There is a "vicious" dog at home (Part 4)
Shen Xingyan watched the surveillance video for a whole day, and everything he saw was double, but he couldn't see anything useful. From 8 to 10 a.m. on February 7, many people came in and out of Chengyuan Community, some coming to pay New Year's greetings and some going out to pay New Year's greetings. The staff is very mixed and difficult to sort out.
In Nanxin Community, from 3 to 5 p.m. on February 16, there were many people coming in and out, some bringing their children out to play, and some visiting their parents to pay their respects.
There was no overlap between the personnel on both sides.
An Xin put eye drops in his eyes and said, "Watching surveillance is not easier than doing forensic work." He felt a little regretful and thought he should have looked at a few more cases with Forensic Doctor Bao. He looked at Shen Xingyan and couldn't help but admire him. It was their first year in the Municipal Bureau, but she could come up with ideas for solving the case, but he had no clue at all.
Wen Ke rubbed his eyelids. "Solving a case is a very boring thing. Every little clue is found out through many people's investigation layer by layer."
Shen Xingyan agreed with this. She had seen with her own eyes that her father tried everything in the house, even the spatula, in order to find the weapon to commit the crime.
She looked at the surveillance video, her mind racing. She imagined herself as the murderer. If she wanted to kill Song Yin, she first had to know where Song Yin lived.
Who knows where Song Yin lives? Song Yin's ex-wife, relatives and friends have been checked and nothing suspicious was found. So what else besides them? Who else would know?
Property staff!
Shen Xingyan asked Wen Ke, "Have you checked the properties of Orange Garden?"
Wen Ke was startled. "It seems not." He said anxiously, "I'll contact Captain Gu."
"Let's go first."
Wen Ke left a message to Gu Fang, and then took Shen Xingyan to Orange Garden.
The community still retains the decorations from the Spring Festival, and it is full of joy. The two had no interest in appreciating these things and went straight to the property.
When the property staff heard that they were police officers, they became nervous. They knew that a murder had occurred in the community, and everyone was a little panicked these days. They avoided people who kept dogs and even advised them not to keep large dogs.
Many property owners have reported to the property management company that they are prohibited from keeping dogs, otherwise they will not pay the property management fees, which is giving the property management staff a headache.
Wen Ke ignored their complaints and asked, "Who is on duty on February 7th?"
A young girl said, "It's me, Xiaofang, Mr. Zhao, and a few security guards."
"Where were you from 8 to 10 in the morning?"
"In the office, we have a rule that no one can leave the office."
"Where's Xiaofang? She's out on patrol."
"Where's Mr. Zhao?"
"He..." The girl hesitated, "He didn't come until after nine o'clock that day. He said there was nothing to do in the community and it was New Year's Day, so it didn't matter if he came a little late. He also said that Xiaofang and I were silly for coming so early." The girl curled her lips with some disdain.
"Where is Mr. Zhao?"
"Back home."
"When did you leave?"
"The ninth day of the first lunar month. He usually takes a few days off to go home and visit his family after the Chinese New Year."
"Where are the security guards on duty? Who are they?"
The security guards were called over, six in total, wearing the same uniform, aged between 20 and 50.
Wen Ke asked them one by one, and their answers were basically the same: they started work at 7:30 and stood guard or patrolled at their respective posts. When asked about a man named Feng Tiezhu, his eyes were somewhat evasive.
Wen Ke said sternly: "It seems that you want to go to the criminal police team with me!"
"No, let me tell you." Feng Tiezhu explained that he didn't want to go to work on the first day of the new year, so he asked his fellow villager to take his place. As long as you sign in, no matter who you are, you are considered to be at work. He often does this and everyone knows he is from the same hometown.
"What's your fellow villager's name? Where is he now?"
"His name is He Dazhuang, he's a part-time worker. He didn't go to work today, so he should be at home."
"Take us there."
