Siheyuan: The Era of Struggle

Chapter 316: Li Dagui's Stubbornness
Li Da Kui was taken to the interrogation room with a lot of noise. Zhang Ershuang said nothing, led the factory security personnel and walked out of the room without looking back, without any curiosity at all.

The two police officers who followed in were a little curious when they saw this, but the man had already left the house, so they didn't take it too seriously and walked straight behind the interrogation table.

The case was discovered and reported by the steel plant's security department, and it happened on someone else's territory, so it was only right and reasonable for them to do some superficial work.

"Deputy Director He, let's go in and take a look together!"

Hearing Lian Shouren's invitation, He Yuanchao shook his head and declined without thinking: "Comrade Lian, our security department will not participate in the trial of this kind of case. You can always ask for help if you need any errands."

Lian Shouren tried to persuade He Yuanchao a few more times, but seeing that He Yuanchao was determined, he did not force him. After saying a few polite words, he turned around and walked quickly towards the interrogation room.

After opening the door and entering the interrogation room, he saw two police officers sitting behind the interrogation table. Lian Shouren thought he was looking at Li Dagui, so he waved his hand and said to the two of them:
"We are going to interrogate you two, you can leave now."

"Fuck, this guy in the steel plant security department is a bit too arrogant."

The young police officer listened to Lian Shouren's words, and he secretly complained. His expression did not improve much either. He stood up and said in a slightly stiff tone:

"It's true that the case belongs to your security department, but Li Dagui is from our jurisdiction. We have every right to listen to and participate in the interrogation."

The older police officer didn't say anything and didn't move from his chair, staring at Lian Shouren with an unhappy look on his face. His expression showed that he wanted to advance and retreat together, and it was obvious that he had the same opinion as his younger colleague.

Seeing this scene, Lian Shouren was able to keep his composure, but the national security personnel who came in with him became a little impatient.

He walked to the interrogation table in two steps, without any nonsense, took out his ID from his pocket and handed it over. If it weren't for the table blocking it, it would have almost hit the young policeman in the face.

The older police officers have seen big scenes and know that anyone who dares to confront the police so unscrupulously must have someone behind him.

Reaching out to stop the young colleague who clenched his fist, the older policeman stood up and took a look at the work ID held in front of them.

When the older policeman saw the things on his work permit, such as the Ministry of National Public Security [the word "public" is a fabrication, don't take it seriously], the bright red seal, name, and position, his anger instantly disappeared.

He laughed dryly and said a few words "misunderstanding", then turned around and walked out, pulling the still indignant young policeman.

Watching the two police officers leave the interrogation room, Lian Shouren and the national security personnel in the room did not take this little episode seriously. After simply tidying up the paper and pen on the interrogation table, they immediately interrogated Li Dagui.

The interrogation style of the National Security Bureau is different from that of the Public Security Bureau. They do not ask questions such as name, gender, and work unit, but go straight to the point.

"Li Dagui, right? Tell me about your experience with Liu Liang from the Red Star Steel Mill."

Li Da Kui saw everything that happened in the room just now. The person who interrogated him made the two police officers leave the room in shame without even a word using only their work ID. He already had a guess about the identities of the two people behind the interrogation table.

"Liu Liang, what Liu Liang? I don't know him and I've never even heard of him." Li Da Kui said with a puzzled expression on his face.

Bang~~
As soon as Li Dagui finished speaking, the national security personnel beside Lian Shouren immediately raised his hand and slammed it heavily on the interrogation table.

"Li Dagui, I advise you to be smart. We can't bring you here without evidence."

"Comrade, I really don't know who Liu Liang is!"

Looking at the national security personnel with livid faces, Li Dagui said aggrievedly: "There must be a misunderstanding here. It must be that Deputy Director He who is framing me for personal revenge. Comrades, you must investigate it carefully and don't let him fool you."

Seeing Li Dagui playing these tricks again, Lian Shouren, who was sitting behind the interrogation table, did not speak, took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, watching him with interest. The national security personnel had been following Lian Shouren for some time and were very familiar with his interrogation style. Seeing the familiar scene, they did not continue the interrogation and silently played with the pen in their hands.

None of the three people in the interrogation room spoke, and the room suddenly fell into silence.

The orange light from the roof illuminated three motionless shadows on the ground. The atmosphere gradually became a little depressing, as if it was a precursor to a coming storm.

After about three or four minutes, the storm did not come. Lian Shouren put out the cigarette in his hand, stood up, walked to Li Dagui and said slowly:

"Li Dagui, I'm sure you've guessed who we are. We've been keeping an eye on this case for a while. If we weren't sure, we wouldn't bring you back with a big fanfare.

I won't ask any other questions, just tell me where to send the things after they are handed over to you."

"Send...send what?"

Lian Shouren's tone and expression were somewhat confusing. Li Dagui, who was almost led into a trap, secretly raised his guard and said:

"Comrade, let me say it again. I don't know Liu Liang, and I don't know what he sent. This is all a conspiracy by Deputy Director He."

Seeing the stubborn Li Dagui, Lian Shouren remained calm and continued to speak patiently:

"Li Dagui, you are also a smart man. I guess you have heard a little bit about our national security methods. Are you sure you can handle it?"

After saying this, seeing that Li Dagui didn't take his words to heart and looked indifferent, Lian Shouren raised his hand and gave a thumbs up and said with a smile:
"Okay, you are a real man. I just don't know if any of your accomplices can think of getting you out while you are suffering here."

Lian Shouren finished speaking, and before Li Dagui could say anything, the national security officer sitting behind the interrogation table replied with disdain: "You're still thinking about saving him. You're having a conscience if you don't hope he dies sooner."

Listening to the two people interrogating him speaking in unison, to be honest, Li Dagui felt a little shaken.

He was not a core member of the organization, but he had a general understanding of those people's morals through his contact with them. Although this slightly younger young man was obviously trying to instigate others, what he said was very likely to be true.

Although he understood it, one misstep could lead to eternal regret. From the moment he was lured away, there was no turning back.

If you confess, you will be given leniency and life imprisonment; if you resist, you will be punished severely and go home to celebrate the New Year.

After a brief consideration, Li Dagui's heart gradually tilted towards fighting to the end.

"Comrades, how many times do I have to tell you that you can trust me? I know nothing about what you are talking about. Instead of wasting time on me, why not investigate that Deputy Director He? Maybe you can get something big!"

Lian Shouren has many years of interrogation experience. From the look in Li Dagui's eyes, he basically concluded that this man was a stubborn element who was determined to do something.

With an idea in mind, Lian Shouren didn't waste any more words and turned to the national security personnel behind the interrogation table and said, "Xiao Zhang, go to the guard room and replace Zhigang."

"It's the team leader."

The national security officer stood up and responded, then looked with pity at Li Da Kui who was sitting on the interrogation chair, then turned and left the interrogation room.

(End of this chapter)