When Xu Xu woke up, she saw a small yellow light above her head. The gray ceiling was very unfamiliar.
Ji Bai was sitting on the chair next to the bed, sleeping in his clothes. Outside the window was the dark night, and his face looked particularly handsome and quiet under the light.
The air was very cold in the early morning, and Xu Xu's throat was a little dry. She could not help but cough softly under the quilt. Ji Bai immediately opened his eyes and touched her cold little face with his big hand. "You're awake?" He poured water for her and said, "It's nothing serious. My blood sugar is a little low, so I've put you on an IV. This is the village health center. Rest for the night, and we'll go back to Lin City tomorrow. "
"Okay." Xu Xu sat up and took the glass of water. The warm water flowed from her mouth into her body, and she felt much more comfortable.
Ji Bai pulled the chair closer and stared at her with his dark eyes. There was a faint smile on his face. "You're so angry …"
Xu Xu was silent for a moment and replied, "Aren't you angry?"
Ji Bai grabbed her hand and brought it to his lips to kiss it. Her skin was already white and thin. After the IV drip, not only was there a needle hole, but there was also a small bruise. Ji Bai held her hand and did not speak.
Angry, of course he was angry. There were obviously two murderers, but now there was irrefutable evidence pointing to one person. It could only make people feel depressed and depressed, and it was difficult to calm down.
But because of this, he could not fall. As a criminal police officer, he had to have this kind of cold-blooded tenacity.
Therefore, he looked at her and smiled slightly. "No matter how angry you are, you can't hurt your body. How can a case go smoothly?"
Xu Xu nodded. How could she not understand this? She was more stable than ordinary people. But this time, she could not let go of the fact that Yao Meng had been punished.
After sleeping, she was no longer sleepy. Seeing that the sky outside the window was getting brighter, she got up and said, "I'm going to wash my face."
Ji Bai pressed her back to the bed. "I'll get some water, you stay here."
Xu Xu watched him walk to the window, pick up the thermos on the ground, and pour water into the basin. His figure was tall and cold, and his movements were swift and powerful, which made people feel at ease.
Xu Xu stared at his back and said, "What do you think?"
Ji Bai knew that if he did not discuss it clearly, she would keep thinking about it. He brought the water to her and answered, "There are three suspicious points.
First, the victims had different choices. The first victim was a white-collar worker. Although the second victim was a graduate student, she was already interning at a company, which matched your description of the victims. However, the third victim was just an ordinary university student. There was nothing special about her.
Second, the modus operandi is different. The first two cases were obviously meticulously planned. No one knows how the victims disappeared, so we were unable to find any traces of the murderer. However, in the third case, the victim was killed when she went hiking in the forest, and Tan Liang left her body in the forest. This allowed us to confirm that the whole process of the third case happened in the forest, and the murderer was in the forest, so we were able to catch Tan Liang.
Third, the murderer's level of meticulousness was different. The footprints next to the second corpse could be said to have been left carelessly, but the footprints next to the third corpse are too obvious. "
Xu Xu nodded. "Before you went down the mountain, I also saw the photo that Da Hu brought down. The cave that Tan Liang lived in gave people the feeling that it was simple, messy, dark, and impetuous. Even though the way the third corpse was handled was similar to the Angel Case, I agree with your point of view. The overall planning and implementation of this case is very much in line with his personal characteristics, but only this one.
But why did Tan Liang take the blame for the first murderer? What exactly is their relationship? "
Ji Bai said plainly, "Their identities and statuses are worlds apart, so it stands to reason that there would be no chance for them to meet. I've also sent someone to check their communication records, but they haven't contacted each other. "
"But there must have been some kind of opportunity that allowed them to meet."
The two of them were silent for a while, then Ji Bai took out a stack of documents from his bag and spread them on the bed. The two of them frowned and quietly flipped through the documents under the light.
After a while, Ji Bai suddenly picked up a photo of the crime scene and passed it to Xu Xu. His dark eyes were bright, and his voice was low and powerful. "I know — it's here. The place where the second case's corpse was dumped was in the forest that Tan Liang was in charge of, so that's where they met. It's very likely that the first murderer came into contact with Tan Liang during the process of dumping the corpse. "
Xu Xu's heart skipped a beat. Many clues were instantly connected, and she immediately nodded. "That's right! This explains why there are Tan Liang's footprints next to this corpse, and why there were sexual assaults after death. Previously, I thought that the murderer's mentality was changing, and the crime was escalating. Now, it seems that the sexual assaults before and after death were probably committed by two different criminals! "
Ji Bai pondered for a moment, then agreed with her speculation. "Although I don't know how the first murderer convinced Tan Liang to take the blame for himself, this explanation is far more reasonable than Tan Liang committing the crime alone. The physical evidence found in the cave could have been done by another person, and he could have just handed it over to Tan Liang and placed it in the cave. "
The two of them were brainstorming, and their emotions were surging. However, Xu Xu looked at his solemn face, and her voice became very soft. "But we don't have any evidence."
