"The suspect wouldn't be that blatant. Perhaps they're among these people but well-hidden."

Luo Fei said with determination.

"Let's go, we should first meet with the security guard, Old Zhao!"

According to Lu Chao, the security guard Old Zhao's home isn't far from the back street, just a ten-minute drive.

So Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu made a quick trip, leaving the other two to watch over the scene and work with the other officers to gather evidence.

Though there wasn't much that could provide favorable proof, the scene must not be disturbed!

"Speaking of which, don't you think this is quite strange?"

Liao Xingyu said as they drove.

"Logically, the investigation should focus on a key suspect, but everyone in this jewelry store seems off, yet they all have legitimate reasons, which makes it difficult."

"That's because there's too much evidence."

Luo Fei smiled.

"Although there are no obvious fingerprints, the dismantling actions, the proficiency in grabbing items, and changes in the crime timing, all these can corroborate their unreasonable aspects."

"Unfortunately, it's too messy, let's first check out the situation with this security guard, Old Zhao."

While profiling, I've gone over the entire hall. Every trace has been captured, including those dismantling scenes and the grabbing actions, all in my sight.

Even though the scene is blurred, these details can serve as evidence for them.

Li Xiaoping, who always stayed in the rest area, seemed suspicious.

The store manager is alright, mostly of the straightforward kind.

Su Lili's confrontational nature and Liu Xia's companionship all need scrutiny. If one of them lies, the other might inadvertently give false testimony.

"Hello, Mr. Zhao, we're from the Criminal Investigation Unit. The store you worked at previously..."

Luo Fei knocked and greeted as the door was opened. But the next moment, the elderly man stumbled forward, and his walking stick flew away.

Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu were startled, quickly helping out, one holding the old man and the other catching the walking stick.

"Oh, officers, please come in, I'm so sorry, getting old."

Mr. Zhao grinned, showing a toothless mouth with half a front tooth missing.

Despite being just sixty, he looked more rugged and aged than even the elderly.

"Hello, we're here to understand the situation with you."

Liao Xingyu, quite embarrassed.

He hadn't expected the person to be in such a state!

Initially, he left a suspicion about this old man, thinking if he did it, it would make sense, considering the store manager's actions towards regular workers.

Understanding resentment leading to outrageous behaviors is reasonable.

But he now firmly believes that the security guard Old Zhao is innocent.

Not entirely free of suspicion, at least very minimal.

With a body that's not even agile, how could he commit robbery and even wreck the whole place like that?

Luo Fei continued chatting with the old man.

"Sir, are you familiar with the other people at the jewelry store?"

"What? The girls have been fired? Oh dear, when did that happen? That's too much."

"Sir, I mean, are you familiar with them?"

"What? Retirement leisure? I've been abandoned!"

The two were speechless. If not for their uniforms, Old Zhao might not even know what they were doing here.

This old man's hearing is too poor!

His hearing being so bad indeed makes him unsuitable for security work.

It seems some things can't be judged too rashly. The manager considers their personal interest while also weighing objective facts.

Liao Xingyu had to raise his voice.

"Sir, we want to know how you are with the others at the store?"

"With those young girls? Oh, they're good, very sensible. That long-braided Li Xiaoping is a nice kid, just a bit timid, and Xiaoliu often helps me with work too."

"And that Su Lili, quite righteous, often speaks for me, I even considered becoming sworn siblings with her..."

With that, Mr. Zhao wobbled as he started to rise, startling Luo Fei and Liao Xingyu, who quickly stopped him.

"Alright, sir, that's all we need to know."

"If anything else comes up, we'll contact you."

"Sure, police-community cooperation, it's a matter of duty!"

Old Zhao shakily saw them off.

Outside the door, Liao Xingyu let out a sigh of relief.

"Seems we can rule out Old Zhao's situation. At least given his condition, he won't be our subject or main suspect."

"His direct involvement is unlikely, but we can't dismiss the possibility of abetment, inducement, or other potentials. Let's head back."

Luo Fei stayed serious.

"Cautious!"

Liao Xingyu gave a thumbs up.

The two drove back to the jewelry store, arriving in the afternoon, having spent the whole day here but without any progress.

Luo Fei pondered over the appearances of the three girls Old Zhao mentioned during the journey.

Something seemed overlooked.

He just matched their morning testimonies with Old Zhao's comments and their everyday demeanor.

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