Chapter 100.3 The Untouchable Flower in the Criminal Investigation Unit (4)

Chapter 100.3 The Untouchable Flower in the Criminal Investigation Unit (4)

Once inside the precinct, Shui Wei quickly got to work and followed Lin Shiheng to stand together in front of the aquarium box.

This one was custom-made to be very dense and strong, similar to a large rectangular box because it had to be suspended in the air and always in contact with water.

A forensic staff member opened the box and explained to them, But there was a problem with the design at the time: the box, although solid, had an opening on the front side to enable connection to the outside. Therefore, whenever there was water outside, it would come inside. The interior of the box is slightly sloping, and the further forward it went, the narrower the height.

We measured the height inside and the height of the deceased's head. The height of the front side of the box is only less than 3 cm wider than the deceaseds head. This height made it impossible for the deceased even to lean her neck back. It also eliminated the possibility of her avoiding drowning by lifting her neck."

With that, he picked up a notebook next to him, resting it on his hand and tilting it to the left, The angle was like this. Except for the water in front, everywhere else was dry. The deceased was placed in while still alive, face down, with her hands and feet tied. So, when the water flooded in ...

The staff member placed his hand flat on the book and slightly raised his fingertips, She had a bruise on the back of her head. Currently, its presumed that the deceased had thought of saving herself before she died. In order not to drown, she had lifted her neck. But it didnt work, the top was blocked, and she couldnt elevate her head at all. Instead, because of too much force, the back of her head was bruised by the pressure.

Shui Wei felt a slight chill down her spine as she listened, That means she was trapped in this box alive and then drowned?

From the looks of things, thats right."

Shui Wei visually inspected the height of the front side of the box. If it were filled with water and placed on the ground, it would cause a small puddle.

But Zou Mingfang was awake when she drowned in the small puddle.

It was as if she was placed in a small coffin. Because the box was too small, and her hands and feet were bound, even if she tried to save herself, it would be useless.nove(l)bi(n.)com

Since the killer had subdued her using anaesthetics. they could have killed her in many other ways. But they chose this way, causing so much pain and fear before death. It seems that the killer really hated her."

Lin Shiheng walked around the box and deduced, But why choose this lighting?

Shui Wei followed up and asked, Can you turn it over?

Sure.

The staff member called someone, and they turned the box over together.

Shui Wei walked up and carefully examined the place where the deceaseds head should be positioned.

Lin Shiheng stood next to her, What are you looking for?"

I was thinking about how the murderer went through so much trouble to get the victim into the box alive, could it really be just to let her drown? If they really wanted to kill her this way, they could just look for a puddle, even if its a water basin.

Shui Wei wrinkled her eyebrows and spoke while lowering her head closer to the box to check, So, the killer might have another purpose, such as ...

Her eyes were looked on the front side of the box, Found it!

The whole box was made from tempered glass, but it was covered with a layer of wood bark and painted over. Shui Wei imagined Zou Mingfangs position before her death, having her head looking down with little distance between her eyes and the waterway.

She stared at the tiny gap, so small that it was like a crack in the wood, revealing just a little bit.

Leader Lin, can you use the flashlight to shine inside?"

Okay."

Lin Shiheng didnt ask what she was going to do. He took out his cell phone and switched the flashlight on, opened the lid a little and shined it in.

Shui Wei really saw some light.

She suddenly looked up and couldnt wait to tell Lin Shiheng, I can see inside, which means that the deceased could also see out while trapped inside.

Lin Shiheng also thought of that, and he promptly went to ask the staff member, Is this box soundproof?"

It should be soundproof; after all, its very dense. We'll test it now."

For a moment, Shui Weis face was pale from the cold.

She placed the bowl down, and her teeth chattered, Why is it suddenly so cold? Im going to get another layer of clothing.

Is it cold? Feng Kaiyuan stretched out his hand to feel the air in disbelief, Yes, its a little bit cold. The weather is so fickle.

Eh Ah Wei, if youre cold, I remember theres a jacket in the break room ..."

Plop.

The sausage in Shui Weis hand fell to the ground with a very shallow plop.

Feng Kaiyuan looked up at Shui Wei in confusion. She was standing in front of him with her back to him, Ah Wei?"

Shui Wei could no longer hear what he was saying.

Her expression was blank, staring ahead in shock.

The corridor, which was empty a minute ago, was suddenly occupied by a woman.

Her body was standing plank straight, with her feet firmly tied with ropes. Her hands were behind her back, her hair dishevelled, and her pale and puffy face was facing Shui Wei.

Shui Wei saw Zou Mingfang, who was clearly dead.

Tick.

Tick.

The water that fell from her chin ticked as it dripped to the floor.

Shui Weis lips trembled. She froze at the scene and subconsciously took a step back.

As she retreated, the woman who stood there quietly seemed to be blown by the wind. She floated along and followed her.

How, how can...

Watching the pale and puffy face getting closer and closer to her, Shui Wei felt cold all over. Her tongue felt stiff. She wanted to make a sound, but when she opened her mouth, she couldnt say anything.

Looking at Zou Mingfang, who was clearly coming at her, Shui Weis forehead was full of sweat. She desperately tried to move her legs. But the legs that could run ten laps around the playground without even trembling felt numb. No matter how hard she told her brain to move them, she couldnt move.

No, dont

Bang!

Just as Zou Mingfang slowly approached and drifted up to the office door. the door suddenly opened, directly blocking her.

Shui Wei.

The man, who was wearing a white shirt with slightly rolled up sleeves, revealing his long and slender arms, was still holding the handle of the door. Standing in the dim light, he was so good-looking that the whole corridor seemed to brighten up.

What is it?

As if he sensed something behind the door, Lin Shiheng slightly frowned and pulled the door back to close it.

In Shui Weis eyes, he had stepped into the figure as he closed the door. In just a moment, it disappeared.

After closing the door, Lin Shiheng looked normal. His two longlegs strode over with confidence.

The temperature is dropping, dont catch a cold.

He spoke in a light tone of concern. Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, he shook the jacket in his hands and naturally draped it on Shui Wei himself.