That night, they brought Aunt Wang and Er Gou to the prefectural government office. In court, Zhao Yingman still refused to admit his guilt. He insisted that he was innocent and that Zhou Erni and the other man had killed Zhou Dadong. Aunt Wang and Er Gou were bribed by Yao Wenyuan and others to frame him.
Gu Beijian then brought out the surviving waiter, whose confession was consistent with Zhou Erni's and Aunt Wang's. Ergou's arm, from which Aunt Wang had bitten off a piece of flesh, was also clearly visible in the court.
Aunt Wang's renewed testimony turned the whole case around. Zhao Yingman's crimes were completely exposed and he could no longer deny them. He didn't expect Yao Wenyuan to be so concerned and insist on it. Normally, a normal official should have rested at this time and would not care about how the case progressed.
Li Mingde was also shocked by Yao Wenyuan's speed and efficiency. In order not to appear incompetent, he cleared his throat and slammed the gavel. "Zhao Yingman bribed witnesses and fabricated false evidence to cover up his crimes. His murder methods were despicable and cruel, which makes people angry..."
Before Li Mingde had even finished announcing the verdict, Gu Beijian interrupted, "Prefect Li, I have one more complaint to make against Zhao Yingman."
Li Mingde couldn't wait to finish the case so he could go back to sleep. Gu Beijian's interruption made him feel a little impatient, but he still patiently asked, "What do you want to sue?"
Gu Beijian cupped his hands. "Zhao Yingman poached our former colleagues. We originally signed a confidentiality agreement. These people are now dead, and it's hard to pursue anything about the deceased. However, Zhao Yingman, the mastermind, is still alive. I demand a severe sentence for Zhao Yingman. Stealing our trade secrets is an act of unfair competition. Here are our evidence and witness testimonies. I have compiled them together for your review, Your Excellency the Prefect."
Gu Beijian handed over a stack of papers and evidence.
Li Mingde understood everything at a glance and nodded. "Alright, this matter has been made known to the government and will be recorded in the register for the superiors to decide. Zhao Yingman will be imprisoned and await trial."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yingman fell to the ground. It was over, everything was over.
Gu Beijian and Yao Wenyuan looked at each other and smiled.
Zhou Erni and the guy took the remains of Zhou Dadong and more than a dozen people and went back with Yao Wenyuan and others.
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