Chapter 28
Interrogation

Miao Dachun, tall and strong, struggled fiercely, cursing loudly. It took Du Zhun, Li Ji, and Fu Da together to hold him down.

Lei Guang was momentarily stunned, sitting motionless in his wheelchair, allowing Li Ke to handcuff him.

Lei Miao and Miao Xiaohong, along with two boys, ran out from the main house but were stopped by several police officers in the courtyard.

Miao Xiaohong’s face was pale, sweat dripping down her cheeks. She stared intently at Lei Guang through the gaps between the officers.

Tan Yi stepped forward, blocking her view of Lei Guang, and said, “Take them all away.”

Six people were taken in three cars—Lei Guang in one, Miao Dachun in another, and Lei Miao, Miao Xiaohong, and the others in the third.

Li Ke, being a female officer, got into the car with Miao Xiaohong.

Lei Miao, trembling, asked, “Officer, why are we being arrested?”

Li Ke, feeling sympathy for the poor girl, softened her voice, “Don’t be afraid. We’re just taking you to give a statement. You’ll be released after that.”

“Aunt, is that true?” Lei Miao asked, her voice shaking, then turned to look at Miao Xiaohong in the back seat.

Miao Xiaohong remained silent, head down, holding her sons’ hands tightly as if letting go would mean losing them forever.

Lei Miao asked again, “Aunt, what’s going on?” Her voice grew louder and firmer, filled with expectation, anger, and uncertainty.

The older boy also spoke up, “Mom, say something! What happened to Dad and Uncle? Did they break the law?”

Miao Xiaohong trembled, her voice hoarse, “Don’t be afraid… It’s nothing to do with us. It’s probably about your uncle’s case.”

After the first sentence, she calmed down and said to Lei Miao, “It’s okay. Your uncle did right by your dad.”

Li Ke’s mouth dropped open. “My goodness, your husband killed their entire family, and you say he did right!”

“Really?” Lei Miao seemed to be asking both Miao Xiaohong and herself.

Miao Xiaohong didn’t answer, hugging her sobbing younger son and comforting him.

At the city bureau, the suspects were taken to different interrogation rooms.

Tan Yi personally interrogated Lei Guang.

Lei Guang, sitting in his wheelchair, looked deeply at Tan Yi as if weighing his opponent.

Tan Yi remained indifferent to his scrutiny, taking out a pack of cigarettes and flicking it, making two cigarettes pop out. He held one between his lips and lit it with a lighter, taking a slow drag before exhaling. He asked, “Tell me, why did you kill your parents, your brother, and your sister-in-law?”

Lei Guang showed no reaction to these titles. “I didn’t kill them. The money was hidden by them. The killer just didn’t find it. You can’t say I killed them just because I got the money. I don’t have that capability.” He moved his leg, hinting at his injury, implying he couldn’t have committed the murders.

Tan Yi said, “You might not know, but Miao Dachun left their blood on that clock when he hid the money. You’re smart; I don’t need to explain further.” He meant that only the killer would know where the money was hidden, so Lei Guang and Miao Dachun were the killers.

Lei Guang fell silent.

Tan Yi knew he was waiting for Miao Xiaohong and Miao Dachun. As long as they didn’t speak, he wouldn’t either. They had a pact.

Tan Yi stood up, “Not everyone can stay as calm as you. If you don’t believe me, let’s wait and see.”

Hearing this, Lei Guang wavered, his gaze dropping to his knees, avoiding eye contact with Tan Yi.

Tan Yi smirked and left the room.

In the second interrogation room, Miao Dachun’s roars could be heard through the door.

“Lei Sheng killed them. What does that have to do with me? You bunch of idiots, useless trash, worse than pigs and dogs, only know how to wrong good people.”

“Want to lock me up? Fine, bring evidence!”

“You have no evidence. I’m not afraid! Want to torture me? Go ahead, hit me. If I flinch, I’m a coward.”

“F*** you, you dog!”

“Shut up!” Fu Da slammed the table, “Watch your mouth!”

Liu Feng said, “Don’t worry, we’ve sent people to your house. Evidence will be found.”

Miao Dachun retorted, “Go ahead, search all you want. If you find anything, I’ll call you Dad.”

…

Tan Yi nodded. Lei Guang had indeed considered everything.

Miao Dachun was a scoundrel but not a fool—he knew that confessing would mean certain death. Without some methods, he wouldn’t talk.

Tan Yi entered and replaced Liu Feng.

Miao Dachun said, “You’re the leader, right? Yes, Leader Tan, I remember you. I’ll sue you. You’re wronging good people. You’ll die a horrible death!”

Tan Yi remained expressionless, “Miao Dachun, you killed the Lei family. The one who will die a horrible death is you.”

Miao Dachun shouted, “You’re talking nonsense. I had no grudge against them. Why would I kill them?”

Tan Yi stared at him, “Because of money. Your parents have no money, your brother is still a fool, and you have to support them for life. Because you’re incompetent, you can’t make money, so you rely on Miao Xiaohong to suck the Lei family’s blood. Miao Dachun, you’re not much better than your brother. You’re a waste, a living waste who only knows how to kill pigs and beg.” His tone was cold, every word dripping with sarcasm, killing with words.

