Novel Full Chapter 2864: Clues in the Shadows
Chapter 2864: Chapter 2864: Clues in the Shadows
The people who can live in this neighborhood have some sort of status.
Seeing such a scene, most people just glance a few times and then quietly leave, not staying to watch.
As the two entered, Lin Yi slowed his pace, carefully observing the surroundings.
Ning Che also stood still and watched for a while, then said:
"Do you think Brother Chen was taken away by someone, and is now assessing escape and infiltration routes?"
"You are indeed the person who can tell what I’m thinking with just a look. You always know what I’m thinking."
Ning Che smiled charmingly, "The environment in the community is like this. You can’t see much just from looking around. It would be more practical to check the surveillance cameras instead. Moreover..."
After a pause, Ning Che continued:
"We can’t subjectively assume Brother Chen was taken away. Although I don’t want to believe it, we must consider the other possibility as well."
"I understand, but regardless of the possibility, it proves that the ore we brought back may have more significance than we imagined. Its effect might be greater than we thought."
Ning Che nodded, agreeing with Lin Yi’s point of view.
"But there’s something I’ve never quite figured out," Lin Yi said.
"Let’s hear it."
"The ore you brought back is different from the classic text you recovered before. It was discovered for the first time. Humans have no understanding of it. Why would those lurking in the dark expend so much effort to obtain it?"
"I’ve thought about that too," Ning Che said:
"Given the current situation, it only shows that those people can’t bear to see others doing well. Those capitalist ideas are straightforward and brutal. They think these good things should only belong to them, and others should not lay a finger on them. So regardless of whether it’s good, they will find a way to acquire it."
"This is the only explanation for now."
"Let’s not discuss it for now, let’s go inside and take a look," Ning Che said:
"The Police Hall is already here. If we’re not careful and destroy the clues, it won’t be good for the investigation."
"Let’s go."
As the two approached, the person responsible for vigilance outside stopped them.
"Please step back five meters. Approaching here is prohibited."
Lin Yi showed his credentials.
"Don’t be nervous, we’re all on the same side."
Seeing the credentials, the person in charge of vigilance was momentarily stunned.
And upon seeing Lin Yi’s rank, he immediately showed respect.
It’s impossible for an ordinary person to reach this position at such a young age.
The person responsible for vigilance saluted, acting very politely.
"We’re going inside first, thank you for handling things outside."
"It’s my duty."
After a brief greeting, Lin Yi and Ning Che entered the building and took the elevator.
Not only the unit door, but the entrance of Chen Shengli’s home was also taped off with a police line.
However, there didn’t seem to be many people inside, as no sounds of commotion could be heard.
The two followed the flow and went inside, discovering two people, a man and a woman, both in uniforms.
The man was in his early forties, with dark skin and the weathered wrinkles at the corner of his eyes, giving off an intangible sense of security.
The woman beside him seemed capable, giving off an enduring appeal, with even a subtle charm at the corners of her eyes.
The man’s name was Li Zheng, an expert in criminal investigation who had worked for nearly twenty years and solved countless major cases.
The woman next to him was his disciple, named Zhang Xu, also his partner at work.
After Lin Yi and Ning Che entered the room, the group exchanged glances, sizing each other up in an instant.
Soon, Ning Che walked over to Li Zheng.
"You must be Officer Li."
"I am," Li Zheng replied.
"We came to check on the situation. Here are our credentials."
Upon seeing Ning Che’s credentials, the two of them paused for a moment and then took Ning Che seriously.
"Let’s work together then."
"Alright."
Though they said they would investigate together, Lin Yi had already begun looking around.
"Master, what do these two people do? They seem so arrogant," Zhang Xu said.
"You should also look at their ranks. Being able to reach a regimental level at that age means they are not simple people."
"What’s so special about it? Nowadays college graduates come with ranks," Zhang Xu said:
"Maybe they have connections at home."
"That’s possible too, but don’t underestimate them," Li Zheng said:
"This case is very special. Stay sharp; there can’t be any deviation."
"I heard that our top leader personally assigned this case?"
Li Zheng nodded, "He also emphasized that there must not be any omissions and the case must be cracked in the shortest possible time."
"I also heard some news, that the person who disappeared is quite extraordinary," Zhang Xu said:
"Master, do you know his identity?"
"Not sure, but with our bosses saying so, and with military personnel coming, it suggests he’s not a simple person."
Instinctively, Zhang Xu glanced at Lin Yi and Ning Che and said:
"Criminal investigation is a matter of experience. Just the two of them here, they probably can’t find anything, likely just here for show."
"How did I teach you? Don’t look down on others."
"I’m just being honest," Zhang Xu said reluctantly:
"We’ve been here for over half an hour and haven’t found any useful clues. It’s even less likely they will."
"Let’s not mind others, just do our job well."
"Understood, Master."
On the other side, Lin Yi and Ning Che were quietly observing every corner of the room.
Since Lin Yi had been here once before, he knew the living habits of Chen Shengli’s family.
Lin Yi clearly remembered that when he came, Chen was busy working in the study, his wife was watching TV, and the child was doing homework in the bedroom.
If someone had taken them away, it wouldn’t have been easy.
"There are no signs of struggle inside. With Brother Chen’s skill, he wouldn’t have been taken down easily."
Ning Che’s words, to some extent, set the tone for this investigation.
With no signs of struggle, the disappearance makes it very likely they left on their own.
Li Zheng and Zhang Xu glanced at Ning Che, aligning with the same thoughts.
"Saying that might be a bit rash."
"Rash?" Ning Che looked at Lin Yi, "Do you have any new findings?"
"Follow me."
The two went to the doorway, and Lin Yi pointed at the door lock.
"There are no signs of damage here. They must have used normal methods to enter, like pretending to be maintenance workers or delivering packages."
Ning Che nodded, agreeing with Lin Yi’s viewpoint.
"Considering their family structure, the person who would open the door is likely the sister-in-law."
"Exactly."
"But she’s just an ordinary person. I could have knocked her out before she could react, leaving no sound."