deep white secret

Chapter 26 Ningxia is Xu Jie's Person
The direction of Ningxia's investigation was the rope used for binding. Just as she was about to get up and leave the conference room, Xu Jie stopped her.

"Ningxia, how do you plan to investigate?"

Xu Jie was still sitting at the window, immersed in the sunlight. Ningxia was stimulated by the white sunlight, squinted her eyes slightly, and replied politely:

"I will first go to the evidence department to ask about the rope material, and then I will ask the largest dealer in Jinghai about sales channels and the user range in Jinghai City."

Xu Jie smiled with satisfaction:
"Very good, go ahead."

Ning Xia glanced at Xu Jie doubtfully. Xu Jie usually asked questions, but would not praise her. At most, he lowered his head and said nothing. Today, he praised her for the first time.

Ningxia was not happy, but felt that Xu Jie was a little strange, so Ningxia said:
"Captain Xu, I make breakfast by myself. It's okay to bring breakfast to Captain Xu. Captain Xu can just ask me as before."

Xu Jie looked at Ning Xia's serious and tight little face, and his heart softened instantly. The road to chasing his wife was long. It turned out that Ning Xia thought that he was a cannibal and short-tongued.

"Okay, you're welcome then. I will raise my demands on you in the future. I hope you can do it."

Only then did Ningxia regain her former composure and go to work with her head held high.

Xu Jie looked at Ning Xia's back, lowered his head and smiled.

Before getting off work, Ningxia completed her task and knocked on the door of Xu Jie’s office:
"Captain Xu, I've been checking here for a long time, but there are no clues."

Xu Jie knew that this was almost the result.

"The rope used for binding is 10 meters long."

After saying this, Ningxia looked at Xu Jie and admired Xu Jie for making this judgment at the scene of the crime.

"The most common tow rope is made of nylon. The rope is as thick as an AA battery. The quality is very good. The U-shaped hooks on both sides have been removed. But I asked the dealer and found that a ten-meter rope weighed six kilograms. The murderer should have It’s not easy to get either.”

"So it's not convenient to kidnap people."

Ningxia nodded gently:

"Strength is the best, so after Zhang Qiang was tied up, he had no chance of escaping."

Seeing that Xu Jie had no problem, Ningxia continued:
"This kind of tow rope is sold in all major car repair shops and supermarkets, and there are thousands of stores operating it on a certain website. Because it is suitable for towing, people who buy it are also from all provinces and regions."

Xu Jie showed a clear face:

"After the holidays, the rope will be handed over to the Physical Evidence Department for a look. Since the U-shaped hook has been removed, the rope is still brand new. There will be some clues left on it. It doesn't matter if the detection time is long. Let's see if we can find some clues."

Ningxia agreed and then continued:
"Team Xu, during the investigation, I also discovered a problem. The murderer should be very familiar with Zhang Qiang or have been to Zhang Qiang's house."

Xu Jie raised his eyebrows:

"Tell me."

"I've seen photos of ropes tied to chairs many times. Zhang Qiang's chairs are made of wood with beams. This kind of wooden chair is not common in homes now."

Xu Jie recalled the scene thoughtfully.

"Most of the homes now have office chairs like the ones we use today, with air supports and wheels. But the chair the deceased had at that time was very strong, with armrests and beams on both sides. As long as the person is tied firmly to the chair, there will be no problem. Possible escape.”

"You mean that the murderer not only planned to kill Zhang Qiang, but also thought about the tools and methods of committing the crime in advance, and even became familiar with the environment of Zhang Qiang's home?"

"Yes. To put it bluntly, this kind of tow rope is a perfect match for this kind of chair. If Zhang Qiang's house didn't have this kind of wooden chair, the binding wouldn't have the same effect."

"The murderer and the deceased knew each other. We determined this at the crime scene. The fact that the entrance door was not damaged shows the problem. Now we can be more sure."

"So the murderer should have been to Zhang Qiang's house and was very familiar with him."

