Detective: From the Police Academy

Chapter 452 A strange disappearance case!

Daqiaobao Police Station.

Lu Wenrui timidly invited the group into the reception room and quickly ordered his subordinates to make tea.

After chatting for a while, he finally figured out the background of this man named Qian Baishan.

The captain of the commando team under the Special Police Corps of the Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department is no ordinary person and immediately shocked Lu Wenrui.

The Shangyao County Bureau was not informed, and even the Wucheng City Bureau was unaware of the arrival of this group of people. This is a special situation that usually only the National Security Bureau would do.

If the provincial department comes to the jurisdiction to handle affairs without notifying the local departments, the nature of the matter is somewhat serious.

Just like when Di Gong was investigating a case, he introduced himself and scared people.

Lu Wenrui, the director of a small police station, was naturally very nervous. He asked cautiously, "Qian, Director Qian, why are you mobilizing so many people? What case are you investigating?"

"Captain Lu, didn't I just say this? We are cooperating with General Luo from the provincial department to investigate a case. I don't know what the case is, and even if I knew, I couldn't tell you." Qian Baishan answered while drinking tea.

He saw that Lu Wenrui was very hesitant and was obviously going to report to the county or municipal bureau. How could his small police station handle such a situation?

Qian Baishan ignored him and just rested on his own.

Half an hour later, the subordinate who stayed in the yard ran in and reported, "Director Qian, Mr. Luo and his men are here."

Qian Baishan put down his teacup and before he even went out, he saw Luo Rui and a group of people, carrying briefcases, walking quickly into the reception room.

Only then did Lu Wenrui see the real person. When he saw Luo Rui's face, he suddenly realized that he knew this person.

Not long ago, he was bored and browsed a news post online about how a criminal policeman affected the GDP of Yunnan Province.

Luo Rui, the criminal police captain from the Haidong Provincial Department, served as deputy chief of the Criminal Investigation Corps of the Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department. Overnight, he scared away the wealthy people in Yunnan Province.

There is also a photo of Luo Rui in the post.

Now seeing the real person, Lu Wenrui was shocked. How come this living devil came to him?

At this time, Qian Baishan saluted Luo Rui and said, "Boss Luo, I am here on the orders of Captain Huang Weidong to help you investigate the case."

Because there were outsiders present, he did not mention the specific case.

Luo Rui nodded and shook his hand: "Thank you for your hard work, Director Qian."

He had never dealt with Qian Boshan before, and only met him a few days after he took office.

Qian Baishan smiled and said, "It's not hard. It's my duty."

Luo Rui looked at the twenty or so people standing behind him. All of them were young men with resolute faces and full of energy.

These are all well-trained special police officers. No matter who they look at, their eyes are firm and firm, without revealing any expression.

"Captain Lu." Luo Rui looked at Lu Wenrui and said, "I am Luo Rui, the deputy chief of the Public Security Department of Yunnan Province."

"I know, I know..." Lu Wenrui nodded hurriedly: "Hello, Mr. Luo, please take a seat, everyone please take a seat."

The group sat down, and Chu Yang immediately turned on the computer and pulled up the case files and investigation records regarding Xing Yonghua's disappearance.

He turned the screen to face Qian Boshan and Lu Wenrui.

Sure enough, they came for this matter... Lu Wenrui did not dare to neglect it and spoke first: "Boss Luo, Xing Yonghua's case has been over a year ago, and the Shangyao County Bureau has been investigating it. We have cooperated with everything we should cooperate with."

Luo Rui nodded: "I understand. We have all read the case files. Chief Lu, what do you think is going on with Xing Yonghua?"

How dare I say anything about this matter... Lu Wenrui shook his head: "Boss Luo, I just started working here half a year ago. I don't know much about this case or Xing Yonghua."

"More than a year ago, Xing Yonghua was involved in a fight and his gun went missing. There were seven police officers involved in the case, four of whom later resigned. Could you please call a few people and bring these four here for questioning?"

Lu Wenrui didn't want to stay here any longer. It was too depressing and stressful. He stood up and said, "Boss Luo, I'll go find someone for you myself."

