My Life with Narration-Chapter 393 - 389: Da Huang: I Won’t Say Anything Until My Lawyer Arrives!
The compensation of over twenty thousand yuan is definitely not paid on the spot. It is after a period of litigation that it can be compensated. After all, even if Dahuang just had a laxative given, at most it can only be compensated for its price, just a few hundred to a thousand yuan.
Although Dahuang is very important to their family, considered a family member, legally, it’s just a dog.
Of course he knows this, so he didn’t plan on using Dahuang to trouble Bai Hao. Isn’t there still the company?
His personal loss is negligible, but the company definitely won’t let such a malevolent loss go unpaid.
In the reception area on the left side of the first-floor hall of the East City Public Security Bureau, the police took a simple record for the two of them. Bai Hao confessed to his actions without denial. But since the matter was minor, they just criticized him and let him go.
As for the compensation involved next, Su Qing and the company need to file a lawsuit against him.
Luckily, Bai Hao only used laxative. If he had used something poisonous, it could have involved a crime.
This is something he learned gradually after being registered at the police station.
Some things may seem minor, but the offense can be significant. Many people commit crimes not out of intent, but out of sheer ignorance.
For instance, is it a crime to cut down a tree you planted in your own yard? To normal people, of course not. It’s your yard, your tree, you cut it if you want to, right?
But if you really cut it down and someone reports it, the charge is not light.
There are many bizarre cases like this, such as this time. Bai Hao just wanted to give Dahuang a laxative to embarrass Su Qing publicly.
As a result, he was notified by the police that he nearly committed the crime of placing dangerous substances. Even a thirty-something adult would shiver at such words, let alone a recent graduate.
"Hey, look who’s here, why is our specially-appointed consultant back for a statement today? Hey, Brother Liu, what offense did he commit?" Du Qiang asked with a smile.
After all, Su Qing hadn’t been to the police station for over a week. Coming in with such a scene, who wouldn’t laugh?
"Just a small matter, had a little conflict with a colleague," Liu An chuckled and continued, "Alright then, you guys chat, I have some work to do, I’m off!"
"Thanks, Brother Liu!" Su Qing waved.
Liu An wasn’t wrong. It wasn’t a big deal. Reporting it was just to classify the incident, obtain evidence and data for easier litigation with the company.
Does he lack that twenty thousand yuan? No, and neither does Shen Yi, but since it involved Dahuang, Bai Hao must be taught a lesson, making him realize society isn’t like school, colleagues aren’t at your service, there’s no one to pamper you, you have to pay for your mistakes.
It turns out the earlier hint about giving this young man a good lesson meant this. In that instant, Su Qing finally understood.
He thought previously that just preventing Bai Hao from bringing a cat to work had been enough, especially since he complied. Little did he know this was just the beginning.
"What’s going on, tell me!" Du Qiang asked excitedly after Liu An left.
Being not that sharp, he hadn’t had many victories recently. Now that he caught Su Qing making a mistake, how could he not interrogate him properly?
To this, Su Qing didn’t hide anything, directly explaining the story.
"Wow, who would have thought your young colleague was so petty? Just because you didn’t let him bring his cat to work, he gives Dahuang laxatives?" Du Qiang was a bit dumbfounded but, having encountered many bizarre cases before, he wasn’t too shocked.
"He didn’t admit to that. He only said he disliked Dahuang, but I know the real reason. Young people, newly graduated, often lack awareness. Before Liu and the others arrived, he even threatened to claim I hit him and to get checked out at the hospital. But now that I’m serious, isn’t he just backing off?" Su Qing sneered.
Young people nowadays may be impulsive, but they’re not stupid. Just by pulling Bai Hao’s neck slightly, Bai Hao said he was beaten and wanted injury verification.
Of course, he said this, but real action requires skills, especially when Cheng Peng said he nearly committed a crime, three years or more, it scared him. Facing police officers in uniform, Bai Hao dared not be audacious.
