The fragrance of medicine fills the countryside in 1990

Chapter 80: Follow up on the broken clues and go straight to the crime scene

In the afterglow of the setting sun, Sir Liu squatted quietly under the ancient sycamore tree in front of the Public Security Bureau.

His figure seemed even more determined and lonely in the reflection of the setting sun.

The world around seemed to be still, only the long sycamore leaves swayed gently in the breeze, making a rustling sound.

Sir Xiao Liu took a deep breath of fresh air, which was mixed with the fragrance of earth.

He slowly lit a cigarette for himself. The light smoke drifted gently with the breeze, rising up and taking away his inner thoughts.

His eyes were sharp and deep, like two bright stars, shining with determination under the setting sun.

His brows were furrowed, as if he was thinking about something important. His fingers tapped the ground lightly.

Originally, he planned to call the Jiang University Student Union and tell them about Chen Shanshan.

After all, Chen Shanshan, as the vice president of the Student Union, was involved in a bizarre case, which was undoubtedly a big event for the entire Jiang University Student Union.

However, when he picked up the phone and prepared to dial, he suddenly hesitated.

He didn't want too many people to know the inside story of the case. After all, it concerned the privacy and safety of many people.

He thought for a moment and finally decided to call only Su Chenjin.

In addition to the initial relationship with Chen Shanshan, Sir Liu was also very willing to meet this talented woman.

Out of selfish considerations, he wanted to hear Su Chenjin's opinion on the case, perhaps she could give him some new insights.

Sir Liu stood at the door of the Public Security Bureau. The afterglow of the setting sun was like a painter's palette, gently falling on his shoulders and giving his straight police uniform a layer of dazzling golden glow.

His posture was as straight as a pine tree, his eyes were as firm as a rock, staring ahead as if he wanted to take in the whole world.

Ten minutes seemed to be stretched infinitely in this atmosphere filled with tension and expectation.

Every second seemed to be frozen, and every moment carried his expectations and tension.

His heartbeat became louder and louder in his ears, as rapid and powerful as a war drum, as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.

Just then, a familiar figure slowly walked into his sight.

Su Chenjin was walking towards him calmly.

Her appearance was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, bringing a breath of fresh air, which calmed Xiao Liu Sir's mood a little.

However, when he saw the figure following Su Chenjin, his expression suddenly became solemn.

That was Su Chenjin's department head, Gu Xinliang. This elegant man who always had a kind smile on his face was like a beautiful scenery.

But at this moment, in the eyes of Sir Liu, that smile seemed so dazzling, like a sharp sword pointing directly at his heart.

He felt as if a bucket of cold water had suddenly been poured on him, chilling him from head to toe. The expectation and tension in his heart instantly turned into anger and disappointment.

He suddenly raised his hand and threw the half-burned cigarette in his hand to the ground.

The cigarette drew an arc in the air and then fell heavily to the ground.

He raised his foot and stomped hard on the cigarette, crushing it into pieces.

He took firm steps, two steps at a time, and quickly walked in front of Gu Xinliang.

Gu Xinliang was standing there with a serious expression, his eyes revealing an indescribable expectation.

"Director Gu, you're here at the perfect time!" Xiao Liu looked up at the other person and stood up with a smile. "It's great that you're here too! We've been investigating this case for so long, and now we've made some new progress! Please excuse me for a moment."

Gu Xinliang frowned slightly, his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He examined Sir Liu in front of him and asked in a deep voice: "Is Chen Shanshan's problem clear now? As the vice president of the Jiang University Student Union, her political problems must be thoroughly clarified!"

There was an unquestionable seriousness in his voice. This question was related to the success or failure of the entire case.

When Mr. Liu heard this question, his heart sank.

As the vice president of the Jiang University Student Union, Chen Shanshan's political issues not only concern her personal future, but may also affect the direction of the entire case.

He helplessly brushed the dust off his clothes, trying to dispel the boredom and uneasiness in his heart.

