I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 78 Questioning the Person Who Reported the Incident

"plz follow me."

Han Ling took the girl to the interrogation room and called Tong Feng over as well; the two were now partners.

Tong Feng has been on the job for a full year, and now he, Yang Rui, and Sun Yujie have all been promoted to full-fledged police officers and have been awarded the rank of Third-Class Police Superintendent.

After reading the brief alarm message, Tong Feng's expression was also very strange. Was it a prank?

"Miss, tell me what happened. Tell me slowly and carefully. We're not in a hurry." Han Ling poured Zhu Yuntang a glass of water.

Zhu Yuntang politely stood up and accepted the gift with both hands: "Thank you."

Very well-mannered.

After sitting down again, she recounted in detail what had happened in Weijiazhuang Village, Huaiyan Town on Thursday.

After listening, Han Ling asked, "You mean, you want us to find the person who sent the prank text message? Is that your request?"

Zhu Yuntang shook his head: "I haven't been sleeping well these past two days. I've been thinking a lot. If it were just a prank, I wouldn't have come to the branch office."

Officer... do you think... is it possible that this isn't a prank?

"Not a prank?" Tong Feng asked. "What else could it be but a prank?"

Zhu Yuntang glanced at the two of them, pursed her lips, perhaps feeling that what she was about to say was inappropriate, but finally spoke up: "Is it possible... that my boyfriend Cao Kexuan posted it?"

Tong Feng and Han Ling looked at each other.

That's strange. The funeral has been held and the body has been cremated, and now the girlfriend suspects her boyfriend isn't dead based on a text message that anyone could send.

In the eyes of all the police officers, the logic was very weak.

"Did you go to the memorial service?" Han Ling didn't immediately assume the other person was overthinking things, and patiently sought out more information.

Zhu Yuntang nodded: "I'm going."

The condolence ceremony takes place before the funeral procession and is the core part of funeral arrangements in rural Qingchang City. Family members kneel on both sides of the mourning hall to return the condolences to the deceased's relatives and friends who come to pay their respects.

At this time, the body had not yet been cremated.

Han Ling: "Have you seen Cao Kexuan?"

Zhu Yuntang hesitated for a moment before saying, "I didn't dare to get close. I just stood three meters away and took a look."

Han Ling: "Is it him? Even from three meters away, she should be able to recognize her boyfriend, right?"

Zhu Yuntang: "Yes, I can recognize him, it's him."

Han Ling fell silent.

Now that the body has been confirmed to be Cao Kexuan's, why is it said that the text message was sent by Cao Kexuan?

It's impossible for someone to be cremated and then suddenly come back to life. Even in a fantasy world, it's very difficult for someone who has been burned to ashes to be resurrected.

Zhu Yuntang knew her logic was a bit off, and said helplessly, "I know it's probably someone's prank, but I really can't sleep these past few days. What if Kexuan is watching from heaven and wants to ask for my help?"

Two people: "..."

Seeing the strange looks in Tong Feng and Han Ling's eyes, Zhu Yuntang quickly said, "That's not what I meant. I'm a materialist, I...I...I..."

The girl was a little flustered, but Han Ling said gently, "Don't be nervous, it's understandable. Let's sort this out."

On Friday, Cao Kexuan's funeral was held. After the burial, you received a text message. You thought it was a prank, but no one admitted it. In anger, you wanted to call the police, but the villagers stopped you, saying they would give you an explanation.

You've thought about this a lot these past few days and feel that the text message couldn't have appeared out of nowhere, so you came directly to the district branch office for help, is that right?

Zhu Yuntang's eyes brightened slightly, and he nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, that's right."

Han Ling took out a cigarette case, pulled out one and lit it: "Since you think it's impossible for it to appear without a reason, then there must be a reason. Tell us what you've been thinking about these past few days."

Zhu Yuntang organized her thoughts and said, "Kexuan likes sports and is in good health. During his years at university, apart from the occasional cold, I never saw him get sick. How could he suddenly die of illness after just one trip home?"

Also, why didn't those villagers let me call the police? Did they just not want to make a scene? Is it possible they didn't want the police to come?

Upon hearing this, Tong Feng, who had previously shown little interest, instantly perked up.

what's the situation?
How did the conversation suddenly turn into a murder case?

The fact that he didn't die so easily implies that Cao Kexuan's death was not an accident, doesn't it?
Han Ling, smoking a cigarette, asked, "Is there any more?"

Zhu Yuntang: "There are quite a few people in the village who are jealous of Kexuan. These rural people are not doing well themselves, and they don't want to see others doing well, what if?"

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning she wanted to express was obvious.

Han Ling: "Let me correct you, it has nothing to do with rural areas, this is everyone's mentality."

Even in Qingchang city, people feel uneasy when they see a friend suddenly win five million in the lottery and become financially independent, no longer needing to work.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuntang was somewhat embarrassed: "I'm sorry, I misspoke."

"Go on, provide as much information as possible, is there anything else?" Han Ling said.

Zhu Yuntang thought for a moment and shook his head: "No, he just went home normally over the weekend, then got sick and died. The memorial service was on Wednesday and the funeral was on Thursday."

I didn't notice anything else strange.

Han Ling nodded: "Okay, our branch has received the report. You can go back and wait for news."

Oh, by the way, let me tell you in advance that what you just said doesn't mean there's anything wrong with Cao Kexuan's death. I hope you understand this, and please stay calm and don't put too much pressure on yourself.

