Chapter 30 I was just joking.
Yuanxiu gave him a disapproving look: "I can call you whatever I want, it's none of your business. If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
"You're disturbing my studies," Yu Qing said calmly.
"You're kidding me. You didn't even bring your books. What are you studying?" Yuanxiu scoffed.
"I was just memorizing vocabulary words, and you disturbed me."
"Yu Qing, stop talking nonsense. Didn't I see you memorizing vocabulary during morning self-study? You're only memorizing now? Who would believe that?" Yuan Xiu said disdainfully.
"Xiuer, I have to criticize you for saying that. Studying doesn't have to be done at any time. As long as you have a learning mindset, you can study anywhere. How dare you question my attitude towards learning?" Yu Qing said this with a serious expression.
"Yu Qing, try calling me by my nickname again!" Yuan Xiu was furious.
"Can you two stop arguing?" Lin Yueyue couldn't stand their incessant chatter any longer and shouted at them.
The carriage fell silent immediately.
Yu Qing shrugged and didn't say anything more.
Yuanxiu glared at Yu Qing, then turned to Lin Yueyue and said, "Yueyue, let's go sit in the front. Let's not stay with these bad students and risk infecting our intelligence."
Lin Yueyue said coldly, "Yuanxiu, can you please stop bothering me? I can sit wherever I want, it's none of your business. Also, please don't call me by my nickname, I've noticed you're really hypocritical."
Lin Yueyue's tone revealed disgust and disdain, and Yuan Xiu felt as if he had been stabbed in the heart.
Ouch! That hurts!
Especially when Yuan Xiu saw Yu Qing's smug smile, she felt a fire burning in her chest, about to burst out.
He gritted his teeth and said, "Yueyue, I'm doing this for your own good. How can you say that to me? I'm a person with dignity too. Since you find me annoying, let's be strangers from now on. If I contact you again, I'm a dog."
After saying that, Yuanxiu stood up and stormed off.
Yoho!
This kid has finally shown some backbone.
Yu Qing looked surprised.
In his memory, Yuanxiu, this spoiled brat, was always a pushover with no temper. But his actions today made him look at him in a new light.
“Yueyue, you did the right thing. Yuanxiu is the kind of person who only listens to the weak and fears the strong. The more you pay attention to him, the more arrogant he becomes. You should have taught him a lesson long ago,” Wang Meili said indignantly.
Lin Yueyue didn't speak, silently looking out the car window.
A sudden wave of irritation washed over him, not only because of Yuanxiu's incessant chatter, but also because the arrival of that woman had completely ruined his otherwise good mood.
The bus drove through the city streets, with buildings rushing by. Inside, students chatted in small groups, discussing various gossip and news.
Yu Qing was idly playing with his phone. At that time, smartphones were not yet widespread, and there were very few apps on phones. The only game on his desktop was Temple Run.
In an era where people go to internet cafes to play games, Temple Run undoubtedly opened up the mobile game market, which led to popular games like Heroic Wars. He would occasionally play it in his spare time. He wasn't a top player, but his skills weren't too bad either.
Yu Qing thought that if she didn't get into university after graduating from high school, she might be able to become a game streamer, since the industry would be quite lucrative in the future, and she just happened to have a bit of talent for it.
Yu Qing was engrossed in playing the game and didn't notice that Lu Chi next to him was looking at his phone screen.
His expression was full of curiosity.
Although Lu Chi often heard his classmates discuss games, he had never actually been exposed to them because he didn't have a mobile phone or go to an internet cafe.
Seeing the little figure jumping around on Yu Qing's phone, and the fact that it was so easy to operate, Lu Chi felt quite novel.
Yu Qing rode the Thunderflame Lion King, frantically consuming gold coins along the way. After breaking the 100,000 mark, he finally collapsed to the ground.
He stretched his stiff fingers, ready for another game.
But then he suddenly saw Lu Chi staring at his phone.
Yu Qing was slightly stunned.
He tentatively suggested, "Would you like to play a round?"
"Is...is it possible?" Lu Chi was a little eager to try.
"Why not? Here you go." Yu Qing tossed the phone to him and thoughtfully explained the game controls.
Lu Chi carefully held the phone, afraid of dropping it on the ground. He controlled the little figure to jump quickly, following the method Yu Qing had taught him.
Because it was my first time using a mobile phone, my fingers were still a bit stiff, and I crashed into a wall and died just as my score broke 20,000.
Lu Chi stared blankly at the screen.
Seeing Lu Chi's expression, Yu Qing was secretly delighted.
But he showed a regretful expression and pretended to comfort her, saying, "Let me tell you, don't think it's easy just because it looks simple. This game really tests your reaction speed. I practiced for a long time before I broke through the 100,000 mark. If you can run 20,000, you'll be very good."
"Can I...can I play one more round?" Lu Chi looked up at Yu Qing.
"what ever."
Yu Qing waved generously.
He sneered inwardly.
Little brat, getting all worked up over a game.
But as Yu Qing watched, she couldn't laugh anymore.
Because he saw the score on the screen keep rising sharply, breaking through the 200,000 mark, and showing no sign of stopping.
Lu Chi was focused, his fingers flying across the screen, each jump perfectly timed, and not a single coin was missed – it was incredible.
At this point, the bus had already arrived at the hotel entrance.
Lu Chi returned the phone to Yu Qing, who stared at the new record of 500,000 for a long time, unable to come back to her senses.
If the car hadn't stopped and Lu Chi hadn't been unable to play, Yu Qing seriously doubted that Lu Chi could have made a million.
Is this the basic operation of a genius?
Yu Qing instantly became withdrawn.
The car door opened.
Everyone got off the bus one after another.
