Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

Just like this case, because they subjectively concluded that Guo Jing was the murderer, it became difficult for them to maintain an objective and rational analysis, which resulted in every explanation from Guo Jing being unconsciously attributed to deceit.

Since from the beginning, all their arguments were aimed at the conclusion that Guo Jing was the murderer, the result inevitably diverged greatly from the facts.

As soon as work hours started, Zhao Donglai first notified the technical team to collect a footprint of Guo Peng and compare it with those at the crime scene, then notified Liao Xingyu to expedite the investigation into Guo Peng's assets.

"Also, Li Jun, follow the lead provided by Guo Peng about purchasing guns, investigate it and try to find the intermediary and the seller. The state strictly prohibits the sale of firearms; we must severely crack down on such illegal transactions."

"As for the stolen goods, even if they can't be recovered, we must have a clear understanding of the general direction they went."

After arranging everything, he called Luo Fei and went to report to Zheng Changjun.

Just as they arrived outside his office, they bumped into Lu Jianfei.

After receiving Zhao Donglai's call yesterday, he took leave and rushed back immediately.

Now he plans to find Zheng Changjun proactively to cooperate with the investigation.

Seeing the two, he greeted first, "Donglai, you're here, let's go in together."

Saying this, he knocked on the door and pushed it open.

Zhao Donglai was full of guilt and really didn't want to report in front of the other person.

But having run into them, he couldn't say to come next time, and had to brace himself and follow along.

In the office, Zheng Changjun looked at Lu Jianfei coming in suddenly, somewhat surprised, "Jianfei, why have you come back?"

"Director Zheng, I heard about Guo Jing's situation, so I've come back to cooperate with the investigation."

Seeing Zhao Donglai coming in after, Zheng Changjun roughly guessed how he got the news.

He sighed, "You really shouldn't have this time... how did this situation happen..."

Lu Jianfei was someone he promoted personally, and with such an incident happening, he was sure to feel bad as well.

"Let's not talk about it. Donglai, tell me about your verification results from last night."

"Director Zheng, after returning from you yesterday, we revisited Guo Tianlai, Guo Jing's homeroom teacher, cafeteria staff, and others. For those we couldn't visit, we made phone inquiries."

"By comparing their statements with those from Wang Tao and Zhou Lei before, we indeed found many discrepancies, which are outlined in our detailed comparison."

Zhao Donglai handed the materials in his hand to Zheng Changjun.

Zheng Changjun skimmed through a couple of pages and shook his head repeatedly, sighing, "Jianfei, you should take a look yourself."

Ever since knowing the case was misjudged, Lu Jianfei had been reviewing it in his mind, wanting to know where his mistakes lay.

Only after seeing the materials at this moment did he realize that they were absurdly wrong from the start.

Zhou Lei, Zhou Lei, you really got me into trouble this time...

He shook his head and smiled bitterly in his heart.

At this time, Zhao Donglai continued, "Director Zheng, there's another situation I need to report."

"We've apprehended the true culprit last night. After overnight interrogation, he has confessed unreservedly to his criminal facts."

"Apprehended? Are you sure there's no mistake?"

Zheng Changjun asked in surprise, somewhat skeptical, "Donglai, are you sure you didn't catch the wrong person? This case can no longer afford any mistakes."

He was already scared, fearing further mistakes that might require him to resign in disgrace as director.

"There's no mistake; we apprehended him with absolute certainty."

"Who is the true culprit?"

"It's Guo Jing's cousin, Guo Peng."

"What? How did you determine it was him?"

"Director Zheng, this case is actually very simple; the key lies in the gun used to convict Guo Jing."

Zhao Donglai quickly explained Luo Fei's analysis.

"Following this lead, we quickly zeroed in on Guo Peng, and Guo Jing also confirmed that he had visited and stayed at Guo Jing's home on the night of Xu Jun's case."

