Chapter 30

Zhao He, Zhao He! I sighed heavily. If it's a case of involuntary manslaughter, a sentence of over ten years is entirely possible. If it's excessive self-defense, it would still be around three years. No matter how you look at it, Zhao He's situation is not good.

He seems quite concerned about his sister, even notifying Han Shanshan to have me come and save him when he himself is in trouble. I wonder how difficult it will be to clean up the mess that follows.

Uncle Zhao, let's go to the police station first, I suggested to Zhao Xi.

Zhao He has a strong八字 (eight-character) destiny and has killed two people. Even fierce ghosts would be scared away by his yang energy and sha energy. However, I'm afraid he won't be able to avoid the prison sentence and the hurdle from the Wang family.

There's nothing else we can do. Sigh, this kid always causes trouble. His mother must be furious now! Zhao Xi kept shaking his head, looking very troubled.

After a while, Han Shanshan ran over: Hey, Qian Qian knows that Zhao He is in the police station and insists on going with us.

I said to you! Tsk, don't you know she's not in good mental condition? I pointed at Han Shanshan, this girl who lacks a string in her head, doesn't she know her grandfather just passed away? How could you even talk to her about Zhao He's situation?

Han Shanshan stuck out her tongue and shrugged: Anyway, the police will come to take her statement. I was also worried about Zhao He, so I had to tell her the truth when she asked.

I looked at Zhao Qian, who was leaning against the wall in the hallway, looking dejected. I really had nothing to say to Han Shanshan.

Once a person falls ill or has a mental breakdown, they easily attract evil spirits. Zhao Qian fainted just now, almost letting the fierce ghost succeed. Now her mental state is not good, so I suggested she come with me to avoid any further incidents.

Zhao Xi had no objections. After all, he felt his daughter would be safer with me. We quickly left the central hospital in three cars.

Zhao Qian was lost in thought in the passenger seat. After several blows, she looked much more haggard and was too tired to speak.

I comforted her a few times, but seeing her low spirits, I stopped talking.

We arrived at the Chengxi police station in silence.

Zhao He was sitting on a chair, handcuffed and shackled. The interrogator was asking some details, while Zhao Qian's mother and a group of relatives were outside, constantly making phone calls, seemingly trying to find connections.

The chief and deputy chief of the police were accompanying Zhao Qian's mother.

Zhao Qian's mother, Ren Yun, is the head of the county CPPCC. Zhao Xi was about to greet her, but she stopped him with a gesture, indicating she was on the phone.

Don't look at how domineering Zhao Xi is in the Zhao family gatherings; in front of Ren Yun, he dares not even fart. He didn't dare to speak until his wife finished her call.

Wang Heng is dead. What's the situation with the Wang family now? Ren Yun asked after her call.

Sigh, their family is in chaos, threatening to cause trouble for our Zhao family. They are a mystical family, and we can't do anything about their underhanded methods. We can only face this challenge head-on. Zhao Xi sighed, his good friend dead, killed by his own son Zhao He. This grudge is a dead end. Even if he avoids prison, it will be a matter of life and death.

The police are already preparing to conduct an autopsy. The eyewitness statements all indicate it was self-defense. If it weren't for Young Master He's quick action, the victim would have strangled your daughter. The deputy chief of the police said.

Can he be found not guilty? Ren Yun asked straightforwardly.

That depends on the court's decision. The chief of the police was also at a loss.

Actually, Ren Yun had already called the city. She is not from this area, but her family has a lot of influence. She married Zhao Xi because they were university classmates. Because of this connection, everyone in the county has to give her face.

When she and Zhao Xi were dating, they argued countless times over this. Though they eventually stayed together, she never gave her husband a good face.

However, Zhao Xi does have some skills in feng shui, which helped her advance in her career. Apart from this incident, she hasn't encountered many obstacles. This is why she tolerates Zhao Xi. But now, with such a big issue, feng shui seems useless.

If her son is really imprisoned, her entire plan will be disrupted. She originally planned to arrange a job for Zhao He after his military service, to develop him in politics. Now, his path is blocked after his release.

She doesn't understand mystical matters; she just wants her son to be safe.

Zhao Qian looked at her father with tearful eyes, but Zhao Xi couldn't persuade his wife.

Every family has its own troubles. I felt I couldn't handle their family affairs, so I could only wait on the side.

After the greetings, Han Shanshan came out to call us in to see the people.

Han Shanshan has already told me everything, Brother Tian. Thanks to you, the consequences would have been unimaginable if not for you! Zhao He, seeing his sister was safe, relaxed and thanked me profusely.

When Han Shanshan went in to smooth things out for our visit, she explained the situation. Zhao He, like his sister, firmly believes in spirits and ghosts and understands their terrifying nature.

