The Ministry of Construction’s staff housing compound is very close to our workplace, only about ten minutes’ bike ride away.
I get off work at 5:30 and get home around 5:40.
"What happened to the Xi family afterwards? What did they do?" Director Wei asked.
"What else can I do at home? I wash vegetables, cook, chat with my wife after dinner, listen to the radio, and then it's almost 8:30 before I go to bed."
"Is there any witness? Who can prove that you have been at home since you left and have not gone out?"
"Public Security Officer, you're asking this question. My son and daughter-in-law don't live at home. It's just me and my wife at home. Where can I find a witness?"
"Besides, it's been so long. How can I remember exactly what we did that night?"
In fact, the witness did have a lipstick.
But he couldn't say this out loud, as it would seem too deliberate.
This has to be checked by the public security department itself to be credible.
"That means that apart from your lover, no one else can prove that you stayed in the family compound after get off work that day, right?"
Deputy Minister Xu calmed himself down and said, "Yes!"
Hearing this, Director Wei stared at him for a few more seconds.
Next, he asked a few more questions.
He stopped only when there was nothing left to ask.
Deputy Minister Xu was not idle either. Taking advantage of this gap, he quickly went over all the questions in his mind.
After making sure that his answers were all correct, he spoke.
"I've cooperated with everything I'm supposed to do. May I leave now? I still have a lot of work to do in the department."
"Sorry, you can't leave yet."
"Why?" Deputy Minister Xu was puzzled. "I've already said everything I need to say. Why won't you let me go?"
"Just because of a few reports from unknown sources, are you going to restrict my personal freedom?"
As he spoke, his tone was full of dissatisfaction.
Director Wei remained calm and said, "According to the 'Arrest and Detention Regulations' of China, public security organs can detain criminals in the act or serious suspects. The detention period generally ranges from three to seven days."
Vice Minister Xu was really stunned this time.
He always thought that this regulation only applied to ordinary people.
After all, I have been in the officialdom for so many years, and the other party should more or less consider my feelings.
Unexpectedly, they did things so ruthlessly.
He was angry, but he had no choice as the public security department insisted on following the rules.
Suppressing the anger in his heart, Deputy Minister Xu said: "Since you have to follow the regulations, I will cooperate!"
"But please notify my wife and ask her to send me some toiletries and clothes."
"Also, please find out the truth as soon as possible and give me justice!"
"I still have a lot of things to deal with here. If I'm delayed, I'm afraid you won't be able to bear the responsibility."
"Please rest assured, we will find out the truth as soon as possible and will not let any bad elements go!"
Director Wei compiled the interrogation report and said, "We will notify the family, but according to regulations, it will take 24 hours."
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