Spring Breeze Twenty Years

Chapter 787 Such is the Life of the Living

Director Qin nodded and said, "Alright, alright, I'll help you get revenge. Go on."

Xiao Wei said, "When we got to the hospital, Chief Huang wouldn't let me in. He told me to go back to the scene to handle things, so I called Chief Lu. We'd just gotten the person into the car when Chief Lu called and told me to bring the person over here. He probably sensed something was wrong and was worried something might happen if we took the person back to the police station. The rest is history. Chief Lu just called and said the person died and was in the morgue."

Director Qin quickly jotted down his notes and asked, "That's all?"

Xiao Wei took a breath and said, "That's all. Today is the day the police station moved to the new office building, and I was even saying I'd treat everyone to dinner tonight. You know Uncle Qin, Chief Huang's new office, he hasn't even sat in it yet. He just poured himself a glass of water but hasn't even drunk it yet, it's just sitting on his desk now."

Director Qin sighed, finished writing the statement, and turned to ask Xiao Wei, "Have you interrogated the others who were with them?"

Xiao Wei shook his head: "No, I couldn't help myself when I was interrogating Song Laosan."

Director Qin thought for a moment and said, "I'll conduct the interrogation immediately. I'll do it. Will you listen in from the sidelines or recuse yourself?"

Xiao Wei said, "I'm listening. Don't worry, I can handle it. I promise."

Director Qin stood up and ordered someone to bring the people along.

Four men and one woman. They went through the three men first; two of them were already registered (with criminal records).

"Do you know where this is? The provincial criminal investigation team. I'm the captain. Do you recognize me?"

One of them nodded: "Yes, we know each other. We didn't do anything wrong. I've been behaving myself ever since I came out, really. We just had a few drinks today, and that's it, that's it, we got into a fight. A fight, it's not a big deal, right?"

Director Qin looked at him: "Then tell me, why did Song Laosan smash plates and bowls while drinking today?"

The man hesitated for a moment, then said, "Well, we played a few games a few days ago, and he said I teamed up with someone else to kill him, but that's really not true."

Director Qin waved his hand, calling over a detective to take the man to another room for interrogation. He then questioned the two men, who, being professionals, quickly extracted the truth from their questions. Then he brought the woman in.

"You were there when Song Laosan beat up the police, weren't you? And you even helped him cheat? Tell me, why do you have such a deep grudge against the police?"

The woman looked up at Director Qin and said, "What are you trying to pull? Is it normal to lie down for a while after drinking too much? But you dragged me and handcuffed me just for lying down, and your hands are all bleeding. Let me tell you, this isn't over."

Director Qin chuckled: "Do you know where this is? Do you think this is a police station? This is the criminal investigation team. Anyone who's been in this room for at least three years, understand?"

The woman paused for a moment, then asked, "Why should I? It's just a fight!"

Director Qin said, "You didn't even realize you were beating up a police officer?"

The woman said, "What do you mean, 'hit a policeman'? He was just drunk and pushed me a little. Are you trying to frame me?"

Director Qin narrowed his eyes: "You didn't hit him? But there's a written record saying you did."

Xiao Wei said, "I'm standing right here, I'm not blind."

The woman got a little agitated: "You were standing right there and you're saying I hit you? Is that what you call hitting you? It was just a few pushes and a headbutt, what's the big deal? Is that what you call hitting you?"

Xiao Wei fell silent. Director Qin asked, "How many times did you push him? Did you bang your head against it? Are you sure?"

The woman said, "I'm absolutely sure. I saw it right there. Ask him. I swear to God, if I'm lying, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."

Director Qin said, "Then tell me, how was the push made? How was the collision made? Who was there who saw it? Where did it happen? What was their reaction?"

The woman hadn't been drinking, but she was quick-witted and recounted the whole story in a very clear and concise manner. She even remembered exactly who was watching and who was there. She was quite a talent.

Director Qin made a note of it, had her look at it once, and after confirming that it was correct, she signed and affixed her fingerprint. Then he brought in the bald, fat man.

"The police station accused them of assaulting a police officer, but she said they didn't. They just pushed him a few times and bumped his head against her. She said you saw it. Did you see it?" Director Qin pointed to the woman sitting to the side and asked the bald, fat man.

The chubby man glanced at the woman: "I saw it, she didn't hit anyone. Who would dare hit a policeman? Pushing and shoving a few times isn't normal, they must have been drunk. Hitting someone's head like that wouldn't be intentional, they're too drunk to stand, that's for sure. I've been drunk before, I was practically spinning around."

Director Qin looked at him: "Are you sure? You have to take responsibility for your words."

The chubby man said, "Negative? It must be the truth. My son is just bluffing you."

Director Qin wrote out the statement and showed it to him: "Take a look and see if this is the case. If it's correct, then sign and put your fingerprint on it."

The chubby man held the statement for a while, signed it, and then asked, "Comrade, I was just watching the show. The fight had nothing to do with me. Can I leave now?"

Director Qin said, "You were fanning the flames and inciting them to fight against the police. Do you really think you can get away with anything? Without your instigation, would Song Laosan have been able to attack Huang's police station?"

The chubby man forced a smile: "I was just having fun, stirring things up. It's not like I'm the only one saying it. It's just for fun, showing off and being tough. I wouldn't dare go against the government. I'm not tired of living, am I?"

Director Qin watched as the chubby man rubbed his face and said, "You'll stay here for the full forty-eight hours, depending on your attitude." He waved for the police to take him and the woman away, placed the statement in front of Xiao Wei, and said, "Sign it. Consider this corroborating evidence. See if Xiao Liu can find a few more witnesses. Think before you act."

Xiao Wei took the pen, signed his name, and said, "Thank you."

Director Qin smiled and said, "The more trouble you encounter, the calmer you need to be. There's always a solution. I'm a policeman too, so don't bother thanking me. Come on, let's go upstairs to Director Liu's place. Chief Lu should be here by now."

When they arrived at Director Liu's office, Director Lu was already there, sitting in front of Director Liu's desk wiping away tears, crying like a child.

Xiao Wei placed the stack of notes in front of Director Liu, sat down next to Inspector Lu, and patted Inspector Lu on the shoulder.

Director Liu glanced at the record, put it down, took off his glasses, and said, "I know the basic situation. Don't worry, Xiao Huang's sacrifice can't be in vain. I'll help him get what he deserves and fight for what he should fight for. You can go back now and go inform Xiao Huang's family. We can't keep it a secret forever."

Xiao Wei said, "What do we do now? We need to figure out Huang's personality and how to proceed before telling the family, right? What should we say when we go there? Should we send him away or wait?"

Director Liu thought for a moment and said, "The memorial service will be organized by the department, a job will be arranged for his family, a one-time bonus will be given, the department will award him the title of martyr, and then we'll report it to the ministry. Is that okay? Everyone, just shut up. Don't worry, I'll get what I'm owed. You all better behave yourselves, okay, Xiao Wei? The person who should be held responsible will definitely not get away with it."

Xiao Wei said, "I've taken care of Huang's child and his parents. I'll help them get a new house near my home. I need the department to cover this up for me, because I'm afraid they won't accept it. Don't his two younger brothers not work? One of them can come to the department, and the other can work at my factory."

Liu Ting nodded and said, "Alright, I'll take advantage of you and handle this. I really can't get the house anyway."

(End of this chapter)