kingnovel Chapter 836 The Black Sedan, the New Suspect
Chapter 836 The Black Sedan, the New Suspect
After several days of investigation, a new discovery was finally made. Surveillance footage from a small park not far from the bank showed Sun Ming meeting with a tall man wearing a black hat and mask. After exchanging a few words, Sun Ming handed the man a bag containing cash and then hurriedly left. Because the man's face was obscured, his features were not clearly visible.
"Continue to investigate the identity of this mysterious man; he is very likely to be closely related to the case," Qin Chuan instructed.
Police focused on the crucial clue that Sun Ming had placed cash in the black sedan and launched a full-scale investigation. Officers investigating surveillance footage around the bank meticulously reviewed each frame, leaving no detail overlooked. Using technical means, they clearly reconstructed the black sedan's license plate number. Subsequently, another team of officers quickly used the license plate information to search the traffic management system and confirm the vehicle's registration details.
"We found it! This black sedan is registered under the name of Li Yang's wife, the director of the Northern Chemical Plant," Officer Zhao excitedly reported to his team leader. This news was like a bombshell, instantly causing a huge stir within the investigation team. The team leader immediately reported this major discovery to Li Ming.
"What? The factory manager's wife's car?" A look of shock flashed across Li Ming's eyes, which then sharpened. "Immediately launch an investigation into the factory manager's wife, including her recent whereabouts, her interactions with Sun Ming and other relevant personnel. Also, continue to investigate the car's driving trajectory before and after the incident to see if there are any more clues."
The officers sprang into action again, interviewing the factory manager's wife's relatives, friends, neighbors, and places she frequented. During the investigation, they discovered that the factory manager's wife had been behaving very strangely in the period leading up to the incident. She frequently met with strangers, and each time she appeared cautious.
Meanwhile, the investigation into the vehicle's trajectory yielded new findings. By reviewing road surveillance footage, police discovered that the black sedan had appeared near the Northern Chemical Plant multiple times on the day of the incident, and that it had stopped for a period of time on a small road not far from the warehouse an hour before the explosion.
"It seems the factory manager's wife is closely connected to this case; she likely knows some important information," Li Ming analyzed. "We must immediately apply for a summons for the factory manager's wife. We need to find out as soon as possible what role she played in this case and what Sun Ming's purpose was in giving her cash."
After learning that the black sedan was related to the factory director Li Yang's wife, Qin Chuan quickly made arrangements. He summoned Li Ming and the core investigators and said with a solemn expression, "This case is becoming increasingly complicated. The factory director's wife, Zhang Na, has now become the key to breakthrough. Li Ming, you arrange for your most capable officers to conduct a comprehensive investigation into Zhang Na, from her daily whereabouts and social circle to her financial situation. No detail should be overlooked."
Under Qin Chuan's guidance, the investigation team acted swiftly. They first delved into Zhang Na's life, visiting shopping malls and beauty salons she frequented, and speaking with staff to try and obtain useful information. Simultaneously, technical personnel meticulously tracked Zhang Na's communication records and online activities, hoping to find clues related to the case.
During the investigation into Zhang Na's finances, the officers discovered irregularities. "Chief Qin, we've found several large sums of money flowing through Zhang Na's account recently, and her spending habits are also strange, with numerous expenses at high-end hotels," the officer in charge of the financial investigation reported to Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then instructed: "Focus on investigating the consumption records of these hotels, to see what specific activities she did at the hotels, and whether she had any contact with people related to the case."
Following Qin Chuan's instructions, the investigation team went to the hotels in question to conduct a thorough investigation. They meticulously reviewed check-in information and surveillance footage, leaving no stone unturned. After several days of arduous work, they finally made a significant discovery.
"Director Qin, Li Yang's wife, Zhang Na, has a large number of hotel check-in records, and the times of many of these check-ins highly overlap with key time points in the case." Li Ming excitedly reported to Qin Chuan, "More importantly, we discovered in the surveillance footage that she frequently meets with some unidentified individuals, whose behavior is highly suspicious."
A sharp glint flashed in Qin Chuan's eyes as he said, "These hotel records and mysterious meetings are definitely related to the case. Continue to investigate the identities of those who met with Zhang Na; they may be the key to solving the mystery. At the same time, keep a close eye on Zhang Na's every move and prepare to summon her. I want to see what role she is playing in this case."
During the in-depth investigation of Zhang Na, the police discovered a startling clue—an improper relationship existed between Zhang Na and Sun Ming. This discovery brought a major turning point to the case, and Qin Chuan immediately decided to summon Zhang Na for questioning.
The interrogation room was dimly lit. Zhang Na sat in a chair, nervously fidgeting with the hem of her clothes, her eyes darting around, fine beads of sweat forming on her forehead. Her heart pounded with anxiety, constantly wondering how much the police actually knew. "Zhang Na, we've invited you here today to ask you some questions about the chemical plant explosion in the north," Li Ming said, his gaze fixed on Zhang Na, his voice steady and forceful. Zhang Na trembled slightly, forcing herself to remain calm, and said, "I... what could I possibly know? I'm just an ordinary housewife."
“An ordinary housewife?” Li Ming sneered. “Then what’s going on between you and Sun Ming? Don’t play dumb. We already have evidence of your improper relationship.” Upon hearing Sun Ming’s name, Zhang Na’s face turned deathly pale. Her lips trembled, but she couldn’t utter a single word. Her mind was in turmoil, and fear overwhelmed her like a tidal wave. She knew that if this illicit relationship were exposed, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"You should know that your husband, Li Yang, and Sun Ming almost got into a fight a week ago, right?" Li Ming continued to press. Zhang Na bit her lip, hesitated for a long time, and then whispered, "I...I know. They somehow bumped into each other that day, and Li Yang found out about my relationship with Sun Ming. He was furious and started arguing with Sun Ming, almost coming to blows." She recalled the scene that day with lingering fear; Li Yang's angry eyes seemed to be right before her eyes.
"Li Yang threatened to kill Sun Ming, right?" Li Ming pressed closer. Zhang Na looked up, her eyes filled with panic: "Yes, he said it in anger, but I don't think he was just acting on impulse. He wouldn't actually kill someone, would he?" She wasn't sure. Li Yang had indeed looked terrifying at the time, and she wasn't sure if he would really do something extreme.