Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife-Chapter 39: A Complete Madman!

The teasing from the brother department made Zhang Xian force a smile and nod.

After Qiao Ye’s group was rounded up, Zhang Xian approached Chen Xiao.

"So, are you satisfied with the result?"

"Very satisfied, but I must thank Captain Zhang for the help, otherwise even if I avenged Dali, I’d likely have gotten myself into trouble."

Chen Xiao sincerely expressed his gratitude.

He knew Zhang Xian was quite reluctant to appear, at least during the operation to capture Qiao Ye, he didn’t want to show himself.

After all, the case of Qiao Ye was the brother department’s work. If he was too eager, wouldn’t it seem like he was trying to take credit?

Unfortunately, Zhang Xian’s plans fell short. He originally just wanted to probe Chen Xiao’s abilities, because he had heard many people say Chen Xiao could fight a dozen!

Now, he believed that statement. Moreover, in the future, if anyone said Chen Xiao could fight a dozen, he would correct them.

Chen Xiao might just have the ability to take on dozens solo!

It sounds exaggerated, even when witnessed in person, it still feels unreal.

But the fact was right before his eyes, forcing Zhang Xian to believe, unable to refute after achieving his goal, only to be tricked back by Chen Xiao.

Seeing Xiaoji, who was tearful just now, but now calm again, Zhang Xian pursed his lips: "Tonight’s event was indeed a bit unfair of me. It could’ve been resolved more easily, but I kept some personal motives. Yet, this kid shouldn’t become a hooligan; he might as well enter an acting college and possibly become an award-winning actor."

Feeling embarrassed, Xiaoji scratched his head and sincerely said, "Honestly, Captain Zhang’s phone call in the car was terrifying; otherwise, I wouldn’t have felt like I grabbed a lifeline upon seeing so many police officers."

"Scram, you’re really annoying. I’m taking your Brother Chen away now, go wherever you need to go."

Zhang Xian said with feigned impatience, and Chen Xiao instructed Xiaoji briefly, then left the gaming room with Zhang Xian.

But in the car, Zhang Xian seemed to change suddenly, becoming quiet like a melancholic middle-aged man.

He didn’t speak, nor did Chen Xiao start a conversation, just glanced at his phone.

The time now, 23:46.

In just a few minutes, a new day would begin.

Chen Xiao was quite expectant, waiting for the arrival of the next day, waiting for the calendar to turn to a new page.

Finally, the two arrived together at the criminal investigation team.

Just as Chen Xiao was about to open the car door and get out, Zhang Xian said, "Wait, let’s chat in the car."

Chen Xiao was a bit surprised and asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Currently, the case information is limited, so I want to talk with you about the deceased, Su Haidong."

Zhang Xian said, his gaze turning over.

Chen Xiao appeared thoughtful: "Just one deceased, what is there to discuss?"

"Discuss why he died? And why his death was by lingchi?"

Zhang Xian’s question caused Chen Xiao to fall briefly silent.

As a Reincarnator, Chen Xiao held the most information.

Considering Zhang Xian’s question from Chen Xiao’s perspective, he could also think about why Luo Dali died in the previous life? Why did the killer want to kill Luo Dali? And use lingchi as the method?

Thinking about both together, the killer’s motive becomes apparent.

Luo Dali and Su Haidong didn’t even know each other, but were killed in the same place and manner.

The only difference is, Luo Dali died in Chen Xiao’s previous life, while Su Haidong died in Chen Xiao’s current life.

This pile of information points allows Chen Xiao to confidently say, the killer likely had no motive.

He was merely caught in the act, then in a fit of rage, flayed someone alive!

Sadly, such information couldn’t be shared with Zhang Xian, so when facing Zhang Xian’s query, he could only shake his head.

Zhang Xian frowned deeply and continued: "I’ve already sent Liang Yan to investigate the victim’s social connections. A death like this is not simply induced by a few words of conflict, unless the murderer is a complete madman randomly selecting targets, otherwise the murderer likely can’t bear the gruesomeness and horror he creates during the crime."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao abruptly responded: "What if they really encountered a total madman?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Zhang Xian looked over in surprise.

Unperturbed, Chen Xiao replied, "I mean, since Captain Zhang considers two possibilities, why not contemplate them both together? Also, discern whether it’s a novice madman or an experienced one, which could be identified from their methods of killing."

"How to discern?" Zhang Xian reflexively asked, but after speaking, his hand slapped his thigh.

"I understand, we can identify from the smoothness of his flaying!"

"Correct, I’ve seen the skeleton, you’ve seen it too, but I want to know Captain Zhang’s conclusion."

Chen Xiao stated his thoughts, leaning back in the seat, Zhang Xian squinted his eyes.

In his mind, surely, he was recalling the skeleton hanging in the demolition building, and Chen Xiao was certain he would soon provide an answer.

Indeed!

Just within seconds, Zhang Xian focused his gaze and said, "We’ve encountered a novice madman!"

Chen Xiao nodded: "Yes, the skeletal frame appears neatly carved, but the blade marks left are chaotic. From those marks, the mood at the time seemed as turbulent as the ocean waves, yet... ."

Chen Xiao hesitated, prompting Zhang Xian to become anxious: "Yet what, speak without hesitation, why being cryptic?"

"I’m afraid you’ll get stuck on this theory, if Su Haidong was really killed for a reason, then wouldn’t your efforts be in vain?"

Zhang Xian paused, then raised a thumb: "You’re very calm, but you brought the subject back."

Chen Xiao sighed helplessly: "What else can be done? With currently available information, who can confirm whether he intended to kill Su Haidong, or just happened upon him then butchered him to practice his execution skills?"

This time, it was Zhang Xian’s turn to fall silent.

After glancing at the police hall, Chen Xiao diverted the topic: "By the way Captain Zhang, can I meet the victim’s family?"

"His eldest daughter is in the team now, you can check any information she provides anytime."

"What about the younger daughter?" Chen Xiao asked.

Zhang Xian shook his head: "We haven’t informed the younger daughter. Her sister said the girl starts senior year in high school this semester, taking college entrance exams next year, if we can postpone, then we shall."

"That reasoning is somewhat flimsy, Su Haidong’s death can’t be hidden for a year no matter what." Chen Xiao laughed, with a hint of chill.

Zhang Xian frowned: "But she boards at school, what can she know?"

"Regardless of whether she knows anything, I think to maximize obtaining useful information for this case, we must contact everyone related to the deceased."

After Chen Xiao spoke, Zhang Xian’s gaze deepened: "Instinct tells me, I should heed your suggestion, and from your implication, you want Su Haidong’s younger daughter to identify the body, right?"

Testing!

Zhang Xian began testing again!

Indeed, facing someone as clever as Zhang Xian, one mustn’t get careless!

However, Chen Xiao was puzzled, what exactly does Zhang Xian suspect him of?

As Chen Xiao pondered, a car arrived at the police station entrance delivering a girl.

After making a call, Lin Xi accompanied another woman and emerged.

Upon seeing the girl, the two women instantly embraced and burst into tears.

At this sight, Chen Xiao and Zhang Xian wondered simultaneously: "Could this be Su Haidong’s younger daughter?"