Chapter 43 [Forensic Medicine]

Chapter 43 [Forensic Medicine]

Chapter 43 [Forensic Medicine]

Xu Yiqing was shocked and asked the woman, "You know me, and you also know my brother?"

The woman shook her head. "I'm sorry, I was a little abrupt."

She wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "I don't know you, but I've seen your picture. A picture with my husband... Do you know where my husband is? Please, tell me something!"

Photo!

Xu Yiqing, Du Yu and Zhou Shi looked at each other, and the image of the photo immediately appeared in their minds.

He Yunke also has the same photo in his hand!

Yes, it is reasonable for everyone involved to have a group photo. For example, you can't just print one graduation photo, then who would it be appropriate to give it to?
Then an idea popped into Xu Yiqing's mind: if everyone had one, then where was his own photo?

It seems that all the mysteries can only be solved by finding He Yunke.

At this moment, He Yunke's whereabouts became a matter of concern to everyone present, especially Xu Yiqing.

He wanted so badly to figure out these secrets that had pointed to him but of which he knew nothing.

Xu Yiqing said to He Yunke's wife with a hint of apology: "I'm sorry, I don't know your husband and I don't know where he is."

He Yunke's wife was about to collapse: "How is it possible? You have taken photos with him! And your brother!"

Seeing this, Du Yu quickly pulled He Yunke's wife aside and explained in a low voice: "This is our police forensic doctor, his name is Xu Yiqing. His brother died in an accident a few years ago. I'm sorry and can empathize with your husband, but don't provoke others. He is also a victim."

So He Yunke's wife covered her face and cried, squatting there looking helpless.

Her two children -

A slightly older boy, about eleven or twelve years old, and a girl, about nine years old.

The girl hid timidly behind her mother, looking at the adults around her helplessly and blankly, with some fear in her eyes.

The boy hugged his mother's head, his face full of anger, but it was unclear who he was angry with.

He just knew that his mother was crying and was angry about it.

Xu Yiqing shook his head at Du Yu, indicating that after so many years, he no longer felt sad or offended when his brother's affairs were mentioned.

Rather, he was now more than willing to listen to any clues concerning his brother.

"How do i call you?"

Xu Yiqing walked up to the woman and spoke, first making eye contact with the two children.

The girl subconsciously looked away and immediately buried her head in her mother's arm, acting like an ostrich.

The boy persisted for a few seconds before showing signs of fear.

The woman raised her head, wiped the tears from her eyelids, stood up and said, "Zou Yi."

"Ms. Zou, there is a photo of your husband and me, right?" Xu Yiqing asked, "My brother is also in the photo."

Zou Yi nodded.

Xu Yiqing asked again: "Is there anyone you know in the photo?"

Zou Yi shook his head. "No, I don't know anyone. He locked the photo in a cabinet like a treasure. He wouldn't tell me when I asked him. One time when I was cleaning, I took it out to look at it. He even had a fight with me over it, and then he took the photo away and locked it away."

She grabbed Xu Yiqing's arm like a life-saving straw, "I saw that he cherished that photo so much, and I thought you had a good relationship... Doctor Xu, do you really not know where my husband is?"

Xu Yiqing shook his head and changed the subject: "But I think that photo is indeed the key. Is it still in your house?"

Zou Yi said: "Yes."

Xu Yiqing asked: "Is it convenient for us to visit?"

Zou Yi nodded in agreement.

So the three members of the task force agreed to go to Zou Yi's home after the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

She said: "As long as you can find my husband, you can do whatever you want, even tear down my house."

Zhou Shi comforted: "It's not that serious... We will find it."

Du Yu was going to attend the speech at the ribbon-cutting ceremony, so the three members of the task force had to wait until the ceremony was over. Zou Yi actually wanted to see the statue designed by her husband, so she also stayed at the scene.

She is always squatting, either touching her son's head or holding her daughter in her arms. It can be seen that she is a very family-oriented woman.

Zou Yi looked at the bronze bird that was about to spread its wings and fly into the sky with tears in her eyes, and said to Zhou Shi beside her: "My husband has put a lot of effort into this statue. Since he took charge of the park renovation three years ago, he started designing this statue in his spare time. I watched him work at his desk every night to draw the pictures and build this statue bit by bit."

Zhou Shi asked: "Is this how the statue looked when it was first designed?"

She pointed to the bronze sparrow and the concrete base below it: "The bird and the branch are not made of the same material."

Zou Yi's eyes slightly avoided, "Yes, it was designed like this from the beginning."

Zhou Shi noticed the pause in her words, and with his expertise he could tell that Zou Yi's tone was unsteady.

But she was not a detective, so she couldn't infer anything from this and didn't point it out.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony began. The host invited Jiang Cheng, director of Fumei Group, to come on stage to speak. Zou Yi stared blankly at the woman in a suit on the stage.

Xu Yiqing glanced at Zou Yi's expression.

The person standing there now should be He Yunke, her husband.

Maybe she was imagining the scene of her husband wearing a custom-made suit and giving a speech on stage. Xu Yiqing didn't know either, as he knew nothing about how to read people's minds.

