Chapter 549 The Pace of Evidence

Chapter 549 The Pace of Evidence

I can go to remote areas and do anything to atone for my sins, just give me a chance!" His voice was filled with tears, echoing in the air, his eyes were full of fear and pleading.

Gao Yuliang's face suddenly changed when he saw this, and he hurriedly stepped forward to pull Qi Tongwei: "Tongwei, what are you doing! A man's knees are made of gold, how can you kneel down so easily? You still have dignity and the pride of being a political and legal officer, get up quickly!" His voice was filled with a hint of anger, but more of it was heartache and helplessness.

The other young people who witnessed this scene all looked embarrassed and were full of contempt for Qi Tongwei's behavior. "Qi Tongwei is too spineless. He made a mistake himself, but he wants to evade responsibility in this way. It's really despicable." A young man muttered softly.

Just when everyone thought that there was no way around this, a young man named Lin Yu stood up. He looked steady and serious, "Teacher Gao, I understand everyone's concerns, and I know the complexity and sensitivity of this matter. But I can't bear to see Qi Tongwei like this. I can try to understand the situation and see if there is any misunderstanding or room for maneuver, but I can't guarantee that I will succeed. After all, the judicial process is not a joke."

Gao Yuliang's eyes flashed with surprise and hope, and he quickly said: "Lin Yu, thank you so much. As long as you are willing to help, no matter what the result is, Qi Tongwei and I will remember this kindness."

Lin Yu nodded slightly, and then said: "However, I will say this first. I will only act within the scope of law and regulations. If it is found that Qi Tongwei is indeed guilty of a crime, I will not show any favoritism."

"Of course, of course." Gao Yuliang responded quickly.

Subsequently, Lin Yu began to investigate Qi Tongwei's case. He went through various files and had detailed conversations with relevant personnel. During the investigation, he found that Qi Tongwei's case was complicated and involved many conflicts of interest and power. On the one hand, there were indeed many doubts and illegal transactions in Qi Tongwei's collusion with the Zhao family, but on the other hand, there were also some unclear evidences that seemed to be deliberately manipulated or concealed.

Lin Yu realized that this matter was much more difficult than he had imagined. He found Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei and said solemnly: "Teacher Gao, Qi Tongwei, after my investigation, I found that this case is very complicated. Although there is some evidence against Qi Tongwei, there are also some strange things. I plan to start from these doubts and see if I can find a new breakthrough, but this will take time, and I can't guarantee the final result."

A glimmer of hope rekindled in Qi Tongwei's eyes: "Lin Yu, thank you so much. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up."

At this time, Hou Liangping also noticed Lin Yu's actions. He knew Lin Yu's ability and influence in the political and legal circles, so he dared not slack off. Hou Liangping accelerated the pace of collecting evidence and worked more closely with his classmates to ensure that the plan to try Qi Tongwei was foolproof. On the one hand, he was prepared for Lin Yu's possible interference, and on the other hand, he was also thinking about how to deal with possible variables.

During this process, Lin Yu faced pressure from all sides. Some people who supported Hou Liangping questioned his behavior and believed that he was undermining judicial justice; while Gao Yuliang and Qi Tongwei kept urging him to find a solution as soon as possible, hoping that he could create a miracle. Lin Yu struggled forward in this dilemma. With his professionalism and firm belief, he continued to investigate in depth.

As the investigation deepened, Lin Yu discovered secret communications between some key figures and the Zhao family. These communications seemed to imply that someone was manipulating the evidence behind the scenes to deliberately frame Qi Tongwei, but at the same time, they also further confirmed that Qi Tongwei had an improper relationship with the Zhao family. Lin Yu fell into deep confusion. He didn't know how to choose, whether to continue to look for a chance for Qi Tongwei, or to tell Hou Liangping about these new discoveries truthfully to maintain judicial fairness and transparency.

In a secret meeting, Lin Yu said to Gao Yuliang: "Teacher Gao, I have found some new evidence that is extremely unfavorable to Qi Tongwei, but I also realize that someone is behind it. I don't know what to do. If I hand over this evidence, Qi Tongwei may be completely hopeless; but if I conceal it, I will be violating my conscience and legal principles."

Gao Yuliang pondered for a moment and said, "Lin Yu, don't rush to make a decision. Let's analyze the evidence carefully to see if there are other explanations or countermeasures. Tong Wei was really wronged, and we can't let him be sacrificed like this."

Lin Yu secretly felt that Gao Yuliang's words were too naive. In such a complicated situation with solid evidence, he still tried to find non-existent injustice for Qi Tongwei, which was really a lack of rationality and judgment that a senior in the political and legal department should have. But he knew that Gao Yuliang was desperate at the moment, and out of years of respect, he suppressed his inner thoughts and did not accuse him in public.

Lin Yu sighed slightly and said softly: "Teacher Gao, I understand your feelings of defending Qi Tongwei, but we have to face reality. His mistakes in political principles are obvious to all. He used all means to climb up, and many of his actions have seriously violated the law and moral bottom line. This cannot be covered up by a few simple explanations. The current situation is very serious, and it is almost impossible to reverse it."

Gao Yuliang's eyes flashed a little dim, but he still said unwillingly: "Lin Yu, I know this is difficult, but if you think about it carefully, can't you find a turning point from some subtle details? Maybe some of the evidence was maliciously pieced together by someone with ulterior motives."

Lin Yu shook his head helplessly, and was about to persuade him again when Qi Tongwei suddenly stepped forward. His eyes flickered, and he looked around. After making sure that no one was paying attention, he quickly took out a piece of gold from behind, quietly stuffed it into Lin Yu's hand, and said in a low voice: "Brother Lin, as long as you can help me this time, this is just a small gift, and there will be a lot of money in the future. I really don't want to be ruined like this, you must save me."

Lin Yu's face suddenly changed. He pushed the gold back into Qi Tongwei's arms and said angrily: "Qi Tongwei, what are you doing? Who do you think I am? The reason why I am willing to help check is because of Mr. Gao's face and respect for judicial justice, not for your money. Your behavior is not only an insult to me, but also a trampling on the dignity of the law.