Detective: From the Police Academy

Chapter 274 Aftermath
Xia Lijun held the knife with both hands, raised the blade high, and stabbed down again and again.

Blood oozed out from the blue hospital gown on You Qiumei's chest, like black and red flowers blooming one by one.

An indistinct cry came from her throat, like the sound of a chick breaking out of its shell.

You Qiumei looked at her husband with despair in her eyes, turbid tears flowing from the corners of her eyes.

Blood splattered on Xia Lijun's hand, and the back of his hand was warm.

Even so, he did not stop the butcher knife in his hand.

It was not until You Qiumei turned her head and her pupils froze that Xia Lijun stopped stabbing as if he was drowning.

He was breathing heavily, his mind going blank.

But when he was clearly making the move, he heard his son calling him, shouting "Mom". That feeling of despair and helplessness was like the cry of his son who had just learned to speak.

Xia Lijun stared at his wife's body in a daze for a moment.

Just a few seconds later, the door of the ward was suddenly pushed open.

The nurse on rounds saw this scene and immediately screamed.

"Murder! Someone, murder!"

Hearing the shouts, the nurses in the corridor immediately gathered over and the patients also rushed to block the door.

One of the doctors in a white coat swallowed his saliva and immediately got a fire extinguisher from the corridor.

The nurses quickly made way for him to stand in front.

"Put down the knife, put down the knife!"

Xia Lijun pretended not to hear and slumped down in the chair.

On the white quilt, there was a photo of a family of three, and the smiling face of everyone in the photo was stained with blood.

The doctor didn't dare to move forward and kept persuading people.

At this time, two uniformed police officers ran over from one end of the corridor.

Seeing the situation in front of them, both of them were shocked.

One of the policemen took out his baton and tried to move forward, but was stopped by another policeman.

The man snatched the fire extinguisher from the doctor's hand and pulled the pin.

Xia Lijun's pupils flickered, and he suddenly raised his head and smiled towards the outside of the ward.

Then he raised the knife and stabbed it at his throat.

But the policeman was quick-witted and pressed down the handle of the fire extinguisher just as he was about to stab.

The fire extinguishing agent sprayed out immediately, and the white mist particles instantly submerged Xia Lijun.

"Cough cough..."

Taking advantage of this opportunity, the police officer holding a baton stepped forward and knocked the fruit knife out of Xia Lijun's hand with the baton.

Then, when another policeman saw that the other party had no weapons, he threw away the fire extinguisher in his hand and rushed forward with his companions.

Xia Lijun was arrested...

……

Haijiang Division, Criminal Team.

It has been almost a month since the case was concluded, the case files have been sorted out long ago, and the case was transferred to the court half a month ago.

Tian Guanghan sat in a chair, his hands crossed and resting behind his head, looking very leisurely.

"Hey guys, it's been over a month since this case was filed, and New Year's Day is coming soon. Should we go to Shahe County to handle the case?"

Hearing this, Yang Bo and Fang Yonghui both sighed, and the latter curled his lips: "As early as half a month ago, Director Lu asked us to go back, but Director Wei refused to let us go."

Tian Guanghan smiled and said, "That can't be helped. There are so many cases in Haijiang District. There are murders every day. There are so many cases that we can never solve them all."

Yang Bo rolled his eyes at him and said, "Forget it. Director Wei went back on his word. We've been here for almost half a year."

"Why? Are you two missing home?"

Fang Yonghui and Yang Bo looked at each other, then both gave Tian Guanghan the middle finger.

Chu Yang looked at the three people and smiled, "But speaking of which, our Haijiang Division's crime-solving rate this year should be ranked first in Haidong Province, right?"

Su Mingyuan shook his head: "The Municipal Bureau is the first. I asked Captain Du. Green Ghost Chen Hao has solved many old cases in the past six months."

Yang Bo snorted, "Those are all minor cases. Our criminal team solves major cases. In terms of the nature of the cases, we are definitely number one."

Yang Bo had little dealings with Chen Hao, so he naturally favored his side.

