similar jade pendants circulating in the market, they can follow the trail to find the source.

Shen Jiao felt a little uncomfortable. She had tried her best. She had originally wanted to draw the face and mouth shape like Yao Fanghua, but the result was not satisfactory. So she gave up and decided to just draw it like this. She really had tried her best.

Yao Fanghua glanced at it and scoffed. With such drawing skills, it was embarrassing for anyone who graduated from the same class as her.

Shen Jiao's face flushed red, whether from anger or embarrassment, it was hard to tell.

As soon as the police left, Yao Fanghua turned and went out. She couldn't stay in this room anymore. How could she sleep with a mad dog? She might as well spend her own money to open a new room.

Then everyone else scattered.

As soon as Director Geng left the room, he quietly gave Yao Fanghua a thumbs up, not only for the air of a model citizen she exuded, but also for her skill. Putting aside everything else, just take drawing for example; he had personally witnessed Yao Fanghua's work, and her technique, skill, and level were unmatched—ten men surnamed Shen combined couldn't even come close.

Wang Huaizhi's eyes darted around, and he lowered his voice, chuckling as he asked Yao Fanghua, "Really last place?"

Yao Fanghua: "Of course it's true. The exam results speak for themselves."

Why do you think she didn't pursue a technical career?

Wang Huaizhi slapped his forehead. Chen Zhiyuan was tight-lipped. Shen Jiao had climbed to her position by stepping on him, yet this kid hadn't revealed a single thing about Shen Jiao at school, nor had he said a bad word about her behind her back. Was he an incredibly good person? A rare honest man? Impossible! He could only be cunning and shrewd! It seemed he'd have to be careful around this kid from now on.