novelraw Chapter 200 200: Do You Think Everyone Is an Idiot!
Chapter 200 200: Do You Think Everyone Is an Idiot!
Chen Xiao put down his phone.
He was seriously contemplating what Lin Xi had said.
No doubt, Lin Xi was right.
Even though in this project, Chen Xiao could still act like a hands-off boss and make money lying down, just like with the home appliance subsidy program.
But lying down again would actually be quite unkind.
If he could contribute some effort, Chen Xiao felt he should.
However, these matters could be discussed further with Guo Qing later, they should be quite easy to implement then.
Seeing that Chen Xiao had finished his call, Song Ru smiled and said, "Mr. Chen, Miss Lin has been at the criminal investigation team from noon until this evening, let me take you to the hotel to rest first!"
"Okay."
Chen Xiao didn't say much more and rode with Song Ru to the hotel.
On the way, he also called Xiaoji and the others, telling them not to trouble themselves anymore.
But just as the car pulled out of the criminal investigation team, Chen Xiao noticed through the rearview mirror that a dozen or so police officers suddenly ran out of the once-quiet criminal investigation hall.
Among them was Xie Wensheng.
The dozen officers were moving very quickly, and their cars sped ahead, soon overtaking Chen Xiao's.
Seeing this, Song Ru exclaimed in surprise, "Is there another incident?"
Chen Xiao thought for a bit, "Could it be that they've discovered another victim?"
"No way, there have already been two deaths, if there's another, won't it be a serial case for real?"
"Hard to say, why don't we follow and take a look?" Although Chen Xiao was asking, Song Ru understood and immediately followed the police cars.
Ten minutes later, Song Ru stopped the car.
"Mr. Chen, the police have stopped ahead."
Chen Xiao looked at Lin Yao, "Are you tired? If you are, let Uncle Song take you back to the hotel first."
"I'm fine, brother-in-law, I'll go with you."
Chen Xiao smiled, "What, the body on Swallow Lane didn't leave you with any shadows? I'm telling you, what you're about to see might not be ordinary either."
"Ah? Then maybe I won't go with you, Uncle Song... could you please take me back?"
Lin Yao quickly backed out.
Song Ru nodded with a smile and turned the car around to head to the hotel after Chen Xiao got out.
Chen Xiao watched the car leave, then moved toward the police's cordoned-off area.
By the time he arrived, a crowd had already gathered outside the cordon.
Chen Xiao checked the time; it was just after ten in the evening.
For the young people in big cities, this might just be the beginning of their nightlife, so there were quite a few onlookers.
Chen Xiao maneuvered skillfully to the second row of people near the cordon.
Looking into the cordoned-off area, Chen Xiao immediately frowned.
The discovered body was yet another girl!
Chen Xiao already knew that before tonight, there had been two girls killed, and with this one, it totaled three!
Why was Chen Xiao so sure this was the third victim of the same series of cases?
It was because, when the police were examining the body, they brushed aside the dead girl's hair from her face, revealing a horrifying scar on her brow!
Though it was a bit far, with the Power of Capture's aid, Chen Xiao could clearly discern that the victim's brow bone had been dug out!
However, apart from that, Chen Xiao hadn't seen any other injuries yet.
As Chen Xiao continued to observe, a commotion arose behind him.
Journalists had arrived!
They squeezed into the crowd, their emotions as intense as if they were the victim's family, continuously shouting questions at Captain Xie Wensheng inside the cordon:
"Captain Xie, we are reporters from the City Morning News. We want to know if this body in front of you is another victim from the previous serial case!"
"Captain Xie, there have already been several cases, and the citizens are very anxious. Your silence will only deepen the public's fear!"
"Captain Xie, will you keep silent? Is it that you can't disclose the case details, or do you lack the ability to solve this murder?"
The reporters' remarks were quite sharp, and Chen Xiao even sensed a targeted undertone.
Xie Wensheng grew somewhat frustrated with their shouting and sent someone to respond to the questions.
"We're very sorry, we just received the report. We cannot yet confirm if this is related to the serial case. Please step back and don't interfere with our investigation!"
"We don't doubt the police's competence, but if it's related, this would be the third victim. Yet the police have not caught any suspects. We really want to know how many people must die before the police catch the killer?"
"Or is Captain Xie implying there haven't been enough deaths?"
This remark made Chen Xiao frown, secretly thinking, "Are the reporters from this paper so unprofessional? While journalists have the right to interview on behalf of the public, this is clearly stirring up trouble!"
Xie Wensheng's expression had turned quite unpleasant.
Knowing he had no choice but to face it, since the reporters had already stirred up the crowd's emotions.
"Yeah, can the case be solved or not? It's been so many days, one death after another!"
"If you can solve it, then do it, if not, then step aside and let someone else!"
Unpleasant voices came from the crowd, and when Chen Xiao looked back, the people who shouted quickly dispersed.
It seemed like they were afraid of being held accountable by the police, but there was a sense that it was somewhat orchestrated.
Chen Xiao couldn't grasp the situation for a moment, but just then, he noticed a familiar face emerging from a car.
It was actually Guo Qing!
Almost simultaneously, Chen Xiao's phone rang.
His face darkened as he answered the call.
From the other end, Guo Qing excitedly asked, "Brother, where are you?"
"What's up?"
"I'm telling you, a major case has happened in Shencheng City! I just got news of another victim being found. Do you have time to come to the scene? I hired a newspaper reporter to create some momentum for you!"
Upon hearing this.
Chen Xiao was already cursing in his heart: "Damn, it's really this guy Guo Qing. Although this isn't much different from what Xiaoxi said, putting Xie Wensheng on the hot seat, if there are repercussions, you'll have a lot to deal with!"
"Creating momentum? Do you know you'll end up making an enemy out of Xie Wensheng, the criminal investigation captain?"
Guo Qing paused, "Don't worry, it won't have much impact. As long as the case is solved, one Xie Wensheng can't affect us."
"Old Guo, you're being reckless. Elder Guo assigned you to represent the Guo Family, not to use such underhanded tactics!"
"No, brother, listen to me. Doesn't Guo Family's business in Shencheng include you? The biggest problem we face now is that no one recognizes us. So to save time, and coincidentally you're in Shencheng, and even more coincidentally, there's a major case now."
"Only by getting the reporters to expose you, the name of Dongzhou's detective will resonate throughout Shencheng. After you solve the case, publicly announce that the case was casually solved and that your main purpose in Shencheng is for business. Do you know how much effort that would save us?"
If Chen Xiao was a pure businessman, then he would think Guo Qing's plan was indeed feasible.
Businessmen, when interests reach a certain level, dare to take risks!
But whatever plan Guo Qing had, he could have discussed it first.
This approach of taking action without a word, not only puts Xie Wensheng on the spot but also Chen Xiao!
Chen Xiao took a deep breath, speaking sternly, "Yes, I understand your thoughts and your urgency, after all, this is the first major project that Elder Guo has entrusted you with over the years!"
"But... if you're elevating me by undermining Xie Wensheng, then you're being foolish! Do you think the people in charge are idiots?"
"I..."
"Stop talking for now. I'm at the scene right now. Later, have those reporters follow my instructions. Luckily, you called me when you did, or if it were any later, this situation would really be hard to manage!"