Chapter 990: Chapter 960:
Upon hearing the voice of the criminal police officer beside him, the Criminal Police Captain immediately snatched the ID Card from his hand. When the Criminal Police Captain saw the ID Card, he was indeed quite shocked. He stammered, “It’s actually… Minister Zhang?!”
“Captain, now… now what should we do?” The other members hurriedly asked. Everyone broke out in a cold sweat, they were genuinely scared. Seeing the charred corpse at the crime scene, they were truly terrified.
“Seal the scene, set up a security line, prohibit anyone from approaching. Also, immediately notify the Ministry of Public Security and suggest that Director Zhang Yantong come to the scene in person!” The Criminal Police Captain took a deep breath; the former captain had been transferred, and the new captain was even more feared by Zhang Yantong. Any case handed to her would basically be clear after her investigation. Therefore, in general, the Criminal Police Captain preferred to ask Zhang Yantong for help.
Soon, the case spread and was classified as a ‘major, exceptionally major’ case.
Zhang Yantong received the news; already asleep, she disregarded rest, immediately climbed out of bed, and hurried outside. She had to rush to the scene to understand the situation immediately and collect all the clues from the scene. If the scene was destroyed by someone, finding the key to solving the case would become extremely difficult.
After Zhang Yantong arrived at the scene, she immediately began the investigation and collected relevant clues. After the Criminal Police Captain reported the relevant situation to her, she held a magnifying glass and searched for relevant evidence on Minister Zhang’s corpse. The wound was cut by a sharp weapon, radiating outwards.
“Strange, why does this wound look so familiar?” Zhang Yantong stared at the wound.
“Very familiar?” The Criminal Police Captain beside her was stunned and leaned forward, saying, “Isn’t this a dagger wound?”
“Yes, it’s a dagger!” Zhang Yantong nodded immediately. Her mind immediately conjured up the image of Ye Chen because Ye Chen liked to use daggers. However, she never thought that Minister Zhang wasn’t killed by Ye Chen but by King Guangmu, who had followed Ye Chen for a long time and also developed a liking for daggers. But in Zhang Yantong’s impression, only Ye Chen liked using daggers. She never considered anyone else.
However, such speculation alone is far from enough to convict someone; other supporting evidence is needed. Where to find these pieces of evidence? Thinking of this, Zhang Yantong’s mind immediately flashed an idea. She hurriedly said to the Criminal Police Captain: “Quick, immediately retrieve CCTV footage from the entrance and every corner of this district. Also, contact highway surveillance to find recordings from the relevant time points!”
“Yes!” Under Zhang Yantong’s guidance, the Criminal Police Captain quickly found a glimmer of hope. He sprinted outside.
Zhang Yantong internally suspected Ye Chen, but she did not hope that it was indeed Ye Chen who did all this. After all, this matter concerned human lives, and implicating anyone wasn’t good. Especially Ye Chen, Ye Chen is Zhang Yantong’s husband. At this point, does it really have to come to a point where justice is served by sacrificing one’s own? Zhang Yantong felt a bit conflicted inside.
The female corpse in the room was on the bedside when she died, wrapped in bedding, and the bed was made of wood and fabric. When the fire burned, it was almost unrecognizable. No one could see the woman’s true face. Frowning, Zhang Yantong deduced from the room’s condition that Minister Zhang must have been meeting with his mistress and was caught by Ye Chen and his team.
However, why would Ye Chen want to deal with Minister Zhang? Zhang Yantong immediately recalled. Tianya Group! It must be for Tianya Group. Minister Zhang previously corrupted relationships, sending people to sabotage Tianya Group, which all aroused Ye Chen’s vigilance. What kind of person is Ye Chen? Zhang Yantong, as Ye Chen’s husband, knows better than anyone. Ye Chen is a person who values loyalty and emotion. Especially concerning women, Ye Chen appears even more vigilant. For all this, Zhang Yantong can understand. Li Ruo was kidnapped and assassinated numerous times secretly. If Ye Chen hadn’t risked his life to save her repeatedly, Li Ruo probably wouldn’t be in this world anymore.
Hence, Ye Chen felt very angry, and those lurking enemies must be completely eradicated.
Zhang Yantong felt a bit indecisive; if this was really Ye Chen’s doing, what should be done? Should action be taken against Ye Chen? Just as she hesitated, the Criminal Police Captain who had gone to retrieve the recordings returned. He held several boxes of videotapes and ran back anxiously.
“Director Zhang, there’s news, there’s news!” The Criminal Police Captain immediately instructed other officers to bring a computer over.
“How is it?!” Zhang Yantong felt nervous inside, but also very conflicted.
The detectives opened the computer, and the Criminal Police Captain inserted the tape. Then he opened the player and adjusted the time to half an hour before the fire started. Slowly searching, they quickly found two suspicious vehicles. The Criminal Police Captain exclaimed with surprise: “Look, these two cars, one is a Ruifeng, the other an Infiniti. Unfortunately, it’s too dark to see the driver’s true face in the front row. But we can find them by checking the license plates!”
