Killer Nights

Chapter 70: The Deceased A-Ju

Unearthing A-Ju’s remains went off without a hitch.  Under A-Shun’s direction, the police search party led by Jiang Zhengkai and Zhang Nan very quickly dug up A-Ju’s remains from a brook near the alley.  As for the cause of death, whether it was a drug overdose like A-Shun said or some other reason, a final determination could only be made after a full autopsy by the medical examiner.

“Jiang, did you want me to detain A-Shun, or…” Zhang Nan asked as he saw the officers under his command placing A-Ju’s remains in a police cruiser.

“Keep him detained at your station,” replied Jiang Zhengkai after thinking about the question for a while.  “Do you think A-Shun killed A-Ju?” he asked as he turned his head to look at Zhang Nan.

Zhang Nan looked back at him, pursed his lips, then shook his head.  “Heh, I’ve been asking myself that same question as well.”  

Jiang Zhengkai watched Zhang Nan, who was wearing...