Chapter 1157 - 572: Following the Trail? Playing Hard to Get (Part 2)
"Mr. Gao, I understand your thoughts completely."
"We, the police, will be returning to Changli City to investigate the case later. I hope you can remain calm and not worry."
Luo Fei’s words ignited a sense of excitement in Mr. Gao’s heart.
"Mr. Luo, you’re really going back already? This is quite unexpected..."
At this moment.
Clearly, Mr. Gao was extremely surprised.
But Luo Fei remained unfazed.
"Mr. Gao, rest assured."
"Our police force will do our utmost and everything we can to investigate the case. We won’t just leave it at that."
Realizing his thoughts had been seen through.
Mr. Gao also felt deeply embarrassed.
However, he was clear in his heart.
Besides relying on Luo Fei, he had no other choice now.
After a while.
As the call ended, Ji Bing asked hesitantly.
"Mr. Luo, although we’ve roughly identified the target, this wealthy heir likely won’t act personally and will certainly have a solid alibi, right?"
At this moment.
Ji Bing was genuinely intrigued by this mystery.
Luo Fei neither confirmed nor denied.
"Ji Bing, it’s okay. Even if that’s the case, we still have ways to uncover the truth through investigation."
Luo Fei said, shaking the autopsy report in his hand.
And the testimony records of those fraud syndicate members.
After carefully and repeatedly reviewing the report.
Ji Bing’s eyes widened almost instantly.
"Mr. Luo, are you suggesting that Ruan Shaomei isn’t actually dead? That she was feigning death intentionally to obscure the truth?"
"That’s correct."
Luo Fei said, also informing Ji Bing.
"Additionally, I’ve conducted an investigation in advance. If someone has died and a death certificate has been issued, their ID cannot be used to register on live stream sites. Even face recognition would be hard to pass."
"Because the system will automatically indicate this person’s ID is invalid."
"Yet those fraudsters still managed to impersonate Ruan Shaomei with switched identities, without being recognized by the system. The reason behind this is quite obvious, isn’t it?"
Luo Fei’s explanation made Ji Bing shiver all over.
"Mr. Luo, what you’re saying makes sense, doesn’t it?"
Seeing Ji Bing’s hesitation.
Luo Fei continued.
"Hence, I believe that the voice heard by that middle-aged woman that night was not Ruan Shaomei. It was someone she found to take her place."
"The reason for orchestrating such an act is also plain."
Luo Fei said, then showed Ji Bing a set of photos.
Seeing the image of a young gentleman in his thirties with an unknown woman wearing sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat.
Clad in a dress.
Ji Bing shivered all over again.
"Mr. Luo, are you implying this person is actually Ruan Shaomei?"
"That’s correct. I suspect she got a facelift after that incident and went abroad with a wealthy heir. They haven’t registered as a couple yet, they are merely in a relationship. But that doesn’t matter for Ruan Shaomei."
Luo Fei’s analysis was plausible.
Yet everything seemed too logical.
And Ji Bing was curious to ask.
"Mr. Luo, I’m genuinely curious. How did you come to make this judgment?"
Seeing Ji Bing’s bewilderment.
Luo Fei patiently explained.
"Ji Bing, it’s like this. Earlier, I looked through the social media activities of the wealthy heir."
"Until around New Year’s last year, he was still depressed about Ruan Shaomei’s disappearance, downcast, and even posted on social media hinting at the incident."
"But just over a month later, he found a new love interest and was considering marriage with her, genuinely happy. This isn’t just unreasonable for me, it’s unreasonable for anyone else too."
Luo Fei’s analysis made Ji Bing see the light.
"I understand, Mr. Luo. You’re saying that this man was happy knowing he was about to be with his sweetheart soon, thus he deliberately feigned his previous sadness and anger?"
Ji Bing said, scratching her head.
"But Ruan Shaomei isn’t a young girl. She’s already in her thirties, nearly forty. Could such a person really appeal to a young handsome guy?"
At this moment.
Ji Bing was genuinely caught off guard.
But Luo Fei simply smiled.
"Ji Bing, isn’t this quite reasonable? In my view, there’s absolutely no problem."
Luo Fei spoke calmly.
And shrugged his shoulders.
Realizing he was unfazed and unconcerned about this matter.
Ji Bing became even more curious due to Luo Fei’s remarks.
Soon, however, she thought of the people who went wild for Ruan Shaomei in live streams.
"Mr. Luo, are you suggesting. The wealthy heir knew Ruan Shaomei was an older woman and still fell in love with her?"
"That’s correct."
Luo Fei said, browsing through the wealthy heir’s past social media activities.
"Looking at his past anniversary and exclusive items, it seems his mother passed away when he was in elementary school."
"With his resources and family background, investigating Ruan Shaomei’s real identity would be a piece of cake, wouldn’t it?"
Luo Fei’s words were credible.
Especially to someone who casually spends millions on games, game companies are obedient to them. They must comply.
Finding out about Ruan Shaomei’s situation would be effortless.
After listening to Luo Fei’s analysis.
Ji Bing couldn’t help but admire.
"Mr. Luo, I must say, it’s your expertise. If it were me, I might not have considered it so thoughtfully or reached such conclusions. Your cleverness is truly admirable."
Ji Bing said sincerely.
But Luo Fei remained indifferent.
"Ji Bing, this is just my personal speculation."
"Moreover, to verify our hypothesis, we need to catch them first."
Luo Fei spoke nonchalantly.
Ji Bing grew even more distressed.
"Mr. Luo, you’re right. Even if we have some clues, it doesn’t mean we can apprehend them directly. After all, they’re overseas, and our actions are quite limited."
"No hurry, I naturally have a way to get them back quickly."
Luo Fei’s tone was full of confidence.
But Ji Bing could see Luo Fei was about to use his known tactics again.
Ring!
Almost simultaneously.
Luo Fei dialed Su Manying’s number.
"Manying, I might need your help with something."
Luo Fei spoke hesitantly.
However, Manying laughed.
"Mr. Luo, you’re kidding. We’re good friends; whenever you need help, you can always ask directly without beating around the bush."
But Luo Fei stayed serious.
"Manying, what I’m talking about is really important. It requires your active cooperation."
"But this might require you to spend a bit..."
Soon after.
Luo Fei explained the ins and outs of the situation and his ideas to Manying.
Upon understanding his thoughts.
Manying couldn’t help but admire.
"Mr. Luo, you really are outstanding."
Manying said, shaking her head with resignation.
Luo Fei was somewhat surprised.
"Really, Manying? Do you truly feel this way? You don’t think my approach is a bit unconventional?"
"Not at all. On the contrary, I believe Mr. Luo’s method is indeed clever. It seems only you can make the murderer willingly show up."
As the call ended.
Luo Fei smiled as he looked at the slightly puzzled Ji Bing and He Jiayun.
"Let’s go. We’re off to the internet café."