Pure Darkness
Chapter 43
“What do you think?” An Yan asked.
Jian Yao stared at Ke Ai from behind the one-way glass. “To be honest, he looks like he really doesn't know anything. If it turns out that his entire reaction is just a show, then this woman is indeed very skilled and very feared.”
——
“After you return to China, when do you contact Ke Qian?” Fang Qing asked.
Ke Ai's eyes dimmed for a moment. After a while of recollection, he replied, “After I return, I need a month to settle down. I went to my old hometown and found my grandfather's old house. He wasn't there, so I asked the neighbors and got his contact details from them. When I found him also in Beijing, I was very happy.”
Fang Qing asked, “What was his reaction back then?”
A gloomy smile floated around Ke Ai's mouth. “He is very happy, we are both very happy. Although we do not express our feelings openly, we both know it.”
“Why did you hide the interaction between the two of you from others?” Bo Jinyan asked.
“I actually don't mind, but Ke Qian doesn't want that to be known,” Ke Ai replied. “She said, people will not understand how children who are separated from each other at a young age after being reunited. He said that no one around him would understand. I respect his feelings, and want to do what I can to help him.”
Fang Qing asked, “Why did you give Ke Qian money? It's not a small amount.”
“The economic situation of my adoptive parents is quite comfortable. They also agreed to give the money to Ke Qian. I want . . . helped him realize his dream, but I never imagined it. .”
“Where are you between 12 and 2 am on the 17th of this month, and between 1 and 3 am on the 20th? What are you doing?”
Ke Ai raised his head. “Once too late . . . I must have slept. Why are you asking this question?”
Bo Jinyan said unhurriedly, “On the night of the 17th, two people involved in the conspiracy to kill Ke Qian were killed by poison; the poison was ****. On the night of the 20th, one of the main conspirators was killed at home. If we don't stop him, the killer will keep killing.”
Ke Ai was stunned.
The change in his expression was very different and subtle.
At first I was shocked, then hesitated. After that came a deep thought, a sudden flash of understanding, a bitter laugh, then sorrow.
“That's him?” he asked stupidly. “So, when he said he would do something that should not be done, make bad people pay the price. . . .a place where I cannot see him. .” He once again covered his face with his hands, and his tears were rushing down.
Grief, deep sorrow that cannot be contained. Even with one look, one could clearly feel his sadness.
Bo Jinyan handed him the tissue.
“Don't cry, we're also sorry for all the pain he's been through.”
Ke Ai looked at her with tears and said, “Thank you.”
Fang Qing continued, “Ke Qian lost a lot of blood in her house. The forensic doctor concluded that it was impossible for him to live. However, we have two eyewitnesses who saw another person who was very similar to Ke Qian in the TKP of killing members of the animation studio. This is why we ask you to come with us to the police station today.”
Ke Ai was empty for a while, then an understanding emerged. “Jadi . . . Do you suspect me? That's not possible! How could I be? Although Ke Qian has talked about it, I don't even know what they look like. . . This Ke Qian. He's not dead; he's not dead.”
Fang Qing and Bo Jinyan exchanged glances. Bo Jinyan said, “Alright, Miss Ke Ai, today, our conversation ends here. However, I need to remind you of something important – at the moment, Ke Qian can only be classified as ‘hilang’, so we cannot rule out him as a suspect in this murder case. But, at the same time, we also cannot exclude you from the list of suspects. Since you two are so similar in appearance, eyewitnesses can't tell you apart. So, I think you will not be able to return to America next week as you planned, but must stay in China to help with the investigation, until the truth is revealed*.”
*T/N (shui luo shi chu) – lights up. until the water recedes and the rocks are revealed.
Ke Ai was silent for a moment before saying, “Oke, I understand.”
——
The members of the Special Case Unit regrouped once again in the conference room.
Fang Qing smacked his lips several times and said, “This is waterproof *.”
*T/N (in shui bu lou) – light up.no drop of water can leak
He was naturally referring to Ke Ai.
Bo Jinyan smiled briefly before saying, “Seeing the current situation, every clue leads to her.”
Everyone stay quiet.
It's as clear as day.
“But . .” Bo Jinyan's words turned sharp. “From a behavioral analysis perspective, Ke Ai is not the killer.”
An Yan and Fang Qing were both stunned, while Jian Yao looked at him seriously. Bo Jinyan said, “After the killer found out about how Jiang Xueran and the others conspired to kill someone that night, he planned his revenge carefully, waiting half a year to carry it out. His methods are cruel and reckless.
Although Ke Ai experienced family tragedy and separation at a young age, he grew up in a healthy foster family. His character is strong, optimistic, confident, and kind. In terms of her interpersonal relationships, she is rational and friendly towards everyone. In addition, he has a pretty good future: work, family, love.
The person in this murder case showed a completely different personality from Ke Ai. Desperate, vicious, hateful, risking everything for just one shot. This was not just revenge on Ke Qian's killer, but revenge on life. If you look at Ke Ai's life, the nurturing he received and his character, if he knows the facts and has enough evidence to punish the murderers, he would definitely not lack the common sense to report it to the police. He would never destroy his own future and destroy his life by using such a method for revenge.
Therefore, the killer was not Ke Ai. Although I have no real evidence, behavioral analysis has told us this.”
Jian Yao nodded. After meeting Ke Ai today, he also felt this aspect was strange.. Killing someone is not an easy task. It could still be done if one were to kill impulsively, on the spur of the moment. However, to endure in silence for half a year before killing people in a frenzy, this was the job of someone of extreme character, and who was at a dead end. On the other hand, Ke Ai has shown a peaceful and rational character on all fronts. He would not choose to personally kill others to resolve this matter.
Fang Qing, however, frowned. “But, currently, Ke Ai is the only suspect. Jinyan, you've spoken before about the importance of behavioral analysis, and I'm aware of it. However, when evidence-based logic contradicts your behavioral analysis . . . I'm sorry, but I believe in the evidence, and I believe in the facts that I can see with my own eyes. We are not sure that he is putting on a show right now, misleading us into thinking that Ke Qian is not dead and is the killer.”
In response, Bo Jinyan said, Her “Reactions in today's interrogation room could have been faked, but there was no way for her to fake her past, her life, her friends, and her family. Ke Ai is in line with my behavioral analysis of him.”
Fang Qing's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, “But the forensic expert extracted Ke Qian's DNA from the scene! The DNA of fraternal twins is different! Furthermore, forensic experts concluded that it was impossible for a person to stay alive after losing so much blood!”
Bo Jinyan said, “The bloodstains in the CPI have been washed by someone many times and are no longer reliable. The doctor's conclusions are based on an estimate of the amount of blood lost. As for Ke Qian's extracted DNA, as well as the testable bloodstains, how do you know that it wasn't because someone intentionally left them at TKP?”
After being shocked for a moment, Fang Qing's expression turned grumpy, and he said cynically, “What you said is also just a possibility. If the killer isn't Ke Ai, then who do you think it is?”
Bo Jinyan also smiled briefly. Instead of answering, with a cold and indifferent expression, he asked in return, “Are you sure that what you see with your own eyes is the truth?”
