Chapter 144 I didn’t expect to see a ten in the hotel lobby...
After Guan Xia and Ji An shared the information they had found that afternoon, they immediately asked others if they had gained anything today.
Wang Yu was the first to speak: "We contacted the local police station and community staff today and have a general understanding of Geng Jing's basic situation."
As Wang Yu spoke, she pulled the dinner they'd brought back from the takeout bag and handed it to Guan Xia. "According to the community director, Geng Jing was a pretty well-behaved guy in his early years. Although he'd always had a bad temper, he was still reasonably reasonable until he divorced his ex-wife. But then, during a conflict, his ex-wife, present, didn't intervene, so he stabbed her, severely injuring her. He was sentenced to two years and six months in prison. Upon his release, he was completely brokenhearted. No one knows what he went through in prison, but he was incredibly volatile and irritable. Within two years, his ex-wife couldn't stand it anymore and divorced him. He was left alone, completely devoid of scruples. The community director gets a headache whenever he mentions him, and people in the neighborhood call him constantly, asking them to find a way to control Geng Jing."
Guan Xia was a little confused. "Shouldn't such an obviously dangerous potential criminal be under close observation by both his community and the local police station? Logically, they would react to the slightest sign of trouble. How could they remain silent after Geng Jing kidnapped Ning Xin and her daughter?"
There was another point that puzzled Guan Xia. She and Ji An accidentally discovered in the afternoon that there was an eyewitness at the scene of the disappearance of Ning Xin and her daughter. Since that eyewitness also suspected Geng Jing of kidnapping and did not deliberately conceal it, and at least several people knew about it, how come no information was leaked, so that the case could not be solved and became a backlog.
Jiang Yingyao said, "Although Geng Jing has a bad temper and clashes with others almost every day, he has a legitimate job, a normal income, and leaves home early and returns late every day. He can't be considered a marginalized person. According to colleagues at the local police station, they observed Geng Jing very carefully for several years after his release from prison. Seeing that he had not committed any illegal acts, they lowered their attention on him by several levels."
Zhong Xiaoyu pressed on, "When was he released from prison?"
Wang Yu said: "13 years."
Guan Xia thought about it. He was released from prison in 2013 and divorced his ex-wife Tang Lianhua in 2015. According to the police officers in the local police station, they had been observing him for several years, a total of 6 years from 2013 to 2019. If he had never committed a crime, it would indeed be easy for people to relax their vigilance.
At the same time, Guan Xia also vaguely figured out why Geng Jing's crime had not been discovered despite the eyewitnesses. On the one hand, it was because of the human instinct to seek good and avoid danger, and on the other hand, the news was spread from person to person and gradually exaggerated to an outrageous level, so no one took it seriously.
Guan Xia and Ji An sat side by side, trying hard to eat while listening to Wang Yu continue talking.
Wang Yu said, "We haven't had time to check Geng Jing's social connections due to the tight schedule. But we asked the community director, and from what he knows, Geng Jing doesn't have many friends and has always been a loner. Before he was imprisoned, he would occasionally eat and drink with a few friends, but after his release, he completely cut off contact with others and used his home like a hotel. He's not at home for at least half of the 24 hours a day, and is out driving his car."
Hearing the word "sports car", Guan Xia's heart moved and she said, "If this schedule is used for tracking, it will be very inconspicuous."
Pang Le's focus was on something else. He said, "I'm actually quite curious about his experience in prison. Or maybe he didn't have much experience at all, but he just didn't want to suffer any more after being in jail once, so he decided to go to jail. Oh, by the way, didn't Guan Xia and the others say that they heard from the elderly people in Geng Jing's community this afternoon that Geng Jing had a head injury and was suspected of having mental problems? Is that true?"
Xu Nian said, "Yes, the community director remembers it very clearly. The year he married his ex-wife and moved into that community, there was a fight between two families in the community. He and his ex-wife were passing by and were accidentally injured, but the injury was not serious, just a slight concussion and a bump on the head."
Guan Xia thought that rumors would only get more and more outrageous, so people in the community would just listen to them but not take them seriously.
In the hurried time of one afternoon, everyone didn't find out much, and they had learned almost everything by the time Guan Xia had a meal.
Ji An glanced at Xu Nian and asked, "How should we divide the work tomorrow? Should we still focus on Geng Jingcha?"
Xu Nian heard something and looked at Ji An and asked, "Are you planning to follow Ning Ping'an's lead?"
Guan Xia also looked at Ji An.
Ji An nodded and said, "Zhong Xiaoyu's previous words gave me a direction. I want to check it out and see if I can find anything."
Xu Nian didn't answer, but looked at Guan Xia and asked, "Guan Xia, what about you? What do you think?"
Guan Xia thought for a moment and said, "Zhong Xiaoyu's previous words reminded me. I've just been thinking about it over and over again. The more I think about it, the more I feel that the clues I've found so far do have a certain possibility, so I also want to follow Ning Ping'an to see if I can find any clues."
Xu Nian pondered for a moment and nodded, "Then we will split up into two groups tomorrow. For convenience, the personnel will be dispersed. Brother Jiang and Wang Yu will be with you, and Pang Le and Zhong Xiaoyu will come with us to investigate Geng Jing."
Zhong Xiaoyu had no objection, but Pang Le was a little surprised. "Why is it arranged this way?"
