Four o 'clock in the afternoon.
Sun Qifeng's parents rushed to the police station.
Sun Qifeng's sister came along to take care of the two old people.
Han Bin first showed some concern for the two old people and asked about their physical condition.
Although the two old people were sad, they were in good health and did not have any major diseases.
Han Bin then brought the three of them to the forensics room to identify the corpses.
After removing the white cloth, the two old people lay on the corpses and cried.
Han Bin wanted to persuade them, but he did not know what to say. He sighed. It seemed that he was more suitable to investigate the case.
After a full hour, Han Bin finally brought the three of them out of the forensics room.
Sun Qifeng's mother sat on the chair, still covering her face and crying.
After listening to the crying for an hour, Han Bin was already a little annoyed.
Han Bin asked Sun Qifeng's mother to stay in the lounge and called Sun Qifeng's father and sister to the office for questioning.
As soon as they sat down, Sun Qifeng's sister could not help but ask, "Officer Han, how did my brother die?"
"He was strangled to death."
"Who was so cruel to do such a thing?" Sun Qifeng's father clenched his fists, his eyes red.
"Sun Qifeng is suspected of participating in a robbery and murder case. We suspect that he was killed by an accomplice," Han Bin said truthfully.
"How is that possible? Qifeng is an honest man. How could he do such a thing!" Sun Qifeng's sister was in disbelief.
"Officer Han, was my son framed? He would not do such a thing." Sun Qifeng's father became even more agitated.
In order to avoid agitating the two, Han Bin changed his words.
"If we want to find the truth, we must find the murderer to prove Sun Qifeng's innocence."
"Officer Han, you haven't caught the murderer who killed my son?" Sun Qifeng's father asked.
"There are already clues. I invited the two of you here in the hope that you can provide more clues."
"Officer Han, please ask. As long as you can find the murderer, we will definitely cooperate," Sun Qifeng's sister said.
Han Bin nodded. The conversation would only be effective if the other party was willing to cooperate. "Has Sun Qifeng shown any unusual behavior recently?"
"This child is very family-oriented. He calls us every week. Last time, he even said that he was going to do a big business. When he earns the money, he will renovate our house. He asked us to wait for the new house. Who knew … something like this would happen?" Sun Qifeng's father said and cried again.
"Did he say what kind of business he was doing and who he was doing it with?" Han Bin asked.
"No."
"Based on what you know, does Sun Qifeng have any acquaintances in the city? Or rather, does he have many contacts?"
Sun Qifeng's father wiped his tears. "There are a few people from the same hometown here, but I'm not sure how much they interact with each other."
"Among these people, is there a man around 35 years old and about 1.8 meters tall?"
"This … I can't think of anything in such a short time." Sun Qifeng's father frowned.
"Dad, Liu Zhixin, the eldest son of the Liu family in the west of the village. Doesn't he have a restaurant here?" Sun Qifeng's sister reminded.
"Yes, now that you mention it, I remember that Qifeng mentioned him." Sun Qifeng's father remembered and continued.
"I heard from Qifeng that Liu Zhixin opened a restaurant near where he lives. He often goes there, and it's cheap."
"What's the name of the restaurant?"
"I'm not sure."
"What's the specific location?"
"I don't know."
"Do you know what kind of restaurant it is?" Han Bin asked.
"It seems to be a noodle restaurant."
Sun Qifeng's sister took out her phone. "Why don't I call my husband and ask around in the village?"
"Not for now, lest we alert the enemy. I'll let you know when I need it." Han Bin waved his hand and stopped her.
…
After sending Sun Qifeng's family away, it was already past five o 'clock.
Han Bin returned to the office and saw Zeng Ping and the others gathered together, seemingly discussing the case.
"Sent away?"
"Yes." Han Bin replied and sat down on the chair. "Captain Zeng, you should arrange for someone else to accompany the family to identify the body. I still prefer to investigate cases."
"Haha, if I don't let you experience it, how will you know? It's not easy to work in the office."
"Brother Bin, did Sun Qifeng's parents provide any clues?" Li Hui couldn't help but ask.
"According to Sun Qifeng's father, there's a fellow villager named Liu Zhixin, who matches the physical characteristics of the suspect. He opened a noodle restaurant near Huilong Temple, and Sun Qifeng often went there to eat."
"What's the name of the noodle restaurant?"
"They don't know either."
"Are any clues related to the noodle restaurant?" Zeng Ping asked.
"I've seen the surveillance footage a few days before the crime. I found that after Sun Qifeng came home from work, he would change into a clean set of clothes and go to the street behind the neighborhood. There are many restaurants there," Tian Li said.
Zeng Ping knocked on the table with his finger. "Do you know which restaurant he went to?"
"I can't see it from the surveillance footage."
"Captain Zeng, I think this Liu Zhixin is very suspicious. We haven't found the contact information of Sun Qifeng and his accomplices. Maybe this noodle restaurant is their contact information," Han Bin said.
Zeng Ping stood up and stretched. "Alright, I guess everyone is tired. Let's take a break. I'll treat everyone to dinner."
"Captain Zeng, it's rare for you to take the initiative to treat us." Li Hui smiled.
"What are we eating tonight? I'm hungry." Zhao Ming patted his stomach.
"What are we eating?" Zeng Ping smiled. "Noodles, of course."
…
Near Huilong Temple neighborhood.
There was a convenience street, and both sides of the street were filled with shops selling fruits, vegetables, meat, restaurants, etc.
Han Bin and the other four drove to the vicinity of Huilong Temple.
Ceng Ping took out his pistol and checked the bullets. "Act according to the situation. Try not to shoot if you can."
They entered the convenience street and strolled around. There were three restaurants and only one noodle restaurant.
There was a sign hanging on the door. Noodle Restaurant.
Zeng Ping took out a cigarette from the cigarette box and sniffed it. "Zhao Ming, go to the back of the noodle restaurant and see if there is a back door. If there is, keep an eye on it."
"Tian Li, go to the fruit shop on the east side of the noodle restaurant and buy some fruits."
"Han Bin, go to the snack shop on the west side of the noodle restaurant and buy a pack of cigarettes."
"Li Hui, come to the noodle restaurant with me for dinner."
"Yes." Han Bin and the other two answered.
Li Hui hesitated. "Captain Zeng, are we really going to eat his noodles?"
"Are you afraid?" Zeng Ping asked.
"Let's eat. Who's afraid?" Li Hui raised his head.
"I'm asking you to eat noodles. Don't make it look like you're going to the execution ground." Zeng Ping laughed.
Han Bin smiled and patted Li Hui's shoulder. Then, they walked into the snack shop on the side of the noodle restaurant.
A woman in her 40s was standing behind the counter. An idol drama was playing on the computer beside her.
"Ma 'am, give me a pack of cigarettes."
"Which type?"
Han Bin reached out and pointed at the glass counter.
"20." The woman said.
Han Bin paid and opened the pack of cigarettes. "Ma 'am, can I ask you something?"
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