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CHAPTER 16
PART 2
At 4 PM, Tan Yong and Li Bin arrived at the captain's office. Seeing their unusual expressions, Jiang Ming couldn't help but ask if they had cracked the case. Tan Yong revealed that they had indeed solved the case of He Yushan from two years ago. However, the perpetrator was already deceased—Gong Yamei.
Jiang Ming was surprised to learn that Gong Yamei had killed the out-of-town tenant, He Yushan, two years prior. He inquired about their connection and the motive behind the crime. Tan Yong explained that initially, there was no connection between the two women, but Fan Ke had played a pivotal role in linking them together during interrogation.
Tan Yong continued, revealing Fan Ke's confession about his past romantic involvement with He Yushan and how he had callously treated her, leading to her decision to undergo cosmetic surgery that went awry, leaving her disfigured. He Yushan, heartbroken and disfigured, moved away to heal, while Fan Ke completely cut ties with her.
The conversation unfolded further, recounting how He Yushan, feeling deceived and rejected, harbored revengeful sentiments toward Fan Ke. Unable to find him, she attempted to reach him through dozens of phone calls to various companies, including Gong Yamei's.
Tan Yong confessed his oversight in not thoroughly investigating He Yushan's phone calls, assuming they were solely for job applications. However, they later realized the significance of these calls, indicating He Yushan's attempts to locate Fan Ke.
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Finally, Li Bin mentioned finding He Yushan's phone in a cabinet at the technical department, revealing her calls to Gong Yamei's company on the day of the murder among other companies. This discovery shed light on He Yushan's relentless pursuit to track down Fan Ke.
"Among these dozens of calls, the first one was to Gong Yamei's company," Li Bin said, patting Tan Yong's shoulder. "But, to be honest, Old Tan, this isn't your fault. You didn't know Gong Yamei, and how could you have known whom He Yushan was trying to reach at that company's reception? Nobody could have guessed that it was a woman nursing a broken heart and seeking revenge, who, unable to find her ex-boyfriend, dialed the chairman of his mother's company."
"Right, Li Bin's right. At that time, nobody could have foreseen this. It's not your fault, Old Tan, no need to blame yourself," Jiang Ming reassured.
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Tan Yong nodded and continued, "Evidently, when He Yushan was involved with Fan Ke, she knew that Gong Yamei, Fan Ke's mother, was the chairman of a company. After being blocked by Fan Ke, she recalled this and found the company's number in the business directory, attempting to reach Gong Yamei. What exactly she said to Gong Yamei remains unknown. But the end result was that after making that call, Gong Yamei boarded a plane to Lishi and met He Yushan at 1203 Yuehai Bay a few hours later."
"From the outcome, one can infer the content of that call," Jiang Ming said. "Complaints, accusations, venting—these are secondary. The crucial part would likely have been threats. For instance, He Yushan might have threatened Gong Yamei, saying she wanted to see Fan Ke one last time, or else she would cause trouble at Gong Yamei's company, tarnishing their reputation. Or she might have directly stated her intention to kill Fan Ke, a tragic end for both of them. Hearing such things, Gong Yamei would naturally be frightened, trying to pacify He Yushan and promptly flying to Lishi to handle the situation."
"Yes," Tan Yong continued. "When Gong Yamei came to Lishi to meet He Yushan, her initial intent might not have been to kill her but perhaps to offer compensation. However, upon meeting He Yushan and seeing her mentally distressed state, irrational behavior, and inability to communicate, she might have felt compelled to eliminate her. Lawyer Feng once mentioned that before severing ties with Fan Ke, Gong Yamei was excessively protective and doting on her son. Faced with a 'crazy woman' determined to take her son's life, as a mother, she couldn't stand by and watch it happen. Failing to reason with He Yushan, she had no choice but to kill her!"
"But Old Tan, this is just speculation, there's no actual evidence to prove…"
"No, Chief Jiang, Li Bin and I have just verified this. Gong Yamei killing He Yushan isn't mere speculation. I'll tell you how we confirmed it in a moment," Tan Yong interrupted.
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"Alright, continue," Jiang Ming nodded.
"As killing He Yushan wasn't premeditated, Gong Yamei certainly wanted to evade blame. So, she did three things, all aimed at confusing and misleading investigators.
"The first was placing He Yushan's body in the fridge and cleaning up the blood at the scene. As He Yushan was a solitary woman without relatives or friends in Lishi, her death might not have been discovered immediately. In reality, it took more than twenty days for the landlord and police to realize she had been murdered. But Gong Yamei couldn't guarantee this. What if the landlord had opened the door the next day and found it? Therefore, she had to do two more things.
"The second was knowing that He Yushan had called her that day. If the police found the call records, they'd find it suspicious and eventually trace it back to her through the company's phone. So, she used He Yushan's phone to call dozens of similar companies, pretending to be a job applicant. This cleverly obscured her company's phone among these calls. Even if the police checked the call logs from He Yushan's phone, they wouldn't immediately notice Gong Yamei's company's number."
"This woman thought of everything..." Jiang Ming shook his head in disbelief, gesturing for Tan Yong to continue.
