Let it age
Chapter 10
Watching Zhou Tingrang take out all the cash in the wallet.
"You...you are..."
"If the money can buy back some of your kindness, I've done a good deed, take it."
Stuffing a thick wad of money into Nian Lichen's hands, Zhou Ting asked the taxi driver to come down and help carry it.
Watching Zhou Tingrang and his master struggling to carry himself into the car, and Nian Lichen holding the money in his hand, the glacier in the left atrium suddenly disintegrated.
Zhou Tingrang...I'm sorry for you...I'm sorry for you...
Holding Zhou Tingrang who was about to close the door, the New Year's Day seemed to have been brewing for a long time, and he mustered up the courage to speak.
"actually……"
——"Mr. Zhou!"
Reluctantly, he was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Police Officer Luo.
"you are……"
"Hi, I'm Police Officer Luo from the Central District Police Station in N City. I was in charge of your case back then."
"My case?"
"Oh, it's like this. This morning, a man named Chen Bai Jianger came forward and said he wanted to overturn the case. Now our police are investigating this matter. As a person involved, I hope you can come back to the police station with me and cooperate with the investigation."
Chen Bojiang... overturned the case?He wants to reverse the case for me?
Why did he do this……
I never thought that my life could be rewritten, would my crime still have a chance to be cleared...
"Okay, I'll go with you."
Officer Luo made a gesture of invitation to Zhou Tingrang, then turned around and told the New Year's Day in the car.
"Nian Li Chen, go back and have a good rest, I don't want to see you in the bureau again, understand?"
"Understood, Officer Luo..."
Just like that, Nian Lichen took his unfinished words and unconfessed thoughts, and left in the car uneasy.
After saying goodbye to Song Hui and Guan Tingting in the court, Ao Junzhi accompanied Zhou Tingrang, and got into Officer Luo's police car to the police station.
"Don't worry baby, I'm here."
Ao Junzhi put his arms around Zhou Tingrang's shoulders, trying to give him a sense of stability.
"Junzhi, do you know that I never thought of overturning the case."
"I know. But the facts are the facts. If you haven't done it, you haven't done it. This stain shouldn't be on you. Now, you have the opportunity to wash it off. You have to take it seriously. I will do everything possible help you, trust me."
Interrogation room.
"So far, the testimony you have provided is basically consistent with what Chen Baijiang said. But there is a doubt, why did the victim accuse you at that time? Is there any festival between you and her?"
"Officer Luo, I don't know about this either. It stands to reason that it was the first time I saw her the day the incident happened. I didn't even say a word to her. I don't know why she was so sure it was me."
"It seems that this question can only be resolved by the victim himself. Well, your statement will be recorded here, please invite Mr. Ao to come in."
After finishing the investigation of Zhou Tingrang, Officer Luo began to question Ao Junzhi again.
"Mr. Ao, based on the clues you provided last time, we had doubts about the testimony provided by Li Zhenlin, the owner of the Ewha Hotel. We believe that he must have hidden the registration form for that day, do you remember?"
"Yes. But we called him rashly and told him to run away."
"You don't have to worry about this. Once we start the investigation, even if we set up a net, we will find him."
"Officer Naluo, that is to say, as long as you get the accommodation registration form, you can prove that Chen Baijiang was there that day, and we will provide the contact records of the court asking the neighbor's aunt to call him. Indeed, I left the Ewha Hotel before nine o'clock."
"If that's the case, I think, that's enough to file a case."
"Great!"
"Oh, I'm afraid, Li Zhenlin destroyed the evidence long ago. But Mr. Ao, don't worry, we will try our best to search for it. Once we have news, we will notify you and Mr. Zhou. Let's investigate here today, you go back first, I will contact you when I have news.”
"Thank you, Officer Luo."
Coming out of the police station, Ao Junzhi ignored the strange eyes of passers-by, took Zhou Tingrang's hand resolutely, and walked home slowly.
"Baby, what are you thinking."
"I was thinking, no matter whether the case is finally solved or not, I will not be disappointed. Seeing so many people working hard for me, I feel that I have proved myself, and that is enough."
"My baby will always be this strong."
After placing a kiss on Zhou Tingrang's forehead, Ao Junzhi admired Zhou Tingrang's open-mindedness from the bottom of his heart.
"By the way, where are we going now?"
"Go home."
"Go home? But I don't have a home in N City anymore..."
"Fool, my home is your home."
"What?! You want to take me back to your house?!"
"Why are you making such a fuss? I'm your boyfriend. What's wrong with me taking you home?"
"It's not... that... won't my uncle and aunt be frightened by such a sudden visit?"
"Don't worry," Ao Junzhi pulled Zhou Tingrang's body confidently and let him look at him, "I told them about you when I was in the United States."
"Ah?! When?!"
"Just when I decided to go back to China and confess to you."
"What's your opinion, uncle and aunt?"
"They actually guessed it a long time ago, but they were just not sure. At that time, they saw me resolutely give up my job at Bank Z and stayed in City S for several years. They must know that I fell in love with someone, and This is what happens when you love so much."
"But I... I have a criminal record... Uncles and aunts will definitely mind..."
"My parents are very reasonable people. I spent the whole night telling them what you have gone through these years. They also know that you are wronged, so they admire your persistence even more. Forbearance, especially my mother, every time I mention you, she always asks me to take you back, take good care of you, and give you one more mother."
Zhou Tingrang was moved to tears by Ao Junzhi's words.
"These...how come you never told me?"
"I didn't say it before because I wasn't sure what you wanted. During this period of time, I wanted to take you back to City N. No, I ran into Brother Song Hui and had an accident, so I delayed until now."
"I'm sorry Junzhi, I made you worry."
"Shh, don't talk about this. So, what's going on now, come back with me?"
"Ok!"
N City, Ao Jun's home.
"Come here, Ting Rang, eat more vegetables, there is soup here, don't be too polite."
Sure enough, Ao's mother was very kind and warm to Zhou Tingrang as Ao Junzhi said.
"Thank you, thank you auntie!"
"Xiao Zhou..."
Seeing this situation, Papa Ao couldn't help taking off his glasses and rubbing his moist eye sockets.
"Hey, uncle."
"We can all see Junzhi's changes over the years. In fact, uncle and aunt, I am very happy to see that he is so happy with you. You also know that you once had some misunderstandings. What about that misunderstanding? Junzhi has been in a downturn for several years. Every time we see him working so hard for his work, in fact, as parents, we feel sorry for him. At that time, he couldn't let go of something in his heart, so he could only put his mind on his career. But later He has you, and every time he talks to us on the phone, he is very happy. Your aunt and I are really relieved. I feel that my son has finally let go of the past. So, uncle, thank you very much, come on, our whole family A toast to you."
"Uncle, you're being serious. In fact, it was Junzhi who took me out of the shadows of the past. I want to thank you all in particular. Thank you uncle and aunt for forgiving me, who is not perfect. I should toast you all."
"Xiao Zhou, you are too polite. Come on, let's all have a toast. We will be a family from now on."
"Yes, Ting Rang, from now on Auntie will be your mother. You are welcome to come and play at home anytime."
"Thank you! Thank you Auntie! Thank you Uncle!"
After dinner, Ao's mother excitedly took out all the photo albums of Ao Junzhi's childhood and wanted to share them with Zhou Tingrang. Zhou Tingrang also enjoyed it and complained.
