Chapter 1199 - 593: Empty-Handed? Refusing to Cooperate (Part 2)
Because of previous experiences with the livestream industry and streamers.
At this moment, Luo Fei remains noncommittal.
"Everyone, I think that even if you convert all the livestream gifts into tips, it still wouldn’t be enough for him to buy so many expensive figures and toys."
"So he must have some additional income."
As they opened the browser’s history.
Aside from some miscellaneous adult sites.
Luo Fei also noticed.
Zhu Xiaolin was not just an online streamer.
He was also a high-level game booster.
His monthly income was around twenty thousand.
Upon seeing this information.
Su Jianfan couldn’t help but be surprised.
"That’s not right. If he has so much money, why would Zhu Xiaolin take such risks? It doesn’t quite add up, does it?"
As Su Jianfan said this.
Luo Fei remained noncommittal.
"Su Jianfan, you’re right."
"But sometimes, people’s desires can be like a bottomless pit. It might be for some special purpose, or Zhu Xiaolin may have a goal he feels he must achieve, his own obsession. That’s why he’s desperately earning money."
As Luo Fei spoke, he dialed Zhu Xiaolin’s parents’ phone number.
"Mr. Zhu, we’re curious why Zhu Xiaolin is making nearly thirty thousand a month and still finds it insufficient. Is he involved in any entrepreneurial projects or other businesses?"
Luo Fei’s question left them a bit baffled.
"No, Officer Luo, our son has always worked nine-to-five. After work, he just stays in his room and doesn’t come out. Aside from his salary, we didn’t know he had any extra income."
"In fact, we were worried about this before and encouraged him to have his social life. Go out and meet other people to make his life more fulfilling. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even be able to solve his marriage problem. But he adamantly refuses. We were very worried about it."
After hearing their explanation.
Luo Fei exchanged a glance with Han Tiesheng beside him.
"If that’s the case, then perhaps all of your son’s money went elsewhere."
Luo Fei then explained his findings.
Which immediately made their hearts suspend.
"Officer, could it be that he’s spending money on something illegal?"
"Or maybe he’s learned bad things because he has money, maybe even kidnapping people?"
Their discomfort and unease were apparent in their tone.
Imagining their son embarking on a path of crime due to a mistake.
Luo Fei had to speak seriously.
"Please don’t worry yet. We need to investigate further. We can only conclude after confirming the truth, whether he has done anything inappropriate."
After saying this.
They took a deep breath.
"I understand, Officer. We leave it to you."
"Yes, even though our son isn’t very promising. We old couple insist on finding out why he was harmed. We don’t believe he became a major criminal just because he had money."
At the same time.
Luo Fei noticed Su Jianfan staring at his phone with a complex expression.
So he hung up the phone.
Somewhat puzzled, he asked.
"Su Jianfan, what’s wrong? Why do you look so upset?"
"Did you find something?"
Seeing Luo Fei’s confusion.
Su Jianfan hesitated a moment.
Then he spoke.
"Mr. Luo, just now I checked Zhu Xiaolin’s bank transfer records. I found that each month, he only left himself eight hundred yuan. All the remaining money was transferred to an unknown account."
This news.
Made Luo Fei’s expression immediately turn serious.
"So, do we finally have an answer to our question?"
Moments later.
With Su Jianfan’s inquiry through the bank’s customer service line.
He found the recipient’s address.
He reached a startling conclusion.
"Mr. Luo, the person we’re looking for this time is a young woman."
After Su Jianfan’s explanation.
Luo Fei understood.
It turned out Zhu Xiaolin had transferred almost all his money to this young woman’s bank account.
"Let’s go, let’s head out."
Moments later.
When Luo Fei and Su Jianfan arrived at a webcast building.
They stated their purpose to the reception staff.
They also shared their thoughts.
The receptionist was surprised to hear they were there to investigate.
"Officer, actually, this female streamer used to be our main attraction here. But three years ago, she left due to some special circumstances—marriage and having children."
Hearing this news.
Luo Fei was somewhat surprised.
"Really? Is there such a thing?"
Seeing Luo Fei’s surprise.
The receptionist also said.
"Yes, Officer. So if you want to investigate, I can give you an address where you can see if you find any clues."
Hearing their offer to provide clues.
Luo Fei gladly accepted.
"Thank you, Miss Customer Service. We’ll rely on you for this matter."
"It’s no problem, Officer. It’s what we should do."
"And to be honest, this female streamer didn’t have a great reputation here back then. Because there were rumors she was in a relationship with a man earning only a few tens of thousands a month, demanding he buy her things. And the guy didn’t even realize he was being used. Yet he was wholeheartedly devoted to her."
Hearing this from the customer service staff.
Luo Fei had already pieced together most of the truth.
It was clear where Zhu Xiaolin’s money went.
This was no longer in doubt.
However, he maintained a calm expression.
Moments later.
Upon arriving at the destination.
They saw a well-maintained woman, appearing under thirty.
Talking on the phone by the large window.
Seeing the police downstairs.
Her expression changed almost instantly.
Moments later, as Luo Fei and his team went upstairs.
She voluntarily opened the door.
"Officer, is there something you need from me?"
Almost simultaneously.
As she spoke.
Luo Fei and Su Jianfan remained noncommittal.
"Yes, ma’am, we specifically came to find you. But I believe you already know why we’re here, don’t you?"
Seeing her hesitating to speak.
With a somewhat complex expression.
The woman took a deep breath.
And pondered.
"Officer, I really don’t know what your purpose is. I’ve never done anything wrong. Are you here to arrest me?"
Seeing her utter shock.
Luo Fei remained serious.
"Miss Lin, we came for someone with the online name Xiong Damao, whose real name is Zhu Xiaolin."
Luo Fei then explained the situation.
Upon learning the person was no longer alive.
And had potentially become a kidnapper.
Lin Hongyan’s legs went weak, feeling as if the world was spinning.
"No, Officer, you mean he kidnapped someone for me and became a murderer?"
At that moment.
The woman’s worldview was shattered almost completely.
Her previously peaceful life of the last few years had entirely flipped.
"Yes, Miss Lin, we also know Xiong Damao gave you all the money he earned, leaving himself only eight hundred for living expenses each month."
"Although this was consensual between you two, I hope you can cooperate with the police and provide some clues."
Despite Luo Fei’s hope for her cooperation.
The woman raised her hand to signal.
"Officer, I’m really sorry. Though I wish to help, I truly have no means. I’m sorry. Truly sorry."