Special Forces Medic

Chapter 919 891: The Fifth Piece of Evidence

"Wang Zhanting has connections above, and there's been no change over at Wang Zhantian's side. It seems he wants to keep a low profile." Hua Qingyi put his legs on the coffee table and asked Xiao Lin for a cigarette. "Want one?" Guang Lingyi shook his head, being a good environmentalist. "Ah, in that case, you can be a passive smoker!"

Guang Lingyi watched as Hua Qingyi wrote down several keywords on the panel, while Xu Ming, acting as an observer, poured water for them and assisted in attaching a character distribution map he had organized for the northern district onto a clean flat wall.

This was another habit they developed while analyzing cases in the northern district. During the office renovation, he deliberately kept an entire wall of whiteboard, saying it would save a lot of money on paper and make good use of digital alternatives — a great idea.

So throughout the discussion, he also played the role of a good photographer, synchronizing the data to another rear projection, placeing the previously organized photo enlargements on it.

"Chief Prosecutor Guang, what charge will you use against Wang Zhantian?" Xiao Lin had remained silent, and the previous discussions were all about Wang Zhanting's case, in which he didn't participate. Indeed, this person is quite cunning, like a slippery eel, even though it's clear he's involved with Yao Zheng, it's difficult to find direct evidence, all of which are trivial matters that cannot constitute a charge.

"The most direct charge now is hiring a hitman for murder, the maximum penalty being death, but I expect it will be changed to life in prison." Guang Lingyi glanced at Xiao Lin. "Because in this case, Arthur is the most unexpected figure, making it a very tough case to solve!"

"Did my old man talk to you already?" Hua Qingyi realized that Hua Muyun had approached Guang Lingyi. He was really candid in front of them, but he quite liked this character trait.

"You just mentioned someone is taking the blame for Wang Zhanting; who's that person?"

"Ma Kun!"

"Young Master of the Horse Gang?" The two exclaimed simultaneously!

"Yes, I just met this person. He confessed completely, leaving no loopholes, and could specify the time, place, and people involved in every doubt that directly pointed to Wang Zhanting. More importantly, his motive was so perfectly set."

"So if you want to convict someone, it can only be Ma Kun, unless you're not pressing charges."

"Yes! The other party seems very familiar with my personality. They know I would never press charges just like that, because I refuse to accept such an outcome and won't let innocent people go to prison. Therefore, this case can only be shelved unless I find new evidence proving Wang Zhanting is guilty, otherwise, Ma Kun is safe, and so is Wang Zhanting." Guang Lingyi displayed a baffled expression. Although this person was helping clear Wang Zhanting's name, he felt this person was targeting him instead of the case. "I... I feel this person is targeting me rather than the case."

"Chief Prosecutor Guang, if you had to pick from so many charges to convict Wang Zhanting on one day, which one would you choose?" Xiao Lin asked, staring at one photo after another on the rear projection that depicted the accusations against Wang Zhanting.

"What's the point of this? He has often attempted to find the best point of attack, but with no results. With repeated scrutiny, Ma Kun's confession only seems more magnified."

"Just answer my question, don't consider anything else. If it were you, which point would you target for the most direct impact on Wang Zhanting?"

"The fifth one!" Guang Lingyi pointed at the fifth photo on the projection. If it was the most direct case, it would definitely be this one.

"Why not the second one?" Hua Qingyi pointed to the second photo and turned to Guang Lingyi. "Tang Xiaoxia is the strongest witness, and the cigarettes found at her house can directly implicate Wang Zhanting."

Guang Lingyi shook his head and stood up, wincing at the pain in his abdomen. "Although on the surface all contradictions in this case seem to point towards Wang Zhanting, Tang Xiaoxia herself is a weakness. Doubt one: How did she ingest the drug? In what circumstances was she compelled to take it? Place, medium, and time all need verification. Doubt two: Who were those surveilling Tang Xiaoxia? Was it really Wang Zhanting? Doubt three: After ingesting the drug, why did Tang Xiaoxia assault Secretary Hua? The suspicion fell on those delivering her to the mental hospital, thus involving high-ranking officials, increasing the case's complexity. Doubt four: The doctor who gave Tang Xiaoxia medication is another key; perhaps they'll take the fall instead of Wang Zhanting. Doubt five: It's what I just mentioned about Ma Kun."

"I understand!" Xiao Lin focused on the second photo. "After Ma Kun takes the blame, the direct target is Hua Muyun — a plot to hit two birds with one stone."

"Right, the reason I mentioned the fifth point is that it's the only case unconnected with Secretary Hua and among all of Ma Kun's confessions, it's a rather tenuous piece of evidence."

"Xia Family's land case!"

"Yes!" Guang Lingyi walked to the projection, pointing out the third point below. "This is the case with the fewest summaries and the least evidence and witnesses available, yet someone's died here! Of course, it's not the only case among all where someone died, yet it could serve as a stepping stone to open Ma Kun's mouth, so if it were me, I'd start with this case."

"Could you speak less cryptically? Can it be simpler?" Hua Qingyi felt a bit dizzy from his convoluted explanation, although he understood it. "Since you've thought this far, why not proceed?"

"Can't do it!" This answer was rather simple, as Guang Lingyi shut his mouth, glaring at Hua Qingyi with a look that implied he wouldn't say more.

"Such a child, these tantrums — no different from a child, loving petty fights." Hua Qingyi retorted, both amused and annoyed, throwing up his hands in mild exasperation. "Our prosecutor is angry. Boss, you sort it out!" Xu Ming couldn't hold back, laughter erupting inappropriately.

"Can't do it, can I interpret this as a matter of jurisdiction?" Curious, Xu Ming pondered over this issue from one or two years ago, wondering why a bribery-related land case had been labeled with jurisdiction. "At the time, Yao Zheng exploited the slum relocation plan to list the sale of that land; besides Xia Family and Wang Family, were there other families involved?" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)