Lu Ming arrived at Chen Xing's office. Zhao Yide was with Lu Ming. The two of them had come to look for Chen Xing regarding the incident at the hostel last night. As Chen Xing had taken a liking to the little girl who had died, Lu Ming had also begun to pay attention to the case and was personally following the progress of the case. In the morning, Zhao Yide had reported to him the comparison results of the evidence collected at the scene yesterday, as well as the preliminary conclusions of the case. Lu Ming brought Zhao Yide directly to look for Chen Xing to report to him.
Seeing them, Chen Xing was stunned. Then he guessed their purpose and gestured for them to sit down. Chen Xing looked a little gloomy. Was there any progress in the investigation?
Yes. Lu Ming and his trusted subordinate looked at each other and said, "Xiao Zhao, report the situation to County Chen.
County Chen, last night, our police collected fingerprint samples from the door lock and window of the room where the deceased fell. After careful comparison with the fingerprint of the deceased, we found that the two matched perfectly. That is to say, the door and the window were opened by the deceased herself. After careful examination of the room, our people didn't find any trace of struggle. Moreover, the autopsy report of the deceased has come out. Except for the fractures and intracranial hemorrhage caused by the fall, there are no other injuries caused by external forces. In order to confirm whether the deceased was killed by a dispute, I also asked the forensic doctor to examine the hands of the deceased. There are no traces of struggle on the arms, arms, and palms of the deceased. "
Zhao Yide said as he carefully looked at Chen Xing's expression. Based on the current evidence, it can be confirmed that the deceased jumped off the building by herself, so the possibility of homicide can be ruled out. However, he remembered that when Liu Hua said the deceased jumped off the building last night, Chen Xing's expression was particularly ugly and he even scolded Liu Hua. Now, when he reported the actual situation to Chen Xing, he didn't dare to directly conclude that the deceased jumped off the building by herself. After a short pause, he said ambiguously, "Based on the current evidence, we can preliminarily conclude that the deceased fell off the building by herself. However, we will try our best to investigate whether there are other secrets in this case. We will make a final conclusion after collecting more evidence."
Listening to Zhao Yide's report, Chen Xing couldn't help but frown. Zhao Yide's tone was ambiguous at the end, but from the analysis of the case, the police already had a certain tendency to believe that the deceased committed suicide. If it weren't for Chen Xing, the police might have already concluded the case directly.
Chen Xing glanced at Zhao Yide. He was not an unreasonable person. Zhao Yide was only reporting the case truthfully. Even though Chen Xing didn't quite believe that Zhang Ying committed suicide, he wouldn't vent his anger on Zhao Yide. After a moment of silence, Chen Xing finally said, "According to the current evidence, it is more likely that the deceased jumped off the building by herself?"
Zhao Yide first glanced at the director, Lu Ming. After getting his approval, he nodded. "That's right."
Chen Xing's frown deepened. In his opinion, it was impossible for Zhang Ying to commit suicide. After getting along with her for the past few days, Chen Xing felt that she was lively and cheerful. Zhang Ying was a girl full of youthful vigor. Although she had to give up her studies because of her family's financial difficulties, Chen Xing still saw optimism and strength in her. Moreover, Zhang Ying had recently enrolled in the county vocational school. Zhang Ying paid the tuition fees with the money she earned through hard work. Zhang Ying cherished her studies very much. How could she commit suicide for no reason?
Chen Xing's expression showed that this was not the result he wanted to hear. After Zhao Yide finished reporting the case, he shut his mouth and didn't dare to say anything. The atmosphere was a little quiet. Lu Ming tried to find a topic to talk about when he saw that Chen Xing didn't say anything. "Come to think of it, I went to see the little girl's body this morning. Her eyes were wide open, and they looked quite scary at first glance. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't close them. According to the forensic doctor, he tried to close her eyes several times but to no avail.
Her eyes were always open? Chen Xing muttered to himself. The scene of Zhang Ying lying in a pool of blood last night quickly flashed through his mind. Weren't her eyes always open? Were they still like that?
Let's go to the Public Security Bureau to have a look. Chen Xing stood up and walked out without saying anything. Lu Ming and Zhao Yide, who were behind him, looked at each other. They were a little surprised by Chen Xing's reaction, but they hurriedly followed Chen Xing's footsteps.
