Hong Kong variety show: Starting from Cold War 1994

Chapter 45 Ni Yongxiao's Decision, Interrogation of Mary

Han Chen felt that these Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) agents had taken the wrong medicine. Anyone could be the real killer of Uncle Kun, but he himself was absolutely impossible.

What he didn't notice was that Mary's expression was strange at that moment, and she didn't join him in protesting her innocence to the police.

Several O-Team members quickly exchanged glances—Han Chen's demeanor and words were very genuine, not like an actor.

"Mr. Han, we police don't wrong innocent people. Please come with us."

Han Chen was taken into custody by two officers, but because he was only assisting with the investigation, he was not handcuffed.

He squinted at Wang Zhizong: "Fine, I'll go back with you, but I require a lawyer to accompany me during the questioning!"

On the other side, Mary was also controlled by Peng Yingqi. Throughout the entire process, she kept her head down and remained silent.

Before Han Chen was escorted out of the villa, he was about to turn back and comfort Mary: "Honey, don't worry, the innocent will clear themselves..."

Mary forced herself to remain calm and said, "Yes, honey, I know."

With the couple working together, Han Chen knew something was terribly wrong just by looking at Mary's expression!

Could it be that Uncle Kun's death back then was really...?

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

Shocked and confused, Han Chen was pushed into the car.

……

Deep Water Bay, Ni Family Mansion, Study.

Ni Yongxiao stood in front of the fax machine, holding a document that had just been faxed over.

The document header reads: "Alan & Johnson Investigations".

This is a private detective agency that he hired from abroad at great expense, specifically to investigate the murder of Ni Kun years ago.

Alan and Johnson investigated for nearly six months, first focusing on the unusual behavior of everyone around him before and after his father Ni Kun's incident.

They discovered that a month before Ni Kun's murder, three of his long-time bodyguards each received a huge remittance from a shell company in their overseas accounts.

Further investigation into the flow of funds of that shell company, after several twists and turns, pointed to an account with ties to the Thai underworld.

The document concludes with Alan's analysis: "Based on current intelligence, Mr. Ni Kun's murder was a premeditated killing with the assistance of an inside agent. The inside agent was most likely his three bodyguards..."

"Although those funds were transferred multiple times, making it impossible to directly pinpoint the original remitter, our investigation also revealed that Mary, the wife of Mr. Han Chen, Mr. Ni Kun's capable assistant, had traveled to Thailand several times before and after his murder..."

Ni Yongxiao put down the documents, walked to his desk, took off his glasses, closed his eyes, and rubbed his temples.

"Third Uncle, have you found out what's going on at the West Kowloon Police Station?"

Uncle Ni revealed a playful smile: "That damn cop Huang Zhicheng who's always keeping an eye on our Ni family had an accident at the West Kowloon headquarters about an hour ago. The specifics are unclear, but I heard it caused quite a stir and even the Special Duties Unit was deployed."

"However, I just heard that the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau is planning to take action against Han Chen and his woman Mary. I don't know if it's true or not."

Uncle Ni was very clear about his position within the family; he was only responsible for providing intelligence and never expressed his opinions.

The final decision on how to handle the situation rests with Ni Yongxiao.

Upon hearing the news that "Huang Zhicheng is in trouble," Chen Yongren, who had been lying idly on the sofa in the study, almost jumped up!

Seeing this, Luo Ji lit a cigarette, pretended to pat himself down, walked in front of Chen Yongren, blocking Ni Yongxiao's view: "Can I borrow a light?"

Chen Yongren forced himself to calm down quickly, took out a lighter and threw it to Luo Ji.

Inspector Wong is dead? What happened? What am I going to do now?

Fortunately, at this moment, Ni Yongxiao slowly leaned back in his high-backed chair, deep in thought, and did not notice Chen Yongren's unusual behavior.

When his father was murdered, Han Chen was working for the Ni family and had an alibi. Moreover, he was the least likely among the top leaders to betray the Ni family.

Mary occasionally goes to Thailand to shop and visit temples.

Huang Zhicheng was one of the police officers who kept a close eye on the Ni family.

These three points, taken individually, are not significant.

But on this very night, Wong Chi-shing got into trouble, and shortly after, the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) was suspected of targeting Han Chen and his wife.

The private investigator's report, through a hidden clue, led Mary to the alleged bribery of her father's three bodyguards years ago.

coincidence?

My father often said, "What goes around comes around."

Ni Yongxiao never believed in coincidences.

"Third Uncle." He put his glasses back on.

"Let our people in the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) find out if the OCTB really took Han Chen and the others back, and if so, what charges they used."

"Be careful. It's better to find out nothing than to expose yourself. The Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) is getting harder and harder to deal with these days."

"Um."

Third Uncle nodded.

"Also, go out and get some information about Huang Zhicheng's matter. With such a big fuss, I don't believe the police can really keep it a secret."

"Yes."

"Ah Ren, Luo Ji, you two accompany your third uncle on his business. Ah Ren, you should learn from your third uncle."

"I know, Mr. Ni."

After everyone left, only Ni Yongxiao remained in the study.

He glanced at his watch, estimated the time in Thailand, and picked up the phone:

"Khun Chai, Sawasdee ka, it's me. Help me check the activity records of a woman named Mary in Thailand four years ago, and a household registration from your area..."

"Also, find me a group of assassins from Vietnam. Money is no object..."

……

O-Company Headquarters.

Lin Yongtai walked out of interrogation room number one, gently closed the door, and shook his head at Shen Shaofeng.

"Sir Shen, Han Chen has consistently maintained that he knew nothing about Ni Kun's death and has repeatedly emphasized Ni Kun's kindness to him."

"His lawyer just arrived and is in the reception room strongly demanding that the police either issue an arrest warrant or release him."

Shen Shaofeng stood in front of the one-way glass, silently observing Mary in the second interrogation room.

Peng Yingqi was in charge of the questioning, but Mary was clearly uncooperative.

"Arrange for Han Chen to meet with his lawyer first, let them talk it out."

Shen Shaofeng glanced at his watch, estimating how long it would take for Li Wenbin to obtain an arrest warrant.

As the head of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau (OCTB) and the son of Li Shutang, I believe he has some influence with the Department of Justice.

"Li Sir's application should be completed soon. Once we get the arrest warrant, we'll send Han Chen back to the detention room and leave him out for now."

"I understand, but..."

Lin Yongtai hesitated for a moment, then said, "Inspector Shen, the evidence we have is simply not enough to convict Han Chen..."

"I know."

"So the key is Mary."

Shen Shaofeng picked up the walkie-talkie and called out, "Yingqi, come out for a moment."

Peng Yingqi came out of interrogation room number two and handed the transcript to Shen Shaofeng: "Boss, she's very uncooperative and knows nothing about what I'm asking."

"I used the interrogation and observation techniques you taught me and discovered that she only reacts when I mention words related to her husband, Han Chen..."

Shen Shaofeng took the notebook, glanced at it quickly, and nodded: "Yingqi, you did a great job. Leave the rest to me."