Chapter 217: Another Woman Deceived by a Scumbag
Luo Xinxin asked Public Security Zhong to describe what happened that night in more detail. Although she had never been a criminal police officer, thanks to the almighty Internet, she had witnessed many unsolved and strange cases, and she had some experience.
"Those female educated youth were indeed not familiar with Yu Hongbo. When they passed by Yu's house, Tan Hongmei said that Teacher Yu was so hardworking and was still preparing lessons so late. The other female educated youth also followed suit and expressed their feelings. Later, when we went to investigate, these female educated youth all said that Yu Hongbo was preparing lessons at home during that period of time." said Public Security Zhong.
"What is the relationship between Tan Hongmei and Yu Hongbo?"
Luo Xinxin keenly grasped Tan Hongmei and intuitively felt that the relationship between her and Yu Hongbo was not simple.
"A math teacher at the school had a baby, so Tan Hongmei stepped in as a substitute teacher for two months. She and Yu Hongbo were just ordinary colleagues and they didn't even talk to each other."
According to Public Security Zhong, the relationship between Tan Hongmei and Yu Hongbo was very ordinary, but Luo Xinxin felt that it was not that simple. It was this casual remark by Tan Hongmei that cleared Yu Hongbo of suspicion.
There are definitely not so many coincidences in the world. If there are, they must be man-made.
"I want to see Lv Zhihua, Yu Hongbo, and Tan Hongmei separately."
Luo Xinxin made a request. She intuitively felt that the truth was among these three people, and the truth would be revealed as long as they met.
"Okay, I'll arrange it."
Public Security Officer Zhong readily agreed.
He has been investigating this case for half a month, but has not yet come to any conclusion. With only five days left before the Chinese New Year, he won't be able to rest in peace for the New Year if he can't find the money. Comrade Luo is such a great psychological expert, maybe he can find out the truth.
The first person I met was Lu Zhihua.
He was a major suspect in the case and was detained on a farm under guard. When he was brought in, he was still handcuffed, with a scruffy beard and a numb expression, looking disheartened.
Lu Zhihua was of medium height, thin, and rugged in appearance, a typical Northwest man. As soon as he sat down, he pleaded, "I didn't steal the money, and Wang Li couldn't have stolen it either. Something must have happened to her. Can you help me find her?"
"Who do you think harmed Wang Li?" Luo Xinxin asked.
"Yu Hongbo is the best at acting. He must have harmed Wang Li. Public Security comrades, I didn't lie to you. Wang Li and I really didn't steal money. She agreed with me that she would divorce Yu Hongbo and marry me after the New Year. We both picked a good date. How could Wang Li steal money..."
Lu Zhihua is a grown man, but he cried like a child. It can be seen that he truly loves Wang Li.
"Why did Wang Li want to divorce Yu Hongbo? Everyone on the farm said that Yu Hongbo was a good man and was very considerate to Wang Li. He didn't even say anything when she couldn't have children and continued to serve her wholeheartedly." Luo Xinxin said deliberately.
"Those people were deceived by Yu Hongbo. He was the one who couldn't have children. Wang Li was also deceived by him. He even coaxed her to drink bitter Chinese medicine every day. When Wang Li found out, she asked for a divorce, but Yu Hongbo disagreed and even threatened to commit suicide. Wang Li was timid and was so scared by him that she didn't dare to ask for a divorce."
Lu Zhihua felt that Luo Xinxin was different from other police officers and seemed to believe him, so he said a lot.
"Then why is Wang Li so sure that Yu Hongbo will agree to divorce this time?" Luo Xinxin asked.
Lu Zhihua sneered and said sarcastically, "Wang Li discovered that Yu Hongbo had someone outside, but she didn't find out who it was. Yu Hongbo was very careful, and I was helping to investigate, but before I could find out, Wang Li got into trouble. It must have been that hypocritical Yu Hongbo who caused this. He must have stolen the money. You should go arrest him!"
He became more and more excited as he spoke, and even wanted to stand up, but was held down.
