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Two interview videos firmly occupy the first and second positions on the hot search list, and the frenzy sparked by the preview of the murder case by Fangerusuo has caused great public outrage in a short period of time. Now, he, who has become the target of criticism, is soaking in the bathtub, leisurely watching a movie on a tablet.
Numerous ice cubes float on the surface of the water, covering his fair-skinned body. He is really thin, with distinct ribs on his chest, and arms so slender that they seem like they could break with a snap, giving him a somewhat ugly appearance. What's even more horrifying is a large deep purple bruise silently spreading up his shoulder and extending towards his neck. If a way to contain it isn't found, his entire body will rot.
But he is not at all worried, even raising an eyebrow and smiling as he watches the exciting parts of the movie, his expressions vivid. This lively and somewhat naive side of him reveals his vitality.
During this time, his phone placed on the sink has been constantly ringing, with various numbers flashing and then falling silent one after the other. Among these people are his friends, colleagues, as well as strangers intending to mock him, and even crazy black fans and haters. He doesn't answer any of them, allowing the phone to ring continuously without feeling annoyed. In terms of mental resilience, even an astronaut might find it hard to match him.
Over two hours later, Fangerusuo finally stands up from the completely melted ice, meticulously drying his body with a towel. Just then, the phone number on the screen changes, with a note saying "Dad."
Fangerusuo raises an eyebrow with great interest and answers the call. Before he can speak, a grim voice comes from the other end, "Fangerusuo, did you really kill Gao Yize?"
"No," Fangerusuo replied calmly.
"I will have my assistant bring over the document to terminate the adoption relationship, you just need to sign it. It doesn't matter whether you killed Gao Yize or not, just remember, from now on, everything you do has nothing to do with the Fangu family. Don't cause trouble for me, or I will dispose of you like handling trash." Fangerusuo's father hangs up without saying another word. When an adopted son lingers on the edge of despair, his choice is not to extend a helping hand, but to push the other person down with force.
Fangerusuo chuckles softly, having long foreseen that Fango would do this, and it aligns with his intentions.
The lawyer sent by the Fangu family quickly arrives, and Fangerusuo signs the document without saying a word. The lawyer also promptly takes pictures of the document with his phone and sends them to the employer.
A crisp sound rings out, and Fango's private Weibo account posts a message, with attached images being the photos just received. He is already impatient to announce to the world that Fangerusuo has absolutely no connection to the Fangu family, whether through blood relations or legally.
Fangerusuo picks up his phone and looks at it, mockingly saying, "Mr. Fango is really too anxious."
Fango's Weibo post receives tens of thousands of likes. Some people maliciously comment, saying, "[Without the support of the Fangu family, Fangerusuo will have no way to turn the situation around this time. I see only two possible outcomes for him, either the death penalty or spending his life in prison.]"
"[Brother, don't forget he's a patient with multiple personalities, and he most likely won't go to prison.]"
"Damn, this is so unfair! Is a psychiatric evaluation just a legal permit to kill? If Fangerusuo ultimately escapes legal punishment, I will be thoroughly disappointed in this country!"
Such comments have aroused great public outrage. In this situation, a group claiming to be righteous begins to raise funds, preparing to hire a group of thugs to teach Fangerusuo a lesson. Doesn't he like to hire hitmen? Then they will use the same method to deal with him!
This matter not only brews in secret, but also gives rise to retaliatory remarks in public. Netizens treat this young man with the utmost malice, already firmly establishing his guilt in their minds.
But for the police, a mere painting is far from forming a direct chain of evidence. Unless they can catch the killer and through the killer's confession prove the existence of an employment relationship between them and Fangerusuo. Only then will the case be closed.
To prevent a second murder from happening, Zhuang Zhen and several team members stand guard around Sun Ying 24 hours a day. When Sun Ying is recording a program, they follow her, when she sleeps they stand guard, and even when she takes care of personal needs, they assign someone to watch her in the bathroom. But five or six days have passed, and Sun Ying has been safe and sound, with no suspicious individuals appearing around her.
