Gene Fusion System: Crime Hunter

"Xiaocheng, what do you think are the chances of committing murder inside the park without being discovered?"

"Very high."

Having been involved in intelligence investigation and reconnaissance work for so long, Xiaocheng has a strong opinion on this matter.

"This park was established under the guise of an ecological park and it's been about twenty years. Over a decade ago, due to its large area and lack of entertainment facilities, they added attractions like roller coasters and pirate ships."

"Typically, the audiences for such places are quite limited, either retirees fond of a slow lifestyle or young people looking to bond during holidays. To attract both, they had to do this."

"This leads to a large flow of visitors from day to night, unaffected by holidays or off-seasons, so if someone is killed in the park, either the smell or traces would arouse suspicion."

"Thus, the crime scene should be in a secluded space unnoticed by anyone, but the remaining body was taken there, which is the clue we have yet to grasp."

Luo Fei listened to the other's succinct explanation with satisfaction.

This person really helped clear up his team members' doubts, making the matter much easier to understand.

"If this secluded space is outside the park, bringing the corpse inside would surely draw attention. If it's within the park, what would be done with the remaining body?"

He Xin raised this dilemma from the side.

While others were racking their brains, Luo Fei suddenly spoke up.

"Assume it's within the park, and those girls' bodies were dealt with there. The perpetrator must know Aunt Tang well. This is a breakthrough, so let's not consider external factors for now. We definitely cannot ignore this clue from Aunt Tang."

Next came the task assignment and further investigation stage.

"Xiaocheng, gather and organize specific information and background details about Aunt Tang by tomorrow."

"Zhang Wei, you and I will visit Third High School tomorrow, while Lin Jie and He Xin will investigate within the park, be it skeletons or bloodstains — we must find some clue."

"Understood!"

Everyone responded in unison.

The next day, Luo Fei and Zhang Wei arrived at Third High School.

Since it was Monday, students were attending classes, and almost everyone was present, making the investigation more convenient.

"What? Such a big incident occurred!"

The principal was clearly stunned by this event, not expecting that three murders happened among his students.

Though the crime scene wasn't at the school, as the principal, he naturally felt a mix of emotions.

"Officer, is there any progress? Have the families been notified?"

"Once identified, arrangements were made immediately, but there's no new progress so far. Preliminary investigation can confirm it's murder. The details are complex, and we can't disclose them to you."

"I understand, I understand."

The principal was very cautious, asking no more, saying nothing unnecessary.

"Officer, do you have detailed information on these three students? If not, I can have our Student Affairs Director coordinate with you."

"We've already gathered the information. We're here today for further inquiry, and hope the school's teachers will cooperate."

"Absolutely, we will work together."

The principal began sending messages with his phone.

"I'll have the grade director arrange the work; officers, just proceed with your work, and let me know if there's anything I can help with."

"Okay, thank you for your cooperation."

Luo Fei and Zhang Wei left the office and headed straight to the classroom of the involved students, unnoticed as it was an undercover operation.

Upon arriving at the class, Luo Fei noticed there were indeed a few empty seats at the back door.

"Leader, the class teacher is quite attractive."

"Keep it professional, we need to get ready. The class is about to end, we should greet the class teacher first and then interview the students. Don't spook them unnecessarily, the kids shouldn't know and panic."

"Don't worry, I was just joking."

Zhang Wei assured with a pat on his chest.

Then they met the homeroom teacher of the three girls after the class ended. She was a pretty young woman, calm and serene.

Upon hearing the news of the girls' deaths, she was visibly shocked and fearful, covering her mouth and struggling to accept it initially.

But she quickly composed herself, understanding the dire implications once the police came searching.

She had to cooperate to ensure justice for them.

"Officer, how may I assist you?"

"How were these three kids at school usually? Tell us about their academics and daily routine."

"Their academic performance was about the same. Tang Rujuan was a bit better, Shi Qingqing the worst. Li Nan's was inconsistent because she indulged in play and was sensitive, so her focus wasn't on studies."

"But one point is crucial; the four of them were always close friends, the tightest group in the class."

"Close friends?"

Zhang Wei contemplated over the words, picturing them as a group wiped out, implying the terrifying influence of their friendship.

"Four?"

Luo Fei immediately caught that detail.

"Four people? Besides these three, was there someone else in their little group?"

"Yes, there was another girl, Wu Wenjing."

The moment this name flashed in Luo Fei's mind, his reasoning gears began to spin. Recalling the previous scene he observed at the back door, clues emerged one by one.

"Wu Wenjing... this girl also isn't here today, right?"

"How did you know?"

The homeroom teacher widened her eyes, momentarily perplexed.

"Because four people have disappeared today, with four empty seats. If Wu Wenjing were here for the first class of the week, she would have noted her other three friends' absence, yet it seems others don't care about their absence."

The homeroom teacher nodded.

"Yes, Wu Wenjing indeed didn't come because she will never return. She committed suicide half a month ago."

"Suicide?"

These words came as a significant shock to Luo Fei and Zhang Wei.

At a blossoming age, in the prime of youth, and a high schooler brimming with potential for a wonderful future, suicide seemed all too abrupt!

"What happened?"

"It is said that the child felt extreme pressure from schoolwork, coupled with intense competition among classmates, leading her to commit suicide by turning on the gas."

As the homeroom teacher spoke, a deep sorrow clouded her expression, clearly still grieving over the incident.

"Officer, just a side note, I wouldn't have reacted so strongly if someone committed suicide over grades, but Wu Wenjing was the least likely."

These words immediately flagged Luo Fei's alertness to potential issues.

"This kid used to be top of her class, but having no friends due to consistent studying, her personality changed considerably after befriending Tang Rujuan's group. However, her grades plummeted."

Luo Fei and Zhang Wei understood. Academic pursuits and leisure activities often conflict.

Especially for those striving hard, once something is let go, it's really hard to pick it up again.

"The kid dropped from the top three in her class to the top ten."

"What?"

Zhang Wei's jaw nearly dropped.

He couldn't comprehend the world of a straight-A student, growing somewhat melancholy for youthful bravado and poor grades in his past.

The homeroom teacher continued on the side.

"I advised her that she could catch up with some effort, but the child continued mixing with Tang Rujuan, even learning makeup and dressing from Shi Qingqing, sigh..."

Luo Fei increasingly felt something was amiss.

A close-knit group encountering incidents one after another — one committing suicide, three getting murdered — something was definitely off.

A mystery undoubtedly lies within these four!