Before he transmigrated, Qin Feng had no qualms about working in a factory, and he would fulfill his duties faithfully. Similarly, after his transmigration, he understood the responsibilities and obligations of being a police officer, and he strived to do his duties faithfully as well.
Liu Chao remained silent for a moment before answering, "Where are you now? I'll send people over immediately. Make sure that you don't act rashly before we arrive."
"We're in the Yinhe Mingdu District."
Qin Feng replied and his tense demeanor relaxed slightly.
"Alright, I'll bring people over immediately. Remember not to act recklessly."
Liu Chao reminded Qin Feng once again.
"Roger, captain."
Qin Feng had just finished answering when a "Du du du" sound came from the other end of the phone. It was clear that the captain was anxious as well.
Upon receiving the reply, Liu Chao quickly hung up the phone. He dared not delay for a single moment. He immediately grabbed a couple officers and began driving towards the Yinhe Mingdu District.
Half an hour later, two police cars stopped at the entrance of the condominium.
"Qin Feng, are you sure this is a murder case?"
Qin Feng was questioned by the very serious captain.
This was not the sort of matter to take lightly. Once a person was accused of murder, the social impact of the accusation would be massive. Although the burden of the impact would be Qin Feng and Mu Qianqian's to carry, should the pressure be too great, the captain would have to bear it for them instead.
"Captain, I'm sure that this is a murder."
Qin Feng looked at the Captain Liu Chao with certainty and replied.
"Wait, Qin Feng. Aren't you here to investigate a missing person case? Why are you investigating a murder case instead? Are you out of your mind?"
"Qin Feng, you know the seriousness of this matter. As a police officer, evidence is king. The uniform that you don on so proudly is not to be taken lightly."
"Are you sure? You have to think carefully."
Zhao Gang, Mou Songyun, and Wu Kuan stared at Qin Feng and asked the questions on their mind.
"I'm really not spouting nonsense. I'm a police officer after all. Don't you know how serious this matter is?"
Qin Feng looked at his colleagues and said helplessly.
Captain Liu Chao waved his hand to signal for everyone to be quiet. Then, he said to Qin Feng, "Tell me what you found that made you come to this conclusion."
"The truth of the matter is that..."
Qin Feng nodded and began to describe the scene he saw. Naturally, he presented his observations as if they were hypotheses, albeit well formed ones.
"This... Can't be..."
Zhao Gang, Mou Songyun, Wu Kuan, Captain Liu Chao and Mu Qianqian exchanged shocked looks at one another after listening to Qin Feng's explanation. They did not know how to react to the matter, as it was too harrowing a tale if it were true...
"It can't be!?"
"Qin Feng, this is just a guess, right?"
"Impossible! Qin Feng, there are too many suspicious points in your story, it can't possibly be real!"
"Qin Feng..."
Zhao Gang and the others started to raise their own questions. It was not that they did not believe in Qin Feng, but rather, it was simply too unbelievable.
As for Mu Qianqian, who was already mentally prepared for the explanation, did not seem to be faring well. She finally understood why Qin Feng had held his tongue initially.
"Alright, let's cut the chit-chat. Let's follow the standard procedure and bring Liu Ming back to the station, Qin Feng, Mu Qianqian, lead the way."
Captain Liu Chao interjected everyone's discussion and instructed.
Not long after, Qin Feng and the others arrived at Liu Ming's door.
"Ding dong, ding dong!"
After receiving a nod from the captain, Zhao Gang rang the doorbell.
"Who is it? I'm coming, I'm coming."
Liu Ming's light-hearted reply and the sound of slippers rubbing against the floor could be heard once more.
"Squeak~"
Liu Ming opened the door with a smile on his face. However, upon realizing that his visitors were all clothed in police uniforms, his expression soon changed. Panic seeped into his eyes and his expression instantly fell.
"Liu Ming, we are the police officers from the Ocean City Police Department. My name is Liu Chao. Please come with us and cooperate with the investigation."
Before Liu Ming could utter a single word, Captain Liu Chao showed his badge and said.
Liu Ming took a step back and nodded.
"Click! Click!"
Zhao Gang and Wu Kuan walked forward and put on handcuffs on Liu Ming.
"Let go of me! What right do you have to put handcuffs on me? I am assisting in the investigation, am I not? I am not a criminal! Let go of me!"
Liu Ming struggled and shouted intensely.
"Liu Ming, don't you know why you're handcuffed?"
Qin Feng walked to Liu Ming from the side and looked into Liu Ming's eyes.
"How would I know? All I know is that you're arresting individuals randomly!"
Liu Ming glared at Qin Feng and shouted anxiously.
"It's okay if you don't admit it. Let me show you the evidence and we'll work from there."
Qin Feng frowned and said to Liu Ming, "I just went to the estate manager to check the water usage of your household. You've used 1.7 tons of water in the span of 3 days... Could you please explain what you were using the water for?"
"So what if I use a lot of water in my house? I can use my own water however I want. Since when are police responsible for monitoring water usage?"
Liu Ming glared viciously at Qin Feng as he snapped back at him.
"It's true that we police have no authority over one's water usage, but don't you think it's abnormal for you to use so much water before and after your wife went missing? Moreover, do you think that this is the only evidence I have?"
Qin Feng shook his head. After saying that, he turned sideways and entered the house. Not long after, he brought out a very clean meat grinder from the kitchen and walked towards Liu Ming.
"Bang!"
Liu Ming saw the meat grinder and his expression instantly changed. He hurriedly stepped back and slammed into the door in the process.
"Liu Ming, what were you thinking? Did you think that you would be cleared of suspicion once you reported your wife as missing to the police? Did you actually think that you would be able to live in peace after the atrocious crime you've committed?"
Qin Feng saw Liu Ming's reaction and his disgust towards Liu Ming rose exponentially.
"What are you talking about? I don't understand."
Liu Ming had a twisted expression on his face, but his tone was very calm as he replied indifferently.
Qin Feng sneered as he waved the meat grinder in his hand. "Still remaining silent, huh? Then how about I describe a few details about the crime. Perhaps you'll remember something."
"It was your daughter's birthday. You cooked a lot of dishes. I don't think your wife would have thought that it was her last meal. You gave drinks mixed with sleeping pills to your daughter Liu Xiaohui and your wife Li Caihua. Once the effects of the pills kicked in, you brutally killed Li Caihua and dismembered her body. You..."
Qin Feng looked at Liu Ming and slowly described Liu Ming's crime and how he handled the body. Although it was the second time they had heard it, the others still felt a chill running down their spines.