Xie Qing suddenly woke up. She had had many dreams that night. Most of the time, she was running non-stop to avoid a murderer whose face she couldn't see clearly.

She opened her eyes and looked at the curtains...

It was dawn. The purple velvet was glowing red, and the room was dim.

Xie Qing took the watch out from under the pillow and took a closer look. It was half past six.

Li Ke also woke up. "What time is it?"

Xie Qing stretched and sat up. "It's half past six. You take a nap first. I'll go to the bathroom first."

Li Ke said, "Okay, I'll sleep for a while. Call me when you're ready."

Half an hour later, the two entered the restaurant.

The male colleagues had already sat down and greeted each other.

Tan Yi said, "We just finished ordering, what do you want?"

Xie Qing thought for a moment and said, "I want beef noodles."

Li Ke said, "Me too."

Tan Yi said to the waiter beside him, "Three bowls."

The beef noodles in the guesthouse were quite good, the noodles were smooth and tender, the beef was tender and tasty, and with some oil, chili and vinegar, it was particularly refreshing and appetizing.

After dinner, everyone immediately rushed to the county bureau.

The county bureau meeting room.

Director Yang's expression was a little solemn. He said, "The results from the technical department are out. No poison was found. Several ash piles were tested. They were basically ash from burning cotton fabrics. There were a small amount of chemical fabric components, but they were all very common, and..." He looked at Forensic Doctor Zhang and Forensic Doctor Luo, "Combined with the tests of the technical department, the two forensic doctors studied for half a night and can confirm that the first deceased may have died of suffocation, such as drowning, but the other remains still cannot find a definite cause of death." The forensic

doctors continued their research in silence, but did not call Xie Qing, which showed their extreme distrust of her.

Tan Yi glanced at Xie Qing, who looked at her nose and her heart, and obviously did not take it to heart.

He breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.

Xie Qing certainly would not take it to heart. After digging through the bones for a long time yesterday, if she could find any clues, she would have found them long ago.

Sometimes, for some things, you won't get a reward just because you're willing to spend time.

In Xiang'an County, if the two forensic doctors Zhang and Luo worked hard, the leaders would see it.

But she didn't need to do that.

Tan Yi said, "The conditions of such remains are already very difficult, and the two forensic doctors don't have to blame theirselves. It's the same if we investigate from a criminal investigation perspective. Yesterday, we found the phone numbers of some mountaineering enthusiasts. We'll give you the ones in Xiang'an County, and our Municipal Bureau will investigate the ones in other places."

Director Yang was a little encouraged, "Captain Tan is very quick."

Tan Yi said, "It's just a coincidence. The Municipal Bureau is already investigating the missing population, and it is estimated that there will be results soon. We will be back soon, and we will contact each other by phone then."

Director Yang saw that he was decisive, so he didn't say much, stood up and shook hands with him, "Okay, let's keep in touch by phone."

The meeting was about to end, but Xie Qing had only finished reading half of the autopsy report made by the Xiang'an County Bureau and the report issued by the technical laboratory.

She said, "Director Yang, can I have a copy of this report?"

Director Yang looked at Forensic Doctor Zhang. Forensic Doctor

Zhang said, "This is a copy. You can take it with you. It's just right for Forensic Doctor Cao to see."

That's great.

Xie Qing thanked him, put the report in her bag, and set off on the return journey with other colleagues.

At around ten o'clock, Xie Qing entered her office.

Cao Haisheng was on duty. When he saw her come in, he asked with a smile, "What kind of case is this in Xiang'an County that attracted so many people?"

Xie Qing put down her backpack, took out the report from it and handed it to Cao Haisheng, "In short, there are nine bodies in a barren forest, and the cause of death is unknown."

Cao Haisheng was shocked, "It's so serious, Xiao Xie must have been wronged."

Xie Qing was a little surprised, "How did Master know... Actually, it's not really a wrong."

Cao Haisheng said, "I have been dealing with them for more than three years, and I have some understanding of them. Don't take it to heart."

"Yeah." Xie Qing sat down opposite him. "After all, I'm still young. They are also anxious to solve the case. I can understand their mood."

Cao Haisheng nodded with relief and took out a plastic bag from the small cabinet below. "Let me take a look at this report. Go wash your hands. Your master's wife brought some steamed buns with red bean paste for you to try."

"Great!" Xie Qing took the soap and went out happily.

After washing her hands, Cao Haisheng was still reading the report. Xie Qing didn't disturb him and took out a small bean bun to eat.

Her master's wife's pastry making skills are quite good. The steamed buns are soft, the red bean paste is sweet but not greasy, and the fillings are not scattered. After eating one, you will want a second one.

If it weren't for the food in the cafeteria, Xie Qing felt that she could eat at least three or four.

About half an hour later, Cao Haisheng put down the autopsy report. "In this case, it's useless for the provincial medical examiner to come. But this report from the technical room explains something. Have you read it, Xiao Xie?"

Xie Qing said, "The one that found the cause of death, that was the first victim. I came back after getting the report. I was driving on the way and didn't have time to think about it."

Cao Haisheng said, "Yes, the murderer suffocated the first victim to death, and changed the method for the second victim. Was there any opportunity during this period?"

Xie Qing nodded. "Master, what you said makes sense and is worth thinking about. "Let's test it."

Cao Haisheng put down the report, "Even if we know this, it's probably not very meaningful. It's better to compare it with the missing population and find the identity of the deceased." At this point, he sighed, "Eight women, this workload is really not small."