"Based on this evidence, we decided to immediately arrest Guo Peng."

After hearing this, Zheng Changjun was speechless.

Lu Jianfei shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Director Zheng, it's my fault for not verifying this carefully. I have no excuses."

He fell hard and unjustifiably this time.

In fact, he had interrogated Guo Jing several times, all in the later stages of the case.

Regarding the situation mentioned by Luo Fei, Guo Jing did bring it up, and not just once.

But he couldn't have imagined that Zhou Lei, an excellent officer, would break the law knowingly and secretly alter witness testimony.

This led to him making incorrect judgments, ignoring Guo Jing's testimony...

Is he aggrieved? Certainly, there's some grievance, as he was deceived.

But what use is grievance? He was the highest leader of the police team at the time, and even misled, he has an undeniable responsibility.

After all, if he had been a little more attentive and let Liao Xingyu verify things, none of the ensuing events would have occurred.

"Oh you, I don't even know what to say about you anymore..."

"I've reminded you more than once that while leaders can delegate, they must not relax; keep an eye out, validate more often, and you'll be fine. How come my advice didn't sink in..."

Concluding with heartfelt pain, Zheng Changjun angrily continued, "And what's up with Zhou Lei and Wang Tao? They dare to mess around with such a matter! Are they novices in the police force?"

Lu Jianfei said nothing; in fact, he wanted to know the answer more than anyone.

"Enough, it's too late to say anything now; soon a task force will likely approach you, so be mentally prepared."

Hinting briefly, Zheng Changjun looked again at Zhao Donglai.

"Where is Guo Jing now? Is he home or at the police team?"

"He's still at the police team; regarding this case, he's a victim, and from an emotional and moral standpoint, we must express something, so I dared not let him go immediately."

"Hmm, you considered things thoroughly."

After some thought, Zheng Changjun immediately suggested to Lu Jianfei, "Alright, soon you'll go with me to the police team and personally escort him back home."

As the Director of Jiangzhou City Public Security Bureau, he must appear due to this incident, showing his stance to prevent further public mishap.

Lu Jianfei felt guilty towards Guo Jing, and naturally did not oppose this.

Thus, Zheng Changjun promptly called on Jiang Chuang, and they headed to the police team together.

By now, Guo Tian had already arrived for a while.

After finding out he was Guo Jing's father, Zheng Changjun approached personally, holding his hand apologetically.

Lu Jianfei also hurried, sincerely apologizing.

Guo Tianlai had lived honestly and uprightly all his life, though harboring anger over their misjudgment of Guo Jing, he was somewhat intimidated knowing they were the police bureau chief.

Although he didn't express forgiveness, he also refrained from taking any drastic action.

Soon Guo Jing came out, and father and son met, embracing tearfully.

Feeling awkward, Zheng Changjun and others couldn't console them and stood buy embarrassed.

After serving as leaders for most of their lives, they had never been so unsure.

Fortunately, Luo Fei stepped out at this crucial moment.

"Uncle Guo, now that Guo Jing's injustice has been cleared, you should be happy. Head back quickly, let him take a good wash, change into clean clothes, and dispel the negativity."

Only then did father and son gradually stop crying. Seeing this, Zheng Changjun quietly gave him a thumbs up.

Nonetheless, the priority was to send the father and son off quickly; otherwise, should they choose to sit in the police team demanding justice, it truly would be difficult to resolve.

Of course, this didn't mean they weren't considering compensation.

Provided it was for the dignity of the police, compensation surely would be conducted privately, not escalated publicly.

At this moment, Guo Tianlai wiped his tears, "Officer Luo, thank you... Guo Jing, quickly, give Officer Luo a bow."

Saying this, he pulled Guo Jing, bowing down towards Luo Fei.

Naturally, Luo Fei couldn't allow them to bow to him, promptly helping them up.

After much persuasion, the father and son finally headed home under the escort of Zheng Changjun and his group.