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Chapter 1368 The Earth is Uneven! (Please Subscribe!)
When Uncle Hat asked him to speak, Hua Twelve chuckled and said:
"That's perfect, I also need to call the police! Would you say we're going in the same direction?"

The two men in hats were taken aback by his reaction, exchanged a glance, and the presiding police officer raised an eyebrow:
"You're calling the police? Calling the police for what?"

Hua Shier had a relaxed smile on his face, as if he were talking about how nice the weather was today:

"I'm going to file a formal complaint against my aunt Hua Weihong and uncle Zhao Shengli. They are using their status as guardians to illegally seize my property, which is that of my underage nephew. They are also subjecting me to long-term mental and material suppression. To put it bluntly, they want to 'eat up' all my family's assets!"

The term "eating someone else's property" carries significant weight; at the very least, it is despicable and could potentially involve criminal offenses, namely, illegally appropriating another person's property through deception, coercion, or other means.

The veteran police officer's expression turned serious: "Tell me in detail, what happened?"

The slightly younger man in the hat was also ready to take notes.

Hua Shier then began to speak fluently, his tone light and cheerful, as if he were telling a joke:
Five years ago, my parents had an accident, leaving me, a teenager, a three-bedroom apartment, and a considerable amount of savings plus compensation.

"You see, I was only eleven years old at the time, and I needed someone to take care of me. So my aunt, Ms. Hua Weihong, was honorably appointed as my guardian. She also packed up my laid-off uncle and my twin cousins ​​and stuffed them into the house that my parents left me."

"At first, they were quite polite, but after less than a year of living here, the style changed."

“They said that my younger siblings need their own space, and as the older brother, I had to be the one to show my style. So I was ‘styled’ out of the bedroom and moved to the balcony. It’s cool in winter and warm in summer, with a great view and a natural sauna. I’ve been living there for more than four years.”

"The more than 300,000 W left by my parents were all 'kept in safekeeping' by my aunt, and look at me now!"

He tugged at his torn shirt:

“They all wore my cousin’s hand-me-downs. I had to watch my uncle’s mood when I ate. He would feel like he was losing out if I ate an extra bowl of food. If I did anything that displeased them, my uncle would beat or scold me.”

"Besides, I'm thinking that my uncle has been laid off and hasn't worked for a long time, and my aunt's meager salary at the textile factory is barely enough to support their family of four. I'm afraid my money might have become their 'family emergency fund'?"

"Today, my uncle is celebrating his mother's birthday at my house, and it's highly likely that he's spending my money on a huge feast."

"As a result, my cousin Zhao Bo came to the balcony and told me that I was dressed too poorly and that I shouldn't go out and embarrass them. He told me to stay on the balcony and even made me do the laundry and wash the dishes. Do you think that's reasonable?"

He shrugged, a helpless yet mocking smile on his face:
"Officer, please be the judge. They live in my house, spend my money, but treat me like a beggar, like a servant. Isn't this a real-life case of someone taking over another's house? Isn't this like taking advantage of someone who has no one to support them?"

Hua Shier, having said this, looked at the two men in hats with a smile:
"Why did I take action today? Because I couldn't take it anymore. I'm afraid that in a few years they'll kill me first for the sake of the house, and then I'll cry foul!"

"I chose to take action before I turned sixteen for two reasons. First, it was to save myself. By making this a big deal and attracting attention from the outside world, I could take back everything that belonged to me!"

"Secondly, at this age, I'm still in the newbie protection period. If I don't use my power, it will expire. Even if I make a small mistake now, it will be forgiven. Besides, I'm in the right!"

Although Hua Shier's tone was light and mostly joking, the underlying content and gravity made the two men in hats realize that this was not an ordinary assault case.

The older man in the hat looked serious: "You say they abused you, constantly hitting and verbally abusing you. Do you have any evidence?"

Hua Twelve smiled and said:
"They're all on my body. You can help me lift up my shirt and take a look!"

His hands were cuffed to the interrogation table, and he could only rely on others for help.

The older man in the hat gave his younger colleague a look, and the latter put down his pen, stepped forward, and lifted Hua Shier's body cover. He saw that the skin on the body cover was covered with purplish-blue marks.

Well, I must say, although the original body was beaten up, it was definitely not this exaggerated.

The realistic 'scars' on Hua Shier's body were all visual effects created by his internal strength. They looked scary, but they didn't hurt at all.

The goal, of course, is to make himself look as pitiful as possible, so as to occupy the moral high ground and reduce the consequences of his use of force.

The two men in hats fell silent. If what Hua Shier said was true, then the nature of this assault was completely different. It involved serious family ethics and property disputes, and might even involve criminal offenses.

"We will arrange for you to have a medical examination later. We will also verify the information you have provided, including checking the flow of your parents' inheritance at the bank, and interviewing your neighbors, teachers and classmates at school to understand your actual living situation over the years."

