Attending ex-girlfriend's wedding, arresting the groom's officer on the spot

Zhang Hui and his team repeatedly and carefully reviewed the surveillance footage, analyzing it frame by frame, focusing on details such as the man's clothing, gait, and physical characteristics. The footage showed that the man was approximately 176-179 cm tall, of medium build, with short hair, wearing a black jacket, dark trousers, and black shoes. The shoes appeared to be rubber-soled sneakers, but due to the camera angle, the specific tread pattern was unclear, making it impossible to confirm whether they matched the size 43 diamond-patterned rubber-soled shoes found at the scene. He wore a black mask, revealing only his eyes and forehead. His eyes were small, with single eyelids, and his forehead was relatively wide. His gait was normal, with a steady pace and no obvious abnormalities. He spoke in a low voice, and because the camera was far away, the specific content could not be heard clearly; only a faint southern accent could be discerned.

Subsequently, Zhang Hui instructed his team to copy the surveillance video and collect five-yuan bills and two-yuan coins from the convenience store owner's hand. These were placed in a sealed bag, labeled with the location, time, and person who collected them, and prepared to be sent to the lab for fingerprint and DNA analysis to search for clues about the suspect. At the same time, Zhang Hui also had his team conduct a thorough investigation of the area surrounding the convenience store, looking for traces or physical evidence left behind by the man, such as cigarette butts or footprints. However, after careful examination, no suspicious traces or evidence were found, leading them to conclude that the man had been cautious when leaving and had not left any belongings behind.

"Boss, could you please think back carefully again? Have you seen this man recently, or anyone with similar features, around your shop?" Zhang Hui continued to ask. "Also, have you heard of any migrant workers from the surrounding villages who have suddenly returned home recently? Or any missing men?"

The shop owner shook his head and said, "I haven't seen that man again, nor have I seen anyone with similar features around my shop. As for the surrounding villages, I don't know if any men who went out to work suddenly returned home or went missing. I rarely go to the surrounding villages; I spend most of my time in the shop and rarely interact with the villagers."

“Okay, boss, thank you for your hard work. If you think of any suspicious clues, whether they are about this man or other people, please call us as soon as possible. This is my contact information,” Zhang Hui said, while leaving his contact information to the shop owner. “Also, please keep this confidential and do not tell anyone else about us accessing surveillance footage or asking for clues, so as not to affect our work.”

After saying goodbye to the convenience store owner, dawn was breaking, and the east was beginning to lighten. A night of investigation had left Zhang Hui and his team exhausted; their eyes were bloodshot, and their faces showed signs of fatigue. However, they didn't let their guard down, knowing that clues were hard-won, and each one could be key to solving the case. Afterwards, Zhang Hui led his team to summarize the night's findings, meticulously recording the suspicious male clues provided by the convenience store owner, as well as information about Sun Hao and Zhao Lei. They prepared to report this to Lu Chuan immediately and continue the investigation.

As dawn broke, Wang Shuai and his village inspection team began their new day's work. They first arrived at Lijia'ao Village and, following Li Feng's directions, went to Li Yongbao's house again. The door was already open, and a middle-aged woman was cleaning the yard. This woman was simply dressed, looked haggard, and had bloodshot eyes, indicating that she was not in a good mood. She was Li Yongbao's wife, Liu Mei.

Wang Shuai led his team forward, identified themselves to Liu Mei, and explained their purpose. Liu Mei, upon learning they were police officers from the Criminal Investigation Division, showed surprise and quickly stopped what she was doing to greet them. "Hello, Sister Liu, we are from the Municipal Criminal Investigation Division. My name is Wang Shuai," Wang Shuai said gently, trying to ease Liu Mei's tension. "We're here today to inquire about your husband, Li Yongbao. We heard he went to work in another city last year. Has he returned recently? Has he contacted you?"

Upon hearing the name "Li Yongbao," Liu Mei's eyes instantly reddened, and tears welled up in her eyes. She wiped away her tears and choked out, "Officer, my husband, Li Yongbao, went to work in the south last spring. He went to a construction site in the south to work as a bricklayer. After he left, he rarely contacted home. At first, he would occasionally call me to ask about the situation at home and send some money. But since half a year ago, he hasn't called me or sent any money. I can't get through to him when I call, and no one replies when I send him WeChat messages. I don't know what happened to him. I'm very worried about him."

“Sister Liu, don’t worry or be sad. We’re here to help you find Li Yongbao,” Wang Shuai comforted her gently. “Try to recall carefully when Li Yongbao last called you. Did he say anything unusual on the phone? For example, what was his work situation at the construction site? What were his relationships like? Did he have any conflicts with anyone? Did he mention that he wanted to come back soon? Also, when he went out to work, did he take any personal belongings with him, and what kind of clothes was he wearing?”

Liu Mei calmed herself down, recalled the events carefully for a moment, and said with a choked voice, "The last time he called me was about half a year ago, around July last year. On the phone, he said that his work on the construction site was very hard, and it was difficult to get his wages. He had some conflicts with the foreman and some of his coworkers. He didn't go into details about the conflicts, but he said that he was very upset and wanted to settle his wages as soon as possible so that he could come back. I comforted him at the time, telling him not to rush, to take it slow, and to take care of himself. He said he understood, and then he hung up the phone. Since then, he has never contacted me again."

“When he went out to work, he brought a few changes of clothes, mostly dark T-shirts and jeans, including a black long-sleeved cotton T-shirt, a pair of dark blue jeans, and a pair of black socks. These are clothes he usually wears,” Liu Mei continued. “He also brought an ID card, a mobile phone, and some cash, but no other valuables. He is about 175 centimeters tall, of medium build, neither fat nor thin, with slightly dark skin, short hair, and no tattoos, birthmarks, or other distinctive features. His teeth are very straight, without dentures or cavities.” (End of Chapter)