Liu Tao muttered in a nondescript van, "What's going on? The second death threat has been sent, Fangerusuo couldn't possibly have not acted! Could it be that he's playing with us?"
Zhuang Zhen asked in the group chat on his phone, "How's the situation on your end?" The team members responsible for protecting Zhao Wenyuan, Fango, and Cao Xiaofeng replied, "Boss, currently no situation."
"Any suspicious persons appeared?"
"No, everything is normal."
"What about Fangerusuo's side?"
"There are no suspicious situations on his end."
"Has the forensic report from the scene of the crime come out?"
"Two reports came out earlier, there were no leads. Now the forensics team is conducting a third examination, the specific situation is still unclear."
"Have any witnesses to the incident been found?"
"No, we've searched the nearby buildings but haven't found any witnesses."
"Alright, I understand. You continue to keep watch, don't slack off." Zhuang Zhen's brow furrowed tighter and tighter, feeling like he had overlooked something.
"Let's wait and see, now we're just testing the patience of the murderer." Liu Tao consoled.
Zhuang Zhen nodded without saying anything, but a sense of foreboding surged in his heart.
For the next three days, no suspicious situations were discovered, and Sun Ying finished recording her variety show and returned to Beijing. The small groups responsible for protecting the other individuals also passed this time peacefully, as if the death threat Fangerusuo had previously issued was just a joke.
Of course, during these days, the criminal police team did not experience complete calm. They received several cases, including two homicides, where the victims were a middle-aged woman and a young man in his twenties. As the first team was investigating the case of Gao Yize, the second and third teams took on these two homicide cases.
The woman was killed by her cheating partner with a heavy hammer, and the case has already been solved. The young man in his twenties was robbed of his wallet and phone and stabbed to death in a dark alley late at night while intoxicated. There were no surveillance cameras or witnesses in the dark alley, and the streetlights were broken. The third team currently has no useful leads and can only investigate blindly. In general, the probability of solving such random cases is very low, and whether the deceased can be vindicated depends entirely on luck.
After returning to Beijing, Zhuang Zhen continued to have people watch over the potential victims on the list, while also stepping up the investigation into Fangerusuo's social connections, but has yet to obtain any useful leads. The investigation on the Gao Yize case is ongoing, but due to focus and manpower issues, the efficiency is very low and no leads have been obtained.
The entire task force was at a loss, with their only hope resting on forensic science.
Three days later, the forensics team submitted the third examination report. The location where the body was found did not have any suspicious elements, and the medical examiner confirmed that Gao Yize had indeed died from falling off the building. The top floor, where the incident occurred, only had evidence of Gao Yize's movements and no clues that could reveal the killer's identity, such as footprints, DNA, fingerprints, witnesses, surveillance footage, etc., none of it was found.
Even more bizarrely, upon checking the surveillance in the hallways and elevators, the task force discovered that for several days leading up to Gao Yize's fall, the top floor of that building had no visitors besides him. The commercial buildings in this area are mostly densely constructed, making it easy to move from one building to another, but the building where the radio studio is located happens to be separated by a two-way bicycle lane and is about seven to eight meters away from the nearest building, making it highly unlikely for an ordinary person to cross.
In other words, unless the killer can fly over from the sky, it's simply not possible for them to have killed Gao Yize.
Reading the forensic report, Liu Tao exclaimed irritably, "Damn, this case is really strange! How on earth did the killer get up there to commit the murder? I can't think of any way no matter how hard I try! And the real culprit's identity is already clear, but we still don't have evidence to arrest them. We'll be filed complaints against by the deceased's family, pressured by our superiors, and condemned by the public! Damn it, in the decades I've been a police officer, I've never been so suffocated! Is it possible that in the end, we'll just have to conclude this case as an accident or suicide?"
Zhuang Zhen fell into contemplation as he looked at the forensic report, only asking after a long while, "Has there been any activity from Fangerusuo?"
