Zhao Xiaohai's murder case had not been fully investigated and the summary meeting had not been held for long.
After the meeting, Han Bin had just returned to the temporary office of the Special Task Force when he saw two women sitting on chairs.
Li Qin walked over and said, "Captain Han, they want to ask about Zhao Xiaohai's situation."
These two women were Zhao Xiaohai's mother, Zhang Fangjie, and his wife, Cui Mei.
When she saw Han Bin enter, Cui Mei quickly stood up and said, "Captain Han, where's my husband's body? We want to see him."
Han Bin looked at Cui Mei and then at Zhang Fangjie, who was wiping her tears, and said, "I suggest that you see him later."
Zhang Fangjie shouted, "Why? My son is dead and I can't even see him. You police officers are too lenient."
"I didn't say that you can't see him. I'm just afraid that you're too emotional right now and it will cause your bodies to be unwell. I'll let you see him after you've calmed down. "
Zhang Fangjie shouted, "My son is already dead. What else do I have to be afraid of? I'm not afraid of death. I want to see him now."
It didn't matter if Zhang Fangjie was afraid or not. The key was that the police were afraid. If something happened to Zhang Fangjie, the police would be the scapegoat. They might even be sued and ask for compensation.
Han Bin looked at his watch and said, "Madam Cui, there are still some important clues in your husband's case that need to be investigated. It's not convenient for me to receive you at the moment. Someone will contact you to identify the body later."
Zhang Fangjie blocked Han Bin's way and said, "I'm not leaving. I'm not going anywhere until I see my son."
Zhao Ming scolded, "Do you know what this place is? Don't be a hooligan here. Don't throw a tantrum here. People who know that something has happened to your son would think that you're here to cause trouble. "
Zhao Ming's roar seemed to have frightened Zhang Fangjie. She was stunned. She had a bitter look on her face and didn't say anything.
Zhao Ming was also a little surprised. He didn't think that his words would be so effective. Then, he understood that this woman was a bully and feared the strong. As long as he was strict, she would be obedient.
Cui Mei also said something nice, "Captain Han, don't be angry. My mother-in-law is just anxious. She's too worried. Please don't stoop to her level."
Han Bin said earnestly, "It's not that we don't want you to see him. We also hope that you can help identify the corpse and confirm Zhao Xiaohai's identity as soon as possible. But your mother-in-law is so excited now. If she sees your husband's corpse, she might get sick from anxiety. At that time, you'll be the one who's tired. "
Cui Mei said, "You're right. I'll listen to you and not see him for the time being. We're here to get some updates on my husband's case. "
Han Bin also wanted to ask them about Zhao Xiaohai. He wanted to use this opportunity to solve the problem once and for all. It would save him the trouble of meeting them again in the future.
Han Bin went straight to the point. "Who killed Zhao Xiaohai?"
Zhang Fangjie answered, "How would we know? Aren't you cops supposed to catch bad guys?"
"When I asked about Zhao Xiaohai's situation, both of you said that he went to work in another city. Now that he's dead in the old house, shouldn't you give me a reasonable explanation?"
Zhang Fangjie asked, "What do you mean? Are you suspecting that we're the murderers and killed my son?"
"Don't make a fuss with me. I suspect anyone related to the case. Answer whatever I ask you. " Han Bin's tone gradually turned cold. He had lost his patience to talk nicely to them. "I'll ask you again. Did you lie about Zhao Xiaohai going to work?"
Cui Mei said, "We didn't lie. He did tell us that he was going to work in another city."
"Yes, that's what my son told me too."
Han Bin asked, "Both of you heard it at the same time?"
"Yes."
Han Bin nodded and continued to ask, "Where did Zhao Xiaohai say he was going to work?"
Cui Mei answered, "Shanghai."
"I asked Zhang Fangjie at the old house. She said Beijing. Why did the two of you hear it at the same time? How dare you say that you're not lying? "
Cui Mei's expression changed slightly. "My mother-in-law is old. She might have heard wrongly."
Zhang Fangjie corrected herself. "Yes, I heard wrongly."
Han Bin shook his head. "Confessions and testimonies are very strict. We have records of them and will submit them to the prosecution and the court. It's not something that you can explain away by saying that you heard wrongly."
Cui Mei said solemnly, "Captain Han, I can guarantee that I'm not lying about this. My husband didn't just tell us that. He told others the same thing. His other relatives and neighbors also know that he's going to work in another city. As for my mother-in-law … she said wrongly."
"Did she say wrongly, or did she deliberately lie to the police? If we don't even have this little bit of judgment, how can we be police officers and investigate cases? " Han Bin said with a serious expression, "You're the closest people to Zhao Xiaohai. If even you don't tell the truth, the police's investigation will be even more difficult. We don't know who to trust. How can we focus all our energy on the case?"
Zhang Fangjie cried again. "Why is my life so bitter? Why do I have to send off my son? My poor son."
Zhao Ming said, "Why are you crying?"
"I lied. I deliberately lied to you that my son went to Beijing."
"Why did you lie?"
