Diary of a Criminal Investigator-Chapter 277: Successful Rescue
Liu Guodong took out his phone and played the audio of Wang Guojun making the ransom call.
"Is this the audio of Wang Guojun making the ransom call? Is there any problem?"
Ren Qiang was present at the time and was naturally familiar with the audio.
"We conducted a voiceprint analysis of the audio today, and Lu Chuan found the sound of a fire alarm in the background when Liu Bai was speaking."
"Also, Wang Guojun mentioned ’a long journey’ during the call..."
Liu Guodong briefly explained the general process.
"So, we think the fire stations near West Mountain County, the North Suburb of the High-speed Rail New District, Wujia County, and Yantou River New District could be key areas to investigate."
"West Mountain County, the North Suburb of the High-speed Rail New District, Wujia County, and Yantou River New District."
Hearing these place names, Qin Yong looked at Ren Qiang: "Did you just mention that house at Erpi’s?"
"It’s in Yantou River New District."
Both clues point to Yantou River New District, which is unlikely to be a coincidence.
However, the places Liu Guodong provided are all around the center of Haizhou City and are quite far apart.
If we dispatch people but go in the wrong direction, it will be difficult to return.
"Lu, how confident are you in the analysis of this audio?"
"I’m sure there’s the sound of a fire alarm in the background, I can definitely confirm that."
This is the confidence Lu Chuan has from his intermediate voiceprint analysis skills.
"Also, there’s a noise like ’thud thud thud,’ similar to an explosion-proof hammer at work."
Lu Chuan was uncertain of the specific location among the places Liu Guodong mentioned.
However, the sound was unmistakable.
Qin Yong, having received Lu Chuan’s affirmative reply, did not immediately issue orders.
Instead, he paced back and forth in the office.
No one interrupted, as this was a moment to test the team leader’s judgment.
There were several clues, and Qin Yong needed to analyze and decide how to proceed, what forces to deploy, and so on.
Three minutes later, Qin Yong suddenly stopped.
"Here’s the plan: We can’t overlook any of these locations."
"On one hand, Ren Qiang, notify the criminal investigation teams in these districts and counties to conduct checks near their respective fire stations."
"Additionally, Chen Feng, you go test Wang Guojun, using the fire station and the places just mentioned."
"If our hypothesis is correct, Wang Guojun will surely react unusually."
"Of course, if he can confess, that would be best."
Everyone set off to carry out their tasks.
Interrogation Room.
Chen Feng walked in, holding a cup of tea.
He casually sat down opposite Wang Guojun.
"Wang Guojun, have you given it some thought?"
Seeing no response, Chen Feng was in no hurry.
He took a sip of water: "Want a cigarette?"
He pulled out two cigarettes, lit one for himself, and handed one to Wang Guojun.
Then, folding his arms, he stood beside Wang Guojun, checking his watch.
"It’s five o’clock in the afternoon, four hours left."
"If you want a lighter sentence and a chance to make amends, there’s still time."
"But if you delay any longer, there won’t be much I can do."
"Director Chen, can you make that decision?"
"I’m just a small station chief, what decision can I make? What I just told you is based on my years on the force."
"It’s up to you whether you listen or not; I’m just giving advice."
"And aren’t you curious why it’s just little ol’ me interrogating you at the Criminal Investigation Team? Why hasn’t anyone else come?"
"Because you’re familiar with me. Even if they came, it would be useless."
Chen Feng sat back at the interrogation table, shaking his head: "It has nothing to do with that; they’re simply busy, which is why they left you to me."
"Busy with what? Are they really going to find Liu Bai?"
"I used internet calls; they can’t trace them."
"Guojun, don’t think too highly of yourself."
"You thought everything was foolproof, but you still got caught, didn’t you?"
"That’s because of that hidden video! It’s an accident. Without that, you wouldn’t have caught me!"
"Without that, there’re still fingerprints. Catching you was just a matter of time."
"You think nobody can find where Liu Bai is hidden. But the police aren’t just sitting around."
"I’m here with you to give you a chance to make a contribution. If they really find the address, it won’t matter if you talk then."
"Humph, they can’t find it!"
"Can’t find it?"
"How about a hint? Fire station."
Hmm?
Wang Guojun’s expression suddenly stiffened; he didn’t expect Chen Feng to say those three words.
But soon, Wang Guojun composed himself again: "What fire station, is there a fire somewhere?"
Although Wang Guojun adjusted quickly, Chen Feng had been watching him closely and naturally noticed this subtle change.
"Wang Guojun, no need to pretend now. Just because you don’t talk, doesn’t mean the police won’t find out."
"West Mountain County, North Suburb of the High-speed Rail New District, Wujia County, and Yantou River New District, it’s just these few places, isn’t it?"
"Just these few places, and our guys are currently examining them."
"If you don’t speak now, it might be pointless to speak after they’ve checked them all."
At this moment, although Wang Guojun’s expression showed no further significant change, his breathing had quickened somewhat.
After a long pause, he said, "Director Chen... can I have another cigarette?"
Clap.
Chen Feng lit a cigarette for Wang Guojun: "Guojun, think it over. If the person is rescued, you might get just ten years, maybe even less, five or six."
"But if the person dies..."
Amidst the swirling smoke, Chen Feng spoke earnestly.
More importantly, among the places Chen Feng mentioned, there was indeed their hideout.
"I’ll tell you, but during the capture, you must take me with you. There are traps there; I told them if the traps were triggered, they’d kill immediately!"
"Tell us first where it is. Whether to take you along isn’t my decision; I’ll need to ask for instructions."
"Director Chen, we need to hurry. The place is in Yantou River New District. It’s over three hours away by car, we’re running out of time!"
Having decided to confess, Wang Guojun was more anxious than Chen Feng.
"In Huangzhuang Village of Yantou River New District, in an adjacent yard to the Huangzhuang fire station."
"Alright, hold on!"
Qin Yong’s Office.
"Captain Qin, he confessed. It’s in Yantou River New District, in an adjacent yard to the Huangzhuang fire station."
It really was a fire station.
"Great, gather the team, we’re heading out now!"
"Wang Guojun mentioned there are traps, but he’ll point them out if he goes. Take him or not?"
"Take him. At this point, can he still pull off any tricks?"
Huangzhuang.
"Big Singing Star, looks like luck isn’t on your side. It’s almost time, and Tiger hasn’t returned; something must have happened."
Erpi held a rope, walking up to Liu Bai.
"Brother, let me send you off now."
"No, no!" Liu Bai, chained up, screamed in terror: "If you kill me, the police won’t let you go."
"Wang Laohu was caught, he’ll rat you out, but the one who committed the murder is you, not him. If you’re caught, it’s a death sentence; he won’t need to face it!"
"We’re going to flee after killing you. Besides, Laohu won’t betray us."
"Pang, come over and give me a hand."
"Brother Erpi, it’s not nine o’clock yet."
"It’s just a little over ten minutes; get moving."
"No way, Brother Tiger said nine o’clock, we do it at nine."
"Damn, look at you."
Erpi checked the time, cursing as he removed the rope from around Liu Bai’s neck: "Fine, we’ll wait another ten minutes, and then..."
Boom!
Before Erpi could finish speaking, the blacked-out window suddenly shattered.
Several heavily armed armed police stormed in.
Erpi and Pang had no time to react before they were tackled to the ground by four armed police officers.
"Don’t move!"
"Secure!"
"Secure!"
With the two subdued, the room door flung open, and Qin Yong, Ren Qiang, and others rushed in.
"Where’s Liu Bai?"
"I... I... woo woo woo... I’m here..."
