eurekapd Chapter 409: The Prince of Zidong International
Chapter 409: The Prince of Zidong International
In G City, the Public Security Bureau has always been synonymous with busyness, with people coming and going and the phone ringing one after another. On this day, several more men wearing sunglasses and looking stern were brought in, and their appearance made the already heavy workload even busier.
The atmosphere in Qian Zhanyong's office was solemn. Gu Qinming sat on the sofa with a solemn expression, his posture straight, his eyes sharp, revealing an inviolable majesty.
Hu Zhiqiang sat on the other side with his head lowered, as if crushed by an invisible burden. He exuded frustration and uneasiness, like a child waiting to be criticized after making a mistake.
Qian Zhanyong approached Gu Qinming with two cups of steaming water, with a gentle smile on his face, and bowed slightly and said, "Lawyer Gu, please have some water."
Gu Qinming quickly put down her crossed legs, took the cup with both hands, and said politely, "Thank you, Captain Qian."
Qian Zhanyong handed another cup of hot water to Hu Zhiqiang, who quickly stood up, took the cup with both hands, and said with an embarrassed look, "Thank you!"
Qian Zhanyong gestured for someone to sit down and said, "Lawyer Hu, please sit down."
Gu Qinming took a sip of the hot water, the steam rising in front of him, blurring his face.
He put down the cup and said softly but with an unquestionable tone: "This isn't your first day. Tell me, how did you get into trouble right in front of the court?"
In an instant, beads of sweat the size of beans flowed down Hu Zhiqiang's cheeks. His eyes wandered, not knowing how to explain his cousin's behavior.
There are also cases in the legal profession where clients are not under the control of the lawyers, but the one Hu Zhiqiang encountered was not someone who did not obey arrangements, but the daughter of his own uncle.
She grew up in a spoiled family, getting whatever she wants. She has no idea what it means to follow the rules!
Gu Qinming looked at Hu Zhiqiang's helpless look, smiled contemptuously and asked, "How are you going to deal with the Hongfujin Kindergarten incident?"
When Hu Zhiqiang heard Gu Qinming's question, he quickly put down the cup. His eyes dodged, his fingers twisted nervously, and after a long while, he seemed to have sorted out his words, and timidly said: "Teacher Gu..."
Hu Zhiqiang coughed lightly with a guilty conscience: "Um... I, I went to the infirmary to find Xiao Hongliang to understand the cause and effect of the incident, and... after talking with the small class teacher Lin Yue, I learned more about the situation.
Afterwards, I went to the monitoring room to retrieve the video footage from the infirmary. I also obtained Pang Juan’s injury assessment certificate from the hospital, as well as eyewitness testimonies from other students. Then I filed a lawsuit in court, accusing Mu Xiaoji of intentional injury.”
Gu Qinming's face instantly turned pale. He stared at Hu Zhiqiang closely, his eyes seemed to penetrate his heart: "Very good, where is the evidence?"
Hu Zhiqiang subconsciously raised his head, his eyes moving between Gu Qinming and Qian Zhanyong, his lips slightly opening and closing, but no sound came out.
Gu Qinming ignored his embarrassment, reached out for the briefcase beside him, and quickly took out a thick stack of documents and materials from it, and handed it to Qian Zhanyong:
"Captain Qian, these are all data and information that Pang Ruoshui from the Education Bureau used to take bribes by abusing his position, as well as witnesses, physical evidence, and videos of school bullying. The relevant departments can start suspending Pang Ruoshui for review!"
Upon hearing this, Hu Zhiqiang's eyes froze for a moment, and he felt as if struck by lightning, with fear evident in his eyes.
He never expected that the development of things would be beyond his control. The situation that he thought he had won was now in jeopardy.
Faced with Gu Qinming's relentless pressure, Hu Zhiqiang's psychological defenses completely collapsed. His hands trembled slightly as he slowly picked up the briefcase, took out all the materials inside, and placed them on the coffee table.
The papers were scattered on the table, just like his broken mood at the moment.
Gu Qinming looked at the pile of materials, her voice so cold that it seemed to freeze: "How many are fake?"
When Hu Zhiqiang heard this harsh reprimand, he waved his hands in panic and shook his head like a rattle: "No, no, Teacher Gu, these are all original. I dare not forget your earnest teachings."
In a state of nervousness, I picked up the hot water and took two big gulps, as if using the warm water to calm my frightened little heart.
Gu Qinming raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a contemptuous smile, which was full of sarcasm: "Really? Just a reminder, think carefully before you speak when you testify in court; otherwise, your career will be bumpy ahead. Isn't this what you said to Lin Yue and Xiao Hongliang?"
As he spoke, his eyes turned bloodshot with anger and he slapped the table hard. The crisp "pa" sound was particularly harsh in the quiet office.
Hu Zhiqiang was frightened by this sudden action and shuddered. He lost his grip on the cup and it fell to the ground with a clang, breaking into pieces.
