Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Chapter 438 - 216: Reunion, Unraveling the Threads_2

Looking at the other party’s aggrieved expression, Luo Fei also felt a bit helpless.

He could only listen to the other party complain for a while, otherwise, it would be hard to proceed with the investigation.

"Master Bai, I’d like to know if you discovered anything unusual when you went to repair the elevator that day?"

"Unusual? Officer Luo, do you mean..."

"For instance, the panel at the top of the elevator, any differences in the elevator buttons, or anything unusual that might have interfered with your inspection."

Master Bai looked around at the other people present.

"Did any of you notice anything?"

Everyone exchanged looks and thought seriously, but ultimately, they all shook their heads, clearly unaware of any such matters.

"Officer Luo, let me put it this way."

"Anything we are responsible for will definitely have no issues. The last maintenance had already secured everything, and kept the system in good order. This time, aside from some lighting adjustments, everything from the last maintenance remains effective, the quality is absolutely top-notch."

From his words, it was clear that he was indeed honest, and there didn’t seem to be any details indicating he was lying.

Luo Fei didn’t press further, but just looked at the other seriously.

"Did you encounter any suspicious people when you took the elevator up? Did anyone accidentally trespass?"

Master Bai paused for a moment, then shook his head firmly, with absolute confidence this time.

"I can guarantee this, after we went up for repairs, I did a headcount to make sure there were only eight of us. No other staff was seen during the entire operation, not even cleaning personnel."

Hearing this, Luo Fei was at a loss, because as far as he knew, all the employees were on duty in the company that day, even the cleaners.

Yet there was not a single person on the entire top floor!

This was indeed tricky.

Gu Xiaochuan didn’t go up, nor did his secretary, or any assistants for that matter.

This meant that the only people in the crime scene were the eight maintenance workers.

So where was the murderer? Could it possibly be one of them?

Luo Fei began to cautiously eye the people standing behind Master Bai.

"Master Bai, please confirm again, when you came downstairs that day, did you count everyone in the elevator? Eight people, not one more, not one less?"

"That’s right, Officer Luo, you can rest assured. Even if you check the surveillance, you’ll see it’s true. When we came back, the cameras in the first-floor lobby caught everything, not one person was left behind!"

Seeing the other party so confident, Luo Fei decided not to say more.

No matter what, this event appeared to be an anomaly.

The only people present were these eight maintenance workers, yet they all had alibis, all seen leaving the scene.

If Master Bai wasn’t lying, then they couldn’t have committed the crime.

Even with a motive, they would have no means to execute a murder.

It’s impossible to handle both a murder and the operation of the elevator at the same time!

Moreover, without a definite motive, Luo Fei increasingly felt this had nothing to do with these eight people.

"Master Bai, I’ll take my leave now. If we need your assistance with the investigation, we will inform you as soon as possible."

"That’s great, thank you, Officer Luo. Please solve this case soon; our reputation is at stake."

Seeing Master Bai’s earnest look, Luo Fei smiled and nodded.

The next stop, Luo Fei went to the home of the dispatched worker who got injured at the electronic factory.

The injured man was named Yue Daguo, who had returned home from the hospital, looking in poor condition but propped himself up when he saw Luo Fei for a visit.

Upon seeing him, Luo Fei felt a deep sense of compassion.

He hadn’t expected the other to have third-degree injuries this severe, with over thirty percent burns on his body and severely injured arms.

To be exact, a pressure burst from the heating pipe blew out the plug, first with scalding gas then contact burning—it’s hard to describe the horror of it all.

"Mr. Yue, hello, I wanted to inquire about the issues between you and the Zhide Group."

As soon as he finished speaking, a woman beside him started to cry.

She was Yue Daguo’s wife, upset over her husband’s condition, filled with sorrow but nowhere to vent.

Whenever this topic came up, it only brought tears.

Yue Daguo calmly waved her away, gesturing for her to handle her own tasks, not to interrupt.

He sighed deeply, with a hint of helplessness.

"Alas, there’s no one else to blame but myself for overlooking things, not realizing in time."

"They played with the terms and I found out too late when I was taken on board that I wasn’t a contract worker, just dispatched labor under that title. I hoped to earn a bit, and bam, an accident—I slipped completely."

"Officer, it’s my fault for not checking sooner, but at least I’m alive now, with my wife and son, no point holding grudges."

Hearing his words, Luo Fei felt a sense of melancholy.

"Mr. Yue, you should know about the incidents at the Zhide Group by now."

"Yes, recently it’s all over the internet, talking about karma and some strange course of events. Gu’s life was still a life, and though I resented him, his death was... I can’t help but feel sympathy."

After hearing this, Luo Fei was deeply moved.

Such moral integrity, sticking to principles even now, he was truly an admirable man.

"Even though he was a ruthless profiteer, exploiting me for money, he ended up losing his life."

"Regardless of whether these two incidents are related or not, it’s a pity, human life is so fragile."

Luo Fei looked at him earnestly.

"Mr. Yue, did Gu Xiaochuan visit you before you were discharged?"

"Yes, he did."

"I was still in the hospital then. Gu came to visit our home, supposedly to show concern but my wife and son dealt with him, and something did not go smoothly."

"He wanted to settle with a few thousand yuan of humanitarian compensation and have us keep things quiet, asking for a statement admitting it was my negligence and operational error that led to this, unrelated to the employer. My son’s quite stubborn, told him off directly."

"Hehe, that rascal."

Hearing this, Luo Fei nodded thoughtfully, this kid sure had some temper.

Just then, the door opened.

"Dad, Mom, I’m back."

A young voice said, as a young man in a school uniform came in.

"Xiaojun, come here. This officer is here investigating. Tell him everything honestly."

Luo Fei and the newcomer locked eyes; they both froze for a moment.

"It’s you?"

Just from one glance, Luo Fei recognized him as the young student he met while wandering outside that night.

They avoided bumping into each other and he had thanked Luo Fei at the time.

"Officer, this is my son, Xiaojun..."

"What? You two know each other?"

Yue Daguo looked at them in surprise, Luo Fei stood up, smiling as he extended his hand for a handshake.

"What a coincidence, meeting again, Xiaojun. My surname is Luo."

"Oh, it’s you..."

"Officer Luo, hello."

The young man in front was clean and pure, his gaze filled with integrity and sincerity.

"We bumped into each other that night, but Officer Luo skillfully avoided me, or else crashing would’ve been awkward."

Looking at his son, Yue Daguo chuckled.

"You cheeky rascal, always so hasty."

Then Luo Fei explained his visit, and hearing the name Gu Xiaochuan, Xiaojun’s expression changed, clearly upset about the matter.

However, with both his father and the officer present, he still seriously recounted the event.