Chapter 151: Who Was The Murderer?

With only two rooms and a hall, the layout was quite small. The decorations were not very exquisite, but the furnishings inside had a different taste compared to other people. It couldnt be said to be elegant, but it gave off a very neat and clean outlook.

There were quite a number of books in the house. Most of them were works of the family. Some belonged to Chu Zhaos grandfather, some belonged to Chu Zhaos father and a portion were Chu Zhaos.

Chu Zhaos grandfather started off as a military scout. He was then arranged to be in the criminal police and could be considered one of the earliest batch of truly significant criminal police of China. Chu Zhaos father also started off as a soldier when he was younger and was dispatched to join the Defensive Counterattack against Vietnam[1] and earned merits. He relied on the relationships his old man earned and started off at a high position. Later on, because of his outstanding capability and being adept at conducting himself, his official career was smooth sailing.

Su Bais Su family relatives which he rarely mingled around and Aromas Liu Family were two families which were considered one of the batches of contributing families when the republic was founded. They still remained standing even though they experienced several political crisis and gradually transformed into what they were today. These type of red nobilities and functionary families had different intrinsic qualities, almost similar to the imperial families of the ancient times. As long as they werent foolish and didnt stand at the wrong side, they basically could benefit alongside the country.

When they were young, Chu Zhao was able to play together with Su Bai and Aroma as well as Gu Fan because of the foundations of his grandfather and father. The Chinese word for friend[2] contained two strings of coins. Meaning that if both parties financial status were not equal, it would be hard for them to truly be friends. It was enough to see that it wasnt easy for Chu Zhaos grandfather and father who struggled out from grassroots.

Perhaps because these two generations had bumpkin origins, they had much higher expectation for the next generation. Chu Zhao was actually sloppy from how he presented himself.

Su Bai remembered that Chu Zhao knew how to play a few musical instruments and could even write good calligraphy when they studied together. He was more someone like from a literary family that someone from a military family.

Perhaps he should have been like Su Bai, following the path of his own choice, ordinarily attending a university or traveling alone to be an artist. Because of this, when his family forced him to be a police officer, he revealed a strong rebellion.

Su Bai still didnt enter through the main entrance this time. It was already a habit to scale walls and climb through windows. Chu Zhaos bedroom window was not locked because it was the seventh floor. It was very difficult for a burglar to climb in. It may be difficult for burglars, but it was a walk in the park for Su Bai.

Using both his hands and feet, Su Bai climbed to Chu Zhaos balcony within a few breaths of time. He reached out and patted off the dust on his trench coat and straightened up his collar. Su Bai pushed open the rooms French window and walked in.

This should be Chu Zhaos parents bedroom. The bedroom had red carpeting, the bed sheets were white in color and the blankets were folded to look like tofu cubes.

Conversation could be heard from the living room; it was a male and a female. It should be Chu Zhaos parents talking. Both of them should be having their dinner.

Su Bai walked to the side of the door, and his hand gently twisted the doorknob. A small opening could be seen. Su Bai then held a dagger in one hand and directly opened the door.

Kachak!

The ice-cold tip of a gun was pressed against Su Bais chest.

A man nearing his fifties was holding on to a gun, pointing towards Su Bai. He should be Chu Zhaos father, Chu Jianguo.

Chu Jianguos other hand was holding a pair of chopsticks which were still holding on some stewed eggplants. It was obvious that he had just gotten over from the dining table. His speed was fast and he had very sharp senses. He was no doubt an old soldier and an old criminal police baptized by the war.

Su Bai lifted both his arms above his head making a surrender gesture. His body was relaxed.

Chu Jianguo glanced at the dagger in Su Bais hand, he had a smiling expression as he said:

You dont look like a little thief. Seems like you came here to murder someone.

Chu Zhaos mother was still sitting on the chair. She looked very nervous, but she did not panic.

The last time Su Bai met Chu Jianguo was seven or eight years ago. The brothers would meet occasionally over the years but basically wouldnt meet the elders, especially since the few youngsters founded the Murder Club. They couldnt let their families notice any traces.

Su Bai was confident that Chu Jianguo could roughly remember his looks but definitely wouldnt remember his voice.

I came over to ask about something.

Oh, ask about something? Chu Jianguo revealed a playful smile. When other people ask about something, they bring along cigarettes and liquor as they smile at the entrance, but when it comes to you, why are you carrying a dagger, scaling walls and even wearing a mask?

Su Bais body bumped towards the front.

BANG!

A gunshot was fired.

