Chapter 459 - Xiao Bing’s Determination
Chapter 459 Xiao Bing’s Determination
Although Jiang Wanting agreed to let him see the footage and hoped he would be able to find something, she did not think there would be any chance of it. She did not expect Xiao Bing to find something so soon.
She instantly did what Xiao Bing told her. On the screen, there was a taxi driving toward the warehouse. Jiang Wanting recalled that this car had appeared on the road far behind the warehouse. She did not suspect this car because she believed the driver would not have enough time to start the fire, according to the timeline. There would not be much time for the driver to stay at the warehouse.
Jiang Wanting frowned, wondering if Xiao Bing had made a mistake.
Xiao Bing knew what Jiang Wanting was thinking, when he looked at her. He said confidently, “I know what you are thinking. This car was driving toward the warehouse, and less than an hour after, it appeared on the road far behind the warehouse. According to the calculation, since it took some time for the car to reappear in the footage, it is still impossible for the driver to start the fire, am I right?”
Jiang Wanting then knew Xiao Bing had known what she was thinking about. Then she asked, “Then why do you suspect the driver of this car?”
Xiao Bing pondered for a moment and said, “I still need more proof. Can you ask them to give you the footage of this car? I need to know where it went that night.”
Without asking any more questions, Jiang Wanting made a call and sent a policeman to the traffic police station to get the footage. The two replayed the footage, while they were waiting. The longer Xiao Bing watched, the more confident he became. Jiang Wanting cast a discreet glance at Xiao Bing and also felt assured. But she did not know where Xiao Bing’s confidence came from.
About half an hour later, the policeman came back with a box. Inside it was the tape of the footage.
The policeman inserted the tape in the machine and left the room, after he glanced at Xiao Bing. Then Xiao Bing and Jiang Wanting began watching it. It was impossible for the footage to cover all traces of the vehicle within that few hours. After all, cameras were not everywhere in the city. But it was enough.
The taxi looked like any normal taxi. Before he drove toward the warehouse, the driver dropped two female passengers off at a location far from the camera. Then the driver kept driving and passed the worn out road to the warehouse. It took 40 minutes for it to pass it. Then it hit the road in the suburbs and drove downtown, while picking up passengers.
Jiang Wanting rubbed her temples. She thought it was just a normal taxi. She did not know why Xiao Bing suspected this one.
After some minutes’ of pondering, something suddenly occurred to Jiang Wanting. Grinning, Xiao Bing said, “You thought it through? I’m even more sure about it after I watched this.”
Jiang Wanting’s eyes glistened. She spoke with excitement, “I understand now. The road to the warehouse was old and unpaved. A normal taxi driver will not drive there to solicit customers. But the driver had driven there alone. Unless the driver wanted to do something there, he or she will never take that road.”
Xiao Bing grinned, “You’re right. I was not sure in the beginning, because it might need to take this road to go home. But then he drove downtown for business, which proved that I was wrong. Then there is only one possibility: He went there and started a fire.”
“You said that it was not possible for him to drive across that road in such a short time. But I disagree. First, he is an experienced taxi driver, which means that he is able to drive much faster than normal drivers. Secondly, there might be a short cut to it and the driver knows the route…”Xiao Bing stood up and said, “Send your man to the traffic police office again. I’m sure that he must have passed that road. First, you need to investigate the area around the warehouse. Second, you need to try to find if there are any shortcuts he could have used to throw us off his trail.”
Jiang Wanting sounded excited, “Great! I will go to the traffic police office myself… By the way, why did you not ask for the footage for these few days?”
Xiao Bing grinned, “Because I don’t need to watch it. I’m very sure the driver is the firestarter. Though it’s a great felony, he will have been paid a big amount of money that is enough to last him a lifetime… If I were him, I would continue to be a taxi driver. Then I will quit the job once this case is over,, after some time. After all, the money is more than enough…”
Jiang Wanting rolled her eyes at Xiao Bing and gave a bitter smile, “Why did you ask me to go there if you’re so confident? Never mind, you’re doing me a favor. I will ask my man to arrest the driver, then I’ll go to their office.”
