Chapter 4, Kidnapping
At this moment, Lu Ming seemed to have completely and thoroughly regained his composure. This left He Wei somewhat astonished.
Having gone to such great lengths to orchestrate this kidnapping, there is no reason to employ another earth-shattering explosion to return this individual.
He has been busy at the front for a full several hours
Continue the investigation. Pay particular attention to whether this information has been tampered with. Look for any signs that the personnel involved in the entire chain from the subject's coma to cremation have been controlled.
I understand. Please wait for the next inspection
For instance, whether Lu Ming is in a state of faked death, or whether the body has been swapped, becomes even more worthy of in-depth investigation, especially after the two biological samples have been confirmed to belong to the same individual
Zhang Dingshan said in a low voice
At this moment, the temporary command center is exceptionally busy. It is unclear how many people are anxiously making phone calls, arranging various matters, and verifying numerous pieces of information
... ...
He Wei murmured to herself, "Clone?"
Under the scorching flames of high temperatures, all organic structures will be reduced to ashes.
Time quietly passes. In less than an hour, another staff member quickly approached Zhang Dingshan.
However, an undeniable fact is that Lu Ming's own speculation, along with the conjectures arising from the incident of the "cremation worker suddenly suffering a stroke," points to the same conclusion.
At this moment, in a surgical room of Donghai City Hospital, several doctors and nurses dressed in sterile gowns are operating nervously around the surgical table. In each corner of the operating room, there stands a tall, alert, and robust man, also dressed in a sterile gown.
Commander, the full genomic sequencing comparison results of the two biological samples from the Capital Biological Laboratory have been released. It has been confirmed that they are from the same individual
To cover up a kidnapping, the best method to conceal the inexplicable disappearance of a person with normal social relationships is to ensure that no one realizes it is a kidnapping. Therefore, is there a more plausible and reasonable method of concealment than a normal death?
Lu Ming said: "Captain Zhang... I hope you can share your investigation progress with me"
The total number of members in the Second Team of the Thirteenth Division of the Planetary Security Bureau is three. Among them, Lv Qingliang is stationed at headquarters, responsible for various logistical matters
The two individuals arrived at the communication room in parallel. Upon activating the device, Lu Ming's figure appeared on the screen
Captain, Lu Ming has requested to speak with us
It seems that this path is also not viable
However, if this is merely a kidnapping, it can be inferred that this explosion may have been an accident
Currently, a total of 3,056 inquiries have been completed regarding the suspected target individual, Lu Ming, and a comprehensive review has been conducted of the information left by Lu Ming across various systems, including the internet, medical and social security systems, the Tianwang surveillance system, and the banking credit system. All information points to Lu Ming being an ordinary person, with no abnormalities detected.
At this moment, the experts he contacted should be arriving in Donghai City soon
The suspicion surrounding the cremation worker in the funeral home has once again intensified at this moment
Just as Zhang Dingshan was deep in thought, He Wei received a phone call and walked over.
The doctor sighed and left the operating room with the medical staff. The burly man then took out his mobile phone
The phenomenon of dying and coming back to life, as well as surviving at the center of a nuclear explosion, clearly indicates that this is an event that transcends common understanding, a "supernatural" occurrence.
Therefore, he believes that he does not lack imagination
He is a part-time science fiction writer
First of all, this clearly implies that there exists a certain secret organization within the human world, which may be associated with some unknown forces and is not known to the human world. This organization, for some unknown reasons, orchestrated the fake death incident of Lu Ming and caused this explosion
The situation may escalate once again
Commander, there has been an emergency. The funeral home worker who was responsible for cremating Lu Ming's remains suffered a stroke ten minutes ago. The doctor said the chances of recovery are slim.
Before Lu Ming woke up, medical personnel had already taken biological samples from him, along with the specimens left during the emergency treatment at Donghai Hospital, and sent them to the Capital Biological Laboratory
The lead surgeon set down the instruments in hand, his face showing not only sweat but also profound fatigue
Organize the experts to make every effort for the rescue. By the way, mobilize protective forces to ensure the safety of the suspect.
On the other side of the screen, He Wei knew that Lu Ming's speculation could not be determined to be true or false for the time being
Let Qingliang handle it. He is adept at establishing connections and organizing personnel.
Zhang Dingshan was well aware that his past investigations into certain "supernatural events," although not directly indicating this, had already subtly hinted at the existence of certain extraterrestrial forces possessing such technology
Yes?
Not bad. Zhang Dingshan nodded slightly: It is necessary to focus on identifying whether there was a possibility of misdiagnosis during the treatment process in the hospital, and whether Lu Ming was merely in a state of apparent death for some reason, yet was declared dead by the doctors. Furthermore, there is the possibility that he was switched during the cremation process
He Wei furrowed her brows
Yes
Oh?
If the brain infarction of the crematory worker was not an accident, but rather a deliberate act of murder to silence him, with the aim of preventing the truth from being uncovered, then the implications of this situation become quite intriguing
No one knows about the occurrence of the kidnapping case, and naturally, no one will pay attention, no one will investigate, and no one will pursue the truth
The investigation into whether the body was swapped can be conducted by the Donghai police. Determining whether Lu Ming was in a state of apparent death at the time, and whether it is possible that he was frozen in a freezer or ice coffin for several days and then revived, may require the expertise of specialists to make a judgment
This, in turn, signifies the existence of a certain invisible and immense force
We will investigate these matters. During this time, you can take a good rest and try to recall the entire incident as much as possible. If there is anything you consider valuable, feel free to reach out to me at any time
Captain, what is the matter
I suspect this is a kidnapping
However, if we think about it from the opposite perspective, if they are to resort to murder to silence the truth from being known to the human world, does that imply that this explosion incident was merely an accident?
