You're supposed to be a security officer, what case are you solving?

Chapter 152 611 Video Hall!
Ten p.m.

Golden Age Ballroom, Central Square, Annam.

A nightclub like this can't possibly be without someone protecting it.

As the captain, He Jinbo already knew which places allowed people to be arrested at will and which places required caution.

Golden Age Dance Hall has survived since the late 80s, and it's impossible for it to have been without backing.

The North City Criminal Police Team arrived in three vehicles, with a total of more than a dozen people. Each person was given a walkie-talkie and a gun.

But they didn't rush in. After Wen Mo arrived, He Jinbo led his men to surround his car.

Wen Mo also brought a car full of people. He sat in the passenger seat and asked He Jinbo, "Old He, are you sure the perpetrator in this case is related to the woman you mentioned on the phone?"

He Jinbo shook his head: "I can't be sure, but the fire at the guesthouse resulted in the deaths of seven people. If the perpetrators weren't after money and property but were motivated by revenge, then the most likely culprit is Du Licheng."

Who discovered this clue?

He Jinbo waved behind him, and Yang Jinwen and Maozi quickly stepped forward.

Wen Mo glanced at them and gave a wry smile: "Captain Yang, it's you again."

Yang Jinwen smiled.

Wen Mo frowned: "Golden Age is indeed backed by someone. You called me here to use me as a pawn, how clever of you."

He Jinbo scratched the back of his head: "Chief Wen, we have no choice. We're just one branch, we can't handle these things."

"I didn't say I wouldn't help you..."

Wen Mo opened the car door and said to Yang Jinwen, "Xiao Yang, come in with me. You guys wait outside and guard the exit until I get back to you."

“Okay,” He Jinbo readily agreed.

Wen Mo carried the handbag in her hand and led Yang Jinwen into the gate of the golden age.

At this moment, Jiang Jianbing leaned close to He Jinbo and whispered, "Old He, if we really catch someone this time, the deputy detachment leader position is yours for the taking."

He Jinbo remained silent. He knew perfectly well that Wen Mo's willingness to help already indicated that He Jinbo might take further steps.

However, he had a vague feeling that Wen Mo wasn't really helping him.

Golden Age is located at the corner of two streets, with marble steps leading up to it in a semi-circle, accessible from either side.

A row of glass doors leads to a magnificent interior, with crystal chandeliers hanging in the hall.

Above the gate, the four characters "Golden Age" are very eye-catching, radiating a dazzling light that can almost illuminate half the street.

This was the 1990s, a time of interplay of light and shadow, and an abundance of neon lights.

Seeing Wen Mo's extraordinary demeanor, with one hand in his pocket and the other carrying a men's handbag, the two doormen immediately opened the glass door for him.

Yang Jinwen followed behind him, and Wen Mo waited for him for a moment, as if he had something to say.

"Captain Wen, what are your orders?"

Wen Mo shook his head, thought for a moment, and asked, "Um... Wen Ling visited your hometown a while ago?"

Yang Jinwen nodded: "Yes."

"Besides Yang Dachuan, who else is in your family?"

"My grandparents."

How are you feeling?

"good."

"I'll treat you to a meal sometime."

"Huh?" Yang Jinwen was stunned.

"Wen Ling will notify you after this case is closed."

"Okay, okay." Yang Jinwen nodded.

Wen Mo glanced at him, then quickened her pace, preparing to go upstairs.

At this moment, a female supervisor immediately ran over, smiling, and said, "Distinguished guests, I will take you upstairs."

Wen Mo asked, "I'm looking for Liao Kai, your general manager."

"Manager Liao, let me find a private room first, please wait a moment."

"it is good."

Wen Mo and Yang Jinwen were taken to a luxurious private room.

A moment later, a middle-aged man in a suit pushed open the door and entered. After glancing at him, he said with surprise, "Captain Wen, what brings you here?"

After saying that, he immediately opened the door and yelled outside, "Who the hell is in charge here? We're not serving drinks? Bring us the fruit platter right now, don't you have any sense at all!"

After finishing his rant, Liao Kai came in with a grin and sat down next to Wen Mo.

He first looked at Yang Jinwen, then smiled and said, "Captain Wen, it's been several years since I last saw you. What brings you here this time?"

"Oh dear, I'm so good with my mouth. No matter what it is, if I, Lao Liao, can help, I definitely will. Wen's affairs are my affairs."

Wen Mo said coldly, "Then should we shut down your dance hall?"

Liao Kai immediately became serious and leaned back.

"Just kidding." Wen Mo laughed and patted his knee.

Liao Kai laughed and said, "That scared me to death! They said Captain Wen doesn't like to joke, but I didn't expect that when he does joke, it's really scary."

Wen Mo's expression immediately changed, and he asked seriously, "You haven't been up to any of those miscellaneous things lately, have you?"

Liao Kai shook his head like a rattle drum, patting his chest to assure everyone: "Captain Wen, please rest assured, there is absolutely no such thing, and there never will be."

Wen Mo nodded: "I'm here to find someone."

"Please tell me."

"Is there a girl named Gou Li who sings here?"

"Gou Li?"

Liao Kai rolled his eyes, seemingly recalling something, but actually weighing the pros and cons. He couldn't figure out why Wen Mo had suddenly come to find this person.

