My Life with Narration-Chapter 394 - 390: Farewell to Zhang Heng

Da Huang’s greedy eating habit got him a hard lesson this time; let him eat everything, see what happens now.

At this moment, Da Huang knew he was maliciously attacked, so before his lawyer arrived, he stubbornly kept quiet, refusing to say a word, all to seek justice for himself.

That kid, he vowed to make sure that he never dared show up on his turf again, and from now on, every time he saw him, he’d beat him up.

As for Su Qing, he had nothing else to do, so he followed Li Zijun, who was driving with the police, to the detention center in the East Suburbs to visit Zhang Heng.

Detention centers or prisons are rarely located within the city; of course, it’s not that there are none, but most were included due to urban development and expansion. They are largely located in the suburbs.

No other reason than the cheap land outside the city. Jiangcheng City has several detention centers, but the one where Zhang Heng is located is on this side of the East Suburbs.

Built halfway up a hill, the roads are well constructed, and it didn’t take long for the two to reach the entrance of the detention center.

Li Zijun showed his credentials, and they were allowed passage.

"Whoa, this feels more impressive than my high school!" Su Qing widened his eyes at the building ahead and said.

In front of them stood a six or seven-story building with an open space in the middle. Of course, the inmates were not allowed here; they were all in the backyard.

This building was for visitor reception and staff office work.

"Are you admiring it or belittling your school? Besides, this detention center was completed six years ago, so it’s naturally new," Li Zijun replied with a glance.

Upon hearing this, Su Qing was a bit puzzled: "Six years? How come I didn’t know? To be honest, it’s my first time knowing our city’s detention center is here?"

"There are many things you don’t know. Why tell you everything?

Not to mention you, even before I became a cop, I didn’t know this. Detention centers can’t be found on maps; commit a crime, and you won’t need to find a map; someone will bring you here personally! Or you want to give it a try? There are other detention centers in Jiangcheng City; this is just one of them."

Su Qing: ...

"No need!"

He’s got time to spare, not stupid enough to commit a crime just to find out where the detention center’s entrance is.

Quickly, under Li Zijun’s lead, the two came to a visitation window.

"Chief Li, wait here a moment, he’ll be here soon!" A young guy in duty uniform smiled and said, looking at Li Zijun with a hint of admiration!

"Hmm, it’s okay, no hurry!"

Li Zijun responded calmly, and the young guy turned and left.

"Chief... Li?" Su Qing said, a bit uncertain.

"Why? Is there a problem!"

"Sister Jun, when did you get this nickname?"

"What nickname? It’s an honorific title, don’t you get it! I’m not bragging, but in this detention center, I’ve beaten up not one hundred, but at least eighty!"

Su Qing: ...

What kind of logic is this, is it really something to be proud of?

[The sharp-tongued, axe-hearted Li Zijun lied arrogantly. In fact, she had only beaten 45 people in total, with only 5 still in detention; 21 were serving sentences in prison, and the rest had been released after serving their time.]

Listening to the narration in his mind, Su Qing was sweating profusely. Are 45 people considered few? What’s to be proud of?

Knowing that Li Zijun had only worked for five years this year, that efficiency was nearly ten people a year, roughly averaging one criminal getting roughed up by her every month. What kind of violent method is this?

The only case he was aware of was the loan shark group involved in the recent case of the female student who jumped off a building. One of them was hit so hard by Li Zijun, he ended up in the hospital.

The reason was that the man was being inappropriate with her, and unexpectedly, she had such an impressive record. It’s no wonder he was truly worthy of being called Chief Li, especially being a woman.

Soon, on the other side of the iron window, the guy from earlier brought someone in, along with a man wearing a yellow vest, handcuffed and shackled, who was Zhang Heng.

However, at this time, Zhang Heng no longer looked like the scruffy person he had seen last time; he was clean-shaven, and his hair was shaved, making him look spirited.

Under the police officer’s gesture, he and Li Zijun sat in front of the iron window. The officer intended to say something, but Li Zijun interrupted:

"It’s okay, I know the rules, don’t worry!"

Hearing this, the officer did not speak further and stepped back a few steps instead of leaving. Li Zijun signaled him to pick up the phone beside the glass wall.

In response, Su Qing did as he was directed, and once the phone was in his ear, Zhang Heng’s voice came through.

"You’re here!"

Su Qing nodded: "Heard you wanted to see me, so I came over to see how you’ve been lately?"

"Not bad, I have food and drink; it’s just that the food isn’t great, and the sleeping space is cramped."

While speaking, Zhang Heng’s face showed no signs of tension, sadness, fear, or any negative emotions. Instead, he wore a faint smile.

"You said you wanted to see me, is there something you want to say to me?" Su Qing asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng shook his head lightly and smiled: "Actually, I didn’t expect you’d come. I only mentioned it casually at the time, especially... forget it, but since you’re here, can you do me a favor? Consider it as a call back to the mutual trust we had that one night, okay?"

"Tell me, I’ll try my best!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Heng smiled: "It’s not much actually. I just want you to help persuade my dad. He’s been trying to get a letter of forgiveness from Liu Dashan’s family to get me a commuted sentence of life imprisonment. What is the old man after? Even a sentence commuted to life is still a life sentence and even if I were to come out one day, who knows if he’d still be around? For a son who may never get out in his lifetime, why let himself live a destitute life in his later years? The money I left behind, though not much, is all I can do for him as a son.

Tell my dad, don’t plead with their family anymore. I don’t want them touching a penny of my hard-earned money; let him buy something nice to eat with it, and get some for my mom too, as a way for me to fulfill my filial duty.

This world, I really don’t want to stay in it anymore, it’s quite harsh, don’t you think?"

Hearing this, Su Qing fell silent. He could understand what Zhang Heng was saying. According to the domestic criminal law, obtaining the victim’s family forgiveness in Zhang Heng’s situation should get the sentence commuted to life imprisonment.

After life imprisonment, it’s just life without parole. At his current age, when it’s time to get out, he’d be older than his father is now.

And to achieve this result, Zhang Guoxin not only needs to drain the family savings but also has to kneel, kowtow, and apologize to people. As his son, he doesn’t want to see this result; his dad, though a pig slaughterer and meat seller, has lived with dignity. Most importantly, there’s no money at home.

If he were to gain a life sentence, living such a miserable life and causing his father so much trouble, everything he’s done would be meaningless.

Life should have some purpose, after all; life itself is already tough enough.

"Don’t you regret it?" Su Qing asked.

"Regret what? I chose the path myself, and I killed the person. I don’t want to have any more dealings with them. The son isn’t mine, and the mother is gone. Even if I had another chance, I’d probably make the same choice.

So, I’m begging you!" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

[The meaning of life isn’t in its length; its depth matters too.]

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