kingnovel Chapter 835 Re-investigates Interpersonal Relationships, Details Revealed
Chapter 835 Re-investigates Interpersonal Relationships, Details Revealed
"Li Qiang, do you know why you've been arrested?" Li Ming spoke first, his voice cold and authoritative. Li Qiang lowered his head, not daring to look them in the eye, his body trembling slightly, and stammered, "I...I know, it's because of the chemical plant explosion."
“That’s right, the evidence is conclusive now, you’d better confess.” The interrogator stared intently at Li Qiang, pressing him relentlessly, “What role did you play in the bombing?”
Li Qiang took a deep breath and slowly said, "I...I was the one who carried out the explosion. That day, following instructions, I took a lighter and ignited some flammable materials in the warehouse, causing the explosion." His voice trembled slightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Who gave you instructions? Who is the mastermind behind this?" Li Ming pressed, his eyes revealing his urgency.
Li Qiang raised his head, his eyes filled with helplessness and fear: "I really don't know who's behind this. I'm just an employee. Someone gave me a large sum of money and asked me to do this, saying there would be no danger. I was blinded by greed and agreed. Every time they contacted me, it was with an unknown number. I had no idea who they were."
"You left fingerprints on the lighter you left at the scene. Don't you know how stupid you are to do that?" the interrogator questioned.
Li Qiang lowered his head and said regretfully, "I was too nervous at the time and didn't pay attention to these things. I know I was wrong; I shouldn't have done this kind of thing for money."
Li Ming and the interrogator exchanged a glance. Judging from Li Qiang's reaction, he seemed genuinely unaware of the mastermind's identity.
After Li Qiang was interrogated, his confession aroused Qin Chuan's suspicions. He felt that Li Qiang was withholding information on key issues and hadn't revealed the whole truth. Based on his years of criminal investigation experience, Qin Chuan keenly sensed that the conspiracy behind this case was far more complex than it appeared. Therefore, he decisively decided to organize a case analysis meeting to summarize and organize the previously scattered clues, striving to find a breakthrough in the case.
The atmosphere inside the meeting room was heavy and oppressive. Qin Chuan sat at the head of the conference table, his imposing gaze sweeping over the assembled criminal investigation experts. Li Ming, Zhang Lin, and the heads of the various investigation teams sat upright, awaiting the director's instructions.
“As we all know, the results of Li Qiang’s interrogation were not satisfactory, and he may not have told the truth.” Qin Chuan broke the silence first, his voice low but full of strength. “We cannot be misled by him; we must re-examine the entire case. Now, everyone, please report back in detail on the clues you have, leaving no detail overlooked.”
Li Mingqing cleared his throat and began his report: "From the explosion site, we discovered that the warehouse was illegally using unapproved hazardous materials. The improper storage and use of these hazardous materials are likely the direct cause of the explosion. At the same time, a lighter was found at the scene, and the fingerprints on it, after comparison, belonged to Li Qiang. However, during interrogation, Li Qiang insisted that he was merely employed by someone else and knew nothing about the mastermind behind it."
Forensic pathologist Zhang Lin continued, "Through the autopsy, we detected a rare toxin in the body of the deceased Zhao Qiang. This toxin did not originate from a normal chemical production environment. Moreover, Zhao Qiang had multiple injuries on his body that were not caused by the explosion, but rather appeared to be caused by blunt force trauma. This suggests that he may have already met with misfortune before the explosion."
The heads of each investigation team also reported in turn on the clues they discovered during the investigation, including the complex interpersonal relationships within the Northern Chemical Plant, the conflict of interest between Li Yang and Zhao Qiang, and the connection between the biological laboratory and the case.
Qin Chuan listened attentively to each report, occasionally jotting down key information in his notebook. After everyone finished reporting, he put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and after a moment of contemplation, said, “Based on the clues we have so far, this case is definitely not a simple explosion accident, but a meticulously planned crime. Li Qiang, as the direct executor of the explosion, has remained tight-lipped about the mastermind behind it all; there must be a hidden secret behind this. We must use Li Qiang as a breakthrough point, intensify the interrogation, and continue to dig deeper into other leads.”
"Li Ming, you're in charge of re-examining Li Qiang's social connections, especially those who have had close contact with him recently, to see if you can find any clues about the mastermind behind it all." Qin Chuan looked at Li Ming with eyes full of trust. "In addition, conduct a comprehensive investigation into the financial situation of the Northern Chemical Plant, focusing on the flow of funds related to the explosion. Perhaps we can discover the criminal motive from that."
"Zhang Lin, continue your in-depth study of the body and see if you can find more clues from the toxins in Zhao Qiang's body, such as the source of the toxins, the time and manner in which they entered the body," Qin Chuan then said to Zhang Lin.
"The other teams must cooperate closely to connect the clues at hand and form a complete chain of evidence. We must uncover the truth of the case as soon as possible and give the victims and society an explanation." Qin Chuan's voice was firm and powerful, full of a sense of mission.
Under Qin Chuan's organization and leadership, the case analysis meeting clarified the direction for the subsequent investigation.
As the investigation into the case continued, Qin Chuan decided to re-examine the victim Sun Ming's interpersonal relationships, hoping to find any crucial clues that might have been overlooked. A team of police officers revisited Sun Ming's family, colleagues, and friends, leaving no stone unturned in their search for anyone who might know about his recent activities.
When the officers returned to Sun Ming's home, his wife was still overwhelmed with grief. "We're here this time to try and understand more about Sun Ming. Think carefully, has he exhibited any unusual behavior recently, or anything different from usual?" Officer Li asked softly. Sun Ming's wife raised her swollen eyes and tried to recall: "He's usually quite honest and law-abiding. It was just a week ago that I discovered he withdrew 50,000 yuan from the bank, but I had no idea what he was going to do with it. When I asked him, he gave vague answers, saying he needed it for something, and I didn't press him further."
This information alerted the officers, who quickly went to the bank where Sun Ming had his account and retrieved the withdrawal records and surveillance video. The footage showed Sun Ming hurriedly entering the bank, withdrawing money, carefully placing the bag of cash into his handbag, and then leaving the bank. His expression and actions suggested he was engaged in something extremely important and secretive.
"Immediately investigate Sun Ming's whereabouts after withdrawing the money. Find out where he went and who he met," the team leader in charge of the investigation decisively ordered. The officers split into several groups and began searching along the route Sun Ming took after leaving the bank. They visited nearby businesses, reviewed road surveillance footage, and left no stone unturned in their search for any possible clues.