Chapter 80: Investigation Begins
Episode 80 The investigation begins
One, two, three, four, and five of us went to investigate the Apollo Bar incident.
Because there was no need for redundant personnel, and I wanted to let "Li Zhi" participate in it, so our action to pick up Fu Lin this time was actually divided into two groups after discussing in the car -
Go all the way to the Forensic Identification Center to find out the source of the corpse and the cause of death.
The other group went to the Apollo Bar for on-site investigation.
As a member of the law enforcement department, and with a clear division of labor within Anubis' functional departments, theoretically I cannot enter and exit the Forensic Identification Center at will without professional approval. I naturally chose route two.
When I was leaving the scene afterwards, I remembered in the car that because of my unruly personality, I should have put my hands in my pockets and walked around the Forensic Identification Center as if it were my own backyard. However, the car had already gone far away. I thought about it for a few seconds and decided not to waste any more time.
Accompanying "Li Zhi" is Fu Lin's version of Shang Hexing.
Some people may wonder why this person can interfere with the progress of the case and give opinions at will, and can also enter and exit the Judicial Appraisal Center freely. The answer is actually very simple - this person is not in our entire system, and he has his own reputation and ability, so everyone automatically agrees to his participation.
Maybe the game also made it very convenient for him.
It can also be said that compared to us indigenous people, players exist outside the Three Realms and within the Five Elements. While they are not restricted by many of our Anubis systems, they can participate in our lives reasonably.
Inside the car, He Qisi and Fu Lin were observing or examining me, as if by sending "Li Zhi" to the Forensic Identification Center I was actually pushing him into a tiger's mouth.
"I didn't let him participate in the investigation of the Apollo Bar." I leaned back in my chair and said casually, "This case has been handled by his father. I have neither reason nor position to let Li Zhi be my insider to investigate the inside story of the Apollo Bar."
As soon as these words were spoken, the silence in the air loosened, as if I had untied the knot in their hearts.
I shouldn't have said too much, but I was confused and couldn't help complaining, "You don't think I have the ability to make Li Zhi volunteer to be my accomplice, do you?"
Not to mention that no matter what role my dad played in it, good or bad, there is no way I would stab my dad in the back. This is my relative, not my enemy. Even though "Li Zhi" has now become my puppet, I do have the ability to get it to help me. However, from the outside world’s perspective, we are still strangers who have not known each other for 24 hours.
He Qisi said: "That's true."
His words didn't sound as relieved as expected.
I continued to sit back in my chair, thinking about how the case would be resolved, and whether I would still have a chance to enjoy the two-person package before the 100-hour deadline. Before I had "Li Zhi", I didn't realize that, apart from my parents, I had no friends who made me feel safe and at ease.
My parents always have their own things to do, so most of the time, I am alone.
Although I still like to enjoy my personal life.
Now that I think about it, it turns out that sometimes I don’t just want to be alone.
Fu Lin said, "Not necessarily."
Not necessarily what?
He pulled me back from my thoughts and I looked in his direction. Fu Lin said solemnly: "Li Zhi is a person who pursues truth and justice."
This sentence instantly made me see a great and glorious image of someone who would sacrifice his life and shed his blood for truth and justice.
I couldn't see his face because the face of justice was shining.
I really want to say that he is not such a positive person, but if I explain it from this standpoint, people will think that I am not familiar with the other party and have no right to slander him. So, I turned my eyes away from his face and asked casually, "When are we going to the Apollo Bar?"
After the scene was cordoned off yesterday, the Apollo Bar also cooperated with the investigation and temporarily stopped business.
We also investigated the scene at that time and collected all possible physical evidence and surveillance. After leaving the scene, the police officers present will be responsible for supervising and maintaining the scene.
Another police officer asked in the morning: "The bar owner asked when they can resume business. He said they are a small business, and it is no problem to be closed for one or two days. One or two weeks is also a civic responsibility, but if it is one or two months or longer, they will not only lose employees, but also their own food."
Another police officer said: "Anyway, they are urging us to move forward and hope we can respond quickly. They have already called four or five times today to inquire about the situation."
In fact, from the conversations, I essentially felt that these police officers were not really afraid of me, they just didn’t like to make me angry.
Look at how these insignificant words can be heard by me.
I went to the Apollo Bar specifically to meet the bar owner.
I had just finished asking this question when He Qisi didn't rush to reply. It wasn't until a minute or two later that he stopped the car and said, "We're here."
We can see the poster and door number of Apollo Bar as soon as we look up. The decorative neon lights had been turned off, and the place looked like a moldy fruit, gray and without any brightness.
When I got out of the car and closed the door, I said in his direction, "This is not a question of when you can finish using the toilet. You can give a specific number in advance."
He Qisi's eyelids twitched.
Because I feel like it’s not like I just asked and it came true, so I don’t need to be so pretentious.
I thought he didn't hear it.
The young policemen saw me from a distance, but because they had to stand guard, they did not move from where they were, but just lowered their hats towards me. I waved at them.
After they walked to the side, they started to tell me little tales and complaints as if their cheeks were pinched and they were forced to spit out their stored food. They said, "The owner of the Apollo Bar said that there is someone behind them. If the case needs to be investigated, it should be investigated as soon as possible. After the investigation, the matter will be solved. Anyway, the murderer has been caught a long time ago..."
