Chapter 46 Special Task Force: Zero Tolerance for Drug-Related Crimes!
As soon as she stepped out of the interrogation room, Jiang Ling immediately reported the situation to Yuan Yi.
After listening, Yuan Yi's expression turned serious: "Phantom Disco is a drug trafficking den. Zhang Yuanqiang not only dragged Chen Mu into it, but also tried to get Chen Zhigang to manufacture drugs. Chen Mu approached Yu Hua to control the police's movements? This case involves too many people and is probably the biggest drug case in the city this year."
Jiang Ling nodded: "We must attach great importance to this."
Yuan Yi sighed: "Sigh! I didn't expect to drag Song Mao into this. I'm afraid the bureau will have to put him on leave for a while."
Although Yuan Yi fully trusts Ying Songmao, his sister is in a romantic relationship with Chen Mu, and he will probably have to avoid suspicion until the case is closed.
Jiang Ling hummed in agreement.
There's nothing we can do about it; it's just that Ying Songmao is destined for some misfortune.
Yuan Yi said, "Come with me to report to Director Zhong. I'm currently in charge of anti-human trafficking cases; drug-related cases are not under my jurisdiction."
Jiang Ling: "Okay."
This was the first time Jiang Ling had stepped into Deputy Director Zhong Junchang's office.
On the large solid wood desk, the most eye-catching items are two telephones, one red and one white. One is an internal telephone, and the other is an external telephone.
Director Zhong is in charge of criminal investigation. Last year, he met Jiang Ling at the Jinwu Road Police Station because of the Qian Darong case and was deeply impressed by her. Later, Jiang Ling used her "three-fixed investigation method" to help Yuan Yi solve a major child trafficking case. Director Zhong met Jiang Ling again at the commendation meeting at the beginning of this year. He was pleasantly surprised by Jiang Ling's rapid progress and decided to cultivate her.
This was the third time Director Zhong had met Jiang Ling in the office. He asked in a very gentle tone, "Jiang Ling, what's the matter?"
After listening to Jiang Ling's brief report, Director Zhong also became serious. He picked up the phone and summoned Lei Xiao, the captain of the first brigade of the Criminal Investigation Detachment, and Jiang Chenzhou, the captain of the second brigade. A series of instructions were then issued.
"Immediately assign personnel to form the 4.26 task force to investigate the drug-related case involving Chen Mu and Zhang Yuanqiang."
"We will implement comprehensive surveillance and strengthen monitoring of the Phantom Disco, focusing on suspicious individuals and vehicles, and investigate the drug trafficking routes."
"Arrange for plainclothes officers to find out the time, place, and method of drug transactions."
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou exchanged a glance, their eyes brimming with barely concealed excitement—a major case!
The two stopped simultaneously, their voices ringing out: "Yes!"
Director Zhong pointed to Jiang Ling: "This is Jiang Ling from Jinwu Road Police Station. She's the one who interrogated Chen Mu and discovered that Phantom Disco was a drug trafficking den."
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou had long heard of Jiang Ling's reputation, but upon meeting her today, they were surprised to find that she was such a young girl. However, both were composed individuals, and they quickly smiled and stepped forward to shake hands and introduce themselves.
"Hello Jiang Ling, I am Lei Xiao from the First Brigade."
"Hello, I am Jiang Chenzhou from the Second Brigade."
Director Zhong said, "Let Jiang Ling join the task force. She has a four-person team that is very good at criminal profiling, and she recently developed a handwriting lie detector, which is quite interesting. Young people have solid theoretical knowledge and strong innovative thinking, so let's give her more opportunities to develop."
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou were both hands-on practitioners with extensive experience in criminal investigation, and they didn't particularly value purely theoretical concepts. However, since Director Zhong had spoken, they couldn't refuse, and they both smiled and said, "Yes."
This "yes" was noticeably less loud and decisive than the previous answer.
Jiang Ling didn't mind.
It's normal that she wasn't trusted because it was her first collaboration and her abilities hadn't been fully demonstrated.
Director Zhong didn't mince words: "You guys hurry up and organize your manpower, write up a battle plan, and strive to complete the operation within a month."
