CHAPTER 544: 544 PUBLIC TRIAL

Su Yuanyuan would never give herself this chance. She hurt her son, there’s no way she’d let her child miss her.

That woman was someone who repays every grudge, especially such a deep-seated enmity.

He tentatively called out, "Dongzhi."

But there was no response at all. He smiled bitterly, wasn’t this normal? How could she possibly respond to him?

He had truly broken her heart. For a wife who had followed him through thick and thin, a woman who had given him countless help, a woman who saved his life, what had he done?

If he were in Dongzhi’s place, he wouldn’t respond either, right?

Watching over Hou Wanzhong in the wagon was Chengzi, who looked at Hou Wanzhong with disdain. The task his sister-in-law entrusted to him could indeed be done.

"Hehe, Mr. He, do you know how the child that used to be in your belly disappeared?"

He Dongzhi’s already numb expression showed a hint of anxiety.

"Hehe, you should ask Hou Wanzhong. Did that woman say if this child were born, it would affect the child of the woman he loved the most?" Chengzi laughed heartily after speaking.

He Dongzhi just stared at Hou Wanzhong. The man, who originally wanted to argue, found himself unable to say a word as he looked at his wife staring at him with a blank expression.

He didn’t even know how to argue back; he really was nothing but a beast. How could he have been so foolish back then?

His wife’s health wasn’t good, but she was overjoyed at the news of her pregnancy and wanted to have the child. She wouldn’t listen to his objections.

But at that time, the woman who manipulated him cried to him, saying that she couldn’t handle the first four children and didn’t want another child competing with hers.

She even threw tantrums, asking why he, after getting her pregnant, still had to be with another woman.

Thinking back on it, he was indeed a bastard, actually drugging his legally wedded wife, the wife who saved his life?

Seeing Hou Wanzhong’s expression, what else did He Dongzhi not understand?

She suddenly let out a sarcastic laugh, then closed her eyes and turned her head away.

What else needed confirming? Hadn’t her resolves already shattered?

Hou Wanzhong stared at his wife and felt a sharp pain in his heart at her expression.

Forget it, there was nothing more to say. What could he say? These were the facts.

Su Yuanyuan sat in the last car, her eyes closed, but her Divine Sense was wide open, constantly aware of her surroundings, yet she found nothing amiss.

Zhou Cong was driving in the front. He was also very tense.

However, seeing his sister-in-law so calm, he felt somewhat reassured. In the past, his hero was the leader, but now he included his sister-in-law. This was true capability, undiminished by her being a woman. A hero is a hero, regardless of gender.

This public trial was not in the city; they chose the outskirts instead.

When they arrived, Zhang Chunsheng was already waiting there. To be honest, he had been worried. Seeing they arrived safely was a relief.

Su Yuanyuan did not get out of the car, just sat inside. None of the four cars moved; they all stayed in the vehicles.

Zhang Chunsheng was in charge this time, bringing one hundred people as it was the largest public trial ever, which was why they chose this location and had Zhang Chunsheng handle security with so many people.

Zhang Chunsheng had already assigned the tasks, fifty people to maintain order, and fifty for security.

People had already started to arrive one by one.

Su Yuanyuan didn’t concern herself with anything else, just observed the surroundings, ensuring there was no danger.

It was already seven o’clock, and over a hundred onlookers were present. More people kept arriving in waves.

Su Yuanyuan was quite helpless about this; while she wanted the public trial, she hadn’t expected so many to come.

Actually, it was because she hadn’t turned on the radio, so she didn’t know that because of Hou Wanzhong’s trial, there had been continuous news coverage for two days.

Ordinary people are like this, word spreads, and being Sunday meant even workers had time to come.

At seven-thirty, another five cars arrived.

Su Yuanyuan frowned, why would the higher-ups come? This only added instability.

"Zhou Cong, make sure to remind Hu Zi and the others to be cautious."

"Is there any danger, sis?"

"Just in case."

At that time, someone sent by Zhang Chunsheng called them over, given that the higher-ups had arrived, prompting Su Yuanyuan to finally get out of the car.

Good grief, it was indeed too crowded. Su Yuanyuan frowned in frustration.

The people in charge of the public trial were already making arrangements; they had set up the stage and placed tables and chairs yesterday.

Su Yuanyuan went straight to the car of the high-ranking officials.

Zeng Zhenqing was here too, along with several other leaders who had gotten out of their cars.

The turnout was indeed a bit overwhelming.

It was almost time; the public trial was about to begin.

Chengzi escorted the detainee off the vehicle, and Da Biao and Da Linzi joined in; the three of them were responsible for Hou Wanzhong.

Hu Zi and his two companions were in charge of all the Hou Family members.

Since they had already delivered the person to the stage, the high-ranking officials also exited their cars.

In truth, he didn’t want to come, but someone had mentioned he should at least see Hou Wanzhong since they were brothers through thick and thin.

So even though Hou Wanzhong had erred now, in his contemporaries’ eyes, he didn’t deserve death; his past virtues were undeniable.

This is why the high-ranking official came. Honestly, he really didn’t want to see Hou Wanzhong.

Once everything was set, the leaders took their seats.

The trial materials had long been prepared; the public examiner had a knack for stirring emotions.

Thus, the crowd was extremely indignant.

Su Yuanyuan stood one meter behind the leader, observing the surroundings. Presently, there were over two hundred people, and with their agitated emotions, Su Yuanyuan genuinely feared any mishap.

Therefore, she was on high alert. Her primary duty was to ensure the top official’s safety.

Zeng Zhenqing was not seated in the front, so he was beside Su Yuanyuan, sensing her immense tension.

The trial had reached its climax. The crowd’s emotions were even more stirred.

Suddenly, Su Yuanyuan dashed forward and yanked the leader aside.

Because of her tremendous strength, both the person and the chair were dragged to the side. A bullet whisked right past Su Yuanyuan’s arm, causing a slight injury, though it bled.

The venue descended into chaos. Hu Zi and his group were already on high alert.

Su Yuanyuan had once instructed them if anything happened, Hou Wanzhong should be executed on the spot.