Han Bin returned to his office with his team members.
Han Bin took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket and tossed the pack onto the coffee table. "Light yourselves."
Everyone took a cigarette each and lit it up.
Han Bin took two puffs and said, "You heard what Xiao Guodong said. What do you think?"
Zhao Ming held a cigarette between his fingers and said, "Rongrong, I can't believe that the Rongrong we've been looking for is Xiao Guodong's wife."
Li Qin was also a heavy smoker. She puffed out a puff of smoke and said, "Could it be someone with the same name? This is too melodramatic. The big brother has been thinking about his sister-in-law all this time? "
Zhao Ming didn't think much of it. "That's nothing. I've seen more melodramatic stories on TV, especially Hong Kong dramas. Let's see. There's nothing you can't imagine. "
Li Qin said, "Hong Kong is a small place and there are only so many things going on. It can only be a messy relationship, a love triangle, a polygamous relationship, or the brother's current girlfriend being the brother's ex-girlfriend. But it's different in China. It's a big place and doesn't have many restrictions. This kind of relationship between a big brother and his sister-in-law is a taboo. "
Zhao Ming said, "It's a taboo, but the reality is that the name that Xiao Bingtian has been thinking about is his sister-in-law's nickname."
Li Qin couldn't win the argument, so she looked at Han Bin and asked, "Captain Han, what do you think?"
Han Bin flicked the cigarette ash and said, "Actually, I've always been curious why Xiao Bingtian suddenly went to Chang 'an City twenty years ago. From the current situation, Xiao Bingtian still cares about his parents and has a good relationship with his brother. There's an old saying that parents don't travel far. I think that other than Chang 'an City's unique cultural and environmental factors, there must be a more important reason for him to leave.
I've asked Xiao Guodong and Song Xiaodong about this. These two are close to Xiao Bingtian and are the most likely people to know the real reason why Xiao Bingtian left Qin Island twenty years ago. But these two don't know, which means that this reason can't be revealed to outsiders.
If he can't tell his girlfriend, it means he might have another woman. If he can't tell his brother, it means this woman's identity … "
Li Qin said, "Do you also think that Zhao Wenyi is the Rongrong that Xiao Bingtian mentioned?"
"Based on the available evidence, this possibility is very high." Han Bin stood up and paced back and forth, "On the afternoon of January 31st, Xiao Bingtian first called his brother, Xiao Guodong. However, Xiao Guodong was busy in the kitchen and couldn't answer the phone. Then, Xiao Bingtian called his sister-in-law, Zhao Wenyi. The content of the call was probably the same as what they had described, asking them to go to Bai Cui Neighbourhood to get the money.
However, the person who went to get the money might not be Xiao Guodong. It might be Zhao Wenyi, who answered the phone. Based on the timing, this speculation is also valid. Zhao Wenyi might have gone to Cypress Garden first, which coincides with the time of the crime. "
Li Qin put out her cigarette. "Assuming Captain Han's speculation is correct, the Rongrong that Xiao Bingtian mentioned is Zhao Wenyi. However, Xiao Bingtian has been away from Qin Island for so many years, and the two of them have hardly interacted. What kind of hatred could there be for each other to want to kill the other?"
Han Bin said, "Assuming that my speculation is correct, combined with the situation at the crime scene, from the perspective of criminal psychology, this case isn't premeditated murder. It's very likely to be an accident or a rape murder, which is also in line with the relationship between the two.
As for the specific reason for the murder, I'm afraid only the person involved knows. "
Zhao Ming trusted Han Bin's judgment. "Captain Han, tell us, what should we do next?"
Han Bin thought for a moment. "First, find evidence that she went to Bai Cui Neighbourhood during the time of the crime. Second, search her house for Xiao Bingtian's belongings, such as the old photo that Xiao Bingtian lost. Third, Xiao Bingtian's wound is prone to bleeding, so there will definitely be blood splatters. If Zhao Wenyi is really the murderer, her clothes must be stained with blood. Fourth, check if the fingerprints and DNA on the broken glass belong to Zhao Wenyi. "
Li Qin said, "Testing the DNA and fingerprints is the technical department's job. What we can do is help them get Zhao Wenyi's fingerprints. To search Zhao Wenyi's house, we need evidence to prove that he is related to the case. Otherwise, we won't be able to get a search warrant. What we can do now is to investigate whether Zhao Wenyi went to Bai Cui Neighbourhood during the time of the crime. As long as we can prove this, we have a reason to get her fingerprints and search her house."
"That's right. Our priority now is to figure out Zhao Wenyi's whereabouts on the afternoon of January 31st." Han Bin set the tone and called Zhu Jiaxu and Wang Xiao over to assign specific tasks.
Zhu Jiaxu brought his men to Bai Cui Neighbourhood to see if anyone had seen Zhao Wenyi that day.
Wang Xiao brought his men to keep an eye on Zhao Wenyi.
