Chapter 886: Chapter 876: Mother’s Brother, Greatest Kin

Zhang Heng, it’s been a long time since he heard that name; although it was just last year, he feels like it was a very long time ago, the man who obviously killed his wife, yet he didn’t see him as a bad person.

Clearly a filial man who should have lived a stable life, but was pushed to this point by a woman, even his child wasn’t his own, and he also got his father killed because of his own affairs.

A man who could sleep by his mother’s grave, missing her, yet caused his father’s death. Frankly, Su Qing doesn’t know how badly the man must be hurting inside.

He was indeed the one who got hurt first, but in the end, he paid with his and his father’s life, even his mother’s death was related to that ex-wife of his, how tragic?

Counting from the time he joined the police station, it hasn’t even been a full year, but he’s witnessed many unimaginable things.

The culprit isn’t necessarily a bad person, and the victim isn’t necessarily good. Of course, there are purely kind people and purely evil ones, and even lotuses blooming in mud, just as there are young people who blindly walk into dead ends without knowing.

It’s not like everyone has a narrator by their side knowing the consequences of each road, understanding right from wrong. Most people have to try on their own, succeeding brings applause, but failure means paying either in time or, worse, a lifelong hefty price.

Outside Jiang City Third Prison, Su Qing’s car was parked by the curb. For a rare moment, he lit a cigarette, while Shen Yi sat quietly in the passenger seat.

Since the last event, she has been quite uneasy about police matters, and she worked hard to get Su Qing to resign. She didn’t want any mistakes, so she came along.

"If you’re not happy, you can choose not to come!" Shen Yi said when she saw his expression.

Hearing this, Su Qing smiled and replied, "Don’t worry, I’m okay, really. He should be considered the first person I captured, but I don’t think he’s a bad person. He’s just paying the price for his actions.

We’ve only met three times and barely talked. Honestly, I thought about not coming, but I feel that it’s good to come and see. Some people, after one meeting, you never see again in this life."

"Stop saying that. I have no other request; this person isn’t related to us at all. You better control your emotions and don’t get too involved, understood?" Shen Yi warned, staring at him.

Hearing this, Su Qing looked at Shen Yi, somewhat surprised.

"What are you looking at? I know more than you think. Last time you fainted, and even though the doctors couldn’t find anything wrong, I always felt it was related to what happened with you. It seemed like you let me take advantage because his father died. Back then, you were like an injured little puppy. I seriously suspect that if another woman had been by your side, she could have taken you down as well!" Shen Yi said, meeting his eyes fiercely.

It’s said that a woman is most easily let into someone’s heart when emotionally wounded. Back then, Su Qing was just like that.

Hearing this, Su Qing couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed and denied, "Don’t say such nonsense, nothing like that happened!"

"Whether it happened, you know it in your heart. Just make sure you’re quick," Shen Yi sighed.

In response, Su Qing didn’t refute. Actually, he knew that everything Shen Yi said was correct.

At that moment, Li Zijun, dressed in a police uniform, came out from inside, and the two of them got out of the car.

"You’re here too?"

"Yeah, I wasn’t comfortable with him coming alone."

The two women greeted each other naturally. Although they’ve not met many times, outstanding women always attract and appreciate each other.

"Sister Jun, what’s going on, why so suddenly?" Su Qing asked.

Li Zijun shook her head slightly at his words: "The verdict was announced more than half a year ago, how could it still be sudden? During this time, he filed an appeal, but it wasn’t successful.

Today is the last day for his execution of the death penalty. By custom, this last day, they grant him one request, to meet some people he wants to see. He mentioned two people, one is his uncle, and the other is you.

Of course, now that you are no longer a staff member of the police station, you actually have the right to refuse the meeting. I just called to let you know since it was you who brought him in back then.

To be honest, he initially had a chance to get a reprieve, but for some reason, he suddenly gave up."

Hearing this, Su Qing thought for a moment, took a deep breath, and nodded, then turned to Shen Yi and said, "I’ll go in, I’ll be right out!"

"Okay, be quick. Xiao Jun, keep an eye on him. If he gets emotional, wake him up, don’t let him get affected!" Shen Yi said to Li Zijun.

Hearing this, Li Zijun thought about the events from a while ago, pondered for a moment, and nodded to agree.

Su Qing immediately followed Li Zijun into the gates of Jiangcheng City’s Third Prison. The last time he saw Zhang Heng was during the sentencing. Unexpectedly, Zhang Heng seemed in decent condition this time, even appearing a bit plumper.