"Director Gu, I understand your concerns." Xiao Liu's voice was clear and powerful, like a warm current flowing in the cold winter night. "Please rest assured, we have been working hard to investigate, and now we have some key clues."

Gu Xinliang nodded slightly, motioning him to continue.

Upon seeing this, Sir Liu felt relieved and began to describe the new developments of the case in detail.

The clues he mentioned were like mysterious puzzle pieces, gradually piecing together a shocking truth.

As Xiao Liu Sir spoke, Gu Xinliang's expression gradually became solemn.

As the night deepened, Gu Xinliang and Su Chenjin walked side by side into the police station with steady steps.

The lights inside the police station were bright, and the solemn atmosphere was mixed with a bit of tension and mystery.

In the corridor, police officers were busy shuttling back and forth, their figures flickering under the lights, like silhouettes in a movie. From time to time, I could hear whispers of conversation and the crisp sound of typewriters in the distance.
Sir Liu was standing at the door of the office. He was wearing a neat police uniform and looked very handsome.

He had a professional smile on his face, as if he was already accustomed to this kind of occasion.

He greeted Gu Xinliang and Su Chenjin warmly and took them to the sofa in the office.

Su Chenjin sat quietly beside Gu Xinliang. Her eyes were calm and deep, able to see into people's hearts.

Her fingers gently stroked the armrest of the sofa, revealing a calm temperament.

Gu Xinliang seemed a little nervous. He looked around the office environment, his eyes revealing a bit of curiosity and uneasiness.

He calmly raised his head and met Xiao Liu's gaze.

Sir Liu enthusiastically poured them two cups of tea. The tea leaves expanded in the water, emitting a faint fragrance.

He lifted his feet and sat steadily opposite Gu Xinliang. The smile on his face gradually faded, replaced by a serious look.

Sir Liu placed his hands on the table, like a towering mountain, staring at Gu Xinliang with a sharp gaze. His tone was filled with unquestionable determination: "Director Gu, as an important eyewitness in this case, you must deeply understand that Chen Shanshan's confession is full of loopholes. After our in-depth investigation, we have confirmed that the relationship between Chen Shanshan and Lu Bin is by no means as simple as she said before. Their relationship is much more complicated and deeper than we imagined."

Gu Xinliang frowned and clenched his hands into fists, as if trying hard to suppress the waves in his heart.

Various fragments of the case flashed through his mind quickly, trying to find the clues that had been missed.

He asked in a deep voice: "What was the result of Lu Bin's interrogation?!"

Every word seemed squeezed out, full of eagerness and anticipation.

This case is of vital importance to Jiangda, and every detail may be the key to solving the case.

However, what responded to him was a suffocating silence.

Finally, Sir Liu shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Lu Bin's confession is like a mess, which makes people completely confused. He said that he was drunk and remembered nothing, and then he clearly described the scene of the crime and even mentioned the mysterious ghost-faced woman. If he really encountered any situation, as a tough man, he should stand up instead of talking nonsense like he is now, making it difficult for people to distinguish the truth from the false."

The case became a huge mystery. They found the key clue, but the follow-up clues were like kites with broken strings, floating unsteadily and impossible to catch.

Gu Xinliang quietly took a sip of water, trying to calm his anxiety and uneasiness.

He knew that he had to remain calm at this time in order to find a breakthrough.

Seeing this, Sir Liu continued, "Now, Lu Bin is the most suspicious! Although his confession is confusing, the information revealed in it is enough for us to list him as the key suspect. The relationship between him and Chen Shanshan, the description of the crime scene, and the mysterious ghost-faced woman will all become the entry point for our in-depth investigation. We must find more evidence as soon as possible to uncover the truth of this case!"

Gu Xinliang still maintained that deep silence, and the noise and chaos from the outside world could not penetrate it.

