Chapter 53: Major Breakthrough in the Interrogation—Finally Unearthing the Crime Syndicate’s Roots!

Su Ming’s proposed method—

It was a form of interrogation strictly prohibited by law.

In other words…

Using various punishments, coercion, or special techniques to force suspects into confession and compliance.

Netizens humorously referred to it as the “Great Memory Restoration Technique.”

It was said to restore memories—even those one didn’t know they had.

Of course—Although such methods were strictly banned, some local police stations still used these unconventional means to expedite cases.

But typically, these methods were only employed…When the evidence was overwhelming, yet the suspect remained stubbornly silent.

Just like now.

It was obvious that “Skinny Dog” knew plenty about his suppliers, but he refused to say a single word.

Moreover—Given the evidence already obtained was enough to convict him in court—Using the “Great Restoration Technique” to extract critical leads was a tactic some police teams still resorted to. After all, they didn’t have time to waste on these criminals.

However—Su Ming and Xu Changsheng had no such intentions. They believed that verbal pressure alone would be enough to break Skinny Dog’s psychological defenses.

Because—

For a drug addict—No physical pain could compare to the agony of withdrawal!

…

At this moment—

Su Ming deliberately brought up heroin and withdrawal symptoms.

This immediately reminded Skinny Dog, who was sitting rigidly in the interrogation chair, of his experience a few days ago when withdrawal hit him hard in the detention center.

It was a living hell—His skin felt like it was being stabbed with needles, tears and snot wouldn’t stop flowing, and his limbs were so sore he couldn’t muster any strength.

His mind and consciousness felt detached from his body, as if hundreds of little people were constantly jumping inside his head.

Even just recalling it now made Skinny Dog tremble uncontrollably, filling him with overwhelming fear.

He stared at Su Ming with terror in his eyes.

Then—

Before he could speak—

In his line of sight…

Su Ming nodded at Xu Changsheng and stood up without hesitation, appearing ready to head to the tech department to retrieve high-purity heroin!

At that moment—

The fear of facing withdrawal again, after enduring it for days, completely swallowed Skinny Dog. Yet his throat felt clogged, and he couldn’t say a word.

When Su Ming took a few more steps, walking past Skinny Dog’s interrogation chair—

“Bang! Bang! Bang!”

The sound of a head hitting metal repeatedly echoed.

Skinny Dog began slamming his head against the interrogation chair, desperately trying to shake off the fear consuming him while crying out in despair—“Officer! Officer!”

“I really can’t say—I can’t say anything!”

“Those people… Those people will kill me—no, they’ll kill my family! They’ll kill my whole family!”

“I beg you, please stop asking! Don’t ask anymore!”

“Everything—I did everything myself! I don’t even know who my supplier is…”

These words—Made Su Ming pause but didn’t stop him from ignoring Skinny Dog’s pleas and head-slamming.

Because in interrogation rooms—

At least 80% of suspects would bang their heads against the table to show regret or beg for mercy.

Skinny Dog was no exception.

In fact—In any criminal investigation team’s interrogation room, it was almost impossible to find a table without dents left by suspects slamming their heads.

Of course—The interrogation chairs were custom police equipment. Before Skinny Dog could even injure himself fatally, his neck would likely sprain and immobilize him.

So Skinny Dog’s current pleas held no real weight.

Meanwhile—Su Ming had already picked up on a critical detail. He frowned and coldly questioned—

“‘They?’

Why did you say ‘they?’ Don’t you only have one supplier?”

Although Skinny Dog appeared to be desperately banging his head—His psychological defenses had already crumbled.

The pain of heroin withdrawal outweighed his fear of the suppliers.

After a few more strikes—Skinny Dog slumped, resting his head against the table in despair and hoarsely said—“They’re not just my suppliers.”

“Or rather…”

“They’re an entire organization connected to my supplier, controlling at least 50% of the drug sales network in the entire country!

They’re practically the only ones bold enough to sell high-purity drugs in bulk.”

These words—Instantly made Xu Changsheng sit up straight, his expression more serious than ever. But for now, he chose to remain silent.

Because…

They had just uncovered something huge.

50% of the drug sales network in the entire country!

Su Ming also felt the weight of the situation, even wondering—Could Skinny Dog be fabricating stories to cover for his supplier?

Carefully observing Skinny Dog’s expressions and actions—Su Ming confirmed there was no sign of lying.

Returning to his seat, Su Ming tapped the table and said firmly—“Skinny Dog, look up.”

“I need you to tell me everything you know—no omissions. How exactly did you learn about this organization?”

“Normally, downstream dealers wouldn’t have detailed knowledge of their suppliers, let alone such an important organization.”

“Don’t hold anything back. Only then can we take action—”

“Not just for us—but to protect your family. Understand?”

At that moment—

Under Su Ming’s urging—

Skinny Dog slowly raised his head, leaning weakly against the wall. With despair in his eyes, he began to explain—“That’s right…”

“How could a small-time dealer like me, pushing tiny amounts of goods in Magic City, know about such a big drug syndicate?”

“This information…”

“It all came from Tie San-ge. He said if I wanted to expand my drug business, I’d have to join this organization.”

“Even if I couldn’t become a full member, I’d at least have to work for them.”

Hearing this—

Xu Changsheng quickly added an explanation—“Tie San.He was the biggest drug dealer we caught in recent years in Suzhou City. We confiscated 20 kilograms of heroin and several more kilos of other drugs from his home!”

“With such a large haul, his case was processed immediately. Within a few months, he faced the death penalty.”

“At the time… Tie San didn’t even appeal. Otherwise, he could’ve dragged it out a bit longer.”

Continuing—

Skinny Dog let out a bitter laugh, his eyes hollow as he said—“Tie San-ge deserved what he got.”

“Stashing 20 kilograms of heroin at home—who would dare do something like that?”

“But three days after he was executed—just after his burial—his entire family died in a car accident on the highway.

Every single one of them. Even his five-year-old daughter didn’t survive!”

At this point—Skinny Dog grew agitated, clutching the interrogation chair and sobbing—“I’m scared!”

“Officer, I’m really scared!”

“I also… I also have a three-year-old daughter!”