Luo Rui also stood up: "In this way, we don't need to bring the person to the police station, we can take him directly to the place where Xing Yonghua abandoned the car."

Half an hour later, Luo Rui and his team and Qian Baishan arrived at Shangrao Reservoir.

The place where Xing Yonghua disappeared was on the highway.

This is a two-lane, bumpy asphalt road with high mountains on one side and Shangrao Reservoir at the bottom of the cliff on the other side.

The reservoir covers a large area, and the waves sparkle under the sunlight. There is also a dam in the front part of the reservoir for flood discharge.

Opposite the reservoir is an endless stretch of low mountain forests, layered one on top of the other, somewhat like a rain forest.

Lin Chen held the tablet computer and compared it with the car that Xing Yonghua was driving at the time. She pointed to the cement electric pole standing on the roadside and said, "Mr. Luo, it's right here at the pole. Xing Yonghua's car was parked at this position at the time."

"The photos taken at the scene showed that before Xing Yonghua disappeared, the driver's door was open, but the passenger and back seat doors were not open."

As Luo Rui listened, he came to the location of the electric pole and stepped on the ground: "Is this the location?"

Lin Chen nodded: "That's right."

"How did the car stop?"

Lin Chen handed the tablet to him: "Look at it yourself."

After Luo Rui took it, he looked at the parking photo carefully and returned it to Lin Chen.

"What was the result of the investigation?"

Chu Yang replied, “On the second day after Xing Yonghua disappeared, the Daqiaobao Police Station discovered that he was missing. When they found the car, they immediately reported it to the Shangyao County Bureau.

The result of the investigation by the county bureau was that there were no signs of a fight inside the car or on the road outside, and apart from the hair and fingerprints of the police officers who frequently used the car, no one else had stayed in the car.

That means it’s unlikely that Xing Yonghua was held hostage.”

Qiao Xue analyzed: "Xing Yonghua was carrying a pistol and an extra magazine at the time. If there was a fight, there would be no way that there would not be any traces left."

Luo Rui pointed at the telephone pole and thought: "Pull over, the driver's door opened, and then the man and the gun disappeared.

Judging from this situation, Xing Yonghua could not have been coerced. He parked the car and got out of it on his own initiative. "

Qian Baishan asked: "Why did he get off the car on his own initiative?"

Qiao Xue's eyes lit up: "He must have met an acquaintance. If not, why would he get off the car on his own initiative?"

Lin Chen pondered and said, "So it was someone familiar who committed the crime? At that time, the Shangyao County Bureau was investigating the two gangs that were causing trouble. All of them were arrested, but none of them confessed."

Chu Yang said, "The four police officers who resigned from the Daqiaobao Police Station did so because they suspected that these two gangs were responsible for the disappearance of Xing Yonghua and his gun. So these four people did something irrational. They beat up several thugs who were involved in the provocation."

As soon as he finished speaking, two police cars drove over from a distance.

Lu Wenrui and several active police officers got out of the car with two people.

"Boss Luo, there were only two of them. They were the ones who followed the criminal investigation at the time. One was called Lu Bin, and the other was called Zhang Shuguo. After the other two resigned, they went to work in the province or city, and they are no longer in this place."

"Hello, Officer Luo." The two men greeted each other one after another, but their expressions were neither humble nor arrogant, and there was also a feeling of unwillingness to accept the defeat.

Lu Wenrui should have greeted them when he brought them here.

"Hello." Luo Rui was about to ask something.

But Lu Bin spoke first: "Can you find my master?"

His tone was skeptical and somewhat dissatisfied.

Luo Rui raised his eyebrows: "Xing Yonghua is your master?"

"Yes!" Lu Bin nodded. "It's been more than a year. You have investigated several times and there is no clue at all. If it were you, I would say that it was done by that gang of thugs. They should be arrested and severely beaten. I don't believe they will not confess!"

Hearing his tone, Fang Yonghui said "Hey".

