Names: Uncle Zhao Mengsheng, Father-in-law Pei Yihong

The car fell silent again.

After a long while, Wang Fuzhen sighed, "I wonder how Chen Shan is doing now."

Chen Yanshi patted her hand, "Old Wang, don't worry."

With Shanzi's abilities, he should have already left Handong by now.

Knowing son Moruo father.

Chen Yang turned his face away, looking at the poplar trees rushing past the window.

She knew perfectly well that if Chen Shan was truly safe, why hadn't he even made a phone call?

Unless the person has already fallen into someone else's hands, or is hiding somewhere, and there is no chance to even let them know they are safe.

She didn't dare to think about it anymore.

the other side.

Bin County Public Security Bureau.

meeting room.

A large map of Bin County was hanging on the wall, and several photos of the scene investigation were spread out on the conference table, with the deceased's face blurred.

Gao Yuliang sat in the main seat, with Qi Tongwei on his left and Li Dakang on his right.

Zhang Qi, Cheng Du, Zhao Donglai, Ma Wenbin, and Liu Changhe sat on both sides.

Ma Wenbin stood up, saluted, and said, "Secretary Gao, Governor Qi, Governor Li, on behalf of the Bin County Public Security Bureau, I am reporting on the preliminary investigation of this traffic accident."

Gao Yuliang nodded: "Sit down, get to the point."

Ma Wenbin sat down and opened the case file in front of him.

"Late last night, a black SUV overturned and plunged off a cliff on a provincial highway in Bin County. The driver died at the scene."

Preliminary verification indicates that there was only the driver in the vehicle.

The identification documents found on the deceased identified him as Chen Shan, the former director of the Provincial Public Security Department.

Ma Wenbin paused for a moment, then continued, "However, based on the physical evidence collected by the forensic experts and technicians, we have made some new discoveries."

Li Dakang frowned: "What discovery?"

"The deceased's fingers and the area between his thumb and forefinger did not have calluses from prolonged gun handling. The skin on his arms showed obvious characteristics of an office worker. The wear on his teeth differed somewhat from that of a person around fifty years old. Preliminary assessment suggests that the deceased was around forty years old. These characteristics do not completely match the records in Chen Shan's archives."

There was a moment of silence in the conference room.

Zhao Donglai spoke first: "What about the DNA comparison?"

"The sample has been sent for testing," Cheng Du continued. "The results should be available as early as tomorrow. But Director Zhang and I have discussed this, and even if the DNA results come back, it may not be enough to prove the deceased's identity. Chen Shan's DNA information is not in the regular database, so we need to find a direct relative to provide a sample."

It's estimated that the content was deleted by Chen Shan.

Immediate family members will need the cooperation of Chen Yanshi, Wang Fuzhen, and Chen Hai.

Li Dakang looked at Gao Yuliang: "Secretary Yuliang, this is interesting. If Chen Shan isn't dead, then who is?"

Gao Yuliang didn't speak immediately, but instead turned his gaze to Qi Tongwei, "Tongwei, what's your opinion?"

Qi Tongwei tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times. "My opinion is to proceed with the current procedure for now. Keep it quiet and have the Bin County Public Security Bureau notify Chen Yanshi."

They said, "Preliminary confirmation is that the deceased is Chen Shan."

Li Dakang was clearly taken aback by this answer: "What do you mean by that?"

That's amazing.

Kind of outrageous.

"Secretary Dakang, I'm just playing hard to get," Qi Tongwei smiled. "Chen Yanshi probably knows the deceased isn't his son, but he's urging us to cremate him. So let's just go along with him."

He looked around and said, "After the body was cremated, Chen Shan disappeared completely."

Once he thinks we've been fooled, he'll definitely let his guard down.

It will be much easier to investigate then than it is now.

Gao Yuliang nodded slightly: "I agree with Tongwei's idea. I've already arranged for people to evacuate from Changfeng. Tongwei has also spoken to Guoan; the others shouldn't be moved for the time being."

Ma Wenbin hesitated for a moment: "Then...should I go and inform Chen Yanshi?"

Qi Tongwei glanced at him: "Go. Just as I said, tell him that the preliminary identification is Chen Shan, and ask him whether the body should be donated to the medical school or cremated."

Ma Wenbin stood up, stood at attention, and said, "Okay."

When Chen Yanshi received Ma Wenbin's call, he was already halfway there.

"Hey! Who are you?" Chen Yanshi's voice was calm.

Ma Wenbin spoke in a somewhat businesslike tone: "Old Chen, I'd like to inform you about Comrade Chen Shan's matter."

