Criminal Investigation Office of Dongcheng District Branch.
The atmosphere was serious, no one spoke, they only looked at each other to indicate. Everyone was immersed in work, flipping through documents, and the sound of typing on the keyboard was continuous and continuous.
The office created an overflowing, all-night working atmosphere, as if the people who used to make tea and listen to music had nothing to do with them.
The hard-working and lively scene in front of us seems to have lost the essence of the soul of the "Elderly Care Branch".
Li Zan felt sour, so he grabbed a random person and asked, "Is the leader of the municipal bureau here, or is Tong's wife running away?"
Although I don't understand why Director Tong's wife ran away and the seriousness of the arrival of the city bureau leaders is equivalent, this comrade from the Technical Investigation Office, who is dedicated to his job and loves his job, still points his mouth in the direction of Director Tong, making his mouth look like a duck's flat beak.
A comrade from the Technical Investigation Office said: "At eight o'clock this morning, Bureau Tong went to work. He was in a good mood and greeted us with a smile. But as soon as he entered the office and answered the phone, he turned into a fire-breathing dragon. When he went out and walked around, who could he catch?
who."
Li Zan went over the matter in his mind, thinking that the city bureau had nothing major to do recently, and the branch had nothing except the vicious mutilation case.
Since the dismemberment case occurred, the branch office has been on the scene as soon as possible to grasp the situation, and the public opinion and the case are under control, so as not to be blamed by the city bureau.
After much thought, he couldn't think of anything that could make Tong Tong transform into a fire-breathing dragon. Li Zan disagreed, thinking that the young comrade from the Technical Investigation Office was too young.
Tong Ju has cultivated his moral character in recent years, and his temper has become much gentler. Occasionally, when he was provoked, his anger would be directed at Li Zan.
The young man had never seen Director Tong's temper before, so he was frightened by the spark now.
Comrade from the Technical Investigation Office: “I really don’t know what the municipal bureau said.”
Li Zan: "The city bureau is so stubborn. He hammers the bureau every three days, just as punctually as my aunt comes once a month. Just get used to it. Do what you have to do. Don't make the atmosphere so serious. It's just work.
It’s not on the way to the funeral. It’s noon, right? Leave one or two people on duty while everyone else goes to eat.”
Comrade from the Technical Investigation Office: "We have to finish the little work we have."
Others also echoed: "The end of the year is approaching, and the information is piled up like a mountain. We still have to finish it.", "Team Li, let's go eat together.", "We ordered takeout, and there are new developments in the case, brother.
The time has come for me to show off my skills.", "I won't go, the family members of the deceased are here. I'm going to see her and ask some questions by the way."
…
Li Zan pinched his fingers, and when he saw this prosperous scene, he couldn't help but smile in his eyes and look relaxed.
It was the first time that Chen Jie saw such a positive side of everyone. After a little surprise, she became excited and infected by enthusiasm.
Zhao Yanli had a strange expression, as if she was confused that the criminal investigation office of the branch did not match the image she thought she had.
At this time, Lao Zeng came out and said to Li Zan: "Bureau Tong drank thirteen cups of anti-hypertensive tea this morning."
Hearing this, Li Zan took a breath and said, "Good kidneys are good news for men."
Lao Zeng: "Go in and say this to Director Tong."
Li Zan: "I might as well distribute the inheritance first."
Lao Zeng threw him a radio and said a number, which was FM Hertz.
People’s livelihood first?
Li Zan happened to be familiar with this number. He took the radio and glanced at Zhao Yanli, waved and said: "Chen Jie, take her to record the transcript."
Chen Jie obeyed the order and escorted Zhao Yanli back to his table for questioning.
Li Zan was tuning in when someone from the Criminal Investigation Office just answered the phone and shouted: "Captain Li, Bureau Tong is looking for you."
He lazily answered, held the radio, walked out and turned right, tuned the frequency accurately, and entered the column "People's Livelihood First".
The long corridor of the branch often passes by police officers holding documents. Their daily life seems to be leisurely, but in fact they are busy and trivial. They either lower their heads and chat, or stop to say hello when they see Li Zan while walking, and then continue their hurried pace.
After passing through several glass windows, the rare sunlight pierces through the thick clouds and falls into the world. Walking in the sunshine feels like walking in the most splendid and beautiful place in the world.
Li Zan stepped across the window, submerged in the shadow of the lamp, and listened expressionlessly to the report of the People's Livelihood First column and the anger of the masses.
..
Time goes back to eight o'clock in the morning.
“…When reporting on the crime scene, our reporters found that some public officials left the scene early and were idle and lazy rather than doing actual work.
After investigation, several cases over the past year that should have been handled by the Dongcheng Branch were transferred to the Municipal Bureau for unknown reasons. The criminal police of the Municipal Bureau were also involved in this corpse dismemberment case.
