Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 521 He was so poor he only had money left.

The business world is like a battlefield... Yu Dazhang could understand his concerns.

Besides, the request wasn't unreasonable, so he simply agreed:

"I know a coffee shop. I'll send you the address later, and we can meet there."

He and Qu Tuotuo had been to that coffee shop twice; the environment was elegant and quiet, perfect for conversation.

He waited a while longer until two support team members rushed over.

Yu Dazhang briefly explained the current situation to them, and then said to one of the team members:
"This is the last phone number Sha Hui used to contact us. We need to find out the identity of the number holder as soon as possible."

Another team member entered the interrogation room and, together with Lü Zhongxin, interrogated Sha Hui.

Yu Dazhang deliberately left his master here.

He wouldn't really trust anyone else.

It's important to understand that not everyone can withstand the pressure from superiors.

Fifteen minutes later.

Yu Dazhang drove to the coffee shop and met Jiang Qi in a private room.

"Hello, officer."

"Hello."

After exchanging greetings, the two sat down facing each other.

Yu Dazhang also took a special look at the shoes the other person was wearing today.

He was genuinely curious about what kind of sneakers would make a girl take out an online loan to buy them.

To his disappointment, Jiang Qi was only wearing a pair of ordinary sneakers today.

Well, it only looks ordinary to him; the actual price is definitely not cheap.

"There's no need to book a private room. We're not talking about anything sensitive."

Yu Dazhang was a little reluctant to spend the money. When he and Qu Tuotuo came before, they always sat in the outdoor booths.

"When I came in just now, I also got a membership card."

Jiang Qi said nonchalantly:

"This private room is a free gift with membership; there's no extra charge."

He resolved today's expenses with a single sentence, leaving Yu Dazhang, who was originally planning to pay the bill, with no room for further discussion.

In fact, Yu Dazhang knew in his heart that Jiang Qi still had some reservations.

I suspect that not all of his businesses are legitimate, otherwise why would he be so secretive about the police?

"What kind of business does your family run?" Yu Dazhang asked.

The more you feel you shouldn't ask, the more you should ask. Police officers don't show any courtesy or consideration when they're investigating a case.

"What does this have to do with Wang Lingling's matter?"

Jiang Qi frowned, clearly not wanting to answer the question.

"I'm asking you in person out of politeness," Yu Dazhang said sternly.
"If they really wanted to investigate you, do you think you could keep it a secret?"

He wasn't saying this to scare Jiang Qi.

Anyone with a little common sense knows that in China, criminal police have many ways to investigate a person's background and don't need to use any special methods.

Jiang Qi remained silent for a while, then finally told the truth:
“My family was in the mining business in the early days, but we withdrew from mining operations for some reasons. After that, we invested in casinos in Macau through some specific channels and connections.”

These two businesses are not things that ordinary people can do... Yu Dazhang somewhat understood why he didn't want to talk about it anymore.

The more someone makes a fortune unexpectedly, the more low-key they tend to be.

They must have suffered losses before.

In the so-called upper class, it is generally believed that those who made their fortunes in mining are nouveau riche, and no matter how much money you have, they will look down on you.

They would avoid those who make money through gambling at all costs.

Knowing Jiang Qi's family background, Yu Dazhang understood why he was willing to spend money on Wang Lingling.

The money came too easily.

It's like spending 500 yuan less a day, but feeling uncomfortable all over.

"Do you know that Wang Lingling's roommate has feelings for you?" Yu Dazhang asked.

He didn't mention Sha Hui directly; he asked this question to leave room for an answer and to better determine whether the other party was lying.

"know."

Jiang Qi revealed a disdainful smile and blurted out without thinking:

"You mean Sha Hui, right? I've seen too many women like her. My dad is surrounded by women like that." "They only have money in their eyes. For money, they'll even abandon their dignity and become slaves."

His tone was full of contempt and disgust, as if he deeply despised this behavior:
"To be honest, although I'm not a noble person, I look down on people like Sha Hui."

As a second-generation rich kid, he actually had likes and dislikes... Yu Dazhang almost thought he had misheard.

Of all the second-generation people he's met, Liu Siyuan is the one who lives a more authentic life.

Indulging in revelry and debauchery, partying every night.

Who cares about her character? She's pretty and can have fun, that's all that matters.

It's a shame that a rich second-generation heir is into pure romance; it's a waste of his status.

"Wang Lingling isn't that kind of woman?" Yu Dazhang asked again.

“She isn’t.” Jiang Qi nodded firmly.
“I rarely meet girls like her. I don’t see any utilitarianism in her. In my eyes, simple girls like her are the purest.”

"You still don't know how to play..." Yu Dazhang thought to himself.

Bok choy is delicious, but you can't eat it every day. It's good to change things up occasionally.

You might be experiencing aesthetic fatigue.

For ordinary people, there's no other way; marrying one wife can empty their savings. But if they have the means, of course...

I'm a police officer, I can't think like that... He suddenly realized he had been daydreaming.

Did you know that Wang Lingling owes money to shady online lenders?

After a brief exchange, Yu Dazhang shifted the topic to the case.

"When did this happen?" Jiang Qi looked completely confused.
"She never told me that."

After he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered something, and his expression turned ugly:

“She did mention borrowing money to me once, but I didn’t take it seriously at the time and just gave her 10,000 yuan. It turns out she was in trouble back then.”

Jiang Qi seemed to suddenly come to her senses, a hint of annoyance and self-reproach flashing in her eyes:

"That's not right. If ten thousand wasn't enough, why didn't she tell me?"

Because ten thousand was already a huge sum of money in Wang Lingling's eyes... Yu Dazhang thought to himself.

This is the generation gap.

In Jiang Qi's eyes, 10,000 yuan was just a small amount of money that he could casually take out.

But for Wang Lingling, who grew up in a poor family, 10,000 yuan was a lot of money.

It was precisely because she couldn't even pay the 10,000 yuan loan that Wang Lingling fell into utter despair.

Yu Dazhang is now certain that Wang Lingling was driven to her death by illegal online loans.

She is the same as Zeng Xiaoxiao.

After realizing that this was a debt that could never be repaid, they resolutely chose to end their suffering by taking their own lives.

"Do you remember exactly when she borrowed the money from you?" Yu Dazhang pressed.

Jiang Qi was already somewhat dazed at this point.

His demeanor clearly indicated that he had realized something was wrong with Wang Lingling.

"About ten days ago."

After answering, he immediately asked:

"What exactly happened to Lingling? Did she do something illegal to raise money?"

Seeing that Da Zhang remained silent, he immediately expressed his opinion:
"If it's about money, I can pay for it. Can you tell me how much it will cost?"

He probably thought money could solve all problems... Looking at the rich second-generation in front of him, Yu Dazhang suddenly felt that he was very poor.

They're so poor they only have money left.

"She's dead."

Yu Dazhang's voice was calm, but what he said made Jiang Qi's eyes widen instantly:

"He committed suicide by jumping off a building on the night of the first day of the Lunar New Year."

As he finished speaking, the private room fell silent.

Jiang Qi's eyes were wide open, and she remained frozen in one position without moving, as if she were petrified.

Just then, Yu Dazhang's phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID.

Master?

(End of this chapter)