Lin Yueyue was surrounded by people in the center of the crowd, who flattered her one after another. After all, she was the main character today, and no one had any intention of stealing her thunder.
"Yueyue, I learned an English song yesterday. How about I sing it for you later?" Yuanxiu started chattering away again.
Lin Yueyue stopped and turned around to ask, "Didn't you just say that if you contacted me again, you were a dog?"
"I was just joking," Yuan Xiu said awkwardly.
Lin Yueyue was speechless and too lazy to pay attention to him. She followed several girls from her class toward the elevator.
"Yueyue, don't walk so fast, wait for me."
Yuanxiu hurriedly chased after him.
Yu Qing watched Yuan Xiu's sycophantic behavior and recalled his resolute demeanor in the car just now, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
He almost thought this guy had come to his senses.
Looking back now, I realize I was overthinking things.
...
"Officer Bai, I'll head back to the hotel now."
At the entrance of Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau, a man wearing a gray undershirt politely shook hands with Bai Xiao and hurriedly got into a taxi.
"Don't worry, we will keep your personal privacy confidential."
Bai Xiao smiled and watched the taxi drive away before turning his gaze away.
“Master, I think Zhao Qiangdong is an honest and upright person. He speaks very politely. He doesn’t seem like a murderer at all.” Xu Zhi couldn’t help but interject.
"He himself said that he has a loving wife and a lovely daughter at home, yet he still spends money to tip female live streamers. Even if he is not a murderer, his moral character is questionable."
After explaining calmly, Bai Xiao added, "And on the other hand, how's the investigation into the criminal records of the victim's parents going?"
Xu Zhi immediately said, "I've reviewed the information, and there are no problems. Do you think... we might be overthinking it, and perhaps this was originally just an accident, and she's done too many bad things, so God is sending her retribution?"
"You believe in karma?" Bai Xiao raised his eyes and glanced at him.
"Um... Master, I only believe in evidence." Xu Zhi quickly changed his tune.
He knew that his master had a painful past, so he was always particularly radical when it came to the topic of karmic retribution.
"Master, what should we do next?"
Back in the office, Xu Zhi handed the compiled documents to Bai Xiao.
Bai Xiao quickly flipped through the documents, his brows gradually furrowing.
Homicide has a significant impact on society. Once a case occurs, local authorities will deploy a large number of police officers to solve it quickly. The longer the case drags on, the more difficult it is to catch the perpetrator.
After all, many criminal suspects undergo plastic surgery or disfigurement, or work in illegal coal mines to hide in order to evade investigation, while others with strong survival skills hide in the deep mountains and completely isolate themselves from the outside world.
Therefore, they don't have much time left.
After a while, Bai Xiao closed the file: "All the current clues have gone cold, and there's not much point in continuing the search. Here's what we'll do: make a few copies of the surveillance video from the main gate of Jinxiu Mansion and distribute them. Everyone, work overtime tonight."
"Okay."
Xu Zhi immediately understood Bai Xiao's idea.
Jinxiu Haoting is a gated community with only one main gate. If the murderer wanted to enter the crime scene, he would have had to pass through surveillance cameras.
Therefore, they only need to follow the clues to find the suspect.
However, adjusting surveillance footage is a very tedious and energy-consuming task that most people probably couldn't handle, because every minute and every second requires careful observation, and every overlooked detail could be a major clue. Moreover, if you see blurry areas, you have to find someone from the technical department to fix them.
The whole process is time-consuming and laborious.
"By the way, we also need to review the surveillance footage from the 36 hours before and after the incident," Bai Xiao added.
"Why is that?" Xu Zhi asked curiously.
Xu Zhi wasn't the only one puzzled; everyone in the office was. If it were just the timeframe of the incident, it would be manageable with a day's work overtime. However, monitoring the 36 hours before and after the incident undoubtedly increased the workload many times over.
Bai Xiao explained, "We cannot rule out the possibility that the murderer came to scout the location beforehand, and there is a high probability that the murderer will return to the scene within 36 hours after the murder to admire his work."
Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly realized what was going on.
It must be said that the veteran detective has a sharp eye and a very clear mind.
Indeed, in a murder case that seems foolproof, the killer will surely return to admire their masterpiece, satisfying their perverse desires and seeking thrills.
"Alright, everyone, thank you for your hard work. I'll treat you all to a late-night snack tonight," Bai Xiao clapped his hands encouragingly.
"Thank you, Team White."
"I'd like a plate of stir-fried rice noodles."
"I'd like two chicken wings and a cup of milk tea."
Just as Xu Zhi was about to speak, Bai Xiao walked up to his computer, took out a red banknote, and said with a smile, "Did you hear that?"
"Why is it always me?" Xu Zhi protested with a mournful face.
"Do you expect me, your master, to go?" Bai Xiao retorted.
"Isn't there Xiaomei too?"
"How can you let a girl go alone?"
"What about Xiao Wang?"
"They've just started their internship. As a senior colleague, don't you want to make a good impression on them?" Bai Xiao criticized and lectured.
"Xiao Liu, you go." Xu Zhi stood up and placed the red banknote on the workstation next to him.
Xiao Liu shook his head: "I'm not going, my feet hurt."
"Hey, you're not even ashamed to lie now, are you? Einstein once said: Honesty is the foundation of a person's character, and also the basis for the survival of a country, nation, and community. Only honest people can live longer!"
Xiao Liu looked at him suspiciously: "Did Einstein say that?"
"Of course I said that, you can ask Captain Bai if you don't believe me," Xu Zhi said confidently.
Xiao Liu immediately turned his gaze to Team White and asked, "Team White, did Einstein say this?"
Bai Xiao nodded: "Yes, I should have said it, since the person is gone and there's no way to verify it."
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