Aftermath and Uproar
While Wang Yong and Li Zhen were engaged in that exhausting confrontation with Feng Jianguo in the interrogation room, the police's massive machine was already running at high speed based on the fragmented information he provided.
Several police forces were dispatched simultaneously to different locations.
Following the address provided by Feng Jianguo —a somewhat old residential area near the university town—the team found the home of counselor Li Jing. Knocking on the door went unanswered, and calls to Li Jing and her family went unanswered, increasing the police's concern. After obtaining permission from the property management and completing the necessary procedures, they used lock-picking technology to enter.
As soon as the door opened, a faint smell of blood mixed with an atmosphere of despair rushed out.
The living room was a mess, with obvious signs of a struggle. Li Jing and her husband were found curled up in a corner of the living room, their hands and feet tightly bound with professional straps, and their mouths sealed with wide duct tape. Both of them were pale and had unfocused eyes, and were in a state of exhaustion due to being bound for nearly twenty hours, starving, and especially experiencing extreme fear.
When Li Jing's husband saw the police, it was as if he had seen a savior. He made urgent "woo-woo" sounds in his throat and his body twisted violently.
Li Jing, on the other hand, looked even more pitiful. Large patches of blood, now dark brown, were stained on her chin and the front of her clothes. Although Feng Jianguo claimed to have done "hemostasis treatment" by applying pressure with gauze and Yunnan, the sight was still shocking.
Her eyes were vacant, as if her soul had been ripped away by the torture. She was slow to react to the arrival of the police, and only when the police carefully tried to check the injuries in her mouth would her body tremble uncontrollably and she let out painful sobs.
Initial examination confirmed that Li Jing was not in mortal danger, but the severe trauma to her tongue would likely leave her with permanent physical and psychological trauma.
Almost simultaneously, another team of police officers, acting on the information, located the residence of Judge He. Presiding Judge He was in slightly better condition; he was not injured and was not bloodied, but he was also tightly bound and thrown onto the floor of his study.
His face was ashen, and he looked listless. More noticeably, his arms hung limply at an unnatural angle, and there was obvious swelling in his shoulders. When questioned by the police, he weakly repeated:
"My arm... my arm... it fell off... he put it back on for me... several times..."
His eyes were filled with lingering fear and an indescribable sense of humiliation. The preliminary diagnosis was habitual dislocation of both shoulder joints, which would affect his future life and work.
The hospital also delivered its final message. Despite days of intensive care, former police officer Zhang Qian succumbed to her injuries, suffering multiple fractures, internal organ rupture, and massive bleeding, and was pronounced dead that afternoon.
Thus, of the four people on Feng Jianguo's "list," one is dead (Sun Tingting), one died from serious injuries (Zhang Qian), one was seriously injured and disabled (Li Jing), and one suffered permanent sequelae from injuries (Presiding Judge He). The cruelty of his methods and the severity of the consequences are appalling.
A heavy atmosphere hung over the police force. On one hand, they had to deal with the complex scene, comfort the victims and their families, and secure a massive amount of evidence; on the other hand, Feng Jianguo's special physical condition and the impending legal predicament weighed heavily on their minds.
However, just as the police were racking their brains over this series of complex and heinous cases, an even more unexpected and disastrous situation occurred.
Through unknown channels, the core information about "a terminally ill patient turning into a vengeful figure, personally killing the false accuser and severely punishing those who pervert the law" has been leaked online!
The news was like a bucket of cold water being poured into a boiling oil pan, causing an immediate uproar!
First, it spread explosively on short video platforms such as "Quick Sound".
The titles are getting more and more terrifying:
A real-life chivalrous hero? A terminally ill uncle seeks justice for a wrongfully accused college student!
Private Enforcement After the Law Loses Its Voice: Hero or Demon?
Quick Look! Shocking Inside Story of the Cases of Police Officers Hit in Front of City Police Station and Bodies Dumped Below University Dormitory!
The comment section was refreshing at a rate of dozens of messages per second, completely overwhelmed.
"A modern-day hero! Fighting evil and upholding justice!" This comment received hundreds of thousands of likes. "Society today desperately needs these kinds of ruthless individuals! If the law can't provide justice, then we have to rely on ourselves!"
"May you rest in peace, Uncle! May you be reborn into a better life next time!" This was followed by rows of candles and people with their hands clasped in prayer.