County Chen, the person from Hongsheng Film and Television wants to invite you to lunch at noon. Are you going or not? Outside the corridor, Wang Zhong met Chen Xing. He had just received a call from Zhang Xin. The other party asked Chen Xing again if he was free at noon. Last night, Chen Xing didn't directly refuse the other party. Wang Zhong could see that Chen Xing intended to accept the invitation from Tang Bo and others. Now that the other party called, although Wang Zhong could guess what Chen Xing was thinking, he didn't dare to make the decision without authorization. He walked over and asked Chen Xing for instructions.
I'm not free at noon. Ask them to find another time. Chen Xing waved his hand and walked out quickly. At this moment, he was in a hurry to go to the Public Security Bureau. Chen Xing didn't have time to have lunch with the other party.
Zhang Xin and Tang Bo, who were waiting in the hotel, soon received Wang Zhong's reply. Hearing that Chen Xing was not free at noon, Zhang Feng immediately grinned and whispered, "Isn't he just the head of a small county? What's so great about him? At most, he's a divisional cadre. There are so many of them in Beijing. What's there to be proud of?"
"Brother, can't you stop talking?" Zhang Xin rolled his eyes unhappily. He was quite disappointed that Chen Xing didn't meet his expectations. "You just got into trouble yesterday, and you're still acting like this today. If you go on like this, one day, you'll get into big trouble again."
"Xiao Zhang, you were scared half to death yesterday. Today, you've forgotten the pain?" Tang Bo shot a glance at Zhang Feng. He was more or less a little unhappy. That mouth of yours, it's better to speak less if there's nothing to do. If one day you make a big mess, it'll be too late for regrets. You won't be as lucky as last night every time.
"Director Tang, do you think this County Chen is making an excuse not to come or he really has something to do? Or is he still angry because my brother offended him yesterday? " Zhang Xin looked at Tang Bo doubtfully. At this time, she could only ask for his opinion.
"I don't think so. If he really cared about your brother, he wouldn't have helped you last night. Don't forget, that County Chen was with that baldy Li yesterday. If he was really angry, he wouldn't have helped you. I'm afraid that baldy Li would have killed him." Tang Bo thought for a moment and analyzed. "He really doesn't have time to come. No matter what, he is a county magistrate. We come from the capital. Maybe it's nothing to be a county magistrate. But in this area, he is also a local official with great power. It's normal that he can't get away."
"Then we'll invite him another day?
Then we'll invite him another day. Anyway, we've done the necessary etiquette. If he doesn't come, then he can't blame us for not expressing our gratitude. " Tang Bo thought for a moment and nodded.
Chen Xing, Lu Ming, and Zhao Yide came to the morgue of the Public Security Bureau. Zhang Ying, who had been examined by the forensic doctor, was quietly placed there with a white cloth. Around the body, people of all ages were crying.
They were the family of the deceased. Zhao Yide explained to Chen Xing in time.
Nodding, Chen Xing walked to Zhang Ying's body. Zhao Yide winked at a policeman next to him. The policeman stepped forward and lifted the white cloth covering the body. Since last night, Chen Xing saw Zhang Ying's body for the second time. The pair of eyes that were staring out made Chen Xing's heart tremble inexplicably.
Before last night, those eyes were full of spirit. Now, they were lifeless, which made people sigh. The dilated eyes refused to close, as if they were telling someone something.
"What are you doing? She's already dead. Do you still want to make trouble?" A slightly old middle-aged woman stood up. Seeing someone lift the white cloth covering her daughter's body again, she looked heartbroken. "You've checked everything that needs to be checked. What else do you want?"
The middle-aged woman cried and wanted to pull the white cloth to cover her daughter's body again. Zhao Yide said softly, "This is County Magistrate Chen. He is concerned about the cause of your daughter's death and wants to have a look."
"County Magistrate Chen?" She is still so young and has a long life ahead of her. Why would she want to commit suicide? Little Ying has been obedient and filial to her parents since she was young. How could she bear to leave us when we are still alive? No, no, she definitely didn't commit suicide. Someone must have killed her. You must seek justice for us. How old is my daughter? How could she die for no reason? "Chen Xing's eyes were filled with tears as he said," County Head Chen, you must seek justice for our daughter. The Public Security Bureau said that my daughter committed suicide. Why would my daughter commit suicide? She is still so young and has a long life ahead of her. Why would she want to commit suicide? Little Ying has been obedient and filial to her parents since she was young. How could she bear to leave us when we are still alive?
