352: Chapter 352 Things Are Getting More and More Complex

Wei Xinglong successfully captured Target No. 1, brought him back to the Provincial Public Security Department, and proactively requested that they be allowed to conduct the interrogation.

Since they were the ones who brought the person in, there was no issue with them handling the interrogation, and the leaders of the Provincial Public Security Department approved this request.

However...

Three or four hours had passed, and there was almost no progress; the hope of obtaining a large amount of information and clues from Target No. 1 had been dashed.

Wei Xinglong was getting a bit impatient, even slamming the table during the interrogation, but it had absolutely no effect—Target No. 1 would not confess to anything.

Usually, he wouldn't act like this, but the situation was different now. The original requirement was to solve the case within ten days; several days had already passed, and there wasn't much time left, which was why he appeared a bit impatient.

Every minute of delay meant one less minute of time. If it were normal times, it wouldn't be a problem if the interrogation subject didn't confess; he could take his time playing along with him, and eventually, he would be able to pry the other party's mouth open.

But it wouldn't work now; they absolutely couldn't afford to drag it out.

He had originally thought he could pry the other party's mouth open in at most one or two hours, but in reality, three or four hours had passed, the sky had turned dark, and there was still little to show for it.

"Chief, let's use stronger measures; we can't afford to drag this out," a police officer suggested.

Wei Xinglong noticed that upon hearing about using stronger measures, Target No. 1 was not only unpanicked but also looked disdainful, suggesting that such measures likely wouldn't be very effective.

Slowly shaking his head, Wei Xinglong forced himself to calm down, maintain sufficient patience, and continue the interrogation; he knew he still couldn't afford to be impatient.

In a certain private room.

Director Du Qingbo and other leaders of the Provincial Public Security Department were hosting a banquet for Bureau Chief Gu Hanlin, Qin Chuan, and others. The atmosphere was lively, and they were drinking with great gusto.

At noon, everyone had only eaten a simple working lunch because they couldn't drink alcohol, but the evening was completely different; they basically let loose, and everyone was drinking until their faces were flushed.

Director Du Qingbo proactively raised his glass. "Comrade Qin Chuan, a thousand cups of wine are not enough when meeting a bosom friend. It's rare for me, Old Du, to meet a kindred spirit. Let's have another drink!"

He, Old Du, was also a heavy drinker, known for having a high tolerance. He had originally thought that Qin Chuan was young and looked gentle, so his alcohol tolerance would be average, but who knew that the other party drank even more boldly than he did.

Consequently, Director Du Qingbo's spirits rose. He had originally intended to befriend Qin Chuan, so he wanted to use the drinking to build a closer relationship.

Qin Chuan boldly clinked glasses with him, and after downing another glass, he reminded everyone, "Everyone, I suggest we keep the drinking in moderation. We shouldn't get drunk; let's go check on the progress of Wei Xinglong's interrogation in a while."

Bureau Chief Gu Hanlin completely agreed. "Right, right, Comrade Qin Chuan is absolutely correct. Once the case is solved, we will drink to our hearts' content."

One of the leaders of the Provincial Public Security Department said confidently, "Comrade Wei Xinglong has skills; not only is he good at catching criminals, but his interrogation methods are also very clever. There shouldn't be any problems."

Another leader said, "I don't believe everyone has a mouth that can't be pried open like Liu Donghai's. Three or four hours have passed; the interrogation should be about done."

Director Du Qingbo said, "Comrade Qin Chuan's suggestion is very right. Let's keep it in moderation and return to the Provincial Public Security Department earlier to hear the report on the interrogation results from Wei Xinglong and his team."

Why did Qin Chuan make this suggestion to keep it in moderation?

Because he had already seen the information provided by the system in the morning and knew that Wei Xinglong and his team would successfully capture Target No. 1 and Target No. 2, but they would encounter a major difficulty in the interrogation: these two people, like Liu Donghai, were impossible to pry open.

Since that was the case, it was time for him to step in.

After about ten or twenty minutes, everyone put down their glasses and got up to return to the Provincial Public Security Department.

However, upon returning, they were very surprised.

Wei Xinglong was dejected and very self-reproachful. "Leaders, I have let you all down; I couldn't pry open that guy's mouth."

What!

Everyone was shocked, especially the comrades from the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department.

They understood and were very familiar with Wei Xinglong. They had assumed that with him taking charge, it would surely be a success and they would only need to listen to the report. Who would have known that three or four hours had passed and they would have nothing to show for it?

One leader cursed, "What kind of people are in this counterfeit money ring? Everyone's mouth is so tight!"

Another leader even speculated, "I think they have all received professional training. This counterfeit money ring seems increasingly unusual."

Many people nodded, completely agreeing with this deduction.

If it were an ordinary counterfeit money ring, firstly, they wouldn't be able to make such realistic counterfeit money; secondly, their members wouldn't be so stubborn. This was, after all, the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, with so many experts and masters. Usually, people who arrived here would confess everything within an hour.

The first one, Liu Donghai, was like this, and the two captured now were also the same. Clearly, they had received professional training. Things were getting increasingly complicated.

A solemn expression appeared on Director Du Qingbo's face. He said slowly, "Comrade Gu Hanlin, it seems things are getting increasingly complicated."

Bureau Chief Gu Hanlin nodded slowly and then said, "Qin Chuan, why don't you go and try to see if you can get anything out of him?"

Everyone looked at Qin Chuan in unison.

Most people didn't hold much hope. Wei Xinglong was a professional, and even he couldn't do it. Could Secretary Qin really do it?

Some even thought that being able to pry open Liu Donghai's mouth might have been luck. As Qin Chuan himself had said, everyone had done so much work beforehand and interrogated him for so long that Liu Donghai's psychological defense had reached the brink of collapse, which was why Qin Chuan had managed to pick up the slack.

Feeling everyone's different gazes, Qin Chuan just smiled confidently and then said, "Then I will give it a try."

The group went to the interrogation room.

This interrogation room was divided into two by a one-way mirror. Bureau Chief Gu Hanlin, Director Du Qingbo, and the others sat down in the other half of the room. Through the one-way mirror, they could clearly see the situation in the other half of the interrogation room, while the other side could not see this side.

Qin Chuan sat in the main interrogation seat, with Wei Xinglong and a few others assisting.

Taking a glance at Target No. 1, who was handcuffed to the interrogation chair, Qin Chuan began, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Qin Chuan, and I am the Deputy Party Committee Secretary of the Criminal Investigation Bureau."

The other party was stunned for a moment, likely not expecting someone so young to hold such a high position. After being stunned, he showed disdain.

"A guy whose hair hasn't even fully grown yet thinks he's qualified to interrogate me? If I say a single word, count me as the loser."

Seeing the other party's reaction, Qin Chuan was not in a hurry at all and continued, "I hope you will truthfully tell everything you know. Your accomplice, Lin Wenxin, has already confessed everything he knows..."

After a round of opening remarks that seemed like various attempts at persuasion, feeling that it was about time, Qin Chuan used the system's "Mind Confusion" function.

"I've said so much; your lack of cooperation seems a bit impolite, doesn't it? At the very least, you should tell me your name and talk about your own situation, right?"

As long as he knew the other party's basic information, he could use the system to dig into the other party's background, grasp their situation, and then conduct a targeted interrogation to make this guy spill everything everyone needed.