Surrounded by journalists, Chen Xiao calmly responded to each of their questions.
"Advisor Chen, the police have issued a notice that the Yang Lake Phantom Case from twelve years ago has been successfully solved! Could you tell us how you solved a case that had remained unsolved for so long?"
Chen Xiao replied, "This was a cold case, and due to the ti and limited technology back then, it was extrely difficult to investigate. But I am very grateful to Officer Xie Yan who initially worked on the case, as thanks to him, I was able to piece together the clues to the real culprit twelve years later!"
At the conclusion of every case,
Chen Xiao disliked making negative comnts about those who made significant contributions.
Although Xie Yan indeed did not leave any clues helpful to solving the case, Xie Yan was a police officer with great dedication.
Such a police officer should not be nailed to the pillar of sha for making a mistake in one case.
Therefore, when facing the journalists, Chen Xiao didn't ntion the mistake.
Because he knew that while journalists might evaluate objectively, the public would not judge rationally.
They could very well place all the bla on Xie Yan.
It was Xie Yan who failed to investigate the Luming Ridge Reservoir case thoroughly, giving Li Jindao an opportunity.
It was also Xie Yan who misjudged the death of Lin Xiaoqi, allowing the true murderer Li Jindao to remain at large for twelve years.
But police officers are also human, and humans make mistakes.
Moreover, when the driver suspected of killing Lin Xiaoqi was under suspicion, if he had cooperated with the investigation, how could he have ended up dead?
If he had survived, Xie Yan might have noticed the clues.
When he died, everyone thought he was evading arrest in guilt!
The journalists looked as if they had suddenly realized the truth.
But so grasped key information and sharply asked, "Then why did Officer Xie Yan die in the line of duty twelve years ago? Was his death due to the murderer's plot?"
Chen Xiao shook his head, "Of course not. I can now tell everyone very clearly. Every victim in the Yang Lake Phantom Case died as part of the murderer's interconnected design. Including Officer Xie Yan, who was nearing retirent at that ti."
"However, due to decades of unwavering dedication to his work, his health was already deteriorating! I wasn't aware of this until one day I went to Officer Xie Yan's residence, and saw scratch marks beside the bed where he used to sleep!"
"Those scratch marks were his way of relieving the pain caused by long-term ailnts!"
"So Officer Xie Yan worked tirelessly to the very end, driven by his own willpower! Moreover, Officer Xie Yan had confided in his family before his death."
"If he were ever to pass away, his body should not be cremated or buried. His body should continue to serve its purpose even in death!"
"For this, over the past twelve years, he has held another profession—serving as a subject for many dical students!"
Chen Xiao subtly avoided discussing the cause of Xie Yan's death.
And the journalists, having heard this, were all filled with deep respect.
They certainly wouldn't, and couldn't bear to harbor malice towards a police officer who had dedicated his entire life.
"Then, Advisor Chen, from the police's announcent, it seems the identity of the real culprit is...?"
Before the journalist could finish the question, a sudden shout ca from behind:
"Chen Xiao, you ruined my family, yet you still have the audacity to bask in glory here!"
"You deserve to die, and I want you dead!"
Amidst the shouts, Li Xi charged forward with a knife.
The journalists standing in front of Chen Xiao imdiately retreated in panic.
Chen Xiao calmly watched Li Xi, allowing the knife to slash toward his face.
"Ah!"
So female journalists scread and covered their eyes.
However, when they looked at Chen Xiao again, they found that Li Xi's wrist was firmly grasped by Chen Xiao.
The knife was suspended in mid-air, unable to fall any further!
Li Xi's face contorted with rage, "Chen Xiao, why are you targeting my family like this! You already arrested my mom, and now you claim my dad is the true culprit of the Yang Lake Phantom!"
"You're talking nonsense, you just want to bring down the Li Family!"
"I want you dead, I want you dead!"
Li Xi was utterly deranged.
Unfortunately, no matter how much anger he layered on, he still couldn't stir any trouble before Chen Xiao.
Chen Xiao looked at him indifferently, "What does the Li Family have that would make
target it? I am a detective, also an investigative advisor to the police, I only do one thing."
"And that is to uncover the truth of the case!"
"Your mother was arrested because she drove your wife Lian Yuhong to her death!"
"Your father was arrested for plotting murders years ago and subsequently killing many to clean up his tracks! They brought their own ruin!"
Pausing, Chen Xiao continued,
"Your father Li Jindao had so wits, but look at you, you engaged in no criminal activity and no one would have done anything to you."
"But do you even realize what you're doing now? You're attempting to kill ! You're committing a cri!"
Chen Xiao reprimanded Li Xi coldly.
Li Xi was montarily dazed, his face turned pale.
It was unclear who called the police, but shortly thereafter they arrived and took control of Li Xi.
As the police left, the journalists finally snapped back to reality, taking a barrage of photos of Chen Xiao.
"Advisor Chen, how could you remain so composed in such a critical mont!"
"That's right, when that person ca at you with a knife, my mind went blank! Luckily, Advisor Chen kept calm under pressure, otherwise, I can't imagine what might have happened!"
Chen Xiao paid no attention to their remarks.
Li Xi's appearance had taken him by surprise, especially as he appeared at the hospital with a knife, impacting many people.
So, Chen Xiao told the journalists, "Everyone, with such an incident happening, I hope you leave for now to avoid disturbing other patients!"
Understanding the situation, the journalists complied and handed over their business cards, hoping for a chance to interview Chen Xiao in the future.
Chen Xiao accepted each card without refusing or agreeing.
Once the journalists left, Chen Xiao didn't linger at the hospital.
He imdiately went downstairs back to his car. Just as he was about to drive off, he suddenly noticed a note caught in the car window.
Chen Xiao opened the car door, picked up the note, and quickly scanned his surroundings.
"I look forward to our eting!"
Just a few words.
But the handwriting seed all too familiar to Chen Xiao.
It was the sa handwriting from the Killing Notes!
Chen Xiao withdrew his gaze, not spotting anyone imdiately suspicious nearby.
But he was sure that person must be nearby.
Chen Xiao folded the note neatly and placed it into his pocket.
After glancing around once more, Chen Xiao got into his car.
He took out paper and pen, penned a line himself, and then tossed the note out the car window!
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