He raised his voice: "We must mobilize everyone, work together, and have zero tolerance for drug-related crimes!"
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou: "Yes!"
Yuan Yi and Jiang Ling were also caught up in the atmosphere, and simultaneously stood at attention, responding loudly, "Yes!"
After Jiang Ling and the others left, Director Zhong dialed the red internal telephone: "Song Mao, come to my office."
Before the office door closed, Jiang Ling heard what Director Zhong said and couldn't help but feel worried for Ying Songmao.
Yuan Yi quietly said to Jiang Ling, "Let's wait outside in the corridor for a bit."
Jiang Ling knew that he and Ying Songmao were childhood friends with a deep bond, and that he was probably worried that Ying Songmao would be upset about being suspended, so he agreed.
Ying Songmao rushed over and exchanged glances with Yuan Yi and Jiang Ling, who were standing outside the corridor.
He didn't have time to think it over carefully; he greeted the director and went into his office.
Upon entering the office, she noticed that Director Zhong was not as amiable as usual, but rather had a stern and serious expression. Considering Yuan Yi and Jiang Ling standing guard outside the door, she couldn't help but feel a chill run down her spine.
Director Zhong didn't mince words at first, but went straight to the point: "Songmao, put down your work and take a break for a while."
When Ying Songmao was forced to take leave for the first time, his mind was buzzing.
His face was pale, and he asked in a trembling voice, "Why?"
Director Zhong said, "Chen Mu is involved in drugs, and the case is quite serious. A special task force has already been set up. Your sister and Chen Mu are in a relationship, so you need to stay away from them."
After a pause, looking at Ying Songmao, who looked tired and had dark circles under his eyes, he softened his tone: "I know you are a good comrade, and I believe you have no connection with this case, but this is the rule. I believe you can understand and accept it."
After understanding the reason, Ying Songmao stood still, his eyes firm: "Yes!"
Having served as a police officer for many years, the principle of obeying orders and following organizational arrangements has been deeply ingrained in his mind.
A hint of appreciation flashed in Director Zhong's eyes. He stepped out from behind his desk, patted Ying Songmao on the shoulder, and said, "I heard your parents are in the hospital. Take this opportunity to spend time with them. Go back and hand over your work, then leave immediately. Don't ask any questions or inquiries. Just wait for further instructions, understand?"
Ying Songmao's fear continued to grow.
What trouble did Yu Hua get into?
How deeply involved is Chen Mu in drug trafficking?
How big is this case?
Countless questions flashed through his mind, but since Director Zhong told him not to ask anything, he kept quiet, saluted, and left quickly.
Yuan Yi and Jiang Ling waited until they reached the corridor. As soon as they saw Ying Songmao come out, Yuan Yi immediately went up to him, hugged him tightly, and patted him hard on the back twice: "Take care!"
Ying Songmao seemed to have something stuck in his throat, and he couldn't say a word.
Suspension, leave, awaiting further notice.
Behind these words lies the organization's doubts about you, and also an obstacle to your future career.
Ying Songmao is the deputy captain of the technical brigade and a key player in the city bureau's physical evidence identification. He has a formal education and a postgraduate degree. Given the generally low educational level of leaders in the current public security system, he is likely to be promoted to captain, deputy director, or director in the future.
But now, with an order to suspend his duties and take leave, Ying Songmao suddenly felt somewhat lost about his future.
Will he be able to return to his original position? Will he be transferred or demoted?
Yuan Yi knew exactly what Ying Songmao was worried about, but he couldn't say anything. He could only hug his brother tightly and pat him on the back a few times to encourage him.
Jiang Ling looked at Ying Songmao: "Don't worry, nothing will happen."
Ying Songmao was not involved in Chen Mu's case. Although Chen Mu wanted to learn about the police situation through Ying Yuhua, Ying Songmao was highly disciplined and would not tell his family important information about his work, so Chen Mu most likely failed.
Once the situation is clarified, Director Zhong will naturally bring him back.
Ying Songmao forced a smile, his voice a little hoarse: "Thank you."
He wasn't in the mood to say anything more and left dejectedly.