"Don't underestimate Qing Gui. After all, he is the best!" Tian Guanghan said while giving a thumbs up.

Chu Yang said: "The Municipal Bureau usually does some guidance work, and the investigation and handling of cases are mainly done by us in the Criminal Police Brigade.

After Captain Chen took office, he really changed the previous style of the Municipal Bureau. Whether it was a big case or a small case, he was in control and was able to solve them one by one. In terms of ability, I think he is on par with our team leader. "

Hearing this, Yang Bo retorted: "I think Luo Da is stronger."

Fang Yonghui also echoed: "I agree with what Yang Bo said."

"Tsk!" Tian Guanghan snorted, "You two are too subjective. The team leader and Chen Zhi have two different styles. Chen Zhi should be calmer."

Yang Bo choked: "You are a traitor."

"Don't talk nonsense, this is an objective analysis. Our team leader is very capable and has a keen sense of the case, but he still lacks a little calmness.

When Captain Cai was here, she could restrain our team leader and persuade him, but now no one can communicate with our team leader from the heart.

I always feel that there is a devil living in our team leader's heart.

If this devil is released, it will be bad.”

Fang Yonghui laughed and said, "I say, Old Tian, ​​are you telling fortunes for people? You are talking nonsense. Is there a devil living in Luo Da's heart? If he hears this, you will be in trouble."

Fang Yonghui looked at the others, only to see that everyone had a serious expression and looked as if they agreed with the statement.

Tian Guanghan spread his hands and said, "See, I'm not the only one who thinks so."

Chu Yang and Su Mingyuan looked at each other, and at the same time thought of the serial murder case they had investigated with Luo Rui in the past.

At that time, Luo Rui was still a student at the Criminal Police Academy and participated in the Guo Yun case as a criminal consultant.

Guo Yun, this woman, suffered a miserable life since childhood. She was used by her mother to make money. When she grew up, she changed her name and wanted to restart her life, but she was imprisoned by Huang Fayong and Huang Biao one after another, so she became angry and killed people.

At that time, Chu Yang and others who were involved in the case tracked all the way to Guo Yun's birthplace.

After taking revenge, Guo Yun rode a motorcycle with her mother, intending to die together.

Her mother was the culprit behind her miserable life.

But in the end, she let go of her mother, let go of her hatred for her mother, and went to die alone.

And her mother, Li Zhifen, after her daughter fell off the cliff.

She felt guilty and followed him to die.

At that time, Chu Yang and Su Mingyuan were on the side of the car. Although they did not see the specific situation of the incident directly, they could judge from the clues at the scene that Luo Rui was able to save the woman.

Tian Guanghan said that there was a devil living in Luo Rui's heart, and Chu Yang and Su Mingyuan agreed with him.

But this secret has always been hidden in the hearts of the two people.

At this time, Su Mingyuan sighed: "Hey, it would be great if Captain Cai was here. Our team is full of grown men, and I get annoyed looking at your greasy faces all day long."

Tian Guanghan sneered: "Tsk, I'm annoyed just looking at you."

"Old Tian, ​​you said you have a bald head every day, like a suspect. How about I help you pay for a wig?"

"Go to hell!" Tian Guanghan picked up a brochure in his hand and threw it at him.

Su Mingyuan laughed and dodged.

Then, everyone started arguing and making jokes one after another.

Chu Yang was a little more stable, and said with his hands crossed: "Stop making trouble, the team leader is back!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Tian Guanghan and Su Mingyuan immediately looked towards the door, but they did not see a single ghost.

However, the two stopped fighting.

Chu Yang asked: "It's past working hours now, why hasn't the team leader come yet?"

Everyone looked at Fang Yonghui, who quickly shook his head: "Don't look at me, how would I know why Luo Da didn't come."

"Aren't you the team leader's follower? Don't you know yet?" Tian Guanghan teased.

"Tsk, what's wrong with being a follower? You will never learn what I learned from Luo Da in your entire life."

