You are under arrest, Madam Shi-Han. There are not only accusations against you, but evidence as well. Based on all available information and evidence, you are hereby arrested."
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Meanwhile, after the police force removed the media from the corridor, Shi-Han was just about to breathe a sigh of relief when, at that very moment, Jing-Hao held out a pair of handcuffs in front of her.
Shi-Han stared at the handcuffs with wide eyes. She knew then that the media's words were true.
Jing-Hao: "You are under arrest, Madam Shi-Han. There are not only accusations against you, but evidence as well. Based on all available information and evidence, you are hereby arrested."
As Jun-Yu came out of Wan-Qing's cabin, he saw the police putting handcuffs on Shi-Han. Shi-Han stood there silently like a criminal despite being innocent. The girl couldn't understand how things had suddenly escalated to this point. She could only cry silently. Her chest felt as though it was being torn apart by pain. Even if she cried her heart out, it probably wouldn't remove this stain of infamy from her name.
Jun-Yu was standing right in front of Shi-Han. Seeing him, Shi-Han immediately turned her face away. How could she face him now? With his sharp intelligence, Jun-Yu pieced everything together the moment he heard the whispers about her arrest. Instantly understanding the reason behind it, he stepped forward and said to the police—
Jun-Yu: "One moment, Officer. On what grounds are you arresting my friend Shi-Han?"
Jing-Hao: "Sir, this girl tried to tarnish your reputation. Besides that, she beat your girlfriend, Shin-Yan, to death."
Jun-Yu didn't know anyone named Shin-Yan. At first, he was surprised to hear the name. The next moment, however, he realized that the drunk girl from the bar was probably Shin-Yan.
Jun-Yu: "Neither Shin-Yan nor Shi-Han is my girlfriend. There must be some mistake. Do you have an arrest warrant? And before arresting someone, conduct a proper investigation and gather evidence. Shi-Han is not a criminal. Let her go."
At Jun-Yu's words, Jing-Hao frowned and took out his phone, showing the CCTV footage from last night.
Jing-Hao: "Sir, you cannot obstruct our investigation. We have both evidence and an arrest warrant. Besides, you will also need to come to the police station with us."
Jun-Yu (astonished): "What do you mean I have to go to the police station? Do you think I'm some kind of clown? Is this a joke? Why would I go to the police station?"
Jing-Hao: "You need to accompany us on charges of fraud. Shin-Yan's family has filed a complaint against you."
Jun-Yu (flustered): "Fraud? I'm not a fraudster. I haven't deceived anyone. And I already told you, neither Shin-Yan nor Shi-Han is my girlfriend. In fact, I've never dated anyone in my life. What kind of absurd things are you saying?"
Jing-Hao: "Sir, this is a hospital. Our colleague and your friend is still fighting for his life. So please stop arguing and come with us."
Jun-Yu (angrily): "I am not going anywhere. I have committed no crime. I'll prove right here that neither Shi-Han nor I are guilty."
Jing-Hao: "Very well, Mr. Jun-Yu. Then let me explain your dirty little story right here.
First, you went to a beer bar with Madam Shi-Han to have fun. But once there, you saw your current girlfriend, Madam Shin-Yan. At that point, you tried to quietly leave Shi-Han and sneak away so the situation wouldn't escalate.
However, the problem was that Shin-Yan caught you with another woman. Out of anger and humiliation, she threw wine at Madam Shi-Han's face.
Then you decided to end your relationship with Shin-Yan right there because, in your opinion, if you could keep one of the two women, what was the harm?
But another problem arose. Shin-Yan was still heavily intoxicated. In her anger, she threw wine at you as well.
At that moment, your second girlfriend, Madam Shi-Han, unable to tolerate the public humiliation, attacked Shin-Yan in front of everyone. Eventually, she killed her.
Now tell me, doesn't this perfectly match the CCTV footage in our possession? I hope you have no more doubts regarding the evidence.
And one more small question, Mr. Jun-Yu. Madam Shi-Han lives on the third floor of your apartment building, while you live on the fourth floor. You couldn't marry Shi-Han because of Shin-Yan, isn't that right?
Madam Shi-Han, why are you silent? This is the story, isn't it?
Do you need any more evidence, Mr. Jun-Yu?"
The story Jing-Hao narrated was truly remarkable. Jun-Yu actually found it quite entertaining. Listening to it, he laughed and even clapped his hands. Shi-Han couldn't understand why Jun-Yu was grinning at such a serious moment.
Jun-Yu (laughing): "Bravo, Officer, bravo! What a wonderful story you've crafted. Tell me, did you become a police officer by studying law and detective books, or through bribery? Honestly, instead of being a police officer, you should have become a novelist. You're excellent at making up stories."
Jun-Yu's sharp sarcasm greatly angered Jing-Hao. Clenching his fists, he gritted his teeth and said—
Jing-Hao: "Mr. Jun-Yu, don't think you're above the law just because your father is influential. There is already a complaint filed against you, and now you're obstructing an on-duty police officer. If you don't care about your own career, at least think about Mr. Jun-Kai. Otherwise, you may spend the rest of your life behind bars."
Jun-Yu (furious): "Shut up! Just shut up, Mr. Jing-Hao! The only reason I've been polite to a middle-class officer like you is because you're my friend Shu-Yang's fellow officer. Otherwise, I could have your police badge taken away and restored every single minute if I wanted."
Jing-Hao was a middle-aged police officer, old enough to be Jun-Yu's father. Yet Jun-Yu spoke to him without the slightest hesitation. Watching everything unfold, Shi-Han became frightened—not for herself, but because she knew exactly how terrifying Jun-Yu's temper could be.