He Dazhuang rented a farmer's house, which only had a single room filled with junk. Next to the bed was a table with leftover food on it. He Dazhuang hid himself in the quilt and ignored the arrival of outsiders.
Feng Tiezhu woke up He Dazhuang, "Dazhuang, the police are here."
He Dazhuang opened his sleepy eyes and said, "I haven't done anything against my conscience, why are the police looking for me?" He was naked, revealing his strong arms.
Shen Xingyan glanced at it and looked away.
Wen Ke said: "Put on your clothes, we have something to ask you."
He Dazhuang put on some clothes casually, smoothed his frizzy hair, and sat on the bed.
Wen Ke asked, "Where were you on February 7th?"
He Dazhuang rolled his eyes and thought, "February 7?"
"It was the first day of the new year." Feng Tiezhu added.
"Oh, that day." He glanced at Feng Tiezhu, "I was helping you on duty. Come to think of it, you haven't paid me yet."
Feng Tiezhu smiled awkwardly, "I'll give it to you later."
Wen Ke: "What time did you go? What did you do?"
"It's 7:30. Standing guard and patrolling. Isn't that what security guards do?"
"Did you find anything unusual?"
"Abnormal?" He Dazhuang rolled his eyes again and thought, "Nothing, I didn't notice it."
"Think about it again."
Shen Xingyan put away the notebook and prepared to leave. Wen Ke asked one more question. They didn't have much hope at first, but He Dazhuang's next words caught their attention.
He Dazhuang said, "If you want to say it's unusual, then there's really nothing. If you want to say it's a strange thing, there is indeed one." He saw the police staring at him and chuckled a few times, "I met someone inspecting the gas pipeline, and I asked him why he was inspecting the pipeline on the first day of the Chinese New Year."
"What did he say?"
"He said it was a task assigned by the company and there was nothing he could do."
Wen Ke and Shen Xingyan looked at each other, and Wen Ke said, "Thank you for your cooperation. If you remember anything later, please contact us as soon as possible."
Coming out of He Dazhuang's house, Wen Ke asked, "What do you think?"
"Gas inspection on New Year's Day, do you believe it?"
Wen Ke smiled, "Let's go to Nanxin Community again. If there is also a gas inspection, we can't go wrong."
Disappointingly, there is no gas maintenance in Nanxin Community. Wen Ke didn't believe it and confirmed with the property staff again and again, "Is it true that no one has come to inspect the gas?"
The property staff confirmed that there was no gas and said that the gas had been inspected two months ago.
The hope that had just been ignited was shattered. Wen Ke slumped his shoulders and said, "Xiao Shen, our visit today was in vain."
"Not necessarily."
"Do you think there's a chance?"
"Let's go to the gas company and ask."
Wen Ke's eyes lit up, "Yes, just go to the gas company to confirm and you'll know."
The gas company contracted for Chengyuan Community is a branch of Nanfu City Gas Company. The person in charge said that gas pipeline inspections are generally carried out once a year. Because Orange Garden is a high-end residential area, the owners signed a contract with the gas company when they moved in, requiring maintenance every quarter, which is usually scheduled at the end of each quarter. The 1997 maintenance has not started yet, and there will be no maintenance scheduled during the Spring Festival.
This confirmed that there was indeed a problem with the gas worker who entered Orange Garden on February 7.
Wen Ke reported the situation to Gu Fang.
Gu Fang asked them to find He Dazhuang again and ask about the gas worker's appearance.
He Dazhuang didn't expect them to come back. His face looked uglier than crying. "Officer, I really told you everything I know. I also told Tiezhu that I will never cover for him again."
"Don't be nervous. Let me ask you, what does the gasman you are talking about look like?"
He Dazhuang rolled his eyes and thought, "A little taller than me," he gestured, "I was probably at the level of his eyes, quite thin, with a long face, and eyes... er, I can't remember clearly. He was wearing a hat at the time, and I only spoke to him a few words. It's been such a long time since then, I really can't remember anything else."
