Martial Arts Master in the City

Chapter 11

In the interrogation room!

In front of Ye Xiao was a red interrogation table, and seated beside it were three police officers, one woman and two men, who were none other than Song Jiamin, Ma Yuan, and Jiang De!

Song Jiamin was very puzzled about Ye Xiao's murder of Han Fei. As a young man who had been righteous and just that very morning, how could he possibly commit a suspected murder in the afternoon?

Naturally, Song Jiamin didn't know the kind of person Ye Xiao was. She had learned about Ye Xiao from her sister, Song Jiaqian, but whether what Song Jiaqian had said was true or false, that she did not know. At least, that was the only assumption Song Jiamin could make!

"Name!"

"Ye Xiao!"

"Gender!"

Ye Xiao suddenly burst into laughter.

Song Jiamin looked at Ye Xiao, puzzled, and asked, "What's so funny?"

Ye Xiao, still laughing, said to Song Jiamin, "It's not that I want to laugh, but the question you asked is just too ridiculous. Do I look like a man or a woman to you?"

Song Jiamin knew her question was superfluous, but it was just part of standard procedure.

Isn't this how a suspect is interrogated?

After all, had she not stepped in to protect Ye Xiao from Yang Ming's persecution, why else would she involve herself in this mess?

But how could Ye Xiao understand Song Jiamin's good intentions? He only knew that Song Jiamin was a beautiful, yet expressionless, police officer who apparently had no affinity for him, and thus, Ye Xiao naturally did not feel like cooperating.

"It would be best if you cooperated. I can tell you that aside from me, there is no one in this station who will take care of you as I do," Song Jiamin said somewhat angrily.

Originally, Song Jiamin's heart was in the right place, but who knew that Ye Xiao wouldn't appreciate it at all?

Upon hearing Song Jiamin's words, Ye Xiao laughed again and said to her, "Ha, I noticed right away. Even though I am handsome and charming, Officer Song, you shouldn't make your adoration so obvious; it will make me feel embarrassed!"

Song Jiamin's face turned slightly red, and she glared at Ye Xiao angrily.

Ma Yuan and Jiang De couldn't stand it anymore. Initially, they thought Ye Xiao was quite audacious for daring to lay a hand on Han Fei, but now it seemed that Ye Xiao was a bit too arrogant, even daring to tease Song Jiamin. To tease her once was enough, but he continued to do so, over and over again!

Song Jiamin was famously a cold beauty, and Ma Yuan and Jiang De were starting to worry for Ye Xiao!

"Ye Xiao, just cooperate. You're young, and Officer Song has been very kind to you. Don't be ungrateful!" Ma Yuan said, glaring at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao replied, "Alright, alright, just ask me whatever questions you have. As for those useless questions, I won't answer them at all!"

Song Jiamin looked at Ye Xiao, seething with anger. If it weren't for the possibility that Ye Xiao might be the person who saved her sister, based on her own temperament, Ye Xiao would certainly not have it easy!

"Tell me, what exactly happened between you and Han Fei?" Song Jiamin asked, looking at Ye Xiao.

Ye Xiao, with a disdainful sneer, said, "Does it make any difference whether I speak or not? Now that I'm in custody, I suppose my fate has already been decided by your people. What's the point in saying anything if it's all in vain? Since it's useless to speak, why bother?"

Song Jiamin seriously said to Ye Xiao, "I hope you understand, 'Confessing lessens the severity, defiance increases the strictness.' The government won't wrong a good person nor will it let a bad person go free. If you are wronged, I guarantee you won't face any harm to your interests!"

Ye Xiao looked at the earnest-faced Song Jiamin. He was rather good at reading people, and right now, the expression on Song Jiamin's face didn't seem to be just for show. So, he said, "Do you really want to know?"

Song Jiamin almost laughed in exasperation and said, "If I didn't want to know, why would I waste my breath talking to you?"

Ye Xiao then said, "Actually, it's very simple. Han Fei hit my classmate and bullied the girls in the class. Even though I was a transfer student, I still stood up for justice, demanding Han Fei to apologize to my classmate and to promise not to bully the girls in our class again. Han Fei couldn't stand my righteousness, and in his discontent, he actually pulled out a dagger to stab me. Fortunately, I'm agile, and I disarmed him, pinning the dagger to the classroom door instead. Who knew that Han Fei would have the audacity to distort the facts, fooling the government police into thinking there was an attempted murder. If I had really intended on murdering him, how would Han Fei still be unharmed? Officer, I don't think you all are fools. Surely you wouldn't convict someone based on one single statement from Han Fei. Otherwise, what would be the use of the law? It cannot be just for show, right?"

Ye Xiao spoke neither quickly nor slowly, and when he was finished, everyone present, whether Song Jiamin, Ma Yuan, or Jiang De, couldn't help but think that this guy was really articulate. Could it be that he studied law? He sounded even more impressive than a lawyer!

"Whether what you've said is true or false, you have to take responsibility for your words. How should we record this?" Song Jiamin said.

