524: Chapter 513: Charges 524: Chapter 513: Charges “…” The man maintained a neutral expression but was already calculating inside his mind.
Since Qi Yu hadn’t been interrogated, there were two possibilities: either her parents were planning to pay to get her out, or they intended to deal with Qi Yu severely.
Despite pondering in his mind, he hadn’t thought that Qi Yu had any entanglement with the people here.
Suddenly, an idea came to mind—could it be that the person framed online had retaliated?
He reviewed the information he knew once again and realized that this possibility was becoming increasingly likely.
Those police officers who idly checked rooms all day, especially at a high-end place like Tenglong Club, clearly indicated that someone inside was orchestrating this.
Moreover, the defamatory posts online had also been deleted, and Qi Yu’s account had been hacked to send out an apology letter.
After that, he himself had been investigated.
These two matters were definitely interconnected.
“I admit I made a mistake, but it couldn’t have been a grave one.
After all, I was only involved in a minor part of this affair.
Even if you sentence me, it wouldn’t be for many years.
None of your tactics will work on me; what kind of storm haven’t I seen before that I would infiltrate your circle?” the man sneered.
“Heh heh, I just love people with spirit like you,” Kang Ming mocked as he pulled out a CD from his bag.
“This contains all the evidence of your crimes, including all your illegal activities.
Don’t say I’ve entrapped you, because I don’t need to set traps to sentence you.”
“Including that girl named Xiao Ning, I believe she would definitely prefer to exchange a correct testimony for her own future, wouldn’t you agree?” Kang Ming said, raising his eyebrow.
“You’re truly shameless,” the man shouted furiously.
“You are fabricating evidence, which is illegal.
I demand to see my lawyer.”
“No, no, no, I’m just talking here.
Besides, the entire department is full of my colleagues.
Would they betray their own brother for a rapist?” Kang Ming said coldly.
“With charges of misconduct added with rape, I believe the other suspects will ‘reform’ you thoroughly in prison.”
“What, no more words to say?
Don’t hesitate now; didn’t you say you’ve weathered great storms?
I believe this little issue won’t affect you, am I right?”
“You are ruthless,” the man said grimly.
“Indeed, in today’s society, one is either a scoundrel or a villain.
If we in the police force aren’t a bit ruthless, how can we possibly get a hold of you guys?” Kang Ming said dismissively.
“I’ll also go and have a good talk with Qi Yu, and I believe she can provide me a satisfactory response.”
Kang Ming was indeed ruthless in handling this matter.
If Xiao Ning and Qi Yu both changed their testimonies, his career would be completely done for, and there would be no good outcome even in prison.
Once he was in prison, some would say he was in for assault, others for gambling.
How would he explain his imprisonment?
For drugs?
For porn?
Or for rape?
Prisons have their own rules; they despise thieves and rapists the most.
Anyone involved in such crimes occupies the lowest status inside.
“Knock, knock, knock!”
Kang Ming frowned at the sound of knocking from outside.
That idiot who was bothering him at such a crucial moment, but when the recorder opened the door, Kang Ming suddenly stood up and saluted the man outside, saying, “Director, what brings you here?”
“I came to see the results of the interrogation,” Wang Dong said indifferently as he took the recorder’s notebook.
“Is this the result of your long deliberations?
You haven’t gotten anything out of it.
Kang Ming, you need to improve your skills.”
“Director, you’re right.
I will definitely improve my efficiency,” Kang Ming bowed and said.
“Put this case on hold for now; someone is coming to meet the prisoner,” Wang Dong finished and shouted towards the door.
“Song Yun, come in now.
Whether you can get anything out of him is up to you.”
Kang Ming was no fool.
Upon hearing the name Song Yun, his expression changed slightly.
Everyone in the department knew that Song Yun had a complicated and unclear relationship with Wang Dong.
If there was no trickery involved, Kang Ming would gouge out his eyes and play with them.
Song Yun walked into the interrogation room with a cigarette in his mouth.
However, this time he was not the one being interrogated, but rather, he was the interrogator.
Seeing the dejected man, Song Yun unapologetically pulled up a stool and sat down, saying, “Director Wang, you can leave us.
I need to have a good talk with him.”
“No rush, get as much out of him as you can,” Wang Dong nodded, signaling and then left with Kang Ming.
Song Yun casually stubbed out his cigarette and laughed, “Bet you didn’t expect this.
You were framing me just a few days ago, and now you find yourself in here.”
“It really is you.
I had already guessed just now that this had something to do with you, otherwise none of this makes sense,” the man said bitterly.
“What exactly do you want?
It’s Qi Yu who’s behind this, not me.
I was merely cheering her on from the sidelines.”
“Playing me for a fool, huh?
Weren’t most of the usernames bashing me online yours, incessantly twisting the narrative?
Is that your duty?” Song Yun spoke in a chilling tone.
“Lucky for me, I have some connections; otherwise, ordinary people would have been destroyed by you.”
“…” The man paused before speaking, “I concede defeat in this matter.
Tell me the terms you want, and I’ll do what I can.”
“Heh, giving in just like that?
I thought you’d bargain with me more,” Song Yun scoffed.
“If I wanted to wage a verbal battle, I could easily go to any newspaper.
Besides, as I know, you’re in charge of entertainment gossip.
Are you planning to stir up scandals for me?”
“If this hadn’t blown up, I would have become the editor-in-chief of Sunan Sun Daily next month,” the man sighed.
“By then, my power would have been several times greater.”
Hearing this, Song Yun narrowed his eyes.
Indeed, the circulation of the Sunan Sun Daily was very good, and it had a broad audience.
If this person could be turned to his side, wouldn’t he be able to smear anyone he wanted in the future?
“This matter isn’t impossible to negotiate.
I know it’s not your fault; it’s all Qi Yu’s doing.
Let me ask you, if I let you out, what would be the first thing you’d do?” Song Yun asked tentatively.
“I would fiercely slap Qi Yu twice.
That little whore dares to provoke anyone.
If this continues, I’ll definitely be ruined by her,” the man said through clenched teeth.