Zhang Dingshan nodded
Up to this point, He Wei still cannot rule out the possibility that "Lu Ming is a monster, having borrowed Lu Ming's identity to come back to life, and is plotting certain conspiracies." Even at this moment, Lu Ming's apparent cooperation, and even his proactive suggestions, could potentially be a form of misdirection regarding their own investigation.
At this moment, seeing the figures of Zhang Dingshan and He Wei reappear on the screen, he expressed the conclusion of his thoughts
Upon confirming that the two 'Lu Mings' are indeed the same person, the likelihood of the body being swapped significantly increases, drawing my attention. After issuing an order for a focused investigation, the crematorium worker, who is a key investigator, suddenly suffers a stroke at this moment
If this cremator died as a result of an assassination, then these experts should be able to uncover certain evidence
The funeral home has indeed cremated a Lu Ming. If that Lu Ming is the real Lu Ming, yet another one has appeared here, then the only explanation can be that it is a clone.
Lu Ming understood that his thoughts could not be confined solely to common reasoning
This nonetheless exudes a strange aura
I am sorry, I have done my best. The cerebral infarction has affected several important areas, the onset was too sudden, and the severity is too great
If the person cremated at the funeral home is not Lu Ming, it can only mean that the body has been swapped. In this entire chain, the process from the farewell ceremony to entering the cremation furnace is the easiest to tamper with
This essentially means that, from the hospital's perspective, it is merely an ordinary cycle of life and death. Although further detailed investigations are still ongoing, Zhang Dingshan has already realized that it is highly unlikely to uncover anything significant.
A staff member quickly approached Zhang Dingshan
Zhang Dingshan seemed to have long been accustomed to Lü Qingliang's appearance. Regardless, as long as it does not hinder matters, it is acceptable
After receiving the information related to this incident from m.hetushucom.com, Lu Ming has been contemplating what exactly has happened to him
Murder to silence
I can think of everything, and the captain must have thought of it too. Let's see how the captain arranges it
Zhang Dingshan thought for a moment and finally nodded slowly: "Alright."
Human civilization has not yet mastered the technology to fully replicate the human body, but it is not impossible that certain forces existing beyond Earth may have the capability to do so
Such matters clearly do not fall within the medical domain, but rather belong to the realm of scientific research. Moreover, no one would specifically study such issues. To make a judgment, it is essential to organize experts from relevant fields to conduct dedicated research on this matter in order to arrive at a conclusion
He Wei pondered extensively. She looked at Zhang Dingshan and noticed that he still appeared calm at that moment
This requires some imagination
On the phone, a voice emerged that, despite trying to sound serious and earnest, still carried an undeniable air of laziness and nonchalance.
It is either a clone, or the remains cremated at the funeral home are not those of Lu Ming. Unfortunately, it is impossible to extract DNA structure from the ashes
Moments later, another staff member approached
First, we start with the explosion itself, conducting extensive investigations at the explosion site to clarify the type of explosion and gather more information
This organization undoubtedly possesses immense power. This poses a significant threat to the human world
Zhang Dingshan was well aware that, at this moment, there were two main investigative avenues to clarify the inexplicable "nuclear explosion" event that had occurred on Earth.
How can a person completely disappear from the human world without raising any suspicion in anyone—even the closest individuals, the most skilled detectives, or the most experienced criminal investigation experts, and so on—so that not even the slightest doubt arises in their minds?
Beep
Certainly. Let's go
Captain Zhang, the cremation worker at the funeral home has failed in the rescue efforts and is now deceased. The body has been sealed.
He Wei said softly: "The people from Donghai City may not be reliable"
In the screen, Zhang Dingshan and He Wei, along with Tu and Shu, were clearly somewhat surprised.
Zhang Dingshan pondered for a moment and dialed another number
Lu Ming's body lay in the freezer and ice coffin for several days after being declared dead. From a common-sense perspective, even a living person would have long perished under such treatment. However, when it comes to supernatural events, certain matters cannot be understood through conventional reasoning. This remains a point worthy of attention
Sudden ... ... cerebral infarction? The chances of rescue are slim
Lu Ming took a deep breath
Report to the overall commander. With the assistance of the East China Sea police, the control of all personnel involved in the entire chain from the coma to the cremation of the suspected target organism, Lu Ming, has been completed, and preliminary inquiries have been conducted. Relevant documents and materials have been collected and have undergone initial review. So far, no useful information has been discovered
Having dealt with this matter, He Wei fell into deep contemplation
A strong man said: "Seal the body and await further examination. For now, you may go and rest."
I do not know how long I have been busy, beside the operating table, a machine that originally emitted rhythmic beeping sounds suddenly began to beep continuously
The atmosphere in the operating room is tense and heavy
Qingliang, please reach out to some experts and assign a few security personnel to Donghai City. He Wei, send the materials to Qingliang.
Fortunately, in addition to his identity as a graduate student in the Department of Astronomy, Lu Ming has another identity
Good
The second route involves starting with Lu Ming. Securing Lu Ming's cooperation—if only superficial or feigned cooperation—may still yield valuable information. Furthermore, aside from Lu Ming himself, the other connections that can be derived from him are equally worth investigating.
Yes
He Wei immediately conceived this thought in her mind
This explosion was merely an accident
If he is indeed human, then his psychological resilience is quite impressive
This explosion should not have occurred, nor should it have been detected by the human world. It was only due to an accident that the explosion happened and was noticed by humanity, thus forcing that organization to resort to lethal measures to cover up the truth
Yes