The older man in the hat said seriously:
"Despite your reasons, the fact remains that you injured someone with a knife. You must recognize this mistake and bear the corresponding legal responsibility. Given your age, your surrender to the police, and the possible hidden circumstances you have mentioned, the law will take all factors into consideration."

At this point, Uncle Hat became earnest:
"You were in the right all along. If you had just called the police, we would have definitely investigated. What's rightfully yours would have been taken away from you by no one. Why did you have to make things like this!"

Hua Twelve chuckled:
"I know, but I've been bullied for so many years. If I don't get my revenge myself, I'll feel uneasy. Between making them suffer and making myself feel uneasy, of course I'll choose to make them suffer!"

He was speaking from the heart. Although he wasn't the one being bullied, he had received the memories of the person he replaced, and he felt anger in his heart that he had to release.

Now that he's in the police station, how can I describe his feelings? It's like Trump flying a plane – venting his anger feels so good!

Hua Shier looked out the interrogation room window, as if he could already see the impending storm.

This storm, which he himself stirred up, will inevitably change the fate of him and his aunt's family.

What he wanted, besides feeling good, was to give the original owner justice!
Two men in hats went out to report the new situation. Soon, other men in hats came to check on Hua Twelve's injuries. One of them was the deputy director, and the other was a policewoman in her forties. Perhaps seeing that Hua Twelve was about the same age as her son, and that he was covered in injuries at such a young age, she was indignant and even cursed a few times.
"She's still my own aunt, what a scoundrel!"

Just then, someone came in to report:
"Chief, the hospital results are in. They're all classified as minor injuries, level two. The injury assessment reports won't be sent over for another three days!"

Everyone looked at Hua Shier, their expressions suddenly becoming complicated. More than a dozen people, more than a hundred stab wounds, and all of them were only minor injuries, level two. This kid is definitely a professional.

Based on his age, it's almost certain that this kid won't face criminal charges for a minor injury (level two), only civil compensation. But looking at Hua Shier's bruises all over his body, if he also has soft tissue contusions or something, then it's uncertain who will compensate whom.

Wow, that's terrifying to think about!

It was that same older man in the hat who took Hua Shier to the hospital for a medical examination. The examination revealed that, in addition to a subcutaneous hematoma, there was indeed a large area of ​​soft tissue contusion (greater than or equal to 15 centimeters), as well as limited shoulder joint movement, which met the criteria for minor injury.

Zhao Shengli: Impossible, absolutely impossible. When that bastard stabbed us, his technique was so skillful that it was like a phantom. When you say the shoulder joint is restricted in movement, do you mean he can't use Whirlwind Slash?

With these injuries, Hua Shier was immediately admitted to the hospital for treatment—yes, a private room with TV. Meanwhile, the news was reporting on what Hua Shier had done.

After all, with over a dozen people and more than a hundred dollars involved, the news's popularity simply couldn't be suppressed.

At this moment, on the television screen, many reporters were conducting interviews at the police station where they had previously worked. The station chief stated in front of the camera:
"The case is very complicated. We are currently investigating and collecting evidence. Once the investigation is complete, we will issue a police report to the public!"

When Hua Shier saw the news, he blinked and a smile appeared on his face.

Three days later, the injury assessment reports for both parties were released.

As before, the dozen or so people who attended the birthday banquet that day all suffered minor injuries, level two. However, Hua Shier suffered extensive soft tissue contusions to his torso and a 30% loss of shoulder joint mobility, and his injury was assessed as minor injury, level one.

My aunt's family: Where can we go to seek justice?
The nature of the case was thus reversed.

Hua Shier, who started as a stabbing teenager, has transformed, on the scales of morality and law, into a mature adult who has suffered long-term abuse, reacted excessively in an extreme situation, and is also a victim himself.

On the fifth day of Hua Shier's hospitalization, the experienced veteran police officer came to his ward again. This time, his face showed less of the seriousness he had during interrogations and more of a calm, businesslike demeanor. Behind him, a young police officer was still taking notes.

"How is your injury healing?" the veteran officer asked routinely.

"I'm okay, I can eat and sleep well, but my shoulder is still a bit sore."

Hua Shier answered with a smile, but his eyes darted toward the brand-new document in the young police officer's hand.

The veteran officer nodded, his expression turning serious, and began to announce the preliminary investigation and handling decisions in a clear and standardized tone:

"After a comprehensive investigation and evidence collection by our bureau, we are now informing you of the preliminary results of the handling of the relevant situation you reported and the case of your knife attack."

"First, regarding your complaint that your guardians Hua Weihong and Zhao Shengli are suspected of misappropriating your property, an investigation has revealed that the bank deposits and compensation left by your parents after their deaths, totaling more than RMB 327,000, were held in custody by Hua Weihong in her capacity as guardian."

