Chapter 50: 50 Because it’s over for us, but for Xi…
After Guan Xia and Ji An Pang Le discussed it, they finally decided to go directly to the Xicheng District Branch to meet with Xu Nian and the captain of the Criminal Police Brigade. In Ji An's words, although their behavior was not supported by the police, it was not something shameful.
Sure enough, after meeting the captain of the Criminal Police Brigade in Xicheng District, the three people first received a lecture on the issue of personal safety, and were repeatedly reminded that they must call the police first if they had any problems, and then they got down to business.
The captain of the criminal police brigade in Xicheng District was a tall, strong-looking middle-aged woman in her forties. Her eyes were very sharp. Even though Fang Yuan had a smile on her face, Guan Xia, who was sitting opposite her, felt very oppressed and unconsciously became very restrained.
In comparison, Ji An was much calmer and still looked cool and composed, but Pang Le was also a little restless, which made Guan Xia curious.
"Xu Nian mentioned Case 129 in 2021 to me," Criminal Police Squad Captain Zhuang Yinghua said. "He also mentioned that you had a new lead on the case, but I didn't expect you to act so quickly. What did you find?"
Perhaps due to his work as a criminal police officer, Zhuang Yinghua is obviously a decisive person.
Guan Xia immediately glanced at Ji An, who understood. He stood up and handed over the things he had sorted out. "This is what we've found recently. We can already form a logical chain."
Zhuang Yinghua took it and frowned more and more as he looked deeper and deeper. After carefully reviewing it several times, he raised his head and looked at Guan Xia again. "I didn't expect you to help us catch the tail of a big fish."
This was quite meaningful, and Guan Xia's spirits perked up. "Then, can the case 129 that Captain Zhuang mentioned be reopened?"
Zhuang Yinghua said, "I'll have the clerk file a report right now. We can start the re-investigation tonight. It just so happens that the previous case just concluded, so there are still two squadrons vacant."
Zhuang Yinghua started making arrangements in a hurry and made a phone call in front of Guan Xia. It seemed that he wanted those who were idle to return to the team immediately.
After confirming that the case was under re-investigation, Guan Xia couldn't wait to go home. As soon as Zhuang Yinghua hung up the phone, she said, "Captain Zhuang, we'll go back first."
Zhuang Yinghua raised his wrist to check the time. "Indeed, it's already so late. I'll see you off."
Several people stood up and walked out the door. Zhuang Yinghua said casually as they walked, "I heard that you went to college in Xicheng District?"
Guan Xia was walking beside Zhuang Yinghua. When she heard this, she knew that he was asking her a question, and she couldn't help but glance at Xu Nian subconsciously.
Xu Nian was very responsive and shook his head slightly, indicating that he didn't say that. Guan Xia looked away and replied, "Yes, I went to college in Xicheng District for four years, and then moved to Pingjiang District."
"So, you've been in Yongquan City for six or seven years now," Zhuang Yinghua asked with a smile. "Have you adapted here? Everything is good here, except that it's too hot and stuffy in the summer, and there are a lot of mosquitoes."
This immediately reminded Guan Xia of the last time she met Xu Nian downstairs. Within minutes, she was bitten all over her leg. She nodded in agreement, "Yes, there are too many mosquitoes, and they are poisonous. Every bite will leave a big bruise."
"It seems like you, like me, are easily attracted to mosquitoes," Zhuang Yinghua recommended a brand of mosquito repellent. "Next time you go out, bring this with you. I've tried every mosquito repellent available on the market, and this is the most effective."
Zhuang Yinghua looked a little difficult to approach, but unexpectedly he was surprisingly approachable. The two of them walked and chatted, and unknowingly arrived at the gate.
Before they parted, Zhuang Yinghua called out to Guan Xia, "Come and visit me when you're free. At my age now, I love chatting with young people like you. Every time we chat, I feel a few years younger."
After watching Zhuang Yinghua return to the building, the four of them walked down the stairs and headed towards the parking lot.
Pang Le suddenly said, "Is it over? Why do I feel like I'm dreaming? We've been busy for a few days, and it's over already?"
Guan Xia also had an indescribable subtle feeling. His entire mood seemed to be divided into two parts, one part was relaxed, and the other part was filled with some inexplicable tension and worry.
Ji An said bluntly, "Because it's the end for us, but it's just the beginning for the Xicheng District Criminal Police Brigade."
Pang Le suddenly realized, "No wonder I feel uncomfortable. We have investigated everything we can, but what exactly is going on in this case? What is the connection between the three people? Was Feng Xingping's stepfather killed by that organization? And what is the identity of the mysterious third person? Is he a drug addict? How many lives have been lost? There are still a lot of mysteries."
Guan Xia also realized that although her original purpose was just to reopen this backlog case and solve it so as to recharge the system's halo, she spent so much time and effort on it and was really concerned about it. Naturally, she would not stop thinking and being curious just because she told everyone everything she knew.
