Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 569 - 280: A Plea from Father_2

Clearly, the last hotpot gathering was cut short, disrupted by the case, affecting everyone’s mood. Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to truly enjoy the occasion.

The last gathering was initiated by Zheng Changjun, and this time, the case investigator was Zhao Donglai. Naturally, the host was understood without needing to be said.

Zhao Donglai burst into laughter upon seeing everyone’s expressions.

He thought it was something serious and troublesome, but it was merely a meal; nothing worth mentioning.

This time, everyone worked hard, running around not to mention racing against time to solve this case, which holds significant importance for the entire Jiangzhou City. The city bureau decided to give commendations.

As the team leader, it was only right to reward everyone.

"No problem, I’m arranging today’s meal. We’re having hotpot."

Zhao Donglai then looked at Zhang Wei beside him, giving him a resolute look.

"Unlimited!"

Hearing the captain say this, everyone cheered excitedly, even Luo Fei joined in with a smile.

He sometimes has cravings too, and this time he can indulge as well, considering it a reward.

Everyone set off together for the hotpot restaurant.

That afternoon, a man stumbled into the city bureau.

"I’m reporting a case, I’m reporting a case, I’m calling the police! Officers, please, please save my daughter."

"Hurry, I’m begging you."

The officers in the duty room were still unaware of what had happened. They saw a man outside kneeling and repeatedly bowing his head, muttering some strange words.

They quickly went out to check the situation, realizing someone was reporting a case.

However, the man’s mental state was extremely unstable.

Beyond crying and pleading, he could scarcely articulate anything. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

They had no choice but to help him calm down first and then take him to the reception room to stabilize his emotions.

"The taste is really good; today was satisfying. I never knew the freedom of lamb meat could feel so good."

Zhang Wei joked while picking his teeth, surrounded by people who laughed along.

"When was your last free meal?"

"That was a while ago; I think it was last week."

"Hahaha, never misses a bite."

While they were joking, suddenly a police officer ran out from the reception room and grabbed Zhao Donglai standing at the front with a desperate look, as if he found his lifeline.

"Zhao, you’re finally back; quickly come and see, someone reported a case, and the situation is a bit complex..."

"Don’t rush, don’t rush."

Zhao Donglai comforted him as he walked inside first.

Luo Fei and the others decided to follow to see if it was a serious case, they might need to intervene.

As they entered, they saw a man with panicked eyes and a disheveled appearance, sitting on a chair beside him, his hands trembled uncontrollably, showing his emotions were still unstable, still in shock.

Seeing Zhao Donglai and others enter the room, the man confirmed they were reliable and quickly stepped forward, grasping their hands.

Immediately, he knelt, tears in his eyes and face full of sorrow.

"Officers, save my daughter, please."

"Speak slowly, don’t rush, don’t rush."

Everyone had to make considerable effort to calm the man, then gathered together to prepare to hear his account.

The man named Duan Baoping was a truck driver with little basic information, continuously emphasizing the matter about his daughter.

Yet, in extreme grief, Duan Baoping’s speech was unclear, words jumbled, requiring significant time before he could speak coherently.

"My daughter is a third-year student at Jiangzhou University of Technology, named Duan Ying, she’s graduating later this year. But recently, her disappearance happened abruptly. Either she’d message me every three or four days, or there’d be no message for a week, now she’s completely uncontactable..."

"Could your daughter have gone on an outing or academic trip before graduation season? Both are possible."

"No, unlikely."

Duan Baoping shook his head consistently.

"My daughter has always been well-behaved, informing us of all matters. Even if temporarily not, she eventually would, and even if going out to play, she wouldn’t disappear without reason."

"Now, we can’t reach her phone, and even her friends have no news about her, it’s been almost ten days now."

Listening to the situation, Luo Fei and others frowned; usually, missing persons would leave some traces...

Either with prior signs of disappearance, or taken away by someone who suddenly sends out ransom messages, seeking money or revenge.

In cases like this with no contact, the worst outcome might be abduction.

But nobody wanted to accept this situation or believe it to be the result.

Previously, they pursued fiercely across two provinces, striving to dismantle the trafficking and organ trade gangs, aiming to ensure the innocent people are secure.

If similar incidents occurred now, the blame and guilt would fall upon them.

What frustrated them the most was that it already happened ten days ago.

Considering the timeline, a criminal organization would only need less than two or three days to handle everything, including eliminating traces or crime evidence...

If misfortune occurs, ten days is enough to contemplate the worst outcomes.

"When was the last time you contacted your daughter? What was she doing?"

Zhao Donglai continued to take notes but appeared worried.

"Ten days ago, she sent me a message saying a friend was having a birthday party, asking me to transfer a thousand yuan. I didn’t think much at the time, but since then, no news about her."

Everyone fell into contemplation; indeed, this appeared tricky.

Then Zhao Donglai inquired about some locations, whether they had checked the school and nearby relatives and friends’ homes.

Duan Baoping stated he had searched all possible places, and all locations associated with his daughter were checked.

Having no clues left him no choice but to report to the police.

It had been a long time, and his inner panic grew by the day, especially today his pain and sorrow were undisguisable.

"Officers, I know you have ways, I beg you, please find my daughter! I want my daughter!"

Without another word, Duan Baoping knelt low again, sobbing tears.

His daughter was his treasure; watching her grow up over the years, now suddenly without communication, as a father, he felt like the world had collapsed.

Zhao Donglai and the others were helpless; the clues and the situation weren’t matching.

Although severe, even troublesome, they had limited information and direction.

Even if they searched thoroughly, progress would be slow, Luo Fei beside them contemplated the worst possibilities seriously.

If there were human trafficking news recently, it would be another story, and there would be chances, but there weren’t unexpected occurrences...

That indicated this case possibly involved murder.

Duan Ying, the girl, might have already passed away.

Suddenly, a call came from the police dispatch center; a corpse was discovered at Jiangzhou University of Technology, requiring immediate police response. Zhao Donglai and others heard and became solemn, witnessing unease.

A tragedy!

Duan Baoping was beside himself, directly collapsing onto the ground.

Luo Fei proposed to head to the scene with team members first, and Zhao Donglai promptly approved.

Duan Baoping insisted on seeing too, despite struggling to stand like the soul had been extracted from him.

Therefore, the group set off for Jiangzhou University of Technology.

Following the directions given by the informant, they arrived at a green belt beside the teaching building.

There was a large trash bin, usually hidden in the corner, so it was unnoticed, but now surrounded by people, including school staff.

As they approached, the scene’s shock overwhelmed Zhao Donglai’s group, with Duan Baoping fainting instantly.