Chapter 156: Chapter 156: Surveillance Saves Lives
The officer nodded solemnly, well aware of Liu Yutong’s prestige and social relationships in the village.
Despite the need to find the culprit as quickly as possible, they couldn’t afford to dismiss any possibility without careful consideration.
The officer responded gravely, "Mr. Liu, rest assured, we will conduct a thorough investigation and won’t have any bias. However, we need time to collect evidence and ascertain the truth. Please trust our professionalism, and we will handle this case with justice."
Upon hearing the officer’s answer, Liu Yutong relaxed slightly, casting a deep glance at the back of Liu Zheng being escorted to the police car.
He hoped in his heart that it was all a misunderstanding, while also longing for the police to reveal the truth quickly and clear Liu Zheng’s name.
At this very moment, the entire village was enveloped in a tense and anxious atmosphere, everyone eagerly awaiting the disclosure of the truth.
Officer Sir stared at the surveillance footage, his brows slightly furrowed.
He scrutinized every detail in Liu Baishun’s home, in search of potential clues.
The camera inside the home recorded everyday activities, which might lift the veil on the truth.
Officer Sir decided to put their past completely aside and focus on unraveling the mystery of this case.
After a few individuals entered, they turned their gaze to the surveillance tapes laid out on the table.
He knew that the content of these tapes might be key to finding the answers they sought.
An officer returned to the car and asked Zhang Cuihua sternly, "I need you to provide the password for the surveillance tapes, so we can see what really happened."
A flicker of anxiety crossed Zhang Cuihua’s face as she cleared her throat and responded softly, "The password is 1579, but I swear the events of the past few days truly have nothing to do with Liu Zheng."
Officer Sir nodded, sensing Zhang Cuihua’s sincerity.
They immediately took the tapes to the station, hoping to analyze the details within and find the truth.
At the station, they started to watch the footage carefully, looking for any clue that might prove Liu Zheng’s innocence.
The video clearly recorded everything in Liu Baishun’s household.
Officer Sir’s gaze swiftly swept across the screen, meticulously observing every detail.
Suddenly, he stopped at one particular frame. In the frame, Liu Zheng had indeed jumped in.
Officer Sir stared at this image, contemplating possible motives and suspects.
Then, his gaze shifted to another frame depicting the scene where Liu Zheng had jumped in.
According to Zhang Cuihua’s testimony and the timeline, Liu Zheng was excluded from the list of potential killers.
At that moment, Liu Baishun was rushed to the emergency room of the hospital, his complexion pale but with sweat still on his brow.
The doctors began emergency treatment immediately, hooking him up to a cardiograph.
Liu Baishun’s family stood anxiously aside, their eyes betraying endless worry and anxiety.
The needle on the cardiograph wavered unsteadily at first, then began to fluctuate irregularly, like leaves fluttering in the wind. The doctors exchanged tense glances, fully aware that time was of the essence and action must be taken swiftly to save Liu Baishun’s life.
Suddenly, the needle on the cardiograph began to plummet, ceasing its trembling.
The attending physician’s eyes were firmly fixed on the needle, their hearts filled with indescribable pressure and helplessness.
At this point, Liu Baishun’s cousin and his wife’s emotions collapsed, tears streaming down their cheeks, unable to accept this harsh reality.
Although they knew Liu Baishun wasn’t a good person, he was still their family.
Meanwhile, Liu Baishun’s son was also on his way back home.
The atmosphere in the room became exceptionally heavy, as if time itself had frozen.
The doctors silently continued their resuscitation efforts, but they had already understood that Liu Baishun had left this world.
At the moment of Liu Baishun’s passing, the room was permeated with suffocating silence.
The doctors stopped their movements, observing a few seconds of silence to express their respect for the deceased.
Liu Baishun’s family hugged each other in sorrow, their hearts filled with endless grief and loss.
However, Zhang Cuihua was now detained for committing murder.
Liu Zheng returned to the clinic, the day’s events forever unforgettable, he hadn’t expected his actions to turn Zhang Cuihua into a murderer...
Liu Zheng was depressed for several days, not opening the clinic, instead sitting idly at home every day.
A month later, it was the day of Zhang Cuihua’s trial.
Upon hearing the news, Liu Zheng rushed to attend, as a witness he would state what had happened.
Soon, Zhang Cuihua was brought into the courtroom in handcuffs, escorted by the bailiffs.
Her husband, Liu Qingshan, was also present, witnessing Zhang Cuihua being sentenced to death.
Zhang Cuihua sat in the defendant’s chair, her face awash with tears, pain, and grievance.
Over the years, she had finally found an opportunity to vent the sufferings and torments she had endured from her father-in-law. She did not hesitate to tell the court everything, including the rape and violence she had suffered at his hands.
The atmosphere in the interrogation room became tense, the people in the audience listened in shock, feeling outraged and pained by the plight of this ordinary woman.
The judge scrutinized Zhang Cuihua seriously, trying to understand her past sufferings and pain.
Zhang Cuihua’s eyes were red and swollen, and she kept wiping away her tears, trying to control her emotions.
Her voice was weak but determined as she recalled everything that happened that night.
However, during the interrogation, Zhang Cuihua chose to withhold the fact that she and Liu Zheng had an affair in the clinic that day.
She understood that this secret belonged only to the two of them and did not need to be exposed in front of others.
Her knowledge and trust in Liu Zheng convinced her that he was a conscientious man who would keep this secret for her benefit.
The interrogation continued, with the panel of judges striving to understand Zhang Cuihua’s ordeal and assess the credibility of her testimony.
And Liu Zheng, as a witness, also spoke about what happened that night.
In the end, the judgement of the court delighted everyone, as Zhang Cuihua was acquitted on the spot.
Zhang Cuihua felt an unprecedented sense of relief. She left behind the shadows and pains of the past, looking forward to a new beginning. Although she knew the experience had left indelible scars, she believed she could find her dignity and happiness again, anticipating a tomorrow that belonged only to her.
Liu Qingshan looked at the photo of his father on the phone, his heart filled with sadness and regret.
He had heard that his father passed away on the day he was out, which made him feel immeasurable guilt and self-reproach.
He had planned to personally see his father off at the funeral, but due to the negligence of the long journey, he missed the opportunity.
He deeply regretted not being able to say goodbye to his father.
Just as Liu Qingshan was immersed in his grief, he saw Liu Zheng.
