Sofa, bed, a single room of about ten square meters, Jeff Stewart lay on the bed and slept soundly.
Lu Ming looked from the small window on the door and shook his head.
Liu Teng was standing by, and his tone was a little harsh: "I think this guy is reluctant to leave. If he takes care of food and housing but doesn't have to work, it's pie in the sky."
"When he wakes up, notify me immediately. If I'm not here, come and take a good statement, including the Gao family's child. Did he see it with his own eyes? Did he really push Uncle Deng into the affair?"
Do you still need to investigate the matter of falling into the water? Liu Teng was slightly startled, then nodded, "I understand."
Lu Ming turned around to leave, but suddenly stopped and looked Liu Teng up and down: "What do you understand? Let me tell you, don't record blindly. Just record what he said, and don't guide his confession! Don't be so clever.
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Liu Teng smiled apologetically: "Yes, don't worry Commissioner, how could I do that?" Just now, he found out that Commissioner Lu seemed to be keeping an eye on Councilor Gao's son. He wondered if Commissioner Lu was going to run for Congress, and what was the relationship between him and him?
, so we want to get Councilor Gao? Then, we have to put a lot of effort into recording a confession for this drunkard. We have to get the results that Commissioner Lu wants. Of course, we definitely don’t want him to give a false confession, but in terms of guidance, naturally
There is a way.
But he didn't expect that Commissioner Lu would see through it and give him a warning, so he had to apologize and resolve the embarrassment.
Lu Ming took two steps and said, "As for the forensic evidence, there is no result yet?"
"I'll probably call tonight to urge you."
Lu Ming nodded and walked towards the elevator. Although there were three floors, this kind of office space naturally had elevators installed. Moreover, because the horizontal area was large and there were many areas, there were several elevators.
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In the campaign office on the third floor, there are campaign staff wearing all yellow vests. Most of them are young men and women, and there are many handsome guys and beautiful women. They are very eye-catching. Most of the campaign veterans have been fired by Lu Ming.
It was also Lu Ming's idea to uniformly print the yellow vests with promotional slogans.
Murong Xue was about to follow Lu Ming's instructions and lead the campaign officers to District 3 to shout slogans.
Seeing Lu Ming come in, he rushed to greet him. The originally lively office immediately became extremely quiet.
"Tomorrow, a TV station will give me an exclusive interview. Xiaoxue, they will contact you later. Please confirm the questions they will ask. In addition, add a question to them, that is, let them take the initiative to mention that between the candidates on TV,
The debate question asked whether it is possible for more voters to see several candidates expounding their political opinions through TV programs, and to discuss this, not only on TV, but also on radio stations.
Well, after all, even in the urban area, less than half of the households have a TV, and the proportion in Beiguan is even smaller."
Murong Xue nodded in agreement while quickly writing down in her notebook.
The campaign officials all looked at each other in confusion. The TV station would definitely be willing to ask such a question.
If there is really a televised debate for congressmen running for election, even if it is not from this constituency, it is thousands of miles away, or even from other provinces or states, but who is not new? Who doesn't want to watch it? The ratings will definitely be overwhelming.
But the question is, who would be willing to have a direct TV debate with you, the boss? Isn’t that asking for death?
You are a mentally ill player who can be forced to become a normal person.
Lu Ming smiled at this time: "Young people, take a long-term view, we are starting a great era."
The first televised debate in the presidential election of a major Western country in my previous life was a few years later than my own, but the concept was just a few years behind the times. Given the technical conditions, it was something that could have been realized long ago.
The clerks immediately applauded. Anyway, what the boss said is always right.
A person suddenly appeared at the door, Liu Teng, who seemed to be running and panting, "Commissioner, the drunkard is awake!"
Lu Ming nodded: "You continue to be busy!"
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Stuart, who had been clamoring for a drink, was now drinking randomly from a bottle of champagne.
"It doesn't taste..." Snap, the bottle was thrown aside, and the champagne water gurgled out.
Lu Mingzheng entered the room, frowning slightly.
Assistant Prosecutor Xiao Zhao hurriedly took a mop, broom and other things to clean up.
"Give him a cold shower and wake him up! Then, take him to my office." Lu Ming made a gesture, turned around and left.
Immediately, several members of the action team rushed forward. As they listened, Stewart screamed strangely.
Lu Ming coughed as he walked out of the room, thinking that the relationship between father-in-law and son-in-law would be difficult in the future.
