Super Zoo-Chapter 690 - 680: The Heartless Suspect

Lawyer Zhang Si Ming arrived at the Criminal Police Team when Suming was smoking in the detention room.

Suming was indeed treated as a "suspect", after coming to the Criminal Police Team and inquiring about the case, a police officer read him his rights and presented a detention notice. The officer was all business as he asked Suming to cooperate with the investigation, with a detention time of 48 hours.

If within 48 hours, the case saw no new leads, the place of detention would no longer be the detention room of the Criminal Police Team, but rather a transfer to the detention center of Jiangcheng City.

Wang Hao was treated much better, he could temporarily leave the Criminal Police Team, but could not escape the police's surveillance and must be available on call.

After all, the one who made the "farewell" remark was Suming, not Wang Hao. After a slight investigation, it was found that Wang Hao was Suming's subordinate. Therefore, in the eyes of the police, Suming was the primary suspect, the mastermind behind the scenes. At most, Wang Hao could be considered an "accessory".

When Zhang Si Ming received a call from Suming, he was completely confused. Just moments ago, he was preparing various documents, arranging manpower, and investigating Zhou Jing and Chen Yuan. It hadn't been twenty-four hours since, and both of them were dead?

Zhang Si Ming had a reputable name in the industry. After arriving at the Criminal Police Team, he declared his identity and, after negotiating with the deputy captain in charge of the case, was able to meet Suming alone in the detention room.

"Mr. Su, you must tell me the truth - did you arrange this?" Zhang Si Ming spoke in a voice low enough not to be picked up by any recording devices in the detention room, and asked Suming with a serious expression.

Suming could not help but give a bitter smile. Even his own lawyer thought so; no wonder the police regarded him as the primary suspect.

It was indeed an extraordinary coincidence that Zhou Jing and Chen Yuan died.

"Those two died in a traffic accident, and normally, the Traffic Police Team should handle it." Zhang Si Ming continued, saying, "The involvement of the Criminal Police Team indicates that the police must have identified some clues, judging it to be a criminal case. Mr. Su, I am your lawyer, and I must know the truth to figure out a solution."

"I understand," Suming nodded, then spoke earnestly, "It wasn't me; it was an accident. Think about it, I have been in Jiangcheng City for less than a day, and I was with Wang Hao in the hotel all night. I had no opportunity to arrange anything."

Zhang Si Ming stared at Suming for a moment, "Hmm, I understand. I will now start gathering evidence in your favor."

"No need," Suming waved his hand and said to Zhang Si Ming, "I didn't ask for you to prepare for a lawsuit."

Now it was Zhang Si Ming's turn to be stunned, completely unable to understand what this young boss was planning. He was a lawyer, and the boss was ensnared in a murder case dispute. If he wasn't preparing for a lawsuit, what did he need him for?

"It will be very difficult for you to find evidence of my innocence now, and just as difficult to prove my guilt because it was an accident. So legally speaking, I am actually safe for a long time. But I am a public figure now, and regardless of my guilt, this incident will bring me very negative effects. I asked you to come to minimize the negative impact during these most precious few days after the incident. Compared to the effort of finding non-existent evidence, these matters are much more important."

Despite having a certain understanding of Suming, Lawyer Zhang Si Ming couldn't help but be surprised at Suming's calmness that was beyond ordinary people.

When Zhang Si Ming first dealt with Suming, the young boss's maturity and methods that were inconsistent with his age had shocked him. Therefore, since then, Zhang Si Ming had become the legal consultant for the then-small Taoyuan Fisheries Company, and as Suming's business expanded, Zhang Si Ming simply became the full-time lawyer for the Taoyuan Group. Of course, the Taoyuan Group also brought him generous returns, not only exceeding his previous income but also reducing his work pressure significantly.

Today, Suming impressed the former court president and well-known lawyer Zhang Si Ming once again. Keep in mind that what Suming was facing was not just any minor case, but a heinous criminal case involving the suspicion of hiring a hitman for a public murder, and the incident happened in Jiangcheng City, far from Suming's power base of Yangchuan City, without many reliable connections.

A normal person, faced with this, would not only be panic-stricken but would also be very nervous, eager to prove their innocence.

How old was Suming this year, not even 25, having left campus just a year ago, and most of his peers were still brooding for several days over a minor reprimand at work. This young boss was already able to remain calm and nearly ruthless, unaffected by the incident itself, and to analyze and judge the entire affair from the perspective of an observer.

If he asked himself, even Zhang Si Ming might not be capable of this.

"Mr. Su, just tell me what you need me to do," Zhang Si Ming, without realizing it, had already changed his address for Suming from "you" to "you" with the respectful 'you'.

