Beijing
Gu Fang didn't expect that the thing he had been investigating had actually happened so early, and he was completely unaware of it. He didn't know how Ling Qi's case was going. He had no idea what was going on in Beijing since Ming Xuan came last time.
Gu Fang asked Zhang Changming for permission to go to Beijing, but Zhang Changming did not agree. He could not bear to see Gu Fang go to his death.
Today, Nanfu City is in a state of panic.
Yu Jingyuan acted swiftly and decisively, thoroughly investigating everyone on the account book and arresting some of them, but for some reason, there was still no movement from a few others.
Zhang Changming was in a wait-and-see state, but Gu Fang had already seen through it. His only wish now was to find out the truth about Zhai Shibang's death.
Since it is impossible to achieve the goal in the name of official business, we can only do it in the name of private affairs.
For the first time ever, Gu Fang applied to go home. He has been in Nanfu City for five years and has never been home during these five years. Gu Fang never mentions anything about his family, and Jiang Shengyu and the others are also very secretive about it.
Everyone was surprised that he suddenly wanted to go home. They ran to the forensic room to find Shen Xingyan, hoping to get inside information.
Unfortunately, Shen Xingyan, a neighbor and colleague, knew nothing about this. Instead, she was very surprised by Jiang Shengyu and the others' reaction. "Captain Gu is just going home, why are you guys acting like you're facing a great enemy?"
Jiang Shengyu was about to speak, but Qi Jiabao didn't care and said directly: "Captain Gu has conflicts with his family. His mother passed away a long time ago, and the current mother is the one his father married later."
Shen Xingyan was still confused, "So what?"
"Captain Gu and his stepmother have always had a bad relationship."
"This is human nature. It's rare for a step-son to have a good relationship with his step-mother."
"The problem is that his stepmother gave birth to a son for his father."
"Is his family rich? Is it related to the issue of property inheritance? But looking at your Captain Gu, he doesn't seem like the type who would fight for the inheritance." Shen Xingyan was even more confused.
"That's what's strange. If he's not after the inheritance, why doesn't he have a good relationship with his stepmother? And he doesn't have a good relationship with his father either. He gets angry whenever his father is mentioned."
"You've been with Captain Gu for such a long time, and you don't know anything about his family affairs. I've only been here for a short time, so I know even less."
“But you’re neighbors.”
Shen Xingyan rolled her eyes. "You said it too. We are neighbors." They are not cohabiting. "Neighbors don't know everything."
Jiang Shengyu and the others immediately became depressed. Jiang Shengyu said, "Captain Gu must have ulterior motives for going home to visit his family. He has a bad relationship with his family. If there is anything else, we are in Nanfu and he is in Jingshi. It would be great if someone could go with him."
Several people's eyes fell on Shen Xingyan. Shen Xingyan was stunned. "What are you doing?! I have work, I'm very busy, I can't leave."
"It's okay. I'll talk to Director Zhang. He will definitely agree."
"Forget it, I'm following Gu Fang to visit his family. What's the reason?" Shen Xingyan waved his hand, "Put aside this thought and do what you need to do!"
Several people were very disappointed. Qi Jiabao suddenly said, "If not, I will ask for leave to accompany Captain Gu!"
Jiang Shengyu slapped him on the back of the head, "You'll only cause more trouble if you go."
Qi Jiabao rubbed the back of his head and felt very aggrieved. "Who told you to go to the scene without me? I have been here for a year and I haven't grown at all."
Jiang Shengyu grabbed him by the back of his neck and said, "Okay, go back and think of a solution."
Gu Fang’s application was approved. Since he hadn’t been home for five years and had been saving up his home leave, it was approved for one month.
Zhang Changming was very reluctant, "Do we have to investigate?"
"Director Zhang, you know me well. I will do what I decide to do."
Zhang Changming said sternly, "You are currently on vacation. The investigation of the case will be left to Jingshi. Don't act rashly!"
"I see."
"It's not that I know, it's that I remember it in my heart!" Zhang Changming felt both hateful and helpless, "Why are you so stubborn!"
Gu Fang suddenly laughed, "Director Zhang, I'm going home to visit my family."
"Don't talk nonsense to me. I don't think I know what you are thinking!" Zhang Changming sighed, "Be careful. If you really find out anything, go find Qiu Wei, the deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Bureau. He and I are good friends. For my sake, he will take care of you."
"Thank you, Director Zhang. I'll be leaving tomorrow. Please keep an eye on things here."
"I'm watching."
Gu Fang walked out of the office, looked in the direction of the forensic office, hesitated, then turned and left.
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The next day, Gu Fang packed his things. He had very little stuff, only one bag. He held Gu Qiuqiu's hand and said, "Just stay with Xiao Shen for the time being. I'll pick you up when I come back."
Gu Fang went to knock on Shen Xingyan's door. After a while, the door opened and Shen Xingyan looked sleepy.
Gu Fang smiled and said, "I'm sorry to disturb your sleep."
"Leaving so early? It's only a little after six."
"I can't sleep, so why not leave early? Gu Qiuqiu is in your care."
Shen Xingyan took the dog over and said, "Don't worry, I will take good care of him. As for you, be careful when you get to Beijing."
Gu Fang nodded, he looked at Shen Xingyan deeply, touched Gu Qiuqiu's head, turned and left.
