Diary of a Criminal Investigator-Chapter 392: The Son-in-Law Pays a Visit

Even though there was only a video of an arm, the detectives watched it every few days, every few days, and developed a very deep impression of the characteristics and details of the arm, recognizing it immediately while eating.

That’s how the case was solved.

So now, having half a face and a back of the head is already pretty good.

Another team went to Zhangzhou to investigate the second body, Su Xiaochen. Under Sun Jun’s command was Zhao Zhifeng, an experienced detective.

"I’ll also talk about the investigation of Su Xiaochen."

"Su Xiaochen, female, 26 years old, from Zhangzhou. The disappearance time is..."

Zhang Zhifeng’s report was by the book, very formal.

"The exact time of Su Xiaochen’s disappearance is currently uncertain. When her parents reported the case, Su Xiaochen had already been missing for four days."

Zhao Zhifeng and Zhang Hui had always been in contact, informing each other of the investigation status of the two disappearance cases.

The purpose was to discover the common points between the two cases and attempt to identify a suspect.

"Su Xiaochen’s social relationships are quite complex. Before her disappearance, she wandered around in slow shake bars, nightclubs, or KTVs, without a fixed occupation, and her relationships with men were also quite casual."

Su Xiaochen’s network was complicated, with numerous one-night stands, making it very difficult to track her whereabouts before and after her disappearance.

"There are very few clues, with only a photo taken by a security guard at the slow shake bar where Su Xiaochen often went before she disappeared."

On the projector was a photo of an RV.

"RV?"

"Yes, Su Xiaochen met a man at the slow shake bar and got into his RV."

"But she didn’t disappear after that. The next evening, she went to another KTV, and her whereabouts after that are untraceable."

"How are the investigations on the RV owner going?"

"We tracked down the RV owner’s information via the license plate number and contacted the person, but they were no longer in Zhangzhou. The person is a traveler, driving the RV across the country."

In recent years, nationwide travel became popular, and Lu Chuan had seen many travel bloggers live streaming online.

Some streamed their travel journeys, some selected travel routes for those interested in road trips, and others offered deep travel guiding.

Every type exists, and it’s said to be quite profitable.

Perhaps the RV owner was one of them.

"Alright, check and look for images of this person and compare them with the three photos from Zhang Hui’s team."

Although this person wasn’t the last one seen with Su Xiaochen, it’s always better to verify.

The case analysis meeting ended quickly. The recording personnel organized the meeting materials, which Qin Yong needed to report to the city bureau.

Crime Scene Investigation Office.

Lu Chuan returned after being away for several days and felt a sense of nostalgia.

Shen Yan had nothing to do, so she came over to visit and peeled an apple for Lu Beichuan.

"Lu, I heard you took first-class on your trip this time?"

Old Bai rarely felt curious or envious, but what’s first class?

He had hardly ever flown, let alone the legendary first class, only glancing at it in passing and noticed the wide seats.

"Huangzhou is too far, and we were pressed for time."

The apple peeled by Forensic Doctor Shen was seemingly sweeter than usual.

Lu Chuan didn’t find anything wrong with taking first class on a business trip since he didn’t need reimbursement from the unit anyway.

Huangzhou is quite far from Haizhou City, and flying first class indeed offers more comfort.

This trip was longer, and tomorrow was the weekend.

It was also the day Lu Chuan was to visit Forensic Doctor Shen’s parents.

The two took a leave in the afternoon, planning to roam around the mall.

"How about this wine?"

Shen Wansong surely smoked, but it always seemed like a gift when a new son-in-law brought cigarettes.

"It’s fine. My dad doesn’t usually drink much."

According to Forensic Doctor Shen, Shen Wansong didn’t favor socializing, especially after becoming a deputy director. He gained some confidence in refusing others, mostly skipping banquets.

"Let’s buy this, or I can grab two bottles from home."

Lu Chuan’s home had a lot of wine, all vintage, perfect gifts for a future father-in-law.

The two mainly came out to purchase some supplements.

Although the case wasn’t yet solved, everyone was busy, yet the CSI and forensics had a bit more leisure.

"Do you think that murderer killed more than just these two people?"

Strolling along, Forensic Doctor Shen naturally shifted the conversation to the case.

"I don’t think so, but it’s hard to say now. The excavation at the landfill continues, not knowing if more bodies will be found."

The Warehouse Valley landfill had been completely cordoned off, with dozens of excavators conducting a thorough cleanup.

Bad news, the dozens of excavators had dug for three days without any findings.

The good news is there really wasn’t anything found.

But work couldn’t stop; what if there were more bodies?

In the evening, the two returned home early, and by the late morning, they had to return to the team for overtime.

Lu Chuan returned home to find the living room filled with things laid out on a coffee table.

"Dad, Mom, these things..."

Mother Lu was counting items: "Aren’t you going to visit Shen Yan’s parents tomorrow? The things bought outside aren’t as good as what we have at home. I’ve prepared them all for you, just take these tomorrow."

Lu Chuan thought about the items in his car’s trunk—some Telunsu milk, bone-strengthening granules...

And these here: antlers, ginseng, zodiac year Maotai...

Fine, if his parents had already prepared everything, they could have gone to see a movie that afternoon with Forensic Doctor Shen.

The next morning, Lu Qiqiang called several security guards to help Lu Chuan load the items into the car.

Looking at the full trunk, Lu Chuan smiled bitterly.

"Isn’t this a bit too much?"

With just this trunk full, selling them could buy a two-bedroom place at the best area in Haizhou City.

"What do you know? The first visit is crucial."

"What does crucial mean? The gifts need to be high-end. When they see that you value sincerity, they’ll feel at ease entrusting their daughter to you, understand?"

This... well, that’s correct.

"Mom, what did Dad bring when visiting Grandpa’s house back then?"

"Him?"

Mother Lu snorted: "Back then his family was so poor, their only appliance was a flashlight. He took half a bag of millet to your grandpa’s house, and when leaving, your grandpa gave him ten bucks."

"Why bring that up? It’s ancient history."

Old Lu closed the trunk: "Alright son, let’s go!"

Twenty minutes later.

Downstairs at Forensic Doctor Shen’s home.

"Why bring so much stuff?"

Shen Yan, surprised upon seeing the full trunk of gifts, opened her mouth in astonishment; they clearly didn’t buy this much yesterday.

Besides, something seemed off.

What was that thing with so many branches?

What’s that with so many tendrils...?

Where did the Telunsu milk go?

Forensic Doctor Shen liked drinking it the most.