Chapter 220 Finale
As Zhong Yinghong told the story, the human trafficking gang with "Sister Hua" as the link gradually surfaced.
Jiang Zheng and Zhong Yinghong are from the same village. They knew each other when they were young and have a deep affection for each other.
Zhong Yinghong worked outside to earn money, and at first she sent all the money back to her parents' home except for basic living expenses. Later, she established a romantic relationship with Jiang Zheng and gave all the money she earned to Jiang Zheng.
After graduating from university, Jiang Zheng was assigned to the administrative department of the Second Hospital. The job was stable and leisurely, but the income was not high. The couple lived in a single room assigned by the unit, and the conditions were difficult. When Zhong Yinghong became pregnant and gave birth to a child, she asked for money everywhere, and Jiang Zheng was so worried that his hair turned a lot whiter.
Jiang Zheng accidentally met Jia Xihua in the hospital. Seeing the chubby and cute baby in her arms, he took the initiative to approach her and started a conversation. He bought the baby for three thousand yuan and then resold it to his rich cousin, making a profit of two thousand yuan difference. From then on, he discovered a huge business opportunity.
Jiang Zheng works in a hospital and has heard many stories about obstetrics and gynecology. Some abandoned their daughters after giving birth, some knelt on the ground and begged the ultrasound doctor to tell whether the baby was a boy or a girl, and some accidentally took the wrong baby away... Jiang Zheng thought that under the influence of the idea of favoring boys over girls, the trade of boys was very popular, so he might as well take advantage of the convenience of work to do some shameful things.
In the beginning, he just helped those parents who didn't want their children to do some matchmaking work and make a small profit; later, he became more and more courageous and started to contact human traffickers and do external liaison work.
Although human trafficking is illegal, Jiang Zheng took the risk to gain fame and fortune.
At first, Jiang Zheng, who had a stable job, was afraid of being recognized, so he disguised himself as a woman and interacted with the kidnappers. He is not tall, wears a hat and a mask, covers his Adam's apple with a scarf, calls himself "Sister Hua", speaks in a shrill voice, and no one has ever doubted his gender.
Later, when Liangliang went to kindergarten at the age of three, Zhong Yinghong finally had time to help, so she took over the role of "Sister Hua". Under Jiang Zheng's command, she came into contact with all kinds of people and established a huge human trafficking network spanning eight provinces.
Starting in 1997, the police launched the "Spring Thunder" operation to vigorously crack down on human trafficking crimes. Jiang Zheng sensed the crisis in advance, quickly reduced his business, resigned and set up a foreign trade company, and has since faded out of business.
Because he had made a lot of money before and had a background in hospital work, Jiang Zheng started an imported medical equipment sales business. He quickly made a fortune and became a well-known businessman in Xing City, while Zhong Yinghong became a housewife, taking care of household affairs and taking care of her son.
Feng Xiaoyu's hands were busy as he took the statement, carefully writing down every word Zhong Yinghong said. The more I write, the more frightened I become.
Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou, Jiangxi...
Jiang Zheng and Zhong Yinghong actually controlled the human trafficking business in eight provinces!
Over the years, hundreds of women and children have been trafficked to mountain villages by Zhong Yinghong!
It’s a big case, definitely a big case!
Xia Mufan listened quietly, occasionally reminding her. Zhong Yinghong did not intend to hide anything: "Jiang Zheng has a phone book with all the contact information of those people, as well as the common locations for picking up and delivering goods. It is in the safe at home. The password of the safe is *****, and it is placed in the closet of the master bedroom."
Xia Mufan asked: "You are only responsible for showing up, and Jiang Zheng is responsible for all the liaison work?"
Zhong Yinghong nodded: "Yes, I don't have any friendship with those people. Jiang Zheng uses the phone to contact them about where to meet, how to transport the goods, and where to sell them. I just dress up when I have to show up and say a few words to them."
Xia Mushige asked: "Why is she called Sister Hua?"
