Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Doubtful Points! Missing or killed? (2/2)
“Perhaps it’s best to give a call to your colleagues investigating in Hunan Province,” Su Xuan continued. “They should thoroughly investigate Tang Jiajia’s sister, whether she’s truly missing or…”
He emphasized the importance of the missing person aspect, causing Tian Yuan to suddenly raise his head. Although he didn’t want to admit it, Su Xuan had hit the nail on the head.
Tang Xin had been missing for a whole three years. At the time of her disappearance, it was from her own home. There were no signs of forced entry, and all doors and windows were securely closed, a typical case of an inexplicable disappearance.
“It’s been too long, and even if we want to find her now, it may be impossible. Back then, the disappearance case created a lot of buzz online, with all sorts of theories, but finding the missing person was still impossible.”
“I’ll have them pay attention,” Tian Yuan said, his expression turning serious. “If it’s indeed a murder case, after three years, it may not be so easy to find answers.”
As Su Xuan had mentioned, a missing person case and a murder case were two different things.
He nodded, pointing to the relationship chart he had drawn to emphasize his point.
“Before we move forward, we should investigate this landlady,” Su Xuan reminded them.
In police work, when someone was suspected, conducting an investigation was a straightforward process. Even if there was a hidden connection between Yue Fan and the landlady, it would eventually come to light during the police investigation.
Seeing the connection between Yue Fan and the landlady, Tian Yuan gained newfound respect for Su Xuan. He regretted his earlier dismissive attitude.
Su Xuan’s sharp observations and attention to detail had proven invaluable, and Tian Yuan felt admiration for his colleague. He had initially doubted Su Xuan’s suitability as a criminal investigator, but he now realized he was wrong. “Su Xuan, how did you find out about the relationship between Yue Fan and the landlady?” Tian Yuan asked. “Even with your guidance, it took us a while to uncover this.”
“You figured this out in a single night, that’s quite impressive. We’re already planning to summon Yue Fan and the landlady.”
Tian Yuan had become an ardent admirer of Su Xuan ever since he learned about the connection between Yue Fan and the landlady. He followed Su Xuan around every day, like his side kick.
“Generations before us giving away children to other elder relatives in the family, and this tradition continues in older generations. As you go up the family tree, it becomes more pronounced. I just felt something was amiss and decided to investigate,” Su Xuan explained. “Through careful examination, 1 uncovered this lead.”
He didn’t delve into the intricacies of police work, as each officer had their strengths and approaches. Su Xuan simply asked, “Have the surveillance personnel reported back yet?”
Tian Yuan initially thought Su Xuan was referring to Tang Jiajia and sighed in response.
“No, whether it’s day or night, Tang Jiajia shows no intention of leaving her residence. On the other hand, I occasionally see the landlady come by to dispose of trash,” Tian Yuan explained. “1 thought Tang Jiajia might not resist the temptation to commit theft again. If she stole even one item, we could bring her in for questioning. After all, she has a history of theft.”
However, what they didn’t anticipate was Tang Jiajia’s patience. She seemed determined to wait out the entire month before fleeing Xiangcheng City.
“Where did she get so much money?” Su Xuan asked, but he was actually more concerned about Yue Fan.
Tian Yuan, upon hearing this question, felt that something was off.
That day, after Su Xuan apprehended Tang Jiajia, her identity as a thief was exposed.
The stolen money found in her suitcase and on her person was thoroughly examined and confiscated. When she left, Tang Jiajia had only a few thousand dollars left, all of which were her own.
The fact that she still had this money after renting the apartment left Tianyuan puzzled and concerned.
“What about that money…” he began, but Su Xuan interrupted.
“It was given to her by Yue Fan..”