The news that Lu Qier was shot during a live interview on TV spread throughout the streets in an instant. Her fan group called on the police to immediately investigate and punish the murderer behind the scenes. People from all walks of life also paid great attention to this matter and joined forces to put pressure on the police to solve the case as soon as possible.
As the person involved, Lu Qier and the others were immediately protected by the police and were questioned by the police. Especially Xiao Zheng —
No matter how popular Xiao Zheng was currently, in the eyes of the police, he was a murderer who shot a cameraman in front of the entire American people. Unless his actions could be ruled out as legitimate self-defense, he would be held legally responsible.
After Xiao Zheng entered the police station, he was separated from Lu Qier and Qiao Qiao. He was sent to the cold interrogation room alone. What awaited him was not praise, but a merciless interrogation.
Of course, the police were not mean to him. They gave him coffee and cigarettes and conducted the interrogation in a way that would not arouse Xiao Zheng's disgust.
Sitting across from him were two criminal police officers, one black and one white. The black man was tall and strong, while the white man was gentle and decent. It was a typical black and white combination.
"Mr. Xiao. We hope you will answer the next question honestly. This is not only related to whether you are innocent or not, but it will also help us solve the case as soon as possible, "the white police officer said calmly.
"I will answer truthfully," Xiao Zheng said in fluent English.
"When did you know that Will had a gun in his hand?" The white police officer asked solemnly.
"When he put the gun in front of the camera." Xiao Zheng lit a cigarette and added calmly. "I saw it when he pulled out the gun, just like you."
"That is to say, you didn't know beforehand?" The white police officer asked calmly.
"Yes." Xiao Zheng nodded. He agreed.
"But as far as I know, you are not from the entertainment industry. This time, you came to New York just to talk about a contract. "The white police officer paused and said in a cadence. "If I didn't say it before, you are not even a so-called bodyguard. You are only a so-called friend, right? "
"Yes." Xiao Zheng nodded.
It seemed that the police had already investigated his identity and background. They even knew that he was here on official business and not to accompany Lu Qier to the event.
"If that's the case, why did you show up at the interview?" the police officer asked meaningfully. "Can I understand that you knew beforehand that someone was going to harm Lu Qi 'er? That's why you appeared at the scene and successfully stopped the shooting? "
"What's the difference?" Xiao Zheng raised his eyes slightly, realizing that the police did not support him at all. Instead, they were trying to exonerate the deceased.
"Of course there's a difference," the policeman said with a serious expression. "If you came to the interview scene by accident, then we can be sure that you were just reacting on the spot and shot the cameraman in self-defense. But if you knew beforehand that someone was going to harm Miss Lu Qier, but you didn't call the police. Then we have reason to suspect you of intentional murder. "
When Xiao Zheng heard that, he couldn't help but sneer. "You mean, I should do nothing and stand on the stage to be shot?"
"You should call the police," the police officer said in a deep voice. "If you had known about this long ago. We should have informed the police as soon as possible — we could have avoided this disaster. "
The deceased was American.
The murderer was Hua Xia's people.
No matter who was at fault in this case, the police would not let Xiao Zheng go easily out of consideration for the nation. This was also out of consideration for the public opinion.
Perhaps many hot-blooded young people admired Xiao Zheng's cruel style, but for the police, they had to consider that some people with ulterior motives would use this case to control the public opinion and discredit the police. Therefore, they had to deal with Xiao Zheng carefully. Any mistake would cause a huge sensation.
"If I called the police. But nothing happened at the scene. Would you resist arrest for disturbing public order? "Xiao Zheng narrowed his eyes slightly and said with a subtle expression.
"As long as you have enough evidence, we, the New York police, will not arrest people randomly," the police officer said seriously.
"Bullsh * t!" Xiao Zheng suddenly raised his voice and said angrily. "We are the victims who are being persecuted. Why am I the murderer in your eyes? Is this how the New York police handle cases? "
"In fact, you did kill someone," the police officer said without any change in expression. "Also, we have reason to believe that you know the person behind this. You even have dealings with him. "
"So what?" Xiao Zheng asked. "Do you think the other party will tell me when to make a move?"
"At least it has alerted you," the police officer argued. "No matter what. You have a reason to explain all the problems clearly. Otherwise, the police will not let a murderer go so easily. Even if you did it in self-defense. "
Xiao Zheng could see it.
All the reasons the police officer found were just to make things difficult for him so that he could explain to the higher-ups and even the public.
Why?
Because what happened now was completely a Hua Xia's people shooting an American in the United States. If the American police still sided with Xiao Zheng under such circumstances, it was likely to become a weapon for people with ulterior motives to attack the police. The police must take precautions and also give an explanation to the public.
Of course, the most important thing was also the simplest: the issue of face.
A shocking shooting case happened in front of everyone's eyes, but it was handled by a Hua Xia person, and no one from the police arrived. Wasn't this a public slap in the face of the police?
For both official and private reasons, the police would not let Xiao Zheng go easily. Even if there was no evidence to detain, there was no reason to restrict Xiao Zheng's freedom. They would also try to keep Xiao Zheng in the police force.
After figuring out the police's thoughts, Xiao Zheng calmly lit a cigarette and said with a smile, "Looking at the situation, you don't plan to let me go in a short time." After a pause, Xiao Zheng continued. "I'm hungry. Can you arrange for me to eat dinner first? "
"No problem." The police officer nodded. "Dinner will be delivered soon."
"Mhmm." Xiao Zheng sat lazily on the chair and said casually. "If you have any questions, continue to ask. I will answer them. "
When the police officer saw that Xiao Zheng suddenly became so cooperative, he didn't know how to interrogate him. But since the higher-ups had already given the order, he couldn't just sit there. After a moment of silence, he continued to ask, "Mr. Xiao. What is your relationship with Miss Lu Qier? "
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