Killer Nights

Chapter 101: Leads in the Abduction Case

The next morning, Jiang Zhengkai came early to his office.  His face looked much haggard than just the day before. He sat blankly in his chair as he recounted the scene of A-Jiao’s abduction last night.  Actually, he had been doing this recollecting or pondering or whatever you’d like to call it for the entire night.

Lu Xiaoqiang was in the investigative division’s open work space when Jiang Zhengkai walked in.  He saw Jiang Zhengkai’s weary face and hesitated for a moment before saying, “Inspector Jiang, a Silver Alert has been issued already.  Do you want to notify bureau HQ and have them expand the search area? Later… Commissioner Yao will be here later.”

“Oh, really?” Jiang Zhengkai casually asked, “What for?”

“Probably… probably because of what happened to Miss Ren…” Lu Xiaoqiang quietly replied.  He was somewhat relieved that Jiang Zhengkai spoke to him, meaning Jiang Zhengkai’s mind hadn’t completely been overwhelmed by this...