This Martini Smells Blood

Chapter 4 • Angela Zhao

2020 November 13, 9 AM

To not let the enemies know they are suspecting, Wuxie and Xiao Hua moved to the quarters which the local police department let them. Wuxie had already found a tiny spy cam near the television as they arrived and made a quick sweep inside the room. Since they were already discussed it, none of them spoke about the case inside the room and went straight to sleep.

In the morning they were picked up by Pangzi. Wuxie and Xiao Hua were full of energy to find the killer as soon as possible. Wuxie was the one to take the front seat and Xiao Hua in the back. Pangzi didn't waste any time he hit on the road as they can start their discussion immediately.

"So, anything new about the boy?" Wuxie asked.

"No, nothing for our use. His background is clean. Clean as he is too innocent for a 20-year-old city boy."

"He can do it for money. Check his bank and cash transactions. Also, his debts, on and off the records." Xiao Hua was always the one to find different angles of a crime. He instructed Pangzi.

"His parents' accounts too," Wuxie added. "He was told to do it. That can't be just a road accident."

2020 November 13, 10 AM

After an hour they reached a house which was out from the city. The house was big but not extravagant that a rich person would have. Pangzi rode the car inside the gates which were opened by the guard. Wuxie strode his eyes through the premises and found there were enough securities to prevent any bad happenings but still it wasn't security that provided for a millionaire. Three of them got off the car and soon was fetched by an old lady

Going through the profile of the ex-wife of Sam Lin, Angela Zhao, Wuxie was expecting a tyrant woman. Alone, without the help of her experienced businessman father, she was able to build an empire of her own. Even after marriage she still stayed as the power woman in the industry. But to his surprise, they were welcomed by a lady in her mid-thirties, simple and elegant. With a smile, she invited them to the living room.

"Xu Jie... get something for them to drink." She sounded soft and respectful. That servant was an old lady but still, she called her sister.

"It's okay. Water will do." Pangzi said pointing at the jar that was already on the tea table in front of the couch we sit. It was nearly full but still, the old lady took it inside saying she will bring fresh water.

"Miss Angela. I'm Wuxie and this Xie Yuchen we will be investigating the murder of Sam Lin from now on." Wuxie introduced. "And hope you have already talked with Mr Wang."

"Yes, and thank you for coming. I hope now the investigation will be carried without any hindrances. Now you have two murders. I wish you bring justice for both of them." She said with a trembling but hopeful voice.

"Two murders? You believe the inspector was killed." Wuxie asked in surprise and doubt. To the general public, it's still just a road accident. Then, how come she knows more, something that only Wuxie and his team know.

"He was my friend. We went to the same college. That's why I asked his help to investigate this. He was a good friend, but after he started the investigation, he refused to speak the details, he even refused to see me, not in his office not outside. Then one day he arranged securities for me and my daughter. Even it was him who asked to go to court to bring you guys. I could see it was dangerous for him and he had pressure not to investigate further. I wanted him to stop.

Yesterday we had a talk he said he got a punishment transfer; I was worried about the case at the same time I was relieved that he won't suffer any more for the sake of me. He also said he got some clues and he will let you guys know it ... before something happens to him."