The first person Ji Bai and Xu Xu met in the afternoon was his second son-in-law, Wu Xie. He was in charge of the company's catering business.
In the exquisitely decorated office, Wu Xie sat calmly across from them. He was a thirty-seven-year-old man with fair skin and a handsome face.
"How can I help you?" He smiled faintly, polite yet distant.
Ji Bai looked straight at him. "According to the procedure, we need to know your schedule on the day of the crime."
Wu Xie nodded lightly.
His confession was very simple and clear: he had a dinner that night, ate until nine o 'clock, and returned home before ten o' clock. Then, he slept until dawn.
As for Ye Zixi, he replied, "Not really. Apart from work, we don't have any contact. "
…
After chatting with Wu Xie, Ji Bai and Xu Xu had the same feeling. Wu Xie was not nervous at all. Although his attitude was slightly cold, he answered all the questions very fluently and without hesitation.
However, considering Ye Jin's characteristics, it was still possible for the couple to conspire to commit the crime. He needed to meet everyone first before he could make a further analysis.
The second person to meet was Third Brother Ye Qiao.
Among the children of the Ye family, she was the most beautiful one. From the first day of their marriage, Ye Qiao and Zhang Shiyong were well-known throughout the entire Ye family and even Lin City as a model couple.
Ji Bai asked, "Where were you from 7 o 'clock on the night of the crime to 5 o' clock the next day?"
"Dinner with friends until 9, then go home," Ye Qiao replied faintly. "Wake up at 7 the next day for work."
"Did you hear anything unusual at home that night?"
"No." Ye Qiao looked at him bluntly. "I don't quite understand what you mean. What kind of movement will there be?"
Ji Bai smiled and changed the topic. "How's your relationship with Ye Zixi?"
Ye Qiao took out a cigarette from the box on the table, lit it, and took a puff before answering, "Our relationship is average."
At this moment, Xu Xu asked, "Do you know that Ye Zixi usually has conflicts with people? Does Ye Zixi have a lover? "
Ye Qiao took another puff and replied lightly, "I don't know if Ye Zixi had a conflict with anyone. I don't know much about her personal life. "
The evening sun was beautiful and warm. Ji Bai and Xu Xu stood in front of the empty green belt downstairs of the building. Ji Bai lit a cigarette and asked, "Is there anything suspicious?"
Xu Xu answered, "Yes. She was calmer when answering other questions. However, when we mentioned Ye Zixi, she would answer us slowly and clearly. It made me feel that she was trying to control her emotions. Maybe she's hiding something. "
Ji Bai nodded. "There's another point of doubt. Judging from her hands, she hasn't been smoking for long. "
Xu Xu's heart skipped a beat. 'Generally speaking, when adults suddenly become addicted to smoking or drinking, it's mostly because they need to relieve their stress.
Ji Bai smiled. "She's young, beautiful, rich, and her data shows that she's in good health. What other reason would make a woman like her suddenly become addicted to smoking? "
Xu Xu pondered. "It's the pressure from my family. Are you saying that her husband might have cheated on her? "
"I can't say for sure, but it's possible."
The two of them remained silent for a while, then Xu Xu looked at the lingering smoke between Ji Bai's fingers and asked casually, "What about you? Why do you smoke? "
Ji Bai's gaze also stopped on the cigarette that was quietly burning between his fingers.
It was only when he joined the Criminal Police Unit that he started whipping people more fiercely. When he was in his early twenties, he was faced with dead bodies and had trouble sleeping at night because of the case. How precious was a cigarette? Later on, it became a habit and he would smoke it whenever he was free. He could not quit, but he did not want to either.
A fleeting thought flashed past his mind, then Ji Bai looked up at Xu Xu and asked, "Why? You don't like me smoking?"
Xu Xu looked at him with a little surprise.
In her heart, Ji Bai had always been her superior, her master, her colleague, and a senior worthy of respect. However, she had never thought that Ji Bai was a handsome twenty-eight-year-old man who was single and had been with her day and night. Even so, she still felt that there was something wrong with Ji Bai's words. 'It's like … a man teasing a woman?'
A strange possibility flashed through her mind and Xu Xu subconsciously looked at Ji Bai's eyes to observe his expression. However, Ji Bai was a seasoned and calm person, so she had never seen through his eyes. At this moment, she could only see the calmness in his eyes.
Xu Xu naturally felt relieved. It was obvious that Ji Bai meant what he said, 'Do you not like my smoking behavior?' Thus, she nodded. "I don't like it. It's better not to smoke, it's harmful to your health. "
Just as Ji Bai was about to speak, Xu Xu's phone rang. It was a notification from the secretary that she could see Zhang Shiyong.
According to the information, before Zhang Shiyong and Ye Qiao got married, he was the second son of another well-known company in the city. He studied in Europe for a master's degree. Currently, he was in charge of a joint venture real estate subsidiary between the two companies. His ability to expand was extremely strong, so it was equivalent to him controlling half of the Ye Group.
The office with a cool color scheme exuded toughness, dignity, and luxury. Zhang Shiyong was dressed in a pure black suit. He slowly turned around under the light with a warm smile on his face. "Officers, sorry to keep you waiting."
