Listening to Xing Guodong's words, Li Weidong understood why he had come to find him.
This is because they can't solve the case, so they've come to consult the oracle.
"I already had a meeting this morning."
Xing Guodong continued, "The initial assessment is that it was a revenge killing, but that leader is from the procuratorate. This job is inherently easy to offend people, and he has too many enemies."
"It's not just what's on the surface; there's much more behind the scenes. Trying to find a solution from this perspective is like looking for a needle in a haystack."
He let out a long sigh: "If we can't find the murderer within seven days, then forget about promotion, our entire criminal investigation team will be in trouble."
Li Weidong nodded: "I understand, but I don't have any clues right now. Do you have any relevant documents or files? Let me take a look!"
This case is extraordinary. Firstly, the deceased was a special person, and secondly, the crime scene was behind the county committee's residential compound. This was tantamount to defying the powerful, and the murderer was far too audacious.
Secondly, this case is related to Xing Guodong's career.
Li Weidong knew in his heart that power was more important than money. If Xing Guodong could be promoted, given his attitude towards him, becoming the deputy director would also be of great benefit to him.
Therefore, we must be extremely vigilant in this matter and help solve the case so that we can successfully promote Xing Guodong to the position of deputy director!
Xing Guodong was overjoyed when he saw Li Weidong agree and hurriedly took the case file over.
"It's all here."
He explained, "Anything else you want to know, just ask. I'll tell you if I know the answer, and if I don't, I'll go out and find out!"
I'll do anything as long as the murderer is found.
Li Weidong flipped through the case file and suddenly said, "You go out first, let me have some peace and quiet."
Although he was reborn, he couldn't remember every single thing from his previous life.
Now I need to think back carefully; it's never convenient to have someone around.
Xing Guodong was taken aback for a moment, then nodded hurriedly: "No problem, no problem, I'll go out now. Take your time thinking about it, no rush!"
Then he changed his mind: "Actually, we're in a bit of a hurry. It would be good if we could find clues as soon as possible."
As she spoke, she tiptoed out, making sure to close the door behind her.
Just then, someone passed by and, seeing him, became curious: "Captain Xing, who's inside? Why are they being so cautious?"
"Shh!"
Xing Guodong gestured for silence and said in a low voice, "Everyone be quiet. Don't disturb the distinguished guests inside, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
He had read the book; those important figures in the book, when they needed to perform divination, they would find a quiet place to avoid being disturbed!
Li Weidong must be the same way!
In the office.
Li Weidong had no idea that in Xing Guodong's eyes, he had become a kind of fortune teller.
He was intently recalling his past life!
It was also thanks to his habit of reading newspapers in his previous life that he had nothing to do but read newspapers as his only hobby.
Major events that happen locally are usually reported in the newspapers, and this case is no small matter. Thinking about it, he actually came up with a clue.
Li Weidong racked his brains and finally remembered this matter.
The murdered leader was only over forty, in the prime of his life, yet he was brutally murdered. The story was in the newspapers for several days, and when the case was solved, many people went to the newsstands to inquire about who the murderer was.
The truth was truly unexpected.
It wasn't a revenge killing at all, but rather resentment born of jealousy: the deceased was young and promising, having become a leader in the procuratorate just past the age of forty.
Therefore, his elderly mother often boasted back in their hometown that she not only gave birth to a son, but that her son was also capable and had a bright future.
If it were just a matter of showing off, that would be one thing; even if outsiders disapproved, they would at most grumble behind his back.
Unfortunately, the old lady had a close friend who married into the same village, and that friend only had one daughter in her life, so she took in a son-in-law who moved in with her.
Most people in rural areas still hold the idea of valuing sons over daughters, and my best friend felt even more ashamed because she only had a daughter.
The deceased's mother not only boasted about it to ordinary people, but also frequently bragged to her old best friend.
My best friend has suffered her whole life, and this incident has made her feel terrible.
When he feels upset, he goes home and berates his daughter and son-in-law for being incompetent.
Over time, the daughter and son-in-law conspired to kill him, thus ruining the old lady's most prized son.
Thinking of this, Li Weidong couldn't help but sigh again.
This case is truly unacceptable.
The old lady's son was well-educated, successful, and became a leader, which was originally a good thing, but she couldn't stop herself from being gossipy and boastful.
The old best friend is both pitiful and hateful. Having a son or a daughter is the same, but she couldn't handle the stress and vented her resentment on her daughter and son-in-law.
As for the daughter and son-in-law, their situation is even more heartbreaking.
A single wrong decision ruined two families.
Li Weidong put down the case file, took a sip of water, and then said, "Brother Xing, come in!"
Xing Guodong had practically trampled the floorboards at the entrance flat.
Hearing the noise, they rushed in.
"Brother Weidong, how's it going?!"
Xing Guodong asked expectantly, "Any clues?"
Li Weidong nodded and said seriously, "I just cast a divination. In this case, the murderer and the victim are not actually directly related."
"ah?"
Xing Guodong was stunned: "Indiscriminate killing? That shouldn't be happening!"
Generally speaking, indiscriminate killings usually involve randomly selecting victims, and the incidents mostly occur during the daytime.
In a case like this, it's impossible for the deceased to have gone to the hill behind the family compound in the early morning; it's obvious that it was premeditated.
The murderer is definitely connected to the victim.
Li Weidong shook his head and said, "It wasn't indiscriminate killing; strictly speaking..."
He carefully chose his words: "The divination indicates that you should start by examining the social relationships of the people around the deceased."
Even if such a matter is disguised as divination or fortune-telling, it's impossible to directly reveal the murderer.
They couldn't even be too explicit; they could only offer some guidance and give a general direction, leaving the rest for Xing Guodong to investigate on his own.
Otherwise, if you were really asked, you wouldn't be able to explain yourself no matter how hard you tried.
"The social relationships of the people around me..."
Xing Guodong scratched his head: "Then it must be a revenge killing? The scope is so vast, if we really investigate, wouldn't it be like looking for a needle in a haystack?"
After all that talk, it's like you haven't said anything at all!
Li Weidong couldn't help but sigh.
It's often said that those involved are often blinded by their own interests, so Xing Guodong must have some real skills to become the captain of the criminal investigation team.
Why can't I get it right now?
He steeled himself and said directly, "Based on the information revealed by the divination and the deceased's information, I have deduced a word."
"envy."
"Jealousy? What does that mean?"
"It's not only hatred that can kill; sometimes, the ugly thoughts born from jealousy are even more terrifying!"
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