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The officer strode over and presented the identification report. Liu Changtian looked it over and asked, "What about the other victims?"
"They are still under examination."
"Can we infer the specific time of infection?"
"Forensic Doctor Chen said that the HIV virus has an incubation period, which varies from person to person, so it's impossible to determine the exact time of infection."
"Captain, this situation is very serious. If Liu Wenyi had sexual relations or blood contact with others during the illness..."
Liu Changtian's expression turned grave. "Immediately investigate Liu Wenyi's social circle; we must leave no stone unturned! Also, urge the forensic department to expedite the testing of the other three victims for AIDS."
"Understood!"
Liu Changtian sat heavily back down in his chair.
Wang Yang said, "The situation is becoming clearer. If AIDS is found in Li Cheng's body, it would indicate that he discovered his illness and, in a fit of rage, went to the Li Family to confront Liu Wenyi at midnight. Moreover, Li Weimin also had sexual relations with Liu Wenyi, so..."
Liu Changtian raised his hand to interrupt. "The identification results are not out yet; everything is still inconclusive."
Five days later, the results came in: positive HIV was found in Li Cheng's body, while no HIV was detected in Li Weimin or Wang Surong. However, due to the probability of sexual transmission of HIV, it could not be determined whether Liu Wenyi had an improper relationship with Li Weimin.
Based on known clues, the police had to make the following inference:
In the early hours of August 23rd, upon learning of his AIDS infection, Li Cheng angrily rushed to the Li Family. He entered the kitchen, grabbed a kitchen knife, and then went into a room where he attacked the sleeping Liu Wenyi, directly causing her death. Hearing the commotion from the East Room, Li Weimin rushed over and confronted Li Cheng. Wang Surong soon arrived as well; all three realized they might have AIDS. In despair and panic, their conflict escalated into violence, resulting in severe injuries for all three. Meanwhile, Li Li, who had a low intelligence level, was unable to call for help, leading to a lack of timely medical assistance and ultimately causing their deaths from excessive blood loss.
Looking at the current conclusions regarding the Liu Family Massacre, Liu Changtian hesitated to submit them. The case seemed reasonable on the surface, but he felt that something was off.
At Yue Town Street Corner, idle townsfolk gathered around a stone table engraved with a chessboard. Two elderly men in their sixties were intensely engaged in a game of Chinese chess while onlookers formed layers around them.
Liu Changtian got out of his car and walked over.
"...That woman clearly isn't a good person; she comes and goes dressed in skirts that barely cover her backside—what's the difference between that and being naked? It's no surprise if she does something wrong."
"Yeah, with such a low neckline exposing her breasts like that—she must be thinking about seducing men all day long."
People nearby nodded in agreement.
Liu Changtian cleared his throat. "How can you be so sure that Liu Wenyi and Li Cheng were lovers?"
"Is there any need to confirm? The two of them are always together; who doesn't see that?"
"I've seen them kissing in the car. The way they looked, it seemed like they were about to do it right there."
"What about Liu Wenyi and Li Weimin? Have you seen them show any affectionate behavior?"
"Well... not really, have you seen anything? But that's normal; the Li Family has to maintain some face. Besides, this was revealed by their own people, not just our wild guesses."
"Huh? Own people? Who?"
"Ali, I guess?"
"Yes, Ali."
"Right, that's correct. Ali said it. Ali is a fool, innocent and straightforward; he wouldn't lie. He must have seen it with his own eyes to say that."
"Ali?" Liu Changtian's brow furrowed. "So he was the first one to say that Li Cheng and Liu Wenyi were in a romantic relationship?"
"Yeah—seems like it. But that's not how he put it. He said his brother was fighting with his wife and wouldn't let him in the house. A woman asked him if they were fighting clothed or naked. He said they started clothed but ended up naked. Officer, you see, what else could that be?"
Liu Changtian pondered for a moment. "Then how did you find out about Liu Wenyi being kept by a wealthy man?"
It was indeed true that Liu Wenyi was being kept; her call records and message exchanges could confirm that. However, Liu Changtian thought that since Liu Wenyi stayed at the Li Family's place for a day, Li Cheng would maintain their affair for a day as well. In that case, Liu Wenyi would definitely not allow her benefactor to swagger around in Yue Town.
So the townspeople must have learned about this from someone within the Li Family.
"Ali said so; he said his wife was leaving him for a rich man, which means that woman is acting as a mistress."
Ali... all the rumors came from one fool, and their current conclusions were mostly based on information provided by the townspeople, aside from the evidence at the scene. If all this information came from one person's mouth... Liu Changtian felt a chill run down his back.
Controlling public opinion and influencing police investigations—could this really be done unintentionally by an intellectually challenged fool?
"I heard Ali has been foolish for twenty years? Hasn't changed at all?"
"He’s always like that, grinning all day long, wearing ragged clothes and shoes, drooling down to his toes. He’s been like this since childhood; he hasn't improved at all as he grew up. It's quite a pity for the kid."
Twenty years—Liu Changtian hesitated again. He had originally suspected whether Li Li might suddenly awaken over the past few years and lash out at his family for some reason, such as Li Weimin's years of abuse or Wang Surong's indifference towards him. However, Liu Changtian believed that if Li Li regained consciousness, his behavior would definitely differ from before; after all, there is a difference between a true fool and a pretender.
But if there had been no change all along, he would have to reconsider everything.
Moreover, the police concluded that the four deceased had killed each other based on the premise that Liu Wenyi transmitted AIDS to the other three victims. Even if Li Li is currently conscious, how could he control AIDS?
"Has Li Li always stayed in town?" he asked again.
"He's just a fool; his parents ignore him completely. No one takes him out; he can only wander around in the alleys."
Liu Changtian felt as if he had reached a dead end; both leads had come to nothing, and the inexplicable doubts in his mind only grew stronger.
What exactly was wrong?
The idea that four people could kill each other seemed absurd no matter how he looked at it.
"Hey, isn't that the Li Family Daughter-in-Law?" a townsman said, craning his neck.
Liu Changtian was taken aback and immediately turned to look.
Sun Bai, who had been missing for a long time, was riding her red and white electric bike, leisurely making her way down the road toward the town entrance.
The police had investigated Sun Bai's whereabouts and learned from Li Cheng's phone that she and Li Cheng were having relationship problems, which led her to leave home with their son, Li Ming, in a fit of anger.
Her appearance at this moment—could it be related to the case?
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