Watching Ying Songmao's tall figure disappear at the end of the corridor, he seemed as lonely as a knight-errant retiring to seclusion.
Jiang Ling couldn't help but feel a little sad.
He loved his police career so much, and he must have been very sad because his sister was implicated and suspended from duty.
Yuan Yi suddenly raised his right hand and patted Jiang Ling hard on the shoulder.
Jiang Ling was standing quite close to him and didn't have time to react before she was hit, without even a chance to dodge!
Jiang Ling retreated several steps until she reached the wall of the corridor, stopping only when she had nowhere left to go. She glared angrily at Yuan Yi. Although she knew he meant no harm, Yuan Yi was just a man who liked to get physical and annoying.
"Sorry! Sorry!" Yuan Yi didn't expect Jiang Ling's reaction to be so strong. He slapped his right hand with his left hand and apologized repeatedly.
He was in a terrible mood. After apologizing, he looked at her with a pained expression and pleading eyes: "Xiao Jiang, please help Song Mao."
Jiang Ling dislikes physical contact with people, especially men.
But Yuan Yi apologized so quickly, and his expression of sadness didn't seem fake, so Jiang Ling couldn't get angry. She raised her hand and touched the spot where Yuan Yi had slapped her, and replied, "How can I help?"
Yuan Yi said, "Didn't you join the special task force? Use your amazing theories, like geographical profiling, the three-fixed investigation method, oh right, and that lie detector test through handwriting analysis, use whatever works, and help them solve the case as soon as possible. As long as the case is solved, Song Mao's suspicion can be cleared. If it drags on for too long, I'm afraid the leaders will have a bad impression of Song Mao."
Didn't you hear what Director Zhong said? Zero tolerance for drug-related crimes.
A police officer's family member involved in drug use is a serious matter!
Ying Yuhua is truly a killer.
Thinking of Ying Yuhua, Yuan Yi had something to say: "Xiao Jiang, it's fortunate that you discovered the problem in time. If Yuhua had been allowed to continue like this, she might have been dragged down by Chen Mu, and Songmao's future would have been truly ruined."
Jiang Ling waved her hand.
We're all acquaintances, it's normal for you to help me and I to help you, why say these things?
Why did Jiang Ling spend so much time and energy communicating with Ying Yuhua at the beginning? It was because she knew that she would affect Ying Songmao's future and might even kill him like she did in her previous life. That's why Jiang Ling paid so much attention to Ying Yuhua's psychological problems.
Jiang Ling was too concerned and made a mistake in judgment; she should have focused her main energy on Chen Mu earlier.
Yuan Yi then instructed her, "Those two guys, Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou, are very self-important, unlike me who is humble and eager to learn. If you join the task force, you probably won't have many opportunities to demonstrate your abilities. Don't be afraid, just show your true skills. Even if you get into a fight, Director Zhong will cover for you."
Jiang Ling pursed her lips and remained silent.
The criminal profiling team is facing another unfamiliar group, which is really tough.
However, Jiang Ling was not afraid.
The challenge of integrating into an unfamiliar team soon arrived.
The first meeting of the 4.26 task force was held in early May.
The meeting was chaired by Director Zhong, with Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou leading elite troops from the First and Second Battalions in attendance. As soon as Jiang Ling, Li Zhenliang, Liu Haoran, and Zhou Wei entered the meeting room, they were met with countless stares and whispers.
"Is this the criminal profiling team?"
"They look to be under 25 on average, right? They're all just young punks."
"That's right? I heard the team leader is still that young girl."
Jiang Ling is only 21 years old. Even when she is serious, her face still looks young, which inevitably makes her look down upon in this male-dominated team where experience is king.
However, she was slender and tall, and dressed in a smart police uniform, she exuded a heroic and dashing air. Coupled with the composure and demeanor gained from being reborn, the whispers around her quieted down considerably.
The meeting will begin.
Lei Xiao briefly introduced the members of the task force.
Jiang Chenzhou reported on the battle plan.
In the first week, we will focus on figuring out the organizational structure of the Phantom Disco, clarifying the relationships between members and their activity patterns;
In the second week, they monitored Zhang Yuanqiang and others' communication devices and sent plainclothes officers to infiltrate the disco.
