20demayo Chapter 45 Qi Tongwei Gets a Promotion and a Raise
Chapter 45 Qi Tongwei Gets a Promotion and a Raise
Reporters unleashed a barrage of cameras and microphones.
"Duan Xiaojun, what are your thoughts? Please say a few words."
"Duan Xiaojun, please tell me how the police forced a confession from you."
"Duan Xiaojun, are you aware that the other party is having an improper relationship with your wife?"
"Duan Xiaojun, what's the first thing you want to do after being acquitted?"
"Duan Xiaojun, the other party has a powerful background. Are you worried about retaliation?"
Ye Xuan held her camera and carefully took photos. She had been to Hong Kong to study and knew that pictures were more attractive than words. As for the outrageous headlines of Hong Kong paparazzi, they would definitely not be approved by the editor-in-chief.
Duan Xiaojun had never seen anything like this before, and he was not a man of many words.
Seeing that Duan Xiaojun remained silent, the reporter immediately turned the question to Qi Tongwei.
"Attorney Qi, you are both a prosecutor and Duan Xiaojun's lawyer. Could you say a few words on his behalf?"
"Yes, Attorney Qi, could you say a few words?"
"Attorney Qi, you're a hero in the legal profession now, you absolutely have to say something."
With such a warm invitation, Qi Tongwei had no reason to refuse, especially since it was from reporter Ye.
He waved to signal everyone to quiet down.
"Since the reporter has traveled a long way to come, I'd like to say a few words on behalf of Duan Xiaojun."
"The fact that Duan Xiaojun was acquitted in court shows that the rule of law in our country is progressing, and a small group of bad people cannot stop the overwhelming trend."
"With rapid economic development and quick profits, a small group of bad people have tried to form interest groups. I just want to tell those people that in the face of the state apparatus, you are all insignificant ants, easily crushed."
"The reporter just mentioned that the other party has a powerful background and will retaliate against Duan Xiaojun. I want to clearly tell all my journalist friends that the iron fist of the police will sweep all criminals into the dustbin of history."
"Duan Xiaojun just wants to go home to see his parents and children right now, so please make way for him."
Zhao Donglai ran over and helped Duan Xiaojun leave.
He Aijun arranged for Zhao Donglai and two other policemen to take Duan Xiaojun back to his hometown, which demonstrated the police's tough stance.
He Aijun didn't want anything to happen to Duan Xiaojun either. If something did happen, it would make headlines and embarrass the police station.
"Prosecutor Qi, what makes you so determined to overturn Duan Xiaojun's case?"
Duan Xiaojun got into the car, and Qi Tongwei slammed the door shut from the outside.
"For just four words: fairness and justice"
Zhao Donglai rolled down the car window. "I'm leaving. You keep up the show, kid."
Qi Tongwei leaned close to Zhao Donglai's ear and whispered a few words, "Don't forget, when it's time to act, you're not holding a fire poker."
"Okay, okay, stop nagging."
Zhao Donglai stepped on the gas and sped away, taking Duan Xiaojun back to the home he had been longing for day and night.
Duan Xiaojun left, and the reporters quickly dispersed, all eager to get back and write their articles, hoping to be the first to speak.
Ye Xuan smiled and said, "Qi Tongwei, should I call you lawyer or prosecutor now?"
"You can call me anything, cat or dog, as long as you like, Reporter Ye."
Ye Xuan burst into laughter, "Qi Tongwei, I hope you always uphold fairness and justice. I'm off, going back to finish my manuscript."
"Give me a ride."
Not on my way
Helpless, Qi Tongwei had no choice but to ride his secondhand motorcycle back to the Municipal Procuratorate.
Many court staff watched Qi Tongwei leave from upstairs.
"Sigh, our court has really lost face this time; that kid has taken all the credit."
"Who says otherwise? Judge Wu is still in the hospital."
"I heard that kid never even went to see Judge Wu."
"You still dare to go see him? Do you want to worsen Judge Wu's condition?"
"That's not what I meant. I just think this kid is dishonest."
"Didn't you hear what he said? Fairness and justice—whoever truly embodies these four words would probably have to be ruthless, even to their own family."
"Well, that's true, it's still very difficult."
"I just thought that kid was exaggerating on purpose. I heard from the bottom that he's one of the top leader's men."
"With the top leader parachuted into Handong, he'll definitely need to reorganize things; otherwise, how can he establish a firm foothold?"
"Even the sword of a leader isn't so easy to wield."