It was late at night, Ao's father and Ao's mother fell asleep one after another, and Zhou Tingrang also took a bath and got ready for bed.
"So your bedroom looks like this. I've always wondered what kind of house you lived in when you were young."
Ao Junzhi also took a shower and came in, jumped on the bed and put Zhou Ting in his arms.
"This is not the house I lived in as a child."
"what?"
"When I was young, my family was not very rich. How could I afford such a big house? This is a new house I bought after I got a job."
"Let me just say, how can a child's bedroom be decorated in such a mature style?"
"Hey, speaking of it, I still hated you when I was young, you don't know."
"Ah? Why do you hate me?"
"As soon as I started school in the first day of junior high school, you gave me a sharp meal in the shed, and even cut my glasses. At that time, the conditions at home were not good. In order to make a new pair for me, my parents ate it for a month. Chinese cabbage."
"Oh my god...I'm sorry Junzhi, I'll apologize to my uncle and aunt right now!"
Zhou Tingrang sat up after speaking.
"Need not--"
Ao Junzhi pushed Zhou Tingrang back on the bed.
"They've forgotten about it a long time ago. I'm the one you're going to apologize to."
"Oh, then, isn't it..."
"Shh - not this apology method."
"Then what should I do... oh!——Ao Junzhi, you are doing this again!——Oh, oh, oh!..."
While kissing Zhou Tingrang, Ao Junzhi recalled the past.
If he knew that Zhou Ting could be kissed until the sky collapsed today, the beating back then would not be in vain.
Thinking of this, Ao Junzhi's morale increased greatly, he turned over and directly crushed Zhou Tingrang to death, and the offensive between his lips became more and more intense.
"Um... well... don't... um..."
After lingering for several minutes, Ao Junzhi was willing to let go of Zhou Tingrang who was out of breath.
"Uncle and aunt are next door! Are you crazy!"
Zhou Tingrang's small fist crackled on Ao Junzhi's chest muscles.
"The more you resist, the more clearly they can hear. If you don't resist, won't they hear nothing?"
"What's wrong with you, I'll ignore you, go to sleep!"
Crack, as soon as the light was turned off, Zhou Ting let his back to Ao Junzhi fall asleep in a fit of anger.
Ao Junzhi looked calm and relaxed, crossed his hands behind his head, and waited for Zhou Tingrang to come over automatically later.
Sure enough, 5 minutes later.
"That... you should hold me... I can't sleep..."
The next day, noon.
Police Officer Luo returned to the police station from the sub-bureau after completing the case. He saw a sneaky figure at the door from a long distance away, and the key point was a figure in a wheelchair, so he walked over suspiciously.
"New Year's Eve? What are you doing here? Didn't I say that I don't want to see you again in the bureau?"
"Officer Luo, I did nothing wrong."
"Then what are you doing here?"
"I... I want to come... to inquire about a case."
"What case do you want to inquire about?"
"The Ewha Hotel case in 01."
"It's strange, what's going on with you recently, it seems that the collective is concerned about this."
"You also know that I was a witness who testified in court that year, and I have something to do with this case."
"Okay, then tell me, what do you want to know."
"That... I heard that someone has surrendered himself."
"Yeah, a man named Chen Baijiang, why, do you know him?"
"I... know him. When I was in school, I fought with him a few times. Then... have you filed a case?"
"Not yet, insufficient evidence."
"Oh……"
Watching Nian Lichen twist his hands together and frown tightly, Officer Luo felt very strange.
"What else do you want to ask?"
"Ah, it's okay, it's okay... Then, I'll go first."
"Hey wait a minute—" Officer Luo suddenly thought of something, "You testified in court that you saw Zhou Tingrang bring the victim into the hotel, right?"
"correct."
"Then did you meet Chen Bojiang that night?"
Officer Luo's words hit his heart, and Nian Lichen's eyes widened in fright.
"I, I don't remember..."
——"Lao Luo, Lao Luo! There is a major discovery!"
Suddenly, a small policeman ran from not far away.
"What's the matter, Dai?"
"The accommodation registration form, there is a whereabouts."
"Have you found Li Zhenlin?!"
"Well, in a town in Guiyang, I was caught by the brothers over there."
"What about the watch? Is it still there?"
"According to Li Zhenlin, that watch was bought by Chen Baijiang's mother at a high price on the night of the incident, so this matter has to be dealt with from Chen Baijiang."
"Okay! Immediately notify Chen Bojiang to come to the bureau!"
"Yes."
Seeing Officer Luo rushing into the police station anxiously, Nian Lichen clenched his fists and remained motionless on the spot.
Twenty minutes later, a taxi stopped at the gate of the police station, and Chen Baijiang got out of the car in a hurry. Although he noticed the New Year's Day at the gate, but the matter was urgent, Chen Baijiang didn't say much, and went directly into the police station.
Interrogation room.
"Officer Luo, I will come over as soon as I receive your call."
"Well, did you find anything?"
"This is a file bag that my mother entrusted to me before she was alive. She said that the most important things are all in it. Take a look and see if there is anything in it."
Sure enough, the hard work paid off, and a yellowed accommodation registration form was sandwiched between more than a dozen documents.
"Great! Evidence found! Evidence found!"
Chen Bojiang held up the watch excitedly, as if he had completely forgotten what finding this watch meant to him.
"Officer Luo, can the case be filed now?"
"Yes. But from this moment on, you will be detained in a detention center. Are you mentally prepared?"
Looking at Chen Bojiang's overjoyed face, Officer Luo couldn't bear to remind him.
"I..." Chen Bojiang put away his smile, "I've been waiting for this day."
"Okay. Dai—"
Xiao Dai pushed the door open and came in.
"Now I'm sorting out the information and going to Team Li to file a case. You, copy him and take him to the detention center."
"Yes. Chen Bojiang, let's go."
Seeing the police officer come out with the handcuffed Chen Baijiang, Nian Lichen couldn't hold back any longer, and frantically rolled the wheel with his hands, blocking in front of the two with a swipe.
"Let's stand, make... a case?"
"The evidence is convincing, Chen Bojiang, he is convicted of the crime, take him away immediately!"
"Wait a moment!!!--"
Nian Lichen grabbed the policeman's arm as hard as he could.
"Are you crazy? If you keep messing around like this, I'll handcuff you too!"
——"Xiao Dai, what's the matter?"
"Look, Lao Luo, this man will never let me go."
"Officer Luo," Nian Lichen looked at the three people in front of him with very determined eyes, "you can let him go, he...he...he was wronged!"
"What did you say?!"
"Chen Bojiang...Chen Bojiang was wronged...the one who committed the crime of rape...wasn't him..."
"Nian Lichen, I warn you, if you speak in front of the police, you must give evidence. If the real culprit is not him, then come talk to me after you find the real culprit!"
Officer Luo said that he was about to pull Nian Lichen's hand away.
"……it's me."
Nian Lichen's hand fell down.
"……What?"
"The real culprit is me."
Everyone was shocked, including Chen Baijiang himself.
"Nian Lichen, I remind you that you are responsible for what you say!"
"I didn't lie. What I said now is the truth of the matter. Please take me back to the interrogation room. I promise, I will tell you everything that happened back then."
"This...Lao Luo, what do you think we should do."
"There are too many doubts in this case, the case is too complicated, and the investigation still needs to be continued. Xiao Dai, bring them both in, I want to question them carefully!"
ding ding ding...