"Because … I was afraid that you were here to arrest my son. I didn't want you to arrest him. I told you a fake place. "
"Why do you think that we're here to arrest your son? What do you know? What did your son do? "
"I don't know anything. He didn't tell me either. I guessed it myself. He's already been in jail twice. What good could the police be looking for him? But he's my son after all. I don't want him to be arrested again … Who knew that he would be harmed.
Sob sob, which killer killed my son? If I find out, I'll definitely kill him. "
Han Bin called Li Qin over and instructed, "Sister Li, take her to the lounge."
Li Qin made an inviting gesture. "Miss Zhang, I'll take you to the lounge for a while."
Zhang Fangjie yelled, "I'm not going. I'm not going anywhere. I want to stay here. I want to know who killed my son."
Cui Mei's face turned red. Suddenly, she shouted without warning, "Stop messing around. Are you done? Whenever you're unhappy, you make a fuss. You take advantage of your seniority and complain to your son. Now that your son is dead, you're still making a fuss. You'll be happy when your whole family is dead! "
"Sob sob … Why is my life so bitter? My son is dead and my wife is scolding me."
"Shut up. If you continue to act like a rogue, I'll chase you out and let you go back to the old house."
Zhang Fangjie was like a rooster that had been strangled. She immediately went silent. It was unknown if she was frightened by her daughter-in-law or afraid of the old house.
"Get out. I'll talk to Captain Han. I'll tell you when I'm done. If you make a fuss again, I promise I'll chase you out. I'm not afraid of people saying that I'm not filial! "
Cui Mei's words were very effective. Zhang Fangjie was like a frosted eggplant. Her whole body wilted.
She looked like she was about to cry at any time, but she didn't dare to cry. In the end, she obediently followed Li Qin out.
"She deserves to be punished for this kind of person." Seeing Zhang Fangjie's appearance, Zhao Ming felt relieved.
"Comrade Policeman, you're right. I won't spoil her anymore. Otherwise, I won't be able to live my life anymore." Cui Mei sighed. "Actually, a large part of the reason why my husband is like this is because of my mother-in-law."
"From what you said, it seems like you know something about your husband."
"Sigh, how should I say this. He was in prison for stealing before. After he came out, I advised him to turn over a new leaf. At first, he listened, but after a long time, he fell back to his old habits. He left late and returned early, and he often hung out with those shady people. I knew that he might be going back to his old ways. "I also asked him, but he didn't admit it. I also quarreled with him, but my mother-in-law is a protective person. When I quarreled, she quarreled even more than me, always protecting Zhao Xiaohai. Sigh … I don't know what to say. "
"What do you mean by old ways?"
"What else could it be? It's just that I didn't expect him to lose his life this time. I really can't think of anyone who would kill him. Captain Han, have you found out who killed him? "
Han Bin said, "You've underestimated Zhao Xiaohai. He's not just a thief. We're looking for him to investigate a robbery case.
We just found Zhao Xiaohai's body, so we can't determine his murderer for the time being. But according to my speculation, he was probably killed by his accomplices because of the uneven distribution of the loot and internal strife. "
"Robbery?" Cui Mei was a little surprised. "Who did he rob with?"
"This is what we want to know. The suspect who robbed with him is probably his murderer. If you know the identity of the other party, you must tell us immediately. "
Cui Mei said to herself, "I felt that something was wrong. Why did he suddenly become so diligent and want to work in another city? It turned out that he did something illegal and wanted to escape in advance. I always had expectations for him, thinking that he would change … Sigh … "
Cui Mei let out a helpless sigh, and after a moment of silence, she said, "I rarely ask about his affairs, and I don't have much contact with his group of scoundrels. But recently, he often hangs out with a man named 'Saber'. I've seen him once, and he doesn't look like a good person."
"Is this Saber Bro's real name, or a nickname?"
"I'm not sure about that. He just called him that. Judging from his accent, he should be from our area."
Han Bin called Zhao Ming over and whispered a few words to him. Then, Zhao Ming ran out of the office.
Han Bin continued to ask, "How old is Saber Bro? What does he look like?"
Cui Mei thought for a moment, "He's in his forties, has a mustache, and is slightly shorter than my husband. He likes to talk big, like a big brother."
"Has Zhao Xiaohai ever brought Saber Bro to the old house?"
"I think I have been there."
"Are you sure?"
Cui Mei said, "As far as I know, he's been there at least once."
"Does Saber Bro know how to drive a motorcycle?"
"I'm not sure about that."
"I asked you before how you got the motorcycle at the old house, and you said that it might have been borrowed from a friend. Now that Zhao Xiaohai is dead, you don't have to worry anymore. Let me ask you again, where did that motorcycle come from? "
Cui Mei sighed, "It's also my first time seeing that motorcycle, but none of Zhao Xiaohai's friends ride motorcycles. Based on my understanding of Zhao Xiaohai, he … most likely stole it."
Han Bin opened his mouth, and just as he was about to say something, Zhao Ming walked in from outside, "Captain Han, I found Saber Bro's phone number."
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