pjbooks Chapter 122 Clearing the Fog
Chapter 122 Clearing the Fog
Not only Zhou Yang looked strange, but everyone in the room felt somewhat incredulous after hearing these two pieces of news.
Is this the world of the rich?
They really couldn't understand it; one was their own man, and the other was their own father.
Logically speaking, after hearing such a warning from the police, even if one has doubts, one would wait to ask for clarification.
Qiao Zhemao's words can be interpreted as him being unaware of the situation for the time being.
However, since Zhong Honglan had already been notified by phone by Zhou Yang, the fact that they still acted this way inevitably raised suspicions.
"Immediately investigate the relationship and financial transactions between Dong Youli and Zhong Honglan." Liu Chengyu demonstrated his ability as a captain, grasping the crux of the problem at the first moment.
"Could it be?" Xiao Jiale's face was full of disbelief.
All signs indicate that there seems to be something between Dong Youli and Zhong Honglan that they are unaware of. Zhong Honglan's disappearance at this time is very likely because she heard Zhou Yang's notification, realized that the matter had been exposed, and even took the initiative to pass on the message to Dong Youli.
"Also, leak the information to Qiao Zhemao, and have our people keep an eye on things!" Liu Chengyu lit a cigarette and quickly issued a second order.
Zhou Yang's eyes lit up. It seemed that his master had also become suspicious of this guy!
Actually, when he heard the news of Zhong Honglan's departure, the first person he thought of was Qiao Zhemao. Based on his previous guesses, he was sure that something was going on between the two of them. He just didn't expect that Liu Chengyu had also thought of this.
Dong Youli had been missing for so long without taking any action, and today the police had just contacted Zhong Honglan, and then Qiao Zhemao got into trouble. It was hard for him not to connect all of this.
If that's the case, then Qiao Songnian could very well be the next victim!
Even if the police really do have clues about Dong Youli, in order to prevent the matter from being exposed, Dong Youli might also have to die.
Through the swirling smoke, Zhou Yang looked at Liu Chengyu's dark face—if two more corpses appeared, the bureau chief would be scolded, and Liu Chengyu, the captain, might even have to be reassigned.
Noticing Zhou Yang's gaze, Liu Chengyu exhaled a puff of smoke: "Just say what you have to say. Why are you being so hesitant today!"
"Nothing's wrong!" Zhou Yang shook his head; all of this was still just his guess.
Seeing that he had no intention of saying anything, Liu Chengyu did not press him further.
The most urgent task now is to find Qiao Songnian and prevent Dong Youli from doing anything to harm him. In addition, if Qiao Songnian is terrified this time and feels that Dong Youli's betrayal is making him unable to eat or sleep, then he will most likely cooperate with the police, making the case much easier.
"We received news from the jurisdiction that Zhong Honglan appeared at her mother's house!" Fang Duo had just gone out for a while and had just returned home when she gave this exciting news.
Zhou Yang looked over with a puzzled expression. If he remembered correctly, Fang Duo had said that Zhong Honglan's mother had been seriously ill for many years and that her father was a gambler.
Seeing Zhou Yang's gaze, Fang Duo seemed to know what he was wondering about: "Didn't I say 'money can support people'? His mother was saved, and his father's debts were paid off..."
Good heavens! Zhou Yang exclaimed, "Good heavens! Money makes the world go round!" This saying is truly applicable to Zhong Honglan.
According to Fang Duo's statement, Zhou Yang actually doubted whether the other party had any real feelings for Qiao Songnian. If she did, she shouldn't have been so unmoved.
Her behavior today doesn't seem like that of an ignorant rich woman; it's more like she's self-destructing.
Moreover, she is a woman who has received higher education.
Ring ring ring...
Fang Duo was about to leave when she heard the bell on the table ring, so she picked it up.
*Thud*... She slammed down the phone: "I'm going downstairs!"
With that, he jogged away.
Besides the leaders, there are other departments upstairs, so they must be bringing out some things.
"Are we just going to wait like this?" Wang Chao's gaze first fell on Zhou Yang, then on Liu Chengyu.
Liu Chengyu shook his head: "Dong Youli's luggage is still there..." He didn't finish the sentence, meaning he was just waiting for the rabbit to come to him.
"Assuming Qiao Songnian is indeed kidnapped by Dong Youli, there are only two possibilities: either he's with her or she's left in one place. If he's with her, then she'll need transportation. I suggest that our colleagues take extra care of the vehicles..."
The sound of footsteps echoed downstairs, and Fang Duo came in carrying a stack of documents, a smile on her face: "I found it!"
It turns out that while Zhou Yang was asking Liu Chengyu to inquire about Songhe Trading, the police had already begun their investigation. After gathering clues from various sources, they came to a conclusion.
That is, on the surface, the seemingly glamorous star entrepreneur Qiao Songnian and his Songhe Trading have long been on the police's radar by helping others embezzle registered capital and defraud export tax rebates, but the evidence is not yet sufficient to make an arrest.
"That makes sense!" Xiao Jiale's face lit up with excitement.
"As a 'founding father,' Su Qiang must have known about this matter. He was able to hide it before, but now that it's about to be exposed, they were preparing to replicate Dong Youli's method of taking the fall to help the company get through the crisis and continue living the life of a winner in life. However, Su Qiang refused and, using some unknown method, died."
Qiao Songnian can't go; he's the head of Songhe, and if he goes, the company will collapse. So Dong Youli has to go, but Dong Youli isn't stupid. This time, things are going to be even worse. He doesn't want to go, but he's afraid of ending up like Su Qiang, so he hires someone.
But for some reason, Sun Yan and Sun Weixin, whom he hired, died, and Hu Hao was also implicated. In the end, Qiao Songnian found out, and Dong Youli was forced to flee. Today, he finally found an opportunity...
As he spoke, Xiao Jiale's excitement grew stronger. He felt he was getting close to the truth. Looking at Dai Yan, Fang Duo unconsciously nodded in agreement, thinking to herself that she was indeed a little genius.
"What do you think?" He regretted asking as soon as he finished. What if there were other things he hadn't mentioned, or what if Zhou Yang contradicted him again? He really didn't learn his lesson.
"That's good!" Zhou Yang nodded.
That's it? That's good enough?
Xiao Jiale looked at the other person and said, "No, do you mean your reasoning is good, or something else? You're such a riddle teller."
Zhou Yang said it was good, and he thought so too. The case had progressed to this point, and that was the general approach. The rest were just some minor details.
For example, the death of Su Qiang.
For example, the relationship between Zhong Honglan and Qiao Songnian.
For example, the relationship between Chiao Che-mao and Chung Hung-lan.
For example, are Sun Zhengdao and Hu Hao really as he claims?
Wait, wait, wait...
In fact, when the police solve a case, they may find 100 clues, but only one of them is useful and can point directly to the real culprit. However, it cannot be said that the other 99 clues are useless, because those 99 clues are the foundation, the sand and gravel, that builds the truth.
It is the only certainty remaining after eliminating all impossibilities.
These 99 clues may not have revealed the killer, but together they dispelled every inch of the mystery at the scene.
Therefore, it's easy for cases to go through the process of investigating and investigating, only to find that the killer has absolutely nothing to do with the clues that you painstakingly found.
Investigating a case is like searching for someone in a thick fog. You follow footprints, shouts, and dropped items as clues, expending a lot of effort, only to find that you've caught up with a complete stranger.
The real culprit is the stranger you just passed by.