They talked to me for more than a minute. Because they both played the song on dual tracks for me, and the content was all something I had heard before, I actually started to relax a little bit while listening to their language.
Then I realized that they were like a group of little sparrows.
Oops, that's kind of cute.
“Okay, okay.” I waved my hand to calm them down. “Anyway, I’m here. If there’s anything serious, just come to me. If they keep nagging, just say you’ve already contacted Captain Cui.”
The two young police officers felt like they had been given a shot of adrenaline and felt reassured instantly.
One of the young police officers even asked curiously, "Captain Cui, have you eaten yet? Do you want me to get you something to eat?"
"No need, someone gave it to me." I picked up the dumplings I had packed in a plastic bag.
Because He Qisi didn't allow me to eat anything with a strong smell in the car, so when I arrived at the Forensic Identification Center just now, I got out of the car. "Li Zhi" stood beside me to help me block other people's sight and also carried things for me. I just stood on the side of the road and kept eating, and "Li Zhi" kept feeding me.
I have finished the soy milk.
The sesame balls have also been eaten.
There are still four dumplings left to eat.
But they all tasted good, so I felt pretty good after eating them.
Seeing that the two police officers seemed very supportive, I took off my hat again and said, "Look!"
The two police officers only saw an empty head: "...?"
I paid attention to the changes in their expressions, then turned over my fisherman's hat and there was a little pigeon inside - hey!
He Qisi and Fu Lin looked at me speechlessly, "..."
Because this is the second trick.
But the two police officers immediately started to applaud enthusiastically, "Great! This is great!"
Ah, happy.
I said modestly, "There's no need to be so exaggerated."
I didn't show it on my face, but I went in happily to investigate the case.
*
When we entered, we met a man sitting on the sofa.
He was wearing a suit and a pair of slippers. His hair was fluffy and not combed. His face was unmemorable and there was a bunch of car keys next to his hand.
"Captain Cui Shi?" The store manager stood up as soon as he saw me and stretched out his hand in my direction. "I thought I wouldn't be able to wait for you here."
I laughed when I heard this. "The police won't run away, so why don't they come to our place to look for us? If you don't know the way, you can use navigation. If you are in such a hurry, you will just wait in the store. Are you really in a hurry? Or are you stupid?"
Store manager: “…”
I said, "I'm just kidding." After that, I sat on the sofa and said politely, "Sit down."
The store manager stopped and sat down opposite me. He got straight to the point and didn't try to be polite with me. "Captain Cui, we also want to cooperate with the investigation. But we can't just shut down the business for so long. Captain Cui, can you give us a definite result? When will it be over?"
I said calmly, "Don't rush. Don't rush."
The store manager said: "Business is not just my business, it also involves the employees. They also need to make money to eat..."
"Huh? Aren't they paid monthly? Are they paid hourly here?" I blinked. "Don't you have any full-time employees? Does your business rely entirely on part-time or temporary workers? Do you have the minimum wage for temporary workers? Can we see your quarterly reports and employee salaries? Don't make it sound like we don't care about them."
The store manager was speechless, and quickly said, "...This is not the same thing we are talking about, and it has nothing to do with the case."
"We all care about their livelihoods! I even protect their rights from a legal perspective." I looked at He Qisi on the left and Fu Lin on the right, "I didn't do anything wrong, did I?"
I clapped my hands and said, "Since they are paid monthly, they should be able to get paid even if they don't work. If they are temporary workers, I believe they can also find jobs somewhere else on their own. Furthermore, if you are really worried that they will have no money to live, you can also pay them in advance or voluntarily give them money."
Store manager: “…”
He Qisi said: "Actually, the store manager said that he didn't have money to eat."
I acted surprised. "I'm sorry! I totally forgot about you."
Store manager: “…It’s okay.”
I said, "Why don't you sell your car? I see you still have a set of car keys. Or you can become a taxi driver, so you won't have to starve. If our investigation disrupts your business, we have official channels for you to file a complaint."
I smiled: "But before that, I would like to trouble the store manager to tell me why a reporter would sneak into your kitchen to conduct an investigation? Is it a business regulation issue?"
"After all, we need to investigate as quickly as possible, so I hope the store manager will tell us everything he knows."
Store manager: “…”
After a few seconds of silence, the police officer coming from the first crime scene said from a distance: "Captain Cui, the lights are all on. You can come over."
I responded, stood up, pointed in the direction of the kitchen and said, "Manager, is there anything else you need to tell me? I have to get busy."
The manager shook his head.
I refused and said, "The store manager is not cooperating like this. You must say something. Because we can't find anything in the surveillance. We can only rely on the store manager to help us! This way we can close the case as soon as possible. This is mutually beneficial!"
Store manager: “…”
I continued to look at him with a smile, "Manager, don't be too nervous. Think about it slowly. I'll ask you if I have any questions."
"OK?"
I said this with great patience.
Although I don’t know if he actually complained about me after I left, after the conversation, I heard the police officers say that he didn’t bother them anymore.
It's just a small matter anyway.
I no longer take it to heart.
This is my first time investigating a case on the spot.
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