Rebirth: My Dear Little Wife Is So Scheming

Chapter 317 - 317 317 Seeing

?Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Seeing Chapter 317: Chapter 317: Seeing An Zhiyuan and his team finished their work, and the captain of the local criminal investigation team said their goodbyes. They had fully taken over the work here. Initially short-staffed, they managed with the help of An Zhiyuan’s team, and Boss Xu along with his thugs were handcuffed and put into police cars.

All the workers were placed in An Zhiyuan’s vehicles and escorted by his teammates to the hospital for medical examinations and treatment. The police would later take over to conduct interrogations and record statements, including all necessary written reports.

The coal mine was completely sealed off.

They had already phoned the nearby police, who would arrive to inspect the mine shaft, which, according to the workers, was a death pit. This suggested that Boss Xu’s crimes were of monumental significance.

It could be described as a sensational case that shocked the nation.

Although the investigation was not yet complete, according to Old Hu, the longest-imprisoned captive of five years, at least thirty people had died there over that period. Even without an exact number, this statistic alone would be enough for Boss Xu and his compatriots to face the firing squad multiple times.

With the whole nation cracking down, the head of the city’s criminal investigation team had no idea that he would crack such a significant case this time.

When Qian Cheng first called him for assistance, he had thought it was making a mountain out of a molehill—an adult male, even if faced with some problems, being detained seemed unlikely. For what purpose would someone detain him?

Now, he knew the answer and was very grateful for accepting this assignment due to personal connections, as it turned out to be a landmark case. His cooperation with a certain team was an exemplary display of dedication and marked a historic collaboration.

The coordination between the local unit and the public security system led to the resolution of a major criminal case.

Just thinking about the accolades he would receive from his superiors filled him with delight.

It seemed that Old Master Wang had deliberately given him this opportunity, and he was fortunate to have seized it, lest he missed out on such a significant event.

Of course, he understood how to write the report. Captain An’s team had already cracked the case after much hardship and captured the suspects, preventing their escape, especially those thugs who assisted Boss Xu in their nefarious deeds; the deaths were closely linked to them.

Effectively, they just completed the final wrap-up, reaping substantial benefits in the process.

Of course, the report would not conceal the contributions of others, and since the case was a cooperative effort, it held historical significance.

They would handle the case very seriously and responsibly, as it was a major historical incident.

An Zhiyuan’s team transported all the workers to the Armed Police Hospital, which also had forensic collaboration with the public security department, and so He Weng was brought here.

He Wang was almost moved to tears upon receiving the news, the tough man’s first reaction was to well up with tears.

With no other choice, Bai Xiao had to take leave and, along with He Wang, made their way to the Armed Police Hospital. An Zhiyuan had intended to accompany them, but because they had just completed their mission, they needed to report back to their superiors, a matter of protocol. As a leader, he had to set an example.

When Bai Xiao arrived, An Zhiyuan’s team had already left, and the two of them had no chance to meet.

Bai Xiao had asked the nurse’s station where He Weng’s room was and, along with He Wang, found it on the third floor. Over a hundred workers had been arranged to stay in the wards on this floor. Many of them had been overworked for a long time, suffering not just from malnutrition, but also from the inhuman labor. On top of that, there was the dust inhalation in the mine shafts. It was evident how unconscionable Boss Xu had been, having taken no protective measures for the workers. Nearly a hundred people were essentially an army of the injured and sick.

Overall, He Weng was in good shape, probably because he had access to some greasy food from working in the kitchen. His body had not collapsed. When Bai Xiao and He Wang walked into the crowded ward with over a dozen people, it was in disarray. Many relatives had not yet been notified, and even if they had, they weren’t locals. It would take time for their families to get there even if they started immediately.

People were immersed in the joy of finally being rescued, after all, who wouldn’t want to live with dignity, instead of being enslaved and whipped like dogs, constantly at risk of dying from a mere cold or fever. Those days had finally come to an end.

The abandoned mine shaft that haunted their dreams, the one that could swallow and bury everyone, could finally be left behind as a nightmare.

Once freed, people’s emotions surged, they chattered incessantly, sharing their future plans with one another. Almost without exception! Everyone was determined to go back home and live an honest life. The outside world was too frightening. Many believed that living with family was perhaps the most wonderful life on Earth.

Rich or poor, at least to be together with one’s family was what counted. Besides, the police officers had assured them that they would receive their wages and compensation. The law would not allow Boss Xu to go unpunished. His assets would be distributed as compensation to everyone by court decree.

This point was exceedingly exciting for them.

Upon entering, Bai Xiao and He Wang saw He Weng lying in a bed by the window, covered with a white blanket, silent, not saying a word, somewhat out of place from the surroundings, exuding a sense of desolation.

The moment He Wang saw his brother, he could no longer hold back his tears, which gushed out. Afraid that He Weng would see him upset, he forcefully wiped his face and approached, calling out.

“Xiaoweng!”

He Weng abruptly looked up to see He Wang and Bai Xiao.

He sat up suddenly, a bit flustered.

He Wang hurried to restrain him, “Don’t get up, don’t get up.”

“Brother, Doctor Bai! You’re here!” He Weng had anticipated that his older brother and Doctor Bai would come to see him, but thinking and seeing were two different things. He thought he would burst into tears upon seeing his family, yet it seemed nothing happened, and he couldn’t even shed a single tear.

Bai Xiao set down the items from the net bag; He Wang had specifically bought these for his brother: canned food, biscuits, malted milk, rice cakes, apples, and such. No matter how much Bai Xiao tried to dissuade him, he wouldn’t be swayed, clearly the head of the family.

“How are you doing?” Bai Xiao pulled up a chair to sit down, while He Wang sat beside He Weng’s bed.

From the last time they met to this reunion, it felt like an eternity had passed. Bai Xiao knew that he had only been caught for illegal labor, which relieved her heart. After all, being employed illegally was far better than those who had been forced to sell their organs.

She also knew she was overthinking.

It was the year 1986, not 2006, and the criminals weren’t yet so rampant.

“I’m pretty good, no worries!” He Weng felt too ashamed. He had set out to repay a kindness but ended up being deceived into a wolf’s den. Not only had he not earned any money, but now Bai Xiao had to rescue him.