150: Chapter 150 Qin Yi pulls the rug out from under him, Shen Jianan turns the tables.

"Who's to say otherwise?" Sun Yizhong mused, his brow furrowed as he continued his analysis. "However, I suspect that Wang Hao just wants to scare Miss Su, forcing her to retract her statement so he can pin the whole thing on brother Qin Yi."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianan snorted disdainfully. "Retract her statement? Easier said than done. I know the ins and outs of this case perfectly clearly, and we have the on-site video as ironclad proof. Even if he manages to force Su Mo to retract her statement, he won't be able to overturn this case!"

Sun Yizhong sighed and waved his hand. "While that may be true, if Miss Su really changes her statement and denies that Wang Hao used those photos and videos to threaten her, then the motive for the whole incident disappears. At that point, even with the on-site video recording, it would only prove that a conflict occurred at the Nightlife Bar that night. They could easily explain it away as a drunken brawl or a conflict caused by a romantic dispute. In that case, the nature of this case would shift from criminal to civil..."

Qin Yi listened from the side, his expression growing increasingly grim. He didn't know much about legal matters, so he looked at Shen Jianan with a frown. Shen Jianan was also knitting her brows. Seeing Qin Yi look at her, she nodded and explained, "Captain Sun is right; the key to this case really lies with Su Mo. However, after the way Wang Hao treated her, would she still retract her statement for him? I find that unlikely."

Sun Yizhong glanced at Qin Yi, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It's hard to say. I've encountered similar situations before where victims were promised some benefits by the offending party and subsequently changed their statements."

"Then what should we do? Should I call Su Mo right now and tell her to hide and avoid meeting that lawyer?" Shen Jianan asked anxiously.

Sun Yizhong shook his head. "It's useless; we can't watch her 24 hours a day. Besides, that Lawyer Zhou is no pushover. Being able to identify the key point of the case so quickly shows he certainly has some skills. I suspect he is already on his way to Su Mo's place."

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianan became even more anxious. "So there's no other way? We just watch helplessly? Wait for things to reach that point?"

"Well," Sun Yizhong mused for a moment before suddenly looking at Qin Yi. "Brother Qin Yi, as the saying goes, the person who tied the bell must untie it. I know Miss Su did something to wrong you, but judging from last night's statement, she already knows she was wrong and is quite regretful. So, I think if you could step forward, it might convince her to stand firmly on our side and make this case an ironclad one. What do you think?"

Qin Yi had been silent, but at this moment, he suddenly raised his head. A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he looked at Sun Yizhong, a sly arc forming on the corner of his mouth. "Since they want to play dirty, then we'll play along to the end! I, Qin Yi, don't like following a script set by others. If we're going to play, let's see who plays better!" After saying this, Qin Yi stood up abruptly, making a move to leave.

In her urgency, Shen Jianan grabbed Qin Yi's arm, her eyes full of worry. Fearing that Qin Yi might do something impulsive, she urged him anxiously, "Qin Yi, calm down, don't do anything rash. These are just speculations from Captain Sun and me; Su Mo might not necessarily retract her statement."

Sun Yizhong was also worried that Qin Yi would do something shocking. After all, Qin Yi's strength was evident, and with Wang Hao currently lying in the hospital, if Qin Yi rushed over now, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Therefore, he hurriedly blocked Qin Yi's path and advised him with a serious expression, "Brother Qin Yi, Captain Shen is right. Please calm down first. What I said just now was only the worst-case scenario; we should have faith in Miss Su. That bastard Wang Hao bullied her so much; the possibility of her retracting her statement is actually not high."

Qin Yi looked at the two worried people in front of him, couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly, revealing a helpless expression. "Where are your thoughts going? You don't think I'm going to go and cripple Wang Hao, do you? I'm not stupid; how could I be that impulsive! Rest assured, since the other party wants to go down the path of legal litigation, I can also find a lawyer to handle it. The logic is on our side; what do I have to fear!"

Although Qin Yi said this, he was thinking to himself that since Wang Hao and his father still had money to hire a lawyer, it seems he had been too soft-hearted. Since they wanted to play dirty, he would go all the way. He would expose all the information he had on them later and see if the Wangs could ever recover.