Du Yu and the director of the Public Security Bureau sat aside, whispering something with the city leaders.

Since the fire in Baxia Village, the Jiangcheng police have received unanimous praise from the Jiangcheng leadership team for helping them avoid a serious hazard that could have ruined their future.

Most of the people below the podium were representatives from major local companies, and there were also media reporters who were constantly moving around and adjusting their positions, carrying cameras and taking pictures of the stage.

Quite a few people came, but they had little interest in the speeches. They just stopped to listen for a few words and then left to continue strolling around the park.

The newly renovated park attracted them more than these high-sounding words.

Xu Yiqing was a little absent-minded, his eyes fixed on the trouser legs of the man in front of him, but his thoughts had flown away to who knows where else.

Even when Du Yu finished speaking, he only reacted and clapped after hearing the applause around him.

Suddenly, a small, somewhat cold hand gently held his big hand and stroked the rough back of his hand.

Xu Yiqing looked up and met Zhou Shi's caring eyes.

"Don't think too much," she said. "Thinking too much will only cause you more trouble. You used to be able to handle anything without worrying."

Xu Yiqing thought for a moment, then smiled.

"You're right." He held Zhou Shi's hand tightly and squeezed it.

The worries you experience alone will always make you dwell on a dead end, and this is when you need a close friend or a woman who understands you.

Some people will get drunk to relieve themselves, while others will do something exciting and fun to divert their attention.

For a person as pure as Xu Yiqing, just a word from Zhou Shi can calm his heart.

"There will always be a way out when you reach the mountain. As long as we find He Yunke, everything will be clear." He spoke softly, not knowing whether he was talking to Zhou Shi or comforting himself.

It is worth mentioning that Xu Yiqing also saw a familiar face among the many representatives of local enterprises in Jiangcheng.

Li Dusheng was also invited to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

He and Xu Yiqing were separated by a large group of people, standing silently in a corner, surrounded by bodyguards and lackeys in black. Contrary to his usual arrogance, he was particularly low-key today, standing on the outskirts of the crowd, with his confidant holding an umbrella for him.

The rain was not heavy, just a drizzle. But Li Dusheng was very sensitive to rain. He hated it because when he was in Hong Kong, rain was good weather for ruining the party, which meant something bad would happen.

"I'll go there." Xu Yiqing greeted Zhou Shi and then went to Li Dusheng.

When they were getting closer, one of the thugs spotted Xu Yiqing, looked over warily, and after realizing it was him, he quickly went to tell Li Dusheng.

"Doctor Xu, I didn't expect you to be here too." Li Dusheng smiled sincerely when he saw Xu Yiqing: "That's right, I should have guessed it... Sir Du and your lover are here too, so you should be here too."

Xu Yiqing was stunned, and then realized that Li Dusheng had checked him out and knew about his relationship with Zhou Shi. Both parties were smart people. Li Dusheng saw his slight surprise and understood that Xu Yiqing had some grudges against this behavior. He explained, "I'm sorry, it was Xiaolang who said that last time. A stranger with Du Sir must be checked. It's not intentional to target you."

Xu Yiqing didn't say much after hearing this, and asked, "Have you been invited as well?"

"I guess so." Li Dusheng laughed: "I heard that Du Sir would also come, and I didn't want to bring bad luck. But you also know that if you want to do business, you have to have vision."

Li Dusheng came from a poor family, a background that he could not wash away.

Even in Hong Kong City, people like them were beginning to have no place to stand, so his brain, which was as good as his skills, told him that he had to clear his name as soon as possible.

Should you call the shots in Jiangcheng and live in fear, or should you adapt to the development of the times?

The truth is so clear that even a three-year-old child knows how to choose.

The investment from Fumei Group gave him a direction. Making money and then investing in the construction of Jiangcheng might be a way out.

So he came today, wanting to see which direction the wind in Jiangcheng will blow next and whether there will be any wind outlets.

"Doctor Xu, is there anything I can help you with?"

Li Dusheng was very smart. He knew that Xu Yiqing's visit to him was not just to reminisce about the past. After all, it had been such a long time since Xu Yiqing had contacted him once, except for the phone call when checking on Liu Zhuhua.

This was exactly what he wanted. The proud Xu Yiqing was the Xu Yiqing he knew.

Deliberately keeping a distance would make Li Dusheng appreciate Xu Yiqing even more.

"I'd like you to find someone." Xu Yiqing said.

Li Dusheng nodded: "No problem, I will call you when I find it... What's his name? A photo would be best."

"His name is He Yunke." Xu Yiqing said, "There is no photo of him, but he was originally the director of Fumei Group here. He should be the one standing on the stage today. He disappeared in the second half of last year, so he was replaced for today's ribbon-cutting ceremony."

Hearing this, Li Dusheng was stunned, and then began to ponder, thinking about something.

Xu Yiqing saw his expression and thought it was a difficult situation, so she said, "Forget about it if it's troublesome. I really can't give you the photos. After all, this is our public security business. It's against the rules to come to you."

