The Ye Group's headquarters was located in the hinterland of the CBD. The dark gray skyscraper of the Ye Group looked magnificent and eye-catching among the magnificent office buildings.
To avoid alerting the enemy, Ji Bai did not bring many people with him today. He, Xu Xu, and Old Wu waited in the elegant and comfortable reception room for a while before the door was pushed open. Yao Meng and the receptionist walked in with a smile.
"Boss, everything has been arranged. You can start now. "Yao Meng's voice was crisp and clear.
Yao Meng was always very efficient when it came to external communications. Ji Bai smiled and nodded. "Thank you for your hard work."
Yao Meng smiled and stood beside Old Wu. Ji Bai brought Xu Xu with him and the four of them split up.
The marble floor was dark and the spacious open office area was quiet and busy. Only the sound of keyboards, pages flipping, and footsteps could be heard … Ji Bai and Xu Xu were led by the administrative staff through the narrow, sunny corridor. Along the way, employees looked up from time to time. Their gazes were filled with doubt, vigilance, and playfulness.
The boss, Ye Ziqiang's office was at the end of the corridor.
The Ye Group's main industries included real estate, auto parts production and trade, IT, and catering. He was in charge of production and procurement management.
The entire room was spacious enough to accommodate fifty people. Although it was big, the decoration style was the same as the ordinary staff office area outside, there was no hint of luxury.
Ji Bai smiled as soon as he sat down. "Sorry to disturb you, thank you for cooperating with the police."
Ye Ziqiang's expressionless face showed a hint of a smile. "It's my duty, I also hope to catch the murderer as soon as possible." He was forty years old, tall and strong, slightly chubby, and looked a little fierce, but his smile made him look a lot kinder.
While they were talking, Xu Xu quickly looked around. The bookshelves next to them were full, most of them were economic management, there were some military books, and several Swiss Army Knife Appreciation Books. It was obvious that the eldest son of the Ye family's hobbies were as masculine as he looked. The other books were more varied, such as fashion, famous cars, movies, best-selling novels … They were scattered across the bookshelves.
Other than office supplies, there was also his cigarette box, lighter, and keys on the table, so naturally, there was nothing unusual.
Ji Bai asked a few superficial questions with a serious look on his face, then cut to the chase. "According to the procedure, I need to ask about your schedule on the day of the crime."
Ye Ziqiang stared at him, and because he did not smile, he looked a little fierce. "I already asked that last time."
Ji Bai smiled faintly. "I'll ask more details this time."
Ye Ziqiang looked at him. "… Alright. I have a meeting at ten. Try to save time. "
"Alright."
Ye Ziqiang's confession was the same as what he had provided to Old Wu previously. At around 6: 30 pm that night, after having dinner with his third son-in-law, Zhang Shiyong, he drove around the city and bought some pastries from an old shop for his wife before driving home. On the way, he received a call from his second sister about a certain batch of materials. He planned to drive back to the warehouse. In the end, he received a call from the overseas marketing company midway. He turned around and returned to the company, working from 22 pm until 2 am.
Xu Xu looked up at him from time to time. Although his expression was cold and serious, he was obviously a little nervous. His face was a little red, and he frequently drank tea.
After asking Ye Ziqiang, Ji Bai did not immediately go to see his second brother, Ye Jin. Instead, he brought Xu Xu downstairs and walked to the empty green belt in front of the building to exchange opinions.
He asked in a low voice, "What do you think?"
Xu Xu pondered for a while before answering, "According to our description of the murderer, one of them is an impulsive and hesitant criminal. This Ye Ziqiang's mental fortitude isn't very good. It's obvious that he has a tendency to resist us. However, based on this point alone, we can't make any meaningful inferences. Many people might be nervous when they are questioned by the police.
Furthermore, according to Old Wu's previous understanding, Ye Ziqiang's character is widely recognized as rough and straightforward. He has been running business with his father since he was a child. When he was young, he was arrested several times by the police because of his illegal dealings and fights. This might also be the reason why he can't relax when facing the police and is resistant to them. Furthermore, he has an alibi. "
Ji Bai was silent for a moment, then nodded. "Let's go up."
Just as they walked downstairs, Ji Bai's phone rang. It was a call from the station chief, asking about the progress of the case.
Ji Bai waved at Xu Xu and gestured for her to go up first.
