The police investigation continued to deepen, and Bang's name had become the top target on the national wanted list. His actions alarmed the entire law enforcement system, with police forces across the country launching a joint search. His family, friends, and even all his past social relationships were thoroughly investigated. Unfortunately, all the clues seemed to lead to dead ends in the hands of the police.
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Ah wen sat in the interrogation room, her hands clasped, her gaze slightly lowered. Two detectives sat opposite her, one of them speaking gently, "Ms. Ah wen, we know you used to have a good relationship with Bang. You should be aware of the seriousness of his crimes now. If you're willing to cooperate, we can guarantee your safety."
Ah wen's fingers tightened slightly, but she remained calm. She shook her head gently, her tone firm, "I don't know his current situation, and I won't judge what he's done. All I know is that Bang used to be a good person."
The other detective sneered, his tone hardening, "A good person? He's a murderer! Have you ever seen a 'good person' kill his own brother and then continue killing?"
Ah wen's eyes suddenly turned cold. She slowly raised her head, looking sharply at the detective, "Do you know what Sheng did? Do you really know his past? You only saw the scene of Bang killing, but never thought about why he ended up this way. If you really want to find the answer, perhaps you should ask this world."
The police were speechless.
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At the same time, the police also found Bang's family.
Qingqing and Xinxin were brought to the police station, the two sisters sitting side by side, facing the police's questioning. Qingqing, being a few years older, appeared relatively calm, even guarded. Xinxin seemed uneasy, her fingers tapping lightly on the table, as if to hide her inner anxiety.
"Your brother, what kind of person was he at home?" The detective tried to guide them with a gentle tone.
Qingqing replied calmly, "He was a good brother."
"Do you know why he ended up this way?"
"If you want to hear a story, then please tell me, are you willing to hear the real answer?" Qingqing asked back, looking directly at the detective.
The police were momentarily at a loss for words.
Xinxin added in a low voice, "Brother used to work very hard, he always wanted to protect his family...he's not a bad person..."
The detective tried to break through their psychological defenses, "But you know, the whole society is hunting him now, he killed so many people, aren't you afraid?"
Qingqing's expression remained calm, but her tone carried an undeniable firmness, "What I'm afraid of has never been him."
Xinxin's eyes turned slightly red. She bit her lip and said softly, "He must have his reasons..."
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Nina, Sheng's former girlfriend, was now one of the victims on the verge of a mental breakdown.
She stayed alone in her room, the closed curtains plunging the room into darkness, with only the bedside lamp emitting a faint glow. She gripped a blanket tightly in her hands, cold sweat beading on her forehead.
The scene of that night replayed in her mind—
The man who rushed in without a word, swinging his knife at Sheng without hesitation.
Blood splattered, she screamed in terror.
Sheng's eyes when he fell, shocked, terrified, unwilling.
Then, she saw Bang drag Sheng away...
Her throat was dry, her heart filled with lingering shadows. She knew who Bang was and had heard his story, but she never believed that a once quiet and taciturn man could turn into a demon.
A knock came at the door, and she shuddered, shrinking into a corner like a frightened bird.
"Ms. Nina, we're the police, we'd like to ask you about some things."
Nina hugged the blanket tightly, her lips trembling slightly, but she didn't make a sound.
She didn't want to recall that night, didn't want to face that man's eyes again.
She didn't want to mention the name "Bang" again.
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What did the police ultimately get?
Nothing.
Everyone they met, whether it was Awen or Bang's family, no one was willing to provide information that was truly detrimental to Bang. Some were afraid, some didn't trust them, and some chose silence.
Bang's past seemed to be guarded by everyone, becoming an impenetrable mystery.
The case reached a stalemate, and the man who had become famous in both the legal and illegal worlds—
Continued to live in the darkness, moving forward.
Chapter 14 End