Chapter 2713 - 2775: The Moral Bludgeon

A dozen police and special police officers were all subdued. Among them were detestable figures like Director Wang Pang, as well as some innocents. However, even the latter could not be considered entirely blameless, whereas the former were certainly despicable.

The Li family security guards came out and took everyone inside, leaving only a few empty cars at the entrance. But this ’prison’ was not quiet; in the interrogation room... the screams continued to echo from the treatment room. If those children suffered such punishments, those who heard it would feel pained, but when it was Yang Wei and the others, it felt good. The Li family security guards felt no compassion, and even the children still undergoing treatment felt at ease. It was better than anything to see evildoers punished; at least... these children were saved!

Of course, this was not the end. Electrocuting these people was just the beginning. Truly bringing the evildoers to justice was key. Nowadays, there’s a frequent outbreak of hot topics in society, often involving heinous cases. Bystanders often wish for the evildoers to die a hundred deaths to atone for their crimes, but when the judges announce the verdict, the evildoers who committed such atrocious acts do not receive the punishment the public desires. For example, someone who causes a commotion by drag racing and kills multiple people might just get a three-to-five-year sentence. Even if they go in, there are countless chances for sentence reduction, and in the end, they might only serve one or two years. Plus, if they are wealthy and influential, they will not suffer inside. This is not uncommon.

Then there are those who are not rich or influential but whose acts are extremely heinous. The legal ruling is still shocking, with bystanders crying out why the law doesn’t protect the weak. Then, there are juvenile offenders, committing acts like rape, murder, and other heinous behaviors, who are let off lightly because they are under eighteen. Su Yiyi read a news article stating that a juvenile killer, due to being underage, escaped imprisonment, and after reform school, soon killed several more people to retaliate against society.

Don’t expect bad people to become good. The world is vast, and there are so many good or normal people. Why give bad people a chance? Everyone is equal, but when someone does something bad, they lose their human rights and privileges, and we must eradicate the danger. We don’t want to hear why they became bad or what drove them to kill, how miserable their family was, or how unmotivated they were. We only want to hear how severely they were punished, whether executed or sentenced to life in prison. We also want to see what kind of compensation the victims receive, what the families of the deceased get, and how the survivors’ futures will change.

But now, the minds of many media people seem inexplicable. They often write extensively about the former while making countless difficulties for the victims. These journalists seem to live in a different world from ordinary people, or they only aim to create a sensation. Common people think that ... oh, anyone with a brain wouldn’t write news like that.

So, Li Yifei originally had no grudge against Wang Wei and the like. But as an ordinary person, seeing what they did made him rightfully angry and justified to take action. It was necessary to ensure the evildoers got the punishment they deserved, rather than acting today and having them rise again when the storm passed.

Some say taking action is rare, not just in Yang Wei’s case but also in small incidents encountered in life, and acting is better than not acting. But has anyone thought about what happens if the bad guys aren’t punished? What about the victims’ safety after taking action? If the bad guys aren’t punished or they feel no pain, they will become worse, with no scruples. Human nature is inherently evil. Once they understand that the cost of committing evil is so small, most will only become worse. Don’t expect them to turn good; that’s putting oneself in danger.

In the capital, a girl was killed by her husband, causing a public outcry against the wife killer. But what was the result? People felt the wife killer should receive a heavy sentence, but he got off lightly with just a few years. Due to so-called meritorious behavior in prison, he was quickly released. Online, they said it was because he had money and connections, so he acted as he pleased. What happened when he got out? Did he swiftly remarry a beautiful wife and start a new life because he was wealthy? No, he quickly killed his wife again, was domestically violent everywhere, and would severely beat his wife when slightly unhappy. How can you pray for such a person to become good?

There are too many injustices in life. Li Yifei, as a standard Angry Youth, coming from humble beginnings, routinely felt genuinely angry when encountering these things. But he was only one person and couldn’t manage so many things. As a top master, he couldn’t bother with such ’trivial matters’ either. The continuous incidents affected Li Yifei, so he was pondering whether to do something to inspire more people. Don’t just be a good person; it’s fine to be an ordinary, decent person too.

Hitting others with the big stick of morality while also disciplining oneself, since these demands and standards are originally meant to restrain oneself, not others.

With a sigh, Li Yifei furrowed his brows. Under private punishment and heart-wrenching electrical shocks, Director Wang Pang also confessed to some things. He was never a person of strong will, and so under such treatment, he quickly gave in and confessed everything.

