Chapter 87: Officer Su, do you think there is such a thing as a perfect crime in this world?

Upon arriving at the Criminal Investigation Unit’s reporting reception hall, Su Ming spotted a middle-aged, intellectual-looking female reporter dressed in a professional suit and silk stockings, holding a microphone marked with the Magic City local TV station logo. Beside her was a cameraman with a camera slung over his shoulder.

At that moment, the reporter was filming various slogans and anti-fraud advertisements in the reception hall to fill airtime and enrich the program’s content.

Upon seeing Su Ming and Xu Changsheng approaching, the reporter immediately flashed a smile and extended her hand. Xu Changsheng quickened his pace, stepping forward to shake the reporter’s hand. He gestured toward Su Ming and introduced him in a familiar manner.

“Good to see you again, Reporter Li.”

“This is Officer Su Ming, the newest addition to our Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit. He’s the key figure in solving the Shude Middle School falling case.”

He then turned to Su Ming and continued his introduction.

“Su Ming, this is Reporter Li Ying from our Magic City local TV station. She’s been in the field for over ten years, always on the front lines reporting various events and dangers.”

“She has been the one in charge of reporting on various cases from Huaihai District and has conducted interviews with us many times.”

After finishing his introduction, Li Ying reached out her hand, gazing at Su Ming with a gentle smile and nodding.

“Hello, Officer Su.”

“When our station director called earlier, He said that Director Lin has great expectations for you and that you would be the strongest asset for Huaihai’s criminal investigation going forward. In all these years, I haven’t heard Director Lin praise anyone so highly.”

“It seems Officer Su truly represents the new generation of criminal investigators. I look forward to hearing more about how you developed your investigative experience during the interview.”

Clearly, these were just polite opening remarks, likely designed to build rapport and subtly ask for more details about the case.

Su Ming didn’t pay much attention to the formality. He was already aware of what he could and couldn’t say and had mentally prepared himself.

He gently shook Li Ying’s hand and then let go, smiling while maintaining a polite distance.

“You’re too kind, Reporter Li.”

After the brief introductions, Xu Changsheng pointed to the digital clock displayed in the reception hall and spoke up.

“Reporter Li, please hurry up.”

“We have a lot of work to do today. After the interview, we still need to continue with other tasks.”

Hearing this, Li Ying didn’t waste any more time. She knew she had to hurry to finish the interview, so the staff could quickly edit and reverse the distorted public opinion.

This was one of the main reasons the Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit had found time in their busy schedule to accept the interview — to share the truth with the public.

After receiving a signal from the cameraman, Li Ying raised her microphone towards Xu Changsheng and asked her first question.

“Captain Xu, earlier this morning, a middle school girl was found dead from a fall at the abandoned teaching building of Shude Middle School. Has the Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit determined the cause of death yet?”

Xu Changsheng was already well-prepared for such questions and answered without hesitation.

“Yes, we have identified the exact cause of death.”

“Firstly, through detailed on-site investigation and analysis of the location of the fall, we can confirm that the student, Zhang, did not get pushed but chose to jump from the building herself.”

“However, another underage female student witnessed the incident. For the protection of minors, I won’t go into the specifics of her testimony.”

“But I must emphasize this…”

“Although Zhang chose to jump, there are signs that she was under some form of mental manipulation. This means it’s a homicide, not a suicide.”

“The murderer exploited the victim’s vulnerability and used drugs to assist in controlling her mind, ultimately leading her to take her own life.”

“But there’s no need for the public to be overly worried. Through our police investigations and patrols, we’ve already identified two key suspects in this case.”

“The main culprit, a man named Qu, committed suicide in the Magic City Holiday Hotel out of fear of punishment. His accomplice is currently in custody at our Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit.”

At this point, Xu Changsheng stopped speaking. Experienced reporter Li Ying took the microphone and quickly responded with praise before asking her second question.

“It seems the Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit is still incredibly efficient.”

“From the time the incident occurred to now, it hasn’t even been 12 hours, and the perpetrators have already been identified, bringing justice to the deceased Zhang.”

“However, I’d like to clarify some of the rumors circulating online.”

“Since Principal Qu of Shude Middle School was taken away for questioning this morning and hasn’t returned to the school, and Qu’s son, Qu Miao Fei, was also revealed to be involved, some netizens have speculated that Zhang was sexually assaulted by Principal Qu and then forced to jump to her death.”

“I’d like to ask, did Zhang suffer any abuse by Principal Qu? And can you share more about how Qu’s involvement is connected to this case?”

Now, rather than a general overview of the case, Li Ying was directly addressing the online rumors.

Xu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then responded in a serious tone.

“First, based on the results of an autopsy by our experienced coroner, Zhang did not suffer any form of sexual assault before her death.”

“Second, we haven’t found any evidence suggesting the murderer was involved in any form of sexual assault.”

“Lastly, while the case does involve Qu Miao Fei, the main reason lies with Qu’s son, Qu Miao Fei.”

“As an accomplice, Qu Miao Fei will undoubtedly face severe legal consequences. The Huaihai Criminal Investigation Unit will provide all the case details to assist the court in sentencing.”

“Everything will be based on the law. There will be no favoritism, no backdoor deals, and no small-time criminals slipping through. The public can rest assured.”

“As for the case details, my colleague Officer Su Ming will explain them.”

“Because it was Officer Su who uncovered a crucial clue that led to the solving of this case.”

Upon hearing this, Li Ying quickly shifted the microphone to Su Ming, speaking in a polite and professional manner.

“Officer Su, could you briefly explain the details of this case and the investigation process?”

Su Ming composed his thoughts and responded without expression.

“This case wasn’t particularly difficult to solve. The key point lies in the fact that…”

“The murderer used a very rare form of mind control crime. Once you realize that, finding the perpetrator becomes much easier.”

“After all, someone who understands Zhang’s family situation and is able to exploit it is likely from the area around the school.”

“By narrowing down the search and tracing this, solving the case becomes relatively straightforward.”

“At the same time, I want to remind the public, especially middle and high school students, not to fall for the so-called freedom and happiness promised by others when going through difficult times or low points, as it could lead to very serious consequences.”

“Also, refuse to accept candy, drinks, or other items from strangers. Most mind control crimes require drugs to be effective, and by staying alert, you can avoid many of these situations.”

“That’s the gist of it.”

After Su Ming finished speaking, Li Ying was momentarily stunned. She hadn’t expected that the serious and sharp-eyed Su Ming would be so composed during the interview.

He didn’t share any details about the case or investigative techniques that would captivate the audience’s interest. Instead, he focused on summarizing the case, warning the public, and demonstrating the police’s solid and powerful investigative abilities.

Thinking about this, Li Ying, with her sharp news instincts, suddenly realized a potential explosive angle and quickly asked her next question.

“Officer Su.”

“You mentioned several times that the difficulty of solving this case was low, which suggests that, even with an unfamiliar mind control crime method, you saw plenty of flaws in it.”

“This makes me want to ask…”

“Do you think there is such a thing as a truly perfect crime in this world?”