If the soft approach doesn't work, then use the hard approach.
Why did these rich and powerful people think that everything could be solved with money?
No, they just felt that for people like her, who were at the bottom of society, as long as they used money, they would be able to shut their mouths. As for putting in the effort, there was no need at all.
Qiao Qiao was suddenly disgusted by the middle-aged man with a kind face. She said coldly, "I'm sorry, Deputy Director Xiao, but I can't decide what will happen to Xiao Ning. She broke the law, so she should be punished by the law. This is not something I can change."
"Punished by the law?" Deputy Director Xiao seemed to have found an entry point. He said, "Miss Qiao also supports procedural justice?"
Qiao Qiao looked at him seriously. "Yes."
If everyone was swayed by their emotions and could use power to smooth out everything, then what was the use of the law?
"Then, Miss Qiao, do you know that my daughter should have been charged with kidnapping, but because of He Shao's intervention, her kidnapping turned into premeditated murder? She should have only been sentenced to a few years, but now she has been sentenced to death? Is this the procedural justice that you support? "
Hearing those words, Qiaoqiao was immediately stunned.
Her mind went blank, and she still couldn't react. After a while, she stuttered, "I, I didn't know Xiao Ning was sentenced to death …"
Although she hated Xiao Ning, she had never thought of killing her because of this.
Qiao Qiao felt that this was enough, but she did not expect that He Shaochen would use such an extreme method.
"The case was decided this morning. Perhaps my daughter was young and ignorant and offended Miss Qiao, but I don't think she deserves to die. Since Miss Qiao also supports procedural justice, I hope you can persuade He Shao."
"But hasn't the case already been decided? Can it be reconsidered? "Qiao Qiao asked.
As soon as Qiao Qiao asked this question, Deputy Director Xiao's expression became a little strange, as if he had met an ignorant country bumpkin. There was a hint of ridicule and mockery in his eyes.
"Miss Qiao has been with He Shao for a long time, right? Don't you know how big his background is? "
She knew. She had known about this long ago.
She had heard countless people talk about He Shaochen's status, but she didn't feel it was real. She always felt that He Shaochen was too far away from her.
The He Shaochen she knew was that overbearing and strong, but also a little childish. He was a big boy who was endlessly good to her. This was completely different from the ruthless, cold, and unapproachable person that everyone described.
No wonder she had no sense of reality.
"Although He Shao is only involved in business on the surface, he is far more than that. You have to know the status of He Clan in our country. In the future, he will be the real leader of He Clan. You probably don't know how many forces are involved …"
"The subject of today's discussion shouldn't be He Shaochen, right?" Qiao Qiao changed the subject of Deputy Director Xiao's words.
She didn't want to hear any more talk about this. The more people praised He Shaochen, the more deeply they reminded her of the gap between her family background and He Shaochen's.
"Oh, then what does Miss Qiao plan to do?" Deputy Director Xiao asked with a smile. He tapped his hand on the table and tapped the blank check. "If you think my suggestion is reasonable, then fill in a number."
Deputy Director Xiao seemed certain that she would fill in the blank. His calmness was infuriating.
Her face was a little pale, and her gaze was extremely cold. She said word by word, "Xiao Ning doesn't deserve to die, but she broke the law and must be punished. I hope Deputy Director Xiao won't be biased just because it's your own daughter who committed the crime."
Deputy Director Xiao raised his eyebrows. "If she goes to jail, this will become a stain that will follow Xiao Ning forever. Miss Qiao, I hope you will reconsider. Even if the price is a little higher, I have no objections."
Was this the procedural justice in Deputy Director Xiao's eyes?
Qiao Qiao was so angry that she laughed. She suddenly asked, "Then I want ten million. Will you give it to me?"
Deputy Director Xiao didn't even bat an eyelid. It was as if this was just a number with no real meaning. He smiled. "If this price can satisfy Miss Qiao, I can."
This man wasn't intimidated by the number. Instead, he calmly agreed.
Qiao Qiao couldn't help but be curious about Deputy Director Xiao's attitude. She laughed and asked in return, "Deputy Director Xiao, you are considered a civil servant, right? How did you get so much money?"
Deputy Director Xiao's face froze. His previously easy-going expression turned cold. His sharp gaze swept over Qiao Qiao. "Miss Qiao, it's best if you don't know too much about things you shouldn't know. It won't do you any good."
Was this a threat?
Qiao Qiao's expression didn't change. "Ha, this matter has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to get involved. I won't be so ruthless when it comes to Xiao Ning. She has to bear the consequences of her crimes, and we will follow the legal procedures. But if Deputy Director Xiao insists on being biased toward your daughter and using special channels to get her acquitted, I don't mind using some extreme methods."
Deputy Director Xiao's expression darkened. "Miss Qiao, are you threatening me?"
"I'm just giving you a friendly reminder, Deputy Director Xiao." Qiao Qiao met Deputy Director Xiao's gaze fearlessly.
"A friendly reminder? Miss Qiao, I hope you won't be so ruthless. You can't imagine how far a father can go for his daughter. "
Could it be that this person still thought that his fatherly love was great?
Qiao Qiao's expression was extremely ugly. Her anger had reached its peak, and she rebuked him harshly. "Do you know why Xiao Ning ended up like this? It's all because you never guided her seriously. No matter what mistakes she made, you always indulged her. Your self-righteous fatherly love isn't honey to her, it's poison! "
"Miss Qiao, are you lecturing me? What a gutsy little girl. "Deputy Director Xiao sneered. He gave the people around him a look, and they understood and walked toward Qiao Qiao.
Qiao Qiao looked at the people walking toward her warily and backed away fearfully.
Deputy Director Xiao's expression had already darkened. He had completely shed the mask of a hypocrite and said coldly, "He Shao is indeed very powerful. Although I can't do anything to him, I'm more than capable of dealing with a little girl like you. Take a guess. Will He Shaochen become enemies with me because of you?"
Qiao Qiao's heart skipped a beat. Was he going to use force?
Sure enough, this father and daughter were cut from the same cloth. Qiao Qiao was vexed. Even if she had shouted for help, she wouldn't have come here!
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