Captain Zhang saw Director Zhuang making a phone call and felt that he should not stay in the office any longer. He was about to turn around and leave, but Director Zhuang looked at him and pointed to the sofa, gesturing for him to stay.
Director Zhuang got straight to the point without saying any polite words, "Old Yan, I need to explain to you what happened this morning."
In Bureau Yan's office, after hearing Director Zhuang's words, everyone immediately knew what Director Zhuang was referring to. Everyone controlled their breathing and did not dare to make too much noise. They all continued to listen carefully.
Yan Ju unconsciously put on a smile again on his face. Although he knew that the other party couldn't see it, he still smiled like this, "Brothers, what else can we explain? It's because I failed to take care of my subordinates."
As if he didn't listen to Yan Ju's words carefully, Director Zhuang continued to talk to himself, "The little brother who came here this morning, Lin Xi, whom he was looking for, had an accident last night. His car fell into the river and he died."
As soon as the sound hit the ground, it was like a precious vase falling from a height and hitting the ground. The crackling sound along with the broken pieces scattered all over the ground, and the broken porcelain pieces slid towards everyone.
Meng Kenan was shocked when he heard the news. He turned to look at everyone's reaction,
Xiao Zhu looked at Yan Ju, his eyes staring straight, without blinking;
Lu Sheng immediately stood up from the sofa. He was about to speak, but he immediately controlled himself. However, looking at the shape of his mouth that made no sound, it was not difficult to judge that it was the most well-known classic Chinese curse;
Yan Ju still acted very calm, but that weak smile had disappeared.
"Dead?" Yan Ju felt that now was the right time to ask. He wanted to take the opportunity to confirm his doubts about the fire case, so he asked, "Is this the apprentice who has been following you before, Lin Xi?"
"Well, it's him. I took him with me for a few years after he came," the dealer paused and continued, "What's the matter with you looking for him?"
"oh…"
Yan Ju also hesitated for a moment. It was this short hesitation, but in exchange for a slight time difference, Yan Ju's brain worked rapidly and he said:
"After I came back, I asked them. Even if they passed by Meizhou when they returned to Huangzhou, they had nothing important to do."
Although the conversation between the two directors had no substantive content on the surface, even those two short time gaps were accurately captured by the other party. This was enough to make them alert, full of vigilance, and careful.
Consider what caused this hesitation.
"Well, if you need any help again, just call me."
"Okay, Lao Zhuang, you see I'm not very good at comforting people, so don't be too sad."
"Well, I have something else to do here, so I'll hang up first."
The important clues he had just discovered were suddenly cut off. Although he had a premonition before, Lu Sheng still found it difficult to accept it. After hanging up the phone, he finally couldn't help it anymore, "It's really him,
Really dead! Damn...fuck!"
Meng Kenan said expressionlessly, "Now, Zhou Xiaodie's clues are completely lost."
Xiao Zhu looked at Lu Sheng and whispered, "What should we check next?"
Lu Sheng was furious and said angrily, "What the hell are you investigating? Damn it, close the case and commit suicide!"
Seeing that everyone's morale was a little low, Yan Ju did not comfort or encourage them.
"Have you all forgotten that we have had this idea before? The person who died was really Lin Xi, so it is very likely that he did not die accidentally."
…
Director Zhuang hung up the phone. The sudden visit from Huangzhou police in the morning made him feel very vigilant. What Director Yan said just now was obviously reserved. He fell into thinking and could not calm down for a long time.
After hearing their conversation, Captain Zhang understood the meaning of the phrase "flexible" that Director Zhuang just said to him.
Director Zhuang didn't say anything for a long time. Captain Zhang was at a loss and just sat there in embarrassment.
Another gust of cool wind blew by, hitting Director Zhuang's face. The smoke in the room was also blown away a lot. Only then did he come back to his senses and look at Captain Zhang in front of him.
Director Zhuang took out another cigarette, lit it, and blew out a large puff of smoke from his mouth, as if he was eager to replenish the already diluted smoke in the room.
"Xiao Zhang, this case of Lin Xi will be closed the day after tomorrow at the latest..."
Captain Zhang stood up, did not speak, just nodded, waiting for Director Zhuang to continue.
"Because there was unexplainable money and a policeman died. This kind of thing is of great significance and may also bring trouble to our Meizhou police. Just close the case and I will fully support you in the subsequent investigation."
"Director, I understand this." After saying that, Captain Zhang turned and left.
Only Director Zhuang and the increasingly thick smoke were left in the office.
…
The continuous breeze has completely blown away the smell in the house. Yan Ju walked to the window, closed it, turned around and said to everyone:
"Now this investigation can no longer be limited to the Zhou Xiaodie case, but must also fully consider the Bai Longqiang case and the fire case. The challenges faced by the following investigations may be unprecedented. I will definitely support you fully. If you have any ideas, we
Communicate promptly.”
After hearing what Yan Ju said, Xiao Zhu thought about the discussion with Lu Sheng on the road, "On the way back, we suspected that Liu Fei might have been kidnapped out of revenge."
Meng Kenan said, "If the fire was not an accident, it might have been deliberately set, and then the two incidents might have been revenge against Zhao Shi's mother and son."
Yan Ju said: "Why do you want to retaliate against them? Why are there two retaliations separated by ten years?"
Lu Sheng, who had already sat down, remained silent. Although he was still very angry, he still listened to everyone's conversation.
Xiao Zhu looked puzzled, glanced at Meng Kenan and Yan Ju, and finally turned his attention to Lu Sheng, "Then what do these things have to do with Zhou Xiaodie?"
After being silent for a long time, Lu Sheng finally spoke, "It may not have anything to do with Zhou Xiaodie, but it is very likely to have something to do with Bai Longqiang!"
Meng Kenan motioned to Xiao Zhu to get the case file of Bai Longqiang given by Meizhou, "I remember that three years ago, Bai Longqiang died in a car accident not long after he was released from prison."
Hearing this, Yan Ju was very surprised, "Will you be released after serving your sentence?"
"Yes."
"What did you go to jail for?"
"hit and run."
As soon as Meng Kenan finished speaking, Xiao Zhu took back the file and handed it over. After Meng Kenan took it, he turned to the relevant information section and handed it to Yan Ju. He continued:
"Ten years ago, Bai Longqiang was involved in an accident while driving, causing death and then escaping. He was sentenced to seven years and actually served six and a half years."
"Damn, this kind of person should be put in jail!"
Everyone felt a little strange after hearing Lu Sheng's sudden words, but considering Lu Sheng's angry mood, no one paid much attention to what he said.