Chapter 143: Similar Or No (1/2)

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The first thing Mu Mingyuan did after returning from his business trip was to go find Jiang Zhengkai. After he entered Jiang Zhengkai's office, he ridiculed him by sarcastically asking, “Aiya, brother! You're still alive?”

“Of course! How else did you expect to find me?” Jiang Zhengkai glanced at Mu Mingyuan. He stood up and then gestured for Mu Mingyuan to sit across from him. “You're pretty quick! How was it? Has everything been settled?”

“It's all complete.” Mu Mingyuan nodded. Then he sincerely asked, “How was it? No breakthrough in the past two days? I heard from Zhang Ping that she gave you multiple makeovers.”

“Yes,” Jiang Zhengkai confirmed. “I already discussed it with Ziyuan. She believes that the killer won't show up because of my cop-like face. So, she dressed herself like a prost.i.tute, while I went for a gangster appearance.”

“Haha, what a great idea!” Mu Mingyuan chuckled. “According to Zhang Ping, you looked very much like a gangster.”

“Yup!” Jiang Zhengkai leaned back in his chair before mocking himself. “Even though I've never been a gangster or caught one, it seems that I've dealt with them often enough to act like one.”

“Very true! For once, we finally got to witness a pig flee,” Mu Mingyuan chuckled in response. “So What are you planning to do next? How do you want me to coordinate with you?”

“Let's maintain this act for now!” Jiang Zhengkai took a moment to think about it before he gave a reply. “Though, I'd rather you do my makeup instead of Zhang Ping. Since this case is so unusual, I want less women to be involved just for their own safety.”

“Alright,” Mu Mingyuan nodded. “Then tonight I'll be on duty in the alley.” As he stood up, Mu Mingyuan walked towards the exit before suddenly turning around. “Alas! I never thought that such a beautiful lady like Miss Ren wouldn't be a woman.”

Jiang Zhengkai was at a loss for words. He could only helplessly shake his head. He did say that he had wanted less women to be involved in the case.

Not long after Mu Mingyuan left, Lu Xiaoqiang entered Jiang Zhengkai's office. Under the indication of Jiang Zhengkai, he also sat down across the desk.

“Inspector Jiang, the investigation's progress has been very slow these past few days.”

“How come? There hasn't been any progress whatsoever?” Jiang Zhengkai raised his head to stare at Lu Xiaoqiang.

“None!” Lu Xiaoqiang shrugged, “I went through all the residences of the women in the alley, including the hotel where Xiao Mei had previously worked. Their evaluation of Xiao Mei was pretty much all consistent. Based on the information they provided, I can basically confirm that Xiao Mei didn't have any friends here.”

“So what you're saying is that, besides Jiao, there is no one else that would want to avenge her?” Jiang Zhengkai leaned back even further into his chair as he helplessly sighed. If they weren't both aware that Ren Ziyuan was Jiao, they would have already pinned Jiao as the prime suspect.

“There's no one else!” Lu Xiaoqiang shook his head. Afterwards, he raised his head and forced out a smile. “Inspector Jiang, if there are any suspicions, I'm afraid I am the most likely candidate.”

“Haha! Really?” Jiang Zhengkai kindly laughed. “Alright then, I will arrest you tomorrow!”

“Ah? Why not today?” Lu Xiaoqiang maintained his forced smile as he shook his head.

“Today? I will give you today to find evidence of your own guilt!” Jiang Zhengkai bantered. Nevertheless, he comforted Lu Xiaoqiang with his next words, saying, “It's a good thing that Xiao Mei isn't suspicious. You don't need to be disheartened. I told Jiao that this murderer was after Zhao Renchu. Xiao Mei's death could be an accident after all.”

“I hope so!” Lu Xiaoqiang nodded.