From this, do we have reason to think that some public officials in the branch are eating the corpses, occupying the manger, and doing nothing? Do we have the right to question whether the criminal investigation office of the branch can independently handle the vicious mutilation case? Can we expect a diligent and frugal person?
, the Dongcheng District branch that makes a difference?
…
People’s Livelihood First column reporter Zhao Yanli reports for you.”
As soon as the radio column reported it, the complaint hotlines of the city bureau and branch bureaus rang all morning.
Elderly people who like to listen to the radio always broadcast part of the morning program "People's Livelihood First" on taxis and buses as a means of dissemination, and spread this report to the audience.
The hotline was flooded with calls, and questions from the public came in like snowflakes.
The commotion was so loud that even the city bureau leaders were alarmed.
After understanding the cause and effect, the municipal bureau director immediately decided to take it seriously and made a phone call.
The line soon reached the office of the Dongcheng District Bureau Chief.
..
"Slander." Li Zan said righteously: "This is because he is jealous of my handsome appearance and outstanding talents!"
"Jealous you idiot!"
"Uncle, it's indecent."
"What's your name? Uncle! You must distinguish between public and private affairs. Don't get close to me!" When it comes to retirement, Bureau Tong turned ruthless. His strength proved how fragile his relationship with Li Zan was. "The direction of public opinion has pushed our branch to the public. If this murder case
It can’t be solved! Or let the city bureau take action to solve it! You and I have to get out of here in advance.”
Li Zan pondered for a while: "Are you going to get a pension?"
Bureau Tong: "I will pay for the disability insurance."
Li Zan touched his nose and coughed dryly: "That's not necessary."
He doesn't care about the direction of public opinion, but he has to take into account Director Tong to some extent, and he still wants to retire with glory.
"I know it well."
"I don't care whether you have a good idea or not. Anyway, you have to handle this matter beautifully. There is still time, so you have to make the right decision. It can't be too late, and it can't be too early." Bureau Tong clasped his hands behind his back, and the treacherous old fox had a loyal face.
His appearance, when he is scheming people, he seems to lead them to good deeds: "The director of the Xinzhou City Bureau is about to be replaced, and the new official has three things to do when he takes office."
A veteran like him can still live out his old age peacefully as long as he doesn't make big mistakes.
But others can't. Li Zan, who is still young and vigorous, Zeng Qimin, who is lame in one leg and cannot run on the front line... these are all grindstones that have been put on the bright side and are waiting to be tested!
"The branch has a good reputation, and now it is being pushed to the forefront. If the case is solved too quickly, the people will not believe it, and the credit must be given to the top young talent in the municipal bureau. If it is too slow, it means that we are doing things at a disadvantage.
, the crime of a dog occupying a manger.”
Originally, the faster the case would be solved, the better, but when people's livelihood was caught off guard and something like this happened, the branch was in a dilemma.
If you solve the case too slowly, you will be harshly criticized for your incompetence; if you solve the case too quickly, your authenticity will be questioned.
Even if Li Zan solved the case brilliantly, in the eyes of the city bureau and the public, he would probably think that he had buried a lot of shady stories to cover up his shame.
"Ah, I understand." Li Zan still looked that lazy, as if his merits were the same no matter who he was. "Who is the new director of the Municipal Bureau?"
"Call Cheng Weiping."
"Have not heard."
"The man from the Mingwan District Bureau served as the deputy director of the Economic Investigation Division of the Provincial Public Security Department the year before last. He is fair and merciless." Director Tong reluctantly said a nice word, and then couldn't help but ramble: "It's just that the stones in the pit are smelly.
You're so tough, if you take office and look for role models, our branch will be the first! Oh, why don't you get close to us?"
Tong Ju is worried because he can't talk about feelings without being intimate.
Li Zan was a little surprised. The previous directors of the Guangdong Municipal Public Security Bureau were usually transferred from the provincial bureau first, and then transferred to the municipal bureau for about a year, and then transferred to the municipal bureau.
The "decentralized" zoning almost follows the rules and selects three districts close to the city center. However, Mingwan District is close to the suburbs and has a slightly inferior social ecology. Generally speaking, no one will choose this district.
Of course, the most important thing is that the neighboring district bureaus have a pretty good relationship with Dongcheng District, but the opposite is true for Mingwan District.
Far away, unfamiliar, and merciless.
No wonder Tong Ju is so worried that flies can be caught in the creases at the corners of his eyes.
"It's not like I'm completely passive."
"explain."
"The port in Mingwan District will be restructured and developed as an inland port. The document was proposed to the public in August last year. It will be implemented in March this year, and the port will be officially opened in February next year. But before the document is implemented, Mingwan District
The port has always been the most chaotic terminal in Guangzhou."
