boyutpedia Chapter 68 Guangzhou
Chapter 68 Guangzhou
The Yangcheng Municipal Bureau is located in Xiuyue District.
After Gu Huai showed his identification to the gatekeeper and explained his purpose, he was allowed to pass.
After making some inquiries, Gu Huai went up to the fourth floor and knocked on the office of the Criminal Investigation Division.
At this moment, Jiang Fanglong was sitting at his desk looking at documents. When he saw Gu Huai, he was also stunned for a moment.
"Xiao Gu? What brings you here?"
"Chief Jiang, excuse me." Gu Huai stepped inside. "There's been new progress in the Pengcheng taxi case. I've come to Yangcheng to check some leads."
Jiang Fanglong stubbed out his cigarette and leaned back in his chair. "Didn't I already have someone contact you? You can just call if anything comes up. Why did you have to make a special trip?"
"Is there any new development?"
"As expected, I couldn't hide it from you," Gu Huai said with a smile. "The thing is, the nature of this case has changed somewhat."
As he spoke, Gu Huai told Jiang Fanglong about the discovery of the body and the preliminary conclusion that the body was related to the taxi driver's disappearance. He also emphasized the importance of DNA technology.
After listening, Jiang Fanglong thought for a moment with a serious expression, then said, "So, this DNA is very useful?"
"Yes." Gu Huai nodded. "I also listened to Professor Wang Jingyuan's lecture for a while and found that what he said made a lot of sense. Perhaps this technology is not very mature in China yet, but I believe that given time, this technology will definitely shine."
Just now, Gu Huai observed the condition of the forensic building at Yixian University and found that, as Xia Wanying had said, the equipment in the forensic building was indeed somewhat outdated.
Those devices might be barely usable for daily teaching, but they're definitely not enough for research and development.
That's why Gu Huai strongly recommended DNA technology to Jiang Fanglong.
If it can pique Jiang Fanglong's interest, leading the Yangcheng Municipal Bureau or even the Provincial Department to invest heavily in this technology, then the application of DNA technology might mature a few years earlier.
At that time, I will truly have accumulated immeasurable merit.
Jiang Fanglong pondered for a while, tapping the table lightly with his fingers. After thinking for a long time, he finally spoke: "If this technology is really as you say, it will indeed be of great help in solving cases."
Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Gu Huai's face.
"However," Jiang Fanglong changed the subject, "this is still a very immature technology. We emphasize rigor in handling cases, so it's best to use this immature technology sparingly at this stage."
Veteran criminal investigators like Jiang Fanglong and Wang Weiguo tend to rely more on their own experience and judgment, and have a natural aversion to emerging technologies.
Therefore, Gu Huai never intended to convince him in one go; he just wanted to leave an impression on him.
"Chief Jiang, let's get back to business," Gu Huai said. "I've come here to ask you to send someone to accompany me to the secondhand market."
Jiang Fanglong glanced at him, and said thoughtfully, "Are you afraid that people won't recognize your Pengcheng ID?"
"Yes, that's a concern," Gu Huai said honestly. "I'm not familiar with Guangzhou. Having a local comrade to guide me will not only make things easier but also comply with regulations."
Jiang Fanglong nodded after hearing this, picked up the phone on the table, dialed a number, and said, "Old Chen, come up here."
Less than five minutes later, a middle-aged man in his forties pushed open the door and walked in.
He was short, dark-skinned, and wearing a leather jacket; he didn't look like a policeman at all, but more like a salesman.
"Chief Jiang, you wanted to see me?"
"This is Gu Huai from Pengcheng, investigating the missing taxi driver case." Jiang Fanglong pointed at Gu Huai. "Take him to the market and cooperate with his investigation."
The man turned around, glanced at Gu Huai, and extended his hand. "Chen Guodong, Criminal Investigation Team Two."
Gu Huai grasped his hand, a thought stirring in his heart.
He recognized the name; it was on Zhou Shouzhen's list. According to the records, he seemed to be the deputy captain of the Second Brigade.
Jiang Fanglong actually asked him to show him around Guangzhou; that's quite a splurge!
"Brother Chen, thank you for your help."
"You're too kind," Chen Guodong replied with a smile. "I heard that you solved the case of the butcher on that rainy night. Truly, a young hero emerges."
"Alright, you two can talk on the way. I have things to do here." Jiang Fanglong's face fell when the Rain Night Butcher was mentioned.
After the two left the office, Chen Guodong took out a cigarette from his pocket and offered one to Gu Huai.
Gu Huai took the cigarette with both hands, but instead of lighting it, he tucked it behind his ear.
After Chen Guodong lit his own, he said, "Let's go. While it's still early and the market hasn't closed up yet, I'll take you around."
"Okay, thanks, Brother Chen."
After leaving the Municipal Bureau, Chen Guodong drove a nearly new van with Gu Huai towards the secondhand market.
After getting into the car, Gu Huai observed its condition and found a case of mineral water, several loaves of bread, and a thin blanket in the back seat.
This shows that Chen Guodong is someone who is often on the go.
"Officer Gu, have you been to the used car market in Guangzhou before?" Chen Guodong asked as he drove.
"No, this is my first time here." Gu Huai shook his head. "Brother Chen, you can just call me Xiao Gu."
"That explains it." Chen Guodong flicked his cigarette ash. "The used car market in Guangzhou isn't what you think. It's not one big market, but rather a collection of dozens of smaller markets pieced together."
They sell everything there: used mobile phones and electronics, used cars, used parts—a real mixed bag. Some stalls are there today, but they might move tomorrow; you can't find anyone there at all.
Gu Huai nodded after listening. In the 1990s, there was still a lack of management in this area, and a large part of the middlemen in the second-hand market did not even have the relevant sales qualifications.
They will engage in buying and selling as long as there is profit to be made, regardless of whether it is a crime or not.
"So how do we usually conduct investigations?" Gu Huai asked.
"Rely on your legs." Chen Guodong patted his thigh. "Go to each house one by one, ask each house one by one. If you ask too many questions, they will eventually let something slip. If you ask too many questions, you will eventually find someone willing to provide information. They are not a monolithic group."
Gu Huai smiled and said, "It seems I'll have to learn a lot from Brother Chen later."
Chen Guodong glanced at Gu Huai, a slight smirk playing on his lips. "You know how to talk, kid."
After driving for forty minutes, the car stopped in a place on the outskirts of the city.
Just as Chen Guodong said, both sides of the road were lined with tin-roofed sheds, stretching as far as the eye could see.
At the entrance of the shed, all kinds of cars were parked. In addition to the used cars for sale, there were also many cars that had been dismantled into pieces. Some were only the shells, while others were dismantled down to the chassis.
Just by looking at it, Gu Huai knew how difficult this investigation was.
"We're here." Chen Guodong called out to Gu Huai, "This is the largest secondhand market in Guangzhou. If you're looking for a taxi in Guangzhou, it's definitely related to this place."
As he spoke, he unbuckled his seatbelt, opened the car door, and said, "Come on, I'll show you around."