After the call, Ji Bai smoked for a while before walking back. Just as she took a few steps, she saw Xu Xu's small figure standing upright beside the musical fountain downstairs with her back facing her. Meanwhile, Ye Zixiao, who was dressed in a suit, was standing in front of her and saying something. His tall figure almost enveloped her.
Ji Bai snuffed out his cigarette and walked straight over.
For the past few days, Ye Zixiao's work and life had returned to normal, but his mind was constantly thinking about the murder scene that day. Early this morning, when he heard that the Criminal Police Unit had come to investigate the case again, an incredible thought suddenly flashed through his mind. 'Do the police think that Ye Zixi's lover, her murderer, is from the Ye Family?'
This thought made him a little restless in the morning. When he heard that Ji Bai and Xu Xu had already finished interviewing Ye Ziqiang, he followed them downstairs and coincidentally bumped into Xu Xu.
However, Xu Xu was tight-lipped and would only reply plainly, "It's not convenient to disclose." Although this was unexpected to Ye Zixiao, it was also reasonable. Hence, he did not ask any more questions.
After chatting for a while and looking at her plain and calm face, the restlessness in his heart inexplicably disappeared. Instead, a familiar and complicated feeling rose in his heart. It was a little bitter, a little sweet, but there was also a hint of desire in the midst of the discomfort.
"Have you been very busy lately?" He almost subconsciously softened his tone. "It's been hard on you. Thank you for everything you've done for Zixi. "
Xu Xu replied, "You're welcome."
Her alienation made Ye Zixiao very uncomfortable, so he blurted out, "Xu Xu, I will change!"
Xu Xu was stunned, but before she could answer, she heard a faint voice behind her. "Change what?"
Ye Zixiao's impression of Ji Bai was still stuck at the level of a man who was also "rejected by Xu Xu" and "had no relationship with Xu Xu outside of work". However, because of the current case, he had a good impression of Ji Bai.
Hence, he smiled and nodded at him. "It's a little private matter." Then, he looked at Xu Xu. "I won't disturb you anymore, you guys go ahead."
Xu Xu nodded lightly. Ye Zixiao was about to leave when he saw Ji Bai reach out and pat the back of Xu Xu's head. Then, he smiled and said to her, "Let's go upstairs."
Xu Xu replied, "Oh."
Ye Zixiao glanced at Ji Bai, and Ji Bai also looked at Ye Zixiao.
The elevator went straight up, and there were only Ji Bai and Xu Xu inside. After a moment of silence, Ji Bai suddenly asked, "You've been busy with the case recently, it's been hard on you."
Xu Xu immediately replied, "It's nothing."
"You don't have time to go on blind dates." Ji Bai smiled faintly.
Xu Xu was slightly embarrassed and explained, "I'm not in a hurry, it's my family who is. It's nothing, they said that they'll arrange for someone else after the case is closed. "
Ji Bai replied, "Mmm. You have to be careful about this kind of thing. "
Xu Xu replied, "Alright. Thank you, master. "
The second person he asked was the second child, Ye Jin.
Ye Jin was in charge of the headquarters' financial, administrative, human resources, and other back-office departments. Her office clearly reflected her personal style: it was very clean and bright, and the documents and books were orderly. Although there were no luxurious decorations, it still made people feel clean and comfortable.
Ye Jin was thirty-five years old this year, and she graduated from the Computer Science Department. More than ten years ago, she started a business with her father, uncle, and brother. Because of her introverted personality, she was in charge of the company's administrative affairs. She had short hair, was thin, and wore glasses. Among the four children, she was the least outstanding in appearance, and her demeanor was also slightly reserved.
According to her description, on the day of the incident, she left the company at 7: 30 pm and went to a small shop by the street to have dinner alone. Then, she received a call from work regarding the purchase of a certain real estate project. Thus, she called Ye Ziqiang. After the discussion, she returned to the Ye family's old residence and did not leave again. It was about nine or ten o 'clock at that time.
Ji Bai listened attentively and nodded repeatedly. Then, he said, "According to the procedure, I need to ask this question to all the people related to the case. After ten o 'clock, is there anyone who can prove that you stayed at home and did not go out?"
Ye Jin was stunned, and after a moment of silence, she answered, "Does my husband count?"
Ji Bai asked, "Is there anyone else?"
Ye Jin lowered her head and thought for a while, then shook her head. "I went downstairs to the garden at around eleven o 'clock that night, but the servants were all asleep at that time, so I didn't see anyone."
