The murderer appears!

After listening to their explanations, Lin Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue.

Are there still such kind people in this day and age?

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her a female Bodhisattva.

Not to mention, she's beautiful and capable.

With all these factors combined, it's hard to imagine how dazzling her halo must be!

However, this Great Beauty Xia should not be his target.

According to the system's hints about the victim's condition, the killer is most likely male and a pervert.

In comparison, Chen Hua's likelihood was higher.

The group ambled along and arrived at the construction site entrance.

Dozens of homeless people surrounded the truck, pushing and shoving to get closer.

Workers were moving boxes of bread, mineral water, and other food items off the truck.

The most striking figure among them was Great Beauty Xia, Xia Qing, standing to the side.

Today, she was wearing a black dress that perfectly showcased her graceful figure.

The dress length was just above her knees, revealing her slender calves.

Below her fair, delicate calves were a pair of exquisite high heels.

Paired with her shoulder-length hair, she exuded an aura of nobility and mystery.

As for her looks, there was even less to say.

Despite her mature and sophisticated attire, she possessed a pure face, exquisite features, fair skin, and bright eyes, which, combined with her faint smile, made her an absolute heartthrob for bachelors.

To be precise, she captivated everyone, from 60-year-old men to 18-year-old Xiao Hu!

Perhaps Lin Yuan had been staring for too long, as Xia Qing, while smiling, suddenly looked over.

Their eyes met, and Lin Yuan felt a jolt of electricity, returning a faint smile.

Xia Qing nodded, then looked at the others.

Chen Hua, standing nearby, excitedly gesticulated, "Did you see that? Great Beauty Xia looked at me just now and even nodded at me."

Lin Yuan gave an awkward smile.

At this moment, he felt a bit puzzled.

Why would Xia Qing nod at him? They didn't know each other, and he was dressed as a homeless person.

The two were like heaven and earth.

Could it be that he was truly too handsome? Even a beggar's outfit couldn't hide his inherent charm?

As time passed, every homeless person received a generous amount of food and water.

Lin Yuan and the others were no exception, getting a lot to eat.

For ordinary people, this amount of food would be enough to sustain them for at least three days.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but sigh with emotion; to do so much, it was no exaggeration to call her a great philanthropist.

However, after receiving the food, he noticed that many homeless people were still standing in place, seemingly waiting for something.

Chen Hua, understanding Lin Yuan's confusion, proactively explained, "In the past, to help those who were in difficulty and wanted to go home but couldn't, Great Beauty Xia would take them to a relief station to wash up, then give them some clothes and travel expenses to help them return home."

"But you should know, many people don't actually want to go home, so they take this opportunity to clean up, get some clothes, and even receive pocket money."

Hearing this, Lin Yuan felt a surge of contempt.

She helps them, and they, in turn, exploit her kindness; truly, pitiful people often have hateful aspects.

Photographer was the first to be unable to stand it, muttering softly, "That's really unethical. Does she know about it?"

Chen Hua smiled and nodded, "Of course she knows. She's not stupid to have gotten where she is today; she just doesn't care."

"Besides that, she also provides temporary work for everyone, especially prioritizing those with physical disabilities or mental impairments!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan's pupils sharply contracted, and his mind suddenly exploded!

Before this, he had subconsciously ruled out Xia Qing as a suspect.

After all, how could such a benevolent person, and a woman at that, commit such acts?

However, the moment he heard about helping those with disabilities or mental impairments, he felt a tightening in his heart, as if he had grasped some crucial information.

Others might not know, but he remembered very clearly that all the victims were mentally impaired individuals.

Because these people could wander off and become homeless, they must have been missing for a long time, so no one would suspect anything if they disappeared.

Phew~~

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan's face tensed, and his expression became solemn.

Team Chen inadvertently saw his expression and felt a sudden tightening in his heart, asking softly, "Lin Yuan, what's wrong? Did you find anything?"

Lin Yuan shook his head and said faintly, "Later, no matter what I do, don't say anything. Just follow along."

"Okay!" Team Chen didn't hesitate, nodding solemnly.

Soon, a truckload of food was distributed, and a burly man walked into the crowd and shouted, "Those who want to go home, get on the truck with me! Those who want to find work, go to General Manager Xia's place."

Instantly, the crowd stirred.

Large numbers of homeless people surged towards the truck, climbing aboard without a word.

As for the minivan, there wasn't a single person.

Lin Yuan looked at Chen Hua and asked in surprise, "Aren't you taking food or going to wash up?"

Chen Hua smiled indifferently, "I'm different from them. Although I'm wandering, I'm not a homeless person. I can support myself!"

Hearing this, Lin Yuan nodded solemnly, a hint of admiration in his eyes, and replied with a smile, "I'm going to look for a job. See you around if we get the chance."

"Okay!" Chen Hua smiled openly, a hint of reluctance in his eyes, but he still waved generously, "Come find me if you're free, I'll treat you to a meal."

"Alright!"

After a brief greeting, Lin Yuan led Team Chen and Photographer directly towards the minivan.

