Chapter 5

Lang Qiao was taken aback

Luo Wenzhou asked in a deep voice: "What is the evidence?"

Early the next morning, Luo Wenzhou first returned to the municipal bureau and chatted with Director Zhang for a while. Only then did he hurry with Tao Ran to the Flower Market District Bureau. Just as they parked the car, Lang Qiao, who had arrived earlier, came out to greet them.

That evening, a team was set to apprehend a group of robbers who had been on the run. There was a coordinated effort across multiple locations, with personnel from the municipal bureau, various district branches, and even local police stations being dispatched. Only Luo Wenzhou and Tao Ran, two young men regarded by their seniors as "more likely to cause trouble than to accomplish anything," were left on duty.

"A big girl, don't be so shameless." Luo Wenzhou's smile vanished in an instant, and he continued, "That Ma Xiaowei is either the murderer or just plain foolish. I personally lean towards the latter, because if I were to kill someone, I would definitely come up with a plausible excuse afterward. Even saying that I 'was at home watching TV and didn't hear anything' is better than telling the police ghost stories. So far, there has been no trace of the murderer found at the scene. This person is bold, meticulous, calm, and cruel, with a clear awareness of counter-surveillance. I don't believe he could be that foolish."

Wang Hongliang had considerable reservations about him, and did not want to confront him directly. He immediately pretended not to understand the insincere remarks, grunted softly, and turned to leave

Wang Hongliang smiles in such a way that his teeth are visible but his eyes are not, with two prominent front teeth jutting out majestically from either side of his lips: "It is all for the service of the people, what merits or contributions are there to speak of?"

Wang Hongliang's expression changed: "Xiao Lang, what do you mean by this?"

At that time, Luo Wenzhou and Tao Ran had just graduated, both being young men who were inexperienced and unreliable. Especially Luo Wenzhou, who came from a cadre family, was very arrogant in his youth, often defiant and resentful, believing himself to be exceptionally talented, considering himself the best in the world—second only to that Englishman named Sherlock Holmes

Tao Ran was immediately alarmed upon hearing this: "What!"

Ha! Lang Qiao rolled his eyes and said, "At worst, I won't do it anymore; I will rely on my looks to make a living in the future"

I also think that is not the case. Tao Ran briefly recounted what Fei Du had said in the car the previous night, stating, "In this case, we should start by investigating He Zhongyi's personal relationships, for instance, who exactly gave him that mobile phone. I think it might be worth asking the person who lent him the shoes."

In the presence of other witnesses who can corroborate the time and place, one claims to have "picked up" a mobile phone at the scene of the incident.

Luo Wenzhou was at a loss for words, and he heavily wiped his hand across his chin: "I haven't seen such an honest 'murderer' in many years"

"Ah, Xiao Qiao, why are you so poor at speaking?" Luo Wenzhou raised his hand to stop her, shielding Lang Qiao behind him, and lightly reprimanded her. He then looked down at Wang Hongliang, offering a feigned smile, "Director Wang, we haven't been of much help before, but if there is anything you need for the follow-up work, please feel free to instruct us."

Later, we found out that his mother indeed committed suicide. Wen Zhou personally went to tell him, but he did not believe it... Since then, the two of them have been somewhat at odds. As he spoke, Tao Ran had already reached the entrance of the sub-bureau. "You should have noticed that their family is relatively well-off. His father is a career-oriented person, often on business trips away from home, and it takes several days for him to return when something happens at home. You should have noticed that their family is relatively well-off. His father is a career-oriented person, often on business trips away from home, and it takes several days for him to return when something happens at home. Fei Du was somewhat reclusive as a child, and he could not get along with several nannies. He usually stayed alone in the large house where someone had died. This was the first serious case we handled together, and it held different significance for us, both of us remembering it fondly. Sometimes, seeing that child left unattended was truly pitiful, so during the holidays, I would bring him over to stay for a few days. During that time, he had more contact with us, and over time, we discovered that this child had a special talent.

"Who reported it, and for what reason? These details are not important. Even if Wang Hongliang and his group forcibly entered and searched, they could easily fabricate a nonexistent informant afterward," Luo Wenzhou waved his hand. "The key issue is that mobile phone. Just because they took the victim's phone does not mean that Ma Xiaowei is the murderer; this evidence is not rigorous. Did Ma Xiaowei say anything he shouldn't have? Was anyone subjected to torture during interrogation?"

"Alright, let's start by investigating those shoes," Luo Wenzhou decided. "Tao Ran, continue to follow up on this case. Lang Qiao, keep an eye on the special investigation team regarding Ma Xiaowei. There are still many suspicious points about Ma Xiaowei; let's see what else he knows. Additionally, be wary of the petty tricks from Wang Hongliang's subordinates. I will go and suppress that Wang Fatty for you. If you need anything, feel free to call me. Now, let's go, handsome and beautiful people. We are working overtime today, and there is no overtime pay."

"Wrinkles have appeared."

Lang Qiao immediately noticed that the term he used was "crime" rather than "inference" or "investigation" or something similar. However, before she could ask further, Tao Ran had already stopped speaking, waved his hand at her, and hurriedly left.

Who is the murderer

You guessed correctly, "Lang Qiao glanced around furtively, and upon seeing that no one was nearby, continued, 'It shouldn't come to coercive interrogation. That little brat lied about his age to get out and work early. I had someone check last night, and his ID has been altered; he has just turned sixteen. I estimate that if someone intimidates him, he will spill everything. When they asked him where he got his phone, he hesitated for a moment before saying he found it.'" It shouldn't come to coercive interrogation. That little brat lied about his age to get out and work early. I had someone check last night, and his ID has been altered; he has just turned sixteen. I estimate that if someone intimidates him, he will spill everything. When they asked him where he got his phone, he hesitated for a moment before saying he found it.

