Chapter 583: He Looks a Bit Like a Corpse

During an investigation, not only must relatives be avoided, but another situation also requires special attention: conflict of interest avoidance.

This includes cases where investigators have personal grudges, debt relationships, or other circumstances that might affect the objectivity of the case.

Although Yu Dazhang had no personal grudge against Su Mi or Bai Jincheng, he knew in his heart that he held some bias toward these two.

Even though he could participate in this case.

But from an objective standpoint, he was not suitable to serve as the lead investigator.

Overall, a person capable of examining the case with an objective perspective must lead it, to ensure fairness and impartiality.

Another day passed.

The Su family and the Bai family each sent word: they had gathered the one million yuan ransom demanded by the kidnappers.

It seemed even the kidnappers had underestimated the strength of both families.

Both families had independently raised one million yuan in cash a full day ahead of schedule.

The local banks, if they found out, would surely admire their financial coordination ability.

Hongkou Branch, First Detachment.

"All the investigation materials for the seven business vehicles are here."

Wei Qian placed a file on the table:

"I've reviewed it. If you only look at the surface, you can't tell who might be suspicious."

"Additionally, I've assigned personnel to conduct in-depth investigations based on the registration details of these seven vehicle owners. Results should come soon."

With this kidnapping case now assigned to First Detachment, Wei Qian, as team leader, naturally took it very seriously.

Moreover, both the Su and Bai families have made it clear to the police: if they lack a hundred percent certainty of rescuing the hostage, they are willing to pay the ransom, only asking that their family member return safely.

One million yuan is a trivial sum to them.

But their own flesh and blood are their lifelines.

Whether Su Mi or Bai Jincheng, both are the sole bloodline of their respective families.

Yu Dazhang picked up the file on the desk, about to flip through it, then suddenly remembered he was no longer the lead investigator—he handed the file back to his master.

"You look first."

Lu Zhongxin waved his hand, appearing to issue orders to his apprentice, but he knew perfectly well that in terms of case judgment and analysis, he could not match his apprentice.

Yu Dazhang no longer refused—he opened the file and skimmed through it quickly.

The data here was simple: a one-inch passport photo, clearly taken from an ID card, with only basic personal information.

Name, age, hometown, occupation, residential address, phone number…

Wei Qian was right—just from these surface details, it was indeed hard to identify who might be suspicious.

Yu Dazhang continued flipping through the file, carefully examining each person's data.

Although the information was simple, he still meticulously memorized every detail.

When the detailed investigation results came in, he could use these initial impressions to analyze and judge each person more quickly.

After reviewing it, he closed the file, about to hand it to his master, when suddenly he felt something was off.

One of the photos had seemed familiar just now.

Lu Zhongxin had already extended his hand, but noticed his apprentice had not moved.

Just as he was about to ask, Yu Dazhang opened the file again—this time he glanced at one photo and immediately turned the page.

When he reached the fourth page, he suddenly stopped.

"Look at this photo."

Yu Dazhang pointed to the one-inch photo in the upper-left corner of the document and said to Wei Qian and Lu Zhongxin:

"Doesn't it look familiar?"

The two leaned in, studying it closely.

After a moment, they lifted their heads, utterly confused, and asked in unison:

"Who is this?"

Yu Dazhang pointed at the photo and pressed further:

"You really don't recognize him at all?"

Do we know him? Wei Qian and Lu Zhongxin exchanged glances—both were baffled.