How could she be willing to leave us? No, no, she definitely didn't commit suicide. Someone must have killed her. You must seek justice for us. How old is my daughter? She died for no reason. "The middle-aged woman seemed to have gone crazy. She grabbed Chen Xing's clothes tightly, and his whole body leaned forward. Seeing this, Zhao Yide wanted to pull the middle-aged woman away, but Chen Xing reached out and stopped her. He bent down and comforted her." Auntie, don't worry. Your daughter and I are destined to be together. Whether she was killed or not, the Public Security Bureau will definitely investigate it. I will personally supervise this case and will definitely get to the bottom of it. You must take care of yourself. The dead are gone, but the living must live. You must … "
Chen Xing didn't know what to say. Restrain your grief? That was such a pale and powerless phrase. Could two simple words comfort the dead's relatives' heart-wrenching grief? The pain couldn't be made up by words, but apart from the weak words, what else could Chen Xing say? He could only comfort Zhang Ying's relatives in this way.
Looking at the cold corpse in front of him, Chen Xing felt lost. "Zhang Ying, did you die with grievances? If so, close your eyes and rest in peace. I will definitely find out the murderer for you and give you an explanation. " Chen Xing said to himself silently in his heart. He reached out his hands and slowly covered Zhang Ying's eyes. At this moment, Chen Xing didn't feel how terrible the corpse was. It wasn't that Chen Xing hadn't seen dead people, but if he touched a dead person with his hands, Chen Xing would feel disgusted. At this moment, Chen Xing had no such thoughts in his mind at all. Everything was so natural, without any pretense or pretense. Strangely, the eyes of the deceased, which the forensic doctor couldn't close even after trying several times, were mysteriously closed as Chen Xing's hands covered them. Zhao Yide, who was standing beside Chen Xing, was so shocked that his eyeballs almost popped out. He was present when the forensic doctor conducted the autopsy.
"That's strange, the eyes are closed." The policeman muttered in a low voice and looked at Chen Xing in surprise. If he didn't know Chen Xing's identity, he would have pulled Chen Xing's hand and asked him if he was a Maoshan Taoist who could exorcise ghosts.
"Oh Mirafo, oh Mirafo, I'm an atheist. I don't believe in ghosts or gods." Zhao Yide made a slight gesture with his hands. Seeing this, Lu Ming glared at him fiercely. Zhao Yide then stood up straight with his head held high. However, the way he looked at Chen Xing was a little strange.
"Are you the county magistrate who lives in the guest house?" At this time, the middle-aged woman looked at Chen Xing in surprise. There were still traces of tears on her face. The middle-aged woman's words also attracted the attention of an honest-looking middle-aged man who was dressed in plain clothes and trousers. These two people were Zhang Ying's parents. Zhang Ying had mentioned before that there was a new county magistrate who lived in the guest house. She was even sent to clean the new county magistrate's house.
Thinking of how their daughter would talk and laugh when she came home and talk about how good the new county magistrate was, unlike the other officials who bossed her around, they couldn't help but cry again. This time, not only the middle-aged woman, but the middle-aged man also knelt in front of Chen Xing. Following that, a seventeen-year-old boy also knelt down. The middle-aged couple's cries merged into one. "County Magistrate Chen, you must seek justice for my daughter. She must have been killed. Did you see that? She died with her eyes open. If she didn't die a wrongful death, she wouldn't have died like this. Someone must have killed her." "County Magistrate Chen, you must seek justice for us."
"Get up first, get up." Chen Xing smiled bitterly at the situation in front of him. He wanted to pull the middle-aged couple up, but they refused to get up no matter what. Chen Xing helplessly repeated what he said just now. "I will seek justice for your daughter's death. As long as she was killed, I will seek justice for her. I will not let her die with her eyes open."
As Chen Xing spoke, he winked at Zhao Yide and the others beside him. The policemen beside him hurried over to help pull them up.
