Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 231: He Xin Joins the Investigation Team

Chapter 231: Chapter 231: He Xin Joins the Investigation Team

Ji Ning glanced at him again, "Confidential information of the Security Bureau."

But He Xin was thick-skinned, showing no embarrassment whatsoever, "This person has had an incident, and our police received a report and rushed to the scene to investigate. Without some clarity, we can’t proceed with our work."

"Are you sure you want to know about this matter?" Ji Ning suddenly asked in return.

He Xin was taken aback; it was the first time a detective had responded like this. Previously, whenever they tried to intervene in cases taken over by the Security Bureau, it was extremely difficult, and they wouldn’t reveal a shred of information.

"Yes." He Xin nodded, seizing the rare opportunity.

Ji Ning observed his expression and knew what he was thinking, calmly saying, "Let’s find an appropriate place to talk."

He Xin was delighted and quickly said, "The crime scene floor is already locked down, and all our people are there. We can go to the doctor’s office and talk."

Ji Ning nodded slightly and said nothing more.

Feeling pleased, He Xin was more enthusiastic towards Ji Ning and Lin Yuanyang than before. After leading them to the hospital ward where Li Meifang was staying, he didn’t go straight to the doctor’s office but rather briefed them on the progress of the scene investigation and took them to Li Meifang’s ward.

Inside, the bedding was turned up, and the closed window was opened in an upright position.

"According to the nanny present at the time, the matron of the Lin Family wanted to see the child, so they took the child out of the ward. When they returned, Li Meifang was gone. They immediately called the medical staff to look for her, but she couldn’t be found until someone said she had died from a fall. We checked the corridor surveillance; some segments were deliberately destroyed, but the nurses at the nurse’s station didn’t see Li Meifang leave the ward."

He Xin said this and looked at the open window not far away, with a serious expression.

He had already had his colleagues inspect all the screws on the window, and there were no traces of movement, suggesting that the window couldn’t be fully opened to let Li Meifang fit through.

Then how did Li Meifang avoid the nurses in the corridor to commit suicide?

He Xin was puzzled.

Ji Ning put on gloves and shoe covers, walked to the window to observe, and after feeling around the window, her gaze darkened slightly.

The bright window was spotless, with no dust visible from the inside looking out.

"Detective Ji, we’ve ruled out the possibility of jumping from this window."

"It can’t be ruled out." Ji Ning tapped the window.

He Xin’s eyes brightened.

"Did you find something?"

"This glass was tampered with." Ji Ning tapped on the glass, producing a distinctly different sound.

She wasn’t tapping on the window that could be opened, but on the adjacent fixed glass window.

He Xin was very surprised, walked over, and imitated Ji Ning’s method of tapping on the glass.

Sure enough, when he tapped a certain spot, the sound of the glass noticeably changed.

He tapped along the altered glass, precisely forming a long horizontal line.

He Xin’s expression turned bad and he immediately had someone mark it.

As a rectangular area that could fit a person gradually appeared on the glass, He Xin’s face turned as dark as ink.

His eyes filled with a storm.

After a long while, he looked at Ji Ning and said, "Detective Ji, can we talk privately?"

Ji Ning nodded.

Lin Yuanyang followed closely beside Ji Ning.

Originally, He Xin didn’t want him to follow, but seeing Ji Ning didn’t say anything, he swallowed his words.

The three went to the doctor’s office next to the nurse’s station.

The room was large, with seven or eight desks.

Not a single person was there now.

After entering the room, He Xin asked straightforwardly, "Is the perpetrator of this case a superpower user?"

"It’s possible." Ji Ning thought for a moment and replied.

He Xin continued to ask, "Did Li Meifang commit any crime before her death?"

Ji Ning didn’t answer, sized him up for a while, and suddenly opened the Smart Brain saying, "Sign this first."

He Xin was slightly startled, walked over to look, and saw written:

[I voluntarily join A-level Detective Ji Ning’s investigation team as an external investigator...]

"This is..."

He Xin guessed a possibility in his mind, feeling excited. Joining this kind of investigation team, even if the case involved superpower users, he wouldn’t have to worry about the case being handed over and being unable to participate anymore.

But he didn’t want Ji Ning to see his eagerness, especially since they belonged to different systems with different management functions.

Lin Yuanyang secretly rolled his eyes and said on behalf of his Sister Ning, "Li Meifang’s identity is very sensitive. If you wish to continue investigating, you must sign this."

He Xin looked at Lin Yuanyang, then at Ji Ning, not fully understanding Lin Yuanyang’s role, but he knew this was a rare opportunity. To continue following up on the case afterward, he must sign it.

"Alright, I’ll sign."

"You don’t need to inform your superiors?" Lin Yuanyang asked.

He Xin touched his nose, slightly embarrassed, "I’ll report it."

After He Xin finished signing his name, Ji Ning informed He Xin about Li Meifang and the identity of Pan Min beside her.

The more He Xin listened, the more serious his expression became, feeling a sense of indescribable unease. This matter involved such significant implications, yet the Security Bureau handed it over to such a young girl to handle?

No wonder she made him sign that confidentiality agreement and even pulled him into the investigation team.

Thinking about his future situation, He Xin somewhat wished to return to before he got on the elevator.

Ji Ning was indeed a dangerous ship!

He Xin studied Ji Ning for a long time; her expression remained calm, as if everything was under control.

Not knowing if it was fearless ignorance or if there was something to rely on.

After thinking for a long time, He Xin tentatively said, "If that’s the case, the perpetrator could be trying to silence witnesses. The only clue left now is Pan Min, and ensuring her personal safety is paramount."

Ji Ning’s expression remained calm, "What are your thoughts?"

He Xin remained silent, his eyes slightly downcast, looking at the edge of the table.

Ji Ning didn’t rush him, just quietly watched him.

Having worked in criminal investigation for over a decade, He Xin hadn’t felt such tension under various pressures as he did today.

The girl in front of him was indeed unfathomable, and he couldn’t guess her motives either.

But thinking about being on her ship, he could only brace himself and stay on board.

After deliberating for a while, he looked Ji Ning directly in the eyes: "If Pan Min truly infiltrated from opposing forces, the individuals behind her have a wide reach. It’s highly likely someone from above, so anyone interacting with her must be absolutely trustworthy."

Ji Ning’s gaze didn’t waver, "Anything else?"

"Her detention location needs to be changed; the fewer people who know, the better. Also, today’s interrogators should have their backgrounds thoroughly investigated."

Ji Ning nodded slightly.

He Xin was indeed an experienced veteran officer.

"Alright, as you said. In a while, you come with me to the Security Bureau to pick her up."

What?

He Xin rubbed his ear, thinking he must have misheard, his face full of astonishment.

Finally, there was an expression on Ji Ning’s face; her lips curved slightly, with even a hint of laughter in her voice: "Officer He has extensive case-solving experience. I’m at ease handing her over to you."

"No, the matter has wide implications and must be handled cautiously!"

Seeing Ji Ning’s trusting expression, He Xin felt like he’d set a trap for himself.

Since when did the Security Bureau handle cases so casually?

Just handing over people like this?

Ji Ning stood up, undisputed, "It’s settled. I’ll give you an address afterward. You take trusted people and take her there."