Half an hour later.
Han Bin and the other two left the hotel.
While driving, Jiang Yang asked, "Team Leader, what did you say to that foreigner?"
Han Bin briefly explained the contents of the statement.
Li Qin asked, "This foreigner refused to tell us why he was beaten. Do you think there's a problem?"
"I also think that this David is hiding something, but it might not be related to Mike's death. From my observation, David is a selfish and smart person. People like him won't kill people easily," Han Bin added.
"Of course, this is just my guess. We still have to rely on evidence. Maybe David's behavior just now was just a facade."
"Since David said he left in a taxi, I think we can check this line and confirm the reliability of his testimony," Li Qin suggested.
"Sure, the surveillance cameras at Four Seasons Restaurant might be able to capture some clues," Han Bin said.
Li Qin reminded, "What about Elizabeth?"
"I would have forgotten if you didn't mention it. Contact her and we'll go directly to the Qindao Foreign Language Institute."
“OK。” Li Qin responded and then revealed a bitter smile. She had been dealing with foreigners for the past two days, so she unconsciously spoke English.
Li Qin called Chen Haijing's phone.
After the two chatted for a few minutes, Li Qin hung up and sighed, "Team Leader, I think we'll have to turn around."
Han Bin was resting in the back seat with his eyes closed. "What's wrong?"
"Chen Haijing said that we had an appointment with Elizabeth at two in the afternoon, but we didn't come as promised. Elizabeth has a class at four in the afternoon. In Elizabeth's original words, she didn't want her work to be affected by other people's work. It would be unfair to her students, so she changed it to tomorrow morning."
"Contact her again and apologize to Elizabeth first. Admit that we didn't come on time. Then tell her that we're willing to wait and that we can do the statement after class. "
"I told Chen Haijing, but Chen Haijing said that Elizabeth is a very stubborn person. Since we broke our promise today, she won't see us again today. She made an appointment at ten tomorrow morning. "
"Do you have Elizabeth's phone number? I can talk to her directly," Han Bin said.
"Yes," Li Qin answered and found Elizabeth's phone number.
Han Bin looked at his watch. It was 3: 52 in the afternoon. It was not even four o 'clock yet. Then, he called Elizabeth's cell phone.
"Sorry, the number you dialed is power off …"
Han Bin sighed, "Alright, we can only wait until tomorrow."
David's situation was different from Elizabeth's. David had a motive and was suspected of committing a crime, so he could apply for a warrant of arrest.
However, Elizabeth's situation was only suitable for summoning, and was not mandatory.
…
After returning to the Municipal Bureau, Han Bin went to the squadron leader's office to report the situation to Ma Jingbo.
After understanding the progress of the case, Ma Jingbo gave a few words of encouragement and let Han Bin leave.
Back in Team One's office, before Han Bin could even take a sip of water, Bao Xing came up to him.
"Leader, Wang Xiao and I found a new clue."
"What clue?" Han Bin made a cup of green tea and walked over unhurriedly.
Wang Xiao pointed at the computer screen, "This is the surveillance camera at the entrance of Four Seasons Restaurant. It's in a good location. There's a dotted line in front of it. It's the east-west lane, and it can go either north or south."
"Four Seasons Restaurant is on the east side of the street. Logically speaking, Mike only needed to go north along the east-west lane to return to his rented house. He would pass by the crime scene on Yufeng Street, but Mike didn't go this way."
Wang Xiao continued to play the surveillance video. They could clearly see a black Buick cross the dotted line and go straight to the west-west lane. It looked like it was going straight south.
"This means that Mike went to other places before he arrived at the crime scene. Four Seasons Restaurant wasn't the last place he went before he died."
Han Bin patted Wang Xiao's shoulder, "Good job. Go and check the Skynet surveillance. I want to know where Mike went."
"Yes."
…
Yu Hua District.
7: 30 PM, Old Taste Grilled Chicken Rack.
This restaurant had been around for many years. It wasn't big, and there were seven or eight tables in front of the door. They were already full of people, and it was very lively.
On the westernmost side, there were two tables put together, and six people sat around them: Zeng Ping, Li Hui, Zhao Ming, Tian Li, Sun Xiaopeng, and Du Qi.
There was a barrel of draft beer on the table. They had just ordered some food, but it wasn't ready yet.
Zhao Ming held a glass and poured a glass for everyone. There was a layer of foam floating on the surface, and it looked very greedy.
"Brother Hui, what did Brother Bin say? Will he come later?"
"He should come if he's free," Li Hui said perfunctorily.
At 5: 00 PM, Li Hui called Han Bin again. At that time, Han Bin said that there was no problem. As long as there were no emergencies, he should be able to attend the dinner.
Li Hui was also a police officer, and he knew very well that this kind of thing was really unpredictable. As long as there were new clues to the case, there was an 80% chance that Han Bin wouldn't be able to come.
Hence, he didn't say anything definite.
"During the last gathering, Brother Bin was still a member of our Yu Hua Branch, but this time, he has become a member of the Municipal Criminal Investigation Unit." Zhao Ming sighed.