After saying this, Fang Yonghui rolled his eyes and said, "However, Luo Da has been a little worried these days. I wonder why? Two days ago, I saw him driving to the detention center."

Chu Yang blinked: "Why did he go to the detention center?"

Fang Yonghui spread his hands: "How would I know?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the glass door of the office was suddenly pushed open.

Du Feng, the criminal police captain of Haijiang Branch, appeared in front of everyone. He held a mobile phone in his hand, looked around the office, and asked, "Where is your team leader?"

Everyone shook their heads.

Du Feng smacked his lips and said, "I can't get through on the phone either. Where is he?"

The members of the criminal team looked at each other several times, all of them somewhat confused.

Du Feng continued, "By the way, this morning, the police received a report that a patient was killed by her husband in the ward. The victim was a person related to your previous case, her name was You Qiumei."

"Ah?" Everyone was surprised.

Chu Yang immediately asked: "How could she be killed?"

Du Feng shrugged: "Her husband Xia Lijun was just released from the detention center this morning. He went to the hospital and killed someone directly."

Chu Yang: "You Qiumei participated in the murder of Xia Bing. No matter what, she is also a suspect. Half a month ago, after completing the file, we also handed the case over to the court, and the people protecting You Qiumei were also replaced by bailiffs."

"Here is the problem. Before the incident, the hospital's inpatient department was robbed. Because the police did not arrive in time, the family members of the patients whose items were stolen directly grabbed the bailiffs to handle the matter, and You Qiumei's husband took advantage of the opportunity.

Okay, this case is yours to investigate, and Xia Lijun has been arrested. Pick one person and go to the interrogation room with me, so that Luo Rui won't know anything by then."

Chu Yang raised his hand: "Captain Du, I'll go with you."

"Okay, you." After saying that, Du Feng turned and left.

Chu Yang followed behind Du Feng, feeling mixed emotions.

At the beginning, it was he and Su Mingyuan who sent You Qiumei to the hospital. They thought she would not survive, but who would have thought that, fortunately in misfortune, she miraculously survived.

The police officers involved in the investigation of the case had no good feelings towards this woman.

Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs, but this woman is actually capable of killing her own flesh and blood.

She just wanted to survive and didn't care about her child's life or death.

For her safety, Chu Yang and Su Mingyuan stayed at the hospital for half a month, and the two of them took turns guarding her with the police from the local police station.

Half a month ago, after her injuries stabilized, Luo Rui went to the hospital and took a statement from You Qiumei.

Until now, Chu Yang still remembers the way Luo Rui looked at You Qiumei, just like the way he looked at Guo Yun's mother two years ago.

Hatred, deep hatred, and with extreme indifference. You Qiumei couldn't speak, so she could only write down her confession with a pen.

When she talked about killing Xia Bing, she even tried to shirk all responsibility, and kept emphasizing that she was forced and her life was threatened, so she had no choice but to do such a thing.

When Luo Rui heard this, his eyes turned cold and he wanted to kill someone.

After recording the confession, completing the evidence and transferring the case to the court, the prosecutor who took over said that You Qiumei was indeed forced. In addition to her confession, there were also confessions from two suspects as evidence.

Moreover, she was also a victim in this case, having suffered inhuman torture and almost being killed.

The court will certainly make a judgment based on her experience. The prosecutor speculated that You Qiumei might be acquitted, and even if she is found guilty, she will be given a suspended sentence and will not have to go to jail at all.

Hearing this, everyone felt indignant.

At that time, Chu Yang saw Luo Rui's face turned pale. He said nothing but sneered twice.

Now, You Qiumei was killed by her own husband, and Chu Yang felt that something seemed to be wrong.

Arriving at the interrogation room, Chu Yang went straight into the observation room.

The people in charge of the interrogation were Du Feng and an old criminal policeman.

Xia Lijun sat in the chair, motionless, the light in his eyes gone.

When the interrogation began, Xia Lijun answered the questions mechanically without raising his head.

Du Feng asked, "After coming out of the detention center, you were ready to kill You Qiumei?"