I returned to the office and read the files for a while. About half an hour later, several team members brought Stewart over. It seemed that he had not only rinsed his face, but also shaved his face and put on dry civilian clothes and trousers.
Huh? I feel more energetic.
Looking at Stewart, Lu Ming smiled.
Stewart sat down on the sofa politely and saw a cigarette on the coffee table. He picked it up and lit one. However, his hands were shaky and he had to press the lighter several times before it started to light up. It seemed that he was suffering from the sequelae of alcohol poisoning.
He looked at Lu Ming with a puff of smoke, "I heard that you are the prosecutor. I want to see a lawyer. I want to sue you for illegal detention and beating. Or, if you give me 50 yuan now, let's forget it!"
Lu Ming looked at him helplessly. What could have turned the majestic and graceful father in Pan Mira's eyes into a rogue?
Xiao Zhao, the assistant prosecutor on the side, said: "Call the Legal Aid Office and inform them to send a lawyer."
He looked at Stewart again and said, "Mr. Stewart, you are now involved in a murder case..."
Before he finished speaking, Liu Teng knocked on the door and hurried in. He whispered a few words in Lu Ming's ear and handed a letter to Lu Ming. However, the forensic results were obtained and the fax had already arrived.
Lu Ming looked at the fax paper. It was clearly written on it that the broken glass bottle Stewart was holding was the murder weapon that killed the maid Aunt Zhao. There was only Stewart's fingerprint on the glass bottle.
Liu Teng had already turned to Stewart and said, "Sorry, Mr. Stewart, you are now officially a suspect in the murder of Ms. Beiguan Zhao Linghua. Therefore, you will be temporarily detained for forty-eight hours to accept our investigation."
"Who is Zhao Linghua? You are totally mistaken!" Stewart looked nonchalant.
Liu Teng snorted coldly: "Zhao Linghua is the maid of Gao Debei's family and Aunt Zhao who is in charge of the wine cellar! Do you have any impression now?! Did you go to steal wine and Aunt Zhao saw it, so you want to kill and silence?!
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"Impossible, it's not like I haven't stolen wine before. Aunt Zhao likes me very much and doesn't care at all. She even gave me wine secretly!"
Stewart suddenly shut up, "I want to wait for the lawyer. If I don't tell you, you will wrongly accuse me!"
Lu Ming looked at him, pondered for a while, and suddenly said: "Mr. Stewart, your daughter and I know each other very well, so regarding your murder case, I will hand it over to the criminal police and other prosecutors.
Our relationship with you is limited to the re-investigation of Dumble’s drowning case, and you are a potential witness.”
This case is very complicated, and Stewart's brain is not very good. If we continue at this pace, there will probably be mistakes in the future.
Especially if his suspected murder case is also led by his own government.
In the end, it may become his biggest weakness in court.
Stewart sneered: "You lied to me again. I don't even know where that dead girl is. Do you know her? And you know she is my daughter? Ridiculous!"
Lu Ming nodded: "In any case, it has nothing to do with me whether you kill someone or not. Now, tell me, what did you see the day Uncle Deng fell into the water?"
"I don't know!" Stewart shook his head.
Lu Ming looked at him: "Your daughter's name is Pan Mila, and her nickname is Paula, right?"
Stewart was startled and looked up in astonishment.
Lu Ming looked at him: "Don't you understand? You gave your testimony earlier that you saw Gao Yulong pushing someone into the water. Then, when we found you, you were in the wine cellar with Aunt Zhao's body next to you.
Holding the murder weapon, if it is really not you who killed me, I hope you will think carefully about what happened?"
Lu Ming waved his hand, "Take him to the detention room and let him think carefully!"
Stewart frowned, his mind wandering as he was taken away.
Glancing at Liu Teng beside him, Lu Ming said, "I only confirmed a few hours ago that he is the father of my good friend."
This is quite true.
Liu Teng said with a smile: "That doesn't matter, why bother leaving it to others to investigate?" According to the Federal Judiciary Law and the Donghai Government Ethics Law, the independent prosecutor only needs to avoid suspicion of relatives and suspects with financial interests, etc.
Of course, as long as someone they know is involved in the case, they must declare their interest. The prosecutor decides whether to transfer it to other colleagues. If he accepts the case, then if something goes wrong, the internal investigation department will naturally investigate the relevant case handling procedures.
Generally speaking, if only someone you know is involved in the case, it will be less likely to be handed over to others, because through knowing this relationship, sometimes miraculous effects will be exerted in the process of handling the case.
