"I'm sorry, Director Chen, but now do you also think this person is a prime suspect?" Li Qinqin said excitedly, pointing at Xia Liu.
If Chen Jin agreed with her, she would be able to return to the station early, a feat achieved through her own capabilities.
Just as Chen Jin was about to nod, a ringtone sounded again—this time from Xia Liu's phone.
With his hands cuffed, and in front of Chen Jin, Li Qinqin, and several police officers, Xia Liu didn't want to show too much. So, he said, "Officer, could you please help me take out my phone?"
"Little Li, go and get the phone—and smash it!" As soon as Xia Liu finished speaking, Li Qinqin got furious. How could a suspect be so brazen in her presence, in front of Chen Jin?
"Please, officer, don't do that. Rather, answer the call for me. Once it's finished, I'll confess everything," Xia Liu gambled, betting that the call could spare him lots of unnecessary hassle.
