He ended the call after a brief chat with Jiang Wenhao.
Wan Yunting drove to Chi Heng's law firm and handed him Feng Lean's USB drive recording. After listening to it to confirm it was satisfactory, Lawyer Chi smiled and said, "With this recording, your case is one hundred percent guaranteed."
"Good, then I'll trouble you, Lawyer Chi."
Wan Yunting took back the USB drive. This evidence would be submitted when the retrial opened a month later.
He left the law firm and drove back to the Traditional Chinese Medicine department of Southern Hospital. He saw Jiang Yichun, Li Chengde, three young doctors, and Sister Yan in the office, drinking tea and watching television.
The police were holding a press conference, revealing some details of the gambling and triad crackdown operation from the night before, and listing all the arrested criminal suspects.
"Xiao Wan is back! Come in quickly for some tea and watch the news..."
Director Li saw Wan Yunting and beckoned him to come in.
After greeting Jiang Yichun and the others, Wan Yunting also sat down and watched the television. He saw that the police were holding a press conference, with Director Pang speaking as the representative.
He detailed all the criminal suspects involved. "This time, at Longwan Pier, for the 8.30 case, Chen Tao, the chairman of Chen Group, is the main criminal!"
"He not only used the warehouses of Fang Group at Longwan Pier for drug trafficking, but they also resisted arrest, firing firearms at us police..."
Wan Yunting drank his tea while watching Director Pang's righteous account of the events from the night before, which made Jiang Yichun, Li Chengde, and the three young doctors marvel at the terror and madness of the criminals.
"Because criminal gangs like Chen Tao's had influential backers, during our police escort back, they were attacked by mysterious criminal gangs, resulting in multiple casualties among our police..."
"Ultimately, Chen Tao, along with Southeast Asian drug lord Kun Xiong and Ma Xin, all died on the spot during the attack!"
Following this, Pang Yuan, with his stern, square face, declared sternly, "On behalf of the police, I warn that rampant criminal gang. We will definitely represent the justice of the people and bring you to justice, capturing you all!"
This statement earned applause from the media reporters below, and Jiang Yichun, Li Chengde, and the others in front of the television also praised Director Pang's fair and bold words, representing the justice of the nation and the people, and resolutely cracking down on criminals.
"Here, I also have something to report to the media reporters!"
Before the press conference concluded, Pang Yuan addressed all the media, saying, "According to our police investigation, seven years ago, on July 25th, at 11:30 PM, a rape occurred at Huadu University. At that time, the police arrested Wan Yunting, who was eventually sentenced to seven years in prison!"
"However, on behalf of the police, I declare that due to some oversights in the investigation at the time, this case was not thoroughly investigated. Therefore, this case will be reopened and retried!"
Upon hearing this, the reporters in the audience were shocked. Someone began to ask, "Director Pang, is there a hidden truth to this case?"
"Why is it being retried, was Wan Yunting's plea of innocence true back then?"
Wan Yunting, in front of the television, was also taken aback, not expecting Pang Yuan to bring up his case at the press conference.
Jiang Yichun, Li Chengde, the three young doctors, and Sister Yan all turned their gazes towards Wan Yunting. After all, the entire hospital knew he was a rapist, and no one had ever cared if he was framed.
Not only them, but at that moment, in the president's office of Fang Group, Fang Yanxi was also watching the police press conference on her computer.
Jin Xiuwen was also watching at his own company. Su Ke'er and Jiang Tongxin from the emergency department were also watching the news on the television in the lobby. Even Kang Hongwen, the chairman of Wuhu Group's office, was watching on his computer. Many people in Huadu's business circles were also watching.
This was because no one expected Director Pang to use this press conference to mention Wan Yunting's past rape case!
Suddenly, everyone was confused. Could it be that Wan Yunting was indeed framed?
"Yes!"
At the press conference, Director Pang gave an affirmative answer and said to all the media reporters present, "This case has been re-applied to the court for trial, and it will open on the 20th of next month. Since this case is related to Chen Tao, I am explaining it here. Furthermore, with Chen Tao now deceased, the retrial of this case will be rather special!"
"However, I can tell you now that during our arrest operation the night before last, we apprehended Zhang Li, the victim in Wan Yunting's rape case!"
"Moreover, she has voluntarily confessed to us and has provided a detailed account of the case, stating that she was instructed by Chen Tao to intentionally set up the scene of the rape to frame Wan Yunting!"
The moment this was said, the reporters at the press conference were shocked, and everyone in front of the television was stunned.
"I knew Xiao Wan was framed!"
Jiang Yichun's old face flushed with emotion as he looked at Wan Yunting sitting beside him. Wan Yunting himself was also shaken, knowing that the police had interrogated Zhang Li, and she had now confessed the truth about what happened back then.
"Oh yeah, Brother Yunting was framed..."
Su Ke'er, in the emergency department, shouted excitedly, drawing the attention of the doctors, nurses, and patients around her.
Fang Yanxi, sitting at her computer, her pretty face filled with excitement, clenched her fists tightly and murmured, "He's finally cleared his name!"
Jin Xiuwen, at his company, immediately called Wan Yunting, "Buddy, did you see the local news conference? You've been cleared."
"Yes, I saw it."
Wan Yunting smiled, his heart filled with emotion. He looked at Director Pang on the television, who continued to explain the case and clear his name. He was very happy that after enduring seven years in prison, this day had finally arrived.
"Third brother, come home tonight. I'll treat you to a celebration."
His second brother, Wan Dongming, called him excitedly from home.
"Okay, I'll head over in a bit."
Wan Yunting replied. Then, his eldest sister, Wan Manyu, also called, "Third brother, now you can live with a clear conscience!"
"Mm, thank you, sis." Wan Yunting responded emotionally.
"Doctor Wan, congratulations."
Li Chengde congratulated him on the spot. This was indeed something to celebrate, as carrying the stigma of rape was the biggest stain on anyone's life.
"Thank you..."
Wan Yunting expressed his gratitude, and the gazes of Sister Yan and the others towards him all changed.
Although they thought Doctor Wan's medical skills were superb, his reputation as a rapist had caused them to keep their distance.
Now that his name was cleared, things were naturally different.
"I knew Doctor Wan wasn't a perverted rapist."
Sister Yan declared, followed by the other nurses who chimed in with their agreement.
Looking at Wan Yunting's handsome and dashing face, they were filled with admiration and cast flirtatious glances his way.
At this moment, Wan Yunting received a call from the person he most wanted to hear from.
Fang Yanxi, sitting in her office chair, smiled and said, "Congratulations, you've finally cleared your name!"
"Thank you."
Wan Yunting's face was beaming. At this moment, the burden that had weighed on his heart for years was finally lifted.