Tonight was a special operation with many police officers participating. Lu Junchi had already instructed the Fifth Division to prepare and set up a temporary command center.
If Su Hui went over there, he would be able to handle ergency situations more quickly.
Lu Junchi called to mind this point and nodded, Alright, but you can only stay in the car or in a safe place. Dont put yourself in danger.
With the change in the situation, Lu Junchi reassigned tasks, saying, Qu Ming, you should quickly retrieve the victims information. Xia Mingxi, continue monitoring the situation and compile the data.
After a few people finished packing, Lu Junchi and his team went downstairs and got into the best-equipped police patrol car. The car was equipped not only with various devices and weapons but also with police communication equipnt.
Although the addresses of the live streaming rooms had been blocked on various dostic platforms, people kept entering the room. Live streaming websites were eager for the excitent and even provided video recomndations and increased traffic.
People were both scared and discussing the situation, spreading the news as they went.
In a short period of ti, the number of viewers had reached fifty thousand.
While in the car, Director Tan called Lu Junchi. It was not only the police but also various sectors of society paying attention to this heinous cri.
Although the internet police were doing their best to block it, everyone knew that it was impossible to completely seal it off. Deleting posts and conducting investigations could only control the impact to a certain extent, reducing the imdiate level of attention.
The dia was eager to report, and as ti passed, the police also needed to inform the public about the situation.
Instead of blocking information and allowing malicious individuals to exaggerate the facts and spread rumors, it was better to deliver the truth to the public.
Director Tan kept it brief and gave a few instructions, expressing that the central bureau could provide any necessary support, and various local divisions were dispatching police forces that could be deployed, but it would take so ti.
Lu Junchi felt the pressure from Director Tan and quickly said, I understand, thank you, Director Tan. We will do our best.
They were now racing against ti, and the stakes were human lives.
Qiao Ze, who had set off earlier, had already arrived at Wanhu City. He sent a ssage, saying, Captain Lu, Wanhu City is too big. I t with the captain of the Fifth Division, but we havent figured out how to start the search yet
Before coming here, Qiao Ze had only seen Wanhu City on a map. When he actually arrived, he was completely overwheld.
Under the setting sun, the whole area was dimly lit, giving off an eerie sense of silence, as if it were an abandoned zone forsaken by civilization, sending shivers down ones spine.
It was a large area of unfinished buildings, appearing pitch-black from a distance, with only a few windows lit up. The level of completion varied among the buildingsso were fully constructed, with doors, windows, and painted walls, while others were basic shells with open windows and doors.
The ground was littered with trash and construction materials, with hardly a flat surface to walk on.
Now, this place has beco a gathering spot for many holess people and lower-class individuals. As soon as these police officers arrived here, the first thing they saw was a lot of unfriendly gazes.
Lu Junchi asked, Can we determine the orientation of the room based on the view outside the window? And did anyone see flas or hear any sounds?
Qiao Ze quickly responded, Since the teenager had his mouth covered, he couldnt scream. I asked so people, and they said they didnt see where the flas ca from. Theres no elevator here. The fire has already been extinguished
He felt that it was almost impossible to search through this abandoned building area one by one within a short period relying solely on manpower.
Su thought for a mont and said, Burning a person would leave behind a certain sll. Can you request to deploy a few police dogs to try sniffing it out?
Qiao Ze exclaid, Thats a good idea Ill discuss it with the captain here.
Lu Junchi said, Have the personnel from the sub-bureau start searching first and leave so manpower. The second live stream is about to begin
Every second ticked away relentlessly, never stopping.
The preparations, deploynts, and data searches consud ti.
Just as Lu Junchi finished speaking, the live stream flickered, and the screen lit up again. This ti, the live stream started a bit earlier, with less than an hours interval.
The background for this live stream was still a room within the Wanhucheng abandoned building, but the rooms layout had completely changed. The walls were simply painted white, and a small energy-saving lamp on the ceiling emitted white light.
A massive fish tank was placed in the middle of the room. The fish tank was very large, big enough for a person to lie down in.
A teenage girl who looked to be in her early teens was sitting in the fish tank. She had long hair cascading over her shoulders and was wearing the Wanhucheng High School uniform.
Just like the previous boy, the girls eyes were covered with a black cloth, her mouth was taped shut, and her hands and feet were bound. Inside the fish tank, there was a dripping water pipe continuously flowing.