Ju Tong said seriously: "You mean?"
Both sides understand clearly what the words have left unfinished.
"smuggling."
Managing the docks, combating smuggling, and opening the port are all major events that benefit the country and the people.
I'm afraid this is also the main reason why the incoming Municipal Bureau Chief selected Mingwan District as a 'decentralized' urban area.
..
Li Zan walked out of Bureau Tong's office unscathed, although when he stepped out he could still hear Bureau Tong's heartfelt roar and parting 'gift', an unopened box of anti-hypertensive tea bags.
After the tea bag was caught, Li Zan turned around and bowed deeply to the door of Bureau Tong's office: "Thank you, uncle, for your care."
That's probably what shamelessness is all about.
Back at the Criminal Investigation Office, Li Zan walked past Chen Jie's table.
Zhao Yanli stopped him and said: "I have asked a lawyer to come over, and I will definitely report this matter."
As for whether the report will be considered as police abuse of power and retaliation for personal gain, it depends on how the public interprets it.
Hearing this, other people in the criminal investigation office looked over.
They all learned about the morning news report on the radio station and the complaints from the public during their lunch break, so they criticized Zhao Yanli quite a lot.
Li Zan remained calm: "You can take advantage of public opinion as much as you like, but let me remind you that once public opinion hinders the progress of the case, you will be charged with obstructing official duties, insulting the police, spreading rumors, etc."
Zhao Yanli sneered again and again: "Captain Li, I am not afraid of threats. Nothing I said is a lie. You yourself know what the 'Elderly Care Branch' is like!"
"No one knows better than me." Li Zan nodded in agreement: "So remember to hire more lawyers."
Zhao Yanli wanted to refute again, but Li Zan didn't want to hear it and didn't cooperate with her performance at all, so she turned and walked away.
The comrade of the criminal police next to him complained: "You still need a lawyer for a fine of 200 yuan? You must have watched too many American TV series."
Zhao Yanli: "..." His face was so ugly.
Lao Zeng came out and followed Li Zan, and they walked towards the interrogation room.
Lao Zeng: "The current public opinion situation in the news about people's livelihood first is basically under control. After all, it is the medium with the narrowest range of communication and cannot cause a big mess."
Li Zan: "This is why Zhao Yanli has not been detained yet."
There is nothing more stupid and vicious than a reporter who makes blind reports based on a few partial rumors without any evidence and claims to be righteous.
If there is a big public outcry in society, there is a solution, but if it reveals something about the progress of the case and alerts the murderer, hindering their investigation and evidence collection, that will be a big problem.
Li Zan quickly changed the subject: "Where is Master Lu Xin?"
"In the interrogation room."
"Who's interrogating?"
"Ji Chengling, the young youngster of the Municipal Bureau."
"What did Lu Xinda confess to?"
"He was very slippery, talking here and there as if he were just wandering around. When asked why he ran away when he saw the police, he insisted that it was a misunderstanding. When asked about his relationship with the deceased, he said it was just an ordinary colleague. In short, there was no truth.
.”
As they spoke, the two came outside the single-sided glass of the interrogation room, where Ji Chengling was interrogating Lu Xinda.
Ji Chengling: "Lu Xinda, let me ask you one last time, what is your relationship with Xiao Hua?"
Lu Xinda replied tirelessly: "Comrade police, I have said it countless times. Really, Xiao Hua and I are colleagues, just colleagues! She is the team leader in the area I am responsible for, and her performance has always been excellent. I
At most, at most, I take care of it a little bit, but nothing else!"
"There are really no police comrades. Why don't you ask other colleagues in the store? They can help me testify."
Outside the one-way glass, Li Zan crossed his arms and said, "Lie."
Lao Zeng: "Which sentence?"
He was certain that Lu Xinda was lying, but he was not sure which sentence it was.
Li Zan: "Lu Xinda and Xiao Hua have a close relationship."
Interrogation room.
'boom--!'
‘Crunch——’
Ji Chengling stood up suddenly and slapped the table with the palms of his hands. The table and lamp trembled with a suppressed scream, and the lights flickered on and off instantly.
"You're still lying!!" Ji Chengling roared, and unexpectedly grabbed Lu Xinda's right hand and pulled open the sleeve and rolled it up, revealing the sun pentagram tattoo on the inner arm.
He asked with a serious face: "What is this?! The same couple tattoo as Xiao Hua!! Did you kill Xiao Hua? Did you have an emotional dispute and you accidentally killed Xiao Hua in anger, and you had to kill him as a last resort?"
She cut her body into pieces and dumped her body in an old well near the apartment?!"
In the morning, Lu Xinda was kicked away by Li Zan. When Ji Chengling detained him, he happened to see the familiar sun pentagram tattoo with the letters 'xh' on it.