They were already trapped in an unexpected crisis. If Jun-Yu continued antagonizing the police, things could easily get worse rather than better. Yet at the same time, knowing that Jun-Yu had not abandoned her despite being implicated himself filled Shi-Han with immense courage.
However, Jun-Yu had strayed away from the core issue and was arguing heatedly with the police.
Shi-Han (thinking): "No! I have to stop Jun-Yu right now. If he loses control of his temper, he'll only make the situation worse."
Thinking this, Shi-Han grabbed Jun-Yu's hand tightly. Jing-Hao noticed. She blinked at Jun-Yu, signaling him to calm down, and said—
Shi-Han: "Jun-Yu, calm down. We are not criminals. We have evidence. Don't drift away from the main issue and argue with the police like a guilty person. A polite person like you shouldn't behave this way. No matter what, he is older than you."
Hearing her words, Jun-Yu took a deep breath and calmed himself.
Jun-Yu: "I'm sorry, Officer. There is no need for us to argue any further. I'll prove right now that Shi-Han and I are innocent.
Shi-Han, give me your phone."
Shi-Han: "Jun-Yu, we still haven't gotten our phones back from the police station. We planned to go there after leaving the hospital."
Jun-Yu: "Officer, please give me your phone. I have the right to contact my lawyer or family."
Jing-Hao handed over his phone. Jun-Yu then passed it to Shi-Han.
Jun-Yu: "Shi-Han, call your friend Xiao-Tong and tell her to come to the hospital immediately. Don't worry about how she'll get here. I'll have Driver Uncle pick her up."
Shi-Han: "Jun-Yu, Xiao-Tong just got home from the hospital and fell asleep. Why do we need her back here right now? What are you trying to do?"
Jun-Yu: "Because Xiao-Tong is the only eyewitness to everything that happened at the bar."
After hearing their conversation, Officer Jing-Hao spoke up.
Jing-Hao: "Sir, Xiao-Tong is the girl whom I rescued last night and brought to the hospital, correct?"
Jun-Yu: "Yes. And you know very well that she was injected with a high dose of heroin. Tell me, have you investigated who did it? And have you considered who shot Shu-Yang and why?"
Jing-Hao: "Mr. Jun-Yu, we were secretly investigating an illegal organization. Some members of that organization were present at the bar last night. They are the ones who shot Officer Shu-Yang. But what connection are you trying to establish between Shu-Yang's shooting and Shin-Yan's death?"
Jun-Yu: "I'll explain. Listen carefully.
Around 7 PM yesterday, we used your department's server specialists through Shu-Yang to track Xiao-Tong's location. For some reason, she wasn't answering her phone.
Shi-Han is a tenant in my apartment building and also attends the same university as I do. Over time, we became acquainted and eventually friends. In fact, yesterday was technically our first day as friends."
At that moment, Shi-Han stepped away and called Xiao-Tong.
Xiao-Tong: "Hello?"
Shi-Han: "Hello, Xiao-Tong. It's Shi-Han. Come to the hospital immediately. I don't have time to explain. It's extremely urgent. Jun-Yu's driver is waiting for you."
Meanwhile, Jun-Yu continued speaking.
Jun-Yu: "Yesterday I wasn't feeling well. After entering the bar, the loud music made me feel even worse. About five minutes later, I went to the counter to ask them to lower the volume.
During that time, the girl you're referring to started behaving rudely toward Shi-Han.
At first, thinking it was Shi-Han's mistake, I apologized to the girl. But then she started behaving rudely toward me as well.
Since she came from a wealthy family, perhaps she had affairs with celebrities or rich young men. Under the influence of alcohol, she began claiming that I was her boyfriend.
At that time, Shi-Han was emotionally distressed because she couldn't find her friend Xiao-Tong. Unable to tolerate the girl's behavior, Shi-Han slapped her.
But if you check the CCTV footage carefully, you'll see that the girl struck Shi-Han first.
Afterward, I separated the two of them to prevent the situation from escalating. At that point, the girl was still alive and fully conscious.
Then I called several security guards and had her removed from the bar.
After the guards escorted her out, we resumed searching for Xiao-Tong. Before finding her, however, we discovered Shu-Yang.
Shortly afterward, my condition worsened significantly, so I left the bar, and Shi-Han brought me to the hospital."
Jing-Hao: "So this is your carefully prepared story. It's quite logical, and the details line up nicely. But Mr. Jun-Yu, this still doesn't prove that you're innocent."
Jun-Yu: "I'm not finished yet, Officer. Have you investigated who injected Xiao-Tong with heroin?"
Shi-Han: "Yes, Jun-Yu is absolutely right. Investigate Xiao-Tong's background. Yesterday was the first time she had ever entered a beer bar. She has never touched drugs or intoxicating substances in her life."
Jun-Yu: "Officer, I admit that Shi-Han hit the girl in public. But the girl struck Shi-Han first. If you're judging fairly, then both of them are guilty of assault.
However, you cannot blame a dead person.
I'm telling you that the people who shot Shu-Yang and the people who injected Xiao-Tong with heroin are also responsible for the girl's death.
Shin-Yan died from a heroin overdose.
The only reason Xiao-Tong survived is because you brought her to the hospital in time.
Therefore, you cannot arrest Shi-Han on a murder charge for the death of someone who died from a heroin overdose.
As for the slapping incident, unless the victim files a defamation or assault complaint, people aren't usually arrested over a couple of slaps.
But Shi-Han is being charged with murder, not defamation. Therefore, you cannot arrest either her or me."
Jing-Hao: "Your theory is reasonable, Jun-Yu. Even the forensic report confirms that heroin was present in Shin-Yan's bloodstream.
However, the report also states that Shin-Yan died due to internal injuries.
And according to the findings, those injuries were caused by Shi-Han's assault, which ruptured her blood vessels and led to her death."