He lowered his eyes, his gaze focused on the teacup in his hands. He held the teacup with both hands, his fingers were slender and strong, the fragrance of tea rose from the cup, with curls of white smoke, lingering between his eyebrows. Sir Xiao Liu's voice rang in his ears, his analysis was clear and logical, and every word was like a carefully polished gem, shining with the light of wisdom.

However, Gu Xinliang did not raise any questions and just listened quietly.

Sir Liu took a deep puff of the cigarette, and the smoke rings rose slowly, appearing particularly clear under the dim light, just like a reflection of his mood at the moment, with a hint of depression, but also a hint of indescribable hope.

His eyes flickered, as if he had caught an important clue, and his eyes revealed an indescribable firmness and determination.

He suddenly grabbed Gu Xinliang's hand, his voice full of excitement and eagerness, "Director Gu, do you know? Several of us worked all night last night and found the key blood fingerprint at the crime scene. After making the test report, we interrogated the three suspects, but the results were beyond our expectations."

Gu Xinliang frowned, and was obviously also interested in what Xiao Liu said. "Oh? Did you find anything?"

Sir Liu nodded, a sly look flashing in his eyes, "We found the DNA match of the bloody fingerprint this afternoon. He is now lying on the bed in the city center hospital, enjoying the company of flowers and music. However, when we interrogated him, he turned a deaf ear to our words, as if he was completely immersed in his own world. This makes me feel very strange. This case seems to be much more complicated than we thought!"

Sir Liu's gaze was like a lake shrouded in mist, gradually becoming blurred and deep.

His sight seemed to penetrate the constraints of space and land on a distant corner, where the secret he had been pursuing was hidden.

At this moment, Su Chenjin was gently putting down the cup in his hand. The crisp sound of porcelain colliding seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet air.

She raised her head and cast a firm and focused gaze at Xiao Liu Sir. At this moment, Xiao Liu Sir seemed to feel Su Chenjin's sharp gaze, and he suddenly shuddered. He quickly came to his senses and quickly extinguished the cigarette in his hand, and the light smoke dissipated in the air.

Sir Xiao Liu took a deep breath of fresh air and tried to calm his inner turmoil.

Then he turned to Su Chenjin and gave a polite smile to his face.

His voice was deep and powerful, revealing an indescribable majesty. "Xiao Jin, do you have any new discoveries?"

These words were like a bolt of lightning that cut through the night sky, instantly lighting up the entire scene.

Su Chenjin nodded slightly, his eyes firm and sharp, he said bluntly: "The crime scene that Director Gu and I found at the time was obviously not the first scene. Those traces and physical evidence seem to have been moved by someone. We need to find the most direct evidence."

After listening to this, Sir Liu nodded, his brows furrowed as he thought about Su Chenjin's words.

He took a deep breath and said slowly, "An hour ago, I took Chen Shanshan and Lu Bin to the Central Hospital and had a face-to-face conversation with the client. Chen Shanshan's attitude was very firm. She insisted that she didn't know the client, but Lu Bin seemed very conflicted."

Sir Liu recalled the scene at that time. Lu Bin's face was pale and his hands were clenched together, as if he was hiding some secret.

Whenever he mentioned the person involved, a complex emotion would flash across his eyes, as if he was both afraid and guilty.

Under the dim light, Su Chenjin concentrated on reading the case records handed over by Xiao Liu Sir.

Each page recorded in detail the course of the case, the evidence and the confession of the suspect. Every word seemed like a living being, telling her a complex and confusing story.

She frowned, as if trying to find a clue between the lines to solve the mystery.

Suddenly, a hand reached out and took the case report from Su Chenjin's hand.

She looked up and saw Gu Xinliang holding the report and examining it carefully with a serious look on his face. His eyes were deep and firm.

"Mr. Xiao Liu!" Gu Xinliang said in a deep voice, with an unquestionable firmness in his voice, "I want to meet Chen Shanshan!" Sir Xiao Liu was stunned when he heard this, and looked at Gu Xinliang in surprise.

