The parents of the victim, standing at the forefront of the aggrieved family members, visibly paled upon hearing Captain He's words, their expressions shifting as they struggled to find words.
They showed no intention of willingly entering the police station, and the faces of the other relatives also bore expressions of defeat. The request for a written statement implied further investigation was to be conducted, a fact that was not lost on them.
Among the relatives, whispers of discontent began to circulate. One voiced their impatience, "I told you, involving the police only complicates matters. It will lead to a long, drawn-out process with no end in sight. I don't understand why you decided to report this. It was a foolish move!"
Another chimed in, "Exactly, and look at the person in charge. She doesn't seem fazed by our protest at all. She doesn't want to compensate us directly. Do you think this situation might change?"