Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 646 - 317 Suspicious Village Ruffian_2

But Aunt Tong was so hospitable, she practically dragged the few of them onto the kang bed.

There was no way around it, they had to eat here first. Luo Fei had already prepared the money, not wanting to let kind people work for nothing.

Looking closely, it was all hearty dishes.

Smoked meat with vegetables, chicken, duck stewed with fish, and a specially prepared village-style large pot of rustic dishes—it was truly touching enthusiasm.

With Luo Fei's consent, Lin Jie and He Xin immediately began to feast.

During the meal, they chatted about matters in the village when Aunt Tong suddenly slapped her forehead, as if recalling something important.

"Officers, you see, my memory isn't great. A few days ago, I accidentally stumbled upon something about that girl, Ye Ni. I just forgot about it because of the recent case."

"No worries, Aunt Tong. Just tell us."

"A few days ago, a ruffian in our village was wandering outside. When he came back, he had a new mobile phone."

"I might not remember others, but I definitely won't forget this phone; it's that girl Ye Ni's!"

Ma Yeni's phone?

Instantly, Luo Fei and He Xin became alert. The information Xiaochen provided in the morning involved Ma Yeni's account making a transfer and withdrawal not long ago.

There were only two ways to operate this: through a bank card or using a mobile password and online app.

They initially suspected it was done by one of her family members, but now there was another suspect.

"What's the situation with this ruffian? Aunt, could you elaborate?"

"Sure." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"His name is Ying Junlong, a notorious scoundrel in our village. Back in the day, he lost all his wages playing mahjong and cards, and during New Year's, lost his father's pension gambling with some pimps who came to the village. He was eventually kicked out to work, but within half a year, he gambled away his parents' funeral savings."

That description immediately painted a picture of a vile, reckless ruffian.

What a gambler! A downright scoundrel!

"And then?"

"Then, this brat acted recklessly in the village. Over the years, he's done all kinds of business, deceiving his neighbors and relatives, eventually angering his father to death."

Everyone was silent at these words. At this moment, they understood what a true village ruffian was.

The term 'ruffian' was entirely fitting.

Yet, Luo Fei was a bit anxious because, despite everything said, none got to the point.

He wanted to know how this Ying Junlong character actually got that phone. But Aunt Tong talked at length without hitting the mark.

"That day, I was coming back from buying groceries and saw this boy sneaking around. As the phone in his hand flashed in front of me, I recognized it at once—it was Ye Ni's."

"At the time, I didn't want any trouble, so I didn't ask. But the more I thought about it, the more something felt off."

"Ye Ni often brought me rare city items, and I've seen her phone more than once. It's really high-end, but since she's careful with her things, hasn't changed it in two or three years."

"But this phone later appeared in Ying Junlong's hands. Recently, he's been busy with who knows what, roaming the village during the day, and people from outside come looking for him."

"The strangest thing is that he disappears at night!"

"His house is almost never lit at night. We all find it odd, but no one wants to ask."

After hearing Aunt Tong say all this, Luo Fei put down his chopsticks.

If what she said was true, then this village ruffian, Ying Junlong, was highly suspicious.

If he had first killed Ma Yeni, then buried her body, taking her phone to access her money, this conclusion seemed plausible too.

As for the whereabouts of the Ma family father and son, that wasn't important right now... Investigating a case must prioritize based on the first suspicion order.

Since Ying Junlong had Ma Yeni's phone, he should be targeted as the primary suspect.

Subsequently, Luo Fei inquired about his situation.

Aunt Tong mentioned that recently he'd been out every night. Some passersby noted that his house was always dark, leading villagers to speculate that he was doing business, though no one knew what kind.

All in all, it's four characters: doing things underhandedly.

"Understood, Aunt Tong. We're planning to visit this guy and will ensure that we uncover the truth for Ma Yeni as soon as possible."

"Alright, thank you officers."

Before leaving, Luo Fei casually placed the money inside her cupboard and then left with the others.

Based on the location Aunt Tong provided, they quickly found Ying Junlong's residence, but he wasn't there at the moment.

Lin Jie noticed that the ground around the house was covered with many scattered footprints. Since the village roads were rarely maintained, most areas were either muddy or paved with slate.

Seeing these disordered footprints made Luo Fei increasingly uneasy.

He had no idea who Ying Junlong usually dealt with, but if his actions involved silencing someone, today they'd make sure it ends here.

"Leader, someone's coming."

Keeping watch, He Xin called out softly, and the group quickly hid behind a dirt wall.

They saw a carelessly nonchalant man in a leather jacket, stumbling his way over. Even from his walk, it was obvious he was unreliable.

"This should be Ying Junlong, but I still can't be certain."

"Too bad we don't have a photo."

While they hesitated on what to do, the man suddenly pulled out a key. Once he unlocked the door, his identity was confirmed.

According to Aunt Tong, after Ying Junlong's parents passed away, no one else had their house keys, so it had to be him.

Soon, he came out again, seemingly putting something into his pocket, glancing around cautiously.

Such behavior only heightened their suspicion.

Luo Fei understood the issue here but didn't say anything, deciding they should follow to see why he wasn't returning home at night.

Perhaps the murderer of Ma Yeni wasn't acting alone, but gathered as a group to plot further crimes.

"Leader, should we call for backup? Just the five of us might not be enough."

"Don't worry, it'll be enough."

Luo Fei was already preparing himself, ready to act.

And so, from five in the afternoon, they tailed Ying Junlong until eight at night.

As predicted, Ying Junlong didn't return home. Instead, he headed to a brightly lit tile-roofed house, which looked quite suspicious given its secluded location, unlikely to attract attention from the village.

"This is the place. I'll go in first; you follow closely."

Luo Fei took the handcuffs from Lin Jie, prepared for the situation inside, even anticipating the possible scenarios.

"Leader, be careful."

"Mm."

Luo Fei stealthily approached, confirming there were indeed many voices and clattering sounds inside—possibly criminals preparing their weapons!

Action!

With a powerful kick, Luo Fei burst through the door, stirring up clouds of dust inside...

Then a figure stormed in like a dragon amid turbulent waves.

In an instant, Luo Fei spotted Ying Junlong standing at the center, surrounded by sneaky individuals, all tipsy except for the notorious village ruffian facing him.

"You all..."

Before Ying Junlong could shout, Luo Fei acted.

He struck the man's shoulder, spun him around, handcuffed him while pinning him by the spine.

"Ah—"

A scream echoed as the others were still in shock.

Behind him, He Xin, Lin Jie, and two other officers charged in.

"Freeze! Everyone, hands up!"

In less than thirty seconds, Luo Fei took control of the whole room, exuding a commanding presence as everyone surrendered, hands on their heads squatting down in compliance.

Luo Fei's handcuffs and domineering aura were enough to intimidate them.

Just as Luo Fei and his team began searching the surroundings, they suddenly froze, floored by the scene before them.