In the third week, a detailed arrest plan was developed and tasks were assigned to each group.
In the fourth week, a full-scale acquisition was carried out, drug storage locations were searched, and drugs were seized.
The first week's plan has been progressing smoothly. Before today's meeting, the task force had already held a meeting to deploy the tasks of group investigations. Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou didn't even remember to call Jiang Ling.
Jiang Ling was fortunate enough to attend this meeting because it was chaired by Director Zhong.
Jiang Ling cherished this opportunity. After returning from Director Zhong's place, she didn't rest but worked with her team members to conduct extensive investigations.
The more she investigated and visited, the more alarmed she became.
This drug trafficking gang, led by Zhang Yuanqiang, was more cunning than she had imagined.
Today, when Jiang Ling came to the meeting, she assigned tasks to all the team members.
Zhou Wei was responsible for taking notes, making sure to record all the recent investigation results of the special task force in detail for future comparison. The Municipal Bureau had many investigative methods and a wide scope, so the results would definitely be substantial.
Liu Haoran was responsible for observation, noting the reactions of everyone present and recording their names, positions, and personalities to facilitate further cooperation.
As for Li Zhenliang, he naturally cooperated with Jiang Ling, worked hard to perform, and strived to gain a voice in the task force.
Therefore, when they entered the conference room and faced the large crowd, the four-person team was full of energy and ready to fight as they faced more than a dozen unfamiliar faces.
The meeting continued.
Lei Xiao's team was in charge of investigating Ghost Shadow Disco. They sent plainclothes officers into the disco at night to investigate. They had basically figured out the disco's business scale and operations. However, when the plainclothes officers were rubbing their hands together, looking for some fun, the waiter said with a straight face: "Sir, this is a legitimate entertainment venue. We don't have any of those messy things you're talking about."
Lei Xiao summarized: "They must have a referral system based on acquaintances, and they won't reveal anything to strangers. In addition, the disco owner, Zhang Yuanqiang, owns a black Santana sedan and a truck, and he makes a trip to Yuezhou every week."
Jiang Chenzhou was responsible for investigating the family relationships of Chen Mu and Zhang Yuanqiang.
After stating the main content completed by the group, he summarized: "Chen Mu is an only child. His father, Chen Zhigang, is the deputy head of the technical department. Chen Zhigang has a good reputation. He is dedicated to his job, has strong technical skills, and a strong sense of family responsibility. So far, no contact has been found between his family and Zhang Yuanqiang."
"As for Zhang Yuanqiang, he is the son of a chemical plant worker. His parents have passed away, and he was raised by his aunt. After graduating from vocational school, he went to the south to make a living, earned some money, and returned to Yanshi to do business. He first opened a karaoke bar, which became more and more successful, and then opened this Phantom Disco."
At this point, Jiang Chenzhou looked at Jiang Ling: "Xiao Jiang, after interrogating Chen Mu, you claimed that the two had a good relationship and that Chen Mu was acting on Zhang Yuanqiang's orders. However, according to our investigation, they have never met and have no interaction. As for Zhang Yuanqiang instructing Chen Mu to intentionally approach Ying Yuhua, gather information about the police, and even try to drag your father into drug production, these are all just your guesses, right? We haven't found any relevant evidence yet."
Lei Xiao added, "Yes, everything must be based on facts; we can't solve cases by guessing alone."
Two arrows suddenly shot at him; it would be very unusual for Jiang Ling not to retaliate.
Jiang Ling bowed slightly, her gaze calm: "Captain Jiang, the lack of relevant evidence is your problem, not mine."
She then looked at Lei Xiao: "Captain Lei, my conclusion is not a guess, but a reasonable deduction."
The whispers below suddenly grew louder.
"My god, someone who dares to criticize both Captain Jiang and Captain Lei at the same time is truly a talent."
"Tsk tsk, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger."
"Shh... Stop talking, stop talking, Captain Jiang and Captain Lei's faces have turned black."
Jiang Chenzhou was somewhat annoyed.
Jiang Chenzhou carefully reviewed the interrogation records and handwriting analysis results provided by Jiang Ling. Jiang Ling's deduction that Phantom Disco was the place where Chen Mu first used drugs was quite ingenious, a point that Jiang Chenzhou agreed with.
