In 1980, I went from being the owner of a private company to being a demobilized soldier, and that year I decided to start a new life in the Public Prosecutor's Office. I remember that day, the sun was very bright, and I was wearing a military uniform, standing in front of the gate of the prosecutor's office, and my heart was full of anticipation.
When I first entered, everything was so fresh. I met Lao Li, an experienced prosecutor who became my mentor. The first case we handled together was about a theft.
"Xiao Zhang, this case is not simple, you have to give me a good look. Lao Li patted me on the shoulder, his eyes full of trust.
This is where the conflict of the case is stolen, the stolen valuable equipment of a state-owned enterprise, and the suspect turns out to be the director of the enterprise. The factory director insisted that he was framed, but the evidence pointed to him as a criminal.
In the course of the investigation, I found a lot of clues and encountered many difficulties. Someone tried to bribe me, someone threatened me, but I didn't back down. I know it's my job and I can't let those criminals go unpunished.
One day, Lao Li and I were having dinner at a small restaurant, and suddenly, a mysterious woman walked in.
"Are you looking into that theft?" she asked in a low voice.
We nodded, and she continued, "I have a clue, but you have to keep me safe." ”
We agreed to her request, and she told us that the factory director had actually been framed and that the real culprit was his deputy. The deputy designed all this in order to seize the position of factory director.
We acted quickly to apprehend the deputy. After the truth was revealed, the director of the factory regained his innocence, and he was very grateful to us.
"Xiao Zhang, you did a good job. Lao Li patted me on the shoulder and said with a smile.
At that moment, I understood that this job is not only for life, but also for upholding justice and protecting fairness.
In the years that followed, I handled many cases, with bitterness and joy, laughter and tears. But every time, when the truth is revealed and the criminals are punished by the law, I feel extremely relieved.
Today, I'm retired, but I still remember those years. Whenever I think about those days, my heart is filled with pride. Because I used to be a prosecutor, I have guarded justice for the people, and I have given my youth for the country.
Those years were like a drama of ups and downs, and I played a role in it. Although the play has ended, those stories, those people, will remain in my heart forever.
Life after retirement was quiet and comfortable, but there was always a restless force in my heart, and the memories of those years often flooded back my mind. Until one day, I received a call from Lao Li.
"Xiao Zhang, how are you doing?" Lao Li's voice was still so familiar.
"It's good, Lao Li, what's the matter?" I know he won't call me for no reason.
"There is a case that I think is very tricky, and I want to ask you to go out to the mountain to help. Lao Li's tone carried a hint of helplessness.
I was silent for a moment, but finally agreed. Perhaps, deep down, I still long to return to that battlefield again and pursue justice.
Lao Li told me that this is a complex fraud case with many victims and bad social impact. We met at a café and he handed me a thick stack of papers.
"You see, this suspect is very cunning, we have been investigating for some time, but we have never found conclusive evidence. Lao Li said with a frown.
I began to study the information carefully and found that this case was indeed not simple. The suspect is a seemingly ordinary businessman, but behind it is a huge network of connections.
'We need to find his weaknesses in order to break through. I said to Lao Li.
In the days that followed, Lao Li and I ran around looking for clues. We found some victims who had been deceived by that businessman and whose burdens of life had almost crushed them.
"We cannot allow such people to continue to go unpunished. I said to Lao Li.
After a painstaking investigation, we finally found a key witness. He used to be a partner of the suspects, but turned against each other because of internal disagreements.
"Can you guarantee my safety?" he asked us.
"We will do everything we can. I replied sincerely.
With the help of witnesses, we gradually uncover the truth about this fraud gang. They used fake projects to lure innocent investors, and the amount involved was as high as hundreds of millions.
Just as we were about to close the net, the suspect suddenly disappeared. We were anxious that he would flee abroad.
"We can't let him run away!" said Lao Li anxiously.
After some intense pursuit, we finally captured him at a small town train station. At that moment, I saw tears flickering in Lao Li's eyes.
