Chapter 550: The attitude of going against all odds

Chapter 550: The attitude of going against all odds

Qi Tongwei was startled by Lin Yu's reaction. His face turned red and white, and he stammered, "Brother Lin, I... I was too anxious. I really had no other choice, so I resorted to this. Don't be angry. I take it back, I take it back."

Gao Yuliang saw this and sternly rebuked Qi Tongwei: "Tongwei, you are too confused! How can you do such a thing? This will only make your situation more difficult."

Lin Yu took a deep breath, tried to calm himself, and said: "Teacher Gao, Qi Tongwei, the only thing we can do now is to wait for the progress of the judicial process and see if there will be any new changes in the subsequent investigation and trial. I will not hide any evidence I find, but I will also ensure that the whole process is fair and transparent. If Qi Tongwei really has circumstances that can be given a lighter punishment, it will naturally be reflected within the legal framework."

At this time, Hou Liangping had already sorted out most of the evidence and was just waiting for the right time to submit it to the court. After he learned about Lin Yu's involvement, although he was a little worried about changes, he was confident in the evidence he had. Hou Liangping called his classmates together to discuss the response strategy again and said, "Lin Yu is a capable person, but we can't lose our composure because of his involvement. Our chain of evidence is complete and solid. As long as we follow the legal procedures, Qi Tongwei will definitely receive the sanctions he deserves."

After experiencing all these twists and turns, Qi Tongwei fell into extreme depression. He knew that his fate was no longer in his own hands, and he was full of fear and despair about the future. Gao Yuliang looked at the distraught Qi Tongwei, and his heart was filled with mixed feelings. On the one hand, he blamed himself for not being able to better protect his apprentice, and on the other hand, he was thinking about whether there were other ways to save Qi Tongwei, but after thinking about it, he found that everything seemed so powerless.

And at this time.

Hou Liangping stood in front of the office window, overlooking the hustle and bustle of the city, but his heart was in turmoil. He held tightly in his hand the evidence that could convict Qi Tongwei, which was the result of his and his classmates' hard work and in-depth investigation over the past few days. At this moment, he seemed to have seen the scene of Qi Tongwei being sentenced in court, and a sense of revenge mixed with the satisfaction that justice would eventually prevail arose in his heart.

Recalling the subtle changes in his relationship with Zhong Xiaoai because of Qi Tongwei, Hou Liangping's eyes flashed with pain and determination. Once upon a time, he and Zhong Xiaoai lived a peaceful and happy life, trusting and supporting each other. However, the appearance of Qi Tongwei was like a sudden storm, disrupting the tranquility of their lives. Zhong Xiaoai's inadvertent appreciation and concern for Qi Tongwei, like a thorn, deeply pierced Hou Liangping's heart. He knew that the root of all this was Qi Tongwei's seemingly charming charm and disguised image of progress, but in fact, he hid a greedy and corrupt heart.

"Qi Tongwei, do you think you can destroy other people's lives without paying a price? This time, I will make you pay for what you did." Hou Liangping murmured to himself, his voice low but full of power. He carefully sorted out the evidence materials and put them into a file bag, as if it was a sword that was about to pierce the evil.

While waiting for the trial, Hou Liangping did not slack off. He repeatedly checked every piece of evidence and conducted mock trial drills with his classmates to ensure that everything would go smoothly in court. They conducted in-depth discussions and preparations for every detail and every possible point of doubt. Hou Liangping knew that Qi Tongwei was not an ordinary person, and the forces behind him and his own cunningness could cause trouble in the trial.

At the same time, Qi Tongwei was like a body without a soul in his own residence. The room was filled with a depressing atmosphere. He looked haggard, staring at the ceiling with empty eyes, his mind falling into endless regret and fear. He thought of his former ambitions. The passionate young man who came out of a poor mountain village and wanted to make a name for himself in the political and legal circles, now became a prisoner. He regretted that he had stepped into the Zhao family's trap step by step for power and status, and became involved with the dark forces.

"How did I end up like this?" Qi Tongwei asked himself painfully, his voice echoing in the empty room. He knew that the crimes he had committed, whether it was corruption or abuse of power, were enough to make him spend the rest of his life in prison. What he feared most was not only losing his freedom, but also facing the disappointed eyes of his former colleagues, friends and family.

Gao Yuliang frequently came to Qi Tongwei's residence, trying to give him some comfort and encouragement, but each time, the two were just speechless. Gao Yuliang looked at his once high-spirited apprentice who was now in such a state, and his self-blame became stronger and stronger. He knew that he had not fulfilled his responsibility of guiding and supervising Qi Tongwei during his growth. On the contrary, at some point, because of his selfishness and greed for power, he condoned some of Qi Tongwei's inappropriate behavior.

"Tongwei, don't give up hope. Maybe there will be a turning point in the trial." Gao Yuliang said with forced calmness, but he knew in his heart that this was just a lie to deceive himself.

Qi Tongwei smiled bitterly and said, "Teacher Gao, you don't have to comfort me anymore. I know my fate is doomed. I just regret that I didn't listen to my conscience and embarked on this road of no return."

While Qi Tongwei gradually accepted the cruel reality in the abyss of despair, Lin Yu made a surprising discovery in the complex maze of evidence. When Lin Yu was re-sorting out the clues of the case, he accidentally discovered some clues that seemed to point to the suspicion that Hou Liangping bribed his old classmates to promote the trial of Qi Tongwei.

After an in-depth investigation, Lin Yu found that when Hou Liangping was in college, as a student union cadre, he had demonstrated strong organizational and leadership skills and had certain interpersonal skills. Now, when he called on his classmates to participate in the Qi Tongwei case, some financial transactions and private communications seemed quite subtle. Lin Yu followed this clue and found some key communication records and financial transfer vouchers. Although these evidences did not prove beyond doubt that Hou Liangping was engaging in illegal bribery, they were enough to arouse reasonable suspicion and bring about major changes in the case.

Lin Yu had mixed feelings. On the one hand, his persistent pursuit of judicial justice prevented him from ignoring any factors that might affect the direction of the case. On the other hand, he knew very well that once this discovery was made public, it would cause an uproar in the political and legal circles, and might also bring enormous pressure and controversy to himself.