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

Chapter 223: Catch people!

On April 10th, at 4 PM, it was a cloudy and rainy day with a sudden chill in the air. In the distance, wisps of smoke rose slowly from the mountaintop.

Suixian County at the foot of the mountain looked as if it had just been washed by rain, appearing damp and wet.

Three cars came from the southern part of the county town and stopped in the old town area in the north of the county town.

After getting off the car, Yang Jinwen and the others went straight to the guard room of the tenement building.

It's called a guardhouse, but it doesn't even have a gate. Inside, there's just a gray, horizontal building.

Back in the 1970s and 80s, this place was the staff dormitory of the state-owned cotton mill in Suixian County.

The state-owned cotton mill moved to Hanzhong City in the early 80s, and the building has been vacant ever since.

A large group of people were standing in the guardhouse, squeezing the two guards into a corner.

As soon as Yang Jinwen and his group entered, the crowd parted, and one of the plainclothes police officers greeted them, "Team Leader You."

The Captain You mentioned was You Yong, the captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the County Public Security Bureau. He had a black handbag tucked under his arm and, although he was only a little over 1.6 meters tall, he had a very strong presence.

"Tell me about the situation."

The other party nodded: "It's confirmed. The man who resembles Jin Chao lives here, in staff dormitory 316 on the third floor."

Yang Jinwen asked, "Does he live alone or with someone?"

He lives alone, but he knows people in the building.

"acquaintance?"

You Yong pointed to one of the gatekeepers and asked, "Let him speak."

Yang Jinwen took out a photo and showed it to him: "Take a look, is this the person?"

The other person took a closer look: "It looks like him..."

"Unsure?"

"A bit like."

Yang Jinwen put away Wan Dehai's photo and then took out Jin Chao's photo to show him: "Take another look at this person."

After looking at it, the security guard immediately nodded: "That's him! The person in the previous photo was too thin. This person's build and face shape are very similar to the person who came to rent the house."

When did he come to rent the house?

"December 16th afternoon."

"He came alone?"

"Yes."

"Did you ride a motorcycle?"

"No."

Is the person in the building now?

"He went out with someone before you arrived."

"What's the name of his acquaintance?"

"He also rents a house here. His name is Tao Zhenggang. He is in his thirties and is a local. He has been renting a house in our state-owned cotton mill dormitory for more than a year."

"What does he do?"

"Wearing a suit and a red tie, I've seen people like that at the Jinfuli Karaoke. They must be working as bouncers."

You Yong frowned: "Jinfuli Karaoke? Are you sure?"

The security guard nodded: "Confirmed! The person you asked about is with him, and he's dressed like that too."

Seeing You Yong's troubled expression, Yang Jinwen said, "Captain You, before Jin Chao can react, we need to send people to seal off Jinfuli Karaoke immediately."

You Yong nodded: "I'll make the arrangements."

After everyone else left, Yao Weihua asked, "Whose place is Jinfuli Karaoke? You Dui seems to be in a difficult position."

The old-timers from Suixian County exchanged glances but remained silent.

The security guard explained, "A boss nicknamed Scarface, besides running a nightclub, also owns mines in other counties and cities."

Yang Jinwen nodded: "Do you have a key? Take us upstairs to have a look."

“I do have the key, but it won’t open. When I went upstairs to check a few days ago, I saw that the person you mentioned had changed the lock.”

"Then pry it open for him!"

The staff dormitory of the state-owned cotton mill was a typical tenement building with an arc-shaped structure and long balconies. However, because it had been neglected for many years, the doors in the corridors were dilapidated and could be kicked open.

The locks on the doors of rooms 316 and 318 have indeed been changed, and the locks are still very new.

Sun Peng asked Yuan Hao to find a crowbar, and they quickly pried open both locks.

Room 316 is a small room, just one bedroom. There is a round table and a bamboo bench in the living room.

On the opposite terrace, blue thermal underwear was drying. In the corner of the terrace were two newly bought blue plastic basins, each containing a chubby baby wearing a red bib and holding a carp.

The room was very clean, filled with the smell of laundry detergent.

Just by looking at it, you would never guess that a murderer with six lives on his hands lives lives here.

The bedroom bed was also very clean, with the duvet cover folded neatly and placed uniformly at the head of the bed.

Yao Weihua cursed, "That son of a bitch has been running around for two months and is living quite comfortably."

"Who says otherwise!" Cat picked up a bottle of cheap perfume and hair gel from the bedside table: "This bastard still has the mood to dress up!"

The bedside table had many things on it, such as a comb, toilet paper, cigarettes, and a matchbox.

Sun Peng picked up the matchbox, glanced at it, and handed it to Yang Jinwen.

It has the trademark 'Jinfuli Karaoke' printed on it.

Yang Jinwen put the matchbox in his pocket and walked to the wooden wardrobe against the wall.

He opened the closet, inside were several pieces of clothing, all winter wear, no summer clothes. Underneath the closet was a dirty blue denim backpack.

He took the bag out, placed it on the bed, and unzipped it.

