novelaction Chapter 837 Hiring a Killer: Where Did Li Yang's Ten Thousand Yuan Go?
Chapter 837 Hiring a Killer: Where Did Li Yang's Ten Thousand Yuan Go?
“Zhang Na, you’d better tell the truth. There’s more and more evidence now; hiding the truth will only put you in a worse situation,” Li Ming said sternly. Zhang Na lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes. She was torn, unsure what to do. On one hand, she was afraid of Li Yang, worried that telling the truth would lead to retaliation; on the other hand, she knew the police wouldn’t let her off easily, and not telling the truth wouldn’t allow her to escape legal punishment. After a long silence, Zhang Na took a deep breath and slowly said, “I…I really don’t know if the bombing is related to them. I only know that after Li Yang found out about my affair with Sun Ming, he became very irritable, and I was very scared…” Her voice trembled with sobs, revealing her inner fear and helplessness.
Li Ming reported this lead to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan decided to re-examine the clues and break the deadlock. Therefore, he urgently convened a second case analysis meeting. Inside the meeting room, the atmosphere was heavy, with core members such as Li Ming and Zhang Lin sitting around the conference table, their expressions focused.
Qin Chuan's gaze sharpened as he scanned the crowd before speaking first: "After this period of investigation, we have gathered quite a few clues, but we are still far from uncovering the full picture of the case. Today, we will re-examine the situation and be sure to find the key breakthrough. Li Ming, please report on the latest progress."
Li Mingqing cleared his throat, opened the documents in his hand, and said, "Director Qin, after a thorough investigation, we have confirmed that Li Yang was indeed not at the scene when the explosion occurred, and we have a sufficient alibi. However, this does not mean that he is unrelated to the case. We have conducted a detailed investigation into his financial transactions and found that a week ago, Li Yang withdrew one million yuan from the bank, and the whereabouts of this money are unknown."
These words immediately sparked a flurry of discussion in the conference room. Qin Chuan frowned slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "One million is no small sum. Taking it at this sensitive time, and with its whereabouts unknown, is highly suspicious. What are everyone's thoughts on this?"
Zhang Lin adjusted her glasses and analyzed, "Based on the clues we've gathered so far, Li Yang and Zhao Qiang have a serious conflict of interest. This money is likely related to resolving their conflict, or it could be used to hire someone to commit a crime."
An officer in charge of the financial investigation added, "We checked Li Yang's account details, and after the money was withdrawn, there were no related transfers or spending records. It's as if it vanished into thin air."
Qin Chuan pondered for a moment, then decisively ordered: "Follow this lead and dig deeper. Investigate Li Yang's communication records and social activities before and after withdrawing the money, and see if he has been in contact with any suspicious individuals. Focus on those whose recent economic situation has suddenly improved, or who have exhibited unusual spending behavior. At the same time, expand the scope of the investigation to those around Li Yang, including his confidants and subordinates; perhaps some of them know where the money went."
Li Ming nodded and replied, "Understood, Director Qin. We have already begun investigating Li Yang's communication records and discovered that he made frequent calls to several unknown numbers before and after withdrawing the money. We are currently tracing the ownership of these numbers."
“Alright, keep following up. Any clue could be the key to solving the case.” Qin Chuan’s gaze was firm. “This case has already caused serious consequences. We must find out the truth as soon as possible and give the victims and society an explanation. Everyone must be on high alert and go all out.”
As the meeting progressed, new directions for the investigation gradually became clear, and everyone devoted themselves to tracking down clues about Li Yang's funds.
Li Ming and his team meticulously sifted through a massive amount of surveillance video, leaving no suspicious footage unchecked. Finally, a white minivan came into their view. This minivan had appeared multiple times around the Northern Chemical Plant before and after the incident, behaving very suspiciously. Following this lead, the police launched an in-depth investigation using methods such as license plate tracking and vehicle trajectory analysis.
After several days of arduous tracking, the police finally located the owner of the van—a security guard working at a chemical plant in northern China. Shockingly, he was the same security guard on duty on the day of the incident. "Arrest him immediately!" Qin Chuan decisively gave the order. The task force swiftly moved in and apprehended the security guard at his residence.
When the security guard was brought into the interrogation room, he appeared flustered but tried to appear calm. Li Ming and another experienced interrogator sat opposite him, their eyes piercing. "Do you know why you were arrested?" Li Ming spoke first, his voice cold and stern. The security guard pursed his lips, his eyes darting around, and remained silent.
"You were on duty on the day of the incident, and your van appeared around the chemical plant multiple times. How do you explain that?" the interrogator pressed. The security guard remained silent, but fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. Li Ming slammed his hand on the table. "Don't play dumb! Confess! What is your connection to this bombing?"
The security guard trembled slightly, but gritted his teeth and refused to utter a single word. The interrogation reached a stalemate. The police knew that this security guard likely possessed crucial information about the case and could not be let go easily. "Do you think you can escape legal punishment by not speaking?" Li Ming continued to pressure him. "The evidence is right in front of you. The more you hide, the more serious the consequences will be." However, no matter how the police questioned or persuaded him, the security guard remained tight-lipped and refused to speak.
Outside the interrogation room, Qin Chuan frowned, pondering a solution. The security guard's unusual behavior only strengthened the police's resolve to investigate further. They had to find a breakthrough, get the guard to talk, and reveal the truth of the case.
Next, the Criminal Investigation Division focused their investigation on security guard Song Jun, beginning a thorough investigation into his family situation. During their visits, they learned that Song Jun's mother had been suffering from cancer for a long time and had been receiving treatment in the hospital, making this a family already struggling under the heavy burden of medical expenses. However, when investigators further checked the hospital's payment records, they discovered anomalies. The previously financially strapped Song family had recently used a large sum of money to pay for Song Jun's mother's treatment, and the source of this money was unknown.
"Director Qin, this could be the key breakthrough. Song Jun suddenly has money to treat his mother's illness, and the timing is related to the case. He is very likely to have been bribed because of this money and become involved in the case." Li Ming reported this important discovery to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan's eyes were resolute as he immediately made arrangements: "Interrogate those around Song Jun more thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned in terms of any clues that might reveal the source of the funds. Also, I will personally interrogate Song Jun to see if we can pry anything out of him."
Inside the interrogation room, Song Jun remained silent, his head bowed, his fingers nervously fidgeting on his knees. Qin Chuan entered the interrogation room, pulled up a chair, and sat steadily opposite Song Jun, his gaze calm yet penetrating, fixed intently on Song Jun.