Chapter Nine, Seven Nights (1)
"Can you give me a cigarette?" Qiao Si asked tremulously
Qiao Si took deep, greedy puffs from the cigarette that Chen Jianbin handed him, his expression relaxing considerably
On a deep autumn night, the chill was piercing. The biting cold not only failed to subdue Qiao Si, but instead ignited his indomitable spirit. With his teeth chattering from the cold, Qiao Si gritted his teeth and spoke haltingly.
Shh ... ...
Sister, we really drank all night, you must believe us
"Speak up, the government's policy is to be lenient with those who confess and strict with those who resist. Your three companions have already confessed. It is still not too late for you to speak now. If you do not say anything further, I will have no way to help you."
The enticing aroma of roasted chicken wafts through the air, making one's mouth water
The middle-aged bearded officer smiled warmly and said to Chen Jianbin
After a long while, "Bang..." the big-bearded man suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up in anger
The icy cold water continuously poured over Qiao Si's head
Women would never hit someone, right..." The two of them naively thought to themselves.
The big-bearded man looked at Qiao Si's expression and secretly laughed to himself. Usually, when a prisoner voluntarily asks for a cigarette during a critical moment of interrogation, it indicates that their psychological defenses have collapsed and they are on the verge of confessing. He had seen this situation many times before
Qiao Si stood in the courtyard, stripped of all his clothes.
Yang Deguang held a police baton in one hand and grabbed Huang Tingli's hair with the other, shouting in a fit of rage
You, in the past, hit him
Countless question marks appeared in the minds of the police, who placed great importance on this case and established a special task force. The case was perplexing, and the criminals were very cunning, leaving no clues behind, compounded by the heavy rain that washed away all traces. The police struggled to investigate for a week without any leads. As for DNA and fingerprint verification, China did not have such advanced equipment at that time. However, among the police, there were indeed many skilled detectives, and their attention quickly focused on Qiao Sisi and her group. Although the police did not have evidence at the moment, according to legal provisions, as long as the police deemed a citizen suspicious, they could detain them for up to forty-eight hours at any time.
Hao Quezi and Xiao Ke exchanged flattering words, yet inwardly they cursed, "Fool, do you think we are idiots? Do you really believe that leniency could lead to our release?"
Young man, take your time and don't choke
In fact, the police are also aware that in such heinous criminal cases, no one would voluntarily confess. This is a case of intentional murder, involving seven lives. By clenching their teeth and remaining silent, there is still a possibility of walking out of the police station; if they confess, they are certain to face execution. However, if every criminal were to voluntarily confess, what would be the role of the police
Good boy, you have guts, do you dare to mess with me
Speak up, and once you do, you will be able to sleep well
Hao the Lame, who had not eaten anything all day, stared intently at the roasted chicken, saliva dripping from his mouth
Confession will lead to leniency, while resistance will result in severity. As long as both of you are willing to tell the truth and disclose what transpired that night, I assure you that you will receive lenient treatment
Hao Quezi's cheeks quickly swelled up, with blood trickling from the corners of his mouth. The female officer had been hitting him for quite a while and was somewhat exhausted. She took out the keys to unlock the handcuffs of both Hao Quezi and Xiao Ke, then issued her orders.
Give him a cigarette
Upon hearing that the other three companions had already surrendered, Qiao Si was taken aback, trembling all over, and engaged in intense inner turmoil.
Hurry up, I told you to hit him and you didn't hear me
Hao Quezi and Xiao Ke both felt somewhat fortunate, as the officer who was interrogating them was a female police officer with a certain degree of attractiveness.
Do you want to drink water? As long as you say it, you will be allowed to drink and - picture - book
The sound of slaps echoed as the female officer struck Hao Quezi's face repeatedly, leaving him bewildered. He wondered to himself, why is she only hitting me
The intense light shone on Xiao Ke's face, and the heat from the light left him parched and thirsty
"Alright, the cigarette is finished, go ahead and speak," the bearded man said, giving a knowing glance to a female police officer beside him. The female officer immediately understood, opened the confession book, and picked up a fountain pen.
The extremely fatigued Huang Tingli helplessly widened his eyes, staring at the police officer in front of him
That night, I made an appointment with Hao Quezi and Xiao Ke to go to Huang Tingli's house for drinks, and we went to school after drinking until dawn
"Isn't it?" With a crisp sound, a slap landed on Hao Quezi's face, leaving him momentarily stunned. Hao Quezi stared blankly at the female police officer, unsure of what had just happened.
Chen Jianbin, male, with a height of 1.82 meters, nicknamed "Curly Hair," is 18 years old and has a violent and ruthless personality. Since childhood, he has been unruly, and his family wields significant power. His parents used their connections to secure him a position in the police department.
Alright, alright, no need to say more, kid, you have some guts, I will make you regret being so stubborn
Upon entering the detention room, Xiao Ke and Hao Quezi immediately began to curse. Huang Ting and Tu Shuli, suffering the most severe injuries, wished to curse but lacked the strength to do so
Yang Deguang, male, 19 years old, cousin of Chen Jianbin, nicknamed "Sheepskin," possesses a sinister personality, is ruthless and cunning. He has a keen interest in studying various forms of punishment throughout history and is proficient in multiple methods of coercion.
As night gradually descended, Qiao Sisi and her companions, battered and bruised, were thrown into a small detention room
What deep-seated hatred could possibly lead to such ruthless actions
A sense of danger loomed, and Qiao Si had always possessed a unique intuition regarding peril. This intuition had saved his life countless times throughout his existence
Damn it, are you going to speak or not
Do you want to eat? As long as you say it, you can eat to your heart's content
Qiao Si suddenly placed his finger in the middle of his blood-stained lips, making a quiet gesture. He then pointed to the wall and then to his ear. Xiao Ke and the other two were not fools; they immediately understood his meaning. "There are ears on the other side of the wall..."
Who is so audacious, who is so ruthless
The same thing happened to the other three individuals
Xiao Ke swallowed hard, closing his eyes...
Hao Quezi was once again taken aback, a large question mark appearing in his mind, "What is all this? What do they want? Do they want me to beat up Xiao Ke?"
The sound of slapping continued to echo as the female police officer and two burly men watched with great interest as Xiao Ke and Hao Que fought each other, almost as if they were ready to grab a bottle of wine, eat sunflower seeds, and cheer them on.
A slap echoed through the air... It was only then that Hao, the cripple, realized that the female police officer could also resort to violence
Refreshing, ... ... come ... ... again ... ... once ... ... more
Under the threat of the female police officer (primarily due to the presence of two burly men beside her), Hao Qiezi struggled to raise his hand and slapped Xiao Ke. Then, the female police officer ordered Xiao Ke to hit him.
In the early morning, police cars wailed, and all the police in Harbin became busy. Two homicides occurred overnight, resulting in seven lives lost. The family of the municipal party secretary, consisting of four members, was brutally murdered and their bodies burned. Three police officers were horrifically injured, and a police firearm was stolen
Late at night, four bloodied youths leaned against the wall side by side. Just when the four could no longer keep their eyes open due to exhaustion, the police appeared again
The sound of the electric baton striking flesh continued to echo in the interrogation room, as Huang Tingli gritted his teeth, not uttering a single sound. Soon, the nauseating smell of charred flesh wafted through the air.
"Elder brother, I have already said it nearly twenty times, we drank all night and did not go anywhere" Huang Tingli now appeared somewhat disheveled, his body covered in blood
Silence, endless silence, the entire interrogation room is eerily quiet