Chapter 97 Chapter 97 New Case Someone hanged himself on the mountain? ...
The aunt and niece whispered a few words and told the story.
After hearing this, Qiu Jiang felt the same as his nephew. He guessed that something had happened to the sister and she had no choice but to hand the child over to her sister-in-law, whom she happened to meet and whom she had only seen two or three times because the children played together.
But this was someone else's private matter, and she couldn't ask a child about it. She could only ask her nephews to be more enthusiastic and not make the little sister feel uncomfortable.
Qiu Simiao patted her chest and said, "Don't worry, I love entertaining friends the most."
"Be good." Qiu Jiang touched his little head, and the aunt and nephew walked into the house together.
Today, with the encouragement of their little sister, the brother and sister finished their homework very early. After finishing, the three of them played with their cards and bracelets together and had a lot of fun.
After the food was ready, Shi Yuexiu started to prepare food for the children.
Qi Jinxin looked a little embarrassed, but it was not Qiu Jiang's turn to comfort her at this time. The two children's childish voices were full of welcome to the young lady, and they were sure that the young lady would treat them to dinner when they went to her house later.
"Am I right, Sister Xinxin?"
They both looked at her expectantly.
Qi Jinxin couldn't help but grin, "When my mother comes back, I will definitely invite you to my house to play. My mother's cooking skills are also very good."
"Yeah, yeah."
"Then we have a deal."
The three of them made a pinky promise and confirmed the arrangements for the next gathering.
Qiu Hengan couldn't help laughing when he saw the enthusiastic looks of his two children. After all, the food would get cold if they waited any longer, so he asked the children to sit down.
Wu Yajing arrived when they had finished their meal and were clearing away the dishes. When she saw her daughter playing happily, her worries and anxieties finally dissipated a little. However, there was still a lingering sadness between her brows. She wondered what troubles she had encountered.
When she saw the family, her face was filled with gratitude. "Thank you for helping me take care of my child."
Shi Yuexiu quickly said, "No need to thank me. My children all like Xinxin very much. Xinxin also helped me supervise and supervise the completion of their homework. If I have to thank you, I should thank you."
Both parties were of rare good nature, and they both laughed when they heard this.
Before leaving, Wu Yajing thanked them again. After all, if it weren't for them, she really didn't know how to avoid the child.
Shi Yuexiu also realized that she would feel uneasy if she didn't thank him, so she accepted it with a smile, and handed her the food she had specially reserved for her when they were about to leave.
"It's too late to go back. This is allocated just for you. If you don't mind, take it back and eat it."
"No, no, no, that's embarrassing." Wu Yajing refused repeatedly.
The two people kept pulling.
Qiu Jiang burst out laughing and said playfully, "Sister Wu, Xinxin said your cooking skills are also very good. My sister-in-law is looking forward to eating the delicious food you made. Don't deny her this opportunity."
Qi Jinxin also held her hand and said, "Mom, let's bring some delicious food to Auntie and the others next time. They are so nice."
Wu Yajing touched the little girl's face, her expression full of kindness. Finally, she stopped saying no and thanked their family before leaving.
Qiu Jiang then took her hand and walked happily into the house, "Let's go home~"
Shi Yuexiu tapped her cold nose and said, "You actually want to discredit me."
Qiu Jiang laughed, and she had a reason. "Sister Wu doesn't look like someone who likes to trouble others. Otherwise, she would definitely feel embarrassed to accept it."
Shi Yuexiu also agreed, but sighed, "I wonder what happened to her."
People will always encounter various sad troubles in life. She has encountered them before and knows how hard and painful it is. She doesn't want others to encounter that situation.
But we are all ordinary people, who can avoid it in life?
She shook her head, lifted the curtain and took Qiu Jiang into the house.
At this time, Qiu Hengan had already cleared the table and the dishes, and Qiu Jiang took his two nephews and nieces to pick vegetables for use in the store tomorrow.
The children also knew that their parents worked hard to run the shop, so they sat on either side of Qiu Jiang and imitated their aunt in preparing leafy vegetables.
