Chapter 804 - 780:
Ye Chen’s illness was exposed, and the media reporters all had a question: who is the real culprit behind Ye Chen’s injury? Reporters flocked to the Tongzhou City police to find out, but the police kept silent, unwilling to say much. They also stated that an investigation had been launched and hoped the media would give them some time.
Inside the police station, Wu He was relieved of all duties and is now under house arrest with an electronic shackle, unable to go anywhere. He must wait until the matter is concluded. As things developed, Wu He deeply regretted it, but he had to think of ways to make amends for the mistakes he made. Instead of seeking the victim’s forgiveness, Wu He thought of cobbling together over 300,000 in cash and asking his mother to take it to the director to plea for him.
Wu He’s parents brought the 300,000, aware of the trouble their son caused. They were sobbing as well. If the other person died, their son would face a decade, maybe two, in prison. Not only would it ruin his future, but they might also not have anyone to take care of them in old age. So they shakily gathered their savings at home and borrowed some more from relatives before going to plead with the director.
The director took the money but did not dare to guarantee Wu He’s charges would be wiped clean. He could only promise to do his best to reduce or even eliminate Wu He’s penalty. Hearing this, the two elderly parents were so grateful that they nearly dropped to their knees.
Zhang Yantong was taken out of the hospital by Zhang Kaiguo. She turned and jumped into her car, saying, "Dad, I have to investigate Ye Chen’s case thoroughly."
"Alright, go ahead. This matter indeed needs a good investigation!" Zhang Kaiguo nodded, not stopping his daughter in this matter.
Zhang Yantong hurried back to the police station with Fang Qin, but upon arrival, she found all the officers were silent about the case. She wanted to intervene, but none of the departments were willing to cooperate with her. Helpless, she approached the director, hoping he would order the departments to assist her.
"Xiao Zhang, I understand how you feel, but I’m afraid I cannot agree to that!" the director chuckled.
"Why?" Zhang Yantong questioned sharply, "Are you planning to cover for him?"
"No, don’t speak nonsense!" The director immediately shook his head and said, "It’s just that this case is not simple. If Wu He is convicted, the impact could be profound, and some media might distort the facts. As a provincial capital and model city, we must handle such matters properly!"
"So you’re going to halt the investigation for the sake of a so-called title and the stability of your political future?!" Zhang Yantong looked at the director in disbelief. He gave a faint smile and said, "Yes, that’s exactly what I think. It’s also for your dad’s sake, so you should understand me!"
"Bullshit!" Zhang Yantong gritted her teeth and said, "I’m determined to reveal the truth of this case!"