Even with her eyes covered and mouth taped, people could still see that this girl was very beautiful.
She had an oval face with a pointed chin and fair skin. Her nose was high and straight, and her eyebrows were beautiful. Although her eyes and mouth were covered, it made people imagine how beautiful the scene would be if she opened her eyes or revealed her red lips.
The girl had a slender waist, a graceful neck, and prominent collarbones, emitting a soft halo under the light. Her feet were also bound together, forced close while she sat in the fish tank.
Unlike the previous murdered boy, this girl had her head lowered, being very quiet, as if she had already given up resistance and prepared herself to face her fate.
The live stream cara focused on her, and people could even see that her bound hands had dark red nail polish applied.
Under the shimring water, with insufficient light, the entire room had a solemn bluish-gray hue. As the water level rose, she resembled a rmaid princess, awaiting the judgnt of her life.
The live stream chat room erupted.
So soon? The second round is starting in less than an hour?
Is he planning to drown this girl?
This girl is so beautiful and so young.
What grudges does he have? I think hes not punishing the bad people, but rather punishing these children and their families.
What about the police? Why havent they caught him?
This is a live stream on the internet. To catch him, they need to know his location
The voice of the anchor, altered through a voice changer, ca through, Were now entering the second round of the ga, and as you already know the rules, in this round, the water-filling device will continuously release water. If you havent found the correct answer within an hour, it will be made public, and the young girl before your eyes will be drowned.
A hand entered the fra and gently touched the girls hair, causing her to tremble slightly.
This ti, you need to uncover the guilt of another person. His na is Lian Chengyan, male, twenty-nine years old. A printed photo and information of a man were hung on the girls chest.
The netizens had the experience from the previous round, but with more people, the chat room beca even more chaotic.
Quickly, does anyone know who this person is?
What about those gossip mongers? Theyre usually all over the place, but now theyre silent?
Researching soone online is illegal now.
Were trying to save a person. What cri are we committing?
I cant stand this. Whoever it is, just catch this person quickly, even if its for further investigation.
The killer had planned this from the beginning. How can we catch him?
If we cant catch the killer, we can at least go after this Lian Chengyan It must be because hes guilty but hasnt been punished that this girl was kidnapped
Wake up! Its the killer who claims Lian Chengyan is guilty. This has not been confird at all!
The live stream footage was almost still, with only the rising water level reminding everyone that it was a live scene.
The water level gradually rose, quickly subrging the girls calves. Her skirt beca wet from the water.
The people in the chat room were anxious, suggesting various ideas but unable to help in any way.
Even the audience began to divide into factions and engage in internal disputes.
Soon, there was news from Qu Ming: Im quickly searching for the girls identity Ive joined the teacher group at Wanhucheng No. 1 Middle School, and the teachers are trying to identify this student. Theyll send the information soon.
Xia Mingxi also comnted in the group, Ive found information on this Lian Chengyan. He was previously imprisoned for fighting, sentenced to three years. After release, he didnt have a legitimate job but had substantial inco. His social connections are linked to a security company. This person is a thug involved in forced demolitions.
Simultaneously, online ssages began to appear: Lian Chengyan, I think I know this person.
Hush, everyone else hush and let those who know speak.
This person doesnt have a legitimate job and usually works as a security guard for people. If he encounters hoowners who refuse the demolition terms, he resorts to violence, threats, and coercion to make them agree.
Well, this person is not a good guy ah
Hes quite famous in this line of work. The developers even pay him to deal with stubborn hoowners. According to him, theres no one he cant drive away.
Qu Ming also had further information: Weve found the girls information. Her na is Mo Xiuxiu, a student in Class 3 of the second year at Wanhucheng High School. Im contacting her parents, and she is their only daughter.
Lu Junchi frowned. Is there any connection between him and the previous victim?
Qu Ming replied, Based on the available information, the previous victim, Kong Tao, was a senior in Wanhucheng High School. They attended the sa school but were in different classes.
Lu Junchi asked, Did they know each other? Any contact?
Qu Ming answered, Currently, there doesnt appear to be any direct connection.
Lu Junchi pondered for a mont and sent a voice ssage to Qu Ming, Both victims are students from Wanhucheng High School. This may not be a coincidence. Contact the principal and teachers of the school to quickly check if there are any children who havent returned ho in their classes.