Qiu Jiang was good at encouragement and education, and she uttered words of praise one by one.
"Not bad, not bad. Miaomiaoze is really clean."
"Yeah, it's arranged very neatly."
"Wow, you guys picked really well. Even your aunt can't compare to you."
Her praise made the brother and sister so happy that their chests puffed out and they were extremely proud.
Shi Yuexiu and his friend were tallying up today's earnings. Looking at them, he couldn't help but smile again and again, and they were full of energy to work.
Of course, what makes them even more excited is that running this bun shop is really profitable, especially after adding some stir-fried dishes, the profit has increased to more than double the previous amount.
The couple muttered, "After deducting various expenses, we've earned nearly 30,000 yuan in the two months since opening the store."
Qiu Hengan's cold face was also full of joy.
Qiu Jiang exclaimed after hearing this, "Then we can go to the provincial capital soon."
Shi Yuexiu couldn't help nodding and smiling, "With the little money our family has left, I estimate that I can have the surgery in two or three months."
"Wow, that's amazing."
The two children gathered around Qiu Hengan and clapped their hands happily.
"Dad can stand up now."
They were looking forward to seeing their tall father who would hold them high in his arms.
Qiu Heng'an's happiness was restrained, but he also felt very guilty. If he had spent this money on his family, it would have been enough for them to live a better life.
As a result, the whole family is now only thinking about treating his leg, and no one dares to spend a penny more.
"Brother, don't forget to wait until you're better and carry all of us around the yard, especially Miaomiao and Enen, right?"
The two little eyes lit up immediately, "Yes, yes, Auntie is right."
Seeing the two children responding to her, Qiu Jiang smiled and made a "V" sign at him with an expression that said "You can't run away".
Qiu Hengan no longer cared about being sad about the passing of time. He just wanted to get better and hug them all.
"I promise you."
"Okay, then I'll remember it. Don't cheat."
She was afraid that he would not keep his word, so she asked Qiu Hengan to stamp his certificate.
Qiu Hengan frowned, "Why, my credibility with you is so low?"
Qiu Jiang pouted, "Who knows? More guarantees are more reliable."
After she said that, she grabbed his rough big hand and started to hook hands with him without waiting for him to refuse.
"Let's make a promise and hang ourselves. We won't change for a hundred years. Whoever changes will be king... little dog."
Qiu Jiang stuttered and finished his words without any trouble.
After seeing this, they both wanted to get their stamps too, “Dad, give me your stamp, I want one too.”
"Me too, cover it for me."
The two of them scrambled to get stamps, and Qiu Hengan was so busy that he couldn't move, and he stamped each child one by one.
Only then did they both smile happily.
Shi Yuexiu's eyes curved and a smile appeared on his face.
Until Qiu Hengan said to her, "Wife, come and stamp it."
Shi Yuexiu gave him a glare and said, "Not serious."
"No, I'm very serious." Qiu Hengan refused to admit it.
Qiu Jiang, aunt and nephew, covered their mouths and laughed secretly.
When she went to work the next day, Qiu Jiang's good mood was still there. After greeting everyone, she ran to the tea table and made a cup of white tea. The curling tea fragrance drifted into her nose with the steam. She took a deep breath and it smelled very good.
When the tea had cooled down a bit, she blew gently on it to relieve the heat, then took a sip. It was fresh, mellow, refreshing and long-lasting. It was indeed delicious.
Because she was so excited last night, she had trouble sleeping and didn't fall asleep until one or two in the middle of the night. As a result, she woke up late in the morning and had no time to eat before running out in a hurry.
Her stomach was rumbling, and there was probably nothing left in the cafeteria, so she took a few small rolls from the tea table and sat in the empty seat by the window, admiring the white clouds blowing outside the window. She then ate while drinking tea, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.
When Ji Mingcheng arrived, he saw her by the window. The girl looked quite happy. He didn't call her. He just picked up the familiar lunch box from her desk and walked towards the office. As soon as he reached the office door, Chen Da came in. He asked casually, "How is it going?"
