Medical Examiner Dr. Qin Episode 14 Recap
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Qin Ming, Da Bao, and Lin Tao continued to investigate the perplexing murder of Li Kehua, whose burnt body had been found after being transported ten kilometers from the crime scene. Lin Tao reported that Chen Biao, the primary suspect identified by DNA evidence, had completely disappeared, with no signs of leaving the province despite a massive city-wide search. Qin Ming found the case's initial resolution too smooth, pointing out numerous inconsistencies.
He argued that if Chen Biao's motive was purely drug-related, the elaborate process of transporting and burning the corpse seemed excessive, illogical, and against typical criminal behavior, as it only increased the risk. Furthermore, the discovery of RMB 100,000 cash in Chen Biao's sofa raised a significant question: why would a drug addict with such a sum resort to stealing medicine, and why abandon the money when fleeing?
Lin Tao acknowledged these crucial questions had been overlooked due to the seemingly conclusive DNA match and the presence of methadone at the crime scene. Da Bao then proposed a new theory, comparing the case to a puzzle with too many pieces. She suggested that if they considered it a crime of passion, there was an unexplained DNA sample, and if it was a robbery, the corpse disposal was overly elaborate.
Da Bao speculated that these two seemingly distinct crimes might, in fact, be intricately connected. Qin Ming agreed, stating that to understand these additional clues, they needed to revisit the case from its very beginning, starting with the crime of passion aspect. The team revisited Ruan Fang, Li Kehua's lover, who was noticeably reluctant to cooperate, expressing frustration at their persistence. During Qin Ming's observations of her home, he noticed an odd detail: all reflective surfaces, including mirrors, were covered.
Ruan Fang admitted to having a relationship with Li Kehua that went "slightly beyond good impressions," but vehemently denied any involvement in his death. Lin Tao then presented her with Li Kehua's love letter, causing Ruan Fang to fall silent, her eyes visibly moistening. Next, the team went to re-interview Ruan Fang's husband, Wu Lixue. Without his glasses, he appeared not to recognize Lin Tao, only remembering him after putting them on, a detail that struck the officers as peculiar.
Wu Lixue confirmed he knew about Ruan Fang's travel plans and intended to join her once his busy work schedule allowed. He denied any knowledge of Li Kehua, claiming they had never met, and offered an alibi for the night of the murder, stating he was in meetings at his office. Qin Ming observed that, like Ruan Fang's home, Wu Lixue's office also lacked any reflective surfaces.
When Da Bao requested another DNA sample, Wu Lixue, after a brief hesitation, consented, despite seeming surprised by the request. Back at the station, Lin Tao questioned Da Bao's decision to re-collect Wu Lixue's DNA. Da Bao explained that the Wu Lixue they met today seemed different; he didn't appear to recognize them and reacted as if he had never provided a DNA sample before. She also noted that his teeth had turned yellow, a new development.
Qin Ming added his own observations: the peculiar absence of mirrors in Ruan Fang's house, despite her apparent vanity, and Wu Lixue's strange habit of removing his highly-prescription glasses every time he stood up. Lin Tao also found it suspicious that Ruan Fang was applying for a French visa so soon after the affair, and that Wu Lixue, despite his wife's infidelity, planned to join her.
He also pointed out Wu Lixue's surprising knowledge of Li Kehua's clinic location, despite claiming no prior acquaintance with the doctor. All these factors significantly heightened their suspicions about Wu Lixue. After an intensive overnight investigation and analysis, all fragmented clues converged. Qin Ming anticipated that Wu Lixue would maintain his calm demeanor, banking on luck until confronted with undeniable evidence.
When the officers arrived at Wu Lixue's office, he was engrossed in documents without his glasses, but calmly put them on and agreed to accompany them to the station. In the interrogation room, Wu Lixue remained uncooperative, insisting on contacting his lawyer.
Lin Tao then revealed that the Li Kehua case involved more than just one death and began presenting a series of video clips: one showing Wu Lixue and Ruan Fang together, another of him playing golf, and a third from a bidding conference. Wu Lixue grew visibly impatient.
Finally, Lin Tao played a crucial video: it showed a car driving past a house, then reversing, with a man resembling Wu Lixue exiting the vehicle and, pressing his car key, appearing disoriented as if struggling to locate his own residence. This video shattered Wu Lixue's composure, causing him to visibly panic. Lin Tao then produced a small mirror, and upon seeing his reflection, the man violently threw it away in fear.
Da Bao entered the interrogation room and confronted the man, explaining that the black discolorations on his teeth were characteristic of drug addicts. She revealed that his teeth had appeared healthy during the initial DNA test but showed significant discoloration during the second, a change impossible to occur in such a short time, even with drug use. Lin Tao then dropped the bombshell, addressing the man as "Chen Biao."
The man, now identified as Chen Biao, grimaced and removed his glasses, revealing his true identity. Lin Tao demanded to know the whereabouts of Wu Lixue's body. Chen Biao, still defiant, challenged them to produce evidence. Qin Ming, frustrated by Chen Biao's continued pretense, stepped in, stating that they wouldn't have brought him in without evidence and declared they would now take him to a specific location.
Chen Biao was taken to the construction site of the Xingyue Residential Center, where he became visibly unnerved. Lin Tao pointed out the anomaly: this valuable plot, originally slated for luxury villas after being secured with a high bid, was unexpectedly re-designated for ordinary residential housing. Lin Tao then directly accused Chen Biao, implying that Wu Lixue's body was buried beneath the freshly poured concrete.
Qin Ming elaborated that cement served as an ideal concealment for crimes, and that Chen Biao likely disposed of Wu Lixue's body during the cementing process, hoping to make the evidence vanish permanently. Qin Ming then showed Chen Biao a knife and the RMB 100,000 cash found in his home, directly asking if Wu Lixue had instructed him to kill Li Kehua.
A flashback then revealed the full extent of the conspiracy: Wu Lixue had approached Chen Biao, offering him RMB 100,000 to murder Li Kehua. Wu Lixue stipulated that Ruan Fang was not to be harmed, remarking that his reputation was more important than a woman. Chen Biao, initially resistant and demanding more money, eventually accepted the offer to kill only one person. During their conversation, Chen Biao sarcastically remarked that, apart from their facial resemblance, they were nothing like brothers.
Wu Lixue, in turn, emphasized his business-like approach, demanding that Chen Biao "do what he should do" to earn his payment. Qin Ming further revealed that police records indicated Chen Biao had previously taken the fall for a hit-and-run crime, suggesting that the true culprit, who should have been imprisoned, was actually Wu Lixue. A brief flashback confirmed this, showing a younger Wu Lixue at the scene of an accident, with Chen Biao appearing to take responsibility.
