Chapter 233: Chapter 233: Didn’t She Already Have a Reason to Hang Herself?

From the hospital back to his residence.

Chen Xiao was thinking about the Yang Lake Phantom in his mind.

This legend originated from a very long time ago, so long that few people can clearly say which era it belongs to.

But in the last twenty years, only the incident twelve years ago had the greatest impact.

It’s not just because four people died.

There’s also the identity of Xie Yan and the environment of the entire Shencheng City at the time that led to the resurgence of the Yang Lake Phantom after more than ten years, drawing much discussion from people.

When Chen Xiao left, Xie Wensheng didn’t say whether the sub-bureau would come looking for Chen Xiao.

Because this is almost a foreseeable thing.

With the Yang Lake Phantom happening again and Xie Wensheng directly ending up in the hospital.

A case which no one is sure about, or even willing to investigate, the most suitable person is undoubtedly Chen Xiao.

Because whether Chen Xiao investigates or not doesn’t matter much to many people.

Even if the case ends up inconclusive again, no one will hold Chen Xiao responsible.

Of course, in Xie Wensheng’s heart, the truth of the Yang Lake Phantom will definitely be uncovered, and he believes in Chen Xiao, which is why he’s not hesitant to ruin his reputation to elevate Chen Xiao.

Lying in bed, Chen Xiao once again lost his sleepiness.

However, he didn’t call Xiaoji and the other two because he knows now that he doesn’t understand the matter well, and he thinks Xie Wensheng’s reminder can be a reference.

Investigate in different cases before absolute evidence emerges!

After thinking for a while, Chen Xiao gradually fell asleep.

By the next morning, Chen Xiao received a call from Jiao Hu.

"Hello, is Mr. Chen still in Shencheng?"

Chen Xiao was not at all surprised by such a question: "Yes, Director Jiao, may I ask what’s the matter?"

"Could you please come to the CID team? There’s a case we want your opinion on."

"Is it tricky?"

Would Chen Xiao not know if it’s tricky or not?

Just that the person he’s conversing with is different.

"It’s somewhat troublesome, involving an old case, and we heard Mr. Chen has experience in investigating old cases, so everyone’s opinion is that your input is important."

"All right, I’ll come later."

After ending the call with Jiao Hu, Chen Xiao called Guo Qing.

The latter, upon hearing, immediately said seriously, "Such a big case has emerged, so you should quickly go to the subdivision. Leave the other matters to me, rest assured I won’t act without your direction, I’ll follow your arrangements."

Guo Qing seemed a bit hesitant after being bitten once, now fearful.

"No arrangements are needed this time; Captain Xie has already put me at the forefront. But risk and opportunity coexist; if I manage to solve it, my reputation will soar, but if I don’t, it will affect me somewhat."

"Don’t worry too much, our efforts over these days have already established quite a few connections with the previous case. Do your best, let fate decide!"

Chen Xiao acknowledged without saying more to Guo Qing.

He already has a plan; once the Yang Lake Phantom issue is resolved, it’ll be time for him to return to Dongzhou.

Soon, after breakfast, Chen Xiao drove to the CID team.

Jiao Hu was already waiting, and when Chen Xiao pushed open the meeting room door, quite a few people were already seated inside.

Seeing Chen Xiao come in, Jiao Hu was the first to stand and welcomed him with a smile.

"Mr. Chen, sorry for troubling you again."

Jiao Hu was polite, Chen Xiao waved his hands repeatedly: "Director Jiao, I’m currently a consultant for our subdivision, so this is within my duties."

As Chen Xiao spoke, his gaze briefly looked at the seat originally belonging to Xie Wensheng, currently occupied by a previous deputy team leader.

The latter noticed and came over: "Director Jiao, Mr. Chen, let’s take a seat first."

"Yes, continue the meeting. But this time, let Qin Fei introduce; Wensheng is hospitalized due to a sudden illness, so his work is temporarily taken over by Qin Fei."

Chen Xiao silently nodded.

Everyone knows that Xie Wensheng is hospitalized.

Jiao Hu doesn’t elaborate on Xie Wensheng’s situation, and Chen Xiao doesn’t mention it.

After settling down, Qin Fei began to introduce: "On the morning of September 10th, the district received a call reporting someone had hanged themselves at home. The police station immediately rushed over upon receiving the report and confirmed the hanged person had lost their vital signs."

"The deceased: Lian Yuhong, female, 24 years old. Resides at No. 67, Changlong Village, unmarried and 8 weeks pregnant already. Her father passed away in 1994, after which her mother remarried elsewhere, and she lived with her grandparents. After her grandparents passed away one after another over the past two years, she lived with her boyfriend."

"However, Lian Yuhong was originally set to marry next month, specifically on October 3rd. Her fiancé, Li Xi, made contact with Lian Yuhong on the night of September 9th at 9:45, and their call lasted until 10:21 PM. During the call, they agreed to meet at 8 AM on the 10th to go to the hospital for a prenatal check-up."

"Just after eight, Li Xi reached the deceased’s door but couldn’t make contact despite repeated knocks and calls, so he and others broke open the door. Upon breaking in, they found Lian Yuhong hanged from a beam."

Qin Fei paused briefly here.

Chen Xiao also spoke: "She has no family at home, and is 8 weeks pregnant, so why is she living alone?"

"This is related to Lian Yuhong’s mother. Initially, the deceased, Lian Yuhong, was cohabiting with her boyfriend, Li Xi. But her mother strongly insisted she stay at home a month before marriage, due to customs."

Chen Xiao: "Is her mother okay with that?"

"Her mother accompanied her for a few days, but unfortunately, two days before the incident, her mother’s stepson from the remarriage was hospitalized so she went to the hospital to accompany him. Neighbors said they argued fiercely over this issue. Li Xi’s mediation was ineffective; later, Lian Yuhong might have continued living alone out of spite."

"Captain Xie visited the scene and also met the deceased’s mother, however..."

"However, after being questioned by us, the deceased’s mother went home and drank pesticides, she is now undergoing treatment in the hospital; this morning, officers were scheduled to visit, her condition is relatively stable but her breathing difficulties have started."

Chen Xiao was quite stunned.

He has encountered many inexplicable incidents in his career.

Wan De’s relatives, Xue Xiangdi’s relatives, now Lian Yuhong’s mother.

But this is the first time he’s encountered a family member also seeking an end.

Additionally, she drank pesticides!

"Does she know the toxicity of pesticides?"

"She knows, her mother has always worked in the hospital. When we visited her, she said she specifically chose pesticides, stating she didn’t have the face to live anymore, as punishment she’s choosing to die painfully."

After Qin Fei finished, Chen Xiao fell silent.

After ten seconds or so, Chen Xiao looked up and questioned:

"Then how to determine whether Lian Yuhong’s death is a crime or really hanging? She already has a reason for hanging herself, doesn’t she?"