Chapter 7: Doubts of Identity

Ling Li let out a sound of surprise: "Did you not ask what that nurse woman looks like?"

Next time I see her, I must have a good talk with her

I conducted a survey with Miao Xin regarding the students that Zeng Cheng had taught. Zeng Cheng has been transferred from the Provincial Health School to the Medical College for a full ten years. During this decade, he has taught numerous students, among whom three have made significant achievements in the field of surgical operations. "At this point, Zou Xiangdong took the document bag handed to him by Miao Xin.

At the southernmost end of Qingshui River, there is a small courtyard that is quite unremarkable, yet there are two armed police officers stationed at the entrance. Passersby cannot help but speculate whether some retired officials reside in the old villa within the courtyard. Two black sedans are parked in the yard; the cars are quite ordinary, and the license plates are also unremarkable. If it were not for the armed police guarding the entrance, this place would appear to be an ordinary household.

Liu Xiaolu nodded slightly, acknowledging that Zou Xiangdong's point was valid. Unless the murderer had meticulously planned this murder and had been concealing their abilities for a long time, the likelihood of such a scenario is indeed quite low

The woman named Guanghui is indeed a reporter for the Legal Daily. She is quite dedicated, isn't she? She inquired about Qiu Rong and Tu Shurong, which suggests that she has likely conducted some investigation herself. Is her behavior crossing a line? Investigating cases is the responsibility of the police, and the perpetrator in this case is quite deranged. Doesn't she fear for her own safety?

After Zou Xiangdong finished speaking, Ji Dequ stood up, holding a file bag in his hand: "This contains all the surgical records of Zeng Cheng at the affiliated hospital of the medical school over the years. Ling Dui, I must say that Zeng Cheng is indeed a talented individual; all the surgeries have been remarkably successful, truly perfect!" Ling Li took it and glanced through it: "Hmm, he is indeed a prodigy."

At that moment, Miao Xin suddenly said, "By the way, Captain Ling, there is something I find a bit strange. When we went to the Maternal and Child Health Hospital to look for Qiu Rongrong, a nurse on duty muttered softly, 'Why are there so many people looking for Qiu Rongrong today?' At that time, I asked her if anyone else had come to look for Qiu Rongrong, and she said that half an hour before us, a woman had also inquired about Qiu Rongrong. However, when I asked Qiu Rongrong, she said that no one had come to look for her before."

She asked, around fourteen or fifteen years old, quite beautiful in appearance, but with a very indifferent expression on her face, dressed in a black professional suit, capable and spirited! As Miao Xin spoke, a woman's image emerged in Ling Li's mind, and he muttered to himself: Is it her?

Everyone fell silent, which means that all the efforts made yesterday were in vain, and not a single useful clue was found

After the meeting, Ling Li called the Legal Daily, and indeed there was such a person; even the photo that was sent over looked exactly like the one I had seen.

Ji Dequ said that determining the identity of that woman is not difficult; a simple phone call to verify would suffice. If such a person truly exists, please have the newspaper send over the photos, and the authenticity can be established immediately.

Zou Xiangdong stated that he truly no longer possesses any strengths in surgical operations. He mentioned that being a doctor is a highly competitive profession, and those with real skills should not hide their talents. Having abilities and fame means one can earn more money and attain a higher status

Xiao Hui pouted: "So what if I bumped into him? As a journalist, I can certainly go to the scene to take a look. I even told him I wanted to conduct an interview. Why does he suspect me?"

Qingshui River is a scenic spot in Leizhou, with tea houses and bars lining both banks. It serves as a place for the people of Leizhou to escape the summer heat. As it is now the end of May, the weather is gradually becoming warmer, and the riverside becomes even more lively in the evenings.

Ling Li furrowed her brows: "What a mess? Why do I feel that the relationship among these three people is so complicated?"

Liu Xiaolu sighed: "It seems that this 'knife of the medical school' is indeed not just a name without substance"

Zou Xiangdong said with a wry smile: "It is indeed very complicated. However, according to our investigation, the relationships between the three individuals and Zeng Cheng are quite good. This is not surprising, as Zeng Cheng is well-known in the academy for being a nice person. He always has a smile on his face and never argues with anyone. If one were to say he has any enemies, no one would believe it. We have also investigated these three individuals; they have neither the motive nor the opportunity to commit the crime. At the time of the incident, Jian and Qiu Rongrong were watching a movie, while Luo Li was on duty at the affiliated hospital."

Liu Xiaolu asked, "Who is it?" Ling Li recounted the incident from the previous evening when he encountered that legal affairs reporter at the medical school. Liu Xiaolu laughed and said, "I didn't expect that a trip to the crime scene would yield such significant results for you. Can this be considered a romantic encounter?" Ling Li's face flushed slightly as he replied, "Enough, stop joking. I now feel that this woman probably isn't a reporter. You all should pay attention during your investigation. If you discover anything, don't startle her; let's see what her true background is."

Having said that, he turned to Shen Yuan and handed over two pages of paper: "Brother Shen, the medical school has already made contact, and you can start working at the affiliated hospital tomorrow. Your resume has been sent over; here it is, take a look and memorize it well."

At this moment, three individuals are seated in the living room on the first floor of this villa: Zhen Nanfang, Shen Yuan, and Guang Hui

"That Ling Li called the newspaper, it seems she has begun to suspect your identity. I said, Xiao Hui, how could you let her run into you like that?" Zhen Nan Fang said with a smile

Liu Xiaolu asked, "Are there no other suspects besides the three of them?"

Another person named Luo Li graduated six years ago and is currently working in the surgery department of a hospital affiliated with a medical school. There is also a person named Qiu Rongrong, who also graduated six years ago and is currently working at a maternal and child health hospital

Ling Li stated: "We have also found nothing here at the - picture - book side. We have conducted a thorough investigation into the people Cheng Sheng interacted with before his death, as well as his call records, and the result is that everything is normal"

At this point, Zou Xiangdong said, and Ling Li interjected, "Both Luoli and Qiu Rongrong should be women, right?" Miao Xin replied, "Yes, the two are in the same department, the same class, and share a bunk bed in the dormitory. It is said that they were very close during their time at school, but later fell out over that issue with the hospital. By the way, this Luoli dated Hou Jian, but later ended up marrying Qiu Rongrong!"

A person named Hou Jian is among the first cohort of associate degree graduates from the Leizhou City Occupational Health School after it was transformed into a medical college. He graduated eight years ago and is currently an associate chief physician in the surgery department of Leizhou City First People's Hospital

Ling Li smiled and said, "Why is everyone looking so downcast? This has only just begun, and you've already lost confidence?"

It is quite normal to have doubts about you; the timing of your appearance is too sensitive. Didn't Lao Shu mention that, from the perspective of criminal psychology, the perpetrator is often very likely to return to the scene of the crime after committing it? That Ling Li probably thinks the same way, which is why he suspects you. Fortunately, I had previously informed the newspaper; otherwise, it would have caused trouble