Chapter 1303 - 645: Confident or Doomed? (Part 2)

Perhaps it could be seen that Luo Fei was a bit hesitant.

So the landlady hurriedly promised.

"Officer, don’t worry, I’m very discreet, no matter what you say to me, I will definitely keep it confidential. I will absolutely not cause you any trouble!"

Seeing her making solemn vows, her face full of seriousness.

Beating her chest and making a guarantee to Luo Fei.

Luo Fei also nodded.

"Madam, what I actually want to talk about is that during our police investigation of a case, we discovered that Wu Xuelian might be connected to a murder case. She is very likely our key witness."

"However, this case is already several years old, and as you can see, her current mental state is not very normal. So I’m afraid we might not extract any crucial information from her.... So when you clean her room later, please be sure to preserve her personal belongings. Inside, there might be evidence useful to our investigation, and possibly the key to solving the case."

Luo Fei’s words caused the landlady to shudder instantly.

As she quickly realized, Luo Fei was asking her to help preserve Wu Xuelian’s personal belongings.

But such a request made the landlady somewhat worried.

"Officer, although this is your request, if I call the cleaning lady over, she’ll undoubtedly clear away all the trash at once. At such a time, if we need to determine whether there’s any crucial evidence inside, I’m afraid it’ll increase our workload and require more expenses."

But observing the other party was a bit hesitant, speaking awkwardly.

Luo Fei earnestly replied.

"Madam, I know this is quite troublesome. But because the circumstances of this case are serious, the murderer is still only detained, and the truth remains elusive. The victim’s family members are still washing their faces with tears daily."

"Therefore, if we can obtain evidence from Wu Xuelian, not only is it critical for solving the case, it is also incredibly significant for the victim’s family. It could even change their lives. And if you can help them, you are saving a life, a deed beyond measure, maybe even worthy of official commendation and public praise from the police high-ups!"

"Public praise? Does that mean there’s a chance to make the news or appear in newspapers?"

At this moment.

The landlady, upon hearing this news, couldn’t help but feel eager.

Her eyes sparkled.

Luo Fei did not deny.

"Yes, Madam, that’s exactly what I mean. And if you perform well, make great contributions, maybe even receive an extra bonus. Then someone might cover the cost of hiring a cleaner?"

These words made the landlady hesitate for a moment.

She pondered briefly.

Then she agreed.

"I understand, Officer, I get what you’re saying."

"Since it’s your request, I’ll agree. After all, as a good citizen, it’s my duty to help the police, and exactly what I should do!"

Seeing her agree, Luo Fei breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Also, as he went downstairs and got to the car.

Su Jianfan was already a bit impatient.

"Mr. Luo, you finally arrived. That landlady was simply unbearable. I almost suffocated from the stench."

Only seeing that he looked expectantly at him.

Luo Fei was somewhat puzzled.

"Su Jianfan, where is Wu Xuelian?"

Su Jianfan pointed to the nearby bathhouse.

"She went to take a bath. Also, to change into clean clothes. I had Li Yu accompany her because they can bathe together and it’s more convenient."

"Otherwise, waiting until she gets in the car and heading back to the police station, we would have to spend hundreds more to clean the car."

This information made Luo Fei nod.

"You did consider it fairly thoroughly."

And before long.

Li Yu had already escorted Wu Xuelian out from the bathhouse, having deliberately cut her hair and changed into clean clothes.

And as they returned to the car.

Pinned Wu Xuelian in the middle, preventing her from escaping.

Luo Fei, through the rear-view mirror, curiously asked.

"Wu Xuelian, now can you confess to me? Why did you help Bai Jingye with fake accounting back then? What exactly did he offer you in return?"

But upon hearing Luo Fei ask this.

Wu Xuelian replied evasively.

"Officer, what are you saying? I can’t quite understand?"

"You apprehended me, isn’t it because of the disorder in my room affecting my neighbors?"

Seeing Wu Xuelian’s evasive look.

She seemed not to understand his words.

Luo Fei sneered.

"Wu Xuelian, you’re playing dumb with me, aren’t you?"

"The account books you helped Bai Jingye with back then all have your fingerprints on them. So if I were you, I would be honest, not act recklessly, pretending to be insane in front of me."

Saw Luo Fei glare up.

A chilling gleam passed through his eyes.

The irrefutable evidence was laid before her.

Wu Xuelian had nowhere to escape.

"Mr. Luo, it’s not what you think, I, I was also forced into it."

But Wu Xuelian was stammering, her speech a bit incoherent.

Luo Fei exchanged a glance with Li Yu.

Then he said solemnly.

"Wu Xuelian, just earlier, Bai Jingye was beaten to death. His wife, unable to bear the burden anymore, jumped to her death."

"So what exactly happened with the project back then, including why Shen Liufeng wanted to kill his own lover, if you know anything, you better confess to us rather than keep hiding."

Seeing Luo Fei’s serious expression, allowing no room for evasion.

Wu Xuelian sighed.

"Officer, I was just a victim in those events back then. I was also forced to be Bai Jingye’s pawn."

"Moreover, had I not hidden things for Bai Jingye back then, I might not be in such a dire situation now, always on the run!"

Noting that the other party seemed a bit depressed, she held her head with one hand.

Her face filled with helplessness.

Luo Fei couldn’t help but be surprised.

"Wu Xuelian, what exactly happened?"

"Mr. Luo, actually back then, when we all worked with Mr. Shen, we thought we could make money with him. But unexpectedly, this project did not progress as smoothly as we imagined."

"Not only that, we also faced a financial crisis."

Originally, Wu Xuelian and the others were following Mr. Shen, intending to develop a school district housing project.

A lot of homeowners at the time had already paid.

But unexpectedly.

Due to a policy change.

The original school district housing became ordinary housing.

Meaning, the money homeowners initially paid vanished instantly.

This caught everyone off guard.

They genuinely didn’t expect this to happen.

Therefore, many homeowners protested and demanded refunds.

But because the community was already built, and many had taken loans.

Whether this money is refunded or not, they still have to pay the mortgage.

Unless they sell the house, there’s a chance to stop the loss in time.

But because of market changes, ordinary houses wouldn’t sell as well as school district ones.

So one homeowner, under great pressure and life’s massive letdown, chose to jump off a building, causing quite a stir back then.

"Shen Liufeng said at the time that he would find a way to cover up the matter and compensate the victims. But in reality, he was only talking. He didn’t actually do it, which surprised all of us."

"Although some wanted to confront him, we were all his employees. Many people’s wages hadn’t been paid either, so we didn’t dare to provoke him."

"In the end, Shen Liufeng came up with a terrible idea: fake accounting to make these homeowners believe their property hadn’t devalued and their children could still attend key schools, temporarily calming the situation."