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CHAPTER 4
PART 3
With this statement, everyone present showed a fearful and uneasy expression, except for little Gu Xiaoliang, who still didn't understand anything and was playing with his toys on the floor. Yuan Dong asked, "What do you mean by this?"
"Through our conversation just now, we can already make some analysis and judgment," Tan Yong said. "Firstly, we can rule out the possibility of an 'accidental drowning.' Gong Yamei was an adult and familiar with the surroundings of Yuehai. It's too far-fetched to say she accidentally fell into the water."
"Secondly, 'suicide' is almost impossible now. You have confirmed that she didn't show any unusual behavior last night. Even if her mood suddenly changed and she wanted to commit suicide, there was no need for her to take a taxi to the observation pavilion on Huanhai East Road. This community is right by Yuehai, and she could have reached the beach on foot in five minutes if she really wanted to commit suicide in the sea."
"To be honest, you already thought this way before confirming with us, right, Tan Lao?" Fan Lin said, "You initially believed it was a murder case."
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Tan Yong nodded and admitted, "Not only me, but my colleague Li Bin, who is also investigating this case with me, had the same thought. He originally intended to come with me to ask you all. But I thought it might seem too serious that way. Since I'm friends with you and know Gong Yamei and all of you quite well, I decided to come to you first to gather some information. And after talking with you all, our suspicions were confirmed. This indeed is a murder case."
"But even if that's the case, why do you need to interrogate us?" Fan Lin widened her eyes. "Do you think the killer could be one of us? Tan Lao, we've known each other for over a year and have had countless gatherings. Don't you understand us? Is there anyone among us capable of doing something like this? And why would we do it? Sister Yamei was our good friend, even like a family! Why would we harm her?"
Everyone nodded. Tan Yong smiled wryly and said, "It sounds like you're questioning me. Fan Lin, don't get worked up. This is just part of the police investigation procedure. Gong Yamei had almost no other acquaintances or friends in Lishi besides us, so who else should I ask if not you?"
"Sister Yamei was actively involved in charity work and often volunteered at nursing homes to care for the elderly," Li Xueli said.
"Yes, I know. But the killer is unlikely to be those elderly people, right? They can hardly move, and they usually don't leave the nursing homes. Anyway, I've already sent someone to the nursing home to gather information and see if there are any leads."
"Is it certain that it must be someone familiar to her? What if it's just an ordinary criminal or someone with psychological problems seeking revenge on society?" Wang Xingxing said.
"If that's the case, it still can't explain two things. First, nothing was stolen from Gong Yamei's body. Her phone, jewelry, and wallet were all on her; second, as we discussed earlier, she took a taxi and came to the observation pavilion on Huanhai East Road late at night for a clear purpose. So, this is not a random killing; it's highly likely to be a case where the killer knew the victim," Tan Yong explained.
"But you just said Gong Yamei had no acquaintances in Lishi except us, which implies that the killer might be one of us?" Fan Lin said.
Tan Yong fell silent for a moment and then said, "I can't rule out that possibility."
"No, that's impossible," Xia Qi choked up, "Tan Lao, what is our group called? 'Big Family.' It's not just a nice name, most friend groups have names like that, right? We are truly like a family! You're also one of us, can't you feel this genuine bond? Especially with sister Yamei, sometimes, she's like a mother to us. Who would plot against their own mother?"
After Xia Qi finished speaking, she began to cry again, and Shen Fengxia and Li Xueli wiped their tears as well. Han Lei's nose turned red, and she said, "Yes, sister Yamei is gentle and kind to everyone. She's the most peaceful among us all. She has never harmed or offended anyone or had any conflicts with anyone. Who could have the heart and capability to plot against her?"
The room fell silent for a moment, only the sound of sobbing could be heard. After a while, Wang Xingxing said, "There are no surveillance cameras around the observation pavilion, right?"
"The entire Yuehai beach doesn't have surveillance, only Binhai Road has cameras. However, Binhai Road is quite long, and every part of it leads to the beach. Moreover, the incident happened at night, making it difficult to obtain any clues from the surveillance. However, when I was reviewing the community's surveillance just now, I did notice something," Tan Yong said.
"What did you notice?" several people asked together.
Tan Yong looked at Li Xueli and said, "Actually, I've been waiting for you to tell me voluntarily. But it seems you don't intend to."
Everyone's gaze once again focused on Li Xueli. Her face turned instantly pale, then red. Her lips parted, but she still couldn't say a word.
"Yesterday evening, Gong Yamei had just left your house, and not even ten minutes later, you also went out, right?"
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