“You’re talking nonsense! You’re talking nonsense!” Miao Dachun was agitated, “Who do you think you are, climbing up because of your dad, and you dare look down on me! Come here, I’ll kill you!”

“Ha~” Tan Yi sneered, “You’re in this situation and still dare to say you’ll kill me? You’re just a gun in Lei Guang’s hand, discarded after use. He keeps his hands clean, easily getting Lei Yan’s house, money, and his niece’s future inheritance. What do you get? You’re just trash to be thrown away. Don’t forget, Miao Xiaohong is his wife. For the sake of the children, she won’t side with you!”

“You’re lying!”

“Don’t think we can’t get you without the bloody gloves and clothes. Arguing is useless in the face of the law. The money is evidence. You killed them, you hid the money, so you found it as soon as you entered the courtyard. The clock has the blood of the four Lei family members, proving everything. Lei Guang can’t go to the crime scene with his leg injury. Only you could have killed them. Lei Guang can completely distance himself. Miao Dachun, you’re finished!”

Miao Dachun was stunned, his face turning red. He shouted, “He can’t distance himself. It was his idea. He told me to…” He suddenly stopped, stood up, and charged at Tan Yi, “It wasn’t us. You’re framing me. I’ll fight you!”

Two officers held him down, “Behave yourself!”

Tan Yi said, “Miao Dachun, it’s too late to change your story. You’re really finished.”

In the third interrogation room, Miao Xiaohong remained silent.

Tan Yi entered and told Du Zhun and Li Ke, “Miao Dachun confessed.”

Miao Xiaohong instantly collapsed, falling to the ground. Two female officers helped her up and sat her on a chair.

Tan Yi said, “Miao Xiaohong, think of your two children. If you didn’t participate, confessing will lead to leniency, and you can take care of your children sooner.”

After a long silence, Miao Xiaohong muttered, “I’ll talk. I’ll tell everything.”

Tan Yi returned to Lei Guang’s interrogation room.

Seeing Tan Yi’s relaxed demeanor, Lei Guang understood and bitterly smiled, “Though you’re young, I must admit, you’re quite capable.”

Tan Yi asked, “Let’s talk. Why did you do it?”

Lei Guang replied, “Because they were unfair to me…”

Over twenty years ago, the Lei family was very poor and could only afford to send one child to school. When Lei Yan got into college, Lei Guang had to drop out.

Lei Guang believed he contributed significantly to Lei Yan’s success. However, the Lei parents didn’t appreciate his efforts and always favored Lei Yan. They spent more on Lei Yan’s bride price to get him a better wife, bought him higher-quality clothes, and advised him not to be stingy at work, encouraging him to spend money as needed.

All the family’s money was spent on Lei Yan.

Without a bride price, Lei Guang had to marry a woman from a poor background. After marriage, he had to deal with endless demands from his wife and mother-in-law.

Life was difficult, leading to extreme thoughts.

Lei Guang believed that since he had two sons while Lei Yan only had a daughter, the family’s legacy would ultimately depend on him. Therefore, the family’s assets should belong to him. When he heard about Kong Chunxiang’s family’s demolition compensation, he wanted to borrow some money from his parents (essentially demanding it) so his two sons could have better food, clothes, and attend more tutoring classes.

At this point, Lei Guang became emotional.

“But those two old fools refused outright, saying they had already spent a lot of money buying me a house in Fengshan District. That money was my sister-in-law’s, and they couldn’t decide on it. Nonsense! How could they not decide? My sister-in-law always listened to my brother. They just didn’t want to lend it. Fine, if they wouldn’t lend it, I’d take it by force. Miao Dachun was a good tool, having killed pigs and sheep, bold and precise.”

“So, I discussed it with Miao Dachun and made a detailed plan.”

“On the evening of September 29th, I called Lei Yan, saying I had broken my leg and was short on money, asking him to lend me some. He said he’d talk about it tomorrow as he had plans to drink with someone. Look at that, my broken leg wasn’t as important as his drinking. He wasted his last chance to live. So, I had my wife go home and tell Miao Dachun that my colleague’s fat pig was ready to be slaughtered on the 11th and asked if he wanted to join.”

“This was our code. Miao Dachun understood immediately. I didn’t plan to involve my wife, but after the incident, she figured it out. You must believe me.”

“Miao Dachun followed my plan, unlocked the door, and took off his shoes. But unexpectedly, he was caught by the old man. Initially scared, Miao Dachun turned to run, but the old man recognized him. Panicking, Miao Dachun stabbed him several times, killing him…”

“I thought my plan was flawless, but I didn’t expect it to fail because of the money. I’m curious, how did you guess I left the money at the Lei house?”

Tan Yi said, “There are always people smarter than us. If you don’t want people to know, don’t do it.”

“True,” Lei Guang laughed self-deprecatingly. “Trying to steal a chicken only to lose the rice… But it’s fine. We were born together, and we’ll die together. It’s neat and tidy.”

Tan Yi replied, “They wouldn’t think that way. They would only pray for you to suffer in hell for eternity.”