"No, no, no." Li Dusheng came back to his senses and shook his head: "It doesn't matter if there is no photo, as long as we know who this person is. The director of Fumei Group... I understand."

He smiled and said, "Not only is it not a problem, it is also an opportunity for me. I will try my best to find someone. As for you... you just came to chat with me and didn't say anything else... I hope I can invite you to dinner if I have the chance."

Xu Yiqing did not stay for long and clearly refused the idea of ​​having dinner, then returned to Zhou Shi and Zou Yi.

He didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing to ask Li Dusheng for help. After all, Du Yu and Li Dusheng didn't get along well. He also knew that behind Li Dusheng's respect for him, he was not a good person.

but……

Turning around to look at Zou Yi with lifeless eyes, she looked so haggard that she looked just like a woman waiting for her husband to return home.

A mother and two children were anxiously waiting for their husband to come back.

Xu Yiqing just wanted to end their waiting as soon as possible. Maybe one more person searching would bring more hope.

When it comes to finding people, Li Dusheng has more means and informants.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony was over. Du Yu personally drove Zou Yi home, while Zhou Shize still drove the Panamera with Xu Yiqing following behind his police car.

"Is your birthday coming soon?" Zhou Shi suddenly asked in the car.

Xu Yiqing thought about the past and nodded: "Really, I almost forgot about it."

A lot has happened this year, and he doesn't think much about his birthday.

Because they used to celebrate birthdays together, but ever since his brother died, his birthday would always remind him of something, and gradually he stopped taking it seriously.

Zhou Shi glanced at him, smiled mysteriously and said, "I'll give you a present for your birthday."

The group soon arrived at Zou Yi's residence.

Her home is in a high-end villa community, where housing prices are extremely high, which is enough to show He Yunke's income and their happy family.

But such a family is on the verge of collapse with the disappearance of its pillar.

Zou Yi has no job and lives entirely on her husband's salary.

"come in."

Zou Yi welcomed the group into the house. Du Yu and Xu Yiqing said sorry for disturbing them and changed into slippers.

Zhou Shi looked at the layout of the room, trying to get some information from the decoration.

About He Yunke.

The place where a person lives for a long time will always leave his traces, and this trace is in terms of character. For example, Xu Yiqing's home is very simple, which also shows that he has no desire for material pursuits.

Du Yu's home is extremely tidy, but there are few traces of him, which shows that Du Yu has neglected his family because of work.

While Zhou Shi was watching, Zou Yi asked the children to go to the bedroom to play, and then took out the locked box.

The box is about 70 cm long, 50 cm wide and over 30 cm high, and is quite heavy.

"The photos are in there, along with some of my husband's other things."

Du Yu touched the box and looked at the lock on it. Both the style of the box and the lock were very exquisite.

The groove of the lock was covered with dust, indicating that the box had not been opened for a long time.

Du Yu sighed: "This box is not just a random storage box. Your husband attaches great importance to photos."

Zou Yi nodded and looked at Xu Yiqing: "That's why I think this Doctor Xu knows my husband."

While Zou Yi was pouring water for the three people, Zhou Shi tugged at Xu Yiqing and Du Yu's sleeves and whispered, "Locking it up doesn't necessarily mean that He Yunke values ​​the photos... He could also be afraid!"

Xu Yiqing asked: "What did you see?"

Zhou Shi said, "Let's talk about it after we get out."

Then, with Zou Yi's authorization, Du Yu violently broke the lock of the box.

Sure enough, everyone saw the photo at a glance.

The photo was also badly worn, with the middle part looking like it had been sanded. Many people's faces were not clearly visible, and one could only vaguely tell the gender of the person.

Fortunately, the two Xu brothers were standing on the edge and were not affected, so Zou Yi could recognize Xu Yiqing at a glance.

Although the photo was severely damaged, it was still valuable compared to the one in Liu Qing's home.

At least we can see the person whose face was crossed out by [accomplice]!

The man was standing very close to the Xu brothers when the photo was taken, so his appearance could still be seen clearly.

But surprisingly, it was a man.

This is inconsistent with everyone's speculation that the "accomplice" was a woman and had crossed out her own face in the photo.

Either the [accomplice] was not the woman but someone else, or the [accomplice] did not scratch out his own face.

And compared to the previous photo, He Yunke had written words under some of the people in this photo.

"Sculptor?" Du Yu read the words below He Yunke's name. "Isn't he a medical major? Is this a life goal he set for himself?"

"I think it might be his occupation." Zhou Shi said, "Li Cheng wrote "teacher" below, which fits his experience as a teacher in the Baxia Village School."

Du Yu continued to look at the photo: "Let me see what Lao Xu wrote...was it erased?"

He Yunke should have written a code name under each person in the photo, but some of the codes have been erased by someone unknown, leaving only a stain of black carbon pen.

Xu Yiqing showed a puzzled expression to the man whose first photo was crossed out and whose second photo was very clear.

He felt that the man's face looked a little familiar.

"It says [Forensic Doctor] under this person."

(End of this chapter)