Chapter 1235 - 611: Slim Chances? Staying the Course_2
Luo Fei spoke with a serious tone.
This made Mr. Zou, who was next to him, feel a surge of gratitude.
"Officer, thank you so much. If it weren’t for your willingness to intervene, my son’s death would just be left unresolved, ultimately remaining a mystery."
"So really, thank you, thank you for seeking justice for my son."
And looking at Mr. Zou, he couldn’t express his gratitude enough.
His face was filled with sincerity and composure.
But Luo Fei reassured him.
"Mr. Zou, please don’t get too worked up. I also don’t want you to be happy too soon, because after all, this matter might not be that simple. The subsequent investigation into the case will take some time, and the police are not omnipotent. We can’t guarantee that your son’s grievances will definitely be redressed."
"So to ensure everything is foolproof, I will choose the most suitable lawyer to handle the defense for you. At that time, please also remain calm and clear-headed."
The reason Luo Fei advised in this way was largely because of Mr. Zou’s demeanor.
In his view, although Mr. Zou appeared calm on the surface,
it was people like this who were more prone to mental breakdowns at critical moments, or even doing something out of line.
So Luo Fei was somewhat nervous.
And worried that the other party might do something excessive due to being overly emotional.
But Mr. Zou managed to squeeze out a slight smile.
He said seriously.
"Mr. Luo, rest assured, since things have come to this point, for my son’s sake, I must stay strong and absolutely cannot make mistakes. Otherwise, who will seek justice for my son?"
As Mr. Zou spoke, his tone was somewhat hesitant.
Only then did Luo Fei feel a slight sense of relief.
But just at that moment.
Mr. Zou’s phone rang.
Picking it up, he realized that it was the school principal calling.
"Mr. Zou, I deeply sympathize with your situation."
"I’m really sorry to hear such bad news. However, I still hope to have an in-depth conversation with you, Mr. Zou. After all, your son’s situation is terrible, but we still hope to show our school’s magnanimity and broad-mindedness..."
"Otherwise, this concerns the future of seven children."
But, upon hearing this from the principal.
Mr. Zou couldn’t hold it in.
"Principal, what do you mean? Is the future of these seven children something I need to consider? Moreover, these murderers, who knows what other terrible things they might do in the future."
"They have a future, but my son is dead and has no future!"
As Mr. Zou spoke, he was genuinely shocked.
So much that he nearly roared.
The principal also became nervous.
"Sir, I understand your feelings, but our school has to consider some impacts. So... I hope you won’t take offense."
But before the other party could finish.
Luo Fei had already taken the phone with a stern face.
"Principal, there’s no need to say more, I understand your intentions. But Mr. Zou will not follow your suggestions. So, there’s no need for further persuasion, we do not accept your terms."
As Luo Fei spoke, he also reminded the other party.
"And if your school refuses to expel these killers, the police will have to turn to the news and media. At that time, it’s unlikely you’ll be able to handle this matter quietly."
Luo Fei said seriously.
This left the principal silent instantly.
Realizing Luo Fei’s intentions.
Mr. Zou couldn’t help but feel grateful.
"Officer, thank you very much. If it weren’t for you supporting me, I might have lacked confidence and wouldn’t know how to decide. I might even feel that I was wrong."
"Sir, you are not wrong. On the contrary, it’s the parents who think their kids did nothing wrong that are mistaken. I support you."
While Luo Fei was talking, the autopsy report came out.
Almost at the same time, Mr. Zou received several text messages.
Most were from the parents of these children.
Some of them were quite reasonable, intending to give Mr. Zou compensation for emotional distress as an out-of-court settlement.
But others even thought the matter wasn’t a big deal.
Thinking that their children were still young.
So they should have a chance to be forgiven.
However, from Mr. Zou’s perspective, this thought was incomprehensible.
"Mr. Luo, can we talk?"
At this moment.
Luo Fei noticed, not far away, Qiu Wanyu’s father Qiu Zhigang was waiting there.
But looking at him glancing around, his expression was somewhat complicated.
Luo Fei couldn’t help but feel puzzled.
"Mr. Qiu, why did you come all the way here? What exactly is this about?"
Seeing that Luo Fei seemed a bit bewildered.
Qiu Zhigang patiently explained.
"Mr. Luo, to be honest, I just talked with my daughter for a while."
"But during this time, I also noticed that my ex-wife seemed a bit off."
But hearing Qiu Zhigang suddenly say this, with a few traces of unease in his tone.
His face was full of caution and vigilance towards Wang Cuihua.
Luo Fei was a bit surprised.
"Mr. Qiu, surely you aren’t thinking of fighting for custody with your ex-wife at such a time?"
Luo Fei said this with a hint of incredulity.
Qiu Zhigang hurriedly explained.
"Officer, not at all, I genuinely feel that Wang Cuihua is acting strange. The feeling she gives me is like she can’t wait for me to leave and wants the daughter to stay."
As Qiu Zhigang spoke.
Luo Fei responded seriously.
"That’s quite understandable, considering your wife and daughter haven’t seen each other in a long time. She probably misses her daughter a lot. It’s just that she has suppressed these feelings for many years without daring to express them."
Luo Fei’s tone was serious.
This made Qiu Zhigang twitch his mouth.
"Mr. Luo, when you put it that way, it makes some sense."
"But I always feel there’s something a bit off, yet I can’t quite pinpoint it..."
As Qiu Zhigang spoke, his expression was evidently complex.
Luo Fei also commented.
"Sir, I think you’re overly worried about your daughter, fearing your ex-wife might take her away, which is why you’re grasping at straws."
"In reality, maybe she didn’t even consider taking your daughter from you."
Luo Fei spoke seriously.
This made Qiu Zhigang somewhat embarrassed.
"Hearing you say it like that, Mr. Luo, maybe that’s the case?"
"Perhaps I overthought it?"
As Qiu Zhigang spoke, his tone carried a touch of embarrassment.
But just at this moment.
Qiu Zhigang received a call from his daughter.
"Dad, can I be discharged? When can I leave the hospital?"
But at this moment.
Hearing the slightly anxious voice from his daughter on the phone, clearly restless.
The old father was puzzled.
"Daughter, what’s the matter with you?"
Hearing his father being puzzled.
Qiu Wanyu swallowed and hesitated to say.
"Dad, if I tell you that I feel something’s off with Mom, would you believe me?"
Given his previous suspicions.
When he heard his daughter’s words.
The old father couldn’t help but be puzzled.
"Daughter, why do you think so?"
"I don’t know, it’s just a gut feeling, but maybe it’s just my imagination?"
But as Qiu Wanyu said this, the old father firmly reassured her.
"Daughter, just hang on for a bit, I’ll come to the hospital to pick you up right away."
Hearing his daughter agreed, Qiu Zhigang was very relieved.
Even though he wasn’t sure what his ex-wife was up to, he was at least happy to reunite with his daughter.
So his mood was unprecedentedly cheerful.
And watching as Qiu Zhigang was about to leave.
Luo Fei smiled and asked.
"Mr. Qiu, now that you’re sure your daughter is probably fine, can you now feel assured and not so conflicted?"