Chapter 216: The More He Is Punished, The Happier He Is

A while later, Ma Jian arrived beside the car.

He first nodded at Yu Dazhang, then handed over the disc:

"The contents inside are true, clearly recording images of Liu Zhengyang and two witnesses, which can prove the authenticity of the will."

After Ma Jian left, Yu Dazhang returned the disc to Liu Siyuan.

"Do you really plan to distribute the assets according to this will?"

By rights, this is someone else's family matter; Yu Dazhang should not ask.

But this case led to Liu Zhengyang's death precisely because of asset distribution issues; as the investigating officer, he naturally must see it through to the end.

"Of course." Liu Siyuan said with great certainty:

"She is my only relative; I will handle it well according to Dad's wishes."

Yu Dazhang saw no change in emotion on his face.

Everything was so natural, so calm.

As if Liu Siyuan had known this outcome all along.

Perhaps it really was as he said; regarding Liu Qi, Liu Siyuan could not bring himself to hate her.

But not out of familial affection; rather, in his eyes, his older sister Liu Qi was merely a buffoon.

In his previous life, Liu Qi must have failed too, because the key evidence was held in Liu Siyuan's hands.

Whether in the previous life or this one, the older sister never bested the younger brother.

It was just that in this life, due to Yu Dazhang's intervention, the case was closed a year earlier.

But the result did not change.

What came next was no longer within Yu Dazhang's control.

If Liu Siyuan really issued a letter of forgiveness in the capacity of the victim's family, Liu Qi's sentencing would be greatly reduced.

Exactly how it would be sentenced, and for how many years, Yu Dazhang did not care.

That was the court's business.

The criminal submitted to the law; his mission was complete.

After parting with Liu Siyuan, Yu Dazhang planned to go home and catch up on some sleep.

Now that all the mysteries had been unveiled, it was like a huge stone pressing on his heart for a long time suddenly hitting the ground, making his whole body feel incredibly light.

Accompanying that was a deep sense of exhaustion.

It was an extreme weariness from body to soul.

As if all the physical and mental energy consumed before had exploded out at this very moment.

Sleep, must sleep, sleep to death!

After driving home, Yu Dazhang threw himself directly onto the bed.

But he was woken by a phone ring just over an hour later.

Without even opening his eyes, he irritably picked up the phone:

"Who is it?!"

"What are you doing?" Seeing Qu Tuotuo's clear voice came from the phone.

Yu Dazhang answered casually:

"Sleeping. Let's contact another day."

"Don't sleep." Seeing Qu Tuotuo was unusually gentle today:

"Come cook at my place tonight."

Maybe just break up... Yu Dazhang felt his brain nerves jumping.

Among the things he hated most, having his sleep interrupted definitely counted as one.

Half an hour later.

He appeared at the vegetable market with a dazed expression, while Seeing Qu Tuotuo beside him looked at him with a smile.

"You say it's hard for you to get two days off, yet you always think about sleeping."

Yu Dazhang ignored her and looked at the fish vendor:

"How do you sell this fish?"

"Eight yuan per jin." The vendor replied.

"Damn." Yu Dazhang grinned:

"Is your fish's head made of gold, or is its body made of gold?"

"Look, where is there fish nowadays, not..." The fish vendor had just matched the words when he realized:

"You're here to pick a fight, aren't you."

Yu Dazhang waved his hand irritably:

"Pick a fight with what? Pick me a big one."

At the vegetable stall.

"Is your cucumber guaranteed ripe?"

The vegetable vendor looked at the fat man before him, then at the beautiful woman beside him.

They didn't look like they were here to pick a fight.

But no one asks like this.

When buying vegetables, people ask if they are fresh. It was the first time he had heard someone ask if they were guaranteed ripe.

Did he mistake this for a fruit stall?

"Or maybe..." The vendor said hesitantly:

"Want to try?"

"Forget it, how can I eat it without washing?" Yu Dazhang glanced disdainfully and said:

"Weigh out four cucumbers for me, grab two tomatoes, and one potato will do, pick a big one."

Seeing Qu Tuotuo stood nearby, watching with a smile.

She knew Yu Dazhang was acting out of spite.

But for some reason, this feeling made her very comfortable, a sweet sensation in her heart.

The love in her eyes was simply two people living together, plain yet warm.

Whether Yu Dazhang was acting out of spite or throwing a tantrum, in her view, it was all part of life.

Moreover, Seeing Qu Tuotuo liked watching him throw a childish tantrum.

No mistakes, one sentence, one release, one content, one look!

Yu Dazhang, of course, knew nothing of her little thoughts.

After strolling around the vegetable market and bantering with the vendors, he felt much more cheerful.

Who doesn't have some morning grumpiness? But after a stroll, it was all better.

They arrived at Seeing Qu Tuotuo's rental room.

The two washed vegetables and chatted idly in the kitchen.

"Dazhang, are you trying to lose weight?" Seeing Qu Tuotuo asked softly.

"Oh, not specifically." Yu Dazhang answered vaguely:

"Work has been a bit busy lately, so my eating schedule is irregular."

He had told no one about his previous hospital checkup.

His father and mother had already worried themselves sick over his disappearance; he didn't want to make them worry again.

As for others, there was even less need to mention it.

As for losing weight, Yu Dazhang had never thought about it.

Once the side effects of the hormones vanished and his endocrine disease healed, slimming down was just a matter of time.

Just let nature take its course.

But Seeing Qu Tuotuo didn't think so; hearing Yu Dazhang's ambiguous answer, her heart couldn't help but ache.

"I don't care if you are fat or thin."

She said seriously, her tone carrying a hint of pleading:

"If you are losing weight because of me, then there is no need at all."

Losing weight for you? You're overthinking it... Yu Dazhang teased with a smile:

"Isn't it good that I'm thin? Don't all you women like tall, fit guys?"

Only after speaking did he realize he had let something slip.

He didn't even know if the term "little brother" existed in 2014.

Fortunately, Seeing Qu Tuotuo didn't mind the term of address in his words.

She glanced indifferently at Yu Dazhang:

"If I were the kind you described, I wouldn't be with you."

I just like your heavy taste... Yu Dazhang was about to continue teasing when his phone rang.

Busier than going to work.

He helplessly wiped his hands, took out his phone, and glanced at it.

Li Jun?

What else could it be?

He pressed answer.

"Captain Li, what happened again?"

Yu Dazhang deliberately emphasized the word "again" to express his dissatisfaction.

His relationship with Li Jun had been getting closer lately; he wouldn't dare do this with other leaders.

Li Jun had no mood to deal with his provocation and spoke quickly:

"Liu Qi's younger brother came to the station to turn himself in, saying he committed theft."

"After the duty officer understood the situation, he couldn't make a decision and reported it to me."

"I just saw Liu Siyuan and asked him what he stole; he said he handed the items over to you, and the specific value is up to you."

He really went to turn himself in!

If you're turning yourself in, just confess properly.

Fine, fine, fine, you're deliberately disgusting me, right... Yu Dazhang said through gritted teeth:

"He stole evidence from the case; the value no longer matters. He's here to pay a fine, and the more he pays, the happier he is."

(End of this chapter)