This caused a strong warmth to rise in her heart imdiately.
She couldn’t help but feel excited.
Her heart was racing uncontrollably.
"Mr. Luo, please wait a mont, I’ll find the spare key for you."
Xueli said, quickly heading to the bedroom.
Following the others down the stairs as well.
They arrived at the backyard.
Xueli opened the door to the gardener’s shed.
"Hold on!"
Just as Xueli was about to push the door open.
Luo Fei’s expression beca extrely serious.
"What’s wrong, Mr. Luo."
"Squeak——!"
Just as Xueli’s voice trailed off.
She had already opened the door.
Imdiately, a strong sll of disinfectant hit her face.
"Li Yu, call the police imdiately. Murder."
With that reminder from Luo Fei.
Li Yu had already dialed the ergency number.
But at this mont, Xueli was still sowhat bewildered.
"Mr. Luo, what are you talking about? Only my father can enter this shed. As for murder, how could that be possible?"
But before Xueli could finish her sentence.
She had already turned on the lights inside the room.
And at that mont.
The scene before her made Xueli’s eyes widen.
"Ah!"
She almost scread.
Goosebumps rose instantly.
Because she suddenly saw, right there inside the shed.
A young man was lying on the ground, eyes rolled back.
He was no longer breathing.
His mouth was stuffed with potting soil.
His hand was clutching a handful of small tomatoes from the yard.
The small tomatoes were ripe, bright red.
But the young man’s skin.
Showed a hint of moldy decay amidst its paleness.
"Is that a postmortem stain?"
At that mont, Xueli felt her legs go weak.
She almost collapsed to the ground.
But it was understandable.
Even though she was almost thirty.
She had always been well protected by her father.
The last ti she saw postmortem stains was when she was in elentary school.
She went to her father’s workplace, wanting to surprise him.
But she saw a hand dangling from a stretcher.
The hand had turned as pale as a dead fish.
Even from several ters away.
Xueli could faintly sll the stench of decay...
That scene beca a lifelong mory for Xueli.
Although the nanny got a scolding from her father.
Even now, Xueli could clearly recall that scene!
She still rembered that feeling.
It made her stomach churn.
Instinctively, she covered her mouth.
"Ugh——!"
At that mont.
Xueli genuinely felt uncomfortable all over.
But Luo Fei calmly drew handcuffs from his waist and cuffed her with silver bracelets.
"Miss Xueli, you are under arrest. You have the right to remain silent, but anything you say can and will be used against you in court."
However, seeing Luo Fei speak so seriously with a stern face.
Xueli was almost caught between crying and laughing.
"Mr. Luo, wait a minute, what are you talking about? I have nothing to do with this, why are you arresting ?"
Seeing Xueli so agitated.
Her face full of confusion.
Luo Fei spoke solemnly.
"Miss Xueli, I can’t completely believe 100% of your words."
"After all, considering the current situation, only you and your father have the key to this room. Yet soone was murdered here. If not you or your father, who else could have done it?"
Luo Fei’s tone was solemn.
But at this mont, Xueli was a bit flustered.
"Mr. Luo, this person looks like he’s been dead for several days. But my father and I weren’t ho last night or the night before, we have alibis."
"So it’s possible soone took my father’s shed key, killed soone, and dumped the body here to fra us."
Hearing Xueli’s analysis.
Luo Fei nodded slightly, sowhat reassured.
"Miss Xueli, it’s indeed comndable that you remain so calm."
"However, I must ask you to hand over the shed key as evidence. I’ll have the fingerprints on the key analyzed to see if we can find any clues."
Seeing Luo Fei produce a transparent sealed bag.
Xueli carefully removed the key.
And dropped it into the bag.
"Mr. Luo, one thing I can be very certain of is this. My father could never have committed murder."
"Although children have played in our backyard before, my father has always been kind to them. He has never lost his temper."
"Under such circumstances, I don’t believe he could do sothing like this!"
Although Xueli was confident and hoped Luo Fei would believe her.
Luo Fei said earnestly.
"Miss Xueli, while I wish to believe you."
"The general public might think otherwise. They might have their own opinions. So, to solve the case quickly, I hope you can actively cooperate with the investigation. We, the police, will do everything we can to uncover the truth."
"And clear yours and your father’s nas."
Understanding Luo Fei’s intent.
Xueli nodded.
Woo-woo——woo-woo——!
Almost simultaneously, police sirens sounded in the distance.
As Deng Wen and Lin Qingshan got out of the car together.
Luo Fei was sowhat surprised.
"Sister Deng Wen, why are you here with Lin Qingshan?"
Seeing Luo Fei puzzled, not understanding her actions.
Deng Wen explained to him.
"Mr. Luo, earlier I had a eting with the director of the forensic center, Chief Guan Songhu, Secretary Wang, and other relevant personnel. During the eting, Chief Guan and Secretary Wang among others unanimously agreed to let Captain Lin join the forensic departnt, our local forensic center."
"However, to ensure fairness, we decided to give Lin Qingshan a one-month probation as a consultant. To see if he can adapt to the pace of forensic work before deciding on his formal employnt."
Hearing the news, Luo Fei nodded repeatedly.
"Sounds like good news, Old Lin, how about we celebrate later with so drinks?"
Luo Fei was sowhat excited.
He genuinely felt happy for Lin Qingshan.
But at that mont, Lin Qingshan had his own thoughts.
"Mr. Luo, my being cleared and getting this chance is closely related to your previous efforts. I know I’ve made many mistakes, even breaking rules to solve cases. I’m already very happy to be a consultant now."
"I sincerely thank Mr. Luo. If it wasn’t for you and Old Cai’s encouragent and guidance, I wouldn’t have reached this point or regained my strength. Truly, thank you!"
Seeing Lin Qingshan bow deeply to him.
Luo Fei smiled.
"Old Lin, you have always been an excellent officer. You’ve always worked tirelessly. I believe as ti goes by, you will only get better. Missing out on a talent like you, having you stay ho, would be a great waste."
"Rehiring you was the perfect decision."
Luo Fei’s words made Lin Qingshan a bit embarrassed inwardly.
But he showed no emotion on the surface.
"Mr. Luo, what’s the situation here?"
As Lin Qingshan reminded him.
Seeing that Luo Fei had arrested the young lady beside him.
Deng Wen was also a bit surprised.
"Mr. Luo, isn’t this the daughter of the old veteran firefighter Mr. Hu, Xueli?"
"Why did you arrest her?"
Hearing this.
Luo Fei responded nonchalantly.
"Simple, because she is a suspect in this case."
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