Gu Xinliang is a hardcore detective fan and has unique insights and methods for solving cases.

As a key figure in the case, Chen Shanshan has always played the role of the victim and has never revealed any useful information to the police.

However, Gu Xinliang did not seem to have any concerns. Xiao Liu looked at him, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

The moment Chen Shanshan was led into the office by Sir Liu, she felt like a heavy stone was hanging in her heart.

The atmosphere in the office was solemn and depressing, making people feel suffocated.

As soon as she entered the room, her eyes fell on Gu Xinliang who was sitting at the desk.

Gu Xinliang is the head of the school's medical school. He is known for his fairness and strictness. Chen Shanshan has always been in awe of him.

When she saw Gu Xinliang, her originally dull eyes suddenly brightened up, as if she had seen a savior.

She walked quickly to Gu Xinliang's side and whispered, "Director Gu, you must do justice for me! Su Chenjin has a prejudice against me, but I am really innocent!"

Her voice was trembling and crying, which made people feel pity.

Su Chenjin also raised her head at this time, her eyes met Chen Shanshan's, and at that moment she saw through the other's heart.

Chen Shanshan felt an invisible pressure at that moment. She quickly turned her face away, not daring to look at Su Chenjin.

Gu Xinliang looked at Chen Shanshan, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Student Chen Shanshan, please sit down first. I have a few things to talk to you about."

His voice was calm and powerful, which made people feel awe.

Chen Shanshan's face turned pale. She looked at Xiao Liu Sir, who was spinning a pen in his hand with a serious look in his eyes.

Her heart tightened, knowing that this matter might not be that simple.

She carefully sat down on the chair opposite Gu Xinliang, her hands clasped together, feeling uneasy.

As the vice president of the Jiang University Student Union, Chen Shanshan's identity and responsibilities should have kept her away from civil disputes.

However, at this moment, she was standing in the center of the vortex, being pushed by the surrounding wind and waves, and could be dragged into the abyss at any time.

Gu Xinliang stared at the tearful Chen Shanshan in front of him with a sharp gaze, questioning and puzzled in his tone: "Chen Shanshan, why did you get involved in this mess? You should know what this means to you and your future self."

Chen Shanshan's tears fell like pearls from a broken string. She explained in a trembling voice: "Director Gu, I really have no choice. I don't want to get involved in this trouble. I'm just an innocent passerby. Everything was done by Lu Bin and that ghost-faced woman. They are the culprits. The person involved doesn't want to see them again, and I just met him for the first time a few hours ago. I'm telling the truth, you must believe me!"

Her voice was pleading and helpless, like a bird lost in the wind and rain, longing for a stable environment.

Su Chenjin sat quietly beside Gu Xinliang. Chen Shanshan opposite her was crying and sobbing. Her voice was trembling and broken, as if she was trying to grasp the last glimmer of hope.

Su Chenjin's brows were furrowed, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists. Gu Xinliang noticed Su Chenjin's emotional fluctuations, and he gently gave her a soothing look.

His voice was low and firm, like a warm current flowing in the darkness, bringing some comfort to Su Chenjin.

"Chen Shanshan, Sir Liu has already found out everything about your relationship with Lu Bin." Gu Xinliang's voice was calm and powerful, and every word hit Chen Shanshan's heart like a hammer.

Chen Shanshan's face turned pale in an instant, and a trace of panic flashed in her eyes.

She tried to explain, but her lips were trembling so much that she couldn't speak.

"You are the investment officer of the cos team. Every time the team holds an event, you are responsible for attracting investment." Gu Xinliang continued. There was no trace of emotion in his tone, but it made people feel an invisible pressure.

Chen Shanshan's eyes became moist again. She lowered her head, not daring to look at Gu Xinliang.

She knew that her secret had been completely revealed.