"Hey?"
"Excuse me, is this Mr. Zhou Tingrang?"
"I'm."
"Hello, I'm Police Officer Luo. It's like this. We have found the registration form for accommodation just now. We were going to file a case immediately, but..."
"What's the matter? Has something happened to the case?"
"It's strange that another person surrendered himself today."
"what?!"
"It's the suspect in the previous fire case, Nian Lichen. He said that he was also related to this case, and that he was the real murderer. So I want to inform you that this case still needs to be investigated for the time being. If it is convenient for you, please Come to the police station."
"Okay, I'll go right now."
He and Ao Junzhi hurried to the police station, Zhou Tingrang was outside the interrogation room, and saw Chen Baijiang waiting there again.
Feeling Zhou Tingrang's slight trembling, Ao Junzhi stepped forward and gently held his hand.
"I'm sorry..." Chen Bojiang leaned against the wall, not daring to look up at Zhou Tingrang, "I thought that as long as I surrendered myself, everything would return to its original position. Unexpectedly, this incident became more and more troublesome and alarmed so many people. I'm... really sorry..."
Zhou Tingrang was speechless and opened his mouth after a while.
"What's going on? Why did Nian Lichen turn himself in?"
"I don't know either... For so many years, we all know that I did this, right? Why there is an extra person now for no reason, I can't figure it out..."
"Let's listen to what Officer Luo has to say."
Interrogation room.
"Tell me about your crime process from beginning to end, without missing a single detail."
"At that time, as the principal of No. [-] Middle School, I had always been my rival with Chen Bojiang, the principal of No. [-] Middle School. I found out from the younger brother of No. [-] Middle School that Chen Bojiang liked to stay in the Ewha Hotel when he had nothing to do. Base area, so I was also on a whim that day, and said to bring a group of people there to trouble him."
"Ah."
"I waited for a long time at the door of the hotel, but I didn't wait for Chen Baijiang, but I waited for a girl who was looking for Chen Baijiang. She was not bad, so I told my brothers to play together, but the girl scolded me at the top of her throat. So I ordered my younger brother to spray her with Ecstasy, and immediately she passed out."
"Ah."
"Just when I was about to attack, Zhou Tingrang came. I knew he was Chen Baijiang's younger brother, and I had heard about his affairs with Chen Baijiang, so I still didn't dare to attack him. He protected that woman as soon as he came. After we brought her in, our buddies said let it go, and let this girl go for the time being."
"Ah."
"Not long after, I saw Zhou Ting let someone rush out. We booed him from behind, but he didn't have time to talk to us, so he just ran away. Then it was late at night, and the younger brothers all left. That day I had a quarrel with my family, and I didn’t intend to go home, so I just wandered around the door of the hotel alone, leaning against the wall and squinting for a while when I was sleepy.”
"Ah."
"It was probably in the middle of the night. I heard a noise from the toilet on the first floor. I looked back and saw that Chen Baijiang had come down and vomited. I thought I had finally seized the opportunity. While there was no one in the hall, I wanted to close the toilet door and clean it up. He paused. Who knows, as soon as I approached him, he muttered something 'don't come here, I don't like you, please be more self-respecting', I wondered if that girl was trying to seduce him, but failed No, people are still upstairs, so I went to the second floor to have a look."
"Ah."
"Only when I went to the second floor did I find that Chen Baijiang came out to vomit and forgot to close the door. The girl was lying on the bed without any clothes on. As soon as I got my brain, I jumped on it. The girl was caught before I took the medicine, but the strength of the medicine hadn’t slowed down, and my whole body was still limp. In order to prevent her from recognizing me, I wrapped the silk scarf she took off around her head to cover her face. Here comes the crime."
"During the period, the victim did not resist?"
"I resisted. Although she had no strength, she was still struggling. Later, I thought she was too disobedient, so I slapped her and fainted."
"Where's Chen Bojiang?"
"After I finished what I did, I realized that the ticket was too big. I was so scared that my calf gave way, and I ran away. When I ran to the first floor, I found Chen Baijiang asleep leaning against the toilet door, as if he was too drunk. I originally The purpose of that day was to provoke him, so a thought flashed in my mind, and I carried him up to the second floor, took off all his clothes, and threw him beside that woman."
"When you ran away, was there no one in the hotel lobby?"
"Well, that's why I always believed that I didn't leave any traces, and I haven't told anyone about it for so many years."
"Then why did you surrender yourself today?"
"Because, the development of the matter was completely beyond my expectations. I never thought that after doing this, Zhou Tingrang would be the one to take the blame. My goal has always been Chen Baijiang. I thought I had designed it well enough to let him There is no way to quibble, but I overlooked that Zhou Tingrang was willing to bear the crime of rape for him."
"So, in your heart, you have always been ashamed of Zhou Tingrang?"
"Yeah. Although he followed Chen Bojiang and I fought several times, I never saw him as an opponent at all."
"Then why did you go to court to testify against him in the end?"
"At that time, Chen Bojiang had already disregarded all ties. If I didn't find a scapegoat, sooner or later my criminal identity would be exposed. In order to keep myself, I had to sacrifice Zhou Tingrang. But, yesterday, he actually persuaded Song Hui to save me. Only then did I realize what a kind person I had killed."
After hearing this statement, Officer Luo was speechless for a long time.
After calming down a bit, Officer Luo closed the folder and stood up.
"Although my intuition tells me that what you said is true, evidence is needed to solve the case. What you have said now is not enough to open the case. It seems that we can only know when we get the key confession Who is the murderer?"
Officer Luo opened the door and saw Chen Bojiang, Zhou Tingrang, and Ao Junzhi standing outside, so he called the two policemen outside.
"Take Nian Lichen and Chen Baijiang away and watch them. Mr. Zhou and Mr. Ao, please follow me."
Police Officer Rob's Office.
After organizing Nian Lichen's confession just now into documents, Officer Luo handed the documents to Zhou Tingrang and Ao Junzhi.
"What?! It turned out to be like this..."
Zhou Ting was so shocked that he almost couldn't stand still, he covered his chest and patted it several times before he calmed down.
"I think the most painful person at this moment is Chen Baijiang."
Ao Junzhi told the truth cruelly in a deep voice, and the atmosphere in the office was serious.
"The investigation of the case has reached this point, I think we all know it in our hearts. But unfortunately, it is difficult for us to find evidence that matches the confession of Nian Lichen. If we want to file a case, there is only one last way left."
"any solution?"
Picking up the water cup and taking a sip of tea, Officer Luo wanted to calm himself down.
"Let the victim testify in court in person."
--"impossible!"
Zhou Tingrang denied it loudly, with a non-negotiable expression on his face.
"How can a girl's dignity withstand such torment? What's more, after so many years, she must have her own life, and I will not bother her to reverse the case. No matter who committed the crime, the three of us Both of them gave her a certain amount of harm. I can't be so selfish."
"Tingrang, don't get excited," Ao Junzhi gently held Zhou Tingrang's shoulders, "Maybe things will turn around? What if Shi Ling is willing to testify in court for you?"
"how is this possible……"
"How is it impossible? No matter what, we can try to contact her. As for whether she is willing or not, we respect her decision."
"However, after such a long time, it is not easy to find someone in the vast crowd? What's more, she is not in the country."
"Leave this matter to me. Ting Rang, we have worked so hard to get to this point, don't give up, okay? You deserve the world to return your innocence. "
"Yes, Mr. Zhou, no matter what, let's try hard first."
