Chapter 143: Chapter 69: Case Investigation (Requesting Subscriptions, Favorites, and Monthly Tickets)_2
"Then our second team will be responsible for the Xu Family Stronghold."
"Alright, then we will go to the Yang Family Village."
After a brief discussion among the three, Luo Fei led the third group straight to the Yang Family Village.
At 4:03, their car stopped at the Yang Family Village committee office.
The village head, Yang Tianfu, warmly welcomed them, "Comrades, you’ve worked hard. Come in and have a cup of tea."
"No need, village head. We mainly came to ask you about some matters."
"Yes, comrades, feel free to ask. I will definitely cooperate with your work."
This village head’s awareness is quite high.
Luo Fei thought silently, then began to ask, "Village head, are you sure that the male corpse found by the canal today isn’t from your village?"
"Definitely not. Officers, I’m not bragging to you, but I’ve been the village head for over ten years. It’s not just the people—I even know if a dog passing by the road is from our village! Today, that person is definitely not from our village."
"Could he be from the neighboring village? Or have you seen him before?"
Yang Tianfu thought seriously for a moment, then still shook his head, "I really don’t know if he’s from the neighboring village, but I’m sure I’ve never seen him. Not to brag, but you might underestimate my age, yet my memory is excellent—I remember every family, even the colors of their dogs, clearly!"
Luo Fei looked at Yang Tianfu who was pounding his chest with assurance, feeling speechless.
This village head is aware, but he’s also too talkative without saying anything useful.
Wang Yong couldn’t help but chuckle, "Village head, you really have a good memory."
Not realizing he was being mocked, Yang Tianfu beamed, "Of course, it’s not that I’m boasting..."
"By the way, village head, can we ask if there are any single men who are divorced or have marital issues in our village? Regardless of age, anyone fitting these conditions counts."
Afraid he’d start another long-winded speech, Luo Fei quickly interrupted.
On the way here, Luo Fei had already analyzed that although the person might be a homosexual, it doesn’t mean he wasn’t married.
After all, in such a conservative village, it’s a great shame for a man not to marry. So, he might marry due to societal and familial pressure, but with his preferences, the marital relationship is likely not harmonious.
Related to this, he also called Zhang Fan and Yang Su to inform them to keep an eye out.
"Comrade, asking about this, there are quite a few. Nowadays, many young men in our village can’t find wives."
Luo Fei quickly added, "But not those working outside the village, only those who are currently in the village."
"Then there are only a few left."
"Could you please tell us who they are?"
Luo Fei said this, giving Wang Yong a glance, indicating him to take notes quickly.
After the village head finished, Luo Fei continued, "What about those with marital discord, who often argue or are already divorced?"
"There aren’t many of those. It’s the modern age now. Except for Yang Dawei, who drove his wife away by beating her, men in our village know to cherish women—not much arguing, let alone divorcing."
"Oh, right, it seems Yang Erwa’s son’s divorced, but that kid’s been working outside recently. Does that count?"
"That doesn’t count. We only need those currently in the village."
"Then it’s only Yang Dawei." The village head said with an odd look, "But comrades, why are you asking about this? Surely you don’t suspect they killed that man? You’re definitely mistaken; they’re all innocent!"
Though he knew he shouldn’t reveal any details of the case, Luo Fei couldn’t help but ask, "Why is the village head so sure they’re all innocent?"
Seeing him finish speaking, he regretted it, fearing the village head would start saying, "I’m not boasting, but..."
Thankfully, he worried too much as Liu Tianfu didn’t repeat his classic line, but said earnestly, "Because there’s nothing wrong with their bodies."
Luo Fei was momentarily dumbfounded, still trying to catch up to his train of thought, while Yang Tianfu leaned in with a mysterious expression, "Last time, at Jiuli River, I heard about the case. The murderer couldn’t ’perform’, so he cut that part off to cure himself. But they don’t have that issue. They have no reason to do such a thing. Do you see my point, comrade?"
Being from the same county, the Jiuli River case naturally spread around, so when a similar case appeared this time, they inevitably linked the murderer’s motive to that of Ma Kai.
"Village head, until the case is officially released, you should refrain from wild speculation. As a public servant, your words and actions need to be especially careful, or it could cause unnecessary panic, understand?"
Luo Fei said seriously with a stern face.
Despite his inner curiosity, Yang Tianfu quickly composed himself upon hearing this, "The officers’ criticism is right; I will be mindful."
"Alright, then thank you for your cooperation, village head. We still have to visit other villagers to learn more, so we’ll be off for now. Also, if you recall any details we might have overlooked, you can contact us by phone."
"You’re leaving just like that? How about staying for a bit? I’ll have my wife make some dinner..."
"Thanks for your hospitality, village head, but seriously, we have to go."
"Just a meal..."
"Truly, we can’t..."
Finally managing to reject the warm-hearted Liu Tianfu, the two practically fled from the committee office.
Wang Yong patted his chest, "Leader, this village head is too hospitable. I almost couldn’t handle it just now."
"Indeed, he is... Well, let’s hurry to meet Zhang Fan and see if they have found anything."
"Okay."
As soon as they arrived in Yang Family Village, the five split into two groups: Luo Fei and Wang Yong went to get information from the village head,
while Sun Jun and the other two questioned nearby villagers to ensure nothing was missed on the village head’s side.
Soon, the five regrouped at the village entrance.
"How was it, what did you all find out?"
"Leader, we just asked a few locals, and here’s the list they gave that fits those criteria." Sun Jun said, handing over the notes in his hand to Luo Fei.
Luo Fei glanced over it and found that it perfectly matched all the names the village head had mentioned earlier.
Wang Yong looked over and couldn’t help but say in surprise, "Not a single one missed. It seems the village head wasn’t bluffing; he really knows everything about this village. What a talent!"
"Don’t be surprised. For an experienced village head, remembering everyone in the village is just a trivial task."
Luo Fei said casually, then began making arrangements again.
"Sun Jun, Zhang Fan, and Zhaocheng, you three still go as one group to visit the homes of these people. Wang Yong and I will take these houses."
After quickly splitting up the recorded names, Luo Fei seriously reminded them, "Remember to be thorough and observe carefully, okay?"
"Got it, leader, rest assured."
With that, Sun Jun led Zhaocheng and the others away quickly to get busy.
Meanwhile, Luo Fei took Wang Yong to Yang Dawei’s house. Having asked for directions from the village head earlier, the two easily found it.
Yang Dawei’s house was a low, dilapidated cement building, quite unique in the Yang Family Village of small villas.
Seeing the trash piled across the yard, thinking of the village head’s remarks about Yang Dawei’s laziness, Luo Fei found them to be true.
He stepped forward and knocked on the shaky door, only after a while did an impatient voice come from inside.
"Who is it, knocking and knocking!"
The hostile tone was immediately unlikable.
"Is Yang Dawei home? We’re from the Public Security Bureau and want to ask him about something." Luo Fei said, and then it went silent inside.
He wasn’t in a hurry, patiently waiting. Shortly after, the door opened, revealing a man with a face full of flesh standing in front of Luo Fei.
Luo Fei’s previously casual demeanor suddenly became alert!