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The captain is responsible for all matters related to the ship, including negotiations with the police, as he and the crew were hired for this purpose. The security measures on board are handled by specialized personnel. They cannot simply dispose of the body in the sea; the only places with freezers are the wine cellar and the storage room, and only the storage room has a dedicated freezer.
After receiving the news, Zheng Rufeng also headed over. By the time he arrived, two bodyguards in black were already stationed at the door.
"I'm sorry, Captain Zheng. The implications of this situation are quite broad," one of them said, his expression somewhat troubled. It was clear that this was not something that could be easily concealed.
The two bodyguards greeted Zheng Rufeng politely as he approached. "Hello, Captain Zheng."
"And you are?" Zheng Rufeng asked, aware that this situation might become troublesome.
"We're from President Xu's team. After all, we chartered this ship, and with something like this happening, we can't just remain silent," one of them explained. "Fortunately, it was discovered early enough that it won't affect our schedule."
One of the bodyguards continued, "We have a general idea of why the police are here. Of course, our boss is willing to cooperate fully; we can provide access to surveillance footage and other relevant information."
From their words, it seemed they were quite accommodating. However, Zheng Rufeng did not let his guard down.
"Have you not uncovered anything? Besides, you might also be suspects in this matter. Is your boss really willing to cooperate?" he pressed.
"Captain Zheng is joking," one of them replied with a smile. "Our boss contributes significantly to charity and has established a dedicated education fund. He approaches collaboration with sincerity and goodwill. If there’s anything threatening citizens' safety, as a member of this country, our boss will certainly do his part."
Zheng Rufeng nodded and called over an officer who would examine the body. It was then he noticed that Lin Yuan had changed into a different outfit today and was wearing a mask.
"And who is this?" The two bodyguards looked at Lin Yuan with some confusion.
"This is my subordinate. Do you want to take a look at the body together?" Zheng Rufeng asked.
"No need; please go ahead," they replied.
He pushed open the door to the storage room, which contained various luggage belonging to passengers on board, while a small door led to another area. The captain had previously introduced this space to them.
"The temperature here is regulated from outside to prevent any mingling of odors with other items," he explained as they entered.
Upon inspection, they indeed found that the body had been properly placed there. Lin Yuan took a look around.
The body was covered in numerous dark bruises, suggesting that the death did not occur recently.
When was it discovered?
Around ten o'clock this morning, we were preparing meals at that time.
A hint of sadness crossed the captain's face.
He was responsible for cleaning the gathering hall at the back, and I hadn’t assigned him to this area. I have no idea how he ended up here.
Is it possible that the murderer dragged him here? he asked.
If there had been a dispute with the deceased crew member, the best course of action would have been to confess at the right time; there was no need to resort to such a method of suicide.
Did you find any traces of blood on the way?
Zheng Rufeng glanced at the body; there were no signs of strangulation on the limbs.
At that moment, a police officer was already inspecting the scene.
They were not professional forensic experts and could only determine the cause of death from external appearances.
There shouldn’t be any; when I received the news, I already observed the surroundings and didn’t see any bloodstains. It’s also possible he was brought here after being attacked.
It would be impossible to move such a large person at night without making some noise.
Zheng Rufeng felt that even if no one heard, the murderer wouldn’t gamble on others being unaware.
If he was carried, it wasn’t unfeasible.
Lin Yuan walked around the body.
The cause of death was evident from the surface; the victim’s carotid artery had been cut, leading to his demise from blood loss.
There had been some struggle before death, as evidenced by the noticeable marks on the floor.
Speaking of marks, has everything over there been cleaned up?
The captain nodded.
That area still needed to be used today; if we left the body there, it would likely cause a certain level of panic among guests.
In that case, it would be difficult for them to explain things to their customers.
If we could maintain the crime scene well, perhaps we could gather more clues.
Zheng Rufeng sighed.
Unfortunately, it’s too late now.
As they walked over, Lin Yuan noticed that there was more than one corridor leading to the gathering hall.
Where is your room?
On the second floor, second room; that’s where our crew members stay.
When mentioning this, the captain seemed somewhat worried.
After all, a ship's structure is different from that of a hotel, but Lin Yuan quickly thought about the route from his room to here.
As the captain pondered whether to take them to see the front, Lin Yuan spoke up.
"If it really came from his room, it should have passed at least two cameras. The surveillance must be intact, right?"
The captain was aware of this question.
"Absolutely, we have people watching."
With so many important individuals on board, if something were to happen to any of them, they would not be able to bear the responsibility—not to mention the surveillance.
"Well then, let's take a look now," Zheng Rufeng said immediately.
Lin Yuan, however, was not in such a hurry; he stood still.
"Team Zheng, you go ahead with the captain. I'll check the lounge."
Thinking that Lin Yuan was indeed more observant than himself, Zheng Rufeng agreed. As for what the body had experienced before death, it might take some time to uncover that.
Lin Yuan made his way to the lounge. When they arrived, most of the traces on the floor had already been cleaned up; now only a few people remained to handle the details. It was around five-thirty, and there weren't many guests coming down at this hour. Lin Yuan planned to take advantage of this time to check other rooms.
Just as he turned around, a shadow darted swiftly past him from the end of the corridor.
Lin Yuan was certain he hadn't misseen anything. At this hour, if the person were a guest, there would be no need for such stealthy behavior. Regardless of whether it was an attempt to draw his attention or not, Lin Yuan decided to follow.
If he hadn't been familiar with the ship's layout already, he would have definitely gotten lost with all the twists and turns made by that person. This only further indicated that something was amiss with them.
Suddenly!
At a corner, Lin Yuan collided with a soft body, and a quiet gasp came from across him.
Looking up, he recognized the woman standing before him; she was the same beauty who had served them drinks last night. Yet Lin Yuan was certain that what he had seen just moments ago was neither her outfit nor her figure.
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