At four o 'clock in the afternoon, Yunzhou City, Ximei Art Gallery.
"Look carefully …" Cui Lizhu reminded the police officers in charge of the search. "No matter what it is, don't let go of any clues …"
While they were talking, Zeng Ke was checking Zhang Qile's computer, hoping to find relevant clues.
At this time, Wu Xiumin and Miao Ying were standing at the door of the gallery. Wu Xiumin said to Miao Ying, "Although Zhang Qile is suspicious, I don't think she really knows anything about the case. Maybe she painted that painting by accident!"
"Um …" Miao Ying nodded and said, "If Zhang Qile was related to the case, she wouldn't have painted and sold the painting in such a high-profile manner!
I still suspect that she only saw the picture, but not saw it with her own eyes … "
"That's troublesome," Wu Xiumin said. "If it was painted according to the picture, then it has to be similar to one of the four Red Bathtub Cases. But, the bathtub and the victim are completely different, and the crime scene is highly similar, and the details are highly consistent. I'm really worried that there's more to the Red Bathtub Case!"
"Um …" Miao Ying took a deep breath and said, "I used to think that Zhao Yu was a jinx. Wherever he went, there would be strange cases!
Now, it seems that I can't say that anymore … "
"Speaking of the team leader," Wu Xiumin asked, "Has he contacted you? When will his mission end? "
"I don't know …" Miao Ying shook her head, and there was a trace of sadness in her eyes. "His mission is top secret!"
"Oh …" Wu Xiumin thought for a moment, then brought the topic back to the case. "Sister Miao, I think we need to find some more experts to study that painting!
Zhang Qile is a realistic painter. Can we look for the victim in her painting to see if he is a missing person? "
"Um …" Miao Ying nodded. "Also, we can study the details in the painting to see if there is a prototype in reality, and if there really is such a place and that bathtub!"
"Sigh!" Wu Xiumin sighed softly, then expressed her doubts. "I still feel that there are many things in this case that don't make sense!
"For example … why was Zhang Qile killed?"
"On the surface," Miao Ying said, "it's very likely because of that painting …"
"But, we found the painting," Wu Xiumin said. "If the murderer was really after the painting, why didn't he find a way to destroy it?
"Also, the painting was created seven years ago. If the murderer didn't want Zhang Qile to draw it, why didn't he stop him at that time?
"Why … did you wait until now to make a move?"
"Based on the evidence we currently have, the murderer should be related to the red bathtub case and Zhang Qile!" Miao Ying said, "If it really has something to do with the red bathtub that year, then there's definitely more to the case.
Secondly, the murderer is imitating Peter perfectly! "
"But," Wu Xiumin's eyes suddenly lit up, "no matter what we think, this person is definitely not young! So … could it be … sensei!? "
"Oh?" Miao Ying widened her eyes. "You mean … Zhang Qile's teacher?"
"Chen Jinghua … Do you remember?" Wu Xiumin asked, "Zhang Qile was once Chen Jinghua's disciple?"
"But, Chen Jinghua …" Miao Ying shook her head and said, "Chen Jinghua is already over eighty years old!"
"Maybe it's another teacher? For example, from the Academy of Fine Arts? "Wu Xiumin said." Or, maybe the murderer is one of Chen Jinghua's apprentices? This apprentice has a close relationship with Zhang Qile … Or … "
"Okay, okay!" Miao Ying thought about it for a moment, feeling a little excited. She immediately said to Wu Xiumin, "In that case, you go and investigate it, Wu. For safety's sake, let Tao accompany you!"
"Okay!" Wu Xiumin immediately took out her mobile phone and nodded. "Leave it to me!"
Then, Wu Xiumin left the gallery.
Miao Ying stood in the same place, lost in thought again.
Is there really more to the case 40 years ago?
Peter … Does he have an accomplice?
Or … Is he just a scapegoat?
Has the real murderer never come into the public eye?
Could it be?
Peter died of an inexplicable disease before he could be interrogated. Could it be … Was it not an accident?
The scariest thing was, if the scenes in Zhang Qile's painting were based on real events, then … Could it be that the Red Bathtub Case did not end with Peter's arrest?
The real murderer just changed the method and no longer exposed the body?
If that was the case, then the nature of the case would change completely!
If the truth was really revealed, then the impact of the case might even surpass the Western Sichuan Ghost King Case!
But … All of this was still at the stage of hypothesis. If she wanted to confirm her thoughts, she would need more evidence …
Then … How should I do it?
Should I … Reopen the Red Bathtub Case that was closed 40 years ago? If I did that … What would the consequences be?
Suddenly, Miao Ying felt a heavy weight on her shoulders.
She never would have thought that a seemingly simple case would become more and more complicated as she investigated.
The murderer was very careful. Whether it was the kidnapping or the murder, he did not leave any traces.
Could it be … There was more than one murderer?
What method did they use to avoid so many surveillance cameras and not leave any traces?
Tsk tsk …
Just as Miao Ying was smacking her lips, her mobile phone suddenly rang. It showed an unknown number.
"Hello!"
After answering, a familiar woman's voice came through the phone. It was Miao Ying's mother, Xu Qin.
"Mom? Why is it you? "Miao Ying was surprised.
"Sigh! Zhao Yu, this bastard … "Xu Qin's first sentence was to greet Zhao Yu." Miao Miao, hasn't he written to you yet? "
"No, what's wrong?" Miao Ying heard that something was wrong and asked, "Did something happen?"
"I just received the latest insider news," Xu Qin said in a low voice. "The five agents who were captured by the enemy have been rescued in Hawaii!"
"What!?" Miao Ying was shocked. "Rescued? No … Could it be …"
"A masked man," Xu Qin said. "According to the people involved, the person who rescued them is a very thick-skinned man who likes to flatter himself. Tell me, who else could it be other than Zhao Yu?"
"But … But …" Miao Ying was shocked. "How could Zhao Yu know where they were kept? How was it possible for him to run so far without being discovered?
"The key is … Since he knew where they were, why didn't he call the Secret Service? Why did he do it himself? Did those people see it clearly? Are you sure it was Zhao Yu? "
"Don't get too excited. Mom was worried about you, so she revealed it to you in advance," Xu Qin said. "According to the agents, the mysterious man escaped unscathed. At least his safety is not a problem!
"The only thing I don't understand now," Xu Qin said. "Since he has already rescued the five agents, why hasn't he shown himself?
Could it be that he wants to do something else? "
"Oh …" Miao Ying suddenly understood. "Zhao Yu … He must be in Paris now! I know him best. He must want to save Amelia! "
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