"Brother, you don't have any insight at all. We are from the Provincial Public Security Bureau, not the Shangyao County Bureau or the Wucheng City Bureau. Don't you trust us?"

"I know who you are..."

Lu Bin wanted to fight back, but Lu Wenrui grabbed his arm and said, "You are so ignorant. You used to be a policeman. You should be familiar with the case handling process. Have you become stupid because of selling fish in the vegetable market?
I'm sorry, Mr. Luo, this young man is a bit aggressive."

Luo Rui waved his hand and looked at Zhang Shuguo next to him. This man was not young, in his forties.

Logically speaking, he should have been a policeman for many years and would not be so reckless as to participate in beating others.

But don’t judge a book by its cover. Sometimes it is those who look harmless who are the bravest.

Seeing Luo Rui looking at him, Zhang Shuguo raised his head.

"Officer Luo, if you have any questions, just ask. Lao Xing is my old leader. He has been missing for more than a year. He even lost his gun, and the organization has no explanation.

Because of this incident, Lao Xing couldn't get his salary and didn't receive any pension. He had a child in college and his wife was crazy and stupid.

I heard that Officer Luo is a high-ranking official from the provincial department, so you should do a good deed and find Lao Xing, even if it is a dead body, at least give an explanation to his family."

Hearing him say this, Luo Rui sighed: "Don't worry, we will do our best."

Luo Rui began to reconstruct the circumstances of the case, saying: "Xing Yonghua disappeared at 7 o'clock in the evening on April 4 last year. He drove back to Daqiaobao Police Station alone..."

Zhang Shuguo took over his words: "That's right, because we arrested more than ten people the day before, some of us sent the injured to the hospital, and some took those thugs to the detention center, so we went back to the prison and prepared to return the guns to the unit.

When we went to work the next morning, we discovered that the gun that Xing Suo carried with him had not been returned to the armory that night, and the police car he was driving was missing from the yard.

We called him, but his phone was turned off. Then we went to his house, but couldn't find him either. Finally, we found his car parked on the road near Shangyao Reservoir."

Luo Rui pondered and asked, "Who of you arrived at the scene first?"

Zhang Shuguo pointed at Lu Bin: "The two of us, and two of my former colleagues."

Lu Wenrui added: "As for the two who resigned, the four of them were the first to discover the prison car. Otherwise, they would not have fought with them."

Luo Rui frowned and took a few steps back: "What was the situation at the scene?"

Lu Bin and Zhang Shuguo looked at each other, the latter rolled his eyes and picked up a sharp stone from the roadside.

He took the stone, walked to the place where Xing Yonghua abandoned the car, squatted down, and drew a long direction square.

"This is the parking space. The front of the car is facing the direction of Daqiaobao Police Station. The right driver's door is open and the car key is still in place."

"What about the road surface? Is there anything left on the road surface?"

Zhang Shuguo shook his head: "No, that's the situation, it's like a person suddenly evaporated without leaving any trace."

Luo Rui looked at the surrounding terrain. On one side were high mountains, and on the other side was the bottom of a cliff.

Although it is called a high mountain, there is actually a road to reach it.

It is impossible for a living person to disappear without a reason, and this person is the deputy director of the police station and carries a gun. Even if someone kidnapped him, it would take two or three people, and to kidnap an adult, you need a means of transportation.

But there was no sign of a struggle at the scene...

Luo Rui looked at Zhang Shuguo and said, "Think about it carefully. Is there no big rocks or tree stumps on the road?"

"Indeed, no..."

Before Zhang Shuguo finished speaking, Lu Bin frowned and said, "Now that you mention it, I remember."

"What did you remember?" Luo Rui asked quickly.

"Branches." Lu Bin rolled his eyes and walked to the drainage ditch near the inside.

"There's a pile of dry branches right here. I don't know if this counts as a clue."

"Dry branches?" Fang Yonghui was surprised. "Where on the road is there no such thing?"

"No, no..." Lu Bin immediately changed his words: "Actually, it's firewood, dry wood tied into a bundle with tree bark."

Luo Rui asked: "Are you sure?"