Luo Wenzhou frowned

Tao Randun paused for a moment and softly said: "Crime"

Luo Wenzhou picked up a cigarette and glanced at her: "What if this time you fail to bring him down? Aren't you afraid that he will climb over you in the future and make things difficult for you?"

"I know, yesterday was an accident," Tao Ran briefly interrupted this topic, then changed the subject and asked, "What do you think of this idea?"

Of course, it is not convenient to let him get involved; he is not a police officer

Luo Wenzhou reached out and pressed his hand on his shoulder: "Is it according to the procedure that you are being detained?"

It is said that the mobile phone is a newly released model and belongs to a very expensive brand. There are very few users of it here. It seems that He Zhongyi received it as a gift from a relative. When he first brought it back, everyone took a look at it, and it left a deep impression.

Lang Qiao was filled with curiosity like a mountain. As soon as Luo Wenzhou left, she hurriedly caught up with Tao Ran, saying: "Deputy Tao, who exactly is that handsome young man from yesterday? Why did Chief Luo say he shouldn't be involved in the case?"

Lang Qiao sighed and said almost inaudibly, "Captain Luo, that old fellow Wang Hongliang is keeping an eye on things, so it's impossible for such a mistake to occur."

110 received a call reporting that there was a child in our jurisdiction who had filed a complaint. The child, who was returning home from school on the weekend, discovered the body of his mother at home. That child was Fei Du, who was still in middle school at the time

Taoran: "This is not my view"

Lang Qiao is a genuine "big-eyed beauty". After a personal assessment by Director Zeng Guangling of the forensic department at the municipal bureau, it was stated that her eyes are even larger than those of the character "Xiao Yanzi" from television dramas. To prevent wrinkles around her eyes, Lang Qiao rarely smiles; when she must smile on special occasions, it often involves only the movement of her mouth while her eyes remain stiff. Over time, she has developed a skill of smiling with her mouth while her eyes remain expressionless. Although she is essentially a silly person, she appears particularly noble and aloof.

"It was still picked up at the crime scene," Luo Wenzhou shook his head, "When asked when he picked it up, did he not also say it was around a quarter past nine, when he heard the sound of a quarrel and went downstairs to check?"

Before Lang Qiao had a chance to respond, he saw Wang Hongliang striding towards them with great enthusiasm: "I attended a regional security meeting yesterday and was absent for a while. What’s this? I just returned and heard from my subordinates that the suspect has already been captured? The junior leaders from the municipal bureau are truly dedicated; look at this efficiency!"

Lang Qiao stood with her hands on her hips, glancing at Wang Hongliang's back: "I heard that old man has accumulated a shoebox full of complaint letters, yet he still acts so arrogantly"

Lang Qiao handed over two cups of coffee and whispered, "Why did you arrive so late? They have detained Ma Xiaowei, convinced that he is a major suspect in the case. He was taken directly into a police car early this morning, and the media vehicles followed all the way until they were just dispersed."

Luo Wenzhou was momentarily taken aback, but then, as if he shared a tacit understanding with Tao Ran, he instantly recognized the source of the statement. His brows furrowed slightly as he said, "Fei Du? I have told you before, it is best not to let him get involved in these matters."

Tao Ran probed deeply: "Who reported it? How did the informant identify that Ma Xiaowei was using He Zhongyi's phone?"

Although Lang Qiao said "help" with her mouth, her tone was so aggressive that it seemed as if she was about to spit in someone's face. At the same time, she coldly glared at Wang Hongliang with her eerie big eyes, causing Wang Ju's "serving the people" front teeth to shrink back in defeat.

Lang Qiao shrugged his shoulders

"This is the mobile phone," Lang Qiao said quickly. "This matter is particularly strange. The mobile phone of the deceased He Zhongyi is with his roommate Ma Xiaowei. According to the official statement, last night, the police in charge of this case at the sub-bureau received a report stating that Ma Xiaowei was seen holding a new mobile phone that looked like the one belonging to the deceased He Zhongyi. The sub-bureau immediately dispatched officers to summon Ma Xiaowei, and they found the mobile phone, on which they also detected fingerprints of both Ma Xiaowei and the deceased."

Luo Wenzhou listened and let out a sound of acknowledgment, hesitatingly saying: "Are you saying that his shoes are borrowed? That perspective is quite ... ... "

Every day he feels that he is not going to work, but rather to save the galaxy. His reliability in handling tasks is extremely low. When he first started interning at the grassroots level, even a simple task of mediating community conflicts could turn into a battle under his management

However, before he could finish his praise, Lang Qiao abruptly interjected, "Director Wang, the evidence chain for this case is not complete, is it? The murder weapon has not been found, and Ma Xiaowei has not admitted to committing the crime. There are still many doubts remaining. Could you please let us know if there is any further work that we can assist with?"

She can effortlessly take on the roles of interrogating criminals and playing the villain, without any pretense

Tao Ran paused for a moment and simply said: "Fei Du is the informant in a case that Wen Zhou and I handled together... that was seven years ago."

I did not see it

Lang Qiao was relentless: "Why did the boss immediately nod when he heard it was his opinion? Is that person Conan?"

Luo Wenzhou's originally slightly gloomy expression suddenly brightened, returning him a flawless smile: "Brother Wang is just being polite; he must be secretly resenting us for coming to take credit."

Tao Ran sighed, turned to look at her, and Lang Qiao widened her already striking eyes, blinking at him.

Lang Qiao quickly extended his finger to support the corner of his eye and his forehead

Lang Qiao: "Against what?"