CHAPTER 70: CHAPTER 70: THAT MAN HAS ALREADY ESCAPED!

Meanwhile.

Chen He led a team of officers to Wang Chuang’s hometown—Wang Family Village.

They first went to the village committee.

"Hello, Mr Zhang! We are criminal investigation officers from the Public Security Bureau, currently investigating a case. Please assist us."

Chen He showed his officer ID.

Mr Zhang warmly said, "Officers, what do you want to investigate?"

Chen He replied, "We want to investigate the situation concerning Wang Chuang."

"His parents died in an accident many years ago."

After thinking for a moment, Mr Zhang said, "I know him very well."

"His parents died unexpectedly when he was in high school."

"However, I haven’t seen him for many years."

Chen He asked, "He hasn’t returned all these years?"

Mr Zhang nodded.

"We don’t have many people in Wang Family Village; I am familiar with almost all of them."

"Some migrant workers return during holidays."

"But I haven’t seen Wang Chuang for about seven or eight years."

"Does his family have any other relatives?"

Mr Zhang shook his head.

"He is the sole descendant for three generations; his grandparents died early, leaving only him in the family."

Mr Zhang sighed, "It’s really fate playing tricks, quite sad."

Then, Chen He said, "Do you know? Or have you heard anything about where he might be?"

Mr Zhang replied, "I’m not sure!"

After a brief pause, he added, "Though last year during New Year’s, I met a man who looked a lot like Wang Chuang on Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street in Jiangcheng."

"I went up to greet him, and he said I was mistaken."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen He asked, "How certain are you about that man?"

Mr Zhang answered, "Probably seventy to eighty percent sure! The man’s face was very similar to Wang Chuang’s, just much heavier."

Then, Chen He asked, "Are you very familiar with Wang Chuang?"

Mr Zhang nodded, "After his parents passed away, he became an orphan. Our village committee took special care of him, often concerned about his studies and life."

"In the village, apart from family and friends, he’s the one I know the best."

Chen He said, "Thank you!"

"Here’s my contact information, please reach out if he comes back."

"Alright!"

As Chen He was about to leave, Mr Zhang suddenly asked, "Officers, did Wang Chuang break the law? He’s a pitiful child!"

Chen He responded, "The case is under investigation, it’s confidential."

On the way back, another officer asked, "Mr. Chen, do you think the man Mr Zhang saw was Wang Chuang?"

Chen He said, "Adult faces change very little over time."

"Also, Mr Zhang cared for him for a long period."

"I think Mr Zhang didn’t mistake him."

"If he didn’t mistake him, doesn’t that indicate Wang Chuang might still be in Jiangcheng?"

Chen He sighed, nodded, "Jiangcheng has a population of over 900,000."

"Even if he’s in Jiangcheng, searching for him is like finding a needle in a haystack."

At that moment.

Inside the criminal investigation team’s interrogation room.

Li Jian and Jiang An looked up at Qin Yan.

Qin Yan stared back at them.

Both sides were trying to gather more information from each other’s eyes.

Qin Yan no longer had the calm demeanor she had before.

Her eyes were filled with anger; her hands clenched, her calves slightly trembling.

Seeing these subtle expressions, Li Jian suddenly realized.

He had thought she was a lamb, but she turned out to be a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

In Li Jian’s mind, this woman’s murder suspicion sharply increased.

He then sternly said, "The bitter sea has no bounds, turn back to shore. I advise you to confess early for leniency."

Qin Yan shifted slightly, feigning calmness, "I don’t know what you are saying."

"I’m a private entrepreneur; I don’t believe the police can wrongfully accuse good people without basis."

Li Jian spoke in a deep voice, "We handle cases based on evidence! We won’t wrongfully accuse good people."

Qin Yan tilted her head and asked, "What evidence do you have to prove my guilt?"

At this question, Li Jian was startled, realizing they had no video surveillance or witnesses at this time.

Currently suspecting her as the female perpetrator is all based on subjective analysis.

However, Li Jian held firm, "We have evidence!"

"Even if you remain silent now."

"We can still send you to prison."

Qin Yan leaned back, smirked slightly, "Without evidence, you can only detain me for 24 hours."

At 11:50 AM, Li Jian and Jiang An walked out of the interrogation room.

Zhang Yean quickly ran over.

"Mr. Li, how did it go? Did she confess?"

Li Jian angrily said, "The female perpetrator is likely her; I was almost deceived, but she doesn’t admit the murder."

"The interrogation with Lei Ming is also unfavorable, now we can only rely on Chen He’s investigation."

Noticing Jiang An’s furrowed brow, Zhang Yean patted his arm, softly asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Jiang An turned his head and replied, "I’m thinking about how to break Qin Yan’s psychological defense."

At this moment, Chen He’s car arrived in the outdoor parking space.

The three got out of the car just as Li Jian, Jiang An, and Zhang Yean were walking towards them.

"Mr. Li!"

"Back? How’s the investigation?"

Chen He replied, "After the incident, Wang Chuang suddenly vanished, very suspicious."

"But we haven’t found out where he is yet!"

"According to Wang Chuang’s village chief, last New Year’s he saw a man on Zhongshan Road Pedestrian Street who looked like Wang Chuang."

"I suspect Wang Chuang is still in Jiangcheng, possibly hiding his true identity."

While speaking, Chen He pulled out Wang Chuang’s personal file from the folder and handed it to Mr. Li.

Suddenly, a two-inch student ID photo fell to the ground.

Zhang Yean said, "How come there’s a photo?"

"This is Wang Chuang’s middle school photo. I took one from the Qingshui Middle School archives."

Then, Zhang Yean bent down to pick it up.

She took one look and said, "This person looks very familiar!"

Instantly, everyone’s attention was focused.

Jiang An glanced over, astonished, and spoke in a heavy tone, "This person should be the middle-aged man in Qin Yan’s office."

Zhang Yean excitedly said, "Yes, yes, it’s him, looks very similar!"

Chen He urgently asked, "Where’s the office?"

Zhang Yean answered, "The office is at the Jiangcheng Development Zone Yanfei Shoe Factory."

Suddenly, a scene from the office flashed in Jiang An’s mind.

The young man rushed in, asking the middle-aged man to verify the shipment.

However, Qin Yan instructed him to escort the goods in the vehicle.

Immediately, Jiang An said, "Mr. Li, this man has fled, should be on the highway now."

The next second, Li Jian quickly said, "Contact the highway patrol, set up a roadblock!"