As the police, they couldnt remain passive anymore. They had to conduct screenings and identify more potential victims. However, their knowledge was still too limited.
Qu Ming said, I just thought of that too. The teachers told that many students stay out late on Fridays. Also, so children in Wanhucheng are left behind by their parents who work in other cities. There are even so children who live alone, and so families dont have cell phones I know it sounds unbelievable in modern society, but there are still many families without cell phones
Qu Mings tone revealed a deep helplessness. In such circumstances, it was difficult for them to investigate more victims.
Lu Junchis frown deepened. Wanhucheng was in chaos, and the parents were busy making a living. Until today, these children had never received much attention.
The second riddle was announced, and the second victim appeared. This ti, the police beca more skilled and quickly found various clues within ten minutes.
However, the information they currently had was far from sufficient.
The live stream continued, and the sound of flowing water could be heard. The girl was too quiet, always keeping her head down, revealing her pointed chin, as if she were asleep.
Lu Junchi and his team were in a police car driving into the Wanhucheng area. The towering unfinished buildings in that area were very prominent and visible from afar.
Lu Junchi was constantly in urgent communication with various parties.
Suhui sat in the car, bowing his head and stroking the cats head on his cane, organizing his thoughts. His considerations were different from those busy searching for answers.
Why were the second thod of attack and the location different from the first case? The first case involved arson, while the second case involved water torture. Why were there these differences?
Was the killers only goal to expose those few evildoers and reveal so sins?
Su Hui furrowed his brow. He felt that he had not yet found the crucial point and couldnt grasp the entire plan.
Ti was passing by every second, and it was already 7:10 in the evening. In the blink of an eye, the second live broadcast had been going on for over ten minutes.
The water level continued to rise, gradually crawling up from the girls legs to her waist. It soaked the lower edges of her hair, causing her long hair to float like seaweed.
The water level kept rising, subtly moving under the lights and casting eerie shadows on the white walls.
It was autumn now, and the girl sat in the water barrel, imrsed in room-temperature water. It took away the warmth from her body, and she trembled slightly. Witnessing this scene, everyones hearts were filled with anguish.
Why kill soone? And why livestream it?
Perverted! Seeking attention from the public
A murderer! What kind of skill is this?!
Various voices flashed across the screen. Despite being separated by the screen, one could still sense peoples anger. However, the host seed completely oblivious to it.
In the darkness of the night, several police cars ca to a stop. Lu Junchi told Su Hui in the car, Su, take care of yourself.
Su Hui nodded in response.
Lu Junchi left two ergency-duty detectives behind, and the rest followed him into the abandoned building area of Wanhucheng.
It was pitch black here, with uneven sand and stones scattered on the ground. Construction materials were strewn about haphazardly by hastily evacuated construction teams.
Lu Junchi and the police officers from various sub-bureaus who had arrived here began discussing how to conduct a thorough search in this vast area.
Qiao Zehui reported, The officers from the sub-bureau have already started searching, and so of the original residents living in the abandoned buildings are helping us find the whereabouts of the girl
When he first arrived, he found the people here to be unfamiliar, but upon interacting with them, he discovered that so of them were quite helpful. Hearing about the events that took place tonight, many citizens were lending a hand. So of them understood that with such incidents, there might be increased control over this area, which would an losing their only ho.
Lu Junchi said, The situation of the host is unknown. Remind them to prioritize safety, travel in groups, and not be alone. Then he turned around, gazing at the ghostly buildings before him.
The abandoned building complex in Wanhucheng was enormous, without any surrounding walls. It was clearly impossible to completely seal off the area to prevent entry and exit.
Outside the abandoned building complex, within monts, nearly a hundred people had gathered, and more police forces were continuously pouring in.
The deploynt of search and rescue dogs, drones, and other equipnt required so ti. Currently, the most effective thod seed to be employing a large number of people for a carpet search, using a manpower strategy.
However, the personnel needed to be allocated properly to ensure that the entire area could be searched in the shortest possible ti.
After observing the surrounding environnt and looking at a detailed map in his hands, Lu Junchi lowered his head. He didnt dare to be careless and quickly divided the area.
There are a total of 274 abandoned buildings in this area. Based on the distribution of the building complex, we can divide it into eight zones, with different personnel responsible for each zone. We will search gradually from the outskirts towards the center, ensuring that each building is thoroughly investigated.
The officers quickly responded, Yes!
