"What … What do you want?"
"We're the police." Nie Pengxiang flashed his badge. "Are you Lin Haichao?"
"What's wrong?"
"We're investigating a case. The victim has some dealings with you, so we'd like to invite you back to assist in the investigation."
Lin Haichao said, "What case?"
"This is a warrant. I'll tell you in detail when we get to the Public Security Bureau."
"Public Security Bureau? It can't be. "
A few police officers surrounded Lin Haichao, ready to arrest him if he made any strange movements.
"Mr. Lin, please."
"Why aren't you telling me what's going on? Seriously …" Lin Haichao complained, but the situation was against his will. He obediently got into the police car.
Wang Chang said, "Tsk tsk, this Lin Haichao is quite calm."
Han Bin said, "I'll bring him back for interrogation first. Bring some men to search the tattoo parlor."
"Yes."
…
In the provincial hall's interrogation room.
Han Bin, Nie Pengxiang, and Bao Xing were in charge of the interrogation.
Lin Haichao sat on the interrogation chair. "Why did you bring me here? What do you want?"
"Lin Haichao, don't play dumb. You're already a suspect."
"What do I mean? I don't know what you're talking about. "
"Lin Haichao, we're investigating four cases of forced indecency. There's evidence that you're in contact with the victims of all four cases. How do you explain that?"
"What connection? I don't even know the victims. Did you arrest the wrong person? "
"Su Fei, Sun Hao, Nan Shaofeng, Hu Kai. Do you dare say that you don't know these four people?"
"I don't remember."
Han Bin picked up the information bag on the table and took out a few photos. "These are their photos and tattoos. Look carefully."
Lin Haichao picked up the photos and looked at them. His expression changed slightly. "I don't remember the people in the photos, but … I recognize the tattoos. These are all my works."
"You admit that you know them?"
"I don't really know them. They're just ordinary clients."
"Within three months, all four of them went to your shop to get tattoos. Within two months, they were all forced to be molested. How do you explain that? "
"I sympathize with them for their misfortune, but that doesn't mean it has anything to do with me."
"You're quite calm. Then put yourself in my shoes and think about it. If you were the police, would you doubt yourself?"
Lin Haichao spread his hands. "I'm not a police officer, and I don't know anything about this. But I know very well that I really didn't do anything. I hope you can find out as soon as possible and prove my innocence. "
Han Bin said, "As long as you are willing to assist the police in their investigation, I believe that the matter will be solved soon."
"Sure. Then hurry up and ask. I'm going back to sleep after you ask. "
Han Bin flipped open the notebook and glanced at it. "Where were you between midnight and two o 'clock in the morning on July 6th?"
"At that time, he should be sleeping at home."
"Where do you live?"
"Shaping East District, Building 2, Room 203."
Han Bin pointed at Su Fei's photo. "Around July 6th, did you see this victim?"
"No."
"When was the last time you saw him?"
"I can't remember. It should be the end of June. I think that's when he came for the tattoo. "
"Where were you between midnight and two o 'clock in the morning on June 24th?"
Lin Haichao spread his hands. "Where else could I be? Sleeping at home."
"Are you sure?"
"I'm sure."
Han Bin pointed at Sun Hao's photo. "Do you still recognize him?"
"He looks familiar. I remember his tattoo."
"When was it carved?"
"I think it was around June 20th. I can't remember the exact date."
"These two victims had just gone to your tattoo parlor, and within a few days, they were raped. Don't you think it's too much of a coincidence?"
Lin Haichao frowned. "It is indeed a bit of a coincidence. Is someone trying to frame me?"
"Who do you think is trying to frame you?"
"I don't know. Police officer, you have to find out the truth and prove my innocence."
"Is the tattoo parlor your own?"
"Yes."
"Have you ever given your client's information to anyone else?"
"Never."
Han Bin then asked about the other two victims. Lin Haichao's answer was the same. He admitted that they were clients, but he did not know anything else.
Han Bin had been observing him and did not see any obvious signs of lying.
Han Bin looked at his watch. It was already midnight, but the interrogation had not made much progress. "Alright, today's interrogation will end here."
Lin Haichao hurriedly asked, "Police officer, can I leave now?"
"The police still need your assistance in their investigation. They might still question you tomorrow morning. Don't go back and forth. Stay here tonight." With that, Han Bin got up and left.
Lin Haichao was anxious. "Police officer, what I said is true. I'm innocent. You can't lock me up …"
After returning to the office, Wang Chang also brought his men back.
"Just in time. Everyone is back. Let's have a meeting." Han Bin gestured for everyone to sit down and asked Wang Chang, "Leader Wang, how's the search going?"
"I brought my men to search the tattoo parlor first, but I didn't find any tools related to the case. However, I found the information of the clients, including the four victims, on the computer.
After that, you sent me Lin Haichao's address. I brought my men to search. Lin Haichao lives in a shared house. Other than him, there are two other tenants. We also didn't find any tools in Lin Haichao's rented room. "
Nie Pengxiang snorted. "No wonder this kid is so fearless. It turns out that he hid the tools."
Han Bin asked, "Did you make a statement for the tenants?"
"Yes, but according to them, they didn't find anything unusual during the time of the crime."
Han Bin continued, "The four victims are all clients of the tattoo parlor. Lin Haichao is a major suspect. Our main task now is to find evidence to convict him.
Also, there's another important point. If someone else obtained the tattoo parlor's client information, they would also be suspected of committing the crime. "
Wang Chang asked, "Do you think Lin Haichao was framed?"
"That's just a possibility. As for whether or not Lin Haichao is a suspect, we'll have to look at the evidence we find next. "Han Bin then changed the topic." I'll arrange tomorrow's task. "
"Team Leader Nie, contact the victims and ask them to identify the suspect's voice."
"Team Leader Wang, bring someone to investigate Lin Haichao's connections and see if anyone else has access to the tattoo parlor's client information."
"Yes."
Han Bin glanced at the clock on the wall. "Alright, it's already past twelve. Everyone, go back and rest early."
Han Bin couldn't take it anymore. He had been to two places in a day.
In the past, Zheng Kaixuan had said that the provincial department's case span was relatively large, and they often had to travel back and forth. Han Bin didn't feel much about it, but today, he experienced it firsthand.
Han Bin took a taxi home. It was already one o 'clock in the morning. He was hungry and tired.
He remembered that there were instant noodles at home, so he had to eat something before going to bed.
Han Bin walked to the door and took out the key from his pocket. He twisted it twice and felt that something was wrong.
The door wasn't locked.
He had a habit. As long as there was no one at home, he would lock the door.
Han Bin quivered and suddenly became energetic. Someone had been here …
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