Chapter 46: The Detective in Disguise

Just as everyone was at a loss, Du Long's eyes twinkled. He carefully examined Liu Shuiying and then glanced at Shen Bingqing, who was standing at the back, deep in thought. Suddenly, an idea struck Du Long, and he said, "Captain Huang, Captain Chen, I have an idea. We can just requisition this room and find someone to dress up as Teacher Liu. Wouldn't that solve the problem?"

Huang Jiehao smiled bitterly and replied, "Do you think I haven't thought of that? The suspect will be here in a few minutes. Where can I find a suitable person? Even if I did, there wouldn't be enough time to do the makeup!"

Du Long smiled and said, "There's still time, and we have a suitable candidate right here. Captain Huang, turn around and take a good look. Shen Bingqing's height and face shape are very similar to Teacher Liu's. Even the hairstyle doesn't need much adjustment. With a bit of eyebrow shaping and some powder, we can make him look about 70-80% similar. Captain Huang, I'm not exaggerating. Whether to do this or not is up to you."

Everyone turned to look at Shen Bingqing. Although he was wearing casual clothes today, he exuded a masculine aura. Upon hearing Du Long's words, his thick eyebrows rose, and his face showed disbelief, as he bore no resemblance to Liu Shuiying at all.

Huang Jiehao turned around and said in surprise, "Du Long, you need to consider the situation before making jokes. Can you really mess around with something like this?"

Du Long said solemnly, "Captain Huang, I can sign a military order. Of course, if you don't trust me, consider it as if I never said anything."

Huang Jiehao and Chen Boxiong exchanged glances. Chen Boxiong nodded slightly and said, "Let's give it a try. If it doesn't work, we'll just close the door and pretend the suspect was tricked by an online friend. We can then look for another opportunity to arrest him."

Huang Jiehao stomped his foot and said, "Alright, let's do it. Du Long, start the makeup right away. Shen Bingqing, this is a critical moment. You must cooperate with Du Long. Teacher Liu, please help Du Long with the makeup and tell them the details of your conversations with the suspect. When the suspect arrives downstairs, we'll all go upstairs to hide..."

While Huang Jiehao was instructing Liu Shuiying, Du Long, and Shen Bingqing, Chen Boxiong instructed the others, "The suspect is very detail-oriented. Those without tasks should disperse to avoid leaving any traces. Those guarding the key areas must not act without orders. Everyone, understand? Disperse!"

Liu Shuiying felt relieved that she didn't have to take the risk. She led Du Long and Shen Bingqing to her bedroom, where there was a vanity cabinet. She pointed to the makeup cabinet and said, "Officer, my cosmetics are all there. You can use them freely. Do you need any help?"

Du Long said, "Find some suitable clothes for him and briefly tell us the key points of your online conversations with the suspect, such as where he's from, where he's been, and what he likes. Just give us the highlights."

Du Long pulled out a round stool from under the vanity cabinet and placed it in front. He said to Shen Bingqing, "Sit down. I'm going to start your makeup. Close your eyes and don't move. It'll only take a few minutes."

Shen Bingqing grunted and reluctantly sat down. Du Long inspected the cosmetics on the cabinet, picked out a few, and prepared the tools. He then said to Shen Bingqing, "Close your eyes and don't move. It'll be done in a few minutes."

Shen Bingqing glared at Du Long and said, "You better know what you're doing."

Du Long smiled slightly. In Shen Bingqing's eyes, Du Long's smile seemed like a triumphant smirk. He grunted and closed his eyes.

Du Long quickly began the makeup, starting with eyebrow shaping. Shen Bingqing felt his eyebrows being plucked one by one. He clenched his fists tightly, feeling a mix of emotions.

At first, Du Long had a playful attitude, but he soon became serious. Huang Hanjie walked in, concerned, and saw Du Long skillfully applying makeup to Shen Bingqing. His confidence in Du Long increased slightly.

Liu Shuiying was also surprised. She had just picked out a more neutral outfit for Shen Bingqing, and Du Long had already finished most of the makeup. Shen Bingqing's eyebrows were now softer, and his face, under Du Long's skilled hands, became more rounded. After Du Long finished outlining Shen Bingqing's eyes and lips, the facial makeup was complete.

Du Long was very satisfied with his work. He said, "Open your eyes. Let me see if there's anything else that needs adjusting."

Shen Bingqing opened his eyes and looked at the mirror. He saw a young woman with a charming yet strong presence staring back at him. After a moment of shock, he realized that the woman in the mirror was himself!

Under the delicate willow-like eyebrows... a pair of captivating eyes, a nose that was originally prominent but now looked more delicate, rosy cheeks, and cherry lips. A sunny, heroic young man and a brave detective had transformed into a beautiful girl in an instant!

Huang Jiehao finally felt relieved. He patted Du Long's shoulder and said, "Quick, get him dressed. We can't delay any longer. We have about three minutes before we need to leave."