Zeng Ping took a sip of beer. "This is a good thing for Han Bin. The Municipal Public Security Bureau has more room for development."
"Sigh, I know it's a good thing, but I can't bear to part with Brother Bin. We've known each other for so long, and he's transferred away just like that. It's too sudden." Zhao Ming sighed.
Tian Li smiled. "Is there a need to? It's not like we won't see each other again. Who knows, we might even work together on a case someday."
Li Hui took out a pack of cigarettes and distributed it to everyone. "That's true. We've often worked with the Municipal Public Security Bureau to investigate cases in the past. In the future, with our relationship with Han Bin, there will be more opportunities for us to work together."
Lynch took the cigarette and smiled. "In my opinion, when the 131 Joint Task Force was set up, Captain Ma might have been here to inspect Team Leader Han. Otherwise, how could he have been transferred to the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Second Squadron?"
Zeng Ping took a puff of his cigarette and shook his head. "It's not that easy with just Captain Ma. Han Bin is one of our branch's key targets. If not for the higher-ups from the Municipal Public Security Bureau, the branch leaders would not have let him go so easily."
Sun Xiaopeng took a sip of his drink and smacked his lips. "Tsk tsk, Team Leader Han is really something. Even the higher-ups from the Municipal Public Security Bureau want him."
"That's true. Brother Bin has led our team to solve many major cases. He's not any worse than the Municipal Criminal Investigation Unit." Zhao Ming snorted.
Li Hui rubbed his chin. "Don't be jealous. Those who can enter the Municipal Criminal Investigation Unit are not simple."
Zeng Ping raised his glass. "Gold will shine wherever it goes. Come, let's have a toast."
At this moment, a taxi stopped nearby, and Han Bin alighted from the car.
In the afternoon, after Han Bin had arranged the work, everyone split up to investigate the case, and he studied Mike's tattoo.
But until 7 pm, there were no new clues, and Han Bin let everyone get off work.
"Yo, looks like I arrived at the right time." Han Bin laughed.
"Brother Bin."
"Team Leader Han."
"Brother Bin."
Everyone stood up and greeted him.
"Captain Zeng." Han Bin greeted Zeng Ping first.
Then, he greeted his colleagues.
Han Bin also felt close to him after not seeing him for a few days.
Zhao Ming poured a glass of beer and passed it to him. "Brother Bin."
Han Bin took the beer and raised his glass. "One day apart feels like three years. I also miss everyone. Here's a toast to everyone."
Han Bin's alcohol tolerance was good, and he was a little thirsty, so he downed a glass of beer.
Ceng Ping and the others also picked up their cups and took a sip.
As soon as the beer entered their stomachs, the atmosphere immediately livened up, and the unfamiliarity from their brief separation also disappeared.
Although they no longer worked together, they still had to gather. For a small team gathering like this, they still invited Han Bin, which meant that they still regarded him as one of them.
They chatted for a while and talked about the recent situation. Soon, the grilled chicken was served.
This was the main character of the day.
A large portion of spicy grilled chicken, a plate of peanuts, a plate of shredded potatoes, dried tofu, sausages, and century eggs were all good dishes to go with alcohol.
Han Bin had just arrived at the bureau, and he was still used to hanging out with his old colleagues.
It was comfortable.
Han Bin had not treated everyone yet after his promotion. He wanted to treat everyone to a good meal after he solved the case at hand.
After dinner, it was already past nine o 'clock in the evening. Han Bin took a taxi home, washed up, and slept soundly.
Drinking alcohol was the best way to sleep and relieve fatigue.
Of course, the premise was not to drink too much.
If he drank too much, he would have to go through another life and death experience.
…
The next morning, after Han Bin got up, he felt refreshed and relaxed.
Occasionally getting together with friends and drinking a little alcohol could also relieve stress.
When he arrived at the branch office, Han Bin immediately held a short morning meeting.
At 10 am, he still had to give Elizabeth a statement, so he had to leave the bureau before 9: 20.
Han Bin didn't want to be late again.
Punctuality and trustworthiness were the most basic principles.
This time, it was still Han Bin, Li Qin, and Bao Xing who went to the Qindao Foreign Language Institute.
On the way, Han Bin's phone suddenly rang.
Han Bin took out his phone and saw Huang Qianqian's name on the screen. "Hello."
"Leader, I found the whereabouts of Mike's black friend, HAL," Huang Qianqian said.
"Where is HAL?"
"I don't know where he is now, but he bought a ticket for 1: 30 this afternoon."
"Where is he going?"
"From Yangcheng to Niuyo."
Han Bin glanced at his watch. It was 9: 25 am, "Sister Li, HAL bought a ticket back to America. I'm going to the airport to summon him back to the police station. Take Bao Xing and me to give Elizabeth a statement."
HAL's sudden departure from the country made Han Bin vigilant. Whether this kid was the murderer or not, he couldn't let him go back to America without giving a statement.
Li Qin showed a hint of bitterness, "Leader, Bao Xing and I don't speak English, I'm afraid the two of us …"
Han Bin lit a cigarette and took a deep drag. He didn't want to stand him up again, and he couldn't let HAL run away.
Otherwise, this case would likely become unsolved …
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