He quickly bent down, picking up the pieces while apologizing in a panic: "Oh, I'm sorry, Teacher Gu, Teacher Gu, I was forced to do it unintentionally, please give me a chance to correct it.
Pang Ruoshui is my uncle, and my mother has always been looked down upon by him. I just didn’t want my mother to be wronged and abused again, so I was confused for a moment, blinded by greed, and did something I shouldn’t have done. "
Gu Qinming looked at his miserable state, and her disgust in her heart became even stronger, but she still suppressed her emotions and asked softly: "Do you know who Mu Xiaoji is?"
Hu Zhiqiang looked innocent, raised his head and looked at Gu Qinming, his eyes full of confusion and puzzlement: "Isn't he just one of the founders of Renxin Hospital?"
Gu Qinming looked at him and said with a look of disappointment: "He is the prince of Zidong International, and Jiang Shuo is the grandson of Mr. Song. I used to think that you were very smart and versatile among all the students, but now it seems that you are just so-so."
After hearing this, Hu Zhiqiang felt a black screen before his eyes and he instantly collapsed on the sofa.
He muttered to himself, "But his last name is Mu? How did he become the prince of Zidong International?"
He could never have imagined that his wrong step would involve such a huge network of relationships, and he would probably pay a heavy price for this wrong decision.
In the slightly dim interrogation room of the Public Security Bureau, the atmosphere was so depressing that it made people feel breathless.
The pale light mercilessly sprinkled on every corner, exposing everything.
Pang Juan slumped in the interrogation chair, tears flowing like a flood, crying loudly.
The once carefully crafted and exquisite makeup had long been washed away by tears, the mascara had smudged into panda eyes, and the lipstick had been rubbed into spots. There was no trace of the spirit she had in kindergarten.
Her usual swagger and arrogance disappeared without a trace at this moment, leaving only a woman shrouded in fear and helplessness.
Zhang Zhekun and Bao Chengcheng sat opposite her with serious expressions. Zhang Zhekun was wearing a neatly ironed police uniform, and his sharp eyes shot straight at Pang Juan through the lenses, as if he wanted to see through her thoughts.
Bao Chengcheng sat quietly aside, holding a pen in his hand, ready to record key information at any time.
Zhang Zhekun cleared his throat and asked in a low and cold voice: "Name, age, occupation, where are you from?" His tone was unquestionable and echoed in the small interrogation room.
When Pang Juan heard the question, she sobbed a few times, trying to calm herself down, and then said in a crying voice: "I want to see my lawyer."
There was a hint of stubbornness in her eyes, and she seemed to be making a final struggle.
Zhang Zhekun frowned slightly. He stretched out his hand and knocked hard on the table, making a "bang bang" sound. The sound was particularly harsh in the silent interrogation room: "Answer me properly. This is not the place for you to be willful."
His voice became louder, and his majesty was fully revealed. Pang Juan was startled by the sudden noise. She looked around at the serious-looking law enforcement officers around her, and the fear in her heart increased a little.
In desperation, she could only compromise and answered with a trembling voice: "Pang Juan, 28 years old, local, teacher at Hongfujin Kindergarten."
Zhang Zhekun nodded and continued to ask, "Why are you causing trouble in front of the court?"
Pang Juan sniffed and tried to calm down: "Mu Xiaoji hit me first, I just slapped him back."
She tried to justify her behavior, and there was a hint of "if you hit me, I should hit you back" in her eyes.
When Zhang Zhekun heard this, he slammed the table, stood up, and glared at him:
"Nonsense, answer properly, this is not your home. The video shows that you were the first to hit someone, and then instigated others to fight, causing Mu Xiaoji to lose consciousness."
His voice was as loud as a bell, making Pang Juan's ears buzz.
Pang Juan was shocked by this powerful aura. She restrained her temper and a hint of panic appeared in her eyes:
"His son beat up my nephew at school. I was impulsive and taught him a lesson. When Mu got to the infirmary, he beat me up. Look, he even lost three teeth!"
As she spoke, she opened her mouth wide without caring about her image and showed the missing teeth to Zhang Zhekun, with a look of grievance on her face.
Zhang Zhekun was not moved by her appearance. He asked calmly, "Did you have any witnesses who saw it?"
Pang Juan nodded quickly, as if she had grabbed a life-saving straw: "Of course there is! Not only are there witnesses, but there are also surveillance video recordings! It's with Lawyer Hu, you can go and see what's going on."
There was a hint of expectation in her eyes, as if she hoped that Lawyer Hu could help her out of the predicament.
Zhang Zhekun knocked on the table again and reminded: "Even if you have witnesses and physical evidence, it is not a reason for you to beat someone up in front of the court.
You wait, we will investigate your confession later, verify the relevant events, and then make a final judgment on you. " After that, he and Bao Chengcheng stood up, took the transcript and walked out of the interrogation room.
The door of the interrogation room slowly closed behind them with a dull sound, leaving Pang Juan sitting there alone, surrounded by endless fear and despair, not knowing what kind of ending would be waiting for her.