Jiang Wuming was taken to the criminal investigation team of the Sujiang Public Security Bureau and then locked in an interrogation room, but he was not restrained with restraints, nor were handcuffs placed on him by the police.
"Since we've brought you here, we must have sufficient evidence. You'd better confess voluntarily, and you'll be treated leniently."
The leading police officer, after throwing Jiang Wuming into the interrogation room, uttered these words and then left.
This was their habit of handling cases and interrogations: first, they would put pressure on the suspect. Some timid individuals would confess directly out of fear.
Jiang Wuming was not timid, and he knew that his actions did not constitute a crime.
In fact, he judged that the Yuan family, who was manipulating this matter from behind the scenes, did not truly intend to imprison him through this case!
Even if the Yuan family wanted to use their power to suppress him, they couldn't do it!
After all, Jiang Wuming was not an powerless laborer—the Qin family was protecting the Su family because of him, and the Li family was cooperating with the Su Group because of him!
Subsequently, for a full six hours, no one came to the interrogation room, as if Jiang Wuming had been forgotten. However, in reality, they were constantly observing Jiang Wuming's every move through surveillance.
Jiang Wuming was well aware of this and played along. To avoid exposing his identity as a martial artist, he did not use this opportunity to meditate and cultivate. Instead, he shouted loudly three times during this period, displaying an angry demeanor.
At six o'clock, three police officers arrived at the interrogation room, sat opposite Jiang Wuming, turned on the high-wattage incandescent lamp above Jiang Wuming's head, and began the interrogation.
"Name."
The middle-aged male police officer in the lead was the chief interrogator, with one person dedicated to recording and another assisting him in the interrogation.
"Wuming."
The light was dazzling, and Jiang Wuming squinted slightly, answering expressionlessly.
"I advise you to be honest and not resist futilely. Name!" the middle-aged male police officer said with a stern tone.
"—"
Jiang Wuming fell silent this time, even closing his eyes.
"Bang!"
Seeing this, the middle-aged male police officer, somewhat annoyed, slammed the table and roared, "Do you know where this is?"
"I know."
Jiang Wuming raised an eyebrow, deciding to finish quickly. "And I also know that someone is directing this matter from behind the scenes."
Huh?
Hearing Jiang Wuming's words, the two young police officers who were responsible for assisting and recording looked bewildered, while the middle-aged male police officer's expression changed.
It was very subtle, but it genuinely revealed his true inner state—worry.
Because after he took over the case and understood the specifics, he had only one thought: nonsense—there was no evidence to prove Jiang Wuming's crime. In fact, even if Jiang Wuming's words were considered threats, they were extremely subtle!
Besides, he was fully aware of what had happened at the Su family's residence yesterday and knew that the young man in front of him had powerful backing.
Under such circumstances, how could he not panic when Jiang Wuming pointed out without hesitation that there was something fishy behind this matter?
"Since it's an act, let's just go through the motions, lest we get too immersed and implicate ourselves."
The subtle change in the middle-aged male police officer's expression did not escape Jiang Wuming's eyes. Seeing that the three of them remained silent, he took the initiative, cutting straight to the point.
"Uh..."
If Jiang Wuming's words had merely surprised the two young police officers, then this statement had completely stunned them!
They moved their gaze from Jiang Wuming to their leader, their eyes wide with shock.
"Nonsense!"
The middle-aged male police officer rebuked sternly, firmly denying everything Jiang Wuming had said. Without waiting for Jiang Wuming to speak again, he continued to ask, "Yesterday, five victims who reported the incident went to the Su family to celebrate Su Yuanshan's birthday. What did you do?"
Jiang Wuming closed his eyes again, refusing to answer.
He had made his position clear. If the other party insisted on being a pawn, he wouldn't mind settling the score later.
The middle-aged male police officer was a smart man. He understood the principle of ordinary people suffering when powerful figures clash. Seeing Jiang Wuming's lack of cooperation, he immediately seized the opportunity to de-escalate and stopped the interrogation.
Not only that, but he also arranged for his subordinates to bring Jiang Wuming dinner. Afterward, he did not interrogate Jiang Wuming further.
At noon the next day, Jiang Wuming was released from the interrogation room, declared innocent—he had fulfilled the legal requirements by undergoing a 24-hour investigation!
...
When Jiang Wuming walked out of the criminal investigation department's office building, Qin Xiaozhi got out of an SUV and quickly walked over to meet him.
Yesterday, upon hearing that Jiang Wuming had been taken away, he had immediately rushed from Jinling to Sujiang and deliberately arrived at this time—he was confident that Jiang Wuming would be released after 24 hours.
"Boss, I've been to the Su family. All the Su family members, including Su Shiwei and Su Shijie's families, are there.
Among them, Sister Shiyun is not worried that you will really get into trouble. On the contrary, Su Shiwei and Su Shijie's families are quite scared.
They were driven out of the Su Group by you, and all their hopes are pinned on the listing of the Qi Blood Pill company. If something happens to you, this business will definitely fail!"
Qin Xiaozhi walked up to Jiang Wuming and reported in a low voice.
"As long as my sister isn't worried, that's fine."
Jiang Wuming smiled. He knew that after experiencing so many events, Su Shiyun had a new understanding of his capabilities and influence. When she learned that he had encountered trouble, she no longer panicked like before but instead thought rationally.
This was exactly what Jiang Wuming wanted.
After all, he couldn't always be by Su Shiyun's side in the future.
"Boss, I've spent a day reviewing information about the Yuan family but haven't found any useful information. These bastards are very careful and haven't left any loopholes or evidence."
After getting into the car, Qin Xiaozhi reported again.
Last night, after parting ways with Jiang Wuming, he began investigating the Yuan family, trying to find evidence of their disciplinary violations and illegal activities, but he was unsuccessful.
"It's okay, investigate slowly. Focus on Qiao Tianba as the entry point. Although Qiao Tianba serves the Yuan family, he will likely leave something behind to protect himself, preventing the Yuan family from treating him as a discarded pawn."
Jiang Wuming said calmly, not surprised by this outcome.
Conversely, if the Yuan family's dirty secrets could be easily discovered, they wouldn't have become one of the largest powers in Jiangnan!
"Yes, I thought the same thing."
Qin Xiaozhi nodded, then couldn't help but curse, "But I didn't expect these sons of bitches from the Yuan family to jump out first, trying to bribe the owners of those five pharmaceutical companies and use them as pawns to report the crime, in order to enrage you and make you act against those five owners, thereby capturing evidence of your crime and dealing with you with the sword of law!"
By the end, Qin Xiaozhi's expression was one of gnashing teeth.
Although he knew that the Yuan family's actions were not even considered minor tricks by Jiang Wuming, they were very disgusting.
"It's all according to my plan. The more they jump around, the faster they will expose themselves!"
Jiang Wuming smiled playfully. In addition to arranging for Qin Xiaozhi to investigate the Yuan family, he had other arrangements.
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ps: First update!