The next day, nearing noon.
Returning to An Hai without incident, I hurried to the police station…
Before I had even walked a few steps after getting out of the car, I spotted Yu Shuang's Lexus parked at the police station.
Why would she be here?
Logically, even if she failed to reclaim the flower market from Wang Yangming, Yu Shuang wouldn't be foolish enough to turn herself in at the police station.
After all, running an illegal casino was a serious crime, punishable by severe penalties if discovered!
As for waiting for me, that was even more unreliable and unrealistic than turning herself in.
Me getting my house back had nothing to do with her.
Could it be that there were other financial disputes between her and Wang Yangming?
After a brief consideration, I felt the latter possibility was more likely.
However, although the scene before me piqued my curiosity, it was only curiosity.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, after today… I would never see Yu Shuang again, nor would I have any further dealings with her!
More than simple revenge, I was worried that this incident would cause Yu Shuang to resent me again, leading to a series of targeted schemes.
Therefore, I chose to stay as far away as possible from a woman as troublesome as Yu Shuang!
…
As soon as I entered the police station lobby, I saw Yu Shuang sitting upright at the report registration desk on the left, conversing with a police officer.
Since Yu Shuang had her back to me, she didn't notice my arrival.
As I walked slowly towards the front desk, I caught fragments of her conversation with the officer.
It was exactly as I had analyzed and deduced earlier.
During Wang Yangming's tenure, he had borrowed money from Yu Shuang several times under the guise of friendship, and these were mostly large sums.
Now that he had fallen and been taken away, Yu Shuang, fearing that many others had similar experiences, had come ahead of time to file a report.
The idea was to get in line for priority when the court's judgment came down and Wang Yangming's personal assets and debts were being settled.
Truly a queen bee who planned meticulously, always maximizing her own benefits wherever she went.
Of course, this was also Wang Yangming's own doing.
As the saying goes: when a wall collapses, everyone pushes; when a tree falls, everyone scatters!
People who are in the limelight and those who fall into despair are often the same people who lift them up and trample on them!
And Yu Shuang was undoubtedly one of the "outstanding" ones!
However, none of this had anything to do with me.
Shaking my head slightly, I walked directly to the front desk and briefly described yesterday's phone call to the officer on duty…
About five minutes later.
"Here, give me your ID for registration."
After taking my ID, the officer handed me a form and said in a calm tone, "We've pretty much got the general situation. Your case isn't difficult!"
"In the last couple of days, many people from your village have come to report cases! All concerning Wang Yangming's illegal occupation of others' farmland and homesteads."
"Because Wang Yangming's identity is rather special, and he's also involved in many illegal activities and political matters."
"Therefore, it will only be after all those issues are investigated that ordinary economic disputes will be addressed."
"But don't worry! This time, the authorities are very determined and forceful in pursuing accountability!"
"I believe justice will be served to everyone soon."
"Register first, sign after you're done, and then wait for notification."
As the officer spoke, I filled out the form and signed it, then handed it back.
"Alright! That's the general situation with Wang Yangming's case for now."
"If you're anxious to know the progress of the case, you can come and inquire anytime."
"Go back and wait for notification from our station."
After saying that, he lowered his head again.
"Thank you."
With that, I walked out the door without any hesitation…
Unable to help six years ago, but not difficult now? Hmph.
If not for those photos and videos, how many more six years would I have had to wait?
…
As I stepped out of the police station and looked up at the scorching sun high in the sky.
I thought that, bathed in the fervent growth of midsummer, all expectations would eventually blossom.
But I had forgotten one thing: ropes always break at the thinnest point, and misfortune always finds the unfortunate!
From the moment I was born and given the name "Chen Xiang," whether in life, career, or my feud with Wang Yangming, things had never gone smoothly or prosperously!
Some people try their best just to live!
Some people rack their brains just to survive!
If not for Uncle Tuo, I might still be trying my best just to live.
What saved me from the darkest moments of my life was never light, but Uncle Tuo!
Just as I had taken for granted that settling my grievances with Wang Yangming would mark a new chapter in my life, Uncle Tuo… had an accident!!!
Three days later, in the afternoon.
A perfectly ordinary Friday.
Around three in the afternoon, Helian Shan called.
The moment I saw the caller ID "Helian Shan," my heart sank, and then my entire being tensed up abruptly.
I recalled that after Uncle Tuo left, Helian Shan had solemnly told me that he would not call me proactively.
If I had something, I could just call him or go to the billiard hall to find him.
If he called me proactively, it most likely meant he had something to tell me.
And the matter… was likely related to Uncle Tuo.
Therefore, upon seeing Helian Shan's call, my emotions were instantly stirred.
At the same time, I was silently praying that he wouldn't tell me anything had happened to Uncle Tuo.
However…
When I heard Helian Shan's rapid, almost heavy breathing, I immediately realized that my earlier bad premonition was correct!
"Xiangzi! Mingtai is in trouble!"
"The doctor said Mingtai was severely beaten and is in a coma, with ruptured kidneys causing hemorrhagic shock!"
"You need to get a taxi and come to Songhu People's Hospital right now! I'm already driving towards Songhu!"
"Oh, and you'll need to prepare some money, I'm afraid I don't have enough…"
As he spoke, Helian Shan's voice suddenly choked up.
Hearing Helian Shan's words, I felt as if I had been struck by lightning, completely frozen in place.
Regaining my senses, without a moment's hesitation or pause, I grabbed my bank card and rushed out to get a taxi.
On the way to Songhu People's Hospital.
The sun blazed in the sky, its heat relentlessly shouting and reveling.
Beneath the bustling traffic, the rising heatwaves, as they freely dispersed and evaporated, also repeatedly seared the pain in my heart…
Uncle Tuo, you must not be harmed!