The capital letters of ‘Xiao Hua’.
Lu Xinda's three souls frightened seven souls, her face was as golden as paper, and she tremblingly denied: "No, no, no, I didn't kill her. It has nothing to do with me. I just had a quarrel with her that night."
By now, the interrogation was almost settled. Lu Xinda was so frightened and deceived that he suddenly became as honest as a quail. He hunched his head and shoulders and confessed his relationship with Xiao Hua.
Lao Zeng sighed: "This kid Ji Chengling has two hands."
Li Zan didn't finish listening and turned around to leave.
"Xinda Lu is not the murderer."
Lao Zeng quickly followed up: "Reason?"
"He is too strong. An adult man with a strong body and possibly a car does not meet the characteristics of dismembering and dumping the body after killing someone."
Hearing this, Lao Zeng understood it after thinking about it, and immediately cheered up: "This is an important clue."
"Call everyone over here."
"good."
..
Police officers from various departments in the police station who were responsible for handling the murder case came over, and almost everyone took their seats one after another with a thermos cup and documents in their hands.
Chen Jie and Ji Chengling also followed Lao Zeng and were almost the last to take their seats.
As soon as Chen Jie sat down, she glanced at the first line of the note that Lao Zeng opened. She stretched her neck with her arms on the table and asked curiously: "What does it mean that it does not meet the characteristics of a murder case?"
Ji Chengling pulled out a chair and sat next to her, opened a thin and compact laptop, and answered the question without squinting: "The characteristics of murder and body dismemberment cases: throw away far away and bury near, head far away and body close, small near and far away, throw more
corpse."
"I know this." Chen Jie snapped her fingers and said: "The murderer chooses to dump and bury the body if he is close to the crime scene. On the contrary, if he is far away from the crime scene, the murderer usually just chooses to dump the body. This is to dump and bury the body far away.
.”
"Because the victim's identity can be identified through the head, the murderer usually throws the head far away from the crime scene. If there are a lot of broken corpses, it means that the crime scene is very close to the crime scene. The fewer the corpses, the closer the distance."
Far. Because the murderer believes that the more fragmented the body is, the fewer clues there will be, so there is no need to throw it far." Ji Chengling opened the document and said in a calm tone: "This is a case where the head is far and the body is close, the small is close and the big is far."
"The last one," Chen Jie took a deep breath: "Throw the corpses out more often, spread them out, and throw them out in different places."
"No principle is consistent with this case of dismemberment!"
"Fuck!"
The eerie, pale and weak bass suddenly broke into their conversation unexpectedly, making Chen Jie jump out of fright and Ji Chengling almost picked up his laptop and threw it backwards.
They all turned around and stared at forensic doctor Zhong Xueru who appeared like a ghost behind them. The butcher's face was pale and his eyes were black and blue, as if he had been harvested for three days and three nights.
Zhong Xueru adjusted his glasses and said hello feebly: "Hi."
Then he pulled up a chair and sat next to them.
The young people were shocked, perhaps shocked by the coldness that lingered around the senior butcher all year round.
Li Zan walked slowly in, holding a tea cup in his hand, with steam still coming from the cup. Everyone who saw him next to him said hello, and he responded to them one by one.
It was Zhong Xueru's turn: "Brother."
Li Zan responded, walked a few steps forward and suddenly paused. He put the teacup on the table and stepped back behind Zhong Xueru. As if fate had grabbed him by the throat, his expression was gloomy and serious: "What did you do last night? Tell me!"
Zhong Xueru struggled hard, breathed painfully, and squeezed out a few words in a muffled voice: "Work overtime, work overtime."
"Who can testify?"
"Comrades from the Forensic Inspection Center——"
The senior staff at the forensic center turned a deaf ear to it. Only the young comrade who had just arrived was shocked and replied tremblingly without breathing: "Team Bell has been working until now and has never rested at all except eating and napping."
There is surveillance to prove it!”
Hearing this, Li Zan let go of Zhong Xueru, restrained his sharp aura, lowered his eyes, picked up the tea cup, and the soul of caring for the elderly returned to his body.
This scene shocked several young people. As for the old youtiaos, they didn't even bat an eyelid, and they vaguely expressed their hope to see the old butcher in the forensic center killed.
Zhong Xueru: "...animals."
Ji Chengling felt that they were inexplicable. They were laughing and joking in a situation that should be serious. It felt like they were not serious from top to bottom.
Chen Jie picked at her nails, recalling the name that Forensic Doctor Zhong blurted out just now, and said with a slight accent: "Brother?"
Lao Zeng: “Captain Zhong’s girlfriend is Captain Li’s sister.”
Boom.
The bottom of the teacup gently hit the table, and Li Zan's tone was light but firm: "Continue analyzing the case."