However, what Jiang Ling said later was too arbitrary.
—Zhang Yuanqiang instructed Chen Mu to approach Ying Yuhua, hoping to learn about the police's movements through Ying Yuhua.
Zhang Yuanqiang asked Chen Mu to persuade his father to use his technology and the raw materials from the chemical plant to develop new types of drugs.
That makes absolutely no sense.
How could a disco owner and drug kingpin have such a close relationship with an appliance repairman and drug addict? It's like he's completely entrusting his life and fortune to his brother.
According to the interrogation records, this conclusion was stated directly by Jiang Ling after witnessing Chen Mu's drug withdrawal symptoms. Chen Mu denied it throughout the entire process, so it cannot be considered direct evidence.
How can we determine if someone is lying when their reactions during a drug withdrawal episode are abnormal?
In Jiang Chenzhou's opinion, Jiang Ling had already done a great job by interrogating Chen Mu and finding out who Zhang Yuanqiang was; the rest could be left to them.
Zhang Yuanqiang hasn't been alerted yet. As long as we keep a close eye on him, and as long as he engages in any drug transportation or trafficking activities, Jiang Chenzhou is confident that he can wipe out the entire drug trafficking gang!
As for Jiang Ling's theory, it's not important.
If it weren't for Director Zhong's recommendation, Jiang Chenzhou would have thought that Jiang Ling was not qualified to attend today's meeting.
On their attitude towards Jiang Ling, Jiang Chenzhou and Lei Xiao were unusually in complete agreement.
Lei Xiao frowned, his voice booming through the conference room: "Comrade Jiang Ling! When we investigate cases, we must present facts and evidence. Where are your facts and evidence regarding the close relationship between Zhang Yuanqiang and Chen Mu?"
Jiang Chenzhou followed up: "Yes. We also interrogated Chen Mu, and he denied all your accusations, saying that you were just inducing him to confess. He said he only picked up goods from Phantom a few times, and the contact person was called Hu Zi. We are currently looking for this person who shipped the goods, Hu Zi."
Jiang Chenzhou and Lei Xiao's doubts were not without merit, but if they considered Jiang Ling as one of their own, they should have discussed it privately. Pointing it out so bluntly in front of Director Zhong at the meeting was clearly a form of rejection.
Two criminal investigation captains launched an attack at the same time, but Jiang Ling remained calm and composed.
After interrogating Chen Mu, Jiang Ling knew he would recant his testimony. Chen Mu was extremely cunning, with a silver tongue; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to charm Ying Yuhua to the point where she was willing to give her life for him.
But Jiang Ling has memories of criminal files from her previous life.
After Chen Mu's death, Chen Zhigang surrendered himself and uprooted the entire drug trafficking market in Yan City. The ringleader was Zhang Yuanqiang.
After the police operation began, Zhang Yuanqiang shot himself. Before his death, he took a woman hostage to the rooftop and demanded to meet Chen Zhigang.
Upon seeing Chen Zhigang, Zhang Yuanqiang smiled cruelly: "Chen Zhigang, this is all you owe me!"
Chen Zhigang knelt before Zhang Yuanqiang and wailed, "It shouldn't have happened! You shouldn't have killed my son!"
Zhang Yuanqiang said, "Watching Chen Mu suffer from drugs must have been painful for you, right? Watching him die in front of you must have been heartbreaking, right? Hahahaha..."
Amidst the laughter, Zhang Yuanqiang fired his gun and committed suicide.
Chen Zhigang suffered a mental breakdown, laughing and crying at the same time, before jumping off a building and committing suicide.
Although the largest drug case in Yan City has been solved, the main culprits all committed suicide.
The police have no idea what their grudges or grievances were.
Having lived a second life, Jiang Ling is certain that Chen Mu has a deep relationship with Zhang Yuanqiang, and that Zhang Yuanqiang dragged Chen Mu and Chen Zhigang into the mess for revenge.
“Everything I’ve said is supported by evidence.” Jiang Ling stood up and walked to the front of the conference room.
