The news of Tengda CEO Fang Zhifei's arrest soon appeared in the financial and social sections of the major media outlets. Because of 'Magic World's previous popularity, and because of Meng Wan's high-profile show of love after winning the design award, and also because of the two's ultra-high attractiveness index and legendary character struggle, the public was very concerned about the two's outcome.
Currently, the couple the citizens once praised as the most talented couple, after the woman was imprisoned because of rape, fraud, slander and other crimes, and the man followed her in not long after, they impressively became the most unethical couple.
However, the attention on the two not only didn't decline, it soared every day. Many people started asking for the reasons for Fang Zhifei's arrest, but because the case was still in the trial period, it was inconvenient for the police to disclose information, so they didn't respond.
Zhou Yun Sheng secretly helped the tax officers crack into the firewall Fang Zhifei set around Tengda's accounting system, mercilessly pushing Tengda into the pit, then he turned around and used one of the case investigators' microblogs to spread the video and audio, the title- Everyone, please look at the true beast in human clothing.
In a few minutes, the number of forwards was over ten thousand. The masses were very indignant at this. Before, in their hearts, Fang Zhifei was just the shameless spokesperson for his family of three, but now, he became a vicious and sinister beast, the blogger's title really wasn't exaggerated.
The Fang father and son pair really proved themselves to be of the same stock, the father cheated marriage to cheat money, and the son was even more exaggerated, trying to bankrupt and render the Zhou family homeless. How can they sleep at night after what they did to dredge up money from Zhou family? How could they be so self-assured about framing Zhou Yun Sheng? What did Zhou family owe them? They simply don't have any moral bottom line or consciousness of the law!
Fang Zhifei's 'If you're not caught it's not a crime' became the internet's favorite phrase. Currently, the whole nation was on crackdown, so when this sentence started appearing on the network too frequently, giving off a very vile influence, it alarmed the Public Security Bureau. The Public Security Bureau specifically called in to request that the case be handled strictly.
And the investigator whose microblog was used to release the video and audio was dismissed for leaking evidence. He repeatedly pleaded innocence, saying that he was not the one who'd posted them on his microblog, and begged the organization to help investigate. The network police didn't find traces of a hacker after the investigation, and he was firmly dismissed.
Seeing the notice of the officer's suspension of duties posted on the official website, Zhou Yun Sheng lifted an eyebrow and smiled.
"You have something against him?" Yi Zheng glanced at his lover's laptop.
"We have some enmity from a past life."
Zhou Yun Sheng closed his eyes, once again recalling that scene from the last life. It was this police officer who was sent by Fang Zhifei to receive Zhou mother's 2 million. After receiving evidence of Zhou mother's bribery he immediately turned it over, resulting in Zhou mother getting arrested. Afterwards, he not only received a lot of benefits from Fang Zhifei, he received recognition from his boss because of his commitment to integrity, afterwards, his career progressed very smoothly.
Zhou Yun Sheng had sworn to himself, he'd never show mercy to any of the people who'd made him, made Zhou family, fall into perdition. This police officer was naturally one of them.
Yi Zheng didn't know what his lover was thinking about, but he felt his angry mood, and sympathetically rubbed the top of his hair. The business car stopped in front of the courthouse's gate, the two stepped out and walked into the courthouse, each holding one hand of a small mask-wearing girl, Zhou mother following behind them, expressions relaxed. Seeing the squatting reporters keeping watch, they nodded slightly and greeted.
The reporters wanted to rush them for an interview, but they were immediately pushed back by the bodyguards, and could only helplessly watch the group enter the courtroom. Today was Fang Zhifei's trial.
Fang Kunpeng and his mistress sat in the left side of the gallery, holding hands, murmuring with their foreheads pressed together, they seemed to be in prayer. Zhou mother walked to the right side of the gallery and sat down, then sneered, "It's no use praying, telling Fang Zhifei's sins to God will just pollute God's ears."
"You're going too far!" The mistress opened in tears.
Fang Kunpeng hugged her protectively, then glared at the bored looking Zhou Yun Sheng and snapped, "Fang Zhifei told me that the audio was synthesized by that hacker you hired, it's fake, there's absolutely no way it'll get through the police's inspection. I'll report you to the police as soon as he's released!"
"That's fine, then we'll have this conversation after he's acquitted and released." Zhou Yun Sheng walked up to Fang Kunpeng's side and looked at him condescendingly, enunciating, "In fact, you know more than anyone else what kind of person Fang Zhifei is. He had Meng Wan set me up, you've always known what he's done, that's why you were so shocked when I got released. Fang Zhifei has always been your only son, when you weren't ignoring me, you only showed me contempt. But you know, I still want to thank you."
The people who came to watch the rich people drama show were especially interested in his words, straining their ears.
"I want to thank you for sneaking into Zhou family by pretending to be pious. You've always shown your most honest, selfless and talented side in front of me, unconsciously influencing me to become a kindhearted and good man, to understand the things I should and shouldn't do, to know how to reach out my hand to help those in need."
