Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 7 Identity Confirmation
Actually, there was something else he didn't tell Wei Qingsong.

Back then, Lu Jingming stood guard outside Wei Qingsong's old residence for three days, neither eating nor drinking, as if he had lost his soul.

This matter alarmed many people.

That day, he, along with several senior professors, took turns trying to persuade him.

But by then, Lu Jingming was no longer listening to anyone.

Even Lu Jinghuan couldn't persuade him.

This was the first time a girl who was usually so gentle had ever gotten so angry.

"Is it worth it to make yourself look like a monster just for Wei Qingsong?"

Lu Jinghuan cursed hysterically, and the professors tried to persuade him earnestly, but Lu Jingming remained unmoved.

He sat on the steps in front of Wei Qingsong's house, his face expressionless, his eyes devoid of light, as empty as a mannequin.

Finally, Lu Jingming came to his senses, but he was like a completely different person, his voice icy cold: "Who is Wei Qingsong? I don't know him."

In three days, he transformed himself completely, erasing Wei Qingsong from his world.

From then on, the name Wei Qingsong became a taboo for Lu Jingming.

Anyone who knew even a little about this past relationship dared not mention Wei Qingsong in front of Lu Jingming.

But now, Wei Qingsong, this taboo, has appeared vividly before him.

Silence fell again in the car. Wei Qingsong kept looking out the window, her eyes wandering, lost in thought.

Seeing this, Chen Jin didn't ask any more questions. These things should be done slowly and not rushed.

Whether they reconcile in the end or completely break up and go their separate ways, some things need to be made clear.

Outsiders have no way to judge or interfere.

Upon learning that Lu Jingming had not started a new relationship in the past six years, Wei Qingsong felt a mix of emotions.

She knew that her sudden departure six years ago had deeply hurt Lu Jingming.

She had no face to appear before him again, but she couldn't let go, so she came back.

No matter how many six years pass, she will make the same choice.

Returning to Tangzhou is only a matter of time.

But... how will Lu Jingming view her?

Yes, she can leave whenever she wants and come back whenever she wants. Why should she?

She has no right to ask others to wait in place.

Upon arriving at the Central Hospital, the police obtained Yang Yan's personal belongings used in her daily work. After DNA comparison and verification, it was confirmed that the deceased was indeed Yang Yan.

The confirmation of the deceased's identity is undoubtedly a major breakthrough. The next step is to continue investigating the deceased's interpersonal relationships, which will soon yield more useful information and further narrow down the search area.

Lu Jingming was determined to get Wei Qingsong away.

However, Wei Qingsong insisted on not giving in and followed him closely.

Helpless and worried that arguing with her would waste time, Lu Jingming had no choice but to compromise and take her with him to question the person who reported the incident, while Chen Jin took Xiao Song and the others to question other people in the hospital. The person who reported the incident was named Wang Xue, 35 years old, the head nurse of the general surgery department of the hospital, and the direct supervisor of the deceased Yang Yan.

"Oh dear, she's been on leave for several days now. She should have been back yesterday, but I haven't seen her at all, and I can't get in touch with her. I happened to see the police's notice for assistance in the investigation, and I thought, her clothes and appearance sound like hers, so I made a call."

While Wang Xue was speaking, her eyes kept glancing at Lu Jingming's face.

Wei Qingsong was used to it; she had been accustomed to such gazes since her student days.

Lu Jingming's face is truly perfect and flawless. With his good looks and height, he is the center of attention wherever he goes.

His expression remained unchanged as he continued, "What was your relationship like with the deceased?"

"Officer, what do you mean by that? You don't suspect me, do you? This has nothing to do with me." Perhaps because he looked young, Wang Xue wasn't afraid of him and spoke casually.

Lu Jingming raised his eyes coldly: "You just need to answer my questions. What was your relationship with the deceased? How much did you know about her?"

Wei Qingsong's lips twitched slightly.

He truly lives up to his reputation as the infamous "cold-faced devil" of the Tangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau. He interrogates witnesses as if they were criminals, every word sharp and incisive. He must receive a whole truckload of complaint letters for handling just one case.

Wang Xue shivered from that look and dared not smile anymore. She suppressed her smile and said awkwardly, "I don't usually interact with her closely. We're just colleagues. Apart from work, I don't have any other contact with her and I don't know her very well."

Lu Jingming's face remained expressionless as he coldly asked, "Your relationship with her is just so-so?"

“She’s pretty average.” Wang Xue nodded hurriedly. “She’s naturally aloof and doesn’t have many friends in the department. As her supervisor, I occasionally take care of her, but that’s about it.”

Lu Jingming lowered his eyes slightly and asked in a cold, businesslike voice, "Did the deceased have any close male friends in the hospital?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Qingsong subconsciously turned to look at him.

Wasn't he very resistant to her psychological profiling analysis?
Isn't it because I disagree with her speculation?

"A close male friend?" Wang Xue asked cautiously, a little puzzled. "Officer, do you mean...?"

Lu Jingming did not answer her question, but emphasized, "Answer my question."

"Oh..." Wang Xue said dejectedly, "No, not to mention male friends, she has a rather cold personality and doesn't talk much. She probably doesn't even have many female friends."

"Are you sure?" Lu Jingming asked calmly.

"This... Officer, I really don't know. I'm not familiar with her. Her job is quite easy, and I'm busy, so I don't pay attention to these details. Why don't you ask someone else?" Wang Xue looked troubled.

"Alright." Lu Jingming sighed, his brows still furrowed. "You said the deceased was on sick leave, what kind of illness?"

Wang Xue hesitated and said, "I don't know either, but she has been a bit absent-minded lately. She even broke several injections last week, so I didn't ask her much when she asked for leave."

Lu Jingming keenly grasped the key information.

Was she clumsy at work before this?

"No, not really. Although she's a bit eccentric, she's quite serious about what she does," Wang Xue replied immediately.

"Last week... around the time she broke the injection, did anything unusual happen? Or, did anyone come looking for her?" Wei Qingsong, who had been observing, suddenly asked.

According to Wang Xue, Yang Yan is usually a conscientious worker, but last week she suddenly broke several injections. This subtle change may mean that something happened during that time that made Yang Yan uneasy.

Could that reason also be the key to Yang Yan's death?
(End of this chapter)