In a moving off-road vehicle.
Han Bin sat in the front passenger seat and checked Du Qifa's information.
Name: Yao Chuang
Phone: 13364 XXXX
ID: 37021 XXXX
Address: Room 201, Unit 3, Building 5, Phase 1
Zhao Ming, who was sitting in the driver's seat, glanced at Yao Chuang's information. "Brother Bin, this Yao Chuang is Xue Mengjiao's last contact, and he lives in Shimian District. Could he be the murderer?"
Han Bin didn't even raise his head. "Watch the road."
Li Hui took a sip of mineral water to moisten his throat. "I don't think it's possible. Just because Yao Chuang lives here, it's unlikely that he would kill someone here. Otherwise, it'll be easy for the police to suspect him."
"There's an old saying that the most dangerous place is the safest. This suspect has a certain anti-reconnaissance ability. Maybe he just did the opposite," Zhao Ming retorted.
"Stop bullshitting. We'll know once we investigate." Han Bin interrupted them. Auntie Lin was also in the car. Han Bin didn't want to reveal too much about the case.
Of course, Han Bin didn't deliberately hide anything about Yao Chuang. After all, they weren't familiar with Shimian District and needed Auntie Lin's help to lead the way.
…
Shimian District Phase 1, Building 5, Unit 3, Room 201.
A woman in her forties was cooking in the kitchen with an apron.
Knock, knock … There was a knock on the door.
The woman shouted, "Little Chuang, open the door and see who it is."
There was no response from the house. The woman sighed, turned off the fire, and walked out of the kitchen. "Who is it?"
"The neighborhood committee."
The woman looked through the peephole and opened the door. "Hey, Auntie, why are you here?"
"I came to your house to understand the situation," Auntie Lin said.
Auntie Lin had worked in the neighborhood committee for so many years. Some people might not know her name, but as long as it was an old resident, they would be familiar with her.
"Auntie, what's the matter? Please come in." The woman moved aside.
"Okay." Auntie Lin responded and went straight into the house.
There were two people following behind her. It was Han Bin and Zhao Ming.
"Auntie, who are they?"
"We are the police. We are here to understand the situation." Han Bin studied the woman. "How should I address you?"
"I'm Feng Chunyan. How can I help you?"
"Is Yao Chuang here?"
"Yes, he is in the bedroom." Feng Chunyan responded and was a little puzzled. "Why are you looking for him?"
"Call him out."
Feng Chunyan walked to the bedroom door and said, "Xiao Chuang, come out for a moment. A police officer is looking for you."
Not long after, the door to the room opened, and a young man in his early twenties walked out. His hair was messy, and he looked a little dispirited.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking for me?"
"Your name is Yao Chuang?"
"Yes."
"I'm a police officer. Do you know why I'm looking for you?" Han Bin asked.
Yao Chuang glanced at Han Bin, then at Li Hui, and shook his head.
"Do you know Xue Mengjiao?"
Yao Chuang's expression changed slightly. "Yes."
"Now you know why we're looking for you, right?" Han Bin probed.
Yao Chuang hesitated for a moment. "Can you give me a hint?"
"A white Audi."
Yao Chuang sighed. "Yes, I did it."
Han Bin was surprised that he admitted so quickly. "Tell me about the crime."
Yao Chuang rubbed his nose. "What crime? I just changed the license plate."
Han Bin took the opportunity to ask, "Why did you change the license plate?"
"I …" Yao Chuang looked at his mother and wanted to say something, but he stopped himself.
Han Bin noticed her abnormality. "Auntie Lin, please leave us alone with Miss Feng. We want to talk to Yao Chuang alone."
Auntie Lin pulled Feng Yanchun into the house. Feng Yanchun was a little worried. "Why are you looking for my son?"
"It's not convenient to disclose the details of the case." Han Bin gave a perfunctory reply. After the two of them went to the bedroom, he continued to ask Yao Chuang, "Speak."
"I drove that Audi and raced. I was afraid that I was exceeding the speed limit, so I changed the license plate," Yao Chuang answered.
"Do you often race?"
Yao Chuang pursed his lips. "Just once."
"When did you race?"
"A few days ago."
"Then why didn't you change the license plate back?"
"I forgot."
"Just to race once, you kept using a fake license plate. Do you think the police are easy to fool?" Han Bin said coldly.
Yao Chuang hesitated for a moment and scratched his head. "I … I raced a few times. I was afraid that I would lose points from that woman, so I changed the license plate."
"Which woman? Tell me more clearly." Han Bin asked.
Knock knock. Just then, someone knocked on the door.
Li Hui walked over to open the door.
Zhao Ming walked in from outside. "I'm freezing."
To prevent Yao Chuang from escaping, Han Bin asked Zhao Ming to guard downstairs.
Han Bin ignored him and raised his chin at Yao Chuang. "Continue."
Yao Chuang raised his head and shook it. "Xue Mengjiao."
"Do you often drive Xue Mengjiao's car?"
"Yes."
"Why did you race her car?"
Yao Chuang revealed a self-deprecating expression. "My family is poor. I can't afford it."
"Whose license plate did you use?"
Yao Chuang rolled his eyes. "I randomly found one."