Wang Pang had a habit of keeping records. For instance, any sum of money, from as small as a good cigarette or two to larger amounts, he documented meticulously. So he remembered certain things very clearly. For example, Yang Wei had given him tributes five times.

Yang Wei’s reputation was such that he could ignore him, but the Web Addiction Treatment Center was on Wang Pang’s turf. If anything happened, it would surely bother Wang Pang. Therefore, Yang Wei gave Wang Pang up to a hundred thousand yuan in cash on various occasions, like holidays, tucked in cigarette packs or gift items—very direct methods. Other benefits, like supermarket shopping cards for fruits issued by the Web Addiction Treatment Center, were no exception for Wang Pang, who even received a large share. In the previous case of the girl being raped and impregnated, Wang Pang was involved and played a significant role, so he was one of the detestable persons, including the two officers he brought, who were also involved.

Helping a tyrant do evil exemplifies this, and no matter how much punishment such people suffer, Li Yifei does not consider it excessive.

However, without a response from this side, the police will respond more quickly, especially since the incident occurred at the renowned hospital in Lin City, a flagship industry, and even a local landmark. Therefore, all parties reacted swiftly, and Li Yifei obtained even more evidence.

Still, the police are the police, and Li Yifei couldn’t directly confront them, especially when the other side might have countless guns. If conflict erupted, the situation would indeed escalate too far. So Li Yifei directly disclosed his identity. This caused some astonishment after the police investigation: How did that Li Yifei from Ning Province end up in our East Hill Province, confronting that prominent figure in Lin City? No, it’s not just a confrontation; he outright captured them all, even the few police cars and special police officers sent there. This situation... has blown up!

Authorities in Lin City immediately realized something had gone wrong, especially since it was notified by provincial authorities. Otherwise, without knowing Li Yifei’s identity, they might have done something outrageous, further exacerbating the situation.

Electrocution persisted. Li Yifei’s stance remained unchanged; as long as these people did not die, they would continue being electrocuted. He intended for them to enjoy the device he developed for a while.

A call came, and Li Yifei looked at the number from East Hill Province. Moreover, it was a landline number. After letting the phone ring nearly ten times, Li Yifei picked up, and a slightly accented voice from the other end said: "Hello, is this Li Yifei? I’m Ning Tao!"

"I am!" Li Yifei replied.

"I heard you had a bit of a conflict with Yang Wei, so I..."

Upon hearing the tone of the other party, Li Yifei directly interrupted, saying: "First, tell me who you are, and what do you mean by a bit of a conflict with Yang Wei?"

"I’m Ning Tao; didn’t I just tell you?"

"Do I know who you are? Any nobody dares to mediate here. Also, it’s not just about having a conflict with Yang Wei. You’d better understand what’s really happening before talking to me!" With these words, he hung up the phone with a snap. On the other end, Ning Tao’s face immediately turned unsightly, alternating between red and blue, his temple throbbing. He was the mayor of Lin City, although currently acting mayor soon to be formally elected. He personally had no ties to Yang Wei, especially as he was transferred from within the province. He said what he did purely because he was the mayor. No matter how capable Li Yifei was, he was just a veteran, perhaps with some money, but how great could he really be? So, instinctively, he felt he didn’t need to be overly polite to him. However, this was precisely why Li Yifei got annoyed; this man’s position was biased.

He chose to downplay the matter to avoid involving too many parties, but that didn’t mean he was afraid of the issue. In fact, Li Yifei was not scared one bit. It didn’t matter how big the issue got—if justice couldn’t be upheld, then what was the point of having such skills?

Li Yifei didn’t want this demon to keep harming people. As for who came to mediate? Useless, because Li Yifei had no intention of settling. He only wanted the bad guy to face punishment, the harshest punishment. Otherwise, he could have just killed Yang Wei, avoiding all this trouble, but it’s not that simple because outright killing wouldn’t be justified or reasonable.

After trashing the phone, Ning Tao considered sending special police to rescue hostages, but before issuing the order, he suddenly realized that Yang Wei’s issue was the previous administration’s responsibility. Why should he, as a newcomer, wade into these murky waters? If he cleaned up Li Yifei, fine, but what if he couldn’t, and the situation escalated? The matter was initially passed down from the provincial level anyway.