Xiao Bing smiled, “Then I will come back and wait for your good news. If the criminal behind it is arrested, I hope that you can bring him or her to justice.”
Jiang Wanting looked at Xiao Bing and said sternly, “I know who you are talking about… Lu Fan is very powerful in Jinghai, no matter for the economy or other aspects. The whole city would be shocked if he was arrested. But if there is enough proof, I will send him to prison!”
“I’m a policewoman and justice is what matters most to me. I will bring the criminals to justice, no matter if he is a poor man or a high ranking officer in the government!”
Smiling, Xiao Bing said, “I believe you. You are a good policewoman, and the future of this country… I will take my leave then. I will be waiting for your good news!”
“Let me walk you out.”
“That will be unnecessary. Just don’t hit me.”
Jiang Wanting’s mind went blank for a moment. Then she recalled what happened before, as she looked at a certain part of Xiao Bing’s body. She flushed and said angrily, “You insolent… I would like to smack you in the face if I can beat you. Just leave then.”
Xiao Bing laughed because it was rare to see this aloof policewoman blush. Before Jiang Wanting could do anything to him, he instantly opened the door and dashed out.
Xiao Bing left their office and felt good, because he had not expected that he would find something so soon. As long as there was enough proof that Lu Fan did this, Xiao Bing believed that Jiang Wanting would bring him to justice, no matter how difficult it was. But Xiao Bing thought the possibility of success was rather small. After all, Lu Fan was a powerful man. It was unlikely that he would be caught, because of a taxi driver. Even if the driver were to confess, the evidence would be directed at a scapegoat, instead of Lu Fan.
Xiao Bing did not put much hope into this, because powerful men like him would never leave any trace in cases like this. Xiao Bing merely wanted to teach Lu Fan a lesson to let him know that there were some people he should not offend. If Lu Fa could be imprisoned this time, it would be an unexpected surprise.
Xiao Bing went to the Ye Group and found that Yezi was holding a press conference. So he waited in her office. A moment later LI Huiyong walked in with a cup of freshly made coffee. She left it on the table before Xiao Bing.
She was about 30 and several years older than Xiao Bing. Though she was not extremely beautiful, she looked both aloof and bewitching. Besides, she wore her uniform every day, which made Xiao Bing recall the secretaries in the movies he had seen before.
Xiao Bing stopped thinking about it and smiled, “Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.” She straightened up and sighed, “Both you and Ms. Ye did me a favor. There is never a shortage of talents, but the eyes to find them. I feel happy and grateful, working with her.”
Xiao Bing spoke from the bottom of his heart, “You supported her when she just took over the position. For Yezi, you are both the talent and the eyes.”
Li Huiyong shook her head as she smiled. Then she sighed, “Can you accompany her more often recently? She is so stressed these days. I really felt worried about her whenever I see her…”
Xiao Bing nodded, his expression serious.
“She has been concerned about purchasing the City Ha property recently and initially there were no other competitors. The deal could have gone through. But we did not expect that the Lu Family would interfere.. The fire at the warehouse and the spats at the branches made it even worse. I don’t know how this young girl managed to hold on all this while.”
“It’s Lu Fan again…” A hint of sharpness flashed through Xiao Bing’s eyes. Then he recalled Yezi and felt sad for her. He sighed, “I will take care of her and try to lighten the burden on her shoulders.”
Li Huiyong had a sincere smile, “Brother Bing, do you know that I believe you are a decent man since my first meeting with you. If you were not Ms. Ye’s boyfriend. I would probably…”
Li Huiyong smiled awkwardly, “Please wait here. I will go back to my office.”
“Okay.” Then Xiao Bing watched the woman leave. He had a strange feeling when he thought about what she just said, especially when they were uttered by such a mature woman.
But Xiao Bing soon cleared his mind because he thought no other woman could compare to Yezi.
But he felt angry when he recalled what he said about the Lu Family. “Lu Fan… Even if I can’t send you to prison this time, I will teach you a lesson, so that you will know who is the king of the three northern provinces!”