"You’re here!"

As soon as he sat down and picked up the phone, Zhang Heng’s voice came through from the other side.

Looking at Zhang Heng with a shaved head, wearing a prison uniform, shackles on his feet, and two guards standing behind him, Su Qing nodded and started speaking:

"Mm, you..."

"I’m fine, just failed in my struggle. Sorry, I wasted the chance you created for my surrender." Zhang Heng began, then laughed: "Strange enough, I’m about to leave this world, but I don’t feel scared at all. However, I did want to see you again.

I heard... you’re not a policeman anymore?"

Su Qing: "I was never a policeman. I was just a criminal investigation consultant, but now I’m not doing it anymore!"

"It’s good not to do it. I always thought you didn’t seem like a policeman," Zhang Heng said with a smile, and after a while, he spoke more somberly: "I heard that before my dad got into trouble, you went to him, and even helped call an ambulance. Thank you!"

"You’ve already thanked me!" Su Qing said, his voice somewhat low.

Zhang Heng shook his head with a smile: "That’s different. Honestly, when I heard my dad died, I felt incredibly guilty. As a son, I couldn’t care for them in their old age, and instead, they didn’t even live a good day before leaving this world early. I even thought at the time, I must appeal, and when I get out, I’ll kill her entire family. But a few months later, I had a dream. I dreamed about my mom and dad, and even about her. They all said they missed me, and I came to terms with it. I don’t want to wait for the hope of a life sentence.

Before they died, they asked if there was anyone else I wanted to see, and suddenly, I thought of you. Logically, we are not related, not even friends, but I have an inexplicable confidence in my heart that you would come, and you did.

I really didn’t expect the last bit of concern I would receive in this world would come from the person who brought me in here.

Actually, I didn’t call you here to say anything in particular, just wanted to see you again. I feel you are different from others; you have a pair of eyes that can empathize with people, that’s all.

Before you, I met with my uncle. I kowtowed to him. A mother’s brother is as important as a mother, he said he would take me home.

Before my mom died, she told me, ’Son, after I die, you must notify your uncle first. When your uncle arrives, you must kowtow every step, call him uncle with every kneel, and welcome him in because your uncle is the closest person to me in this world and the only support your mother has.’

Today, my uncle told me that before my mom passed away, she told him, ’My little brother, when you see your nephew from afar, you should walk with three steps in one stride, and help your nephew up quickly, because the person kneeling on the ground is the one your sister worries about most in this life.’

"But I didn’t dare look at him too much, afraid of seeing the disappointment in his eyes, after sending away my mom, sending away my dad, now he’s here to send away his most worthless nephew."

"Su Qing, in this life... I failed too much, but I’m still glad to have met you at the end. Even though we haven’t met often, I still feel you can understand me."

Upon hearing this, Su Qing took a deep breath, feeling the hand on his shoulder. He turned back to glance at Li Zijun, noticing her worried expression, reassuring her with a look that he was fine, then turned his head back and said:

"On the day we first met, I didn’t think you were a bad person, and was even sure you wouldn’t hurt me. That’s why I dared to bring you home. Everyone has their own path to walk. Perhaps you made a wrong turn, but that doesn’t mean what you did was meaningless."

"Is that so? Maybe. If I had more time, I would definitely argue with you, but now I choose to believe what you say. You’re still young, with a long road ahead, take it slow.

I want to eat watermelon. With a rope, the watermelon hangs in the well. In the afternoon, a slice goes down with a crack, the coolness spreads, even to the eyes.

Haha, I really miss that!"

At this time, the guard behind them reminded that the time was up. Zhang Heng held the phone, stood up, and said one last thing:

"Dust has covered my lamp and wine jar, but the distant journey is clean. Su Qing, when you face difficult challenges in the future, remember someone once wished you peace, joy, and all the best!"

With that, Zhang Heng put down the phone, and was taken away by the two guards. Su Qing stood up, watching his silhouette.

At the last doorway, Zhang Heng stopped, turned back to glance at him. Even though Su Qing only saw his profile, he could feel that at this moment, Zhang Heng was free and unrestrained, as if he were a young boy, unafraid of the storms, unafraid of the road ahead.

With his handcuffed hands, Zhang Heng gave him a thumbs-up, nodded with a smile, then despite the handcuffs and shackles, he walked away with confident strides, with his chest out and head high.

Handcuffs and shackles could only imprison his body, but they couldn’t restrain his liberated soul.

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