Ji Bai did not say anything. He frowned slightly as he looked at the white sky outside the window and the quiet mountains in the distance.
Yes, without evidence, there was nothing they could do for the time being.
After a while, he turned to look at Xu Xu. "Do you know about the Baiyin City Serial Murder Case?"
Of course Xu Xu knew about it. This was one of the most famous unsolved cases in the country in recent years.
In 16 years, more than nine women were killed in Baiyin City, Gansu Province. The murderer either raped and killed, or raped the corpses after death, and they always cut the organs from the dead and took them away. The youngest victim was an eight-year-old girl. The case has yet to be solved (*).
Ji Bai's face became a little cold. "Back then, the country selected the most outstanding criminal police officers to investigate this case. My master, Captain Yan, was among them. "
Xu Xu nodded. In the past, she would often see Captain Yan's strong figure during morning exercises.
Ji Bai said faintly, "Later, my master told me that if it can't be solved, then it can't be solved. They even found the murderer's semen in the girl's body, but they just couldn't find the murderer. Every time the murderer committed a crime, it was carefully planned. There was no other evidence, and there were no traces. A group of old men, all famous detectives in the country, looked at the child's mutilated body and cried, but they just couldn't solve it. "
Xu Xu's heart ached when she heard this, but she did not say anything. She understood Ji Bai's intention in telling her about this case.
Ji Bai looked at her. His voice was very gentle, but his eyes were very firm. "There are indeed some criminals who can cunningly escape the law, and justice can't be upheld. There is no other evidence in this case, and the provincial department will soon announce the closure of the case. However, compared to my master's generation, we are already much better. Lin Qingyan did not leave any traces or evidence, but with your portrait, we at least know that he is likely to be the murderer, and we will not give him another chance to harm others. We will not give up on the investigation until he is convicted. "
While Ji Bai and Xu Xu stayed in the mountains, Lin Qingyan accompanied Yao Meng to the police station to make a statement and returned home in Lin City.
Yao Meng soaked in the bathtub alone for a long time, washing every inch of her body clean. She could no longer cry. Everything that happened last night was like a dream.
After an unknown amount of time, she raised her head and saw Lin Qingyan leaning against the door. His handsome face showed a kind of arrogance and indifference that was not usually seen. He looked at her without saying a word with a cigarette in his mouth.
Yao Meng did not know what to say, so she quietly got up and wrapped herself in a bath towel.
After a while, she heard footsteps behind her, and Lin Qingyan hugged her from behind. He lowered his head and kissed her. His breathing was a little urgent, and his kiss was a little heavy. His big hand reached into her bathrobe, and his movements were extremely rough and forceful, completely different from usual.
Yao Meng's body trembled slightly, and she reflexively pushed him away.
He stopped kissing her, but he still hugged her without moving. "You are my angel, no one can taint you. Tan Liang is already dead, and I will pretend that he didn't taint you. "
Yao Meng's heart ached, and she instantly choked up. Then, she heard him whisper in her ear, "Do you know how much I love you?"
Three months later.
The winter sun was warm, and Xu Xu sat in her father's study, reading the local news on the portal. On the other hand, his father was busy in the kitchen.
The headline was, "The Provincial Task Force has announced that the airport serial explosion case has been solved. A main culprit has been arrested, and the accomplices are being closely pursued. "There was also a picture below, showing several criminal police officers pressing down a criminal with serious expressions. The person standing at the outermost was wearing a black coat, and his figure was tall and straight. His face was blurred, but she could tell at a glance that it was Ji Bai. She could not help but smile.
There was also a piece of news about the "Forest Killer Tan Liang Case". Two months ago, the Provincial Department had already announced that the case was closed, and Lin City, which was in an uproar, slowly returned to peace. However, the online discussion about Tan Liang was still very lively. This news quoted a psychologist's analysis, saying that the reason why Tan Liang became a psychopath was because his career was not going well. Originally, he held a key position in the county's forestry bureau, but because he offended a leader, he was demoted to a forest guard, and his original position was taken by the leader's relative. There was also a post saying that the leader had been punished because of the pressure from the public.
Xu Xu looked at it for a while, then turned off her computer, took out the file, and flipped through the photos and information of the case.
While she was engrossed in reading, a hand suddenly reached out and snatched the photo away. She looked up and saw Xu Juan looking at her with a frown. Not only that, but he also swept all the information on the table and threw it on the sofa. "Looking at this again? You're carrying my nephew, and I don't want him to become a police officer in the future. "
Xu Xu smiled, seeing that he was wearing a suit and leather shoes, he probably just came back from work. "You're early today."
