[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter":3,"chapter-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-645":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1397276,1850,"Chapter 645 317: The Village Ruffian Is Highly Suspicious","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-645",645,"\u003Cp>\"Luo Fei, I suspect it's her family; all the current evidence points to her father and brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Xin's tone was very firm, and his attitude was unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on the unique instinct and logical judgment of a detective, this is indeed the most plausible theory at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, but this is still just speculation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with all the evidence pointing to them, without direct proof of their involvement, we can't act recklessly. Perhaps visiting the village might lead to a breakthrough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite saying this, Luo Fei was already contemplating the whereabouts of Ma Yeni's money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there's anyone in this world who could transfer funds from an account using her identity and retain this wealth after her death, it would be her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without any other variables, this is the most direct evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, his current main objective was to meet Ma Tao and his son Ma Yehui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding clues from these two requires nothing more than a glance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By noon, Luo Fei and his team reached the village, where Lin Jie and others were already waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since this was a covert operation, they didn't plan to publicly conduct the investigation in the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the tense atmosphere, making a spectacle could alert the culprits!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the village indeed harbors the killer, and it's not Ma Yeni's family, they would surely flee at the slightest hint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finding any related evidence would be futile then, leading to a stalemate in the investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jie took the opportunity to report on the investigation's progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo Fei, based on the details you provided, we located Ma Tao's home. However, when we visited for a covert survey around ten this morning, we found no one at the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was within expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The absence of Ma Yeni's family during this critical period fits the standard progress of the case, as they are suspects, and this absence further supports his suspicions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go visit Aunt Tong first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group quietly took a side path through the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was noon, there was little cooking smoke throughout the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young people had opted to work elsewhere after the New Year, leaving behind the elderly who barely managed meals, and this was commonplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lin Jie was familiar with the route, they quickly arrived at Aunt Tong's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officers, you're here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, come in, come in...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo Fei and the others arrive, Aunt Tong seemed excited, disregarding the cooking on the stove as she hurriedly welcomed them inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of enthusiastic hospitality was indeed a bit overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once seated, Luo Fei explained the current investigation's situation, sharing all he could, and upon hearing this, Aunt Tong's expression suddenly turned sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Poor child, I knew it; she appeared in my dreams last night, saying she died unjustly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching her cry inconsolably, Luo Fei was at a loss, while Lin Jie and He Xin took turns comforting her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Aunt Tong's emotions stabilized a bit, they could finally proceed with questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aunt Tong, we want to contact Ma Yeni's father and brother, but there's been no news; they're not answering calls and can't be found in the village. Do you have any leads?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Tao? Ma Yehui?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing these names, Aunt Tong's expression changed abruptly from sorrow over Ma Yeni's death to intense disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officers, those two are none of my business, whether they're dead or alive. Even if they drop dead outside, it's no concern of mine, humph—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It's clear their reputation in the village isn't good. Their behavior at Ma Yeni's school proves they're nothing but trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the villagers say such things, it's even less favorable when considering their true nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei felt helpless but knew he had to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas, they've truly brought misfortune upon themselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma Tao, that scoundrel, and his worthless son, think of nothing but leeching. Ye Ni had such a promising future, was even pursuing a doctorate in the city, yet was severely burdened by these two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Aunt Tong repeated everything she knew, aligning closely with what the old professor had previously mentioned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Jie and others, hearing this for the first time, were equally infuriated, gritting their teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This father-son duo undoubtedly incited public outrage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They're always out and about, either borrowing or spending money, never considering earning it. The father is defying old age etiquette, and the son is a pure parasite. Surely, they've gone off to borrow more money from relatives.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Aunt Tong's explanation, Luo Fei and the others stopped further inquiries, recognizing the uncertainty surrounding the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To locate them would require different measures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Aunt Tong remembered the cooking on the stove, so she advised Luo Fei and the others to stay seated while she attended to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within minutes, she swiftly prepared a table full of dishes, having foresaw their visit, thus readying food to host them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left them in a bit of a predicament...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei and his team exchanged glances, mindful they were public servants, aware they shouldn't impose further.\u003C\u002Fp>",843,"2026-06-05T23:15:12.435Z",1,"novelbin.me","af14354bf2a5421e9c126bd0205d5544a33d253d63c032d3f0b902a4c2966f8d","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-646","gene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-chapter-644",986,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgene-fusion-system-crime-hunter-cover.jpg"]