Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife-Chapter 90: Look Carefully—I’m the One Who Killed You!
Chen Xiao made a choice.
As he made this choice, he had already analyzed the situation in his mind.
When they came, he and Guo Zhengchang unanimously decided to hide their identities primarily to guard against the Guo Family.
After all, the Guo Family is large and powerful, and the interests involved are tempting enough for people to take risks.
However, as Jin Meng and Qin Zhao were discovered one after another, the suspicion on the Guo Family members became smaller and smaller.
If they killed Guo Ning for family interests, they wouldn’t need to go through so much trouble.
They could simply kill Guo Ning; to cover up the murder, it was also possible to kill the other four.
But when they disposed of the bodies, they probably wouldn’t employ the Five Elements Sacrifice, or even clumsily mimic it.
So now, Chen Xiao had some concepts about the killer.
The killer not only possesses some anti-investigation awareness but a very strong one.
He even has some knowledge of criminal investigation, because cases involving the supernatural are usually very troublesome.
Moreover, he is very familiar with the whereabouts of Guo Ning and the other four, especially after they came to Xiaofeng Village.
On the day of the incident, the five students originally just went to the woods to gather some wild delicacies.
But on the day of the incident, why weren’t Yu Gui’s parents following? The reason is simple: because among the five, there was also someone familiar with the mountains, and that was Ye Wei.
Besides, they had been there once before, and this time they didn’t plan to go deep, just searched along the edge of the back mountain.
Thinking that staying in such a village was boring, Yu Gui’s parents agreed.
This action was clearly known by the killer, and he also learned another piece of information, which was the conversation between Mrs. Yu and Guo Ning.
So combining all these, Chen Xiao suspected that there was at least a more than half possibility that the killer was someone close to Yu Gui.
This person is definitely not an obvious companion, or else Zhang Xian and the others would’ve caught him long ago.
Quickly, a car came towards their van, and Chen Xiao knew it was sent by Hu Yue to pick him up.
"Dali, you three go back to the test point, I’ll return later."
Luo Dali and the other two knew Chen Xiao had official business to attend to, so they naturally didn’t continue following.
After they left, Chen Xiao walked to the car and upon seeing a rugged man in his forties inside, he couldn’t help but think of Lou Xiaodong mentioned by Lin Xi.
Just as Chen Xiao was about to inquire, the driver introduced himself: "Hello Mr. Chen, I’m Lou Xiaodong, sent by Hu Yue to pick you up."
"So you’re that Elder Lou," Chen Xiao smiled.
Lou Xiaodong was momentarily stunned, then gave a thumbs up: "Indeed impressive, seems like you’ve already figured out the situation here."
"Elder is joking, but do you always help Captain Hu and the others?"
Lou Xiaodong smiled and shook his head: "I also have to make a living. Hu Yue used to be my colleague, and he only seeks my help when encountering tricky cases."
Listening to Lou Xiaodong, Chen Xiao did not ask about his relationship with Hu Yue.
In fact, from Lin Xi’s call, Chen Xiao had already learned that Hu Yue was actually groomed by Lou Xiaodong.
To be precise, Lou Xiaodong is only a few years older than Hu Yue but is his mentor.
Unfortunately, Lou Xiaodong accidentally killed a suspect years ago and served a few years in prison.
If he hadn’t slipped back then, even if not in a high position, he would be leading the team now.
Remembering the suspect Lou Xiaodong killed, Chen Xiao couldn’t help but feel some sympathy.
There are many cases in this world that even the most experienced detectives can’t tolerate when they encounter them.
Like a child-murder case due to abuse!
What Lou Xiaodong killed was the perpetrator of such a case.
Following Lou Xiaodong, Chen Xiao soon arrived at the smokehouse.
The entire place, long abandoned, was covered in dust and cobwebs.
Seeing Chen Xiao, Hu Yue extended his hand: "Hello, Chen Xiao."
"Hello, Captain Hu, how’s the situation?" Chen Xiao asked, and Hu Yue replied: "The forensic team is still recording the autopsy results. Should be done soon."
"Then let’s go down to the cellar for a look."
Chen Xiao suggested, Hu Yue nodded, but Lou Xiaodong didn’t follow.
In the cellar, Chen Xiao immediately saw the large jar surrounded by the forensics team.
The jar was originally used for storing smoked meats, but now it contained a human body.
Jin Meng hadn’t been extracted yet; Chen Xiao approached, his brow furrowed deeply.
Inside the jar, Jin Meng’s hair was scattered, and if not for the light in the hands of the forensic, even if someone came down, they might not have noticed her.
Hu Yue handed over the temporary reports from the forensic team, Chen Xiao glanced over Qin Zhao’s report and said: "Seems like the killer is very strong."
"Yes, among the five, Qin Zhao was the strongest, but comparing them, Qin Zhao died the strangest, his neck twisted like a rope!"
Looking at the forensic report, Chen Xiao set it aside and began simulating based on the recorded cause of death.
Suddenly, Chen Xiao flung his hands violently!
Hu Yue nodded: "That should be the way he died, Qin Zhao’s neck was directly twisted off."
Right after he spoke, Chen Xiao shook his head: "Not just that; after twisting off Qin Zhao’s neck, the killer forcibly rotated his head several 180-degree turns. So, Qin Zhao should have suffered multiple injuries."
Hu Yue pondered slightly, while Chen Xiao squinted his eyes, his heart pounding as if something had struck a chord.
"Although I’ve seen records of the other causes of death and some were injured twice, during the first attack, it was mostly fatal, and the second was only to ensure death. But Qin Zhao’s case is different; with the first injury, Qin Zhao was likely already dead. So why keep twisting his head 180 degrees over and over?"
Speaking, Chen Xiao ignored whether Hu Yue understood, pulling him in front, saying: "Captain Hu, now you’re Qin Zhao and I’m the killer. After twisting your neck, why do I need to further twist your head?"
Chen Xiao asked, but Hu Yue couldn’t answer.
Releasing his grip from Hu Yue, Chen Xiao wasn’t seeking an answer from him but questioning himself instead.
Soon, Chen Xiao closed his eyes, performing another strong hand-flinging motion.
Afterward, he made gestures of forceful twisting actions.
This sight, even Hu Yue couldn’t help but squint, and a policeman behind him shrank his neck and muttered: "Captain Hu, what’s he doing? Why do I sense a murderous intent?"
Hu Yue glared, yet he didn’t realize that his eyes also harbored a strong apprehension.
Just as Hu Yue was about to ask, Chen Xiao suddenly opened his eyes, speaking coldly: "I know why the killer did it!"
"Why?"
Chen Xiao squinted and said: "He’s sending a message, saying: ’Qin Zhao, look closely, it’s me who killed you!’"
