Ding Zhen was caught red-handed, and this time his crotch was covered in mud - it wasn't shit, but it was shit nonetheless.
Faced with the police's interrogation and numerous pieces of evidence, he was unable to defend himself any longer, knowing that his defense was useless. The only person who could prove his innocence was his wife, but his wife had joined forces with the middle-aged man. It went without saying that the watch appeared in her closet because of his wife's "credit".
Thinking of this, Ding Zhen felt disheartened and completely disappointed. He stopped arguing and just sat there dejectedly, leaving everything to fate.
After two days of summary review, since Ding Zhen acquiesced to everything and no longer raised any objections, the case could only be concluded as him committing burglary.
The police officer in charge of the case participated in the whole process. Although there were witnesses and evidence, he could also see some clues from Ding Zhen's condition and knew that there must be another truth. But Ding Zhen chose to give up. He had no choice but to negotiate with the middle-aged man and resolve the matter through mediation and compensation.
In this way, Ding Zhen no longer has to bear criminal responsibility. He just needs to sign the mediation agreement and pay the corresponding compensation and the matter will be over.
The middle-aged man was not a good person either. He cheated on Ding Zhen and wronged him so much, but he still had no intention of showing mercy. Based on the value of his watch, he asked for 50,000 yuan in compensation.
Ding Zhen became furious when he heard this. If the police had not forcibly held him down, he would have probably stabbed the middle-aged man in the face with the pen in his hand.
The police subsequently provided him with psychological counseling, telling him that regardless of the truth of the matter, he should consider his own situation. Once sentenced to prison, not only will he lose his freedom, but he will also carry a criminal record for the rest of his life after release, which will affect his future livelihoods, marriage, and work. Therefore, he should think rationally and deal with things in a reasonable manner.
After considering for a long time, Ding Zhen had no choice but to swallow his words again and signed the settlement agreement. He was then released. The two parties agreed to pay the compensation in one lump sum half a month later.
After saying this, Ding Zhen clutched his hair tightly with both hands, his eyes bloodshot, and muffledly said, "Today is the day to pay back the money. All the family savings have been taken away by that bitch, and even the property has been mortgaged. All I have left is this small noodle shop.
Over the past two weeks, I've figured it out. This is the situation, and if it doesn't work out, we'll all die together. No one should expect an easy life!"
Originally just curious to hear about Ding Zhen's experience, An Jing sighed softly after listening and whispered a few words of comfort to him. However, Hao Zhengguang's expression changed subtly, looking a little ugly.
In addition to sympathizing with Ding Zhen's experience, he also recalled his own past, because what happened just now was almost the same as what happened to him many years ago!
They both came out to work hard together, devoted to their families and cherishing their ideals. But his wife cheated on him halfway through and even got him into trouble and imprisoned.
Ding Zhen's story not only vented his own grievances, but also dug out the painful memories deep in Hao Zhengguang's heart.
In front of An Jing, Hao Zhengguang said nothing. He tried to adjust his mood, finished all the noodles in the bowl, looked up at Ding Zhen, and before he could say anything, he heard a muffled sound coming from the door.
The three looked up and saw that the door of the noodle shop had been violently kicked open. Five figures walked in one after another. The leader was a square-faced man with slicked-back hair, wearing sunglasses and a briefcase under his arm. His eyes fixed on Ding Zhen and he cursed in a harsh voice: "Ding, it is clearly written in black and white on the mediation agreement that today is the day to pay the compensation.
What? Do you want me to ask for the money myself, or wait for the police to come and enforce it?
It's okay if you don't have money. I think this little shabby noodle shop can be sold for at least 30,000 or 50,000. You might as well compensate me with the noodle shop, pack up and close it down, and we can go and handle the paperwork now!"
No introduction is needed to know that this person must be the middle-aged man in Ding Zhen's story. Looking up at him, Ding Zhen's eyes were full of anger, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I will pay! I will pay your mother's ass!"
After saying that, he stood up and went back to the kitchen, and took out a kitchen knife: "Yu Guocheng, you are going too far, if you are not afraid of death, then come here. I still say that, I will chop you to death!"
Yu Guocheng seemed to have anticipated this situation, so the four men he led behind him were all burly and aggressive. He first glanced down at An Jing and Hao Zhengguang who were eating nearby, and shouted, "What are you looking at? Didn't you hear me say we're closing down? Get out of here!"
Hao Zhengguang said nothing and quickly helped An Jing out of the noodle shop. When they came out, Yu Guocheng narrowed his eyes and his face changed: "If you don't accept my toast, you'll have to drink the penalty wine. Beat me!"
Bringing An Jing back to the car, Hao Zhengguang touched his pocket and pretended to be surprised: "Oh, I don't think I took my phone. Wife, please sit in the car for a while, I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he turned around and went back to the noodle shop, entered, and pulled the outer roller shutter door all the way down, completely sealing the exit of the shop.
Ding Zhen looks very fierce, but actually he is not a fighter at all. He can cut vegetables and chop meat with ease with a kitchen knife, but when it comes to hitting someone, he is too cowardly to do it.
The four men rushed forward with big strides, not afraid of the kitchen knife in his hand at all. They first swung a chair and smashed it hard, then kicked him in the chest. After two moves, Ding Zhen fell to the ground. The left side of his forehead was cut by the leg of the stool, and blood slid down his cheek.
Yu Guocheng stood by and watched quietly, his chin raised high and a smug smile on his face.
Hao Zhengguang walked up to him, patted his shoulder, and asked softly, "Well, let me ask, are you Yu Guocheng?"
Seeing Hao Zhengguang, Yu Guocheng was stunned and responded: "Yes, I am Yu Guocheng. Didn't you leave? Why did you come back?!"
Hao Zhengguang held Yu Guocheng's shoulders and straightened his body, muttering, "We'll talk about the rest later. Turn around and face me. Yes, like this. Keep your chest and head up, don't bend over. Okay, keep it up!"
Yu Guocheng was inexplicably corrected in his standing posture and was wondering what was going on with a look of surprise when he saw Hao Zhengguang retreat a distance, then suddenly sprint forward and kick him right in the protruding belly.
He flew backwards and fell heavily next to Ding Zhen with a thud. His face was full of pain. He held his stomach and opened his mouth, unable to speak for a long time.
The four thugs were concentrating on teaching Ding Zhen a lesson. They were stunned when they saw Yu Guocheng flying over, but they immediately reacted and rushed towards Hao Zhengguang one after another.
Hao Zhengguang picked up a stool as a weapon, spun around and faced the enemy head-on. He knocked down a thug with the stool, and then grabbed the porcelain bowl he had just used to eat noodles and smashed it at another thug.
In the small space, five people gathered together and started fighting. The four thugs were aggressive, while Hao Zhengguang remained calm and sneered, "Check the almanac more often when you go out. You're lucky to have met me today!"
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