"No. He's been wandering outside this whole time. He doesn't have a specific destination, just driving around the entire city of Beijing in his sports car, never getting out midway. He just keeps driving and driving, for seven or eight hours, and then returns to his apartment to sleep at night." The liaison shook his head, "His lifestyle is very peculiar, but there are currently no suspicious circumstances."
"Driving around outside all day? Damn, what the hell does this kid want to do?" Liu Tao felt like he was about to lose even the few hairs he had left, he had never seen a more arrogant and slippery suspect than Fangerusuo.
Zhuang Zhen continued to ask, "Has he been in contact with any suspicious individuals?"
"No, we implanted surveillance software on his phone. He hasn't answered any suspicious calls, usually just browsing Weibo, playing games, and watching movies. He hasn't received any suspicious emails, his bank accounts have indeed been frozen by the Fangu family, with not much money on hand, and a secret account hasn't been found yet. It involves overseas financial institutions and is more difficult to investigate."
"Then continue to investigate, don't slack off. Right now, it's just patience and meticulousness that we're testing him against." Zhuang Zhen never doubted his judgment, so he would never give up the lead on Fangerusuo.
The police officer had just agreed when he exclaimed in surprise, "Boss, the second team just sent a message, Fangerusuo's car has finally stopped! It's stopped near a newly built community in the Dongcheng district called Moon Bay Garden. He even called a real estate agent, saying he wants to rent a house in that community."
"Moon Bay Garden? That residential area is famous for being haunted. Why would Fānjiāluō want to rent a house there?" Liú Tāo thought it was very strange.
"Now he's as poor as a church mouse, and still owes a ton of debt. He's probably planning to sell the house to raise some money," the police officer said confidently.
Zhuāng Zhēn was most afraid that Fānjiāluō would play dead at home, so now that he's out and about, it's a good thing. So he ordered, "During the moving process, he might come into contact with some suspicious people, so keep an eye on him!"
"We know, boss, you can rest assured!" the group promised loudly, changing their previous desolation.
When moving, there are many people and random hands. Fānjiāluō could naturally hire some workers smoothly and could be the murderer among them!
Two interview videos firmly occupy the first and second positions on the hot search list, and the frenzy sparked by the preview of the murder case by Fangerusuo has caused great public outrage in a short period of time. Now, he, who has become the target of criticism, is soaking in the bathtub, leisurely watching a movie on a tablet.
Numerous ice cubes float on the surface of the water, covering his fair-skinned body. He is really thin, with distinct ribs on his chest, and arms so slender that they seem like they could break with a snap, giving him a somewhat ugly appearance. What's even more horrifying is a large deep purple bruise silently spreading up his shoulder and extending towards his neck. If a way to contain it isn't found, his entire body will rot.
But he is not at all worried, even raising an eyebrow and smiling as he watches the exciting parts of the movie, his expressions vivid. This lively and somewhat naive side of him reveals his vitality.
During this time, his phone placed on the sink has been constantly ringing, with various numbers flashing and then falling silent one after the other. Among these people are his friends, colleagues, as well as strangers intending to mock him, and even crazy black fans and haters. He doesn't answer any of them, allowing the phone to ring continuously without feeling annoyed. In terms of mental resilience, even an astronaut might find it hard to match him.
Over two hours later, Fangerusuo finally stands up from the completely melted ice, meticulously drying his body with a towel. Just then, the phone number on the screen changes, with a note saying "Dad."
Fangerusuo raises an eyebrow with great interest and answers the call. Before he can speak, a grim voice comes from the other end, "Fangerusuo, did you really kill Gao Yize?"
"No," Fangerusuo replied calmly.
"I will have my assistant bring over the document to terminate the adoption relationship, you just need to sign it. It doesn't matter whether you killed Gao Yize or not, just remember, from now on, everything you do has nothing to do with the Fangu family. Don't cause trouble for me, or I will dispose of you like handling trash." Fangerusuo's father hangs up without saying another word. When an adopted son lingers on the edge of despair, his choice is not to extend a helping hand, but to push the other person down with force.
Fangerusuo chuckles softly, having long foreseen that Fango would do this, and it aligns with his intentions.