"I'm sure there is such a thing!"

Luo Rui retreated to the edge of the cliff, looked up, and pointed at the top of the mountain: "Lu Suo, is there anyone living up there?"

Lu Wenrui nodded quickly: "There are two villages here. I went there during the census last year."

"After Xing Yonghua disappeared, did you send anyone to investigate?"

"Yes, the county criminal investigation team went to investigate, and our station also sent people to assist."

"Let's go up." Luo Rui withdrew his gaze.

Lu Wenrui nodded: "Okay, if we drive, we have to take a detour."

Luo Rui pointed to the mountain path ahead: "Let's walk up!"

"Ah?" Lu Wenrui smacked his lips: "Okay, I'll lead the way."

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The mountain road is rugged and the wind gets stronger the higher you go.

But when you look back, the scenery is very beautiful. The entire Shangyao Reservoir is in sight, a charming landscape.

Shangyao Reservoir is not desolate, what is desolate are the mountains on both sides.

At the reservoir, which is just below the mountain, there are several homestays and restaurants that cater to anglers.

Lu Wenrui introduced: "Especially after the beginning of spring, many people come to the reservoir to fish, some of whom come from other provinces. It is also a tourist attraction in our Daqiaobao Township."

"Lu Suo also likes fishing?" Luo Rui asked.

“When I take a break, I always go back to the county town. My son likes fishing and often invites friends to come here.

By the way, there is a camping area below the cliff. If people who come here to fish don’t want to stay in a hotel, they can pay 20 yuan to the reservoir management office and set up a tent to sleep for one night. "

“Are there many people fishing in May every year?”

"Then the sea is gone."

Lu Wenrui said enthusiastically: "There are so many people around the reservoir that some people can't find a fishing spot and even hire a boat to go upstream to find a fishing spot."

He stood on the stone steps and pointed towards the dense forests of the reservoir.

Luo Rui looked down from the mountain and had no idea where he was pointing.

"People often go there to fish, and several people drown every year. Finally, our institute and the reservoir management office strengthened management and did not allow private boats to carry passengers. This put an end to this problem."

Luo Rui asked: "Can we cross by ferry in May of 09?"

"In 09? I haven't been transferred to Daqiaobao yet, but the enhanced management of the reservoir was also a matter of last year, so it should be possible."

As Lu Wenrui answered, he saw the female police officer named Qiao next to him constantly writing and drawing in her notebook.

Every time he spoke, she took notes, and when he stopped, she looked up at herself.

Lu Wenrui felt a little guilty. Aren't they here to investigate Xing Yonghua's disappearance? Why are they all curious about fishing?

Not only Qiao Xue, but Lin Chen, Chu Yang and Fang Yonghui also came up to him and asked him a question from time to time.

Lu Wenrui didn't know the inside story and thought they were just fishermen.

The two villages on the mountains are called Pingshan Village and Luoyan Village.

Just by hearing the names of these two villages, you can tell how remote they are.

The two villages are opposite each other, with a protruding mountain top in the middle.

Lu Wenrui took Luo Rui and his party to the nearby Luoyan Village and went straight to the village chief's house.

The village chief is an honest and simple farmer who has been to school for a few years and has a mouthful of yellow teeth.

Lu Wenrui pulled the village chief to a corner, and while giving him instructions, he took out two hundred-yuan bills from his pocket, handed them to him, and patted him on the shoulder.

Then, Lu Wenrui said to Luo Rui who was standing in the yard: "Boss Luo, shall we have lunch at the village chief's house first?"

Luo Rui had no objection and nodded in response.

At this time, Qiao Xue and others surrounded them.

"Mr. Luo, if we don't need many people here, Yonghui and I can go to the reservoir to visit? What Lu said earlier gave us some ideas."

Fang Yonghui also said: "Yes, Luo Da, let's split up and investigate, otherwise Team Xi will get there first."

Lin Chen rolled his eyes: "Captain Xi is one of us, Fang Yonghui, don't be so narrow-minded."

