Chapter 337: Old Madam Su's Tactics
"Yes, Captain!"
At Zhou Shuo's command, two uniformed officers came forward with cold handcuffs and cuffed Ye Fan.
"Ye Fan!" Su Ruoxue's expression changed dramatically.
Ye Fan soothed softly, "Ruoxue, you don't need to worry about me. We are not the murderers who poisoned Elder Master Su. I believe Captain Zhou will soon clear our names!"
"Mmhm!" Tears welled up in Su Ruoxue's eyes.
Zhou Shuo didn't hesitate, "Take this kid away!"
"Move it!" the two uniformed officers said coldly to Ye Fan.
"Ruoxue, wait for my return!"
Before leaving, Ye Fan gave Su Ruoxue a reassuring look.
"You think you can come back? Ye Fan, you murderer, I'm afraid you'll never get out in this lifetime!"
"Not only will he not get out, it won't be long before Ye Fan's crimes are confirmed, just wait for the firing squad!"
"Damn Ye Fan, daring to poison Elder Master Su, his crime is unforgivable, he must be executed!"
In an instant, Su Tianhao, Su Yue, and the rest of the Su Family Direct Lineage looked at Ye Fan and shouted mercilessly, as if Ye Fan's fate was sealed.
After Ye Fan was taken away in the car, Zhou Shuo said slowly, "Miss Su Ruoxue and Old Madam Su, please also come back with us to provide a statement."
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"Of course!" Su Ruoxue and Old Madam Su both nodded.
Under the gaze of the Su Family, Ye Fan, Su Ruoxue, and Old Madam Su were all taken away.
Watching the public security vehicle leave, Su Yue expressed some concern, "Big brother, you don't think Grandma will slip up, do you?"
"Yue'er, do you really think Grandma is foolish? Although Grandma hasn't been managing the family business these years, she's never cut off her connections. You might not know it, but Grandma has a good relationship with Captain Zhou. The captain was just putting on a show earlier; Ye Fan is going to be finished soon!" Su Tianhao spoke in a hushed tone.
Hearing this, Su Yue couldn't help but exclaim in shock, "What? Grandma knows Captain Zhou?"
"Shush! Keep your voice down! It's enough that only you and I know this!" Su Tianhao quickly warned.
Su Yue immediately responded, "Understood, big brother, I understand!"
At that moment, Su Yue finally understood why Old Lady Su dared to brazenly poison Elder Master Su and frame Ye Fan and Su Ruoxue; it turned out that Old Lady Su had this connection.
Several minutes later, Ye Fan was escorted to the interrogation room at the public security office.
Su Ruoxue and Old Madam Su were taken to separate rooms for statement taking and questioning.
"Captain Zhou, you've really outdone yourself just now!"
Once in the statement room, Old Madam Su's face was full of smiles.
"Old Madam Su, you are truly ruthless. To help your grandson, you were even willing to do away with your own husband!" Chief of Public Security Zhou Shuo said in a deep voice.
Before Old Madam Su took action, she had contacted Zhou Shuo. Over the years, Zhou Shuo had received many benefits from Old Madam Su; thus, faced with the temptation of money, he tacitly approved Old Madam Su's plan.
What shocked Zhou Shuo was that Old Madam Su wasn't bluffing. To ensure that Su Tianhao would become the next head of the Su Family, she actually went as far as to kill Elder Master Su.
Old Madam Su sighed and said, "Captain Zhou, the truth is, I really loved my husband. But I couldn't tolerate the vast assets of the Su Family falling into the hands of an outsider. I was forced into a corner and had no choice but to resort to such a drastic measure!"
Hearing this, Captain Zhou was speechless.
You really loved your husband?
Now that your husband is dead, you still say such things; I really do not believe your nonsense.
"Let's not waste time on talk. Do you plan to just put Ye Fan behind bars, or do you intend to lock up both Ye Fan and Su Ruoxue?" Zhou Shuo asked.
Old Madam Su hesitated for a moment and then whispered, "Just Ye Fan is enough. Su Ruoxue, after all, is from our Su Family. If Su Ruoxue were to be locked up with Ye Fan, it would not reflect well on the Su Family's reputation. As long as Ye Fan is imprisoned, Su Ruoxue will no longer pose any threat to Tianhao!"
"Alright, then I'll make sure to get Ye Fan locked up!" Zhou Shuo emphasized.
"Thank you, Captain Zhou!"
Old Madam Su slowly stood up, and from her pocket, she pulled out a bank card, "Captain Zhou, there are five million in this card, and the password is the last six digits. It's a token of my appreciation; please accept it!"
"Old Madam Su is too courteous!" Zhou Shuo's face lit up with a smile upon hearing there were five million on the card.
Old Madam Su continued, "If Captain Zhou can ensure Ye Fan rots in prison, I will give him another five million after the deed is done!"
