Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter-Chapter 512 - 252 Discussion Conference_2

Chapter 512: Chapter 252 Discussion Conference_2
"No."
Zhao Donglai was the first to reject his action plan.
"We can’t do it like this. Not to mention we don’t know where he’s hidden, these intelligence records clearly state that about fifty people attended the meeting that day. Everyone present is a suspect..."
"If we conduct a thorough investigation, it might alert the real mastermind. If we act too slowly, the four hostages could be in danger."
The formerly eager Zhang Wei calmed down immediately upon hearing Captain Zhao’s words.
Not surprising for an experienced senior officer, his consideration of the issue was comprehensive.
After all, they weren’t truly omnipotent; as soon as the mastermind sensed danger, it would become a life-and-death matter. As long as the hostages were alive, the police absolutely couldn’t act rashly.
"No worries, we can feign open moves while proceeding secretly."
Luo Fei chimed in.
"Captain Zhao is right. It’s reckless to start visiting everyone for evidence gathering. Five days have passed, and the officers should have already searched. It’s not possible for the police operation to be discreet; neither is it a secret investigation."
"At this point, we can start with the process of elimination, organizing all areas possibly involved in this case, then narrowing the search range."
"Precision to individuals isn’t necessary; just locking down sections makes searching a lot easier."
Everyone’s faces showed excitement.
It truly was a good approach!
Just then, Ma Zhaokuan’s call came, revealing that Luo Fei had already made arrangements; monitoring the several roads leading out of Xue Dongchuan’s winery had started.
Their main task at the moment was conducting a thorough inspection at three junctions.
They split into three teams: Zhang Wei and Zhao Donglai, Lin Jie and He Xin, and Luo Fei went by himself.
They had to comb through the surveillance and check the whereabouts of all vehicles appearing that night, regardless of suspicion—answers would emerge.
"Action!"
The next day, 8 a.m.
"Ah... I’m so exhausted."
Zhang Wei stretched lazily, tears in his eyes, astonished that monitoring could drain him.
Originally, it was just the surveillance video of one section, but when footage from other extended routes came in, he realized things were not simple.
Several dozen people’s vehicles and routes did not match; this was the real key.
Zhang Wei and Zhao Donglai had stayed up all night to finish their portion.
Lin Jie and He Xin didn’t fare any better, staying up late too.
Fortunately, they took notes, which was important.
Some vehicles joined the main road after leaving, but four cars took routes that surprised them, dodging surveillance and navigating deserted paths.
According to the vehicle information provided, indeed, it matched the content here.
All were the missing persons’ cars!
Wang Xiao, Du Hong, Zhao Bangguo, Ji Baojun, these four people’s cars were the four vehicles in the video.
If they didn’t use this elimination method, other loopholes could exist; now they can at least confirm those fellow participants are not suspects.
Because the guests attending the meeting were later all contactable, and surveillance footage verified they didn’t vanish from sight but left normally...
"Where’s the team leader?"
Lin Jie looked around.
He Xin was also curious; Luo Fei should have arrived by now, as he never missed meetings.
At that moment, someone entered from outside, it was Luo Fei returning from buying breakfast.
He placed a heap of food on the table decisively.
"Eat up. After that, let’s visit the disappearance sites of those missing vehicles. Though the sections lack surveillance, if there’s an incident, the surroundings must differ noticeably."
Listening to Luo Fei, everyone was left speechless.
Zhao Donglai sized up the man with curiosity.
"Luo Fei, how come you’re not tired?"
"Yeah, team leader, did you have less video to watch? How are you so energetic! You even went for breakfast!"
No one could understand.
Luo Fei faintly smiled.
"Less? Not at all. I even went through yours, discovering the four cars vanished in those remote gateways, where it’s not just barren of surveillance cameras but devoid of pedestrians too."
Already munching on buns and soy milk, Zhang Wei looked at Luo Fei in shock.
"Team leader, surely you didn’t sleep well last night..."
"That’s right, not well even remotely."
Luo Fei stretched beside him.
"Didn’t sleep a wink."
Upon saying this, the other four stood respectfully.
Unexpectedly, Luo Fei was so dedicated!
They rewound repeatedly for hours at double speed, but at Luo Fei’s level, reviewing everyone’s data at triple speed seemed supernatural!
After eating, Luo Fei led the actions, while Zhao Donglai stayed behind for other matters.
First stop was Wang Xiao’s disappearance site, a junction.
Without going through there, one could join the main road and enter the intercity highway, but they inexplicably turned left and entered, with no more movement since.
Luo Fei and his group also entered, eventually reaching a single dirt path.
No traces around...
It’s normal for such a barren spot to lack human presence and vehicle tracks, but disappearing into thin air is implausible.
"Team leader, that night coming from the winery, the cars either had drivers or were called in, wouldn’t turn here unless rookies drove Wang Xiao’s car?"
"Hard to say."
Luo Fei looked around.
"Let’s spread out and inspect first. There’s nowhere for cars to park or crash, I seriously doubt it could disappear into the sky."
The four started to inspect, while Luo Fei closely studied every corner.
Any trace of scraping or collision would steer their investigative direction.
But there was nothing...
"Team leader! Come quick, look here."
Lin Jie’s voice rang first; hurriedly, they gathered, seeing him on the roadside, excited.
"Look, here’s a tire mark extending past the road edge."
"It’s strange."
With Lin Jie’s remark, everyone realized—indeed the tire mark led toward the small path.
"No way... drove deeper."
Zhang Wei stood scratching his head, unable to believe it, as did the others.
Luo Fei took a deep breath, similarly gloomy-faced.
"Did they truly take this road?"
"Were they crazy?"
This narrow road was noticed when first entering; extremely challenging.
With rutted surfaces and protrusions, plus low scrub and high hardwoods on both sides...
Forget driving, even walking would be painful.
It’s an old road unrepaired, thus semi-abandoned.
One could force their way out, but the cost wouldn’t be merely maintenance.
"Let’s check the other three spots."
Luo Fei gestured, and they all left.
Lastly glancing back there, thoughts and speculations swirled in Luo Fei’s mind.
Soon, they reached Ji Baojun’s disappearance location.
A small alley; now there wasn’t even a road...
What lay ahead was a demolished tile house ruin, former flat dwellers lived here, now deserted.
"Hey, I’m at my wit’s end."
Zhang Wei put his hands on his hips, grumbling.
"These guys, what’s with them? Avoid regular roads, all heading to peril, showcasing their driving skills or courting death!"