This guy actually wants to continue filming, isn't he afraid more people will die?
Just as I was about to speak, Director Yan hung up, leaving me no room to say anything.
Sometimes I really hate these businessmen, their minds filled only with profit. To film this drama, for the sake of profit, they probably don't care if a few more people die.
Noticing my grim expression, Liu Yu Ning asked, "What's with that director? Does he still want to film?"
"Yes, and he's asking me to come over!" I replied with a wry smile.
"Uh, are you going then?"
"Of course, there will likely be another case."
"Heh, why are you so pessimistic? Xiao Rui is dead now, there shouldn't be any more cases."
"It's hard to say, or maybe the killer isn't related to anyone in the crew..." I could only say so much. Honestly, I didn't know why I thought that.
Upon returning to the police station, I went to the forensic lab again. I wanted to personally re-examine Xiao Rui's body.
Xie Chuchu cooperated with me throughout the process. I picked up the shadowless reflector tube, the ossicle wood, and the bamboo leaf extractor. I first conducted a surface examination of the body, then re-examined her fingernail grooves and the like.
Finally, it was time for the autopsy. I suddenly asked, "How are Xiao Rui's family reacting?"
"They are all very distraught and want us to find the killer quickly. Do you know who Gan Xiao Rui's father is?"
"No!"
"He's the boss of Fu Ming City's Dong He Film and Television. He's investing in this historical drama. Now that Gan Xiao Rui is dead, he probably won't invest anymore."
"Oh? But Director Yan just called saying the drama will continue filming."
"Is that so? Then I don't know. Perhaps he's funding it himself."
After dissecting Xiao Rui's body, I examined her stomach and abdomen. The food contents were normal, but there were some hollow spaces in her abdomen. Xie Chuchu's previous report stated that her abdomen was infected, she likely suffered from frequent pain and relied on painkillers for a long time, likely due to frequent abortions. I found her uterus to be severely damaged, and she was probably unable to have children anymore.
This woman had a very messy private life. I wondered how many men she had been with that she ended up like this.
It seemed like a woman like her might have had many lovers in the past. So, could those who were with her before also be suspects?
I shook my head, forcing myself not to think that way. At the time, I was convinced the killer was He Qiming. Theoretically, it was him, but I just hadn't found concrete evidence yet.
I turned the deceased over and found some needle marks on her neck, and also on her wrist.
Xie Chuchu quickly said, "She has a history of injecting 'ice poison.' I've also tested her blood."
"Why do these needle marks look so similar to the one Da Luo used before?"
"Hmm? They do seem to!" At this point, Xie Chuchu pulled out Da Luo's body for comparison. The comparison revealed they were indeed identical.
They used the same syringe. Could these two have been involved?
Da Luo's body hadn't been claimed yet. His family would likely take him back after some time.
Xie Chuchu and I continued the examination, essentially scanning Xiao Rui's body back and forth. During the process, I kept wondering how their relationship could help with the current case.
Was it just a coincidence?
I couldn't figure it out until Xie Chuchu interrupted my thoughts, "Senior, there seems to be a bite mark here!"
"Hmm? That's right, bring the UV light over!" I took the tool and shone it on Xiao Rui's arm. The bite mark was on her left arm, near her elbow. Based on its size, it seemed to be from an adult male, but I couldn't determine his height or weight.
I took photos and made an impression. Holding this sample, I found Liu Yu Ning, "Go to the hospital and look for a match for this bite mark. Anyone who has had dental work recently, confirm the identity of this bite mark!"
"Okay, it seems you've made new discoveries. But even if this belongs to He Qiming, it's useless. He'll definitely say he and Xiao Rui were boyfriend and girlfriend, so what's strange about a bite?"
"Hmm, what if this bite mark doesn't belong to He Qiming?"
"Uh, I'll go investigate first!"
Liu Yu Ning left. I sat alone in my office, feeling extremely troubled. Suddenly, a stream of curses came from outside the door. I immediately went out. A man was yelling at the detectives.
"What are you guys doing? It's been days, and you still haven't found my daughter's killer! How are you solving cases? Where's the speed? The efficiency!"
It was none other than Gan Xiao Rui's father, Gan Lin. I actually wanted to find him too, but it seemed that such an important figure wasn't easy to meet.
I walked up to him, "Mr. Gan, I am Officer He. You can talk to me if you have any issues. We are fully tracking your daughter's case!"
"Hmph, hurry up! She was my only daughter. Without her, everything in my life seems to have turned to ashes. My wife has fainted from crying at home. If I find out who did this, I will tear them to pieces!"
"Please calm down, Mr. Gan!" I could tell he didn't know that He Qiming had been arrested by us.
"How can I not be agitated? Do you think I don't know? That person is named He Qiming. No matter who he is, what kind of celebrity, if he dares to harm my daughter, I will make him pay blood for blood!"
I was a little surprised. I had thought Gan Lin didn't know about this. However, given his status, it should be easy for him to find out.
"Alright, Mr. Gan, let's talk somewhere else!"
Gan Lin grunted again before following me to a reception room.
Inside, Gan Lin told me, "My daughter had limitless potential. You have no idea how much money I've invested in her. Although I've given up on this historical drama, Director Yan is still continuing. I don't know what will happen later, but it's no longer my concern."
"I understand, Mr. Gan. May I ask if Xiao Rui had any close male friends, besides He Qiming?"
"Her? With her beauty and fame, of course many people liked her. Pursuers were already at my doorstep. I can't say for sure how many she had."
"Don't you control that? We found severe injuries on her body during the autopsy!" I said with more emphasis.
"Which female star doesn't rely on such things to get ahead these days?"
"Is that so? Given your family's situation, you wouldn't need that, would you? This was just Gan Xiao Rui's own personality."
"No matter what you say, this has nothing to do with the case!"
"It does, and it's very closely related. She had so many people who liked her. He Qiming would definitely use this to try and divert our attention!"