Among those shocked by the verdict, Zhao Quanjing was the most stunned.
He knew that those around him had long betrayed him. But as his accomplices, they would all bear some legal responsibilities. They were all in the same boat, and none of them could escape.
However, there was an exception right before his eyes!
A two - year prison sentence, suspended for two years. It was as if he didn't have to go to jail at all!
What kind of evidence had he provided to the police to receive such a lenient punishment?!
Suddenly, an unbelievable thought popped into Zhao Quanjing's mind.
He remembered that it was Fang Ruiyang who had suggested that he abandon the "City of Hope" project and instead cooperate with the Yan family. It was also Fang Ruiyang who had constantly instilled in him the benefits of cooperating with the Yan family.
That was why he had chosen to meet Mr. Yan of the Yan family, participate in the bidding for the "City of Hope" project, and spend 5 billion to buy the operating rights of the project. But now, the Zhao family was disgraced. Not only could he not get the 5 billion, but he also had to pay double the liquidated damages! 10 billion!
At that time, he had thought that the clause was a bit strange, extremely harsh and unreasonable. Now, combined with Fang Ruiyang's strange behavior, he instantly understood -
The Yan family and the Pei family might never have fallen out. The Pei family didn't have the ability to deal with him, but the Yan family, the number one wealthy family in Fengcheng, did!
The so - called bidding meeting was clearly a trap for him! And because he didn't want to give the quota to the Pei family at that time, he had fallen into their trap!
Lei Ke had once told him that perhaps Fang Ruiyang had already defected to the Pei or Yan family. He had been biding his time by his side, gaining his trust, because he was a double - agent.
Could it be that all the evidence that had left him speechless and led to his death sentence, such as the evidence related to the nightclub and the gambling den, had all been provided to the police by Fang Ruiyang?
This son who he had never really taken seriously... actually had such abilities?
Zhao Quanjing simply couldn't believe it, nor was he willing to believe that after being a hunter all his life, he had finally been outwitted!
The court's judgment didn't end there. Since the sources of funds of Zhao Quanjing, Xu Chengye, General Manager Ran and others were illegal, all their industries were frozen and seized. Later, the victims would receive economic compensation based on their property.
The trial lasted for six hours before it ended. After the trial, Zhao Quanjing and others were about to be sent to where they belonged.
Except for Fang Ruiyang.
He could go home and resume his life right away. All he needed to do later was to report his whereabouts to the police regularly. As long as he didn't commit any crimes or do anything harmful to society during the suspension period, he would be a completely free man after two years.
On the witness stand, the eight victims who had bravely stepped forward to expose everything hugged each other tightly.
They had done it! They were free!
From now on, no one could threaten their lives and safety!
Whether it was the audience or the hearing seats, the atmosphere was filled with joy. The police were also unlocking Fang Ruiyang's handcuffs to set him free.
That was when the accident happened.
When the police led Zhao Quanjing past Fang Ruiyang, Zhao Quanjing suddenly pounced on Fang Ruiyang, knocking him to the ground and tightly gripping his neck. He growled menacingly:
"It was you, wasn't it? You sent those pieces of evidence to the police to expose me! The double - agent wasn't Lei Ke. It was you, you little brat! How dare you play with me? I'll kill you today!"
The police quickly stepped forward to separate him from Fang Ruiyang. While Zhao Quanjing was still roaring in anger, Fang Ruiyang seemed much calmer.
After being helped up by the police, he said to Zhao Quanjing, "Yes, it was me. Surprised? The one who was toyed with and exploited by you to the extreme turned out to be the one who sent you to hell."
"You killed my mother and thought you could live a carefree life. It's not that easy."
Fang Ruiyang's tone was full of hatred and pleasure. "My mother was the first on the list. It should be me who ends all this."
"You've committed unforgivable sins. Your only ending is death. Die, Zhao Quanjing."
He had wanted to say this sentence for a long time.
"Alright, alright. Why waste so many words on a dead man?" A slightly teasing male voice suddenly came from behind. The tone of already regarding him as a dead man infuriated Zhao Quanjing. He looked in the direction of the voice, and his pupils suddenly shrank.
On the steps not far away, the mixed - race girl he had recruited into Renkang Hospital was leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, smiling at the two of them. When meeting Zhao Quanjing's shocked gaze, the person changed his voice and said coquettishly,
"Uncle, long time no see. You look much older. It seems you haven't been doing well in the detention center~"
At that moment, countless expletives rushed through Zhao Quanjing's mind. This - was actually a man?! That day! He had actually...
If he hadn't been held by the two policemen, Zhao Quanjing would have surely rushed to the toilet to vomit on the spot!
No wonder he had always felt something was off when he saw this mixed - race person just now. It was because the person's chest was flat today, no longer the voluptuous figure from before!
When being taken away by the police, Zhao Quanjing's face was green with anger, and his nails dug deeply into his palms.
Alex was holding on to the wall, laughing uncontrollably, and even Fang Ruiyang had a faint smile on his lips.
Someone walked up from behind, hooked his shoulder and patted him hard. Fang Ruiyang turned his head and saw Li Mao, who had attended as a witness, laughing heartily. "Come on, let's go home."
"Yeah, let's go home." Fang Ruiyang said seriously.
Hooked by Li Mao and Alex, Fang Ruiyang was led out of the court. As they walked down the long white marble steps, Fang Ruiyang saw two familiar cars parked below. In the front was a black Audi. Brother Hu, the driver, was leaning against the car, a lollipop in his mouth, looking around boredly.
The car behind was an expensive Maybach. The car door was wide open. The woman in the fiery red dress was talking to Yan Yancheng beside her. Xuanxuan and Xuxu were playing a finger - guessing game on their own beside them.
Xuanxuan looked up inadvertently and saw the three people walking down the steps. His eyes lit up and he said, "Uncle Xiaoyang is back! And Teacher Feifei and Uncle Li!"
Hearing this, Xu Zixi also looked up and then showed a brilliant smile.
Seeing so many familiar people, Fang Ruiyang's eyes welled up with tears, and he quickened his steps involuntarily.
Just as he was about to step off the last step, four bodyguards suddenly emerged from both sides. With a "bang", they set off the confetti cannons in their hands. The colorful ribbons fluttered down from the sky. Wei Shu carried out a brazier and placed it on the ground. He said to Fang Ruiyang,
"Quickly step over it to get rid of the bad luck."