Animal Detective

Chapter 211 Why Kill ALS Patients?

Old Qian, whom Qian Zhihai received, is having his statement taken.

Shen Xin could see Bai Jifei's profile through the observation window of the door.

The first time Shen Xin met him at the police dog base, he left a very good impression on her.

Although her clothes were simple and ordinary, she had a very good temperament.

At the time, Shen Xin thought he was a successful person; even if he wasn't successful now, he must have been successful in the past.

His demeanor and speech gave people a very proper feeling.

But now I see him again.

His medium-length, choppy hair was a bit oily, and although his skin was originally quite good, fair and clean, it now looked somewhat pale.

There was also some fine stubble on his chin, which must be due to neglect in grooming.

Sitting there, I unconsciously hunched over.

just like……

Shen Xin thought for a moment and found a suitable description.

It was as if his energy and spirit had been drained away.

He must have loved his wife very much, so her disappearance must have been a huge blow to him.

At this point, Qian Zhihai finished asking his questions, got up, and left.

Shen Xin went up to him and asked Lao Qian what was going on.

"you know?"

Qian Zhihai countered with a question.

Shen Xin said, "Loki was bought from his kennel. I met him before the New Year."

Qian Zhihai suddenly realized, turned to look at Bai Jifei in the reception room, and said, "It can only be said that he has some merit in believing that his wife was murdered."

"You know what ALS is, right? It's the disease that gradually makes you unable to move. His wife has this disease, and she's already in the middle stage. She can hardly move her limbs and has to rely on a wheelchair."

Shen Xin was startled and immediately thought of the woman in the wheelchair.

He was completely still, and I wondered what was wrong with him at the time. Now I know that he has ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

"In other words, she couldn't have just disappeared on her own," Shen Xin said.

Qian Zhihai nodded, "That makes sense."

How could someone who can't even move disappear?

If she is missing, she has most likely been murdered.

Therefore, Bai Jifei had reasonable grounds to suspect that his wife had been murdered.

"By the way, do you think there's a problem?" Shen Xin asked in return.

Qian Zhihai's tone was somewhat strange.

What does it mean to only say something, and what does it mean to have some merit?

He seemed unsure, like he wasn't sure what to do.

Qian Zhihai said, "I asked him in detail, and his wife Jiang Qi doesn't have any enemies."

If it involves premeditated harm, or even murder, then it must be more than just ordinary hatred.

"Bai Jifei is just an ordinary person, and he resigned a few years ago to travel the world with his wife."

"Then three years ago, my wife was diagnosed with ALS. After treatment proved ineffective, she returned to Nanjiang and opened this kennel. Her social relationships are relatively simple."

"Therefore, I can't understand what kind of person, what kind of hatred, would want to kill a patient with ALS who can't even move."

"To put it bluntly, without even taking any action or taking any risks, Jiang Qi will probably be dead in a few years."

"Besides, with this disease, living is torture for her. If I were her enemy, I wouldn't kill her. I would just watch her suffer. Wouldn't that be more satisfying?"

"Shen Xin, don't you think that makes sense?"

Shen Xin nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, Qian Zhihai's idea is quite logical.

This is ALS, a cancer that doesn't kill you; once you get it, it's almost certain to die.

Moreover, as Qian Zhihai said, living is a kind of torture.

If the suspect has a deep-seated hatred for Jiang Qi, then it would be better to let her live and suffer torment until she dies.

"Old Qian, you can't be sure about that."

After handling cases for so long, Shen Xin's biggest takeaway is that people's thoughts are very complex, and some behaviors are not necessarily logical.

For example, the suspect might want to kill Jiang Qi with his own hands and enjoy the process of taking revenge personally.

Qian Zhihai shrugged. "Nobody can say for sure about this."

Shen Xin asked, "Then are you going to the scene now?"

Upon hearing Shen Xin's tone, Qian Zhihai knew what Shen Xin meant. He shoved the transcript into Shen Xin's hand and said, "Why don't you do it? I still have some cases to close."

