S.C.I.谜案集 (Special Criminal Investigation) Book 2

Case 1. An Innocent Murderer: Chapter 05. Slandering

After listening to Gong Sun's teasing, the woman's face looked ugly at first. However, she soon returned to normal and said with a smile, "I hear you're just a little medical examiner."

Gong Sun rubbed his eyes and continued to drink the milk. His stomach really hurt.

"I met Jintang in a business market. I heard he has a boyfriend, so I came to broaden my horizons." The woman continued, "You are much more ordinary than I thought."

Gong Sun usually had a moderate temper and was in a poor state when he was hungry or tired. But when he had a stomach ache, he would be in a terrible state. In his heart, he wondered where Bai Jintang had met such a woman, who had come here to go crazy, like catching a mistress in a room. If word got out, people would think that Gong Sun was fighting over a man with a woman. Gong Sun, who was in a bad mood, revealed his poisonous tongue and looked at the woman up and down. He helplessly asked: "Your Excellency, are you Mrs. Bai?"

The woman said with a little smug on her face, "I soon will be."

Gong Sun nodded and said, "So it is the future stepmother of Jintang...That's not right. I remember that Uncle Bai has a very good taste. Plus, you are not as pretty as Aunt Bai."

After hearing Gong Sun's words, the color on the woman's face changed again. She raised her hand and called over the waiter, "Give me a glass of water!"

Soon, someone brought her a glass of water. The woman picked up the glass and splashed the water onto Gong Sun's face. Gong Sun however, did not avoid it, because a plate was quickly blocked in front of him, which had blocked the splashed water.

Because she spilled the water with a lot of strength, and the plate was very close her, most of the water was bounced back and splashed onto herself. The woman looked at herself awkwardly, then looked up at the nosy waiter nearby, only to find that the one who had just brought her the water was not a waiter.

The person in front of her was a young man wearing a suit. He had an ordinary face, with eyes fixed on her and a smile on his face.

"Who are you?" The woman seemed to have guessed a bit about who he was as she asked the man coldly.

"Lawyer." The man said casually, "I'm stopping you from committing a crime."

The woman curled her lips, then sneered and nodded. She stood up and said to Gong Sun, "Goodbye." With that, she turned around and left.

Gong Sun watched her leave angrily, then picked up the milk and continued to drink.

"Are you okay?" The man sat down and said to Gong Sun, " My name is Pu Shaoheng...I was sitting on the table next to you and happened to overhear your conversation, so I butt in."

Gong Sun tilted his head and looked at him, but said nothing. It was as if he was thinking about something.

"I have heard about you a long time ago." Pu Shaoheng was a natural at getting close to people. "I hear you are the best medical examiner in the country."

Gong Sun stared at him for a long time. Then, he turned to the waiter and waved, wanting to pay the bill.

Pu Shaoheng was a little embarrassed. Right when he was thinking about how to speak, he heard Gong Sun ask, "What do you want from me?"

"Um..." Pu Shaoheng blushed, "Nothing...Just a coincidence."

Gong Sun nodded, "That's right. You just happened to follow me here from the police station?"

"I..." Pu Shaoheng's face turned even redder. At that moment, someone walked up to Gong Sun. That person was dressed in a black suit. He was tall and well built. His face was ferocious, as he stood beside Gong Sun, bowed his head and asked in a low voice, "Do you need us to deal with it?"

Gong Sun shook his head, "No need. Thank you."

The man in black stood respectfully not far from Gong Sun...Pu Shaoheng looked around and found that there were two men in black inside the shop and two outside the shop. They were all fairly concealed. However, their eyes were all fixed on them. It was as if he was going to die if he were to do something recklessly. He could not help but swallow his saliva, as he smiled dryly and said, "I...I want to ask you a favor."

Gong Sun raised his eyebrows and waited for him to continue.

"These are...Photos of the body from Fang Wo's case." Pu Shaoheng took out some documents from his handbag and put them in front of Gong Sun. "I hope you can take a look at them for me."

Gong Sun did not reach out to take it. "I don't run a private clinic," he said faintly. "If you want me to look at it, then you need to go through official procedures."

"...I think there are some suspicious aspects in Fang Wo's case. " Pu Shaoheng insisted, "Please just look at them when you have the time. You might find something. I just want to make a last effort for Fang Wo. Once he is convicted, it will be either life or the death penalty!" With that, he stood up, bowed towards Gong Sun, then turned around and quickly left without waiting for Gong Sun to refuse him.