The two were startled; although they didn't understand what was going on, they remembered Lin Yuan's earlier warning and silently followed.

When they arrived at the minivan, Xia Qing proactively approached them and politely asked, "You few… you don't look like disabled people. Have you encountered some difficulties?"

"Ah," Lin Yuan smiled awkwardly, pointing to his head and explaining, "To be honest, the three of us have a bit of a problem up here. It flares up from time to time, so we're looking for something to do while we're still clear-headed."

"Is that so~~" Xia Qing's smile was very sweet, making one feel as if bathed in a spring breeze, and merely being close to her, one could smell her faint natural scent.

"Alright then, it'll be the three of you. I hope you work hard and don't slack off."

"No problem!" Lin Yuan smiled and nodded.

Immediately after, under the arrangement of two accompanying staff members, Lin Yuan and the others got into the minivan.

However, this minivan was different from ordinary ones; the back was a separate compartment, completely obscuring the driver's cab.

As the car door closed tightly, the entire compartment became pitch black.

Nothing could be seen, only the sensation of the vehicle slowly starting.

After about ten minutes of driving, Photographer was the first to lose his patience, asking in a low voice, "Brother, aren't we here to investigate a case? Why are you going to look for a job?"

Lin Yuan gently patted his head, "Don't talk!"

The audience in the live stream also held their breath, staring intently at the screen.

Because the camera had night vision, they could see people, but that was all.

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— [What's going on? Why do I feel like this isn't a car going to a construction site for work, but more like a kidnapping vehicle? Lin Yuan is too brave!]

— [I also think it's strange. If it's just work, why make it so mysterious? It clearly looks like there's some unspeakable secret.]

— [It shouldn't be, right? Great Beauty Xia is such a good person, how could she be a bad person? You're thinking too much.]

— [Don't forget Team Chen is with them. He's a police captain; he probably carries a gun. What's there to be afraid of?]

As time slowly passed, Team Chen opened his phone to check the location.

He was shocked to find that they were now over thirty kilometers away from the homeless encampment.

The most terrifying thing was that their location was gradually approaching the reservoir where the case occurred in the afternoon.

Hiss~~

Seeing this, the expressions of the few instantly changed, and they all gasped in cold air.

Although none of them spoke, they could all guess what the others were thinking.

Team Chen asked breathlessly, "What should we do? Should we call Director Yang to report the situation, to avoid any accidents?"

Lin Yuan frowned and slowly said, "Don't rush. We only have this one chance. We're not sure if it's them yet. Let's take it one step at a time."

Hearing this, Photographer was so scared that he sat trembling to the side, while Team Chen sighed helplessly, his hand unconsciously resting on the pistol at his waist, instantly feeling much more at ease.

Another ten minutes passed, and the car finally stopped.

With a clang~~ the car door slowly opened.

Lin Yuan and the others jumped out of the car one by one at the signal of the staff.

Scanning the surroundings, this seemed to be a logging factory.

The area was bare, with neat stacks of timber piled on the ground.

In the distance, there were a few rows of small houses, seemingly where the workers rested.

Seeing people arrive, a small old man quickly ran out of one of the houses.

He greeted them with a chuckle, "General Manager Xia sent more people. Thank you all."

"Mm!" The two burly men nodded, then returned to the car and drove away directly.

Only Lin Yuan and the others were left standing there, looking at each other.

The old man was very polite and proactively said, "Don't be nervous, feel at home here. Come, come, come, I'll take you to wash up first, change clothes, and then arrange your rooms."

Lin Yuan nodded, responding with a smile, "Thank you!"

Next, the old man led them to take a shower, change into work clothes, and then took them to meet the homeless people who had been working there earlier.

When Lin Yuan and the others saw dozens of homeless people safely getting up and greeting them, they were all stunned.

What's going on? Did he make a mistake?

These people are fine too!

Was he wrong?

Not only that, but the old man even specifically brought out a case of beer and gave each person a bottle to celebrate the new arrivals.

Due to the atmosphere, the few had no choice but to take a few sips to show their appreciation, but only Lin Yuan remained vigilant, only pretending to take a sip and then using a napkin to wipe his mouth, absorbing all the liquid.

After the celebration, the three were arranged to stay in the same room.

He had initially thought that this whole thing had completely fallen through today.

But just as they entered the room...

Team Chen rubbed his head in confusion, "I only had one bottle, why do I feel a bit drunk already? My head feels a bit dizzy."

Photographer also nodded in agreement, "This liquor has a strong kick. I can't take it anymore, I'm going to sleep, brother."

After saying that, he leaned against the bed and immediately fell asleep. Team Chen was slightly better; he was leaning there, constantly rubbing his temples, looking listless.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan's heart sank, and he immediately guessed that the wine just now might have been problematic.

Could it be that the big fish had taken the bait?

Thinking of this, he also quickly pretended to be overcome by the alcohol, found a chair, and sat against the wall.

The next second! Suddenly!

A soft click.

The door suddenly opened.

Only a pair of slender, delicate hands could be seen on the doorknob, slowly pushing it open.