“What if they are using fake license plates?” Zhang Yantong frowned.
“Uh…” The Criminal Police Captain was stunned. He felt a bit conflicted; what if they were indeed using fake plates? If they were using fake plates, all this would be in vain. Zhang Yantong immediately asked, “What about the highway footage?”
“Here it is!” The Criminal Police Captain inserted another tape into the computer. Then he fetched footage from a specific time, showing that around nine o’clock at night, an Infiniti exited the highway, and after the toll booth, immediately coordinated with a Ruifeng van and headed straight for this place. Zhang Yantong immediately asked, “Have you checked where the car came from?”
“Yes, it’s from Jianghuai City!” The Criminal Police Captain immediately nodded, then smiled and said, “Director Zhang, that’s the same place your husband is from. I’ve heard your husband is an extraordinary person; could it be that your husband did this?”
“Nonsense!” Zhang Yantong glared at him.
“Haha, I was just joking, don’t take it seriously!” The Criminal Police Captain was startled.
“Alright, clean up the scene immediately and calm the residents nearby!” Zhang Yantong glanced at him. The Criminal Police Captain immediately obeyed and left.
The situation at the scene was already very clear, there was absolutely no need for further investigation. There was no doubt that Ye Chen did it, next, we just need to ask Ye Chen for a clear explanation. However, this case was too big. If the deceased were an ordinary person, it would be fine, with the power currently in my hands, I could easily cover it up. At worst, give the deceased some money. But the deceased was not an ordinary person. He was someone with immense influence. That’s the most troublesome aspect of this incident.
Sigh…
Thinking of this, Zhang Yantong couldn’t help but sigh, this matter was really too troublesome, even a bit tricky. How good would it be if it wasn’t Ye Chen who did this? Even if Ye Chen did it, it would be much simpler if he didn’t act in person and just instructed others from behind the scenes. But why did that scoundrel Ye Chen have to personally get involved?
Zhang Yantong was a bit upset, so she immediately dialed Ye Chen’s number.
“Hello, Tongtong, are you looking for me?” Ye Chen said with a cheerful tone on the other end.
“Where are you now?” Zhang Yantong asked coldly. Hearing this, Ye Chen sensed something was amiss and quickly said, “I’m in Tongzhou City, planning to visit you!”
“Alright, then come over immediately, I’m waiting for you at home!” Zhang Yantong said and hung up without any courtesy.
Ye Chen held the phone, a bit puzzled. King Guangmu, smoking a cigarette nearby, leaned over and said, “Brother Chen, was that your wife? Hehe, you better go quickly, if a woman gets impatient, things could get dangerous without a man!”
“Get lost!” Ye Chen roared at King Guangmu.
King Guangmu was taken aback and quickly shut his mouth. He muttered something under his breath, then didn’t dare to continue. Ye Chen could only drop them off by the roadside, letting them squeeze into the van behind and then turn towards his newlywed residence.
Ye Chen entered the district, wandering downstairs for a long time, not knowing what to do. He had many thoughts in his mind. Zhang Yantong must already know that the case of killing Minister Zhang was his doing, but how could he clear himself of the crime? Ye Chen racked his brains. If it weren’t his wife interrogating him, with his wit and presence, he wouldn’t be scared at all.
Regrettably, now it was his wife interrogating him. If he played tricks in front of her, it might end very badly.
Feeling helpless, Ye Chen could only head upstairs, tail between his legs. Upon entering, he found Zhang Yantong sitting silently on the sofa in the living room, with a troubled look, seemingly deep in thought. When she heard Ye Chen come in, she looked up at him. Ye Chen immediately put on a ‘flattering’ smile.
“What are you smiling at?” Zhang Yantong glared at him.
“Smiling is good, laughter keeps you young!” Ye Chen chuckled, “Besides, I have no worries, why shouldn’t I smile? Tongtong, getting angry easily ages you.”
As Ye Chen spoke, he moved closer to Zhang Yantong and sat down beside her; unfortunately, Zhang Yantong didn’t seem to want to be so close to him. After Ye Chen sat down, she immediately sat on the other end of the sofa. She looked at Ye Chen and sternly said, “Ye Chen, I’m going to ask you a few questions, you must answer me honestly!”
“Hmm, okay, go ahead!” Ye Chen nodded immediately.
“Did you come from Jianghuai City after nine o’clock tonight?” Zhang Yantong asked immediately.
“That’s right, I did!” Ye Chen nodded again.
“Then did you go to Sanyuanli District?” Zhang Yantong asked through gritted teeth. If Ye Chen answered yes, then the answer would be almost certain, and no matter how he argued, it would be useless. Ye Chen still nodded and said, “Yes, I indeed went there!”
“Then let me ask you, what were you doing at Sanyuanli District?” Zhang Yantong looked at Ye Chen nervously.
“Murder!” Ye Chen spoke with a casual tone, as if he had merely killed a chicken. Upon hearing this, Zhang Yantong gasped in shock and said, “Do you know who you killed?”