Chang Shengjun called Chen Xing because of Zhang Qingyang's suicide in the detention center. He was the last one to arrive at the detention center in the morning. It had to be said that both the Provincial Department and the Municipal Bureau had a certain repulsion towards the investigators from the Ministry, which was understandable to Chang Shengjun. The exclusiveness of the local departments was a common thing for Chang Shengjun. That was to say, Lu Ming, the Deputy Director, did his best to cooperate with them. Naturally, Chen Xing played a part in this. Chang Shengjun did not call Chen Xing when he arrived at the detention center. Lu Ming was already there. Chang Shengjun knew that Chen Xing must have received the news, so there was no need for him to make a call in a hurry.
After a busy morning, the Ministry, the Provincial Department, and the Municipal Bureau of Nanzhou jointly held a case discussion to express their views on Zhang Qingyang's suicide. Intentionally or unintentionally, everyone avoided mentioning the blood letter left by Zhang Qingyang, because it involved Chen Xing. The impact of this matter was not something that they, as the specific investigators, should worry about. They only needed to investigate the case. Whether there were other secrets to Zhang Qingyang's suicide and whether there was someone behind it, they needed to find out.
Chang Shengjun felt that it was time to have a chat with Chen Xing. He had not met Chen Xing for some time, so he should report to Chen Xing about the current progress of the case.
They arranged a place to meet. Chen Xing set the place at He Li's cafe. Chang Shengjun arrived one step ahead of him and sat in the corner of the hall. Chen Xing waved at him, turned around, and walked to a private room.
"Go and do your work. I have something to do. Just prepare some food for us later." Chen Xing said to He Li, who had just walked out. Looking at the time, it was almost 12 o 'clock. He Li's cafe also served Western food, so Chen Xing decided to have lunch here.
They sat down in the private room. Both Chen Xing and Chang Shengjun were straightforward, so they did not exchange pleasantries. Chen Xing asked, "What do you think of Zhang Qingyang's suicide?
I have personally interrogated Zhang Qingyang several times, and I have studied his psychology. He does not look like a person who has the courage to commit suicide. As the old saying goes, it is better to live than to die. Everyone is the same. As long as there is a little hope of survival, few people will seek death. Zhang Qingyang does not look like that kind of person. " Chang Shengjun recounted his impression of Zhang Qingyang. His expression sank into his memories. He recalled the few times he had interacted with Zhang Qingyang and analyzed his personality and psychology. I checked Zhang Qingyang's body. His head had hit the wall more than once. It seemed that he had been hesitant at the beginning. He wasn't that determined.
He didn't have the determination, but he still died. Chen Xing curled the corner of his mouth. It was meaningless to say such sarcastic words. Carefully thinking about Chang Shengjun's words, Chen Xing could tell that Chang Shengjun had doubts about Zhang Qingyang's suicide. He thought that Zhang Qingyang did not simply commit suicide, which was also in line with Chen Xing's opinion. After a moment of silence, Chen Xing asked, "When you interrogated him, did you find anything strange?"
"No, I felt that he was still full of fighting spirit and wanted to fight to the end." Chang Shengjun shook his head. Zhang Qingyang was an experienced policeman, but he didn't want to let go. We were having a headache trying to pry open his mouth. We had tried to interrogate him several times, but we didn't make any progress. Unexpectedly, he committed suicide.
Since there was no abnormality before, it showed that there was something fishy about his suicide. Chen Xing frowned. He didn't know if the people in the detention center could find any clues.
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy. If someone really passed something to Zhang Qingyang through the people in the detention center, that person must be very resourceful. He must have cleaned up all the traces. It will be very difficult to find any clues."
Chang Shengjun didn't have much hope for Chen Xing's words. In the morning, he walked back and forth in the room where Zhang Qingyang was held, but he found nothing. Of course, there might be someone in the detention center who passed the message to Zhang Qingyang, but it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack to find it. All the speculations they had made now were based on the assumption that there was a mastermind behind Zhang Qingyang's suicide. If Zhang Qingyang's suicide was simple, their speculations wouldn't be valid.
