《Sending the Groom to Jail on My Ex-Girlfriend s Wedding》 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 ¡°Clang¡­ Clang¡­ Wooooooo¡ª¡± A vintage green-skinned train trundled slowly along the tracks. Amidst its journey, it emitted a continuous rumbling sound; not swift in speed, yet far from quiet. Within the resonance of these sounds, Su Xuan was roused from his slumber. Before his eyes lay a waiting platform teeming with pedestrians. On both sides, people filled the station, their feet surrounded by sizable packages. Pedestrians bustled back and forth, creating an incessant cacophony. Not far away, the green-skinned train was gradually decelerating as it approached the platform. Beside him, several police officers in uniform gazed at him. ¡°Su Xuan, are you really alright?¡± ¡°Yeah, if you¡¯re not feeling well, let¡¯s go grab a drink, my treat. Don¡¯t put up a front! And stop dwelling on that woman, Qin Shuyi.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re feeling down, I can give you a few days off to lift your spirits. Going out like this, what if something happens?¡± ¡°Today was your ex-girlfriend¡¯s wedding day, and you left without a word. Isn¡¯t that embarrassing? As long as you give the word, I¡¯ll take off this uniform right now and back you up in a fight!¡± Several officers spoke one after another, revealing their concerns. Hearing their words, Su Xuan lifted his head, his gaze still tinged with bewilderment. Facing this abruptly altered scene, he was equally astonished. What¡¯s going on? Ex-girlfriend¡¯s wedding? He¡¯d been a bachelor for over twenty years; where did this girlfriend come from? Su Xuan looked at the chaotic scene around him, about to speak when a surge of jumbled memories flooded his mind. He lowered his head and fell silent, endeavoring to absorb the chaotic memories in his mind. After a while, Su Xuan finally sorted through his thoughts. Oh boy! This was a parallel dimension similar to Earth¡ªBlue Star. The owner of this body was also named Su Xuan, and like him, was a police officer. The difference was that this Su Xuan from the alternate dimension wasn¡¯t a bachelor; he had a girlfriend. The Qin Shuyi mentioned by this group was the original body¡¯s ex-girlfriend. Half a month ago, they broke up over a dowry of 1.08 million, and before the original Su Xuan could make amends, she turned around and married a millionaire. Because the guy could offer her 1.88 million in dowry money and even threw in a house. Today was the day of Qin Shuyi¡¯s marriage to that millionaire. The original Su Xuan had chosen this day to leave the city for a trip. However, while waiting for the train, he became angrier as he pondered the situation, and in the midst of his physical and mental fatigue, he suffered a heart palpitation and passed out. That happened to be just the right opportunity for Su Xuan. Sorting through these memories, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. The original host had it pretty damn rough. As a police officer, he hadn¡¯t died on the job but had been infuriated to death by his ex-girlfriend. Even in the afterlife, he must have been so agitated that he came charging back up. However, Su Xuan¡¯s thoughts shifted. From college to society, it had been a good seven or eight years. He¡¯d believed they loved each other mutually, only to discover that right after their spat, she had cozied up to a millionaire and gotten married. She even brought people to flaunt it in front of him. Anyone would feel miserable about this sort of situation. ¡°Oh my goodness, has she jumped into a money pit?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t settle on a dowry, then discuss! Everyone discuss dowry negotiations two or three times, isn¡¯t it? Just blurted out over a hundred thousand; does she think money just falls from the sky?¡± ¡°She snatched a sugar daddy so quickly, it¡¯s just too much!¡± ¡­ Unable to restrain himself, Su Xuan muttered under his breath. A few officers on the side heard and were momentarily stunned, hesitating to speak. ¡°Su Xuan, you wouldn¡¯t be having second thoughts, planning to cause trouble, would you?¡± ¡°Although I said I¡¯d take you to make a scene, it¡¯s still better to stay calm. It¡¯s not worth it for that woman, Qin Shuyi.¡± ¡°Of course¡­ if you insist on going, I¡¯ll take off this uniform right now and back you up in a fight!¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve never liked this kind of woman who hooks up with wealthy guys so quickly. Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll accompany you!¡± The people chimed in one after another. A warm feeling spread in Su Xuan¡¯s heart as he looked at their eyes, filled with gratitude! ¡°Guys, thank you¡­¡± ¡°However, let¡¯s forget about causing a scene. I¡¯m a decent person; there¡¯s no need to jeopardize my future for this woman.