"I also like Zhang Ying very much. I am also very sad about her death. As parents, you must be strong. I believe that Zhang Ying will know in the afterlife and hope that you can live happily. This is Zhang Ying's younger brother." Chen Xing looked at the boy beside the middle-aged couple. He remembered that Zhang Ying had said that she had a younger brother who was also going to take the college entrance examination. The boy's facial features were quite similar to Zhang Ying's. Chen Xing confirmed the boy's identity at a glance. He patted the boy's shoulder heavily. "As a boy, you must be strong. Your sister is gone. In the future, your parents will have to rely on you to take care of them. You must straighten your back and be a man."
"I will. I will be strong. I will not let my sister down." The little boy's eyes were filled with tears. He looked straight into Chen Xing's eyes.
"Good, that's good. That's how a man should be." Chen Xing nodded with relief.
After comforting Zhang Ying's parents, Chen Xing left the morgue. Lu Ming suggested to sit in his office. Chen Xing nodded in agreement. They came to Lu Ming's office. Thinking of Zhang Ying's family, Chen Xing unconsciously sighed again. In less than a day, the number of times Chen Xing sighed was more than the total number of times he had sighed before.
"County Chen, the Public Security Bureau will continue to investigate this case. We will definitely collect more evidence." Lu Ming said aloud. He turned to Zhao Yide and said, "Little Zhao, you are personally in charge of this case. You must get to the bottom of it."
Listening to Lu Ming's serious instructions to Zhao Yide, Chen Xing said, "Lu Ming, do you also think that the possibility of the deceased committing suicide is very high?"
"This?" Lu Ming hesitated for a moment and did not immediately answer Chen Xing's words. To be honest, based on the current evidence, Lu Ming also judged that the possibility of the deceased committing suicide was very high. If it wasn't for the fact that Chen Xing attached great importance to this case, the Public Security Bureau would have concluded it as suicide long ago. There would be no need to waste any more police force on the investigation. Not to mention that Lu Ming also emphasized that Zhao Yide should continue to investigate the case.
"Forget it, you don't have to say anything. I know what your attitude is." Lu Ming's hesitation had fully explained his opinion. Chen Xing could only smile bitterly in his heart. Lu Ming could not be blamed. He looked at it from the perspective of a case investigator and spoke with evidence. The evidence in front of him all pointed to the fact that the deceased committed suicide. It was no wonder that Lu Ming would also have such an opinion.
"It seems that only I and the deceased's family think that the deceased was murdered." Chen Xing sighed again. Lu Ming's opinion was so, not to mention Zhao Yide. The reason why Zhao Yide was still in the mood to continue the investigation was because of his role.
"County Chen, why do you think that the deceased would not commit suicide?" Lu Ming looked at Chen Xing and asked the question in his heart. "I have known this little girl for a long time.
I had been in contact with this little girl for a long time. With my understanding of her, she wouldn't commit suicide. My impression of her was that she was a cheerful and optimistic person. Even if she encountered something difficult, she wouldn't take such an extreme path. Moreover, she still had her parents and little brother to take care of. She valued her family very much, so she wouldn't abandon them. I didn't believe that she would choose to commit suicide. Chen Xing expressed his opinion. Thinking of how Zhang Ying's eyes, which had not been closed, had strangely closed when he said in his heart that he would help her find the murderer, Chen Xing inexplicably firmed his opinion. Although Chen Xing did not deny that he was an atheist, not superstitious, and not feudal, this kind of supernatural thing, at a specific time and in a specific event, people could not help but believe it.
County Chen, what you said is all subjective. You should know that everything is based on evidence. If in the end, there is no strong evidence to prove that the little girl was murdered, then this case can only be closed. Lu Ming smiled bitterly. He had to remind Chen Xing appropriately, because Chen Xing even suspected Wang Cai last night. With Wang Cai's identity, even if there was evidence, it would not be easy to deal with him, let alone Chen Xing's subjective opinion.
I know that evidence is needed, so I did not say that you must find the murderer for me. You just try your best to investigate. If in the end, there is no evidence to prove that it was a murder, then the case can only be closed.
As for the Public Security Bureau, you can rest assured that the investigators will do their best to investigate. Lu Ming nodded seriously. Looking at Chen Xing's expression, Lu Ming thought that although Chen Xing said so, in his heart, he still believed that the little girl was murdered by Chen Xing. Lu Ming was also quite helpless at this time. He had not been in contact with the little girl, so he could only reserve his opinion on Chen Xing's subjective opinion. In the future, he could only rely on evidence to speak for him.
