He, being honest and straightforward, didn't really understand the law. Now, he could only wait blankly for the subsequent verdict.

"No, I will wait for you!"

On the other end of the phone, after she cried, a soft yet somewhat resolute voice came through.

...

「Meanwhile.」

「Jin City.」

In various chat groups, everyone was discussing the case of the chase that led to a death. The video taken by bystanders at the scene was being constantly shared. The news media also reported on the incident promptly, urging everyone not to spread rumors.

"Did you hear? Around two in the afternoon, a thief was chased by pedestrians and then got hit and died!"

"He died? I heard he was taken to the hospital."

"A friend of mine at the hospital said that when he was brought in, he died after a few minutes of resuscitation."

"Those who chased the thief, I wonder if they will go to jail..."

"Why the hell would they go to jail? He was stealing, can't I chase him?"

"..."

With the rapid spread of information in this age, all of Jin City joined the ranks of onlookers, searching everywhere for details related to the incident. Most individuals who knew the truth sided with Qin Mu and Liang Chengbin. Many of them were bystanders at the scene. Though they didn't step forward to perform a heroic act, they still upheld basic morals.

If those who acted heroically were sentenced... then in future encounters with danger, people might hesitate to step forward. The debates of helping or not helping in the past have already dampened the spirits of many who would act righteously.

"Speaking of which, I really respect this guy; I heard they weren't chasing a thief, but a robber!"

"Just not sure if the robber had any weapons at the time..."

"I was there at the scene; those two didn't really think much, they just chased right after!"

"Sigh, if only a few more people had stopped them, it wouldn't have escalated to this..."

"..."

In the comments sections of news released by Jin City media outlets, more and more people supported Qin Mu and Liang Chengbin, believing they should be acquitted.

...

「That evening at eight o'clock.」

「Jin City Police Station.」

To deal with this event, in just a few hours, Shen Dao seemed to have aged several years.

"Alright, the investigation results are clear now. You can go home for now."

Following instructions from his superiors, he quickly located Qin Mu and Liang Chengbin.

Regarding this case, after joint verification by multiple departments, the original details of the event were clarified. The street cameras had captured the entire incident. During the chase, Qin Mu and Liang Chengbin repeatedly ordered the other party to stop and did not engage in any excessive threats or intimidation. After the prosecutor's office intervened, a preliminary analysis was made. They determined the facts were clear, the circumstances significantly minor, and thus decided against prosecution.

"Can... can we go now?"

Liang Chengbin was stunned for a moment, not comprehending immediately.

Qin Mu patted his arm, smiling, "It's okay now. Your wife won't need to find someone else."

Qin Mu felt a great fondness for this middle-aged man, who was over a decade his senior. It's often said that righteousness is found in humble folk, while the educated are often faithless. From Liang Chengbin's phone call with his wife, Qin Mu gathered that his family wasn't well-off. But even so, his fervent sense of justice hadn't cooled. Upon hearing the call to catch a thief, he had been one of the first to step forward and pursue the man in the black T-shirt alongside him. It was this kind of ordinary person whom he truly admired.

"Heh heh."

Teased by Qin Mu, Liang Chengbin suddenly blushed, clearly a bit embarrassed.

"The case might still require your involvement in some investigations. Remember to keep your communication open and be ready at a moment's call," Shen Dao said, also showing a gentle smile as he escorted them to the exit of the police station.

「Outside the police station.」

"Brother, I'm going back to see my wife first." Seeing that he was off the hook, Liang Chengbin visibly relaxed a lot. Having been in 'lockup' together with Qin Mu, Liang Chengbin now addressed him warmly as 'Brother' at every opportunity, his tone exceptionally cordial.

"Hold on a moment."

Just before Liang Chengbin left, Qin Mu stopped him, and they exchanged contact information.

"If you run into any trouble later on, remember to contact me."

Liang Chengbin wasn't well-versed in the law and thought there were no further problems. But this case... it was far from simple. Compensation issues were highly probable later on. Their release without detention indicated the prosecutor's office had decided against prosecution. However... administrative penalties and civil compensation seemed inevitable.

The original victim, Bai Xuelan, who had her gold necklace snatched on the street, should have sued, seeking criminal liability and compensation from the perpetrator. But with the man in the black T-shirt now deceased, his criminal liability had expired. Even if Bai Xuelan sued, the court would not allow the case to be filed. However, she could still claim civil compensation. Even though the man in the black T-shirt was dead, his heirs would be required to pay. This was a simple matter of debt inheritance. His heirs, having inherited his property, would also have to bear the corresponding compensation and debts.

And the driver involved in the accident, Hua Li, although not charged with the crime of causing a traffic accident, would also have to compensate the deceased according to the liability determination. The specifics would depend on how liability was assigned.

Similarly, his and Liang Chengbin's pursuit of the man in the black T-shirt, which resulted in his death, might also require them to bear civil liability...

...

「At the nursing home.」

After leaving the police station, Qin Mu immediately returned to the nursing home to let Old Zhang and the others know he was safe. As he had anticipated, Old Zhang and the others had been anxiously waiting for news.

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