Chapter 57: Chapter 57: The Only Silhouette

Zhang Xian left first.

Standing at the door, Chen Xiao glanced back once more, then withdrew his gaze.

When Si Ying’s parents approached, Chen Xiao seemed to return to the backyard of Swallow Lane, talking to Si Ying.

Although that conversation was completely fabricated by Chen Xiao, he knew it was a reminder to himself.

“Officer Chen, Captain Zhang has left, you guys…”

Si Ying’s father hesitated, unaware that Chen Xiao was not a police officer.

Chen Xiao did not correct him, saying, “Sir, rest assured, we will keep investigating the case.”

“That’s good, that’s good…”

“Hmm, I have other matters to attend to, so I must go now.”

“Alright, let me see you off.” Si Ying’s father made a gesture of invitation, but Chen Xiao politely declined his kindness and went straight downstairs after saying goodbye at the door.

Shortly after, Lin Xi arrived driving the team’s police car.

As soon as they met, Lin Xi asked puzzled, “Honey, Captain Zhang asked me to assist you, have there been any major discoveries?”

Chen Xiao nodded: “We’ll discuss on the way, we need to go to Su Haidong’s house first.”

Lin Xi didn’t ask more, driving toward Su Haidong’s house.

On the way, Chen Xiao disclosed the two pieces of information revealed by Guo Qing, to which Lin Xi was shocked:

“If he’s really like Guo Qing said, naturally unable, then where did Su Jing and Su Ting come from?”

“That’s the crux of the matter, maybe I’ve made an incorrect judgment, but regardless, we have to visit Su Haidong’s house now.”

Lin Xi didn’t understand what Chen Xiao meant by incorrect judgment, but quietly focused on driving.

Upon reaching Su Haidong’s doorstep, someone was already waiting to open the door for them.

After handing over the keys, the person left on their own.

Chen Xiao and Lin Xi donned gloves and foot covers, then Chen Xiao instructed Lin Xi:

“You check Su Jing and Su Ting’s bedroom, I’ll inspect the kitchen first.”

“Okay.”

Lin Xi nodded and went to the bedroom, while Chen Xiao fixed his gaze on the refrigerator in the kitchen.

Su Haidong enjoyed eating raw meat, and after his death, all his flesh had been cut off, which seemed strangely coincidental.

The killer’s actions took on a symbolic meaning at the moment Chen Xiao learned about it.

But Chen Xiao didn’t allow himself to be overly optimistic, like when dealing with Xiao Nian and discovering Gu Yue in the fridge so effortlessly.

He felt there wouldn’t be any findings in the fridge, his task was to verify Guo Qing’s information.

Upon opening the fridge, Chen Xiao saw some cooked dishes unattained yet.

However, those dishes already convinced Chen Xiao that Guo Qing’s account was correct.

Because they were all vegetarian!

After examining the dishes, Chen Xiao’s gaze inevitably shifted to the drinks cabinet.

Inside were some bottles of white wine and packaging boxes, Chen Xiao picked up a bottle and shook it, finding it contained some unfinished wine.

This indicated that Su Haidong enjoyed having a drink by himself occasionally.

People who drink often have a habit of preparing snacks to accompany the drinks. Among vegetarian options, legumes are considered the best.

Yet the fridge only contained dishes like lettuce, cauliflower, and shredded carrots.

These dishes aren’t ideal drinking snacks, but it doesn’t rule out the possibility that Su Haidong prepared them without drinking.

Opening the fridge’s cold storage again, Chen Xiao immediately spotted red plastic bags tightly packed inside!

Chen Xiao squinted, thinking to himself: Could he be this lucky?

With such a thought, anyone would feel a sense of expectancy.

Chen Xiao expressed anticipation, feeling slightly excited.

Upon opening the cold storage, he reached for a pinch, confirming that those red bags were undoubtedly filled with meat!

Without hesitation, Chen Xiao swiftly pulled them all out and began to unpack.

One bag of pork belly!

One bag of offal!

All from a pig!

But the internal organs bore marks of being sliced with blades!

Guo Qing’s statement was entirely accurate; Su Haidong indeed had a habit of eating raw pork!

While nothing expected was found inside, confirming Guo Qing’s information was sufficient, prompting Chen Xiao to focus more on the peculiar act of Su Haidong eating raw meat.

What kind of distinct taste would lead to such an unusual daily habit?

Could it be connected to another piece of information revealed by Guo Qing?

If a man cannot be truly a man, his inner world would be somewhat distorted.

This inner distortion would lead to exceptional life habits, which is logical.

But how does this correlate to his murder?

Chen Xiao’s thoughts extended as he attempted to connect Su Haidong and Si Ying.

Despite Guo Qing’s clues, he still couldn’t establish a direct link between Si Ying’s disappearance and Su Haidong.

After pondering for a while, Chen Xiao decided to leave the kitchen and sat down in a chair in the dining room to organize his thoughts.

“In my subconscious, I already deduced that Si Ying’s disappearance is related to Su Haidong; yet, there is no evidence.”

“Given this, what rationale do I have for thinking Si Ying’s disappearance is connected to Su Haidong?”

“Si Ying vanished before the demolition of Swallow Lane, and the girl Dali saw appeared after the demolition. Why would that girl go to room 506 and stare blankly? When people consistently daydream at a particular place, it means they have special feelings or attachments to it!”

“But the girl wasn’t Si Ying; one is in her forties, while the other is just over twenty—a significant age gap. Perhaps finding that girl will uncover the connection between Si Ying and Su Haidong! However, the only potential target, Su Jing, was outright rejected after Dali’s identification.”

“Perhaps my suspicion of Su Jing has always been in my mind, leading to my subconscious linking Si Ying’s disappearance directly to Su Haidong!”

Chen Xiao’s thoughts were expanding when Lin Xi suddenly emerged from the room.

She held a photo album in hand!

“Honey, check out this album; I think there’s something suspicious.”

The album’s cover was pink leather, and unfolding the buckle revealed rows of photos inside.

As Chen Xiao browsed through, page by page.

Before finishing, he frowned: “There’s indeed an issue here!”

“Exactly. When the news of Su Haidong’s death broke at the police team’s entrance, the sisters were embracing each other and crying. From their behavior, it’s clear they deeply cared for their father.”

“If that’s true, then why doesn’t this album contain any pictures with Su Haidong–only the two sisters’ photos?”

Chen Xiao nodded: “Correct, there are no photos of Su Haidong here. Their father-daughter relationship is problematic!”

“Also, look at this photo, hmm… the only picture of the sisters’ backs, their hairstyles and clothing are different.”

Lin Xi flipped the album to the last page, and Chen Xiao gazed at the photo, with a flicker of shock in his eyes, he asked:

“Darling, why are you focusing on their back view photos?”

“Didn’t you ask me to take pictures of their backs before?”

“I know I asked you to take them, what I meant is… the hairstyle!”

Lin Xi pouted: “Is there a problem? I noticed Su Jing’s hairstyle changed, so I paid particular attention.”

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