Gong Sun sighed and shook his head. He had no peace even while eating a meal. He lifted the cup and continued to drink his milk. He opened the papers and looked at them. The image of the bloody open cut made his stomach even more uncomfortable. But gradually, Gong Sun's eyes were attracted to the document. He put down his glass and looked at it intently. In the end, he stood up with the documents and walked back to the police station.

Several bodyguards looked at each other, then hurriedly followed him. One of them who was in charge of communications quickly sent a text message.

Bai Jintang was so busy these days that he wanted to settle the matter quickly and go back. Big Ding and Little Ding were also treated inhumanely by him as they were ordered around to death. They were so tired that they continuously poured out their grievances. Right when they were suffering, Little Ding suddenly received a text message from the bodyguard in charge of Gong Sun's safety.

Little Ding opened it and saw that it read, "A woman came to provoke him, claiming to be Mrs. Bai. She splashed water on Gong Sun, who was rescued by a man. Gong Sun originally planned to go home and sleep, but after a deep conversation with the man, he angrily returned to the police station."

"Pft..." Little Ding spurted out a mouthful of water. He gave the phone to Big Ding. Big Ding spurted out another mouthful of water.

Looking up at the two people suspiciously, Bai Jintang, who was reading documents, saw that the twins were looking at themselves with sympathy, as well as pleasure in other people's misfortune...Ah, the right eyelid jumped!

Bai Yutang drove to the detention center with Zhan Zhao. They asked to see Fang Wo.

The prison guard arranged for the them to meet Fang Wo in a special interview room.

To their surprise, Fang Wo did not look very dejected or innocent. His mood was extremely stable as he sat quietly in the interview room. Although he was wearing clothes of a serious felon, he looked quiet and gentle.

At first, Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at him in the observation room for a while. Bai Yutang smiled, "Cat, he has the aura of a perverted killer!"

Zhan Zhao looked at him helplessly and said, "He is indeed a little different."

After watching for a while, they opened the door and went into the interview room.

Fang Wo was sitting inside when he looked up to see Zhan Zhao and Bai Yutang walking in. He had a deep curiosity in his eyes, as he watched them sit down in front of him. His eyes wandered between them, as if trying to work out their identities.

Bai Yutang was surprised. Fang Wo's expression clearly reflected his thoughts and emotions-- judging people by their appearance. He was indeed a simple person.

Zhan Zhao looked at his behavior, then slightly frowned and asked, "You are Fang Wo?"

Fang Wo nodded but said nothing.

"Your lawyer suggested that we come and see you." Bai Yutang said, "Is there anything you want to tell us?"

Fang Wo blinked and said slowly, "I've said it many times, I didn't kill anyone."

Bai Yutang and Zhan Zhao looked at each other. "The axe you usually used to perform is the murder weapon."

Fang Wo nodded and said, "I was framed."

Zhan Zhao suddenly waved to the prison guard at the door. When the prison guard came in, Zhan Zhao said to the prison guard, "Untie his left hand."

Both Bai Yutang and the prison guard were slightly surprised, while Fang Wo had a smile on his face.

The prison guard hesitated. Bai Yutang nodded at him and said, "Untie him."

The prison guard went over and untied Fang Wo's hands that were tied to the chair.

Zhan Zhao reached out and tapped gently on the table. He motioned for Fang Wo to put his left hand on the table.

Fang Wo did so, as Zhan Zhao reached over and pressed onto Fang Wo's pulse. He asked, "did you kill the person?"

Fang Wo shook his head gently and said calmly, "No."

Zhan Zhao stared at Fang Wo for a moment, then asked, "Did you kill the person?"

Fang Wo was silent for a moment, then suddenly laughed. There was a hint of cunningness in his originally cold eyes. He lowered his voice and said spookily, "I did."

Bai Yutang frowned and looked at him. "What's wrong with you?"

Fang Wo laughed twice, then winked at Zhan Zhao and withdrew his hand.

When Bai Yutang looked at Zhan Zhao in bewilderment, he saw that Zhan Zhao turned slightly pale. Zhan Zhao withdrew his hand and stared at Fang Wo.

"Cat?" Bai Yutang asked Zhan Zhao, "What's wrong with this kid?"

Zhan Zhao was silent for a moment and then said, "His pulse did not change at all."

....... Bai Yutang was stunned for a moment. Then, he looked at Fang Wo. "It didn't change?"

"Hahaha..." Fang Wo suddenly laughed and said, "If I were to take a polygraph...I definitely won't die."