¡± ¡°But, I won¡¯t keep Qin Shuyi in my heart from now on! This trip, I¡¯ll skip it!¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan directly took out the train ticket from his pocket and tore it in half. He wasn¡¯t the original owner, so he didn¡¯t have any feelings for Qin Shuyi. He figured that instead of going on a trip, he could use this time to do something productive. However, he was deeply grateful for the staunch support of his brothers. Regardless of anything else, they were all in police uniforms. If they really went with him to make a scene, they might get into serious trouble, or worse¡­ They might end up serving a few days in jail with him¡­ But they didn¡¯t hesitate at all, and that camaraderie appeared even more invaluable. Truth be told, Su Xuan was still feeling indignant deep down. That was a leftover sentiment from the original owner¡ªa step back, and the more he thought, the more he seethed! What kind of nonsense did Qin Shuyi, that treacherous woman, pull? **[Ding! Criminal System activated! System binding successful!]** **[Congratulations, host, on receiving the Novice Gift Pack. You have acquired an item: One Directional Criminal Search!]** Just at that moment, a mechanical voice suddenly echoed in Su Xuan¡¯s ears. He froze, quickly looking around, only to find that aside from his brothers, there was no one else nearby. What was that sound just now? A system? Wait¡­ could this be his cheat? Thinking up to here, Su Xuan was momentarily stunned, then a surge of ecstasy washed over him! As a fan of novels, Su Xuan was quite the expert at maneuvering through online fiction. How could he not understand what a system was? Quickly closing his eyes and feeling around, he indeed sensed something deep within his consciousness connecting with him. Su Xuan was instantly overjoyed! Though he didn¡¯t know what benefits this system would bring him, Su Xuan believed that since it was his cheat, it definitely wouldn¡¯t harm him. With this in mind, Su Xuan quickly asked within his thoughts. ¡°What is the One Directional Criminal Search?¡± This Novice Gift Pack seemed a bit strange. Shouldn¡¯t he be drawing prizes? Why did this appear for him? **[The One Directional Criminal Search refers to a criminal investigation focused on a specific individual. As long as the person is locked in, you can find out if they¡¯ve committed any crimes.]** **[However, the host¡¯s One Directional Search is limited to one use.]** Hearing this, Su Xuan was taken aback. The next moment, he felt as though a star map had appeared in his mind. It was covered in dense clusters of light dots, each dot representing someone the original owner knew¡­ Before Su Xuan could fully grasp it, the names of a few people in front of him started to flicker. Upon a closer look, it was the ones the original owner had interacted with recently. Among them was the original owner¡¯s ex-girlfriend, Qin Shuyi, and the wealthy guy she hooked up with. Hey! Whether he¡¯s guilty or not, let¡¯s search and find out! Even if it¡¯s for the original owner¡¯s sake, he had to check on this wealthy guy! Without a second thought, Su Xuan directly spoke up: ¡°Lock onto Gao Qi! One Directional Criminal Search, use it!¡± **[Ding, the host has used the One Directional Criminal Search once. Searching for individual: Gao Qi.]** **[Confirmed, Gao Qi is a high-level criminal, and his committed crimes¡­]** Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Upon hearing the message announced by the system, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes displayed an expression of incredulity. He had merely wanted to investigate for the sake of the original owner ¨C to determine whether this wealthy man had committed any crimes. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that the man would indeed have a criminal record! And not just any criminal record, but that of a high-level offender. With this realization, a peculiar smile immediately spread across Su Xuan¡¯s face. If he recalled correctly, today was the day when the despicable ex-girlfriend of the original owner and her wealthy benefactor were getting married¡­ While Su Xuan wasn¡¯t prepared to disrupt a wedding, apprehending a criminal was an entirely different matter ¨C it was a duty he owed as a police officer. You might say that not knowing about it would be one thing, but knowing about it and not apprehending the criminal would be unacceptable. Sighing, he felt helpless ¨C apprehending a criminal was indeed an obligation that couldn¡¯t be shrugged off! The onlookers observed the smile on his face, feeling a sense of unease. ¡°Is he seriously acting like everything¡¯s fine? Look at him, he¡¯s nearly acting insane!¡± ¡°Could it be that ¡®if you don¡¯t perish in silence, you¡¯ll become deranged in silence¡¯? Is that what¡¯s happening?