Although Ning Zhiheng was naturally calm and suspicious, finding it difficult to connect with others except for his closest relatives, and sometimes appearing serious and ruthless, he had received a good education from a young age. Especially influenced by his upbringing and environment in his previous life, he held a unique respect for women compared to others in this era. In other words, if Zuo Rou truly committed heinous crimes deserving of death, he would rather kill her with his own hands than subject her to humiliating or torturous torture—this was his bottom line!
When Lao Liao heard Ning Zhiheng's words, his eyes lit up. He had been able to show off in front of Commander Ning during the interrogation of Cui Er a few days ago and hopefully gain his favor. However, before he could even make a move, Cui Er had already confessed.
Now is another great opportunity, and Lao Liao is ready to use all his skills to make it a success.
"Commander Ning, don't worry, even the most stubborn prisoner who comes here can be made to talk. Just watch!" Old Liao patted his chest and assured him.
Having served as a prison warden for many years, Lao Liao naturally had his own methods for interrogating prisoners. He used all his skills, first whipping Zuo Gang and Zuo Qiang with a leather whip soaked in salt water until they were covered in blood. Seeing that they still stubbornly refused to speak, he then directly used the "sticking official" method that he had prepared for Cui Er last time!
When he brought out a basin of cold water and a thick stack of kraft paper, the Zuo siblings' expressions changed drastically. It was clear that they knew how severe this punishment was!
Old Liao turned to look at Ning Zhiheng, who was still sitting in the armchair. Ning Zhiheng nodded. Old Liao waved his hand, and several prison guards stepped forward and pressed Zuo Gang's head down tightly. A piece of brown paper soaked in cold water was then stuck to his face. Zuo Gang immediately felt difficulty breathing, and sweat poured down his head.
He struggled desperately, but couldn't break free at all, letting out muffled groans. Then another piece of brown paper was stuck on him, and he struggled even more fiercely! But it was all in vain! Then another one!
Zuo Rou, who had been silent all along, finally couldn't hold back any longer. She shouted, "Release my brother! I know! Ask me anything! I'll tell you everything!"
But no one paid any attention to her. As long as Commander Ning didn't speak, no one dared to stop.
Amid Zuo Rou's pleas, after a while, seeing Zuo Gang's increasingly unbearable pain—the suffocating agony of waiting to die—was something most people could hardly endure.
Only then did Ning Zhiheng say coldly, "It's always like this; they only learn what's good and bad after they've suffered!"
He waved his hand, signaling Lao Liao to stop what he was doing. "Stop!"
Zuo Rou quickly said, "Please uncover it, please uncover it! My brother is dying! Please! Please!"
Seeing Ning Zhiheng nod, Lao Liao reached out and peeled off the brown paper from Zuo Gang's face one by one. As soon as the brown paper was removed, Zuo Gang immediately took a deep breath. Because he inhaled too hard and too fast, he experienced a sharp pain in his lungs, causing the muscles on his face to contort in pain and twitch incessantly, emitting a painful groan!
Ning Zhiheng looked at Zuo Rou with icy eyes and said, "My inaction on you doesn't mean I'm soft-hearted. It just means I have my own bottom line, but I don't have that many scruples when it comes to your brother! Now, are you willing to answer my questions honestly?"
Looking at Ning Zhiheng, who exuded a chilling aura, Zuo Rou could no longer muster any will to resist.
"Ask away! I'll tell you everything!" Zuo Rou replied helplessly, her face filled with despair.
"Name?" Ning Zhiheng asked.
“We are siblings. My brother’s name is Zuo Gang, my name is Zuo Rou, and my brother’s name is Zuo Qiang!”
"Why did you illegally occupy someone else's house? Who killed the two men who just died in the yard?" Ning Zhiheng continued to ask!
"It's me!"
"It's me!"
"It's me!"
Upon hearing the question, the three siblings answered in unison.
Ning Zhiheng nodded to himself. Although the three were ruthless and desperate, they had a deep brotherly bond, which was commendable.
"Xiao Rou, how dare you try to take this kind of thing? Are you crazy? Officer, I killed the person. My sister doesn't even dare to kill a chicken, how could she possibly kill someone!" Zuo Gang rebuked Zuo Rou, then explained to Ning Zhiheng.
Zuo Qiang also chimed in, "Yes, yes, my sister is a coward, how could she possibly kill someone? I did it!"
The three of them argued back and forth, which annoyed Ning Zhiheng to no end. He slammed his hand on the table, making a loud noise!
"Shut up, all of you!"
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