"You always said that the best way to educate is by teaching with words and setting examples, I think this phrase is very reasonable. When you were with your secret side family, you didn't need to disguise yourself, you leisurely exposed your true face, so Fang Zhifei only had this example to follow. He inherited all the darkest and filthiest sides you hid away in front of me. Fang Zhifei's outcome today is not the responsibility of anyone else but you. You used two different methods to raise two different sons, and they had two different endings. Why don't you reflect on that?"
He paused, then sincerely said, "So I want to thank you for leaving me all your positivity, this is the best gift you've given me." The words fell and he bowed slightly, then went back to the right side of the gallery, his manners couldn't be more elegant.
Zhou mother's eyes were full of tears, she quietly sat beside her son and reassuringly patted his back.
At this point, the judge was already sitting on the podium, the prosecutors and defense were in their positions, and the gallery seats were almost full. When they heard these words, the spectators were the first to clap, their expressions moved.
The Judge secretly appreciated Zhou Yun Sheng's honesty, but he still knocked the mallet to quiet the crowd.
Fang Kunpeng woodenly stood in place, until his mistress tugged his sleeve and he slumped into his seat. He thought of himself in Zhou family, he always disguised himself as a noble scholar, and he would severely reprimand Zhou Yun Sheng whenever he made a minor mistake, even using corporal punishment. When punishing him, he never treated it as being for the child's good, he just wanted to see his miserable expression.
But whenever he went back to his second home, he would completely relax, and even used his most colorful vocabulary to curse Zhou Tang and Zhou mother, to vent his dissatisfaction and anger. He often called his son over and told him that if he really wanted something, he should get it by any means necessary.
He never thought about how such different attitudes would impact his two sons. At this moment, there was suddenly a feeling of waking up from a long dream. His self-righteous torture and indifference with Zhou Yun Sheng had just pushed him onto the right path, while his pampering and tolerance with Fang Zhifei had just helped him take the initiative to jump into the abyss.
The one who really harmed Fang Zhifei was himself! Educator, how could he be worthy of calling himself an educator? Fang Kunpeng forcefully pinched his hand to stop himself from fainting on the spot. His expression was gray and dejected, he looked like he had instantly aged ten years.
"It'll be alright, Fang Zhifei said the audio is fake. The police will be able to test it out, so we'll certainly win this case." The mistress comfortingly patted his back.
Fang Zhifei was escorted to the defendant seat in handcuffs, he first glanced at Fang Kunpeng and his mother, then glared at Zhou Yun Sheng and Zhou mother with ruthless eyes. He had already had a discussion with his lawyer, making them take the audio to the country's top forensic lab for testing. If there were traces of artificial synthesis, it wouldn't escape the experienced staff's detection.
If he truly said it, how couldn't he know? After the audio evidence was revoked, the video wouldn't be enough evidence to confirm his guilt, and he could push it all on Meng Wan.
The prosecution and defense each made a statement, then the evidence was brought out. Fang Zhifei froze in shock- the two audio files were still in the lineup of exhibits, they were not revoked because of fraud. What's going on here?
"I object! The audio files are fake! They were forged by the hacker Zhou Yun Sheng hired! I never said those words!"
The prosecution immediately produced several lab reports on the audio files' identification tests, indicating the authenticity of the files, the judge looked at the reports and declared the objection invalid. Then Meng Wan was called to the stand, she verified the authenticity of the audio, and said that she secretly recorded it because she was distrustful of the defendant's trustworthiness.
"Meng Wan, what nonsense are you spouting?! Are you disregarding your sister's life?" Fang Zhifei had already lost his senses, even the audience could hear the threat in his words, not to mention the judge.
Meng Wan gave him a contemptuous smile, then waved at the little mask wearing girl sitting next to Zhou mother. She was now more willing to trust in Zhou family's integrity than trust in Fang family, so when Zhou mother proposed a transaction, she agreed to the terms. Plus the prosecution promised her a shortened sentence for her testimony against Fang Zhifei, so why not. If it wasn't for Fang Zhifei, would she be in this situation today?
Fang Zhifei only then noticed the curled up little girl, he glared in their direction with eyes full of hatred, then suddenly felt very exhausted, he numbly slumped down into his seat.
A few days later, the court declared that all the charges were established, and sentenced him for 10 years, plus 5 more years and a huge compensation payment for financial fraud and illegal financing. The once highly respected IT industry upstart was reduced to a prisoner, such an unpredictable fate was a cause for sighing.
Tengda's assets were all frozen, and collapse was only a matter of time. The once all the rage 'Magic World' completely disappeared off the internet. Fang Kunpeng was unable to repay his son's debt, and he and his mistress had to move out of their mansion, leaving with only a few clothes. He wanted to find a second or third rate university to teach, but his face was too recognizable in Y City, even the diploma mills didn't dare hire him, afraid of drowning in the parents' complaints.
The two were in desperate conditions, almost resorting to begging, and when they finally found low-rent housing, the creditors came to their door, badly beating them. The road ahead seemed to be paved with endless despair.
Afterwards, Zhou Yun Sheng's speech in court was eventually passed around, the Chinese people sealed him as 'The ultimate version of teaching by words and example', it was a great wake-up call for educating the younger generation. Of course, Zhou Yun Sheng was not a perfect man, but compared with Fang Zhifei, he was obviously nobler.