Chapter 52: Time to Find It
Xiao Yu was ready to “call for backup.”
It wasn’t realistic to search the entire crematorium by himself.
Besides, the case is too big; you can’t handle it all alone.
In less than half an hour, five police cars arrived.
Zhao Changsheng personally led a team of over twenty detectives to the scene.
The scale of this operation spooked everyone at the crematorium from top to bottom.
“Before I came, I received at least five phone calls. Each one was higher up than the last, so I just turned off my phone and came here.”
Zhao Changsheng’s expression was serious as he spoke to Xiao Yu, “We’re in trouble!”
Positions, not literal size!
To make Zhao Changsheng say “higher up,” they had to be at least bureau-level.
Higher than bureau-level, each one higher than the last?
Even Xiao Yu, a normal person, couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.
The big shots are just a few steps away, but I can pass the buck in a split second.
So, no fear!
“Very normal.”
Xiao Yu pouted, “It’s a crematorium, but it’s also a state-owned enterprise.”
With my keyboard warrior knowledge and street literature insights.
We’ve done more than cause trouble; we’re practically toying with our careers.
“Up to you now.”
Zhao Changsheng didn’t say much more, just patted Xiao Yu’s shoulder.
A straightforward person has one advantage; once they’re fired up.
All pressure and resistance can go to hell!
As long as the case is cracked, it can shut everyone up and even bring merit.
If nothing is found.
The consequences… unimaginable!
“Alright!” Xiao Yu nodded.
If the boss is going shirtless to take the hit, then as a junior, I’ll charge ahead.
Over twenty detectives thoroughly searched the entire crematorium.
After an afternoon, nothing was found.
Everyone was dumbfounded, looking at Xiao Yu with complex expressions.
Little brother, are you trying to get everyone in trouble?
Don’t you know if nothing is found, we’re all done for?
Zhao Changsheng initially panicked too.
Being straightforward doesn’t mean having no brains.
Someone without brains couldn’t be a captain.
Seeing Xiao Yu’s calm expression, Zhao Changsheng’s anxious heart relaxed.
Does the kid have a plan?
Correct guess, Xiao Yu indeed had a plan.
But he didn’t really want to use that method.
“Can we request police dogs?” Xiao Yu asked.
“Too urgent, it’ll take three to five days.” Zhao Changsheng shook his head.
Some places have specialized trained police dogs.
But Bincheng doesn’t; they’d have to be dispatched from another city.
Three to five days?
The opportunity would be lost!
“Get some pig bones.” Xiao Yu said.
Everyone: ???
Though everyone was puzzled, a detective drove off and returned shortly with two pig bones.
King Butterfly’s Nose… activate!
Xiao Yu pretended to examine the bones and then casually tossed them aside.
He wouldn’t expose the system-given abilities and skills, he’s not foolish.
But since the whole team couldn’t find anything, he had to take action personally.
Why pig bones?
Xiao Yu suspected the crematorium used pig bones to replace the ashes.
The place where they hid the bodies should have pig bones.
The detectives continued the search, preparing for a third round.
Zhao Changsheng followed Xiao Yu with a peculiar expression.
They were all seasoned detectives.
Xiao Yu must have had a purpose for asking for pig bones.
He just couldn’t figure it out.
Soon, he knew what Xiao Yu was doing.
First, they went to the parking lot where the crematorium’s body transport vehicles were parked.
There were two vehicles parked, each with an iron coffin on the cargo bed.
Jumping on, wearing gloves, Xiao Yu opened the first iron coffin, finding it empty.
But King Butterfly’s Nose told him.
This iron coffin recently held pig bones!
This confirmed Xiao Yu’s deduction.
Opening the iron coffin on the other vehicle, Xiao Yu’s eyes lit up.
He saw a piece of… meat residue!
Seeing Xiao Yu in a daze, Zhao Changsheng also walked over to look.
Huh?
He was stunned for a moment, seeing the fingernail-sized meat residue.
Not human meat!
As an experienced detective, Zhao Changsheng had this much discernment.
Besides, bodies transported to the crematorium couldn’t be… fresh!
This piece of meat residue was very fresh!
A flash of insight, he remembered Xiao Yu asking for pig bones.
Could it be…
“They used pig bones to replace bodies.”
Xiao Yu looked at the meat residue, “Then burned the pig bones into ashes for the families. This clue is solid!”
Solving a case needs clues and evidence.
Otherwise, what’s the point of talking?
Zhao Changsheng let out a long breath.
With this pressure, he wasn’t afraid anymore.
Now he could also speak up: explain why there’s pig meat residue in a coffin used for transporting bodies?
Don’t tell me you’re using the coffin to transport meat home.
Would you believe that yourself?
Zhao Changsheng immediately called two detectives.
To protect the evidence site, he called a forensic expert.
“First, control everyone at the crematorium. But it’s not over yet.”
Sniffing, Xiao Yu stood up, his cold eyes looking in a certain direction, “It’s time to find where they hid the bodies!”