Chapter 289

Nanzhou Women's Detention Center.

- Nanzhou place.

Feng Yuqiu, sitting opposite, had only been detained for two days, but her spirit was already far worse than before; she looked utterly exhausted, her hair somewhat disheveled.

But she remained as silent and reticent as before, strongly resisting the interrogation.

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Lin Dongfan gently persuaded her: "After a preliminary investigation, we already have some understanding of your family's situation. We also deeply sympathize with your ordeal. Don't put psychological pressure on yourself; we are here to help you."

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Feng Yuqiu, Lin Dongfan, and Jian Sining are persons.

Ji Sining said: "Tell you a good news, Gao Lu didn't die, so you don't have too much psychological pressure. That night, if you were under coercion and forced to inject Gao Lu with Shi'ning, that is also a mitigating circumstance for a lighter sentence. As long as you cooperate with the investigation, we will appropriately seek a reduced sentence for you."

Feng Yuqiu.

This also made Lin Dongfan further realize that Feng Yuqiu's true concern was not her own sentence, but something else she worried about—she feared her son would be convicted of rape.

Lin Dongfan followed her train of thought and cut straight to the core issue: "After Cheng Xiao had relations with your son, she demanded one million from him. Your family couldn't come up with the money, so Cheng Xiao accused your son of rape. We are also investigating this matter. Rest assured, if your son is truly innocent, we will see to it that he comes to no harm."

"My son is innocent!" Feng Yuqiu suddenly lifted her head, her emotions greatly agitated: "Can you really guarantee my son will be all right?"

Having handled so many cases and seen all sorts of people, Lin Dongfan felt a touch of sentiment at this moment—how pitiful the hearts of parents everywhere are.

In order to protect her son, Feng Yuqiu had long since put her own life and death aside.

Lin Dongfan comforted her: "Your son's girlfriend—Cheng Xiao—is suspected of extortion and false accusation, among other crimes. Once this is all confirmed, the police will arrest her. Then your son will naturally be released without charge; you need not worry, just put your mind at ease."

"My son really was framed; they've been together for half a year, living together all along..." Feng Yuqiu raised her handcuffed hands and wiped away a tear: "That Cheng Xiao suddenly demanded one million—where could I possibly get that much money? She isn't after money; she's after my son's life."

"I know all about these things; first, calm your emotions."

Lin Dongfan, Jian Sining, and Feng Yuqiu are persons.

Feng Yuqiu.

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Lin Dongfan continued questioning: "On the night Gao Lu was hospitalized, did someone use your son's situation to threaten you?"

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Feng Yuqiu.

Recalling carefully: "That night I was on duty in the duty room when people from the procuratorate came to find me, saying my son had already been arrested. They also warned me that if I didn't want anything to happen to my son, I had to cooperate with them."

Lin Dongfan.

Feng Yuqiu. Also a mention of the surname Wang, though no full name is given.

Just the surname Wang, not an entity.

Lin Dongfan and the place Nanzhou.

Prosecutor General rank and Chang Ming, a person.

The First Prosecutorial Department (an organization), the rank of Prosecutor, and Wang Anping, a person.

Lin Dongfan and Wang Anping are persons.

Feng Yuqiu.

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Feng Yuqiu.

She further explained to Lin Dongfan: "At that time, this person told me to devise a way to create the appearance of a corpse, so that Gao Lu's feigned death could pass unnoticed. I said there was a method, but the risk was great and could lead to death. He said it didn't matter, and added that Gao Lu could pretend to die or actually die, as long as it couldn't be determined that she wasn't dead."

"Did you keep any evidence of your conversation?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Feng Yuqiu replied: "For something as heinous as taking lives lightly, I was also afraid in my heart. I feared they wouldn't release my son afterward, so at the time I also kept a presence of mind and secretly recorded audio on my phone. I thought that after I helped them finish their business, if they didn't release my son, I would produce the evidence and perish together."

Lin Dongfan.

Feng Yuqiu, the Provincial Department, and Director Qi, a person.

Lin Fangdong and Director Qi, both persons.

Feng Yuqiu, Gao Lu, and Gao Peng are persons.

Feng Yuqiu.

Lin Dongfan patiently guided her: "Relax, don't put psychological pressure on yourself. In Nanzhou, no single person can yet dominate the situation. You are also a Party member; trust the organization."

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Feng Yuqiu.

Lin Dongfan, Director Wang, Gao Lu, and Secretary Gao are persons.

"What did he ask you?" Lin Dongfan asked.

Feng Yuqiu truthfully replied: "He asked me whether Gao Lu would die. I said Gao Lu had been severely poisoned, and the hope of rescuing her was very slim."

Director Wang.

Feng Yuqiu said: "He didn't ask anything more about Gao Lu, just reminded me in a sentence to think more about my family and not talk nonsense. I knew he was warning me that if I spoke recklessly, my son would certainly not survive. So later, when you interrogated me, I dared not say anything."

Feng Yuqiu and Director Wang are persons.

Feng Yuqiu shook her head: "At the time I wanted to secretly record, but he kept staring at me, far more vigilant than the surnamed Wang from the procuratorate, so I had no chance to pull any tricks."

Lin Dongfan.

Feng Yuqiu and Lin Dongfan, who is addressed as Section Chief Lin.

"Rest assured, as long as your son is framed, he will definitely be all right." Lin Dongfan spoke frankly: "I have already sent people to investigate; if nothing unexpected happens, we will have results within 24 hours."

Feng Yuqiu.

Feng Yuqiu and Lin Dongfan are persons.

Lin Dongfan also stood up: "No need to be polite, thank you for your trust in me. Once the results are out, I will send someone to inform you."

Lin Dongfan and Director Qi are persons.

Ask whether the audio recording data is true.

Qi Ting replied over the phone: "It has already been verified, the recording is genuine, but we cannot yet confirm exactly who the other party is."

"I've confirmed it on my end; we'll talk later." To prevent any unexpected betrayal, Lin Dongfan immediately ordered the driver, Yang Qing: "Full speed ahead, go to the Nanzhou Procuratorate to arrest someone."