Animal Detective

Chapter 314 Over ten thousand! And they just ran away like that.
During the previous case analysis meeting, Hou Yaxin felt that if the murderer was Duan Dongqiang, then he was able to decisively decide to kill when he saw the opportunity, and calmly choose to call the police after the murder. He believed that Duan Dongqiang had extremely strong psychological qualities and asked Li Xiaowen to thoroughly investigate Duan Dongqiang.

So Zhu Qiuwei had someone look through the case files, and they actually found something.

In 09, Duan Dongqiang and villager Zhang Lehui went to the mountains to collect Litsea cubeba. As a result, Zhang Lehui had an accident and fell from the mountain to his death.

It was Duan Dongqiang who came back to report the case, and the police station organized people to find the body.

Duan Dongqiang recounted that the two had split up and he was unaware of what had happened to Zhang Lehui.

It was ultimately determined to be an accident.

But looking at things in light of the present situation, who knows what happened in those vast mountains?

Shen Xin couldn't help but think that if Zhang Lehui's death back then was also related to Duan Dongqiang, then it was precisely because he had killed people that he was so indifferent to human life and didn't take it seriously.

Once an opportunity was identified, it was seized decisively.

This guy is becoming increasingly suspicious.

However, these are just speculations; more concrete evidence is needed to apply for a search warrant.

This refers to DNA testing of donkey dung.

The sample was sent over last night, but we didn't get any news from the technical investigation team until 11 a.m.

It has been confirmed that the DNA extracted from the wounds of the corpse from donkey feces belongs to the same donkey owned by Duan Dongqiang.

In the entire Baijiashao area, there are a total of six households that raise donkeys.

With this evidence, it is sufficient to apply for a search warrant.

The weather was terribly hot and humid. The people searching everywhere on the mountain were getting impatient. Li Xiaowen called a halt and urged everyone to head straight for Duan Dongqiang's house.

Duan Dongqiang did not go out to work today.

He's an old bachelor; he's single and has no family to worry about. He can work one day and rest three.

People went to Zhang Kaiyong's house to watch the excitement.

Shen Xin couldn't help but wonder, if the person was really murdered, what kind of mentality was behind his constant running around to watch the excitement?

I'll kill you, watch your family wail and cry, and then nobody will know, while I secretly feel a sense of satisfaction?
This is definitely a psychopath.

"Why are you here again?"

Duan Dongqiang was quite annoyed at being interrupted from watching the commotion and complained.

Li Xiaowen directly showed him the search warrant he had just filled out and asked him if he could read.

A look of surprise flashed across Duan Dongqiang's face. He glanced at the search warrant a few times and muttered, "Don't you guys have anything better to do? I called the police, why do you keep bothering me?"

Li Xiaowen ignored him and directly called the technical investigators to enter the scene.

In an instant, a large number of villagers gathered around.

"Old Duan, what's going on? Why are we going to your house again?" a villager asked.

Duan Dongqiang felt wronged when a colleague stared at him, and he exclaimed, "I'm wondering why they're acting this way. They're just weird."

He muttered a few curses and complained that if he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn't have bothered with other people's business yesterday.

This alarm also brought up some problems.

"Go ahead and search, let's see what you find," Duan Dongqiang shouted, pointing at Li Xiaowen.

A bit arrogant.

Li Xiaowen glanced at the villagers pointing and whispering, pretending not to hear them, and went to the donkey shed with Shen Xin.

This is an important area.

It can be said that every brick piled up nearby needs to be inspected.

As soon as the technical investigators entered the shed, the donkey started to get restless.

It runs around everywhere, and it even kicks people when the technical investigators try to lead it out.

A standard kick.

Fortunately, the technical investigator reacted quickly and wasn't kicked, but he immediately dared not get any closer.

Duan Dongqiang saw this from outside and laughed, shouting, "Let me make this clear first, it's not my fault if I get kicked by a donkey. My donkey only listens to me, and no one can do anything about it."

Li Xiaowen couldn't stand it anymore and made a move to go up and lead the donkey.

At that moment, Shen Xin took the lead.

"Captain Li, I'll take over."

This will also allow Li Xiaowen to witness his talent.

Shen Xin stepped forward.

After returning home yesterday, while still awake, Shen Xin did some research on donkeys.

Just like how cats and dogs have special commands to nibble on their tails, donkeys and horses also have special commands.

"Shut up!"

Shen Xin reached out to grab the donkey's ear.

The internet says that to control a donkey, you have to twist its ears.