Lu Tou, now I kind of believe that the little girl was killed by him. You see, the little girl died with her eyes open until County Chen came and gently touched her eyes. County Chen has been asking us to try our best to solve the case. Could it be that the little girl knew that County Chen could help her clear her name, so when County Chen came, she was willing to close her eyes? Zhao Yide said in a serious tone.
Piss off, piss off, talking nonsense, and don't you see what kind of hat you've got on your head? Lu Ming was so angry that he laughed and scolded him. He pointed at the national emblem on the hat. "Do you see that? That is the solemn and sacred national emblem. Look at you, what nonsense are you talking about now? I think that as a criminal police captain, your ideological quality is not up to standard. I have to send you to the Party School to learn more, so that you can strengthen your atheism."
"Lu Tou, I just said it casually. Look at you, take it seriously." Zhao Yide smiled bitterly. He was just casually saying this kind of idea. Zhao Yide really didn't believe in ghosts and gods, but what happened just now really made him feel very strange.
Chen Xing smiled and said nothing. He couldn't say that Zhang Ying really closed her eyes when he said that he would find the murderer for Zhang Ying. If he did that, others would say that he, the county magistrate, had a problem with his head.
"By the way, did the hostel propose to compensate the family of the deceased?" Chen Xing asked with concern.
"Not yet." Lu Ming and Zhao Yide looked at each other and shook their heads. County Chen, although the deceased died in the hostel, no one could say that the hostel was responsible for this matter. So the compensation, in fact, completely depended on the attitude of the hostel. If they didn't give any compensation, no one could do anything about it.
After all, the deceased was an employee of the hostel when she was alive, and she died in the hostel. If the hostel didn't give any compensation, how could it be justified? Chen Xing frowned, thinking that he had to look for Wang Cai for this matter. Although he was very disgusted with Wang Cai and even suspected that Wang Cai was the murderer, in order to fight for some compensation for Zhang Ying's family, he had to look for Wang Cai.
This would depend on whether Wang Cai had a little conscience. If he did, he would give some compensation. Otherwise, Lu Ming said and shrugged helplessly.
Chen Xing nodded and made a mental note of this matter. He would go back and look for Wang Cai in the evening.
Just as Chen Xing went to the Public Security Bureau, the Finance Director Lu Ping also went to the County Party Committee. In fact, the County Party Committee and County Government were both in the same courtyard. Xi Men County's financial situation was obvious, so the office conditions were poor. The County Party Committee and County Government were in the same place, but there was a small garden between the two buildings.
Lu Ping had already informed Chen Xing in advance before he came to look for Wang Dongchen. This was a show of respect from Lu Ping to Chen Xing. This change was also reflected when Chen Xing visited his house. Although Lu Ping still insisted on his position, his attitude towards Chen Xing had changed.
Chen Xing said that he would withhold some funds from this year's allocation to the various units? Wang Dongchen was surprised when he heard Lu Ping's report. Wang Dongchen called Chen Xing's name directly in front of Lu Ping, but Lu Ping's expression didn't change at all. It was obvious that this situation was normal.
County Chen was determined to build the tourist area. If the tourist area could be built, the traffic would be the first obstacle to the development of the tourist area. It seemed that County Chen wanted to build the roads first. Lu Ping nodded and answered Wang Dongchen's question. Seeing Wang Dongchen stand up, Lu Ping also stood up.
Withholding funds from the various units, Chen Xing was really bold. Wasn't he afraid of incurring the wrath of the heavens and the people? Wang Dongchen glanced at Lu Ping and seemed to be talking to himself, but also to Lu Ping. He paced back and forth for a few steps, and a mocking smile gradually appeared on his lips. A young man was indeed a young man. He dared to do things so recklessly. I've overestimated him.
Secretary Wang, I heard something from County Chen in his office just now. I don't know if I should say it or not. Lu Ping looked at Wang Dongchen with a hesitant expression.
Tell me, is there anything you can't tell me? Wang Dongchen waved his hand and his attention was also attracted by Lu Ping. He held his breath and listened attentively.
