Chapter 161 Game Theory

Jian Ruochen brought two glasses of water into the interrogation room and placed one of them in front of Zhang Qingzhe, the principal of Mingren Primary School. "Please."

"Okay, thank you." Zhang Qingzhe held the cup and looked up out of habit.

He thought about it before he came, as long as it wasn't Jian Ruochen who came to interrogate him.

As long as it wasn't Jian Ruochen, he was confident that he could hold on and fool people.

But when he raised his eyes less than half a meter away, he saw a silver-white ponytail hanging on the side of the shoulder, tied loosely and lazily. Who else could it be but Jian Ruochen!

Zhang Qingzhe's lips drooped, and he could hardly maintain his dignity. "Advisor Jian."

"Yeah." Jian Ruochen pulled out the chair opposite Zhang Qingzhe and sat down, looking over.

Zhang Qingzhe, 63 years old, was originally registered in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Since he took over the management of Mingren Primary School, he has registered his household registration in the school.

He was wearing a smoky grey suit today, with an indigo striped tie that was tied sloppily. The glasses on his nose were a little yellowed and worn, and looked very old. In just a short while of looking at him, Zhang Qingzhe had already squinted three or four times.

Jian Ruochen retracted his gaze and asked casually, "Since the glasses don't fit, why don't you wear the ones you usually wear?"

Zhang Qingzhe subconsciously wanted to respond, but then he changed his mind and suddenly felt cold all over.

He deliberately changed his glasses to a pair of cheap, old ones without the gold rims, just to distance himself from bribery and stolen money. Unexpectedly, Consultant Jian saw through it at a glance!

Fortunately, he didn't answer rashly.

This is a test, not just a casual question!

Zhang Qingzhe took a sip of water and suppressed the uneasiness in his heart.

Jian Ruochen stared at his exposed wrist when he raised his hand, and smiled again, "Are you in such a hurry to go out? How come you even forgot to wear your watch? The summons from the West Kowloon Regional Police Station is urgent, but it's not so urgent that you don't even have time to wear a watch. With such a big white mark on your wrist, I guess you must have been wearing a beloved watch all year round."

Zhang Qingzhe subconsciously pulled up his sleeve to cover his wrists.

He deliberately changed his glasses to silver ones and did not wear a watch because he knew that ICAC was investigating corruption. The inspection was so strict this time. Wearing a designer watch that is not in line with your income into West Kowloon is almost a provocation.

Zhang Qingzhe's mind raced, and he laughed, "These are my old glasses. I'm old and my eyesight isn't very clear anymore. I accidentally dropped my new pair on the floor while taking a shower and it broke. It just so happened that the Regional Police Station needed our cooperation in the investigation, and I didn't have time to fix them, so I just found my old glasses and put them on."

He lowered his head and adjusted his bow tie, "Hey, I didn't even tie my tie properly, and I forgot to wear my watch. It's really rude."

Jian Ruochen knew the real reason why he changed his glasses and stopped wearing a watch.

The old principal's acting was pretty good, comparable to the way Jiang Hanyu braved the cold wind and unbuttoned his collar while waiting for him at the school gate.

He tapped the table with his fingers and looked at Zhang Qingzhe in silence.

Zhang Qingzhe smiled faintly and looked into Jian Ruochen's eyes. He was as steady as a rock at one minute, but started to get nervous at five minutes.

What does it mean that this consultant just watches and doesn't ask questions?

What are you thinking about?

Ten minutes later, Zhang Qingzhe was so anxious that he drank all the water in the paper cup unconsciously. He cleared his throat, straightened his clothes and said, "How can I cooperate with this investigation?"

Jian Ruochen suddenly said "Oh" and seemed to have just come back to his senses. "I was just wondering why you felt that West Kowloon called you here to cooperate with the investigation. You were summoned as a criminal suspect. Do you understand this time?"

Zhang Qingzhe's face froze.

"Also." Jian Ruochen pursed his lips and said, "The people summoned with you are also Moerklin and Decheng Primary School Principal Qiu Jiawen. Please behave a little more properly."

Zhang Qingzhe's face turned pale. "I don't know what you are talking about. I need a lawyer."

Zhang Xingzong took notes while saying, "You will have the right to hire a lawyer only after the serious crime team has finished their first interrogation or has started to detain you. Now is our first interrogation, so you can't hire one~"

He had already followed Consultant Jian's instructions and read through the Hong Kong legal code, knowing the laws by heart. It would not be a problem for him to change his career to become a defense lawyer on the spot.

