The villa was silent, with only a few dim lights flickering in the darkness. Ah Yu and Zhong Hua, guided by a pre-drawn map, groped their way towards the basement.
However, just as they approached the basement, an accident occurred. A dog suddenly barked wildly, shattering the tranquility of the night. Immediately afterward, the villa's alarm blared, and security guards rushed towards the sound.
"Oh no, we've been discovered! Run!" Ah Yu whispered, grabbing Zhong Hua and turning to run.
The two fled through the villa's garden, pursued closely by security guards. Suddenly, Zhong Hua tripped over a stone and twisted his ankle.
"Ah Yu, don't worry about me, just go!" Zhong Hua said painfully.
"Don't talk nonsense, I won't abandon you!" Without hesitation, Ah Yu carried Zhong Hua on her back and continued running desperately.
In that critical moment, Ah Yu discovered a secret passage leading to the basement. Without thinking, he carried Zhong Hua and crawled into the passage. The passage was narrow and dark, filled with a damp smell. They trudged through the dark, uneven ground, while the security guards behind them seemed to still be searching for them.
"Ah Yu, are we going to be trapped here?" Zhong Hua asked, somewhat frightened.
"No, we'll definitely find a way out and get the evidence." Ah Yu said this, but she wasn't sure herself.
Just when they were feeling hopeless, a glimmer of light suddenly appeared ahead. Ah Yu and Zhong Hua quickened their pace and followed the light, finally arriving at the basement.
The basement was filled with all sorts of documents and materials, and Ah Yu and Zhong Hua began frantically searching for evidence related to Gu Yanting's crimes.
V. A Turning Point Appears
While Ah Yu and Zhong Hua were searching for evidence in the basement, the police investigation into Gu Yanting also made a major breakthrough. During a raid on Gu Yanting's company and residence, Zhao Gang's criminal investigation team discovered important documents and accounts, sufficient to prove that Gu Yanting was suspected of commercial crimes and malicious manipulation of public opinion.
"Captain Zhao, we've found crucial evidence!" Xiao Li exclaimed excitedly.
"Alright, arrest Gu Yanting immediately!" Zhao Gang decisively issued the order.
Meanwhile, Ah Yu and Zhong Hua finally found the evidence they were looking for in the basement—a detailed record of Gu Yanting's collusion with the criminal gang, which clearly documented their criminal acts and the process of committing the crimes.
"We've finally found it! Let's go!" Ah Yu said excitedly.
Holding the evidence, the two escaped the villa again through the secret passage. Meanwhile, the police had surrounded Gu Yanting's residence, preparing to arrest him.
Gu Yanting was still lost in his daydream, completely unaware of the impending danger. He was still bewildered when the police broke down the door.
"What are you doing? I'm a law-abiding citizen!" Gu Yanting shouted angrily.
"Gu Yanting, you are suspected of multiple illegal acts, including commercial crimes and malicious manipulation of public opinion. Please come with us to the police station for investigation," Zhao Gang said sternly.
"You must have made a mistake. Someone is definitely framing me!" Gu Yanting continued to argue.
However, when the police presented irrefutable evidence, Gu Yanting's face turned pale instantly, and he knew that his chances of winning were slim.
VI. The First Light of Dawn
Ah Yu and Zhong Hua were relieved to learn that the police had obtained evidence of Gu Yanting's crimes and had arrested him. They immediately went to the police station and handed over the evidence they had found to Zhao Gang.
"Captain Zhao, this is the evidence we found. We hope it will be helpful to the case," Ah Yu said.
“Thank you, this evidence is very important. With this, we can more effectively prosecute Gu Yanting for his crimes,” Zhao Gang said gratefully.
As the evidence came to fruition, Lin Wanqing's case took a new turn. The police discovered that Lin Wanqing had indeed been coerced by Gu Yanting into taking the blame for him. Her surrender was, in fact, a desperate act of resistance.
In court, Ah Yu, Zhong Hua, and Lin Wanqing appeared as witnesses and engaged in a fierce confrontation with Gu Yanting. Faced with irrefutable evidence and witness testimonies, Gu Yanting could no longer deny the allegations.
Ultimately, the court delivered a fair verdict: Gu Yanting was found guilty on multiple counts and severely punished by law. Lin Wanqing, however, received a lighter sentence because she was coerced into committing the crimes and surrendered herself to the police.
The moment the judge announced the verdict, tears of emotion streamed down Lin Wanqing's face. She knew that she had finally regained her freedom and had gotten justice for herself.
"Wanqing, it's all over now. We finally succeeded." Ah Yu and Zhong Hua stepped forward and hugged Lin Wanqing tightly.
"Thank you all. You gave me hope and made me believe that justice will ultimately prevail over evil," Lin Wanqing said, sobbing uncontrollably.
As they walked out of the courtroom, the sunlight shone on them, warm and bright. Although they had endured countless hardships and setbacks, at this moment, they finally ushered in their own dawn. The storm triggered by Lin Wanqing's surrender was finally gradually subsiding, and their lives were about to usher in a new beginning.
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