"First, go find Nangong Yan and tell her the whole story. Ask her to use all available relationships to suppress the news and rumors about my arrest, and do her best to keep the news confined to the smallest scope possible. Also, have Shen Yan provide her full technical support, and when necessary, contact a web agency for post deletion.

Second, find Wang Hao and Yang Tao, tell them to keep their mouths shut as if nothing had happened. Especially for Wang Hao…" Suming considered his words carefully and said, "Tell Wang Hao that there is no need for his father to intervene in this matter, likewise, there is no need for any of our connections in relevant departments to step in to resolve this."

Zhang Si Ming initially didn't understand why there was no need to use connections. In Huaxia, a society often run on relationships, leveraging connections could be beneficial to the case.

But upon further thought, he immediately grasped Suming's intention.

Seeking connections meant owning favors, and the bigger the favor owed, the heavier it became. People wouldn't care whether Suming was truly "hiring a hitman" or not; as soon as Taoyuan Group asked for help from their connections on Suming's behalf, in their eyes, they were helping him handle a murder case.

Such a favor was too heavy to repay, how could they possibly settle it in the future?

Suming hadn't done it, he was innocent; why shoulder such a tremendous obligation just to get out a few days earlier or later? There was simply no need to exhaust all the goodwill he had built up with various parties.

Furthermore, whether in business or politics, no one wants to make friends that could bring them trouble—a person who, on a whim, hires someone to commit murder only exposes impatience and impulsiveness. Being caught immediately after the act would reflect poorly on Suming's competence and ability.

A 'friend' who is both rash and incompetent would not be welcomed. Even if people helped him out of past camaraderie, they would inevitably distance themselves from Taoyuan Group in the future.

Thus, seeking connections at this point, while seemingly the right thing to do, was in fact the least wise move.

Of course, this doesn't mean not to use any connections at all. After all, Suming was in a foreign place, and if there were no clues in a short time, he would be sent to a detention center, which wasn't a single-person cell like in a police station; with seven or eight people living together, it was a mix of all sorts. He had no desire to "drop the soap," so to speak.

Zhang Si Ming had dealt with the leaders of the Jiangcheng City criminal police and could exert some influence. It couldn't affect the investigation of the case or the fairness of the trial, but it should ensure Suming's safety within the police station.

"Lastly, investigate two matters."

Before Zhang Si Ming arrived, Suming had used his time alone in the detention cell to think clearly. Speaking now, his words were orderly and clear, "First, keep a close eye on the condition of the Ruihu driver involved in the accident. This guy is a key figure in the case. He's reportedly still in a coma and in resuscitation. If he survives, everything will be simple. So make sure he gets the best treatment, the company will pay; second, continue to investigate the social relations of Zhou Jing and Chen Yuan, as well as the travel agency. Look into whether they had ever had any enmities with others. This can be done by a professional private lawyer. Well, that's about it."

"Alright, I'll get on it right away," Zhang Si Ming nodded slightly after Suming finished speaking, "Mr. Su, do you need any personal items or essentials? I can have one of the firm's young attorneys bring them in."

"Me? Heh, the conditions here are pretty good. If anything's lacking, it's just a woman," Suming said with a shrug and a laugh.

Zhang Si Ming was startled and pushed up his glasses, saying solemnly, "It's probably not possible in the detention cell. If you get sent to the detention center, I'll try my best to find a way."

"Ha ha, Old Zhang, I'm just joking with you," Suming laughed heartily, patting Zhang Si Ming on the shoulder, "Relax a bit, don't be so tense. It's not a big deal. When you're in the Jianghu, who doesn't get cut? When problems arise, you just solve them. There's no need to be on edge as if facing a great enemy."

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Only then did Zhang Si Ming realize that Suming was trying to lighten the mood because he saw how tense he was, so he replied with a wry smile, "Mr. Su, not everyone can be as composed as you. On my way here, I was really worried."

"Set your mind at rest. Do what needs to be done, and as long as you don't mess up the technique, you're bound to score high," Suming said with a laugh.

Two policemen walked past the detention cell. Through the transparent glass, they saw the 'suspect' inside laughing with ease. Both young officers were taken aback, having never seen someone like him, someone implicated in a life-and-death case, acting as if nothing happened, still able to laugh.

He really was heartless and audacious.

After Zhang Si Ming left, he immediately began to handle the matters Suming had tasked him with.

Jiangcheng Evening News, Editor-in-Chief's office.

The deputy editor-in-chief, responsible for reviewing articles, was looking over the news pieces for tomorrow's publication. Among them, one was particularly eye-catching—a new development in the Fourth Ring road accident case. The police had detained an entrepreneur from Yangchuan City. Rumors had it that behind this seemingly gruesome traffic accident was an implication of hiring a hitman.

Such news always captivated the audience.