Don’t underestimate clerical work!

Zhang Xingzong thought about it, puffed out his chest, and felt very proud.

So handsome, it’s finally his turn to have such handsome lines! It's a pity that the ending tone was not suppressed, and he didn't have the majesty that Consultant Jian had when he used criminal law to suppress people. He can still learn more.

Zhang Xingzong lowered his eyebrows and reflected secretly.

Zhang Qingzhe only felt that he was very imposing, and the last bit of hope he had when he entered the room disappeared completely under his singing and dancing.

Seeing his cheeks trembling and his momentum half gone, Jian Ruochen added, "The serious crime squad has limited time, so we have to interrogate all three of you. Anyway, the crimes you committed are similar, so whoever confesses first can get a lighter sentence or even no sentence, even if he has a good attitude and makes meritorious contributions."

After he finished speaking, Zhang Qingzhe held his breath and swallowed. His mouth was dry and his tongue felt like sandpaper rubbing against his palate, making his breathing stagnate.

Zhang Qingzhe spoke in vain: "I don't know the two people you mentioned."

Jian Ruochen put the blood-stained receipt on the table and said, "You don't know him? Why would Morklin transfer so much money to your account if you don't know him?"

The blood flowed there after he was shot, and now it has turned brown. The dried blood has made several wrinkles on the thin bank transfer receipt.

Gray, tiny numbers were densely packed on the receipt, making Zhang Qingzhe feel dizzy.

Such an important thing was actually obtained by Jian Ruochen!

What is Molkelin doing!

Zhang Qingzhe couldn't figure it out, so he instinctively said what the three of them had already agreed on, "Mingren Primary School is a British-funded private school. Mr. Molkerlin is very kind and often donates money."

Jian Ruochen laughed at this, "Donation?"

"Since it's a donation, then can you tell me where the money was used? According to the ICAC investigation, Mingren Primary School has not built any new large facilities in the past ten years, and even the rubber of the playground has only been replaced once. Where do you think the donation was used?"

Jian Ruochen raised his hand and threw the ICAC investigation report sent by Liu Qishang in front of Zhang Qingzhe with a "bang".

Extremely loud.

He said coldly: "Show it to me!"

Zhang Qingzhe opened the report and took a look. The first chapter he saw was actually the floor plan of Mingren Primary School. It was clearly drawn from top to bottom, inside and out, even the underground parking lot was not left out.

Cold sweat broke out on his back and he hesitated to take action.

Jian Ruochen said excitedly: "Moerklin and Qiu Jiawen are next to you. If you don't say it, won't others say it?"

Zhang Qingzhe knew very well that the three had already colluded with each other in their testimony, and as long as the three of them stuck to one story, the police could not do anything to them.

But he still became suspicious after hearing Jian Ruochen's words.

Let’s not talk about Morklin’s thoughts for now, what about Qiu Jiawen?

Will he turn against us at the last minute?

As an elementary school principal, he naturally knew that this interrogation method was called the game theory.

This is a blatant conspiracy to sow discord.

Zhang Qingzhe sat upright, worried about the other two people in the interrogation room, and even his lips trembled with fear.

next door.

Guan Yingjun crossed his arms and looked down at the old man in front of him, "... Zhang Qingzhe next door is being tried by Jian Ruochen. Think carefully. Only those who speak first will have a chance of having their sentence reduced."

Qiu Jiawen's Adam's apple rolled under the skin of his neck.

Song Xuyi said, "Everyone in Hong Kong knows that Consultant Jian is going to interrogate someone. You can certainly waste time with us, but how long can Zhang Qingzhe waste time with Jian Ruochen?"

Qiu Jiawen's mouth was half open, and his philtrum was covered with sweat. He was very worried, but he still held on and said nothing.

It's just a prisoner's dilemma. As long as the three people work together and stick to the evidence that has already been colluded, the police will have no way to stop them!

Qiu Jiawen said hoarsely: "No matter how you ask, I will say the same thing. Since I am not guilty, there is no need to reduce my sentence."

"Really?" Guan Yingjun said, tilting his head towards Song Xuyi, "Go get Qiu Jiawen a glass of water, we'll wait with him."

One hour.

Enough for Zhang Qingzhe to drink four glasses of water.

