Chapter 677 - 667: News

When Su Qing announced she was calling the police, Su Shunli and Su Lihui instinctively tried to run. But Su Qing wasn’t about to give them the chance. Soon enough, the father and son were hauled off to the local police station.

After a preliminary investigation, the Municipal Public Security Bureau quickly took over the case.

"Su Lihui and his father are suspects in a murder case." Zou Ming quickly clarified things for Su Qing. "You know the victim, actually. It’s your grandmother."

Zou Ming knew a bit about Su Qing’s background, including the fact that she had essentially cut all ties with her relatives from the Old Su Family.

"Captain Zou, what are you saying?" Su Qing was completely astonished. "You mean that grandmother of mine is dead?"

’I really didn’t see that coming.’ Su Qing only knew that Old Mrs. Su was paralyzed and bedridden, completely dependent on others. She had assumed the old saying was true—that a scourge lasts a thousand years—and that Old Mrs. Su would cling to life for a long while yet. She never thought she’d kick the bucket so soon.

"Yes," Zou Ming said. "It happened about a month ago. The main suspects are confirmed to be Su Shunli and his son, but we haven’t determined which one of them actually did it. The Xiyuan County Public Security Bureau found they had fled and issued a warrant. And then you conveniently brought them right to our doorstep."

"No wonder I found it so odd." Now that she understood the whole story, Su Qing continued, "I knew my grandmother doted on her youngest son more than anyone. I was even wondering how she could stand by and watch Su Shunli and his son end up in such a mess in Beijing. So, it turns out the old woman was killed by the very son and grandson she cherished most."

Su Qing felt no sympathy for Old Mrs. Su. As far as she was concerned, it was karmic retribution.

Just as they were speaking, an officer approached Zou Ming with an interrogation transcript. "Chief, Su Shunli confessed."

Su Qing exclaimed in surprise, "That fast!"

The officer chuckled. "He was probably scared stiff just being in the station. He didn’t dare hide a thing; confessed the moment we questioned him. His son, though, he’s being stubborn. Still trying to tough it out."

"Who did it?" Zou Ming asked, taking the transcript.

"Su Shunli claims Su Lihui did it. He says he tried to stop him but it was too late. Then he got scared of being arrested, so he just ran off with Su Lihui."

Zou Ming nodded, glanced over the report, and then handed it to Su Qing. "Here, you read it too."

"Okay."

’To be fair,’ Su Qing thought as she read through the transcript, an eyebrow arching involuntarily, ’Old Mrs. Su really did dote on Su Lihui more than any of her other grandchildren. Yet, for a bit of money, he struck her down without a moment’s hesitation. Old Mrs. Su probably never dreamed she would die at the hands of her favorite grandson.’

Su Qing handed the transcript back to Zou Ming. "Thank you for your hard work, Captain Zou."

Even though Su Shunli hadn’t killed Old Mrs. Su himself, he had harbored a fugitive and fled with him. There was no way he was getting out of prison time.

"By the way," the reporting officer added, "Comrade Su Qing, that Su Shunli guy keeps demanding to see you."

Zou Ming turned to Su Qing. "Do you want to see him?"

Su Qing considered it for a moment, then nodded. "Alright. Let’s see what he wants."

In the interrogation room, Su Shunli was shouting nonstop, "I want to see Su Qing! I told you everything I know, now let me see Su Qing! I want to see Su Qing!"

The interrogating officer frowned. "Quiet down! This is a police station, not a marketplace. You’re in no position to bargain. Giving a statement is what you’re supposed to do; it’s not a bargaining chip for making demands."

"I’m begging you, please just let me see Su Qing." Su Shunli was terrified. Old Mrs. Su had spoiled him his entire life, and he’d had very little contact with the police—the last time being when Tian Aixiang had a breakdown and stabbed someone. He knew that committing a crime meant prison, or even "eating a peanut." For the past month, he hadn’t slept soundly, constantly dreaming of Old Mrs. Su’s blood-soaked face flashing before him. He was too scared to return to Lihua Village, and even more terrified to find out if Old Mrs. Su was dead or alive.

Once inside the station, the sight of the police uniforms made him break down completely. He spilled everything he knew the second they started questioning him. That only made him more terrified. He was afraid he would end up just like Tian Aixiang. And so, he began demanding to see Su Qing like a madman, hoping she could somehow save him.