Since Zhang Guoer's case became an unsolved case, Chen Tao, as an indirect victim of that case, was sent to a grassroots police station with difficult conditions as a police officer, and seven and a half years have passed in a blink of an eye.

In these days, which are not long or short, Chen Tao's life must have been very painful and depressing. Whenever he thinks of the girl's bones that have not yet been found, and the girl's parents who have died one after another due to the burden, he must feel very angry and unwilling in his heart.

Putting aside Ma Zhichen's case for the time being, Chen Tao does have the criminal motive to kill Li Baofang, and he is seriously suspected, but whether he has the conditions to commit this crime can only be concluded after a detailed investigation.

After thinking for a moment, Xia Shi proposed: "Let's contact the public security organ in Yuanfeng Town first, inquire about Chen Tao's recent situation, and see if he has been in the local area in the past few days and whether he has the time to commit the crime." If necessary, we will have to send someone to the ground to do further investigation. Xia Shi said and his gaze fell on a young man on the other side of the conference table, "Meng Yu, this matter will be handed over to you, you must understand Chen Tao's personal situation clearly as soon as possible." Also, by the way, inquire about Zhang Guoer's family situation to see if the girl's other close relatives have the possibility of committing the crime. ”

After arranging this work, Xia Shi immediately said to Zhao Hongshan: "Although I don't know if the murderer has fled Jinshui County at present, for the sake of insurance, our search and arrest work must not be slackened in the slightest. In addition, the suspected crimes of several victims' families need to be further investigated, and this is also done to eliminate interference as soon as possible, and I hope they can understand our work. Next, and most critically, the task ......"

Xia Shi pointed to the frozen picture on the slide and said to his colleagues: "This set of coordinates is an important clue left by the murderer, and I suspect that Dong Wei's case may be able to find the answer in this place." He looked at Gu Song with a serious expression and said, "After the meeting later, we will leave for Sanqiao Village immediately, I want to see what tricks the murderer wants to play." ”

After the meeting, everyone immediately threw themselves into the work of racing against time. Xia Shi briefly explained a few words to Zhao Hongshan, and the two captains said goodbye and went to perform their respective tasks.

Huo Yan seemed to have misunderstood something, and was going to go to Sanqiao Village with Gu Song and them to find clues. Who knew that as soon as she walked out of the gate of the county public security bureau, Xia Shi poured a basin of cold water on her head, "Teacher Huo, you don't have to follow us this time, go home and have a good rest." ”

"Why?" Huo Yan looked at Xia Shi suspiciously and asked, "Why don't you take me with you for such an important task?" ”

"Well, don't get me wrong." Xia Shi explained with some embarrassment, "I'm afraid that you're a girl, and it's inconvenient to go out with our two big men." Besides, the conditions are difficult in the place we are going, and I don't want you to suffer with us. ”

"Team Xia, you underestimate me too much." Huo Yan frowned unhappily, "I'm not the squeamish girl you imagined, I won't hold you back." ”

"Forget it, Mr. Huo." Gu Song also persuaded him, "We don't know what the murderer's purpose was in deliberately leading us to that place. There is a certain amount of risk in this trip, and I don't want you to follow us on the risk. In case something happens, how can we explain to Professor Huo and your mother! ”

"But......" Huo Yan was about to open her mouth to refute, but Gu Song interrupted her and said, "Don't worry, after we get there, we will keep in touch at any time, and I promise to tell you the latest progress of the case as soon as possible, so it's always okay, right?" ”

"Then ......" Seeing that Gu Song and Xia Shi were really thinking about themselves, Huo Yan couldn't insist anymore. Well, I'm not going to join in the fun. Stay safe both of you, and come back safe and sound. ”

After tossing and turning all the way, it was already more than seven o'clock in the evening when the two of them arrived at Sanqiao Village. Due to the rain on a cloudy day, the sky had completely darkened, and from a distance, the whole village was shrouded in a vast and quiet mist, giving people an eerie feeling.

Stepping on the muddy courtyard road, the two walked into the village police station one after the other. Because they had greeted them in advance, Director Ding was already waiting for their arrival inside.

After a brief greeting and a few sips of hot tea to warm up their bodies, Xia Shi roughly described the purpose of their visit to Director Ding, hoping that Director Ding could help them complete this important investigation task.

Director Ding is a native of Sanqiao Village, and has lived in this homeland for nearly 40 years, so he is very familiar with everything here. He looked at the map and coordinates that Xia Shi gave him, and blurted out without thinking about it: "This is a barren mountain to the east of the village, and there were still a few families living in the early years, but because of a sudden mountain fire, the agriculture, forestry and houses there were burned to the ground, and since then it has become a wasteland." ”

"Wildfires? How long ago was that? Gu Song asked curiously.

"It's been almost forty years." Director Ding recalled, "It is said that the wildfire was caused by lightning and engulfed a forest, and several villagers died at that time. ”

"It's so miserable...... Gu Song frowned and glanced at Xia Shi, who shook his head slightly, while expressing regret for the natural disaster, he couldn't help but feel a little confused in his heart: Why did the murderer bring us to such a village? What exactly does he want to do?

Director Ding continued, "I can take you to that place. But it's getting late today, it's still raining heavily, and the road is not easy to walk. You will rest in the village for the night, and tomorrow morning, depending on the weather. I know your case is urgent, but you also have to think about your own safety. ”

"That's right, it's really inconvenient tonight, and we're at your disposal." Xia Shi squeezed out a wry smile and reluctantly agreed, but he couldn't wait to go to that barren mountain to find out.

Director Ding arranged for Gu Song and Xia Shi to live in his house, picked up an empty room for them to come out, and asked his wife to prepare some meals for the two guests who came from afar.

Full of wine and food, the two of them had nothing to do, and lay down in bed early to rest. Listening to the sound of wind and rain howling outside the house, and the rolling thunder from the sky from time to time, the fatigue of the long journey instantly drowned them like a flash flood. Not long after, the two of them fell asleep one after another, and the sound of sound of sound sleep sounded in the room.