Chapter 22
There were no other words in the yearbook that caught Gu Tanxi's attention.
The case happened when the students were in high school. Could it be a bullying incident?
In the past, the Internet was not so developed and many things were covered up.
In recent years, the Internet has been overdeveloped, and any news can be heated up and fermented on the Internet in a second.
The topic of school bullying has finally been brought to the table.
In the past, many people felt ashamed when faced with bullying and did not dare to speak out.
Things are different now because of more publicity. Many students know that being bullied is not shameful, but the bullies are shameful.
Those bullied children know how to resist and call the police.
But the situation five years ago is different from what it is now.
There were no short video platforms five years ago.
Gu Tanxi came to the Fulin County Public Security Bureau.
After showing her ID and explaining her purpose, the police officer who received her politely took her to the archives room.
The person guarding the archives room is an old police officer who is about to retire.
I'm quite free every day, and now I'm obsessed with watching short dramas, which I enjoy very much.
Seeing a new face coming, he looked up curiously.
Gu Tanxi showed his ID and asked, "Uncle, I want to know about the murder case in the locked room of He Ninghao's house five years ago. You have been reading the files for many years, right? You must know a lot of things."
The old police officer paused the skit. "You were sent by the higher-ups to investigate this? It's been over five years, and there's still no leads. Can you, a little kid, handle this? What special powers do you have?"
"I have some ability to see through people's hearts." Gu Tanxi deliberately said it mysteriously.
The uncle raised his eyes and said, "Is this true? Then do you know what I'm thinking?"
"I'm not a mind reader, so I don't know. I just want to ask, during the three years that He Ninghao was in school, were there any incidents of school bullying? Did anyone report it?" Gu Tanxi cleverly turned the topic to the main business.
The old police officer didn't say any nonsense and said cooperatively, "Of course there are. There are fights in schools every year. But those related to He Ninghao were investigated several times back then. I remember those three children. Their academic performance was not good, but they were cheerful and lively. They looked good and didn't seem like the type to bully their classmates. The other students in their class also had a good impression of them. I know those children. Most of the children in their class are from our county.
Our county is so small, and the children here are all from our neighborhood. I actually know most of them.
You can tell which child is being bullied; children can’t hide their feelings on their faces…”
The old policeman stopped talking again.
Gu Tanxi was actually interested.
He leaned forward and asked, "Is there a story?"
The old policeman had a sharp eye and knew that Gu Tanxi was trying to trick him.
In fact, there is nothing wrong with saying these things. He has said them before, but there is evidence that proves his guess is wrong.
"What kind of special ability do you have? The superiors sent you to reinvestigate this case. You must have some extraordinary qualities, right?" The old police officer looked at Gu Tanxi curiously.
Gu Tanxi thought for a moment and said, "My ability is eight thousand points."
"Oh! So powerful? What does he do?" The old policeman's interest was also piqued.
Gu Tanxi said, "My special ability is quite mysterious. It allows me to see things that you can't see through things related to the case. That's why the higher-ups sent me to look into this unsolved case. Maybe my eyes will reveal some different clues."
"Is it so magical? I believe in the organization. There must be a reason why the organization asked you to come." The old policeman stood up and walked into the archive room.
Gu Tanxi followed him in.
I watched him rummage through the drawers for a while and then took out a file bag.
Some things were taken out from inside, including a photo.
After five years, it has turned yellow.
"This kid." The old police officer held the photo in front of Gu Tanxi and pointed at the face on it. "His name is... Yu Dongbing. He's a poor kid. His parents are both dead, so he's an orphan. He was sent to the county school from an orphanage. His grades were good at first, but then they started to fall off. Around the second semester of his sophomore year, he became completely quiet and walked with his head down. Several times, I saw bruises on his arms, and I asked him if he'd been beaten."
"He said he accidentally fell while playing basketball, but I don't think that's right. Based on my years of experience as a police officer, I have a feeling that the kid was beaten up and didn't dare to say anything."
Gu Tanxi: "Then do you know who hit you?"