Li Hui pointed at it with a pen. "Young man, think carefully before you speak. The police are not that easy to fool."
Yao Chuang lowered his head and slowly said, "I remember now. It seems to be Liu Jianhao's."
"What is your relationship with Liu Jianhao?"
Han Bin had investigated Liu Jianhao before and almost caught the wrong person. To express his apology, Han Bin promised to investigate the matter and give Liu Jianhao an explanation.
"He is my cousin."
"Which side are you from?"
"My aunt's cousin."
"Why did you use Liu Jianhao's license plate?"
"Both cars are white Audi. Moreover, Liu Jianhao doesn't lack money. He probably doesn't care." Yao Chuang touched his nose out of habit.
"Hehe, you know him quite well." Han Bin smiled.
"He has money. He doesn't lack this little bit." Yao Chuang said sourly.
"Being rich is his business. It's not a reason for you to use a license plate." Li Hui reprimanded.
"He deserves it. He likes to show off when he has money. He looks down on our family. What's so great about that? I just can't stand him." Yao Chuang's face was stiff and his eyes were a little red.
"This guy. If I didn't know better, I would think that you are the victim." Li Hui didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"I just can't stand him. What's so great about having a white Audi? I have driven it before." Yao Chuang was unconvinced.
Han Bin didn't dwell on this matter and changed the topic. "What is your relationship with Xue Mengjiao?"
Yao Chuang said without hesitation, "It doesn't matter."
"It doesn't matter. Why did she let you drive? Did you steal her car? "
"I didn't. She let me drive it herself."
"Why did she let you drive her car?"
"Because I am handsome." Yao Chuang snorted.
Li Hui curled his lips. "According to what you said, I would have driven a Rolls-Royce long ago."
Han Bin couldn't stand it anymore. Ever since this guy got a girlfriend, he was like a nouveau riche. His ego had become boundless.
"I will ask you again. What is your relationship with Xue Mengjiao? Think carefully before you speak. Don't find trouble for yourself."
Yao Chuang snorted. "She is my ex-girlfriend."
"Why did you break up?"
Yao Chuang bit his finger. "She dumped me."
"Are you angry?" Li Hui asked.
"Yes."
"How angry?"
Yao Chuang glanced at Li Hui as if to say, "It's none of your business."
Of course, he didn't dare to say it.
Li Hui ignored his gaze and continued to ask, "Do you hate her so much that you want to kill her?"
Yao Chuang was stunned for a moment before he came back to his senses. "Why did you ask me to come here?"
"Don't you know what you did?"
"Aren't you here to investigate my car with fake license plates?" Yao Chuang asked.
"We are criminal police, not traffic police."
Yao Chuang frowned. "Then why? Did something happen to Xue Mengjiao? "
Han Bin stared at Yao Chuang's expression. "Xue Mengjiao is dead."
Yao Chuang was surprised. "Dead?! Impossible, this is impossible. How could she be dead? "
Yao Chuang's expression wasn't fake, which meant that he didn't know that Xue Mengjiao was dead.
Han Bin's suspicion of him decreased, so he didn't probe further. "Why did you break up?"
Yao Chuang grabbed Li Hui's shoulder and shook it hard. "Are you lying to me? How could Xue Mengjiao be dead?!"
Li Hui pushed her hand away. He felt like he was going to faint from the shaking.
The door creaked. Feng Yanchun and Auntie Lin came out of the bedroom.
Feng Yanchun heard her son's shout and couldn't sit still. "Xiao Chuang, what's wrong? What happened?"
"Mom, they lied to me. They said Xue Mengjiao was dead!"
"Wasn't she fine a few days ago? How could she be dead?" Feng Yanchun was also surprised.
"I don't believe it. I don't believe it."
"Mr. Yao, I'm sorry for your loss," Han Bin comforted him.
"Sob …" Yao Chuang started to cry.
Feng Yanchun sighed. "Xiao Chuang, didn't she break up with you? Don't be too sad."
After a while, Yao Chuang calmed down. "Officer, how did Xue Mengjiao die?"
"Don't worry. I'll tell you later. Answer my question first. When did you break up?"
"The afternoon of January 17th."
"What time?"
Yao Chuang closed his eyes to recall. "Around six. Why? Is this related to her death?"
Li Hui took a step back. "According to our speculation, Xue Mengjiao had already been kidnapped and controlled by the murderer."
Yao Chuang opened his mouth. "What … What do you mean?"
Zhao Ming sighed. "Maybe it wasn't Xue Mengjiao's intention to break up with you. She was probably threatened by the murderer."
"Why … I … Why was I so stupid …"
"Why didn't I insist?"
"I deserve to die!"
Slap, slap …
Yao Chuang slapped himself hard in the face a few times.
"Son, stop. It's not your fault. You didn't want to …" Feng Yanchun quickly grabbed Yao Chuang's arm, afraid that he would hurt himself again.
Yao Chuang pushed his mother away and took two steps forward. He grabbed Li Hui's arm and asked, "Where was Xue Mengjiao kidnapped?"
"According to our speculation, it should be in the Asbestos District."
Yao Chuang was stunned when he heard that.
Xue Mengjiao had come to find him.
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