Chapter 128: Temporarily Safe

Upon hearing this, all the police officers were so frightened they didn't dare to take a breath.

You idiot, why did Akita-kun die at this time?

And that letter was lost again at this time.

Could these two things be related?

Yesterday, after Gao Liu Xiuji returned home, he searched inside and out, but still found nothing.

After confirming he had truly lost the secret letter, Gao Liu Xiuji slept poorly all night, constantly wondering where the letter could have been lost.

Could it be Chen Yongren?

Impossible…

I personally saw him leave, and Chen Yongren never bent down to pick anything up the whole time.

If it was theft, that's even more impossible.

Never mind how he knew about the secret letter; in such a short time, how could he have stolen it and where could he have hidden it?

The secret letter was mysteriously lost, and adding to that, Liu Jianming's unexpected death made Gao Liu Xiuji even more troubled.

Today was supposed to be Liu Jianming's work report day, but he was late by several hours this time.

Only after Gao Liu Xiuji sent people to look for him did he learn that Liu Jianming had been killed.

Before coming to the police station, Gao Liu Xiuji personally inspected the scene; Liu Jianming's home was in disarray, and his issued pistol had disappeared.

Judging by appearances.

This is a genuine case of burglary and murder.

But Gao Liu Xiuji didn't believe things were that simple.

Liu Jianming was a trained special agent and carried a gun; how could he be killed by an ordinary robber?

"Just now I received a piece of information." Gao Liu Xiuji looked around the police station.

"Your chief, Liu Jianming, died unexpectedly at home."

As soon as he said that, the police station erupted in murmurs, with everyone whispering and discussing.

They never expected Liu Jianming to die suddenly?

When he said that, Gao Liu Xiuji carefully examined the officers' expressions, trying to spot any suspicious points, and finally fixed his gaze on Chen Yongren.

After all.

Liu Jianming had long suspected Chen Yongren of being a National Government mole and was trying to find evidence.

He had just finished investigating that little girl's matter yesterday when he suddenly died unexpectedly.

Could it be that Liu Jianming had uncovered some clue?

Or perhaps Chen Yongren, or the girl named Hua Lei, killed Liu Jianming to keep the secret from being leaked?

Regarding this, Chen Yongren had already considered it; when Gao Liu Xiuji observed him, he also subtly glanced at him with a scanning eye.

The preceding data showed no change.

But the "Recent Status" column.

Because the secret letter was lost, Gao Liu Xiuji couldn't tell who had it, and with Liu Jianming's sudden death, it made him even more anxious and fearful.

Feeling bad?

You're feeling fine, but I, your humble self, am not doing well.

Although that's the case, Chen Yongren still put on a look of great shock and stood up to speak.

"Chief Gao, how did Officer Liu die?"

"He was fine just a few days ago, right?"

"When did this happen, and who did it?"

"As far as we can tell, it's a burglary; he was hacked to death by bandits with a cleaver." Gao Liu Xiuji carefully observed Chen Yongren's expression.

"Burglary?" Chen Yongren looked bewildered: "Chief Gao, could there be any doubts? Who would be foolish enough to rob a police chief?"

"Exactly, I think the same way—Liu Jianming's death is too suspicious." Gao Liu Xiuji nodded and said: "He is the chief of the Songhu Police Station, responsible for security in this area."

"Now he's been killed; whoever did it is challenging our Songhu security!"

"From now on, everyone must honestly report where they went last night and who can vouch for them."

Upon Gao Liu Xiuji's order, two Japanese second lieutenants came forward holding folders; the police officers, fearing retaliation, promptly confessed and formed two lines.

Chen Yongren was then personally questioned by Gao Liu Xiuji.

"Chen Sang, don't be nervous; rest assured, the Locust Army still trusts you—this is just a routine inquiry." Seeing Chen Yongren a bit nervous, Gao Liu Xiuji comforted him.

"Yes, Chief Gao, please ask." Chen Yongren nodded.

"Name." Gao Liu Xiuji smiled: "Although I know what you're called, this is standard interrogation procedure; everyone, not just you, must answer these questions."

"Understood, understood." Chen Yongren nodded: "Chen Yongren."

"Age."

"20."

"Position."

"Deputy Chief of the Songhu Police Station."

Whenever Chen Yongren answered a question, Gao Liu Xiuji would record it on paper.

"When was the last time you saw him?" Gao Liu Xiuji asked again.

"A few days ago?" Chen Yongren thought for a moment, then said: "Oh, right—it was the day an anti-Japanese activist broke into my house!"

"Because I killed an anti-Japanese activist, I remember it more clearly."

Upon hearing that, Gao Liu Xiuji's mouth twitched twice; he feigned calm and asked a few more questions.

It was nothing more than asking in various ways what he had done yesterday and who could corroborate.

Chen Yongren handled everything calmly.

Because Hua Lei had also seen Liu Jianming, she was also summoned to the police station for questioning.

To prevent them from colluding temporarily, Gaoliu Xiuji sent two Riben soldiers, bringing Hua Lei to the police station.

"Ren Ge." Hua Lei instinctively moved closer to Chen Yongren: "What's going on? Why did they suddenly summon me to the police station?"

"It's fine, just some minor matters. Answer however the sir asks, just tell the truth." Chen Yongren comforted her with a few words, then, to avoid suspicion, he distanced himself from the room.

Gaoliu Xiuji carefully observed Hua Lei.

"Don't be nervous." Gaoliu Xiuji brought over a cup of water, smiling: "It's just a few simple questions; just tell me what you know."

Seizing the moment Hua Lei reached for the cup, Gaoliu Xiuji pretended to casually glance at her fingers.

Both of her index fingers lacked old calluses, indicating she had indeed never received any military training.

When Gaoliu Xiuji deliberately revealed Liu Jianming's death,

Hua Lei's tense, fearful expression, dilated pupils, and slightly trembling posture also seemed completely genuine, not feigned.

Everything indicated that she only learned of this today.

Moreover, Hua Lei seemed quite simple, and she did not shy away from many questions.

Her age and outward demeanor also did not resemble those of a trained agent.

Moreover, wielding a kitchen knife, she left dozens of wounds on Liu Jianming's body.

"Your questioning is over; you may go home." Gaoliu Xiuji said to Hua Lei, making a gesturing invitation.

Hua Lei felt relieved and hurriedly left the room.

The two remaining second lieutenants conducting the questioning also walked in holding their records.

Seeing their helpless expressions, Gaoliu Xiuji knew they had found nothing.

Could it be that Qiutian Jun's death was truly just an accident?

Gaoliu Xiuji absolutely did not believe that the matter could be so simple.

Since nothing could be found openly, now we can only have people investigate covertly.

Compared to Liu Jianming's death, Gaoliu Xiuji now wants to know more where that secret letter sent by Yugong and others actually went.