I Sent You to Take the College Entrance Exam, and You Ended Up Solving a Murder Case?! - Chapter 42

Counterfeits, secondhand goods, gifts from friends… all these situations must be taken into account.

He paused, then continued.

“This list only gives us a priority direction for investigation, not the final answer.”

The excitement that had just begun to ignite in the office was instantly extinguished by his words.

Just then, the office door was pushed open, and Wu Che and Su Chun walked in looking exhausted.

“Captain, we’re back.” Wu Che’s voice was a little hoarse.

“How is the situation?”

Wu Che shook his head, his face full of frustration.

“We will cover a 500-meter radius around all pedestrian exits of the underground parking garage.”

“Within two hours of the incident, all available surveillance footage was thoroughly reviewed.”

“And then what happened?”

“No.”

Wu Che’s answer was concise yet weighty.

“The suspect vanished as if he had evaporated into thin air; he walked out of the garage and disappeared.”

“We speculate that he likely entered the garage on foot from a car located in a blind spot of the surveillance cameras.”

“After committing the crime, he walked away, perfectly avoiding being tracked by vehicles throughout the entire process.”

This result was within Chen Mo’s expectations.

Such a cautious murderer would never leave such an obvious flaw.

“You’ve worked hard.” Chen Mo patted him on the shoulder.

“Ding-dong—”

Jiang Xiaomiao’s phone rang. She glanced at it, then looked up and said, “Captain, the takeout has arrived. It’s in the lobby downstairs.”

“I’ll go get it,” Guan Yuexing volunteered and ran out.

Soon, the aroma of various stir-fries, barbecues, and rice filled the entire office, easing the tense and oppressive atmosphere.

“Don’t just stand there, eat first,” Chen Mo called out. “You’ll have the energy to work when you’re full.”

The team members then realized they were starving and gathered around.

Yuan Weiguang didn’t stand on ceremony and picked up a piece of grilled pork belly with a pair of chopsticks.

While eating, he asked vaguely, “What’s the next step? We have two leads, which one should we pursue first?”

Chen Mo rummaged through the rice in his bowl, but his mind was incredibly clear.

“We’re proceeding along two lines. The shoe lead requires a lot of investigation, but it’s the most direct.”

“Uncle Tiao’s clues are more like casting a net, hoping to catch some personal grudges related to the deceased Song Yin.”

He looked at Wu Che.

“Tomorrow morning, you will lead the team and go through each of the thirty-four people on the list for me.”

“Remember, be polite. We’re here to gather information, not to interrogate you.”

“The key is to verify their alibis for the time of the incident, and who currently has the shoes.”

“Understood.” Wu Che nodded.

He then turned to Qiao Zhoucheng: “What did the public security department say?”

“I’ve already spoken with Captain Xia, and they’re all ready. The arrest is scheduled for tomorrow morning,” Qiao Zhoucheng replied.

“good.”

In the time it takes to eat a meal, the action plan for the next day has been finalized.

After the meal, Yuan Weiguang stretched, yawned, and said goodbye.

“Alright, that’s all for now. I’m going back to catch up on my sleep. Captain Chen, remember to let me know if there’s any progress.”

Take care.

The team members also packed up their things one after another, preparing to go home for a short rest.

After working non-stop for almost twenty hours, everyone was at their limit.

Looking out at the deep night, Chen Mo knew there would be no further progress tonight.

He simply turned off his computer and went home.

…

The next day, at 9:30 a.m.

In the heart of Chengdu, there is an elegantly styled coffee shop.

Chen Mo was dressed in casual clothes, wearing Bluetooth headphones, and sitting by the window with a latte in front of him.

Yan Guangxiu and Jiang Xiaomiao sat at the opposite table, both in plainclothes, like an ordinary couple.

Outside the coffee shop, several inconspicuous private cars were filled with plainclothes police officers from the Public Security Bureau.

Xia’s voice came through the earphones, accompanied by static.

“Team Leader Chen, all units are in position. The target, Du Yuhui, left his home five minutes ago and is expected to arrive in ten minutes.”

“Received,” Chen Mo replied. “Tell the brothers to keep their cool and wait until he enters the coffee shop and meets Xu Yan before we talk.”

“clear.”

In this arrest operation, only three people from Team Five came, mainly to cooperate with the Public Security Bureau and obtain first-hand confessions.

The main force, led by Wu Che, is conducting an intensive investigation into the list of 34 Adidas buyers.

Time passed second by second.

The wind chimes outside the coffee shop rang softly.

A middle-aged man walked in.

He had a beer belly, and his triangular eyes scanned the surroundings before finally settling on a young girl in the corner.

It was Xu Yan who cooperated with the police.

The man wore a greasy smile and walked straight over.

Xia’s voice immediately came through the earpiece: “Target spotted! Repeat, target spotted!”

Chen Mo glanced at the man.

Du Yuhui, nicknamed “Uncle Tiao,” is in his forties.

He had been involved in the gray area of ​​Shucheng for over a decade, and had been imprisoned twice for organizing prostitution.

He is Song Yin’s direct superior.

“Don’t rush, wait for my signal,” Chen Mo said in a low voice.

Du Yuhui sat down opposite Xu Yan, rubbing his hands together and smiling as he said something.

As agreed beforehand, Xu Yan picked up the lemon water on the table and took a sip.

This is a signal!

“Take action!” Chen Mo’s voice was calm and decisive.

Before he could finish speaking, Yan Guangxiu and Jiang Xiaomiao at the next table had already stood up.

At the same time, seven or eight “customers” dressed in different ways rushed into the coffee shop and headed straight for Du Yuhui’s table.

“Police! Don’t move!”

Captain Xia shouted and flashed his police ID.

Du Yuhui’s smile froze instantly, and he instinctively wanted to stand up and resist.

But Yan Guangxiu had already stepped forward from behind, and a large hand pressed down on his shoulder like an iron clamp.

With her other hand, she twisted his arm behind his back and pressed him firmly into the chair.

“Ah! What are you doing! What are you doing!” Du Yuhui screamed like a pig being slaughtered.

The other customers in the cafe screamed in fright, and the scene became somewhat chaotic.

“Excuse me, everyone, the police are on a case and have kept you from having your coffee.”

Jiang Xiaomiao immediately stepped forward, her clear voice reassuring everyone.

“The police will cover everyone’s expenses today. Please do not take photos and cooperate with our work. Thank you.”

Her appearance effectively eased the atmosphere at the scene.

Chen Mo didn’t get up from beginning to end; he simply picked up his coffee and calmly watched everything unfold.

Soon, Du Yuhui was handcuffed and taken away.

Chen Mo then put down his coffee cup and walked out, opening the door of a minivan.

“Bring him here.”

Team Leader Xia was taken aback for a moment, but still waved his hand, ordering someone to bring Du Yuhui over and put him in the back seat of the van.

Chen Mo and Jiang Xiaomiao also got into the car and sat on either side of Du Yuhui.

“Captain Chen, what’s going on…” Captain Xia was a little puzzled.

“I’ll talk to him first, and then I’ll hand him over to you after the interrogation.”

After Chen Mo finished speaking, he said to Yan Guangxiu in the driver’s seat, “Drive, just drive around randomly.”

“yes!”

The car door closed, shutting out the noise from the outside world.

Du Yuhui looked indignant and shouted, “What did I do wrong that you arrested me? I just came to have a cup of coffee!”

Chen Mo ignored him, simply looking at him quietly, his eyes as deep as an ancient well.