Chapter 147: The Truth Or A Coincidence? (1/2)

Regardless of whether Jiao approved or not, Jiang Zhengkai went back to work two days after leaving the hospital. In fact, Jiao wasn't completely against it, as she also wanted to know about Xiu's whereabouts. So, right before Jiang Zhengkai left for work, they made a deal that he had to bring Jiao along if he found Xiu; he wasn't allowed to hide anything regarding this from Jiao. Jiang Zhengkai was reluctant, but agreed to it in the end.

When Jiang Zhengkai arrived at his office, his subordinates immediately crowded around him, offering congratulations. Then they started chatting amongst themselves. People were naturally inquisitive despite the differences in their career. To sate their curiosity, Jiang Zhengkai told them that there had been an explosion right before he fainted that night. He smiled, but did not give any other clarifications or express any additional opinions. Although the other officers were dissatisfied with Jiang Zhengkai's response, they couldn't do anything about it because Jiang Zhengkai was their superior.

“Xiaoqiang, come here!” Jiang Zhengkai pulled Lu Xiaoqiang into his office after he was done talking to the office. “There's something that I need you to do!”

“Inspector Jiang, what do you need?” Lu Xiaoqiang frankly asked as he stood in front of Jiang Zhengkai's desk.

“Go and get Zhang Nan to take a trip with you to the first crime scene.” Jiang Zhengkai patiently looked at Lu Xiaoqiang with a focused gaze as he continued, “Bring some people and digging tools with you. Apparently there might be something buried outside of the window by the first crime scene.”

“Okay! No problem,” Lu Xiaoqiang readily replied.

“Oh right!” Jiang Zhengkai raised his hand, let it briefly hover above his desk, then gently placed it down. “Actually, forget it! You and Zhang Nan should go first. If you find something, then call me immediately. I'll also give Mu Mingyuan a call later. If you need any help or support, you can contact him.”

“Okay, Inspector Jiang. Is there anything else?” Lu Xiaoqiang patiently asked one last time.

“No, you can get to work now.” Jiang Zhengkai waved his hand, indicating for Lu Xiaoqiang to leave. However, Lu Xiaoqiang remained in the room and watched as Jiang Zhengkai pulled out the murder files on the alley serial killings. Lu Xiaoqiang didn't move and lowered his voice. “Inspector Jiang, I actually saw something that night. I haven't told anyone else; I don't know if I should tell you.”

“What's up?” Jiang Zhengkai motioned for Lu Xiaoqiang to sit down. “What did you see? What happened?”

“I…” Lu Xiaoqiang barely started talking before he uneasily glanced at Jiang Zhengkai. “Inspector Jiang, please don't suspect me of being superst.i.tious. I think I saw my sister that night!”

“Your sister? You saw Xiaomei?” Jiang Zhengkai stared at Lu Xiaoqiang, flabbergasted. “How is that possible? When did you enter the room?”

“After the situation outside went back to normal, I went in,” Lu Xiaoqiang answered. “Actually, I was the first person to enter the room.” When he reached this point, Lu Xiaoqiang lowered his head in embarra.s.sment and started fumbling his words. “Cough! Umm, I didn't see anything in particular…”

“Oh! No worries.” Based on his sharp instinct, Jiang Zhengkai was certain that Lu Xiaoqiang had seen more. He joked, “But you didn't cover us up with a blanket after? Haha.”

“I did!” Lu Xiaoqiang blurted out, and then became abashed again. “Inspector Jiang, I swear that I didn't see anything! Really, the room was very foggy. I'm not lying!”

“Mmm,” Jiang Zhengkai nodded. Leaning back in his chair, he gently gazed at Lu Xiaoqiang. “I believe you! Tell me something else. So what did you see exactly?'