This is the preliminary investigation stage. First, we need to determine whether Jiang Qi is missing or murdered. If it's the latter, then we'll proceed with the murder investigation process, and the whole team will be involved without any issues.

Shen Xin nodded, as he happened to be free.

Sun Zhao wanted him to take charge of investigating unsolved cases.

He even gave himself the title of head of the unsolved case investigation team.

Not seeing Ding Yuwei, Shen Xin went to tell Sun Zhao what had happened.

Sun Zhao nodded without saying anything. When Shen Xin was about to leave, he called Shen Xin back and asked about the matter at the Municipal Bureau.

"Director Zhao wouldn't want to transfer you, would he?"

Sun Zhao was a little reluctant to part with Shen Xin. What a promising talent! In just six months since joining the criminal investigation team, he had solved so many cases.

"How can it be."

Shen Xin shook his head and joked, "Captain Sun, now you know I'm in high demand, right? Then you should hurry up and get promoted. Only when you get promoted will I have a chance, right?"

You get credit for your work, but you don't get promoted.

Sun Zhao was both amused and exasperated, and said, "I'm wondering, if Director Lü doesn't retire, how can I get promoted?"

With that, he waved his hand, signaling Shen Xin to get lost.

Ding Yuwei wasn't there; she went to the publicity department to edit videos.

Shen Xin called her and then went to see Bai Jifei.

Upon seeing Shen Xin, Bai Jifei was slightly taken aback, but quickly greeted him.

Shen Xin comforted her, "Don't panic. I'll go to your house with you in a bit, and you can try to think about whether your wife has been acting strangely lately."

"Also, think about where your wife might go, and try to contact any people she knows."

Bai Jifei nodded.

When Ding Yuwei returned, Shen Xin called Yu Xiaoping over as well.

We need to check the scene for any unusual signs.

The three got into a police car, with Bai Jifei driving behind them.

Ding Yuwei hurriedly flipped through the notes Qian Zhihai had taken.

"Both of them have quite simple family situations."

Bai Jifei is 39 years old this year, and Jiang Qi is 37.

Bai Jifei is an only child and a native of Nanjiang. He is a top student who studied finance and worked in Songpu after graduation, joining an investment bank.

They have been married for 7 years, but have known each other for 11 years.

His wife, Jiang Qi, is also a strong woman. She is from Matsuura, studied abroad, and worked in a bank after graduation.

The two became lovers after their work interactions.

Both of them have high incomes, especially Bai Jifei, whose annual salary exceeds one million.

Therefore, after getting married, the two quickly came up with the idea of ​​traveling around the world, so they quit their jobs and embarked on their world tour.

I've been traveling for two or three years and have been to many places.

During this journey, Jiang Qi was diagnosed with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

The couple searched the world for treatment options, spending a huge amount of money, but ultimately to no avail.

Jiang Qi seemed to have resigned herself to her fate, and that's why she returned to Nanjiang and opened this kennel.

This seems to be one of Jiang Qi's dreams as well.

After opening the kennel, Jiang Qi focused on recuperation.

Bai Jifei takes care of his wife full-time.

Running a kennel involves dealing with small animals all day, so social relationships are relatively simpler.

Ding Yuwei put down her pen, hesitated for a moment, and then asked a question.

She also thought of the question Qian Zhihai had raised.

What kind of hatred could drive someone to kill a paralyzed ALS patient who is waiting to die?

Yu Xiaoping, sitting in the back row, kept nodding, finding it strange.

"Let's investigate first."

Shen Xin glanced at Bai Jifei following behind through the rearview mirror.

Shen Xin didn't want to presuppose anything.

However, judging from the circumstances described in the transcript, Jiang Qi's disappearance is very unusual.

In this situation, there is actually a common possibility.

That means it was your spouse who committed the crime.

(End of this chapter)