Dang dang dang dang——, third watch has arrived, this is the first three-watch update of this article, let's celebrate with some flowers, hahaha!
"Dad, wait a minute." Bai Xijing suddenly shouted to stop Grandpa Bai. Grandpa Bai's hand was already on the door handle of the study room, his back stiffened and he muttered, "What else is there?"
Bai Xi Jing did not answer him directly, but instead looked down at Xiao Jingchen and said seriously, "There were twelve young girls who were murdered. The police want to ask for your help in identifying the killer, but the identification process may require you to come into contact with or examine the victims' bodies. Are you willing to go?"
"Bai Xijing, have you gone mad!!" No one expected Bai Xijing to ask Xiao Jingchen so bluntly. Let's just say our little sister is six years old, not sixteen years old. Stupid dad, are you still sane? --- White Grandma spoke the truth on behalf of everyone.
In the face of Ba Nainai's scolding, Bai Xijing pretended not to hear it and stubbornly stared at Xiao Jingchen. Xiao Jingchen's brain development was still incomplete, and her thinking speed couldn't keep up with the sensitivity of her auditory system. She was stunned for a while before reacting to what Bai Xijing was saying. After thinking about it, she nodded and said, "If I can help, I'm willing to, but I don't understand anything..."
Xiao Jingchen's words immediately revived the defeated White Grandfather, who was instantly full of blood. He floated back like a ghost, picked up Xiao Jingchen and held him high, laughing loudly, "No worries, no worries, let's talk about it later, Grandpa thanks you first."
Xiao Jing was suspended in mid-air, her arm held by someone, and from this angle, she could clearly see the faint glimmer of tears in Grandpa Bai's eyes. He was overwhelmed with emotion and joy, but just then, Grandma Bai's face turned dark. "No way, absolutely not, I don't agree."
Bai Ye turned his head and stared, but didn't say anything provocative this time. Bai Xi Jing also didn't plan to rub against the tiger's whiskers face-to-face. He just looked at Xiao Jingchen with a smile in his eyes, "You might need to come into contact with those girls' corpses, aren't you afraid?"
Little Jing's feet swayed in mid-air as she gazed blankly at Bai Xi Jing, "Why be afraid?"
Everyone: "......" Little sister, do you really understand the meaning of "corpse"?
"A corpse refers to a dead person." Hey, hey, Bai Xijing classmate, don't scare me like that, Mie is your daughter.
Against everyone's expectations, such a straightforward remark not only failed to scare Xiaojingchen but also earned her a bewildered stare. "What else can a corpse be if not a dead person? The Buddha said that the body is just a shell, and those female donors' souls have already ascended to the Western Paradise, leaving behind their worldly shells, isn't that normal? However, although they've ascended to paradise, we should still seek justice for them. The cycle of cause and effect demands retribution; no one has the right to take another's life, that's the job of Yanluo Wang in the Ten Halls."
The words left a group of common people stunned, and Bai Xijing smiled contentedly, with an inexplicable sense of solidity rising in his heart. He turned to look at the dumbfounded White Grandma and said, "She is not me twenty-five years ago. She grew up in a temple since childhood and was influenced by Buddhist teachings. A corpse is not a synonym for darkness and horror to her, but the only proof that humans have come to this world to reincarnate. So, what we find frightening about corpses is just an empty shell to her."
That is to say, their entanglement was completely unnecessary, and the dispute between Grandpa Bai and Grandma Bai was a waste of effort.
The white-haired old man, who had just been walking like a frail old man, suddenly became spirited and looked like a young man. He spoke in a low voice with bright eyes and called Chen, the head of the criminal police corps, to make an appointment and prepare to take Xiaojing over.
Xiao Jingchen is too young to go to the Criminal Police Corps to assist in handling such a big case, and he must be accompanied by adults. Bai Xijing and Grandpa Bai will definitely follow him. Grandma Bai is sulking alone, refusing to talk to anyone except Xiao Jingchen. So, in the end, everyone agreed that the three aunts would also go. Eldest Aunt is a forensic doctor and Third Aunt is a legal expert, which just so happens to be related to the Criminal Police Corps. Second Aunt is a lawyer, who can effectively protect Xiao Jingchen's rights and interests.
The next morning, Bai Xijing drove his car, carrying his father, daughter, and three sisters-in-law to the Criminal Police Corps.
The 111 case has been driving the entire police force crazy, and as soon as they get a possible lead, the officers are like dogs who have found a bone and won't let go. They were all ready to bring in a witness who might know something about the killer's characteristics, but then Chief Chen gave an order that poured cold water on their enthusiasm.
Director Chen ordered a comprehensive lockdown of the news and made it clear that without his permission, anyone who dared to make any moves would be severely punished. Everyone knew that Director Chen was protecting the safety of the witness, which means that the existence of this witness is true and not just a rumor.
Only two people, He Mingbo and Chen Zong, knew the true identity of the witness. They both understood that if the news leaked out, it would put the Bai family and the child in great danger. So, Chen Zong personally called Bai Qirui, but the Bai family never responded. Chen Zong thought this was the Bai family's silent refusal. It made sense, who would want their five or six-year-old child to help the police inspect corpses and find the murderer?
But then, Bai Qirui suddenly called, and Chen felt like he had been hit by a pie that fell from the sky, feeling happy but also a bit unreal.
The next morning, Director Chen, dressed in a crisp police uniform, personally welcomed the young witness at the Criminal Police Corps. Everyone was present, including He Mingbo and all members of the special task force. They were all on the verge of being driven mad by this headless case, and it was easy to encounter a breakthrough, not witnessing it with their own eyes would be foolish.
So, when the six members of the Bai family appeared in the headquarters office building, they were met with twenty or so pairs of wolf-like green eyes. Even Xia Lingzhi, who was used to dealing with corpses all day, felt a chill run down her spine. Bai Qirui furrowed his brow, while Bai Xijing's face turned cold. Only Xiao Jingchen still had a look of confusion and innocence on his face, which was infuriatingly calm.
The police officers selected for the task force, regardless of age, were all seasoned veterans with many years of experience in handling cases. As they pondered which one was the witness, they cast piercing glances at each newcomer with a deadpan expression.
Bai Qirui is very famous in S City, not only has a good reputation, but also makes people respect and fear him. Half of the judicial system are his disciples, so he shouldn't be the key witness, otherwise he would have actively assisted with the case already. Two of the three ladies have connections with the criminal police department, and the remaining lawyer often interacts with the police as well, so everyone knows each other. Therefore, it probably isn't them either. As a result, almost everyone's attention falls on Bai Xijing... This gentleman is also a famous person, rumored to be the uncrowned king of S City. He has almost strangled the economic lifeline of S City, and no one can surpass him. Could he possibly be the witness?
So, everyone beautifully ignored the little Jingchen being held in Bai Xijing's arms. Only Chen and He Mingbo's eyes were on her from the start. Such a small child was willing to help catch the culprit, what a commendable spirit!