Zhao Wenyi lived in a three-bedroom apartment. The team members split up to investigate while Han Bin stayed in the living room.
Zhao Wenyi lowered her head and picked at her nails.
Han Bin said, "Zhao Wenyi, do you know why I suspect you?"
"Because you couldn't catch the real murderer and could only cast a wide net."
"No, you're different from others. I've been looking for you since the incident. To be exact, I'm looking for a person named Rongrong."
Zhao Wenyi looked at Han Bin suspiciously.
"If I'm not mistaken, after you killed Xiao Bingtian, you should have taken a photo from him. That photo should have been taken when you were young."
Hearing this, Zhao Wenyi's face changed. "You …"
She took a deep breath and calmed herself down.
Han Bin continued, "On the afternoon of January 18th, Xiao Bingtian took the high-speed train from Chang 'an City to Qindao City. My girlfriend and I got on the train in Quancheng, and Mr. Xiao was sitting next to me. Although we didn't meet for a long time, I could tell that he was a very elegant and easy-going person. Because there was an aisle between me and my girlfriend, I asked Mr. Xiao to change seats with my girlfriend, and he readily agreed.
"We didn't talk much during the rest of the journey. He took out a photo from his pocket and gently stroked it with his hand while calling Rongrong's name. At that time, I guessed that this woman named Rongrong was very important to him.
Coincidentally, after his accident, I happened to be in charge of this case. I was also very surprised at the time. After calming down, I began to recall my contact with him. I thought of the woman named Rongrong and the photo in his hand, but I didn't find that photo at the crime scene. "
Zhao Wenyi sighed. "Why are you telling me this? No matter who he called or who the photo is, it's his business. It has nothing to do with me."
"Zhao Wenyi, I'm telling you this for your own good. I know you're different from other suspects. We've investigated the scene, and according to my speculation, Xiao Bingtian's death is likely to be an accident. As long as you tell me the truth, I can help you fight for leniency."
Zhao Wenyi glanced at Han Bin. After a while, she said, "Thank you for your kindness, but I won't admit to something I didn't do."
Han Bin said earnestly, "If you insist on doing things your own way, you will only make your family's crime heavier."
Zhao Wenyi did not answer. Instead, she let out another sigh.
While they were talking, the team members had completed their search.
Wang Xiao walked over and said softly, "Captain Han, no suspicious items were found."
Han Bin frowned. "Zhao Wenyi, you're an adult. I believe you have the ability to distinguish between right and wrong. Think about what I'm saying."
Zhao Wenyi said in a trembling voice, "If you're done searching, please leave."
Han Bin unhurriedly took out a document from his bag and put it on the table. "Ms. Zhao, this is the warrant. You went to the victim's house during the time of the crime. Before you are cleared of suspicion, please come back to the police station with us to assist in the investigation."
"Heh." Zhao Wenyi's lips curled into a mocking smile. "First you summoned me, then you searched me, and now you want to detain me. Since you have the documents, why don't you take them out as well?"
"I also hope that you can clearly explain why you went to Bai Cui District. If you can prove your innocence, then there's no need to take out the other two documents."
"I'm sorry to disappoint you."
Han Bin stretched out his hand. "Please."
Zhao Wenyi hesitated for a moment. "I want to change."
"Sister Li, go with her to change."
"Let's go."
Not long after, Zhao Wenyi changed and was ready to leave.
Xiao Guodong walked out of the room and saw Zhao Wenyi's outfit. "Honey, where are you going?"
"The police asked me to go to the police station to assist in the investigation. Guodong, you don't have to wait for me. Go to bed early."
"Investigation? What investigation? The statement has been taken and the house has been searched. Why do they still want to take you away? " Xiao Guodong looked angry and walked in front of Han Bin. "Captain Han, you have to give me an explanation. What is going on?"
Han Bin asked in return, "What kind of explanation do you want?"
"Not only did you take me away, but now you want to take my wife away too. Are you done yet?"
