Chapter 2900 Not necessarily suicide

"Based on the evidence we have so far, the traces left at the scene, and the preliminary forensic examination results, we believe that Shao Hongli's death was most likely a suicide," said Feng Changjun.

After Feng Changjun finished speaking, Jiang Longjun and Duan Peng both smiled.

"However, we cannot rule out the possibility of other deaths at present, and some clues that do not fit the pattern of suicide have also been found," Feng Changjun continued.

After Feng Changjun finished speaking, Jiang Longjun and Duan Peng's faces darkened, especially Jiang Longjun's: "So was it suicide or not?"

"It's not certain yet. The initial evidence at the scene does point to Shao Hongli committing suicide out of fear of punishment, but some other clues have also been found, and some officers from the Public Security Bureau have doubts about the suicide conclusion," Feng Changjun explained.

“We’re not here today to hear your case analysis. If we were to do a case analysis, the mayor would have brought Jiang Yunpeng instead of you. We’ve brought you here to give us our conclusions.” Jiang Longjun was furious. He couldn’t understand why the usually shrewd Feng Changjun had become so slow-witted today.

"Just tell us now whether Shao Hongli committed suicide or not," Jiang Longjun said coldly.

Jiang Longjun also kept hinting at Feng Changjun in his words, saying "was it suicide?" instead of asking "was it suicide or murder?"

It's like asking you if you want to eat hot pot. You only have one choice: hot pot. It's not like asking you if you want to eat hot pot or barbecue. It clearly reminds you that you can't have any other choice but hot pot.

“Secretary Jiang, leaders, only a few hours have passed since the incident, and determining the nature of the case and the cause of death is a very rigorous and scientific matter. It is impossible to make an accurate judgment in such a short time. The conclusion I received from the Public Security Bureau is that the preliminary judgment is suicide, but the possibility of homicide cannot be ruled out,” Feng Changjun replied.

"Nonsense!" Jiang Longjun was furious and threw the pen in front of him onto the table.

Jiang Longjun was furious. The series of events that had happened today had already made him very annoyed and troubled. In addition, Shao Hongli's death had a great impact on him. And now Feng Changjun was unable to understand what was good or bad, which made him very irritable.

"What we want is the conclusion you provide, not this ambiguity," Jiang Longjun said to Feng Changjun, tapping the table with his hand.

“Secretary Jiang, the case of Shao Hongli’s death is very serious. I understand that you and other leaders are anxious. Before I came here, I also called a meeting with the leaders of the Public Security Bureau, including Comrade Jiang Yunpeng, and criminal investigation experts. At the meeting, I also asked them to give me a clear conclusion.”

“But they said that to determine the nature of a case, solid evidence is needed. In such a short time, even the forensic examination hasn’t been conducted yet, so it’s impossible for them to give a clear conclusion. Moreover, this is not an ordinary case, so they will be even more cautious about the conclusion,” Feng Changjun said.

Feng Changjun was clever; he brought up the Public Security Bureau to absolve himself of responsibility, which prevented Jiang Longjun from continuing to vent his anger on him.

"How long will it take to give a clear conclusion?" Jiang Longjun asked, suppressing his anger.

"They gave me a week, but under my pressure, they changed it to five days."

"Five days? By the time the daylily is ready, it'll be too cold." Jiang Longjun wanted to kill Feng Changjun with his eyes.

Feng Changjun kept his head down, not looking at Jiang Longjun, but he also showed no sign of wanting to compromise.

Previously, Feng Changjun had absolute authority over Jiang Longjun; everyone knew he was Jiang Longjun's henchman. But now, Feng Changjun only listens to Qin Feng. Of course, he doesn't want to offend Jiang Longjun, but given no other choice, he has no choice but to side with Qin Feng.

"The Public Security Bureau can't give a clear conclusion yet, but they should have some basic opinion on this case, right?" Jiang Longjun settled for second best.

What he wants now is for the Public Security Bureau to give a clear conclusion that Shao Hongli committed suicide. Then he can move forward with other work and end Shao Hongli's case as soon as possible by concluding that it was a suicide, eliminating the impact on all sides, and reducing the impact on Shazhou City and himself. The sooner this matter is resolved, the better.

"The police's opinion is that based on the evidence at the scene, they initially determined it to be suicide, but they cannot rule out other possibilities," Feng Changjun said again.

"Isn't that the same as saying nothing at all? Feng Changjun, let me ask you, since the evidence at the scene has proven it to be suicide, why can't you conclude that it was suicide?" Feng Changjun bluntly stated his point.

“Secretary Jiang, I personally also think that suicide is more likely. However, the police department has a rigorous process to determine the nature of the case, with strict standards and procedures. Moreover, many comrades in the police department still have different opinions on this case, and their opinions are not consistent.” Feng Changjun once again brought up the police department, emphasizing that the police department had differing opinions.

All meetings are recorded and archived. What Feng Changjun is saying at the meeting is an attempt to absolve himself of responsibility for any future issues.

Jiang Longjun wanted to get angry, but Feng Changjun was only talking about rules and regulations, and it had only been a few hours since the incident, so it was unreasonable to force the police to give a conclusion.

Jiang Longjun understood perfectly well that Feng Changjun was unwilling to take risks. Although he had been subtly and overtly hinting at and pressuring Feng Changjun, Feng Changjun clearly had no intention of giving him face today.

Although Jiang Longjun was furious, he knew that pressing Feng Changjun further would not have any real effect, so he looked at Liu Yunbing, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

Since Feng Changjun was unwilling to step forward and take the risk of confirming that Shao Hongli had committed suicide, Jiang Longjun naturally chose Liu Yunbing, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission.

"Comrade Yunbing, what do you think?" Jiang Longjun asked.

Liu Yunbing looked old and frail. He was younger than Shao Hongli, but he appeared much older. Most importantly, Liu Yunbing had always been an outsider in Shazhou's politics. He rarely participated in Shazhou's political affairs, firstly because he lacked the ability, and secondly because he had long heard rumors that Liu was about to retire, so he was even less willing to get involved.

Although Liu Yunbing is the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, he has little say in the political and legal system of Shazhou because he doesn't really manage anything.

Liu Yunbing was not Jiang Longjun's man and had no connection with Lixin Group, which determined that he was destined to be marginalized in Shazhou politics. In addition, he was getting old, so he deliberately became invisible. He was smart enough to know that the further away he was from Shazhou politics, the safer he would be. The best option was to retire safely.

He usually just goes through the motions at the Standing Committee meetings, and he doesn't participate in matters concerning the political and legal system at all. If Jiang Longjun hadn't specifically asked him to attend today, he certainly wouldn't have come.