Chapter 560: More Confused Than Ever, Nowhere to Start Investigating!

Chen Xiao doesn’t mind that Qin Fei sought help from him.

Regarding matters like this, Chen Xiao always has an open mind.

In life, big troubles and small troubles will always come.

Right now, Qin Fei might need his help, but in the future, who can say if Chen Xiao might not seek help from Qin Fei.

Besides, befriending Qin Fei, a captain in the police force, doesn’t seem like a bad thing for Chen Xiao.

However, once he arrived at the police station,

Qin Fei got busy, and Chen Xiao sat alone in the archive room, looking at the case file of Zhu Nianying’s investigation from years ago.

Once the file was opened, Chen Xiao could guess the general content and depth of the investigation.

The disappearance of an adult back then couldn’t compare to the intensity of an investigation into a major criminal case.

So the file doesn’t contain much.

But it’s believed that Huang Zhao might have used some connections back then, making the search for Zhu Nianying’s disappearance stronger than some other missing person cases.

Chen Xiao flipped through the file.

The officer in charge of this case back then was an officer named Luo.

His inquiries into Qin Fei’s parents and Huang Zhao were quite thorough.

Almost all questions were asked.

The case file also recorded Officer Luo’s process in searching for Zhu Nianying, but the final answer was always that she was not found.

After reading the file, Chen Xiao didn’t leave immediately, but closed his eyes and pondered.

The file clearly noted that apart from her complex family relationships, Zhu Nianying’s social connections were always simple.

Her daily life always revolved around the same routine.

Every day consisted of waking up to go to the clinic and returning to her rented apartment after work.

According to the records, Qin Fei’s parents and her mentor, Huang Zhao, hadn’t heard of any friends she might have, let alone any romantic relationships.

Regarding Zhu Nianying, her social connections can be completely defined as blank.

In Shencheng City, she had a couple of landlords she was relatively close with and a mentor who valued her greatly, but nothing else.

It’s just that such a person would disappear; the possibility is too small.

If one were to find a possible cause, it would be something without motive or reason for persecution.

For example, in the deep night, Huang Zhao needed her to go to the clinic due to an emergency, and as a consequence of walking alone at night, she was targeted by someone unrelated to her.

That person caused her disappearance.

Thinking about this, Chen Xiao opened the file and looked at the reason Huang Zhao called Zhu Nianying to the clinic that night.

There was an out-of-town patient who came after hearing of her reputation that night.

The patient’s symptoms were quite unusual, and Huang Zhao called Zhu Nianying to the clinic to broaden her experience and gain more treatment knowledge.

Precisely because of this objective, even six years after her disappearance, Huang Zhao couldn’t forgive himself and frequently felt guilty.

It is also for this reason that, when Chen Xiao asked for help, Huang Zhao almost didn’t hesitate, even going as far as traveling miles with his aging body to Dongzhou.

Chen Xiao understood the mindset of being a mentor.

But did Zhu Nianying really just vanish into thin air?

Did she really meet a criminal who randomly chose her as a target and persecuted her?

If not, what else could it be?

Chen Xiao found himself increasingly confused for a moment.

If the truth is really that a randomly targeted criminal just happened to choose Zhu Nianying, then this missing persons case is almost impossible to investigate.

While Chen Xiao continued to ponder, Huang Zhao’s call came in.

"Hey, Mr. Xiaochen, where are you now?"

"At the police station, looking at Zhu Nianying’s case file."

"Oh, any progress?" Huang Zhao asked.

After asking, Huang Zhao realized his question might be inappropriate and quickly explained:

"Mr. Xiaochen, I’m not rushing you—it’s just that you taking over Xiaoying’s missing case gives me a feeling of hope."

Chen Xiao could understand that feeling of seeing light in darkness and replied with a smile:

"It’s alright, just do our best and leave the rest to fate. Don’t worry... I’ll look into it attentively."

"Alright, but where are you planning to have dinner tonight? I’ve prepared some dishes at home, you..."

Huang Zhao knew very well that Chen Xiao was there not only for Zhu Nianying’s missing case but also for other business plans.

So now he was being particularly cautious.

However, Chen Xiao politely declined Huang Zhao’s kind offer, mainly to avoid a meal at the Huang Family where topics about Zhu Nianying would be taboo, turning it into a formal dinner.

Even if the topic was raised, Chen Xiao currently didn’t have any good insights, making the visit pointless.

Seeing Chen Xiao decline, Huang Zhao naturally did not insist.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Huang Zhao ended the call.

Chen Xiao pocketed his phone, but soon after, Guo Qing also called.

"Hey, brother, where are you now?"

"At the police station, looking at a case file."

"Do you have time tonight? I’ve arranged to meet Qi Wei. Do you want to join us?"

Chen Xiao couldn’t help being surprised: "She’s willing to meet with you?"

"Haha, I’ve long wanted to meet her, but previously she wouldn’t give me the time of day. This time, you know!"

Chen Xiao smirked and playfully scolded: "You’re really adept at using me to your advantage, huh?"

"Don’t be like that, our aim is for the good of the company, isn’t it? Qi Wei is unyielding, but when she heard you were in Shencheng, she agreed to meet me, so I think this is using our strengths wisely."

"Alright, tell me the place, and I’ll come over later."

"Great, I’ll send you the address later. After we meet tonight, I’ll show you some good fun to thank you."

Chen Xiao’s gaze sharpened.

Lately, his life hasn’t been easy.

But to indulge in pleasures like Guo Qing, Chen Xiao would never do that.

Guo Qing was alone at his age.

Whereas he had a wife!

Chen Xiao didn’t respond; he simply hung up the phone.

After staying in the archive room for a while longer, Guo Qing sent an address and Chen Xiao drove away.

Half an hour later, Chen Xiao found a restaurant according to the address provided by Guo Qing.

The restaurant wasn’t particularly luxurious.

But looking from outside in, it seemed there might be more inside than it appeared.

Upon hearing it was Chen Xiao, arrangements were immediately made to guide him.

Soon, Chen Xiao opened the private room door and saw the familiar Qi Wei again after only a few days.

Upon seeing Chen Xiao, Qi Wei showed a joyful expression and extended her hand proactively.

"Mr. Chen, I never expected we would meet again so soon!"

"Indeed, which is why fate is truly mystical," Chen Xiao replied with a smile, shaking hands while observing Qi Wei.

It’s only been a few days.

Qi Wei seemed a bit thinner.

However, her spirit seemed much more vibrant than when she was in Lanshan County.

Moreover, from her expression, it seemed she had something to say but hesitated to say.

Chen Xiao squinted and grinned, asking:

"President Qi, were you wanting to ask how Xiaoji Knife Man has been recently?"

Qi Wei felt a bit awkward, but since Chen Xiao directly asked, she replied cheerfully:

"Yes."

"He’s not doing too well, but all things considered, he’s alright," Chen Xiao replied ambiguously.

Qi Wei seemed to grasp the meaning, nodded, then put away her smile and made a gesture of invitation:

"Well, Mr. Chen, shall we have a good chat about tonight’s agenda?"