The lawyer sent by the Fangu family quickly arrives, and Fangerusuo signs the document without saying a word. The lawyer also promptly takes pictures of the document with his phone and sends them to the employer.
A crisp sound rings out, and Fango's private Weibo account posts a message, with attached images being the photos just received. He is already impatient to announce to the world that Fangerusuo has absolutely no connection to the Fangu family, whether through blood relations or legally.
Fangerusuo picks up his phone and looks at it, mockingly saying, "Mr. Fango is really too anxious."
Fango's Weibo post receives tens of thousands of likes. Some people maliciously comment, saying, "[Without the support of the Fangu family, Fangerusuo will have no way to turn the situation around this time. I see only two possible outcomes for him, either the death penalty or spending his life in prison.]"
"[Brother, don't forget he's a patient with multiple personalities, and he most likely won't go to prison.]"
"Damn, this is so unfair! Is a psychiatric evaluation just a legal permit to kill? If Fangerusuo ultimately escapes legal punishment, I will be thoroughly disappointed in this country!"
Such comments have aroused great public outrage. In this situation, a group claiming to be righteous begins to raise funds, preparing to hire a group of thugs to teach Fangerusuo a lesson. Doesn't he like to hire hitmen? Then they will use the same method to deal with him!
This matter not only brews in secret, but also gives rise to retaliatory remarks in public. Netizens treat this young man with the utmost malice, already firmly establishing his guilt in their minds.
But for the police, a mere painting is far from forming a direct chain of evidence. Unless they can catch the killer and through the killer's confession prove the existence of an employment relationship between them and Fangerusuo. Only then will the case be closed.
To prevent a second murder from happening, Zhuang Zhen and several team members stand guard around Sun Ying 24 hours a day. When Sun Ying is recording a program, they follow her, when she sleeps they stand guard, and even when she takes care of personal needs, they assign someone to watch her in the bathroom. But five or six days have passed, and Sun Ying has been safe and sound, with no suspicious individuals appearing around her.
Liu Tao muttered in a nondescript van, "What's going on? The second death threat has been sent, Fangerusuo couldn't possibly have not acted! Could it be that he's playing with us?"
Zhuang Zhen asked in the group chat on his phone, "How's the situation on your end?" The team members responsible for protecting Zhao Wenyuan, Fango, and Cao Xiaofeng replied, "Boss, currently no situation."
"Any suspicious persons appeared?"
"No, everything is normal."
"What about Fangerusuo's side?"
"There are no suspicious situations on his end."
"Has the forensic report from the scene of the crime come out?"
"Two reports came out earlier, there were no leads. Now the forensics team is conducting a third examination, the specific situation is still unclear."
"Have any witnesses to the incident been found?"
"No, we've searched the nearby buildings but haven't found any witnesses."
"Alright, I understand. You continue to keep watch, don't slack off." Zhuang Zhen's brow furrowed tighter and tighter, feeling like he had overlooked something.
"Let's wait and see, now we're just testing the patience of the murderer." Liu Tao consoled.
Zhuang Zhen nodded without saying anything, but a sense of foreboding surged in his heart.
For the next three days, no suspicious situations were discovered, and Sun Ying finished recording her variety show and returned to Beijing. The small groups responsible for protecting the other individuals also passed this time peacefully, as if the death threat Fangerusuo had previously issued was just a joke.
Of course, during these days, the criminal police team did not experience complete calm. They received several cases, including two homicides, where the victims were a middle-aged woman and a young man in his twenties. As the first team was investigating the case of Gao Yize, the second and third teams took on these two homicide cases.
The woman was killed by her cheating partner with a heavy hammer, and the case has already been solved. The young man in his twenties was robbed of his wallet and phone and stabbed to death in a dark alley late at night while intoxicated. There were no surveillance cameras or witnesses in the dark alley, and the streetlights were broken. The third team currently has no useful leads and can only investigate blindly. In general, the probability of solving such random cases is very low, and whether the deceased can be vindicated depends entirely on luck.
