"Captain Zheng, what are the common characteristics of these suspected poisoned people?" Han Bin asked.
"Last night, these people ate at the Wales Buffet Restaurant," Zheng Kaixuan said and placed a brown paper bag in front of Han Bin.
"Take a look yourself. This is the file handed over by the Zhongshan Road Police Station."
Han Bin opened it and flipped through it. There was not much information about the case. There were two statements from the informants and one from the person in charge of the restaurant.
"This statement won't do. I have to do it again."
The police station's main purpose was to mediate and help the people solve conflicts. The criminal police's purpose was to arrest the suspect. Both sides had different focuses and different angles of making statements.
"In this case, the informants and the person in charge of the restaurant should be at the Zhongshan Road Police Station. Take your men to the police station to investigate. I'll go to the hospital to visit the poisoned patients," Zheng Kaixuan said.
"Yes." Han Bin responded and asked everyone to pack their equipment.
…
Half an hour later, an off-road vehicle drove into the Zhongshan Road Police Station.
Han Bin and the others got out of the car and entered the police station's service hall. There were many people standing inside and it was a bit noisy. Han Bin called a trainee police officer over and asked him to help find Chief Zhou Yanjun.
Han Bin had worked on a case before and met Zhou Yanjun in a hurry. He could still vaguely remember the other party's appearance.
Not long after, Zhou Yanjun walked out of the office. The trainee police officer pointed him in the direction of Han Bin and the others.
Han Bin took the initiative to greet him and shook hands. "Chief Zhou, I'm Han Bin from Criminal Investigation Team Three."
"Hello, you're finally here." Zhou Yanjun could not call out Han Bin's name, but he could recognize him.
"Chief Zhou, what's the progress on the case?" Han Bin asked.
"The food and vomit of the poisoned people have been sent for testing. The poisoned people's families are in the conference room on the first floor. The person in charge of the restaurant is temporarily detained," Zhou Yanjun explained.
"What are the reasons for detention?"
"Production and sale of toxic and harmful food." Zhou Yanjun looked around and whispered.
"It's also a form of protection for the person in charge of the restaurant. The family members of the poisoned people are very emotional. I'm afraid that something bad might happen …"
Compared to the Criminal Police Unit, the work style of the police station was more humane.
Take Tian Li for example. She was not suited to stay in the police station.
"When will the food test results come out?" Han Bin asked.
"There are too many types of food in the cafeteria. It's hard to say when we can get the test results." Zhou Yanjun sighed.
"How many people have been poisoned?" Han Bin asked.
"There are a total of 26 people who were poisoned. Eleven of them are in light conditions and have been discharged. There are still 15 people who are still being treated in the hospital. Two of them are in more serious conditions," Zhou Yanjun said.
"How many family members of the victims are at the police station?"
"Around twenty."
"Where's the informant?"
"There is another reporter at the police station, and the other reporter has gone back."
"Chief Zhou, I would like to give the reporter and the person in charge of the restaurant a statement."
"No problem. Our director has asked me to fully cooperate with you. He has prepared a conference room on the second floor for you. You can use the interrogation room however you want," Zhou Yanjun said.
"Thank you, Chief Zhou. Please thank your director for me, too," Han Bin said with a smile.
"It's my duty." Zhou Yanjun made an inviting gesture and led Han Bin and the others to the conference room on the second floor.
In the conference room, Han Bin directly assigned tasks. "Tian Li, Zhao Ming, give the informant a statement."
"Li Hui and Xiaopeng, go to the conference room on the first floor and ask the family members of the poisoned people to write down the food they have eaten. Also, ask the people who have eaten at the cafeteria but have not been poisoned. Then, sort and compare the food that might contain toxins."
They did not know when the results of the poison test would come out. Han Bin could not just wait like an idiot.
"Understood," Li Hui said.
"Chief Zhou, please bring the person in charge of the restaurant to the interrogation room. I have a few questions to ask him," Han Bin said.
"I will arrange it," Zhou Yanjun said and left the conference room.
A moment later, the informant was brought to the conference room. She was a woman in her twenties. She was not tall, had a plump figure, and wore a pair of rimless glasses.
Tian Li was in charge of the interrogation, Zhao Ming was in charge of recording, and Han Bin was in charge of listening.
Tian Li turned on the law enforcement recorder and asked, "Name, gender, age, nationality …"
"Liu Lihong, female, 26 years old, Han …"
"Miss Liu, what is your relationship with the poisoned people?"
"He is my boyfriend."
"What is your boyfriend's name?"
"Xing Weihua."
"How is he now?" Tian Li asked.
"He is still in the hospital on an infusion."