Zhong Yinghong let out a sad smile. "My name is Yinghong. Azaleas are a very common flower in the hills behind my home. When spring comes, they bloom all over the hills. My sisters all call me Sister Hua. Later, when Jiang Zheng showed up, he used this as a nickname."
Xia Mufan asked: "Why are you looking for Cai Yutie?"
Zhong Yinghong was actually a little upset about this matter, but since things had come to this point, there was no point in regretting it.
She bit her lip and said, "I know him. One time I went to meet a group of human traffickers codenamed Bees, and saw him lying on the ground with blood all over his head. No one cared about his life or death. I saw that he had beautiful features and it would be a pity if he died, so I offered to help him and had him sent to the hospital, saving his life. At that time, Cai Yutie held my hand with tears in his eyes and said that he would repay me in the future."
"I drove to pick Liangliang up that day. I passed by the car wash and recognized Cai Yutie. I was a little nervous when I saw that he had a broken leg and knew that he had suffered in prison. You have been investigating closely in recent years, and I was really afraid of being arrested and sent to prison. Even a young man like Cai Yutie had his leg broken when he went to prison. Wouldn't I lose my life if I went in?"
"Later, when I saw that ugly girl, she killed a cat and threw it into the trash can. She wore a mask and a hat all day and looked sneaky. Suddenly, an idea popped into my mind. I want you police to target her, so that you won't keep tracking down Sister Hua. So, I took the bag of cat corpses to my backyard, threw it into the trunk when the car came back, and threw it in the corner of the car wash the next day, and then asked Cai Yutie to be the messenger."
Xia Mufan asked: "How do you know my home phone number?"
Zhong Yinghong glanced at her and said in a weaker voice, "You are the leader of the Spring Thunder Operation in Xing City. Jiang Zheng has someone keeping an eye on you for a long time. He knows your home phone number, marital status, family members, pets... He knows everything."
Hearing this, Xia Mufan couldn't help but feel a chill on his back.
As a criminal policeman, I deal with criminals all the time and danger is everywhere.
Fortunately, Jiang Zheng and Zhong Yinghong have been arrested.
Fortunately, they did not take action that would harm her family and pets.
After asking many more details, Xia Mufan stood up.
Feng Xiaoyu gave the transcript to Zhong Yinghong for her signature and fingerprints.
The interrogation was finally over. Xia Mufan opened the door and Gong Weiguo and Sun Xianbing were escorting Jiang Zheng and others in the corridor, one on each side.
Jiang Zheng was handcuffed, his expression twisted. When he saw Xia Mufan coming out, his eyes were blazing with fire, and he shouted, "Xia! What rights do you have to arrest me? I'm a big taxpayer, and my company's accounts are clear. What did you tell my wife? Why did she point fingers at me?!"
Xia Mufan looked at him coldly, meeting his angry eyes: "Jiang Zheng! What are you yelling about? Don't you know why we arrested you? Hmm? Sister Hua!"
As soon as the word "Sister Hua" came out, Jiang Zheng stood there in shock.
His eyes passed Xia Mufan and immediately saw Zhong Yinghong who was still in the interrogation room. Without caring about the police guarding on both sides, Jiang Zheng suddenly rushed into the room.
Gong Weiguo put his hand on his shoulder and controlled him.
Jiang Zheng struggled desperately and shouted into the room: "Zhong Yinghong, why? Why? Don't you think about Liangliang?"
Xia Mufan winked at Gong Weiguo, signaling him to loosen up a bit and let Jiang Zheng and Zhong Yinghong fight each other. Maybe they would reveal more details.
Gong Weiguo had worked with her for many years and they had formed a tacit understanding. He loosened his grip and Jiang Zheng clung to the door, watching Zhong Yinghong stand up. The veins on his neck were exposed due to excitement and his teeth were grinding.
"Zhong Yinghong, please speak up. Why are you pointing fingers at me?"
Seeing that he was still so arrogant, Zhong Yinghong couldn't help but laugh: "Why? Why do you think it is?"
