Groups 1 and 2 conducted a comprehensive investigation of taxis, barbecue restaurants along the coast, villages, communities, and various gangsters. There

are a limited number of barbecue restaurants, and a conclusion was reached that night - Shi Fang had never appeared in any barbecue restaurant.

Two days later, a taxi driver recognized Shi Fang and said that Shi Fang took his taxi around 10 o'clock that night and got off near Linjiawozi on Binhai Road - in fact, there is a good road from Binhai Road to Linjiawozi, but Shi Fang refused to let anyone take him there and walked in by himself.

Tan Yi led a group to Linjiawozi to investigate and soon found the home of a villager who had rented a house to an outsider.

But unfortunately, the tenant moved out the morning of the day before yesterday and his whereabouts are unknown.

The villager said that the tenants were a middle-aged couple in their early thirties.

The man was of sturdy build and spoke Mandarin with a Guanzhong accent. He said he was going to investigate seawater aquaculture and would stay for a week, and that he would have exactly seven days left on the day he checked out.

Before he left, he said he wanted to treat his friends to a meal and asked the landlord to help prepare a barbecue.

A neighbor confirmed that the rental house did smell like barbecue around dawn that day.

The murderer left calmly.

This shows that he was familiar with the police's case handling procedures and had some expectations about the progress of the case, which can be said to be measured in advance and retreat.

They intended to murder Tan Yi and killed a person for this purpose, but Tan Yi only got two portraits of strangers.

The task force compared these two people with the five people who appeared in the Mao Jiayi case and found Mao Jiayi's neighbors for identification.

A conclusion was reached: the man could not be recognized, but the black mole on the woman's chin was the same, so it should be the same person.

This was a naked provocation!

But the task force had no choice but to turn anger into strength and intensify the investigation.

The railway station, long-distance bus station, and national highway intersections were strictly controlled. After more than half a month of hard work, nothing was found except a few small thieves.

In December, the weather became colder, but the stock market became unusually hot, and even the police in the municipal bureau heard about it.

Stocks were a new thing in this era. The police heard about it, but almost no one dared to take action. First, the nature of the work was special, and everyone was unwilling to cause trouble; second, the stock price was already at a high level, and no one dared to get on the bus easily without a little gambling spirit.

As the Chinese New Year approaches, robberies and thefts increase, but murders are rare. Even if there are one or two cases, most of them are closed in three days.

Xie Qing's work has become much more stable. She goes to work, goes home, and watches stocks. Time flies and it is the end of the year.

On the second to last trading day when the stock market is closed, Xie Qing took a day off and sold all the stocks at a high point.

The original 400,000 yuan swelled to 1.22 million yuan, 20,000 yuan more than the original expectation.

Cao Haisheng made more than 1,000 yuan with 3,000 yuan of capital, Li Ji made more than 400 yuan with 1,000 yuan of capital, and Li Ke made more than 800 yuan with 2,000 yuan of capital.

She withdrew the money for the three of them from the bank and returned to the office happily. "Sweetly, I smile sweetly, like flowers blooming in the spring breeze, blooming in..."

Cao Haisheng was disturbed by her out-of-tune singing and asked, "What are you doing, Xiao Xie, so happy?"

Forensic Doctor Chen was not there.

Xie Qing handed the marked envelope to Cao Haisheng, "Of course it's a good thing."

Cao Haisheng understood it at a glance, and said nothing. He took it and stuffed it directly into the drawer. Just before he put the envelope down, he realized something was wrong and took it out to take a look.

"Why is there so much?"

"I used it to make some investments, and this is your reward."

Cao Haisheng quickly counted the money and counted out the excess, "Master can't take it, you take it back."

The police are not allowed to participate in any company's dividends.

Xie Qing understood his concern, glanced at the door, and said in a low voice: "Master, this is what I asked my brother to earn from stock trading. It is legal and reasonable, and there is no problem."

She was afraid that Cao Haisheng would go astray, so she added, "My brother said that it has reached the top now, and it is hard to say whether it will go down. I took it out in advance, and you can use it to have a good year."

Cao Haisheng still didn't understand. His little apprentice who had basically never taught him anything was thinking of ways to subsidize him!

More than a thousand yuan, equivalent to his three-month salary.

Xie Qing said, "Master, I heard from my father that the current stock market is not sound, and stock trading is equivalent to speculation..."

