S.C.I. MYSTERY CASES BOOK 1 English Translation

Chapter 11 The Numbers Killer - Uncertainty

Hearing Bai Yutang's words, everyone present started to worry.

Although Zhan Zhao was part of the S.C.I. team, he was technically not a field officer. In addition, the case this time was so problematic. If he was really targetted by some organisation, things could get dangerous. But then again, there's something off about this. S.C.I. had just taken over this case, which meant they've barely gotten anywhere with it. Why would the murderer already have his eyes set on Zhan Zhao?

Compared to the grim look on everyone's faces, Zhan Zhao didn't appear as worried.

He asked Gongsun, "You're not finished right, Gongsun?"

"Oh..." Gongsun came back to his senses and took a quick glance at Bai Yutang.

Bai Yutang nodded, to urge him to continue.

"I've also checked the numbers behind Wu Hao's and the other bodies' ears. And finally figured out what the hell it is. That's why this guy is a pervert among perverts!"

At this moment, everyone focussed their attention on Gongsun.

Out of nowhere, Gongsun asked, "Everyone has had pork before right?" which caused them to look at each other in confusion.

Bai Yutang nodded his head and asked, "And?"

Gonsun continued, "Have you ever noticed that pork meat for sale are embossed with some blue stamp that you can't wash off no matter what?"

...!...

Disgust filled their faces upon hearing Gongsun's words.

Zhan Zhao knitted his brows together and said, "You mean..."

"That's right!" Gongsun replied, miffed, "I've checked it again and again and it's exactly the same! It's the stamp and edible ink used on raw pork meat!"

"This guy is really crazy. Does he think of people as pigs?" Bai Yutang brooded.

"Leader?" Wang Chao suddenly exclaimed, "Could the killer be a butcher?"

......

Zhang long swallowed his saliva and uttered, "T-That can't possibly..."

Zhan Zhao shook his head, "That's highly unlikely! Judging from the killer's behaviour, he's someone with OCD. He's a strict perfectionist and clean freak."

Bai Yutang nodded and concurred, "That makes sense! However, this is also a possible lead. Zhang Long, go check where this type of stamp and inks are sold tomorrow. Wang Chao, you'll check to the pork factories and pig farms."

"...Ah??" Wang Chao looked really reluctant, "That's distasteful..."

Bai Yutang shot him a glare and added, "That's why I'm asking you to go! If you can prove he is butcher, I'll buy you a car!"

"Really?? Leader! You better keep your word!!" Wang Chao said as he ran away excitedly.

Zhan Zhao looked at Bai Yutang with a look of surprise, "White Mouse? Are you being serious?"

Bai Yutang shrugged, "I never said it's going to be a real car."

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After the meeting had ended, people started leaving one after another. Zhan Zhao got up to leave as well. When Bai Yutang suddenly grabbed him, saying, "Let's go!"

"Where to?" Zhan Zhao inquired, puzzled.

"You'll know when we get there."

After the two of them entered the lift, Bai Yutang pressed for Basement 2.