Jiang Zheng's eyes widened in disbelief. "Is it because I found a woman outside? I told you, it was just a casual affair, she's just a toy! Look at the rich people around us, who doesn't have a mistress? I've already promised you that I'm done with Ke Jie, what else do you want?"
Zhong Yinghong's eyes were filled with sarcasm: "So? I should forgive your betrayal and thank you for your mercy and not abandoning me?"
Jiang Zheng was so angry that he almost spat out blood: "Why can't I explain it to you clearly! Men and women are different. There will always be times when they play around in the business world. As long as he can return to his family, he is a good man. We are husband and wife, we prosper together and suffer together. You have to have a big picture view and don't get entangled in these little things of love all day long."
Zhong Yinghong was not moved by him at all. She stood up from her chair and showed her strength in front of her husband for the first time: "We are husband and wife, and love is a big deal! You found a lover outside and had a child, and you said that these are just trivial matters?"
"Me! Alas..." Jiang Zheng was really regretting it now. If he knew that Zhong Yinghong would care so much about Ke Jie's existence and would report everything to the police because of such a small matter, he would never keep her by his side.
At the very least, we should wait until the police's Spring Thunder anti-trafficking operation is over;
At least, there shouldn't be a child.
At least, at least...
The Zhong Yinghong in front of him was too unfamiliar. Jiang Zheng's brain seemed to be rusted and he had no idea what to say.
There was a fire burning in Zhong Yinghong's chest.
Being neglected by parents since childhood;
Give up the dream of studying and go out to work;
The people she earns money to support include her father, younger brother, and husband... they are all men.
Just because she is a woman, she is naturally inferior to men, so she should bear the harm brought by men? Zhong Yinghong opened her mouth, wanting to scold Jiang Zheng, wanting to accuse him of neglect and betrayal. But before she could finish her words, she closed her mouth again.
Following her husband into the human trafficking business, Zhong Yinghong has seen too many abducted young girls. When they were first abducted, they cried and resisted, but what awaited them were fists, belts, sleeping pills, and mute drugs. In the end, they were sold to remote mountain villages, away from their families, and lived an inhuman life.
Zhong Yinghong also covered a baby's mouth with her own hands and sold him to a couple;
Zhong Yinghong also once sat in a car and passed by a pair of crying parents. The parents held the child's photo and kept begging passers-by: "Have you seen my child? This is my child, he is only six months old..." And the child in the photo was the one she took over yesterday.
In this world, there is reincarnation and retribution.
She did so many unscrupulous things, so now she is paying the price.
She took a mute drug, which damaged her heart and lung functions. The needle-like pain in her heart became more and more intense, and her breathing seemed to be difficult.
She was betrayed by her husband, who said it was just a trivial matter.
After thinking it over again and again, Zhong Yinghong looked at Jiang Zheng, whose eyes were red with anger, and for some reason, all the anger in her heart suddenly disappeared.
What else is there to say?
What else is there to say?
She has already turned herself in and told the police everything Jiang Zheng had done. She tore apart all the affection between the couple with her own hands. Now they are enemies as soon as they meet again, so what's the point of talking about love?
Jiang Zheng cheated on her, and she had already taken revenge on him, and she had almost gotten rid of the anger in her heart.
Finally, Zhong Yinghong calmed down and looked at Jiang Zheng seriously: "If the police come to you first, what will you do?"
"I, of course..." Jiang Zheng suddenly got stuck.
Ask yourself, if the police follow the clues and have solid evidence, Jiang Zheng will know that he can no longer escape, he will definitely get rid of Zhong Yinghong.
Anyway, except for the first two years when Jiang Zheng disguised himself to expand the business, Zhong Yinghong was the one who dealt with the human trafficking gangs and buyers in the later period. As long as Jiang Zheng puts the blame on Zhong Yinghong, he can get away with it.
As for whether Zhong Yinghong pleaded guilty, Jiang Zheng had never thought about it at all.
Firstly, Jiang Zheng acted cautiously and kept himself hidden.
Secondly, Zhong Yinghong always obeyed him and never resisted.