Lu Ming smiled: "It's better to leave it to them."
Liu Teng immediately understood that the relationship between the commissioner and the drunkard's daughter might be more than just good friends.
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Looking at Hou Dexing who was rushing over, Lu Ming frowned.
The Beiguan Procuratorate Branch appointed him, but something was not right here.
Although the Procuratorate Branch is under the direct leadership of the Grand Procuratorate, it will still deal with important figures in Beiguan.
"Commissioner Lu, what other testimony do you need from him? He must keep it with you? I am investigating a murder case. When handling a case, there must be priorities!"
Hou Dexing was anxious and wanted to take people away.
Lu Ming smiled: "I'm not staying here. I mean, you might as well handle this case here. You investigate yours, and I'll take my testimony without delay. I have enough room here. You guys
There are only three people, you and two detectives."
"Commissioner Lu! You don't have to worry about where I handle the case!" Hou Dexing said with a smile, "In short, I am investigating a murder case, and I must take away the suspect, otherwise, I will file a case with the Grand Procuratorate.
Phone, let’s look at the two of us, who is right?”
"Jian Hou, you..." Liu Teng stared. This guy is a bit arrogant. He is just a small prosecutor. Is he, the deputy director of prosecution, a member of Commissioner Lu's office?
Lu Ming had already waved his hand, signaling everyone to get out.
Soon, Lu Ming and Hou Dexing were the only two people left in the large and luxurious office.
Lu Ming walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked at the flat green lawn outside.
"Commissioner Lu, I really don't mean to go against you..." Hou Dexing looked very serious, "I am also doing business."
But the flames dancing in his eyes clearly showed that it was very satisfying for him to be able to refuse Lu Ming's request.
Lu Ming turned to look at him and smiled: "Hou Dexing, do you really think that in the Kato case, you tipped off Shan Jingfan and I didn't find out? Deputy Chief Cheng has no idea?"
"At that time, the strategy we agreed on in the meeting was unknown, and we were prepared in advance. In court, we were passive at first. However, Deputy Chief Cheng and I had a plan secretly, so we were able to reverse the situation and win!"
"Do you think no one knows what you do?!"
One sentence was like thunder in Hou Dexing's ears, making Hou Dexing dizzy. He took a few steps back with a pale face and almost fell to the ground.
"However, Kato committed suicide out of fear of guilt, and the case is now known. I don't know what Cheng Jian thinks. It should be that the case has been completely solved, and he doesn't want to make the family scandal public? Or, you have always been good at flattering Cheng Jian, secretly, and you
My sister was sent to Cheng's bed?"
Hearing this, Hou Dexing's face became paler and paler. He wanted to defend himself, but couldn't.
Lu Ming sneered: "In short, I didn't have much to do at that time."
"Why, you thought you had Cheng Jian as your backer, and now you've boarded an unknown pier and are showing off in front of me?!"
Lu Ming smiled, slowly sat behind the desk, picked up a cigarette, and slowly lit one, "Do you believe it or not, you will end up with Kato tomorrow? You go around talking about Cheng Jian and your sister's adultery, and
What are you doing about other nonsense?"
"I, when did I say that?" Hou Dexing immediately understood what Lu Ming meant, and his face immediately turned horribly pale.
If something that only you know is spread, especially if it affects that person's reputation and career, then you will definitely hang yourself or jump into a river tomorrow. At least, in the eyes of outsiders, you may have encountered some setbacks that you can't think about, so
suicide.
"This case is for your business and I'm going to handle it for business. It's in my official office. You handle yours and I handle mine. Do you agree?" Lu Ming put out his cigarette butt.
Hou Dexing was distracted, but he nodded quickly and vigorously.
"You dog-like thing, get out of here!" Lu Ming suddenly felt extremely irritable.
Hou Dexing immediately rolled and crawled and stumbled to the door. The moment he opened the door, he stood up straight.
Lu Ming shook his head. There are many things that he just wants to pretend he doesn't know. There is no perfect person in this world. A powerful person who has reached a certain status is not likely to be a good man or woman. They are just a few masks. In front of you, they may support you and take care of you.
Your amiable senior, of course, gained his recognition and respect because of your abilities, and believed that you had the value of supporting him; but in front of others, in front of the weak in his eyes, he may be a different face.
For example, an old pervert who uses power for personal gain?
Thinking about it, Lu Ming shook his head, turned around and slowly opened the French window, breathing in the fresh air outside.