Free Web NovelChapter 1103: Chapter 545: Uncovering the Truth? Doing Their Best to Curry Favor (2)
"Back then, Zhao Ligang had good relationships with many influential people in the local business circles. He went to great lengths to ingratiate himself with these talents, and he managed the top executives of various companies very meticulously. So even though he did these things, most people could only be angry yet didn’t dare to say anything."
"Later, he wasn’t around locally anymore. And most of the parties involved at that time chose to remain silent."
It seemed Lin Yue was hesitant to speak.
Luo Fei asked seriously.
"Miss Lin, is the reason you’re saying all this because you, too, have been subjected to such things?"
Luo Fei was curious, yet somewhat puzzled.
Lin Yue neither confirmed nor denied.
"Mr. Luo, actually, I’ve never been harassed by Zhao Ligang. He just exchanged a few pleasantries with my cousin. Seven or eight years ago, that was when my cousin was at her most beautiful and youthful, full of vigor, so he spoke frivolously. I was so infuriated that I splashed red wine all over his face."
"For that, my father scolded me harshly, saying Zhao Ligang is treacherous, with deep scheming and careful thoughts. Although he said nothing at the time and just went to the restroom, it’s possible he felt uneasy inside or even harbored resentment against me."
As Lin Yue spoke, Huang Weiming seemed to have a sudden realization.
"Oh, so that’s why Miss Lin takes care of your cousin so conscientiously. You actually feel guilty inside, thinking you brought trouble to your cousin?"
She shook her head amusingly at him.
Lin Yue also took a deep breath, neither confirming nor denying.
"Though I don’t want to admit it inside, this is indeed the truth."
"Therefore, I sincerely hope the officer can help my sister and me. Only if you can vindicate my sister can I gradually let go of the past, gradually walk away from the shadow."
At this point, Lin Yue also provided Luo Fei with an address.
"In addition, Mr. Luo, this address belongs to a girl who was forcibly coerced by Zhao Ligang and eventually had no choice but to get involved with him. She should still be living there now. If you go there personally, you might find some clues."
After a while.
As Luo Fei and Huang Weiming left the hospital’s inpatient department.
Huang Weiming seemed to be lost in thought.
Squinting his eyes.
As if contemplating something deeply.
This behavior surprised Luo Fei.
"Mr. Huang, what are you pondering?"
Seeing the curiosity in Luo Fei’s gaze.
Huang Weiming quickly explained.
"Don’t take it the wrong way, Mr. Luo. I’m just thinking, is Lin Yue genuinely so kind?"
"Even if it were me, thinking from another perspective, if I had to take care of a relative for seven or eight years, I definitely wouldn’t be willing. Assuming Lin Yue has guilt, that debt of gratitude would already be repaid by now."
As Huang Weiming said this.
Luo Fei also smiled and asked in return.
"So, did Mr. Huang notice something too?"
At that moment, seeing Luo Fei seemed to be in control.
A hint of a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
Huang Weiming also neither confirmed nor denied.
"Mr. Luo, I also think maybe it was after Zhao Ligang and Young Master Lv left Shenchuan that Lin Jingyi got sick. But because there is no direct evidence, I can’t prove my idea."
As Huang Weiming spoke, he seemed hesitant to continue.
Luo Fei shook his head in response.
"Mr. Huang, I believe your idea is plausible."
Luo Fei agreeing with him shocked Huang Weiming somewhat.
"Mr. Luo, are you serious? Do you really think so?"
At this moment.
Huang Weiming was truly surprised.
Luo Fei neither confirmed nor denied.
"Of course, I also think your speculations are well-founded. There’s a basis for it. It’s possible that someone saw the Lin family’s decline, sensing their downfall imminent, and thought they could seize this moment to hit them when they’re down, perhaps."
Luo Fei’s tone was dead serious.
Huang Weiming promptly agreed repeatedly.
"Mr. Luo’s reasoning is logical, so maybe we can approach this from other angles, see if Miss Lin has any other enemies."
Huang Weiming’s analysis made Luo Fei nod.
"You’re right, but we should still start with the evidence Miss Lin gave us. It’s possible this will provide us with new insights and lead us to more crucial clues."
Luo Fei was calm as ever, yet Huang Weiming still had some concerns.
He wasn’t troubled about other matters.
Rather, he sincerely hoped to solve the case quickly.
Especially since he recently invested in a new commercial project under Xu Jingzhen’s company.
If his reputation were to suffer.
He would also be implicated.
"Furthermore, I noticed among the many financial reports Zhao Ligang collected, a name frequently appeared."
Though that person did not appear on the list of mistresses Zhao Ligang compiled.
Yet Luo Fei’s intuition told him.
This individual is definitely special to Zhao Ligang.
Ring-ring-ring!
Just then, Luo Fei’s phone suddenly rang.
Upon picking up, the excited voice of Su Jianfan from the other end could be heard.
"Mr. Luo, I just learned some good news!"
"I wanted to share it with you."
Detecting Su Jianfan’s exceptionally excited tone.
Luo Fei also laughed and asked.
"What’s it? What did you discover?"
"Mr. Luo, just now, I reviewed the surveillance footage from Hu Xueli’s backyard garden at her home, along with the footage from the entrance of the IKEA supermarket at the residential front. Unexpectedly, I uncovered an astonishing fact."
Su Jianfan seemed eager in tone.
However, beside him, Huang Weiming couldn’t help but frown.
"Officer Su, why don’t you just say what you found? Please, cut to the chase, alright?"
Recognizing Mr. Huang’s urgency.
Evidently, his investigative result had sparked strong curiosity.
Su Jianfan cleared his throat, patiently explaining.
"Mr. Huang, simply put, I discovered someone deliberately added something to the soda before giving it to the boy. Then, when he stopped breathing, those who killed him were dumbfounded. They disguised his corpse as a scarecrow and stuffed it into Old Hu’s gardener’s shed."
"Additionally, the various plastic fibers and cotton-linen fibers found on the deceased matched the scarecrow costume we found behind the gardener’s shed. His clothes also bore graphite powder and traces of ink splatters, aligning with my assumptions."
Listening to the other party’s excited, eager tone.
Mr. Huang finally understood.
Hu Xueli was framed, including himself also being part of the other party’s plan.
And the deceased was genuinely killed by his companions.
Even by several schoolmates of similar age.
Such findings can be considered a significant breakthrough.
This filled Luo Fei’s heart with strong joy.
"Su Jianfan, your discovery is indeed critical. But Mr. Huang and I still have other matters to handle, so we might not return immediately. If possible, I’d appreciate your help."
Following, Luo Fei briefly instructed him on the situation, also stating his thoughts.
Upon hearing Luo Fei’s request for him to take charge of this case.
Even hoping he’d vindicate the deceased.
Su Jianfan felt somewhat bewildered.
"Mr. Luo, are you joking?"
At that moment.
Su Jianfan was genuinely puzzled.
He never anticipated.
Luo Fei would make such a decision.
But Luo Fei neither confirmed nor denied.
"Su Jianfan, I’ve always noticed your continuous growth; your progress is evident to us all. So giving this matter to you to handle is fine."
Recognizing the other’s steadfastness.
Su Jianfan nodded in response.
"I understand. Since Mr. Luo has such faith, I’ll follow your lead."
