Tan Yiwen attempted to persuade him with a calm tone: "What's in the past is in the past, and we should look to the future. If you have any grievances or demands, I hope you can tell us honestly." However, Zhang Meng's reply carried a hint of indifference: "My only wish is never to see you people again." This put Tan Yiwen in a somewhat awkward position, and he tried to ease the atmosphere: "That might be asking a bit much, could we perhaps discuss an alternative?"
However, Zhang Meng did not back down, firmly stating: "Take a look at this video first." In the video, an elderly man was being subjected to brutal, violent beatings, his heart-wrenching cries echoing through the footage. Zhang Meng explained in a deep voice: "This is my Eldest Uncle. My parents passed away when I was very young, and he seized my property and compensation money. Beatings like this have been an everyday occurrence for me." This video deeply shocked Tan Yiwen, making him realize that the pain and anger in Zhang Meng's heart were by no means groundless.
A wave of pity welled up inside Tan Yiwen: "The hardships you've endured are truly heartbreaking." Yet Zhang Meng responded with a sneer: "If you had said those words twenty years ago, I might have looked at you in a different light. But today, such words are entirely meaningless." Tan Yiwen hurriedly added: "No, actually it's not too late. We guarantee we will secure justice for you." But Zhang Meng's eyes revealed a trace of firmness and resolve: …
Chapter 202