"I don't understand, Jin Anquan, as the director of the Public Security Bureau, why you would forge Li Chuan's handwriting to sign a confession and even use your position to extract his fingerprints, trying to drive such a good person to death!"
Qu Liancheng's words were powerful, each word piercing through his heart!
"Qu Liancheng! You're speaking nonsense!" Jin Anquan was anxious, "This is slander! On what grounds do you say I found someone to impersonate Li Chuan's signature on the confession? On what grounds do you say I used my position to extract his fingerprints?"
"Utter nonsense, sheer nonsense!"
Qu Liancheng remained calm: "Utter nonsense? Director Jin, you might be disappointed this time; I have both witness and physical evidence to prove that Director Jin had someone imitate Li Chuan's handwriting and extract his fingerprints."
At this moment, the judge and the jurors had also finished watching the surveillance video. After hearing Qu Liancheng's words, they nodded immediately: "Alright, summon the witness and present the evidence."
Soon, a man in his fifties with graying hair walked into the courtroom cautiously.
Seeing this man, Jin Anquan suddenly felt a buzzing in his head, almost exploding.
What is the feeling of being struck by lightning? This is exactly that feeling!
Jin Anquan never imagined that Qu Liancheng could really bring the person here!
It was obvious that his every move was under the other party's control!
This Qu Liancheng is truly frightening.
"May I ask for the witness's name, age, occupation, and how you came to know about the case?"
The man looked uneasy, clearly an honest person.
"Judge, my name is Liu Heng. I am a calligraphy class teacher. I met Director Jin because my wife got into a driving dispute with someone. Just the day before yesterday, Director Jin came to me and asked me to imitate Li Chuan's handwriting, promising that if I did it well, he would clear my wife's criminal record."
"My son is preparing to pass the civil service exam, and Director Jin's offer was very tempting, so I agreed without much thought."
"However, I was cautious and recorded the situation with my phone at the time."
The judge looked at Jin Anquan with a very complex expression. Liu Heng's appearance directly plunged Jin Anquan into an abyss of despair.
The appearance of the disciplinary commission also meant the end of Jin Anquan's political career, a bombshell for the officialdom in Wulin County.
"In light of new witness evidence, the court will recess for fifteen minutes to allow for a brief discussion of this case."
The judge and the jury left their seats and returned to the office.
At this time, Hou Liangping and Lu Yike from the disciplinary commission approached Jin Anquan, presented their credentials, and said, "Director Jin, we have received an anonymous report that you have repeatedly taken bribes during your tenure, colluded with the local Cyan Wolf Gang, and violated laws and regulations. We now ask you to cooperate with our investigation."
Jin Anquan's legs went weak, and he slumped into his seat.
He was an old civil servant, having maneuvered through the bureaucracy for over a decade, becoming the director of the Public Security Bureau three years ago.
After all these years, he knew very well that the disciplinary commission wouldn't easily investigate a serving official unless they had substantial evidence.
Some things, once done, leave traces, no matter how skillfully concealed.
Jin Anquan stared venomously at Qu Liancheng. Obviously, all of this was Qu Liancheng's doing!
During this time, while claiming to be sick at home, he wasn't recovering but rather gathering evidence against him, always aiming to bring him down!
And this time, he forced a conviction on Li Chuan, providing Qu Liancheng an opportunity!
Watching Jin Anquan being taken away by the disciplinary commission, Young Master Jin was dumbfounded.
The turn of events was beyond his expectations!
Jin Anquan was his Sixth Uncle, the most crucial player for the Jin Family in the political arena!
Now that this piece has been removed, the Jin Family's days don't look promising.
If Jin Anquan says something he shouldn't inside, not only about hiring the Cyan Wolf Gang to commit violence, the entire Jin Family could be in danger!
Court reconvened quickly.
Judge: "Let's continue the trial. Based on the earlier proceedings, we have listened to witness Liu Heng's testimony. Although the defendant Li Chuan killed five people on the street, it met the conditions for self-defense. The court hereby acquits the defendant Li Chuan."
"Additionally, regarding the five deceased blocking the road, kidnapping, and assaulting, these are heinous actions. The court orders compensation to the defendant Li Chuan for medical costs, emotional damages, and lost wages, totaling two hundred twenty-three thousand eight hundred and twenty-one yuan!"
"If there are objections, appeal to a higher court within ten days!"
"..."
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Li Chuan was acquitted and received over two hundred thousand in compensation.
However, the members of the Cyan Wolf Gang clearly weren't satisfied, threatening to appeal.
Yet, everyone knew that if the Cyan Wolf Gang was smart, they would obediently pay up.
If they blew things up further, it wouldn't matter to Li Chuan, but the Cyan Wolf Gang would be in trouble.
The shackles on Li Chuan's wrists and ankles were removed, and he was released in court.
Qu Liancheng smiled and nodded at Li Chuan, then prepared to leave.
But at that moment, he saw Jing Tian, smiled, and said, "Vice Director Jing, this is my belief."
Jing Tian showed a complex expression, nodding to Qu Liancheng: "Director Qu, thank you!"
Qu Liancheng shook his head: "The person you should thank isn't me, but him."
After saying this, Qu Liancheng gave Li Chuan a deep glance and then left.
For the past three years, Qu Liancheng had been faking illness to investigate evidence of Jin Anquan's crimes.
He indeed had some evidence, but it wasn't sufficient on its own.
Until Li Chuan appeared!
Li Chuan's entrapment provided him with an excellent opportunity.
Now, Jin Anquan's crimes were finally confirmed!
So, in his heart, Qu Liancheng was extremely grateful to Li Chuan.
"Vice Director Jing, I'm sorry for causing you trouble again." Li Chuan saw the thin-faced Jing Tian and Jing Ruyang, knowing these sisters hadn't had it easy recently.
"It's alright, it's great that you're okay." Jing Tian shook her head. "Speaking of this, it all started because of us; by the way, how is your health?"
Li Chuan: "I'm fine, ready to return to work at any time."
Jing Tian shook her head: "No need to rush back to work, rest for a few days and come back next Monday."
Jing Ruyang looked apologetic: "Li Chuan, I'm really sorry, this was all because of me."
Li Chuan: "Miss, please don't say that. It has nothing to do with you."
Jing Tian: "Alright, Ruyang, let's go home. Li Chuan, you should rest at home too."
Jing Ruyang: "See you tonight, Li Chuan!"
Just when Jing Tian and Jing Ruyang had left, Ni Yongruo came to her senses, turned around, and walked toward the parking lot. She was genuinely afraid of facing Li Chuan.
Actually, she was a bit unsure how to face Li Chuan.
However, to Ni Yongruo's surprise, even though she moved quickly, Li Chuan was even faster!