"Although the methods were extreme, I must say, well done! That kind of green tea bitch Sun Tingting, that kind of corrupt cop Zhang Qian, and that kind of misleading counselor Li Jing deserve to be dealt with like this!" This view has many supporters.
Of course, there are also many rational or concerned voices:
"This is terrifying! This is blatant crime! If everyone uses their own definition of 'justice' to take the law into their own hands, wouldn't society descend into chaos?"
"I have mixed feelings. I sympathize with his plight, but I strongly oppose his actions. This is a regression of civilization!"
"Does anyone care about the counselor whose tongue was cut out and the judge whose arm was broken? Even if they were wrong, did they deserve this? What's so praiseworthy about this kind of violence against violence?"
Even more disturbing is the emergence of some extreme rhetoric:
"I've also been diagnosed with late-stage cancer. Damn it, before I go, I'm going to do what this guy did and settle a few of the injustices I can't stand!" This comment stood out among the many other comments.
The cyber police department immediately became highly alert. Wang Yong directly coordinated with his cyber security colleagues to contact the "Quick Sound" platform as soon as possible, quickly identified the user's registration information and IP address, and instructed the local police station to conduct an on-site investigation immediately.
The police officers from the local station didn't dare to delay and rushed to the house. The middle-aged couple who opened the door looked bewildered. When the officers explained their purpose and showed them a screenshot of the "declaration of terminal illness," the couple were first shocked, then flew into a rage.
He turned and rushed into the inner room, pulling out a fifth-grade boy who was engrossed in playing a game. Under the joint "interrogation" of the police and his parents, the boy burst into tears and admitted that he had secretly copied a "cool quote" he saw online from his father's phone and sent it out in order to "look cool," without understanding what the quote meant at all.
As expected, under the helpless yet slightly persuasive gaze of the police, a "mixed doubles" of parental "disappointment and frustration" unfolded in the living room. The child's cries and the parents' scolding mingled together, bringing this farce to a ludicrous and absurd end. The message was quickly deleted.
However, this farcical incident itself was quickly seized upon by marketing accounts that were quick to capitalize on the news, and were wildly reposted with tags such as "unexpected twist" and "bratty kid rips off his dad," which further amplified the popularity of the entire event.
All sorts of shady characters and professionals have jumped in, each showcasing their unique talents in this wave of online traffic.
A verified lawyer influencer created lengthy articles or videos overnight, meticulously analyzing the situation. "From a legal perspective, the ' Patient's' actions at least constitute intentional homicide, intentional injury, endangering public safety by dangerous means, and illegal detention... multiple crimes, with extremely severe penalties." Their analysis was presented with great clarity, but they all added with regret at the end, "However, all of this is irrelevant to him now, because he won't live to see the trial." This sparked another round of debate in the comments section regarding "legal loopholes" and "procedural justice versus substantive justice."
A verified oncologist offered a professional explanation. "Common symptoms of stage III gastric cancer include severe pain, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and gastrointestinal bleeding... Late-stage patients often suffer immense physical and psychological pain." This attempt to explain part of the motivation behind Feng Jianguo's actions from a medical perspective sparked sympathy and discussion about the plight of terminally ill patients.
Some used car dealers, with their keen sense of opportunity, even started livestreaming. The background featured a dilapidated van similar in model to the one Feng Jianguo drove. The streamers, spitting as they spoke, proclaimed. "Hey folks! See that? This is the same vehicle as 'The Swordsman'! It's a bit old, but it's sturdy, durable, and has a lot of character! Today in the livestream, the price is slashed! Those interested, click the link on the yellow bike, and be quick!"
Absurdity, satire, seriousness, anger, sympathy... a variety of emotions intertwine, collide, and ferment online.
Supporters hailed Feng Jianguo as a tragic hero who "acted on behalf of Heaven," believing his actions were a cathartic "correction" of the unjust system; opponents, on the other hand, viewed him as an "outlaw" who undermined the rule of law and abused violence, believing his crimes were too numerous to count and that he deserved to die.
The labels "modern-day knight-errant" and "outlaw" clashed fiercely online, pushing this already controversial series of cases into the center of a broader and more complex vortex of public opinion.
Meanwhile, the police, at the eye of the storm, could only continue to work under immense pressure on this thorny case that was destined to be difficult to close "satisfactorily." The commotion outside contrasted sharply with the somber silence inside the investigation area.