Chapter 590: Zhu Nianying Case, There Is a Witness!

Returned to Shencheng City.

There were many things Chen Xiao needed to do.

Especially regarding the image he presented to others, the first thing he had to do was find Qin Fei.

Not many people knew that Chen Xiao was investigating the Zhu Nianying case.

Even fewer in Shencheng City.

Apart from Guo Qing and Huang Zhao, the only other person he had interacted with was Qin Fei.

So how did Jin Peng or the Qi Family know why Chen Xiao had come?

Without a doubt, it must have been Qin Fei who leaked it!

But how did Qin Fei leak it?

This is something Chen Xiao needed to ask himself.

However, Guo Qing didn’t know, nor did Old Gui.

Chen Xiao simply gave Old Gui an address, and the latter drove him to the bottom of a residential building.

Old Gui observed Chen Xiao’s demeanor and knew it wasn’t his first time there.

They followed him to the doorstep of a household, and Chen Xiao knocked. Soon, an elderly man opened the door.

"Mr. Xiaochen, it’s you!"

Qin Fei’s father seemed surprised but also delighted.

Chen Xiao smiled, "Uncle Qin, I hope I’m not disturbing you?"

"Not at all! At my age, I’m more afraid of not having visitors than being disturbed." Qin’s father said, immediately inviting Chen Xiao and Old Gui inside.

Chen Xiao greeted Qin’s mother and asked with a smile, "It’s almost time for lunch, will Captain Qin be back?"

"If you’re looking for Qin Fei, why not go to their team to find him?"

"This visit is personal, so it’s not appropriate to look for him at the team."

Qin’s father understood, "I see, then let me call him to come home."

Saying this, Qin’s father picked up his phone and called Qin Fei.

Soon after, he finished the call and said with a smile, "I’ve informed him. He said he’ll be back in a little over ten minutes."

"Alright."

Chen Xiao nodded and casually chatted with Qin Fei’s parents.

In less than twenty minutes, Qin Fei indeed appeared at the door.

Chen Xiao turned back and saw Qin Fei’s gaze suddenly flicker.

That flicker made Chen Xiao’s eyes slightly narrow, then he nonchalantly greeted:

"Captain Qin."

Qin Fei nodded, glanced at his parents, and said, "Mom, Dad, I have some matters to discuss privately with Mr. Chen."

Qin Fei’s parents found it a bit strange.

Because this time, their child’s attitude towards Chen Xiao seemed different.

However, they didn’t question much and returned to their room. After they left, Chen Xiao’s face gradually turned cold.

"Captain Qin, though our relationship is not deep, we should at least be considered friends, right?"

"Of course."

"And what is a friend?"

"Naturally, friends help each other when in need and casually chat when they’re not."

"And what does helping each other mean? Does it mean betrayal is okay anytime?" Chen Xiao’s words suddenly turned sharp.

Old Gui instantly understood from the change in tone and moved a bit closer to Chen Xiao.

But Qin Fei remained calm, smiled, and said, "You misunderstand. If others ask me about you, of course, I won’t mention a word. But if it relates to my work, I naturally can’t conceal anything."

"If I did, it would be a dereliction of duty on my part."

"I see. So Captain Qin means the Zhu Nianying case has been filed?"

"Yes, Director Jiao from the sub-bureau has already issued a notice to conduct a thorough cleanup of all pending cases in the jurisdiction. Regardless of the type, big or small, they must undergo a comprehensive cleanup."

"The disappearance case of Zhu Nianying also falls under my sub-bureau’s jurisdiction, so when Director Jiao inquired, I naturally had to be completely forthright."

Qin Fei said plainly, and Chen Xiao couldn’t help but laugh:

"The Yang Lake Phantom case, such a big case, has been left unaddressed for over a decade, and now the sub-bureau wants to clean up cases regardless of size. I should thank you all for the family members of those cold cases."

"That’s our job, not to mention, Mr. Chen doesn’t need to represent those victims’ families."

"True, I’m just a small man from outside, disturbing your work in Shencheng City. It’s my honor if Captain Qin needs me and calls on me; I shouldn’t think it’s because of my abilities."

Qin Fei then walked to Chen Xiao, his gaze slightly on his pocket.

Chen Xiao discreetly nodded, and Qin Fei said:

"Mr. Chen, considering the Yang Lake Phantom case and how your presence allowed me to smoothly take over Captain Xie’s work, I’m very grateful to you. But I hope you have a clear understanding."

"As long as you’re in the country, there’s no such thing as a detective officially. Detectives have never been legal here, and whatever you wish to investigate must have official permission. Otherwise, if you interfere with the police’s work, don’t blame me for not showing any regard for old times."

When Qin Fei spoke these words, someone leaning against the wall outside sneered and then vanished as if he was never there.

After that person left, neither Chen Xiao nor Qin Fei did anything.

It was Qin Fei’s father who rushed out, accusing his son angrily, "Qin Fei, what do you mean by this, selling out Mr. Chen?"

"Dad, you don’t understand, it’s an arrangement from the bureau that I can’t control."

Qin Fei’s father immediately looked aggrieved, wanting to say something to Chen Xiao, but Chen Xiao huffed coldly and left with a flick of his sleeve.

After leaving the Qin house, once they were back in the car, Old Gui, still confused, asked:

"President Chen, why do I feel so puzzled? Aren’t you good friends with Captain Qin? Didn’t you seek his help for your matters in Shencheng City?"

"When I came to Shencheng, Qin Fei seemed to be asking something of me. So, when he heard I was investigating the Zhu Nianying case, he assisted me fully. But Old Gui, think carefully, who invited the person we met at the airport?"

"It seemed to be the Shencheng City Bureau!"

"So with a world-renowned criminal investigation expert invited over, do they still need a private detective like me? Additionally, once someone more capable reached Qin Fei, can what I was doing still be considered a secret?"

Upon hearing this, Old Gui’s expression changed significantly, wanting to speak further, but Chen Xiao signaled him with his eyes.

"Drive."

Chen Xiao commanded, and Old Gui could only drive away.

Once back at the residence, Chen Xiao took a slip of paper from his pocket.

After reading the contents, Chen Xiao immediately issued an order:

"Old Gui, check the car. Remember, no matter what you find in the car, do not touch it!"

Old Gui followed the order, and Chen Xiao opened the paper again, which had a line clearly written on it: "There is a witness in the Zhu Nianying case!"