"This was Gong Yamei's second action. The third was buying the house in Yuehai Bay. After the murder, she didn't immediately leave but stayed in Lishi for a few more days. Because she knew that if she hurriedly left that night and was caught on surveillance the next day in Yuehai Bay's 12th floor, being an outsider would raise suspicions. She couldn't explain why she was there, making her a prime suspect.
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"So, Gong Yamei did the opposite. Instead of leaving Lishi, she frequently contacted nearby real estate agencies and visited Yuehai Bay to look at houses in the following days. Li Bin and I confirmed this at the agency; they remembered the incident. Apparently, Gong Yamei looked at several apartments—4th, 10th, 12th, 13th floors... and she indeed purchased the apartment 1303 on the 13th floor. This way, she could disguise her presence in Lishi as house-hunting, making her appearance in the area seem entirely natural—cleverly masking her abrupt appearance in the neighborhood on the night of the crime."
Jiang Ming took a deep breath, shaking his head. "This woman's mind is too meticulous. No wonder we couldn't crack the case for over two years."
"Yes, Gong Yamei once mentioned that she's good at math, indicating strong logical thinking. These three actions were her attempts to evade suspicion. However, her plans didn't stop there. After buying the house, she didn't immediately settle in Lishi but returned to her city. At that time, her company hadn't collapsed yet, or it was on the verge of bankruptcy, with a lot to handle. She only settled in Lishi about half a year after the company's complete closure."
"But she didn't tell the truth about this to the 'extended family,' including me. She claimed she moved in shortly after buying the house. We didn't suspect anything then. Looking back, her statement was obviously to cover up the fact that she used 'buying a house' as an alibi after the murder. Gong Yamei always told us that she settled in Lishi after her company collapsed due to debts and family issues. This narrative seemed credible even if we tried to verify it."
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"But Gong Yamei never expected that we would catch her son after two years and inadvertently uncover some information during interrogation, linking various suspicious points and ultimately solving this case that seemed unsolvable," Li Bin remarked, feeling amazed.
"Yes, you both deserve credit!" Jiang Ming commended, then turned to Tan Yong. "You mentioned that these speculations have been confirmed, how?"
Tan Yong explained, "Gong Yamei once told us that after going through various hardships, she didn't want to live anymore. It was later when she received guidance from a certain 'master' that she regained faith in life. I just called Lawyer Feng to ask if he knew this 'master,' and coincidentally, he was the one introduced to Gong Yamei by Lawyer Feng. So, I got his number."
"After conversing, I learned that this 'master' is a recluse, a practicing spiritual figure away from worldly affairs. Gong Yamei sought guidance from him after the murder."
"The 'master' initially hesitated to tell us what Gong Yamei had said, citing privacy concerns. I informed him I was a policeman and that Gong Yamei was deceased, so there was no need to hide anything, especially since this case involved others' safety. Finally, he disclosed the truth."
"Gong Yamei, filled with guilt after the murder, confessed to the 'master' about killing someone to protect her son. But she was deeply tormented by guilt. She confessed how every night she was haunted by nightmares, unable to sleep, feeling as though the woman's spirit was haunting her. Combined with other events, it made her lose hope to continue living."
"The 'master' counselled her and advised her to frequently visit the place where the 'dead woman's spirit' resided, recite prayers, and perform rituals for the departed soul. Secondly, he advised her to do more good deeds, accumulating merit to counteract the negative karma."
Hearing this, Jiang Ming understood："So Gong Yamei bought the 1303 apartment because it was directly above 1203."
Li Bin added, "Yes, after Gong Yamei passed away, we searched her home and found many candles, incense burners, and such. We initially thought she was a bit Buddhist-oriented and didn't dwell much on it, but now we understand the purpose behind these items."
"Looking back, every time Gong Yamei visited Li Xueli's home—the place where she committed the crime—she wore a string of peach wood prayer beads believed to ward off evil. She would often count them and mutter something. I thought she was just concerned about that haunted place, but today it finally dawned on me what it really meant. Also, her frequent visits to the nursing home were clearly following the second advice from the 'master,'" Tan Yong added.
Jiang Ming nodded, "With the arrest of Fan Ke, who's significantly linked to the case, we've unraveled the case from two years ago. This is a major breakthrough! The case that dragged on for two years involving He Yushan can finally be closed! Tan Yong, I'll handle the closure procedures. You focus on cracking the last case—finding out the true culprit behind this series of incidents!"
"Yes!" The resolution of the He Yushan case uplifted Tan Yong, boosting his confidence.
Li Bin inquired about Fan Ke, "What about Fan Ke?"
"I let him go just now, but I've arranged for people to keep an eye on him to prevent him from escaping. At the same time, I informed the owner of the inn where he's staying to observe his situation and report to me immediately if anything comes up," Jiang Ming explained.
Li Bin expressed doubts, "Is the inn owner reliable?"
Jiang Ming chuckled, "This inn's owner happens to be my friend. Although not a police officer, getting their assistance won't be a problem."
Impressed, Li Bin gave a thumbs-up, "Impressive!" Jiang Ming then patted both of them on the shoulders, saying, "You guys are the impressive ones!"
All three shared a hearty laugh.
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