Han Bin brought his men to check the surveillance cameras around Bai Cui Neighbourhood.
In terms of checking the surveillance cameras, Han Bin had an advantage that others did not have. He could determine the target's identity through their walking posture, pace, and gait.
Moreover, the time of the crime was accurate to between 4 pm and 4: 52 pm, which greatly shortened the time needed to check the surveillance cameras.
Soon, Han Bin locked onto a suspect from the surveillance cameras. At 4: 12 pm, a woman entered Bai Cui Neighbourhood on foot. She wore a mask and a scarf, and there was only one surveillance camera at the entrance of the neighbourhood, so it was hard to identify her.
However, based on her walking posture and pace, Han Bin deduced that she should be Zhao Wenyi.
Han Bin brought his men to check the surrounding surveillance cameras, but they did not find any trace of Zhao Wenyi. Han Bin speculated that she might have hailed a taxi.
Han Bin got his men to check the corresponding time, and they found the license plate number of the taxi that passed by. Then, they contacted the taxi company to confirm if any of the drivers had picked up Zhao Wenyi …
At 10: 30 pm.
Song Yuan Neighbourhood.
Zhao Wenyi's house.
After Zhao Wenyi and Xiao Guodong left the restaurant, they went to a nearby hotpot restaurant to have a big meal. The food in the Public Security Bureau was relatively light, and Xiao Guodong did not have much of an appetite, so he only ate half of his fill after he entered the Public Security Bureau.
After coming back from the hotpot restaurant, Zhao Wenyi's body reeked of hotpot. She took a shower and sat on the sofa in a daze.
Xiao Guodong also went to take a shower. He had been sweating profusely during his detention, so he needed to scrub his body properly. He would not be able to get out of the shower anytime soon.
Buzz. The lights in the house were off, and the electrical appliances were turned off.
Xiao Guodong's voice came from the bathroom. "Honey, why are the lights off? Is there a power outage?"
Zhao Wenyi asked. "The lights outside are off too. I guess there's a power outage. Have you paid the electricity bill this month? "
"Yes, I have. I'm sure I have enough. Go outside and see if the switch is off. Just push it up."
"Got it." Zhao Wenyi took out her phone, put on a coat, and prepared to go outside.
Creak … The door opened, and the lights in the corridor turned on.
Zhao Wenyi took a step forward and froze on the spot.
Under the light, there were people standing on both sides of the door.
Click. The switch sounded. There was electricity at Zhao Wenyi's house again.
The voice broke the silence. Zhao Wenyi said, "Officer Han, what are you doing? Why are you hiding in front of my house?"
Han Bin laughed. "Ms. Zhao, we were just about to visit your house, but you suddenly opened the door. It gave us a shock. People in our line of work are more dangerous, so we instinctively hid. "
"Captain Han, the switch at my house was off just now. You didn't pull it, did you?"
"What do you mean?" Han Bin frowned. "What did you drop?"
"Phew …" Zhao Wenyi sighed. She knew it was useless to say anything now. "If you have something to say, just say it."
"We want to ask you to go to the police station to make a statement."
"Ask me to make a statement? Why?"
"Ms. Zhao, it's not a good idea to stay in the corridor. Why don't we go inside and talk?"
Zhao Wenyi hesitated. "Wait outside for a while. My husband is taking a shower. I'll remind him."
It wasn't easy to get the door opened, so Han Bin naturally wouldn't let her be alone again. "Ms. Zhao, if it's inconvenient for you, you can come with us to the police station."
"Forget it. Come in." Zhao Wenyi turned around and entered the house, looking a little dissatisfied.
"Wife, who are you talking to?" Xiao Guodong's voice came from the bathroom.
"The police. They're here to understand the situation again."
"Why are they here again? Haven't they already investigated my situation?"
Han Bin replied, "Mr. Xiao, we're not here for you. You can continue to take a shower. It won't affect you. We're here to find Ms. Zhao and ask her a few questions as a routine. "
"My wife? What does this have to do with her? You won't suspect her, will you? "Xiao Guodong was a little anxious.
Han Bin said, "I told you, it's a routine inquiry. Mr. Xiao, you don't have to be nervous. Just do what you're supposed to do. "
Xiao Guodong wasn't in the mood to take a shower. He quickly wiped himself and came out in his pajamas. "Captain Han, what's wrong with you? First you suspect me, and now you suspect my wife. Are you done yet?"
Han Bin flashed his summons. "Mr. Xiao, the police investigate cases based on evidence. This is our legal procedure. Please watch your words and leave."
"This is my home. Why should I leave?"
"Alright then. If you're not leaving, we'll leave." Han Bin waved his hand. "Take Zhao Wenyi back to the police station."
"No, no." Xiao Guodong panicked. He had been imprisoned before and knew the suffering inside. "It's already so late. Why are you still going to the police station? Just take a statement here. I'll leave. I'll leave."
After that, Xiao Guodong glanced at his wife. "Wife, I'll go back to the bedroom first. Call me if you need anything."