After Ji Bai finished asking, Xu Xu said, "I need to see the work logs and materials of the departments you are in charge of. If there's any confidential information, you can remove it first. "
Because Xu Xu was silent throughout the entire recording, Ye Jin could not help but look at her when she spoke.
At this time, Ji Bai added with a smile, "Not only your department, if it's convenient, it's best to let us see the basic information of all the departments in one go. This is also part of the procedure, so it won't take up too much of your time. "
After leaving Ye Jin's office, they walked for a while until they reached an empty corridor. Ji Bai glanced at Xu Xu and said with a smile in his deep voice, "You want to see her work materials and analyze her as a person?"
Xu Xu nodded.
Ji Bai smiled faintly. "You still have to ask in a roundabout way, don't be so direct."
Xu Xu was speechless. "… Oh."
Ji Bai looked at her slightly lowered profile and said slowly, "Of course, when you're talking to me, you don't have to beat around the bush."
Xu Xu looked up at him and smiled. "I understand. You said that you don't like that. "
Ji Bai was speechless.
Ye Jin's secretary gave the computer to Ji Bai and explained, "The company has five major systems: administrative office, business approval, financial management, etc. The administrative office is the main system, and the other four major systems can be logged in through this system. "
Ji Bai roughly browsed through it and said with a smile, "Not bad, it's very fast."
The secretary also smiled. "Yes, only the administrative system is old, and it's been around since the company was established. The other four major systems were specially designed by famous foreign IT companies a few years ago at a cost of tens of millions. Now that Zixiao has returned to China, he's in charge of the systems. "
While Ji Bai was looking at the company's basic information, Xu Xu was on another computer. She opened the work systems, processes, and logs of the company's various departments. After browsing for a while, she was slightly stunned.
At noon, the four of them from the Criminal Police Unit had lunch. There were still a few minutes before the Ye Group's work time, so they walked to the nearby Ruiying Park to exchange information from the morning interview.
Old Wu had already talked to the Ye family last time, so he brought Yao Meng to interview some of the company's employees. So far, there were no valuable discoveries.
Ji Bai glanced at Xu Xu. "Tell me what you think."
Xu Xu nodded. "Currently, Ye Ziqiang doesn't seem to have any suspicious points. Ye Jin … "
She paused for a while. "From the perspective of department management, the system and processes of the department she's in charge of are the most concise and rigorous among all the departments and subsidiaries. Also, I got some basic statistics from the OA system. The average document circulation time is one to two days in other departments, but four hours in her department. So, I think her work ability should be very good. However, there are no other discoveries, so we can't make a judgment. "
Old Wu and Yao Meng were a little surprised because the two of them had met Ye Jin last time and only felt that she was quiet and gentle. Her reputation and performance in the company were very average, and she was the most inconspicuous one among the senior executives of the Ye Group.
However, Ji Bai's words shocked them even more. "Not only that, she is very likely to fit the characteristics of the second high-IQ murderer. She also doesn't have an alibi. I think she should be treated as one of the suspects and put under observation. "
This time, Old Wu and Yao Meng were stunned, and Xu Xu also stared at him.
Ji Bai stared at the Ye Group's tall building that stood quietly not far away and said in a distant tone, "The company has five IT systems, one old and four new. The old system is still the main system. This is not in line with the habits of ordinary companies.
The company spends tens of millions to design the IT system. If the level of the new system is very different from the old one, the compatibility cost will be higher. With the financial resources of the Ye Group, it is very easy to redesign the old system. But they kept it.
This can only mean that the system from 15 years ago had a very high level of design and was very forward-looking. It was completely compatible with the level of foreign investment.
More than 10 years ago, the Ye Group only had a few dozen old employees, and among them, only Ye Jin had a computer background. Moreover, the company was small back then, and there was no record of hiring an external IT company to design the system.
If a girl who had just graduated from university was able to design such a system, her IQ and insight must be amazing. "
Old Wu and the other two were silent. After a while, Old Wu said, "In the afternoon, I will ask the old employees in the IT department who designed this system."
Yao Meng asked again, "If Ye Jin is the high-IQ criminal, did the husband and wife team up to commit the crime?"
Ji Bai answered lightly, "Not necessarily. Ye Jin might not be the only one with a high IQ among the children of the Ye Group. "
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