"What is the hospital's diagnosis?"
"The doctor said it was food poisoning. He has already had his stomach pumped."
"What kind of poison?"
Liu Lihong recalled, "The doctor said it was tetramethylene disulfotetramine."
Tian Li was stunned for a moment. She was unfamiliar with the term.
Han Bin whispered, "Strong Poison Rat."
Tian Li showed a look of realization and continued to ask, "When did Xing Weihua show symptoms of poisoning?"
"We had dinner at the Wales buffet at around eight o 'clock in the evening. He began to feel uncomfortable at nine o' clock in the evening. At first, we went to a nearby clinic. Later, the doctor said it might be poisoning, and it was best to send him to the hospital to have his stomach pumped. We only arrived at the hospital around ten o 'clock," Liu Lihong said.
"Did you eat at the buffet?" Tian Li asked.
"Yes."
"Why are you fine?"
"The two of us have been dating for almost a year. Our relationship has always been very good, and we are quite compatible in all aspects. It's just that he is a southerner and I am a northerner. Our taste in food is different. If we go to a restaurant to order food, we either order what he likes or I order what I like. The two of us can't eat the same piece at all, so we often eat at the buffet. He eats his, and I eat mine. There are very few overlapping foods," Liu Lihong explained.
"What did Xing Weihua eat last night?" Han Bin interrupted and asked.
Liu Lihong glanced at Han Bin and said, "There are too many types. I can't list them all at once."
"Is there any food that is stale, or that he thinks has changed its taste?"
"I'm not very sure. I was so scared yesterday that I couldn't care about anything else." Liu Lihong sighed.
"How about this, write down what your boyfriend ate, and then write down what you ate." After Han Bin finished speaking, he said to Tian Li and Zhao Ming,
"Tian Li, you stay here with Miss Liu. Zhao Ming, follow me to the interrogation room."
…
Zhongshan Road Police Station, interrogation room.
"Creak …" The door creaked.
Han Bin and Zhao Ming walked into the interrogation room.
There was a man in his forties sitting on the interrogation chair. When he saw Han Bin and Zhao Ming, he quickly greeted, "Hello, police comrade."
Han Bin nodded, then walked to the interrogation table, tidied up a little, turned on the law enforcement recorder, and began the interrogation.
"Name, gender, age, nationality …"
"My name is Xu Weiming, male, 41 years old, Han …"
"You are the person in charge of Wales Restaurant?"
"Yes, I am the owner of the restaurant," Xu Weiming answered, then asked, "Police comrade, what is your surname?"
"My surname is Han."
"Hello, Police Officer Han."
"I believe you know why I brought you here. I don't need to repeat it," Han Bin said.
"No need. There is a problem with my restaurant, and the customer ate something bad," Xu Weiming said.
"This is not as simple as eating something bad. The symptoms of the poisoned person are suspected to be Strong Poison Rat," Han Bin said.
"Strong Poison Rat!"
Xu Weiming was shocked. "Police Officer Han, this has nothing to do with me. I am the owner of the restaurant. How can I poison my own restaurant?"
"The restaurant is yours. Regardless of whether you poisoned it or not, you have the responsibility to help the police investigate clearly."
"Yes, you are right. I will definitely help the police find the bastard who poisoned the restaurant." Xu Weiming was so angry that his whole body was trembling.
If such a strong poison was found in the food, Wales Restaurant would definitely be closed down.
The restaurant was finished, and his career was ruined. This was forcing him into a dead end.
"Do you have a suspect?" Han Bin asked.
Xu Weiming shook his head. "My mind is in a mess. I can't think of anyone who would harm me."
"Is there surveillance in the restaurant?"
"Yes."
Ring ring ring … At this moment, a phone rang. Han Bin took out his phone and glanced at it. It was Zheng Kaixuan's name.
Han Bin stood up and walked to the corner of the interrogation room. "Hello, Captain Zheng."
"How's the situation over there?" Zheng Kaixuan went straight to the point.
"They are giving a statement to the person in charge of Wales Restaurant," Han Bin answered and asked, "Captain Zheng, did you find anything on your side?"
"There is an old poisoned person who couldn't be saved. He has passed away," Zheng Kaixuan sighed.
"I understand." Han Bin's tone was solemn.
"If there is any problem, contact me immediately," Zheng Kaixuan said meaningfully.
"Don't worry." Han Bin's tone was firm.
After hanging up, Han Bin turned to look at Xu Weiming and said, "There is a poisoned person who couldn't be saved."
Xu Weiming's hands were trembling. He grabbed his hair hard and muttered to himself, "How can this be, why …"
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