He was a specially-appointed consultant at the police station. Despite having a certificate, without the uniform, there’s no deterrent. Thinking of this, he couldn’t help but shake his head helplessly.
"Awesome, what do you plan to do about it? This matter can’t cause him much trouble," Du Qiang asked. As a policeman, he knew how minor this matter was.
"What else? Just compensate as required. I’ve already gathered all the evidence. Once I return, I’ll litigate. Dahuang has advertising involved, and because of this, it can’t be filmed. The losses from stopped work, the breach fee, we can’t be the ones bearing it!"
While speaking, Su Qing laughed.
Although that’s indeed what he thought, he hadn’t acted yet. But since he received a hint from the narration, things will surely happen, and they’ll likely win.
"True, but let me give you good news. Last time’s case is closed. The leaders above are very pleased, and your contribution will not go without reward—praises and bonuses. Even though you don’t wish to be regularized, based on your recent performance, moving up would be incredibly easy," Du Qiang spoke in a light, relaxed tone.
Now that the big case is closed, everyone felt relieved.
"Is everything settled?"
"Of course, last week we took Zhang Heng to identify the scene. You should’ve seen; the victim’s parents were crying their hearts out, while Zhang Guoxin was there bowing and kneeling.
Obviously, their family are the victims, yet, with all this, neither party has a valid argument. Two families are now broken, and destroyed. Most critically, the child is only four. The mother is dead, and looking at the father, he probably won’t survive. And actually, no one even knows who the child’s father is; the child isn’t Zhang Heng’s.
So one family lineage ends with a lonely old father, and the other with two grandparents raising a grandchild in economic hardship. It’s tragic!" Du Qiang lamented.
Upon hearing this, Su Qing also sighed. Narrating the entire story, ordinary people might applaud Zhang Heng’s actions, but the cost is just too high.
"Hey, heard you called the police, what happened?" At this moment, the lively and heroic Li Zijun in her uniform came over, asking.
Su Qing: ...
"Who, who’s been talking? How come such a small matter is known by all of you?"
He didn’t expect reporting a case would have everyone around finding out, people might even think he committed a crime.
"Who needs to say anything? You’re now quite a figure in our station. You might not know, but you’re our lone hero who brought back a murderer. How brave~~" Li Zijun teased with a few glances.
Li Zijun was still a bit upset about his reckless behavior.
"Ooh, Sister Zijun, act normal, I can’t take it."
"Do I need your approval? Is everything alright?"
"Don’t worry, small issues resolved. Just conflicts among company colleagues. By the way, Sister Zijun, how’s Zhang Heng doing?" Su Qing inquired.
"What else, he’s in detention. We just handed the case over to the prosecution. When the time comes, he’ll go to prison, likely facing the death penalty. By the way, are you free to accompany me to the detention center? Zhang Heng wants to see you."
"Wants to see me?"
"Yes, for such offenders, we generally agree to reasonable requests, to prevent them from doing anything drastic inside. Plus, since you brought him back, if you’re free, go see him, just chat a bit." Li Zijun said casually.
The detention center is under the jurisdiction of the public security bureau, so they have the authority to go in. Once convicted and in prison, visiting wouldn’t be so easy.
"Alright."
Meanwhile, Dahuang lay in the animal hospital, looking feeble.
"Dahuang, Dahuang, are you okay? Say something... No, just bark twice, you’re not dead, are you?" Sun Mumu was very worried, seeing Dahuang laying there motionless.
In response, the vet nearby couldn’t help but laugh and said, "This rapid laxative is meant for large livestock, often used on cattle and horses to treat constipation. However, the dose seems significant, so it had a strong effect. Limit exercise in the coming days, start with liquid food, and I’ll prescribe some medicine, give it a few days, and it’ll recover."
On hearing this, Sun Mumu breathed a sigh of relief, "Doctor, why isn’t it moving at all?"
"Um... Probably too drained from diarrhea!"
Sun Mumu: ...
Dahuang: "Woof~~" [I won’t say anything until my lawyer’s here!]
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