Once the teams were assigned, everyone started moving at the fastest pace, dispersing towards different zones.
Lu Junchi also turned around and led a team towards a nearby group of buildings.
It was close to 8 oclock, and tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
Through the continuous efforts of the police and netizens, there were so results in the investigation regarding Lian Chengyan.
Just as Lu Junchi was starting to climb the second building, he received a report from Xia Mingxi through his earpiece. Captain Lu, I found so previously processed police reports and several disputes related to Lian Chengyan. He had assaulted people, causing serious injuries and even one case of paralysis, the most severe.
With such concrete evidence of cris, an ordinary person would have been in prison long ago. However, Lian Chengyan had been thriving and fearless.
As Lu Junchi climbed the stairs, he said, Summarize all the information. Then he hesitated for a mont and called Director Tan to inquire about how to proceed.
During the previous livestream, the hosts request was to expose all the cris to the public.
The idea of exposing everything to the public seed a bit too broad.
After discussing with Director Tan and other leaders, a quick response ca back. Director Tan said to Lu Junchi, Since the situation has escalated to this point, theres no need to hide anything. After review by the verification team, the confird information should be released by the police, but it must be done within an hour.
Although Director Tan wasnt sure if following the hosts instructions would yield results and whether that person would spare the girl, they had to attempt communication with the perpetrator.
Lu Junchi acknowledged and imdiately had Xia Mingxi send the information.
The verification team quickly began their investigation. While ensuring speed, the accuracy of the information being released was also crucial.
Ti was running out, and the entire police station was deeply involved in this case, causing extre nervousness among all the personnel.
Ti continued to pass, and there were only ten minutes left until the end of the livestream.
Finally, confirmation of Lian Chengyans cris ca one by one, and they were ultimately released to the public.
Within the Bureau, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
The people in the live broadcast room beca excited when they saw the police announcent. They released it! The police released it!
What did they release? Whats the current situation?
They released eight pieces of evidence related to Lian Chengyan.
Damn, that person is really guilty! He even caused soone to be disabled. Shouldnt he have been imprisoned a long ti ago?
So fast, the police really went all out, huh?
This ets the requirents, right?
Release him! Release him!
According to the police announcent, the earliest incident of Lian Chengyans criminal responsibility was six years ago when he severely injured soone and caused property damage, but it was settled with monetary compensation.
In the following years, he committed nurous cris, injuring several people, and even causing disabilities, but he never faced legal consequences.
In the live broadcast room, the host spoke up again, I saw that the police have released Lian Chengyans criminal responsibility. It turns out our Huadu police can act swiftly too.
Then his tone shifted, But why has a person like him, who has committed so many evil deeds, been able to escape the law for so long?
For a mont, the comnts in the live chat increased dramatically.
Because no one reported him.
Heh, I think its because he has connections.
So of the parties involved must have reported it to the police, but these matters were suppressed.
So, it takes a big commotion for soone to investigate.
Whats the use of discussing this now? The police have already worked hard.
Even if Lian Chengyan deserves to be arrested, the girl is innocent! Why should you condemn the life of an innocent person to hold others accountable?
Its still a societal issue. Why can a bad person go unpunished for so long? Attention is only raised when an innocent person is on the verge of death.
Why?
This question is complex. In a city so large, there are always places where sunlight doesnt reach, areas that lack proper oversight, and cris that cannot be verifieda blind spot in the city.
Although no one wants to confront such a situation, people must acknowledge that even with the presence of police and laws, human society is not a utopia. These unaccountable cris will inevitably exist.
When did it start that as adults, we know such things will occur in our lives, and we beco accustod to them, only caring when it doesnt concern us directly?
There is still a possibility of many reversals on the internet, making it impossible for those who advocate for justice to judge right from wrong.
The hoarse voice of the host echoed, People often say that justice may be delayed, but it will never be absent. However, nobody knows exactly when this delay will occur. It could be a few minutes, a few hours, maybe days, months, or even years, decades
His words paused, and the air seed to freeze.
Water had already risen to the girls neck, forcing her to tilt her head back to breathe.
The host asked, Does justice arriving too late still hold any aning?
TN: How does killing innocent people justify this killers sense of justice? Although I kinda get where hes coming from. Many tis criminals get away with heinous acts that destroy nurous lives. And the system thats supposed to seek justice for the victims bends for the power and wealth of these criminals. Its a sad and cruel reality.
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