Chapter 192 - This Should be Enough!
“Zhang, Wu, we need to pick up the pace on this investigation…”
In the midst of their confusion, they heard footsteps at the door.
It was a city leader, Minister Chen.
The case had a terribly negative impact.
Though it wasn't a heinous crime, it certainly wasn't anything to celebrate.
It had sparked considerable panic.
After Minister Chen entered and spoke, he noticed the two were not paying attention.
“Did you two even hear what I just said?”
Minister Chen felt a sense of helplessness.
“Ah…”
Captain Wu snapped out of it, blinking rapidly.
“Ah…”
Director-general Zhang also turned, blinking in unison.
Their expressions mirrored each other's shock, mouths agape and eyes wide.
Minister Chen was startled.
“Are you two okay?”
He approached them with urgency, “It's my fault for rushing you. How about you both head back and rest a bit?”
“No need.”
Captain Wu closed his mouth.
“Really, there's no need.”
Director-general Zhang nodded in agreement.
“You're both so headstrong. Solving a case takes time and patience. I admit I've been too hasty. I'll reflect on that. You two should go get some sleep. I'll explain things to the higher-ups.”
Minister Chen spoke with urgency.
These were his competent subordinates, after all.
They looked like they were at their limit. Over half a month of overtime was taking its toll.
“The case is cracked.”
Captain Wu stated with a calm demeanor.
Don't ask me why I'm this composed.
I've grown accustomed to it.
“Why won't you two heed my advice? Our police station isn't just the two of you. The entire criminal investigation team can lend a hand. Take my advice, go home, and rest up…”
Minister Chen hadn't quite caught on: “Rest assured, you two are still in charge of the case. I'm granting you eight hours of leave. Get some food, get some sleep. You can't keep pushing yourselves like this. You two are…”
Hold on!
What did Captain Wu just say?
The case is solved?
That quickly?
You two aren't pulling my leg, are you?
Director-general Zhang, I just called you about this.
Just ten minutes ago, you were telling me that we were nowhere close to cracking the case. I've just raced over here from the city hall, and now you're saying the case is solved? That was quick.
“How did you solve it?” Minister Chen blinked in surprise.
“We… resolved it through a conversation…” Captain Wu hesitated before offering the most plausible explanation.
“Resolved through a conversation?” Minister Chen was clearly puzzled.
“You two aren't pulling my leg, are you? The higher-ups will take this seriously.”
“Are you guys okay? Did the case get you so twisted up that you've confused yourselves?”
“No way, you two can't be lacking that much resilience,” he protested.
Minister Chen couldn't grasp how a simple chat could lead to solving a case. They talked to the suspect? And something in the conversation moved him? That seemed impossible. Minister Chen knew exactly what kind of person they were dealing with—a very sly character. It wouldn't be that easy to crack him. A case solved by just chatting? He couldn't believe it.
“You don't believe it?” Captain Wu and Director-general Zhang exchanged a knowing glance. “Truth be told, we're just as skeptical. But the evidence is right before our eyes. If you don't believe it, see for yourself.”
Minister Chen was taken aback. He stepped forward and then noticed a young man in the surveillance room, his back turned to them, speaking with the suspect. Minister Chen had been here before and had witnessed Captain Wu's interrogations, where the suspect remained silent, as if he hadn't heard a thing. Yet now, he was spilling everything to Su Ming.
“Are you married?”
“I am.”
“Do you have kids?”
“Yes.”
“Where do you live?”
“In Silverflower District.”
“Does anyone else know?”
“I don't know,” Wang Hu replied.
“Have you ever been to the women's restroom?”
“I have,” he admitted.
“What other bad things have you done?” Wang Hu pressed.
“I've stolen sausage from next door, snatched a phone from the girl downstairs, and even taken the upstairs lady's underwear… Why should I tell you all this…” Wang Hu trailed off, and then Su Ming started spraying water again.
“As a kid, I stole 20,000 yuan from my cousin, sold my great aunt's TV, and set fire to someone's haystack…”
Okay.
Another person in the control room was utterly baffled.
Was the interrogation inherently simple, or had the world gone mad?
When did criminals start being so forthright, answering questions with such ease?
“Who is this guy? What's happening now?”
Minister Chen turned around, completely bewildered.
“Remember the diamond case?”
“Yes. Is this young man the Mr. Su in question?”
“That's him.”
“He's the one who got you the interrogation results?”
“Yes.”
“How did he conduct the interrogation?”
“By chatting.”
The three veteran detectives in the control room, all past fifty with years of experience under their belts, were astounded by the effectiveness of a mere conversation as an interrogation technique.
Su Ming had been questioning the suspect for a solid half-hour, leaving him parched and weary.
“Captain Wu, can we wrap up the interrogation? He's even confessed to stealing milk as a kid. Are we done here?”
Su Ming glanced at the monitor, aware that Captain Wu was listening.
It took a moment for Captain Wu to snap to attention. He quickly made his way to the interrogation room.
“We're finished here! My sincerest thanks to you, Mr. Su.”
Captain Wu was moved to tears, and both Director-general Zhang and Minister Chen shared a profound respect for Su Ming's abilities.
The youth had talent!
His approach to psychological interrogation was revolutionary!
Su Ming had merely shared a childhood anecdote with the suspect, yet it led to a full confession. How was that possible?
The most frustrated individual had to be the criminal himself.
He truly didn't want to divulge anything.
I'm normally tight-lipped, honestly!
But for some reason, in Su Ming's presence, he found himself involuntarily answering every question with complete honesty.
As compliant as an infant.
The most remarkable aspect was that, at one point during their talk, he suddenly regained control and attempted to lie. Yet, the moment Su Ming sprayed water,
He would immediately revert to telling the truth.
“No need to thank me. Assisting the police in solving cases is a civic duty.”
Su Ming offered a calm smile. “He's confessed to the crime. I'll leave the rest to you.”
“Good!”
Captain Wu nodded, knowing this wasn't the time for gratitude. He quickly reviewed the surveillance footage, jotting down all the locations the man had mentioned, and then a swarm of armed officers were dispatched with urgency.
Minister Chen and Captain Wu watched the replay together.
As they observed Su Ming engaging in conversation, Minister Chen was equally baffled.
But the moment Su Ming began to ask questions, the criminal spilled the entire truth. Minister Chen was astounded beyond belief.
The term ‘muddled' didn't even begin to capture their state of mind.
At a loss for words to convey their astonishment, all they could muster was “incredible!”
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