Chapter 553: Judicial Justice
After Hou Liangping presented his evidence, the courtroom fell into a brief silence, and then the two sides began a heated court debate.
Qi Tongwei's side tried to continue to make a fuss about Hou Liangping's family issues, questioning his fairness and credibility; while Hou Liangping's side resolutely focused the debate on Qi Tongwei's criminal facts, and launched a powerful counterattack with legal provisions and evidence logic.
As the debate deepened, Qi Tongwei gradually ran out of words, and some of his excuses seemed pale and powerless in the face of Hou Liangping's rigorous evidence. Gao Yuliang was also very anxious, and he tried to give Qi Tongwei some hints and ideas, but the situation was gradually out of their control.
At this time, the public and public opinion also began to re-examine the case. At first, Qi Tongwei's exposure of Hou Liangping's family privacy did cause some sensation and doubts, but as Hou Liangping's powerful presentation of evidence of Qi Tongwei's crime in court and his outstanding performance in the debate, more and more people realized that they could not ignore Qi Tongwei's serious crimes because of personal family problems. The direction of public opinion began to slowly change, and more people stood on the position of maintaining judicial justice and supporting Hou Liangping.
In the streets and alleys of the city, this case has become the focus of heated discussion. In the teahouses on the streets and alleys, several elderly people sat together, sipping tea and discussing the changes in the court.
An elderly man with gray hair shook his head and said, "I think Hou Liangping's family affairs are not considered serious crimes in that chaotic era. Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and we can't deny everything he is doing now because of this. He spent a lot of time and effort to investigate Qi Tongwei's case and collected so much evidence. He must want to bring the bad guys to justice. This is to protect the interests of us ordinary people."
A middle-aged man nearby held a different view: "You can't say that. Although the times are different, the law is the law. We can't ignore the fact that it was illegal just because there was chaos in the past. But I don't think it's easy to judge Qi Tongwei's political deeds. He was also working for his own career. In that environment, different positions led to different approaches. Maybe he also had his own difficulties, and he is not necessarily purely evil."
In the online world, various forums and social media have been abuzz with controversy, with netizens leaving comments and expressing their opinions on the hot topics.
A netizen named "Guardian of Justice" commented: "Hou Liangping's family history should not interfere with the trial of Qi Tongwei. The evidence of Qi Tongwei's crimes is irrefutable. He used his power to seek personal gain for himself and the Zhao family, undermining social fairness and justice. This is the point. We should support Hou Liangping and let judicial justice prevail."
The "officialdom observers" countered: "Qi Tongwei has worked in the officialdom for many years. Although some of his actions seem to be illegal, they are actually a reflection of the officialdom ecology. He came from a poor family and wanted to stand out. In the process, he may have to take some measures. In contrast, Hou Liangping's family problems were easily covered up. Is this fair?"
In school, teachers also discussed the case during breaks. A political teacher said to the students: "Students, this case is not just a grudge between two people, it reflects many social and political issues. From Hou Liangping's perspective, he insisted on judicial justice and was not afraid of power, which is a quality worth learning from. But from Qi Tongwei's experience, his fall also warns us to stick to the bottom line when facing the temptation of power and interests."
Some young people took this case as a novel topic of conversation. In the dormitory on the university campus, several students were lying on their beds and chatting.
"I think Hou Liangping is super cool, just like a hero in a TV show. No matter what difficulties he encounters, he never backs down and is determined to catch the bad guys." A girl said with admiration.
"But Qi Tongwei is also quite pitiful. He struggled to rise from the bottom, but was eventually swallowed up by power. Maybe if it were us, we wouldn't be able to hold on in that kind of environment." A boy responded thoughtfully.
As the case was further examined, the heat of public opinion did not subside, but intensified. Some media also followed up with reports and invited experts and scholars to analyze and interpret the case.
In a TV interview program, a legal expert said seriously: "From a legal perspective, Qi Tongwei's behavior has constituted multiple crimes and cannot be excused by any excuse. The affairs of Hou Liangping's family have nothing to do with this case and cannot be mixed up. Judicial trials should be based on facts and laws, not public opinion."
Another sociology expert expressed a different view: "We cannot just look at the legal provisions, we must also consider the social background and human nature. Qi Tongwei's degeneration is the result of the social environment and personal desires. Although Hou Liangping is investigating the case, he should also reflect on his family's problems, which is of great significance to the moral construction of the entire society and the improvement of judicial justice."
Among the people, this case has even become a topic of conversation among the public, with some people expressing their views on the case in a joking manner.
"Look at Hou Liangping and Qi Tongwei. They are like two roosters fighting with red eyes. They keep arguing with each other and it is still unclear who will win in the end." A small vendor said to a customer with a smile.
"Maybe there is a bigger conspiracy behind this. Let's just wait and see the joke." A passerby echoed.
At this time, Zhao Ruilong, wearing fashionable golf sportswear, stood leisurely on the lawn of his luxurious golf course. The sun shone on his slightly arrogant face, and he swung the golf club in his hand, hitting the ball into the distance again and again. When he heard his entourage mention that Hou Liangping and Qi Tongwei's affairs had become a joke in Handong Province, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a very proud smile.
"Hmph, Qi Tongwei is such an idiot. He looks quite smart on weekdays, but I didn't expect that he would be so embarrassed when fighting with Hou Liangping. But it's better this way. The more this fire burns, the more I can see the true faces of those so-called righteous people." Zhao Ruilong said as he casually prepared for his next shot.
The attendant showed a worried look on his face and gently advised: "Boss Zhao, this matter involves the judiciary after all, so let's not get involved in this muddy water. If we get into trouble, it will be troublesome."
Zhao Ruilong laughed out loud as if he had heard a huge joke. "What do you know? In Handong Province, there is nothing that I, Zhao Ruilong, am afraid of. Qi Tongwei cannot lose. If he loses, where will the face of my Zhao family be? What's more, I have my father Zhao Lichun's support behind me. I want to see who dares to stop me."