Chapter 20 Wang Youfu
The spare tire has existed since ancient times, but it was not called that before.
In the final analysis, it is the result of not being able to get what you want, but being unwilling to give up.
From Director Lu's words, we can know that Wang Youfu is not only poor and ugly, but also has a rather introverted personality. He has all the shortcomings.
How could she possibly marry a good-looking nurse who owns her own house?
The odds are smaller than winning the lottery.
But this is the fact, so there must be something wrong.
Wu Yongcheng asked some key information, including Wang Youfu's family background and income.
It was pretty much the same as what they had expected. They could support themselves without any problem, but they couldn’t possibly buy a house.
"Old Wu, if you think it's about time, I'll ask Wang Youfu to come over so that you won't have to wait while he goes out to repair the electrical pipes." Lu Changjiang stood up and said.
Wu Yongcheng nodded: "Okay, then I'll borrow your director's office."
"Hey, come on, don't be so polite to me. I just happen to have a meeting later, so I won't delay your investigation."
As he spoke, Lu Changjiang picked up the phone on his desk and gave a few instructions.
Seven or eight minutes later, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
A somewhat dull middle-aged man pushed open the door. When he saw three people in the room, he was obviously stunned.
Zhou Yi observed that his body, which had been leaning forward, instinctively shrank back.
"Master Wang, these two are from the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Municipal Bureau. They want to find out more about you."
Seeing him standing at the door in a dilemma, Lu Changjiang went up to him and said, "Don't be afraid. I've asked before. It has nothing to do with you. Just cooperate."
When Wang Youfu heard what his director said, he walked in timidly.
Lu Changjiang said, "Okay, then you guys can chat slowly. I'm going to the meeting now. Captain Wu, please do as you please."
"Okay, thank you, Director Lu. Go ahead and do your thing. We'll just ask a few questions and then leave."
Of course, Wu Yongcheng said this to Wang Youfu, because when he heard Lu Changjiang say that he was leaving, he became tense again.
As soon as Lu Changjiang left, Wang Youfu stood there in a daze, looking at the floor with his head down, like a primary school student who had made a mistake.
Zhou Yi hurried over, pulled him to sit down, and poured him a cup of tea.
"Master Wang, don't be nervous. We are just here to ask a few questions today."
Wang Youfu took a sip of tea and nodded stiffly.
"Master Wang is married, right?" Zhou Yi asked with a smile.
Wu Yongcheng didn't say anything, because when Zhou Yi came forward, he already knew Zhou Yi's intention.
Lu Changjiang called himself Captain Wu, so his identity as captain would naturally put psychological pressure on Wang Youfu.
Zhou Yi is young and has a very polite attitude, so it is easier for the other party to relax mentally when he asks questions.
This is a working habit only possessed by veteran criminal investigators.
Could it be that Zhou Yi thought of this and asked the question proactively?
Wang Youfu opened his mouth but didn't say anything, seeming very conflicted.
"We've been to your house and seen your wedding photos with Zhang Xinli. Congratulations."
Wang Youfu was a little surprised: "You... have met Lili?"
"Well, she told us where you work."
"Did something happen to Lili?" Wang Youfu asked nervously.
"No, she's fine. We just came to check on some things with you."
Zhou Yi asked with a smile: "What time did Zhang Xinli get home yesterday?"
"It was around eleven o'clock. She called home and said she felt sick to her stomach. I wanted to pick her up, but she asked me to make her some porridge."
"After she came back, did she go out again?"
Wang Youfu was slightly stunned. "No, she drank half a bowl of porridge and said she felt uncomfortable and wanted to sleep. I got her some water to wash her face and feet, and then she fell asleep."
"Master Wang is such a good man, worthy of our learning."
Wang Youfu immediately lowered his head in embarrassment. "A woman as good as Lili is willing to marry me. There's nothing I can do except be nice to her."
"How did you and Zhang Xinli meet?"
Wang Youfu thought for a moment and said, "Five years ago on March 9th, I was fixing an electric wire outside. Because the rope was not tied properly, I accidentally fell down and broke my leg."
"The place was quite remote at the time, with no one around. I cried out to heaven and earth, but no one answered."
"Lili happened to be coming home from get off work and passed by there and found me. She then got some villagers nearby to take me to the hospital and treated my wounds urgently."
"I later found out that she was a nurse. If it weren't for her, I would probably be a cripple now."
"That's really fate. No wonder you two are able to get married."
When Zhou Yi said this, he stared at the other person, not missing any subtle reaction.
Sure enough, when Wang Youfu heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, as if he wanted to smile bitterly but held it back.
Wu Yongcheng also caught this detail, and he believed that Zhou Yi should have caught another detail as well.
That was when Wang Youfu met Zhang Xinli five years ago. Zhang Xinli should still be living in a relatively remote urban-rural fringe area.
In just five years, Zhang Xinli had made the social leap. Did she do it all on her own? Even Wu Yongcheng wouldn't believe it.
Zhou Yi continued, "Master Wang, I have a question that may be a bit presumptuous. I hope you don't misunderstand me. We are just trying to clarify the facts. We don't mean to disrespect you in any way."
Wang Youfu suddenly became nervous. "Police... Police officer, what's the problem?"
"Did you and your lover sleep in the same room last night?"
Wang Youfu's face turned ugly in an instant, as if his secret had been discovered.
Just when Zhou Yi thought he had gotten the answer, Wang Youfu suddenly said, "Yes, we slept together."
This sentence caught Zhou Yi and Wu Yongcheng off guard.
Because if this is true, then either Wang Youfu is giving false testimony on behalf of Zhang Xinli, or Zhang Xinli really has an alibi.
"Have you finished asking questions?"
Wang Youfu asked through gritted teeth, his tone rising a few notches, obviously angry.
"I have a headache today. If you've finished asking questions, I'd like to take a leave and go home to rest. If you still want to ask questions, then arrest me and interrogate me slowly!"
Wu Yongcheng said slowly, "For now, I've finished my questions. Thank you for your cooperation with our work. If you need to inquire about something later, you can come to our Municipal Public Security Bureau. Your director's tea is pretty good."
Wang Youfu immediately turned around and left. When he reached the door, Zhou Yi shouted.
"Master Wang, what size shoes do you wear?"
"Huh?" Wang Youfu was stunned and said, "Forty-two digits, what's wrong?"
"Nothing, just asking. Thank you."
As soon as Wang Youfu left, the pager on Wu Yongcheng's waist rang.
Wu Yongcheng took a look, immediately stood up, picked up the phone on Lu Changjiang's desk and called.
"Xiao Chen, go ahead."
A few minutes later, Wu Yongcheng hung up the phone and said to Zhou Yi, "Chen Yan has checked and the house is indeed under Zhang Xinli's name."
"And the source of funds for purchasing the house has also been investigated."
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