"I'm telling the truth. I didn't steal the money, and neither did Wang Li. It must have been Yu Hongbo who stole it. Wang Li might have been harmed by him. Go and interrogate him, why interrogate me..."
Lu Zhihua struggled and cried, and the room was filled with his sobs.
Luo Xinxin nodded to Public Security Officer Zhong, indicating that the interrogation was over.
Public Security Officer Zhong had Lv Zhihua taken away. He explained, "I've checked, and Yu Hongbo hasn't had any close contact with anyone of the opposite sex. Neighbors and colleagues all say it's impossible for him to have cheated, and he doesn't have the time to commit the crime."
"Lv Zhihua didn't lie."
Luo Xinxin just used the listening card and was very sure that what Lu Zhihua said was true.
Public Security Zhong was stunned for a few seconds, his face flushed with embarrassment.
"The murderer was very cunning, and every move was meticulous. He tricked both Lü Zhihua and Wang Li."
Luo Xinxin was already certain that Wang Li definitely did not steal the money and had even been murdered.
The first person she suspected was Yu Hongbo, and she would know when she met him.
"Are you talking about Yu Hongbo?" Public Security Zhong also reacted.
Luo Xinxin smiled and asked him to arrange a meeting with Tan Hongmei.
Tan Hongmei is a female educated youth who came to the farm last year. She is from the south, has fair skin, delicate features, and is in her twenties, the best age in a woman's life.
"Don't be nervous, I need to know something from you."
Public Security Zhong spoke in a gentle tone.
Tan Hongmei was still very nervous. She sat upright with her hands on her legs, clenched tightly.
"Are you very familiar with Yu Hongbo?" Luo Xinxin asked.
"No, I was a substitute teacher at the school for two months. Mr. Yu was very enthusiastic and helped me a lot. I am very grateful to him."
Tan Hongmei's expression was very calm, and she was not as nervous as before.
Luo Xinxin used a listening card but didn't hear any useful information. It can be seen that this woman has a strong psychological quality and is not as nervous as she appears.
"Since you two are not familiar with each other, why could you recognize Yu Hongbo's shadow through the curtains on the night of the 20th?" she asked again.
Tan Hongmei's eyes flashed, and she replied calmly, "Because that's Teacher Yu's house, I thought it was Teacher Yu."
Luo Xinxin used the listening card again, and this time she heard some useful information.
Hongbo said no one knew about our relationship, and if he just killed them, the police wouldn't be able to find out.
[The police certainly can't find out, Hongbo was not at home on the night of the 20th]
Luo Xinxin smiled. It turned out that this was not an ordinary relationship.
The mistress that Wang Li and Lu Zhihua failed to find out was Tan Hongmei.
"Yu Hongbo has confessed that you and your partner were lovers. On the night of the 20th, you deliberately dragged a few female educated youth out to play cards. When you came back, you deliberately mentioned what Teacher Yu had planned for class, just to get others to prove Yu Hongbo's absence. In fact, Yu Hongbo was not at home that night. Shadow was just a fake person he made. Yu Hongbo took the money stolen from the farm. You are his accomplice!"
Luo Xinxin said half-truthfully that Yu Hongbo was cunning and hard to pry open, but Tan Hongmei was even easier to pry open.
Sure enough, Tan Hongmei's face changed and cold sweat broke out on her forehead. Her mental activities were very intense.
How could Hongbo confess? Are the police trying to trick me?
[No, those things are only known to me and Hongbo. Did he really confess?]
Tan Hongmei didn't want to believe that her lover had betrayed her, but the facts forced her to believe it. Only Yu Hongbo and she knew these details. If Yu Hongbo didn't confess, the police would never know.
After several struggles, Tan Hongmei confessed to the crime.
"Yu Hongbo said Wang Li cheated on him and he wanted to punish her. He told me he was going to steal money from the farm. He said he only needed to take a thousand yuan and send Wang Li to jail. Then he could divorce Wang Li and marry me. I... I believed him."
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