"Yes."

"why?"

"No reason."

Du Feng sighed.

"Xia Lijun, I know your difficulties, and I also know what you are thinking. It took you less than three hours to get out of the detention center and go to the hospital to kill You Qiumei.

It can be seen how determined you are, but I still want to ask you, do you regret it?"

Xia Lijun had a blank expression on his face and shook his head slightly.

"Officer, I admit everything I did. Just shoot me. I just want to die!"

Du Feng has been handling cases for many years, but this is the first time a suspect has made such a request.

Generally speaking, suspects being interrogated beg for mercy, speak incoherently and are terrified.

There are suspects who request the death penalty, but they are very few.

Xia Lijun was completely disheartened. If the bailiffs guarding outside the ward had not acted promptly, he might have died.

Du Feng has already questioned the arresting police officers and the nurses present.

Xia Lijun was holding a fruit knife at the time, and instead of cutting his throat, he used the tip of the knife to stab the carotid artery in his throat.

If he really succeeds, even gods can't save us.

Du Feng took a breath and said, "According to the regulations, you were carrying a controlled knife before, so you should still be in detention. Who helped you?"

Hearing this, Chu Yang, who was in the observation room, immediately frowned, feeling nervous.

Half an hour ago, Fang Yonghui said that Luo Rui had been to the detention center...

“No one helped me.”

"Even if you don't tell us, we can still find out. Don't you feel like you're being used?"

At this time, Xia Lijun raised his head. There was gauze on his neck, his eyes were red and swollen, and tears were streaming down his face.

"Really? Why would I be used by someone? My wife killed my own son with her own hands! I wish I could tear her into pieces!
If someone really took advantage of me, it was actually helping me. If I were given the choice again, I would still do it.

For so many years, I have been a diligent person and have worked honestly to earn money to support my family, but this woman, You Qiumei, has a vicious heart and has destroyed this family!
Xia Bing, my son...

Woohoo...

I…I can’t forgive this woman, I can’t…”

Xia Lijun burst into tears, curled up his body, and snot and tears flowed out together.

"I am guilty, I have killed someone, I only have one wish, let me die early, so that I can see my son soon.

I’m afraid… I’m afraid he’ll get lost, I’m afraid I’ll never see him again in my next life…”

Seeing that he was so emotional, Du Feng had no way of interrogating him any further.

He stood up, walked to the interrogation table, and patted him on the shoulder: "I understand how you feel. Take a rest first, and we'll continue our conversation when you're calm."

Du Feng looked at the police officer on duty and said, "Take him away first. Remember, place him alone and don't let him live with other suspects."

"Yes!" The police officer on duty began to remove the restraints on Xia Lijun and put movable handcuffs on him.

Du Feng walked out of the interrogation room, and Chu Yang also hurried out of the observation room.

"Captain Du, what should we do next?"

"Since Luo Rui is not here, let me try this case."

Chu Yang immediately said: "No, leave it to our criminal team."

Du Feng stared at him thoughtfully: "So positive?"

“Uh…” Chu Yang smiled and said, “The victim, You Qiumei, is a person related to our last case. The two cases are related and we are very familiar with them. If we take over, the case will be concluded faster.”

Du Feng laughed and shook his head: "Forget it, let me do it. The suspects have been caught, but there are some doubts that have not been clarified. There is no need for you to come.

Besides, New Year's Day is coming soon, and Director Wei is going to give you two days off. The year-end celebration party will also be held, and after that, you will go to Shahe County to handle a case. There are many things to do, so leave this case to me."

After saying this, Du Feng beckoned over his two subordinates and ordered them, "Go to the detention center immediately and check who has seen Xia Lijun while he is in custody.

There must be surveillance cameras in the detention center's visiting room. Please copy the surveillance video for me.

Also, on the morning of the incident, the inpatient department was robbed, which put the two bailiffs guarding outside the victim's door in a passive position, leading to the tragedy. Go find this thief for me!"

"understand!"