"I don't know." The old police officer shook his head. "He refused to say. I asked him several times, and he always said he fell. He lived in the same dormitory with the three dead kids. When they were freshmen, the four of them played together and often walked together. Later, we rarely saw them walking together. I talked to their teacher about this before, and the teacher said that Yu Dongbing was a quick learner. The homeroom teacher had tried to persuade him many times, hoping that he would stop playing with those three kids. Those three kids all came from wealthy families, so even if they didn't study well, they wouldn't go hungry.
But Yu Dongbing is different. He is smart and not that naughty. He can calm down and learn things.
I think the teacher's words may have worked, and the child stopped playing with those three. "
Gu Tanxi: "Do you suspect that the three deceased bullied Yu Dongbing in the past? Does Yu Dongbing have special abilities?"
The old police officer shook his head. "No, they've tested all the teachers and students in their school. Very few have superpowers. Most are ordinary people. Anyway, nothing was found in the school. That year, this case caused a sensation. Several waves of people from the city came, but they couldn't find the murderer. Here are a few letters. Take a look."
Gu Tanxi took the letter and opened it.
The old police officer said, "It was popular among students to make pen pals back then, and there were dating information in some novels and magazines. These letters were later sent to Yu Dongbing, but he had already left Fulin County. These letters were kept with his homeroom teacher for a while. One day, his homeroom teacher gave them to me, saying that they might be helpful in future investigations. I opened the letters and read them, but by then, the case had been temporarily shelved, and I had other things to do, so I didn't delve into them."
Gu Tanxi nodded and said, "I'll take it back and take a closer look, okay?"
"Yes, I hope you can find the murderer who killed those three children. As long as the murderer is not caught, he may continue to commit crimes."
"Apart from this, are there any other clues?" Gu Tanxi asked.
The old police officer shook his head: "The rest are all in the files. You should be able to find them in your unit."
"How much do you know about Yu Dongbing's family?"
"He's not from our county. He's from a village over 200 kilometers away. There's no orphanage in his village. After his parents died, he was transferred to several orphanages before finally arriving here."
Gu Tanxi: "So, you are suspicious of Yu Dongbing?"
The old police officer was silent for a moment before he said, "I don't have any evidence, and the evidence also proves that he has no special abilities. But when I was involved in solving this case, I suspected everyone, and everyone was eventually cleared of suspicion. But my intuition told me that there was something wrong with Yu Dongbing, but I didn't know what the problem was."
"So where is he now?"
"I don't know about that. After the college entrance exam, this incident happened. Many students in his class left the area, thinking it was unlucky and out of fear. Yu Dongbing didn't get into a good university and said he was going to work somewhere else. We haven't heard from him since. He has no family, so we can't find out about him."
"Okay, I understand. I'll take these things back. If I have good news, I'll tell you as soon as possible."
The old police officer smiled and said, "Okay, I hope you can find the real murderer."
Gu Tanxi said goodbye to the old police officer and left the Public Security Bureau.
Seeing that it was getting late and she was hungry, she just found a fast food restaurant.
I ordered a roast goose and barbecued pork rice, took a photo and posted it on WeChat Moments.
Just as she picked up her chopsticks and took a couple of bites, Jiang Youqi sent her a WeChat message: "Are you done with your work? I'll be passing by Fulin later and pick you up."
Of course you should take a ride if you can.
Gu Tanxi immediately replied: "Yes!"
Then I consciously sent my location.
"When will you arrive? I'll wait for you here?"
Jiang Youqi: "Wait for me here, I'll be there in about twenty minutes."
Gu Tanxi: "Okay!"
I was just thinking about whether to get a ride back or take the train.
The high-speed train is only one stop away. It takes half an hour by bus to the high-speed train station and eighteen minutes by high-speed train to Anshi.
It’s actually quite convenient.
But it's not as convenient as having someone pick you up.
Gu Tanxi finished eating, but Jiang Youqi's car had not arrived yet.
She bought another cup of soy milk to drink.
After just two sips, I saw a black Audi parked in front of the store.
People passing by looked back at the luxury car when the door opened and the long-legged man got out.
People passing by kept looking back.
A height of 1.9 meters is still very conspicuous in the south.
People in the south are not as tall as people in the north.