Director Zhong raised his hand, signaling Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou to be quiet: "Alright, everyone's goal is to solve the case as soon as possible. We should work together and not engage in factionalism. Since Jiang Ling is prepared, let's hear her opinion."
Although Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou were unconvinced, they could only reply, "Yes," when the director spoke.
Li Zhenliang closely followed Jiang Ling's steps, moved a whiteboard over from the side, took out a marker, and wrote five large characters on it.
—The Three-Fixed Investigation Method.
To be honest, the serious atmosphere of the meeting made him a little nervous; he was so tense he almost couldn't stand up. But seeing Jiang Ling handle the situation with ease, Li Zhenliang inexplicably gained courage.
—Xiao Jiang is the best! With her around, there's nothing to be afraid of.
Jiang Ling stood beside the whiteboard, calmly surveying the entire room.
All eyes were on her.
There were doubts, admiration, curiosity, and also disdain...
Jiang Ling spoke up.
Her voice was clear and bright, and her pronunciation was precise, ensuring that everyone present could hear her clearly.
"Let me first reiterate the three-point investigation method."
"Define its nature, define its scope, and define its character."
"The first thing to determine is the nature of the case. In the April 26 drug case, we currently have two people in our possession, Chen Mu and Zhang Yuanqiang. What are their criminal motives? This is the first question we need to consider."
Although Director Zhong was there to support her, Jiang Ling was simply too young. As she stood on the stage and began to speak, a crowd of people below started to discuss her.
"Huh? What is the 'Three-Fixed Investigation Method'?"
"I understand defining the nature and scope, but what do you mean by defining the facial features?"
"What could be the motive for a crime? Drug dealers are after money, and drug users are either feeling empty or out of curiosity."
Director Zhong tapped the table: "Quiet!"
When the bureau chief spoke, everyone fell silent.
Director Zhong shouted, "Pay attention to meeting discipline. Jiang Ling's proposed 'three-fixed' investigation method is excellent. Our bureau plans to promote it. After this case is closed, we'll invite her to give a special lecture. If you have any questions, you can ask her then. This is a task force meeting, so everyone listen carefully!"
The buzzing of discussion finally subsided.
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou exchanged a glance.
—If Director Zhong strongly supports this young girl, it's either because she has powerful connections or she has real talent.
—Let her test its mettle first.
"The motives you all raised earlier are correct—money, inner emptiness, or curiosity—but you've overlooked one point. Zhang Yuanqiang's inducement of Chen Mu to use drugs might have been revenge, while Chen Mu's drug use might have been out of a desire to obey."
"It is precisely because you overlooked this motive that you focused your investigation on a simple drug transaction relationship and failed to seriously investigate the relationship between Chen Mu and Zhang Yuanqiang."
"In fact, Zhang Yuanqiang and Chen Mu were old acquaintances, and their families had a deep entanglement. The reason why Zhang Yuanqiang lured Chen Mu into drug use, used him to get close to Ying Yuhua, a deaf-mute girl, and even tried to get Chen Zhigang to make drugs was all because of hatred."
These words immediately caused some people to become restless.
A man in his thirties, wearing a brown jacket, stood up: "Our team investigated the relationship between the two families. Although Zhang Yuanqiang's parents were employees of the chemical plant, they passed away a long time ago. The chemical plant is very large, and the two families do not live in the same residential area. We have never heard of any feud between them."
Jiang Ling looked at the man and asked, "Who are you?"
The man shouted, "Qiu Shi!"
Jiang Ling nodded, gesturing for him to sit down: "Officer Qiu, hello. The fact that you didn't find anything indicates two things. First, it means your investigation was inadequate. Second, as I just mentioned, the nature of the case is unclear, so the scope is also unclear."
Jiang Chenzhou opened his mouth, preparing to speak.
Jiang Ling didn't give him a chance to speak: "Our group visited the elderly at the chemical plant, especially the old employees who had worked with Zhang Yuanqiang's parents, and learned some things."
Jiang Ling pointed at Liu Haoran: "Haoran, why don't you tell everyone what you think?"
As for the group members, everyone should be given a chance to shine and perform.
