Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 553 - 272: Verification of Identity, Seeking the Cause_2
How did these two people end up in Jiangzhou City? They even died here and were made into this gruesome display.
While others were pondering the reason behind all this, Luo Fei had already started flipping through the personal information at the back.
There was no connection at all with the family relations in Jiangzhou.
Not to mention close relatives, even social friends were not involved...
Suddenly, one line caught Luo Fei’s attention.
"Look at this!"
"Their job information."
Prompted by Luo Fei, the others quickly picked up the documents and re-examined them, only to find five prominent words under the occupation section.
"Professional Wax Sculptors"
In that instant, countless threads of connection were woven together.
Li Jun and Zhou Fan hadn’t reacted yet.
Why would these two professional wax sculptors die here?
Was it professional rivalry, or was it an accident? After all, this was the only clue that linked them to this suspect-filled wax museum.
"Old Liao, do you understand what I mean?"
Luo Fei glanced at Liao Xingyu beside him with a mysterious smile. The latter recalled the argument they had overheard earlier, and a bold hypothesis formed in their minds.
"Are you saying... the perpetrator was that Master Song?"
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone’s eyes focused on him.
Luo Fei nodded.
"That’s right, just as I thought. There are indeed details here, right in the content of their conversation."
"Do you remember at the end of their argument, Curator Ruan Ke threatened Song Yusheng, saying that he would replace him if he continued to be so arrogant and tyrannical?"
"That did happen!"
Liao Xingyu nodded affirmatively, having heard it clearly at the time because Ruan Ke was furious, so he didn’t hold back and directly threatened.
"Then, is it possible that these two wax sculptors from out of town were brought in by Curator Ruan Ke to replace Song Yusheng, but he didn’t know that Song Yusheng had already dealt with them?"
As these words fell, everyone present fell silent.
They had heard of people going to great lengths, but never to such an extreme. Although being peers and having the possibility of job poaching, did it warrant such brutality?
Liao Xingyu sighed softly.
"When we were eavesdropping outside, we noticed Song Yusheng showed no fear of Ruan Ke. It seems the curator’s plans were being tightly controlled, and he might never get the chance to bring in someone to replace Song Yusheng."
Luo Fei remained silent, having formed a new impression of this old man in his mind.
The success of the wax museum owed a lot to him, but for the sake of his job and status, he didn’t hesitate to resort to murder.
It seems that the outspoken curator who argued loudly with Song Yusheng is in a very dangerous situation.
With Luo Fei’s deduction as a foundation, everything now made sense.
Having basically figured it out, Zhao Donglai suddenly turned to him.
"Luo Fei, given that, what about the wax statue that ran and crossed the street in the foggy weather before?"
"I think it was orchestrated by someone."
"And it was done deliberately, aimed at attracting more visitors to the wax museum. From recent times, it’s clear that this mysterious guiding force has earned them a lot of money."
"Many people who came after hearing the rumors were intrigued by the mysterious relationship between the wax figures and the museum. This kind of baseless speculations perfectly satisfied their curiosity."
As these words fell, everyone nodded.
This explanation does indeed sound credible.
According to the information they gathered before, all the rumors about wax figures running in the fog were about rigid bodies with no real movement, but they could move quickly and cross highways.
Because the distance was short, if someone were holding the wax figure and running fast, no one would be able to tell.
Vehicle speeds were limited during foggy weather, which provided some safety assurance for those faking these events.
Otherwise, before any ghost stories emerged, the accident news would hit the headlines.
"If this is truly the case, we can proceed with obtaining evidence and investigation next."
"The restroom will be the breakthrough point. I believe there must be designated areas inside the wax museum where Song Yusheng created living wax figures and then found ways to remove traces like bloodstains."
Luo Fei’s words gave everyone a target.
Initially, people were still pondering how to handle this, but they didn’t expect Luo Fei to cut the Gordian knot, already providing an action plan.
Now that they have a definite target for investigation, they should act swiftly, or there might be more victims.
On the other side, in the wax museum.
It was just time for dinner, and everyone else was out eating, leaving only the curator’s secretary to personally deliver the ordered meal to his office.
Dining alone had been Ruan Ke’s habit for many years, and no one else could really interfere.
"Sigh, strange... how have they been out of touch for so many days?"
At this moment, Ruan Ke still seemed absent-minded.
To get rid of the stubborn Song Yusheng, he specifically invited two renowned soft wax casting masters from out of town, who were highly skilled in wax figure creation.
He invited them over to help him take full control of the wax museum.
Business had been good lately, thanks in part to the buzz that Song Yusheng stirred up with his promotional stunts, but this old fellow was becoming increasingly imprudent.
So, it was best to replace someone uncontrollable like him as soon as possible.
It was at this moment that Ruan Ke suddenly noticed something amiss. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮
With half of his meal consumed, he felt his strength gradually draining away, starting from his chest down to his legs and limbs, as if all his senses were being sucked dry, numbness coursing through his body.
This sensation was truly terrifying.
"What is happening to me?"
Somewhat panicked, he called out for his secretary, but the door was soon pushed open by Song Yusheng and several of his apprentices.
They stood at the door, their smiles growing increasingly sinister, like butchers eyeing a lamb ready for slaughter.
And at this moment, Ruan Ke sensitively realized something was wrong.
He might really be in trouble this time!
"What are you, what are you planning to do?"
Song Yusheng kept rolling up his sleeves, looking like he was ready to do something significant.
"Curator, you recently hired two wax sculptors from out of town."
"Old man, although my eyesight isn’t great, I’m very good at reading people. If you want to get rid of me and kick me out, you’re still too naive."
Hearing this, Ruan Ke quickly forced a smile.
In such a critical moment, it was critical to show weakness. Continuing to argue over so-called dignity with this old fox might cost him his life.
He could already feel the effects of the drug taking hold, so pleading while still conscious seemed like the only option.
"Master Song, don’t misunderstand, that’s not true... you’re the cornerstone of our wax museum, and many things can’t be done without you."
"So, stop joking around..."
As he spoke, Ruan Ke already felt his consciousness growing blurrier, his head increasingly heavy, and he could barely hold himself upright.
Yet Song Yusheng just exchanged a knowing glance with the two apprentices beside him.
Laughing at this muddled and careless curator, who was still spouting nonsense when death was at his doorstep.
Having already seized control of the big picture, as long as he disposed of the curator, whom he saw as a thorn in his side, there would be no more obstacles.
"Fine, I’ll let you die with an understanding."
As he spoke, Song Yusheng produced a phone, placing it gently in the meal box in front of him, showing a video.
At the moment he glanced at the video, Ruan Ke was shocked to the point of almost vomiting.
The videos displayed on it were of Song Yusheng pressing the two men onto a bed, one by one cutting them open and flaying them, with scenes full of blood and flesh.
The continuously spattering blood dyed the entire screen red, the screams undiminished, chilling anyone who heard them.
He never expected the other side to possess such a cold-blooded side.
While they quarreled as usual, he never truly held a grudge against him, let alone wanting to kill him.
However, upon a closer look at the attire of those two figures, Ruan Ke felt a shudder creep down his spine.
Though his body was becoming weak, his mind was alarmingly clear because he recognized the two bodies as the reinforcements he brought...
