Chapter 1900: Chapter 1887: Judgment (3)
It was late at night, four hours had passed since Xia Siyu received the phone call and went downstairs. Xia Siyu and Bo Yan had been at the local police station for two hours.
The police responded swiftly, catching Li Weiyi at home. Moreover, during the investigation of Li Weiyi’s communication records, Bo Yi’s name unexpectedly surfaced. There were even records of money transfers.
However, just finding a name doesn’t prove Bo Yi was involved in this case. Furthermore, the suspect in custody confessed that it was planned by Li Weiyi and his friend. Li Weiyi was this person’s cellmate, and after this person was released, Li Weiyi approached him, offering two million to kidnap Xia Siyu.
As for the money, it’s quite a coincidence, Bo Yi lost to them in horse betting not long ago.
Bo Yi was also woken up in the deep night by another group of officers who followed the trail. He was calm and straightforwardly admitted the matter. He also explained that he was in a bad mood due to the company’s matters and played a few rounds of horse betting while on a business trip to Hong Kong, losing to Li Weiyi. The money was transferred on the spot, with other witnesses present. Once the money was sent, he didn’t care how the other party spent it.
Currently, there’s no evidence proving his participation in this matter, so he is only being investigated.
The case was solved at lightning speed. By 2 am, less than six hours after the incident, at least the main suspects had been captured.
But a case is never concluded just because the primary suspects are caught. There are still extensive reviews, negotiations, and trials that follow. If one party is dissatisfied, they can appeal, and if they appeal, there’s a retrial, and they can continue to the final trial.
It’s normal for a case to drag on for half a year or a year. At present, Xia Siyu and Bo Yan, along with people related to the incident, have been invited for questioning. Some eyewitnesses and concerned citizens also went to the police station to provide testimony.
Due to the high profile, aside from the police, traffic police, municipal, hotel, media, even private car owners with dashcams parked roadside shared various evidence.
For instance, the dashcam on the kidnapping’s small alley was indeed very dark, and the camera angle was bad, mostly capturing just two carbon-based lifeforms fighting, unclear who was hitting whom. But based on the dashcam’s record, it’s evident the person was indeed acting maliciously. Xia Siyu narrowly dodged several times, and Bo Yan had two near-misses dodging hits, remarkably thrilling.
Then further footage of Xia Siyu drifting and forcing the car to stop after a high-speed chase, shot at close range by a dashcam, was practically like a movie scene. No matter how she is judged afterward, her coolness was undeniable.
Wei Jingjing adeptly played to her strengths in public opinion, neither rallying the flag nor stirring the pot, only striving to maximize the event’s exposure, while keeping personal emotions out, aiming to present the situation as it truly was.
With such high exposure, maintaining objectivity, the more objective, the more sympathy garnered from the audience.
In previous years, no matter what Xia Siyu did, the hacker was like indestructible weeds, regrowing with the spring. Some bystanders were misled into becoming detractors. For the past two years, her public opinion improved, and after winning an award, her reputation skyrocketed. Some detractors gradually became bystanders, but seeing these images now, some people became instant fans, feeling slightly guilty for having previously criticized her.
Even in today’s legal era, many people still appreciate the straightforward emotions of a hero’s vengeance. Xia Siyu was speeding, chasing, and running red lights, but her intention was good, not to cause harm, but to pursue the culprit. Besides, there weren’t any serious consequences, and she successfully prevented the suspect from escaping, deserving praise rather than punishment.
Xia Siyu spent several hours inside giving statements and undergoing investigation, Bo Yan was slightly quicker in finishing, coming out first. After the investigation, he didn’t immediately leave the police station until Song Fengzhi contacted him, informing him that the bail matters were settled, and that the lawyer and bodyguards were waiting at the entrance, did he relax.
Shortly after, Xia Siyu also came out. Fortunately, her personality is straightforward, saying what comes to mind, without hiding or overstating. When facing interrogation, she remained calm. After all, having seen the world, as long as she had no guilty conscience, her demeanor remained tranquil.
After the interrogation and arranging bail, the officers across from them were still visibly excited. If they weren’t in uniform and on duty, they might even rush over for autographs or photos.
At the lobby, Bo Yan was already waiting. Seeing her come out, he immediately got up. Xia Siyu remained calm during the interrogation, but at the moment she saw Bo Yan, a smile instantly appeared on her face. While they waited, it started raining outside, but the lawyer and Song Fengzhi had umbrellas when they came for the bail.
A red umbrella was handed to Bo Yan.
"Let’s go." Xia Siyu nodded, and the two walked to the entrance together. Before they had even made it down the steps out of the small courtyard, they could see from a distance that the station’s gates were crowded with media. Even in the dead of night, the flashlights continued to blink, illuminating the area as if it were broad daylight.
Bo Yan opened the umbrella, a large one, sheltering them from the wind and rain. Xia Siyu stood tall, her expression composed, though it was unclear if it was due to the rain or the cold of the night, she leaned slightly closer to Bo Yan. The two walked down the steps together, followed by the lawyer, assistant, bodyguards, a processional of a dozen people.
Xia Siyu didn’t believe she was wrong, so she saw no need to hide. However, once outside the gates, she couldn’t avoid being surrounded by the media.
Compared to her previous disdain for the media, Xia Siyu had learned a lot over the years. Sometimes, it wasn’t necessary to maintain such arrogance toward these reporters. Public opinion is a double-edged sword; used improperly, it can hurt oneself, but used well, it can help attack one’s enemies.
The media’s questions were naturally about tonight’s matter: "Xia Siyu, we’ve heard you were nearly kidnapped tonight, and later chased a car through red lights, what’s the situation?"
With a serene mindset, Xia Siyu had no intention of concealing the truth, explaining calmly: "The kidnapping, I’m not sure if it was one, probably just attempted. After all, I’m still standing here unscathed. Chasing the car and running red lights, that’s true, done to catch the person who attacked me. Although no serious consequences ensued, what I did was dangerous, and I hope everyone doesn’t follow my lead. If you encounter such situations in the future, think it over thoroughly, and don’t act rashly. I don’t regret my choice, but next time, I might choose a better way to resolve it."