Cao Haisheng put the money in the drawer, and when he looked up, there were tears in his eyes, "It's good that you understand, this is just one time, and it won't happen again."

For so many years, he has relied on a meager salary to support his family, and his life was very tight. He would worry about the money for the New Year gifts.

With this extra income, he can be much more comfortable, and it is rare to have a good New Year.

Xie Qing didn't like sentimentality, and pretended to tidy up the things on the table, "Master, don't worry, I was afraid that you would join the gambling army because of a small profit."

Cao Haisheng was amused by her, and his excitement faded, "Same here."

In fact, even if Xie Qing didn't say it, Cao Haisheng would not have the chance to buy it.

At the beginning of next year, the stock market will plummet, trapping many stockholders. The entire stock market is gloomy, and some people even pay for it.

...

In the evening, small snowflakes floated in the sky.

Xie Qing wrapped in a down jacket and went downstairs. On the second floor, she met with Li Ke and Li Ji and went to the cafeteria together.

The New Year was coming soon, and the cafeteria was full of meat dishes, braised pork, chicken stewed with mushrooms, shredded pork with green peppers, and a fried cuttlefish.

Xie Qing likes seafood, so she ordered more cuttlefish and only three pieces of braised pork.

After the game, many tables were full.

Xie Qing looked around and swiftly grabbed a table at the back. Just as she was about to sit down, she saw Tan Yi holding a plate and sitting down next to her.

Xie Qing said, "Captain Tan, long time no see."

Tan Yi drank a sip of hot water, "Long time no see."

He went out a few days ago and was gone for about seven or eight days. He just came back today.

Neither of them was the type to have awkward conversations, so after greeting each other, they had their own meals.

After eating just two bites, Li Ke and Li Ji came. The two greeted Tan Yi and sat down opposite.

Li Ji asked, "Is Captain Tan going home for the New Year?"

Tan Yi hesitated for a moment, "I'm on duty, I won't go back."

Li Ke said, "It would be so boring if you don't go home for the New Year."

After being rejected once, she only regarded Tan Yi as the captain. She could still joke with him like a brother during the dinner. She was a really open-minded girl.

Tan Yi smiled and said nothing.

Li Ji said, "Only children look forward to the New Year. Adults will only think it's troublesome. Just like my family, there are a lot of aunts and uncles, gathering today and tomorrow, playing mahjong every day, and there is no peace. I think there is nothing wrong with being alone for the New Year. It's quiet."

Li Ke probably thought of her own family, stuck out her tongue, and said no more.

Li Ji asked Xie Qing, "Xiao Xie, when are you on duty?"

Xie Qing said, "New Year's Eve."

"Ah?" Li Ji was shocked, "Why New Year's Eve?"

Li Ke joked, "Poor little girl."

Xie Qing asked for New Year's Eve herself, but she was too lazy to argue with Chen Yuehua and Xie Yun, so she simply switched shifts with Cao Haisheng.

Tan Yi looked at Xie Qing, "I'm on duty too. Let's buy some snacks and watch the Spring Festival Gala together."

Li Ji was a little envious, "Yes, Captain Tan is also on duty. It's more interesting to celebrate together than at home."

Li Ke pouted in disapproval.

Xie Qing said, "That's a good idea. I'll go buy some melon seeds and peanuts later."

Li Ke and Li Ji signed up immediately, "I'll go too."

Li Ke said, "I know a shop that sells good roasted nuts. Every Chinese New Year, they sell until 7 or 8 o'clock. I'll buy some and take them home." "

Okay, let's go together." Xie Qing asked Tan Yi in accordance with the workplace principle of leaving a group behind without leaving anyone behind, "Captain Tan, do you want to go shopping?"

Tan Yi paused with his chopsticks, "Okay."

Xie Qing and the other two were surprised and looked at each other.

Tan Yi raised his eyebrows and said, "You're not welcome?"

Li Ji quickly explained, "No, no, no, you're welcome, but I didn't expect it."

...

After dinner, the four of them got into Xie Qing's car and headed for the Fengshan District Agricultural and Trade Market.

The market was not far away, and it only took seven or eight minutes to drive there.

Most of the shops were closed, only a few were still busy.

Two shops were selling roasted nuts, two were selling fruits, and three were selling frozen seafood, all of which were doing brisk business. Tan Yi put on his backpack and said