Diary of a Criminal Investigator

Soon, a person named Zhang Ru was called into the office.

As expected, Zhang Ru knew quite a bit about Qin Xiaohui’s situation.

"Qin Xiaohui’s husband loves gambling, and he’s accrued quite a bit of debt in the past year or two."

"The money Qin Xiaohui has earned over these years has mostly gone to pay off her husband’s gambling debts."

Zhang Ru provided an important clue.

Because of her husband’s gambling debts, they were quite short on money.

"The incident where she got fired last time was because her husband owed gambling debts, he had no choice, so he withheld some of the client’s insurance money."

After recording this, Zhang Hui continued to ask.

"The registered address for Qin Xiaohui is Red Light Mountain District, does she still live there?"

"No, no, that’s her parents’ house, when she joined the company, she wasn’t married yet. Her family now lives at the Celestial Imperial Garden on Friendship Road."

Celestial Imperial Garden?

"Does she have a house in the Golden Sunshine District?"

"I haven’t heard her mention it, but given that the money she’s earned over the past two years went to her husband’s debts, her family probably doesn’t have much savings, so it’s unlikely they bought another house."

Zhang Hui frowned.

If Qin Xiaohui doesn’t live in the Golden Garden District, then why did she take a taxi there after leaving the hospital that day?

"Do you know the exact address of Qin Xiaohui in Celestial Imperial Garden?"

"I don’t know that. I’ve never visited her home, only passed by the entrance of her residential area."

Although Zhang Ru couldn’t provide the exact address, having the name of the residential area was enough.

They could investigate through the property management there.

The two soon left the insurance company branch.

"If there’s anything else you need, feel free to call me anytime."

"Alright, I’ll head over to the Golden Garden District and see how Old Chen’s investigation is going."

At this point, Zhang Hui and Lu Chuan parted ways.

Ultimately, this case is under the responsibility of the Criminal Investigation Team, headed by Zhang Hui.

Lu Chuan is just helping out and can’t be involved in the entire case.

But just this assistance has helped Zhang Hui solve the largest problem.

They figured out how the culprit got into the maternal and child health office to steal the birth certificate.

This was the most crucial part.

Now, it’s time for Zhang Hui’s specialty, the arrest.

Golden Sunshine District.

Old Chen had almost completed his investigation.

"Qin Xiaohui doesn’t have a house here; when she came that day, she entered through the main gate, passing through the visitor’s passage."

"Less than ten minutes later, she came out and left the district."

"We’re currently checking which mode of transportation she took when she left."

Zhang Hui frowned: "No need to check that for now."

"The suspect is named Qin Xiaohui. There are doctors in the maternal and child health department who know her. We’ve already found her address through other means."

"What I care about is, why did Qin Xiaohui go to this district after stealing the birth certificate instead of going home?"

"Could she be intentionally creating confusion to mislead us?"

Zhang Hui shook his head, "Unlikely."

"She probably didn’t know she could be discovered by the police."

"After leaving the hospital, she didn’t go home but directly headed to this district. There must be a reason..."

"Chief, could she have gone straight to sell the birth certificate?"

The motive for stealing the birth certificate has been determined: it was for money.

So, is it possible that she completed the transaction right after stealing it?

This possibility...

"Old Chen, your team should continue investigating in the district."

"Find out who exactly Qin Xiaohui met that day."

"We’re heading to her house now!"

"Yes!"

The teams split up to act separately.

Celestial Imperial Garden district property office.

The staff quickly cooperated with the police to find Qin Xiaohui’s specific address.

"Building 4, Unit 3, Apartment 802!"

With the exact address in hand, Zhang Hui prepared to immediately carry out the arrest.

"We’d like to request the property staff to assist us by having the door opened."

Since Qin Xiaohui was just a thief, the arrest process should not be very dangerous, so Zhang Hui planned to involve the property management.

"That’s not a problem. Chen, put on your uniform and assist them."

"Just say it’s a gas pipeline inspection by the property company."

"Alright, I’ll go change."

In no time, a group of people arrived at Building 4, Unit 3.

Qin Xiaohui’s home is situated in a high-rise building, with a total of 17 floors.

Downstairs, Zhang Hui briefly arranged the arrest tasks.

"Team one follows me up by elevator; team two takes the stairs, heading from the bottom up to prevent her escape."

"Once we gather upstairs, we’ll begin the action. Understand?"

"Understood!"

Shortly, both teams met up on the 8th floor.

Zhang Hui nodded in signal, and property worker Chen knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

A man’s voice came from inside.

"Hello, property management here. We need to inspect the gas pipeline in your home."

"Hold on!"

About a minute later, the door opened from the inside.

"Go!"

In an instant, Zhang Hui was the first to rush inside.

The detectives who followed him charged in.

"Police! Don’t move!"

"Speak! What’s your name? What’s your name!"

"Wang Gang! My name is Wang Gang! Did you arrest the wrong person?"

Wang Gang appeared bewildered, already pinned to the ground by Zhang Hui.

Qin Xiaohui’s husband was indeed named Wang Gang!

While cuffing Wang Gang, the other detectives swept through the apartment but soon shook their heads at Zhang Hui as they exited.

"No one else!"

Apart from Wang Gang, there was no one else in the house.

"Where’s Qin Xiaohui?"

"Xiaohui? She went shopping for groceries."

Groceries?

"Where did she go?"

"Just at the store by the community entrance."

"What are you doing? I haven’t committed any crime, have I?"

Zhang Hui ignored him, pondered a moment, and decided to wait.

If she went to shop, she would certainly return.

Just wait at home.

"Don’t speak, stay silent!"

"Your wife, Qin Xiaohui, is suspected of major theft. We hope you’ll cooperate!"

Wang Gang remained cuffed.

Although they’ve identified Qin Xiaohui as the direct perpetrator, it’s unclear if Wang Gang is the mastermind.

Thus, Wang Gang’s handcuffs cannot be removed.

In fact, when Wang Gang heard the police accuse Qin Xiaohui of theft, his face turned pale.

Evidently, he was at least aware of Qin Xiaohui’s theft of the birth certificate.

Zhang Hui and the others didn’t have to wait long. Within about ten minutes, they heard the sound of the key in the lock.

Then, as Qin Xiaohui opened the door, four detectives waiting in ambush inside and outside the hallways surged forward.

They subdued her.

"Ah! Who are you? What are you doing?"

Qin Xiaohui’s startled scream stopped abruptly when she saw Wang Gang handcuffed on the sofa in the living room.

Police!

Police found her?

How is this possible?

She had thought everything was foolproof!

A woman, facing arrest, could do nothing but comply.

"Qin Xiaohui, you’re suspected in the theft of birth certificates from the Maternal and Child Health Hospital. You are now under arrest according to the law."

After having Qin Xiaohui handcuffed, Zhang Hui asked, "Where’s the birth certificate you stole?"

"It’s... already sold..."