Jiang Qiao guessed that Zhao Jian's arrival was most likely related to the murder case. She really didn't have the time to get involved. Besides, Zhao Jian and his team specialized in this kind of thing. She had already done it herself, so what was the point of having these people?

"No, please. Our bureau chief wants to see you. Really, I'll talk to the school about your leave later, okay?"

Jiang Qiao frowned. "Director? I don't even know who your director is. Why do you want me to come over?"

Zhao Jian pulled Jiang Qiao away, saying, "You'll find out when you get there. Our new director heard about this and specifically asked to see you. What can I do? I'm telling you, little miss, hurry up."

Jiang Qiao sighed, pushed her bicycle, and was about to go out when she saw Chunming and the others coming to find her. She simply asked Chunming and the others to help her ask for leave.

Chunming thought Jiang Qiao had gotten into some trouble, so he asked her in a low voice if she needed help.

Jiang Qiao shook her head. "It's nothing. Someone is looking for me, so I have to go and see. You guys tell the teacher first, and we'll talk when I get back."

Jiang Qiao was truly surprised to see a familiar face at the police station.

She covered her mouth, looking incredulously at the smiling face that was looking at her.

Seeing Jiang Qiao's expression, Song Zhi found it even more amusing. "Niece, what's going on? Don't you recognize your third uncle?"

Jiang Qiao put down her hand and happily rushed over, "Third Uncle, what brings you here? And you're the new director here?"

Song Zhi chuckled and looked Jiang Qiao up and down, then shook his head. "What's wrong with you, kid? You're even thinner than I saw before. Are you starving? Wait a minute, you had Junqiang take so much stuff back with you."

Jiang Qiao smiled and shook her head. "I was exhausted before and haven't really recovered yet. Third Uncle, you still haven't answered my question. You've been transferred here?"

Song Zhi smiled and nodded, pulling Jiang Qiao to sit down. "From today onwards, your third uncle is officially the police chief of your area. Little girl, aren't you happy?"

"Of course I'm happy! Third Uncle, where's Aunt? Did they come along?"

Song Zhi shook his head. "Let's talk about it after I've settled down here. Your eldest uncle and second uncle repeatedly told me not to come to your door in person, saying that I shouldn't disturb your current life. There's nothing I can do but send someone to find you."

Jiang Qiao frowned. "Did my uncles send you?"

Song Zhi nodded. "They are worried about you being here, and your family is in such a situation. If I come here, at least I can protect you a little. Although your uncle has spoken out, his foundation is still shallow. You are a capable child. Tell me, if I don't come, who will?"

"I'm not comfortable letting someone else come; I'm the most suitable one, and I like this place too. It's too cold over there."

After chatting for a while, Song Zhi finally got back to the main topic, "Girl, I just looked at the recent case files and found a problem..."

Song Zhi didn't expect that the person who knew the most about this case was Gu Zhengkai. It was Jiang Qiao and his group who discovered it on the mountain. So, in order to catch up with old friends, he also wanted Jiang Qiao's help. He asked Zhao Jian, and it was Jiang Qiao who inspired them to find the prison.

In his mind, perhaps this niece had a talent for solving cases to some extent.

Speaking of this, Jiang Qiao could only give a wry smile. "I thought it was something serious, but it turned out to be a lucky accident. You've seen the case, right? My uncle has told you investigators everything he knows. As for the rest, he probably doesn't know anything else."

When I got back yesterday, I talked to him about it, and he said that it should belong to a secret organization that used to serve the Japanese. Now that the Japanese are gone, these people are still here, so they must have been assigned to do so.

Either they want to make a comeback, or they cooperate with certain organizations, which has led to the current situation.

Third Uncle, first you need to find out who this woman is and what her identity is. Also, who killed this woman and what was their purpose?

Personally, I think this person probably knew the woman's identity, or had suspicions, or perhaps the woman forced him to do something he didn't want to do.

Logically, if someone commits murder and wants to hide the body, there are many ways to do so, such as burying or dismembering it. However, the perpetrator simply dumped the body on the mountain without doing anything about it, probably hoping to divert our attention to investigating the woman's background and identity.

You know everyone's looking for food right now, so going into the mountains is a given. Maybe the other side just wants everyone to find out, who knows?

I've said all I can say. As for the specifics, that's up to you professionals. Frankly, I'm just showing off my skills in front of an expert; you understand the ins and outs much better than I do. If you ask me, Uncle, if this is handled well, you'll have accomplished a great feat.”

Song Zhi gave a wry smile. "That's what they say, but it's also very difficult. I just got here and I'm completely at a loss. Girl, you have to help with this. Your third uncle can only stay here because of you. Why don't you come with me to take a look at that female corpse?"

Jiang Qiao glanced at him sideways and said, "Third Uncle, aren't you afraid of scaring your niece?"

Song Zhi snorted, "You think you're scared? You're kidding me. I think you're braver than anyone else. Come on, your third uncle will take you there."

Even if Jiang Qiao didn't want to, she had no choice but to go. In fact, she really didn't want to see any dead bodies—it was bad luck.

However, since Song Zhi insisted on going, Jiang Qiao had no choice but to accompany him. Song Zhi had chosen this place for her sake, so she had to go even if she didn't want to.

Moreover, Song Zhi was a police officer who only became a police officer halfway through his career, so he might not necessarily be better than her at certain things. Two heads are better than one, and that was the only way she could comfort herself.

Upon arriving at the morgue, Jiang Qiao examined the autopsy findings. It wasn't a rape-murder; the victim was around forty years old, and there were no significant clues.

After putting down the autopsy report, Jiang Qiao glanced at the frozen body. The uncle and nephew studied the body for a long time. Although they couldn't see the face clearly, they could still see the general outline of the body.

The woman's skin was well-maintained; at least her hands showed no calluses from years of farming, indicating that she lived a relatively comfortable life and likely resided in the city.

The calluses between her index and middle fingers indicate that this woman frequently holds a pen; otherwise, not only Jiang Qiao, but even Song Zhi wouldn't have noticed.

The two then examined the physical evidence, and Jiang Qiao immediately became interested in the things the woman had left behind.

The woman's clothes were simple and elegant in color, but they were all bought from a store, and not just any store. She was someone who had shopped at large department stores, and if she wasn't mistaken, the clothes and underwear were from Shanghai, especially the leather shoes she was wearing, which were from Lantang.

Jiang Qiao discovered that there was no watch among the physical evidence, which was unusual. How could a well-dressed person not wear a watch?