Hearing Qin Yi say this, Shen Jianan half-believingly released her grip.

Qin Yi smiled and said lightly, "Alright, Captain Sun, if there's nothing else, I'll go attend to my own affairs." After saying that, he turned to leave.

"Oh, right. Let me see you out," Sun Yizhong said hurriedly.

"No need. Captain Sun, you'd better hurry up and think about how to make this case an ironclad one!" Qin Yi said, walking out of the conference room without looking back.

Shen Jianan chased after him, and when she passed by Sun Yizhong, she said goodbye, "Captain Sun, I'm leaving too. Hurry up with the case."

"Sigh, alright. Brother Qin Yi, be sure to stay safe." Watching their retreating figures, Sun Yizhong walked toward his office, feeling dispirited.

In front of the police station building, Shen Jianan blocked Qin Yi's path once again. She stared into his eyes and asked seriously, "Qin Yi, what you said just now wasn't just an excuse, was it? Let me tell you, you cannot take action against Wang Hao again at this time, otherwise the other party will have even more to say."

Looking at Shen Jianan's nervous expression, Qin Yi couldn't help but smile slightly. "Rest assured. I'm not that stupid!"

"Then are you really going to sue them?" Shen Jianan asked, still somewhat uneasy. A moment later, she shifted the topic and continued, "However, we don't need to fear a lawsuit. We'll just take things as they come. I don't believe the law can actually protect a bastard like Wang Hao."

Qin Yi smiled, a sly glint flashing in his eyes. "Heh, taking things as they come is too passive. Me? I prefer to cut the ground from under them!"

Qin Yi's words left Shen Jianan feeling a bit confused. She asked curiously, "Cut the ground from under them? What does that mean?"

"Nothing, you'll know later! Alright, it's getting late, and I have things to do. Let's talk another time!" With that, Qin Yi strode out of the police station. Shortly after, that rolls-royce cullinan turned around and drove away from the police station.

Shen Jianan frowned, watching Qin Yi's car disappear from sight before sighing deeply and walking toward her Jeep SUV, her mind constantly pondering what that sentence Qin Yi had just said actually meant.

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Meanwhile, Su Mo had just returned to her rented apartment and was leaning back on the sofa. Last night's events were still vivid in her mind, and her face was full of exhaustion. Looking at the luxury brand shopping bags piled up in the small living room, she smiled bitterly in helplessness.

After going through these things, she already regretted it. She had truly been blinded by greed before! Just for these things, she had followed that bastard Wang Hao and given up on a man as excellent as Qin Yi! But it was too late for regrets now. Just as she was about to get up to go to the bathroom to wash her face, the doorbell suddenly rang, breaking the silence in the room.

Su Mo immediately became alert. With her brows furrowed, she cautiously approached the security door and peeked through the peephole. Standing outside was a middle-aged man in a sharp suit and glasses, wearing a smile and looking kind. This person was none other than Wang Hao's Lawyer Zhou Qian. Su Mo didn't know this person, and a hint of suspicion rose in her heart.

"Who are you looking for?" Su Mo asked tentatively, her voice tinged with wariness.

"Hello, may I ask if this is the residence of Miss Su, Su Mo?" The man outside spoke, his voice gentle and polite.

Su Mo looked at the man's smile through the peephole, feeling an inexplicable sense of unease. She nervously gripped her phone, suppressing the anxiety in her heart, and asked, "Uh, who are you? I don't think I know you..."

"Heh, Miss Su, I am Mr. Wang Hao's legal representative; my name is Zhou Qian." Zhou Qian introduced himself unhurriedly. "Miss Su, there's no need to be nervous. I'm not here for any other reason today; I just want to chat with you about Mr. Wang Hao's matter."

Upon hearing that the other party was a lawyer for that bastard Wang Hao, Su Mo's anger flared up instantly. Her face darkened, and she sternly refused, "I have nothing to talk to you about! As for Wang Hao's matter, I've already said everything I needed to say at the police station! Go away!"

However, Zhou Qian did not intend to give up just yet. He had long anticipated Su Mo's reaction, so he was not surprised.

