eurekapd Chapter 177 I Want Two Babies
Chapter 177 I Want Two Babies
"Yeah"
Qi Tongwei clapped his hands and said, "Your Honor, the wise and capable police officers saved you this time; otherwise, you would have had another wrongful conviction."
Everyone was shocked!
What? Wise and mighty police officer, didn't you just call them a bunch of good-for-nothings?
Police officers who serve the people are of course wise and capable; police officers who do not serve the people are of course useless.
The judge was furious; this was a blatant slap in the face. "What exactly is your criminal investigation team trying to do? This is a courtroom; it's not the police station's place to make decisions here!"
"Your Honor, this case needs to be reinvestigated. Will you take responsibility if a wrongful conviction occurs?"
Captain Zhang was full of confidence and directly retorted, because he had already interrogated the victim Zhang Ping and her family last night. They had admitted to accepting bribes from Zhong Zhengmei to change their testimonies. They also obtained the KTV manager's testimonies, which were exactly the same as Zhang Ping's. It could be basically confirmed that Qi Tongwei was acting bravely, but he was indeed a bit too ruthless.
If a wrongful conviction comes from the mouth of a criminal investigation team leader, it's basically a sure sign that there's something wrong. If the presiding judge insists on arguing, there's no benefit in it; on the contrary, it will tarnish his resume, which would be a losing proposition. He can only make the announcement helplessly.
"Due to new developments in the case, it is now being sent back to the police station for reinvestigation. Court adjourned."
Upon hearing this, the injured person's family members objected and started making a scene.
"Why is there a reinvestigation? My son is still in the hospital. Is there something wrong with that?"
"The world is unjust, so we're going to petition higher authorities."
"Yes, petitioning, there's definitely money and power involved."
As the injured party's family members became increasingly agitated, the presiding judge, judges, and prosecutor quickly made their way out.
"Anyone who dares to cause trouble, come with me to the police station right now."
Captain Zhang's loud shout stunned the injured person's family.
All of this happened so dramatically that Zhong Xiaoai could hardly believe it. How could Qi Tongwei, a mere mortal, command the city's criminal investigation team?
She looked at Qin Xue and suddenly understood. It was Qin Xue who explained why Qi Tongwei was so fearless in court.
Hou Liangping felt a sense of loss; Qi Tongwei had almost been sentenced.
Zhong Zhengmei suppressed her anger; it seemed this matter was not simple. She put on sunglasses and left immediately.
Captain Zhang quickly stepped forward and stopped her. "Ms. Zhong Zhengmei, you are suspected of fabricating evidence. Please come with us to the police station for investigation."
Zhong Zhengmei felt deeply humiliated, but maintained an arrogant attitude towards the police, saying, "I know where the Municipal Public Security Bureau is; I'll go there myself."
"Lady, what an arrogant official you are!"
Qi Tongwei laughed and mimicked Zhong Zhengmei's words, "I know where the Municipal Bureau is. I'll go myself. That's ridiculous. Do you think the police station is your own private property?"
Zhong Zhengmei was furious. She had actually been mocked by Qi Tongwei, this country bumpkin. "Qi Tongwei, this is Kyoto. You think you can mess with me? You're still too green."
Qi Tongwei feigned a timid demeanor, "Officer, I want to report this crazy woman for intimidation. If anything happens to me, you must help me."
Captain Zhang was speechless. "You little brat, trying to act with me? If it weren't for your appearance, you would have been admitted to the film academy long ago."
"Take both of them away."
"I can walk by myself."
Zhong Zhengmei was furious. No matter who helped her, she would make Qi Tongwei pay a heavy price.
"Officer, I will definitely cooperate fully."
Qi Tongwei became like a docile kitten, and before leaving, he gave Qin Xue a flirtatious wink.
Zhong Xiaoai gritted her teeth in hatred. Her cousin was lying in the hospital wailing, while that bastard Qi Tongwei was still flirting with her.
When he arrived at the Municipal Criminal Investigation Team, Qi Tongwei recounted the whole story in detail, which was basically the same as what Zhang Ping and the KTV manager had told him. After he signed the papers, the Criminal Investigation Team released him.
Qi Tongwei walked out of the police station in high spirits. Qin Xue was already waiting there, and he rushed over to give her a big hug.
"Xiaoxue, the detention center is no place for a human being. I only get through each day by thinking of you."
