Trafford's Trading Club

Chapter 1219: Chapter 60: The Unlucky Smuggler

In any case, after scolding, looking at Luo Pianqian’s little face that was about to cry, the sharp-tongued but soft-hearted Long Xiruo finally sighed helplessly.

She waved her hand at Luo Pianqian, and a gentle power immediately enveloped the lady with butterfly wings, preventing those strange powders from dispersing again.

Luo Pianqian’s mutation was orchestrated by Su Zijun, but she probably didn’t expect such strange and filthy things to mutate… This thing is really sinister, even Long Xiruo didn’t notice it at first and got tricked.

However, the abnormality within the body was ultimately caused by external matters, not really a life-threatening condition. The True Dragon’s power revolved within her, and Long Xiruo had already expelled the powder inadvertently inhaled into her body.

Then Long Xiruo carefully collected the powder scattered along the road, initially thinking to burn it directly, but since even she was momentarily affected by it, and it could be considered a rare item, she decided to keep it for potential use in the future.

Interestingly, Luo Pianqian’s colorful wings could spread early on, and she would occasionally release them to stretch and groom, yet this powder had never been produced… Could it be that this is something only produced during the mating season?

With this thought, although the powder inherently carried an evil awakening, its value increased somewhat.

Because it’s uncertain when Luo Pianqian’s next mating season would be, and more so if such a thing would be produced again.

“I accidentally inhaled just a tiny bit and had a reaction; if it were a large dose, I wonder if I could withstand it?”

Looking at the colorful bead the size of a lantern fruit formed from the carefully collected powders, Long Xiruo couldn’t help but fall into contemplation… Even an Immortal’s true body might not be able to withstand this thing?

Watching the continuously falling powder from the colorful wings, the Godly Land True Dragon squinted her eyes immediately…

It seems the more emotional you get, the more it shakes off…

“Pianqian, if you really can’t hold back, just do what you feel. I’ll use the True Dragon’s power to confine you, it won’t be a problem. You’ve grown up, it’s time to teach you the joys of being a female!”

Long Xiruo stretched out both her hands, ten fingers like white jade, twisting uniquely like octopus tentacles.

“Eh… Eh?!?”

…

The apartment is not large, but it is a well-furnished studio, completely a haven for a single person.

Nan Xiao Nan, dressed in pajamas, curled up in a chair, holding a freshly brewed mug of oatmeal—while watching her laptop.

While sighing at the technological convenience of this sub-world, Nan Xiao Nan couldn’t help muttering again.

Her transfer application was not approved; the laid-back director who believed in peace rejected Nan Xiao Nan’s application using various reasons—if it weren’t for the disappointing level of power recovery, Nan Xiao Nan wouldn’t dare to easily use it in this dangerous sub-world, a small issue like this could have been resolved on the spot.

Yet, she really doesn’t want to continue staying here, because she occasionally hears from Xiaobao that the woman protected by the world’s will often somehow visits the bureau.

Thus, after Nan Xiao Nan’s persistent insistence, even threatening to resign, Director Liu had no choice but to reluctantly give a deadline: at least wait until this dismemberment case is solved before considering a transfer.

At the current stage, Nan Xiao Nan’s forensic doctor identity is still quite useful… This time the main world exploration, she split a thread of will to descend to this sub-world, the start was ok, not totally without foundation.

If so, then let the case be solved quickly so she can leave this dangerous place—as she clearly felt the strong presence that had left not long ago return once more when she woke up in the morning.

Counting the unknown darkness, the woman protected by the world’s will, and this strong presence, Nan Xiao Nan is extremely wary of these three factions in this city…

Guzzling down the instant oatmeal until it’s empty, Nan Xiao Nan, seemingly captivated by the sweets of this world, instinctively licked her lips, then planned what to do today.

To solve the case quickly, merely sitting in the forensic classroom isn’t enough—as the clues that can be insisted upon have almost all been examined, and no good discoveries have been made—so she plans to go herself to the murder scene.

“Now, the restored power is only 0.012 units… hopefully, it won’t take much.”

