I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 50: First Day of Investigation Ends

At 10 p.m., Fang Zhou and others knocked on Zhao Zhiqiang's door.

Zhao Zhiqiang is divorced, and both of his children are married. He currently lives alone in a large, single-level apartment.

The men weren't wearing police uniforms, and Zhao Zhiqiang, who was balding, asked in confusion, "Who are you?"

Fang Zhou flashed his identification: "Mr. Zhao Zhiqiang?"

Upon seeing that the other person was a police officer, Zhao Zhiqiang nodded: "It's me, what's up, officer?"

Fang Zhou said, "We are criminal police officers from the branch office. We'd like to ask you about some things. Is that convenient?"

Businessmen would rather offend anyone than law enforcement officers, so Zhao Zhiqiang said it was convenient and politely led the group into the living room.

"Mr. Zhao, don't bother. We'll just ask a few questions and then leave." Seeing Zhao Zhiqiang about to make tea, Fang Zhou stopped him. "Li Hui, is she your girlfriend?"

Zhao Zhiqiang put down the teapot and walked over. He picked up a cigarette case from the table and handed it out, replying, "Yes, she's my girlfriend."

Fang Zhou waved his hand, refusing the cigarette, and continued, "Do you know Hou Jiarou?"

Zhao Zhiqiang didn't press the matter, and lit one for himself: "I know her, she's Li Hui's daughter... What's going on? Can I ask what happened first?"

Fang Zhou didn't answer: "Hou Jiarou called you on the evening of the fifth day after the Lunar New Year, right?"

This question made Zhao Zhiqiang think for a moment, and he admitted, "Yes, yes, that's right, I did make a phone call... but she didn't say a word."

"Didn't say a word?" Fang Zhou stared at him. "And then?"

Zhao Zhiqiang: "I was worried something had happened, so after the call ended, I called back, but the phone was off. So I called Li Hui again."

Li Hui and her daughter had just had a fight a few days ago, and she was still angry. She hung up after only a few words, so I didn't bother with it anymore.

After hearing Zhao Zhiqiang's answer, Fang Zhou and the others looked at each other.

I made the call, but he didn't say anything for ten seconds?

Is it credible?
It is not possible to determine at this time whether Zhao Zhiqiang is lying, but based on the plausibility of the evidence, the possibility of him lying is relatively high.

Hou Jiarou wouldn't call Zhao Zhiqiang for no reason. Even if she was having relationship problems with her mother and husband, she would still have one or two close friends.

If you encounter difficulties, you should ask your friends for help, unless the relationship between the two is different from what Li Hui and Yang Qi said.

"What's your relationship like?" Fang Zhou asked.

Zhao Zhiqiang said helplessly, "It's not very good; this kid doesn't like me much."

Fangzhou: "Why?"

Zhao Zhiqiang said awkwardly, "Li Hui told me that Jia Rou thinks I'm a lecherous old man, and the way she looks at me is strange every time we meet."

"Officer, tell me, am I being wronged? Just because I looked at her a couple of times makes me a lecherous old man? She's Li Hui's daughter! Of course I'd look at her when we first met, but she'll still be my daughter after we get married."

The Ark cannot judge.

Only Zhao Zhiqiang himself knows the truth of this matter; whether it is true or not, the other party will definitely not admit it.

The eyes are free to look at whatever they want, as long as there is no illegal activity.

Fang Zhou: "Has Hou Jiarou ever ridden in your car?"

Zhao Zhiqiang: "Never."

Fang Zhou: "Mr. Zhao, you'll probably need to come back with us for questioning."

"Investigation?" Zhao Zhiqiang asked, puzzled. "Investigate what? Because of what?"

Fang Zhou: "Hou Jiarou has been killed."

Zhao Zhiqiang: "!!!"

Han Ling and the others led Zhao Zhiqiang downstairs and into the police car, while Fang Zhou walked behind and made a phone call to report the situation.

