Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 485 - 239 The Disappearing Key Figure_2

Chapter 485: Chapter 239 The Disappearing Key Figure_2
Ni Zhiqiang was still sobbing.
"Although the phone case was taken away, this phone model and the cracks on it are exactly like my big brother’s."
"I understand."
Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu planned to take the phone back for further analysis.
If the person has disappeared, but some data can still be extracted from the phone, clues might be found to solve the disappearance.
This is currently the only remaining lead.
"Officers, I entrust this to you. If there’s anything I can do to help, please let me know."
"Yes, be extra careful. If any unexpected event occurs or you think of any clues, them immediately."
"Understood."
After saying goodbye, everyone returned to the station. Luo Fei was deep in thought about the disappearance of the Ni family brothers.
Their family background is quite complicated, and they’ve offended many people.
This is a crucial factor!
But if this could be the reason for silencing them, they probably wouldn’t have survived until now. They would have been dealt with when they were involved in those immoral activities in the past.
In other words, there was no need to wait until their mother passed away to take action!
Their malicious behavior had already earned them enemies years ago, whether relatives or friends, that’s certain.
This means the real crisis stems from after their mother’s death!
Luo Fei suddenly realized this matter.
Ultimately, it still relates to their mother, Liu Cuiyun. Although it’s hard to say, the clues must be traced back to before their mother’s death to find any lead.
That afternoon, after their shift ended, Luo Fei and a few others went to eat, and on the way back, they bought some buns.
They knew that the lab and records department staff were working overtime to speed up the phone analysis.
Therefore, bringing some food as a reward was only appropriate.
Outside the office, they suddenly heard a crackling electrical sound, followed by Xiaocheng’s excited cheering.
"It’s done!"
Whoosh—
The door was suddenly pushed open, and Xiaocheng rushed out holding the processed phone, not realizing they charged in too quickly and collided with Luo Fei and the others.
The phone was thrown high into the air, and Luo Fei moved instantaneously.
First, he steadied Xiaocheng with one hand, then squatted slightly to balance himself with a leg, catching the phone before it could tumble down the stairs with his other hand.
The sequence of actions was smooth, and Liao Xingyu applauded from the side.
"Team Leader Luo, Team Leader Liao, I’m sorry, I was too anxious."
"It’s alright, it’s understandable."
Luo Fei handed the food to Xiaocheng.
"Have some food with everyone. You should get a good rest tonight, and leave the rest to us."
"Okay."
Xiaocheng nodded in response and then briefly explained the phone’s condition.
"Almost all the content has been restored. It was previously water-damaged, showing signs of human interference on the motherboard and battery, and was secondarily damaged in the trash can, but the chip and memory were not harmed."
"If it runs out of power along the way, you can use it while plugged in. The rest is up to you."
"Alright, thanks for your hard work."
After seeing Xiaocheng and the others off, Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu entered the office to start examining the phone.
Upon accessing the phone, they discovered it was entirely ordinary, lacking any special apps or hidden secrets in a vault, not even a built-in password!
With the lock screen issues cracked by Xiaocheng and team, the phone was presented to them as if devoid of secrets.
"What a peculiar person indeed!"
Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu exchanged a glance, and then began checking the phone’s contents one by one; starting with photos and memory files, which were mostly regular company files, unrelated to the owner’s personal life.
Next, they looked at the chat records and call logs; this was the most vital part.
Upon opening the chat records, they found the most recent messages were from Ni Zhiqiang, which didn’t surprise them as it was conducted right under their noses...
Further down, they were startled to find contact with Ni Zhiwei yesterday afternoon!
Finally, a clue was found.
Opening their chat box, Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu were puzzled.
The recorded content was straightforward, just about a meeting between the brothers, but their communication style was extremely odd.
Ni Zhigang: Xiaowei, let’s meet tomorrow afternoon.
Ni Zhigang: Just go to the balcony when you return to the company.
Ni Zhiwei: Got it.
Ni Zhigang: I know you’re upset, I’m upset too, but I’ve brought the person.
Ni Zhiwei: What do you mean?
Ni Zhigang: Bring our mom; he must apologize to her, or I won’t let it go.
Ni Zhiwei: Sure, just don’t overdo it.
Ni Zhigang: I know what I’m doing.
Upon reading their conversation, Luo Fei was intrigued. It was clear to them that bringing ’Mom’ meant bringing Liu Cuiyun’s spirit tablet.
But who is this mysterious "he"?
"Do you think this ’he’ could be an enemy of the three brothers, one who appeared recently? Otherwise, there would be no mention of an apology."
"Very possible. Due to the controversy surrounding this mysterious person, that’s why Ni Zhigang brought him to Hai Rong, and then sought his brother."
"This is puzzling... why bring someone along, and then Ni Zhiwei falls, Ni Zhigang disappears, leaving only a phone behind? Did the mysterious person escape?"
"No, if he escaped, then who killed Ni Zhiwei?"
The two men debated theories, building and then tearing them down, unable to penetrate the underlying issue.
Though it’s conflicting, a rational explanation remains elusive, which is most vexing.
"Leaving aside who this mysterious person is, if it’s a lie, Ni Zhiwei certainly wouldn’t come here."
"Yes, if planned by Ni Zhigang, he’d deceive his brother first and seize the opportunity to eliminate him."
"If this was the plan, why disappear for several days? Why leave the phone in the trash downstairs after the act? What does this aim to mislead us into?"
Everything must have a purpose, and if the phone’s appearance wasn’t coincidental, it was surely intended to confuse the police.
Seems like Ni Zhigang is quite cunning!
With police attention focused on the company, even if clues exist, immediate follow-up would be impossible.
Five days of Ni Zhigang’s absence is ample time for thorough preparations.
This phone appearance here shifts all focus, thereby obscuring his true intent.
To be so savage and merciless towards his brother, it shows he truly harbors ill will.
"Indeed, people change so easily."
Liao Xingyu slumped in his chair, looking despondent.
"I never thought that with their mother alive, they were united. Though they had conflicts, it never escalated to violence. Now, with their mother gone, the brothers reveal their fangs, going for the kill among themselves. I can’t seem to understand it."
"Hard to say."
Luo Fei suddenly interrupted him.
"Old Liao, it’s too early to conclude. There are two doubtful points here."
"First, why has he been missing for five days? What was he doing during this time, and why did he choose to act five days later?"
"Second, why did this phone appear here separately? If it’s his intention, there’s no need for this unless manipulated, making this not his intention!"
At this point, Liao Xingyu fell silent.
Luo Fei’s words were enlightening; recalling the cause and effect of the affair made Liao Xingyu reflect, blaming himself for being too fixated on the immediate.
"I remember when asking the front desk today, they mentioned that Ni Zhigang’s car has been parked at the company all along, not moved these days."
"That’s right."
Liao Xingyu nodded in agreement.
"Then let’s track where he last went five days ago?"