After returning to Beijing, Zhuang Zhen continued to have people watch over the potential victims on the list, while also stepping up the investigation into Fangerusuo's social connections, but has yet to obtain any useful leads. The investigation on the Gao Yize case is ongoing, but due to focus and manpower issues, the efficiency is very low and no leads have been obtained.
The entire task force was at a loss, with their only hope resting on forensic science.
Three days later, the forensics team submitted the third examination report. The location where the body was found did not have any suspicious elements, and the medical examiner confirmed that Gao Yize had indeed died from falling off the building. The top floor, where the incident occurred, only had evidence of Gao Yize's movements and no clues that could reveal the killer's identity, such as footprints, DNA, fingerprints, witnesses, surveillance footage, etc., none of it was found.
Even more bizarrely, upon checking the surveillance in the hallways and elevators, the task force discovered that for several days leading up to Gao Yize's fall, the top floor of that building had no visitors besides him. The commercial buildings in this area are mostly densely constructed, making it easy to move from one building to another, but the building where the radio studio is located happens to be separated by a two-way bicycle lane and is about seven to eight meters away from the nearest building, making it highly unlikely for an ordinary person to cross.
In other words, unless the killer can fly over from the sky, it's simply not possible for them to have killed Gao Yize.
Reading the forensic report, Liu Tao exclaimed irritably, "Damn, this case is really strange! How on earth did the killer get up there to commit the murder? I can't think of any way no matter how hard I try! And the real culprit's identity is already clear, but we still don't have evidence to arrest them. We'll be filed complaints against by the deceased's family, pressured by our superiors, and condemned by the public! Damn it, in the decades I've been a police officer, I've never been so suffocated! Is it possible that in the end, we'll just have to conclude this case as an accident or suicide?"
Zhuang Zhen fell into contemplation as he looked at the forensic report, only asking after a long while, "Has there been any activity from Fangerusuo?"
"No. He's been wandering outside this whole time. He doesn't have a specific destination, just driving around the entire city of Beijing in his sports car, never getting out midway. He just keeps driving and driving, for seven or eight hours, and then returns to his apartment to sleep at night." The liaison shook his head, "His lifestyle is very peculiar, but there are currently no suspicious circumstances."
"Driving around outside all day? Damn, what the hell does this kid want to do?" Liu Tao felt like he was about to lose even the few hairs he had left, he had never seen a more arrogant and slippery suspect than Fangerusuo.
Zhuang Zhen continued to ask, "Has he been in contact with any suspicious individuals?"
"No, we implanted surveillance software on his phone. He hasn't answered any suspicious calls, usually just browsing Weibo, playing games, and watching movies. He hasn't received any suspicious emails, his bank accounts have indeed been frozen by the Fangu family, with not much money on hand, and a secret account hasn't been found yet. It involves overseas financial institutions and is more difficult to investigate."
"Then continue to investigate, don't slack off. Right now, it's just patience and meticulousness that we're testing him against." Zhuang Zhen never doubted his judgment, so he would never give up the lead on Fangerusuo.
The police officer had just agreed when he exclaimed in surprise, "Boss, the second team just sent a message, Fangerusuo's car has finally stopped! It's stopped near a newly built community in the Dongcheng district called Moon Bay Garden. He even called a real estate agent, saying he wants to rent a house in that community."
"Moon Bay Garden? That residential area is famous for being haunted. Why would Fānjiāluō want to rent a house there?" Liú Tāo thought it was very strange.
"Now he's as poor as a church mouse, and still owes a ton of debt. He's probably planning to sell the house to raise some money," the police officer said confidently.
Zhuāng Zhēn was most afraid that Fānjiāluō would play dead at home, so now that he's out and about, it's a good thing. So he ordered, "During the moving process, he might come into contact with some suspicious people, so keep an eye on him!"
"We know, boss, you can rest assured!" the group promised loudly, changing their previous desolation.
When moving, there are many people and random hands. Fānjiāluō could naturally hire some workers smoothly and could be the murderer among them!