I Play Dungeons in the Police Station-Chapter 236 - 164: A Chance Encounter Is Fate

"I..."

At this moment, Li Xiang is the captain of the criminal police unit. Sometimes, just a look or a tone of voice can make a guilty person tremble.

Under pressure, the waiter could only admit to what happened at the time.

"Your hotel really has some nerve, handling a murder case on your own. What do you need us detectives for then?"

Just then, a middle-aged man in plain clothes walked over, apparently having just overheard Li Xiang and the others' conversation.

"Captain Xing."

"Hello, I'm Xing Ke, captain of the third detective unit in Binhai City. I just heard you say you're also a detective?" Xing Ke extended his right hand, politely greeting him.

Li Xiang extended his right hand and shook hands with Xing Ke. "Li Xiang, captain of the first detective unit in Jinghai City."

"So young and already a captain, it seems your case-solving ability must be very strong."

Xing Ke originally thought Li Xiang was just an ordinary policeman. He didn't expect the other party to also be a captain, just like him. At what age did he become captain?

35, perhaps?

"Not worthy."

"Did you stay in room 1007 last night? Did you hear anything unusual?"

"No, I was too tired from having fun last night and didn't really pay attention."

Xing Ke saw that Li Xiang had a beautiful girlfriend and immediately had an understanding expression. With such a beautiful girlfriend, how could he not be exhausted?

"Then you have a good rest first, I have to get busy."

After exchanging a few words, Xing Ke left. With a murder case on hand, he was the busiest.

Busy solving the case.

Not only that, he also had to verify the previous incident of the hotel manager obstructing the report to the police. If true, he would handle it according to the law.

Meanwhile, Li Xiang and Lin Feifei, along with other hotel guests, were all driven out of the hotel.

"It's terrifying. There was a murder case next door to us last night, and we heard nothing."

Lin Feifei was also a bit unsettled at this time. A murder case happened in the hotel room next to them, just thinking about it sent a chill down her spine.

"I didn't hear anything either."

Li Xiang was also a bit embarrassed; even he hadn't heard a thing, which showed just how deeply they had slept last night.

"It's so brutal. Why do you think the killer would murder?"

"I don't know. I'm not in charge of this case, and I don't know the killer's motive. But motives for crime are no more than the three categories of financial lust, sexual lust, and aggression."

"I wonder if the killer will be caught."

"There's no escape. Nowadays, hotels are full of surveillance cameras. Hotel registration requires ID, making it easy to identify the deceased. Then, check his social relationships, personal connections, debt relationships, and the killer will soon surface. You don't need to worry about that. Let's think about where to go next instead."

The killer committed murder in the hotel, didn't deal with the body, and even left the door open when fleeing, clearly in a panic, most likely a crime of passion with no counter-detection awareness. For the police, such a killer is an easy target to capture, just a matter of time.

Li Xiang found it a bit disheartening. It was rare to take his girlfriend out for some fun, and then they encountered such an incident, which was quite disappointing.

"I kind of don't feel like playing anymore."

Indeed, after the incident in the early morning, Lin Feifei was already feeling scared and didn't want to continue with their plans.

In past hotel murder cases, she had been involved in similar incidents herself.

She already had some reservations about hotels.

This instance further deepened her fear of hotels.

"How about we stroll around the mall, grab something to eat, and then go home?"

"Okay."

Good food really can lift the spirits.

There is nothing a hotpot meal can't fix. If there is, then have two.

After a satisfying hotpot meal, Lin Feifei was instantly rejuvenated and no longer brought up the idea of going home.

"Let's go hiking; I want to watch the sunrise from the mountain."

There's nothing more beautiful than sunrise, and nothing more splendid than dusk.

Gazing at the beautiful sunset in the west, Lin Feifei suddenly had the spontaneous urge to see the sunrise.

But hearing the word hiking made Li Xiang shiver.

Hiking is another high-risk activity.

He's a bit worried, hoping nothing unexpected happens.

It's not often that he and his girlfriend get some time off to enjoy a little vacation together. First, a murder case, and then a possible fall from a cliff...

He would truly be grateful!

But seeing Lin Feifei so excited again, how could he bear to dampen her spirits, so he agreed.

"Sure, let's go now. Then we can stay up the mountain overnight; saves us the early climb to see the sunrise."

They were spontaneous, the type who would say and do things right away.

Once they made up their minds, tickets were quickly purchased.

Though they both had cars, they decided not to drive themselves for this trip, as it was too exhausting.

Even Li Xiang, with his +1 physique, found it hard to endure, let alone others.

Shandong is a great place, with mountains and seas, rich and expansive.

To visit here and not climb Mount Tai would be a pity.

Mount Tai, the foremost of the Five Great Mountains, is renowned as the number one mountain under heaven. Its main peak, Jade Emperor Peak, stands at an elevation of 1,545 meters, majestic and grand, with a magnificent and breathtaking view.

The high-speed train to Mount Tai isn't too far, and upon arrival, they took a taxi to the foot of the mountain.

Even though it wasn't a public holiday, the mountain was still bustling with tourists, giving one the impression that nobody seemed to be working.

If it weren't for the organization granting him a seven-day leave, he'd be working too.

But seeing this sea of people, it's as if they've already achieved financial freedom and can travel the world.

"Should we take the cable car up or hike?"

"Hiking, hiking, of course, we'll climb up."

With Lin Feifei in high spirits, naturally, Li Xiang accompanied her. They first reached the Red Gate, then via the Middle Celestial Gate, they arrived at the South Celestial Gate.

The entire journey was 7.44 kilometers, taking nearly 4 hours.

Mount Tai boasts the four wonders of "Mount Tai Sunrise, Sea of Clouds, Sunset Glow, and Yellow River Golden Belt," with overlapping hills, towering pines, surging cloud seas, combining the majestic with the picturesque, and a tranquility that exudes a sense of mystery.

"It's so beautiful, so spectacular, and so tiring."

All the way up, Lin Feifei went from initial excitement to a sweaty exhaustion, needing to find a place to sit and rest every three steps.

"Who was saying we should hike up just now?"

"Hmph, none of your business."

"There are some snacks over there; let's check them out."

They snacked a bit on Celestial Street, then went to the Divine Rest Hotel to book a room for some rest.

The best time to observe the sunrise in August is around five o'clock. The two of them woke up at half-past four, and, following some independent photographers, they headed to Sunrise Peak.

At this time, the sky was just beginning to lighten, and many tourists were already there to catch a good spot for the sunrise.

As the sun rose, rays of dawn light slowly crept from the horizon. As it slowly ascended, a vast expanse of red waves surged and rolled with brilliance and vibrancy.

"It's so beautiful!"

Lin Feifei felt a bit captivated, "The most romantic thing I can imagine is welcoming the first ray of morning sunlight with my loved one."

As they sat side by side, the brilliant rays of light bathed them, as if covering them in a veil of golden warmth, conveying an inexplicable sense of romance.

"You two really are a perfect couple; the scene just now was too beautiful. I couldn't help but capture it with the shutter, preserving this moment of beauty. Do you like it?"

Just then, a voice chimed in next to them. Someone had arrived with a framed photo, already set and beautifully captured, with the sunrise as their backdrop—a truly artistic composition.

"How much?" At the mountaintop, there's no one offering free photo services at five in the morning.

"Oh, talking about money is hurtful. Destiny brought us together, just thirty yuan."

*Pfft!*

"You're quite the humorist."

Lin Feifei was amused by the photographer and took out her phone, ready to scan and pay.

She looked at the photo, liked it, and since thirty yuan wasn't a high price, she decided to buy it.