Even someone like Xu Xu, who did not easily feel the charm of a man, was slightly stunned when she first saw him. This was because his appearance and temperament were extremely outstanding. Even though he was just standing there quietly, his entire body exuded the elegant temperament of a mature man.
"Mr. Zhang, sorry to disturb you." Ji Bai smiled faintly and shook hands with Zhang Shiyong. Zhang Shiyong looked at him and his smile deepened. "Detective Ji, it's an honor to meet you."
Xu Xu looked at Ji Bai's handsome and deep profile. Unlike Zhang Shiyong, who exuded a powerful aura, Ji Bai was very calm and natural. He did not give off any unnecessary pressure, instead, he exuded a kind of reserved calmness.
From the looks of it, Ji Bai gave off the right vibe.
Zhang Shiyong was calm about his schedule that night. "I had a meeting at the company until eight o 'clock that night and got home before nine o' clock. I really can't provide any alibi for that night. "
He answered other questions as well. When it came to Ye Zixi, he only frowned slightly. "I admire her very much, but it's a pity."
…
Ji Bai only had one comment about Zhang Shiyong. "Watertight."
Xu Xu frowned. "If I were Ye Zixi, I would definitely choose Zhang Shiyong."
Ji Bai's hand that was in the middle of lighting a cigarette paused. He looked up at her and said unhurriedly, "The hypothesis is not valid, but the inference is reasonable. Let's go back to the police station first and discuss. "
As dusk fell, Ji Bai and Xu Xu returned to the police station first. They found a small restaurant nearby and waited for Old Wu and Yao Meng.
Ji Bai tossed the menu to Xu Xu and went outside. After pondering for a long time under the night sky, he felt that his thoughts were clear and his mood slightly relaxed.
As soon as he returned to the private room, Xu Xu looked at him eagerly, waiting for the conclusion of the day.
Ji Bai sat down. "At present, the second couple and the third couple could be the murderers. However, as Ye Zixi's lover and ally, Zhang Shiyong is the most likely. "
Xu Xu nodded. "Whether it's his character, ability, or his strength in the Ye Group, he is Ye Zixi's best choice. Coupled with Ye Qiao's performance, it's also evidence. "
At this time, the waiter served the cold dishes. Ji Bai took the menu and asked for a pot of tea. Xu Xu was not as relaxed as him. She frowned. "But we're only discussing relative possibilities, there's no evidence."
Ji Bai picked up the teacup and said calmly, "There's evidence. The evidence is on him. "
Xu Xu raised her eyebrows. After all, she was inexperienced. She did not have a single clue about the evidence that Ji Bai mentioned. However, she knew that Ji Bai said this because he was confident. While she was puzzled, her eyes were also filled with surprise and admiration.
The night sky outside the window was dark blue while the lights in the room were orange. Ji Bai looked at her clear eyes, which were clearly filled with admiration. This made Ji Bai's heart skip a beat. Others said that she was dull, but in fact, her eyes were really "eyes that could speak". It was just that … she did not speak much.
Ji Bai's smile became wider as he continued to deepen her admiration. "The evidence will be in our hands by tomorrow at the latest. The case should be solved within three days. The station chief asked us to solve it within a week, so it shouldn't be delayed. "
This time, Xu Xu was stunned. She looked at him without even blinking.
Ji Bai laughed and patted the chair next to him. "Sit here, I'll explain to you."
Xu Xu wanted to know the answer, so she did not think about the connection between "sitting here" and "explaining". She got up and sat next to him. Then, she looked up at him and waited.
One of Ji Bai's arms naturally rested on the back of her chair. He habitually took out a lighter and lit a cigarette. He took a puff and blew out a ring of smoke. Just as he was about to explain, he saw Xu Xu looking at the smoke and frowning slightly. "Didn't you say that you won't smoke today?"
Ji Bai looked at the little woman who was only half a foot away from his arm. He had an idea and answered slowly, "Xu Xu, only my girlfriend can control me, not my apprentice."
Xu Xu heard this and turned her head to look at him without blinking.
…
It was a quiet night. In this city, there were people who were taking detours on the road to happiness. However, for some people, every second was torture.
In the Ye Group's tall building, the third child, Ye Qiao, was standing in her office deep in thought.
Looking down from the floor-to-ceiling window, the surface of the building was tilted like an abyss. She lit a cigarette in front of the glass, but just as she was about to put it in her mouth, it was snatched away.
She turned her head abruptly and looked at the man in front of her who seemed to be smiling. He was as tall and handsome as ever. His deep facial features were vaguely reflected on the window. It was irresistible and frightening at the same time.
Zhang Shiyong looked at his wife's frightened but forced calm expression. He smiled faintly and raised his hand to throw her cigarette into the trash can.
Ye Qiao's expression changed again and again. In the end, her face turned ashen and she clenched her teeth as she spat out two words, "You beast!"
Zhang Shiyong's smile disappeared and he grabbed her waist with a gloomy expression. Ye Qiao tried her best to push him away, but he tightened his grip. Zhang Shiyong burst into laughter as he looked at the slightly trembling body in his arms. He lowered his head and bit her neck hard. "Zixi wasn't as pretty as you, she didn't have as many shares as you, and she wasn't even as slutty as you in bed. Now that she's dead, what else are you dissatisfied with? "
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