S City.
"Ah? Australia? I do have a lot of friends in Australia, but are you sure she's still in Australia?"
While checking the computer, Miki answered Ao Junzhi's call.
"No matter where she is now, at least make sure that she has stayed in Australia, and you can help me find it from there. This is related to Ting Rang's reputation. I ask you brother."
"Of course I will do my best to help you find it! My title as a little human flesh motor is not in vain!"
"Well, that's up to you!"
The next day, noon.
"Hello? Let me tell you, I searched for you all night yesterday. I have asked all my friends at the Immigration Bureau. She changed her nationality after she went to Australia. I can't find any information about her with her Chinese name." .”
"What should I do?"
"The official way doesn't work, so we can only follow the folk way. Do you have a picture of her?"
"What are you doing?"
"Human flesh!"
"Are you crazy! This matter must not make a big deal!"
"I'm stupid! I won't find a reason to attract people's attention! You can feel free to give me the photos! Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Tangbure, I will post them all, I don't believe in the Australian Chinese circle No one will know her!"
"Okay, I'll ask my mom to take her standard photo from the junior high school alumni book and take it for you."
"OK! Just look at it!"
On the same day, the status of "the infatuated man traveled thousands of miles to Australia to find his first love" appeared on major social networking sites, and it quickly became a headline.
Miki took advantage of people's psychology of gossip, and kept exaggerating the atmosphere in his self-statement, saying how he loves this woman, how many years he has waited for her, not asking her to accept him, but only asking for a chance to meet him. It is enough to tell her what Lai Wei said in person.
Sure enough, as soon as the incident was hyped, many people posted photos of Chinese friends they knew around them in order to identify them.
One of them is Celine, and the po owner said that this girl used to be her neighbor, but now she has moved away.
Miki sent the photo to Ao Junzhi, and Ao Junzhi recognized it at a glance, and quickly asked Miki to contact the po owner, asking for Celine's contact information.
"Hello? How's it going? What did that netizen say?"
"She said that Celine was her neighbor ten years ago, married a local photographer, and has been a housewife at home. After the second son was born a few years ago, the whole family moved away. No one can contact them. .”
"Is there no way to get in touch?"
"There is one, but I don't think there's much hope."
"What is it?"
"Celine has an email account. When I went to church with that netizen, I registered an email address for the convenience of receiving event information. But you also know, these days, who checks private emails every day? Besides, this email address is for temporary It was built by the church, and I think she must not be using it herself.”
"It doesn't matter, a dead horse is a living horse doctor. As long as there is hope, you have to try it. Send me the address."
"Ok."
As the days passed, the case remained on hold.
Officer Luo called to remind him that if no evidence to reverse the case is found within this week, the appeal will be cancelled, and all efforts during this period will be in vain.
"Junzhi, forget it, let's go back."
Watching Ao Junzhi send out an email every 10 minutes and staring at the computer all day long, Zhou Ting decided to stop there because he didn't want to hurt the people around him to work with him.
"You said... Could it be that she has been abroad for a long time and can't speak her mother tongue anymore? No, I have to write another email to her in English!"
"Junzhi, it's already the seventh day, don't wait, and don't force that girl anymore, maybe it's not that she didn't see your post, but she just doesn't want to come back."
"But Ting Rang... I really don't want you to miss this opportunity..."
"It doesn't matter, what does it matter if the case is reversed or not? Now that I have you, uncles and aunts, my life is already very happy. If I keep it as it is, I will be very happy too."
"Really……"
"Well, I won't lie to you," Zhou Tingrang said and kissed Ao Junzhi lightly, "Let's go back, back to S City."
"……it is good."
The next morning, N City Airport.
"Uncle and aunt, I'm really sorry, but I trouble you to come to the airport to see us off."
"No, there is nothing troublesome. Originally, you came back to stay for a short time, and we just want to spend more time with you."
"Uncle and aunt, come to S city to find us if you are free, we must treat uncle and aunt well!"
"Look at this kid, he's really sensible. Okay, Xiao Zhou, uncle promises you that when uncle retires in two years, he will take your aunt to see you."
"Dad, Mom, take care of yourself."
"You too, take care of yourself over there, and take care of Ting Rang as well."
"Well, don't worry, Mom."
"Then, uncle and aunt, let's go in first!"
"Hey, have a safe trip, give us a message when you arrive."
"Okay, uncle and aunt, go back quickly, don't send it away."
After waving goodbye to Ao's father and Ao's mother, the two stood in the security check line with their boarding passes.
"Why are there so many people today..."
"It's okay, there's still time, so take your time."
"Huh? Is your phone vibrating?"
Ao Junzhi took out his cell phone from his trouser pocket and found that it was Officer Luo calling, so he quickly picked it up.
"Hey Officer Luo."
"Mr. Ao! I just called Mr. Zhou and he didn't answer, so I called you. Come to the police station!"
"What happened?"
"—Miss Shi, Miss Shi is back!"
Jumping out of the taxi, Ao Junzhi dragged Zhou Tingrang, and Zhou Tingrang pulled the box, and rushed into the police station.
"What about people? What about her people!"
"Mr. Ao, please don't worry. Ms. Shi requested that she testify directly in court, so you won't be able to see her today."
"You mean, she will go to court tomorrow?"
"Correct."
"Well, it's a miracle that she can come back."
"Then, Mr. Zhou, come in with me to go through the formalities. The court will officially start tomorrow. You need to sign some documents."
"it is good."
When Zhou Ting gave up time to go to the office, Ao Junzhi walked out of the police station and smoked a cigarette at the door.
Suddenly, a little boy jumped out of a Land Rover not far away, and started urinating towards the flower bed at the door.
It seems that he is still a mixed race, Ao Junzhi just finds it funny.
"—Hey Henry! I have told you! DON'T DOTHAT! Did you hear me"
A well-dressed rich lady followed from the Land Rover, picked up the naughty brat and carried her to the car.
After struggling to throw the little boy into the car and sit down, Mrs. Kuo was so tired that she could only stand by the car, took off her sunglasses, and then took off her hat to fan the wind.
In an instant, the two eyes met, and the movements of Mrs. Kuo's hands suddenly stopped.
- "Mommy! Who's that!"
The little boy in the car stuck out his head playfully.
"SomeoneI..." Mrs. Kuo choked up, "have to apologize."
The little boy didn't understand what his mother was talking about, so he just put his head back and sat on the seat to play with his toy.
Step by step, Mrs. Kuo walked over slowly, and Ao Junzhi also threw away the cigarette butt and walked over slowly.
"Hi, long time no see."
Mrs. Kuo greeted him somewhat cautiously.
"Yeah... Long time no see."
Seeing Shi Ling who had changed greatly in front of him suddenly appear in front of him, Ao Junzhi was a little at a loss.
After all, there was a long period of time in my life, and I was supported by missing her.
Unexpectedly, they would meet again under such circumstances, Ao Junzhi was a little surprised.
"I... almost didn't recognize you, you've become handsome, ha ha."
Shi Ling smiled, and the atmosphere was not so awkward anymore.
"You, too, are now at the goddess level."
"Hey, stop making fun of me."
"That little boy just now is your son?"
"Well, the youngest son is four years old this year, and the eldest son is eight years old this year."
"Not bad, you, it seems that family life is quite happy."
