Chapter 286 [End of this Volume] The Day Will Come
Jiang Biao and Chen Yan returned by train on Friday afternoon, looking exhausted.
As soon as he came back, he said that the provincial capital was very lively. All the cities related to the Long Zhiqiang series of cases from beginning to end had sent special personnel to the provincial capital. Wu Yongcheng held four case sharing sessions alone.
Just as Qiao Jiali guessed, smoke started to appear during the meeting.
"Where is Captain Wu? Isn't he with you?" Zhou Yi asked.
Jiang Biao said, "Tonight, the provincial government is hosting a banquet for colleagues from various regions. It's kind of a celebration after all the hard work. Captain Wu wanted to run with us, but Director Xie caught him and dragged him out to dinner."
"Then why didn't you go, Brother Biao? You had to stop the drinking for the leader."
"I did think about it, and I even volunteered to Director Xie, but he said he was worried I'd get everyone drunk. But Director Xie also said that when we get our first-class collective merit, we'll reward everyone based on their contributions. Then I'll have to find a way to get Captain Wu to give me his Moutai."
Jiang Biao then said to Zhou Yi and Chen Yan, "But seriously, you two finally killed Long Zhiqiang. We should apply for individual medals for you two."
It seems that Wu Yongcheng did not tell them about his first-class merit. He was probably afraid that the news would get out and cause discrepancies with the final approval, thus leading to false joy.
"Especially Zhou Yi, you haven't been reported to anyone in several previous cases. If you don't report one this time, that would be really unreasonable."
Zhou Yi immediately said with an indifferent expression: "Ah, these are all external things. I don't really care that much."
Well, you still have to install it when it’s time.
Jiang Biao also said that the case has now been determined to be judged directly by the provincial government, and it is estimated that Meng Dahai and Huang Song will be shot directly in the province after the verdict; after a forensic psychiatric evaluation, it was determined that Hu Ying had certain behavioral disorders when she committed the crime, and it is estimated that she will be admitted to a mental hospital in the provincial capital first.
As for Yu Changshun, he will most likely be exiled back to Hongcheng to serve his sentence.
"Oh, Yu Changshun. He's been led astray twice in a row because of Long Zhiqiang," Zhou Yi lamented. "It's all fine and dandy when he's young, but now he's old enough and he's clearly reformed and living a good life, but he ended up losing his integrity in his later years."
Qiao Jiali said, "You really have to believe in fate sometimes. This Yu Changshun obviously owed Long Zhiqiang something in his previous life, and he's here to repay the debt in this life."
At around three o'clock in the afternoon, He Bin and his men came back with a strong man, who was obviously Wang Ronghai.
Zhou Yi only took a glance and knew that it was the look of a murderer, his eyes full of hostility.
Even if he doesn't kill anyone now, he will do it sooner or later.
Zhou Yi reminded He Bin that this man must be thoroughly interrogated, as he might have done something evil that has not been discovered.
He Bin made an OK gesture and said that they had plenty of tricks.
Seeing that there was still time, Zhou Yi drove to the juvenile detention center.
When Hu Zi was brought out by the disciplinary teacher, his eyes were full of anticipation, but when he saw Zhou Yi coming alone, the anticipation suddenly turned into disappointment.
Zhou Yi told him what happened in his family as simply as possible. The young man showed a mixed expression when he heard it. It was not until Zhou Yi mentioned Xiao Qi's whereabouts that his expression became lively.
"Those two people you mentioned, are they... nice to Xiaoqi?" Hu Zi asked cautiously.
Zhou Yi nodded: "They treat Xiaoqi very well. Xiaoqi should like her new father and mother very much."
Hu Zi's eyes suddenly turned red, and he sniffed and said, "Then tell Xiao Qi to stay there and not go back."
Zhou Yi was a little surprised, because Hu Zi's eyes were very determined when he said this.
"The legal adoption process is quite complicated. I will bring Xiao Qi to see you as soon as possible."
Unexpectedly, Hu Zi said, "Uncle police, don't bring Xiao Qi here. I don't want her to see me like this. Wait until I'm fully reformed, and then I'll go out and find her myself!"
Zhou Yi was in a trance for a moment, feeling that Hu Zi seemed to have grown up and matured in an instant.
He is no longer the boy who looked like trash and a stray dog.
When saying goodbye to Zhou Yi, Hu Zi bowed solemnly to express his gratitude.
At this moment, the food street business was completely successful.
Zhou Yi didn’t know what kind of life path Hu Zi had taken in his previous life, but he knew that at least in this life, he would be a good person.
Because he has concerns in his heart.
After coming out of the juvenile detention center, I saw that it was still early, so I went to the hospital again.
It turned out that Director Jin had also been discharged from the hospital.
He didn't know where Director Jin's home was, so he called the Nanhu Police Station, asked for the address, and then went to Jin Lei's home.
When he walked downstairs, he remembered that he had nothing in his hands. Just as he was about to turn around and go back to the community to buy some fruits or something, he ran into Jin Lei's wife who was carrying vegetables.
"Xiao Zhou, right? Why don't you go up?" The other party recognized him at a glance and said enthusiastically.
Zhou Yi quickly greeted him and said sorry for coming empty-handed.
"Just come and see our Lao Jin. What are you buying? Come up quickly." As he said that, he pulled Zhou Yi upstairs.
As soon as she entered the house, Mrs. Jin called out, "Old Jin, look who's here to see you."