Qin Xue didn't believe it, but hearing these words made her secretly pleased. "You've suffered."
"Life is never bitter when you're with me; it's sweeter than honey."
Qi Tongwei's sweet talk came out so easily that Qin Xue wondered if it was like his innate talent for language, just like when he was cursing.
Suddenly, a Mercedes stopped, and Zhong Xiaoai and Hou Liangping got out of the car. Upon seeing this scene, Zhong Xiaoai went berserk.
"Qi Tongwei, you still have the mood to be all lovey-dovey here? Those people you injured have been bedridden for months. Don't you feel any shame?"
Qi Tongwei reluctantly let go of Qin Xue. "Can't I just have a proper date? Stop nagging."
"Zhong Xiaoai, are you fucking crazy? The police have already investigated and found out everything. I was just doing a good deed, doing a good deed!"
Qin Xue tugged at Qi Tongwei's hand, signaling him not to get agitated.
Hou Liangping was also ready to pull Zhong Xiaoai back at any time.
Zhong Xiaoai was furious. All she knew was that her cousin was in the hospital, almost blind. "A hero's act? Is this how you do heroism? You nearly beat him to death!"
Qi Tongwei wanted nothing more than to slap Zhong Xiaoai across the face several times. "Zhong Xiaoai, in your eyes, is it that your family's lives are lives, but other people's lives aren't?"
Zhong Xiaoai stared intently at Qi Tongwei. In her heart, family was definitely more important, and what was wrong with that?
"Qi Tongwei, what about you? You don't value other people's lives either. Even if they committed crimes, you shouldn't be the one to carry out vigilante justice."
Damn it, anyone can be wise after the event. If it hadn't happened to Zhong Xiaoai's family, she might have been applauding and cheering.
Qi Tongwei was furious, his eyes glaring as if he wanted to devour someone. "I really regret not killing your brother. In that situation, killing him wouldn't have been a problem at all!"
Zhong Xiaoai was startled by Qi Tongwei's words, and Hou Liangping quickly helped her up.
"Qi Tongwei, you dare to try?"
A domineering and indifferent voice came from behind. It was Zhong Zhengmei, who had just been released. A small criminal police team was still no match for her.
Qi Tongwei looked back and thought, "Damn it, they released him so quickly after fabricating evidence. All those seven days of suffering in the detention center were for nothing."
"Fine, let your nephew rape another woman, I promise I'll beat him to death."
Zhong Zhengmei felt like she had swallowed a fly after being rebuked. She realized that talking tough was no substitute for taking tough action; her nephew would not be beaten for nothing.
"Xiao Ai, let's go."
Hou Liangping immediately pulled Zhong Xiaoai away. He knew that no matter what he said, Qi Tongwei would have a hundred things to say, because Qi Tongwei was the living Yama of Jingzhou.
Zhong Xiaoai reluctantly got into the car with her aunt, her anger still seething inside. She would remember this debt and make it up to her in the future.
"Grandpa is waiting, let's go home first."
Qi Tongwei took Qin Xue's hand. "Xiao Xue, don't you also think I'm a bit too much of a troublemaker?"
Qin Xue did think that way, but since she had chosen Qi Tongwei, she had to accept everything about him.
"What I care about is you as a person; nothing else matters."
Qi Tongwei was deeply moved. "Xiaoxue, I plan to stay in Kyoto long-term and spend every day with you."
"You're not going back to Jingzhou?"
"I'm not going back. I'll go back in a while to apply for a leave of absence without pay, and then I can collect my pension when I retire."
Qin Xue was speechless. "How old are you? You're already thinking about retirement. The country will go bankrupt."
"If you're not going back to Jingzhou, what do you plan to do in Kyoto?"
Qi Tongwei had already planned ahead. "Xiaoxue, I plan to buy a courtyard house, renovate it to suit modern living, and after we get married, we'll have two children, a son or a daughter, it doesn't matter."
"You're thinking quite far ahead," Qin Xue shook her head. "Don't you know about family planning?"
Qi Tongwei excitedly picked up Qin Xue and said, "Xiao Xue, you're willing to marry me?"
Qin Xue admired his quick thinking. He had really put himself into it. Since he had already decided on Qi Tongwei, there was no need to be coy.
"I don't want my child to have a lazy dad."