"It's okay, but the younger son is too naughty and won't let me
"You...you are..."
"If the money can buy back some of your kindness, I've done a good deed, take it."
Stuffing a thick wad of money into Nian Lichen's hands, Zhou Ting asked the taxi driver to come down and help carry it.
Watching Zhou Tingrang and his master struggling to carry himself into the car, and Nian Lichen holding the money in his hand, the glacier in the left atrium suddenly disintegrated.
Zhou Tingrang...I'm sorry for you...I'm sorry for you...
Holding Zhou Tingrang who was about to close the door, the New Year's Day seemed to have been brewing for a long time, and he mustered up the courage to speak.
"actually……"
——"Mr. Zhou!"
Reluctantly, he was interrupted by the sudden appearance of Police Officer Luo.
"you are……"
"Hi, I'm Police Officer Luo from the Central District Police Station in N City. I was in charge of your case back then."
"My case?"
"Oh, it's like this. This morning, a man named Chen Bai Jianger came forward and said he wanted to overturn the case. Now our police are investigating this matter. As a person involved, I hope you can come back to the police station with me and cooperate with the investigation."
Chen Bojiang... overturned the case?He wants to reverse the case for me?
Why did he do this……
I never thought that my life could be rewritten, would my crime still have a chance to be cleared...
"Okay, I'll go with you."
Officer Luo made a gesture of invitation to Zhou Tingrang, then turned around and told the New Year's Day in the car.
"Nian Li Chen, go back and have a good rest, I don't want to see you in the bureau again, understand?"
"Understood, Officer Luo..."
Just like that, Nian Lichen took his unfinished words and unconfessed thoughts, and left in the car uneasy.
After saying goodbye to Song Hui and Guan Tingting in the court, Ao Junzhi accompanied Zhou Tingrang, and got into Officer Luo's police car to the police station.
"Don't worry baby, I'm here."
Ao Junzhi put his arms around Zhou Tingrang's shoulders, trying to give him a sense of stability.
"Junzhi, do you know that I never thought of overturning the case."
"I know. But the facts are the facts. If you haven't done it, you haven't done it. This stain shouldn't be on you. Now, you have the opportunity to wash it off. You have to take it seriously. I will do everything possible help you, trust me."
Interrogation room.
"So far, the testimony you have provided is basically consistent with what Chen Baijiang said. But there is a doubt, why did the victim accuse you at that time? Is there any festival between you and her?"
"Officer Luo, I don't know about this either. It stands to reason that it was the first time I saw her the day the incident happened. I didn't even say a word to her. I don't know why she was so sure it was me."
"It seems that this question can only be resolved by the victim himself. Well, your statement will be recorded here, please invite Mr. Ao to come in."
After finishing the investigation of Zhou Tingrang, Officer Luo began to question Ao Junzhi again.
"Mr. Ao, based on the clues you provided last time, we had doubts about the testimony provided by Li Zhenlin, the owner of the Ewha Hotel. We believe that he must have hidden the registration form for that day, do you remember?"
"Yes. But we called him rashly and told him to run away."
"You don't have to worry about this. Once we start the investigation, even if we set up a net, we will find him."
"Officer Naluo, that is to say, as long as you get the accommodation registration form, you can prove that Chen Baijiang was there that day, and we will provide the contact records of the court asking the neighbor's aunt to call him. Indeed, I left the Ewha Hotel before nine o'clock."
"If that's the case, I think, that's enough to file a case."
"Great!"
"Oh, I'm afraid, Li Zhenlin destroyed the evidence long ago. But Mr. Ao, don't worry, we will try our best to search for it. Once we have news, we will notify you and Mr. Zhou. Let's investigate here today, you go back first, I will contact you when I have news.”
"Thank you, Officer Luo."
Coming out of the police station, Ao Junzhi ignored the strange eyes of passers-by, took Zhou Tingrang's hand resolutely, and walked home slowly.
"Baby, what are you thinking."
"I was thinking, no matter whether the case is finally solved or not, I will not be disappointed. Seeing so many people working hard for me, I feel that I have proved myself, and that is enough."
"My baby will always be this strong."
After placing a kiss on Zhou Tingrang's forehead, Ao Junzhi admired Zhou Tingrang's open-mindedness from the bottom of his heart.
"By the way, where are we going now?"
"Go home."
"Go home? But I don't have a home in N City anymore..."
"Fool, my home is your home."
"What?! You want to take me back to your house?!"
"Why are you making such a fuss? I'm your boyfriend. What's wrong with me taking you home?"
"It's not... that... won't my uncle and aunt be frightened by such a sudden visit?"
"Don't worry," Ao Junzhi pulled Zhou Tingrang's body confidently and let him look at him, "I told them about you when I was in the United States."
"Ah?! When?!"
"Just when I decided to go back to China and confess to you."
"What's your opinion, uncle and aunt?"
"They actually guessed it a long time ago, but they were just not sure. At that time, they saw me resolutely give up my job at Bank Z and stayed in City S for several years. They must know that I fell in love with someone, and This is what happens when you love so much."
"But I... I have a criminal record... Uncles and aunts will definitely mind..."
"My parents are very reasonable people. I spent the whole night telling them what you have gone through these years. They also know that you are wronged, so they admire your persistence even more. Forbearance, especially my mother, every time I mention you, she always asks me to take you back, take good care of you, and give you one more mother."
Zhou Tingrang was moved to tears by Ao Junzhi's words.
"These...how come you never told me?"
"I didn't say it before because I wasn't sure what you wanted. During this period of time, I wanted to take you back to City N. No, I ran into Brother Song Hui and had an accident, so I delayed until now."
"I'm sorry Junzhi, I made you worry."
"Shh, don't talk about this. So, what's going on now, come back with me?"
"Ok!"
N City, Ao Jun's home.
"Come here, Ting Rang, eat more vegetables, there is soup here, don't be too polite."
Sure enough, Ao's mother was very kind and warm to Zhou Tingrang as Ao Junzhi said.
"Thank you, thank you auntie!"
"Xiao Zhou..."
Seeing this situation, Papa Ao couldn't help taking off his glasses and rubbing his moist eye sockets.
"Hey, uncle."
"We can all see Junzhi's changes over the years. In fact, uncle and aunt, I am very happy to see that he is so happy with you. You also know that you once had some misunderstandings. What about that misunderstanding? Junzhi has been in a downturn for several years. Every time we see him working so hard for his work, in fact, as parents, we feel sorry for him. At that time, he couldn't let go of something in his heart, so he could only put his mind on his career. But later He has you, and every time he talks to us on the phone, he is very happy. Your aunt and I are really relieved. I feel that my son has finally let go of the past. So, uncle, thank you very much, come on, our whole family A toast to you."
"Uncle, you're being serious. In fact, it was Junzhi who took me out of the shadows of the past. I want to thank you all in particular. Thank you uncle and aunt for forgiving me, who is not perfect. I should toast you all."
"Xiao Zhou, you are too polite. Come on, let's all have a toast. We will be a family from now on."
"Yes, Ting Rang, from now on Auntie will be your mother. You are welcome to come and play at home anytime."
"Thank you! Thank you Auntie! Thank you Uncle!"
After dinner, Ao's mother excitedly took out all the photo albums of Ao Junzhi's childhood and wanted to share them with Zhou Tingrang. Zhou Tingrang also enjoyed it and complained.