Because the gun was pressed against Su Bais body, the gunshot was muffled and wasnt loud. When Su Bai previously inclined his body, the gun was forcefully pointing downwards and the bullet shot into his stomach area and even left a hole.

Chu Jianguo only took a single shot, and he fired decisively. He was confident Su Bai would fall to the ground with this shot. This was the experience of an old soldier and old criminal police. It might have been effective against normal people, but for a psycho like Su Bai who had broken away from being a normal human, it wasnt applicable.

After being shot, Su Bai did not lose his strength and fall but instead instantly activated his zombie state. Su Bais arm held on to Chu Jianguos neck. He turned around and lifted him up, letting his head touch the ceiling. At the same time, Su Bais other hand held the Exorciser and placed it beside Chu Jianguos neck.

Chu Zhaos mother covered he mouth and did not scream. She was afraid her scream would force the assailant to murder her husband, afraid she would provoke Su Bai.

I came to ask about Wang Xues case of 94, not to commit murder.

Su Bais ice-cold pupils stared towards Chu Jianguo through the mask.

Chu Jianguo wasnt excessively nervous, even though he had trouble breathing and his complexion wasnt looking too good. Su Bai was able to tell that Chu Zhaos father was actually calm.

FineIlltellyou

Su Bai released his grip and Chu Jianguo sat on the ground and rubbed his neck. At the same time, he said unreconciled, If I was younger by ten years, you wouldnt be able to beat me.

I did not use my full strength, Su Bai replied.

Chu Jianguo.

Su Bai walked over to the dining table and bowed towards Chu Zhaos mother: Aunty, could you pour me some water?

Chu Jianguo walked over at that moment and pulled over a chair to sit, hinting his wife to serve some drinks.

Su Bai also sat down and kept the Exorciser, but he still continued to wear the mask. He wasnt afraid of Chu Jianguo suddenly turning violent because he was confident in controlling the whole situation. If it was a normal situation, treating people like Chu Jianguos level who were the countrys cadre wound be heavily bounded by karma. However, when doing reality task like right now, he could act at his own discretion as long as it wasnt overboard and intentional. Dreadful Radio would be understanding.

Su Bai had never intended to injure Chu Zhaos father. If he were to save or help Chu Zhao but kill his whole family along the way, that would be too morally bankrupt.

It was indeed me who handled the case. Just ask what you want to know, Chu Jianguo said.

Why dont you tell me what you wish to say first? Su Bai reached out his hand to receive the cup from Chu Zhaos mother and then took a sip. He wasnt worried the would be anything in the water. The whole situation turned for the better, and Su Bai did not unleash any killing intent. He could tell when Chu Zhaos mother held back from screaming; she wasnt a fool and definitely wouldnt be doing anything foolish.

There is some information in my study. We can discuss this there.

Chu Jianguo got up and walked towards his study. At the same time, he told his wife, Dont call to inform anyone. We both will just be chatting.

Chu Zhaos mother nodded her head.

Su Bai smiled. This family was really quite harmonious.

He followed Chu Jianguo into the study. The study wasnt very big; there was a book rack and a desk with a computer on it.

Chu Jianguo turned on his computer. I sorted out the case and saved it in the computer.

Su Bai was not surprised that Chu Jianguo knew how to use a computer. These days, you naturally couldnt be outdated if you wished to be promoted and climb higher.

Chu Jianguo turned the monitor towards Su Bai, It was a picture of Wang Xue.

Thats her. Su Bai said.

This lady had a tragic death. I could still remember clearly that she was forcefully tortured to death. Chu Jianguos tone brought a hint of reminiscence and sigh. Twenty years ago, when this incident happened, he was just transferred from his unit, and his son was just born at that time.

I want to know who the murderer was. There were rumours at that time that you police were shielding the murderer because that murderers family background was not that simple. Su Bai placed his foot on the table and looked at Chu Jianguo.

They were just following the herd. At that time, I was almost finished investigating and had informed the victims family that the truth would come to light. But alas, the higher-ups called for a halt. In the end, this whole case was forever covered up, covered up for twenty years.

I dont quite understand what you said. Su Bai looked at Chu Jianguo playfully. Theres a little antilogy.

Heh heh. Chu Jianguo laughed. Even if the murderer had background, it was useless when it came to this case. This case had been so hyped up that everyone knows about it. If it was said that it was to protect a murderer with family background, then the losses outweighed the gains.

But you mentioned the higher-ups

Chu Jianguo interrupted Su Bai; he even crossed his arms.

If I told you the murderer was not a single person but tens of people or even hundreds of people, you tell me. Would you still arrest them and make it public?

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