Chapter 652: You Still Have One Path to Take

The terms "seeking to purchase" and "urgent need" are symbiotic.

For example:

#Our side urgently needs a batch of supplies, thus we are seeking to purchase them nationwide#

Only when there is an urgent need will one seek to purchase.

Therefore, urgent need is the prerequisite for seeking to purchase.

"All the girls you trafficked are unable to communicate normally with others."

Yu Dazhang asked hesitantly:

"Under these circumstances, would the buyer still be willing to pay one hundred thousand per person?"

He needed to guide Xie Wei into voluntarily revealing key information, without appearing too direct.

For instance, the buyer's procurement conditions.

The mass disappearance case in Province N had already uncovered specific procurement requirements, but Yu Dazhang could not reveal those exact requirements.

Because doing so would amount to actively disclosing case details to Xie Wei—he naturally wouldn't make such a mistake.

"These don't affect the purchase price."

Xie Wei replied:

"The buyer requires females aged 18 to 35, in good health, with no chronic illnesses or infectious diseases; beyond that, there are no strict requirements."

"I specifically asked the buyer, and after receiving a confirmed answer, I acted."

When Xie Wei just now stated the buyer's purchase price was one hundred thousand per person, Yu Dazhang had already determined the two provinces' cases could be merged.

Now he was even more certain.

Seeking to purchase females aged 35 nationwide at a starting price of one hundred thousand—this was nearly identical to the requirements from Province N.

And the fact that such a cautious human trafficker was willing to risk his life indicates that the price of one hundred thousand per person is extremely tempting within the human trafficking circle.

Two provinces simultaneously showing sky-high purchase demands with identical requirements—there's no need to think twice; it absolutely cannot be coincidence.

The most direct solution now is one: lure and apprehend.

"Have you ever considered that you might secure a suspended sentence?"

When Yu Dazhang said this, his tone was very serious.

Although phrased as a question, anyone could hear he was offering the man a chance.

"Is that possible?"

Xie Wei sounded unconvinced and asked in return:

"Are you saying I might not die?"

For him now, any glimmer of hope for life was invaluable and rare—even a thread of hope had to be grasped.

So hearing Yu Dazhang's words, it was as if he had seized a lifeline.

"Have you heard of a witness with a criminal record?" Yu Dazhang asked him.

"I have." Xie Wei nodded immediately, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Yu Dazhang sighed:

"Witness with a criminal record is a Western concept, frequently seen in Hong Kong and Taiwan TV dramas and films; in mainland China, there is no such legal term."

Upon hearing this, not only Xie Wei, but also the officer beside him taking notes couldn't help glancing at him.

At this point, why are you wasting time teasing him?

After the case is solved, can't you go to the detention center to play with him alone?

Besides, this is an interrogation.

Shouldn't we be more serious?

"Y-you mean what?"

Xie Wei clearly hadn't processed it—he didn't know whether the fat cop was joking with him or had deeper intent.

"In mainland China, witness with a criminal record has another name."

Yu Dazhang stared at him and said solemnly:

"Major meritorious service."

No matter which country, there are always relevant laws aimed at more effectively combating crime.

Compared to police gradually investigating, exposing crimes is much faster.

"You're guilty, so you must have studied the relevant laws and know exactly what fate awaits you if caught."

Yu Dazhang continued:

"But you never considered that you still have another path to take."

"Article 68, Paragraph 1 of the Criminal Law stipulates: Those who demonstrate major meritorious service may have their punishment reduced or waived."

The matter had been said enough—no further words were needed.