Upon hearing the detention center's decision to impose punishment, all the prisoners burst into laughter.
Of course, Xiao Ning couldn't hear these comments anymore. After casually ambushing the rude new criminal, he put the matter out of his mind and didn't care about it at all.
The door to cell 504 was wide open, and the supervising officer, Chen Fenghua, stood in the doorway and called out, "Xiao Ning, take off your vest and prepare to leave the cell!"
All the prisoners in room 504 looked over, their longing and envy clearly written on their faces.
Getting out of prison is such a wonderful thing. Only those who have been in prison know how precious the freedom that they once took for granted is.
Xiao Ning slowly took off his prison vest, glanced at everyone, waved, and said, "Brothers, I'm taking my leave now! We'll meet again someday!"
Wang Chenglin, Wang Hailong, Zhang Zhiping and others stood up and shouted in unison, "Brother Ning, have a safe journey, and don't look back once you're gone!"
Xiao Ning strode out, and upon hearing the shouts, he waved without turning back, signifying a complete farewell to the past.
At the entrance, supervisor Chen Fenghua was nearly sixty years old, with almost half of his hair turned white. Among all the supervisors, he had the best temper.
Seeing Xiao Ning come out, he smiled kindly, closed the large iron gate, and said gently, "Ah Ning, congratulations! You can finally go out!"
Xiao Ning stayed in cell 504 for more than half a year, and was always managed by Chen Fenghua, who was naturally very familiar with his family situation.
Chen Fenghua could only express sympathy for Xiao Ning's plight and offer to help as much as possible without violating his principles; that was all.
Hearing Chen Fenghua's words, Xiao Ning was filled with mixed emotions and nodded: "Yes, we can finally go out!"
The two walked and talked.
Chen Fenghua asked, "What are your plans after you get out?"
Xiao Ning shook his head and said, "I don't know either. Maybe I should travel around first. It was only after coming here that I realized how precious some things I used to take for granted are now, such as freedom and family!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Fenghua praised, "With such awareness, your six months in prison were not wasted. From now on, be an upright person and do things conscientiously!"
"You're still young, you'll have plenty of opportunities in the future. This little thing isn't even a setback, it's just a test from heaven for you!"
Perhaps because he found Xiao Ning more agreeable, Chen Fenghua unusually gave him a few more words of advice.
After all, good-looking people always have some advantages!
Xiao Ning naturally understood Chen Fenghua's good intentions, and he nodded gratefully: "Don't worry, Instructor Chen, I will keep your words in mind. After all, one learns from one's mistakes!"
Chen Fenghua smiled and waved his hand: "You're free now, don't ask me to discipline you anymore!"
Xiao Ning raised an eyebrow and replied, "Okay, Old Chen!"
"You little rascal!"
As the two were talking, they arrived at the release cell. Chen Fenghua waited outside the door while Xiao Ning went into the inner room. Another guard conducted a physical examination on him and processed his release procedures, returning his money and belongings and confiscating his personal items.
After all that fuss, Xiao Ning put on his clothes, signed and fingerprinted a pile of documents, and then collected 1,517.21 yuan from his account, as well as his personal belongings, such as his cell phone, ID card, wallet, and belt, which had been confiscated when he entered the detention center.
Holding the release certificate, Xiao Ning put her fully charged phone and wallet into her pocket and walked out of the cell.
Chen Fenghua stood up from his chair, looked at the papers in Xiao Ning's hand, and asked, "How is it? Is everything done? Is anything missing?"
"Everything's taken care of, and everything's ready!"
Xiao Ning nodded and waved the release certificate in his hand.
"Alright, come with me, I'll see you out!"
After Chen Fenghua finished speaking, he led the way.
Xiao Ning followed behind him and replied, "Thank you!"
Chen Fenghua didn't turn around, but waved his hand and said, "No need to thank me, it's my duty. After all, you wouldn't be able to get out if I didn't take you with me!"
Xiao Ning's expression froze for a moment. That's true, huh? He couldn't help but laugh awkwardly.
Along the way, Chen Fenghua led the way, unlocking the doors with his face and passing through seven steel gates. Finally, the two arrived at the gate of the detention center. After undergoing rigorous checks by the armed guards on duty, Xiao Ning was finally released from the detention center and was completely free.
Chen Fenghua stood inside the gate, speaking to Xiao Ning through the iron bars, "Alright, I'll leave you here. You can walk down this mountain path yourself!"
Xiao Ning waved and said, "Goodbye, Old Chen!"
Chen Fenghua couldn't help but chuckle: "You brat, don't say goodbye, and don't look back. Don't ever come back!"
Xiao Ning laughed heartily: "Alright, I understand!"
"Haha, I'm free!"
Xiao Ning ran down the mountain; it was a road leading to freedom!
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Chapter 11 Heading to the Villa
"Hello, are you Wang Chenglin's wife? I'm Xiao Ning, his cellmate in the Qiantang County Detention Center. I just got out today, and he asked me to pass on a message to you!"
"...Yes, he'll be going to jail in two months. You family members don't need to worry during those two months. He's doing well in there, he's well-fed and warmly clothed, and he's not being bullied. Yes, yes, you can rest assured!"
"Which prison? I heard him say that he was sentenced to 5 years and 1 month for organizing the sale of banknotes. Anyone over 5 years is sent to Qiaosi!"
"Yes, that's the largest prison in all of Asia! Yes! It's in Yuhang. Your immediate family members can visit you every month!"
"If there's nothing else, let's leave it at that! What? Give me money? No need, it's just a small favor, nothing to worry about. Just wait for him to come home, don't waste your money. Hiring a lawyer? Criminal cases don't need lawyers, it's a complete waste of money!"
"Okay, I'll hang up then!"