Of course, the main factor is one's own talent; that's the magic weapon that makes one invincible.

Unexpectedly, the donkey's head jerked, and Shen Xin grabbed nothing.

It seemed not to hear the shout.

He turned around with his back to Shen Xin and kicked out.

Shen Xin reacted quickly and dodged.

Unexpected events are inevitable.

My talent has been tested time and again, even against cold-blooded crocodiles.

Shen Xin told the others to go out first.

He let out another sigh and aimed to grab the ear.

They managed to grab its ears, but the donkey shook its head and broke free, running wildly around the donkey shed, its hind legs kicking.

Shen Xin quickly dodged.

This isn't a little cutie; it weighs a good five or six hundred pounds. If it bumps into someone, it could cause serious injury.

Seeing Shen Xin flee the donkey shed in a disheveled state.

The villagers watching the commotion outside were amused, but some shouted that they couldn't do it that way, because you can't just twist a donkey's ears like that; you have to stroke the hair first.

Otherwise, why would it be called a "donkey that follows the hair"?

The villager's laughter made the donkey happy too.

Shen Xin saw it yesterday and said that even the donkey could laugh.

Then the donkey pursed its upper lip, revealing a set of large front teeth, and made a long, twitching bray.

He was still tilting his head and staring at Shen Xin, clearly mocking him.

Duan Dongqiang laughed smugly and shouted, "Stop messing around, I'll do it."

As he spoke, he walked straight over.

He let out a shout, and the donkey immediately became obedient. He then beckoned, and the donkey obediently walked out of the donkey shed.

"Go ahead and search, let's see what you can find." Duan Dongqiang's face was full of arrogance.

Li Xiaowen waved his hand, signaling the technical investigators to go inside.

Shen Xin couldn't help but feel embarrassed.

This is such a stubborn mule.

With his own talent, he could handle a tiger, yet he couldn't handle a donkey?

Shen Xin stared at the donkey, and it tilted its head and glared at Shen Xin.

As I watched, it started to whimper again.

Duan Dongqiang slapped it across the face, making it immediately shut up and obediently lower its head.

It's still luminol here.

Take every brick near the donkey shed, one by one, and spray them all inside in a dark environment with luminol to look for bloodstains.

Then they searched every nook and cranny of the house.

Unfortunately, no brick that could have been the murder weapon was found.

In fact, the search for bricks had been ongoing, covering every possible nook and cranny of the village. Li Xiaowen silently observed Duan Dongqiang.

It was obvious that he was being told he was looking for bricks, so Li Xiaowen wanted to see how he would react.

Unfortunately, Duan Dongqiang only looked, and his expression didn't change much.

As Hou Yaxin said, he has good mental fortitude.

The search lasted for almost an hour.

No bricks were found near the donkey shed.

Faint traces of blood were found in some places inside the house, such as in the pool.

This is not very meaningful, because he had handled the corpse and his hands were stained with blood.

In other words, this search yielded nothing.

"Captain Li, shall we continue the search?" the technical investigator asked in a low voice as he approached.

Li Xiaowen kept a straight face and didn't say anything.

Duan Dongqiang, standing nearby, shouted, "I already said, your search is unnecessary. Even if you can't find the murderer, you can't wrongly accuse me."

As he spoke, he turned to ask the villagers outside if it was true.

Some villagers started to jeer and shout "Yes!"

Many people are saying that Li Xingping was the killer, so why is there an investigation?

Once the search warrant is issued, there's no turning back. Li Xiaowen immediately pulled out the summons from his pocket.

Let's hear the case after 24 hours.

"Are you guys never going to stop?" Upon seeing the summons, Duan Dongqiang became anxious and tried to resist.

Li Xiaowen immediately scolded, "Duan Dongqiang, if you do anything reckless, think about the consequences."

He stared intently at Duan Dongqiang, hoping he would continue making a scene.

It's best to take action yourself.

Once action is taken, there will be sufficient grounds to detain Duan Dongqiang, buying time for the police to solve the case and gather evidence.

Duan Dongqiang softened, avoiding eye contact and saying, "Let's go. Anyway, I'm innocent. I'm not afraid of you."

At this moment, Shen Xin stepped forward and stopped him.

Are you selling this donkey?

Shen Xin's words jumped around so abruptly that Duan Dongqiang was stunned for a while before he realized what she meant and asked what she meant.

Not only him, but all of Shi Yao's colleagues present, except for Li Xiaowen, were stunned for a moment.

