Chapter 927: Meeting? Get Back Here!

"Through our investigation, we found that Zhang Tao had a crush on a girl in his class during the second half of first year of high school."

Sun Biao learned this information from the teachers and some classmates.

Especially from the two kids who used to hang out with Zhang Tao.

"That girl is very beautiful, but her family circumstances aren’t good, and her clothes are quite ordinary."

Sun Biao stood up, poured a cup of tea, and continued, "Last year, during the second half of second year, Zhang Tao confessed to that girl, but she rejected him."

"Later, according to Zhang Tao’s two friends, Zhang Tao slowly changed; he thought confessing to the girl was doing her a favor, given his good family conditions, whereas she was just a farmer. After being refused, he became enraged and began to frequently harass the girl."

"The harassment continued until last year... The girl attempted to jump off a building, and Zhang Tao immediately transferred schools."

Lu Chuan was slightly startled.

"Is that all?"

Sun Biao nodded heavily.

"That’s what I found during my investigation at Third Middle School yesterday, but the situation isn’t clear. Why did the girl attempt suicide, and why did Zhang Tao transfer immediately after? Many classmates don’t know; when asked, the teachers also said they didn’t know. I tried to arrange a meeting with their academic director, but wasn’t successful, and couldn’t meet the principal either."

The reason Sun Biao was so excited when he entered was because there were suspicious points in this case.

"Captain Lu, I think we need to investigate further; there is definitely something going on here. I learned that the girl’s academic performance was very good before last year, but after second year, her grades plummeted. It’s said to be because Zhang Tao was constantly harassing her."

Though Sun Biao didn’t uncover exactly why the girl attempted suicide, there is an apparent reason.

"The school’s teachers aren’t too clear on the situation, but the explanation given is that the girl’s grades declined drastically, she was under immense psychological pressure, and couldn’t contain her emotions, leading to the suicide attempt."

Sun Biao wasn’t foolish: "But I feel there’s definitely something more here; otherwise, Zhang Tao wouldn’t transfer so abruptly."

"What about her condition?"

Sun Biao understood that Lu Chuan was asking about the girl.

"She’s relatively lucky; she only fractured her spine and won’t be able to walk again for life, but at least she’s alive."

She didn’t die...

Lu Chuan breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as she didn’t die, that’s a blessing amidst misfortune.

"Old Sun, this clue is very important; don’t hesitate, deploy all resources, and pursue this clue relentlessly. Make sure we have clarity by tonight."

Lu Chuan and Sun Biao shared the same intuition.

The girl suddenly attempted suicide, and Zhang Tao transferred immediately, but if there’s supposedly no connection, why did Zhang Tao transfer?

Therefore, it’s imperative to investigate this clue thoroughly and determine if there is an inevitable link between these two individuals.

"Understood!"

Sun Biao stood up, just about to leave when his phone rang.

He saw it was a local landline number he wasn’t familiar with, so he didn’t answer immediately. Leaving the office, he connected the call.

"Hello, I’m Sun Biao..."

An urgent sound of breathing came through the phone.

Sun Biao instantly became tense.

"Who are you..."

"You...don’t believe what they say, Xiaorui was raped by Zhang Tao... you must catch him!"

Hmm?

"Who are you..."

Beep beep beep!

Just as Sun Biao was about to inquire for more, the line went dead.

Sun Biao thought for a moment, then pushed open Lu Chuan’s office door again.

As he saw Sun Biao return shortly after leaving, Lu Chuan asked with confusion, "Why are you back?"

"Captain Lu, just as I stepped out, I received a phone call. The person didn’t say who they were; they just told me one thing and then hung up."

"Oh?"

Lu Chuan understood immediately: "Does it relate to Zhang Tao not being at school due to the case?"

Sun Biao nodded: "The voice was a girl’s. She told me Xiaorui was raped by Zhang Tao and urged us not to believe them and must apprehend him."

"Xiaorui..." Lu Chuan stood up, his gaze serious: "Is this Xiaorui the girl who tried to jump off the building?"

"Yes, her name is Zhangqin Ruirui!"

Lu Chuan’s eyes narrowed.

Seems there’s a necessity to personally investigate this lead.

"Let’s go! To Third Middle School!"

As Lu Chuan and Sun Biao headed to Third Middle School, en route, plans were made for Wang Zhaokai to investigate the origin of the landline call.

Soon, as Lu Chuan and Sun Biao arrived at the gate of Third Middle School, Wang Zhaokai’s call came through.

"Captain Lu, that call wasn’t from a public phone but from the school’s office."

"Office?"

Wang Zhaokai’s voice came through again: "The information here shows it’s registered under the Chinese language department’s phone, but there’s no specific information about who it’s linked to. It seems to be a communal phone in the language department."

"Alright, understood."

After hanging up, Lu Chuan turned to Sun Biao: "Is the homeroom teacher of Qin Ruirui and Zhang Tao a language teacher?"

Sun Biao nodded in affirmation.

Lu Chuan thought for a moment and headed straight for the school.

"Let’s go, to the principal’s office."

When Sun Biao arrived earlier, he didn’t see the principal.

Nor did he meet the academic director.

Of course, given the urgency, time was limited.

However, with Lu Chuan here now, things were different.

He’s the captain of the Criminal Investigation Team, and as he’s come personally, the school must oblige.

He found out the principal wasn’t present.

The office director stated the principal was at a meeting at the education bureau.

The principal wouldn’t be back today, and it isn’t certain when they’ll return.

Education bureau?

Lu Chuan quickly pulled out his phone and dialed a number.

Before long, the call connected: "Captain Lu, I wanted to have a meal with you last time, but didn’t get a chance. This time..."

Director Wang Dahua of the education bureau was thrilled now.

Currently, everyone in Haizhou City knows there’s a top officer at the police bureau.

Since learning Lu Chuan assumed duty at the High-tech Zone Public Security Bureau, Wang Dahua had been eager to schedule a meal with him.

It’s not that he was in trouble, but wanted to leverage Lu Chuan’s connections to make contact with people from the Johnson Group.

Despite his name sounding simple and honest, Wang Dahua was, in fact, astute; each year, Qiangsheng Group donates substantial funds to the education system, and the High-tech Zone aims to get a slice of that pie.

Lu Chuan was aware of Wang Dahua’s intentions, yet consistently ignored him.

"Director Wang, let’s forget the meal; however, my cousin wishes to discuss something with you. I’ll forward his contact to you later!"

Wang Dahua was ecstatic: "Captain Lu, this, this... I don’t even know how to express my gratitude..."

Lu Chuan’s voice came through: "Director Wang, no need for thanks. I heard your bureau is having a meeting now, but I’m at Third Middle School; would you consider asking the principal to return? I need to discuss something urgent!"