Thirdly, her son Liangliang is Zhong Yinghong’s weak point. What will happen to Liangliang if the couple goes in together? After weighing the pros and cons, Zhong Yinghong, who has always been dedicated, will definitely take all the blame on herself and leave the opportunity to take care of her son and earn money to support the family to Jiang Zheng.
Jiang Zheng has always been very confident. He is a man, he can make money by running a company, and he is the backbone of the family. How can Zhong Yinghong, a woman who enjoys a leisurely life at home raising children, compare with him? When faced with the choice, of course he should abandon Zhong Yinghong, the useless woman, and keep him, the useful man.
But now, when the initiative is in Zhong Yinghong's hands, Jiang Zheng never thought that there would be a day when he would be abandoned!
Seeing Jiang Zheng's face turning red and white for a long time without saying anything, Zhong Yinghong smiled, with deep wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, and the smile did not even reach her eyes: "Look, if you encounter the same situation, you will do the same as me, right?"
Jiang Zheng clenched his fists, but there was nothing he could do.
“Hahahaha…” Zhong Yinghong laughed out loud, “Jiang Zheng, we’re not good people. Don’t blame me, I just took the initiative.”
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The special operations team found the notebook with the contact information in the safe of the Jiang family villa, and arrested dozens of related personnel based on the list.
A human trafficking group centered on Sister Hua and radiating to eight provinces was destroyed.
Faced with conclusive evidence, Jiang Zheng had to plead guilty.
Sister Hua was arrested!
Jiang Zheng knew he couldn't escape, so in order to mitigate his crime, he confessed more details that even Zhong Yinghong was not aware of.
- How to collude with colleagues inside and outside the hospital to falsely claim that the baby boy born by the mother was dead, but actually secretly sell it to various places;
- How to get through the hospital's connections, give the green light to surrogate mothers, apply for birth permits for their children, and resell the abandoned baby girls;
——How to collude with the police officers at the police station to obtain ID cards and register the abducted women.
…
Jiang Zheng’s network of relationships involves all aspects of human trafficking, which is extremely dark and outrageous.
No wonder human trafficking cannot be stopped!
In addition to the factors of preference for boys over girls, the gap between the rich and the poor, and the gap between urban and rural areas, public officials who facilitate transactions are further propping up an umbrella of evil for the crime.
Xia Mufan led the Special Operations Department and worked with local public security bureaus to continuously achieve results.
In Hunan Province, 12 human traffickers were arrested and 21 trafficked women and 17 children were rescued;
In Hubei Province, 15 human traffickers were arrested and 30 trafficked women and 18 children were rescued;
In Jiangxi Province, 11 human traffickers were arrested and 25 trafficked women and 12 children were rescued;
…
Operation Spring Thunder finally came to a successful conclusion at the end of December 2000.
The Special Operations Division of the Xing City Public Security Bureau has achieved remarkable results and won the first-class collective merit. Xia Mufan will soon go to Kyoto as a representative of Hunan Province to participate in the commendation conference held by the Ministry of Public Security.
Everyone was excited to hear the news.
That’s Kyoto, that’s a meeting of the Ministry of Public Security!
Many people who have fought in the public security front for their entire lives cannot get such an honor, but Xia Mufan, who is less than 30 years old, has received it.
Yue Yuan and Wei Yong came to Xing City together, happily saying that they were going to have a banquet to celebrate.
When the master and the old leader came, Xia Mufan of course had to entertain them well. He and Gu Shaoqi set up a table in the hotel and called Gong Weiguo and a few others to join them. They ate and talked, and they were all very emotional when they recalled the past.
Wei Yong has retired. He plays chess and chats with his old friends every day and lives a carefree life. Looking at Xia Mufan, Sun Xianbing and Yu Jing who walked out of Anning Road Police Station, he smiled like an old father.
Wei Yong looked at Xia Mufan and said, "You did a great job. I heard your name in Hui City. People said you are a good tracker. No matter what the missing case is, you can solve it."
Yue Yuan knew why Xia Mufan was so good at tracking, but he never told anyone. Now listening to Wei Yong's words, he smiled with relief. The disciple is very capable, and the master is proud of him.