"Yes, that's right. Whether they lied or not, we don't know; we need to investigate."

Fangzhou talked as he walked.

"First, since Zhao Zhiqiang didn't meet with Hou Jiarou on the night of the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, what was he doing? We need to find out. Second, he most likely used a vehicle to dispose of the body, so Zhao Zhiqiang's car needs to be checked. I suggest we send the forensic team over immediately." The technical team is very professional; they can find even the smallest biological traces.

If Hou Jiarou's biometric information or other evidence pointing to her identity is found in Zhao Zhiqiang's car, then Zhao Zhiqiang will be a prime suspect.

Ji Bowei: "The technical squadron is checking Yang Qi's car. After they finish checking, I will let them go over."

Fangzhou: "Okay."

Zhao Zhiqiang was taken back to the branch office and put into the interrogation room, where Fang Zhou was in charge of conducting in-depth questioning.

Han Ling and Tong Feng watched from the side.

Zhao Zhiqiang's reaction to Hou Jiarou's murder wasn't as strong as Li Hui's and Yang Qi's, but since Hou Jiarou was an acquaintance, his head was still spinning.

At the same time, he realized that he had become a suspect.

"I...I never contacted her privately, and besides...why would I kill her?!"

Fang Zhou spoke up: "I didn't say you killed her. We're talking about what happened on the night of the fifth day of the lunar new year. Where were you then? Who were you with? What were you doing?"

"I'm at home!"

Zhao Zhiqiang said he spent the entire fifth day of the Lunar New Year at the computer mall, which many people can attest to. After get off work, he went straight home and didn't go out again that night.

Two months have passed, and the community's surveillance system has long been in place. Only at some intersections with high traffic volume and frequent accidents will the surveillance footage be kept for a longer period, up to three months or more.

Verifying Zhao Zhiqiang's claims is difficult; it requires investigation and luck.

"Have you been near Hejun Toy Factory since the fifth day of the Lunar New Year? Do you know Hejun Toy Factory?" Fang Zhou asked.

Zhao Zhiqiang: "Oh, I know that factory. It's closed down, right? I've never been there. Why would I go there? It's in the middle of nowhere."

Fangzhou asked this question to prove a point and to observe the other party's reaction.

The fact that some road surveillance cameras are stored for a long time is one area for investigation.

If Zhao Zhiqiang's car is found, it proves that he lied.

The questioning continued until the early hours of the morning. Neither Yang Qi nor Zhao Zhiqiang revealed any clues, but they could not leave yet.

Even without evidence to criminally detain someone, they can be detained for 24 hours until the investigation results are clear.

The rest was mostly the work of the technical squadron, and the investigators prepared to go back and rest, to recharge for the next day's investigation.

After investigating the people around the victim, the investigation should be expanded to understand the situation of the victim's other relatives and friends.

Until important clues or evidence emerge, any possibility exists.

Han Ling and Tong Feng walked out of the branch office together.

"Are you going back to the police station?" Tong Feng asked.

Han Ling: "Yes, I live there to save money."

When this topic came up, Tong Feng said, "If you come to the branch office in the future, we may not be able to provide accommodation. The rooms are in short supply and seem to be full."

However, given your special circumstances, you should be able to apply for accommodation fees and rent a place on your own.

Why don't you just stay at my place? Why go through all this trouble? The apartment was just renovated.

Tong Feng's family is well-off; it's standard for his parents to buy a house.

Han Ling cursed, "Get lost! It's all formaldehyde! Do you think I'm a formaldehyde purifier? Can't you wish me well?"

Tong Feng laughed: "Living with me is fine too, the bed is big."

Han Ling: "Never mind, it's awkward."

He wasn't familiar with Tong Feng's parents, and if he moved in directly, who knows what they would think? They would most likely be polite on the surface but secretly complain.

"Fine, whatever you want. Just let me know if you need any help."

(End of this chapter)