After listening to Lu Cheng's statement, the judge and the public security officers handling the case also became extremely serious.
They are fully aware of the seriousness of such cases and the tremendous harm they cause to the victims' families.
After in-depth discussion and research, they sentenced Li Sangru and Lin Dashan severely based on the criminal law at the time.
So when Lu Cheng entered the room, he said that Li Sangru and Lin Dashan would not be able to come back for twenty years, and every word he said was true.
After dealing with all this, Lu Cheng walked towards home with a heart full of fatigue and joy, and finally reunited with Lin Yuexi and her son.
When Lu Cheng explained everything to Lin Yuexi in a clear and logical manner, Lin Yuexi widened her eyes slightly, her eyes full of surprise, and she couldn't help but ask, "Who sent the telegram to you on my behalf?"
Her mind quickly flashed through the people she had come into contact with during this period, but she couldn't figure out who would send a telegram to Lu Cheng, who was far away in the military academy, to inform him of the child's disappearance.
She had already told her second brother, Captain Li and others not to tell Lu Cheng. After all, "distant water cannot quench a nearby fire." If she told him, it would take two days and three nights for him to return from the Beijing Military Academy. By then, the opportunity would be gone and it would affect his studies in the academy.
"Zhao Gang..." Lu Cheng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a faint smile on his face, and answered softly.
His eyes were fixed on Lin Yuexi's face, as if he was expecting her next reaction.
After hearing this answer, Lin Yuexi's doubts not only did not decrease, but became even more intense.
She frowned slightly, her eyes full of surprise, and then asked, "When did you become so close to Zhao Gang?"
In her impression, Lu Cheng and Zhao Gang didn't have much interaction before. How come Zhao Gang suddenly became so enthusiastic to help send the telegram?
"The last time I went home!..." Lu Cheng responded slowly, with a hint of mystery in his tone.
He deliberately didn't make his words too clear, wanting to tease Lin Yuexi.
"How come I don't know..." Lin Yuexi frowned even more tightly, her eyes full of confusion.
She carefully recalled every detail of Lu Cheng's last visit home, but she could not remember any special interaction between Lu Cheng and Zhao Gang.
Looking at Lin Yuexi's confused look, Lu Cheng couldn't help laughing.
Of course he couldn't tell Lin Yuexi the truth. The last time he was leaving, he asked Zhao Gang out alone.
The two found a secluded place, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
Lu Cheng did not hide his jealousy and bluntly expressed his dissatisfaction with Zhao Gang's approach to Lin Yuexi.
Zhao Gang felt a little confused at first, but he soon understood Lu Cheng's thoughts.
He was not willing to be outdone, and the two of them argued back and forth, neither of them giving in, and finally they started fighting.
For a while, fists and feet clashed, dust flew everywhere. The two fought hard, neither of them was willing to give in easily.
However, Lu Cheng is still receiving rigorous training in the military academy, while Zhao Gang has been retired for several years, and his physical fitness and fighting skills are no match for Lu Cheng.
After a fierce battle, Zhao Gang gradually became exhausted and was finally defeated.
He lay on the ground, gasping for breath, looking at Lu Cheng standing in front of him, feeling both admiration and helplessness.
Zhao Gang accepted defeat sincerely. He got up from the ground, brushed off the dust on his body, and sincerely assured Lu Cheng that he only regarded Lin Yuexi as a business partner, just like his own sister, and he would never have any other improper thoughts.
Lu Cheng looked at Zhao Gang's sincere eyes, and the anger in his heart slowly dissipated.
The two men smiled at each other, and the previous unpleasantness disappeared in an instant, and the fight finally came to an end.
After that, the two began to appreciate each other.
Lu Cheng needed him to help when Lin Yuexi was in trouble, and also needed him to pass on information from home at all times. After weighing the pros and cons, Zhao Gang agreed, and thus a tacit understanding was reached.
Seeing that Lu Cheng smiled without saying anything, Lin Yuexi didn't ask any more questions.
She thought that Zhao Gang and Lu Cheng were from the same village, and Zhao Gang had been a soldier, so it was normal for them to get along well with each other in private, so she did not delve into it any further.
Lin Yuexi no longer worried about the relationship between Lu Cheng and Zhao Gang. She gently took Lu Cheng's hand, led him to sit down on a chair, and said, "It's good that you're back. I've been really exhausted these past two days."
Lu Cheng sat down and pulled Lin Yuexi to his side, looking at her tenderly, his eyes full of attachment and heartache.
At this time, Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun played in the inner room for a while, then ran out and hugged Lu Cheng's legs on the left and right.
Lu Ziyan tilted his head back, his eyes sparkling as he said, "Dad, how long can you stay this time?"
Lu Xiyun also echoed: "Yes! Dad, you should play with us more."
Lu Cheng touched their heads and said with a smile, "Dad can stay longer this time and spend more time with you." Upon hearing this, the two children cheered and jumped around the house.
Lin Yuexi looked at this scene, her heart filled with happiness. The gloom of this period seemed to have been dispelled by this warm scene.
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner, and in the days that follow, Lu Cheng devotes himself to his family.
Lin Yuexi did not hide the fact that she had bought a courtyard house in the county town, and told him that it was Zhao Gang who helped her find a good master to renovate it. After hearing this, Lu Cheng began to feel sour again, and the sour feeling in his heart came out again.
He frowned slightly, the corners of his mouth turned down unconsciously, and asked with a barely perceptible jealousy in his tone: "Why do you have to ask Zhao Gang for help in everything?"
Lin Yuexi couldn't help laughing when she saw Lu Cheng's expression. She reached out and gently poked Lu Cheng's chest, saying angrily, "Why are you jealous again? Zhao Gang is kind-hearted, and he has a wide network of contacts in the county, so it's more convenient to ask him for help. Besides, this courtyard is also for our family to live a better life in the future."
Although Lu Cheng still felt a little uncomfortable when he heard Lin Yuexi say this, he also knew that he shouldn't be so petty.
He sighed softly, hugged Lin Yuexi tighter, and said, "I know, I'm just... I'm not used to you asking him for everything. When I was not at home, thanks to him for helping you, I'm actually very grateful in my heart."
Lin Yuexi leaned in Lu Cheng's arms, feeling his warmth and deep love, with a happy smile on her face.
"Okay, okay, I know you care about me. If there is anything else in the future, let's discuss it together, okay?"
Lu Cheng nodded and gently kissed Lin Yuexi on the forehead.
While the two were chatting, Lu Ziyan and Lu Xiyun ran over, grabbed their hands, and shouted that they wanted to go out.
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