"This isn't the first time Lu Bin has met you, and what you did in the alley that day was discovered by you in advance because of the presence of Su Chenjin and I."

Gu Xinliang's words were like a sharp knife, piercing directly into Chen Shanshan's heart.

Chen Shanshan's body trembled violently. She raised her head, her eyes filled with despair and fear.

She knew she had nowhere to escape and could only face this cruel reality.

Su Chenjin's eyes were as deep as the sea, silently watching everything in front of her. Her heart was like a surging wave, full of complex emotions, including shock at the development of the situation in front of her, as well as sympathy and confusion for Chen Shanshan.

Chen Shanshan stood under the spotlight, her face as pale as paper and her eyes revealed endless panic.

She looked at Gu Xinliang, and the crystal teardrops slipped from the corners of her eyes without warning, and slowly flowed down her cheeks. Her lips trembled, and every word she said took a lot of her strength. She was almost about to collapse, which made people feel distressed.

Sir Xiao Liu stood aside. He knew very well that Director Gu Xinliang had hit the nail on the head.

He took a deep breath and walked in front of Chen Shanshan.

He held cold handcuffs in his hands and he handcuffed Chen Shanshan. At that moment, Chen Shanshan's world completely collapsed.

Chen Shanshan could no longer bear the pain and despair in her heart, and she broke down and cried.

Her voice was trembling and hoarse, filled with endless pleading and begging: "Director Gu, please listen to my explanation, you must listen to my explanation! In this case, I was really involved in it in a muddle. I really didn't know that things would be so serious! Director Gu, Sir Liu, please give me a chance to redeem myself and make meritorious contributions. I will definitely perform well, you must believe me!"

Her voice echoed in the empty room, full of helplessness and despair.

Sir Liu's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's. He raised his eyebrows slightly. His voice was full of unquestionable majesty, like a sharp sword, pointing directly at people's hearts: "What is your purpose in hiding the bloody fingerprints!"

Chen Shanshan's heart trembled suddenly. She felt a strong pressure. The whole space was compressed by Xiao Liu Sir's aura, making it hard for her to breathe.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her inner panic, and wiped the tears streaming down her cheeks with the back of her hand.

She spoke hesitantly, with a tremor in her voice: "That... that person is an actor from Jiangcheng Art Troupe. That night, he had a fierce argument with Lu Bin and the ghost-faced woman. Lu Bin got angry and injured that person. Then... then Director Gu and Su Chenjin walked into the mysterious alley, and then Lu Bin hid the injured person. The ghost-faced woman left the scene first because she didn't get along with Lu Bin. I stayed at the entrance of the alley to help them keep watch!"

As the outline of the incident gradually surfaced, Gu Xinliang's doubts became more and more intense.

He sat behind his desk, staring at Chen Shanshan opposite him with a sharp gaze. Although her words were fluent, they always gave people the feeling that she was deliberately avoiding certain key information.

Gu Xinliang's fingers, slender and powerful, kept tapping on the table, making rhythmic sounds, as if urging Chen Shanshan to tell more truth.

At this moment, Su Chenjin suddenly stood up from his seat.

Her movements were decisive and swift, like a cheetah ready to pounce on its prey.

She walked in front of Chen Shanshan, stood straight, and looked down at her condescendingly.

Chen Shanshan was frightened by her sudden action and her face turned pale, with a trace of panic in her eyes.

Su Chenjin's eyes were as sharp as a knife. She stared into Chen Shanshan's eyes, as if trying to see through her heart.

She took a deep breath and said in a calm and firm voice: "Chen Shanshan, you said you didn't want to get involved in this case, but why did you leak information? Moreover, the crime scene was moved by you, and this bloody fingerprint was left by accident. What are you hiding? I hope you can be honest with me, otherwise, you will bear the consequences."

Chen Shanshan was shocked by Su Chenjin's aura and was speechless for a moment.

Her heartbeat quickened, beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. She knew she could no longer hide it.