"Existing bank statements and interrogation records show that more than 260,000 yuan of the funds were used by Hua Weihong and Zhao Shengli for large-scale family consumption, social obligations, purchase of non-essential items, and Zhao Shengli's personal affairs, far exceeding the scope of reasonable guardianship expenditures, and they cannot provide valid and sufficient expenditure vouchers related to your life and studies."

"This behavior is suspected of constituting the crime of 'embezzlement'. Due to the large amount of money involved and the seriousness of the circumstances, criminal detention measures have been taken against the suspects Hua Weihong and Zhao Shengli in accordance with the law. This case will be investigated separately and their criminal liability will be pursued."

"Secondly, regarding your complaint of long-term abuse, the forensic examination and identification of the injuries on your body (consistent with long-term and repeated external force), as well as the testimonies obtained from interviewing several of your neighbors and school teachers, confirm that you have been living in poor conditions for a long time, lacking basic living security, and being beaten and verbally abused from time to time."

"Hua Weihong and Zhao Shengli, as legal guardians, are suspected of committing the crime of 'abusing a person under guardianship or care,' and this crime will be investigated and dealt with together with the aforementioned embezzlement case."

Uncle Hat paused deliberately at this point, his gaze falling on Hua Twelve's face, as if trying to discern something from his expression, but Hua Twelve remained as intrigued as ever.

"Now, let's talk about your act of injuring someone with a knife."

Uncle Hat coughed lightly: "You caused bodily injury to twelve people, including Zhao Shengli and Hua Weihong. According to the appraisal by a legal appraisal institution, the degree of injury constitutes minor injury level two. Your behavior itself has violated the elements of the crime of 'intentional injury'."

"but!"

"But there's always a 'but'," Hua Shier laughed when he heard the word "but."

The old police officer also noticed Hua Shier's expression, glared at him, and said irritably:

"Taking into account that this case was caused by long-term guardianship infringement, suspected abuse and other harmful circumstances, and that you yourself also suffered minor injury level one, and that you voluntarily surrendered to the police after the incident and truthfully confessed, which constitutes the mitigating circumstance of surrender, and that you were under the age of sixteen at the time of the incident."

"In accordance with Articles 17 and 67 of the Criminal Law and relevant judicial interpretations, and adhering to the principles of education, persuasion, and rehabilitation, after careful consideration by our bureau and with the approval of higher authorities, our bureau has decided, in accordance with the law, not to file a criminal case against you."

"After you are discharged from the hospital, come to the police station to complete the relevant procedures and sign the 'Letter of Admonition', and you will regain your personal freedom."

The young officer then handed over a photocopy of a document.

"This is a police report that our bureau just released in response to widespread public concern. You can take a look at it."

The police report was similar to what Uncle Hat had said before. After reading it, Hua Twelve's face broke into a wide smile:

"Thank you for your hard work, uncles. This report is well-written, reasonable, and convincing. I just want to know when I can get the rest of the money back!"

Seeing his expression, the veteran police officer could only shake his head helplessly, with a barely perceptible sigh:

"Come back on time after you are discharged from the hospital to sign the papers. I will give them to you then. You have a long life ahead of you, so don't choose such an extreme method again."

"Okay, I know. I'll be sixteen in a month, and then I won't be allowed to mess around anymore!"

Hua Shier drew out his words, his smile still bright, but there was something else in the depths of his eyes: "From now on, I will definitely study hard, make progress every day, and strive to be a law-abiding citizen!"

After staying in the hospital for seven days, Hua Shier was discharged and went to the police station to sign a letter of reprimand. He also got back the remaining 67,000 yuan. As for the 260,000 yuan that his aunt's family had spent, he would have to go through a civil lawsuit to get it back. The key point was that he knew his aunt's family had no money at all.

After leaving the police station, Hua Shier went directly to a coffee shop to give an exclusive interview to Sina.com.

Well, he negotiated this himself. Right now, his case is very popular, and accepting an interview not only earns him an interview fee but also helps him clear his name. Otherwise, with such a sensation when he was arrested, if he just goes back like this, wouldn't his neighbors treat him like a monster every day?
After the interview, Hua Shier received 30,000 yuan in interview fees. He rode his newly bought mountain bike home, and as soon as he arrived at the entrance of his residential area, he saw that familiar figure.

The girl, who looked remarkably like Zhu Suosuo, had tears in her eyes and appeared so helpless. Opposite her stood a young man, holding a small white flower, who sternly reprimanded her:
"Put it on. Don't think you're safe just because you've graduated. We'll still find you!"

Hua Shier instinctively sped up, the mountain bike crashing straight into the young man, knocking him to the ground, and then running him over without stopping.

Yes, that's right. Hua Shier rode his mountain bike over the young man, startling the girl so much that she forgot to cry.

Hua Shier rode into the residential area, seemingly unaware that he had run someone over, cursing under his breath: "Damn it, the ground is uneven!"

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