Old Madam Su was well aware that money could make the devil turn a millstone; even Zhou Shuo, the Chief of Public Security, couldn't resist the temptation of money.
To kill Ye Fan in one stroke, Old Madam Su was willing to spend tens of millions.
"Old Madam has my gratitude. I swear this matter will be handled smoothly and properly!" Zhou Shuo vowed sincerely.
Although he was the Chief of Public Security, the money that made its way into his hands each year was pitifully little. To obtain significant benefits from Old Madam Su, he was willing to sell his conscience.
Old Madam Su spoke with profound meaning, "Then I thank Captain Zhou immensely. If there's nothing else, I shall take my leave first!"
"Hmm! Old Madam, just wait for my good news," Zhou Shuo's face was filled with smiles.
"Then I shall take my leave!"
Old Madam Su smiled, confident that for another five million, Zhou Shuo would certainly find a way to make Ye Fan confess.
Once Ye Fan confessed, her plot would have succeeded.
By then, for Ye Fan and Su Ruoxue to turn their fates around would be incredibly difficult.
No sooner had Old Madam Su left than Su Ruoxue finished giving her statement and came out.
Upon seeing Zhou Shuo, Su Ruoxue hastily asked, "Captain Zhou, how did it go? Have you completed the investigation? Ye Fan and I are innocent!"
"Miss Su, everyone who comes here claims innocence. I know you're anxious to defend your husband, but uncovering the truth takes time. You go back first, and we will notify you as soon as we make progress," Zhou Shuo said.
Upon hearing this, Su Ruoxue couldn't help but ask worriedly, "You're not going to use torture on Ye Fan, are you?"
"Miss Su, you jest! What era do you think this is? Who confesses under duress anymore? Please rest assured, Miss Su, as long as you are not the murderers, I will ensure justice is served. You may go back now!" Zhou Shuo replied with some impatience.
Had it not been Old Madam Su's intention to leave Su Ruoxue out of it, Zhou Shuo would have loved to arrest her as well.
Seeing Zhou Shuo's impatience, and fearful of provoking him further and causing harm to Ye Fan, Su Ruoxue had no choice but to return home first to plan her next steps.
Watching Su Ruoxue's retreating figure, Zhou Shuo slowly made his way to the interrogation room.
Zhou Shuo looked at the interrogator and asked, "Xiao Zhang, how's the interrogation going?"
"Captain, Ye Fan has already given a simple account of the situation. I feel there's something fishy. Could we have arrested the wrong person?" Interrogator Xiao Zhang said.
Zhou Shuo feigned surprise, "Arrested the wrong person? Xiao Zhang, you haven't been on the job long and don't know how cunning these criminals can be. Show me the interrogation report!"
"Captain, here you go!" Xiao Zhang immediately handed over the report to Zhou Shuo.
After a quick glance, Zhou Shuo suddenly tore the interrogation report to shreds.
Seeing Zhou Shuo tear up the report, Ye Fan, who was handcuffed, raised an eyebrow and said, "Captain Zhou, what do you mean by this?"
"You still don't understand what I mean?"
Gazing at Ye Fan, Zhou Shuo sneered, "The prescription for Elder Master Su was written by you, yet you have no medical license. It all points to intentional murder!"
"You don't believe me? It doesn't matter, you can go inquire about my name, Ye Fan, in the Central Plains medical community!" Ye Fan said in a deep voice.
Zhou Shuo dismissed the idea with contempt, "You expect me to inquire in the medical community about your fame? Sorry! We're too busy with daily tasks to spend time on such things. Xiao Zhang, it seems this young man's consciousness is not yet fully aware. Contact North Suburb Prison and have this young man locked up there for a few days to wake up!"
"Ah? Throw him directly into North Suburb Prison? Isn't that... against the rules?" Xiao Zhang exclaimed in surprise.
Zhou Shuo's expression turned icy, "What? Are you daring to disobey my orders?"
"No... not at all! Captain, I'll do it right away!" Xiao Zhang immediately responded.
With the higher authority exerting pressure, Interrogator Xiao Zhang dared not go against Zhou Shuo's wishes.
Hearing this, Ye Fan sensed something was amiss and looked at Zhou Shuo, "Could this be Old Madam Su's doing? What advantage has she offered you?"
"Advantage? Hmph! Are you slandering me? Be careful, or I might sue you for defamation!"
At this, Zhou Shuo's expression turned ice-cold, "Not only are you suspected of poisoning Elder Master Su, but you also dare to question my integrity. Truly unforgivable. Xiao Zhang, I give you half an hour to throw this young man into North Suburb Prison!"
"Yes, Captain!" Officer Xiao Zhang replied respectfully.
After all was said and done, a sinister smile spread across Zhou Shuo's face.
It seemed that as long as Ye Fan was sent to North Suburb Prison, not only would the accusation of poisoning Elder Master Su be solidified, but he would also easily gain another five million promised by Old Madam Su.