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"How terrifying!" Zou Xingjing's voice trembled as she spoke. "Who is that cruel criminal? What could their motive for killing be?"
"Everything is within the killer's expectations!" Song Nian gasped, "The killer murdered Shen Zhi, leading us to suspect Wang Jian, but then provided Wang Jian with an alibi. Then the killer killed Wang Jian, making us suspect Xiao Wanshan, yet again giving Xiao Wanshan an alibi. Now the killer has even killed Xiao Wanshan; the next target must be Yang Yanrong!"
"Song Nian," Zou Xingjing suddenly raised her voice, "I just thought of something."
"What is it?"
"Wang Jian must have known that Shen Zhi would be killed. So when Shen Zhi—someone he harbored a strong hatred for—was murdered, he created an alibi for himself, right?"
Before Song Nian could respond, Zou Xingjing continued, "By the same logic, Xiao Wanshan must have known that Wang Jian would be killed. So when Wang Jian—someone he despised—was murdered, he spent the entire night with his boyfriend, not even letting him sleep, insisting they watch movies together to create his own alibi."
"That's very likely."
"But who told them? Who informed them that the people they hated were about to be killed? Was it the criminal? Did the criminal tell Wang Jian before killing Shen Zhi that he would kill Shen Zhi at a certain time, prompting Wang Jian to create an alibi for that moment? And before killing Wang Jian, did the criminal also inform Xiao Wanshan that he would kill Wang Jian at a certain time, so that Xiao Wanshan could establish his own alibi?"
"That makes sense!"
"The problem is," Zou Xingjing tapped her head thoughtfully, "why would the criminal do this? Are they trying to toy with us police officers? They first kill people who have nothing to do with them and then leave us clues, only for us to come up empty-handed each time—just to play with the investigators of these murder cases? What is their mindset?"
"Regardless of their mindset!" Song Nian gritted his teeth and said, "One thing is certain: the killer is extremely intelligent. We must not let our guard down!"
"According to that psychopath's killing formula, the next target is Yang Yanrong! We must protect her twenty-four hours a day!" As soon as Zou Xingjing finished speaking, he felt a bit deflated. Just over ten hours ago, he had also declared that they would protect Xiao Wanshan around the clock, ensuring that the perpetrator would have no opportunity. But now? Now Xiao Wanshan was dead!
He had to admit that even now, Zou Xingjing and Song Nian were still completely at the mercy of the killer, like two mice being toyed with by a cat—suffering and utterly defenseless.
"I believe the killer won't strike just yet," Song Nian said.
"Why not?"
"The killer has been strictly adhering to their killing formula: murder, place a black cat's body beside the corpse, leave obvious clues to make us suspect those with motives, while ensuring those with motives have alibis. Yes, the killer is a perfectionist, executing their plan methodically without leaving any flaws."
Zou Xingjing nodded.
Song Nian continued, "Shen Zhi was killed in the early hours of the day before yesterday, on August 18; Wang Jian was killed in the early hours of yesterday, on August 19; and Xiao Wanshan was killed in the early hours of today, on August 20. If the timing of the murders is also part of the formula, then the killer will strike again at their next target—Yang Yanrong—in the early hours of tomorrow, August 21. At that time, they will place the left hind leg of a black cat beside the corpse. Then, on the early morning of the day after tomorrow, August 22, the killer will murder another person who has a motive to kill Yang Yanrong and will place the right hind leg of a black cat beside that person's corpse. August 18 is a Monday, and August 22 is a Friday. Within one week, the killer will have murdered five people and pieced together the black cat's body to complete this criminal masterpiece!"
Zou Xingjing listened and nodded. "Your analysis makes a lot of sense."
"So I deduce that the killer won't strike again until tomorrow morning. We have one day to find them!"
Song Nian paused for a moment before continuing, "Yang Yanrong likely has had contact with the killer because they contacted her to inform her that they would kill Xiao Wanshan and instructed her to create an alibi for herself at the time of Xiao Wanshan's murder! Once dawn breaks, we should go find Yang Yanrong and see if we can gather any clues to identify the killer!"
Zou Xingjing agreed with Song Nian's reasoning. The two headed to their car to rest. The days of running around investigating had left them both physically and mentally exhausted. They were drained and barely made it into the car before they fell into a deep sleep together.
When the two of them woke up, it was already morning. Song Nian yawned and said, "Let's go have breakfast."
"Sure, let's go to the fast food place nearby," Zou Xingjing replied.
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