Sure enough, after entering the office, Captain Liu started scolding me relentlessly. I kept silent and bowed my head, waiting for him to finish.

Lin Kexin resolutely reported the case situation, including the scene where we pushed her out, causing a stir online, with rumors flying everywhere.

I immediately admitted my mistake, poured water and lit a cigarette for Captain Liu, and then began to explain.

First, I didn't reveal the case details to Lin Kexin. The officers present can testify. Lin Kexin likely got the information about the murder from her cousin, who is a 110 operator.

Second, I reported Lin Kexin's situation immediately. The city bureau also urgently notified the TV station to halt the report. It was Lin Kexin who wouldn't let it go and published the news through the TV station's website.

Third, I currently have no intelligence value. I don't even understand the details of the 926 case. It seems Lin Kexin knows more than I do. For example, her mention of the "justice trial" and "horror beginning" left me confused.

Captain Liu drank some water, cleared his throat, and first made a self-criticism about his attitude earlier. Then he sincerely comforted me, and finally told me that the suspect, Chen Jiafei, indeed had a grudge against Cai Yifan and others, which was related to the 926 case from two years ago. However, the 926 case involved juvenile crime and was sensitive, so it wouldn't be combined with the current case. We should focus on solving the 927 premeditated murder case.

"No problem, can I take a look at the 926 case file?"

"There's no need for that!"

"..."

Fortunately, the arrival of the autopsy report broke the somewhat awkward atmosphere.

The autopsy result showed that Cai Yifan drowned, with no external injuries or poisoning, consistent with accidental death.

I cleared my throat and expressed my views.

First, given the premeditated murder, this case is most likely a murder, specifically a revenge killing.

Second, while Chen Jiafei is a suspect, we shouldn't focus solely on him. Cai Yifan and his gang had been bullies for a long time, making many enemies.

Third, the Cai Yifan case might not be the end. There's a possibility the killer will continue seeking revenge.

Based on these deductions, I proposed three requests.

First, we need police forces to investigate the social connections of the "Five Little Tyrants".

Second, we need police forces to place Chen Jiafei under surveillance.

Third, we need police forces to covertly protect Zhao Dabao and the other three.

The captain thought for about two minutes.

"First, I agree to investigate Cai Yifan and his associates' social connections. We can deploy six officers and coordinate with the local police station."

"Second, I agree to 24-hour surveillance on Chen Jiafei, with four officers assigned."

"Third, there's no need to protect Zhao Dabao and the other three for now. The criminal investigation team can't allocate all resources to this one case."

"Captain Liu is right. I didn't consider it thoroughly."

"Seal the news from the media. Juvenile crime is a sensitive topic, and premeditated murder directly challenges law enforcement authority. There's no need to make it a big deal."

"Understood!"