The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

Chapter 857 Reporting to Qin Chuan

From Xiao Zhao and Lao Qian's perspective, Li Zhaokai's brows furrowed and his eyes darted around during his narration, seemingly hesitant to reveal this information, yet also displaying an eagerness to tell the truth. After questioning him, Xiao Zhao and Lao Qian thanked Li Zhaokai and quickly returned to the police station with this important clue.

After some investigation, the police finally found Wang Juan. Wang Juan was a petite woman with a pretty face, but her eyes betrayed a hint of weariness. When the police appeared before her, her face instantly turned pale, and her eyes filled with terror. Xiao Zhao said gently, "Hello, Ms. Wang Juan, we are police officers investigating a case and would like to ask you about Chen Jianfeng." Upon hearing Chen Jianfeng's name, Wang Juan trembled slightly, bit her lip, and remained silent.

Old Qian continued, "Don't be nervous. We just want you to tell us the truth about your relationship with Chen Jianfeng." Wang Juan was silent for a moment, then raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "I... I do have a relationship with Chen Jianfeng, and it's an improper one. I know it's wrong, but..." As she spoke, she lowered her head, tears streaming down her cheeks.

Xiao Zhao asked softly, "Could you tell me more about your relationship?" Wang Juan took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and said, "We've been together for a while now. He's been very good to me; he often buys me things and gives me money. I know he has a family, but I still..." Her voice trailed off, filled with guilt.

Old Qian asked, "Have you seen Chen Jianfeng recently?" Wang Juan looked up, her eyes filled with doubt and worry. "No, he suddenly left more than ten days ago. I called him, but I couldn't get through. I thought something had happened to him, but I couldn't contact him. I never imagined... he was dead." As she spoke, she couldn't help but sob.

Xiao Zhao observed Wang Juan's expression; her sadness didn't seem feigned. Lao Qian continued, "Before he left, did he say anything to you, or show any unusual behavior?" Wang Juan tried hard to recall, her brows furrowed. "He seemed very anxious during that time, saying he was in trouble, but he didn't say what kind of trouble. When I asked him, he wouldn't tell me."

Xiao Zhao and Lao Qian exchanged a glance. From Wang Juan's account, it seemed they could sense that Chen Jianfeng's death might be related to the "trouble" he was facing. They continued to ask for details, which Wang Juan answered one by one, but she didn't provide any more valuable clues. After leaving Wang Juan's house, Xiao Zhao and Lao Qian fell into deep thought. Although this clue gave them a new understanding of Chen Jianfeng's life, it seemed there was still a long way to go before uncovering the truth of the case. However, they firmly believed that as long as they continued to dig deeper along this clue, they would definitely find a breakthrough in the case and get justice for Chen Jianfeng. After returning to the police station, they reported their investigation in detail to Li Ming, the head of the Criminal Investigation Detachment. After listening, Li Ming pondered for a moment and said, "This clue is very important. Although it doesn't directly point to the murderer yet, we can start with the 'trouble' Chen Jianfeng was facing and continue to investigate in depth. Next, on the one hand, investigate Chen Jianfeng's recent activities to see if we can find any clues related to the 'trouble' he mentioned; on the other hand, investigate the people who had contact with Wang Juan to see if anyone harbored any resentment towards Chen Jianfeng."

That afternoon, Li Ming, carrying a thick stack of case files, hurried towards Qin Chuan's office. He was there to give Qin Chuan a detailed report on every clue and detail in the case investigation, which could potentially be key to solving the mystery. He knocked on the door, and after receiving permission, Li Ming entered.

Qin Chuan was sitting at his desk, reviewing documents. When he saw Li Ming enter, he put down the documents in his hand and looked at Li Ming with bright eyes: "Li Ming, you've come at the right time. Is there any new progress in the investigation of the murder case at the grape plantation?"

Li Ming walked to the desk, gently placed the case file down, his expression serious yet somewhat excited: "Director Qin, we have indeed found a new lead. Through questioning Chen Jianfeng's coworker, Li Zhaokai, we discovered that Chen Jianfeng didn't send most of his income home, but instead had a close relationship with a woman named Wang Juan. We then found Wang Juan, and she also admitted to maintaining an improper relationship with Chen Jianfeng. Moreover, Chen Jianfeng suddenly disappeared more than ten days ago, and we lost contact with him afterward. She didn't even know that Chen Jianfeng had been murdered."

Qin Chuan frowned slightly, tapping his fingers lightly on the table: "This situation is crucial. Have you obtained any clues from Li Zhaokai and Wang Juan that might be related to the murderer?"

Li Ming shook his head and said, "There are no direct clues pointing to the murderer yet. However, Wang Juan mentioned that Chen Jianfeng was very anxious during that time, saying that he had encountered trouble, but he didn't tell Wang Juan what kind of trouble it was."

Qin Chuan leaned back in his chair, pondered for a moment, and said, "It seems this 'trouble' is a crucial breakthrough. Xiao Li, what do you think our next step in the investigation should be?"

Li Ming opened the file and pointed to a few pages, saying, "Director Qin, I think the next key focus should be on thoroughly investigating the interpersonal relationships of Li Zhaokai, Wang Juan, and others. Since Li Zhaokai knew about the relationship between Chen Jianfeng and Wang Juan, it means he's well-informed among his coworkers and may know some other information we don't yet have. Moreover, as someone closely related to Chen Jianfeng, Wang Juan's interpersonal relationships may also hold clues; perhaps someone harbors resentment towards Chen Jianfeng because of her relationship with him."

Qin Chuan nodded in agreement, saying, "Your idea is correct. So, tell me specifically how you plan to conduct the investigation into their interpersonal relationships?"

Li Ming said earnestly, "Regarding Li Zhaokai, we plan to conduct a more in-depth interrogation. This time, we will not only ask him about Chen Jianfeng, but also inquire about his own recent activities and those of his other coworkers to see if there are any abnormalities. In addition, we will investigate his social circle, such as the places he frequents and the friends he makes. As for Wang Juan, we plan to start with her family and friends to understand her recent living conditions and whether she has had any conflicts with others, especially those who may have had conflicts because of her relationship with Chen Jianfeng. At the same time, we will investigate her communication records to see if there are any suspicious contacts."

Qin Chuan pondered for a moment, then asked, "How is the investigation into Chen Jianfeng's movements progressing? This is also a very important part."

Li Ming replied, "We are currently working intensively on this. We have retrieved surveillance footage of him in the surrounding area before his disappearance and are also investigating places he may have visited. However, due to his wide range of activities, the investigation is quite difficult, but we will not overlook any detail."