Chapter 178: I Don't Believe He Can Slip Away!
After a long while, Jiang An said in a deep voice, "Sister, thank you!"
As soon as he hung up the phone, Mr. Zhao was full of excitement.
"This trace evidence was found brilliantly!"
"Among a crowd, a person with six fingers is extremely rare."
Mr. Li also nodded and said, "Mr. Jiang, this time it's thanks to you for finding this key information."
Jiang An smiled, "The credit is not mine!"
"This crucial point was discovered by my sister."
"I only gave a little reminder."
Mr. Zhao patted his shoulder in agreement, "Mr. Jiang, don't be too modest. I heard your reminder in the canteen just now."
Jiang An slightly lifted the corners of his mouth, saying nothing more.
Actually, he was a little surprised himself by this important discovery.
People with six fingers are indeed extraordinarily rare.
However, thinking about Zhang Yean's mention of incomplete fingerprints in the phone call, Jiang An frowned slightly, feeling a bit worried.
Compared to Jiang An, Mr. Li and Mr. Zhao were full of joy.
"Mr. Li, since we've discovered another suspect's trait, we shouldn't delay and must take immediate action!"
Upon hearing this, Mr. Li gently nodded.
He said in a deep voice, "Based on our pre-analysis of the case, we can determine that the two killers are highly likely to be from this village."
"So, let's surround this village immediately and be sure to capture that six-fingered suspect."
Mr. Zhao said fervently, "Yes!"
Then, Mr. Li instructed, "Before setting off, try contacting the village chief to check if there is a six-fingered suspect, to provide important evidence for the upcoming investigation and control."
"Yes!"
Soon! Mr. Zhao stood up and left immediately.
"Mr. Li, Mr. Jiang, wait for my good news!"
Mr. Li replied, "Be careful, and I wish you an early victory."
After Mr. Zhao left, Mr. Li noticed that Jiang An seemed a bit tense.
He asked softly, "Mr. Jiang, are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Jiang An waved his hand, "Thanks for your concern, I'm not feeling unwell anywhere."
Meanwhile.
Mr. Zhao organized a team of more than forty detectives, changed into plain clothes, and quickly drove an ordinary sedan to the crime scene.
Inside the car, Mr. Zhao dialed the number of Mr. Li, the village chief.
"Hello, Mr. Li!"
"Captain Zhao! Are you coming to the village to investigate?"
Due to this long-unsolved case, Captain Zhao had dealt with Mr. Li several times, and the two had become familiar with each other.
"There's something I want to inquire about."
"Captain Zhao, please go ahead?"
"Is there anyone in your village with six fingers?"
"Six fingers?"
Mr. Li, the village chief, spoke to himself.
"Let me think....."
Two minutes later, Mr. Li suddenly said, "I remember now, at the east end of the village, Mr. Liu's grandson has six fingers."
Just as he finished speaking, Captain Zhao suddenly asked, "Is that person local?"
"Yes! He dropped out of elementary school and has been farming at home."
"Is there anyone else in the village with six fingers?"
Mr. Li answered, "Captain Zhao, this is a developmental defect, something from birth."
"Over the years, he's the only one in our village."
"Alright! Thank you!"
After a slight pause, Captain Zhao said, "Mr. Li, sorry to trouble you this time."
"Captain Zhao, feel free to request anything, it's no trouble at all!"
"Please come to the village entrance immediately!"
After hanging up the phone, Captain Zhao said over the intercom, "Attention all personnel, the target is at the east end of the village. While securing the exits, focus on moving in from the east."
Twenty minutes later, Captain Zhao drove to the village entrance.
From a distance, he saw Mr. Li waiting at the junction on an electric scooter.
The black sedan stopped in front of Mr. Li, and Captain Zhao lowered the window and said, "Get in the car!"
"Get in the car?"
Even after getting into the car, Mr. Li's head was buzzing.
He quickly asked, "Captain Zhao, where are we going?"
Captain Zhao said, "Please lead us to the person with six fingers."
Five minutes later, Captain Zhao and his team arrived at the front of a two-story building.
"This is Mr. Liu's house!"
Mr. Li pointed, "I don't know if there's anyone at home."
Captain Zhao asked, "How many people are usually at home?"
"Only three people, grandparents with the grandson!"
Immediately, Captain Zhao turned his head and said, "Brothers, grab your weapons, stay safe."
Then, four people got out of the car and approached the courtyard.
The others spread out to cover the various exit points of the village.
As soon as they reached the courtyard entrance, Captain Zhao saw a young man with his back to them, chopping wood.
In an instant, Captain Zhao's heart raced.
Mr. Li's words echoed in his mind, "Only the grandparents and grandson are home."
Suddenly, Captain Zhao was certain that this young man with his back to him was the one with six fingers.
He immediately looked around and signaled everyone to draw their guns and stay cautious.
The next second, all four men held guns in their hands, with the dark muzzles aimed at the man chopping wood.
Sitting inside the car, Mr. Li was stunned.
He wasn't unfamiliar with detectives at all.
But this.
It was the first time in his life, in over 40 years, that he'd seen police advancing with guns drawn.
Captain Zhao and his team crept forward a bit, aiming to improve their shooting accuracy.
At that moment, the man was bending over, chopping firewood, with dull thuds resounding in the courtyard.
Suddenly, Captain Zhao shouted, "We are the police, drop the axe!"
"Immediately put your hands on your head, squat down!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the man across stopped his actions.
However, he didn't drop the axe but slowly turned around.
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