Xu Nian explained, "On the one hand, it's because of the ID, and on the other hand, with you and Zhong Xiaoyu, it's easier for us to track without attracting attention."
Pang Le nodded in understanding.
Everyone discussed tomorrow's division of labor in the small room, and it was rare for everyone to go back to their rooms to rest before midnight.
Guan Xia didn't react, but Pang Le sat down on Guan Xia's bed after washing up and instructed her seriously, "I won't be by your side for the next few days. You must stay with Sister Ji closely and never act alone. Especially with your strange physique, you must never leave Sister Ji's sight. Do you remember?"
Guan Xia had just finished showering and was applying skincare products to her face. Hearing this, she nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, I've always been a timid person and I cherish my life very much. I will definitely protect myself and will definitely not leave Sister Ji's side."
Pang Le patiently gave a few more instructions before he calmed down.
Guan Xia also took the opportunity to remind him, "Don't just blame me. You too, must pay attention to safety. Don't be fearless just because you've been practicing martial arts since childhood. Before you do anything, ask yourself repeatedly: Is it dangerous? Will you get hurt? Remember, okay?"
Pang Le also agreed with a serious expression and raised his hand as if swearing, and Guan Xia nodded in satisfaction.
The next day was still a sunny day. After a simple breakfast at the hotel, everyone went to work separately. Unexpectedly, they saw a very unexpected figure in the hotel lobby.
Even though he was wearing only a simple white T-shirt and black pants, and standing in the corner of the hotel, he stood out from the crowd and attracted everyone's attention. Even Guan Xia, who had only seen him a few times, recognized him and called out his name in surprise, "Lu Tingfeng, he really came?"
The others obviously recognized him faster than Guan Xia, and began to wave and greet him with smiles on their faces.
Zhong Xiaoyu couldn't wait to go over to him. She rushed to Lu Tingfeng's side and gave him a fist bump. "Brother Lu, you really came? I told Sister Ji a few days ago that when you are free, you will definitely come to her case."
After Lu Tingfeng and Zhong Xiaoyu bumped fists, he patted her shoulder, raised his eyebrows, and said with a smile, "Of course. If I hadn't been injured last time and stopped by the doctors and nurses before leaving, I would have been there for your uncle's case. I didn't make it last time, so I have to come this time."
After chatting with Zhong Xiaoyu for a few words, Lu Tingfeng stepped past her and walked in front of Xu Nian. His smile suddenly became much brighter, and he asked with a beaming smile, "How is it? Are you surprised? Have you never thought that one day we can investigate a case together?"
Whenever Xu Nian faced Lu Tingfeng, it was difficult for him to control his temper as usual. He shook his head helplessly and said, "You came at the perfect time. We are short of manpower. It's just right. Let's go together."
Xu Nian said as he walked forward. Lu Tingfeng looked back at him but did not immediately follow him. Instead, he winked at Guan Xia and Pang Le and said, "Hello, we meet again. This is our first time working together. Please take care of me."
No matter how many times they met, Guan Xia found it difficult to adapt to Lu Tingfeng's awkwardness and familiarity. She said hello with a somewhat stiff expression and walked away without looking back.
Lu Tingfeng smiled and waved at Pang Le, then quickly caught up with Xu Nian, hooked his shoulder and said, "I've heard Sister Ji talk about the case you want to investigate before. Tell me straight away, what can I do and how do you want to investigate it?"
Because of Lu Tingfeng's sudden arrival, Guan Xia and the others set off a little late. They found a secluded corner and discussed the clues they had found in the past two days and the direction of the next investigation.
After listening to this, Lu Tingfeng said without hesitation: "I want to go to Sister Ji and Guan Xia's team. I have a feeling that they will make a big discovery."
Before Xu Nian could say anything, Qi Bai scratched his head and said cheerfully, "Brother Lu, when did you start to rely on intuition? But your hunch is right. Wherever Guan Xia goes, there will always be surprising discoveries. I am mentally prepared."
Lu Tingfeng blinked again and said, "That's why I want to go. I've been living an exciting life for too long, and I really can't do the same routine and surveillance work as before."
After Lu Tingfeng finished speaking, he asked Xu Nian, "How is it, Captain Xu? Do you agree that I should join Guan Xia's team?"
Without even looking up, Xu Nian said, "You're not under my control now, so go to whichever team you want."
After saying this, Xu Nian took Qi Bai and the others into the car.
Lu Tingfeng watched Xu Nian walk away until their car drove out of the parking lot. Then he turned back and looked at Guan Xia with a smile on his face and said, "They've left, so let's go too?"
Guan Xia subconsciously wanted to look at Pang Le, but after glancing around twice, she realized that Pang Le was not with her today. She could only look away with a little discomfort.
Ji An looked up at the direction Xu Nian and the others had left, then looked up at Lu Tingfeng and said helplessly, "When will you change your unruly temper? You know Xu Nian so well, yet you have to say things that will displease him."
Guan Xia didn't quite understand what Ji An meant at first, but only realized it after getting in the car. Lu Tingfeng's two sentences reminded Xu Nian of the past, so his usually steady, machine-like temper showed obvious fluctuations.
Guan Xia thought of Xu Nian's somewhat dark face just now, and always felt that the atmosphere of this investigation would be more lively than ever before.
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