I can help with these matters, but I'm afraid I can't help with yours. I sighed.

Brother Tian, what are you saying? As long as my sister is safe, I'm fine with anything! Zhao He said boldly.

I was speechless and could only chat with him idly until the visitation time ended.

Han Shanshan had someone take Zhao Qian to give her statement and get examined.

I thought the process of giving a statement would take a few hours, so I waited in the police station hallway. Suddenly, I remembered something and called Han Shanshan out: Han Shanshan, did Wang Heng immediately stop moving after being hit with the brick, or did he continue to attack?

Why are you asking this suddenly? I heard the brick shattered his brain. How could he still be active? You're really something. I'm busy, what are you causing trouble for? You always call me silly, but I think you are. Han Shanshan put her hands on her hips and laughed at me.

It's not that I suddenly had an idea. According to normal ghost possession, just a bit of brain matter wouldn't immediately kill the possessed. When Zhang Kaifu was possessed, Xijun pulled out his soul, and the body lost its ability to move.

So, the ghost is still in Wang Heng's body? It's just sealed by someone. It seems the person is skilled in exorcism and harm. This is similar to the situation with the old Zhao. The ghost might not have been driven away but brought back.

Has the autopsy been done? I held back Han Shanshan, who was about to leave.

Han Shanshan was a bit unhappy and said: It's still early, just dawn. No one would do an autopsy in the middle of the night.

As she said this, a car arrived at the police station. Huo Dade got out and saw me, waving and smiling: Brother Xia, you're here too?

Huo Captain, you look well! I greeted him. Huo Dade's timing was quite coincidental.

How can I not? You see, my head has been about to explode these past two days. Old Hai is also busy, now guiding people from the higher-ups to investigate my nephew Zhang Kaifu's fall off the cliff. Sigh, a whole busload of people came. Huo Dade rubbed his forehead. The bureau had him assist in the investigation, and people from the city were specifically sent.

It seems Huo Dade is also under pressure. Now, with another murder case, things are even more complicated.

From his information, I understood that the situation in Xiaoyi Village has alarmed the city, and the news is strictly controlled. The false news of Zhang Kaifu falling off the cliff is probably a smokescreen from the higher-ups.

Huo Captain! Han Shanshan saluted Huo Dade.

Yes, Little Han is here too. Huo Dade nodded and then asked about Zhao He: How's the case with Little Zhao?

Han Shanshan handed her notebook to Huo Dade: Captain Huo, it's still the same, but the evidence for self-defense is not sufficient. With a death, it might be judged as excessive self-defense.

Is Captain Huo in charge of the case? Given Ren Yun's connections, it's likely he knows Huo Dade, the county's criminal investigation captain, and would use his resources.

What about the body? Huo Dade asked.

Besides our two on duty from the criminal investigation team, the Wang family is also guarding it, waiting for you to bring people to take over. Han Shanshan said.

Yes, the Wang family. Huo Dade repeated, his eyebrows raising slightly. Then he looked at me: It's not easy to handle. Brother Xia, what do you think?

Not dead but not stiff. I said softly.

Huo Dade's eyebrows shot up, and his face turned pale. He hadn't recovered from the shock. If I said this, the matter might not be easily resolved.

I just contacted Old Lin, who specializes in such matters at the bureau. How about you come with me, Brother Xia? Huo Dade didn't act superior and immediately pulled me aside, thinking that someone who can deal with fierce ghosts would be useful. Despite being the criminal investigation captain, he knew guns wouldn't solve this.

Old Lin? I frowned, asking.

Old Lin is Lin Feiyu, the old forensic doctor in the county, who knows a bit about these matters. Huo Dade explained.

Alright, let's go see. I nodded in agreement.

Great! Let's go to the morgue. Little Han, prepare the materials and call Old Lin. Also, bring a few more people with guns. The Wang family is not easy to deal with. Huo Dade said, his last sentence ambiguous.

Yes, Captain Huo. Han Shanshan took the order and ran inside.

The Wang family has lost someone, and the old Wang will demand the Zhao family pay with a life. But the Zhao family and the Ren family are not easy to deal with either, especially when it involves their grandson and son. This matter is very complicated. The Wang family also said that if the Zhao family wants to use self-defense to avoid punishment, they can, but the mystical matters will be handled mystically. Tsk, what kind of era is this? Huo Dade explained to me.

The Wang family is a prominent family in the county and knows about the Zhao family's and Ren family's deep political connections. Zhao He's release is only a matter of time, so they have declared that the grudge for the death of their son will not be settled, and mystical matters will be handled mystically.

Will the county be peaceful afterward? He, Huo Dade, is the first to disbelieve it!