Breaking Through the Clouds - Chapter 2

 Translated by 231yolu :)

"This freezer? The freezer is specially used to store ice bags in our kitchen. The foreman asked me to get the ice, and as soon as I opened the door, I saw this big brother fall straight down and hit my head on the spot. Officer, I really don't know anything. I was so scared that I peed myself. If you don't believe me, look at my wet crotch now! … "

The police officers of the branch office flashed their flashlights one after another. The forensic investigators were busy collecting fingerprints, footprints, and other physical evidence at the scene. Yan Xuan wore shoe covers, stepped over the investigation board, squatted by the corpse, and raised his chin.

The forensic doctor of the branch office cautiously called out to Deputy Detachment Yan.

"What do you mean?"

"The deceased was undressed abnormally, and the livor mortis was bright red. There were small blisters on the exposed part of the body and the waist of the trousers. Preliminary conclusion is that it is consistent with the phenomenon of death by rapid freezing. It is difficult to determine the exact time of death. In addition, there is bleeding from the eyes, ears, mouth, and nose. The specifics will have to wait until we get back to do a detailed autopsy. "

Yan Xuan pressed the livor mortis with his gloved fingertips and narrowed his eyes. His eyebrows slanted into his hair. Because of his deep eye sockets and high nose bridge, this angle made his face look a little gloomy. He said, "That's not right."

Yan Xuan, Deputy Captain of the Criminal Investigation Detachment of the Jianning City Public Security Bureau, and also the leader of the first investigation group. Deputy Division Level Three Inspector, Leo — he was well-known in the public security system. He had been a police officer for more than ten years, and his various legendary deeds were enough to feed ten Zhihu jokers. He was once selected as one of the top ten most influential people in the year by the city bureau because he picked up wine bottles and fought with drug dealers.

The forensic doctor of the branch office did not dare to neglect and quickly asked, "What do you think?"

"Abnormal undressing usually occurs when the body temperature drops, the consciousness is blurred, and the brain's temperature center sends out the wrong signal, which means that the person is about to freeze to death — but our naked brother didn't take off his clothes in the fridge. Could it be that he was already frozen to death before he got into the fridge?"

The forensic doctor was stunned.

The forensic doctor did not answer at that time, but Yan Xuan did not care. He casually pointed and said, "Old Wan, seal off the KTV and the back alley. Ask your team to look for the clothes and personal belongings of the deceased. Focus on the wallet, keys, mobile phone, and so on. This will be a great help in determining the origin of the corpse. The forensics team will check the surveillance cameras, and at the same time, keep an eye on the missing records of the police during this period and the next 24 hours. A living person disappearing without a reason, someone will definitely find out. "

Wan Zhenguo, the captain of the criminal investigation team, followed Yan Xuan's instructions and dismissed his subordinates. He turned around and said, "I don't think so. If he did not sneak in from the back door, there are plenty of people who are drunk and take off their clothes to pick up leftovers. Who knows, someone might have already picked up the deceased's belongings. "

The two of them squatted beside the body bag and stared at the dead brother. After a while, Wan Zhenguo pondered and said, "Do you think this person is a burglar? He heard that someone came in during the robbery, so he panicked and hid in the freezer, and accidentally killed himself?"

The criminal police had seen many cases of accidental deaths in burglaries like this, but Yan Xuan did not answer. After checking for a while, he said, "No."

"Hmm?"

Yan Xuan pulled down the waist of the deceased's pants, and two fingers lifted the edge of the underwear logo. "This fabric is authentic, and it's worth four to five hundred at a discount. It's fine to buy clothes and shoes from famous brands, but to buy underwear of this grade, it's a matter of consumption. If he's so rich and still wants to be a 'craftsman', isn't it a little too ambitious? "

Wan Zhenguo let out a "heh", crossed his arms, and squinted his eyes. He sized up Yan Xuan eighteen times before slowly saying, "I mean, Deputy Yan."

"What Deputy Yan? Deputy Detachment Yan. You're a captain, so who's your deputy?"

Wan Zhenguo said, "Alright, Deputy Detachment Yan, you're really a Conan."

Yan Xuan's expression did not change. "No problem, no problem. I know that my comrades in the branch have always respected me and admired me … "

Wan Zhenguo said, "People die wherever you go. Even when you're singing karaoke, you can bump into someone who froze to death in the freezer. Don't tell me you killed this person? Hurry up and confess, so that our brothers can go home and sleep. "

Yan Xuan slapped him on the back of his head and scolded him jokingly, "Bah! With your Brother Yan's methods, if I killed someone, would you guys still find out? "As he said this, he took out a cigarette and walked out.

"The surveillance camera connecting the back door of the kitchen to the back alley is always broken. Other than illegal parking, there's usually no one there except for two trash cans. Over time, I've become impatient to fix it … No, police comrade, why do you think I'm fixing it? Waiting to film illegal parking? That's the traffic police's problem! "

"Throw things away? We keep the expensive drinks in a special wine cellar. What's there to steal from the kitchen's pots and pans? Yes, yes, I've never seen this person before. He's definitely not a regular customer. Our shop is law-abiding and regulates our operations. We don't even sell mixed drinks with more than 40% alcohol. Police comrade, tell me first, this person died in my shop. Do we still have to pay compensation?! "

The KTV had already been cleared and cordoned off. The police from the branch's Criminal Investigation Unit were giving Yang Mei a statement in the hall. Yan Xuan walked over with a cigarette in his mouth. The policeman immediately stood up and said, "Deputy Yan, sit down."

Yan Xuan nodded. Just as he was about to sit down, he suddenly saw something not far away. His movements stopped.

A young man was sitting in a wheelchair, facing them sideways. He was being questioned by the police.

The karaoke hall that had just been cleared was in a mess. The smell of cosmetics, cigarettes, and alcohol had yet to dissipate. The lonely stage lights shone from the other side, making the person's dark hair, eyebrows, and excessively pale skin, as well as his temperament, which was extremely incompatible with the surrounding environment, stand out.

Yan Xuan tapped the cigarette butt and asked, "Who is that?"

The policeman gestured for Yang Mei to answer.

"…" Yang Mei, who was still anxious about whether to pay compensation, swallowed her saliva. Her voice became slightly softer as she said, "It's my fiancé."

The policeman's pen fell with a clatter.

Yan Xuan's expression did not change. "Why is he in a wheelchair?"

"Back in the county, we were engaged … engaged. Later, he went to Jianning to look for me. On the way there, he had a car accident and was unconscious for a period of time. He just woke up recently, so it's not convenient for him to move around … "Yang Mei unnaturally flipped her long hair and said," We were just taken out of the hospital today. We're temporarily settled in the dormitory upstairs. "

Yan Xuan looked at Jiang Ting for a moment. "Which county are you from?"

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