Zeng Ping brought Han Bin to the office of the Captain of Team Three.
Zheng Kaixuan had just returned from Team One. They also had a case today.
Han Bin described the case and suggested that Wang Deli assist in the investigation. Zheng Kaixuan couldn't make up his mind.
"Don't report this to the higher-ups. The two of you will interrogate Wang Deli and see what he's thinking. If he's willing to assist in the investigation, I'll apply to the higher-ups."
Zeng Ping listened attentively and nodded. "Captain Zheng is really thoughtful."
"To be honest, when I first had this idea, I wasn't sure either. I was worried that something might happen. Now that the two of you are protecting me, I'm more confident." Han Bin smiled.
Zheng Kaixuan didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Next time, remember to remind me so that I can record it. Otherwise, when I meet the higher-ups, I won't have anything to say other than work. I have to learn from you guys."
Zeng Ping reached out and patted Han Bin's shoulder. "I'll leave this task to you. When Captain Zheng gets promoted, we'll be able to improve together."
Han Bin: "…"
I don't believe you. This old man is really bad.
Each of you is better than the other. Do you still need me to teach you?
The three of them chatted for a while and left the Captain's office. Zeng Ping and Han Bin interrogated Wang Deli.
Zheng Kaixuan entered the observation room.
This time, Wang Deli was much more obedient. He reported his name, age, gender, and place of origin.
He even asked for Han Bin and Zeng Ping's surnames.
Before, it wasn't that Wang Deli was immature. He just wanted to keep a distance from the police.
"Officer Zheng, Officer Han, if you have any questions, please ask. I'm willing to cooperate with the police and fight for leniency."
"If you had this attitude from the start, it wouldn't have come to this." Zeng Ping snorted.
"Yes, yes, I was foolish." Wang Deli quickly nodded.
Han Bin raised his chin. "Wang Deli, where do you want to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival?"
"Ah." Wang Deli was confused. "Officer Han, what do you mean?"
"Do you want to spend the holiday in the detention center, or do you want to go home?"
"I … Of course I want to go home for the holidays." Wang Deli appeared very excited. He pressed his elbow against the interrogation chair and leaned forward.
"Officer, can you really let me go?"
"The police station is not your home, nor is it my home. I don't have the final say, and it's not a place where you can leave whenever you want."
Wang Deli was immediately discouraged. "Officer Han, what do you mean?"
"I can't let you go, but you can make a contribution to atone for your crimes, fight for a reduced sentence, or even a suspended sentence."
"I'm willing to make a contribution to atone for my crimes. I'm willing to make a contribution to reduce my sentence!" Wang Deli seemed to be grasping at a life-saving straw.
"You are now involved in two cases. One is the gathering of people to block gambling, and the other is a robbery. As long as you help the police with the case, whether it's catching the organizer of the gathering of people to gamble or the suspect who robbed you, it will be considered a contribution." Han Bin's tone was somewhat encouraging.
"What should I do to help the police?"
"We hope that you can continue to participate in gambling, help us find the specific location of the casino, and figure out the internal situation and personnel of the casino. As long as you can catch all the people who gathered to gamble, you will have made a contribution."
"Let me be a spy!" Wang Deli showed a look of surprise.
"You are far from being a spy. At best, you are an informant."
"I have never been an informant before. Can I do it?"
"You don't have to be too nervous. We don't need you to do too much. We just need to put a bug and a camera on you to record what you see and hear. You just need to participate in the gambling as usual and complete the whole process." Han Bin explained.
Wang Deli had participated in gambling before. It was safer to let him be an informant than to send a newcomer undercover. It would also not arouse the gamblers' suspicions, and the success rate was much higher.
"What if I am discovered by them? Will they kill me? "Wang Deli's hands were twisted together, and his palms were already sweating.
"Article 303 of the Criminal Law states that opening a casino is punishable by imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or public surveillance, and a fine. If the circumstances are serious, it is punishable by imprisonment of not less than three years and not more than ten years, and a fine." Han Bin paused and continued.
"Opening a casino is only a few years in prison. It is far worse than murder. So even if you are caught, they will not dare to kill you. At most, they will beat you up."
"But what if they are enraged and want to kill me?" Wang Deli said worriedly.
"The police will protect you in secret. If we find that you are exposed, we will rush over to rescue you in time. Of course, there will definitely be some danger. If you are not willing to take the risk, you can give up." Han Bin did not lie to him. He put the worst outcome on the table and let Wang Deli make his own choice.
"If I give up being an informant, how long will my sentence be?"
"Gathering people to gamble for profit is punishable by imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or public surveillance, and a fine."
"What if I add the crime of interfering with public affairs?"
"The crime of interfering with public affairs is punishable by imprisonment of not more than three years, criminal detention, or public surveillance, or a fine."
"You are good, kid. You remember it so clearly." Zeng Ping was a little surprised.
Han Bin smiled. This was all the knowledge he exchanged from the criminal investigation database. Otherwise, he would not have the time to memorize the legal provisions when he was so busy with work.
"Adding these two crimes together, how long will my sentence be?" Wang Deli asked.
"The specific sentence will be considered based on the degree of harm you have caused, your attitude of pleading guilty, and whether you have performed meritorious deeds. If you have performed meritorious deeds, your punishment can be reduced or waived," Han Bin said.
Wang Deli seemed a little anxious. "Can you give me a cigarette?"
Zeng Ping nodded.
Han Bin stood up, lit a cigarette, and passed it to him.
"Thank you." Wang Deli took the cigarette and quickly took a puff.
Han Bin and Zeng Ping did not rush him. They sat quietly at the table and waited for Wang Deli to make his decision.
Although the two of them hoped that Wang Deli would be an informant, they would not force him. Only if Wang Deli had the intention to reduce his sentence would he be able to cooperate with the police better.
If Wang Deli was unwilling, Han Bin would rather not use an informant. If he messed up the case, he would have to bear the responsibility.
Why bother?
When the cigarette was finished, Wang Deli said, "Officer Zeng, Officer Han, if I become an informant, can I only be fined, not detained, and not sentenced to prison?"
"We can't guarantee that," Han Bin said truthfully.
"I just hope to keep my job, otherwise the rest of my life will be over." Wang Deli sighed.
"Meritorious deeds can reduce your sentence, that's for sure. The police will try their best to help you, but if you want to offset your mistakes and act as if nothing happened, that's not realistic," Zeng Ping said.
Han Bin knew very well that it was impossible for Wang Deli to keep his job in the Water Conservancy Bureau. People always had to be responsible for what they did.
"I'd like another cigarette."
Han Bin got up and lit another cigarette for him.
Time passed, and when the second cigarette was finished, Wang Deli made up his mind. He gritted his teeth and said, "Do it.
I'm willing to help the police as an informant. "
Han Bin said a few more words to Wang Deli and then left the interrogation room.
Zheng Kaixuan also came out of the observation room and hammered Han Bin's chest with his hand. "You did a good job, kid. You will be rewarded for solving the case."
Han Bin showed a bitter smile. If he didn't do a good job, he still owed a lot of merit points.
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