On the first day of the Lunar New Year, a tractor belched black smoke and rushed towards the county town.
Lin Wanjun and the others were sitting on the tractor, all with unhappy expressions.
The news was secretly passed to Qin Sijun by his former subordinates. Dong Yingying, who had already been sentenced, suddenly escaped unscathed, perfectly clearing herself of her crimes.
I don't know what method she used, but Zhao Shuping took all the blame. Just yesterday, Dong Yingying was released from prison and was ready to return to North City.
Du Jianhuai drove the tractor at the speed of an airplane. On the bumpy road, people were tossed up and down, but no one asked to slow down.
When the tractor stopped at the door of the county guesthouse, Dong Yingying just walked out.
Her stepmother Liu Yanping held her hand and was about to get into the jeep carefully and quickly.
Du Jianhuai rushed forward and slammed the car door shut, not giving Dong Yingying a chance to get in.
Lin Wanjun and others also arrived.
"What are you doing? You bullied my Yingying before when we were away, and now you dare to bully her right in front of us? Do you have any respect for the law?"
Liu Yanping shouted harshly, her eyes fixed on Song Zhanjin.
"My daughter Yingying was studying peacefully in Beicheng. When she heard about your cadre school's food shortage, she dropped out of school and tried her best to collect food to save you."
"Who do you think she did it for? Song Zhanjin, I don't believe you don't know Yingying's feelings for you! Even if you don't appreciate it, you shouldn't hurt her!"
"You and Yingying grew up in the same compound. How could you send Yingying to jail for an outsider like Lin Wanjun?"
This made Song Zhanjin sneer.
"What did you say? Who is an outsider? Lin Wanjun is an outsider?"
He held Lin Wanjun in his arms and spoke slowly, "Lin Wanjun is my legally wedded wife, the one I want to spend my life with. How can she be an outsider? Are you kidding me?"
"Let's not even talk about the fact that Dong Yingying has committed a crime. Even if she has done nothing wrong, as long as my Junjun gives the order, I can make Dong Yingying pay the price!"
Liu Yanping was so angry that her finger pointing at Song Zhanjin kept shaking.
"You...you've gone too far! You've gone too far!"
Dong Yingying curled up in Liu Yanping's arms with the pitiful posture of a victim, looking weak and innocent.
If you hadn't seen her true face, it would be hard to connect her with the crazy woman who set fire and harmed people in the cadre school.
"Mom, I'm so scared, let's go!"
Dong Yingying choked up, which made Liu Yanping feel heartbroken.
"Don't be afraid. Even if Mom can't protect you, you still have Dad. With Dad here, I don't think anyone would dare to touch you!"
Lin Wanjun heard a clue from these few words.
It was Dong Yingying's father Dong Xiaoguo who came in person to pick up Dong Yingying. No wonder he was able to plan and rescue Dong Yingying from prison so well.
Good! Very good!
Speak of the devil, and he will appear. After a few minutes of stalemate, Dong Xiaoguo walked out of the guesthouse quickly, accompanied by several local cadres.
When Dong Xiaoguo saw Song Zhanjin and others, his footsteps paused slightly, but soon returned to normal.
He walked up with a smile on his face and patted Song Zhanjin on the shoulder.
"Zhanjin, long time no see!"
Song Zhanjin frowned at Dong Xiaoguo and said, "Do you know that your daughter has committed a crime? Even a prince who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner. Do you think you are worthy of the military uniform you wear by being so partial and corrupt?"
Dong Xiaoguo's smile faded slightly.
"Whether my daughter committed a crime is not something you can arbitrarily judge! A thorough re-investigation of the case has confirmed that my daughter was also a victim. Although she is guilty, she will not go to jail."
"I've already communicated with the local authorities and have brought Dong Yingying back to Beicheng for strict supervision and education. As for my military uniform..."
He took a deep breath, looked at Song Zhanjin and said, "I've already transferred to the local area. I no longer wear that military uniform, and I'm not involved in whether what I do is worthy of that uniform. So, don't use this to kidnap me!"
Qin Sijun, who had been standing behind without saying a word, finally stepped forward.
"I've been fully informed of your daughter's case. No matter what you wear, you cannot abuse your power to protect a criminal! No individual is above the law!"
Dong Xiaoguo knows Qin Sijun.
"Of course I know that no one is above the law. What I did was within the legal framework. You can investigate to see if I abused my power to protect anyone."
Without waiting for Qin Sijun to speak, Dong Xiaoguo had already spoken to several cadres behind him.
"Please, comrades, take them to review the case files involving my daughter and see if all the procedures are legal and compliant!"
Several cadres nodded.
"Xiao Lin, just go check the files. We'll be guarding here. Not even a fly can leave the guesthouse until you come back!"
Wang Chuang shouted in a hoarse voice, his eyes full of disgust as he looked at Dong Yingying.
Liu Yanping was a little panicked and was about to force her way into the car, but was stopped by Dong Xiaoguo.
"What are you afraid of? We have nothing to fear from our own shadows. Let them investigate, and we'll just wait. Not only am I taking my daughter away, but I'm going to do it with a clear conscience!"
Dong Xiaoguo took out a cigarette box, lit one for himself, and then distributed it to Wang Chuang and others.
Naturally, no one took his cigarette, but he didn't get angry. He put the cigarette box in his pocket and chatted with Wang Chuang and others while smoking.
"I know my daughter has been causing trouble for you in the cadre school. I've never denied that. To be honest, I didn't agree with her going there from the very beginning."
"Her aunt spoiled her too much, giving her money and collecting food for her. By the time I found out, she had already left for several days."
Dong Xiaoguo blew out a smoke ring and looked at his daughter.
After not seeing her for a few months, my daughter has become darker and thinner, as if she has aged a dozen years. Her eyes no longer have the innocence and clarity they once had, but are filled with sinisterness and hostility.
He was actually very sad.
"As a parent, it's like this. Even if your child does something wrong, you have to try to protect them and save them. Principles are made for outsiders. In the face of family affection, everything else is worthless."
Dong Xiaoguo smiled bitterly.
"If only I had come earlier, when Old Song first sent me the telegram, I would have come to pick her up, then none of this would have happened."
"Unfortunately, I was imprisoned at the time. I thought I was protecting her by letting her stay in the cadre school, but unexpectedly..."
After taking a few deep puffs of his cigarette, Dong Xiaoguo said, "It's fate! This is fate! My daughter is not destined to marry Song Zhanjin. She can't compare to Lin Wanjun's good luck!"
"Lucky? Do you think Xiaolin married Song Zhanjin by luck? Humph, in our opinion, it was Song Zhanjin's luck that he married Lin Wanjun!"
Wang Chuang was dismissive.
"I'm not being harsh, but your daughter isn't even worthy of carrying Lin Wanjun's shoes. Song Zhanjin isn't stupid, so how could he possibly abandon Lin Wanjun, a precious pearl, for a glass bead filled with impurities like your daughter?"
Dong Xiaoguo was speechless for a long time. Then he closed his eyes slightly, put out his cigarette and looked into the distance.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Wanjun and others finally came back.
Wang Chuang rolled up his sleeves and shouted, "Xiao Lin, what's going on? Do you want us to arrest Dong Yingying and send her back to the Public Security Bureau so she can go back to jail?"
Lin Wanjun looked gloomy and remained silent.
Qin Sijun frowned and waved his hand, signaling Wang Chuang and others to make way.
"Let her go!"
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