Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 443 Interrogation of Zhu Yonggui

The process of gastric lavage is very painful, especially since the peripheral nerves in the gastrointestinal tract are very sensitive. When a gastric tube is inserted, a person will experience strong discomfort such as reflex nausea and vomiting.

If it were just pain, some resilient people might be able to grit their teeth and bear it. But the feeling of gastric lavage is not only painful, but also a great deal of physical and psychological torment. Most people really can't stand it, which is why most people who have taken the medicine once will not choose to take it a second time.

Zhu Yonggui was not a particularly resolute person to begin with. When he heard He Yuanchao say that he wanted the doctor to give him another stomach pump, his mental defenses collapsed instantly, and he couldn't help but turn over and stick his head to the edge of the bed to dry heave.

"No... ugh... don't call the doctor... ugh... what's wrong... ugh... you ask... ugh... I'll tell you... ugh..."

Seeing that He Yuanchao had subdued Zhu Yonggui with just a few words, Ding Liangcai couldn't help but feel a little admiring. He smiled and gave a thumbs up as if to join in the fun.

Li Jiefang glared indignantly at Zhu Yonggui, gritting his teeth as if he were about to rush up and take a bite.

"Why isn't Zhu pretending anymore? I thought you were a real man, but it turns out you're just a coward."

Zhu Yonggui's pale face turned a deep liver color instantly after Li Jiefang choked him, but he didn't dare to talk back. He just stiffened his neck, snorted coldly, and turned over to lie down on the hospital bed.

He Yuanchao had no intention of judging right or wrong at this moment. He pulled up a chair, sat down on the edge of the bed, and slowly began to speak:

"Zhu Yonggui, you're a smart man, so I won't beat around the bush with you. Just tell me why you wrote that threatening letter. Was it because someone instigated you, or was there another reason?"

Ding Liangcai and Li Jiefang were taken aback by He Yuanchao's blunt question, but then turned their attention to Zhu Yonggui, who was lying on the bed.

Ding Liangcai even took out his diary and pen from his shirt pocket and sat on the edge of the bed to act as a temporary recorder.

Having survived the poisoning, Zhu Yonggui had long since lost the will to resist. After staring blankly at the ceiling for a while, he spoke in a hoarse voice:

“No one instigated me. I did the whole thing by myself. Whether you arrest me and put me in jail or execute me, I will not complain.”

After saying this, Zhu Yonggui shut his mouth and stared at the ceiling of the ward, seemingly lost in thought.

He Yuanchao listened without comment. After waiting for a while, seeing that Zhu Yonggui remained silent, he had no choice but to ask again, "Then what is your motive for writing this letter?"

Zhu Yonggui seemed not to have heard He Yuanchao's words this time, staring straight at the roof without moving, showing no intention of opening his mouth to answer.

Seeing this, Li Jiefang finally had an outlet for his pent-up anger. Without waiting for He Yuanchao to speak, he gritted his teeth, took two steps forward, and walked to the bedside to threaten him:
"Zhu Yonggui, don't push your luck. We already have evidence of your crimes. If you keep playing dead, believe me, we'll take action right now!"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yonggui, who was lying on the bed, turned his head and glanced contemptuously at Li Jiefang without saying a word, then turned his head to look at the ceiling.

"Damn, if I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never know how many eyes the Horse King has."

Li Jiefang was initially a bit boastful, but after seeing Zhu Yonggui's attitude, his anger flared up instantly. While speaking, he raised his hand to strike Zhu Yonggui.

"Officer Li, stop."

Seeing that Li Jiefang had really started to attack, Ding Liangcai, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, quickly got up and grabbed his wrist, saying:

"Officer Li, what are you doing? Zhu Yonggui is weak right now. If you beat him badly, you'll be the one who suffers in the end. Listen to me, let's calm down. It's not worth getting punished for someone like him."

Li Jiefang was filled with rage and had nowhere to vent it, so he didn't listen to Ding Liangcai's advice at all and struggled to move towards the bed.

