The village was only so big, and they would meet each other all the time. Han Bin did not make things difficult for the lady boss.
After paying the bill, Han Bin and the others went straight to the village committee.
The secretary's surname was Ren, and his name was Ren Guoqiang.
When Han Bin heard the name, he felt that the secretary should be from the same generation as Ren Guoliang, and they might even be related.
Ren Guoqiang took out a pack of cigarettes and asked, "Captain Han, do you have a mission in our village?"
Han Bin politely declined the cigarette. "We are investigating a criminal case, and the suspect's car is an old red scooter. According to the surveillance footage, the car came to your village at around eight o 'clock yesterday morning. We would like to ask for your help to find the old red scooter."
"Our village has a lot of old scooters. This kind of car doesn't need a license, and it doesn't cost anything. The elderly and women can drive it, and it's very convenient to pick up children. What type are you looking for? "
Han Bin took out his phone and clicked on a screenshot of the suspect's car. "Look, it's this old scooter."
"Oh, it's like that. I really think I've seen it before." Ren Guoqiang patted his head and sighed. "But I'm old, and I can't remember where I've seen it."
"It's okay. Think carefully."
"Whose house is it?" Ren Guoqiang lit a cigarette and took two deep puffs.
Han Bin stood by the side and looked at him. Ren Guoqiang was frowning and thinking, but he was thinking about where he had seen the old scooter. Or did he already know that Ren Guoliang had such an old scooter, but he was considering whether or not to tell the police? Han Bin didn't know.
Han Bin still needed the old man's help, and he didn't want the old man to go the wrong way. "Do you know a man named Ren Guoliang?"
"Guoliang? From our village?"
"Yes."
"I do. He's my cousin from the same family. What's wrong?"
"We've got a lead. It's said that Ren Guoliang also has a similar red car for the elderly. I wonder if it's true?"
Ren Guoqiang had a look of sudden realization. "Oh, that's right. I was wondering why this car looked so familiar. Now that you mention it, it's true. His family also has one."
"However, he's already sixty years old. He's been honest all his life. It's impossible for him to do anything bad."
"Secretary Ren, we are here to investigate. We don't mean that Ren Guoliang is definitely a suspect. It is also possible that he is driving the same type of old scooter. As you said, Ren Guoliang is already in his sixties and does not match the characteristics of a suspect. But now that we have this clue, no matter what, we have to investigate it, don't you think so? "
"Yes, yes, I understand. What is the case?"
Han Bin still needed the assistance of Secretary Ren if he wanted to verify the suspicious car as soon as possible. He said, "It's a robbery case."
"That's even more impossible. I know Ren Guoliang very well. He has never done anything sneaky in his life, not to mention robbery. Moreover, he only has a little granddaughter. He doesn't lack money at all. There's no need for that."
Speaking of family members, Han Bin took the opportunity to ask, "What kind of people are in Ren Guoliang's family?"
"Ren Guoliang's family of five. He and his wife, his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter."
"They all live together?"
"No, Ren Guoliang and his wife live in the village with their child. His son and daughter-in-law went to Beijing to work. They didn't come back until the New Year. It's not easy for them."
"Are you sure that his son hasn't returned to the village during this time?"
"I'm sure. This village is only so big. Everyone knows each other. If he came back, he would have been seen by others."
Han Bin thought for a moment and said, "Secretary Ren, we want to go to Ren Guoliang's house to see if it's the suspicious car. Can you help us?"
Ren Guoqiang smiled bitterly. "Police comrade, if you want to do something, just reveal your identity. You don't need me."
"Secretary Ren, we don't know the situation in the village, and we don't know where Ren Guoliang's house is. We need you to lead the way. If we go in and check directly, everyone will feel uncomfortable, and it won't be good for you. So, it's better to use another method. " Han Bin was more worried that the other party had a gun. If they revealed their identity directly, the other party would expose them. It would be too dangerous.
"Do you have any good ideas?" Ren Guoqiang also felt that it was not good to bring the police directly to his cousin's house.
Han Bin suggested, "Recently, there will be a census. We can pretend to be census workers and look at the old red car to avoid unnecessary trouble."
Ren Guoqiang didn't think that Ren Guoliang was a suspect, and he didn't think that the police would find any clues. He thought for a while and agreed.
…
West of the village, Ren Guoliang's house.
Ren Guoliang's house was a two-story building. The yard was paved with bricks and was very clean. There was a sunshade at the east end of the yard, and there was an old red car under it.
"Knock, knock …" There was a knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Ren Guoliang walked out of the house with a thick coat on.
Ren Guoqiang replied, "It's me."
"Creak …" Ren Guoliang quickly walked to the door and opened it. He smiled and said, "Guoqiang, you busy man, why are you here?"
Ren Guoqiang pointed at Han Bin and the others behind him. "Comrades from the town. We are here for the census."
Ren Guoliang asked, "Didn't you say that we are going to the village committee for the census?"
"Isn't your Yongzi working in another city? His family is old, and it's not convenient for him to walk. The town is taking care of him, and we are here for the census."
"Aiyo, that's great. Thank you for your concern."
Han Bin smiled. "Sir, you are welcome. It's our duty to serve the people."
"Please come in. It's warm in the house. Let's talk inside." Ren Guoliang led a group of people into the yard.
Han Bin immediately saw the old red car. It was exactly the same as the one in the surveillance video.
However, in order not to arouse Ren Guoliang's suspicion, Han Bin did not stay in the yard for too long. He followed Ren Guoliang into the house.
Han Bin had worked in the police station in the past, so he had some understanding of the census work. He did a decent job. At least, he could fool the old man and the old lady.
There were two other people in the house. One was Ren Guoliang's wife, and the other was Ren Guoliang's granddaughter. Han Bin did not see anyone else.
However, he did not completely let his guard down. After all, even if the suspect was hiding in Ren Guoliang's house, he would not show himself easily. He might be hiding in the dark.
At that moment, the half-closed door of Ren Guoliang's house was pushed open. Bao Xing tiptoed in. He looked around the yard and did not see anyone. He then walked into the sunshade and looked at the old red car.
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