After discussing for a while, Chen Xing asked if there was any progress in the investigation of Zheng Guangfu's poisoning death, but the answer he got was still negative. When Chang Shengjun talked about this, he felt a little embarrassed. This case had been investigated for some time. Chen Xing didn't say anything, but who knew if he would think that the people in the department were also incompetent?
The Haitian Hotel, where Zheng Guangfu often stayed, had too many people coming and going every day. In particular, Zheng Guangfu had too many social engagements. It was really difficult to investigate this case. Chang Shengjun defended himself.
"There's no hurry. We can investigate it slowly. If we can find it, we can find it. If not, there's nothing we can do." Chen Xing smiled. In fact, it didn't matter to him whether he could solve the case or not. The only thing he was curious about was who poisoned Zheng Guangfu. He didn't necessarily need to know the answer. What he cared about was his own purpose, and his purpose had been achieved. Zheng Guangfu and Zhang Qingyang, the black sheep who colluded with power and money, had been punished. Chen Xing didn't have any other requests. He also used this opportunity to complete his own plan and stuffed Lu Ming into the Municipal Public Security Bureau. Therefore, whether the case could be solved or not, Chen Xing really didn't care. That was the job of the investigators.
As the two were talking, Chang Shengjun's phone rang. He picked it up and saw that it was a call from his immediate superior, Wu Hansheng. Chang Shengjun hurriedly picked it up. Chief Wu.
Shengjun, prepare to pack up in Nanzhou and hand over the case to the Provincial Department. You can come back now. Wu Hansheng said on the phone.
Chief Wu, the case hasn't been finished yet. Why are you suddenly in such a hurry? Chang Shengjun was shocked when he heard this. He raised his head and glanced at Chen Xing without batting an eyelid. He knew that Wu Hansheng had sent him down to cooperate with Chen Xing. This also vaguely involved the political struggle of Nanzhou City. However, that wasn't what Chang Shengjun should ask. He only knew that what Chen Xing asked him to investigate was indeed illegal and criminal behavior. The rest was not his business. As for what Chen Xing did to attack dissidents, Chang Shengjun turned a deaf ear to it and wouldn't say a word. At this moment, when he heard Wu Hansheng ask him to pack up, Chang Shengjun's surprise could be imagined. Was this Chen Xing's order?
It was no wonder that Chang Shengjun would think so. It was Wu Hansheng's idea for him to lead the team down, and Wu Hansheng seemed to have reached some agreement with Chen Xing. Therefore, when he suddenly heard Wu Hansheng's instructions, Chang Shengjun was so suspicious.
The Nanhai Provincial Department is very resistant to our department's participation in the case, especially that guy called Zhang Qingyang. Didn't he commit suicide this morning? Were the previous few interrogations conducted by our people? Wu Hansheng didn't directly answer Chang Shengjun's question. Instead, he asked about Zhang Qingyang.
Our people were responsible for it, but this doesn't mean that his suicide has anything to do with our people. This was his personal behavior. Who could have known that he would commit suicide? The local public security department wouldn't think that his suicide had anything to do with our interrogations. That would be too f * cked up. Chang Shengjun understood the meaning of Wu Hansheng's words. He was not a fool. The subtext of Wu Hansheng's words was equivalent to saying that the local public security department also blamed part of the responsibility for Zhang Qingyang's suicide on the people from the department.
