Reborn in 1995, Criminal Investigation Records

Just as Zhou Yang and Wang Chao were strolling along the pond with Sun Zhengdao's henchmen, Liu Chengyu and Fang Duo had already begun interrogating Zhong Honglan and Qiao Zhemao.

However, things did not go smoothly.

"Mr. Qiao, tell me about your relationship with Ms. Zhong Honglan?" Liu Chengyu put down his water glass, his tone somewhat casual.

Qiao Zhemao nodded: "Actually, how should I put it, my relationship with her might seem a bit awkward to outsiders, and I felt the same way at the time, but there was nothing I could do, since my father-in-law liked her..."

According to him, Qiao Songnian made a little money back then, which was a small amount compared to now. He felt he needed to give back to society because it was thanks to good policies and support that his family was where it is today.

So they set up some so-called charitable foundations, targeting elderly people in nursing homes and high-achieving college students, etc.

Zhong Honglan was one of the group of people who received their funding at that time.

They got to know each other through their interactions. Later, by chance, her father also met her. Unexpectedly, her father, who had always been single, and Zhong Honglan, a girl, took a liking to each other and started dating. What happened next was quite cliché: an older man marrying a younger woman, even though everyone around them was not optimistic about it.

Chung Hong-lan's family even threatened to sever ties with her, but it was Chung Hong-lan who used her money to cure her mother's chronic illness and help her father pay off his gambling debts. The family gradually accepted her, especially since they had a child together...

"Mr. Qiao, you know that's not what we're asking!" Liu Chengyu said with a smile, then raised the question again.

"Not this?" Qiao Zhemao frowned. "Then what do you want to hear? Zhong Honglan doesn't get involved in company matters, and I don't know much about them either. As you know, I don't live with my father."

"Mr. Qiao, what is your relationship with your father like?" Dai Yan asked, taking over the conversation.

"Well, it's not good, it's not bad either. It's just a traditional relationship. Not too close, but there aren't any conflicts either. I think it's pretty much the same..." Qiao Zhemao opened his mouth thoughtfully, unsure of what the other person meant.

"Then why did you seem..." Dai Yan carefully chose his words.

"Oh, I had a very important client to meet at the time. Although I really wanted to rush over, the business was built by my father, and the deal was quite large. Since it had already happened, I could only choose the most advantageous option. You might think I'm cold-blooded, but it's probably because I've been in business for a long time and have learned to weigh things. I apologize for the misunderstanding."

Looking at Qiao Zhemao, who was speaking eloquently, Liu Chengyu and Dai Yan exchanged glances—this kid must have something on his mind. His answers were so watertight that Zhou Yang was suspicious. Even with just these few simple sentences, they also had a lot of doubts.

Simply because this guy's explanation was too standard.

The reasons are all valid, but they just don't seem convincing and give off a weak impression.

On the other hand, Fang Duo felt like she was catching a mudfish during the interrogation of Zhong Honglan.

"Did you and Qiao Zhemao meet on the road, or were you already together?" Fang Duo asked.

Zhong Honglan frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in her eyes: "Although I feel this inquiry is very disrespectful, I think it's necessary to explain. When I got back, he was waiting for me at my house, wanting to inquire about his father's situation..."

"Why didn't he come to the station to ask, but instead went to you? You know Qiao Songnian just passed away..." Fang Duo looked into the other person's eyes.

"You should ask him that, not me. Besides, that's what I asked him..." Zhong Honglan's face was full of annoyance.

"Many people say that you two are too close..." Fang Duo asked again, as if she hadn't seen it.

"Officer, I came to cooperate with your police out of respect. My husband just died, and my child is still young. I took the time to come here not to listen to your hearsay questions. Yes, I admit that Qiao Zhemao was interested in me before, but that was before. After I had Xiaobao with his father, he gave up on that idea..."

Hearing Zhong Honglan's clarification, Fang Duo remained calm: "What did Qiao Zhemao say when he went to your house today...?"

......

Just as they were trying to pry open the door, Zhou Yang also made some discoveries.

"Are you sure you came up from here?" Zhou Yang pointed to a path almost completely swallowed up by weeds.

"Yes, officer, that's it. I saw it clearly, shirtless, scratching his face!" The underling stepped forward, examined the body, and then patted his chest loudly.

When Zhou Yang arrived, he contacted the local police. After confirming the matter, they changed routes and split up to begin the search.

As for the items they were looking for, they have all been identified—clothing and knives or other weapons.

Although it had been soaking for a long time, fortunately the pond was not large and was still water.

If it were bloodstains, they might not be able to remain after such a long soaking time. However, judging from the wound on the neck, which is a large area of ​​spray-like blood, it is very likely that human blood and blood type can be detected.

As for knives, fingerprints might still be left on the wooden handle, but Zhou Yang didn't have high hopes. As long as they could be retrieved, it would add an extra layer of security to the case.

Zhou Yang and the police officers on site were responsible for the search on the shore, while the local authorities called in a professional salvage team. Everything was proceeding in an orderly manner.

"Dong Youli, before our police arrived, had Qiao Songnian and Zhong Honglan had any contact?" In the interrogation room, Liu Chengyu left Qiao Zhemao waiting and went to another room to question Dong Youli, who was sitting in a chair.

"I don't remember, but I think I should!" Less than half a day later, Dong Youli's energy and spirit seemed to have been completely depleted, and he looked utterly dejected and ashen.

"Do you know what caused Qiao Songnian's death?" Liu Chengyu asked, holding up the autopsy report in his hand.

Dong Youli looked over with lifeless eyes: "I don't know, and I'm not interested in knowing. You can sentence me if you want; I accept my fate!"

"What's yours, you can't escape; what's not yours, we won't put on your head!" Liu Chengyu walked up to the other person and slammed the report down in front of them: "Was this the position when you put the person in there?"

Dong Youli frowned, not understanding what the other person meant. He looked at the photo and shook his head: "No, he was so huddled up like that. I just threw him by the pit..."

Liu Chengyu decisively grasped the meaning behind the other person's words: "Are you sure you threw the person on the edge of the pit, and not in this position?"

"I'd even confess to murder, there's no need for me to lie about this!" Dong Youli said, looking at Liu Chengyu with suspicion, then a hint of horror flashed in his eyes.

"I'm sure you guessed it already!" Liu Chengyu hadn't expected the other person to be so quick-witted. "You've been Qiao Songnian's driver for so many years, you should know he didn't have any history of asthma, heart disease, or anything like that. This death is rather unusual..."

"Impossible, impossible, she wouldn't do that!" Dong Youli's previously dazed eyes regained focus, but he seemed to be acting like a madman.