Shen Xingyan looked at his back, and for some reason, a sudden sour feeling welled up in her heart. Gu Qiuqiu rubbed her legs, and Shen Xingyan lowered her head and said, "I wonder what will happen to him this time."
Gu Fang drove all the way without stopping except to go to the bathroom. He arrived in more than three hours instead of four or five hours.
Looking at this once familiar city, Gu Fang felt mixed emotions. He did not go home, but found a hotel near the Municipal Bureau in Beijing. As soon as he settled down, he contacted Ling Qi.
When Ling Qi heard that he had come to Beijing, he was very happy and wanted to welcome him.
Gu Fang originally wanted to get information from him, so he didn't refuse. When they arrived at the agreed place, Ling Qi not only came, but also brought Ming Xuan.
Gu Fang was not surprised at all, as if he had expected Mingxuan to come.
Mingxuan had lost a lot of weight, and her eyes were particularly big. She stared at Gu Fang closely, tears welling up in her eyes, "You are finally back."
“Just came back to check.”
"Anyway, I'm glad you're back. Have you contacted your uncle?"
Gu Fang's face immediately darkened, "I have nothing to do with him!"
Mingxuan was stunned and wanted to say something else, but Lingqi kicked her foot under the table and shook his head at her. Mingxuan bit her lower lip and had to keep silent.
Ling Qi smiled and said, "We haven't seen each other for a long time, so let's not talk about unhappy things. Come, I'll toast you a glass."
"You're okay drinking?"
"I've reported it, it's okay to drink less."
Only then did Gu Fang feel at ease to clink glasses with him, raised his head, and drank it all in one gulp. Ling Qi raised his eyebrows slightly, it seemed that Gu Fang was indeed in a bad mood.
Ling Qi livened up the atmosphere, "Is Nanfu not busy?"
"I just finished a case, and it was a tad futile. The main ringleader wasn't caught, and I was really upset."
"Someone with background?"
Gu Fang nodded, Ling Qi understood, and did not ask any more questions, fearing that if he continued to ask, he would say something he shouldn't hear and cause trouble. "You came back, weren't you just visiting your relatives?"
"I haven't paid homage to my mother in several years. Her death anniversary is coming soon. I'll come and see her while I have time. By the way, how is the case on hand?"
“I was transferred away from the organ trafficking case.”
Gu Fang was surprised, "Why?"
"The reason given is that this case involves a lot of people. I can't investigate it clearly at my level. I have to hand it over to someone at a higher level."
"Then what?"
"Then it came to a standstill." Ling Qi drank a glass of wine in annoyance. "I guess this case is not simple. Someone must be involved, so the investigation will be stopped. But this will make criminals more rampant, and the number of innocent victims will increase. Gu Fang, I actually envy you. Zhang Changming is at least on the same side as you, but I can't do anything alone."
Gu Fang patted his shoulder to show his understanding. Some cases, as they are being investigated, become unsolved cases.
The case of Zheng Baochang is an example. Even though the account books were there and a few insignificant people were arrested, the main suspect was still at large. Yu Jingyuan didn't know whether he had concerns or was just the same as these people.
Gu Fang picked up the wine glass and clinked it with Ling Qi's. "So you really are not going to do it?"
Ling Qi laughed a few times, his laughter was filled with helplessness and a hint of conspiracy, "We'll talk about this later."
Ming Xuan heard the hidden meaning in the words, "Captain Ling, you are not investigating secretly, are you? Director Qiu has said that you are not allowed to touch the case again."
"I'm so busy every day, how can I have time to investigate other cases? Forensic Doctor Ming, please don't make any assumptions." Ling Qi adjusted his expression and said.
Ming Xuan felt relieved, "That's good." She looked at Gu Fang again, "Where do you live?"
"hostel."
Mingxuan frowned, "How can we stay in a hotel? How about staying at my house?"
Ling Qi raised his eyebrows towards Gu Fang in an ambiguous way, and Gu Fang said, "No need, I'll just stay for a few days and then leave."
"So hasty." Mingxuan was very disappointed.
Ling Qi patted Gu Fang's shoulder and said, "If you don't mind, you can live with me. I live alone and I can't go home when I'm busy with cases. You can live more comfortably."
Gu Fang thought about it and decided that living with Ling Qi would allow him to get in touch with more cases, which would be better than just sitting there anxiously in a hotel. "That's fine. Thank you, Captain Ling."
"You're welcome to come with me."
That night, Gu Fang checked out of the hotel and stayed at Ling Qi's home.
Ling Qi lives in a two-bedroom apartment in the Jiexin Garden community. He cleaned up the guest room for Gu Fang and said, "I'll give you all the information about the organ trafficking case later. I copied it from the bureau."
Gu Fang raised his eyebrows, with an expression that said, "I actually showed it so obviously."
Ling Qi laughed, "I have been a criminal police officer for so many years. If I can't see this, then my work as a criminal police officer is in vain."
"This case may involve a friend of mine, and I came here on vacation out of necessity."
"I understand. This case is indeed very problematic. I was ordered to stop investigating just as I got a clue. It seems that the person behind the scenes is very powerful. If you find out anything, don't act on your own. If something happens to you in my place, I will feel guilty for the rest of my life."
Ling Qi brought a thick stack of information, and the one on top was Qiao Laoliu, a man who had been dead for almost ten years.
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