Even if there's no relationship, Zhang Qingyang has already committed suicide, and the previous few interrogations were handled by our people. It's normal for the local people to have some opinions. In any case, just bring the people back. You've been in Nanzhou for almost a month, and there are a lot of things piling up in the station. We're also short on manpower, so don't waste time in Nanzhou. If the people from Nanhai Provincial Department want to take over the case, then let them investigate it. We can't doubt the ability of our local comrades. Wu Hansheng said to Chang Shengjun on the phone. Chang Shengjun was his confidant. Otherwise, he would have sent people to cooperate with Chen Xing to clean up his son's mess. He would not have chosen Chang Shengjun to lead the team. Therefore, Wu Hansheng did not take Chang Shengjun's disrespectful words to heart.
Suicide was suicide, and the responsibility was not on us. The scene was still … Chang Shengjun wanted to protest, but he suddenly remembered that Chen Xing was still sitting in front of him, so he swallowed the rest of his words. He wanted to say that there was a blood letter left at the scene. The people from the Provincial Department wanted to say that Zhang Qingyang's suicide had something to do with their department's interrogation. Why didn't they say that there was a blood letter at the scene pointing to Chen Xing? However, this could only be regarded as a complaint. If Chen Xing was not here, Chang Shengjun could say it, but Chen Xing was sitting in front of him, so Chang Shengjun could never say it. He also knew that the blood letter left by Zhang Qingyang before his death was very unreliable. However, for a foreign case officer like him, he really did not dare to conclude that the facts were not true. Because Zhang Qingyang, a dignified director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau, became a prisoner only a few days after taking office. Who dared to say that it was not because of internal strife?
In this case, Chen Xing was involved. In short, Zhang Qingyang becoming a prisoner had something to do with Chen Xing. Without the influence of the higher-ups, how could a director of the Municipal Bureau fall so easily? Of course, there was a fait accompli that could not be denied. Of course, there was a fait accompli that could not be denied, that was, Zhang Qingyang had indeed committed a heinous crime. Zhang Qingyang deserved what he got. Therefore, Chang Shengjun could not be bothered to care about the political struggle involved in this matter. He had accepted the task and requested to cooperate with Chen Xing. The case at hand was indeed a major one, so he just needed to concentrate on it. However, before the case was completed, Wu Hansheng had already asked him to withdraw his team. Chang Shengjun was a little unwilling. He was a stubborn person and was not willing to give up before the case was completed.
"Just bring the team back. Don't talk so much nonsense. This is an order, and you have to obey it."
Wu Hansheng was also a little annoyed by Chang Shengjun's words. He knew that once this capable subordinate showed his stubbornness, he would quarrel with him again. Therefore, he simply reprimanded him and did not allow Chang Shengjun to refute.
"Well, since the people from the Provincial Department want to investigate alone, let them do it. I don't feel happy handling the case here." Chang Shengjun curled his lips. After more than a month of handling cases, he had long felt the rejection from the local Provincial Department and the Municipal Bureau. Although the other party did not dare to make it obvious, after all, they came from the Ministry, intentionally or unintentionally creating some resistance for them. Chang Shengjun did not point it out. It was not worthwhile to shed all pretense of cordiality with the local people for this kind of thing. They still needed the local people's cooperation. Moreover, no matter how stubborn Chang Shengjun was, he knew that he was in the system, and he had to turn a blind eye to some things. Those who insisted on being serious would definitely be washed out of the system.
Chang Shengjun's last words were obviously a little emotional. Thinking that Chen Xing was sitting in front of him, and his conversation with Wu Hansheng had obviously attracted Chen Xing's attention, Chang Shengjun said straightforwardly, "Chief Wu, Mayor Chen is with me now. Shouldn't you also inform him about this matter?
Ahem, I was going to call him anyway, but I just wanted to inform you first. "
When Wu Hansheng heard that Chen Xing was beside Chang Shengjun, he almost choked on his own saliva. He secretly cursed Chang Shengjun for not reminding him at the beginning.