"Thirty thousand yuan is missing from the safe of the owner of the electrical appliance factory. We suspect that the truck driver who transported the money stole it. Xuemin and I interrogated the driver last night and also extracted fingerprints from the safe, but there was no match. So there is insufficient evidence now and the case cannot be closed." said Chen Da.
Ji Mingcheng turned his head to look at him, "What do you think?"
"Based on my experience observing people, I don't think the truck driver would do something like stealing money. But now that his boss suspects him, it's difficult to deal with. I can only continue to observe and see if I can find any clues."
"Okay, it's up to you. If you have any questions, let me know."
"No problem, don't worry, Captain Ji."
"Um."
After the two of them finished their brief conversation, Chen Da walked over to an empty table carrying a large bag and said, "Come on, I've brought you some local specialties. First come, first served."
specialty?
Everyone heard the news and came over to see what it was.
Chen Da introduced, "The flower rolls made with wild vegetables are unique to my hometown. They are super fragrant. I asked my wife to make more. I have also cut up the bacon. Do you like them?"
"Wow, this smells so good, it must be delicious."
"Thank you, Brother Chen. We won't be shy."
"Hey, I'll have one too."
…
They all rushed to catch them. Deng Xingwang was quick and even snatched a portion for Qiu Jiang.
It’s really nice that they give me a pillow when I feel sleepy.
Qiu Jiang lowered his head and sniffed. He smelled a very strange fragrance. He couldn't tell what it was, but it smelled so tempting that he couldn't help but want to taste it.
She followed her inner thoughts, took a bite, and loved it so much after savoring it that she couldn't help but eat more and more. Especially when paired with sausage, it instantly had the salty, fragrant, spicy and hot flavors, making it even more delicious.
Soon the room was filled with the aroma of steamed buns and sausages. When Guo Kai came over with something in his hand, he couldn't help laughing.
"It seems like we have had a collision." Guo Kai said with a smile.
In fact, it’s no wonder that they brought local specialties today. Although they came back a few days ago, they were either busy with cases all night or on vacation, so they had no time to bring them to everyone. Today, they happened to be free, so naturally they brought some for everyone to try.
"Here, red bean paste mochi, it's sweet. I think it's a good way to differentiate it from Chen Da's. You guys should try it too."
With so many delicious foods available early in the morning, everyone’s mouths felt as sweet as honey.
"Thank you, Brother Guo."
Chen Da didn't hesitate and took one to eat. He immediately covered his teeth and said, "Sizzle, this is too hard to chew and sweet."
The two have known each other for more than ten years and no one knows his situation.
Guo Kai immediately said angrily, "You can't eat sweets, why are you joining in the fun?"
Chen Da glared at him and said, "I just wanted to try the food you brought. Come on, you can try what I brought too."
"Give me two." Guo Kai said bluntly.
"Hehe, I knew you liked it."
"Then you didn't bring me more."
"Come on, my wife is almost exhausted by all this. If you want to eat some, I'll give you some wild vegetables. You can go home and make them yourself."
"Okay, it's a deal."
"As long as it's not too much trouble for you, you can come to my house and get it anytime."
The two of them chatted idly, and after they had eaten and drunk their fill, Chen Da continued to take Chang Xuemin away.
As long as the case is not over, they have no right to stay in the office and should just go to the scene honestly.
Compared to their busyness, other people are not idle either. After all, Anxi City is not small in area, and various cases happen every day, so no one has time to rest.
It’s just that no matter how big or small the case is, everyone’s level of tiredness is also different.
When they saw the work in their hands, some people just wanted to throw their notebooks away. However, when they saw Qiu Jiang and the others who had already run away, everyone suddenly felt that their work was not bad. At least they didn't have to face those difficult cases.
I just don’t know what case has happened that requires Team Ji and the others to take action.
They didn't know the specific situation and couldn't help but let their imagination run wild.
At the same time, Qiu Jiang, Deng Xingwang and Wang Li sat in Ji Mingcheng's car and drove all the way up the mountain.
