After a series of investigations, Han Bin didn't find anything wrong with Sun Xiaoli or the dog rescue center.
However, the Ma Shan she was talking about was like a completely different person from the killer Han Bin knew.
Han Bin also tried to get some answers from Sun Xiaoli, but he was unable to get a reasonable explanation from her. Ma Shan was most likely the only person who could provide a clear explanation.
Why would a cold-blooded killer be so passionate about dogs?
No, in light of the circumstances surrounding the Alaskan dog's death, it was more accurate to say that he was so passionate about the stray dogs that Sun Xiaoli adopted.
Whether it was because of the stray dogs or because of Sun Xiaoli herself, Ma Shan was most likely the only one who knew.
The source of the money had been found, and even though it was still unclear why Ma Shan had donated the money to the dog rescue center, it was clear how important the dog rescue center was to Ma Shan.
All of the money had been exchanged for someone's life, and even though it was someone else's life, it was still a human life. Using money from a murder to raise a stray dog was a little ironic, but it was a fact.
After returning to the Municipal Public Security Bureau, Han Bin interrogated Ma Shan again.
Compared to the last time they had met, Ma Shan didn't look much different. In fact, there was a hint of calmness in his expression, as if he had already accepted the outcome.
Han Bin got straight to the point. "Ma Shan, do you admit to killing Zhang Haonan and He Jun?"
Ma Shan replied, "I do."
"Why did you kill them?"
Ma Shan heaved a long sigh. "Captain Han, I've already told you that those two made a mistake, and I was merely enforcing justice on behalf of the heavens. Even though my methods were a little harsh, it was also to serve as a warning to the world."
Han Bin harrumphed, "Do you like dogs?"
Ma Shan faltered slightly upon hearing this. "Captain Han, why are you asking me this?"
"Just answer whatever I ask you."
"It's alright."
"Then why did you kill He Jun's dog?"
"Dogs are the same as humans; they should be punished for their mistakes."
Han Bin suddenly asked, "Did the stray dogs at the dog rescue center do anything wrong?"
Ma Shan's mouth gaped open, and he didn't answer for a long time.
Han Bin continued, "What's your relationship with Sun Xiaoli?"
"Who... You..." A nervous expression appeared on Ma Shan's face as he sighed, "How did you find out?"
"Zhu Xiaohong, oh, I should call him Chen Sanmu. He's been arrested, and he's confessed to you. Not only did we find Sun Xiaoli, but we also found out that you've transferred all the loot you got from the murders to her," Han Bin said sharply. "Is Sun Xiaoli also your accomplice?"
Ma Shan hurriedly denied this. "No, Sun Xiaoli has nothing to do with these two cases; I can swear to God on this."
"You admit that you received a transfer from Chen Sanmu?"
Ma Shan's right hand trembled slightly upon hearing this. "Seeing as you've already investigated everything, there's nothing for me to hide. However, I have a favor to ask of you. If you're willing to do this, I'll be sure to cooperate with the police and tell them everything that I know."
"What is it?"
"Most of the money was spent by me, and a small portion was donated to the stray dog rescue station. You can do whatever you want with the rest of the money in my account, but I hope you won't pursue me for the money I donated to the stray dog rescue station."
"Give me a reason?"
"The money was used to buy dog food for the stray dogs, and it was considered a good deed. The dogs have already eaten the food, so this is a bad debt that you can't pursue."
"As far as I know, Sun Xiaoli is the person in charge of that rescue station. If the dogs have no money, we can ask her for it."
"No!" Ma Shan's eyes widened. "Sun Xiaoli is innocent. She has no idea where the money came from. Please don't make things difficult for her."
"Why did you donate the money to the stray dog rescue station?"
"I... I like dogs! I can't bear to see them starve to death. "
Han Bin smiled. "When you killed He Jun's Alaskan Retriever, I didn't see how much you liked dogs. We, the police, are not stupid. If you don't tell us the truth, the police will investigate the case until the end. We've already invited Sun Xiaoli to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. As for when she will leave and how far the interrogation will go, that will depend on the actual progress of the case. "
Ma Shan could tell what Han Bin was implying, and he knew that Han Bin had already seen through him. He knew that he didn't care about the stray dogs at all. "I like Sun Xiaoli, I like everything about her. When I saw how hard she worked to save the stray dogs, I also wanted to do my part. The money was really donated to the stray dog rescue station, and Sun Xiaoli didn't spend a single cent of my money.
If she really used my money, then she wouldn't be the Sun Xiaoli that I like. "
"What stage are you and Sun Xiaoli at?"
"We're just normal friends. I often go to the stray dog rescue station to help out, but I've never had any further contact with her. When we were at the rescue station, we also talked about dogs. She really is very kind and caring. I know that I'm not good enough for her, and I've never thought about doing anything with her. I don't even dare to talk to her. As long as I can look at her from afar... I feel good about myself." A wry smile appeared on Ma Shan's face. "Am I being very silly and ridiculous?"
Han Bin didn't know whether Ma Shan was being silly or not, but he really couldn't understand Ma Shan's actions. "How did you and Sun Xiaoli meet?"
Ma Shan fell into deep thought. "Last summer, it was raining heavily outside, and I was eating skewers and drinking at a barbeque shop. At the time, I was very confused about life, and I even considered committing suicide. In this era, living is easy, but living is very difficult. I don't have many friends, and I don't have much contact with my family. My daily pastime is drinking, and when I'm sober, I think about why I'm alive and what the meaning of life is. I feel like everything around me is so cold and lonely.
I don't know if you can understand what I'm saying, but perhaps I'm just a confused person. Otherwise, I wouldn't be living such a ridiculous life.
It was also at that time that I met Xiaoli for the first time. She was helping a stray dog on the other side of the street. The stray dog's leg had been injured, and she bandaged it and fed it food. She would rather be drenched in the rain than use an umbrella to protect the stray dog. At this moment … I felt a warmth that I could empathize with, as though I was the homeless stray dog.
This experience is a little ridiculous, and you may not understand it, but... as long as Xiaoli is by my side, I feel a sense of warmth, and I'm no longer as lonely as I was in the past. I... really like the feeling of being with her.
But I also understand that I'm not worthy of her. I'm a person without a future, and I can't give her happiness. All I can do is silently wait by her side, bless her, and help her. As long as I can see her often, that's enough. "
Han Bin asked, "Why did you hide your motive for killing her?"
Ma Shan replied, "I don't want you to find the money, and I don't want to drag Sun Xiaoli into this. I'm not afraid of death; I just want to leave her with a good impression before I die, not a bad reputation as a murderer."
Han Bin stared at Ma Shan, and suddenly asked, "Do you know Jiang Suli?"
Ma Shan licked his lips. "The woman from Nan Tang Village?"
"So you were the one."
"It was me... there's no point in hiding it now."
"Tell me, why did you kill Jiang Suli?"
"Can you promise not to pursue the matter of the money and not to tell Sun Xiaoli about what happened to me?"
Han Bin replied truthfully, "I can't make the decision here, but I'll make an application for you. According to the current situation, we won't be able to get the money back even if we pursue the matter. If you can assist the police with their investigation and perform a meritorious deed, we can drop the matter of the money, and we won't even tell Sun Xiaoli about what you did. "
Ma Shan nodded in gratitude. "Thank you, thank you so much. As long as you can help me, I'll agree to anything."
Han Bin nodded in response. "Why did you kill Jiang Suli?"
"I was instructed to do so by someone."
"Zhu Xiaohong from Ruavjia?"
"No, at the time, I hadn't joined Ruavjia yet."
Han Bin was a little surprised. "Who was it?"
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