The process for a resident's death is very complicated. Cao Kexuan died of illness, so the hospital needs to issue a "Death Certificate". Only with the "Death Certificate" can the family go to the funeral home for cremation and to cancel the household registration.

If there were any issues with Cao Kexuan's death, the hospital would not be able to get past them. If the doctors discover even the slightest sign of an unnatural death, they will immediately call the police without any hesitation.

In that case, the death certificate will no longer be issued by the hospital, but by a forensic doctor. This is a very serious matter, and no doctor would dare to falsify it unless they conspire or the benefits are so high that they are willing to take the risk.

Zhu Yuntang: "I understand. I'll feel at ease as long as you investigate. Thank you so much."

Han Ling: "No need to be polite, it's our duty."

Zhu Yuntang left the branch office.

Han Ling went to find Fang Zhou to inform him about the police dispatch.

"Go to the hospital, funeral home, and village to find out the specific situation. Keep in touch. If you need help, contact the police station in the town."

After listening to Han Ling's report, Fang Zhou didn't say much, because he was still unclear about the situation.

If it's just a common prank, you can hand it over to the local police station. The branch office is too busy to deal with such trivial matters.

Han Ling nodded: "Okay, let's set off right away."

The two left the police station and prepared to drive to Huaiyan Town when they ran into Luo Jingwu.

"Luo Zhi?"

Han Ling stopped in her tracks, not expecting the other party to come to the Gu'an District Police Station.

Upon seeing Han Ling, Luo Jingwu's eyes lit up, and he quickened his pace.

Clearly, his purpose in coming to the Gu'an District Police Station was to find Han Ling.

"Chief Luo!" Tong Feng, standing beside him, quickly stood up straight. In the eyes of ordinary police officers, a branch captain was already considered a very high-ranking leader.

Luo Jingwu nodded with a smile, then looked at Han Ling and asked, "You guys are... on a police call?"

Han Ling replied, "Yes, Chief Luo, I need to go to Huaiyan Town. There's something I need to take care of there. Is there something you need to do at the branch office?"

Luo Jingwu laughed and said, "Nothing much, I just happened to be passing by and thought I'd come in for a stroll, um..."

He glanced at Tong Feng halfway through his sentence.

Tong Feng was very perceptive. He told them to wait in the car and then slipped away.

Judging from this, is the SWAT team trying to poach him? Given Han Ling's performance in the gun license exam, it's hard not to be tempted.

"Chief Luo, what's the matter?" Han Ling guessed that Luo Jingwu must have come to see him, and took the initiative to ask.

Luo Jingwu said, "It's nothing, I was just passing by and thought I'd drop by to see you."

Han Ling was skeptical and appeared flattered: "Thank you, Chief Luo, for remembering me."

"Haha, your marksmanship is unforgettable." Luo Jingwu laughed, patting Han Ling on the shoulder and saying, "How about it, when you have some free time, on your day off, how about taking a stroll around the SWAT team?"

Han Ling blinked and said, "Just taking a stroll?"

Luo Jingwu: "By the way, touch the sniper rifle. You have a great talent for it. I think it won't be long before you master it and achieve the same accuracy as a pistol or rifle."

Director Zhao has already said so, there's no need to worry.

Han Ling understood; the reason was that he was to be sent to the SWAT team to practice shooting.

On the day of the last gun license test, the other party had extended an invitation on behalf of the special police detachment, but he has not received any relevant information since then, nor has he seen Luo Jingwu again.

Did they suddenly give up? Han Ling didn't think so; there might have been some unforeseen incident in between that he didn't know about.

"Okay, I'll definitely go when I have time," Han Ling agreed first.

Criminal police officers can use sniper rifles with their gun licenses, but there are stricter regulations when obtaining them. In some places, approval from the principal leader of the public security organ is required, while in others, approval from the principal leader of the next higher-level public security organ is required.

It mainly depends on the nature of the mission and the circumstances of the person carrying the gun.

Sniper rifles are not to be trifled with; they are only used in very special circumstances, such as a sudden hostage situation where it is necessary to kill the perpetrators directly.

Seeing that Han Ling agreed, Luo Jingwu nodded in satisfaction: "You can just go directly there. I'm usually at the Special Police Detachment."

Han Ling: "Okay, Chief Luo."

Luo Jingwu left, and Han Ling and Tong Feng reunited.

"What's going on? What does Luo Zhi want with you?" The two got into the police car, driven by Tong Feng.

Han Ling responded, "It's nothing, they just told me to go to the SWAT team to practice shooting."

Upon hearing this, Tong Feng found it amusing: "You're a criminal investigator in the branch office, and he's sending you to the special police unit to practice shooting... If Captain Ji and Director Zhao find out about this, haha."

Han Ling: "When people say they're on vacation."

Tong Feng: "What do you know? This has nothing to do with vacation. Just wait and see. If you go, the two sides will definitely start arguing, and you'll be caught in the middle, pleasing neither side."

Unless the SWAT team notifies the branch office in advance and obtains their consent.

Han Ling fastened her seatbelt and sat down, saying, "Director Zhao has already agreed. Sigh, being too outstanding isn't always a good thing. Look how good you are; you avoid a lot of trouble."

Tong Feng's smile vanished: "..."

After the two left.

Office of the Criminal Investigation Division Captain, Branch Bureau.

Ji Bowei gave Feng Yao his routine work report: the robbery case in the Second Squadron had been closed; the suspect had been caught and the wild ginseng had been recovered.

That wild ginseng is very expensive, worth tens of thousands of yuan.

(End of this chapter)