Chapter 96 This is our promise
Xu Zhi was stunned for a moment after receiving the address from Yuan Jianhua.
Then he dialed Yuan Jianhua's number again to confirm, and only after the other party gave an affirmative answer did Xu Zhi's expression gradually become serious.
He had been to that address.
Xu Zhi arrived at the scene of the crime very quickly.
As soon as I got out of the car, Xiao Wang came to greet me.
"Captain Xu, you've arrived."
"Tell me about the situation on the ground!"
Xu Zhi followed behind Xiao Wang and quickly walked into that familiar alley.
"The deceased was named Sun Wei, male, 27 years old, and worked as a labor intermediary. The body was discovered by a security guard at Jinxiu Haoting. He heard several screams and when he ran over, he saw Sun Wei lying in a pool of blood."
As Xiao Wang spoke, he pulled up a yellow warning tape to cordon off the area.
"Why are the security guards from Jinxiu Mansion here?"
“He said he rented a house here, and this road is close to his commute. He found the body when he was changing shifts at noon, and he was so frightened that he fainted,” Xiao Wang explained from the side.
"Was the scene terrifying?"
"I don't know how to describe it, you'll understand when you see it."
The two arrived at the scene quickly, where the body lay quietly under the streetlight.
The victim's hands were tied behind his back, his legs were crossed and he sat on the ground with his head hanging down and his whole body leaning downwards. His posture was very similar to that of an ancient condemned criminal being escorted to the guillotine to receive his final judgment.
Xu Zhi glanced at it briefly before turning his gaze to the streetlights above him.
This location gave him a very familiar feeling.
"What's wrong, Captain Xu?" Xiao Wang asked cautiously when he saw that Xu Zhi hadn't moved for a while.
“The classic ‘stage-style’ body arrangement is almost identical to the ‘Rainy Night Ballet’ case three years ago. The victim was a teenage girl who was posed in a dance position under the spotlight. The killer was replicating his inspiration,” Xu Zhi said calmly.
"I remember that it was Captain Bai who took over the case. Halfway through the investigation, the murderer turned himself in," Xiao Wang said after thinking for a moment.
"Another surrender?" Xu Zhi frowned.
"Yes, the white team leader was reprimanded by his superiors a few times back then, but they stopped paying attention to him after that."
"Interesting." Xu Zhi's smile deepened.
The "Rainy Night Ballet" case three years ago, and the Lu Yao internet celebrity case two months ago.
They chose almost the same place.
This is a provocation.
The other party was targeting him.
"Captain Xu, Weiwei has arrived."
Xiao Wang's voice interrupted Xu Zhi's thoughts.
He turned his head and saw forensic doctor Qin Ruowei carrying a box and walking quickly toward him. She nodded to Xu Zhi as a greeting, then quickly put on gloves and a mask and walked to the body to begin her examination.
Not engaging in idle chatter and taking work seriously are Qin Ruowei's consistent styles.
She gently lifted the deceased's neck with her hand and slowly said, "There are strangulation marks on the neck, but the trachea was not damaged. It must have been a sudden attack from behind, but the real fatal wound was not on the neck."
As she spoke, she continued her examination, her gaze falling on the deceased's chest, where there was a long, thin cut that stretched almost from the jaw to the abdomen, with clean edges.
"The blade started from the midline of the lower jaw, ran along the midline of the neck and chest, around the left side of the navel to the upper edge of the pubic symphysis. Judging from the method, the murderer intended to open three chambers. The screams that the security guard heard must have woken the victim up from the pain. The murderer probably did not expect that the victim was still alive. After hearing someone coming, he immediately stabbed the heart again and hurriedly left the scene."
So, is this a work in progress?
Xu Zhi squatted down and carefully examined the wound. Even as a layman, he could see that the final cut to the heart was rough and carried emotion.
The killer was like someone enjoying a wonderful dinner, praying, when a phone call interrupted him.
This is something that makes people extremely angry.
This shows that the murderer had an extremely strong desire for control and to show off.
He cannot tolerate an imperfect hunt.
"Did you find anything?" Qin Ruowei turned to look at him.
"I think what the killer cared about was how he looked after he died, not the process of killing him."
From night to day.
Moreover, they chose a place where people could pass by at any time.
This indicates that his confidence is growing.
He is evolving.
He became increasingly bold and increasingly enjoyed the gaze of the 'audience'.
Qin Ruowei nodded, a hint of agreement in her eyes: "Indeed, this way of arranging the corpse is more like showcasing an 'art' than simply committing murder."
Xu Zhi's gaze remained fixed on the corpse as he asked softly, "Do you think this murderer has anything in common with the 'Rainy Night Ballet' case from three years ago?"
Qin Ruowei pondered for a moment and replied, "Although the methods of the cases are similar, there are some differences in the details. If the Rainy Night Ballet case was an experiment, then this case is an upgraded version."
“I agree with your point of view.” Xu Zhi nodded, his eyes narrowing: “The murderer seems to have a very good understanding of anatomy and human structure. He must be a surgeon, or a related professional or student.”
Qin Ruowei looked at Xu Zhi with surprise: "Have you been alright lately?"
"Why do you ask that?" Xu Zhi countered.
"You seem like a completely different person."
"Is there?"
“You never offered any opinions when you were at the crime scene before. Now you feel like a stranger to me. No one else can analyze criminal psychology so thoroughly. You are the second. If you weren’t wearing Xu Zhi’s face, I would seriously suspect that you are a psychopathic killer standing in front of me.”
"Who was the first one?" Xu Zhi asked, frowning.
"The first one is already in prison."
"Don't worry, I won't be the second person to end up in prison."
He stood up and dusted off his trousers.
To be honest, he didn't really like the term "psychopathic killer"; he preferred to call them "predators at the top of the world."
By this time, a large crowd had gathered outside the cordon.
Xu Zhi's gaze swept across the crowd, his expression sinister and profound.
Suddenly, his gaze faltered.
A petite figure immediately caught his attention.
Xu Zhi recognized her; it was Tang Xiaoman.
When Tang Xiaoman saw him, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She quickly ran over, stood by the police line, and looked up to ask, "Uncle, did you catch the bad guy?"
Xu Zhi smiled slightly, squatted down, and patted her head: "Uncle hasn't caught the bad guys yet, but Uncle will try his best."
Tang Xiaoman smiled happily and said softly, "Uncle, you must catch the bad guy quickly."
"Okay, Uncle promises you. Uncle will definitely put the bad guys in jail. That's our promise."
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