Xu Juan threw a children's picture book to her. "Your husband is a public servant, and he won't be home for half a month. What can I do as your brother?"
Xu Xu smiled as she flipped through the children's picture book. Xu Juan looked at her serene face and said slowly, "When is the wedding? Are you really going to give birth? "
"Yes. It's too hasty now. "
"Last time, you said that you would get your marriage certificate. Have you gotten it yet?"
"Not yet."
Xu Juan frowned again. "Why are you dawdling? You're about to give birth to a child. It's not easy for Ji Bai to have a slow temper like you. "
Xu Xu laughed but did not say anything.
After dinner at her father's house, it was already 8pm, so Xu Xu called her personal nurse, Xiao Liu. Soon, Xiao Liu drove over to pick her up.
The bureau arranged for Xu Xu to work as a clerk before she gave birth, so she could basically go to work on time every day, and she did not have to deal with cases. Ji Bai was as busy as ever, and had been on business trips for the past few months. After discussing with Xu Juan, they simply hired a nurse for her. Xu Xu initially thought that it was unnecessary, but the three men insisted, so she let them be.
The nurse was found from Beijing. Although they were all women, she was tall and sturdy, and had served in the army before. She was hearty and attentive, and took care of Xu Xu's daily life.
Soon, they arrived home. As soon as the two of them entered the house, they saw a person lying on the sofa in the dark living room. Xiao Liu wanted to turn on the light, but Xu Xu stopped her and said softly, "You can go back first." Xiao Liu nodded, then closed the door and left.
Xu Xu turned on the table lamp and sat opposite Ji Bai.
He was scheduled to go home tomorrow. Perhaps he had rushed back overnight again, his handsome face looked extremely tired, and his breathing was even and long. He was probably exhausted, and there was no movement at all.
Just like Xu Juan said, Xu Xu had not seen him for half a month. After looking at him carefully for a while, she realized that he had indeed lost some weight, and his chin was full of stubble. Xu Xu took a blanket and covered him with it. She could not bear to wake him up, so she quietly entered the room.
When Xu Xu woke up again, it was almost dawn. She heard some movement in the living room, so she calmly sat up and waited.
After a while, she saw Ji Bai appear at the door. He had already changed into the pajamas he wore at home, and he had shaved his beard. His handsome eyes looked hazy and gentle in the morning light.
"Did I wake you up?" He walked to the bed and sat down.
"No, I've been waking up early recently."
"I'm just staying at home for a few hours, and I have to go back to the station to work overtime later." He pulled her into his arms. "I'm not done with the explosion case."
"Mmm."
"What mmm? Why didn't you wake me up last night? How long has it been since I hugged you to sleep for a whole night? "
"Hmm … 43 days."
Ji Bai's eyes lit up, and he lowered his head to kiss her. After a while, he said, "I'll try to come back earlier tonight. I have something to say to you. "
Xu Xu looked into his dark eyes and nodded.
When the sky was bright, the two of them got up together.
It was Saturday, so Ji Bai got dressed and went to the police station to work overtime. Xu Xu touched her belly and said with a smile, "Third brother, we'll be doing an ultrasound today for the prenatal checkup, so we can see his face. I'll bring it back for you. "
Ji Bai nodded with a smile, but he wondered if she would be willing to change her mind when he came back tonight. His heart skipped a beat, so he lowered his head and kissed her lips repeatedly before leaving.
Once he got into the car downstairs, Ji Bai called Da Hu. "How's Lin Qingyan recently?"
Da Hu yawned. He was sitting in a car outside the Lin family's house, keeping an eye on them. "Captain, you're back? He's still the same. He's been going to the hospital for treatment every day recently. "
"What about Yao Meng?"
"She's still living in seclusion, sometimes she goes to the hospital with him, sometimes she doesn't."
Ji Bai replied, "Okay. Got it. "
Da Hu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Captain, the station chief bumped into me and Zhao Han yesterday, and he even asked why we didn't investigate the explosion case. We didn't say anything. Do we still have to keep an eye on Lin Qingyan? I think he's going to die soon. "
It had been more than three months since the serial killer case. At first, Ji Bai could arrange for a few people to keep an eye on Lin Qingyan and protect Yao Meng every day. However, with the increase of other cases, especially the recent explosion case, the entire police force was extremely busy. At this time, only Ji Bai insisted on arranging people to keep an eye on Lin Qingyan 24/7, and even the station chief had some complaints. Therefore, Da Hu, like everyone else, had some doubts.
Ji Bai pondered for a moment, then answered, "Continue to keep an eye on him, don't let your guard down."
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