Pang Le said, "Since we provided such an important clue, we are now one of our own. If we ask Captain Zhuang some questions later, will she answer them?"
Guan Xia also looked at Ji An.
Ji An said: "Until the case is solved, all information will be kept confidential. If we want to know, we can only wait until the case is closed."
Ji An paused and glanced at Guan Xia. "Not necessarily. Guan Xia's amazing memory and keen eye for detail always give us unexpected surprises. Maybe if she asks, Captain Zhuang will reveal something within certain limits."
Guan Xia was a little tempted, but when she thought about Zhuang Yinghua's already greatly restrained yet still imposing aura, she felt the same subconscious restraint and fear as when facing her homeroom teacher at school. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I'll try later."
As the four of them walked to the parking lot, Pang Le suddenly muttered, "I still feel like I'm dreaming. We've handed over what we found so smoothly? Captain Zhuang trusts us so much that he doesn't even question it?"
The three of them stopped in their tracks when they heard this. Guan Xia didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Have you been reading too much nonsense lately? Why is Captain Zhuang questioning us?"
Pang Le said, "Isn't this the case in many TV dramas and novels? The protagonist provides important evidence, but there are always people who question it. The protagonist has to argue with others to convince them. Oh, and there are also those big cases where there are always people arguing to prove that they are more capable of solving the case."
As Pang Le spoke, he looked from Ji An to Xu Nian.
Xu Nian didn't say anything, his expression was as calm as ever, but the slightly upturned corners of his mouth showed that he couldn't help laughing.
Even Ji An felt somewhat helpless. "What kind of TV show are you watching? I don't know about criminal police brigades in other provinces, but Ningyun Province doesn't have one. The bigger the case, the more they hope to have more capable people to take the lead. When it comes to cases, ability always comes first."
As soon as Ji An finished speaking, Xu Nian also said, "The same is true for Dingyuan Province."
"Okay." Pang Le withdrew his gaze, and his expression seemed a little disappointed.
After finding the parked car, Pang Le pressed the unlock button. Guan Xia subconsciously went to open the passenger door, and then she heard Pang Le ask her, "Are you still staying at my house tonight?"
Guan Xia then realized that she had finished checking everything and now she had some free time.
Pang Le said, "I have a feeling that you might have to stay at my house more often in the future. Why don't I just take you back and pick up some things while I'm there, so you don't have to spend a lot of time picking and choosing every time you wear my clothes."
The styles of the two are so different. Guan Xia can't wear the same clothes every day, and she doesn't feel like shopping, so it's been extremely difficult for her to borrow Pang Le's clothes these days.
Today's set was found from the deepest part of Pang Le's closet. It was a bit fancy for Guan Xia, but very ordinary for Pang Le.
Subconsciously tugging at the hem of her dress, which had risen a little, to completely cover her waist, Guan Xia thought for a moment and said, "I'll go back and pack up first. Xu Nian is here, so I'll take his car back."
Guan Xia turned around to find Xu Nian's location, but found that he had not left, but was standing a few steps away from them.
Pang Le glanced at Xu Nian, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Okay, then let me know when you get home."
Guan Xia nodded, said goodbye to Ji An, watched the two get in the car and leave, then walked to Xu Nian and went with him to the parking place.
"That Ji An..." After getting in the car, Xu Nian finally couldn't help but ask, "Is he Lu Tingfeng's friend?"
Guan Xia was fastening her seatbelt. Upon hearing this, she glanced at Xu Nian in surprise, "Didn't Lu Tingfeng call you after he left Yongquan City?"
Guan Xia did not give a direct answer, but this question was already an answer.
Without starting the car, Xu Nian sighed and said, "He's always been so impetuous in doing things, rarely dwelling on it, and making decisions very quickly."
Xu Nian's tone was calm and his expression didn't change much, but Guan Xia always felt that there was resentment in his words, as if he was blaming Lu Tingfeng for leaving without saying goodbye again.
Recalling the previous conversation with Lu Tingfeng, Guan Xia said, "I contacted him about four or five days ago. I wanted to meet him to talk, but he told me that he had to leave Yongquan City urgently and was on his way to the airport. Later, he gave me a phone number, which was Sister Ji Anji's."
Xu Nian didn't say anything, but turned to look at Guan Xia and listened very carefully.
Guan Xia hesitated for a moment and asked, "Did you call him later?"
Xu Nian didn't answer immediately. Instead, he was silent for a moment, started the car, and then spoke, "I called, but no one answered."
Guan Xia suddenly didn't know what to say. She had only met Lu Tingfeng once and didn't know much about him. Even though she wanted to offer some comfort to Xu Nian, she didn't know where to start. She opened her mouth again and again, only to utter dryly, "Maybe it's not convenient to answer. Maybe he'll get back to her later."
Xu Nian hummed indifferently, but Guan Xia heard it with a hint of gritted teeth: "It doesn't matter if he doesn't come back. He will come back to Yongquan City eventually."
Guan Xia glanced at Xu Nian and always felt that there seemed to be some murderous intent on his face.
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