Anxi is a city with beautiful mountains and rivers. Although the vegetation on the mountains has not grown lush yet, the weather has finally warmed up, and those who love hiking and running and have been dormant for a whole winter naturally can't hold back anymore.
But no one expected that they would encounter a corpse just while climbing a mountain and running. At this time, there was a cool breeze, and they could feel a chill with every breath, just like their mood at the moment.
The two people who reported the case did not know each other. They were just running back and forth and passed the corner when they saw a person hanged on a tree, so they called the police in panic.
When Qiu Jiang and the others arrived, Lu Jianian and his colleagues from the trace examination team were also there. Upon seeing them, Lu Jianian briefly explained the situation. "She was pale, bleeding from her nose, her tongue was sticking out of her teeth, and there were purple strangulation marks on her neck. It's safe to say she died by hanging, but there were obvious signs of a struggle, so we can't rule out foul play."
Ji Mingcheng nodded and asked, "Approximate time of death?"
"Between six and nine yesterday afternoon."
"Okay, I understand."
Lu Jianian put his hands in his pockets and made way for them to pass.
At this time, several colleagues who were doing trace inspections also stopped searching in the dry grass around them.
"Captain Ji, we found a tent about 20 meters from this tree. There are three cigarette butts and a pair of men's underwear outside the tent. They're all here."
"I also found a pair of men's leather shoes here."
Ji Mingcheng took the evidence and looked at it carefully, then looked along the tent.
Spring hasn't even arrived yet, and you're already camping outdoors in the mountains?
Aren’t you feeling cold?
Even though he had a physique that could resist cold, Ji Mingcheng didn't dare to say that he could withstand the coldness on the mountain at that time of night.
But now was not the time to think about this, so he walked around again and looked down the mountain behind the tent.
Qiu Jiang also looked in the direction of his gaze, "Captain Ji, there seems to be a woman's bag hanging on the branch."
"Um."
"Xingwang, go to the trunk of my car and bring me the climbing rope."
"yes--"
Deng Xingwang responded and ran over to take the key and get the things he mentioned. Soon he came over with a black nylon rope.
Because the bag fell a little far away, the rope was obviously not enough to tie it to a thicker tree that could withstand his weight.
Ji Mingcheng asked a few people to pull one side, and he held the other side tightly and tried to go down and get the bag up.
Seeing this, Qiu Jiang hurriedly stopped him and said hurriedly, "Captain Ji, let me do it. You know I'm more flexible."
"Don't worry, I'm not that bad of a leader as you are. If you're really worried, go and help me hold the rope."
His tone was unyielding and he had already tied the rope around his waist. Qiu Jiang couldn't quickly go to Deng Xingwang and Wang Li and the others, so she stood with her legs apart like them and pulled the rope hard.
Ji Mingcheng stood on the edge of the mountain and walked down lightly on the clods of earth. The rope was instantly tightened, and all of them held on tightly, not daring to lose consciousness for a moment.
The rope was still shaking, and they could all feel that Team Ji was getting farther and farther away. It had been five or six minutes, and they still had no idea what was going on.
They waited anxiously until Ji Mingcheng called out from the foot of the mountain, "Pull up."
Qiu Jiang and the others immediately tightened the ropes and pulled back with all their might. In just ten or twenty seconds, they saw Ji Mingcheng's figure appear beside them. Only when their white leather shoes stepped firmly on the ground did they completely feel relieved.
Everyone rushed over to look at the red women's bag in his hand.
This bag is very big, made of leather, and the zippers and locks are all high-end products. They are shiny and have a very textured feel. You can tell at a glance that it is not a cheap item.
Ji Mingcheng was holding the bag by the tail of his windbreaker. He stretched out his hand and said, "Give me the gloves."
Deng Xingwang had one, so he quickly took out a pair and put it on him. After he put it on, he looked expectantly to see if there was any evidence inside.
If not, they still have to confirm the identity of the deceased, which will be a lot of trouble.
