Han Bin said coldly, "Now we are even more suspicious of you. Not only did you go to the crime scene during the time of the crime, but you are also suspected of deceiving the police. If you can't give us a reasonable explanation, we can only detain you according to the law."
"I did go to Bai Cui, but I really didn't kill my brother. There are many people who have been to Bai Cui, and there are many residents there. Why are you arresting me?"
"Because you lied to the police. If you didn't do something wrong, why did you lie? "
Xiao Guodong defended himself. "I already said that I went to Bai Cui, and I was afraid that you would suspect me, so I didn't say anything."
"You said it yourself just now. There are many people who have been to Bai Cui. As long as you have a clear conscience, what is there to be afraid of? You went to the crime scene and saw Xiao Bingtian. You can provide the police with more clues and help them determine the time of Xiao Bingtian's death.
But not only did you not tell the truth, but you also deliberately hid your itinerary. Your motive and actions have shown that you are not as innocent as you claim to be. "
"Sigh …" Xiao Bingtian sighed and held his head with both hands. "It was a mistake. It's too late for me to say anything now. You won't believe me anyway."
Zhao Ming snorted. "Look at you. You're a man, but you're acting like a resentful woman. As long as you cooperate with the police and prove your innocence, you will naturally be cleared of suspicion. "
Xiao Bingtian raised his head. "I'm willing to cooperate with the investigation. I'm innocent."
Han Bin said, "Then let me ask you. What did you do at Xiao Bingtian's house?"
Xiao Bingtian recalled for a moment. "My brother called me yesterday. I didn't pick up at first, but then he called my wife and asked me to go to Bai Cui."
"To do what?"
"He asked me to get some money?"
"What money?"
"Isn't it because of the epidemic again? The restaurant's business is bad, and I … can't make ends meet. He also knows my situation. At first, he wanted to transfer money to me, but I didn't want it and didn't give him my account number. Yesterday afternoon, he called to say that he had withdrawn some money and asked me to go there.
At first, I didn't want to use his money. I called him, but he didn't pick up, so I drove there. After I got in, he took out a backpack and took out eighty thousand renminbi. "I'll use it first. I'll give you the money after I sell the house."
Sigh … I'm a strong-willed person and don't like to borrow money, so I didn't take the money and left after chatting with him for a while. Police comrade, I swear to God that I didn't kill my brother. He's my biological brother. If I kill him, I'll be struck by lightning and die a horrible death. "
Zhao Ming said, "Since you're short of money and your brother is willing to lend it to you, just use it. You're not an outsider."
"You're right. I should have accepted the money at that time. Maybe this wouldn't have happened." As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Guodong slapped himself twice. "My bad habit is that I care about my reputation. Isn't it the New Year? There will be a lot of relatives and friends coming and going. I'm afraid that if people find out about the loan, I'll lose face.
I'm not afraid that you'll laugh at me, but I'm just trying to look impressive. I think I'm the boss just because I opened a restaurant. I've bragged a lot about how much I earn a year. A few years ago, it was still okay, but after the epidemic, the restaurant's business plummeted. I've lost hundreds of thousands of rentals and labor this year.
I know my brother did it for my own good. He took the initiative to give me money, but I refused to take it. I'm really not human … "
After Xiao Guodong finished speaking, he slapped himself twice again.
Han Bin said, "There was eighty thousand renminbi at your brother's house yesterday afternoon?"
"Yes."
"Where was the money when you left?"
"It was on the coffee table. I didn't take it. I thought that I'd sell the house after the New Year anyway, so I gritted my teeth and let it go. There was no need to take my brother's money. "
Han Bin touched his chin. The police didn't find a large amount of cash at the scene. Could this be the real reason why Xiao Bingtian was killed?
"Who can prove that Xiao Bingtian wanted to borrow money from you?"
"My wife can prove that I was busy in the kitchen and didn't receive the call. My brother called my wife again and asked me to go get the money. She can prove it to me. "
"Other than your wife, does anyone else know?" Han Bin continued to ask. The credibility of a husband and wife's testimony wasn't high.
"That's it. Borrowing money isn't something to be proud of, and I'm too embarrassed to tell others."
"Whether Xiao Bingtian took out a large amount of cash or not, we'll know once we check. If you lie to the police again, the consequences will be very serious. "
"No, I really don't dare to lie this time."
"When did you leave Xiao Bingtian's house?"
"Around 5: 30 pm."
"What was Xiao Bingtian's situation at the time?"
"He was fine. We've always had a good relationship, or else he wouldn't have taken the initiative to lend me money. When he left, he even sent me to the door and told me to come and get the money if I needed it. "
"When you went to his house, how did he treat you?"
"That's our house. I'm not an outsider, so there's nothing to treat me with."
"When you left, was his phone there?"
"Yes."
"Then why didn't he answer your call?"
"He was sleeping."
"Was there anyone else in his house?"
"I don't think so, but the door to the side bedroom was closed, so I didn't go in."
Xiao Guodong guessed, "Officer Han, you suspect that the murderer was at my brother's house, and that he killed my brother after I left."
"Don't go with the flow. I'm asking about your situation."
"I'm his biological brother. He offered me money, but I didn't want it. Why would I kill him?"
"If it's really as you said, and Xiao Bingtian was killed after you left, did he act strangely at the time?"
Xiao Guodong thought about it. "I don't remember."
"Did he say that someone was coming to his house, or did he act like he was going to receive a guest?"
"Now that you mention it, I remember something. When we were talking, he kept looking at the clock on the wall. When I said I wanted to leave, he didn't ask me to stay for long. If it was in the past, he would definitely have asked me to stay for a drink. "
"Then when you left, did you see anyone suspicious?"
"Not really."
"You're the closest person to Xiao Bingtian, and also the last person to see him. Who do you think killed him?"
"Phew …" Xiao Guodong let out a long sigh. "To tell you the truth, ever since my brother died, I've been thinking about who killed him. He's been away from Qin Island for so many years, so it's impossible for him to have any deep hatred. Could it be that someone from Chang 'an came to seek revenge? "
"He has enemies in Chang 'an City?"
"He does appraisal work at the auction house, and the items he appraises are not cheap. Sometimes, there will be some conflicts of interest. He usually only reports the good news, and only talks about work after drinking. He was even beaten up by a guest who auctioned items. "
Han Bin stared at him. "Xiao Guodong, although Chang 'an City is far away, the police can still find you if they want to. If what you said is true, the police will thank you for the clues, but if you deliberately lie to divert the police's attention, you'll have to bear legal responsibility. "
"I'm not lying. What I said is true. My brother told me this personally, and he said it when he came back. If you don't believe me, you can investigate. "
"What's the name of the person who beat him?"
"I don't know. He didn't tell me in detail."
"When did it happen? Is the injury serious? "
"I think it happened last October. He specifically went to the hospital for a checkup, and it was a mild concussion. He even made the person pay money. His company also gave some compensation. My brother said this himself. You can go to his company to verify it. I'm definitely not lying. "
"Anything else to say?"
"No, that's all I know."
Han Bin closed the notebook and ordered the team member beside him, "Take him back to the police station."
Xiao Guodong was confused. "Officer Han, I've already told you everything. Why do we still need to go to the police station?"
Han Bin showed him the warrant. "The first time you took a statement, you lied to the police. The police won't easily believe your testimony again. Come back with us first, and after we verify it, you'll naturally be released. "
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