Du Long skillfully applied a large amount of mousse to his hands and began styling Shen Bingqing's short hair. Soon, Shen Bingqing's hair was styled in a unique way that complemented his makeup, making him look more mature and poised. Most importantly, Shen Bingqing now bore a striking resemblance to Liu Shuiying.

Du Long finally stopped and said, "It's almost done. Shen Bingqing, quickly put on the clothes. The suspect and Teacher Liu only video chatted once online, and it's been so long that he won't recognize the difference."

Shen Bingqing looked at the 'beauty' in the mirror and, with a sense of resignation, took the clothes that Liu Shuiying and Du Long had picked out and went into the bathroom. At this moment, Huang Jiehao's walkie-talkie crackled, "All units, the target has appeared at the dormitory entrance. I repeat, the target has entered the dormitory, over."

Huang Jiehao pressed the walkie-talkie and said, "All units, keep an eye on the suspect and be ready to arrest him at any time... Teacher Liu, the suspect is here. Please evacuate immediately with me. Du Long, come with me. Meng Hao, find a place to hide."

Du Long said, "Captain Huang, let me handle this. A coward who bullies women is nothing to me."

There was no time to argue. Huang Jiehao knew Du Long's capabilities and nodded, "Alright, Meng Hao, let's go!"

Meng Hao rolled his eyes at Du Long, took off a pair of cut-resistant gloves, and threw them to Du Long, whispering, "Be careful. That guy is pretty skilled. Don't mess it up!"

Du Long smiled and said, "You're judging me by your own low standards! What do you think I'm going to do? Get lost!"

After everyone left, it was less than three minutes before the stairs echoed with footsteps. Ye Guangtian, carrying a small bag and a bag of apples, walked up.

"Knock, knock, knock... knock... knock, knock..." A series of coded knocks sounded. "I'm coming, please wait a moment..." a slightly low voice replied from inside.

The door opened, and a fit figure appeared before Ye Guangtian. It was Shen Bingqing, dressed as a woman.

Shen Bingqing, now in a set of sporty casual clothes, looked full of energy. The high collar of the sportswear also concealed his not-so-obvious Adam's apple.

Ye Guangtian was taken aback by the sunny, charming woman before him, thinking he had come to the wrong door. Shen Bingqing, having changed his voice, said, "Blood Red Sky?"

Ye Guangtian was surprised and replied, "Autumn Water Lady?"

Shen Bingqing smiled gently and said, "Come in. I've been waiting for you. Was the traffic bad?"

Ye Guangtian sighed, "Don't even mention it. Red lights all the way, and I even encountered two accidents. The road was so congested that I almost got out and walked."

Shen Bingqing warmly welcomed Ye Guangtian, "What did you buy... change your shoes, sit anywhere, I'll get you some tea... Blood Red, what's your real name?"

Ye Guangtian smiled and said, "I'm Ye Guangtian. What about you?"

"Shen Bingqing," Shen Bingqing said, revealing his real name, as Ye Guangtian wouldn't know.

Ye Guangtian smiled, "What a great name. Autumn Water Lady, Ice Clear Jade, much more elegant than mine. You look younger and prettier in person than in the video. You said you're 35, but I think you look more like 25. And your voice..."

Shen Bingqing said naturally, "I caught a cold last night and my throat was swollen this morning. I could hardly speak. I drank two cups of fat sea and it got a bit better, but I still feel cold, so I'm dressed like a panda... I'm usually lazy about dressing up, and the camera distorts things. People who know me say I look disfigured. My husband bought a cheap knockoff, and I like to write my age higher online to avoid a lot of pointless chatter."

Ye Guangtian said, "No wonder... you're so young and beautiful, and your husband treats you like this. I really feel sorry for you."

Shen Bingqing snorted and said, "Don't mention him. He makes me angry. He's always out socializing and treats me like air. He said he wouldn't come back tonight, so I was happy to rest. But he just called and said he'd be home at 5:30 with a friend. He really wants to make me sick and tire me out."

"Your husband is coming home at 5:30?" Ye Guangtian was surprised. Actually, Shen Bingqing was lying to put pressure on the suspect and make him act quickly.

"Yes, it's so annoying. I just want to order some takeout...," Shen Bingqing poured a cup of Pu'er tea and placed it in front of Ye Guangtian, "This tea isn't very good. I just made it casually. You'll have to make do."

Ye Guangtian's expression changed. He had to clean up after the murder, and time was running out. He quickly made a decision, reached into his backpack, and said with a smile, "I don't know much about tea. Any good tea would be wasted on me. I brought you a small gift..."

Ye Guangtian's hand emerged from the bag, holding something with his palm facing down. He smiled and said, "Guess what it is?"

Shen Bingqing shook his head, "I can't guess. Why are you so polite? You bought a gift, and I don't have anything to give you in return."

Ye Guangtian smiled, "If you can't guess, close your eyes."

Shen Bingqing knew it wasn't a good thing, but to lure the suspect into action and leave evidence, he had to close his eyes. Ye Guangtian flipped his hand, and a wet, white towel appeared in his palm.