It was late at night, Ao's father and Ao's mother fell asleep one after another, and Zhou Tingrang also took a bath and got ready for bed.
"So your bedroom looks like this. I've always wondered what kind of house you lived in when you were young."
Ao Junzhi also took a shower and came in, jumped on the bed and put Zhou Ting in his arms.
"This is not the house I lived in as a child."
"what?"
"When I was young, my family was not very rich. How could I afford such a big house? This is a new house I bought after I got a job."
"Let me just say, how can a child's bedroom be decorated in such a mature style?"
"Hey, speaking of it, I still hated you when I was young, you don't know."
"Ah? Why do you hate me?"
"As soon as I started school in the first day of junior high school, you gave me a sharp meal in the shed, and even cut my glasses. At that time, the conditions at home were not good. In order to make a new pair for me, my parents ate it for a month. Chinese cabbage."
"Oh my god...I'm sorry Junzhi, I'll apologize to my uncle and aunt right now!"
Zhou Tingrang sat up after speaking.
"Need not--"
Ao Junzhi pushed Zhou Tingrang back on the bed.
"They've forgotten about it a long time ago. I'm the one you're going to apologize to."
"Oh, then, isn't it..."
"Shh - not this apology method."
"Then what should I do... oh!——Ao Junzhi, you are doing this again!——Oh, oh, oh!..."
While kissing Zhou Tingrang, Ao Junzhi recalled the past.
If he knew that Zhou Ting could be kissed until the sky collapsed today, the beating back then would not be in vain.
Thinking of this, Ao Junzhi's morale increased greatly, he turned over and directly crushed Zhou Tingrang to death, and the offensive between his lips became more and more intense.
"Um... well... don't... um..."
After lingering for several minutes, Ao Junzhi was willing to let go of Zhou Tingrang who was out of breath.
"Uncle and aunt are next door! Are you crazy!"
Zhou Tingrang's small fist crackled on Ao Junzhi's chest muscles.
"The more you resist, the more clearly they can hear. If you don't resist, won't they hear nothing?"
"What's wrong with you, I'll ignore you, go to sleep!"
Crack, as soon as the light was turned off, Zhou Ting let his back to Ao Junzhi fall asleep in a fit of anger.
Ao Junzhi looked calm and relaxed, crossed his hands behind his head, and waited for Zhou Tingrang to come over automatically later.
Sure enough, 5 minutes later.
"That... you should hold me... I can't sleep..."
The next day, noon.
Police Officer Luo returned to the police station from the sub-bureau after completing the case. He saw a sneaky figure at the door from a long distance away, and the key point was a figure in a wheelchair, so he walked over suspiciously.
"New Year's Eve? What are you doing here? Didn't I say that I don't want to see you again in the bureau?"
"Officer Luo, I did nothing wrong."
"Then what are you doing here?"
"I... I want to come... to inquire about a case."
"What case do you want to inquire about?"
"The Ewha Hotel case in 01."
"It's strange, what's going on with you recently, it seems that the collective is concerned about this."
"You also know that I was a witness who testified in court that year, and I have something to do with this case."
"Okay, then tell me, what do you want to know."
"That... I heard that someone has surrendered himself."
"Yeah, a man named Chen Baijiang, why, do you know him?"
"I... know him. When I was in school, I fought with him a few times. Then... have you filed a case?"
"Not yet, insufficient evidence."
"Oh……"
Watching Nian Lichen twist his hands together and frown tightly, Officer Luo felt very strange.
"What else do you want to ask?"
"Ah, it's okay, it's okay... Then, I'll go first."
"Hey wait a minute—" Officer Luo suddenly thought of something, "You testified in court that you saw Zhou Tingrang bring the victim into the hotel, right?"
"correct."
"Then did you meet Chen Bojiang that night?"
Officer Luo's words hit his heart, and Nian Lichen's eyes widened in fright.
"I, I don't remember..."
——"Lao Luo, Lao Luo! There is a major discovery!"
Suddenly, a small policeman ran from not far away.
"What's the matter, Dai?"
"The accommodation registration form, there is a whereabouts."
"Have you found Li Zhenlin?!"
"Well, in a town in Guiyang, I was caught by the brothers over there."
"What about the watch? Is it still there?"
"According to Li Zhenlin, that watch was bought by Chen Baijiang's mother at a high price on the night of the incident, so this matter has to be dealt with from Chen Baijiang."
"Okay! Immediately notify Chen Bojiang to come to the bureau!"
"Yes."
Seeing Officer Luo rushing into the police station anxiously, Nian Lichen clenched his fists and remained motionless on the spot.
Twenty minutes later, a taxi stopped at the gate of the police station, and Chen Baijiang got out of the car in a hurry. Although he noticed the New Year's Day at the gate, but the matter was urgent, Chen Baijiang didn't say much, and went directly into the police station.
Interrogation room.
"Officer Luo, I will come over as soon as I receive your call."
"Well, did you find anything?"
"This is a file bag that my mother entrusted to me before she was alive. She said that the most important things are all in it. Take a look and see if there is anything in it."
Sure enough, the hard work paid off, and a yellowed accommodation registration form was sandwiched between more than a dozen documents.
"Great! Evidence found! Evidence found!"
Chen Bojiang held up the watch excitedly, as if he had completely forgotten what finding this watch meant to him.
"Officer Luo, can the case be filed now?"
"Yes. But from this moment on, you will be detained in a detention center. Are you mentally prepared?"
Looking at Chen Bojiang's overjoyed face, Officer Luo couldn't bear to remind him.
"I..." Chen Bojiang put away his smile, "I've been waiting for this day."
"Okay. Dai—"
Xiao Dai pushed the door open and came in.
"Now I'm sorting out the information and going to Team Li to file a case. You, copy him and take him to the detention center."
"Yes. Chen Bojiang, let's go."
Seeing the police officer come out with the handcuffed Chen Baijiang, Nian Lichen couldn't hold back any longer, and frantically rolled the wheel with his hands, blocking in front of the two with a swipe.
"Let's stand, make... a case?"
"The evidence is convincing, Chen Bojiang, he is convicted of the crime, take him away immediately!"
"Wait a moment!!!--"
Nian Lichen grabbed the policeman's arm as hard as he could.
"Are you crazy? If you keep messing around like this, I'll handcuff you too!"
——"Xiao Dai, what's the matter?"
"Look, Lao Luo, this man will never let me go."
"Officer Luo," Nian Lichen looked at the three people in front of him with very determined eyes, "you can let him go, he...he...he was wronged!"
"What did you say?!"
"Chen Bojiang...Chen Bojiang was wronged...the one who committed the crime of rape...wasn't him..."
"Nian Lichen, I warn you, if you speak in front of the police, you must give evidence. If the real culprit is not him, then come talk to me after you find the real culprit!"
Officer Luo said that he was about to pull Nian Lichen's hand away.
"……it's me."
Nian Lichen's hand fell down.
"……What?"
"The real culprit is me."
Everyone was shocked, including Chen Baijiang himself.
"Nian Lichen, I remind you that you are responsible for what you say!"
"I didn't lie. What I said now is the truth of the matter. Please take me back to the interrogation room. I promise, I will tell you everything that happened back then."
"This...Lao Luo, what do you think we should do."
"There are too many doubts in this case, the case is too complicated, and the investigation still needs to be continued. Xiao Dai, bring them both in, I want to question them carefully!"
ding ding ding...
"Hey?"
