The moment Tang Yi saw the police push the door open, her guard instantly went up.
She had even prepared herself for how to confess and seek leniency when the police made their judgment.
She had already wronged Yan Xi.
It was Yan Xi's magnanimity that she didn't hold it against her.
Moreover, Yan Xi had bought her so many beautiful clothes.
No matter what, she couldn't be ungrateful.
With that thought, Tang Yi silently vowed in her heart that she couldn't drag Yan Xi down every time. This time, she had to strike first.
Zheng Zemin, seeing how nervous Tang Yi was, couldn't help but try to comfort her. "You don't need to be nervous. This is just a routine procedure for taking statements. It doesn't mean you'll go to jail just because they're here in the ward looking for you."
Tang Yi was stunned for a moment, then looked at Zheng Zemin and asked uncertainly, "Really?"
"Of course. I told you, I never joke about my profession."
"You're a lawyer, not a police officer. This isn't related to your profession."
"You're right, I am a lawyer. However, it's also inextricably linked to my profession. If I don't grasp the nuances of criminal law, how can I defend my clients?"
Hearing Zheng Zemin's explanation, Tang Yi suddenly understood.
However, Tang Yi was still curious and asked, "You spoke so harshly to me earlier, why are you being so nice to me now?"
Zheng Zemin coughed a couple of times awkwardly.
Tang Yi really knew how to bring up sensitive topics.
If Tang Yi hadn't brought it up, Zheng Zemin might not have felt so embarrassed.
Zheng Zemin cleared his throat and then explained faintly, "I was worried about your mother's spirit in heaven and your safety. Don't worry, no matter what, I said I would protect you, and I won't let you go to jail. If it comes to a trial, I'll be your free lawyer."
Hearing Zheng Zemin say this, Tang Yi's guard instantly dropped.
After the police entered, they looked at Yan Xi and Tang Yi and asked, "Who is Yan Xi?"
Yan Xi, lying on the hospital bed, responded.
The police officer said, "Regarding an assault that occurred on Minsheng Road, you were at the scene and participated, correct?"
"Yes, I was the one who hit them."
Yan Xi knew she would have to give a statement, so she didn't try to beat around the bush with the police.
The police officer was surprised that Yan Xi agreed so readily, showing no intention of defending herself.
The police officer stepped forward, took out a notebook and a pen, and said, "The person you assaulted is still unconscious. You need to give a statement."
Tang Yi heard the police officer and stepped forward, saying, "Officer, I was the one who killed them. It has nothing to do with Xi Xi. They were also trying to kidnap me at the time, and my actions were out of self-defense. My crime should be punishable by a lighter sentence, right?"
The police officer sized up Tang Yi and asked, "Are you saying that you killed those two men?"
"Yes, it was me."
"What sharp weapons did you use?"
The police officer asked again.
Tang Yi decided to go all the way.
Yan Xi, standing by, was anxious and frowned, interrupting Tang Yi. She asked coldly, "The police are asking me, why are you butting in?"
Tang Yi knew that Yan Xi didn't want her to speak because she wanted to protect Tang Yi, but Tang Yi felt she owed Yan Xi too much. This time, no matter what, she couldn't drag Yan Xi down.
So, Tang Yi smiled faintly and explained, "Xi Xi, I know what I'm doing. You don't need to worry about me. If I go to jail, please visit my grave every year and burn some paper for my mother. Tell her not to worry about me, that I'm abroad for further studies and couldn't come to see her."
Yan Xi suddenly didn't know what to say.
Tang Yi then turned her gaze back to the police and said, "At the time, they wanted to kill me, and out of self-defense, I fought back. After the fight, the one surnamed Wang still wanted to resist, so I didn't give him a chance. I picked up a wooden stick from the ground and hit him on the head."
"If that's the case, why did Miss Yan say she was the one who hit them when she was questioned earlier?"
Tang Yi calmly explained, "She was worried about me and was taking the blame for me here."
The police officer glanced at Yan Xi, then at Tang Yi.
Everything Tang Yi said matched. There was indeed an assault first, and then a wooden stick was used to hit the head, which caused the man surnamed Wang to pass out.
However, Tang Yi found it strange that she was so insistent that she had killed someone and was asking if she could receive a lighter sentence.
After taking the statements, the police officer looked at Yan Xi and Tang Yi and said, "I've finished taking the statements. We'll contact you if there are any further developments. Please leave your contact information."
Tang Yi couldn't help but frown and said indifferently, "I already told you, I'm the one who killed them. Just leave my phone number. Contact me if anything comes up. It has nothing to do with Xi Xi."
After speaking, Tang Yi preemptively gave her phone number to the police.
After recording Tang Yi's phone number, the police officer nodded and said, "Alright, you can rest now. I'll be in touch if anything arises."
"Officer, I told you, I was the one who hit them, and I was the one who killed them. Just contact me directly if you need anything. Don't contact innocent people."
The police officer looked at Tang Yi and couldn't help himself. He said, "Miss Tang, why are you so certain that the person is dead?"
Tang Yi didn't immediately grasp what the police officer meant.
If the person wasn't dead, why would the police be making such a fuss in the ward to take statements?
Was she overthinking things?
Or was the police officer not being clear?
Tang Yi's mind instantly became chaotic.
Seeing Tang Yi's expression, the police officers explained, "Taking statements is a normal procedure. Whether they are dead or not, we need to understand the sequence of events and what happened. This way, we can close the case and provide an explanation to their families, preventing them from causing trouble."
Tang Yi cautiously asked, "Officer, may I ask one last question?"
"Ask away."
Seeing that Tang Yi was a young girl and appeared timid, the police officers didn't refuse her request.
Looking at Tang Yi, the police officer said gently, "What is your question?"
Tang Yi took a deep breath, finally mustering her courage, and looked at the police officer, asking, "I want to know, what happened to those two people? Are they dead or not?"