He maintained a calm tone and tried to persuade her earnestly, "Miss Su, don't be so resistant. Everything is negotiable. Mr. Wang Hao is deeply regretful for the harm he caused you previously. He knows it's unlikely you'll forgive him, but he still wants to offer you some compensation to make up for your emotional and physical trauma. Why don't you open the door, Miss Su, and we can talk in person?"

After waiting for a moment and seeing no response from Su Mo, Zhou Qian patiently continued, "I know, Miss Su, you just graduated, and the cost of living in Magic City is not low. Take the apartment you are renting now, for instance; the monthly rent must be seven or eight thousand yuan, right? I think there's really no need for us to let money suffer because of a moment of anger. Since Mr. Wang Hao has already realized his previous mistakes, why not let the past be the past? Life must go on, right? Don't you think so, Miss Su?"

Hearing these words from Zhou Qian, Su Mo's footsteps stopped involuntarily. Although she was unwilling to have any further involvement with Wang Hao, Zhou Qian was right—life must go on. And if she wanted to continue living in Magic City, she couldn't do it without money! Furthermore, after the way Wang Hao treated her, it was only right for him to make some compensation.

Su Mo's train of thought was interrupted by a sudden phone ringtone. Her hand had already been on the doorknob, but now it stopped involuntarily. She frowned slightly, her gaze falling on the phone screen; the caller ID was Shen Jianan. Her heart tightened, and she vaguely felt that this call was unusual.

At this moment, Shen Jianan was sitting in her car, hands on the steering wheel. After thinking it over, she decided she had to call Su Mo. Regardless of the outcome, she had to remind Su Mo not to forget how Wang Hao had bullied her before!

Zhou Qian, standing outside, had keen hearing and vaguely heard the phone ringing inside. He was not in a hurry, just standing quietly outside the door, waiting for further developments.

The call connected, and before Su Mo could speak, Shen Jianan's voice came through. "Hello, Su Mo. Where are you now?"

Su Mo subconsciously moved away from the security door, her voice tinged with unease as she lowered it to reply, "Uh, I just arrived at my rented apartment. Officer Shen, is there something wrong?"

Shen Jianan's voice sounded serious. "Listen to me, Wang Hao has hired a lawyer to be fully responsible for his case. He just came to the Jingan Branch and brought a lawyer's letter, threatening to sue you and Qin Yi for intentional injury. He didn't find you, so he should be on his way to find you now."

Su Mo's heart sank. She turned and looked at the tightly closed door, as if she could see Zhou Qian standing outside through it. She whispered, "Officer Shen, is that lawyer's name Zhou Qian? He is right outside the door now..."

"He moved that fast?" Shen Jianan was startled, then immediately cautioned, "You didn't let him in, did you?"

"Uh, no." Su Mo replied with some hesitation, her eyes flickering as if weighing something.

"Mm, that's good." Shen Jianan breathed a sigh of relief and continued to ask, "He is the lawyer hired by Wang Hao's father. What has he said to you?"

"Uh... he said Wang Hao wants to offer me compensation..." Su Mo responded hesitantly.

Shen Jianan frowned, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Su Mo, listen to me. No matter what that lawyer tells you, don't believe him. No matter what document it is, don't sign it! We have analyzed it; him offering you compensation is merely to get you to retract your statement, splash all the dirty water onto Qin Yi, and turn this criminal case into a civil case caused by a romantic dispute."

Su Mo felt a chill in her heart; she understood what Shen Jianan meant. She took a deep breath, trying to keep herself calm. "Officer Shen, what should I do?"

Shen Jianan frowned and pondered for a moment, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration. She quickly made a decision. "Here's what you do. Listen to me. You have security cameras at home, right?"

"Mm, yes." Su Mo nodded in response.

"Good, turn on the cameras and record the entire conversation between the two of you! Remember, no matter what he says, you must not agree or sign anything. Just make an excuse that you need to consider it, think it over carefully. I am heading your way now; don't panic."

"Okay! I understand." After finishing, Su Mo hung up the phone, took a deep breath, moved the security camera in the living room to a less conspicuous position, and then walked to the door, building up her psychological defenses before placing her hand on the doorknob. A moment later, with a slight 'click', the security door opened.