In the interrogation room, Chen Ziming and another officer, Officer Xu, sat in the interrogation seats, while Su Yue sat in the seat for the interrogated, looking at them somewhat innocently.
She inwardly cursed Wang Mengmeng. Only then did she learn that the police came because those people were "skating," and they had received advance notice, so they conducted a raid. Everyone in the private room was arrested.
Wang Mengmeng was no exception. She had gone to the restroom at the time and returned just as the police were clearing the scene. However, this was all told to her by Officer Xu, who was in front of her. From getting into the police car to sitting in the interrogation seat, Officer Chen had not said a word to her beyond routine inquiries.
They arranged for her to undergo a drug test, and she cooperated. As a journalism student, she had some understanding of the law and knew that she had to wait for the results here and be cleared of suspicion before she could leave. So, she wasn't flustered and just sat there, answering whatever they asked truthfully.
"You're such an outstanding university student, why did you get mixed up with these people? You must be careful in the future and never go astray!" After the drug test results came out, Officer Xu breathed a sigh of relief. As an experienced officer, he cared a great deal for these young people. Having seen too much, he worried more. Seeing that Su Yue was fine, he put his mind at ease and began to lecture her sternly. He also asked for her phone number, telling her to wait for news and return to the station to cooperate with the investigation if there were any further issues.
Su Yue listened attentively and politely, and also gave him her assurance. Officer Xu then allowed her to leave the interrogation seat and said to Chen Ziming, "You see this young lady out. The few people we were interrogating are causing trouble, I need to go over there."
"I don't think she can leave yet," Chen Ziming said, putting down the pen he was twirling in his hand and looking at Su Yue, who had already stood up. He said calmly.
Su Yue was somewhat incredulous and asked, "Why? Haven't I already tested negative?"
"You are fine yourself, but that doesn't prove you have no connection to them. Your and your friend's testimony is not enough. We need to complete the interrogation of everyone in the private room tonight and confirm that neither of you is involved in their trafficking ring before we can release you." He then stood up and looked at Officer Xu, asking, "What do you think, Teacher Xu?"
Officer Xu hadn't expected him to be so serious. Actually, what he said was not wrong. It was just that he had been handling cases for many years, and when he encountered someone like Su Yue, he could guarantee that she was not involved. So, he asked Su Yue to leave her contact information and let her go back to rest first, as they could always find her if anything else came up later.
But if she had to wait like this, it would take at least one more night. The interrogation of those people alone was also troublesome. He didn't want a student like Su Yue to suffer here, but Chen Ziming's suggestion was hard to refute.
After hesitating for a moment, he said, "Then find her a place to sleep so she can rest. She won't have any problems. I'll go and interrogate them as quickly as possible."
With that, he left, leaving only Su Yue and Chen Ziming in the interrogation room.
Su Yue's face showed shock and anger. She never expected Chen Ziming to do this. After a moment, she questioned, "Officer Chen, have I offended you? Why are you doing this? Is it because of that night? Although I provoked you first that night, you were quite proactive later, weren't you? We are both adults, is it necessary to do this?"
Chen Ziming calmly flipped through the records without looking up at her, only replying, "There is surveillance here, and everything you say will be heard by someone. Also, I am acting according to principles, which has nothing to do with the personal relationship between you and me."
Su Yue wanted to curse him, but she was wary of the mention of surveillance. Seeing that there was no possibility of Chen Ziming showing leniency, she sulkily sat back down on the interrogation chair.
Chen Ziming ignored her and quietly flipped through the notes. After enduring it for half an hour, Su Yue gradually began to feel unbearable. She rubbed her temples and asked, "Officer Chen, the Officer Xu just now said I could find a place to sleep. Can you take me? I'm sleepy and can't stay awake any longer."