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In this "Confession Letter," Zhao Huanghe does not express much remorse for the people he has killed; instead, it is filled with his own worries and fears. In other words, if he had not been caught, Zhao Huanghe would feel justified in his actions. The letter reveals only the deep-seated fear within him—fear of being apprehended, fear of facing the consequences of murder. It is all about selfishness, and it is evident that at the moment of ending a life, Zhao Huanghe was likely not thinking about atonement.
I said to Mary, "Check the ticket purchase records corresponding to Zhao Huanghe's ID card, see if they align with the times of the murders."
Mary nodded and began searching for information on her computer. At that moment, Captain Li spoke up: "From what we see in Zhao Huanghe's so-called Confession Letter—including the time of the murders, the methods used, and some details known only to us in law enforcement—it is clear that Zhao Huanghe is the Killer. For instance, Zhao Huanghe mentioned that Ma Youshan's phone records were erased, and on the night Qiang died, Han Youliang left behind a flashlight that was still on. Additionally, there was the wooden stick used to kill Xiao Jingguang."
"These details correspond perfectly, indicating that Zhao Huanghe is familiar with these victims' situations," Captain Li continued. "The media has been kept quiet about this; if Zhao Huanghe wasn't at the crime scenes, he wouldn't know these specifics. If Mary's investigation can confirm the timing, then there's no doubt that Zhao Huanghe is the Killer."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Now that we had established Zhao Huanghe's suspicion, Mary quickly retrieved all his ticket purchase records from nearly a week ago through our internal network. The investigation revealed that starting a week ago, Zhao Huanghe had been purchasing train and bus tickets to Blue Capital one after another.
Mary pulled up the time of death for the victims and compared it with Zhao Huanghe's ticket purchases. She organized both sets of data into two windows for easier comparison. As we went through them line by line, it became clear that Zhao Huanghe had ample opportunity to commit the crimes! Almost all the times matched perfectly.
Moreover, there were no business dealings between Zhao Huanghe's repair shop and Blue Capital, nor did he have any relatives there. His frequent back-and-forth travel between Blue Capital and Kaiyang over the past week was indeed unusual. Mary noted, "While Zhao Huanghe had visited Blue Capital before a week ago, it was far less frequent—sometimes every half month or even one to two months apart."
Captain Li clapped his hands and declared, "The truth is out! This Zhao Huanghe is definitely the Killer!"
Although everything seemed to align perfectly, I still felt there was something we hadn't investigated thoroughly. My mind was racing with unanswered questions—could it truly be that the Killer was Zhao Huanghe? I rubbed my temples as everyone noticed my furrowed brow but said nothing; the members of the Special Investigation Team knew this was my thinking sign, but Captain Li was unaware.
Captain Li then asked, "Shall we head back to the station to close the case?"
I shook my head and replied, "Not so fast! Let's do this—give me one more day. The department has already given me tomorrow as a final deadline; we've been investigating for a week now—what's one more day? After that, we can close the case. By the way, Captain Li, contact Cao Jiaying."
"Cao Jiaying?" Captain Li asked.
I nodded and explained, "In the Confession Letter, didn't Zhao Huanghe mention that when he was transporting bodies with Ma Youshan, a girl woke up? He stated in the letter that he had given this girl a large sum of money."
"Are you suggesting that person is Cao Jiaying?" Captain Liu looked at me and asked. "Isn't it possible it could be someone else? Should I gather everyone from her dormitory?"
I waved my hand and said, "No need for that. This person is none other than Cao Jiaying. At the beginning of the incident, we visited their dormitory. There was no computer on Cao Jiaying's desk. Her phone was just an ordinary one worth a few hundred yuan, and her clothing was quite plain."
"But," I continued, "when she came to the police station that day, she had changed to a new phone worth over six thousand yuan, and she was wearing new clothes as well. This indicates that she has come into some money recently. I suspect she might have received a windfall! Moreover, the people in her dormitory don't have a good relationship with Zhao Kaifang, so it's very likely that she is hiding something."
Upon hearing my analysis, Captain Li gave me a thumbs up and said, "Impressive, truly impressive. A week has passed, and you still remember these details so clearly! I'll make a call now; should we fly back tonight or take action tomorrow?"
As we spoke, we both looked out the window. Night had fallen, and the sky was dotted with stars. Another busy day was coming to an end. Stretching my arms, I said, "Let's talk about it tomorrow morning. Over this past week, everyone has either been at a crime scene or on their way to one. We should get some good rest; regardless of whether Zhao Huanghe is the Killer or not, this case is nearing its conclusion."
Captain Li replied, "That sounds good. I'll first call Blue Capital to ensure they keep an eye on Cao Jiaying and prevent any situations like Zhao Huanghe's." With that, Captain Li began making his call.