Seeing this, Zhu Yonggui was not afraid at all. Instead, he added fuel to the fire, saying, "Section Chief Ding, don't stop him. I want to see if he dares to hit me. I also want to see how many eyes Master Ma really has." "Zhu Lao Nian, you shut the hell up. If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll sew your mouth shut."

Seeing Zhu Yonggui's irritating look, Ding Liangcai couldn't help but scold him while struggling to stop Li Jiefang from rushing forward.

These days, few people who can become the head of the security department are easy to deal with, and Ding Liangcai is no exception. He has a certain amount of influence in the small area of ​​the No. 1 factory.

Zhu Yonggui may seem a bit quiet and unassuming, but he's not stupid. He doesn't know Li Jiefang and can disregard him, but he does know a little about Ding Liangcai's temperament and personality, and knows that Ding is a ruthless man who keeps his word.

I'm not thinking about whether I'll be imprisoned or executed after I got caught this time, but I'd rather avoid suffering until the outcome is in.

Thinking it over, Zhu Yonggui glared at Li Jiefang and turned his head to the side.

After being pressured by Ding Liangcai, Zhu Yonggui chose to let the matter drop. However, Li Jiefang, who had been putting on a show for a long time, was a little ashamed and reluctant to put his sword back in its sheath. He gritted his teeth and continued to struggle to get closer to the bed.

Seeing this, He Yuanchao, who was sitting in the chair, knew that the time was almost up. If they continued acting, Ding Liangcai and Li Jiefang might start fighting.

"Alright, Li Jiefang, shut up. If you cause any more trouble, get out of here."

He Yuanchao's shout was quite sudden and loud, startling Li Jiefang and Ding Liangcai, who instinctively stopped pulling at each other.

Although Li Jiefang looked furious, it was mostly an act. He and He Yuanchao used this trick many times when interrogating suspects at the Hongxing Steel Rolling Mill.

With Ding Liangcai present, Li Jiefang had no choice but to continue the charade to avoid embarrassing him. Upon hearing He Yuanchao's reprimand, he immediately put on a pitiful expression, like a wronged woman abandoned by a scumbag, and went to the side to sulk.

This scene made Ding Liangcai a little embarrassed, and he said to He Yuanchao with a stiff expression:
"Deputy Director He, please don't blame Officer Li, he was just doing his job..."

"Alright, Section Chief Ding, let's not talk about this anymore."

He Yuanchao waved his hand to interrupt Ding Liangcai, and didn't bring up the topic again. He turned to look at Zhu Yonggui lying on the bed and said:

"Zhu Yonggui, I thought you were a smart man, but it seems I overestimated you. Don't think that just because you don't talk, we can't find out anything."

You need to understand, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place." Every deed leaves a trace. If we were to investigate thoroughly and it became a public scandal, the person you're trying to protect would be in even more embarrassment.

After saying that, He Yuanchao waited for a while, and seeing that Zhu Yonggui still had no intention of speaking, he couldn't help but sneer twice.

"Fine, since you won't admit it until you see the coffin, then I'll tell you your purpose. The threatening letter you risked writing was nothing more than an attempt to divert the factory security department's attention so that you could take the opportunity to move and hide the stolen goods, right?"

He Yuanchao started the conversation but didn't elaborate further, nor did he pay any attention to Zhu Yonggui's surprised expression. He turned to Li Jiefang, who was standing in the corner, and said:

“Liberate him, collect his fingerprints, and then compare them with the stolen goods found. If the fingerprints match, then it’s certain that he stole those copper blocks and parts from the factory.”

Since he's resorting to petty theft, it must be for money. With this lead, I reckon this old bachelor has either been gambling or whoring. If we investigate those two things, we'll definitely find the reason.”

After saying that, He Yuanchao didn't look at Zhu Yonggui again, got up and walked out of the ward.

Upon hearing He Yuanchao's words, Zhu Yonggui's expression of surprise deepened. Seeing that the three people in the room were about to leave, he hurriedly and laboriously propped himself up and said:
"Wait, don't go, I'll talk."

(End of this chapter)