After our preliminary investigation and examination, the identity of the deceased has been basically confirmed as Comrade Chen Shan.

"My son, Chen Shan, why are you gone?" Chen Yanshi cried loudly, but there were no tears in his eyes.

Chen Yang admired his father's acting skills.

If my father made a movie, he would definitely bring home an Oscar.

Ma Wenbin said it casually, "According to procedure, the family can choose to donate the body to the medical school for teaching and research, or they can choose cremation. The family needs to sign a confirmation."

Chen Yanshi said almost without hesitation: "Cremate him."

Shanzi made a mistake, and he shouldn't cause the organization any more trouble before he leaves. Cremate him.

Chen Yanshi wanted to end it all.

Since it's not Chen Shan, he can forget about entering the ancestral graveyard.

Ma Wenbin found the phone call with Chen Yanshi very smooth. "Okay, Mr. Chen. We will arrange it as soon as possible. When would you like the cremation to take place? I will contact the funeral home."

He really doesn't resemble the legendary old stone.

"Sure. The sooner the better." Chen Yanshi laughed after hanging up the phone.

Wang Fuzhen immediately leaned over: "How did it go? What did they say?"

Chen Yanshi uttered two words: "Cremation."

Wang Fuzhen breathed a sigh of relief: "Okay, okay. It'll be fine as long as it burns."

Chen Yanshi glanced at her: "You need to stay calm. This isn't over yet."

Wang Fuzhen wiped away her tears again: "How can I stay calm? I'm afraid they'll suddenly say they want to do a DNA test, and then everything will be over."

"No, it won't happen." Chen Yanshi closed his eyes. "As long as it's burned, no matter how big the problem is, it won't be traced back to us."

Cremated remains are worthless DNA.

Bin County Funeral Home, 2 PM.

Cheng Du and Zhang used a large, fat pig that had died of disease to replace the corpse.

The door to the crematorium slowly opened.

Chen Hai stood outside, his face expressionless.

Chen Yang stood to the side, trying to go in several times, but Chen Hai stopped him each time.

"Stop looking. Cry, sis!" Chen Hai whispered.

They all knew that the corpse inside wasn't Chen Shan.

But the performance had to be convincing.

Waaah!

Chen Yang cried a few times.

Ma Wenbin stood to the side with several police officers, holding a form for Chen Hai to sign.

Chen Hai picked up a pen and wrote his name on the confirmation form. He wrote quickly, his strokes messy. After finishing, he put the pen down, took two steps back, and didn't look inside again.

The pig's leg was a bit too big; it took a kick to get it in.

The door to the crematorium was closed.

Everyone was waiting outside.

More than an hour later, a staff member came out carrying a jar.

"These are ashes."

Chen Hai didn't reach out.

He turned his head and nodded to the staff: "Just leave it there for now."

I genuinely find it extremely unpleasant.

If it's Chen Shan, the urn must be received.

It's a fake now, what's the point of getting it?

Chen Yang tugged at his sleeve. "Hai Zi, carry me. Act sad, there are so many people watching."

Chen Hai didn't say anything, and turned to walk towards the parking lot.

After walking a few steps, she lowered her voice and said to Chen Yang, "Sis, you can't take this home."

Chen Yang nodded: "I know. Let's find a place to handle it."

The two arrived at the small river behind the funeral home.

There are traces of sacrificial rites along the riverbank.

Some people have scattered ashes by the river, while others have mixed the ashes with incense ash and thrown them into the trash cans by the river.

Chen Hai opened the jar and took a look.

"Damn it, it's not my brother anyway. It's just that this unlucky guy is going to have a lot of trouble."

Chen Yang urged, "Hai Zi, let it go."

Without further hesitation, Chen Hai opened the jar and threw it into the river.

Several birds flew up from the tree and chirped a few times.

The two walked away without looking back.

At 7 p.m. that evening, Handong TV broadcast its evening news.

"Breaking news from this station: Chen Shan, former director of the Public Security Bureau of Handong Province, died in a traffic accident."

The accident occurred late last night when Chen Shan's vehicle collided with a large truck in Bin County. Chen Shan died at the scene. The police have confirmed the identity of the deceased.

The aftermath work is underway.

We urge all drivers not to drink and drive, and to always remember that safety is the most important traffic rule.

The No. 6 compound of the Provincial Party Committee.

Qi Tongwei looked at the news and nodded in satisfaction.

Chen Shan should hurry up and show his face.

Did this guy actually leave the country?