Chapter 209: Yuan Weicheng’s Defense

Yuan Weizhou then said, “Stop fooling around. If there’s nothing else, go home early and accompany Dad. How long has it been since you last went home?”

This time, Yuan Weicheng didn’t argue further, “Brother, about Luo Qiao’s situation, why don’t you call and find out? See what the current situation is. This is an intentional homicide.

I heard from Lu Yichen that the girl who harmed Luo Qiao is the daughter of the village secretary of Qingshan Village. The village secretary even hinted to his clan members to put pressure on Luo Qiao, hoping to cover up this matter.”

Yuan Weizhou thought for a moment, glanced at his wristwatch, and picked up the phone, “Please transfer me to the County Magistrate of Wangshan County.”

The person on the other end asked, “Hello, may I ask who’s calling?”

Yuan Weizhou replied, “I’m Yuan Weizhou, transfer me to Guo Zijing of the County Magistrate of Wangshan City.”

The voice on the other end responded, “Please hold on, I’ll transfer you right away.”

Soon, the call was transferred, “Hello, is this Wangshan County, Ji City?”

The voice confirmed, “Yes, this is Wangshan County, Ji City. Who would you like to speak to?”

Yuan Weizhou requested, “Please connect me with Guo Zijing.”

The operator from Wangshan County replied, “Please hold on, I’ll connect you.”

After a few minutes, the call finally connected. Yuan Weizhou said, “This is Yuan Weizhou.”

Just as he finished introducing himself, the voice on the other end quickly responded, “Minister Yuan, are you inquiring about that case? Rest assured, I’ll keep a close watch on it.”

Yuan Weizhou replied, “Yes, I’m just checking on the progress of the case. Please handle it realistically, fairly, and justly. We must not wrong a good comrade, but we also must not let any wrongdoer go.”

Guo Zijing replied, “Understood, I understood. The suspect has confessed to the crime. Minister, rest assured, we will ensure fairness and justice, and not bend the law for personal interests.”

After hanging up the phone, Yuan Weizhou looked at his brother, “You heard that, now you can rest assured, right?”

Yuan Weicheng smiled, “Brother, you continue with your work. I’ll go home to see Dad first.”

Yuan Weizhou waved him off and then suddenly called him back, “Don’t let slip about this matter. You know Dad’s temperament. If he finds out about Luo Qiao’s involvement, he might get really upset.”

Yuan Weizhou added, “Brother, you really think I’m stupid.”

With that said, he turned and briskly walked out of the office. Outside, he sighed. His unit couldn’t interfere in local affairs, and the purpose behind his brother making that call was clear to Yuan Weizhou himself.

A village cadre with such deep scheming, wanting to use his clan members to oppress an orphaned girl, thinking this is some feudal dynasty. Such a person is not suitable to hold that position.

Not long after Luo Qiao returned home, someone knocked on the door.

Luo Qiao went out to see Lu Yichen bringing in two policemen, a man and a woman. She knew they had come to take her statement.

The female officer said, “Young lady, don’t be afraid. We’re here to ask about what happened. Just tell us everything you know. We found out earlier that you went to the city for a medical examination.”

Luo Qiao smiled and said, “Please have a seat first. Ask whatever you need to, and I’ll tell you everything.”

After the two police officers finished their questions, the female officer said, “Comrade Luo Qiao, I need to take a few photos of you to add to the case file. Are you okay with that?”

Luo Qiao stood up and said, “Sure, come with me into the house.”

Then she reconsidered and said, “Actually, let’s do it in the courtyard. It’s brighter outside than inside the house right now.”