She is like a skillful woman without resources, even if she has countless methods, she suffers from the lack of power units—the element concentration in this world is decent, and gradually increasing, but before being able to analyze this world’s rules, she cannot cultivate as she does in the original sub-world… It is possible to absorb some residual energy to replenish power units, but such examples that attach to corpses leaving behind residual energy are truly few.

That’s how it is for trespassers, although barely earning the right to stay, they are greatly restricted in every aspect… unless she can truly gain full recognition from this sub-world’s will, she doesn’t have to parse the world’s rules.

For example, she currently seems like a black household without a green card, without identification proof; even if she can reside, the work she can do is extremely limited, and she has no social security whatsoever.

Thinking to act, wasting time is wasting life, Nan Xiao Nan stood up immediately, grabbed the bottom of her pajamas with both hands, and lifted it up, beginning to change clothes to go out.

As she bit her socks, preparing to pull up her pants, the kettle boiling water on the gas stove started steaming profusely, startling Nan Xiao Nan prompting her to rush over, only to trip and fall to the ground, bumping her forehead, raising a small but noticeable bump…

“Why am I so unlucky…”

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The case team had fewer people today, as part of the personnel had already gone with Officer Ma to City X.

But having fewer people didn’t make the work harder… rather, there was a faint hope for breakthrough.

Earlier this morning, Team Leader Zhou was full of energy, seriously analyzing the newly acquired data… A female colleague was speaking in a crisp voice.

“… According to Team Leader Zhou’s requirements, we obtained all the records of Wang Liang and Wu Rong, mainly focused on the month before their death.”

The data had already been copied, Chen Mingming was looking at the copy in his hand, also listening intently, but the phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence.

Just like when a student’s phone rings in class, drawing numerous gazes, Chen Mingming showed an apologetic smile, fiddled with the phone a bit, and then put it on silent mode.

The female colleague continued, “… Based on the judged death dates of Wu Rong and Wang Liang, we discovered Wang Liang’s account had no activity after death, but Wu Rong’s account had three transfer records during the death period, last year’s November 22nd to November 27th, totaling fifty six thousand, eighty one thousand, sixty three thousand… transferred to Wang Liang’s account.

The female colleague hadn’t finished her report, “… totaling two hundred thousand. According to Brother Long’s confession, we searched for Wang Liang’s other creditors overnight, verifying that between last year’s November 22nd to 28th, Wang Liang repaid three debts, five thousand, seven thousand, five thousand! And these repayments happened on the same day, not exceeding six hours after the above transfers.

The female colleague finished the report and sat down.

After Zhou Yusheng glanced around the room, he said seriously, “Wu Rong died before the money was transferred from her account, but the recipient is Wang Liang… What do you all think?”

“These are all records of mobile transfers, but Wu Rong was already dead before this… It shows someone, or rather Wang Liang himself, used Wu Rong’s phone to transfer money after she had already died,” a colleague pondered aloud.

“Actually, it’s quite obvious already, Wang Liang likely was driven by greed… As everyone knows, Wang Liang mingled with different women for money. In fact, the investigation shows that these women associated with Wang Liang all gave him money, and he used this money to pay off his gambling debts outside. Wu Rong even lent him money multiple times… And before Wu Rong left, she even had a loud quarrel at the bar where Wang Liang works…”

“Suppose Wang Liang used various methods to coax Wu Rong to leave with him for City X, and then when things calmed down, he asked Wu Rong for money, and if she refused, would Wang Liang lash out?”

“Are you suggesting that he killed Wu Rong, took her phone, and then started planning a series of actions to pretend Wu Rong was still alive, and began to use her estate?”

“Assuming this is the case, why would Wang Liang also die in his own home? Surely he couldn’t have been avenged by Wu Rong after her death? And don’t forget, even though Wu Rong’s estimated time of death was between November 18th and 22nd, she returned through the train station on November 25th… Who was this person returning?”

The case seems to have reached another point of contradiction.

The conference room began to quiet down.

Zhou Yusheng smacked his lips and then casually asked Chen Mingming, who was deep in thought, “Chen Mingming, what’s your opinion?”

