Chen Xiao analyzed methodically.
Director Li occasionally nodded, occasionally frowned, and finally couldn't help but look at Lin Xi.
"Do you really talk so much with him usually?"
Lin Xi nodded repeatedly: "Yes, after work every day, I share my day's experiences with Chen Xiao. I always thought he didn't want to listen, but I didn't expect he took it all to heart."
The female colleague couldn't help but add: "Why do I feel like he's using sophistry to cover something up? Going around in circles, isn't he the one who doesn't know who the perpetrator of the red pants case is?"
Chen Xiao had long been annoyed by this female colleague, and couldn't help but sneer: "What, your level of ability makes you unable to grasp the case analysis that Xiaoxi and I made, so in your embarrassment you insist on pinning the crime on me, Chen Xiao?"
The female colleague's face changed drastically, and she hurriedly said: "I didn't, don't make things up, you're slandering me!"
Chen Xiao: "Ha, if I don't explain, you'll definitely think I committed a crime today, which would lead my wife to be completely disappointed in me, and then we'd get divorced. Now that I'm explaining, you're saying I'm using sophistry. What, does the police station not help in resolving disputes for the people, but rather make their lives more difficult?"
The female colleague was rendered speechless, and Director Li quickly intervened with a chuckle: "Chen Xiao, you've misunderstood, how could Xiaofang have that kind of thought?"
"I don't care what you're thinking, I only care about my wife's matters. As for the rest, I advise everyone that when it comes to my family affairs, it's better if you don't interfere."
After saying this coldly, Chen Xiao thought Lin Xi would be upset because he was targeting her colleague.
But unexpectedly, Lin Xi was staring at him with sparkling eyes at this moment.
At this time, Luo Dali quietly walked over and whispered: "Bro, you're really something! I misunderstood you, it turns out your wife is so important in your heart!"
Hearing this, Chen Xiao actually felt guilty deep inside.
In the past, he always willfully ignored Lin Xi's feelings. He never understood what kind of husband Lin Xi truly wanted.
Now, after just saying that he went to the bath center to help Lin Xi investigate a case, she was so moved.
Looking at his wife in her radiant state, Chen Xiao silently vowed: In this life, he must make up for all the guilt of his past life. Lin Xi likes policing and solving cases, so he would help her.
Currently, Lin Xi is just a small police officer at the police station, but soon Chen Xiao would help her enter the branch, and in the future, he'd assist her in becoming a leader at the branch, the city bureau, and even higher!
Helping his wife succeed starts today!
It's just a pity that in his past life, Chen Xiao really neglected Lin Xi's work too much.
Otherwise, he would have known the name of the red pants serial killer. He might have even identified the perpetrator of any case happening in Dongzhou City or elsewhere.
Seeing pairs of men and women wrapped in bathrobes being taken away by the police, Chen Xiao suddenly walked up to Lin Xi and whispered:
"Wife, although my method is a long shot, it might not be useless. Why don't you have someone check these people's belongings later?"
Lin Xi's eyes lit up, but she quickly said with a wry smile: "It's possible to check, but the odds are low. Not to mention how many bathhouses there are in Dongzhou City, who can say for sure that the killer will act today? Even if you assume they'll act today, who could confirm they'd be wearing red pants beforehand?"
Others didn't dare to assert that, but Chen Xiao was 100% sure the killer was among those people.
He only needed to guide Lin Xi to discover the killer now.
Once discovered, Lin Xi would be the key to cracking the red pants serial murder case, and she would soon be transferred to the Hongshan Branch.
Thinking about it, Chen Xiao suddenly recalled some information.
"Wife, think carefully if there's any pattern to when the killer strikes?"
Lin Xi furrowed her brow and thought, saying: "The first murder happened on the 6th of last month, followed by the 18th, and the last murder on the 24th. Is there any pattern to it?"
"6, 12, 24, the intervals between the dates are 6 days, 12 days, how long has it been since the last murder?" Chen Xiao asked in return.
Lin Xi replied: "12 days."
"The last murder was 12 days ago, and now another 12 days have passed. It's possible he'll come out to commit another crime."
After Chen Xiao said this, Lin Xi kept murmuring the word "dates," and then her eyes brightened as she exclaimed: "Wait, honey, I think I just thought of a better method."
"A better method?" Chen Xiao mumbled, following up with: "I just knew you were the best, you aren't thinking of using these dates to check the bathhouse's records to find that person, are you?"
Lin Xi's eyes were filled with excitement, but she clearly said: "No, you were the one guiding me; the smart one is you, honey...you're really amazing!"
Saying this, Lin Xi immediately walked to the side and dialed a number.
The call was naturally to a senior in the criminal investigation team.
After all, having the criminal investigation team handle such matters would be more efficient!
After making the call, Lin Xi was still full of excitement, and Chen Xiao instinctively rubbed her head, smiling: "What, you got praised?"
Lin Xi nodded: "Yes, but the senior didn't praise me for checking the spending records, but for thinking of the bathhouse as a critical location. She said her entire task force overlooked this key information."
"Of course, after all, you are my wife."
Chen Xiao laughed, while Lin Xi looked at him seriously: "Honey, do you know how many times you've called me 'wife' today? Before, whether at home or in front of others, you've never called me that much!"
"Chen Xiao, tell me honestly, did you really not go inside there?" Lin Xi said, pointing to the rooms behind with pink lighting.
Chen Xiao understood why Lin Xi would think that, after all, he hadn't cared about Lin Xi's affairs before.
Faced with Lin Xi's somewhat pleading eyes, Chen Xiao did not disappoint her, but nodded firmly.
Lin Xi seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and smiled, saying: "I believe you won't lie to me, although you're a bit of a jerk and often piss me off, I trust there are things you just won't do."
Chen Xiao promised with a smile: "Rest assured, I won't do those things you're worried about anymore."
Lin Xi giggled: "I'll remember that!"
Then, Lin Xi sighed with a bit of frustration: "But why doesn't the senior believe you? She doesn't even know you."
Chen Xiao was puzzled: "Not believe what?"
"I said it was you who thought of the way to find the suspect, but the senior didn't believe it at all, she even joked and said I must've claimed it was you to help you change your image."
Chen Xiao laughed heartily: "What's the big deal, whether they believe you or me, it's all the same, isn't it?"
Lin Xi didn't dwell on it: "Yeah, now you better come back to the station with us since I caught you here!"
Chen Xiao sighed with a wry smile: "Alright, alright, Dali and I will come with you."
Then, Chen Xiao followed them out of the bathhouse and got into the police car.
Outside, the police cars had taken in many people, and as Chen Xiao passed each one, he glanced at the people inside, especially the men.
The faces of those people were almost identical, all filled with panic, anxiety, and pleading.
It's just a pity that once caught, praying to grandfathers or gods wouldn't help.
Those waiting for their wives to pick them up couldn't escape, and those fined 5000 couldn't avoid paying every penny.
But while walking along, Chen Xiao's gaze suddenly locked on someone!