Jiang Youqi can grow to 1.9 meters. Is it really because of good genes and nutrition?
Jiang Youqi was dressed in black, a short work jacket with a lot of pockets.
I don't know if there is anything in his pockets.
He doesn't even carry a bag or anything when he goes out, so I guess his pockets are full of treasures.
Jiang Youqi was wearing sunglasses, and Gu Tanxi didn't know whether he saw him or not, so he waved his hand.
Jiang Youqi nodded through the floor-to-ceiling window.
I see.
Gu Tanxi was a little nervous. This was her husband. Even if it was just an agreement, they were still a legal couple.
But seeing how natural Jiang Youqi was, it was probably that he really only considered himself as a contractual wife and had no emotional connection with her.
Jiang Youqi walked in and habitually glanced at everyone in the store.
But he was wearing sunglasses, so others didn't know they were being seen.
Gu Tanxi asked: "Have you eaten yet? Would you like to have another portion? The roast goose is delicious."
"I'll go back and eat. Let's go." Jiang Youqi said.
"Oh, okay." Gu Tanxi took a big gulp and drank the last of the soy milk.
Just followed Jiang Youqi out.
A lot of people are watching them.
It's normal to look at handsome men and beautiful women.
Gu Tanxi got on the passenger seat.
Fasten your seat belt.
Jiang Youqi was the same. When he started the car, he saw a briefcase on her thigh.
He casually asked, "Did you find anything?"
"I did gain something." Gu Tanxi told Jiang Youqi about his gains today.
I also showed him the photo.
"Do you know this man?"
Jiang Youqi: "I don't know him, I've never seen him. Do you think he is a suspect?"
"I have to see him in person to be sure. I can't tell anything just by looking at the photo. Besides, he doesn't have any special abilities. After what happened with Zhou Yue, I think your machines for detecting special abilities are no longer trustworthy." Gu Tanxi said.
In the past, no one doubted machines.
But now, the machine is questionable.
Zhou Yue is an exception.
"There are always exceptions. Machine inspection is only a tool to assist in the investigation. Ultimately, solving a case still depends on actual evidence. When a case is finally decided, the criminal must personally confess his crime, so we cannot rely solely on equipment."
"So, this Yu Dongbing is most likely the murderer. Where is he now? Can we find him?"
"Go back and ask the brothers from the opposite unit to help look for him. As long as he's still alive, we'll find him. It's just a matter of time."
"Captain Jiang, what case are you working on? Why are you passing by here?" Gu Tanxi asked.
"I..." Jiang Youqi suddenly couldn't answer.
Gu Tanxi looked at his profile and asked, "Is it a case that cannot be disclosed to the public yet? It's okay, I won't ask anymore."
Jiang Youqi wanted to say something but hesitated. In the end, he said nothing and just drove quietly.
Gu Tanxi thought that he was really handling a case that he couldn't talk about.
But the next second, Jiang Youqi's little Q-man popped out from his shoulder.
He was a small man, standing on Jiang Youqi's shoulder, looking at Gu Tanxi, with his hands on his hips, and said proudly: "I came here specially to take you back! Humph!"
Gu Tanxi couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.
Whispered, "Thank you."
Jiang Youqi turned around and looked at her.
Jiang Youqi is used to having a cold face, which makes him look majestic and cool, giving people the impression that he is not someone to be trifled with.
She suddenly said thank you in a soft and sweet voice.
It made him feel very uncomfortable.
Jiang Youqi looked back at the road, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.
The silence lasted for a long time, and suddenly it was not appropriate to say anything more.
Gu Tanxi didn't say it to him, but to Xiaoq.
Little Q is much more frank than Jiang Youqi.
Her face flushed immediately, and she stopped putting her hands on her hips and crossed her chest with her hands. She said shyly, "You're welcome."
Gu Tanxi almost laughed out loud, but luckily she pursed her lips quickly.
Jiang Youqi caught a glimpse of her from the corner of his eye, smiling and turning to look out the window.
She looked at his profile and smiled shyly.
Could it be that she has fallen in love with him?
This won't work. They just agreed to a marriage and will get divorced later.
If it really doesn't work out, then don't divorce?