Chen Mingming looked up, facing everyone’s gaze, but unlike earlier, he no longer felt hesitant. He thought for a moment and said, “Could I borrow the notebook?”

He walked over to his female colleague and took her place, then started to fiddle with something— on the projector, everyone could see what Chen Mingming was working on.

It was a Photoshop software.

Chen Mingming seemed to be contemplating something — he brought up a photo of Wang Liang and began to make edits to it.

Not long after, Wang Liang’s appearance in the photo gradually turned into a woman, and a closer look showed that Wang Liang’s modified look bore a six to seven-point resemblance to Wu Rong.

No one knew why Chen Mingming did this, but Zhou Yusheng’s heart stirred, and he quickly asked, “Do you mean… Wang Liang disguised himself as Wu Rong, and took the train?”

Chen Mingming nodded, “The two returned one after the other, but according to the timeline, Wang Liang had enough time to secretly return to City X after coming back, then disguised himself as Wu Rong and returned again. Then he left again as Wu Rong before returning himself once more.”

“What about evidence?” Zhou Yusheng’s eyes lit up, but he was not certain.

Chen Mingming replied calmly, “It’s just an assumption… But if you want proof, it’s possible. From here to City X, if not using regular routes, the only option is unlicensed and unregistered private car business. Since Wang Liang wanted to erase normal traces, he would only choose such a black car… But the journey from here to City X is quite far, and even if there are black car drivers, there wouldn’t be many. It should be easy to find out if we investigate.”

Saying that, Chen Mingming glanced at the female colleague who gave up her seat, “Also… is makeup capable of such a disguise? I’m not very familiar with this area.”

The female colleague thought it over and replied, “Judging by Wang Liang and Wu Rong’s body types, it’s possible. An ID card doesn’t record personal height, and the train station is very crowded, the security check process is very brief, if intentional, it’s entirely doable!”

“Indeed, the three great evil techniques of Asia…” Another colleague sighed.

Zhou Yusheng was more cautious and directly asked, “Mingming, how did you come up with the idea of disguising?”

Chen Mingming thought for a while and said, “I don’t know, it just suddenly came to me… If you ask for the basis, I can’t answer you.”

“Sometimes, solving a case requires inspiration.” Zhou Yusheng nodded, “This hypothesis is good… Since we’re facing a new puzzle, let’s follow this lead… Now, quickly send people to find the drivers involved in the black car business between City X and here, and inquire whether Wang Liang appeared!”

“Yes!”

Everyone quickly left their seats to get to work.

Chen Mingming let out a breath, closed the notebook in front of him, and rubbed his temple.

Zhou Yusheng came over and asked concernedly, “Are you okay?”

“Nothing, just a bit tired.” Chen Mingming shook his head.

“Tired so early in the morning?” Zhou Yusheng wondered, “Didn’t sleep well last night?”

“Maybe it’s Spring fatigue.” Chen Mingming smiled slightly, “I’ll also check into the black car drivers.”

Zhou Yusheng nodded, “Take my car.”

To be honest, Zhou Yusheng quite enjoyed this feeling of battling together with his son… Chen Mingming didn’t resist either, showing a smile and nodding.

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Holding a black umbrella, Nan Xiao Nan once again arrived at the scene of Wang Liang’s murder.

She had been here once before, so returning she naturally wouldn’t have trouble finding the way — only last time she was surrounded by almost all police officers, naturally she wouldn’t do anything unusual, moreover, she hadn’t intended to use her precious units of power on investigating this murder case then.

But this time, in order to quickly transfer, she had no choice but to.

Unexpectedly, at this moment, she heard a voice like that of a nightmare…

“Oh dear, isn’t this Forensic Doctor Nan! What a coincidence, you’re here too!”

In front of Nan Xiao Nan appeared that woman who possessed the protection of the entire world’s will!

Ren Ziling at this moment was also holding an umbrella, holding a cup of soy milk, carrying a women’s handbag on her shoulder, her eyebrows raised joyfully, she walked over.

Nan Xiao Nan’s expression slightly changed.

What’s going on…