The reason why Tang Yan had called Mu Qiqi over was because he realized that things were not as simple as they seemed.
As for what actually happened and who was involved behind the scenes, these were up to the special investigations team to find out. Otherwise, Tang Yan would have already decided on this case long ago. Why would he need to go through so much trouble?
Mu Qiqi left the victim’s apartment and saw Sheng Xiao’s car waiting downstairs.
Mu Qiqi took off her smelly coat and went to the door. She saw that Sheng Xiao was holding some documents in his hand. Among the documents was the set of bookmarks that she had given him. However, the bookmarks looked smoother than when she had made them and they had been sealed.
“Is this the set of bookmarks that I gave you?”
Sheng Xiao closed the document and covered the bookmarks. “You’ve given them to me. It’s none of your business.”
Mu Qiqi pouted. “Stingy man. I can always make another set for myself.”
“Don’t you dare.” Sheng Xiao threw a clean towel on her head and said, “There can only be one set of this thing.”
After hearing this, Mu Qiqi could not help but smile. She raised her head and pretended to be obedient. “Such a treasure… Alright, I won’t. I’ll make something else.”
Sheng Xiao did not say anything. He only instructed Xu Che to start the car immediately.
Xu Che smelled the strange smell on Mu Qiqi’s body. Just like Sheng Xiao, he did not even frown. He was used to it.
After all, the corpse had been there for more than ten days. Now that it was spring, the stench would definitely seep into Mu Qiqi’s layers of clothing and even stay on her skin. Mu Qiqi knew it herself, so she stayed in the bathroom for two whole hours after she went home.
It was so long that Sheng Xiao thought she had fallen asleep in the bathtub, so he took her bathrobe and entered.
“You’ve been in the shower for too long. Come out.” Sheng Xiao grabbed her arm and pulled her out of the water. He then wrapped her in the bathrobe.
Mu Qiqi’s hands were wrinkled and she felt a little helpless. “It’s only spring now. Summer would be even scarier. Your car would be filled with the smell of my body.”
“The biotechnology company under Zhongteng has already stepped up the research and development of products to remove strange smells. The perfume that was specially made for you previously will be kept in various places in the future.”
Sheng Xiao hugged her and sat on the sofa. He helped her dry her hair and when it was half-dry, he took a closer sniff. “This imported shampoo is still very effective.”
“Which girl doesn’t want to smell nice? Sigh…”
Mu Qiqi felt that it was a pity. The worst thing about being a forensic doctor was the “alluring” smell.
“However, once I think about how the deceased had many secrets to tell, I feel that there’s nothing to complain about. This is the mission of a forensic doctor.”
Mu Qiqi leaned against Sheng Xiao’s chest and tried her best to suck the smell off his body. “You smell so good.”
After Sheng Xiao heard this, he took a blow dryer and dried her hair. “I’ll let you smell me as much as you want later.”
On the other side, Tang Yan had just returned home. Mu Qiqi was only a forensic assistant. He had to take care of the overall situation.
Feng Shanshan had made supper. She had also heard from Tang Yan about the investigation process. Both he and Mu Qiqi had discovered that there was something unusual about the dead woman. However, her boyfriend’s statement matched the evidence. In other words, he was completely in the clear.
Then there must be another reason for the deceased’s suicide.
It was Mu Qiqi who found out about this. When Tang Yan first inspected the scene, he had found a business card under the bed of the deceased.
He didn’t tell anyone, but asked Old Cheng to verify the identity of the deceased. He felt that the case was a little difficult to investigate.
“Haven’t we encountered this type of case before? We still have to continue investigating the social network of the deceased. There must be a connection with some people.” Feng Shanshan leaned on the table and watched Tang Yan eat supper.
Tang Yan did not say anything.
Feng Shanshan saw it and immediately guessed. “You have some clues, right? But you didn’t tell anyone.”
“Why aren’t you eating?”
Feng Shanshan looked at him, a little annoyed, and replied, “Although I made it myself, I feel that it’s very greasy. It looks a little… unbearable. Don’t change the topic, do you know something?”
“Don’t ask. I’ll speak to the chief tomorrow.”
After Tang Yan said that, he stood up and cleared the dishes.
Feng Shanshan took a deep breath and didn’t ask any more questions, but there was no discomfort in her stomach.
She would make something light in the future.
After they finished their supper, it was already 1:30 am. The two of them lay on the bed. Feng Shanshan was already in a daze and was about to fall asleep, but Tang Yan suddenly said to her, “I’m going on a business trip again.”
“Yes, I know,” Feng Shanshan said. “I saw you packing just now.”
“I. . . will come back safely. I’ll try my best not to get hurt.” Tang Yan hugged Feng Shanshan and promised her seriously. “You just need to focus on your lessons and study hard. I’ll tutor you properly when I come back.”
“Don’t flatter yourself. You won’t. There’s still the professor. I can still find people to ask questions,” Feng Shanshan said softly.
“Don’t go out casually when I’m not around. If you have something to discuss, discuss it with Mu Qiqi.”
“If you keep nagging, don’t sleep anymore.” Feng Shanshan directly turned over and lay on Tang Yan’s body, pressing her leg against a certain part of the man’s body.
Tang Yan didn’t have the patience and directly took control of the situation. He was going to leave after daybreak anyway, so tonight was a night they could let go and be crazy.
The next morning, Tang Yan got up and kissed Feng Shanshan on the forehead before leaving with his luggage. Although Feng Shanshan really wanted to send him off, her whole body was sore and weak, so she could only lie down obediently.
However, she didn’t get better after sleeping for an entire day. In the evening, Feng Shanshan called Mu Qiqi. “Qiqi, come over when you’re free. I’m not feeling well.”
Mu Qiqi then remembered that Captain Tang had gone on a business trip, so she rushed to their house after school.
Feng Shanshan lay on the bed, her face pale. Mu Qiqi looked at her forehead and found that she was running a fever. Looking at the marks on her body, she immediately understood. “Did you overdo it last night?”
“I have abdominal pain,” Feng Shanshan said with difficulty. “I haven’t had it before.”
“The doctor is on the way. Bear with it.” Mu Qiqi boiled water for her and wiped her face. When the doctor arrived, she immediately stood aside.
Of course, to avoid suspicion, Mu Qiqi found a female doctor. She squatted by the bed and observed Feng Shanshan for a while. Finally, she asked her, “When was the last time you had your period?”
Feng Shanshan thought for a moment and shook her head. “I don’t remember, but I have a record on my phone.”
“I suggest that you go to the hospital for a check-up. I suspect that she doesn’t have a cold or a fever, but is pregnant.”
When the two of them heard that, their eyes widened.
Feng Shanshan, in particular, immediately propped herself up from the bed.
“No… It’s possible?”
“Do you usually use contraceptives?” Mu Qiqi asked Feng Shanshan.