Later, Teacher Liu treated him to some roasted sweet potatoes, which she placed in the iron bucket used for heating. She confidently assured him that she had wrapped the sweet potatoes with banana leaves and wet mud, so there would be no problems. However, what she fished out was a lump of charcoal.
After all, Teacher Liu was a young lady from the city who had never done housework a few years ago. After living in the countryside for a few years, she thought she was used to it. In fact, there are many tricks to cooking with firewood.
Zhou Jinwei was also speechless. Who would keep adding firewood to the fire while roasting sweet potatoes? Fortunately, there was still edible part in the charcoal, and the two of them squatted there and ate happily.
That was also the first time Zhou Jinwei had a good meal.
During the Chinese New Year, all the classmates went home to celebrate the New Year. He had no New Year to celebrate, so he stayed with Teacher Liu. Those sweet potatoes served as the New Year's Eve dinner. So he later found out that few of his classmates came to visit Teacher Liu or wish her a happy new year. At that time, Zhou Jinwei grumbled a few words, saying that they were ungrateful, but Teacher Liu did not get angry. She just smiled and told him that everyone in this world is suffering and busy, and has their own lives to live, so there is nothing to complain about.
Later, all the classmates came and brought some cooked food, which was considered a meal and a party. They all said that no matter where they went or what they did in the future, they would never forget that they were Teacher Liu's students, and even if they were far away, they would find time to come back and see Teacher Liu.
Many people did keep this promise. Teacher Liu was very kind to the children. Later, some of them lived in different places, and they often organized class reunions to visit Teacher Liu. Until the last time, the students heard that she had finally ended her teaching career and was going to live in the city and teach in a university. They were very happy and felt that the teacher would finally stop suffering and would live a good life. So they chose a time and planned to get together for the last time in that mountain school before she left.
However, they were unable to see Teacher Liu for the last time. She passed away. The official reason given was far-fetched and vague, and full of doubts.
All her students felt that something was wrong and wanted to request further investigation. It even caused a sensation at the time, but in the end it was left unresolved, which made people feel upset. The students always wanted to get to the bottom of it, but it was inevitable that gradually, fewer and fewer students paid attention to this matter. As Teacher Liu said, everyone has their own life.
That year, when Zhou Jinwei took his first salary after working and went to her house to thank her for her education and even raising him, he happened to pass by her in a car leaving the village. He missed her and when he turned around, he saw the car overturned in the side road.
Therefore, only Zhou Jinwei will not forget, and he has no right to forget.
He knew who did it, and he had spent most of his life trying to find out, but in the end he failed. Just as Cai Rongcheng said at the banquet: If you know someone is guilty but you cannot bring him to justice, what should you do?
After more than 20 years, Cai Rongcheng has made his choice, and it is time for Zhou Jinwei to give an explanation.
In a small, obscure teahouse, Zhou Jinwei coldly stared at the owner across from him, who kept pouring him tea and water and giving him gifts like a treasure bag. His attitude was emotionless, and he said, "Don't waste your time. I just have one question for you. You said before that you have evidence of Wang Kai's crimes from his early years. How early is this early years?"
The boss's hand froze in mid-air, looking a little embarrassed. After a moment's pause, he said, "Very early on, even involving how Wang Kai made his fortune."
Zhou Jinwei had heard him talk about this before, and this was just a second confirmation. Old Zhou nodded, crossed his arms, placed them on his abdomen, and said coldly, "Then tell me, what problem do you want to report to me about him?"
"It's not a report. I made it very clear on the phone before." The boss said seriously, "I want to make a deal with you."
Zhou Jinwei slammed his ID on the table and said, "Do you know what this is? I don't trade with anyone."
"Wang Kai has been at large for so many years. He destroyed my family, but there is no evidence. Evidence, can evidence be stronger than heaven?!" The flattery on the boss's face disappeared, and he shouted: "Officer, Officer Zhou, I have heard of you and know your reputation. You are a good person. After so many years in this position, you must know how many unscrupulous things Wang Kai has done.
Everyone is waiting for evidence, but where is it? All they have is a giant rat that has been plaguing Wanghai for decades!
Zhou Jinwei shook his head and said, "Do you realize that you are questioning the very foundation of the rule of law right in front of a police officer?"
"I won't waste my time talking to you. I'm already taking a huge risk by showing up today. If you don't want to do business, then I'll find someone else."
Zhou Jinwei leaned forward and asked with interest, "That's interesting. If I had leverage over someone else, I would negotiate with them or try to blackmail them. I've actually handled similar cases before. But why are you threatening me, a law enforcement officer, when it comes to you?"
"Even if I hand this evidence over directly to the police, Wang Kai won't be afraid." The boss said, "Who knows who his connections are? If we alert them, we'll lose our things and our lives. So I have to find someone I can trust and make a good plan."
Zhou Jinwei asked, "Then how can you be sure that I'm someone you can trust?"
The boss smiled and said, "I was able to hide under Wang Kai's nose for so long, so I must have some tricks of my own. Don't ask me about that. I also know that you have a grudge against Wang Kai, so it's perfect."
Zhou Jinwei was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Then, what are your conditions?"
The boss suddenly stood up, picked up his glass, and drank the strong liquor in one gulp. The alcohol rushed up his face and flushed. He calmed down for a long time and then said, "I have only one condition. My son is a good citizen who abides by the law. He has never done anything bad since he was a child. However, he has developed some bad habits since he grew up. In this regard, you can punish him however you want.
However, it must be fair and just, without any false accusations. My son Lu Qing, the Lu family, and Lu Chao must be cleared of all charges!"
After saying that, he slammed a hard drive on the table, tears streaming down his face, and said tearfully, "All the evidence is here! I'm serious. As long as my son can get out within two years and get rid of his bad habits in the drug rehabilitation center, I'll give you all of this."
Not only that, he also took out a suitcase and slammed it on the table: "And this money, it's all yours!"
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