321 Reunion 16 (1/2)

In no time, the personnel from the Serious Crimes Investigation Unit arrived with all the information of the case regarding Xu Jingwen.

An Xiaoning's flight was scheduled in the afternoon. Thus, she decided to use the spare time to go through the case details all over again.

”From what I know about Chi Rui'er, this matter definitely has something to do with her. Let's nail her as the suspect,” An Xiaoning said straight away after she was done reading.

”But, Team Leader, after some investigation, we discovered that Xu Jingwen has a penchant for being a homewrecker. She's had an affair with Shi Shaochuan previously. Thus, we can't eliminate the possibility that Jin Qingyue might also have been the one.”

”Xu Jingwen had ended things with Shi Shaochuan a long while ago. Her relationship with Gu Dongcheng was still fresh. I personally know everyone involved in this matter. I can't help but say Shi Shaochuan is truly a leopard that never changes its spots. I knew he would have an extramarital affair,” An Xiaoning said in defense of her stand.

After analyzing the conversation between Gu Dongcheng and Chi Rui'er, An Xiaoning deduced, ”Since Chi Rui'er admitted that she already knew about it, she must've been involved. Don't ask me why – Chi Rui'er has tried to harm me in many different ways before. Gu Dongcheng lives in a luxurious estate. How is it possible that the surveillance cameras were faulty at the time? I'm very certain the staff were bribed. Let's begin investigating from here.”

”But there's nothing we can do if they insist that it was faulty.”

”We can try scaring them. Tell the staff in charge of managing the estate that Chi Rui'er has already been arrested and she has confessed to bribing him. If he had really been bribed, then he would definitely be shocked and terrified. However, if he appears calm and composed, then we'll have to search for other clues from elsewhere. I'm flying off in the afternoon. Before that, let's head to Xu Jingwen's residence, and you guys shall do what I instruct you to in the afternoon.”

”Alright.”

Just as the trio were about to leave, the newly-transferred armed policeman arrived to report at their office. It was an extremely young chap.

”Hello, Sis Xiaoning, Uncle Jianguo, Brother Gong Le.”

”Can't you call me 'Brother' too?” Ma Jianguo said in displeasure.

”You're old enough to be my father. Wouldn't it be a little inappropriate to call you 'Brother'?”

An Xiaoning snorted with laughter and teased, ”Just do it before Brother Ma gets angry.”

”Yes, Brother Jianguo. My name is Ding Liang and I'm 22 years old. I just graduated from the Police Academy,” Ding Liang introduced with a grin.

”Okay. Come with us, Ding Liang. While we're on our way there, let Brother Ma explain to you the details of the case we're currently working on,” said An Xiaoning.

”Alright!”

The police car began driving out from the entrance. Gong Le was behind the wheel while An Xiaoning sat in the passenger seat. Ma Jianguo took the backseat together with Ding Liang.

When the car came to a halt at the traffic junction, An Xiaoning caught a sudden glimpse of a white Bentley opposite them.

She took a closer look to see that there was no one inside the car. She then shifted her gaze to the license plate on the front of the car.

It was the license plate number of Jin Qingyan's car.

An Xiaoning froze in shock and quickly lowered herself in the seat.

”Sis Xiaoning, are you unwell?” Gong Le asked worriedly.

”I'm fine, keep driving.”

The traffic lights turned green, and Gong Le began driving again slowly. An Xiaoning raised her head slowly after deciding that they had gone far enough.

Why was she so afraid of being seen by him when she did not do anything wrong?

Just why did she react that way?

An Xiaoning wrapped her clothes tightly around herself as a million thoughts flooded her mind.

They finally arrived at the estate.

The team of four entered the rented apartment Xu Jingwen used to live in, which was still unoccupied at the moment.

An Xiaoning scanned her surroundings but did not find Xu Jingwen's spirit.

The apartment was cleaned up thoroughly.

An Xiaoning took another look around the house before leaving with her colleagues, whom she then gave instructions to.

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