Ma Yuan, feeling a bit troubled, said, "Captain Song, how are we supposed to record this?"

Song Jiamin looked at Ma Yuan and replied, "Why can't it be recorded?"

Ma Yuan said, "Captain Yang, he..."

Just then, the door to the interrogation room burst open, and Yang Ming walked in!

"Captain Yang, the interrogation is already over," Song Jiamin said as she looked toward Yang Ming!

Yang Ming replied, "I'm aware. The chief has ordered that the suspect Ye Xiao be detained for now."

"Hold on," Song Jiamin said to Yang Ming, "This doesn't comply with the regulations. The matter has not been clarified, and he cannot yet be considered a criminal. How can you detain him?"

Yang Ming stepped closer to Song Jiamin and whispered to her, "Jiamin, don't take it too seriously. Besides, this is an order from the chief; we can't defy it."

Song Jiamin glanced at Ye Xiao, then said, "I'm going to find the chief."

Song Jiamin immediately headed out!

Yang Ming approached Ye Xiao with a smile but then sneered, "Kid, Captain Song is kind-hearted and might be the only one who believes your cock-and-bull story. But don't delude yourself. After offending Mr. Han, your days might not be so free anymore!"

Ye Xiao, however, was not afraid and even smiled as he said, "Captain Yang, aren't you speaking too soon? Just now, Captain Song's words seemed quite right. The police won't wrongfully accuse anyone. Of course, in a big forest, there's all kinds of birds; not all are good birds, are they, Captain Yang?"

"Fuck, you dare insult me? I'll finish you off today!" Yang Ming's face twisted malignantly as he spoke to Ye Xiao!

Ye Xiao shrugged his shoulders, indicating he didn't care.

Yang Ming then ordered his subordinates, "Take the suspect Ye Xiao to room number one!"

Upon hearing Yang Ming's words, several police officers immediately grabbed Ye Xiao and began to escort him out!

Upon reaching the door, Ye Xiao suddenly stood still, and despite their great effort, the officers couldn't budge him!

As the officers were stunned by Ye Xiao's strength, he looked at Yang Ming and asked, "Where's Han Fei? Wasn't he with you?"

Yang Ming laughed and replied, "Mr. Han said he had some business to attend to at the university, so he left first. Why? Do you want Mr. Han to see for himself what you'll look like in a moment?"

Back to university?

Ye Xiao couldn't help but inwardly panic, thinking that Han Fei must have gone back to the university to trouble Zhan Bo!

Ye Xiao immediately said to Yang Ming, "Captain Yang, please convey a message to Han Fei for me. Before Ye Xiao falls, he'd better not touch my friends, or he'll regret it for the rest of his life!"

"Haha, even now you're still so arrogant. I want to see how you fall today," Yang Ming said to his subordinates, "Move it!"

Ye Xiao knew that if he wanted to escape, it would be as easy as flipping his hand, but he couldn't do that because doing so would be no good for Ling Hengyu. Ye Xiao firmly believed that once Ling Hengyu learned of this matter, he would immediately come to rescue him. If he fought his way out now, wouldn't that be disrespecting Ling Hengyu?

Such an action was naturally not something Ye Xiao would consider; after all, the man was now his boss!

Under the escort of several police officers, Ye Xiao was brought to a temporary cell block within, where some prisoners were also temporarily detained!

"Captain Yang, in which cell should we detain the suspect Ye Xiao?" Jiang De inquired to Yang Ming!

Yang Ming smiled with ill-intent and then said, "Just place him in cell number one for now."

Upon hearing Yang Ming's words, Jiang De clicked his tongue. Was cell number one just a random choice? Jiang De glanced at Ye Xiao and couldn't help but pray for him, hoping it wouldn't be too awful!

Ye Xiao was quickly taken to cell number one!

Cell number one was the innermost cell of the prison, and Ye Xiao noticed the steel bars there were the thickest. There were seven or eight prisoners inside cell number one. When Ye Xiao was pushed in, those seven or eight prisoners immediately looked over, many with a ferocious demeanor, indicating that cell number one was no simple place!

Ma Yuan shoved Ye Xiao in, and Yang Ming addressed those prisoners in cell number one, "Here's a new friend. Get to know your new friend well; it'll be good for you!"

Those prisoners weren't fools; they naturally understood Yang Ming's meaning, each of them glaring at Ye Xiao like tigers eyeing their prey.

Yang Ming gestured to Ma Yuan, Jiang De, and a few other officers to leave. As they walked, he said to the guards, "Whatever happens in cell number one, don't interfere. This is an order from the chief!"

The prison guards exchanged looks when they heard Yang Ming's words; such orders were rare, but when they did come, it meant that cell number one would see a bloodbath. Half a month ago, something similar had happened, resulting in a gruesome outcome!

Meanwhile, Ye Xiao saw Yang Ming and the officers whispering among themselves; then, their glances oscillated between mockery and sympathy. Ye Xiao, being very intelligent, quickly understood, especially when seven out of the eight men in cell number one began to stand up with malicious intent!