Shen Xin said, "So, what I mean is, are you selling this donkey or not?"

Duan Dongqiang glanced at Shen Xin, then at Li Xiaowen, and muttered, "What exactly do you want?"

Shi Yao's colleagues all looked at Li Xiaowen.

Li Xiaowen understood Shen Xin's meaning, but he wasn't sure if this approach would work.

But since they haven't found anything at Duan Dongqiang's house yet, they can only try their luck, like a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse.

Li Xiaowen said, "I didn't mean anything by it. We'll buy the donkey. Are you going to sell it or not?"

Duan Dongqiang rolled his eyes, then decisively shook his head, saying he wouldn't sell.

He felt this was a trap.

Shen Xin remained calm and said, "I've inquired, and the price of a live donkey in town is 19 yuan per jin. I'll give you 25 yuan. Will you sell it to me?"

When pouring cement for the road, Duan Dongqiang held a grudge against Zhang Kaiyong because he missed pouring cement for the wall.

Clearly, as Li Xiaowen said, this is someone who loves to take advantage of small things.

It's a premium, I don't believe he won't sell.

Duan Dongqiang was taken aback, his eyes darting around rapidly, and he tentatively asked, "Are you sure?"

Shen Xin took out his phone and said, "What's there to be uncertain about? Just nod your head and weigh yourself right away, and I'll transfer the money to you."

A donkey weighs five or six hundred jin (250-300 kg), and with a premium of six yuan, that's over three thousand yuan.

Duan Dongqiang glanced at his old donkey, which he had raised for almost ten years and was no longer able to work properly.

“Sell it. If you want to buy it, I’ll sell it to you,” Duan Dongqiang said immediately.

He couldn't understand why the police would buy his own donkey; it couldn't possibly be to solve a case.

Even if it's for solving the case, Duan Dongqiang doesn't care.

Why wouldn't we sell it for a few thousand more dollars?

"it is good."

Shen Xin didn't waste any words.

There are six households in the village that raise donkeys, one of which is a professional meat donkey breeder and has a weighbridge.

They took it directly to the weigh station and it weighed 562 jin (286 catties).

Duan Dongqiang was generous this time, saying he would accept 560.

That's fourteen thousand.

Shen Xin took out his phone and transferred the money directly.

After entering the password, the system prompted that the bank card balance was insufficient.

Shen Xin's expression changed.

That's not right, I haven't spent much of my salary lately.

"Wait a minute." Shen Xin hurriedly tried to send a message to his father, asking for money.

At this moment, Li Xiaowen interjected, "I'll do it."

Shen Xin quickly stopped him, saying that since it was his idea, he should pay for it himself.

Once we've used it all, we can sell the donkey and only lose the difference in price.

Shen Xin was willing to pay more than three thousand yuan to solve a case.

Li Xiaowen stopped him, quickly scanned the QR code to pay, and then...

The same message indicates insufficient balance.

Li Xiaowen's hand froze in mid-air as he awkwardly said that he had just paid off his mortgage.

As he spoke, he quickly called on several of his men to pool their money.

"and."

Seeing that the group had pooled their money to buy the donkey, Duan Dongqiang sneered and said, "You're police officers, you can't go back on your word."

Li Xiaowen ignored him and gestured for him to take him away.

Then he looked at Shen Xin, giving him a questioning look.

Shen Xin looked at the horseman in front of him, thinking of putting on the reins first.

It wouldn't cooperate, frantically turning its head as if kicking.

The family that owned the donkeys next door couldn't stand it any longer, so they quickly and decisively twisted its ears and put the reins on it.

Shen Xin opened the fence and pulled him outside.

It tried to back away, but couldn't be pulled away.

It weighed several hundred pounds. Li Xiaowen came up to help, but even together they couldn't pull it up.

The donkey farmer couldn't stand it anymore and said with a smile, "You two are no good. If you encounter a stubborn one, even three or four people can't pull it. You have to use this."

As he spoke, he turned and went to the donkey shed to get a stun gun used for herding pigs, and stunned the donkey's rump.

It let out a howl and suddenly darted away.

The force was so strong that Shen Xin couldn't hold onto the reins at all.

The gate happened to be open, and Shen Xin watched helplessly as the donkey ran off happily and disappeared from sight.

The man who raised the donkeys was dumbfounded and asked, "Why didn't you catch it?"

Shen Xin looked at him, then at Li Xiaowen, who was equally dumbfounded. More than ten thousand yuan! And he just ran away like that?

(End of this chapter)