"The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. That kid is still too young. A single cough from a high-ranking leader can stir up a storm and capsize an entire boat."
"The power struggles among leaders are none of our business; let's just work diligently until retirement."
"No one is even asking for improvement anymore."
"I'm not capable of flattery."
"I don't have that kid's ruthless and decisive nature either."
"In a society based on personal connections, how will your superiors discover you if you don't know how to leverage relationships?"
A short while later, Lu Peng's Santana stopped Qi Tongwei.
He Aijun had the police take Duan Xiaojun home, and Zheng Yonghang immediately told Lu Peng not to rush into action.
Lu Peng wasn't stupid; he wouldn't risk walking right into the line of fire with the police.
"You're pretty cocky today, but I wonder how long that cocky attitude will last."
Qi Tongwei turned off the motorcycle. "Lu Peng, you still won't give up? Can you withstand the iron fist of the police? Let alone you, how many punches can your superiors withstand?"
Lu Peng had never seen such a stubborn person before. "Duan Xiaojun's family is safe for now, but what about you? Will something happen to your parents?"
This should scare Qi Tongwei; Lu Peng's plan backfired.
Qi Tongwei smiled contemptuously, "Lu Peng, don't you have parents? Don't you have brothers or sisters? You weren't born from a rock."
"These two lackeys of yours, don't they have parents? Don't they have brothers or sisters?"
The two generals, Ah Bao and Ah Kun, were so angry that they wanted to draw their guns.
Lu Peng never expected that his attempt to threaten Qi Tongwei would backfire, as Qi Tongwei was supposed to be a law-abiding prosecutor.
"You're all talk and no action, but we're really capable of doing it."
Qi Tongwei laughed heartily, "Lu Peng, do you know? A bad person like you can never become a good person in this lifetime, but for a good person to become a bad person, or even a murderer, is just a matter of minutes."
Lu Peng still believed that Qi Tongwei was just spouting nonsense, asking, "You little brat, do you dare to kill anyone?"
"Lu Peng, do you know how a man can be driven to the brink of madness? He'll kill everyone, leaving no one alive, wiping out the entire family."
The phrase "cut the weeds and eliminate the roots" actually came from the mouth of a prosecutor.
Even a social scumbag like Lu Peng, who had been out in the world for so long, gasped in shock.
We'll see.
"I have connections at the police station; it wouldn't be difficult for me to investigate your entire family."
Qi Tongwei stared intently at Lu Peng, his expression clearly not a joke.
Helpless, Lu Peng could only leave in anger.
When Qi Tongwei returned to the procuratorate, the organization department spoke with him.
"Comrade Qi Tongwei, in view of your outstanding qualities of a prosecutor who is not afraid of difficulties and dares to fight in the case of Duan Xiaojun, your probationary period as an intern prosecutor has ended. Congratulations on officially becoming a real prosecutor from today onwards."
"I hope you will always maintain this original aspiration and forge ahead on your future path."
Qi Tongwei accepted the certificate of honor and said, "Thank you, leaders. I will always keep in mind my duties as a prosecutor."
He returned to his office and excitedly announced it to everyone.
"I'm officially a full-fledged employee today. I'm treating everyone to dinner tonight, but Gao Qi doesn't have to come."
"Qi Tongwei, if I don't go, you'll leave a bad reputation as someone who doesn't unite our colleagues. So, for the sake of unity in our office, I have to go."
How could Gao Qi possibly leave out such a group activity? He had to swallow his pride and join in.
"I'm not going. You got promoted by stepping on the brows of the courts and police stations; I'm afraid I won't be able to stomach it."
Fan Youliang spoke in a sarcastic tone.
"If Director Fan isn't going, I won't go either. Qi Tongwei, you should really reflect on your actions."
Gao Qi, that fence-sitter, immediately changed his mind.
"I have something to do tonight, so I won't be going."
Lin Kai replied without any emotion.
Qi Tongwei had certainly anticipated this situation.
"It's alright, we have Sister Zhou and Qin Xue."
Fan Youliang stared at Zhou Mei, his meaning clear: he intended to isolate Qi Tongwei and teach him a lesson.
Zhou Mei didn't say anything. She had eaten so many grapes from Qi Tongwei, yet she wouldn't do something like stabbing him in the back.
Qin Xue was even less likely to join Fan Youliang in isolating Qi Tongwei.
"Qin Xue, you can't go."
Gao Qi jumped out again, and Qi Tongwei kicked him without hesitation.
Get out of my way!