After thinking for a while, Yue Yuan suppressed his compliments and said, "Disciple, you are still young and have a long way to go. You must guard against arrogance and keep moving forward."
Xia Mufan raised the teacup in his hand, used tea instead of wine, and respectfully toasted Yue Yuan and Wei Yong: "Thank you, Master, Wei Suo, for your concern. I will work hard, don't worry."
Yue Yuan was very satisfied with his disciple's calmness in the face of success. Without saying anything else, he raised his glass and drank it all in one gulp.
Xia Mufan was a talent he had spotted early on. He was transferred from the police station to the serious crime squad of the Hui City Public Security Bureau, where he quickly made a name for himself. She was so outstanding that she was destined to be an extraordinary person. She was soon noticed by Fang Yuan and brought to the provincial capital. Previously, he was worried that his apprentice was too young and energetic, and would not be able to control the formation until he was over 30 years old. But now it seems that Xia Mufan's growth rate is far beyond his expectations. In the future, she will shine brightly.
Wei Yong looked at the high-spirited Xia Mufan in front of him, and the youthfulness of her when she first came to the police station flashed before his eyes. He was extremely relieved: "Good, good, good, seeing that you are getting better and better, and you have brought Dayu and Xianbing out, I, the old director, am relieved."
After saying that, Wei Yong took out a bag and handed it to Xia Mufan: "Wang Lixia knew that I was coming to see you, so she asked me to bring some things for you to keep."
Xia Mufan opened the bag and found a letter, a pair of black lambskin shoes, and three pairs of embroidered insoles.
The letter said that Mei Yudong and Xiaoxiao were living well in Wang Lixia's home, and the family became much more lively after having a child. Wang Lixia said that she knew Xia Mufan was a police officer and could not accept gifts, so she just bought a pair of leather shoes and asked the old director to bring it over. The insoles were knitted by Mei Yudong herself and the pattern was drawn by Xiaoxiao. They were very excited to know that Xia Mufan was going to Kyoto for a meeting and hoped to see her wearing new shoes with new insoles to receive the award.
After reading the letter, Xia Mufan felt warm in his heart.
She led her team members to rescue Wang Lixia who was poisoned by milk, helped Mei Yudong get rid of her husband and mother-in-law who had been bullying her for a long time, and sent Xiaoxiao who had lost her mother to Mei Yudong. They are living a good life now, which is the greatest reward for everyone.
Xia Mufan smiled and said to Wei Yong: "Okay, I will wear these shoes to the meeting."
Wei Yong laughed happily: "Great, I'll go back and tell them."
This letter was passed from Xia Mufan to Sun Xianbing, Yu Jing, Gong Weiguo, Feng Xiaoyu... everyone was beaming with joy. It’s a wonderful feeling to be remembered and to know that someone you helped has a good life.
Feng Xiaoyu said, "Come to think of it, we have saved quite a few girls. Tao Nianqiao is now a senior in college. I heard that her grades are very good. She said she wants to be a lawyer and speak for the weak. Zou Bu Ran was assigned to the Xing City Design Institute after graduating from college. Didn't the Municipal Bureau say that they were going to build a new dormitory building a while ago? I met her in the office building. She was involved in the design of the dormitory building. She is very capable and she greeted me with a smile as soon as she saw me. It was so nice."
Sun Xianbing sighed, "Zou Bu Ran is a powerful character. If she hadn't used his own method to fight him, her scumbag father, Professor Zou, would still be at large."
Gong Weiguo chuckled and said, "If we talk about who is amazing, it's Yang Wenjing, the junior sister of forensic doctor Gu. I heard that she will also attend this meeting of the Ministry of Public Security. It's an honor for a girl from Hunan to be a representative of Guangdong Province." Although Gu Shaoqi has married Xia Mufan, Gong Weiguo is still used to calling him forensic doctor Gu.
Xia Mufan curved his eyebrows and looked at Gu Shaoqi who was sitting next to him.