"Xiao Zhang, we did it. He held my hand tightly.
Yes, we did. Justice may be late, but it will never be absent. I'm proud to be fighting alongside Lao Li again.
After the case was over, I decided to retire completely. I know that my mission has been accomplished and that a new generation of prosecutors will continue to uphold justice.
I returned to my hometown and lived a peaceful life. But those years, those stories, those people, will always remain in my heart and become the most precious treasure in my life.
When I returned to my hometown, I became an ordinary old man, raising flowers, reading, and walking every day, living a life without quarrel with the world. But those days of the procuratorate are like engraved in my bones, and from time to time I will jump out of the depths of my memory, which makes me recall those years of fighting for justice in the dead of night.
One day, I received an anonymous letter with only a photo and a sentence in the envelope: "He knows the truth, but he doesn't dare to say it." "The photo shows the victim of an old case I once worked on, which is still a mystery to this day.
My heart pounded, and I knew that this could be the beginning of another challenge. I found Lao Li and handed him the letter.
"What do you think that means?" I asked him.
Lao Li frowned, pondered for a while, and said, "Perhaps, there are still some truths in this world that we have not been able to uncover. ”
We decided to join forces again to find the answer to this mystery. We found the victim, who looked much older, but there was still a determination in his eyes.
"Do you remember that case?" he asked us.
"Of course I do, but we didn't find enough evidence at the time. I said.
He nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "I have the evidence, but I'm afraid that if I say it, they will be bad for my family." ”
It took us a long time to convince him, and eventually he agreed to tell us the truth. It turned out that behind that case, there was a larger conspiracy hidden, involving some high-powered figures.
"Can you protect me?" he asked.
"We will do everything we can. I replied.
In the ensuing investigation, we encountered unprecedented resistance. Someone tried to intimidate us, someone tried to bribe us, but none of us flinched. We know that if we give up, the truth may never come out.
After countless days and nights of hard work, we finally gathered enough evidence. The evidence points to places that we once couldn't imagine.
"Xiao Zhang, this time we really touched their nerves. Lao Li said.
Then let them know that justice is unstoppable. I replied.
Eventually, after a heated courtroom debate, the truth was exposed in the sun. Those characters who were once invincible were finally knocked down by the iron fist of justice.
After the case ended, Lao Li and I stood at the door of the courthouse, looking at the land where we had fought side by side, and our hearts were full of emotion.
"Xiao Zhang, is this really the last time?" asked me.
I smiled and said, "Who knows, but anyway, we know that as long as we have a breath left, we have to fight for justice." ”
I returned to my hometown again to continue my retirement. But I know that those years of fighting for justice will never really leave me. They are like a beacon that illuminates my life path and makes me choose the right path at every intersection I choose.
I decided to go back to my hometown again with Lao Li. We sat in Lao Li's car, and there was a familiar scenery outside the window, but this time we were no longer going to solve the case, but to pursue the answer in our hearts.
"Lao Li, what else can we do at our age?" I asked softly as I looked at the scenery outside the window.
Lao Li was silent for a while, and then said, "We can do a lot, Xiao Zhang." We can help those in need, we can continue to pursue justice, and we can use our experience to mentor the younger generation. ”
I nodded and looked at Lao Li, although he was old, his eyes still flashed with determination.
"You're right, Lao Li. We still have a long way to go and a lot to do. I said.
We returned to our hometown and started our new life. We have set up a legal clinic to help those in need of legal assistance. We use our experience and knowledge to help people in our community.
"Xiao Zhang, you see, we are fighting for justice again. Lao Li said with a smile.
I smiled and looked at Lao Li, he was right. No matter what our age, no matter what our physical condition, as long as we have a breath left, we should fight for justice.
We are busy every day, but instead of feeling tired, we feel satisfied. Because we know that we're doing the right thing, we're helping those who need help.
"Xiao Zhang, how long do you think we can continue like this?" Lao Li asked me one day.
I smiled, looked at Lao Li, and said, "As long as we have one breath left, we will continue." ”