"It seems that the surrounding neighbors need to visit and investigate again."

"Captain Xu, how are you doing there?"

Xu Jie glanced at Ning Xia and was very happy. Ning Xia was becoming more and more casual with him. She was no longer as reserved as before and could talk freely when discussing the case.

"Bureau Song said hello, but my colleagues in the archives are still on vacation, and the files will not be available until after the holiday."

"What shall we do next?"

"We will collect the results of Shi Yihang and Ma Mingjie's investigation."

"Captain Xu, I don't understand something."

"Ah."

"What's the matter with the sleeping pill ingredients in Zhang Qiang's blood?"

"The definition of sleeping pills is a bit absolute. Benzodiazepines are widely used and are also found in commonly used tranquilizers."

"Then I go to Dafu Mall to visit Zhang Qiang's colleagues? Then go to the hospital to check? See if Zhang Qiang has this problem?"

"Tomorrow, let's go together. I remember Lin Chengtian will have dinner with us in the evening."

Xu Jie must seize every opportunity to be with Ningxia, and be prepared to penetrate slowly in all aspects. This Ningxia is Xu Jie's!

When Ningxia got off work, Xu Jie was still busy, so he greeted Ningxia and walked out of the police station alone.

Thinking of preparing an extra breakfast for Xu Jie tomorrow, Ning Xia stopped by the supermarket.

Ningxia is used to having porridge, a salad, and an egg in the morning, so this time Ningxia just doubled the quantity and didn't feel burdened by bringing Xu Jie breakfast.

When passing the men's shoes section at the checkout, Ningxia stared blankly for a long time, and finally, by some strange coincidence, she packed a pair of dark gray slippers and put them in the shopping cart.

Ning Xia was in a state of confusion when the shoes were placed in the shoe cabinet, and her heartbeat even accelerated.

This... what are you doing?
After the morning exercise the next day, Xu Jie said:
"I have already said hello to Dafu Shopping Mall, but since it is a holiday, there are not many people working there, so let's visit first."

Ning Xia nodded in agreement, but she was thinking about how to solve Xu Jie's breakfast, and finally mustered up her courage:
"Captain Xu, why don't you go to my place to have breakfast, otherwise it will be bad for your stomach if it gets cold like yesterday."

The unexpected invitation made Xu Jie feel happy.

"Then I'm welcome!"

"Ok!"

"In that case, let's set off after breakfast."

Xu Jie went home first, took a shower and changed into clean clothes. When he rang the doorbell of Ningxia's house, Xu Jie was still a little nervous and his heart beat twice.

This made Xu Jie rub his chin. He is 30 years old. Is this his first love?

Ning Xia opened the door and was already dressed. A pair of gray slippers squarely placed in front of Xu Jie's feet.

"Thank you."

Xu Jie knew that this was specially prepared for him by Ningxia.

The kitchen table is not big, and the breakfast is not complicated. There are two bowls of vegetable porridge, a plate of shredded potatoes, and a boiled egg on the plate in front of both of them.

Xu Jie felt particularly warm. Although he could cook when there was no case, but today was different. The girl in front of him made Xu Jie's heart move even more.

The bowl is the same style as Ningxia, and the chopsticks are also new. Thinking of doing this every day in the future, even for a long life, Xu Jie's heart is like the wind blowing in March.

"Thank you."

"No thanks."

The two of them didn't talk anymore, they finished their meal quietly, and the portion was just right.

Xu Jie stood up:
"I'll wash the dishes and you're ready to go."

"No need to prepare, I'm ready to go."

Xu Jie smiled:

"I thought it took a while for a girl to go out."

"Captain Xu, do you remember what I said? Don't take special care of me just because I'm a girl. I'm qualified to work in the criminal investigation team. I can do it."

Xu Jie stared into Ning Xia's dark eyes and said in his heart: You can do it, but now I want to pursue you!The kind that becomes a wife.

(End of this chapter)