Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 511 - 252 Discussion Conference

Chapter 511: Chapter 252 Discussion Conference
Zhao Donglai watched outside, his eyes gloomy.
He already anticipated why those family members were anxious and restless. They had recently come to hasten the process, as their family’s breadwinner vanished without a trace, anyone would be concerned.
"Let’s hold a meeting, gather all the information. We’ll discuss among ourselves first, then analyze the situation. Hopefully, this time the media can be a bit slower."
"Okay."
The two then walked out together, heading towards the team.
On the other side, Liu Yang’s case had already been submitted, and was announced solved within a day. Other departments didn’t understand how the officers in the Criminal Police Team pulled it off.
The crime occurred at dawn, was ed by noon, everyone assembled to investigate in the afternoon, and before midnight the culprit returned to confess and serve justice!
This was incredibly fast...
Inside the office.
"Ugh, my head hurts."
Zhang Wei tapped his own head.
"I’ve been extremely busy lately, but why are the cases I deal with so complicated?"
"Team Leader Liao and Team Leader Zhou either have homicide cases or murder cases. Although dangerous, there are at least some traces to follow."
"Whenever it comes to me, it’s a missing persons case!"
A sorrowful Zhang Wei babbled on about his hardships, while Lin Jie and He Xin shook their heads helplessly.
"Say a few words less. Even if it truly requires your effort, how much help can you provide?"
"Exactly, you can’t fight, you can’t investigate, and you’re merely benefiting from the team leaders’ insight."
Just as Zhang Wei was about to continue complaining, he saw Luo Fei and others walking in.
Seeing everyone gathered, no one said more.
The materials on the table had already been delivered. They contained personal information of the missing persons and firsthand information provided by some family members.
However, these things could only serve as supplementary.
If it were truly useful, those individuals would have been rescued long ago.
"Let’s review the information first, then discuss their possible whereabouts."
"Okay."
Everyone stopped joking around and began seriously reviewing the information, five days had passed since the incident occurred.
The general situation was that five days ago, Xue Dongchuan, a well-known chairman of a local spirits company, held a banquet at his own winery.
He also invited some well-known figures, all from the spirits industry. Some were competitors, some collaborators, an assortment of people.
However, after the banquet ended, four individuals did not return on time.
They were Wang Xiao, Ji Baojun, Du Hong, and Zhao Bangguo.
These four were notable liquor factory owners in Jiangzhou City, also important suppliers, having different relationships with Xue Dongchuan.
Ji Baojun and Wang Xiao had a decent relationship due to long-term supply, and often helping Xue Dongchuan find suitable channels for liquor sales privately.
Du Hong had no engagement with him; it was their first meeting.
As for Zhao Bangguo, they indeed had past cooperation, but due to pricing issues, the relationship soured. It was not only stiff but also featured numerous personality conflicts.
Although these were just industry rumors, they held a certain level of credibility based on what the families provided.
"If the relationship isn’t great, why would they still attend?"
"Since they are competitors, regardless of whether amicable or hostile, one must at least demonstrate stance and team. A whole bunch of people going just breaks the rules."
Lin Jie was puzzled.
"Exactly, showing support must be situation-dependent. Could there be some special social intricacies involved?"
"It’s truly baffling with people like Du Hong and Zhao Bangguo attending."
Luo Fei remained silent.
Seeing them this way, Zhao Donglai had to step out to explain.
"Our Jiangzhou City’s spirits industry isn’t particularly thriving, only relying on two to three high proportion spirits companies to sustain it. Huabang Spirits is the most renowned, considered a leader in the circle."
"However, there are still some notions of camaraderie in this circle. Despite competition, when problems arise, they must discuss around the table. If someone backs out on all, it means leaving the circle."
"Huabang Spirits currently holds substantial strength, so Xue Dongchuan’s call for a banquet was also providing a platform for all parties. Only by joining in can one avoid isolation; past grievances must be set aside first."
With Zhao Donglai’s explanation, everyone understood the deeper implications.
"Seems the relationships here are far more complicated."
Luo Fei pointedly gestured at the four sets of files on the table.
"The relationship between these four missing individuals and Xue Dongchuan varies, making them hard to categorize. Aside from being peers, they have no other commonality."
"Indeed, lacking commonality makes it difficult even to judge motives..."
He Xin, exasperated, held their files.
"Those with good, average, and bad relations all went missing. The reason is elusive, and it’s tough to find them just through our efforts."
"Team leader!"
Zhang Wei suddenly got up.
"Could it be that someone tried to take all four away and then falsely incriminate them? You know, there are plenty of ways now to undermine competitors and cripple those hogging all the resources."
Luo Fei’s gaze suddenly became firm, while giving a thumbs up to the counterpart.
"Cannot rule that possibility out."
"Impressive, Zhang Wei, your insight is sharp, you beat me to it."
Feeling slightly embarrassed due to such agreement, Zhang Wei.
"What are we waiting for? Let’s start screening other people, it’s a major matter."