Zhao Wenyi nodded and sat on the sofa.
After Xiao Guodong returned to the bedroom, Han Bin began to ask, "Zhao Wenyi, what's your relationship with the deceased, Xiao Bingtian?"
"I'm Xiao Guodong's wife. Xiao Bingtian is Xiao Guodong's brother. What do you think our relationship is?"
Li Qin scolded, "Zhao Wenyi, watch your attitude. Answer whatever I ask you. Going against the police won't do you any good. "
Zhao Wenyi turned her head to the side and whispered, "Xiao Bingtian is my brother. I'm his sister-in-law."
"When was the last time you met Xiao Bingtian?"
"I can't remember."
"Then remember."
"It should be on January 29th. He came to our restaurant for lunch at noon. I ate with Guodong and Xiao Bingtian."
"On January 31st, did you see Xiao Bingtian?"
"No."
"On the afternoon of January 31st, did you go to the Bai Cui neighborhood?"
Zhao Wenyi hesitated for a moment and lowered her head. "No."
"On January 31st, between four and five in the afternoon, where were you?"
"It's been a few days. How can I remember such a detailed time?"
"Then let me remind you. That day, Xiao Bingtian called you. Not long after, Xiao Bingtian died. You should be able to remember such a day as long as you think about it. "
"I should be at home at that time."
"Who can prove it for you?"
Zhao Wenyi shook her head. "I was alone at home at that time."
"When did you return home from the restaurant?"
"How can I remember the specific time?"
Han Bin flipped through the notebook. "You can't remember. Let me tell you. You returned home at five thirty in the evening. Between four and five in the afternoon, you weren't at home at all. "
Zhao Wenyi's expression changed slightly. "What evidence do you have?"
Han Bin continued, "On January 31st, at three fifty in the afternoon, you took a taxi and left your restaurant. At four twelve, you entered the Bai Cui neighborhood and left at four forty-nine. We have all your whereabouts that day. I wonder if this counts as evidence? If you think it's not enough, we still have witnesses. "
Zhao Wenyi panicked. She lowered her head and didn't dare to look at Han Bin.
"Leniency for those who confess, severity for those who resist. Zhao Wenyi, we've already come to your door. Are you still going to run away?"
After a long time, Zhao Wenyi said with a trembling voice, "Yes, I admit that I went to the Bai Cui neighborhood."
"Why did you lie and say that you were at home?"
"Bai Cui neighborhood is also my home. That's my in-laws' house. They've passed away, and my husband has a share. It's also considered my home."
Han Bin frowned slightly. Zhao Wenyi was still looking for excuses.
"I asked very clearly just now. Did you go to the Bai Cui neighborhood on January 31st? Your answer was very clear. No. This means that you're referring to your home in the Bai Cui neighborhood. Don't play word games with the police. We're not as stupid as you.
Tell me, why did you lie? "
"I didn't lie. You guys suddenly came to my house, and I was a little nervous. That's why I said the wrong thing."
Han Bin stared at her. "Then, are you still nervous now? If you're still nervous, we can bring you back to the Municipal Public Security Bureau. When you're not nervous anymore, we can continue to take your statement. "
Zhao Wenyi shook her head. "No need. I'm not nervous now."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Okay." Han Bin's tone was sharp. "Then let me ask you. Why did you kill Xiao Bingtian?"
"I didn't kill him. When I left, Xiao Bingtian was still alive."
"He really didn't die at that time. He was only fatally injured. You stabbed him really hard."
Zhao Wenyi shouted. "I didn't stab him. When I left, he wasn't injured."
"Then what did you do in the 30 minutes you were in the Bai Cui neighborhood?"
"It was Xiao Bingtian who called me and asked me to go to his place. When I got there, I found out that he wanted me to get money. He knew that our shop's business wasn't doing well, so he wanted to give us a sum of money for us to use first. But I didn't take it because I know my husband. Xiao Guodong is stubborn and prideful. Unless it's absolutely necessary, he won't borrow money. The two of us kept talking about this. After we finished talking, I left, and he even walked me to the door. "
"Do you think the police will believe this reason?"
"Whether you believe it or not, this is the truth."
"For this case, we've done a lot of investigation and collected a lot of evidence. We can confirm that the murderer committed the crime between 4 pm and 4: 50 pm. During this time, you happened to be with Xiao Bingtian. How do you explain this?"
Zhao Wenyi pretended to be calm. "Maybe after I left, someone came in and killed him."
"So, when you left, you saw a suspicious person?"
"No. I'm a little short-sighted, so I couldn't see clearly."
"I wanted to give you a chance to make a contribution, but your attitude disappointed me. Don't think that the police can't do anything to you if you don't admit it." Han Bin took out a search warrant from his pocket and ordered the surrounding team members.
"Search!"
Han Bin ordered, and the team members split up.
Zhao Wenyi stood up, looking uneasy. Her face was getting uglier.
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