Zhu Fanfan's Life in the 1950s

(No CP + Space + Growth + Daily Life + Slight Supernatural) This is a slow-paced story; please do not compare it to historical facts. If you mind, please proceed with caution.

Zhu Fanfan, wh...

Chapter 189 Inoue Toad Confesses

Li Hui said confidently, "When we talked on the phone last night, he told me about Inoue Frog's situation. After analyzing it, I felt that the police's interrogation methods were quite sophisticated, so I asked them to cooperate and say a few words so that he could break down mentally faster."

They've been doing interrogations for years, swallowing countless tough cases; why would they be afraid of a mere teenager?

Upon entering the interrogation room, according to regulations, someone needs to accompany the interrogation process and take a statement, so there were police officers waiting there.

Li Hui was very patient with Zhu Fanfan and coaxed her, "Go and rest for a while. I'll analyze it with you after I finish the interrogation."

Zhu Fanfan was puzzled. Had she ever met him before? Why did everyone seem to know her so well?

As if seeing Zhu Fanfan's confusion, Li Hui said, "I am considered your godfather's apprentice. According to seniority, I am of the same generation as your father, and your grandfather also trained me."

She was his former boss, and he had heard a lot about her since she arrived at the Zhu family. Although they had never met, they were very familiar with each other and there was no sense of distance between them.

Zhu Fanfan: ...This world is indeed too small; there are familiar faces everywhere.

Li Hui's interrogation began, but Zhu Fanfan started to feel sleepy as they listened, because they were chatting about everyday things. Li Hui asked what the frog in the well called, where it lived, and who else was in its family. His tone was not aggressive, but more like chatting casually, relaxed and comfortable.

Inoue Frog's answer was something everyone already knew; what they wanted to know was something he didn't say at all. Time passed little by little as they continued chatting about everyday things.

It wasn't until Li Hui began to speak earnestly: "You're a good kid, you were implicated. If you tell the truth, your sentence will be lighter. Do you know the verdict? You stole the officer's ID card, so you're in here on charges of espionage, which carries a minimum sentence of ten years. It's not because you only stole it and didn't use it for anything else. But if you successfully report it, you can get a reduced sentence. The more important the information you provide, the more you can get a reduced sentence. You still have a bright future, so don't do anything foolish."

Zhu Fanfan thought that since the whole family were spies, their mental fortitude must be exceptional, and they wouldn't be easily moved by a few words. But to her surprise, they confessed everything after she had just dismissed them as frogs in a well.

Then he went on and on, explaining everything about the Jing family, even describing clearly the color of his father's tea leaves the day he came in.

Zhu Fanfan: ...The Jing family has produced a very filial son.

According to Inoue Frog, after eliminating the unimportant nonsense, the conclusion is that he was not favored at home, so he didn't know many things. However, every man in the family had practiced martial arts since childhood, so even though the men in his family were short and weak, no one looked down on them.

He went to the bank to withdraw money this time, claiming he stole it from his family to give as a bride price to his future wife. But that wasn't entirely a lie, because he had someone he liked, but her family didn't approve. He knew what fate awaited the women in his family, so he had already broken up with them with a heavy heart.

This trip to the bank to withdraw money was at his father's behest. Knowing that Boss Qian and his gang were involved in shady dealings and had very stable channels, his father was tempted and devised this scheme to lure out Boss Qian. The Jing family was lying in wait there!

Who knew that Boss Qian would be so cooperative? He didn't want to go to remote places, but Boss Qian drove him to remote places without him having to do anything.

As long as they set up an ambush, they could control Boss Qian and force him to reveal where they kept the money. Since they were double-crossing each other, once they knew where the money was sent, they would have a way to get the others to talk.

Who knew that Fang Zhiguo would cause such a surprise? Their men were still lying in ambush nearby! Even though he knew that Boss Qian had been captured, Fang Zhiguo wouldn't let him leave. He was afraid that Boss Qian would be scared, so he followed him closely to comfort him. Boss Qian was so anxious that he almost cried.

The people from the Jing family who were lying in ambush did not show up, probably because they wanted to see him escape on his own. The Jing family has never been known for its human touch.

Inoue Kame said with a bitter face, "I've confessed everything. Can you reduce my sentence? I'm only nineteen years old. In ten years, I'll be an old man. Half my life will be ruined."

Li Hui: ...Who told you that twenty-nine is an old man? Shouldn't he be buried in the ground by now?

Zhu Fanfan couldn't help but press down the corners of her mouth; this frog in the well did indeed possess a clear-eyed stupidity.

Li Hui said, "A reduction in sentence is possible, but not by much. You should tell us everything about the Jing family's work as enemy spies; that might extend your sentence reduction period."

Inoue Kama was almost in tears: "I really didn't know. My dad and the others never consult me ​​when they have something to do. Besides practicing martial arts, I also make matchboxes to earn money. I swear I'm not lying."

Li Hui couldn't help but say, "Your family is so rich, why are you still making matchboxes? How much money can you make from a cardboard box? You're working too hard."

Inoue Frog got excited: "Making a hundred matchboxes earns six cents. I can make two thousand in my spare time, which is one dollar and twenty cents. My brothers all praise me for being a fast worker and a good talent. This money is our own pocket money."

Zhu Fanfan couldn't help but ask, "So how much money have you saved?"

Inoue Frog couldn't help but feel sad: "I didn't save any money. My brothers and sisters don't have any money to buy snacks. I treat them all. Besides, I always lose my money. I don't know where I put it. I haven't saved a single penny. This time, Dad said he would give me a hundred yuan if I did well. I knew I wouldn't make a lot of money. If I made a lot of money, I would definitely be unlucky."

This time, he ended up in jail for just one hundred yuan. Sigh!

Li Hui then felt a pang of sympathy; "Me too, sigh! I've been working for so long, and I've never had more than ten yuan in my pocket. Every time I get paid, I get robbed. I'm even more unlucky."

He always hands over his salary voluntarily; his wife never tries to take it. He's waited on hand and foot at home. If he doesn't even hand over his salary, is he still a man?

Of course, it's because his wife feels sorry for him and can't bear to see him doing housework after a long day at work. I won't tell Inoue about this; he's a bachelor and wouldn't understand anyway.

Inoue looked at Li Hui with great sympathy; at least he had some pocket money.

Zhu Fanfan: ...Didn't you guys notice your focus is a bit off? We're conducting a trial!

Li Hui sighed and said, "Son, do you know how much money your father has?"

Who knew that Inoue Frog said, "The men of the Jing family all earned their wages in the hands of Great-Grandpa. Great-Grandpa used the money to buy food, so our family could eat our fill every day. But I know they all have their own little tricks. For example, Dad secretly set up a gambling den and made a lot of money."

After thinking for a moment, he said, "My second uncle is having an affair with a rich young widow. She spends money on him. I've seen him take money home, but he hides it before entering the house."