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"We are not releasing this video now to avoid alarming the suspect. We are conducting a discreet investigation, and only in this way can we ensure the safety of the students while bringing this criminal to justice. We hope you can understand our difficulties," Jiang Ming said, his gaze sincere and resolute as he looked at each parent, hoping they would comprehend the police's intentions.
As these words fell, Lu Xiaonuan's and Zhang Yuqing's parents were momentarily taken aback, clearly not expecting the situation to be so complex and serious.
They exchanged glances, and the anger in their eyes gradually gave way to concern and understanding.
Lu Xiaonuan's mother felt her fury slowly extinguish. She bit her lip, her eyes filled with fear over the potential horrific consequences, unconsciously gripping her husband's arm tighter.
Zhang Yuqing's father frowned slightly; his previously straight back now bent a little. He sighed and looked at Jiang Ming with a hint of apology in his eyes, as his misunderstandings about the police began to dissipate.
Silence enveloped the room as everyone pondered this tricky situation.
"Come, come, please have a seat here, parents," Drui Feng warmly invited, a friendly smile lighting up his face. Jiang Wenyu nodded slightly from the side, her gaze gentle. The reception room was cozy, with soft sofas and elegant decorations that made it feel particularly comfortable.
Today, Jiang Wenyu wore a dark green qipao that seemed tailor-made for her, every line perfectly accentuating her graceful figure.
As Zhang Yuqing's mother entered, her attention was immediately drawn to Jiang Wenyu. Her eyes sparkled with admiration. "Young lady, your figure is truly remarkable! How do you maintain it? Did you study dance before?"
Jiang Wenyu smiled sweetly, her smile blooming like flowers in spring—vibrant and enchanting. Her voice was soft and pleasant. "Sister, you flatter me. I just pay occasional attention to health maintenance and detoxification. I am careful with my diet every day, avoiding overly greasy or spicy foods. It's a process that takes time. I also make time for some health exercises; the movements aren't difficult, but sticking with it has shown good results."
"Oh my, such sweet words! And calling me sister," Lu Xiaonuan's mother laughed, exchanging a glance with Zhang Yuqing's mother filled with affection for Jiang Wenyu.
Lu Xiaonuan's mother then looked around and asked curiously, "By the way, why haven't they come out yet? Yuqing and Nuan Nuan have been inside for over an hour now; haven't you finished questioning them?"
As they spoke, the two mothers skipped over Jiang Wenyu and Drui Feng, turning their attention to the inquiry room behind them.
It was a room with transparent windows, allowing a clear view of what was happening inside.
Yan Qing was sitting at the table, his expression serious. Opposite him were Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan, and the atmosphere felt somewhat tense.
“Oh, you mean this,” Drui Feng said, scratching the back of his head with a slightly embarrassed smile. “Brother Yan tends to ask detailed questions. After all, this is the second time such an incident has occurred. The senior officers in Z City have emphasized the need for an expedited investigation to catch the culprit as soon as possible, which is why we brought these two students here today to help identify the suspect.”
Since their candid conversation with Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan's mother last night, Yan Qing and Jiang Ming had been busy arranging today’s events.
Early in the morning, they invited Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan to the Military District Research Institute in Z City. The place was heavily guarded, exuding a serious atmosphere.
The purpose of their visit was to identify the shadowy figure captured on surveillance footage. This figure loomed like a fog over everyone’s minds, bringing unease to the city.
The two explosions had occurred near the campus of No. 13 Middle School, causing massive destruction with billowing smoke and flames. Surrounding buildings suffered varying degrees of damage. The shockwaves from the blasts left nearby residents terrified, leading to a severe public reaction that escalated into an urgent task for higher authorities.
In recent days, the police had been working overtime to search for relevant video footage, leaving no stone unturned. After considerable effort, they managed to sift through a vast amount of video data and extract some valuable information. Based on this expedited search, they had narrowed down potential suspects to over ten classmates.
Inside the inquiry room, Yan Qing pointed at a blurry video image on the computer screen and asked in a steady voice, “Have you noticed anything suspicious about this person’s movements? From his route, we’ve only found footage of him entering and exiting the school during lunchtime. However, we haven’t seen any footage of him leaving after evening classes. Yet he managed to arrive at school early the next day. We’ve checked with the school; he isn’t a boarding student. Do you recognize him?”
Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan leaned closer to examine the video closely. Zhang Yuqing widened her eyes, unconsciously inching closer to the screen with her brows slightly furrowed as if trying hard to recall something. “This looks somewhat familiar… He’s tall; he looks like someone from the basketball team.”
Lu Xiaonuan rubbed her eyes seriously and murmured, “Yeah, it does look familiar… It seems like that Zhou Xingshu.”
“Zhou Xingshu?” Yan Qing squinted, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
“Are you sure it’s him?” Yan Qing asked immediately after.
Lu Xiaonuan pouted, hesitating before replying, “I’m not certain it’s him, but the figure looks familiar. It also resembles Lu Mingyu a bit, since there was a little incident that day.” As she spoke, a hint of embarrassment colored Lu Xiaonuan's cheeks. “The two of them looked somewhat alike, and I actually mistook them for each other once.”
Zhang Yuqing understood what Lu Xiaonuan was referring to and recalled the scene from that day. She couldn’t help but chuckle softly, covering her mouth. “That mix-up really did happen because of that, Uncle Yan. Shouldn’t you investigate these two? Although they’re both quite handsome and popular among the girls at school, based on your video footage, they do seem to be quite suspicious. How about…”
Zhang Yuqing paused for a moment, as if contemplating something, then continued, “You could track them down privately?”
The enthusiastic cooperation from Zhang Yuqing and Lu Xiaonuan made the video recording process go exceptionally smoothly.
“Thank you both for your cooperation. If there are any developments later on, we will inform you. In the meantime, if you’re feeling scared, it’s safer for you to stay home and not go to school,” Yan Qing said as he shook hands with Lu Xiaonuan and Zhang Yuqing's mother, offering a considerate smile.
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