People who frequent nightclubs are generally quite cautious.

Wen Mo said, "Don't play dumb, this has nothing to do with you."

Liao Kai nodded hurriedly: "I do have such a person here."

"Where is she? Bring her here."

"asked for leave."

"You took leave? When did that happen?" "Just a few days ago."

Yang Jinwen interjected, "Which day exactly?"

"I'll have to ask, I'm not really sure either."

Wen Mo urged, "Hurry up and go. When did you take leave? How many days? Why did you take leave? Find out for me."

Liao Kai nodded: "Then please have a seat, I'll be right back."

They said they'd be right back, but Wen Mo and Yang Jinwen waited for about twenty minutes.

When Liao Kai returned, he looked much more relaxed, clearly having inquired about Gou Li's situation and whether she would cause trouble for the venue.

He said, "On the morning of the 10th, Gou Li asked for leave, saying she wanted to rest for a month. Our manager approved the leave. As for the reason, she said she wasn't feeling well, but we don't know anything else."

Yang Jinwen asked, "Where does she live? Does she have any relatives in the city?"

Liao Kai nodded: "Yes, she has an older brother, I've met him. He runs a video arcade. I don't know where the siblings live."

Where is the video arcade?

Liao Kai frowned: "Then should I go ask again?"

Wen Mo said, "Call all the colleagues who are close to Gou Li, and we'll ask them ourselves."

"No, the girls are all singing on stage."

"Then let's change the program!"

"Okay." Liao Kai left in a hurry.

This time, Liao Kai returned quickly, leading four girls into the private room in single file.

The girls were very sensible; they knew that singing was risky. As soon as they entered, they instinctively stood in a row with their hands in front of their chests, clearly showing that they had practiced a lot.

Wen Mo glanced at Yang Jinwen, who was still quite serious.

"You ask."

Yang Jinwen nodded, stood up, and took out a photo from his notebook. The photo was from Xiang Chunxiao's house.

He showed the photo to the girls: "Do you know this person?"

The girl with the number one tag hanging from her waist nodded: "He's been here before, and he often requests songs."

"Who did he ask to sing the song?"

"They were all sung by Gou Li."

What is his relationship with Gou Li?

The girl glanced at Liao Kai, who immediately said, "Just say what you have to say."

The girl nodded: "It should be that kind of relationship."

Why did Gou Li ask for leave?

She said her stomach was upset.

"She has an upset stomach? Where does she live?"

"She and her brother lived in the video arcade."

"Where is the address?"

"In Chunfeng Lane, the video arcade was called '611 Video Arcade'."

Why is it called 611?

“Gou Li told me that June 11th is her birthday, and that’s the name her brother gave her.”

Yang Jinwen looked at Wen Mo, who nodded.

Then, the two walked out of the dance hall, and He Jinbo and the others immediately ran over.

"How about it?"

Yang Jinwen replied, "The person is in Chunfeng Lane, in a video arcade called 611."

"go!"

He Jinbo threw his cigarette butt on the ground and began to call people to get on the bus.

Chunfeng Lane is just two kilometers away. Once you leave the city center, the streetlights become scarce.

Apart from the main road outside the alley, which is lit by a street lamp at intervals, the alley is pitch black.

He Jinbo and his group parked their car outside and crept into the alley.

It was past 11 p.m., and the weather was cold in December. The shops in the alley were closed, and there wasn't even a stray cat to be seen.

The alley was deep and secluded; even after walking out, they couldn't see the video arcade.

To the right, downhill, is a narrow alley; to the left, uphill, the road is wider.

After going up to the left, Yang Jinwen saw a courtyard in front of him. The wall was only a little over a meter high. Behind the courtyard was a bungalow with several strings of small colored lights hanging on the lintel.

The colored lights were still on, but the door was closed.

He Jinbo and his team did not rush in. Instead, they first assessed the surrounding area and, finding no back door, the dozen or so criminal police officers entered the courtyard.

Jiang Jianbing and his team acted quickly; while Yang Jinwen was still assessing the surrounding situation, the gate had already been opened.

Jiang Jianbing led his men inside, quietly, their footsteps barely making a sound.

After Yang Jinwen followed him inside, he found a door on the right. The space inside was large, with rows of long benches, a television and a DVD player in front, and movie posters on the walls.

There are also two large open rooms on the left, which should be where Gou Li and her brother lived.

The veteran detective searched inside for a while, and soon Jiang Jianbing ran out, carrying a green gasoline can.

Wen Mo and He Jinbo's eyes widened. Before they could react, Maozi came out from a door, holding a plastic bag in his hand.

The cat showed them the contents of the bag, which was a package of blood-stained clothes.

Subsequently, more and more physical evidence was collected, including a men's briefcase, a red and blue woven bag, and a green women's handbag with a brass buckle.

Without a doubt, these items must belong to the victims.

Just then, the sound of a motorcycle suddenly rang out outside the yard.

Yang Jinwen and the others quickly ran outside. Because the yard was on higher ground, they saw a motorcycle headlight on the slope to the right.

The lights were so bright they were blinding.

In the darkness, a man sat on a motorcycle. The motorcycle stopped, and he observed the situation in the yard...

(End of this chapter)