"On the afternoon of 31st January, what time did your wife leave the restaurant?"
"Around 3pm."
"Where did she go?"
"There were no more customers. She went home to rest."
"She told you that?"
"Is there a problem?"
Han Bin stared at him and raised an eyebrow. "You're lying too."
"What did I lie about?"
"You should know that Zhao Wenyi went to the Bai Cui neighborhood."
Xiao Guodong's eyes flashed and he denied, "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Yes, not only do you know that Zhao Wenyi went to the Bai Cui neighborhood, but you also know that she is the murderer who killed Xiao Bingtian."
Xiao Guodong panicked and shouted, "You're talking nonsense! There's no such thing!"
Han Bin recalled for a moment. "No wonder your previous statement doesn't match up. I thought you lied because you were afraid of the police's suspicion. Now it seems that you're protecting Zhao Wenyi. Your brother really died an unjust death. You're such a good brother. "
Xiao Guodong glared at him. "Shut up! I won't allow you to say that. "
Han Bin sighed. "You're a good husband, but how can you face your brother and your parents?"
Xiao Guodong gritted his teeth and clenched his fists tightly. "I told you to shut up."
Zhao Wenyi had tears in her eyes. "Alright, Captain Han, I'll go with you. This has nothing to do with my husband."
"It might have nothing to do with you before, but it is now." Han Bin said, "Mr. Xiao, there are some discrepancies between your statement and Zhao Wenyi's statement. I would like to invite you back to the police station to assist in the investigation."
It was already midnight when the two suspects were escorted back to the police station. Han Bin told his team members to go home first and continue the investigation the next day.
…
The next morning.
The Municipal Criminal Investigation Unit's conference room.
The Bai Cui neighborhood murder case held a case summary meeting again.
Ding Xifeng was also present at the meeting, and so were people from the technical department and forensic science department.
Han Bin and Ding Xifeng discussed in a low voice, then said, "Let's start the meeting.
I'll say a few words first. Last night, I escorted Zhao Wenyi back to the police station. Judging from the current situation, she is likely to be the murderer who killed Xiao Bingtian. But the problem now is that the fingerprints on the murder weapon have been erased, and we haven't found enough evidence to convict her. The main purpose of our meeting this time is to gather all the clues and find evidence to convict Zhao Wenyi.
I'm just throwing a brick to attract jade. Everyone, please speak. "
Li Can, the forensic doctor, coughed softly. "I'll say something first. I've seen the video of the suicide will. Although the victim claimed to have committed suicide, judging from the victim's wounds and forensic science, the possibility of him committing suicide is slim."
Ma Xiwen from the technical department said, "I agree with this point. Although I'm not a forensic doctor, judging from the situation at the scene, the victim bled a lot before he died. But, there were no traces of spilled blood at the crime scene, which is very unusual.
Let's say that the victim stabbed himself in the chest with a knife, and the blood sprayed on his sleeve. Although there was blood on the victim's body, and there were some bloodstains on his arm, they didn't match the traces of spilled blood.
In addition, if the victim fixed the knife and hit his chest, there would also be traces of spilled blood, but we didn't find it either. "
Han Bin agreed. "Both of you are right. I've carefully examined the scene, and the existing evidence and clues don't support the hypothesis of suicide."
Ding Xifeng said, "If it wasn't a suicide, then Zhao Wenyi is the biggest suspect. Based on her statement, she was at the victim's house during the time of the crime. However, Xiao Guodong's reaction is a bit thought-provoking. If Xiao Bingtian was killed by Zhao Wenyi, he should have been seriously injured or dead when Xiao Guodong rushed to Bai Cui Community. Yet, he didn't do anything. It doesn't make sense. I think he should know something about the case. Can we use him as a breakthrough in the case? "
Han Bin said, "It's difficult. On the way back to the police station last night, I asked him again about the scene at Bai Cui Community. He still said that Xiao Bingtian was fine when he left, and he was still protecting Zhao Wenyi."
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