In the center of the conference room was a large oval table, and those who sat at the table were all team leaders. Liu Haoran, sitting in the back row, swallowed hard when Jiang Ling pointed at him from afar, and heard a "gulp" sound.
He took a deep breath and stood up: "Well, it's like this."
Jiang Ling's gaze was warm and encouraging.
Liu Haoran finally found his voice: "Zhang Yuanqiang's parents were both teachers at the chemical plant's affiliated middle school. He originally had a younger brother named Zhang Yuansheng. The family of four lived in the school's staff quarters. That summer when Zhang Yuansheng was eight years old, he went out to play with Chen Mu and ended up drowning in a pond outside the factory."
Jiang Chenzhou had no idea that Zhang Yuanqiang had a younger brother.
They had no idea that Zhang Yuansheng had drowned at the age of eight.
He turned around, glared fiercely at the team members sitting behind him, and gritted his teeth inwardly. He'd asked them to investigate family backgrounds, and they hadn't even found that?
Qiu Shi muttered, "Zhang Yuanqiang is an outsider. The police station's household registration department doesn't have his information. His household registration has been moved to Yuezhou. When we visited, we investigated his parents' situation, but we didn't hear about a Zhang Yuansheng."
Liu Haoran said, "The drowning of Zhang Yuansheng has terrified many parents, and they are unwilling to talk about it. It's no wonder that Officer Qiu didn't investigate. We just happened to meet someone who knew about it."
Qiu Shi's impression of Liu Haoran improved considerably after Liu Haoran came to his rescue.
Liu Haoran continued, "Chen Mu and Zhang Yuansheng were the same age and were friends who went swimming together back then. Zhang Yuansheng's death was a huge blow to him, and I heard that he even took a year off from school."
Unexpectedly, Chen Mu actually had a grudge against Zhang Yuanqiang.
Could it be that Chen Mu killed Zhang Yuansheng but refuses to admit it?
No wonder Zhang Yuanqiang hates Chen Mu and tries every means to drag him into the abyss of drug addiction.
Now, everyone became interested in this past event.
Even Jiang Chenzhou put away his disdain and listened attentively to Liu Haoran's speech.
It was Liu Haoran's first time speaking in front of so many people, and to be honest, he was a little nervous. But he's a bit of a social butterfly; once everyone's attention was drawn to him, he suddenly became excited and spoke with increasing enthusiasm.
"After Zhang Yuansheng drowned, his parents approached Chen Mu, pressing him for details, but Chen Mu was terrified and could only stammer and not give a clear answer. Chen Zhigang was very protective of his son, saying that Zhang Yuansheng had invited Chen Mu to play, and that it was just an accident, so no one was to blame. Chen Mu's mother was very shrewish and pushed Zhang Yuansheng's parents away, saying that everyone has their own fate, and if anyone is to blame, it's the parents for not fulfilling their duty of care, and they shouldn't shift the responsibility to others."
"Zhang Yuansheng's parents had a fight, and Zhang's father suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage that night and died. Zhang's mother lost two relatives at the same time and cried every day. Less than a year later, she was diagnosed with liver cancer and passed away in less than six months. Zhang Yuanqiang was taken away by his aunt, and from then on, the people at the chemical plant gradually forgot about this family."
“That pond was a wild pond outside the factory, with no owner. Children would usually go there to play in the water during the summer. After Zhang Yuansheng drowned, no child dared to go there to play.”
At this point, Liu Haoran sighed: "Within two years, Zhang Yuanqiang's parents and younger brother passed away, which was a huge blow to him. After graduating from vocational school, he was assigned to work as a technician at Yuezhou Chemical Plant, but he resigned after only five years to start his own business. He worked in the south, got married and divorced, and had no children."
Having experienced a devastating family tragedy, Zhang Yuanqiang harbored deep resentment and returned to Yan City seeking revenge. He deliberately lured Chen Mu into drug use and intentionally befriended Chen Mu, all to make him taste the bitterness of family destruction and death.
The meeting room suddenly fell silent.
This old story is strong evidence for Jiang Ling's previous judgment.
That's a real slap in the face.
Lei Xiao and Jiang Chenzhou exchanged a glance, then quickly looked away.
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