amaotonovel Chapter 268 The victim is right there, isn't he?
Chapter 268 The victim is right there, isn't he?
Chen Ming paused, realizing that his subordinates were truly incompetent.
He had just finished bragging to people about how clean and honest his father's administration was when he started causing trouble for his father.
Chen Ming felt ashamed, but he had to smooth things over.
Chen Ming thought for a moment and said, "Sister Chang'er, you don't understand. No matter how strict my father's laws are, there must be victims, right?"
That makes sense.
If the people do not report it, the officials will not investigate.
Even in later generations, she encountered it.
That was when she was a freshman in college. While buying a ticket, she had a pickpocket steal her phone at the train station.
Back then, in hospitals, train stations, and other places with large crowds, such incidents were countless, and recovering the stolen goods was like finding a needle in a haystack.
So after thinking it over carefully after the incident, she finally decided that she needed to call the police, just in case.
Then, to her even greater surprise, she dialed the police and briefly described the incident and the characteristics of her phone.
Uncle Hat replied excitedly, "We caught him a long time ago, we were just waiting for you to call the police. We've been keeping an eye on that guy for a week now..."
Lin Chang'er leaned on the windowsill, watching Yang Cuihua, who had long lost the fierceness she had in Linshui Village and now sat on the ground like a rogue, wailing loudly at the sky.
He raised an eyebrow and said to Chen Ming, "The aggrieved party, isn't he right there?"
Chen Ming was stunned again, quite surprised that Lin Chang'er would get involved in this mess.
Then she remembered how she had once stood up for Han and made things difficult for her.
Just thinking about it makes me feel like my face is about to be ripped off and thrown on the ground to be trampled on.
"That's definitely not possible," he straightened his clothes and said, "Sister Chang'er is right. The government certainly can't ignore this matter."
Upon arriving at the restaurant, he immediately instructed the waiter to take care of it.
There was no attempt to hide it, and Lin Chang'er could see it clearly.
I just think Chen Ming is good at handling things; as long as you use the right methods, you can still get along with him.
Once the servant left, Chen Ming glanced at the dried fruit shop across the street and instructed Chen Zhao, "That shop across the street is the most famous dried fruit shop in our prefecture. Brother Zhao, go and choose a family-themed souvenir for Aunt and Sister Chang'er, and put it on my tab."
Chen Zhao was confused, thinking to himself, "Can't I buy some dried fruit when I leave?"
He was so hungry; he just wanted to go to a private room to have some tea and fruit first.
But before he could protest, his cousin and Sister Lin had already gone upstairs.
Lin Chang'er knew that Chen Ming had deliberately sent Chen Zhao away, probably because he wanted to tell her something in private.
She then cut to the chase, "Is something on your mind, Young Master Chen?"
Chen Ming chuckled, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "I just remembered that Sister Chang'er seems to be quite familiar with that guy. I wonder if there's been any other misunderstanding between them besides what happened at the Sihai Restaurant last time?"
That time, the child from Han's sister Chang'er's family blew up the latrine and got covered in excrement.
After being ridiculed by the students in the academy for many days, he impulsively went to seek justice for them, but was forced to bow his head due to the pressure from the White-Clothed Marquis's mansion.
Although Chang'er initially resisted contact with him, she later went to the beach and did business together, and never mentioned the quarrel from that day again.
Logically speaking, Chang'er is not the type to hold grudges, but it's clear that her intervention today is aimed at Han so-and-so.
This doesn't make sense unless they have a bigger, irreconcilable grudge.
Lin Chang'er smiled and didn't hide anything from him, "That man is from my hometown, named Han Yue. His mistress's maiden name is Lin Zixi. My name is Lin Chang'er. My father was a scholar. He died in an accident with my mother half a year ago..."
He paused for a moment, then looked at Chen Ming meaningfully, "Young Master Chen, can you understand?"
Chen Ming: "..."
Chen Ming was shocked and dumbfounded; he had stumbled upon the victim of this whole mess.
Chang'er is an orphan girl who was abandoned by that bastard Han Yue and persecuted by her own family.
No wonder!
Chen Ming looked extremely regretful and belatedly realized his mistake, saying to Lin Chang'er, "Don't worry, Sister Chang'er, I will definitely take good care of things and make sure Han Yue is severely punished."
Lin Chang'er still had a smiling expression, as if this was just a routine matter like eating a meal. "Thank you for your trouble, Young Master Chen."
That is indeed the case.
What's the point of revenge? Making money is far more important. Isn't it better to stand tall, live a good life, and be free from hatred?
Besides, with profits and losses, if she becomes stronger, wouldn't those who harmed her become weaker in a roundabout way?
So, as long as she's strong enough, crushing those little ants is just a matter of lifting her foot.
Therefore, revenge is not something that should be left unavenged, but it should not be treated as a cause for revenge.
Chen Ming was really not stingy; he ordered all the restaurant's signature dishes, but Lin Chang'er returned two-thirds of them in the end.
There were even five dishes and a soup.
Chen Ming was extremely regretful, saying, "With Sister Chang'er like this, I, your foolish brother, will not dare to touch my chopsticks when I visit Linshui Village again in the future."
Lin Chang'er laughed heartily, "I appreciate your kind offer, but Young Master Chen's money is hard-earned, so such extravagance is really unnecessary."
"Furthermore, during this special period, there are still many counties and prefectures where people are not getting enough to eat."
"Young Master Chen is the son of the prefect; shouldn't he set an example and prevent others from having the opportunity to attack him?"
Chen Ming paused, realizing the truth in those words, and quickly nodded, "Sister Chang'er is right, it was my foolish brother who was confused."
Chen Ming ate the most meager lunch of the year, yet he felt extremely satisfied.
Chen Zhao thought the young master had a bad temper, but in reality he wasn't that troublesome, especially with Lin Chang'er keeping him in check. He was as obedient as a little puppy and didn't have any complaints.
However, when he was still growing, he had a big appetite, and it was thanks to him that the plate was eventually emptied.
The meal was a pleasant one for both the host and guests.
When they came downstairs, the servant was already waiting in the carriage.
As soon as they got on the car, they came to report: "The yamen has sent officers to lock up that man surnamed Han, and the aggrieved old woman has also been provided with a free lawyer to help write her petition."
"The case is being handled on an expedited basis, and the trial should have already begun by now, but..."
Chen Ming frowned. "But what? Always so hesitant and cryptic. Be careful, or I'll dock your pay."
The servant chuckled obsequiously, "But that Han guy's mistress who was taken away by the casino is probably finished."
Lin Chang'er's eyes darted around, "What do you mean?"
The servant said solemnly, "Miss, you don't know this, but those people are not kind. No matter how obedient they are, once someone is in their hands, they will beat them first. If they encounter a fierce one, they may even beat her to death. When the officials found the girl, she was already beaten to the point of being on the verge of death."
Lin Chang'er nodded, indicating that she understood.
Chen Ming clicked his tongue, glared at the servant with a strange look, and thought to himself, how could he talk about such a bloody thing in front of Sister Chang'er?
He scolded, "Go away, you can't speak properly, I'll deduct 30% of your wages."
"Young master!" The servant was dumbfounded. He was just telling the truth, how could he have offended this master?
Seeing that the servant was almost crying from grievance, Lin Chang'er couldn't bear it and tried to smooth things over, "Your young master was just joking, why did you take it seriously, sir?"
He glanced at Chen Ming and said, "Isn't that right, Young Master Chen?"