Attending ex-girlfriend's wedding, arresting the groom's officer on the spot

"Captain Lu, we have already deployed police officers at both the front and back gates of the courtyard. We have a clear understanding of the situation inside the courtyard. Zhang Feng is hiding in the bedroom, and his sister is also in the courtyard. She looks rather flustered. We haven't alerted them and are awaiting your instructions."

Lu Chuan nodded and said in a low voice, "Okay, now, let's implement the arrest plan. First, have his sister persuade Zhang Feng to open the door and surrender, hand over the weapon, and try to get leniency. If he refuses to surrender, we'll force our way in and make the arrest. Be careful to be quick and decisive to prevent Zhang Feng from doing anything extreme, such as self-harm or resisting." Then, the investigation team members walked to the gate of the courtyard, gently knocked, and called out, "Zhang Feng's sister, open the door! We are police officers conducting a routine check; please cooperate!"

A flurry of footsteps echoed in the courtyard, followed by the slow opening of the gate. A middle-aged woman peeked out, her face filled with panic. It was Zhang Feng's sister, Zhang Mei. Seeing the police officers at the gate, Zhang Mei's face paled even further, her lips trembling as she stammered, "Police...police officers, you...you wanted to see me, what's the matter?"

Lu Chuan stepped forward and said in a serious tone, "Zhang Mei, we are from the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment. We are looking for Zhang Feng. He is currently in your home, right? We know he is hiding in your bedroom. Now, we ask you to persuade Zhang Feng to open the door, surrender, hand over the weapon, and cooperate with our investigation in order to receive lenient treatment. If you refuse to cooperate, we will forcibly break down the door and arrest him. At that time, you will also bear the corresponding legal responsibility."

Hearing this, Zhang Mei couldn't hold back her tears and quickly said, "Officer, I...I know I was wrong. I shouldn't have protected him. I'll go and persuade him to open the door and surrender, and cooperate with your investigation." Then, Zhang Mei turned and walked into the yard, quickly went to the bedroom door, gently knocked, and called out, "Xiao Feng, open the door! The police are here. Don't hide anymore. Open the door and surrender, cooperate with the investigation, and try to get leniency. Don't make any more mistakes!"

There was no response from the bedroom, only a slight noise. It seemed Zhang Feng was unwilling to open the door and surrender. Zhang Mei knocked on the bedroom door again and continued to persuade him: "Xiao Feng, I know you're very angry, and you feel that Tian Xuewen has wronged you, but you can't kill someone. Murder is punishable by death. If you open the door and surrender, and cooperate with the police investigation, you might be able to get lenient treatment. If you keep hiding here, you'll be caught by the police sooner or later, and the consequences will be much more serious. Wake up!"

There was still no response from the bedroom, but instead, the sound of breaking glass came from inside. Lu Chuan's heart tightened, realizing that Zhang Feng might be about to do something drastic. He quickly said to the detectives beside him, "Not good! Zhang Feng might be about to harm himself or escape. Immediately, force the door open and arrest him!" The detectives immediately took out their breaching tools, walked quickly to the bedroom door, and forcefully rammed the door open. With a loud "bang," the bedroom door was forced open.

After the door was kicked open, the investigation team rushed into the bedroom. They found Zhang Feng sitting in the corner, holding a fruit knife, his eyes crazed and his face filled with despair. When he saw the police rush in, he suddenly stood up, brandishing the fruit knife and shouting, "Don't come any closer! Whoever comes closer, I'll kill them! I didn't kill anyone! I didn't kill Tian Xuewen, he forced me to do it, he forced me to transfer the land, he deserved it!"

“Zhang Feng, calm down. Put down the fruit knife, surrender, and cooperate with our investigation,” Lu Chuan said sternly as he entered the bedroom, looking at Zhang Feng with unwavering eyes. “We have solid evidence that you are the murderer of Tian Xuewen. Your resistance is futile and will only worsen your crime. If you voluntarily lay down your weapon and truthfully confess your crimes, we will apply to the court for leniency. If you remain obstinate and continue to resist, we will take coercive measures. By then, it will be too late for you to regret it!”

Zhang Feng, still brandishing the fruit knife, shouted with a crazed look in his eyes, "I won't surrender! I didn't kill anyone! Tian Xuewen forced me to do this. He destroyed my land, destroyed everything I had. I had no choice but to kill him. I did nothing wrong! Don't come any closer, or I'll kill myself!" As he spoke, he held the fruit knife to his own neck, his expression growing increasingly desperate.

Lu Chuan looked at Zhang Feng, knowing that Zhang Feng was extremely agitated and couldn't be forced forward, otherwise he might harm himself or even the investigation team. He had to calm him down first before looking for an opportunity to make the arrest. "Zhang Feng, calm down. We won't force you," Lu Chuan said gently. "Tell me, how did Tian Xuewen force you? Why did you kill him? Tell us the truth, and we will listen carefully. If you are truly in trouble, we will do our best to help you, but you must put down the fruit knife and cooperate with our investigation. This is your only way out."

Hearing Lu Chuan's words, Zhang Feng's emotions gradually calmed down. The movement of waving the fruit knife slowed down, and tears welled up in his eyes. He choked out, "Tian Xuewen, he's not human. He forced me to transfer my land. It's my father's ancestral property, my only support. I didn't want to transfer it, so he came to my door many times to force me. He even went around the village saying that I didn't know what was good for me and that I was hindering the village's development, making me unable to hold my head up in the village."

“Three days ago in the afternoon, he came to my door again, forcing me to transfer my land. He said that if I didn’t agree, he would take coercive measures to confiscate my land and leave me with nothing,” Zhang Feng continued, his voice filled with anger and despair. “In a moment of panic, I argued with him and pushed him. He then threatened me, saying that I would have to pay the price. In a moment of anger, I thought that I might as well kill him and end it all. That way, no one would force me to transfer my land anymore.”

“I watched him leave my house, and then secretly followed him in my car. When I saw him head towards the farmland at the east end of Qinjiagou Village, I knew he was going there to find that villager. So I arrived early at the barren slope next to that farmland and waited for him,” Zhang Feng said, his emotions growing increasingly agitated. (End of Chapter)