Now that we know Liu Wei is the murderer, the investigation of this case becos much simpler.
Luo Fei first called Wu Yan, telling her that he had things to do tonight and wouldn’t be coming ho imdiately. He might return very late, so they shouldn’t wait for him.
Afterwards, Luo Fei went directly to the police station to check the surveillance at the intersection of Huang Guang Lamp from last night.
This is a necessary route from Peach blossom Village and Shi Family Village to the county town. If Liu Wei is indeed the murderer, his trail should be found on the surveillance footage.
Sure enough, in no ti, Luo Fei found Liu Wei’s figure in the footage.
At 11:31 PM last night, Liu Wei left the county town on a motorcycle and returned around 2:35 AM. According to the description of Zhao Wanqing and his wife, and the forensic analysis, the Jin Dayuan family was killed around 2 AM. It takes about half an hour to get from Peach blossom Village to the county town, so Liu Wei’s return ti to the county town matches the murder ti of Jin Dayuan’s family.
Then Luo Fei thought for a mont and took out his phone to call Zhao Donglai.
anwhile, on the other side
At this mont, Zhao Donglai was just back ho from the criminal police squad, looking utterly drained as he sat on the sofa.
"What’s the matter? Is it about the case again?" Zhao Donglai’s wife saw her husband in this state and imdiately guessed that it must be work-related.
Outside of work issues, she had never seen Zhao Donglai like this for anything else.
Zhao Donglai glanced at his wife and then nodded.
"What really happened? You took a call late last night and rushed out, only getting back now. Did sothing serious happen?" Zhao Donglai’s wife asked curiously.
Zhao Donglai looked at his wife and was about to say sothing but thought of the confidentiality rules of the police and imdiately shut his mouth.
"Alright, I won’t ask anymore. It’s always like this. I don’t want to know anyway. You should wash your hands and eat; I’ll heat up the food for you." Zhao Donglai’s wife shot him a dissatisfied look and got up to carry the dishes to the kitchen.
Zhao Donglai lay on the sofa, his mind still occupied with the case. The case had severe implications; if it wasn’t solved quickly, it would severely impact Zhao Donglai’s career and future.
Just then
"Brring brring brring"
The phone in Zhao Donglai’s pants rang. Zhao Donglai picked up the call.
The caller ID showed Wucheng, the police bureau chief.
Zhao Donglai’s face showed an unnatural expression; there was no doubt Wucheng was calling to inquire about the case.
"Hello, Director Wu, I was just about to report today’s progress to you." Zhao Donglai proactively spoke.
"How is the case progressing? Let tell you, the Jin Dayuan family murder case is already known by higher-ups, and they are very concerned. If there isn’t a significant breakthrough within three days, the city will set up a special task force to investigate." Wucheng’s tone was serious and stern.
"Rest assured, Director Wu, we have determined the suspect is familiar with the victims. The suspect is familiar with Peach blossom Village, so we suspect he might be from Peach blossom Village or nearby. Additionally, we learned that the suspect rode a Wuyang motorcycle on the night of the cri. Based on these clues, we have begun our investigation. We have already scrutinized Peach blossom Village and are checking nearby villages with villagers owning Wuyang motorcycles." Zhao Donglai reported.
"Hmm, it’s not that I am placing pressure on you. You know what a family murder case entails. If this case can’t be solved, not only will you and the criminal police squad be affected, but the entire Ningjiang county police system will face consequences. Therefore, you must solve this case swiftly." Wucheng advised with sincere emphasis.
"Director Wu, you don’t need to say it; I understand. We will do our best to solve the case as quickly as possible." Zhao Donglai assured.
After ending the call with Director Wu, Zhao Donglai’s wife had already reheated the dishes and brought them to the table, calling Zhao Donglai to eat. Zhao Donglai just walked over and sat down, picked up his al, and another call ca in; it was from the county’s security-affairs leader.
Zhao Donglai chuckled bitterly and had no choice but to put down the bowl and answer the phone.
The leader’s words were similar to Wucheng’s, all emphasizing how adverse the case’s impact was, urging the criminal police squad to solve it quickly.
After finishing the call with the leader, Zhao Donglai’s wife said discontentedly, "Honestly, can’t even eat in peace. These leaders only know how to pester with calls."
"I understand you are handling life-or-death matters in the criminal police squad, and it’s okay that you’re usually busy. But now it’s al ti. People need to eat. You can’t skip als because of work, can you? Do you think you can eat peacefully now?" Zhao Donglai’s wife asked.
"There shouldn’t be any more calls." Zhao Donglai said, about to pick up his bowl. But the next second.
"Brring brring brring"
The phone on the table rang again.
Zhao Donglai’s wife imdiately flashed him an annoyed look.
Zhao Donglai was also curious, apart from Director Wu and the security-affairs leader, who else would call him at this ti.
The caller ID showed Luo Fei.
Why is Luo Fei calling so late? Could it be that there’s progress on the case? At first, Zhao Donglai was puzzled, but then he thought Luo Fei was calling possibly because of a breakthrough, and his face instantly showed eagerness.
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