Chang Shengjun, who was on the other end of the phone, could not see the unusual expression on Wu Hansheng's face, and Chen Xing did not know what was going on. From what Chang Shengjun had said just now, he knew that Chang Shengjun was talking to Wu Hansheng on the phone, and he also heard Chang Shengjun saying that he wanted to leave the team, but he was really confused about the rest. Chang Shengjun hung up the phone and shrugged helplessly at Chen Xing. "Mayor Chen, Chief Wu asked us to pack up and go back. All the cases will be handed over to the Provincial Department."
"Oh?" Chen Xing nodded slightly in surprise. Chang Shengjun's words just now and at the end had revealed this information. At this moment, he was not too surprised, but a little confused about the unknown.
Chief Wu said she wanted to call you. As soon as Chang Shengjun finished speaking, Chen Xing's phone rang.
Chen Xing picked up the phone. On the other end, Wu Hansheng first expressed his apology. "Mayor Chen, I'm sorry. I have to ask Chang Shengjun to bring people back. The people from your Provincial Department want to hand over all the cases to them. A deputy minister of the Ministry asked about this matter and asked us to withdraw our people."
"Did the Provincial Department give any reason for taking over all the cases?" This was what Chen Xing was confused about.
"There must be a reason. Didn't Zhang Qingyang die in the detention center this morning? The people from your Provincial Department have some opinions about this. They think that our investigators have more or less influenced Zhang Qingyang's previous several interrogations, but this is only part of the reason. The people from your Provincial Department think that our people are not down to earth and don't understand some situations. It would be better for them to take full charge. Our Ministry fully respects the local comrades' opinions." Wu Hansheng laughed dryly. What he said was a little insincere.
In fact, Wu Hansheng didn't want to get too involved in this matter. The cause of this matter was the private agreement between him and Chen Xing. Later, a large number of drugs were found in the Entertainment City. Then he found an opportunity to turn the case into a direct investigation by the Ministry. Finally, the last hidden danger was eliminated. However, this case was related to the local political struggle. He really didn't want to get too involved. He was also afraid that withdrawing too early would annoy Chen Xing. He was afraid that Zhang Ming would find him to settle the score. Who asked his son to be so disappointing and get into trouble? Even if he was a director with real power in the Ministry, in the face of a giant like the Zhang family, he could really drown him with his saliva.
This time, there was such a good opportunity to withdraw from the case. Of course, Wu Hansheng wouldn't let go of it. Moreover, he didn't need to worry that Chen Xing would have any objections. A deputy director of the Ministry did say that the case would be handed over to the local Provincial Department. Wu Hansheng immediately called Chang Shengjun and asked him to withdraw. At this moment, in front of Chen Xing, he also had a good excuse to explain.
It turned out that it was the people from the Provincial Department who were making trouble. Chen Xing furrowed his brows and mumbled to himself. This answer was far beyond what he had expected.
Mayor Chen, the case has started. I believe the investigation will be very smooth later. Wu Hansheng said to Chen Xing. No matter how Chen Xing was feeling, he was in a good mood at this time.
After the short call, Chen Xing was lost in thought for a while. He always felt that something was wrong. Zhang Qingyang killed himself by hitting the wall, and the Provincial Department asked the Ministry to fully investigate this case. Why did he feel that something was not right?
Mayor Chen. Seeing that Chen Xing was silent and didn't move for a while, Chang Shengjun couldn't help but speak.
Huh? Chen Xing raised his head and glanced at him.
Mayor Chen, I have to leave now. I have to hand over the case to the Provincial Department and rush back to the capital. There are still many things to do. Chang Shengjun stood up.
He almost forgot. Chen Xing came back to his senses. Chang Shengjun was no longer in charge of the case. He had to rush back to the capital. But he still said, Don't you want to eat before you leave?
No, I'm not in the mood to eat now.
Chen Xing nodded and didn't say anything. He didn't ask him to stay. He stood up and saw him off. Next time I go to the capital, I'll treat you to a meal.
That's good. I'll wait for Mayor Chen's meal. Chang Shengjun smiled and didn't take it seriously.
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