9 p.m., City Police Department.
"No! This is impossible!"
With handcuffs on his hands, Steve slumped in a chair, looking at a piece of paper in front of him, his face bloodless.
That is the copied data in his mobile phone...
It includes chat records between him and the second officer, text messages about financial transactions, and even photos and auction information of many precious cultural relics.
In the face of irrefutable evidence, Steve knew that no matter how much he tried to quibble, it would be of no use.
But he couldn't figure out how the police in China could crack his phone in just one day without providing the password himself...
Damn it, what else does that idiot technical consultant guarantee that even if we hire foreign aid, it will take at least a month?
Now I am acting like an idiot by looking for connections behind my back to create public opinion and put pressure on the police!
What a cheat!
The lawyer beside him couldn't help but shake his head, looking helpless.
What are you still struggling with? The evidence is conclusive. Don’t think about extreme pressure. Let’s think about how to compromise and gain people...
"Everything is possible!" Wang Zhaoping said with a smile that suited the occasion.
Then turned around.
"Xiao Qin, please translate and tell him. Ask him and his lawyer if there is anything else they want to say. If not, just sign the confession!"
When Qin Xiaoru finished translating, Steve's head immediately shook like a rattle.
"No! I will never sign the confession! You are making a false accusation, and these evidences are all false!"
It seemed that he had anticipated the other party's reaction.
"It doesn't matter. Even if you don't plead guilty, you will still be prosecuted. Today we are just following the procedure to notify you and take you away!"
Waiting for Steve, who looked ashen, to be taken back to prison.
The lawyer suddenly stopped Wang Zhaoping who was about to leave.
"Um, Officer Wang, can you please take a moment to speak."
Wang Zhaoping looked at the Chinese lawyer in front of him who wore gold-rimmed glasses, was elegant and dressed like an elite, and seemed to be able to discern the other party's little thoughts.
Without criticizing him, he nodded with a smile and followed the other person out of the room to a more remote corner.
The lawyer looked around to make sure no one was around and then whispered.
"Officer Wang, Steve is a British aristocrat and the captain of a world-renowned luxury cruise ship. His status is extraordinary, both domestically and internationally.
In fact, the problem is very simple. It's just that some criminals have taken advantage of the convenience of cruise ships to smuggle cultural relics.
You see, the cultural relics have been recovered, and your credit has been confirmed.
Therefore, whether Mr. Steve is involved, whether there is one more prisoner or one less prisoner, it has little impact on the whole case and you. It does not affect the case at all.
But once this matter is publicized... it will cause great reputational damage to Mr. Steve's family, the operating company of the Carnival Dream cruise ship, and even Great Britain.
This will have a negative impact on the friendship between our two countries.
Therefore, Minister Brown, the Steve family and many other foreign friends have asked me to bring you a message.
As long as Officer Wang can be accommodating, Great Britain and the Steve family will be rewarded generously!"
"hehe!"
Looking at the man with a meaningful smile, Wang Zhaoping immediately smiled.
Sure enough, this is too hard to be soft.
"I understand, but what you said is too straightforward. Even if I agree, I can't just tell you directly!
You have been in the West for too long, and you don’t understand the national conditions at first glance.
In this country, you can’t be too direct, you have to be subtle!
You know how in my grandfather’s generation people used to implicitly say ‘I’ve been bought’?”
The lawyer's eyes lit up when he heard this.
There seems to be a way!
"Appreciate further details!"
"They usually say...'The Imperial Army asked me to bring you a message'!"
lawyer:"……"
"you……"
After reacting for a long time, you finally realized that the other party was mocking you. The lawyer's face immediately turned red. You were speechless for a long time and walked away angrily on the spot!
"Bah!" Wang Zhaoping spat at the man's back.
Are you trying to bribe me on my territory?
The traitor who eats everything inside and outside!
Are you still talking about reputation with me?
They used to be robbers, but now they are thieves. The only praiseworthy reputation of British nobles is that ladies are given priority, right?
"Captain Wang, sent him away? What did he tell you?" Qin Xiaoru saw this and walked over.
"It's embarrassing, so I just want to buy whatever I need, huh! If I still want to cover it up, I have to let everyone know the faces of these capitalists who always claim to be aristocrats!
By the way, is the other party releasing news outside to put pressure on us?"
"Well! The news has not caused much reaction in the country, but the video of us forcibly boarding the ship and arresting people has been circulated on the Internet, and the popularity is rising quickly.
Some people also compared this incident with the previous "Galaxy" incident in an attempt to exaggerate our aggressive wolf warrior diplomacy.
It seems like the other party is exerting influence on public opinion."
"Hmph! Let them publicize it. The higher the praise, the worse the fall!
The chain of evidence in our hands is complete, and the bureau is almost ready to issue a report. Then we will see who is embarrassed!
By the way, are those reporters still there? If they are, ask them to come in and promote it together!"
"Hehe! Captain Wang, you are too bad, but it's too late. People had already escaped after receiving the news.
After all... there is no market for our news if they don't force it..."
Qin Xiaoru smiled and told a helpless reality.
It is an indisputable fact that the West controls international public opinion and has been vilifying China for a long time.
Although China has begun to pay attention to the importance of grabbing public opinion positions in recent years, it takes time for the influence of media mouthpieces to spread.
It will also take time to reverse the inherent impression left by the West on the people...
"Huh~ Anyway, this matter is basically settled, and we can hand over the work! Tomorrow is the weekend, and I finally don't have to work overtime."
Wang Zhaoping rubbed the dark circles under his eyes. He really hadn't had much rest in the past two days.
Although I had a great time doing it, I was really exhausted!
"By the way, Captain Wang, after the boss found out about this, he just contacted me and wanted a detailed technical information on cracking Fruit X.
In addition, several provincial units who heard the news said that they are currently experiencing several similar cases of eucalyptus and hope to receive our technical support.
What do you think I can do to support this?
Anyway, you are the one who caused this, so you can find a way to wipe your own ass." Qin Xiaoru spread her hands.
"This... nose is really smart!"
Wang Zhaoping's newly relaxed mood became tense again, and he couldn't help but feel a little dizzy.
"Are you sure that the USB drive is really unrecoverable?"
"No, the prompt box has already said that it is a 'temporary decryptor for Fruit X'.
At that time, I was still wondering what temporary means. It turns out that doing it for a long time is a one-time thing!
By the time I had a way to open it, the USB drive was already full of garbled characters!"
To be continued...