Chapter 149: Making Amends and Providing Clues
Because of what had been concealed earlier, Zhu Xiaoping was already extremely anxious.
Having just heard Uncle Huo say that the woman's life was in danger, she dared not hide anything anymore.
Moreover, Zhu Xiaoping remembers yesterday's events very clearly.
"When we arrived at the final stop, there was only one other passenger on the bus besides that girl."
Upon hearing that there was only one passenger, the people in the interrogation room all relaxed.
If there is only one person, then the scope is greatly reduced.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Xiaoping brought them far more surprises than that.
"That man was around fifty years old, I think his name was Wang Da..."
"The last character of his name was written too hastily, I couldn't see it clearly."
“His monthly pass number starts with 511. 5 represents Chaoyang District, and 11 represents heavy industry.”
"This person has been sleeping since he got on the bus; he must have just finished his night shift."
"By the way, officer, I saw the news about the Five Senses Database in the newspaper a few days ago."
“I remember what that person looks like. Why don’t you bring me the facial features database, and I can point it out to you right now!”
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, not expecting Zhu Xiaoping to provide so many clues in one go.
Seeing that everyone was looking at her with puzzled expressions, Zhu Xiaoping explained.
"Because suburban express lines are a hotspot for fare evasion, our company has a rule that monthly passes must be checked every time someone gets on or off the bus to ensure that the person and their ID match."
"When encountering suspicious individuals, pay close attention to the information on their monthly pass."
"This man hadn't slept all night; he was covered in dust and dirt, and his hair was a mess, like a bird's nest."
“I noticed that he didn’t look much like the photo on the monthly pass, so I checked the inside page of his monthly pass.”
"Did this person take another bus today?" Jiang Si had read the statement and knew that Zhu Xiaoping had been brought back to the police station after finishing her early morning bus shift.
Jiang Si asked this question because she had worked in Shanghai for more than a month before.
Their workplace also operates on a three-shift system.
Normally, the three-shift system starts from the first of each month, and an employee must work at least seven days before being moved to the next shift.
Today is the 4th. If this person worked the night shift yesterday, then he will definitely be working the night shift again today.
"No, only two comrades made it to the terminal today. They are not very old, only in their twenties."
Having asked this many questions, we can be fairly certain.
This man named Wang Da* is likely closely related to the case of Yu Manli's disappearance.
Jiang Si didn't delay any longer and immediately used the facial features database template to piece together a rough sketch of the suspect.
Considering the difference between the photo and the real person, Jiang Si took out her paintbrush again.
An hour later, Jiang Si left the interrogation room with the portrait.
With a portrait, we also know the person's approximate name and workplace.
Finding out this person's specific information shouldn't be too difficult.
Having done all that needed to be done, Jiang Si handed the portrait to Uncle Huo and then took her leave.
The two didn't rush home, but instead went to their teacher's wife's house together.
Fang Wenjun was very happy to see the two of them arrive.
But as soon as she saw what the two were carrying, she immediately started to complain.
"You're here, why did you buy all this stuff?"
Jiang Si placed the items on the table and said with a smile, "Master's wife, a teacher for a day is a father for life. I have been taught by my master for so many years, so this is only right."
Fang Wenjun couldn't argue with her, so she said, "This will only happen once, and there won't be a next time."
Jiang Si smiled but didn't reply.
"Hey, come sit down."
Fang Wenjun, with an expression of helplessness, said, "Come here and make yourself at home. Help yourself to whatever you want to eat or drink."
He pushed the fruit plate on the table over, saying, "Here, have some fruit first."
Jiang Si didn't stand on ceremony with her and started peeling an orange.
The oranges of this era were sweet and sour with a rich orange flavor, much tastier than those of later generations.
Fang Wenjun smiled and then took out a can of tea from the cabinet.
"Teacher's wife, let me do it." Huo Tingzhou stood up and took the tea leaves from her.
Seeing that Fang Wenjun still wanted to say something, Jiang Si smiled and teased her.
"Madam, you just told us to help ourselves to whatever we wanted to eat, and we didn't even stand on ceremony with you. Why are you being so polite with us now?"
As he spoke, he stuffed half of the peeled orange into Fang Wenjun's hand.
"The doctor said you should rest at home and avoid moving your hand if possible."
"It's all alright now, you don't need to worry."
Fang Wenjun gently rotated her wrist. "I just went to the hospital for a check-up yesterday. The doctor said my hand is recovering very well. After another month or so of rest, I'll be able to pick up my paintbrush again."
As if remembering something, she patted Jiang Si's hand again, her tone grateful.
"During that time, I was so grateful to you for visiting me at the hospital so often and for making me all sorts of nourishing soups. Otherwise, I wouldn't have recovered so well."
Seeing that his teacher's wife's hand had indeed recovered well, Jiang Si breathed a sigh of relief.
She couldn't mention the matter of the spirit spring, so she could only smile and say, "As long as you're alright, Master's wife, that's all that matters. But it takes a hundred days to recover from a broken bone, so it's best to rest for a while."
Fang Wenjun nodded. "That's what I think too."
The two chatted about this topic for quite a while.
Seeing that it was almost time, Jiang Si said, "Master's wife, we'll head back now. We'll come see you again when we return to the capital."
Fang Wenjun originally wanted to invite the young couple to stay for a meal, but then she remembered that they were leaving the next day.
I figured there were still a lot of things to do at home, so I gave up on the idea.
Before leaving, Fang Wenjun gave Jiang Si her office phone number.
"Remember to call me if anything happens."
Jiang Si nodded in agreement, "Okay, I will."
It was lunchtime when they left Fangjia Hutong, so the two of them grabbed a quick bite outside.
When we returned to the courtyard house, Uncle San and Uncle Zhong were packing their luggage in the room.
The two of them only brought one suitcase when they arrived, but after less than half a month, they have so much stuff that they can't fit it all in three suitcases.
Seeing the two of them sighing and complaining, Jiang Si suddenly thought of a question.
It seems she only brought one suitcase when she arrived.
Now……
Jiang Si felt that her pile of things might not even fit in six suitcases.
If she were traveling alone, she could just throw all these things away.
The problem is that all four of them are returning to Shanghai together this time.
Jiang Si was a little worried: "With so much luggage, we probably won't be able to fit it all in the train compartment tomorrow."
Third Uncle said, "If all else fails, we'll have to send these things back to Qiongzhou Island first."
That's possible, but if it's shipped from here, it'll probably take almost a month to arrive, right?
Moreover, the shipping cost is estimated to be more expensive than the entire box of goods.
Fortunately, Huo Tingzhou provided a solution immediately.
"I have a few comrades who are going back to Qiongzhou Island the day after tomorrow, and they don't have much luggage."
"We can ask them to take the suitcases back first, and He Ping will help us pack them later."
"Wouldn't that be too much trouble?" Jiang Si asked.
"It's okay, they're taking a plane back this time, so we can pay for their luggage ourselves."
There is no such thing as a free baggage allowance when flying; baggage is charged per piece.
The price is much cheaper than mailing, and most importantly, your luggage won't get lost.
Jiang Si thought about it and realized she didn't have a better solution.
After all, once they returned to Shanghai, Uncle San and the others would need to pack some summer clothes.
My third uncle was particular about his clothes for most of his life, and he had quite a few.
With the problem solved, Jiang Si planned to return.
She also needs to pack her own luggage as soon as possible.
"Third Uncle, we'll head back now."
"Wait a minute, wait a minute," Uncle San hurriedly called out to the person.
Just then, Uncle Zhong dragged two large basins full of things out of the kitchen.
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