Xie Qing put several reports together, "If it doesn't work, do a DNA test."

Cao Haisheng drank a sip of tea, "It's been so many years, and there are so many missing people. Even if the higher-ups agree to spend this money, I'm afraid it's not a simple matter."

Xie Qing was about to speak when her cell phone rang. She looked at the caller ID and it was Jiang Hanzhi again.

She said, "Master, I'll take a call."

Cao Haisheng waved his hand and continued to do his previous work.

Xie Qing took the phone to the corridor.

"Hello, Captain Jiang."

"Xiao Xie, is your case going well?"

"Yes, we are working hard on it."

"Is it difficult?"

"Well... the case is like window paper. As long as you find a way to poke it, it won't be difficult."

"Tsk, what you said is exactly the same as Tan Yi's. Have you discussed it?"

"Isn't this common sense?"

"Hahaha... Indeed, we often say this in our bureau. Xiao Xie, when are you coming to Beijing? Na Wan and I will take you out to play."

"There is no such plan at the moment. If there is a chance, I will definitely trouble Captain Jiang."

"No trouble, I look forward to your coming. Okay, see you next week."

...

Xie Qing hung up the phone and thought to herself, is this guy going to come next week? If not, he will have to sing, which is really annoying.

For the first time, she had the idea that it would be best to have a task on the weekend.

At the same time, Tan Yi also hung up Na Wan's phone.

He knew what Na Wan meant, but he was not in the mood, nor did he have that idea.

At an age when he

should have been in love for the first time, he witnessed the tragic death of his brother. Since then, he felt that he had an obligation to let his brother experience the life he wanted. He went to Beijing University, studied law, played music, and finally, when it came to choosing a career, he listened to his heart.

No matter what, he would avenge his brother, punish the evildoers, and redeem himself.

Tan Yi put the mobile phone back into his bag, and suddenly thought of Xie Qing. He wondered if Jiang Hanzhi had harassed her. He was a shameless man, and once he got entangled with her, she would not be able to get rid of him for a long time.

He picked up the phone and wanted to call the forensic department, but after a slight hesitation, he put it down again.

He was really confused. He had no right to ask about this matter.

"Knock, knock!" Li Ji knocked on the open door twice, "Captain Tan, all the branches have sent over the information."

Tan Yi said, "In ten minutes, notify everyone to hold a meeting in the conference room, and call Chief Cao and Xiao Xie."

Li Ji agreed, put the information on the desk, and turned to go out.

Over the past seven or eight years, the cumulative number of missing persons in the city has reached an inch. A rough estimate is that there are at least five or six hundred people - most of them are trafficked people.

Although the number of people is large, it is not very difficult.

First exclude those with disabilities, and then compare the heights, and a considerable number of irrelevant people can be eliminated. The

rest...

Tan Yi sighed, and it must be said that the workload is still quite large.

...

Conference room.

Tan Yi pushed the missing persons materials to Li Ke and Xie Qing and said, "Girls are careful. You should lead everyone to work together and try to come up with a list before tonight."

Xie Qing and Li Ke nodded together.

Tan Yi looked at Cao Haisheng, "Chief Cao, have you read the autopsy report and the analysis report from the technical laboratory?"

"I've finished reading it." Cao Haisheng nodded. "After reading it, I've been thinking about the possible ways in which the other seven victims died, freezing to death, starvation, heatstroke, bleeding, or even death from illness. But no matter which one it is, I'm afraid it can't provide more sufficient clues for solving this case. I'm very sorry."

"It's beyond our human power. Forensic Doctor Cao is too polite." Tan Yi looked at the others. "In that case, let's be down-to-earth and take it step by step. Xie Qing, Li Ke, Li Ji, and Brother Liu, you get the data as soon as possible, and the rest of you, come with me to investigate the mountaineering enthusiasts in Anhai City."

After the meeting, Xie Qing and four others studied the data until seven o'clock in the evening. They finally came up with a list and completed the task.

Afterwards, Xie Qing withdrew from the criminal investigation and studied the autopsy report of Xiang'an County Bureau for two days, but there was no progress.

The criminal investigation personnel of the first group of the second brigade were the same.

Although Xie Qing did not know the specific news, she understood it when she did not see Li Ke in the cafeteria.

On Wednesday evening, on the way to the cafeteria, she suddenly received a strange phone call.

"Hello, Qingqing. I'm Shen Qing."

"Hello, you."

"Are you busy with work lately?"

"Quite busy."

"Oh... do you have a lot of cases?"

"Yes, our municipal bureau is responsible for the entire Anhai City, and the workload is not small."

"Thank you for your hard work. Do you have time on the weekend? I would like to invite you and your sister to dinner."

"Sister Qingqing, the police's time is a mystery. If we agree to it now, I'm afraid they will break their promise later. Besides, the case we have on hand is very urgent, and no one can say when it can be closed."

"Okay, let's talk about it when you have time. Goodbye, Qingqing."

"Goodbye."

Xie Qing never thought that Shen Qing would do his job for her for Tan Yi.

"The magic of love is spinning, I miss you so much that my heart is blossoming day and night..."

She hummed a messy tune and entered the cafeteria, took the plate, and first got the rice, then the salted vegetables.

Today's salted vegetables are a bit special, almonds mixed with celery, this is the first time Xie Qing has eaten this dish since she traveled through time.

She asked the auntie to give her two spoons.

The auntie said: "This almond is well made, there is not a bit of bitterness."

Xie Qing was startled, "Oh, how could I forget about this, although the test results show no poison, they may still be poisoned!"