Chapter 535: Shattering Secrets

Chapter 535: I’ll Break Your Legs (Update 3)

How many times have I had a cop spout off about secrets of the heart?

Is he a deity?

Or a demon?

Could it be that he can read minds…? Yao Zhengqi is on the verge of losing it.

“Don’t get all infatuated with me—it’s the lady who’s legendary…” Xiao Yu shot Yao Zhengqi a look filled with disdain.

How in the world did Yao Zhengqi get his hands on the anti-cancer drug formula? Not the pressing issue right now.

There will be plenty of time to investigate later.

The key is to crack this case and determine the cause of death for the eight victims.

Just as Xiao Yu was about to resume questioning, his phone rang.

“What’s up?”

It was Wang Dong calling. Xiao Yu stepped out of the Interrogation Room to answer.

“I need you to get some dirt on Yang Yuhui from the Academy of Sciences—find something,” he said.

Wang Dong’s tone was odd. “Suspected commercial spy!”

Xiao Yu: ???

What the heck—a spy?

No wonder I felt something was off; the problem starts here.

“Shen Mei has already headed to Bincheng.”

Wang Dong continued quickly, “Your Bincheng cops need to hold off. Don’t tip anyone off; National Security will keep digging along this lead.”

“Got it,” Xiao Yu grumbled, clearly annoyed.

When there’s a spy, a whole spy network typically follows.

Just like when the police were investigating the Du Pen case.

What’s the point of catching one or two drug criminals?

When you act, you act all out!

With Team Five’s leader Shen Mei coming to Bincheng, you can imagine just how serious this is.

“Why in the world does a spy crop up just when we’re solving a case?”

Xiao Yu muttered to the heavens, “Am I incredibly lucky or just cursed?”

Forget it—this isn’t his problem.

That’s for the head of Team Five to handle.

Better to focus on nailing this case first.

Otherwise…

Xiao Yu had a sinking feeling that more trouble was on the horizon!

……

WeChat Chat:

Xiao Yu: Sis, I can’t get back!

Mu Qingwu: Big case?

Xiao Yu: It’s a small case, but it’s pretty messy. Even if it were major, your dear husband could handle it with ease.

Mu Qingwu: Always blowing your own trumpet. I warn you, solve the case but don’t even glance at any other ladies—no sisters allowed, and absolutely no chitchat.

Xiao Yu: Got it, got it. I won’t get sidetracked by any girls. Besides…

Mu Qingwu: What?

Xiao Yu: Though many of the girls these days dress dangerously revealing, thankfully compared to you, they all seem pretty safe!

Mu Qingwu: Cheeky—are you flattering me?

Xiao Yu: I’m simply stating a fact.

Mu Qingwu: Not bad. While I’m away, mind your desires and keep your belt snug. If any other woman dares to touch or even fancy you… I’ll break your legs!

Xiao Yu: A mere woman like you? You’ve got some nerve!

Mu Qingwu: What’s the matter?

Xiao Yu: I firmly stand for equality in this new era—if I have to tear my sis apart, I won’t hold back.

Mu Qingwu: You gonna hit me?

Xiao Yu: ummm… wouldn’t dare!

Mu Qingwu: Good boy—enjoy your sweets and get home early.

Xiao Yu: Take care of yourself, and of our baby.

Mu Qingwu: Understood.

……

After hanging up, the gentle look on Xiao Yu’s face faded as he strode back into the Interrogation Room.

“Resume.”

Sitting down, Xiao Yu glared at the fidgeting Yao Zhengqi. “Time to get to the point.”

What point?

How did the only female among the nine researchers die?

And why was her body frozen after death?

At this point, Yao Zhengqi realized he could hide nothing anymore.

He had no choice but to confess every detail.

“I really didn’t kill her.”

On the verge of tears, Yao Zhengqi added, “Maybe she wasn’t killed by any other researcher either!”

Xiao Yu wasn’t surprised in the slightest.

The forensic report by He Li confirmed it.

The female corpse hadn’t been killed by him.

In fact, the precise cause of death was still unknown.

However, they did find traces of an extract from some medicine in her body.

Congratulations, newbie!

What is this medicine?

It’s an imported drug used to treat high blood pressure and heart disease.

As everyone knows.

Each year, countless people succumb to heart disease and high blood pressure.

He Li surmised that the victim most likely died of heart disease.

Oddly enough, if it were a natural death,

why wasn’t the police called immediately?

Instead, why was her body frozen?

Until the explosion in the Laboratory burned the corpse?

Now, it’s nearly impossible to determine the true cause of death…

“At that time, I was in a total panic, not knowing what to do next.”

With a sigh, Yao Zhengqi said, “The very next day, someone found out that Zhao Lili had died.”

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“Zhao Lili was that female researcher.”

“Back then in her room, we even found some heart disease medication.”

“But with another death at the office, none of us believed it was a natural passing.”

“Everyone suspected that someone had committed murder!”

Xiao Yu: ……

Could someone really be that stupid?

Not just one—several?

The more he thought about it, the clearer it became to Xiao Yu.

No one can truly fathom what those people were thinking at the time.

First, the anti-cancer drug formula was leaked.

Then, Yao Zhengqi whipped out his gun to confront someone.

Not long after, someone died.

How could it be such a coincidence?

Anyone in their right mind would have their doubts.

“So you decided not to report it—and instead froze the body?”

…..

Frowning, Xiao Yu said, “No, that doesn’t add up at all. What really happened?”

“I was the one who called off the report.”

Lowering his head, Yao Zhengqi explained, “The person who used the anti-cancer drug formula to threaten me said he was watching my every move. He warned that if I dared to call the police or if they went into the Laboratory, he’d sell the formula and make it public… so I didn’t report it!”

That made sense… Xiao Yu nodded.

It smelt of a strange coincidence, but it was acceptable.

Given Yao Zhengqi’s position at the time, he certainly didn’t want the formula to be sold or exposed.

He wanted it back!

Then, fixing his gaze on Yao Zhengqi, Xiao Yu asked, “Did you promise that man threatening you one hundred million?”

Compared to an anti-cancer drug formula, one hundred million isn’t much.

Once they recovered the formula and produced the drug, partnering with a pharmaceutical factory could net tens or even hundreds of billions.

“Exactly.”

Yao Zhengqi nodded. “Using connections at Bincheng University, he reached out to some knowledgeable, well-funded investors, while I and the other researchers continued our experiments…”

“That knowledgeable, powerful guy isn’t going to be…”

Xiao Yu scoffed, “Yang Yuhui from the Academy of Sciences, right?”

“……”

Yao Zhengqi’s scalp went completely numb.

A crushing realization washed over him.

In front of Xiao Yu, he was completely exposed—with not a single secret left!

No secrets.