When Jian Yao is investigating a case with Bo Jinyan, she typically seems like this – 

She continues to be trapped within the fog on the underside of the hill, however Bo Jinyan has arrived on the prime, leisurely wanting on the panoramic views of the encircling mountains….

His “fantasy”, his subsequent sufferer, his title and id, his seems to be… How did Bo Jinyan get these solutions?

“Easy.” He says as he rests his arm on the window sill of the backseat of the automobile: “The male sufferer is the person who is linked to the opposite three victims.  When you determine these hyperlinks, you may work out what’s his fantasy.”

It’s 2pm.  The solar is shining via the home windows as Ouyang Lin drives everybody again to the police station.  Each him and Anam is listening intently to Bo Jinyan’s phrases.

So… the reply is hiding within the particulars.  However there’s a lot element. It’s straightforward to miss and arduous to pick ones which can be vital.  

Bo Jinyan solves the puzzle for all of them:

“The feminine sufferer You Hua is a gross sales assistant who’s about to take up a brand new function in Lamma Island.  Yang Yu Zhe lives in Lamma Island.  He’s prepared for a relationship, which suggests, in the event that they did not die, they’d likely meet one another.  A gorgeous outgoing single girl and a good-looking however shy author…. an ideal romance.”

Anam is bewildered: “Simply because they may meet each other…No.1 determined to kill them?”

Bo Jinyan corrects him: “No. It’s not ‘would possibly’. Didn’t No.1 organize for the 2 of them to fulfill by capturing each of them?”

Everybody feels a chill down their backbone. 

“That’s sickening.” says Ouyang Lin.

Bo Jinyan continues: “Zhou Lin Po was a major instructor between 2002-2005.  So in accordance with Yang Yu Zhe’s age, he could be at major faculty on the time.  No.1 needs a instructor like Zhou Lin Po.  Somebody that is sort of a father and mentor.  Somebody that’s worthy of his respect.”

Li Kaixuan is a lonely, intelligent youngster who has misplaced his mother and father. Like Yang Yu Zhe, he likes writing – keep in mind the awards he obtained for successful a writing competitors?  And people superhero comedian books?  If he have been Yang Yu Zhe’s son, he would admire and adore Yang Yu Zhe, and doubtless follows after his footsteps to develop into a author when he grows up – the right son.”

That’s his fantasy.  He goals of being Yang Yu Zhe.  A proficient author.  He needs to exchange him.  And he goes round to seek out the very best lover, father and son for himself.   However as a result of his fantasy is blended with actuality of what he skilled in his childhood, this new household can also be crammed with betrayal and deception.  Subsequently he tortured & killed them – his means of preserving them for himself endlessly.  

Ouyang Lin can’t consider what he’s listening to: “However that is solely in his head.  He killed 4 those that he didn’t know simply to fulfill his fantasy?”

Bo Jinyan solutions: “The hyperlinks he established within the 4 victims’ life is an efficient sufficient motive for a twisted psychopath.  Moreover, it solutions the query as to why he got here to Hong Kong. Lengthy distance touring will increase his danger of being uncovered.  Additionally, Hong Kong is a a lot smaller metropolis, with a extremely proficient and environment friendly police power.  There’s no logical cause why he needs to be right here.  Besides to attend the 2013 Hong Kong Galaxy Writing Competitors Award Ceremony.  It was held on the second day he got here to Hong Kong.  As I mentioned earlier than, he’s an egoistic anti-society psychopath.  The rationale he got here all the way in which to Hong Kong was as a result of he wished to attend this occasion.”

Jian Yao thinks to herself.  That’s true. If his dream is to develop into a well-known novelist, this would possibly nicely be the explanation he’s right here.  

Bo Jinyan: “Now, why did he put duct tape over the person’s mouth when he was imprisoning him?  It’s possible that each of them entered the identical competitors.  No.1 didn’t get an award.  So, there’s a likelihood they’ve met within the award ceremony.  He is aware of the id of No.1.  Subsequently, he was not allowed to talk or else he would possibly reveal it in entrance of the opposite victims.”

Abruptly, all of the random selections made sense.  Why did he select these individuals, the strategies he used to torture and kill them, the ‘souvenirs’ he took…. In direction of the top, he launched himself from the fantasy that he’s Yang Yu Zhe, and enters again into his world of hatred.  He deserted them.  Now, the cycle is about to repeat.  He’ll search for the following particular person he needs to ‘change’, ‘construct’ one other household after which kill them off…”

Bo Jinyan seems to be out of the window, and focuses on the highway they’re driving on: “His subsequent goal, is the opposite winner of the Galaxy Writing Competitors.”

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Half an hour later. 

The automobile is stopped in entrance of a small home. There are a couple of police automobiles there already.  The neighbours are watching curiously from their properties.  That is the home of the second Galaxy Writing competitors.

Bo Jinyan and the others get out of the automobile.  Ouyang Lin takes the leads.  He walks as much as an officer that’s already there.  The officer updates him: “A neighbour mentioned the entire household has gone out with a pal.  However nobody is aware of the place they’re”

Ouyang Lin provides Bo Jinyan a look. 

BJY is quiet.  Jian Yao understands Ouyang’s look.  The ‘pal’.  Is that No.1?

Has he began spherical 2?

Ouyang Lin asks the officer: “What in regards to the award ceremony?” The officer solutions: “They’re collating all of the images, movies and data collectively.  As soon as the file is prepared, it is going to be despatched to us.”