"Think about it again."
He Dazhuang shook his head with a bitter face, "I really can't remember, officer."
Seeing that he didn't seem to be pretending, Wen Ke didn't ask any more questions. But there are so many people like He Dazhuang that we don’t know how to check them out.
Shen Xingyan said: "Let's go check the surveillance again to see if there is anyone with a similar figure."
"It's the only way."
It was already dark, and the two did not return to the municipal bureau, but went straight home, preparing to re-investigate the matter the next day.
When Shen Xingyan went to Shen Lan's place, Gu Qiuqiu had already been taken away by Gu Fang. He was very reluctant to leave, and Gu Fang had to take a lot of effort to get him away.
Chen Lan also teased Gu Fang and forcibly broke up the young couple.
Yaya is still fostered in Shen Lan's home. Shen Xingyan walks the dog in the morning and evening. Every time Yaya goes out, she has to go home, and Shen Xingyan can only pull her back.
Shen Lan said that she wanted to send Yaya to a rescue center. She was so beautiful that she would be adopted soon.
But the murderer of Song Yin has not been caught yet, and Shen Xingyan doesn't want to send him off. She wants Yaya to see the murderer being caught.
Shen Lan sneered, Shen Xingyan, don’t be too emotional, she is just a dog.
Shen Xingyan stroked Yaya's head. Even though she was a dog, she had feelings and she must know that her master had been killed.
The Orange Garden at night overshadows the luxury of the day, and the single-family villas squat like monsters.
Shen Xingyan was walking the dog while thinking, the murderer found Song Yin so accurately, so he must have visited the place beforehand. Assuming that the murderer used the identity of a gas worker to cover up and killed Song Yin, is it possible that he scouted the location as a gas worker?
Shen Xingyan looked down at Yaya, who was looking towards Building 12. "Let's go in and take a look."
Building 12, Room 103, is where Song Yin lived during his lifetime. Because the case has not been solved, the room is sealed and guarded by the police.
Shen Xingyan revealed his identity and took Yaya in.
Yaya climbed straight up the stairs and ran into the bedroom.
Shen Xingyan went to the kitchen, put on gloves, opened the cupboard, found the gas meter, and a palm-sized box inside. Shen Xingyan took it down and opened it, and it was the record of gas pipeline inspection.
The top one is dated January 23, 1997, and the signer is Zheng Qian. Looking at the one below, it was dated December 20, 1996, and the signer was Fan Xiaodong. Looking further down, it was still Fan Xiaodong. The maintenance interval was three months, which matched what the gas company said.
Shen Xingyan took the maintenance record and went upstairs to find Yaya. Yaya curled up in Song Yin's bedroom, staring at the empty bed.
Shen Xingyan put on the dog leash and said, "Yaya, let's go. We will definitely catch the murderer."
Yaya followed her away silently.
After returning home, Shen Xingyan looked for the inspection record, but couldn't find it. She called Shen Lan, and after a long time Shen Lan answered, "What's the matter? I'm busy."
"When was the last time our house had its gas serviced?"
"Who remembers? Anyway, they will come when the time comes. Ask Shen Lin, she knows best."
But Shen Lin hasn't come back yet. Her mother-in-law is in the hospital and won't be back for some time.
Shen Xingyan had no choice but to rely on himself and search through boxes and cabinets for the maintenance order. After more than half an hour, he finally found it.
The maintenance personnel who signed was Fan Xiaodong, and the time was two or three days different from Song Yin's. In other words, Fan Xiaodong is the real maintenance personnel, and this so-called Zheng Qian is a fake.
Shen Xingyan left a message on Gu Fang's pager, and Gu Fang replied with two words, "Great!"
Shen Xingyan rolled his eyes and said, "I'm great, do I need your praise?"
Then came another message, "Take the inspection form to the bureau tomorrow. I see the dawn waving at us."
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