CHAPTER 301: CHAPTER 192: CLUE BROKEN, STALEMATE

Zhang Feng listened and lightly nodded.

"Although these two individuals have been hiding quite deeply, currently, their suspicion doesn’t seem large."

"The reason why they haven’t contacted us immediately is mainly due to their personal concerns."

He then pulled out a cigarette box, took out two cigarettes, placing one in his mouth, and handed the other to Jiang An.

Jiang An waved his hand, "Thank you! I don’t smoke."

Zhang Feng grinned and said with a smile, "Not many detectives who don’t smoke, you should keep it up!"

After saying that, he took out a lighter, with a click, lit the cigarette in his mouth.

After taking a few puffs, Zhang Feng looked up at the dark night sky outside the corridor.

"Tomorrow, I will immediately arrange people to obtain all the surveillance from the McDonald’s and the commercial street entrance locations, to track down that mysterious man’s activity."

Jiang An also said, "This is a very important clue."

"Exactly, we’ve finally seen the shadow of the fish."

Then, he raised his hand and patted Jiang An’s shoulder.

"Today was tough!"

"Chief, this is what we should do!"

"You just arrived today and found such a major breakthrough in the case, not easy at all!"

"On behalf of the task force, thank you!"

Jiang An smiled, "Chief, you’re too kind!"

"Being able to come to the force and work with you and other seniors is my honor. I should thank you for giving me this opportunity."

Zhang Feng looked at Jiang An, eyes filled with admiration.

Who wouldn’t like a young person with strong professional skills and modest demeanor?

"I’ve already arranged for you to stay at the nearby Hilton Hotel, take a good rest tonight."

After waving goodbye, Jiang An turned around and left.

However, as he walked out of the interrogation room, he saw Zhang Yean and Wan waiting at the door.

"Detective, you’re out!"

Zhang Yean hurriedly asked, "How’s it? Is that Zhang Biao the culprit?"

Jiang An shook his head, "The suspicion of both individuals has basically been cleared."

Wan looked puzzled, "Both of them are innocent?"

"Currently, it seems they have no connection with Li Lan’s death."

Wan twitched his mouth, "I heard the two were quite emotional when caught."

"Turns out it was a false alarm!"

Then, he shrugged his shoulders, "Turns out it’s another wild goose chase."

As soon as he finished, Jiang An said, "Actually, it’s not without gains!"

"On the contrary, I think the gains are substantial!"

"What gains? Quickly, tell us!"

"Right! Tell us quickly!"

Zhang Yean and Wan both looked expectantly at Jiang An.

Jiang An glanced around the empty surroundings, "The deceased Li Lan was being followed the day she was killed!"

"Both Chief Zhang and I suspect this person might be related to the case!"

"A man? Or a woman?"

"Was the person physically strong?"

Zhang Yean looked curious and eager to get to the bottom of it.

"According to Zhang Biao’s recollection, it is likely to be a man!"

After Jiang An finished speaking, Wan and Zhang Yean both took a moment to think.

Zhang Yean curiously asked, "So, does that mean the mysterious man should be the culprit?"

To this question, Jiang An did not immediately answer.

After a long while, he merely nodded lightly, "This person’s suspicion is quite large."

Suddenly, Wan opened his mouth wide, yawned with an "ah" sound.

Hearing this, Jiang An and Zhang Yean both looked at Wan.

"Tired?"

Jiang An smiled and said, "Then let’s go! Chief Zhang has already arranged for us to stay at the Hilton Hotel tonight."

"Hilton?"

"The reception standard is so high?"

Wan was momentarily stunned, as if he misheard.

He once accompanied Li Jian to the force for business trips, always staying in budget hotels at his own expense.

Today, he didn’t expect Chief Zhang to be so generous.

Wan gave a thumbs up, "Junior, I look forward to going out on a case with you next time."

Zhang Yean blinked, "Senior, do you always dislike going out on cases?"

"Haha! That’s because Captain Li is too frugal, budget hotels + fast food."

"Can’t eat well or sleep well when on cases outside! Who would like that?"

Then, he turned to look at Jiang An, "Going out with Junior Jiang An is different, upscale reception, full board!"

"Haha!"

Early the next morning, before 7 o’clock, Jiang An was already awake.

Slept deeply last night, now feeling energized.

Like usual, after getting up, he took a hot shower.

The three of them had breakfast together in the restaurant and immediately headed for the detective force.

However, when the three pushed open the office door, they found it deserted.

Wan clicked his tongue and said, "Looks like we should have slept longer at the hotel! They haven’t arrived yet!"

Jiang An looked around and lightly said, "The lights indoors are on, there are remnants of breakfast on three people’s desks."

"They should have gone out for an investigation!"

After Jiang An’s analysis, Wan looked around again, "Seems I misunderstood!"

Thirty minutes later, Chief Zhang’s group walked in.

Seeing the three, Zhang Feng lightly said, "Why didn’t you three rest longer at the hotel?"

"How was your sleep last night?"

"The environment was very good! Thanks to Chief Zhang!"

Wan glanced at Zhang Feng, seeing him with a weary look and deep eye bags.

As a fellow detective, he knew clearly what happened last night.

In Wan’s mind, he thought, if they came at noon, they might have to write a self-criticism when they returned.

At this moment, Jiang An said, "We came over to see if we could help."

"We went to get the surveillance records early in the morning."

"If you don’t have other arrangements, you can watch the surveillance videos with us."