"Excuse me, is this Mr. Zhou Tingrang?"
"I'm."
"Hello, I'm Police Officer Luo. It's like this. We have found the registration form for accommodation just now. We were going to file a case immediately, but..."
"What's the matter? Has something happened to the case?"
"It's strange that another person surrendered himself today."
"what?!"
"It's the suspect in the previous fire case, Nian Lichen. He said that he was also related to this case, and that he was the real murderer. So I want to inform you that this case still needs to be investigated for the time being. If it is convenient for you, please Come to the police station."
"Okay, I'll go right now."
He and Ao Junzhi hurried to the police station, Zhou Tingrang was outside the interrogation room, and saw Chen Baijiang waiting there again.
Feeling Zhou Tingrang's slight trembling, Ao Junzhi stepped forward and gently held his hand.
"I'm sorry..." Chen Bojiang leaned against the wall, not daring to look up at Zhou Tingrang, "I thought that as long as I surrendered myself, everything would return to its original position. Unexpectedly, this incident became more and more troublesome and alarmed so many people. I'm... really sorry..."
Zhou Tingrang was speechless and opened his mouth after a while.
"What's going on? Why did Nian Lichen turn himself in?"
"I don't know either... For so many years, we all know that I did this, right? Why there is an extra person now for no reason, I can't figure it out..."
"Let's listen to what Officer Luo has to say."
Interrogation room.
"Tell me about your crime process from beginning to end, without missing a single detail."
"At that time, as the principal of No. [-] Middle School, I had always been my rival with Chen Bojiang, the principal of No. [-] Middle School. I found out from the younger brother of No. [-] Middle School that Chen Bojiang liked to stay in the Ewha Hotel when he had nothing to do. Base area, so I was also on a whim that day, and said to bring a group of people there to trouble him."
"Ah."
"I waited for a long time at the door of the hotel, but I didn't wait for Chen Baijiang, but I waited for a girl who was looking for Chen Baijiang. She was not bad, so I told my brothers to play together, but the girl scolded me at the top of her throat. So I ordered my younger brother to spray her with Ecstasy, and immediately she passed out."
"Ah."
"Just when I was about to attack, Zhou Tingrang came. I knew he was Chen Baijiang's younger brother, and I had heard about his affairs with Chen Baijiang, so I still didn't dare to attack him. He protected that woman as soon as he came. After we brought her in, our buddies said let it go, and let this girl go for the time being."
"Ah."
"Not long after, I saw Zhou Ting let someone rush out. We booed him from behind, but he didn't have time to talk to us, so he just ran away. Then it was late at night, and the younger brothers all left. That day I had a quarrel with my family, and I didn’t intend to go home, so I just wandered around the door of the hotel alone, leaning against the wall and squinting for a while when I was sleepy.”
"Ah."
"It was probably in the middle of the night. I heard a noise from the toilet on the first floor. I looked back and saw that Chen Baijiang had come down and vomited. I thought I had finally seized the opportunity. While there was no one in the hall, I wanted to close the toilet door and clean it up. He paused. Who knows, as soon as I approached him, he muttered something 'don't come here, I don't like you, please be more self-respecting', I wondered if that girl was trying to seduce him, but failed No, people are still upstairs, so I went to the second floor to have a look."
"Ah."
"Only when I went to the second floor did I find that Chen Baijiang came out to vomit and forgot to close the door. The girl was lying on the bed without any clothes on. As soon as I got my brain, I jumped on it. The girl was caught before I took the medicine, but the strength of the medicine hadn’t slowed down, and my whole body was still limp. In order to prevent her from recognizing me, I wrapped the silk scarf she took off around her head to cover her face. Here comes the crime."
"During the period, the victim did not resist?"
"I resisted. Although she had no strength, she was still struggling. Later, I thought she was too disobedient, so I slapped her and fainted."
"Where's Chen Bojiang?"
"After I finished what I did, I realized that the ticket was too big. I was so scared that my calf gave way, and I ran away. When I ran to the first floor, I found Chen Baijiang asleep leaning against the toilet door, as if he was too drunk. I originally The purpose of that day was to provoke him, so a thought flashed in my mind, and I carried him up to the second floor, took off all his clothes, and threw him beside that woman."
"When you ran away, was there no one in the hotel lobby?"
"Well, that's why I always believed that I didn't leave any traces, and I haven't told anyone about it for so many years."
"Then why did you surrender yourself today?"
"Because, the development of the matter was completely beyond my expectations. I never thought that after doing this, Zhou Tingrang would be the one to take the blame. My goal has always been Chen Baijiang. I thought I had designed it well enough to let him There is no way to quibble, but I overlooked that Zhou Tingrang was willing to bear the crime of rape for him."
"So, in your heart, you have always been ashamed of Zhou Tingrang?"
"Yeah. Although he followed Chen Bojiang and I fought several times, I never saw him as an opponent at all."
"Then why did you go to court to testify against him in the end?"
"At that time, Chen Bojiang had already disregarded all ties. If I didn't find a scapegoat, sooner or later my criminal identity would be exposed. In order to keep myself, I had to sacrifice Zhou Tingrang. But, yesterday, he actually persuaded Song Hui to save me. Only then did I realize what a kind person I had killed."
After hearing this statement, Officer Luo was speechless for a long time.
After calming down a bit, Officer Luo closed the folder and stood up.
"Although my intuition tells me that what you said is true, evidence is needed to solve the case. What you have said now is not enough to open the case. It seems that we can only know when we get the key confession Who is the murderer?"
Officer Luo opened the door and saw Chen Bojiang, Zhou Tingrang, and Ao Junzhi standing outside, so he called the two policemen outside.
"Take Nian Lichen and Chen Baijiang away and watch them. Mr. Zhou and Mr. Ao, please follow me."
Police Officer Rob's Office.
After organizing Nian Lichen's confession just now into documents, Officer Luo handed the documents to Zhou Tingrang and Ao Junzhi.
"What?! It turned out to be like this..."
Zhou Ting was so shocked that he almost couldn't stand still, he covered his chest and patted it several times before he calmed down.
"I think the most painful person at this moment is Chen Baijiang."
Ao Junzhi told the truth cruelly in a deep voice, and the atmosphere in the office was serious.
"The investigation of the case has reached this point, I think we all know it in our hearts. But unfortunately, it is difficult for us to find evidence that matches the confession of Nian Lichen. If we want to file a case, there is only one last way left."
"any solution?"
Picking up the water cup and taking a sip of tea, Officer Luo wanted to calm himself down.
"Let the victim testify in court in person."
--"impossible!"
Zhou Tingrang denied it loudly, with a non-negotiable expression on his face.
"How can a girl's dignity withstand such torment? What's more, after so many years, she must have her own life, and I will not bother her to reverse the case. No matter who committed the crime, the three of us Both of them gave her a certain amount of harm. I can't be so selfish."
"Tingrang, don't get excited," Ao Junzhi gently held Zhou Tingrang's shoulders, "Maybe things will turn around? What if Shi Ling is willing to testify in court for you?"
"how is this possible……"
"How is it impossible? No matter what, we can try to contact her. As for whether she is willing or not, we respect her decision."
"However, after such a long time, it is not easy to find someone in the vast crowd? What's more, she is not in the country."
"Leave this matter to me. Ting Rang, we have worked so hard to get to this point, don't give up, okay? You deserve the world to return your innocence. "
"Yes, Mr. Zhou, no matter what, let's try hard first."
