nashuaworldcup Chapter 809 The case takes a turn; there's someone behind it all.
Chapter 809 The case takes a turn; there's someone behind it all.
He immediately and excitedly beckoned Qin Chuan over: "Chief, look at this scratch. It looks like it was made by a sharp object. Could it be related to the case?" Qin Chuan quickly walked over, squatted down, and stared intently at the scratch, his eyes gleaming sharply. He carefully observed the direction and depth of the scratch, as well as the surrounding marks, and vaguely felt that this might be a key clue that could open a new breakthrough in solving the case.
Meanwhile, the team responsible for re-examining interpersonal relationships began their intense and tedious work. They divided into several groups, visiting Wang Qiang and Zhao Gang's relatives, friends, and business partners door-to-door. At each location, they patiently questioned everyone, leaving no one who might know the inside story undiscovered. During a visit to one of Zhao Gang's business partners, a remark caught their attention: "Recently, Zhao Gang has been getting very close to a man named Sun Ming. Sun Ming is a ruthless gangster. I was wondering why Zhao Gang would associate with him." This clue gave the investigation team a glimmer of hope, and they quickly reported it to Qin Chuan.
Upon learning of this clue, Qin Chuan immediately realized that Sun Ming was likely the key figure in the case. He quickly organized police forces to investigate Sun Ming. After a period of arduous effort, the police finally located Sun Ming's whereabouts. When Qin Chuan and his team appeared before Sun Ming, a flash of panic crossed Sun Ming's face, but being a man with experience in the underworld, he quickly regained his composure and forced a smile: "Officer, what can I do for you?" His voice was deliberately relaxed, but the slight tremor in his tone betrayed his inner tension.
"What is your relationship with Zhao Gang?" Qin Chuan asked bluntly, his eyes fixed on Sun Ming's eyes, trying to find a flaw in his expression.
"We're just ordinary friends, we occasionally have a meal together," Sun Ming replied casually, but his eyes unconsciously darted away.
"Ordinary friends? Then why did you know nothing about Zhao Gang taking the blame for someone else, and the person behind him threatening his family?" Qin Chuan pressed on, his voice rising several decibels, his tone filled with authority. His gaze was like two sharp swords, piercing straight into Sun Ming's heart.
Sun Ming's eyes began to flicker. He lowered his head, remained silent for a moment, trying to conceal his panic. Then, feigning composure, he said, "I really don't know what you're talking about." Although Sun Ming refused to admit it, his reaction had already aroused the police's suspicion. Qin Chuan knew that this Sun Ming was definitely not simple; he was likely the key figure in the case. They had to find evidence as soon as possible to break this deadlock and bring the truth to light.
Qin Chuan knew he couldn't give Sun Ming a chance to catch his breath. He immediately arranged for officers to monitor Sun Ming 24/7, while simultaneously conducting a comprehensive investigation into Sun Ming's social connections and recent whereabouts. "Keep a close eye on his every move; any subtle anomaly could be a breakthrough," Qin Chuan emphasized to the monitoring team.
While investigating Sun Ming's communication records, the police discovered that he had been frequently contacting an unknown number before the incident. Following this lead further, they found that the number belonged to a man named Liu Feng, who had a prior theft conviction and whose interactions with Sun Ming were frequent and mysterious. Qin Chuan decided to start with Liu Feng, hoping to find a new breakthrough in the case.
When the police found Liu Feng, he appeared extremely nervous. "I just helped Sun Ming with a small matter; I really don't know anything else," Liu Feng said, his voice trembling. Qin Chuan stared intently into his eyes, pressing him further: "The matter you assisted might be related to a murder case. It's not too late to confess." Hearing the words "murder case," Liu Feng's face turned deathly pale. He hesitated for a moment before finally speaking: "Sun Ming asked me to get him a knife identical to the one found at the crime scene. I didn't know what he wanted to do at the time."
This crucial information gave the police a glimmer of hope. At the same time, the surveillance team reported that Sun Ming was preparing to flee to another region. Qin Chuan immediately ordered, "Operate the arrest immediately! We cannot let him escape!" The police acted swiftly and successfully intercepted Sun Ming at the airport.
Faced with interrogation again, Sun Ming still clung to hope and refused to confess. But Qin Chuan was already confident. He presented the evidence he had gathered to Sun Ming one by one, from Liu Feng's confession to Sun Ming's hotel records and financial transactions with the deceased's wife, Li Mei. Each piece of evidence was like a heavy hammer, relentlessly striking at Sun Ming's psychological defenses.
“Sun Ming, the evidence is conclusive, you have nowhere to escape.” Qin Chuan’s voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the interrogation room. Sun Ming’s face turned ashen, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his hands trembled involuntarily, but he still made a last-ditch effort: “None of this proves that I killed anyone.”
"Then explain why you had Liu Feng prepare the murder weapon before the incident? Why did you have such a close relationship with Li Mei?" Qin Chuan pressed on relentlessly, giving Sun Ming no chance to argue. Sun Ming's eyes began to wander; he lowered his head, remaining silent, his heart in turmoil.
Under the intense psychological pressure from the police, Sun Ming's mental defenses finally collapsed completely. He slumped into a chair, buried his head in his hands, and wept bitterly: "It was Li Mei, she made me do this. She promised to give me a large sum of money after it was done, and said she would take care of everything for me."
Based on Sun Ming's confession, Qin Chuan immediately assembled police forces to plan the arrest of Li Mei. He knew that Li Mei was meticulous and likely already on guard, so this operation had to be carried out with utmost caution. "Li Mei has strong counter-surveillance capabilities. We must ensure the arrest is foolproof and leave her no chance to escape," Qin Chuan solemnly stated at the operation planning meeting.
The task force quickly launched an investigation, uncovering Li Mei's daily whereabouts and activity patterns. It turned out that Li Mei had been hiding in a villa on the outskirts of the city recently, rarely venturing out. The villa's remote location and complex surrounding terrain added to the difficulty of the arrest operation. However, the police did not back down; after detailed investigation and analysis, they formulated a meticulous arrest plan.
On the night of the operation, the darkness was as black as ink. Police vehicles silently drove towards the suburban villa. The operation team split into several groups, surrounding the villa from different directions. Qin Chuan personally led the team. Holding a walkie-talkie, his eyes were fixed firmly ahead as he gave a low but powerful command: "All groups, take note, remain concealed, and proceed on my orders."
As the police approached the villa, Li Mei seemed to sense something was amiss. She cautiously walked to the window and peered outside. Just then, a night bird suddenly took flight, its cry shattering the silence of the night. Li Mei's face instantly turned deathly pale. Realizing the situation was dire, she hurriedly turned to flee.