I picked up the phone and looked at it with Liu Yuning. We discovered that the female victim's account had been in contact with an online store called Huantian Xidi Pharmacy. The merchant told the female victim that this was their latest stomach medication, and although the packaging was simple, it was very effective.
I was a bit speechless. Victims actually believed such advertisements. No wonder...
But she couldn't be entirely blamed. Many people had fallen victim this time. If we hadn't intercepted some buyers who received Kang Funing earlier, countless people would likely be in trouble now.
I told the man, "You've been deceived. Haven't you seen the news? The police recently released a terrifying announcement: many people have unintentionally received mysterious packages containing a deadly drug called Kang Funing. The criminals have already sent out many of them."
"No way? We haven't paid attention to these things for a long time. We rarely use our phones, and we're too busy with work. I didn't expect the situation to be like this!" Upon hearing this, the man was filled with regret, but there was nothing he could do to change it now.
We searched the area but found nothing suspicious. This man seemed unlikely to be a suspect. Xie Chuchu had arranged for the body to be taken back. Gao Mingqiang obtained the surveillance footage from the building and the neighborhood. However, a situation arose while reviewing the footage.
Gao Mingqiang approached me with a tablet. I was already downstairs preparing to leave.
"Team Leader He, take a look. Is this person Xiao Yuande?"
I leaned in and saw a person on the screen who strongly resembled Xiao Yuande climbing over a wall in the neighborhood. Although the person was careful and seemed to be deliberately avoiding the cameras, one of the surveillance cameras still managed to capture their left side.
"How could this be? Could Xiao Yuande have delivered the package?" I couldn't believe it, but he had been acting a bit strange recently. I was worried something might happen, but there was no use thinking about it now. We could only have people try to find Xiao Yuande based on the nearby surveillance footage.
As if reading my mind, Gao Mingqiang volunteered, "Let me go look for him. You all continue investigating this case!"
"Alright, take plenty of people with you! You can deploy anyone from the criminal investigation team."
"Not too many are needed, just a few will suffice."
After Gao Mingqiang left, Liu Yuning and I were about to head back when, at the moment the female body was being brought down, a woman tried to rush in but was intercepted by several police officers.
I walked over to ask what was happening. A police officer told me, "This woman claims to be the deceased's sister. She's too agitated, and I'm afraid she might damage the body."
I approached the woman. "The body needs to be handled by the police for now. As the deceased's family member, could you please cooperate with us and return to the station for questioning?"
"Yes, what happened to my sister? I just heard from her husband that she's in trouble."
"We are still investigating the specifics. Don't worry, we'll inform you as soon as we have any news."
Back at the police station, the deceased's identity was quickly confirmed. It turned out she was also a young model named Han Siping, aged 22. Another young model had been murdered. It was unclear how many times this had happened. The killer was indeed targeting this profession.
"Another victim like this. When will this guy ever stop?" Liu Yuning said angrily, holding Han Siping's file.
"If it continues like this, he probably won't stop until we catch him. He Xinn, do these victims know each other?"
"I knew you'd say that, Dad. I'm checking, but it seems the young models don't know each other, or rather, they have no interaction at all. Yet the killer knows how to mail them. I'm wondering, if he can get information on so many people, does he work in places like post offices or hospitals?"
He Xin's unintentional remark suddenly made me think of something. I became excited and carefully took her hand. "You're right, only places like those could help the killer find his prey quickly!"
"But that's still no use. You know how many post offices and hospitals there are in Guangming City? So what I said earlier was pointless."
"Not necessarily. At least now we have a lead for a suspect."
"Sigh, Dad, you're always so optimistic. We still haven't gotten any information on the killer in this case. This is the first time this has happened. Detective Father, aren't you scared?"
I sat beside her and sighed. Just as I was about to pick up the cigarettes on the table, He Xin gave me a glare. At that moment, a familiar figure was approaching, and I quickly said, "Ah! Who put these cigarettes here?"
"Just keep pretending. If you want to smoke, smoke. I won't restrict you. I'm worried seeing you so distressed and unable to come up with any ideas."
"Uh, we agreed I wouldn't smoke. How can I break my promise?" I really wanted to smoke but didn't want to go back on my word.
Liu Yuning stared at me curiously. "That's not what you're thinking, is it? Isn't it uncomfortable to hold back like this?"
I didn't know what to say. At that moment, Liu Yuning picked up the cigarettes and said, "These are Soft Zhonghua! Who put them here?"
Shao Zhengzhi said sheepishly, "A friend gave them to me. They were just on my desk. How did they roll over here?"
"Your friend is quite generous. What does he do? He even smokes this kind of cigarette?" I cooperated.
Liu Yuning looked at both of us and then suddenly burst out laughing. "Alright, stop acting. Next time Shao Zhengzhi, if you're giving He Sheng cigarettes, just give them directly. As long as you can solve the case, it's fine as long as you don't smoke in the office!"
Well, I never expected Liu Yuning to compromise. However, speaking against my conscience, without the stimulation of nicotine, I felt my IQ had dropped. How could I solve cases in the future!
I quickly picked up the cigarettes, and Liu Yuning even lit one for me. "Smoke away. Is it that good? Go smoke outside!"
I went to the rooftop in the hall and was enveloped in clouds of smoke. I don't know if it was the stimulation of nicotine or my incredible luck, but as I stood on the rooftop, a hurried phone call almost made me throw my phone off the roof. Fortunately, I caught it. "Are you Xiao Yuande?"
I didn't expect him to dare call me. Who knew that after hearing his voice, I immediately changed my mind. "This is Gao Mingqiang. I found Yuande's phone. This is a half-finished building, and I don't know where he is."
"What's the situation like there?"
"There are some footprints and a rope. I'm on the third-floor balcony. It's only three stories high here. It looks like a shell structure, and it seems like construction was halted midway. The location is at..."