S City.
"Ah? Australia? I do have a lot of friends in Australia, but are you sure she's still in Australia?"
While checking the computer, Miki answered Ao Junzhi's call.
"No matter where she is now, at least make sure that she has stayed in Australia, and you can help me find it from there. This is related to Ting Rang's reputation. I ask you brother."
"Of course I will do my best to help you find it! My title as a little human flesh motor is not in vain!"
"Well, that's up to you!"
The next day, noon.
"Hello? Let me tell you, I searched for you all night yesterday. I have asked all my friends at the Immigration Bureau. She changed her nationality after she went to Australia. I can't find any information about her with her Chinese name." .”
"What should I do?"
"The official way doesn't work, so we can only follow the folk way. Do you have a picture of her?"
"What are you doing?"
"Human flesh!"
"Are you crazy! This matter must not make a big deal!"
"I'm stupid! I won't find a reason to attract people's attention! You can feel free to give me the photos! Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Tangbure, I will post them all, I don't believe in the Australian Chinese circle No one will know her!"
"Okay, I'll ask my mom to take her standard photo from the junior high school alumni book and take it for you."
"OK! Just look at it!"
On the same day, the status of "the infatuated man traveled thousands of miles to Australia to find his first love" appeared on major social networking sites, and it quickly became a headline.
Miki took advantage of people's psychology of gossip, and kept exaggerating the atmosphere in his self-statement, saying how he loves this woman, how many years he has waited for her, not asking her to accept him, but only asking for a chance to meet him. It is enough to tell her what Lai Wei said in person.
Sure enough, as soon as the incident was hyped, many people posted photos of Chinese friends they knew around them in order to identify them.
One of them is Celine, and the po owner said that this girl used to be her neighbor, but now she has moved away.
Miki sent the photo to Ao Junzhi, and Ao Junzhi recognized it at a glance, and quickly asked Miki to contact the po owner, asking for Celine's contact information.
"Hello? How's it going? What did that netizen say?"
"She said that Celine was her neighbor ten years ago, married a local photographer, and has been a housewife at home. After the second son was born a few years ago, the whole family moved away. No one can contact them. .”
"Is there no way to get in touch?"
"There is one, but I don't think there's much hope."
"What is it?"
"Celine has an email account. When I went to church with that netizen, I registered an email address for the convenience of receiving event information. But you also know, these days, who checks private emails every day? Besides, this email address is for temporary It was built by the church, and I think she must not be using it herself.”
"It doesn't matter, a dead horse is a living horse doctor. As long as there is hope, you have to try it. Send me the address."
"Ok."
As the days passed, the case remained on hold.
Officer Luo called to remind him that if no evidence to reverse the case is found within this week, the appeal will be cancelled, and all efforts during this period will be in vain.
"Junzhi, forget it, let's go back."
Watching Ao Junzhi send out an email every 10 minutes and staring at the computer all day long, Zhou Ting decided to stop there because he didn't want to hurt the people around him to work with him.
"You said... Could it be that she has been abroad for a long time and can't speak her mother tongue anymore? No, I have to write another email to her in English!"
"Junzhi, it's already the seventh day, don't wait, and don't force that girl anymore, maybe it's not that she didn't see your post, but she just doesn't want to come back."
"But Ting Rang... I really don't want you to miss this opportunity..."
"It doesn't matter, what does it matter if the case is reversed or not? Now that I have you, uncles and aunts, my life is already very happy. If I keep it as it is, I will be very happy too."
"Really……"
"Well, I won't lie to you," Zhou Tingrang said and kissed Ao Junzhi lightly, "Let's go back, back to S City."
"……it is good."
The next morning, N City Airport.
"Uncle and aunt, I'm really sorry, but I trouble you to come to the airport to see us off."
"No, there is nothing troublesome. Originally, you came back to stay for a short time, and we just want to spend more time with you."
"Uncle and aunt, come to S city to find us if you are free, we must treat uncle and aunt well!"
"Look at this kid, he's really sensible. Okay, Xiao Zhou, uncle promises you that when uncle retires in two years, he will take your aunt to see you."
"Dad, Mom, take care of yourself."
"You too, take care of yourself over there, and take care of Ting Rang as well."
"Well, don't worry, Mom."
"Then, uncle and aunt, let's go in first!"
"Hey, have a safe trip, give us a message when you arrive."
"Okay, uncle and aunt, go back quickly, don't send it away."
After waving goodbye to Ao's father and Ao's mother, the two stood in the security check line with their boarding passes.
"Why are there so many people today..."
"It's okay, there's still time, so take your time."
"Huh? Is your phone vibrating?"
Ao Junzhi took out his cell phone from his trouser pocket and found that it was Officer Luo calling, so he quickly picked it up.
"Hey Officer Luo."
"Mr. Ao! I just called Mr. Zhou and he didn't answer, so I called you. Come to the police station!"
"What happened?"
"—Miss Shi, Miss Shi is back!"
Jumping out of the taxi, Ao Junzhi dragged Zhou Tingrang, and Zhou Tingrang pulled the box, and rushed into the police station.
"What about people? What about her people!"
"Mr. Ao, please don't worry. Ms. Shi requested that she testify directly in court, so you won't be able to see her today."
"You mean, she will go to court tomorrow?"
"Correct."
"Well, it's a miracle that she can come back."
"Then, Mr. Zhou, come in with me to go through the formalities. The court will officially start tomorrow. You need to sign some documents."
"it is good."
When Zhou Ting gave up time to go to the office, Ao Junzhi walked out of the police station and smoked a cigarette at the door.
Suddenly, a little boy jumped out of a Land Rover not far away, and started urinating towards the flower bed at the door.
It seems that he is still a mixed race, Ao Junzhi just finds it funny.
"—Hey Henry! I have told you! DON'T DOTHAT! Did you hear me"
A well-dressed rich lady followed from the Land Rover, picked up the naughty brat and carried her to the car.
After struggling to throw the little boy into the car and sit down, Mrs. Kuo was so tired that she could only stand by the car, took off her sunglasses, and then took off her hat to fan the wind.
In an instant, the two eyes met, and the movements of Mrs. Kuo's hands suddenly stopped.
- "Mommy! Who's that!"
The little boy in the car stuck out his head playfully.
"SomeoneI..." Mrs. Kuo choked up, "have to apologize."
The little boy didn't understand what his mother was talking about, so he just put his head back and sat on the seat to play with his toy.
Step by step, Mrs. Kuo walked over slowly, and Ao Junzhi also threw away the cigarette butt and walked over slowly.
"Hi, long time no see."
Mrs. Kuo greeted him somewhat cautiously.
"Yeah... Long time no see."
Seeing Shi Ling who had changed greatly in front of him suddenly appear in front of him, Ao Junzhi was a little at a loss.
After all, there was a long period of time in my life, and I was supported by missing her.
Unexpectedly, they would meet again under such circumstances, Ao Junzhi was a little surprised.
"I... almost didn't recognize you, you've become handsome, ha ha."
Shi Ling smiled, and the atmosphere was not so awkward anymore.
"You, too, are now at the goddess level."
"Hey, stop making fun of me."
"That little boy just now is your son?"
"Well, the youngest son is four years old this year, and the eldest son is eight years old this year."
"Not bad, you, it seems that family life is quite happy."
"It's okay, but the younger son is too naughty and won't let me
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