"We'll do it now!"

The four detectives left immediately. Du Feng turned around and saw Chu Yang still beside him. He frowned and asked, "What's wrong? Do you have anything else to do?"

Chu Yang's face turned pale and he shook his head hurriedly: "It's okay. Captain Du, I'll be busy then?"

"Okay, when you see Luo Rui, say hello for me."

Chu Yang nodded, turned around and strode away.

After returning to the criminal team's office, Chu Yang sat down in a chair, his back covered in cold sweat and his heart pounding.

When others saw him like this, they immediately asked him what happened.

Chu Yang's eyes were dazed. He swallowed and shook his head.

Then, with trembling hands, he took out his cell phone and called Luo Rui.

But still no one answered the phone.

Chu Yang suppressed his inner impulse and said to everyone: "We have to find the team leader quickly!"

Fang Yonghui wondered: "Old Chu, what's wrong with you?"

Yang Bo also said: "Yes, you were distracted after coming back from the interrogation room!"

Chu Yang took a breath, looked at everyone, and said, "Don't ask anymore, just listen to me and find the team leader first! Yang Bo and Yong Hui, go to the team leader's beach villa and see if he is at home.

Lao Tian and Mingyuan, go to the Municipal Bureau to find Captain Chen! "

Su Mingyuan was shocked to see him getting so excited: "Chu Yang, you didn't tell us anything. What can we tell them when we find them?"

"Hurry up! Listen to me, contact me as soon as you find someone!"

Tian Guanghan blinked: "What about you?"

Chu Yang stood up and looked outside the office, as if he had made up his mind: "I'll go find Director Wei!"

After saying that, he rushed out of the office.

The others also followed suit. Although they didn't know the ins and outs of the matter, they vaguely felt that something big must have happened.

Chu Yang walked to the director's office, took a deep breath, and knocked on the door.

At this time, Wei Qunshan's secretary came out from the room next to the office.

"Hey, what are you doing?"

"Hello, Chief Pei. I have something to ask Director Wei."

"Are you anxious?"

"Uh... this..." Chu Yang hesitated, not knowing how to start.

"So you're not in a hurry? Director Wei is not in the building today. If you have nothing to do, come back this afternoon."

"Okay!" Chu Yang sighed, turned around and left.

As he walked, he took out his cell phone and made an overseas call.

……

Haijiang Subdistrict, Xiahewan.

On the muddy shore, two fishing rods were stuck in the mud.

The float on the river sways gently with the water flow.

Luo Rui sat in the chair and looked at Wei Qunshan who was sitting beside him.

"Director Wei, you are in a good mood today. Why did you invite me to go fishing here?"

Wei Qunshan glanced at him with a thoughtful expression on his face, and pointed to the BMW parked not far away.

"I just heard your cell phone ringing in your car. It seems like many people are looking for you. Why don't you answer it?"

Luo Rui shook his head and looked at the river.

Seeing that he didn't say anything, Wei Qunshan continued: "It is said that fishing is for self-cultivation and patience, but I don't think so..."

"Oh, what does Director Wei think?"

"I think this is actually a kind of self-cultivation, and you gain rewards through waiting. However, some people are very anxious and wish they could have explosive protection every day.

As police officers, we need to be patient and abide by the rules. Fishing is similar to catching criminals. It's all about analysis, analyzing wind direction, humidity, and a lot of other things, right?"

Luo Rui smiled and said, "Of course what you said makes sense."

Wei Qunshan did not smile, but turned to look at him: "Luo Rui, we have known each other for such a long time, I have watched you grow up, Lao Hu is your teacher, I am also half of your teacher, don't you think so?"

Luo Rui looked back at him and replied, "Yes! I will definitely learn more from you in the future."

Wei Qunshan kept staring at him without moving his eyes away.

Luo Rui did not avoid it either, without blinking.

After a long while, Wei Qunshan spoke slowly: "Since you regard me as your teacher, then tell me honestly, have you ever met Xia Lijun?"

(End of this chapter)