Diary of a Criminal Investigator

As for the money, the children believe that Yang Juan had bought quite a few things for her father, even totaling up to several hundred thousand.

Even from the perspective of mutual gift-giving, they couldn’t pursue anything in this matter.

In fact, based on their understanding of Liang Juan, if they made such a request, Liang Juan would definitely give them the money.

This complicates matters.

So, Lu Chuan’s decision was to prosecute her for fraud.

As for the suicides of the three people...

The police didn’t mention it.

A homicide case is different from other cases.

The investigation of a homicide must have a complete chain of evidence, including the motive, the process of the murder, and the final result.

Even if Liang Juan might have incited them to commit murder, there must be a motive. But now, if we say Liang Juan did it for the houses, the fact is she didn’t even want the houses.

That motive doesn’t stand.

Without a motive for murder, why would she incite them to commit suicide?

Moreover, just like Liang Juan said.

Those three truly wanted to commit suicide, but why must I prevent them?

According to Liang Juan, although they had a past romantic relationship, they had already broken up and were just acquaintances.

On the phone, Wang Gang said he would die without Liang Juan, but Liang Juan couldn’t marry him just because of his threat of dying.

Investigating many cases is like this.

There doesn’t need to be a definite conclusion.

"Innocent until proven guilty" isn’t just talk, without solid evidence to suspect, even bringing a lawsuit would be unlikely to succeed.

Moreover, it could lead to compensation or other adverse consequences.

Even though Lu Chuan planned to sue Liang Juan for fraud, Jiang Liangjuan hadn’t been constantly kept at the Criminal Investigation Team nor transferred to the detention center.

Instead, they agreed to bail her out.

Considering these cases from Liang Juan’s personal freedom standpoint, she wouldn’t flee.

Another key point is the absence of victim complaints.

How can someone report a crime if they don’t consider themselves deceived?

Evening.

"How’s your case going?"

Picking up Shen Yan from the Criminal Investigation Team, Lu Chuan planned to go for hot pot today.

"Let’s first transfer the materials to the prosecutor’s side, see their opinion. If feasible, we’ll file a lawsuit. If not, this will probably just be it."

A police investigation and filing a case doesn’t necessarily require a crime report from a victim.

The police itself can act as the plaintiff.

Otherwise, if the police discover someone committing a crime, but that party doesn’t report it, would it just pass by? Clearly not possible.

"What are the odds?"

"That’s actually unknown, depends on the situation."

This case actually sparked quite a discussion within the system.

For example, Shen Yan does not believe Liang Juan committed a crime.

Or perhaps the majority of female officers believe Liang Juan didn’t commit a crime.

According to them, Liang Juan just had a few more boyfriends.

But what of it?

It’s not right to force things when unsuitable.

Besides, Liang Juan is older. When finding a man, they need to be pretty good across the board. Had she wanted to compromise, she’d have done so long ago.

As for during their relationship, the money these boyfriends gave Liang Juan, the female officers think it’s perfectly ordinary.

When others are dating, isn’t it normal for the man to treat the woman to a meal?

It’s just that the men Liang Juan dated had stronger economic power, hence spending a bit more money.

Moreover, Liang Juan wasn’t only accepting without giving.

She bought each boyfriend a 200,000 yuan watch — that’s no small amount.

But most male officers think it’s fraud.

Most male officers sense that Liang Juan is only after money.

Because her goal in finding men was clear: those retired with pensions, with good economic conditions before retirement.

But, truth be told, who finds a partner without standards?

You’re allowed to find someone beautiful, with good family background, good economic conditions, good job, yet Liang Juan isn’t allowed to look for those well-qualified either?

But discussion is discussion, work is work.

They should not be confused.

"By the way, working overtime this weekend?"

Shen Yan opened her phone, checking the schedule within.

Lu Chuan shook his head: "Nothing much this week, no major cases lately. No overtime this weekend, why?"

"Shall we look at wedding dresses this weekend?"

Wedding dresses?

Their wedding was actually not something they fussed over, it was handled by family members.

As for Forensic Doctor Shen’s wedding dress, of course, it’s custom-made by specific companies with professional staff.

However, Shen Yan still wanted to try more at the bridal shops.

After all, there’s nothing going on this weekend.

That’s how it’s played out in dramas.

Naturally, Lu Chuan wouldn’t object.

"Alright, we’ll go browsing this weekend."

Lives of wealthy people aren’t much different from most people; they also eat the usual grains.

Lu Chuan never heard of any wealthy person having bird’s nest, abalone, shark fin for every meal.

Millet porridge still tastes better in the morning.

"This hot pot place is really busy."

This time, the hot pot restaurant they came to was a long-standing establishment with a large copper pot.

Their lamb and sesame sauce are particularly flavorful. During university, every break upon return, they would eat it.

Lu Chuan was indeed a regular customer.

He would often come here for a meal every now and then.

This hot pot restaurant isn’t large, just over a dozen tables inside, but each is full, and many people are waiting outside.

"Wait a bit, I’m going to buy a drink."

Shen Yan nodded, holding onto the queue ticket while waiting.

Only two tables left before them.

Street marketplace, life is just like that, calm yet bustling.

Half an hour later, the two finally got seated.

"Try this!"

Lu Chuan boiled some sauerkraut vermicelli.

This hot pot’s unique feature is lamb with sauerkraut and vermicelli.

Dip it in their special sesame sauce, and it’s incredibly gratifying.

Shen Yan also enjoyed the taste.

The lamb had a slight gamey taste but was very mild, increasingly feeling tender.

"This is delicious!"

Shen Yan picked up some beef tripe and placed it into Lu Chuan’s bowl.

"Bring Old Liu next week, by the way, speaking of the team, how’s it going over there?"

Lu Chuan had been busy with Liang Juan’s case recently and hadn’t returned to the Criminal Investigation Team for a while.

"Quite busy, a lot of cases lately. Zhang Hui and the rest are always out, you barely see them..."

Bzzz bzzz bzzz!

As they were chatting, Lu Chuan’s phone suddenly rang.

Chen Jiang?

They just parted ways after work, why call now?

Lu Chuan answered the phone, hearing Chen Jiang’s anxious voice: "Captain Lu, just got news, there’s a murder case at Fen River."