Death sentence turned into acquittal? Who told him to be a detective!

Chapter 164 A Stern Question! [A Long Chapter of 4,000 Words!]

Not giving us the body?

What does it mean?
Xu Liang, Yang Ruoxi, and Su Yu were stunned.

Having studied and worked for almost six years, this was the first time they had ever heard of not being given a body!

"What do you mean?" Xu Liang pressed.

Sun Zhongmin responded.

"Four months ago, a child in the village choked on a beverage, coughed a few times, and then died."

"At that time, the villagers began to question it, but they couldn't find an explanation and could only choke to death."

"But a month ago."

"My son was setting off firecrackers during Chinese New Year when he suddenly died for no apparent reason!"

"After several inexplicable deaths like this, our village called the police to demand a fair explanation."

In this situation, even if the villagers say there are ghosts on the mountain, the police have to bite the bullet and investigate whether there are ghosts on the mountain or not!

But here's the problem.
"What happened next?" Yang Ruoxi couldn't help but ask.

Follow up
Sun Zhongmin paused for a moment, then replied:

"No matter how we asked, the police kept saying that it was under investigation!"

"This statement has been circulating for a month, and it's still under investigation!"

"We decided to stop investigating two weeks ago. The person is dead; at least they should be laid to rest."

At this point, sadness appeared on Sun Zhongmin's face.

His tone was very heavy, and there was also a hint of anger in it.

"But when we went to the police station to get the body back, the police refused!"

"No matter what we say, the police just won't give us the body, even if we explicitly say we're not going to investigate anymore."

"We had no choice but to hold the funeral first and put a few pieces of the child's clothes in the coffin."

"We'll open the grave and put the body in the coffin when the body returns."

The police actually refused to release the body!

Xu Liang was surprised.

The three of them looked at each other.

According to regulations, the police do indeed have greater authority over the bodies than the family members.

For example, performing an autopsy on a corpse.

Police need to ask the deceased's family before they can operate on the body, but this is only a humanitarian inquiry.

Even if the family refuses, the police can ignore it and continue to operate on the body!

only.
"Are you sure it's been a month!?"

Xu Liang couldn't help but ask.

"It's confirmed. It was gone around the Lunar New Year in February. If you think about it carefully, it's been less than a month and a half." Sun Zhongmin felt a bitter taste in his mouth.

A month and a half later, the case was still unsolved, and the child's body was still not returned.

He was truly at his wit's end.
Xu Liang was shocked: "They still haven't given us the body after a month and a half."

That's almost fifty days!
Even if a forensic doctor just dawdles, he could still dissect a body from head to toe in fifty days!

Even if the body is still at the police station, it won't help the case.

Normally, the police would take into account the wishes of the deceased's family and send the body home for burial.

How come they've dragged this out for a month and a half without handing over the body?
why?
Why must the body be left alive?!
Was there something fishy about this child's death?

What kind of problem could cause someone to refuse to appease the family members and forcibly occupy the body?

All of a sudden.

A series of words floated into Xu Liang's mind. He frowned, feeling that the other person's words were full of strangeness.

"So, you mean..."

Xu Liang tentatively began to speak.

The other party's claim that they didn't want to investigate was a lie.

In a normal family, it's impossible for a child to die inexplicably, especially in a suspicious manner, and then simply be left uninvestigated!

Sun Zhongmin wouldn't know either!

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have bothered spending a million to approach Xu Liang!

"I"

Sun Zhongmin's lips moved for a moment, then he sat in his chair in silence.
Just as Xu Liang said.

He didn't want to give up.

At the very least, his child should die knowing why!
However, calling the police was too late; they said the body was undergoing an autopsy and they couldn't even bury it.
That's why Sun Zhongmin thought of a lawyer.

"I saw you, Attorney Xu, on TV when I was working at a furniture factory in the city."

Sun Zhongmin suddenly spoke up.

Xu Liang calculated the time.

That was right when the trial for the "Jinjiang Hotel corpse falling case" was held after a two-day break, and Duan Feipeng was sentenced to death!
The other person happened to be the same person who watched TV that time, and happened to see him.

"I'm out of options right now, so I'm thinking of finding a lawyer; maybe that will help."

After a pause, Sun Zhongmin continued:

"At the very least, we can get the body back!"

Xu Liang nodded. "Then the commission fee."

A million-dollar commission is no small sum these days.

Judging solely by the other person's family background.
It's not that I look down on people.

Rather, he simply doesn't seem like someone who can produce anything worthwhile.

Although Xu Liang was a bit greedy, he still had professional ethics. After all, he didn't earn a single penny from the cases he took on, and he spent almost half a year working on them for nothing!

Simply put, when it comes to disputes of interest, it's essential to clarify things beforehand; otherwise, things will only become unclear later on.
"do not worry."

Sun Zhongmin quickly spoke up:
"Don't worry about the money, we've already raised it!"

