Han Bin said earnestly, "You don't have to thank me. We, the police, serve the people. We handle cases to protect the personal and property safety of the people. I hope you can understand our work."
"Yes, yes, I understand. I'm willing to cooperate with our police work." Lin Hongping's enthusiasm increased when she heard that her work would not be affected.
Han Bin spun his pen habitually. "Then tell me about the clues about 'Brother Zhao'."
"I didn't work in that restaurant for long before the owner transferred the restaurant. I don't know the owner very well, but I know the chef of that restaurant. He introduced me."
"The chef's surname is Huang. His name is Huang Cunxi. He's also from Jizhou. You can say that we're from the same hometown. I have his phone number. He's quite familiar with the owner. Maybe we can find the owner of that restaurant."
"What's the owner's name?"
"I only know that the owner's surname is Li. I can't remember his full name."
"Where's the restaurant?"
"104 Xiqing Road. There's a post office diagonally across from it. It used to be a restaurant, but I don't know if it's still there now. "
"How old is Huang Cunxi?"
"I can't tell exactly how old, but he should be older than me. He looks like he's about the same age as Brother Zhao."
"What's Huang Cunxi's phone number?"
Lin Hongping replied, "I can't remember, but I have it saved on my phone. The name should be Brother Huang. Because we haven't been in contact for a long time, I can't guarantee if he still has his phone number."
Han Bin gave Zhao Ming a look, and Zhao Ming left the interrogation room.
Han Bin continued to ask, "What's the name of the colleague who asked you to ask Brother Zhao for help? Is he familiar with Brother Zhao? "
"Not really. She's also a waitress. I guess she just didn't want to lend me money, so she came up with the idea."
"Do you have her contact information?"
"No. Everyone went their separate ways. We haven't been in contact for a long time. "
After a while, Zhao Ming returned with a sealed bag in his hand. The bag contained Lin Hongping's phone.
Zhao Ming rummaged through it for a while, then handed the phone to Han Bin.
Han Bin picked up his phone and found a contact named Brother Huang.
The easiest way to find Huang Cunxi was to call him directly. However, Han Bin was worried that his close relationship with "Brother Zhao" would be leaked.
"Does this Huang Cunxi know Brother Zhao? How is your relationship? "
Lin Hongping thought for a while. "Brother Huang is busy in the kitchen most of the time, and Brother Zhao is a regular customer. They should have met before, but they shouldn't be very familiar with each other."
Han Bin had a rough idea of what was going on. Since Huang Cunxi wasn't close to Brother Zhao, he didn't have to worry that Huang Cunxi would cover up for him.
Han Bin took out his phone and dialed Huang Cunxi's number. "Hello."
"Who is it?" A middle-aged man's voice came from the phone.
"Are you Mr. Huang Cunxi?"
"That's me. Who are you?"
"I'm Han Bin from the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Public Security Bureau of Fujima City. I'd like to ask you something."
Huang Cunxi's tone carried some doubt. "Fujima City Public Security Bureau. I haven't been to Fujima this year. I've been staying in my hometown. Why are you looking for me?"
"Do you know Lin Hongping?"
"Lin Hongping …" Huang Cunxi muttered. After a while, he replied, "Yes, why?"
"Did you work in the same restaurant? I'd like to ask you something about that restaurant."
"Oh, I see. That restaurant has long been transferred. What can I do for you? "Huang Cunxi asked.
"There's no problem with the restaurant. We're investigating a case. The suspect in that case is a regular customer of that restaurant. We're calling to ask you about the suspect."
Huang Cunxi sighed. "Aiyo, how long has it been? I can't remember if there were any regular customers at that time."
Han Bin reminded him. "According to Lin Hongping, the suspect's surname is Zhao. She usually calls him Brother Zhao. His age is about the same as yours."
"Surname Zhao …" There was no sound from the other end of the phone. Huang Cunxi seemed to be recalling.