After the fifth glass, he couldn't help it and said, "I need to go to the bathroom."

"Okay." Jian Ruochen stood up, "We'll take you there."

When the two men were escorting Zhang Qingzhe out, they happened to meet Song Xuyi who was out smoking.

Zhang Xingzong greeted: "Brother Song."

Song Xuyi lit a cigarette, but before he took a puff, he heard Jian Ruochen say, "Mr. Zhang, take Zhang Qingzhe to the bathroom. I'll look for Mr. Guan."

Zhang Xingzong responded immediately.

When Zhang Qingzhe was halfway there, he turned around and saw Jian Ruochen and Guan Yingjun huddled together. Guan Yingjun said something to him, but Jian Ruochen nodded repeatedly, his brows relaxed a little.

His heart skipped a beat and he couldn't help but wonder why the two had such expressions. Did Qiu Jiawen give in?

It's only been an hour!

I'll have to test it out later. If Jian Ruochen doesn't talk about anything else...

Then he would have to consider this unsteady alliance.

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Jian Ruochen was leaning against the wall and his figure could be seen by Qiu Jiawen inside the door.

He smiled and whispered to Guan Yingjun: "How about having roast goose tonight?"

Guan Yingjun subconsciously wanted to shake his head, but he held back and just refused verbally: "No."

They were talking here in order to make the two suspects mistakenly believe that the one in charge of the interrogation had confessed.

Naturally, he couldn't frown or shake his head, he could only nod.

Jian Ruochen said, "It's been more than two months, and my mouth is about to become tasteless. We can have one portion."

At home, every day it's either this porridge or that porridge. No matter how talented the cook is, there is no room for him to display his talents.

Guan Yingjun was about to say no when he saw Zhang Xingzong coming back with his men. He could only nod and finish, "Okay, have one portion."

He didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

Jian Ruochen could actually use the prisoners in the interrogation room to plan for dinner!

The two looked at each other for a moment, Jian Ruochen gritted his teeth and said in a breath: "Mention the spy."

Guan Yingjun nodded, and the two men passed each other and pushed the door back to the interrogation room.

Guan Yingjun thought of Jian Ruochen's plan for the roast goose, and a gentle smile appeared in his eyes. "Mr. Qiu, Zhang Qingzhe said that your money is used to support British spies. Is that true?"

Qiu Jiawen just felt creepy.

As expected, Zhang Qingzhe couldn't stand Consultant Jian's questioning and turned against us!

Separated by a wall.

Almost at the same time.

Jian Ruochen said to Zhang Qingzhe who had just sat down, "Qiu Jiawen said that your money is used to support spies. Is that true?"

Zhang Qingzhe swallowed the temptation that was about to come out of his mouth back into his throat.

He didn't think that West Kowloon could really investigate the matter so thoroughly. If this place had such great ability, it would have wiped out all the spies in Hong Kong long ago. Why would it wait until now?

It must be that Qiu Jiawen couldn’t withstand the interrogation!

He let the cat out of the bag first!

In that case, don't blame him for being ungrateful.

Zhang Qingzhe said: "It is true."

Jian Ruochen raised his eyebrows, "Where is the spy organization? How can you give them the funds?"

Zhang Qingzhe closed his eyes. He didn't have time to think about it or hesitate. The knowledge that Qiu Jiawen had revealed the truth first was chasing him, forcing him to speak quickly. He had to be one step ahead of Qiu Jiawen.

"It's not a big deal. Almost all the people arranged by Morklin have become foreign teachers. When they need money, the funds will be paid into the account as teacher salaries or bonuses for their activities in Hong Kong."

Zhang Qingzhe said, his eyes red, staring at Jian Ruochen and emphasizing, "I said it first!"

Jian Ruochen responded and asked, "Where do these people usually live? Where do they exchange information? The intelligence organization established by MI6 in Hong Kong should have a fixed headquarters. Is this headquarters near the primary school?"

"Yes." Zhang Qingzhe said, feeling some palpitations and difficulty breathing.

He held the corner of the table tightly. "The underground garages of Mingren Primary School and Decheng Primary School are actually connected. The part hidden in the middle is their headquarters."

The intelligence organization was established in an elementary school. Just imagine what stupid things they would do if they were exposed.

Jian Ruochen stood up suddenly, "Zhang Xingzong, tell Guan Sir to send a mobile force to protect the child!"