Li Ren'an's office was spacious and bright.
There wasn't anything too complicated inside; it was just a standard office.
By the window, directly opposite, are two long black and red tables, with two desktop computers on them.
Next to the computer is a printer, as well as some upright file folders, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, etc.
Next to the wall, there are two rows of filing cabinets, which contain various files and documents.
Next to the filing cabinet, there is a black single sofa, and in front of the sofa is a coffee table.
As expected of a place for handling cases, even the office space gives people a rather serious feeling.
"Master Lu, please have a seat."
Li Ren'an gestured for Lu Chi to sit on the sofa, while he took a stool and sat opposite Lu Chi.
Wang Hong brewed Lu Chi a cup of tea and said, "This is authentic West Lake Longjing tea. Have a taste."
He then pulled up a stool and sat down next to Li Ren'an.
Lu Chi didn't feel nervous, just a little surprised.
Looking at Li Ren'an and Wang Hong, he smiled faintly: "Officers, you didn't call me here just for a cup of tea, did you?"
Li Ren'an shook his head.
His attitude became more serious compared to before.
"Lu Chi, even if you didn't come today, we were still planning to go and find you."
Lu Chi: "Hmm, why?"
"Here's the thing, we've encountered a very tricky case and would like to ask for your help."
Lu Chi smiled after hearing this.
"Hahaha, what else could I possibly want to say! Officers, handling cases is your job, what do I, a student, know? Don't joke with me, how could I possibly handle any cases!"
It wasn't that Lu Chi was being coy; it was just that handling cases was the police's job, and he himself didn't know anything about handling cases.
After Lu Chi finished speaking, Li Ren'an said very seriously, "I've thought about it over and over, and I really think that no one else but you can handle this."
Wang Hong also said, "Yes, Lu Chi, the case of Wang Zexing and Wu Cuilan could not have been solved without you. Even if it could have been solved, it would have taken a very long time."
We know your capabilities. This case is very special and also quite pitiful. We hope you can help us and give us some hints.
Lu Chi asked curiously, "What case?"
Li Ren'an sighed and said, "Last week, a criminal case occurred at the Baishi Mine in Nanqiao Town. A worker named Wang Yong suddenly died."
Lu Chi didn't speak, but listened attentively.
Li Ren'an sighed and continued:
“Wang Yong’s wife has been paralyzed in bed for three years. Wang Yong has three children: the eldest is in college, the second is in his senior year of high school, and the youngest is in his first year of high school. He supports his three children by working on construction sites.”
"Wang Yong's sudden death has left his wife in a pitiful state, and the schooling of his three children has become a problem."
"The problem now is that it is impossible to verify how Wang Yong died suddenly."
Lu Chi found it somewhat amusing.
"Shouldn't you police officers be out searching for clues and investigating cases? Why are you coming to me?"
Wang Hong, who was standing next to Li Ren'an, said:
“There are surveillance cameras at the mining site, but when we reviewed the footage, we found no clues. We only saw Wang Yong come out of the steel-structured dormitory and suddenly, as if something was strangling his neck, he collapsed to the ground... and then he was gone.”
Lu Chi also became curious: "Is it that exaggerated?"
Wang Hong nodded: "Yes, it's quite exaggerated. We searched everywhere but couldn't find any clues. Medical evidence shows that Wang Yong didn't have any sudden illness, but died of suffocation."
We are at our wits' end, which is why we are seeking your help. Lu Chi, we know your abilities. If you can help us and give us a hint, we will be extremely grateful.
Lu Chi remained silent.
He thought to himself, "Guagua won't be able to eat melons for another two days. Even if I wanted to help you, there's nothing I can do."
Besides, what good is your gratitude to me?
Why should I expect your gratitude?
Li Ren'an's words remained calm, but his tone was pleading: "Lu Chi, if you can help Wang Yong get justice, it will be a contribution to his wife, his children, and society as a whole."
I know you're a fortune teller; if you wanted, you could predict this too.
Lu Chi didn't want to meddle in other people's business.
If you meddle in other people's business, you'll only end up meddle more and more.
He said to the two officers:
"Officer Li, Officer Wang, I really can't do anything about this. I hope you can go back to the scene again, carefully review the surveillance footage, and use your professional skills to give Wang Yong justice."
My responsibility is to study hard; I don't want to get involved in these things.
Lu Chi took a sip of tea, then got up and left.
As they reached the door, Li Ren'an suddenly said, "Lu Chi, I hope you can consider this. By the way, Wang Yong's son is your classmate, Wang Chenggui."
Wang Chenggui?
Lu Chi frowned.
Wang Chenggui, isn't he the same Wang Chenggui who was falsely accused of bringing cigarettes into the classroom when Lu Jiyang's henchmen Qiu Yugang, He Xing, and Zhang Da slandered him when he had just transferred to Class 2 of Senior Three?
Before Lu Chi's eyes appeared the image of a boy who was academically excellent, gentle and refined, but dared not speak when bullied and could only tremble.
That person was Wang Chenggui.
All I know is that his family is poor and he was specially admitted because of his high score on the high school entrance exam.
The prestigious private school Lu Chi attended had many specially admitted students, either with musical or athletic talents, and it wasn't solely based on high tuition fees.
Wang Chenggui usually studies very hard, never gets into conflicts with any classmates, actively participates in class activities, and is always happy to help others.
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