Considering Ma Chang Town was too far from the county seat and traveling back and forth would be inconvenient, Li Xiaowen decided to hold the first case analysis meeting right there, borrowing a room at the Ma Chang Town Police Station.
The meeting began a little after seven in the evening, once Deputy Captain Zhu Qiuwei had returned.
He was in charge of on-site interviews and the external investigation.
The technical staff back at the Criminal Investigation Division joined via video conference.
Guo Jin wheeled in a television with a camera, providing a clear view for everyone.
Hou Yaxin, the chief of police, was also in attendance.
After all, the victim was a village chief.
Moreover, he had heard the case had some questionable details.
After sitting down, Hou Yaxin spotted Shen Xin in the corner of the room on his screen and greeted him.
"Xiaoshen, my apologies. I heard you were supposed to leave today. Sorry to have delayed your travel plans."