Jiang Youqi's mouth twitched.
"Humph, woman, you can't fall in love with me. I'm the man you'll never get!"
The little Q man's voice suddenly came loudly. Gu Tanxi glanced back, rolled his eyes at him, and turned to look out the window.
This man is quite narcissistic.
Who would fall in love with him?
She just wanted to curry favor with someone.
It would be great if I could ask my ex-husband for help when I get into trouble after getting divorced.
It's rare to meet someone rich and powerful.
Jiang Youqi glanced at Gu Tanxi and saw him rolling his eyes.
Jiang Youqi was confused. What did it mean for him to roll his eyes at him?
Sudden.
Gu Tanxi's cell phone rang and she picked it up.
"The team called."
Jiang Youqi: "Take it."
Gu Tanxi answered the call.
Fang Lingjian asked, "When you're done, I'll come pick you up. I've just finished my work here, too."
Gu Tanxi was a little embarrassed: "I'm on my way back, Captain Fang, you don't have to come over, I'm almost there."
"So? Take the train?"
"No, Captain Jiang happened to pass by and took me back." Gu Tanxi secretly glanced at Jiang Youqi while saying this.
Jiang Youqi’s clear jawline is so handsome!
Fang Lingjian was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone before saying, "Is that so? Fine then. Be careful and we'll talk when you get back."
"Okay, do I need to go back to the bureau? Or can I go home directly?" Gu Tanxi asked.
Fang Lingjian: "It's time to get off work, go home."
"Okay, see you at the team meeting." Gu Tanxi hung up the phone.
Immediately, Jiang Youqi's little Q-like mouth was heard chattering: "What is this guy Lao Fang thinking? Is he trying to poach my players? No way! Sooner or later, he will be transferred to the first team, humph!"
Gu Tanxi listened to such childish words and looked at the cold profile.
The contrast is too strong, it's a bit unbearable.
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Jiang Youqi sent Gu Tanxi downstairs of the community.
"Is this a rented house?"
"Well, I've lived here for two years, but I bought a house. I'll move in once it's ready over there," said Gu Tanxi.
"That's good. Having your own place is better than living in a house."
Gu Tanxi unbuckled his seat belt before he remembered Zhou Yue.
"Well, how long will Zhou Yue be sentenced to? Will it definitely be the death penalty?"
"I don't know yet."
"What about Liu Linjie?"
"He lost his hands and feet, but he's awake now. A blood test confirmed he's AIDS. The police are now collecting evidence that he intentionally sold blood to harm others."
"He doesn't admit it?"
"He denied it, but we found another wooden figure wearing a wig in his house. It must have been that wooden figure who helped him make the deal. With this clue, we can quickly find witnesses and surveillance footage. He can't escape. The tricky part now is that there's still a supernatural master who hasn't appeared. That person should find a way to take Liu Linjie away. There are many people guarding Liu Linjie right now."
"Oh, I can't help you much. My vines are too weak to fight against those masters."
"Go back and take a shower and go to bed." Jiang Youqi didn't expect anything from her at all.
Gu Tanxi said with a smile: "Then I will go back. Be careful on the road."
Gu Tanxi got out of the car, waved to him, closed the door and entered the elevator.
Jiang Youqi watched her enter the elevator before starting the car and preparing to leave.
Gu Tanxi walked into the house with a smile on his face.
As soon as I entered the house, I felt the danger coming.
The handsome man on the sofa immediately rushed over and said, "A thief is coming in. Don't enter the room."
Mirror Little Q Man: "It's a man, he's hiding in your room."
The little Q man in the refrigerator: "Hurry up, hurry up, he looks so fierce, he even has a beard on his face, so scary!"
The handsome man on the sofa: "He's a foreigner, two meters tall, and his arms are thicker than my legs!"
Gu Tanxi was stunned, his heart beat faster, and his hands and feet were cold.
Is that supernatural master who has been hiding in the dark planning to take her as a hostage in exchange for Liu Linjie?
No, no, she couldn't win. If she turned around and ran now, she would probably be caught up. Her legs were not even as long as that person's.
What should I do?
Jiang Youqi, he shouldn’t have gone far!
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