Lin Hongping interrupted. "Right, I remember now. Brother Zhao likes Brother Huang's braised pig intestines very much. He would order that dish every time he comes."
Han Bin repeated this sentence.
After a while, Huang Cunxi said, "I do have some impression of him. But I spend most of my time in the kitchen. I'm not familiar with this person."
Han Bin took a step back. "Do you still have contact with the owner of that restaurant?"
"Yes. I would call or send him a message during Chinese New Year. The owner is a nice person. He's quite honest. "
"Could you please give us his contact information?"
Huang Cunxi hesitated. "Okay, the owner's name is Li Youbin. He's two years younger than me. I'll check his phone number … 180364 XXXXX."
"Thank you for your cooperation. If you remember anything, you can call me at any time."
"Okay." Huang Cunxi hung up.
Han Bin took out his phone and dialed Li Youbin's number again. The phone rang, but no one answered.
After a while, Han Bin called again. This time, the call was connected.
"Hello, is this Mr. Li Youbin?"
"Yes, it's me. Who are you?"
"I'm Han Bin from the Qingdao City Public Security Bureau. I want to know something from you."
Li Youbin was a bit surprised. "Public Security Bureau? What's the matter? What do you want to know? "
Han Bin gave a brief account of the situation.
Li Youbin suddenly understood. "I see. What's the name of the person you want to know? Tell me and I'll see if I know him."
"In 2017, when you opened a restaurant on Xiqing Road, there was a man named 'Brother Zhao' who often went to your restaurant to eat. He often ordered braised pig intestines. Do you still remember?"
"Brother Zhao?" Li Youbin thought for a moment. "How old is he?"
"He should be a little older than you."
"It's been so long, I have to think about it …" Li Youbin was silent for a while and said, "Yes, I remember now. When I opened a restaurant, there was indeed a customer with the surname Zhao who often went to eat. I don't know his name, but I know him when I see him. "
Han Bin wanted to ask in person to learn more about the situation. "Are you in Qingdao?"
"Yes."
"We want to give you a statement in person. Is it convenient for you?"
Li Youbin asked. "Do you need me to go to the police station?"
"No need. We can go directly to your home or meet somewhere else."
This form of statement wasn't mandatory. Han Bin couldn't ask the other party to go to the police station immediately. The best way was for him to go directly, which could save a lot of time.
"Okay then. I know a teahouse nearby. Let's meet there." Then, Li Youbin told him the address of the teahouse.
"No problem. See you in forty minutes." Han Bin hung up the phone after he finished speaking.
Lin Hongping asked impatiently, "Officer, did you find any clues about Brother Zhao?"
"I'm not sure yet. I'm going to talk to Li Youbin in person. I'll let you go as soon as I find out what happened." Han Bin comforted her before packing up and leaving the interrogation room.
"Zhao Ming, go to the technical team and find a sketch artist. Ask him to come with us to the crime scene."
Zhao Ming responded and left quickly.
Lin Hongping had seen Brother Zhao before, and Han Bin would ask her to describe the suspect's appearance. However, it had been a few years, and people's memories were a bit blurry. Plus, one person would have a subjective judgment when describing things, so two people would be more accurate.
"Ring ring ring …" Just then, Han Bin's phone rang.
Han Bin took out his phone and saw that it was Bao Xing's number.
"Hello."
"Captain Han, Sister Li and I have arrived at the compound of Yu Hua Branch. Where are you? We'll go and find you."
"Wait here for a while. We'll go down now."
Han Bin saw Li Qin and Bao Xing as soon as he got down from the Criminal Investigation Building. He chatted with them for a while.
Just then, Zhao Ming arrived with the technical team.
There wasn't much danger in giving statements, so there wasn't a need for too many people. Han Bin asked Zhao Ming to stay at Yu Hua Branch while he brought Li Qin, Bao Xing, and the technical team to give statements.
With enough manpower, it was necessary to keep someone on duty in the office.
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