Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Chapter 092: He is Nothing (1/2)

Chapter 92: Chapter 092: He is Nothing

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Li Fang was malicious and cunning, and Chang Yuanda had orchestrated a cunning plot, however, neither of them were willing to admit it nor were they especially virtuous characters.

What needed to be established for now was who had masterminded the plot and who were in collusion.

Ding Gaochang stroked his chin.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yongchang was stunned.

Had Chang Yuanda, impacted by his tofu business, conspired with Li Fang to order the kidnapper to sell Zhuang Qingning elsewhere?

The kidnapper had always been ruthless; individuals that fell into his hands were either beaten or scolded. For the sake of making more money, he discarded any thought of where he should sell his victims. If someone offered a high enough price, he would even sell a living person into a ghost marriage.

This was a matter of a person’s life and future – a real human life.

Had Chang Yuanda, because his tofu business was negatively impacted, decided to rob a young girl of her life and potentially claim others’ lives as well?

Such actions were truly despicable!

He definitely should be arrested for this! He should be properly punished and spanked, only then would he realise the consequences of his evil deeds.

Otherwise, who knows what other despicable acts he’ll commit in the future!

“Sir,” Zhang Yongchang said as he bowed.

Ding Gaochang glanced at the composed Zhang Yongchang and raised his hand slightly: “There’s no need for further pleas, the details of the case at hand will be thoroughly investigated by the county government. We will never overlook any criminal actions.”

“Sir, I don’t intend to plead for leniency for Chang Yuanda. I merely wish to inform you about the intricate details of the matter. When Chang Yuanda previously came to complain about his tofu business being impacted, he mentioned that it was Li Fang who first informed him about the matter. I suspect that Li Fang has maintained a connection with Chang Yuanda for quite some time.”

“And considering that Li Fang was able to approach Chang Yuanda even after being evicted by Fushun Tower, it’s clear that he must have suggested to Chang Yuanda their collaboration regarding the tofu stand. That’s how the two profited.”

“If Chang Yuanda claims ignorance regarding this matter, it seems highly unlikely. However, Li Fang, by his gift of smooth talk, must have manipulated him.”

“Sir, may I request you to pass a word to Chang Yuanda when you reach the county government? I would like to tell him: ‘if one commits too many wrongs, they will eventually meet their end. If you don’t want your wrongdoings to be known, then don’t commit them in the first place. It would be better to accept your wrongdoing earlier and endure your punishment, then reform and move on with your life.’

Zhang Yongchang made a salute.

Ding Gaochang paused slightly.

Normally, under such circumstances, most people would beg for mercy for their relatives or friends. They would claim that they were innocent, or that they’d been framed, and such.

Ding Gaochang had heard such claims so often that his ears had become calloused. Today, Zhang Yongchang’s impartial attitude felt pretty fresh to Ding.

However, this approach was right under the given circumstances.

If anyone thought they could deceive the government officials, they were dreadfully mistaken. Once the beatings started and the skin was ripped, not only would the pain be unbearable, they would still have to confess everything in the end. Moreover, because they didn’t confess the crime earlier, their punishment would be even more severe.

On the contrary, confessing earlier might lead to a more lenient sentence and an earlier conclusion to the case.

Ding Gaochang laughed lightly: “I’ll be sure to pass on your words.”

“My gratitude, sir.”

“No need for formalities, it’s my duty,” replied Ding Gaochang, who as a county magistrate hardly ever seemed overly imposing. He didn’t put on airs and he managed to get through smoothly with the questioning process. Seeing his approach, everyone seemed pleased, hence a smile was constantly present on his face.