"As long as you can find out the truth, I will honor my commitment and pay you a million-dollar commission!"

Even if we can't figure it out, even if we just find a body, I'll still give you 320,000!

Xu Liang understood.

The most likely amount the other party can come up with is 320,000.

The remaining 700,000 yuan was likely raised by the families of the other deceased children, as well as all the relatives of the deceased.

No wonder, with the amount given as gifts being only tens or hundreds of yuan, the ledgers contain many amounts in the hundreds or thousands.

These days, the bonds between relatives are quite strong.

The child in the family died inexplicably
That share would indeed be larger, not to mention that Sun Zhongmin himself had mentioned the situation of raising money for the lawsuit.

"However, I need to investigate this case first."

Xu Liang pondered for a long time before deciding not to take on the case rashly.

The case, as it stands, may involve both civil and criminal matters.

In addition, the police's uncertain attitude
He needs to investigate thoroughly before he can analyze the case!

"You should sign a contract with me first to ensure that I have sufficient authority to work for you."

Before the other party could speak, Xu Liang pulled out one of the various standard contracts he had prepared beforehand.

Without the slightest hesitation, Sun Zhongmin decisively signed the document and then pressed his fingerprint on it.

Among those keeping vigil, some saw this scene, and a glimmer of light gradually appeared in their cloudy eyes.

"Lawyer Xu."

Sun Zhongmin's eyes reddened, and he choked up a little.

Although the other person looked much younger than me,
Without a doubt, at this point, the only one they can rely on is the other party.

"Don't worry, Mr. Sun."

Xu Liang put away the contract, returned the items to his briefcase, and then looked at the other party.

"You can spend the next few days preparing for the funeral."

"I will handle the negotiations with the police on your behalf!"

I will notify you as soon as there are any new developments!

Upon hearing this, Sun Zhongmin was deeply moved. If he hadn't been so exhausted, he might have burst into tears.

Xu Liang checked the time.

It's already 7:30 pm.

"Mr. Sun, please go and rest first. We will negotiate with the police."

Finished.

He then led Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu out of the mourning hall, watching them leave.

As soon as they left the mourning hall.

Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu couldn't help but frown instantly.

"Hey, something feels off about this case."

"The police won't provide the body? They haven't even said what the cause of death was!"

The investigation lasted nearly fifty days.

Don't even mention that the local police can't treat it.

Even if Sun Zhou really couldn't perform the medical examination, transporting the body by train to Hanhai City for an autopsy would take three or four round trips!

The cause of death is, of course, unknown.

Even if a regular police officer were to go, they could probably figure out the cause of death in a short time.

But Sun Zhongmin's condition has lasted for nearly fifty days.
"Senior, I also think there's something wrong with this case."

Su Yu's voice was soft, tinged with worry, and her brows were furrowed with concern.

The police are still investigating and cannot disclose the case at this time.
The body is still undergoing an autopsy, and the cause of death has not yet been released.
Even when the family wanted the body back, the police refused, refusing to let the family take the body away under any circumstances.
There seems to be something wrong with this no matter how you look at it!
"Don't worry, we still have time."

Xu Liang tried to comfort him.

The police cannot refuse to release the body without a reason.

why?
Who would do something so offensive for no reason? Unless there's a real reason!

For example, what did the investigation uncover?
But then a problem arises.

What did they find that caused this to take so long?
Even when the family members asked for the body back, they refused to give it to them!
After all, even if it involves sensitive content, it can simply not be published.

Xu Liang understood this, so as not to let the murderer discover the progress of the investigation.

But why not give us the body?

"Let's investigate first."

Put aside all my thoughts.

Xu Liang turned his head to look at Wang Chao, who was enjoying his meal at the banquet.

Several funeral directors stared in astonishment at the strange creature at the banquet, exchanging bewildered glances, wondering whose child it was.

Xu Liang didn't stand on ceremony.

He took Yang Ruoxi and Su Yu and went over to eat.

After all, I gave a gift of money, so it's normal to have a meal.

The group finished eating.

They did not drive back to Hongfu Street.

Instead, they drove to a hotel in the nearest town.

They booked two rooms, and Xu Liang and Wang Chao slept in one room, just making do for the night.

The next morning.

eight thirty.

"Brother Liang, what should we do today?"

The four got into the car, and Wang Chao, sitting in the passenger seat, excitedly asked questions while adjusting his seatbelt.

Yesterday, Xu Liang took him to a banquet, and he felt a sense of novelty he had never experienced before.

At this point, he completely believed that the other party had brought him here to play!

Xu Liang thought for a moment and then said directly:
"Let me take you to experience the atmosphere of a police station in another city."

A police station in another city?

Wang Chao was puzzled, but still looked forward to it.

Xu Liang didn't explain much, and stepped on the gas, and the car roared off towards the police station in Sunzhou.

That's right, he's going to go directly to the police station.

The current case.
There are just too many suspicious points!

