Xiao Peng's house is in poor condition, with a few dilapidated old-fashioned low brick houses, surrounded by a simple fence in front of them, and a little vegetables are planted in them. The fence door was open, and Zheng Zheng walked in directly. The house has poor lighting, the air is damp and dark, and a musty smell comes from it. Aside from simple water and electricity, there is no hint of modern zoning at all. The old stove, some rotten wood furniture, and the walls are also mottled and peeling. An elderly woman in her 70s was lying in bed, tears streaming down her wrinkled face. A young girl about 20 years old was lying on the edge of the bed and washing her face with tears and crying in a low voice.

The young woman raised her head and glanced at Zheng Zheng, seeing that it was very unfamiliar, she said in a hoarse voice: "Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Zheng Zheng wanted to find a place to sit, but the space here was too crowded, so he could only stand there and say: "My name is Zheng Zheng, and Brother Xiao is my friend." This kind of thing happened to him, and as a friend I should have come to see you. ”

Xiao Zixuan heard him mention the eldest brother, and buried his head in his arm again, where his thin and thin body twitched slightly.

Zheng Zheng sighed slightly, although it had nothing to do with this case, but after all, because he accelerated the speed of the police to solve the case, the mother and daughter felt the pain early.

Zheng Zheng thought for a long time, and finally spoke: "Xiao Zixuan, do you want to help your brother?"

Xiao Zixuan raised her head violently, her crying swollen apricot eyes were full of hope, she bit her lip tightly, nodded again and again, and the crystal tears hung down like a broken kite.

Xiao Zixuan is a typical peasant girl, with wheat-colored skin and rough fingers, which should be caused by working in the fields all year round. His hair was a little yellowish, his bones were thin, and his face was sickly pale, apparently from chronic malnutrition. However, the facial features are very delicate, with big eyes, a small mouth, and although the eyebrows have not been painted, they are neat and have a weak beauty.

This is a beautiful embryo, if you take care of your body and dress up a little.

Zheng Zheng put aside these distracting thoughts and said in a deep voice: "It is an inevitable fact that your brother kills people. It is also reasonable to be punished by law. But before the judge pronounces the verdict, there are still ways to get your brother a chance at leniency. ”

Xiao Zixuan seemed to grasp the last straw, grabbed Zheng Zheng's arm tightly and whimpered: "Big brother, you teach me, how can I help my brother." ”

Zheng Zheng withdrew his arm and said sternly: "You tell me everything you know about your brother, especially why he was fired from the army and why he embarked on this criminal path, you have to tell it all." ”

Xiao Zixuan nodded desperately and explained everything he knew.

It turned out that this Xiao Peng was indeed as Su Ning said, he was very good in the army, and he was a very good soldier.

The reason why he was expelled and came back was because there was a high-ranking cadre in the army at that time who was molesting the female soldiers in the team, and he was accidentally bumped into by Xiao Peng. The two fought, and the drunken body of this high-ranking cadre was Xiao Peng's opponent, and he was beaten violently, with a broken arm and three broken ribs. Although this matter is quite a big problem, normally speaking, it will be over after one punishment at most in the army. The bad thing is that this female soldier later learned that the person who was beaten was the son of a senior general in the military region, and she refused to admit that she was molested, but instead gave false testimony to accuse Xiao Peng of destroying the relationship between the two. In this way, the family members of the senior cadres took the opportunity to make a big fuss, and in the end, Xiao Peng was wronged and returned to his hometown.

After Xiao Peng returned to his hometown, he was not affected at first, taking care of the elderly, working to make money, and being honest.

But a few years ago, I finally talked about a girlfriend, but in the end, I was swept away from all my furniture and eloped with someone else. After many inquiries, he finally found the man and woman in Wenzhou, but he didn't expect that the man was a gangster, and he couldn't ask for family wealth, so he fought with the gangster, and beat all the people into the hospital, and finally he was arrested and imprisoned for intentional injury.

After being released from prison, Xiao Peng's temperament changed greatly, and he began to become taciturn, short-tempered, and often drunk and made trouble.

In the end, it ended up today.

After Zheng Zheng heard this, he sighed in his heart. Xiao Peng's experience is indeed sympathetic, and most people will become self-defeating when they encounter so many setbacks. It's just that some people eat and wait for death, while others protest against society in extreme ways.

After Xiao Zixuan finished speaking, his red and swollen eyes stared at Zheng Zheng, and he begged bitterly: "Big brother, save my brother." ”

Zheng Zheng was silent for a moment, then nodded and said: "I can intercede for this matter, and the best result is to turn the death penalty into a suspended sentence." The premise is that your brother must cooperate with the work of the police station, confess to the person who is behind the scenes, and strive for leniency. As long as it is not a death sentence, if your brother is willing to change his ways, he will come out one day. ”

"Well, I know how to do it. Xiao Zixuan wiped his tears and choked up.

"What are your plans for the future?" Zheng Zheng said with compassion.

Xiao Zixuan had a desperate expression on her face, and she muttered, "What else can I do, take good care of my mother at home." ”

Zheng Zheng asked softly, "What about your studies?"

Xiao Zixuan burst into tears again, and cried bitterly: "What else are you reading?

Zheng Zheng wanted to stretch out his hand to comfort him, but he felt a little out of place, so he groaned and said loudly: "Otherwise, how about you rent a room outside the school and take care of your mother while going to school?"

Xiao Zixuan shook his head desolately, his eyes full of helplessness.

Zheng Zheng thought for a while, and suddenly said, "What major do you study?"

Xiao Zixuan glanced at Zheng Zheng slightly strangely before he spoke: "Financial management." ”

Zheng Zheng smiled on his face, then clapped his hands and shouted, "Coincidentally, I am currently preparing a certain company." If you don't dislike it, come to me part-time or full-time when the time comes. I can pay you a salary in advance, but only if you sign a contract with me. Wait until you graduate, and then come back to work to pay off your debts. ”

Xiao Zixuan's face was full of emotion, she was skeptical of Zheng Zheng's words, but from the other party's clear eyes, all she saw was encouragement and support. And not like those oily, so-called well-meaning people with squinting eyes. She really wanted to go to school, but she couldn't bear her aging mother. Zheng Zheng's compromise plan made her very excited.

After a long while, she wiped her tears and said softly, "Can you let me think about it?"

Zheng Zheng said: "No problem, you think about it seriously, but school is only half a month away, you have to hurry up." ”

Xiao Zixuan nodded silently.

Zheng Zheng then reported his phone number, and waited for Xiao Zixuan to take the note before getting up to say goodbye.

Xiao Zixuan got up and sent Zheng Zheng out of the door, a pair of red and swollen apricot tears had not dried, she stared deeply at Zheng Zheng's slightly thin back, until she disappeared at the end of sight, and then turned back to the house with a complicated expression.

Out of the low old house, Zheng Zheng sighed in his heart, with such a harsh living environment, I really don't know how Xiao Zixuan, a thin and weak girl, persevered. I hope she won't lose confidence in this society like Xiao Peng, and finally get into a dead end and ruin her own life.