The absence of the primary crime scene made solving the case almost impossible.
Wang Mao knew the truth, but he also knew that if the full extent of his murder was exposed, he would inevitably face the death penalty.
Therefore, Wang Mao was determined to conceal the truth of Bang Geng's death and would go to great lengths to frame others.
It was with this mindset that Wang Mao suddenly recanted his confession while in prison and viciously accused Liu Kai Xuan.
Wang Mao's false accusation against Liu Kai Xuan was an attempt to divert suspicion.
However, an accusation remained just that; Wang Mao could only verbally accuse Liu Kai Xuan of murder, but he lacked any substantial evidence.
The police station had notified Liu Kai Xuan to come in today to understand the situation.
After all, they could not rashly arrest someone based solely on Wang Mao's accusations.
Furthermore, Wang Mao was the primary suspect in Bang Geng's murder, not Liu Kai Xuan.
After Liu Kai Xuan arrived at the police station, Officer Wu Xue spoke with him.
During their conversation, Liu Kai Xuan requested to confront Wang Mao and Qin Huai Ru in person to thoroughly clarify the case.
Wu Xue stated, "Wang Mao is currently an inmate. To see him, we will need to coordinate with the prison."
"However, there are too many ambiguities in this case!"
"Our judicial authorities will certainly coordinate fully, and a face-to-face discussion among the three of you will be arranged within this week!"
"Understood!"
Liu Kai Xuan replied, "Then I'll trouble Officer Wu. I'll await your notification!"
In fact, Qin Huai Ru's anxiety in this case was a thousand times greater than Liu Kai Xuan's.
Qin Huai Ru was desperate to uncover the truth and seek justice for Bang Geng.
The investigating officers were also extremely anxious, as this murder case had remained unresolved for too long.
With everyone in a hurry, the progress of the matter naturally became very swift.
The day after Liu Kai Xuan provided his feedback at the police station, he received a notification from them.
The next afternoon, Qin Huai Ru, Liu Kai Xuan, and Wang Mao met in a designated room at the prison.
The most crucial matter for this tripartite meeting was to thoroughly expose the truth behind Bang Geng's murder.
Qin Huai Ru was emotionally charged and began shouting as soon as they met.
"Officers, quickly arrest Liu Kai Xuan, the murderer!"
"Didn't Wang Mao already confess? Liu Kai Xuan hired them to kill my son!"
"The case is now clear, yet Liu Kai Xuan has maniacally attacked me!"
Wu Xue said sternly, "Alright, Qin Huai Ru. You are the family member of the victim in this case."
"It is not yet your turn to speak. To thoroughly ascertain the truth, we need Liu Kai Xuan and Wang Mao to confront each other!"
After Qin Huai Ru fell silent, Wang Mao continued.
"The truth is, Liu Kai Xuan paid Rat to kill Bang Geng, and I was merely involved in coordinating a few things for them."
As Wang Mao finished speaking, Liu Kai Xuan immediately retorted.
"Wang Mao, who do you think you are? Are we that familiar?"
Wang Mao was an experienced schemer with a strong ability to adapt.
Liu Kai Xuan's question caught him off guard, yet Wang Mao managed to respond calmly.
"Mr. Liu, what are you saying? How could a small fry like me possibly curry favor with a big boss like you!"
"Our relationship is certainly not that close!"
Liu Kai Xuan then asked, "Since you admit that our relationship is not close!"
"You claim I paid you to kill someone, isn't that pure nonsense?"
"Everyone knows that a life for a life and debts must be paid."
"Why would I forgo my comfortable life to commit murder? Am I out of my mind?"
Wang Mao explained, "Mr. Liu, although I don't fully understand the grievances between you and the Jia family!"
"I do have some understanding, after all!"
"Your killing Bang Geng for revenge wouldn't be such a big deal, would it?"
"Yes, yes, yes!"
Qin Huai Ru chimed in at this moment, "Officers, I can testify!"
"My family has deep-seated animosity with Liu Kai Xuan's family, and Liu Kai Xuan certainly had a motive to harm Bang Geng!"
"And Mr. Liu is now wealthy and powerful, so it wouldn't be surprising for him to spend money to take Bang Geng's life!"
Qin Huai Ru sided with Wang Mao, but Wu Xue had her own perspective.
"Wang Mao, the confession you just made, while perfectly crafted in content!"
"Your series of statements is completely illogical!"
"Huh?" Wang Mao asked in confusion, "What do you mean, Comrade Wu Xue?"
"I believe I've explained it quite clearly, haven't I?"
Wang Mao continued, "Firstly, Liu Kai Xuan and Bang Geng had deep grievances, which Comrade Qin Huai Ru has confirmed!"
"And this is the motive for Liu Kai Xuan to harm Bang Geng!"
"Secondly, I believe Comrade Wu Xue is aware of Mr. Liu's financial capabilities?"
"Someone like Mr. Liu wouldn't need to personally carry out the act of eliminating someone!"
Wu Xue said sternly, "Everything you've said sounds very reasonable!"
"But when we consider the previous theft case, it becomes illogical!"
"At that time, it was you, Wang Mao, who stole tens of thousands of yuan worth of goods from Liu Kai Xuan's warehouse!"
"Under such circumstances, your relationship with Liu Kai Xuan could be described as hostile."
"In such a specific situation, how could Liu Kai Xuan possibly hire you to kill Bang Geng?"
"This makes no logical sense!"
"I..." Wang Mao was initially stunned, then began to stammer.
But he was an old hand, and at a critical moment, he could still muster some resolve.
A moment later, Wang Mao continued, "The truth had not yet been revealed at that time, and Liu Kai Xuan didn't know that I had stolen his goods!"
"Therefore, he came to us to help him eliminate Bang Geng as a diversion!"
This time, Wu Xue said nothing further, but passed the floor to Liu Kai Xuan.
After a moment of contemplation, Liu Kai Xuan spoke.
"Comrade Wang Mao, you might have overlooked one detail."
"What detail?" Wang Mao retorted.
Liu Kai Xuan calmly replied, "Please recall carefully, how did the theft you planned get exposed?"
"Of course, it was because of that bitch Yang Mei, she..."
Wang Mao stopped midway, his expression suddenly changing drastically: "Liu Kai Xuan, you little punk, you're deliberately setting a trap for me!"