He didn't believe that a single brigade would dare to do such a thing.

After all, Sun Zhongmin's attitude didn't seem like he hadn't gone to the Municipal Bureau to complain. If he had gone to complain but couldn't do anything about it, it could only mean that the Municipal Bureau tacitly approved it.

Even more so.
It's possible that the city bureau issued an order prohibiting the return of the body!

Xu Liang knew that arguing with the grassroots was useless.

He decided to go directly to the Municipal Public Security Bureau, since the Municipal Public Security Bureau would inevitably take over the case because of the victim's age!

Half past eight in the morning.

"Chi~!"

The car came to a smooth stop at the police station in Sunzhou.

"Snapped!"

The car door opens.

The four got out of the car. Wang Chao looked around curiously, wanting to see how this police station differed from the one in Hanhai City.

"You play first, we're going to the bathroom."

Xu Liang gave a perfunctory reply and led the other two towards the police station lobby.

Wang Chao scratched his head as he watched the figure's retreating figure, then started playing by himself.

In the hall.

"Da da da"

Rapid footsteps sounded.

The spacious and quiet hall was now bustling with people, including civilians and police officers.

Xu Liang went directly to the front hall and approached the policewoman in charge of receiving him.

"Hello, I have a question. Huang Yancun, what is the current status of the case of Sun Jin, the boy who died in February, the son of Sun Zhongmin?"

Hear sounds.

The policewoman in the lobby was slightly taken aback. She turned her head and thought she was asking Sun Zhongmin, but it turned out to be Xu Liang.
Hear the words.

Just as the policewoman was about to speak, she suddenly caught sight of a figure out of the corner of her eye and immediately called out to him.

"Hey Officer Zhao, someone's looking for you!"

Hear the words.

Xu Liang followed the gaze.

But then, a middle-aged policeman in uniform, with a large belly, holding a thermos, was about to go upstairs.

Hearing the noise, he turned his head to look.

"what's up?"

Officer Zhao walked over, and Xu Liang finally got a clear look at his features.

Rough skin, thicker nose tip and mid-face.

He has a rather ordinary appearance.

The policewoman whispered to him.

"This person wants to ask you about the case of Huang Yancun on February 9th."

Huangyan Village?
Why are you asking again?!
After Officer Zhao understood the whole story, his brows furrowed and a hint of impatience flashed in his eyes.

"You come with me."

Officer Zhao led Xu Liang and the other two to an office.

"Snapped!"

He closed the door.

He then turned his head, looked Xu Liang up and down, and asked in a serious tone, his voice becoming more stern:

"Who are you!?"

"You're not from Huangyan Village, are you? Police investigations are normal."

He didn't finish his sentence.

Xu Liang immediately took out his identification.

"I am Sun Zhongmin's lawyer. Starting yesterday, I will be representing the other party in all matters!"

Finished.

Xu Liang didn't wait for his reply and asked with a frown.

"Officer Zhao, I have a question."

"Why won't the police meet my client's most basic demands? Why won't the police return the body?!"

Return the body?

Returning the body would cause an uproar!
Officer Zhao's heart sank. He looked at the other party, who was not intimidated, and pondered for a moment.

Not long after.

He wore a kind, but barely perceptible, smile.

He sighed.

"It's not that the police are refusing to give it to us, it's just that the case is still under investigation."

"The police still need the body."

He sighed again and said in a deep voice, "The body still needs to be investigated."

Hear the words.

Xu Liang, however, was not buying it and continued to speak frankly:
"Officer Zhao, I am also familiar with the police investigation process."

"It's been over a month since February, what else on the body is worth the police investigating?"

Xu Liang frowned.

He thought about it all night, but couldn't come up with anything.

Even more so.
The more I think about it, the stranger it seems!
Officer Zhao
At this moment, Officer Zhao looked at the young man questioning him, his expression turned somewhat unpleasant, and he said stiffly:
"The body hasn't been autopsied yet; the police should at least conduct one."

"It's been a month and there's still no autopsy!?"

"What on earth are you doing?!"

Xu Liang was suddenly shocked, looking at the other person in disbelief.

A month has passed, and an autopsy has still not been performed.
What on earth is that person doing?!

Is this what everyone in Sunzhou, the person in charge of this case, thinks?

It's understandable that the body might not be returned, as it could be used to solve the case.
Why didn't the police conduct an autopsy?!

Xu Liang frowned and asked, his voice somewhat heavy.

Officer Zhao couldn't hold back any longer.

He took a deep breath, his face grim, and stared at Xu Liang before speaking:

"Are you questioning me!?"

Looking into the other person's eyes.

"police."

Xu Liang did not back down at all, meeting his gaze directly, and said in a deep and emphatical voice:
"Why hasn't an autopsy been performed after nearly fifty days!?"

All of a sudden.

The atmosphere at the scene became tense.

Officer Zhao stared intently at Xu Liang.

(End of this chapter)