The police came to the hospital and told Chen Shuhua that this incident had nothing to do with Gu Shanzhi. Chen Shuhua still didn't believe it and shouted, "It must be her. She has always wanted to harm me and my son."

The police officers were helpless, and then she said, "There is a very skilled woman next to Dr. Gu. Have you checked?"

The police officer could only fulfill his duty and take notes. As soon as he left the ward, he met another police officer who asked, "Why are you here again? What's wrong with this woman?"

"Oh, forget it. She said that someone else was the one who murdered her. So, we have to investigate again."

"I suggest you stop investigating. This woman is a lunatic. Her son did such a thing, and she threatened the victimized girl. I guess this is retribution."

"But she reported it to the police, can we not investigate?"

"Think about it, she's not a good person. If I wasn't wearing this police uniform, I would have wanted to beat her up. This time, let's just treat it as a hero who saw injustice and acted out of chivalry. We just need to deal with it perfunctorily. Besides, the girl who jumped off the building has attracted the attention of the higher-ups. Wouldn't it be better if we spend more time dealing with this matter?"

"She can't be a good person if she taught her son like that. She was still playing the victim when she divorced the governor. Now the whole North City knows why the governor doesn't want her anymore."

"Yes, it would be a misfortune for my family if I were to marry a woman like this."

"Let's go, there are still many things to do. For people like this, just take it as retribution."

The two of them accidentally saved Fang Yuan by interrupting each other. Otherwise, if they really investigated, it would be difficult for Fang Yuan to escape. It was all because Chen Shuhua had done too many bad things.

Gu Shanzhi had to leave because of some business in the capital, so she made a special trip to the Tao family before leaving. Old Mrs. Tao was devastated by Xiaofang's incident and was bedridden. Gu Shanzhi felt the old lady's pulse and fortunately it was just due to excessive worrying, which would be relieved later. Otherwise, she was worried that the old lady's body, which had been cured with great difficulty, would have problems again.

After instructing Zhou Meifen on some precautions, Gu Shanzhi and his companions returned to the capital.

Lu Xun also knew about Tao Jiaxuan and Xiaofang, and that Fang Yuan had beaten Chen Shuhua up in private, and he felt very relieved.

"It is also a tragedy for Governor Tao to have such a wife and children."

Lu Xun mentioned this matter to Premier Xu during a chat. Premier Xu also learned about it after hearing what Lu Xun said. He was furious: "This matter must be severely punished. Let's use this matter as a starting point and make it a typical example."

Then he called his assistant and said, "Go, tell the people in Beicheng that the case of Beicheng Governor Tao Yuancang's son being suspected of rape must be dealt with seriously. The relevant personnel must be investigated one by one, and irrelevant people must not be implicated. Seek truth from facts. This time I want to use this incident as a sample for similar incidents throughout China. We cannot condone such people, but we must pay attention to protecting the privacy of the victim. The trial can be held in private."

"Yes, Premier Xu, I will notify North City right now."

Premier Xu said sadly: "In fact, I know that China has always had such things. Although we have amended the relevant laws and severely punished these criminals, most victims are unwilling to stand up and correct them, which makes such people more and more lawless. This time a brave girl stood up, I will definitely give her justice."

Just like that, half a month later, the trial of Tao Jiaxuan and others for the gang rape of Xiaofang officially opened. Xiaofang's parents were present at the trial, and Zhou Meifen also came to the court on behalf of Mrs. Tao. However, this case could have been kept secret, but Xiaofang's parents resolutely chose to hold a public trial, so a large number of media were present.

Governor Tao and Chen Shuhua will definitely show up as parents.

As soon as Xiaofang's parents saw Governor Tao, they rushed over like crazy: "It's you, your family killed my daughter. She called us a while ago and said she was very happy working in your family. Now, she is dead. My poor daughter."

Governor Tao bowed deeply to Xiaofang's parents with deep guilt and said solemnly: "I'm sorry, this matter is my son's responsibility. We will never condone him and will give Xiaofang an explanation."

"My daughter died so tragically. No matter how you explain, she will never come back." Xiaofang's father burst into tears: "If our family wasn't poor, and Xiaofang understood our hard work and chose to drop out of school to work, she wouldn't have encountered such a thing. You are murderers."

Governor Tao just stood there and allowed Xiaofang's parents to scold him and the major media to take pictures. They didn't expect that as the governor, when his own son got into trouble, he would not choose to cover up, but stand up and treat him equally. This is something not many parents can do.

The court session began soon after, and everyone returned to their seats to listen to the trial.

There was no doubt about the trial this time, the evidence was all there, and in the end the judge pronounced: “After deliberation by the collegial panel, it is believed that after court investigation and court debate, the facts of this case are clear and the evidence is sufficient.

The first instance judgment is as follows:

In this case, Tao Jiaxuan, a university student, together with Zhang Feng, Du Jianqiang and Chen Qiang, two unemployed vagrants in North City, had sexual intercourse with the deceased Zhou Fang against her will by means of violence, coercion or other means, which is a criminal offense.

According to the third paragraph of Article 236 of the Criminal Law, if two or more people commit gang rape, they shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten years, life imprisonment or death.

At the same time, if the crime causes the victim to commit suicide, it is an act of particularly serious circumstances.

The verdict is now as follows: Tao Jiaxuan, as the principal offender in this case, bears the main responsibility for this case and is sentenced to life imprisonment and deprivation of political rights for life; Zhang Feng, Du Jianqiang, and Chen Qiang, as accomplices in this case, are sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment.

In addition, the four were ordered to pay a total of 30 Chinese dollars in compensation to the family of the deceased Zhou Fang.

If you have any questions, you can file an appeal for the second instance. This trial is over.”

At the end, the judge said to the many cameras in front of him: "Our country will never tolerate any illegal or criminal behavior. If you encounter any violation of your rights and interests, please stand up bravely. China's laws will definitely uphold justice for you."

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