——————-

The solar is inching its approach to the west.  There are loads of officers inside and out of doors of the home. They’re on the lookout for each piece of knowledge that may assist to seek out them rapidly.

Bo Jinyan is leaning on the primary ground balcony railings.  He has a photograph body in his hand.  Inside, there’s a photograph of the lacking household: Dad, mother, two youngsters and the dad’s father.

Jian Yao walks to him and asks softly: “Will he deal with them the identical means because the others?”

Bo Jinyan thinks for some time and solutions: “This can be a actual household. It’s much more enticing for him.  He’ll need to change the dad and stay with the remainder of the relations…”

Jian Yao is disgusted on the thought. It’s each wonderful and scary that Bo Jinyan can perceive these psychopaths so nicely.  Despite the fact that he’s so clever, but when he has to assume within the footwear of a psychopath on a regular basis… Abruptly, she feels very sorry for him.

She holds his hand and says: “Jinyan, when this case is over, let’s take a vacation.  You mentioned you need to deliver me to America.  Let’s not take up any instances then.  I need your full consideration on me.”

Her voice is gentle and candy.

Bo Jinyan takes a have a look at  her and smiles: “OK. I agree.”

He solutions with out hesitation.  Jian Yao is stunned however more than happy.  She squeezes her hand a little bit tighter.

Bo Jinyan can also be more than happy.

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One hour later.  The Hong Kong police discovered the household.  

Bo Jinyan and the others return to the automobile.  Anam reveals them a picture on his lap prime.

It’s a seaside close to Tsim Sha Tsui.  It’s backed to a forrest.  It’s a distant and barely remoted campsite.  There are a couple of fishing rods on the water edge, a tent, and a few luggages. However nobody is there.

(Word from TB: Okay….. clearly writer is just not too acquainted with the geography of Hong Kong.  Seashore, forrest  and tenting in Tsim Sha Tsui?  That’s unattainable.) 

“We discovered their automobile within the carpark.  Based on their family, the baggage belongs to the household.” Ouyang Lin explains: “Based on the forensic crew, they’ve left the location for greater than three hours.” 

Three hours is sufficient time for ‘him’ to deliver them anyplace in Hong Kong.  

However Bo Jinyan laughs: “Cordon off Tsim Sha Tsui and don’t permit site visitors to get out and in of the area.  He isn’t far-off.”  

Anam asks: “Why?”

Ouyang Lin steps on the accelerator, and the automobile speeds off.  Bo Jinyan sits leisurely on the again seat.  He replies: “As a result of, in accordance with his plans, we’re nonetheless operating round in circles looking for him primarily based on the profile he wished us to see.  He’s nonetheless secure till the our bodies of the second lot of victims are found by us.  By then, he can have deserted the place he’s staying, his instruments, automobiles… He’ll use a brand new id so we will’t discover him.  So, for now, there isn’t any necessity for him to vary the situation the place he imprisons his victims.  His home is just not removed from the campsite.”

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All of the police are deployed to seek for a home that matches the next description within the Tsim Sha Tsui space: 

1. A home with an inexpensive quantity of land, in order that the precise home is way from its instant neighbours.

2. The home has a ground space of at the very least 2000 sq. toes.  It would likely have a cellar.

3. The proprietor has a Honda black seven seater car. 

4. The proprietor lives alone.

It’s getting darker.  Ouyang Lin purchased sandwiches on a roadside retailer and passes to the others.  They’ve a fast and quiet dinner after which proceed with their investigation.

They’ve come throughout three homes that match that description to date, however none of them is what they’re on the lookout for. 

They strategy the fourth home. There’s no black automobile within the driveway.

Bo Jinyan seems to be on the home.  It’s a villa with numerous flowers within the entrance gate.  All of the drapes and curtains are closed however there’s mild coming although the gaps.  

“This matches his model.” says Bo Jinyan.  Ouyang Lin nods.  The opposite officers that got here with them draw their weapons from their pouch.  

Slowly, they encompass the villa.  There’s a smaller unit subsequent to the primary home.  The door of the unit is out of the blue opened.  A lady in her forties stroll out.  She will get a giant fright when she sees so many officers within the property.  Ouyang Lin places up his fore finger in entrance of his mouth.  It’s a hand sign for her to maintain quiet.    Bo Jinyan sweeps a look to Jian Yao.  J Yao rapidly walks over and asks the woman softly: “We’re with the police.  We’re on an investigation.  Who lives right here?”

The girl may be very stunned.  She solutions quietly: “His title is Mr. Mei Yuanjun.” 

Bo Jinyan walks over and asks her: “Does he stay alone?  Does he personal a black Honda 7 seater?  Is he a author?”

The girl is surprised: “Sure…  how do you know?  You guys are ….”

Jian Yao’s coronary heart tightens.  Bo Jinyan has a victorious smile on his face.  

It’s him.

“Get inside.  Shut the door and don’t come out.” Bo Jinyan says to the woman.  Then he provides an indication to Ouyang Lin.  Ouyang Lin nods and alerts the opposite officers to strikes in direction of the villa.  

Bo Jinyan provides an indication to Anam, who continues to be within the automobile, to name for the police station for help.

Abruptly, there’s a excessive squealing noise.  It’s from the tyres of a black Porsche popping out from a storage across the again of the villa. 

“Cease!” yells Ouyang Lin, as he takes out his gun and fires a couple of warning pictures.  However the Porsche simply ignores him.  Within the blink of a watch, it made a pointy flip and disappears down the primary highway.

“Fast!” Everybody rushes again to the automobile to go after him.