Jin Lei, wearing a coat, walked out of the house slowly.
As soon as he saw Zhou Yi, he smiled immediately: "Zhou Yi is here."
"Captain, I was going to the hospital, but they said you were discharged."
Mrs. Jin's voice came from the kitchen: "He can't stay in the hospital anymore. He insists on going home. Even the doctors can't persuade him."
"Please sit down." Jin Lei called out.
Zhou Yi followed Jin Lei and sat on the sofa in the living room. Zhou Yi looked at him and smiled, "Director, you've gained weight."
"Hey, how can you not get fat if you lie down all day?"
Mrs. Jin brought a plate of fruit and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhou, have some fruit."
Then he said to Jin Lei, "Eat less, or your blood sugar will be high."
Seeing the rich variety of fruits on the fruit plate, Zhou Yi said embarrassedly, "I came here empty-handed and I'm eating your food. How embarrassing."
Mrs. Jin said, "These are all sent by Lao Jin when he comes to see him. He can't finish them, and he can't eat more. It's just right that you are here to help eat some of them."
Zhou Yi didn't refuse anymore and chatted with Jin Lei while eating.
He told Jin Lei about the collective first-class merit, and Jin Lei was very happy.
Then he talked about applying for the first-class individual merit for himself, and Jin Lei was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
"To be honest, I feel like a golden phoenix has flown out of my chicken coop. Hahahaha, ouch." Jin Lei laughed so hard that his wound was affected.
"I think we should apply for a personal medal for you, Director. If it weren't for you..."
Before Zhou Yi could finish his words, Jin Lei patted his knee and said, "At my age, I'm content if I can retire peacefully as the police station chief. The future belongs to you young people. Why should an old man like me get involved?"
Mrs. Jin came out of the kitchen and said, "Xiao Zhou, stay for dinner later. Old Jin can't drink, but you can have a couple of drinks."
Zhou Yi was about to stand up and refuse, but Jin Lei said, "Your master Zhang Ning and the others came to see me and stayed for dinner. Please don't break the rules."
Zhou Yi could only smile and nod, thanking Mrs. Jin.
At this time, there was the sound of a key being inserted into the door lock outside, and then the door opened, and a young man with a schoolbag on his back walked in.
Zhou Yi was stunned. He remembered that Director Jin had a daughter, and she should be in college.
The boy looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, and judging by his school uniform, he was a junior high school student.
Where did he come from? A relative's child?
"Uncle Jin, Aunt Jin, I'm back." The boy shouted, then saw Zhou Yi and immediately greeted him, "Hello, Uncle."
"Fanfan, go do your homework first. I'll call you when it's time for dinner," said Jin Lei.
The boy nodded and went into the house carrying his schoolbag.
It seems that he is a relative's child, and he is probably staying here.
Fanfan...
Zhou Yi's heart suddenly tightened. He remembered that Du Qingming's son was called Du Yifan, and he was just fifteen years old this year.
"Director, this is..."
Jin Lei knew from Zhou Yi's expression that he had guessed it, nodded and said, "Qingming's child."
Zhou Yi was startled and asked in a low voice: "Did you adopt him?"
Jin Lei sighed softly and said, "After Qingming's accident, he lived with his grandparents. I wanted to adopt him, but unfortunately he didn't meet the requirements. Later, when he grew up, I felt that studying was very important, so I brought him in. It just so happened that his school was relatively close to my home. He usually stayed at my house, and I would send him back to his grandparents' house on Friday nights. Recently, it's not convenient for me to go here, so I didn't send him back."
Jin Lei spoke very casually, but Zhou Yi had mixed feelings.
When Du Yifan encountered this kind of thing when he was five years old, it was undoubtedly like the sky falling.
But as Du Qingming's friend, Jin Lei was loyal and righteous, and he worked hard to provide a better life for the child.
Before the July 27 incident was overturned, Jin Lei undoubtedly did this under pressure and rumors.
Therefore, Zhou Yi admired Jin Lei even more in his heart.
"By the way, Chief, when you were in the hospital last time, what happened to the July 27 Incident?"
Jin Lei ignored Zhou Yi's question. "Really? Well, it's easy to forget things when you get older. Come on, eat some more fruit."
Zhou Yi was a very perceptive person and he vaguely guessed some of Jin Lei's thoughts.
Jin Lei probably felt that he had a bright future and was very successful, and was afraid that if he got involved in Du Qingming's case, it would affect his own future.
But he knew clearly that Du Qingming was innocent!
How could he ignore a wrongful conviction just for the sake of his future?
If he really turned a blind eye to this, he wouldn't have worked as an archivist for eight years in his previous life, and he wouldn't be Zhou Yi!
But he would not act rashly. He knew that this matter was very complicated and he had to overturn the case, but he had to be cautious.
Zhou Yi reached out, patted Jin Lei's knee and said, "Director, don't worry, I know what's going on."
The two chatted for a while, and then Mrs. Jin put the food on the table and said, "You two, come and eat."
Then he shouted to the second bedroom: "Fanfan, wash your hands and eat."
"Yeah, okay."
In the toilet, there was the sound of a faucet being turned on.
Zhou Yi walked over. The boy glanced at him and said with a smile, "I'll wash my hands too."
Du Yifan quickly made room for him, then shook the water off his hands and walked towards the living room.
But suddenly, I heard Zhou Yi whisper behind me: "One day, the day will dawn."
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