Chapter 551: Chapter 551: The Model’s Social Relationships

Early the next morning.

At the team’s cafeteria.

Lu Chuan and Zhang Hui sat at the same table having breakfast.

"Brother Hui, when investigating Yang Qianqian’s social background, see if you can find any contracts or documents with her fingerprints."

"We found some fingerprints on the plastic sheeting used by the killer to dismember the body, and we want to compare them to see if they belong to Yang Qianqian."

Last night, DNA tests from the pinky finger residue found in the sewer and the hair found in the bedroom were matched successfully, confirming that the deceased was indeed Yang Qianqian.

If that’s the case, then if the fingerprints found on the plastic sheeting are Yang Qianqian’s, it’s fine, but if not, they might belong to the killer.

Zhang Hui nodded: "Alright, we’ll keep an eye on it."

There aren’t many tasks for the crime scene investigation at the moment; the main progression is from the action team.

However, the investigation did not proceed as smoothly as Zhang Hui had originally anticipated.

Yang Qianqian was not signed with any established modeling agency; she was a freelance model.

Aiguo Cultural Media Company.

"Yang? She hasn’t been to our company for a long time."

"She is not our contracted model, just does some odd jobs to earn some pocket money when needed."

"Recently, there hasn’t been any need on our end; we haven’t contacted her for over a month."

"Is there anyone who was particularly close to Yang Qianqian?"

Aiguo Cultural Media was where Zhang Hui and others found a business card on the victim’s coffee table, which led them here as a clue.

But unexpectedly, Yang Qianqian hadn’t worked here for over a month.

The person in charge of receiving Zhang Hui and the others was the company’s office manager, a sharp and capable-looking middle-aged woman.

"I’m not too clear on that, but... someone in the modeling department might know. Please wait a moment, I’ll have someone from the modeling department come over and coordinate with you."

"Okay, thank you."

Twenty minutes later.

A young man walking with a catwalk stride entered the meeting room.

The man was dressed loosely and wore a rainbow scarf on his head, exuding a strong artistic vibe. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Zhang Hui had rarely encountered such people before, mostly seeing them on TV.

"Director Chen, this is Officer Zhang from the Criminal Investigation Team."

"Officer Zhang, this is Chen Dahuo, the director of our company’s modeling department. He is quite knowledgeable about the models. You can ask him anything you need to know."

"I have other matters to attend to, so I won’t be staying with you."

With that, the person left first.

Chen Dahuo...

The name seemed quite contrary to his profession.

"Officer Zhang, is it? I still have a few models in a photo shoot, very busy, so just ask what you want."

Chen Dahuo spoke in a soft, pinched voice.

Zhang Hui didn’t mind the other’s tone or attitude, understanding that people in the arts often had quirks that set them apart.

"Mr. Chen, I’d like to know a bit about Yang Qianqian."

"Qianqian?"

Chen Dahuo’s eyes visibly brightened as he looked at Zhang Hui and the others: "Qianqian had great potential; I wanted to sign her."

"It’s a pity she didn’t want to. Why? Did something happen to her?"

Zhang Hui nodded but did not elaborate: "There are indeed some things regarding Yang Qianqian we need to discuss with you. How long did Yang Qianqian work at your company? Did she have any close friends?"

"She occasionally came to our company for model photoshoots."

"As for close friends... Lili should know her well; she was introduced to our company by Lili."

"Mr. Chen, do you know much about Yang Qianqian’s personal life?"

"For instance, if she had a boyfriend or any enemies?"

Chen Dahuo shook his head: "I am not really interested in the personal lives of models. I’m an artist."

"Yang Qianqian had good physical features, which I admired, but that’s about it. I don’t know much else. If necessary, I can have Lili come over to assist you."

Chen Dahuo impatiently glanced at his watch: "Officer Zhang, I have an important shoot to get to. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be going now."

"What kind of attitude is that? Why are you being so uncooperative with the police?!"

Song, who was accompanying Zhang Hui, couldn’t stand it anymore.

What kind of attitude is that towards the police?

"Hmph!"

"What attitude? I haven’t broken the law, and I really don’t know anything about Yang Qianqian."

With that, Chen Dahuo rose to leave: "I’m off now."

"You!"

Song still wanted to say something, but Zhang Hui stopped him.

"Brother Hui!"

"Alright! Enough talking!"

Zhang Hui continued to look at the departing Chen Dahuo: "Director Chen, can you please ask Lili to come over so we can understand the situation with Yang Qianqian?"

"Okay, wait here. She’ll come over as soon as she’s done with the photoshoot."

Chen Dahuo walked out of the meeting room with a catwalk-like strut.

Song stood up angrily, pointing in the direction where Chen Dahuo left: "Brother Hui, why did you stop me? Cooperating with the police investigation is a civic duty. What kind of attitude is that?"

"Alright, keep your temper in check, kid."

Zhang Hui patted Song on the shoulder: "The law is the law, fixed and unchanging, but people are flexible. If they choose not to cooperate, what can you do? Really arrest him?"

"I!"

"Alright, sometimes we need to take a more gentle approach; you need to learn that."

"As long as we can get the information we need, a good attitude won’t hurt."

Zhang Hui sat back down, recalling his early days at work when he was just like Song.

Accompanying Ren Qiang on interviews and investigations, he always felt that everyone should fully cooperate with the police, sharing everything they knew.

Even to the extent that they should have their answers fully prepared for any question.

But in reality, what might be crucial for the police could be trivial for the person involved.

For instance, asking a convenience store owner whether they had seen a certain suspect.

This suspect is important to the police but merely a regular customer to the shop owner.

The shop owner can’t remember every customer clearly unless they have distinctive features.

Like being exceptionally tall, notably fat, extraordinarily handsome, or strikingly ugly, or if they spoke in a unique manner that would make them noticeable.

Otherwise, buying a pack of cigarettes leaves no memory with the shop owner.

People like Chen Dahuo, who are so deeply immersed in their art, might not be well-versed in social norms, which can be understandable.

Ten minutes later.

Song was getting impatient, seeing that Lili still hadn’t shown up: "Brother Hui, should I go and see what’s taking so long?"

Just then, the door of the meeting room opened.