Chapter 683: No Delay in Wage Arrears for Migrant Workers
Captain Feng took a deep breath and tapped the table with his fingers. "I originally thought it was just a simple poisoning case, but I didn't expect it to involve so many complicated relationships."
There was a hint of fatigue in his voice, and it was obvious that this case was much more difficult than he had expected.
He paused and continued, "The current situation is that the relationship between Deng Sisi, Han Yongjian, and Lu Yuanqing is complicated. Everyone has their own story, but there is no solid evidence to support it. Conviction requires evidence."
Xiao Shiqiu asked directly: "Captain Feng, please tell me what you are thinking now."
Captain Feng pursed his lips and said, "The only people we can legally detain right now are Zhou Qing and the waitress. They were arrested in the act and have given confessions. The chain of evidence is impeccable, and the motive is clear. The only thing we haven't found is the person Zhou Qing allegedly ordered to do this.
This type of criminal case is a public prosecution case, and we will naturally follow the procedures and will probably prosecute for attempted intentional injury."
My parents had no objection to this and nodded as they listened.
Captain Feng changed the subject and continued, "As for Deng Sisi, it's a bit difficult. Scraping the soles of shoes can only be considered damaging other people's property. If it is proven that she did it, and the amount exceeds 2,000 yuan, we can sue her and ask for compensation.
As for the poisoning, Deng Sisi and Zhou Qing didn't know each other. The courier's colleagues reported that the person who handed him the item was a middle-aged man about 1.7 meters tall. Clearly, Deng Sisi, Han Yongjian, and Lu Yuanqing don't fit the description, so the clue ends there."
After hearing this, I finally understood that apart from Zhou Qing and the waiter, no one else could be found in this matter.
Although Lu Yuanqing completely cleared himself of any responsibility, my intuition told me that he was the one who did it. I just didn't expect him to do it so cleanly.
I felt a chill down my spine. It was a coincidence that we knew about this in advance. If I hadn't noticed the phone call Deng Sisi made, if the drink contained a highly toxic substance, if it was directed at all of us, the consequences would have been unimaginable!
Captain Feng looked at us and softened his tone. "You guys should go back and rest first. I'll let you know when there's any news. Also, we'll let Deng Sisi go back. If there's anything else going on with her, please let us know immediately."
We nodded and got up to leave.
After returning home, we sat in the living room, no one spoke. Mrs. He came out cautiously and asked, "Sir, Madam, would you like something to drink?"
My mother seemed to suddenly think of something at this moment, "Mrs. He, what is your relationship with Deng Sisi?"
Mrs. He took a few steps back as if frightened, waving her hands and saying, "Miss Deng and I have nothing to do with each other."
My mother ignored what Mrs. He said. Instead, she stared at her and continued to ask, "Who are you to whom Deng Xinrong belongs? What did Deng Xinrong say when he found you?"
Mrs. He's expression changed again and again, and she stammered, "I don't have any relationship with him. He just told me to do my best. You all are very easy to talk to."
I said with a cold face: "If you don't want to tell me, it's okay, but my mother's five pairs of shoes are worth more than two thousand yuan.
If you damage their property worth more than 2,000 yuan, the police can file a case. In addition to paying the price, you will also have a criminal record, which will affect your sons and grandsons' chances of taking the civil service exam. Calculate for yourself whether the money you collected is enough to cover the compensation."
Mrs. He lowered her head, clutched her apron tightly with both hands, and looked struggling.
Seeing this, my mother softened her tone. "Sister He, I've been very kind to you since you came to our house, and I've paid you more than other families. Think carefully, if you take my money and work for the Deng family, who in the Deng family will come forward to help you, pay you the compensation, or get you out of jail if you get arrested?"
Mrs. He finally raised her head and said with a guilty conscience, "Madam, I... I am indeed Deng Xinrong's distant cousin. He found me a while ago and said he wanted to introduce me to a good job. My previous employer's family had immigrated, and I hadn't found a new job yet, so when he found me, I agreed immediately.
Later he told me that his daughter lived here permanently, and asked me to help her out more for the sake of our relationship, fearing that she might be wronged here..."
"Then do you know that Deng Sisi tampered with the soles of my mother's shoes?" I asked.
She hesitated, her eyes evasive. "She just asked me to polish the soles of my shoes when I was free. She didn't tell me why, and she wouldn't let me tell anyone..." Then, as if to convince us, she took out her phone and showed us a payment record. It was Deng Sisi who transferred 500 yuan to her. "Sisi said a pair of shoes would cost 100 yuan, and she paid me 500 yuan. I found it strange, but in our line of work, we just do what the boss says and never ask why."
My dad yelled angrily, "How can Deng Sisi be considered the head of the family? Don't you know who pays your salary? You're taking my family's money, but working for someone named Deng. Do you have any professional ethics? You need to pack up and leave today. We can't afford someone like you who's a traitor!"
After this happened, Mrs. He should have been mentally prepared for being fired, but perhaps because she really couldn't bear to give up this job, she still tried to work hard.
"Mr. Xia, Madam, I really know I was wrong! I just wanted to do a small favor for a relative, but I didn't expect it to be so serious...
Please give me another chance. I have two children at home who are in school and I’m raising them all by myself. I really need this job.” She pretended to start crying.
My mother looked at her coldly, "Mrs. He, some things can't be solved by simply saying 'I know I was wrong.'
During the time you've been working at my house, we've always trusted you, but you've been secretly helping others to deal with us. "After this happened, there's no way we can keep you any longer."
Mrs. He wanted to say something more, but my father waved his hand impatiently: "Stop talking, pack up and leave. We don't want to pursue any legal responsibility from you anymore. Compensation for those pairs of shoes will be deducted from your salary this month."
My dad was more realistic. He quickly calculated the wages and transferred the money to Mrs. He. As he did so, he said, "Look, where can you find an employer as good as ours? Even if something like this happens, we won't delay the wages of migrant workers."
My mother and I: "..."
Xiao Shiqiu said seriously, "With your uncle's awareness, he will be recognized as an advanced private entrepreneur sooner or later."
I think the style of their conversation is a bit weird, but I can't really put my finger on what's wrong.
Mrs. He, who was standing in front of me, was so shocked by what my father said that she didn't know what to say.
But in the end, seeing that my parents were determined and there was no room for turning back, she stopped arguing and silently turned back to her room. Not long after, she came out carrying a simple suitcase and left in a hurry without saying a word.
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