Fang Yonghui retorted: "I'm not narrow-minded! I know that Captain Xi is a good person, but what about the people above her? I still say that this is our Luo Da's first case since he took office in Yun Province. We have to do our best."

These words shut up Lin Chen. She curled her lips and muttered, "You are so great. I've never seen you flatter someone so passionately."

Luo Rui nodded: "Don't worry, it's not time for dinner yet, eat first before leaving."

He turned around and said to Qian Baishan, "Director Qian, find four people to go with them. If they encounter any danger, they can help each other."

"Of course."

Soon, the village chief came out of the chicken coop, carrying a free-range chicken and a duck, and went into the kitchen happily.

The village chief's wife had already been busy in the kitchen made of yellow mud. After a sound of pots and pans, and the village chief scolding his wife, the meal was ready.

The houses in the countryside are relatively low, and even the village chief’s house is not much better.

Lu Wenrui called two of his subordinates and asked them to bring a square table from the house. There was only one table, which was not enough.

Luo Rui didn't complain. He brought a few dishes, placed them on the millstone, and ate while standing.

Since he didn't sit at the table, the others didn't dare to sit down either, so they had to hold their bowls and eat while chatting.

Lin Chen finished a bowl of chicken soup, his eyes widened: "Wow, this chicken soup is really good, I have never tasted such delicious chicken soup."

"Really?" Fang Yonghui said with a smile, "That's the good thing about the countryside, the food is fresh."

Lin Chen poured another bowl of soup and pondered: "Our relatives in the countryside also sent chickens raised in the countryside to my family, but the soup they made was not as delicious."

Fang Yonghui raised his chopsticks and commented: "First, chicken is very important. You have to eat free-range chicken that has been fed with whole grains. Second, water quality is very important. The village chief's family drinks well water, but you grew up drinking tap water. Third..."

Qiao Xue took over the conversation: "Firewood, the food cooked with firewood smells good."

Fang Yonghui was stunned for a moment: "Sister Qiao is right."

The two of them wolfed down the food, and as soon as Lin Chen finished his soup, they put down their bowls and chopsticks.

"Luo Da, I'm done eating."

"Boss Luo, I'm full."

Luo Rui sighed and nodded: "Go ahead, be careful, Director Qian and his men have bulletproof vests in their car, both of you put them on. If you find any clues, notify me immediately, and don't act alone!"

"Okay." The two men answered and took several of Qian Baishan's subordinates down the mountain.

Before leaving, Chu Yang called Qiao Xue to stop, and the two of them whispered for a while.

After seeing them walk away, Chu Yang picked up his bowl gloomily.

Luo Rui glanced at him and said nothing.

Lin Chen smiled and said, "Chu Yang, are you reluctant to leave? If you want to go on a mission with Sister Qiao, you can ask our CEO Luo to show some mercy."

Chu Yang rolled his eyes: "Such good chicken soup can't stop you from talking."

Lin Chen blinked: "That's not true..."

The bowl in her hand was empty, and the village chief standing beside her hurried forward and said enthusiastically in his unskilled Mandarin: "I'll get you some food. It's in the kitchen."

"Uncle, I'll do it. Don't be polite." Lin Chen declined and walked towards the kitchen.

As Lin Chen stepped over the threshold, his eyes darkened. This mud house was not only low but also poorly lit. Even in broad daylight, it was pitch dark.

Behind the earthen stove, the village chief's wife was sitting on a small stool, eating with a bowl and chopsticks.

After seeing Lin Chen, the old woman wanted to get up.

"No need, Auntie, I'll do it myself." Lin Chen smiled, picked up the spatula, and scooped a spoonful of white rice from the iron pot.

When he was about to go out, he suddenly saw a rectangular piece of red paper pasted on the mud wall next to the stove.

This is not surprising, what is strange is the words written on the paper.

Born by a mother, buried in the ground, the great mother will reincarnate and there will be blessings in the next life.

"What is this?" Lin Chen squinted and took a closer look.

Suddenly, she felt a figure behind her.

The shadow came in from outside, and the sunlight cast his shadow on the mud wall...

(End of this chapter)