Han Bin brought Zhao Ming and Wang Xiao to investigate another lead.
Higan was just a WeChat name.
Wang Xiao contacted the WeChat company under the name of the municipal bureau and got Higan's phone number.
With the phone number, it was easy to find out her identity and whereabouts.
The phone number matched the GPS location, so Han Bin went straight to the door.
Other than Han Bin, Wang Xiao, and Zhao Ming, there was also a police officer and an auxiliary officer.
Knock, knock. Zhao Ming knocked on the door while Han Bin and Wang Xiao hid on both sides of the door with guns in their hands.
"Who is it?" A woman's voice came from inside the house.
"Property management, please verify the resident's information."
Creak … The door creaked and the woman complained, "Why do you need to verify again? Didn't we already …"
"Police, don't move!"
Wang Xiao raised his gun and aimed at the woman.
"Ah, a gun! Why are you holding a gun?!" The woman was shocked. "I won't move, so don't shoot."
"Is there anyone else in the house?"
"No, it's just me. I'm a good person, so don't shoot."
With Han Bin's signal, the two officers cuffed the woman.
Then, Han Bin and Wang Xiao entered the house with guns and searched the place.
It was a one-bedroom house. The living room was simple, but the bedroom was beautifully decorated with pink bedsheets, curtains, and a carpet under it. The one-man-tall cabinet was filled with clothes.
Nurse uniforms, flight attendant uniforms, student uniforms, and all kinds of clothes were there.
There was even a stack of lucky condoms in the drawer.
Han Bin put his gun away. "What do you do?"
"I … I didn't do anything. The atmosphere is so tense now that I don't even dare to step out of the house. What can I do?" The woman said with her head lowered.
"What's your name?"
"Zhang Haiyan."
"Go sit on the sofa. I'll have questions for you later."
"Yes, sir," Zhang Haiyan answered and sat on the sofa obediently.
Han Bin called the two policemen over and thanked them for their assistance. Then, he let them go back to the police station.
When only Han Bin and the other two were left in the room, Han Bin flashed his police badge. "I'm from the Criminal Investigation Team of Yuhua Branch."
"Police comrade, what can I do for you?"
Han Bin sized him up. He was wearing pink pajamas and looked pretty good. Although he wasn't tall, he was very muscular. "Investigating a case is about catching the evidence. We didn't find anything this time. Whatever you've done in the past is not under the jurisdiction of the Criminal Investigation Unit. We're here to understand some things from you. As long as you tell us everything you know, we won't pursue the matter. Do you understand?"
"I don't really understand. Why are you looking for me …" Zhang Haiyan was a little uneasy.
"Is your WeChat ID Higan?"
"Yes."
Zhao Ming asked curiously, "You're a woman. Why do you have this name?"
Zhang Haiyan hesitated for a while before pulling down her pajamas to reveal a tattoo.
Zhao Ming glanced at it. "This is the tattoo of the Red Spider Lily."
Zhang Haiyan nodded. "Yes, I think it's a nice name and it's easy to remember."
"Do you know someone named Chao Chao?"
"Yes."
"What's his relationship with you?"
"He's a regular."
"How long have you two known each other?"
Zhang Haiyan tried to recall. "About half a year."
"How long exactly?"
"I think it was last July when he first came looking for me."
Han Bin jotted it down in his notebook. "We're here today to find out more about Chao Chao. As long as you tell us everything about him, we won't pursue the matter."
Zhang Haiyan licked her lips, still hesitating. "I'll tell you what I should and what I shouldn't. Just make a call and someone will deal with me."
"We're investigating a serial murder case, and this Chao Chao is the suspect. As long as you cooperate with our investigation and provide us with some valuable clues, you'll be considered a meritorious service. What you've done is nothing."
"Really?"
Wang Xiao snorted. "Do you think the Criminal Investigation Team has nothing better to do? We'll use guns to catch a small shrimp like you."
Although his words were harsh, Zhang Haiyan heard it in her heart. It made sense. In the past, when there was a large-scale sweep at the clubhouse, the criminal police rarely mobilized, let alone carried out a robbery. It was impossible for them to target a small family like her.
"Well, you can ask me anything. I'll definitely cooperate with the investigation."
Han Bin flipped open his notebook. "Chao Chao's full name is Yang Zhichao. Tell us your impression of him."
"Yang Zhichao is quite thin, clean, and manly. He's wild and generous," Zhang Haiyan said.
"Pfft …" Zhao Ming couldn't help but laugh. "Sis, you must be joking. You actually said he's manly, haha …"
Zhang Haiyan rolled her eyes. "Uncle Policeman, is it that funny?"
"No, no, no. I'm not laughing at you. I've seen Yang Zhichao before. He's always pouting, wears pink socks, and walks with a wobbly gait. He doesn't look like a man at all. How dare you say he's manly?" Zhao Ming mimicked pouting.