"By the way, Mary," I suddenly remembered something and said, "check Zhao Huanghe's assets. Since he sold his factory and house, he should have quite a bit of money in his account. He has no relatives; ultimately, his property will be confiscated."
However, after checking, Mary shook her head and said, "Brother Shao, I just checked Zhao Huanghe's account and found it empty!"
"What?" I could hardly believe my ears. "Did he withdraw millions and hide it away?"
"Withdrawing millions isn't something he could carry easily!" Mary replied. "He transferred all his money to an overseas account, but those accounts are difficult to trace due to the complexities involved. I think he was preparing to flee abroad and thus moved his assets."
Transfer? Flee? If that's the case, why would he want to commit suicide? Isn't that contradictory? Although Zhao Huanghe's death was ruled a suicide, there must be more to it! I've seen a saying: if someone wants to commit suicide, their motivation is that they no longer want to live.
But that's not always true; many people choose suicide not because they want to die but because they have various demands they hope others will see. Whether Zhao Huanghe fits this description remains unclear to me; however, until I unravel the mystery in my mind completely, I cannot let my guard down.
Solving a case is like navigating a maze; although I'm only separated from the exit by a Fence and can even see what's outside it, being behind that Fence means I'm still trapped. Even though it's just a wall, finding my way out might require taking a long detour that could lead me astray.
On the way back, I kept my eyes closed while pondering the details of this case. From the timing of the murder, Zhao Huanghe seemed satisfied with everything. From the motive for murder as well—Zhao Huanghe also seemed satisfied. Moreover, murder tools were found in Zhao Huanghe's home along with confessions from witnesses; everything fit together perfectly without any discrepancies.
Yet as I analyzed further down the case, I discovered many contradictions regarding Zhao Huanghe's situation; his suicide was quite suspicious. First of all, how did Zhao Huanghe come to know Zhao Kaifang through Ma Youshan? Qiang had known Zhao Kaifang for much longer than Ma Youshan had; besides which he had been to the repair shop—didn't Zhao Huanghe have any impression of that? Why did he claim he met Zhao Kaifang through Ma Youshan?
Secondly, why did Xiao Jingguang go to Blue Capital to find Zhao Huanghe? If Xiao Jingguang knew who the Killer was, why didn't he arrange to meet Zhao Huanghe in Kaiyang? Instead, he chose to go alone to Blue Capital while also bypassing Zhao Huanghe who was in Kaiyang? Did their meeting absolutely have to take place in Blue Capital?
Then, since Zhao Huanghe had already transferred his assets, why was he still in Kaiyang instead of fleeing before we could issue a warrant for him? It should be noted that we only confirmed our investigative direction towards him recently. He had ample time to escape, yet he chose not to.
Finally, regarding Zhao Huanghe's mindset. Previously, Zhao Huanghe was a loan shark and was the master of Han Youliang. Han Youliang is ruthless; how could someone like Zhao Huanghe, with such a weak character, often plagued by nightmares, be a loan shark? Analyzing his personality, it seems unlikely that Zhao Huanghe would want to be involved in such a profession.
With so many doubts converging, I found it impossible to ignore them. Often, cases leave behind various mysteries, which is quite normal. No one can fully understand another person's heart; we may never know why they act as they do. However, if there are so many unresolved doubts, this case cannot be hastily closed.
Thinking of this, I spoke to Mary: "Mary, you should investigate Zhao Huanghe's asset transfer issue."
Mary nodded and replied, "Yes, but Brother Shao, if his assets have changed hands multiple times abroad, the situation becomes complicated. We only have one day left; I'm afraid that won't be enough time for me to conduct a thorough investigation. Many scammers online exploit this to evade scrutiny. With the internet being so advanced now, large sums of money can circulate through dozens of banks or accounts within minutes. I hope Zhao Huanghe hasn't done that; otherwise, the workload will be overwhelming."
I nodded; even if the hope seemed slim, someone still needed to take action. Even the slightest doubt could impact the final outcome of the case. In our line of work, there can be no carelessness or slackness.
Captain Li said, "Tomorrow we should interrogate Cao Jiaying. The fact that she received money without informing anyone proves she must have something to hide. If she really saw Ma Youshan and Zhao Huanghe that night, then the case would be solidly established with irrefutable evidence. I just instructed my subordinates to keep an eye on Cao Jiaying; tomorrow we'll uncover the truth."
The night passed without incident.
An unsolved mystery: A mysterious group of 21st-century Airborne Troops appeared in North America, rescuing an Indian red-haired beauty and enjoying the company of blue-eyed busty blondes while dominating Wall Street and amassing wealth across America—initiating the Han Ethnic Colonial Global Model.
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