Whose words are more credible, Tao Yaoyang or Ma Wenjiang?

Based on their relationships with Chen Feng, it seems Chen Feng should trust Tao Yaoyang more.

However, Chen Feng only believed half of what Tao Yaoyang said. In fact, he never fully trusted him.

As for Ma Wenjiang's story, Chen Feng didn't believe even half of it.

Of course, Chen Feng wasn't really concerned about the truth. Whether they spoke truthfully or not, or if it was a mix of both, it had nothing to do with him.

After chatting with Tao Yaoyang for a few more minutes, the call ended.

He didn't rush to share the news with Ma Wenjiang, but waited until noon, after Sun Wu had lunch, before going upstairs to call Zhou Qianru, informing her that he had already talked to Tao Yaoyang and had him agree not to target Ma Wenjiang and the others.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qianru sighed in relief while asking, "What about my husband's case? Is there any way to get him acquitted?"

Chen Feng curled his lips and said coldly, "Your husband's case has already entered the judicial process. It's basically impossible to get him acquitted, especially since there is solid evidence of him bribing the driver to take the fall. He can't deny that charge. I suggest you hire a good lawyer to defend him and aim for a reduced sentence."

Defending her husband, Zhou Qianru argued, "He's really innocent. Having the driver take the blame was necessary. And wasn't the driver fine in the end? My husband gave him 500,000 yuan afterwards, not expecting that ungrateful person to turn around and bite him."

"Alright, I really can't help with your husband's case, and Brother Tao won't kick someone when they're down. If you truly believe your husband is innocent, you should think of some solutions with him, including hiring a good lawyer for his defense. That's it, I've fulfilled my promise to you, so don't bother me anymore."

Chen Feng was unimpressed by Zhou Qianru's staunch defense of her husband and her blind faith in him. It seemed like a juvenile love-brain move to him. He didn't want to be involved in their troubles anymore.

"I'm not bothering you, just hoping you could help," corrected Zhou Qianru, apologetically continuing, "Sorry for asking you for help this time. Anyway, thank you, I owe you a favor. About my husband's case..."

Chen Feng immediately cut her off, "Okay, I appreciate your thanks. I truly can't do anything about your husband's case. That's all I can say, goodbye."

After saying this, Chen Feng directly hung up the phone.

Seeing the disconnected call on her phone, Zhou Qianru couldn't help but show a displeased expression.

She understood that she shouldn't expect more from Chen Feng, as he really didn't have an obligation to help her or her husband.

But despite the fact they had had some relations back then, meeting again after many years would categorically make them old friends.

When it came to something affecting her family's happiness, Chen Feng, as an old friend helping out, didn't seem to do so wholeheartedly.

Furthermore, she and her husband had promised him significant benefits, like a villa worth tens of millions, a supercar worth millions.

Thus, she couldn't help but feel a little resentful towards Chen Feng's eagerness to rid himself of entanglements.

"Don't blame him. He's already done his utmost by persuading Tao Yaoyang on the other side," said a fair statement from Sun Yanhong.

Only the two of them were in the room, and when Zhou Qianru took the call, she had it on speaker, allowing Sun Yanhong to hear clearly.

"I'm just angry that he didn't go all out in helping me. It's not like I'm asking him to help for free," Zhou Qianru said in a tone full of resentment.

But Sun Yanhong chuckled, "What are you talking about? You're not like a woman approaching forty; you're more like a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl angry at her boyfriend."

Zhou Qianru's face flushed slightly, rebuking lightly, "What nonsense are you spewing?"

"Fine, I get what's in your heart. Aren't you just thinking Chen Feng doesn't value you much? But it's really not a question of valuing you; it's because the situation is too complicated. The main issue isn't that you got into trouble, but that your husband did. Think about it, if he came asking you to pay a price to help his wife, would you be willing?"

Zhou Qianru paused, unable to refute. Despite Chen Feng not having a wife now, considering things from his perspective, she could somewhat understand.

"Furthermore, he's not short of money. He didn't agree to help us because of financial gain. You need to be clear on this. This time, in agreeing to be a mediator and resolving issues with Tao Yaoyang, we owe him a big favor. Don't expect anything more."

"So what can be done about Wenjiang's case? Is there no other solution? You know a lot of people, can't you pull some strings?"

Sun Yanhong sighed, "The case has already been spread outside. With the public opinion growing, it's very hard to suppress. Moreover, this type of fatal case involves connections that don't work well."

"It... has it spread?" Zhou Qianru's face turned pale. Nowadays, in the digital age of exposure, even seemingly trivial matters like a husband slapping his wife can, given the right circumstances, become international news. In real life, many people overlook such things as they happen every day.

Once it is exposed and escalated online, such seemingly ordinary domestic violence can create enormous pressure, and in no time, this seemingly small incident turns into a big case, the husband becomes the center of public criticism, subject to severe punishment, doxxing, and social suicide.

The consequences are very serious.

Sun Yanhong nodded helplessly, "Earlier, in the restroom, I scanned my phone and accidentally saw it. The heat isn't too high yet, but enough people know about it."

Zhou Qianru quickly picked up her phone to search and indeed quickly found a large number of news links.

Originally, this juvenile girl's indecent balcony fall case caused a sensation two years ago. Now, being brought up again, it naturally attracted more attention.

Zhou Qianru casually clicked on a news link for a look. The content revolved around this alleged suicide case resurfacing, with the original suspect turning himself in, claiming the employer bribed him to take the fall. Fortunately, the article used pseudonyms for the people involved.

And yet, at the bottom, the comments were numerous, all condemning the employer.

Currently, people don't know the employer is Ma Wenjiang, but keeping it secret is hard – there's no wall without leaks. If it goes more viral, Ma Wenjiang's identity will surely be exposed. The consequences then will be severe.

"What should we do? Does Wenjiang know?" Zhou Qianru asked anxiously.

Sun Yanhong also wore a solemn expression and said, "He should be aware." 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Where did they go? Call them and discuss this matter."

After having lunch, Ma Wenjiang and the other two men went out without telling Zhou Qianru where.

Sun Yanhong knew where they went, who they were going to meet, but dared not tell Zhou Qianru.

"This matter cannot be suppressed. The best way now is to try not to reveal Wenjiang's identity, but that's also difficult. This case already attracts attention, being about a young girl, nudity, and a fall. The best move now is to hire a good lawyer and fight to clear Wenjiang's name."