Turning the page from her achievements onto the next one, he found his next answer.
Chen Jingyun's dark history.
On the spotlight she was a pristine student with perfect manners and seasoned assertiveness when it came to leadership. All the teachers, parents and principal chose her as a student model to follow and learn from.
However, behind the scenes she ran a tight social scene with her being the top of the social pyramid. The main instigator of the school. The bully.
It wasn´t until her actions were uncovered by an anonymous student that she was sent to court to be judged. The case wasn't covered nor tampered with even if the Chen Family had the money and the power to do so. However, they did exert their power to prevent the media from manipulating the story and paint the girl in a darker shade.
Unlike a few certain rich families, the Chen Family - or should he say - General Chen Mo, albeit very disappointed and saddened by what happened, they didn't go agaisnt justice and let the young girl to be judged by the law. To set an example and let the girl learn from her mistakes.
Due to the emotional and physical trauma she had caused, not only was she expelled out of that prestigious school, she was sentenced to two years in juvenile detention.
This marked her first and only taint in her perfect record and the last of what was know about her.
Finishing reading her file, Li Minghao's eyes slightly narrowed as he turned pensive.
Now he could see why she fit the target profile. Just like the previous cases' victims, she belonged to the upper-class, she was wealthy and she had a history of abusing her power.
She also had her fair share of enemies and people who had motive to make a move on her. This part always made the cases confusing as they had to track many leads and keep their eyes on them. The culprit wasn't always the most obvious one, they could be hidden in an story they haven't uncovered.
Now, who would be this girl's main suspects?
Looking up from the files, Li Minghao directed his attention to his granfather. He found an amused Chief Li Yang who seem to had been studying his expressions all along.
"I want to know more about her life at school."
Hearing this, Chief Li Yang only smiled and shook his head. A strange emotion hidden in his eyes.
"Off the limits.¨
Li Minghao realized that everything onward was nobody's business but the Chen Family's. Other than them, no one was allowed to probe any further.
Not even Chief Li Yang. High ranking officer and awarded detective.
Reining back his curiosity and desire to work on the case, Li Minghao put the files away. His eyes showing his reluctance. He was slightly disappointed that once again he couldn't join such interesting case.
He remembered the time when he made a deal with his grandfather. Once he was of age, he could join any case he wanted. This case was the one he was thinking off when he made that deal.
However, no matter what he did, this case was absolutely off the limits.
He almost wanted to hit himself for thinking next time he will get to join the case. It was the same as thinking General Chen Mo's granddaughter couldn't be saved!
Sighing internally, Li Minghao let it go. In the end, he got what he came for. Information.
When this case comes to an end, good or bad, he will study it.
"I understand."
All this time, Chief Li Yang's smile remained unchanged as he watched Li Minghao give up on the case. It was like Li Minghao's light dimmed a little in disappointment.
However, as quickly it came, it disappeared. A new found thought had taken over Li Minghao's mind. One that he won´t let go.
He could forget about the case altogether. it wasn't his place to overstep a general's wishes nor was it his habit to do so.
However, forget about this girl?
Li Minghao thought as he recalled the swan-like girl's face.
It wasn't because she was beautiful nor because of her exceptional background. It also wasn't because of her bad history.
He just had a nagging feeling, tugging at his mind, like an itch that couldn't be scratched, when he saw her photo. He couldn't simply ignore it. He had to do something about it.
Later, he will look into her on his own with his own man power. Least let his grandfather think he was still holding on to the case.
As for the other matter he came for...
"Grandfather." Li Minghao calmly stood up from his seat, walking over to his grandfather's side. "I need to borrow your computer for a second."
Chief Li Yang raised his eyebrows in question. He was quite interested what captured Li Minghao's attention.
"What for?"
"I want to look into someone."