Chapter 457 Questioning the Thief
He clenched his fists so tightly that his joints turned white from the force. He took a step forward and stomped the ground hard with his feet, as if he wanted to vent all the anger in his heart through this kick.
His voice rang out like thunder in the silent backyard, and he shouted sternly:
"Why waste your time talking to him? They did something so evil, why bother talking to them? Just send them to the police station and let them face legal sanctions!"
There was an unquestionable determination in that voice, and every word seemed to carry a heavy power that shook the hearts of the people around.
Wang Jianguo frowned slightly, his eyes were cold and sharp, like two cold sword lights, shooting straight at the thief on the ground.
With his hands behind his back, he walked towards the two thieves step by step with steady and powerful steps.
Every step I took seemed to carry an invisible sense of oppression, making the air even heavier.
He stood in front of the thieves, looking down at them, his eyes full of majesty and questioning.
After a moment of silence, Wang Jianguo slowly spoke. His voice was deep and rich, as if it came from a deep valley, with an irresistible power:
"Tell me, which village are you from? What's your name? When did you start targeting our supply and marketing cooperative? Also, how many companies have you robbed?"
Each of his questions was clear and powerful, and each word was pronounced with emphasis, as if striking at the thieves' hearts, leaving them with nowhere to escape.
At this time, the crowd around also gathered around, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the two thieves, their eyes filled with anger, disgust and curiosity.
Some people were whispering to each other; some people clenched their fists, wishing they could go up and punch the two thieves a few more times.
Others stared at Wang Jianguo and the thief, waiting for the thief's answer, as if they wanted to find more clues and the truth from their answers.
When the thief heard Wang Jianguo's resounding question, he was shocked and looked up at Wang Jianguo secretly.
Wang Jianguo was seen standing there with an upright posture, his eyes as sharp as an eagle staring at its prey, revealing a majesty that should not be underestimated.
The thief thought to himself that something was wrong and that he had run into a tough guy today, so his eyes began to evade unconsciously.
He didn't dare to look Wang Jianguo in the eye. His eyes rolled around, trying to find a chance to escape.
His lips trembled slightly, and after a long while, he spoke with a guilty conscience:
"You...I don't understand what you said."
The voice was as weak as the buzzing of a mosquito, and it was obviously trembling and lacking in confidence. Fine beads of sweat oozed out of his forehead and slid down his cheeks.
Seeing this, Wang Jianguo raised the corners of his mouth slightly and revealed a hint of sneer. There was no warmth in that smile, only contempt for the thieves and anger at what they had done.
He continued:
"Hmph, you don't have to tell me. It doesn't matter. I'll send you to the police station right now. But you know, it's late at night, and there won't be many people in the police station."
"Even if I send it over, I won't be able to deal with your affairs until tomorrow. So, your fate for the whole night is in my hands."
He paused, his eyes becoming colder, and he took a step forward, leaning down slightly, staring at the thief intently, as if he wanted to see through him:
"You know what you did. You are thieves. You came to my supply and marketing cooperative to steal things and were caught by us on the spot."
"If you accidentally get hurt, disabled, or even die during this process, it's your own fault."
"I have plenty of reasons to explain this to the police. After all, this is legitimate defense. You made the mistake first. We are just protecting our property and safety."
"So, whether to tell it or not, you should think carefully about it and think about the consequences."
Wang Jianguo's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the thief's heart hard.
The air around seemed to freeze. Everyone held their breath and watched this scene quietly, their eyes filled with support for Wang Jianguo and condemnation of the thieves.
The thief's face turned pale and his body began to tremble uncontrollably. He was obviously frightened by Wang Jianguo's words. He began to struggle fiercely in his heart, not knowing how to make a decision.
Under the close gazes of the crowd, the smaller thief looked even more uneasy, his body trembling slightly.
His eyes were full of fear and panic. From time to time, he would steal a glance at the angry crowd around him, then quickly lower his head and swallow, as if he was making some difficult decision.
Finally, he couldn't help but move closer to the sturdier thief next to him, and said cautiously in a weak voice that only the two of them could hear:
"Brother, let's tell the truth. Look at the situation, they won't let us go easily."
"Anyway, we have to explain ourselves when we get to the police station tomorrow. If we refuse to speak now, given their anger, I'm afraid we won't live to see tomorrow."
As he spoke, he tightly grasped the corner of his companion's clothes. His hand was covered in sweat from nervousness, and his knuckles turned white.
When the other thief heard this, a trace of panic suddenly appeared on his face, which had been pretending to be calm.
His brows were furrowed, beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his eyes were full of struggle and helplessness.
After a moment's silence, he slowly lowered his head, biting his lips, as if weighing the pros and cons.
After a long while, he seemed to have finally made up his mind, raised his head, and said in a hoarse and weak voice:
"That's all. I'll tell you whatever you want to know. It's better than waiting to die in fear here."
Wang Jianguo had been watching their every move calmly. When he saw the thief give in, he turned around without saying a word and moved a chair over from the side.
The chair made a creaking sound as it rubbed against the ground, which was particularly harsh in this quiet atmosphere.
He put the chair down steadily, then slowly sat on it, folded his hands on his knees, and his eyes became sharp and focused again.
Then, he turned his head and looked at He Yushui who was standing beside him, and said seriously:
"Yushui, go get some paper and pen and write down everything they said. When you send them to the police tomorrow, show these records to them. They are important evidence."
He Yushui responded quickly, her eyes showing seriousness and determination. She turned around quickly and walked into the house. After a while, she hurried out with paper and pen.
She walked to Wang Jianguo, found a suitable place to stand, then spread the paper on a flat surface, held the pen tightly in her right hand, with the tip of the pen hanging above the paper, ready to record at any time.