Chapter 45 A Glimmer of Hope

There’s no wall without a crack. U Peng learned about Zhao Di being found the very same night from Liu Lu.

The previously dejected U Peng was instantly revitalized, as if injected with chicken blood. The very next morning, he went to the detention center to tell Jia Wenjun about it.

Jia Wenjun hadn't expected that when the heavens closed all her doors and windows, they would leave her a crack. She was so excited by this news that she trembled slightly. Jia Wenjun didn't know what Zhao Di had experienced after being pushed into the sea, but Zhao Di definitely knew who pushed her.

As long as Zhao Di woke up, the truth would come to light, and the evidence against her could be cleared.

"What's Zhao Di's condition now?" she asked anxiously.

"I heard she's still unconscious. The police have already sent her to the hospital for treatment, but we'll need to find out which hospital."

After a pause, U Peng continued to analyze the situation for her: "Now that Zhao Di is back, we can apply for a re-evaluation and investigation, and postpone the trial. If she doesn't die, the best outcome is that she wakes up and tells the truth, and you're released without charge. If she doesn't wake up, because the previous evidence is extremely unfavorable to you, and without finding better evidence, you will be deemed guilty of attempted intentional homicide, but that's still much better than intentional homicide. At least we can argue for a lighter sentence based on the consequences."

Jia Wenjun certainly knew what U Peng was saying, but Zhao Di's appearance not only gave her a glimmer of hope but also presented another opportunity to find the mastermind behind everything. She not only wanted to clear her name but also wanted to retaliate.

She looked at U Peng, who was sitting with his back to the light, her voice filled with worry and hope: "Zhao Di being found so suddenly means someone doesn't want her to wake up and tell the truth. Waiting for the rabbit by its burrow might help us find the killer."

U Peng immediately understood what she meant when he heard her say this: "Before Zhao Di wakes up, the police will definitely have someone guarding her. I'll also try to remind the police about it."

U Peng called Zhang Lin as soon as he left the detention center, but unsurprisingly, no one answered. He hung up the phone, straddled his motorcycle, and headed straight for the police station.

He thought he could catch Zhang Lin, but the police at the station told him that Zhang Lin was out and wouldn't say where he'd gone.

U Peng knew that Zhang Lin didn't want him to pry too much. He made a point of circling the police station to make sure Zhang Lin's car wasn't there before driving away.

Zhao Di had just returned, so the police station must be taking it seriously. Even if someone wanted to make a move, it was unlikely they would do it at this time. So U Peng went to discuss Jia Wenjun's follow-up affairs with Liu Lu first.

By the time he finished at the law firm and came out, the city was illuminated by the first glimmer of streetlights. U Peng drove to the hospital where Teacher Lin was staying.

Ever since Teacher Lin was stabbed, she had been staying in the hospital. He had tried to communicate with her before, but she insisted on helping her son first; otherwise, she would not reconcile.

Teacher Lin's husband had died early, and now her son was locked up. She lived alone in the hospital, and U Peng came from time to time to check on her recovery.

At this time, U Peng entered the ward with fruit and milk. Teacher Lin didn't give him a good look as usual.

U Peng put down the things and said directly without wasting any words: "Your son took money from drug dealers and helped them transfer drugs. This is a fact, and no matter how good a lawyer is, he can't be acquitted. I know you're worried about your son's future life. I can give you a sum of money so that your son doesn't have to worry about his future life after he comes out. Or, if he's willing, I can help him open a private clinic in Haicheng after he comes out. He can still treat patients and save lives, and no one will know about his past."

Teacher Lin's cloudy eyes moved. U Peng had only said he would give money before, and it was only enough for her son's normal life in the future, so she was naturally unwilling. Now, the condition of opening a clinic for her son finally moved her.

After a doctor commits a criminal offense, their practice certificate will be revoked, and if they want to take the exam again, they will be eligible only two years after being released from prison. Even if they pass the exam, no major hospital will accept a doctor with a criminal record.

And if they want to open their own clinic, they are afraid of being recognized in this city. If they leave their hometown to open a clinic in a big city, they don't have the strength. If they go to a small city, they need a network of connections. She and her son are unfamiliar with the place, so how easy would it be to do it?

Now that U Peng said he would open one in Haicheng, Haicheng is a first-tier city, so there is no worry about customers. When her son comes out, they will go there to start over, which is really suitable for them.

U Peng had discussed the matter of private settlement with her many times, and this time, Teacher Lin finally said, "I'll consider it."

That meant there was room for negotiation. During this time, U Peng had become a lot calmer. He hid his emotions and didn't let the other party see his urgency. Instead, he acted as if no one would benefit if the negotiation failed, letting her consider it carefully.

U Peng came out of the ward and took the elevator down. When he came out of the elevator on the first floor lobby, he saw three familiar figures among the people waiting outside to enter the elevator.

It wasn't that the Lin Yang family of three was so conspicuous, but that the voices of the three of them were so loud that even in the noisy hospital lobby, U Peng couldn't help but notice them.

The three of them didn't lower their voices at all, especially Lin Yang's parents. His mother's face was dark as she clamored, "That woman might as well have died. We could have gotten some money from Jia Wenjun's family, but now that money is probably all going to medical expenses!"

His father said to his son, "If it really can't be cured, then don't bother. Half-dead and unable to do anything, she'll just be a burden."

Lin Yang told them to be quiet with a look of annoyance. The three of them didn't see U Peng in the crowd and squeezed into the elevator. Without thinking, U Peng followed the crowd and re-entered the elevator.

Seeing that the three of them got off the elevator on the twelfth floor, U Peng also squeezed out of it, following behind them unhurriedly.

The three of them were so busy talking about Zhao Di that they didn't notice U Peng following behind them.

When the three of them turned into a ward, U Peng stood at the door and looked inside. There was a woman lying in the ward with her eyes closed, and a doctor was talking to Lin Yang and the others.

Just as U Peng was about to push open the door to hear more clearly, someone suddenly patted him hard on the back.

He was startled and turned around to see Zhang Lin standing behind him with a gloomy face.

U Peng wasn't surprised and immediately said familiarly, "What a coincidence, you're here too?"

"What are you doing here?" Zhang Lin dragged him to the side.

U Peng said directly, "I just saw Lin Yang and the others go in. Is Zhao Di in there? How is she now?"

Zhang Lin didn't expect this kid to find this place. He frowned and said, "She hasn't woken up yet, and you're already here to inquire about information. How come I didn't know you were such a dedicated person before?"

U Peng knew that he wouldn't let him in, so he could only say, "Zhao Di is the only one who can help Jia Wenjun clear her name, Zhang Lin. Before she wakes up, you must protect her."

He could find a way to inquire about Zhao Di's condition from the doctor, but he had to remind Zhang Lin about protecting Zhao Di as soon as possible.

Zhang Lin stared at U Peng in front of him and said after a long while, "Get out of here, don't interfere with my official duties."