Diary of a Criminal Investigator

If he reports the crimes of all the others, those people deserve to die a hundred times over for the crimes they committed.

And he might still live, might see his parents and children again.

Living is preferable; no one wants to die, better a bad life than a good death, especially when his end wouldn’t even be considered a good death.

When disaster looms, will he just wait to be killed, or will he try to escape?

Song Junwu is no fool; he’s smarter than anyone.

As for money, he’s long had enough for this lifetime.

Years ago, he set up foreign trust funds for his parents, wife, and children.

Whether he dies or goes to jail, it wouldn’t affect them much, so why wouldn’t he choose to live?

It’s human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm; there’s no everlasting trust, only everlasting benefits.

Having followed Wang Fugui all these years, Song Junwu understands him all too well.

The other party wouldn’t believe he’d take the fall for everything; he’s surely trying something through channels Song Junwu isn’t aware of.

So Song Junwu decides to strike first before the other side takes effective measures.

Qin Yong didn’t expect Song Junwu to realize this so quickly.

He sat back down in his chair, signaling the recorder to turn the surveillance back on and continue recording.

"Tell me, what secrets can you trade for your life?"

Qin Yong sat leisurely across from Song Junwu, "If you’re only here to confess some bribery activities of Songbei Mining Group, then forget it; millions or hundreds of thousands don’t matter to you or me."

Though the Criminal Investigation Team handles relatively few bribery cases, or they’re mixed within criminal cases, the limited exposure doesn’t mean Qin Yong is oblivious to the inner workings.

For years, Haizhou City has investigated and solved hundreds of bribery cases annually.

These cases have been solved by Economic Crime Investigation teams, various police stations, the Criminal Investigation Team, branch offices, and other departments.

The amounts in these cases range from tens of thousands to millions, even billions.

But for this type of case, Qin Yong has only ever seen one person sentenced to death with reprieve, none executed immediately, while others get three, five, ten, eight, or twenty-year sentences.

What piques Qin Yong’s interest are the eight skeletons found under the Lion Mountain Bridge.

Because only when it involves criminal cases can someone be truly condemned.

Across from him, Song Junwu shook his head, "Captain Qin, over the years, I’ve been at Wang Fugui’s side. Although I’m not a founder of Songbei Mining Group, I’ve handled most of the dirty work."

"We know you found eight skeletons under the Lion Mountain Bridge, and I can tell you who’s your insider."

"I know Captain Qin must be very interested in the bad apples within the police ranks."

Qin Yong’s expression slowly grew serious.

It wasn’t just interest; he wished he could put a bullet in them!

"The car accident involving the Captain of the Criminal Investigation Team’s Second Unit, Ren Qiang, was orchestrated on my orders, arranged by Old Mo."

Old Mo?

"This name may be unfamiliar to you, but within the core upper echelons of Songbei Mining Group, this name is a codename for Death God."

"Old Mo is Wang Fugui’s confidant; all the dirty and tough jobs in Songbei Mining Group are done by him."

"He knows many things I don’t."

"Where is he?"

"In the mine," Song Junwu didn’t hide it; his biggest value now was to cooperate with the police and confess everything he knows to find a way to save his life.

"I can contact him and find him."

"Catching him is the source of all the cases, because all the criminal cases were Wang Fugui’s orders, and he had Old Mo do them."

"It’s not just the skeletons under Lion Mountain Bridge; there have also been two collapses at Songbei Mining — the first when Wang Fugui just took over, and the second five years ago."

"The first collapse wasn’t as reported with no casualties; eleven people disappeared, and the second collapse wasn’t reported at all, but it buried seven people."

"I also know part of Wang Fugui’s network in Haizhou City."

"I’m willing to confess all this to you — can it save my life?"

Song Junwu’s eyes widened, hoping for a positive answer from Qin Yong.

And Qin Yong...

Two collapses?!

Qin Yong knew about the collapse back when Wang Fugui just took over Songbei Mining, but when was the second collapse?

Seven more lives?

"I... I can’t make any promises, but if what you said is true... that’s definitely a significant merit."

"Based on my years of experience, such major merits should likely have a mitigating effect on your crimes."

"Song Junwu, you have no choice now. Cooperate with us, and you might have a glimmer of hope; don’t cooperate, and you’re absolutely dead."

It’s a sleepless night.

Qin Yong temporarily called the chief of Haizhou City Public Security Bureau, Song Jiangguo, to report the breakthrough with Song Junwu.

He also gave a brief account of the situation.

Song Jiangguo was equally shocked by the second collapse involving Songbei Mining Group.

What courage does Wang Fugui have to commit such an outrageous act, defying all norms?

Had his conscience been eaten by dogs? Unbearable, intolerable! Song Jiangguo was shocked, cold sweat pouring down.

This kind of thing, unheard of by Song Jiangguo, you’d be hard-pressed to find it in movies either.

Years ago, before Song Jiangguo became chief, he had experienced a similar incident.

That time, the Criminal Investigation Team worked three days and nights, busy just with arrests and interrogations.

Wang Fugui must have a death wish!

Damn well-deserved to be killed!

Song Jiangguo took a deep breath, calming his emotions. He thought for a moment before asking more specifics from the other party.

"Is the information reliable?"

Qin Yong didn’t want it to be true either, but the facts were clear, and the people were caught, confessions made.

"Five years ago, when the accident happened, Song Junwu was involved throughout the handling; he also dealt with the compensation for the missing persons and family consolations, so the data he provided should be accurate."

"Keep this under wraps, don’t tell anyone!"

Qin Yong sighed deeply as he hung up the phone.

As the captain of the Criminal Investigation Team, his main duty is to solve cases and uncover the truth, nothing more.

Many aspects are straightforward; finding the truth is just the beginning, but many things aren’t so simple; the truth is just a prerequisite.

Honestly, in this area, Qin Yong lacks experience; straightforward homicide cases are solved once the perpetrator is caught, with evidence no one can escape, but dealing with audacious characters like Wang Fugui, the ramifications are vast.