County Chen had said that as long as it was for the development of the Xi Sect and could truly benefit the people of the sect, he would do it even if he incurred the wrath of the heavens and the people. Lu Ping said seriously. Chen Xing didn't say anything like that, but the meaning behind his words was more or less the same. Lu Ping only said that he had polished it and brought it to Wang Dongchen.
When Wang Dongchen heard this, the mocking smile on his face froze. He stood there in a daze. After a while, Wang Dongchen looked at Lu Ping suspiciously. Did Chen Xing really say that?
It was absolutely true. Lu Ping nodded solemnly.
After getting Lu Ping's confirmation, Wang Dongchen's expression became very strange. He paced back and forth in the same place. Lu Ping couldn't figure out what Wang Dongchen was thinking. After a long time, Wang Dongchen finally said, "Since Chen Xing wants to do this, let him be. If he's not afraid of offending others, why should we worry about him?"
Lu Ping nodded. Since Wang Dongchen didn't have any other instructions, he bid farewell and left Wang Dongchen's office. When he closed the office door, Lu Ping faintly heard a faint sigh coming from the office.
In the office, Wang Dongchen sat in his chair in a daze. Lu Ping's words had undoubtedly touched him greatly. Wang Dongchen really didn't expect that Chen Xing would say something like that. Looking at what Chen Xing was going to do next, he could tell that Chen Xing wasn't just saying empty words. He was really putting his words into action. At first, Wang Dongchen was ridiculing Chen Xing's actions. But after hearing Lu Ping's words, he didn't know whether to say that Chen Xing was a fool or a hot-blooded young man.
In fact, even if Lu Ping didn't relay Chen Xing's words, Wang Dongchen would still ask Lu Ping to do as Chen Xing said. This was because Wang Dongchen couldn't wait for Chen Xing to cause a huge ruckus and dissatisfaction among the county's upper and middle level officials. If a leader couldn't get the support of the lower level officials, the consequences would be unimaginable. At that time, even without Wang Dongchen's help, Chen Xing wouldn't be able to establish a foothold in the Xi Sect. One should know that the consequences of standing against the higher level officials were very tragic.
I'm getting old, I have to plan for myself. Wang Dongchen suddenly laughed self-deprecatingly.
In the evening, when Chen Xing returned to the guest house, Wang Cai was already waiting at the door. When he saw Chen Xing, Wang Cai smiled and went up to greet him. County Chen, you're back.
Hmm, what's the matter? Chen Xing glanced at Wang Cai. If Wang Cai didn't have anything to do, he wouldn't be waiting at the door. Chen Xing thought to himself, "Great, I'm looking for Wang Cai too.
It's nothing. Didn't Zhang Ying commit suicide? Now you have no one to clean the house for you, so I've arranged another one for you. " Wang Cai smiled. Soon after, he sighed. His face was instantly filled with a bemoaning and pitying expression as he lamented.
I don't know if it was because of the pressure that she committed suicide. Children nowadays are too self-centered. They don't even think about their parents before they do anything. Just imagine how much pain she caused her parents when she committed suicide. The situation at home is even worse. Her younger brother is going to take the college entrance examination this year. If he's admitted to a university, the tuition alone will cost a lot. How can her parents afford it? They're counting on her to earn money.
Chief Wang, what are you trying to say? Chen Xing stared at Wang Cai and felt a little unhappy.
In my heart, I really felt sorry for that little girl, Zhang Ying. Although she committed suicide, considering that she used to be a staff of our hostel, and her family was in a difficult situation, as the general manager of the hostel, I couldn't just ignore it. In the afternoon, I met with Zhang Ying's parents, and on behalf of the hostel, I sent ten thousand as a consolation money. This could be considered as a token of my sincerity. Wang Cai sighed.
"After all, Zhang Ying was a staff of your guest house. It's natural for you to show some sincerity." Chen Xing glanced at Wang Cai and nodded in agreement. He was just about to talk to Wang Cai about this. Wang Cai took the initiative to do it, which showed that he had some conscience.
Zhang Ying used to work very hard. It's natural for me to show some sincerity this time. In the afternoon, I saw Zhang Ying's younger brother. I heard that he was very good at studying. I encouraged him at that time. As long as he can be admitted to a university, I'll pay for his tuition. Seeing that Chen Xing agreed, Wang Cai spoke more energetically.
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