Yang Jinwen held the denim backpack upside down with both hands and dumped all its contents onto the bed.

First, a stick-shaped object wrapped in newspaper fell out, followed by a red strip of cloth.

Sun Peng immediately said, "Damn it, it's this son of a bitch!"

He was all too familiar with this red strip of cloth; it was used to tie to the motorcycle stand. There was another red cloth in the evidence room of the Guangyuan City Criminal Investigation Detachment.

Yang Jinwen picked up the item wrapped in newspaper, opened it, and revealed a single-edged knife with a wooden handle, a blade two centimeters long, and a length of twenty centimeters!
The blade had been wiped clean, but congealed bloodstains remained in the crevices of the handle.

Yao Weihua said, "It was this knife that killed six people!"

Yang Jinwen took a breath and put the knife, along with the newspaper, into the evidence bag that Maozi handed him.

"Was anything found in room 318?"

Cai Ting replied, "Room 318 is also occupied by one person, and it's dirtier and messier than this room. There aren't any other useful clues."

Yang Jinwen squinted: "Let's go to Jin Fuli!"

eight pm.

In the center of Suixian County, the street where Jinfuli Karaoke is located is ablaze with neon lights, and huge signs flash on the building facades.

Unlike other karaoke bars in county towns, which are hidden in nooks and crannies, Jin Fuli is more like a nightclub in a prefecture-level city in terms of both decor and luxury.

As soon as Yang Jinwen and his group arrived in their car, someone knocked on the window.

"Team Leader Yang."

Yang Jinwen didn't get out of the car and asked, "Where are the rest of the You team?"

"They're inside asking Scarface for people."

"Why not just arrest them directly?"

"Uh……"

Is Jin Chao inside?

"exist."

Yang Jinwen nodded and opened the car door.

Yao Weihua, Maozi, Cai Ting, and Sun Peng and Yuan Hao from another car also immediately got out of the car.

Yang Jinwen ordered, "Take me there!"

The plainclothes officer said with difficulty, "Captain Yang, you've come from afar and don't know the situation. Although Scarface is a scoundrel, he's also a businessman. He's invested in quite a few businesses in our Suixian County."

He's a sensible man, not unreasonable or domineering. If the tour group asks him for their people, he won't refuse.

Yang Jinwen ignored him and said directly, "Take me to find Jin Chao first!"

"No, Captain Yang, we've got him under control. He's in the lobby on the first floor. He can't escape. There's no rush..."

Sun Peng cursed, "So Jin Chao didn't commit any crimes in your Sui County? Let me tell you, we're here to arrest a fugitive who killed six people, not to talk business!"

Yang Jinwen walked straight towards the main gate.

As he walked quickly, he looked around. He didn't see any criminal police officers lying in wait on the streets and alleys outside Jin Fuli. You Yong had only arranged for a few people to keep watch at the gate.

It's unclear whether You Yong thought Jin Chao couldn't escape, or if he had some other idea.

Yang Jinwen had no time to think about anything else and ordered the men following behind him, "Draw your guns!"

Immediately, Yao Weihua, Maozi, and Cai Ting took out pistols from their bags and placed them behind their backs.

Yuan Hao, who was following at the back, was startled when he saw this scene.

Sun Peng's eyes widened in disbelief. Was this a setup for a shootout?

However, compared to the group from Suixian County, the two were more willing to believe Yang Jinwen.

The man quickly unzipped his bag; the gun they had brought was inside, ready to be pulled out at any moment!
The security guards at the entrance saw a group of people rushing towards them menacingly and immediately stopped them.

Yang Jinwen shoved the leader aside.

"Who the hell are you guys?"

The cat behind him pulled out a prepared ID and showed it to the other person: "From the Provincial Public Security Bureau!"

The other party turned pale with fright when they heard who these people were.

Cat continued, "We're here on official business. Don't shout. You can go tell your boss, but first you have to tell me where there's a guy named Wan Dehai here."

The man in the lead swallowed hard, but dared not utter a sound.

The plainclothes officer who had been talking to Yang Jinwen by the car immediately said, "I just said, he's inside. Our men are keeping an eye on him; he can't escape!"

After he finished speaking, he gave a wink to his men, who immediately ran inside, presumably to report to You Yong.

Yang Jinwen continued walking inside. The music grew louder and louder, the hall was filled with smoke, and the laser lights on the ceiling spun around.

There were over a hundred people dancing in the hall, all waving their arms and swaying along with the dancers on stage.

Yao Weihua first saw a security guard in a suit standing in the right corner, with his hands behind his back, facing the dance floor.

Standing next to him was a security guard, who was very strong.

Yao Weihua tugged at Yang Jinwen's sleeve and whispered, "Captain Yang, the person is over there!"

Yang Jinwen looked closely and saw Wan Dehai, also known as Jin Chao, his familiar yet unfamiliar face.

The fugitive who committed five murders in Anan City and killed someone in Guangyuan City to steal the victim's identity is right in front of Yang Jinwen!

"Arrests!"

(End of this chapter)