"Impossible. What you said might not be the same person as the Chao Chao I know. He's very manly. How could he be like a sissy?"
The Yang Zhichao that Zhang Haiyan mentioned was different from the one that Han Bin and the rest knew. Han Bin even suspected that Zhang Haiyan was lying.
Han Bin took out a photo. "Is this him?"
"Yes, he's Chao Chao. To be honest, he's a good person. He never reneges on money. He even gave me a red packet during Chinese New Year. He's really not bad."
Seeing that Han Bin and the rest were silent, Zhang Haiyan felt a little uneasy. "Police comrade, what's wrong?"
"Did Yang Zhichao talk about his private life?"
"In the beginning, he didn't say anything. We acted like we were doing business. But after we got to know each other for a long time, we talked about our personal matters." Zhang Haiyan sighed.
"He's the same as me. Our family conditions aren't that good. His father likes to play cards. It's fine if he wins, but if he loses, he beats the three of us. Chao Chao is the eldest son of the family. He took on the responsibility of the family at a young age. It's not easy. He still has to pay for his younger siblings' schooling. "
Han Bin knew about Yang Zhichao's family background. He knew that Yang Zhichao had a younger brother and a younger sister. One was in university, and the other was in high school. His father passed away two years ago. His mother was a farmer in their hometown.
"How much did he spend on you for the past six months?"
"It's only about ten thousand yuan."
Han Bin had asked Wang Yaobo. Yang Zhichao's monthly salary was more than 5,000 RMB. Subtracting the 1,000 RMB for renting a house, he spent more than 2,000 RMB on Zhang Haiyan. Subtracting the basic living expenses, there was not much left from his salary.
If his family conditions were average, and his mother could not support his younger siblings on her own, Yang Zhichao would definitely have to pay for his younger siblings' schooling, meals, and other expenses. Where did he get the money from?
"Do you think Yang Zhichao is in love with someone with the same surname?"
Zhang Haiyan's tone was firm. "How is that possible? I've seen everything in this line of work. He can't be in love with someone with the same surname."
"Have you been to his house?" Han Bin asked.
"No."
"Did he tell you why he didn't find a girlfriend?"
Zhang Haiyan recalled. "I asked him if he had a girlfriend, and he said no. I asked him why he didn't find one, and he said he still had to pay for his younger siblings' schooling. He didn't have the money to find a girlfriend."
"I didn't believe it at first. He was quite generous to me. He said he only got some money recently. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to me so often. "
"Did he say where the money came from?"
Zhang Haiyan shrugged her shoulders. "I don't want to get myself into trouble. When it comes to money, I never ask what I shouldn't ask."
"Did he mention a man named Song Baijiang?"
"No."
"Did the two of you meet in January this year? Was there anything unusual about him?"
"Oh, I remember now. He met me quite frequently in January, and he was a little hostile during that time. He was indeed a little different from before," Zhang Haiyan said.
Han Bin asked a few more questions, but he didn't get any more clues, so he left with his men.
When they were waiting for the elevator outside, Zhao Ming asked, "Brother Bin, there is something wrong with this situation. Does Yang Zhichao have a split personality? He obviously has the same surname. How could he like women? "
Wang Xiao guessed, "Could it be related to the Stockholm Effect? He was originally a straight man, but Song Baijiang turned him gay. But he is still a straight man. When he left Song Baijiang, he still liked women. "
Han Bin frowned. He hadn't learned any criminal psychology skills, but according to all kinds of guesses and the clues he had found, he had another guess.
Back in the car, Han Bin took out his mobile phone and dialed Tian Li's number.
"Hello, Team Leader."
"Are you busy now?"
"I'm not busy. What's the matter?"
"Inform the bank to check Yang Zhichao's family financial situation."
Tian Li reminded him, "Team Leader, Yang Zhichao's financial situation has been checked before. Except for the 30,000 yuan transfer, there are no major problems."
"Now, not only do we need to check Yang Zhichao's financial situation, but also the accounts of his mother, brother, and sister. Hurry up."
"Got it."
After hanging up, Han Bin dialed Wu Xia's number.
"Hello, Team Leader Han, this is the first time you called me."
"Sister Wu, I hope I didn't disturb your work."
"But I can't hang up on you. Tell me, what's the matter?"
"How's Zhao Xiaoshan's autopsy going?" Han Bin asked.
"We just finished the poison test. He should have been drugged and then frozen to death. After his body was frozen, a machine was used to cut it, so there was no large amount of blood at the scene," Wu Xia said.
"Is his body mutilated?"
"A leg is missing."
"Are there any signs of sexual assault?" Han Bin asked.
Wu Xia frowned, "His body has been frozen and cut into pieces. Is it necessary to check this?"
"It is necessary!"
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