Gu Shaoqi's eyes were full of her. From falling in love to getting married, Gu Shaoqi felt that he was the luckiest person in the world. Being able to receive Xia Mufan's love and have such a harmonious and happy family, the pain of losing his parents has gradually healed. Now he just wants to be with Xia Mufan forever.
Meeting Xia Mufan's gaze, Gu Shaoqi stretched out his hand, gently placed it on the back of her hand, and whispered softly: "I want to thank you too." Thank you for helping me avenge the murder of my parents, thank you for allowing me to enter your life, and thank you for giving me a warm home.
Xia Mufan pursed his lips, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.
We are all family, what is there to thank for?
Gong Weiguo took the lead, and together with Feng Xiaoyu, Sun Xianbing, and Yu Jing, they clamored to toast Xia Mufan with a glass of wine.
Xia Mufan waved his hand: "Okay, okay, we are together every day, don't join in the fun."
The five of them smiled at each other.
After fighting side by side for so long and investigating countless cases together, we have become as close as brothers and sisters. Since the beginning of 1998, we have devoted all our efforts to the Spring Thunder Anti-trafficking Operation. It took us three years to rescue nearly a thousand women and children. Now we have finally won the first-class collective merit, and everyone is very excited.
Sun Xianbing looked at Yu Jing and said, "Dayu, this is amazing. Five or six years ago, we were still lamenting that the police station was too idle, but now we didn't expect it to be so busy."
Yu Jing smiled: "You said that following Xia Chu can make great contributions."
Gong Weiguo laughed: "You are right. Although following Director Xia is busy, it can be very useful."
Feng Xiaoyu put down the wine glass in his hand and said softly: "Making a contribution is secondary. It is really a great sense of accomplishment to be able to help those who are suffering."
Xia Mushige thought of the animals who helped him solve the case.
The birds in Pepper Alley told her there were body parts in the trash can;
The tabby cat Soot helps her find the missing Xiaobao;
The teddy dog Doudou went to her to call the police and rescue its owner Wang Lixia;
Gray Magpie Huihui and Coal Gray, together with those brave wild cats, helped the police successfully snipe the fugitive Wu Dameng, avenging the sacrifice of Chief Wei Yong's comrades.
The tortoise Xiao Mo provided clues and solved the murder case of Gu Shaoqi's parents;
Persian cat Rambo helps Yao City police solve the bloody handprint case;
The shepherd dog Ice Cream took them to Huancheng to arrest the murderer of Bai Jiaying;
Myna Bird made a fortune and helped solve the disappearance of Yang Wenjing's father;
Parrot Guoguo led the Serious Crime Unit 7 to Xing City and rescued Xiaoxiao;
The memories of British shorthair Ruyi led to an investigation of Huang Jinfeng's New Hope Company.
…
In this anti-trafficking operation that lasted for three years, Coal Ash, Ice Cream, and Fa Cai, a cat, a dog, and a bird, cooperated with each other and contributed a lot.
Xia Mufan stood up and raised the cup in his hand: "In the future, we will work together to achieve new achievements."
Cheers to everyone, and to those cute little animals.
Everyone raised their glasses and said, "Great! Let's do something new!"
Even retired Wei Yong was infected by this atmosphere. He refilled his glass, raised it again, and said with a smile: "I wish you will make more achievements."
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Kyoto, City Hall.
Xia Mufan stood on the stage, shining in her uniform under the bright spotlight.
There was thunderous applause from the audience.
Amid the applause, Xia Mufan seemed to hear his mother's advice, his lover's whispers, his comrades' encouragement, as well as the crying of the victims, the roar of the suspect when he was caught, and his remorse when he confessed his guilt.
Looking at the crowded crowd below, Xia Mufan straightened her back. The first-class merit medal hanging on the left chest of her uniform sparkled brightly under the light, dazzling her eyes.
Xia Mushige knew that darkness and light coexist, and good and evil are intertwined.
There is still a long way to go.
As long as he wears this uniform and as long as the people need him, Xia Mufan will move forward bravely.
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