So it’s better to have a lot of information so that they don’t have to check.
This time, perhaps God really heard his prayers, and Ji Mingcheng took out a hospital report that was torn into ten pieces.
Everyone lowered their heads and looked at the pictures one by one, and they were all surprised.
"Pregnancy? She's pregnant?"
"Not only pregnant, but six weeks pregnant."
"She died with her mother before she was even two months pregnant. How pitiful."
"There are leather shoes, underwear, and cigarette butts. There must be a man here with her. Do you think her boyfriend didn't want the child, so he just killed them both?"
You know, this kind of thing happens so many times that it's hard not to think about it in this way.
And more than one person thought so. They all felt that as long as they found her partner and compared the DNA with that on the cigarette butt, the case would probably be closed.
That’s what they thought.
At this time, Ji Mingcheng turned over the next page, and Qiu Jiang immediately called out her name, "Yan Yao? Is this the name of the deceased?"
Wang Li said, "It is very likely."
"Should we contact this hospital immediately to find out as much information as possible about the deceased?" Qiu Jiang looked at Ji Mingcheng and asked.
Ji Mingcheng raised his eyebrows, "I guess not."
"ah?"
Qiu Jiang didn't quite understand until he took out a cell phone in his hand.
Her eyes suddenly lit up.
Now, I can find out what happened to her recently through the people in her address book.
Qiu Jiang is a girl and can communicate with others more easily, so this job fell on her. Perhaps the goddess of luck was on their side today. Except for the first call not going through, the second call directly contacted the deceased's sister Yan Ye.
When the person on the other end heard that his sister was dead, he couldn't believe it at first. But after confirming it again and again, he broke down and cried. Qiu Jiang comforted him well before hanging up the phone.
"She's studying in the city and will be here soon."
After Qiu Jiang finished speaking, Ji Mingcheng nodded.
"Others continue to search for other physical evidence."
"yes--"
They all dispersed. When Qiu Jiang was about to leave, Ji Mingcheng stopped her and took out half a photo from his bag.
"this……"
Qiu Jiang put on gloves and took it.
In the photo, Yan Yao is standing by the lake, with peach blossoms blooming around her, and bits of fragrance falling on her shoulders. She is smiling so happily and brightly, and there is a hand on her shoulder, and the two of them seem to be hugging each other.
However, the photo was only half, and it was torn in the middle, making it impossible to tell who the other person was.
Could it be the person who went up the mountain with the deceased?
Everything needs more evidence to be confirmed.
Besides waiting for her sister to arrive, they still had a lot to do, like observing the hanging site.
There was a wooden stake about 30 centimeters away from where the deceased hanged himself, and the stake was in a tilted position.
"We found a wooden spike on the sole of the deceased's shoe. It looks very similar to a wooden stake. If nothing unexpected happened, the deceased must have hanged himself by stepping on this stake." Wang Li told Ji Mingcheng, "But as to whether he was coerced into making the suicide gesture or if he actually committed suicide, we can't confirm it yet."
Ji Mingcheng said "hmm".
On the other side, Qiu Jiang was still looking for evidence on the edge of the cliff. After searching carefully for half an hour, she found another piece of physical evidence a few dozen meters away from the tent.
The simple diamond ring fell alone in the gap of the dry grass. If Qiu Jiang had not searched carefully and looked back and forth several times, she probably would not have found it.
She quickly wrapped the ring in an evidence bag and then walked to Ji Mingcheng to show it to him.
"Team Ji, take a look at this."
"Men's?" Ji Mingcheng asked.
Qiu Jiang looked at it carefully in confusion.
The ring band is indeed a bit wide and is decorated with small diamonds. It is hard to tell whether it is for a boy or a girl.
Because she didn't know much about these things, she compared it with her own finger, and it turned out to be a circle larger than her finger. So unless the deceased was overweight, it definitely couldn't be worn by her.
She turned her head to look at the deceased, and found that she was indeed a slender girl.
About twenty-eight or twenty-nine years old.
But……
Where is the black shadow???
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