GHLCS Chapter34

The Governor’s Mansion was no longer glorious at this moment, and there were few visitors. There was even a seal on the door, and many people felt it was taboo and would stay away even if they passed by the door.

 

Yuan Ye also wanted to come and see if there was any missing evidence. He had to admit that he was a little suspicious of Xu Hang, and Xu Hang must know something more.

 

On one hand, he felt it was shameful to doubt a friend he admired, but on the other hand, he couldn’t help but think about it. The moment Xu Hang displayed his fierce expression was so striking that it made him doubt things.

 

When he arrived at the governor’s door and reached out to break the seal, he heard someone call out to him, “Mr. Yuan?”

 

Looking back, he saw a woman in a yellow dress. She walked up to him and smiled gently, “It’s really you. Hello, I’m Gu Fangfei.”

 

Yuan Ye remembered her. At the governor’s birthday banquet, he had helped Gu Fangfei, so he greeted her politely, saying, “Hello, Miss Gu.”

 

Gu Fangfei was obviously very happy: “I have always wanted to thank you, Sir. I was not at home the last time you came to my house. I felt sorry for it for a long time. Please give me this opportunity to treat you to coffee today!”

 

There happened to be a Western restaurant not far from the Governor’s Mansion. Yuan Ye was not in a hurry, so he said, “It should be my treat!”

 

The two sat down in the restaurant, and two cups of hot coffee were served. The environment here was very elegant, and the violinist played melodious music.

 

Gu Fangfei was the first to speak: “Is Mr. Yuan still investigating the Governor’s case?”

 

“Yes, this matter has reached a bottleneck.” Yuan Ye added sugar cubes.

 

Gu Fangfei had a meaningful smile on her face, and Yuan Ye noticed it, so he asked, “Miss Gu, what do you think?”

 

“I can’t say I have an opinion, but… I have always despised what the Governor has done. Although killing people as a means of revenge is indeed wrong, I still stand with Ruan Xiaodie in this matter.”

 

After hearing this, Yuan Ye also smiled. Gu Fangfei looked puzzled: “Mr. Yuan, do you think I was wrong?”

 

Yuan Ye waved his hands hurriedly: “No, in fact, this is the difference between the rule of law and human feelings. I encountered something in the UK, are you interested in listening to it, Miss?”

 

“I’d like to hear more about it.”

 

“The incident was caused by a chemist who secretly created poison gas to test the effects of his work; he poisoned a bus. Although his work wasn’t fully developed, it still led to one death and 18 people suffering lifelong injuries. The situation was incredibly severe. Once the news broke, public outrage erupted, and everyone demanded the chemist’s execution. Can you guess what the outcome was?”

 

Gu Fangfei thought for a moment and said, “Isn’t this enough to execute him?”

 

“His defense lawyer fought relentlessly and ultimately managed to have the death penalty spared, sentencing him to life imprisonment instead. The public was dissatisfied, with some even attacking the lawyers outside the court once the verdict was announced. Eventually, the police were called in. The court was in turmoil, and the judge came out to offer an explanation. His words left a lasting impression on me.”

 

Yuan Ye took a sip of coffee and continued, “The judge said that the law is the law, and the sentence of life imprisonment was given because it is what the law mandates. If public opinion could alter the verdict, there would be no need for courts, laws, judges, or even the police and government to exist. We will strive to improve the law, but inflamed public opinion is simply a form of riot.”

 

Gu Fangfei nodded deeply. She understood the deep meaning: “Thus, the Governor’s death is not without reason, but it isn’t the best solution. The tragic part for Ruan Xiaodie is that this world isn’t fair enough.”

 

“In fact, if it were me, I would also try to find a way to secure a way out for Ruan Xiaodie, but I hope that the things that need to be dealt with can be resolved by legitimate means.”

 

Gu Fangfei propped her chin up with her hand: “I appreciate your point of view.”

 

Yuan Ye frowned slightly at this time, then smiled handsomely: “It seems a bit strange for us to always call each other Mr. and Miss. If you don’t mind, how about we call each other by our first names?”

 

“Of course.”

 

The two chatted and laughed for a while, when a little girl in a floral dress, carrying a flower basket, approached and said to Yuan Ye in a bright, clear voice, “Sir, would you like to buy a rose for your girlfriend? My roses are still covered with dew!”

 

The word “girlfriend” made Gu Fangfei blush, and she quickly said, “Little sister, we are not…”

 

“How much is each flower?” Yuan Ye asked gently.

 

“Five copper coins.”

 

“How many are there in the basket?”

 

“There are 8 left.”

 

Yuan Ye took out a silver dollar from his pocket and gave it to her: “I want all of them.”

 

The little girl held the silver dollar, feeling very sad: “I… I can’t find the change…”

 

“No need to find the change, I’ll give it all to you.”

 

The little girl was overjoyed and bowed repeatedly: “Thank you, Sir! You are such a kind person!” She lifted the cloth and wanted to take out the flowers, but after thinking about it, she handed over the whole basket: “You gave me too much. How about this? I will give you this basket as well. It was woven by my mother, and it is very sturdy!”

 

Yuan Ye rubbed her hair: “Alright, my family needs it.”

 

After the little girl jumped away, Yuan Ye pushed the basket in front of Gu Fangfei and said, “These roses are really lovely. I’m offering them to you at a special price, so don’t look down on them.”

 

How could Gu Fangfei dislike it? Yuan Ye’s gesture was thoughtful, helping the little girl out of her situation while also making Gu Fangfei feel a warmth in her heart. It was truly a rare display of emotional intelligence.

 

She has met countless people. Since returning to China, she has seen the decisive and ruthless Commander Duan, the evil Wang Ronghuo, and the aloof and cold Xu Hang. However, she feels that humble gentlemen like Yuan Ye are the most refreshing.

 

So she picked up a rose, gently broke off a bit of its stem, and inserted it into her high-pile hair. Gu Fangfei asked, “Does it suit well?”

 

Yuan Ye nodded: “It looks good.”

 

When she removed her hand from her head, a thorn on the rose that had been forgotten to be taken off caught Gu Fangfei’s nail. She felt a slight sting and looked at her finger. Sure enough, there was a small scratch on the nail of her index finger.

 

“Hmm?” She said softly, and Yuan Ye asked hurriedly, “Are you injured?”

 

“No, no, it’s just that my nail polish got scratched.”

 

To prove that she was truly fine, she even showed her finger to Yuan Ye. Unexpectedly, that single glance made Yuan Ye’s eyes suddenly brighten.

 

“Are all the nail polishes you guys use so easily scratched?”

 

Gu Fangfei sighed slightly, “That’s right, especially the new ones that have been released recently. The colors are beautiful, but they’re too fragile. Even though I don’t need to do much work, I still have to go back and fix them every day. They fall off a lot.”

 

Yuan Ye made a request: “Can you lend me your hand to take a look?”

 

Although Gu Fangfei didn’t understand what Yuan Ye meant, she hesitated before handing over her hand. Yuan Ye looked down and saw that the nail polish on her nails had chipped into small pieces. With a gentle rub, more pieces crumbled off like powder, covering Yuan Ye’s hands.

 

“I understand!” Yuan Ye exclaimed suddenly, as if he had just had a realization.

 

So this is how poisoning is done!