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, we might as well go on a vacation¡­ Sigh¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. What are we going to do if something really happens to our buddy?¡± Hearing the words of his companions around him, Su Xuan finally snapped out of his thoughts. He chuckled softly, then waved his hand and strode forward. ¡°Guys, follow me!¡± Having said that, he took the lead. Seeing this, several police officers were immediately puzzled, but they hastened to follow. Observing his demeanor, one of them nervously inquired, ¡°Wait a minute, Su Xuan, where are we going?¡± ¡°Hold on, you¡¯re not seriously planning to cause a scene, are you?¡± ¡°And if you are, just be clear about it. Causing a scene is one thing, but be careful not to hurt yourself in the process¡­¡± Facing the confusion of his companions, Su Xuan promptly reassured them, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, guys. When I say I¡¯ve let go, I¡¯ve truly let go. I won¡¯t go back on my word.¡± Besides, it was the original owner who had feelings for his ex-girlfriend, not him. He had even discerned the woman¡¯s deceitful nature. Just thinking about her made him nauseous. Even if she stood naked before him, he wouldn¡¯t spare her a glance, let alone cause trouble for her! Hearing this, several officers looked at him skeptically. Wait a minute, buddy. If you¡¯ve really let go, why are you so worked up? While talking, the group got into the police car. Su Xuan started the engine and headed straight for the hotel where Qin Shuyi and her nouveau riche groom were getting married. Witnessing this scene, the other officers had even more complex expressions. This is what you call letting go? You damn well know you¡¯re deceiving yourself! Feeling the gaze of his comrades, Su Xuan knew what they were thinking. However, he couldn¡¯t be bothered to explain. Once he got there, this bunch would realize whether he was telling the truth or not. Soon, Su Xuan led his group into the Imperial Palace Hotel. Because they were all dressed in police uniforms, the hotel staff didn¡¯t dare to obstruct them. In fact, they approached with friendly smiles. ¡°Officers, is there something you need?¡± inquired a service attendant, with their gaze lingering on Su Xuan, the only one not in uniform. Internally, they wondered if he was the one who had reported the incident. In response, Su Xuan presented his credentials briefly and then put them away, speaking with a serious tone: ¡°We¡¯re here on official duty. There¡¯s a suspect in your hotel, and we¡¯re taking him into custody immediately!¡± With that, Su Xuan led his comrades straight to the third-floor banquet hall. The hotel staff, having assessed Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, suddenly realized that he was an undercover police officer. However, the situation was significant enough that they needed to consult the boss. In comparison to the staff, the police officers trailing behind Su Xuan were even more puzzled. Wait, how did this turn into apprehending a suspect? They hadn¡¯t received any arrest notification! Watching Su Xuan head straight to the third floor, a few officers began to form conjectures. Could it be that Su Xuan intended to abuse his authority to ruin Qin Shuyi¡¯s wedding? With this thought, the officers¡¯ gazes toward Su Xuan carried a hint of worry. If that were the case, they might as well crash the wedding! Interrupting a wedding due to emotional conflicts usually resulted in a brief detention or a warning for a day or two. Since they were all colleagues, some leeway and understanding could be granted. However, if this was a personal revenge played out through official channels, the nature of the offense changed. In that case, not only could their careers as police officers be at risk, but they might even find themselves facing disciplinary action from the authorities! In this moment, a few individuals began to feel nervous. They quickly stepped forward, speaking to Su Xuan in hushed tones. ¡°Su Xuan, you must remain calm. Don¡¯t act impulsively!¡± ¡°I know you¡¯re feeling uneasy inside, and if you want to cause a scene, I¡¯ll definitely back you up! But talking about suspects and such¡­ you can¡¯t just blurt it out!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t forget, you¡¯re a police officer, and you need to uphold the integrity of your uniform!¡± ¡­ The voices of his colleagues echoed in his ears, and Su Xuan understood their misunderstanding. He shook his head with resignation. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t jeopardize my career for Qin Shuyi¡­ I worked so hard to become a police officer, and getting involved in something like this would be a huge mistake!¡± ¡°However, I am genuinely here to apprehend someone. I remembered that there seemed to be something off when I saw Qin Shuyi¡¯s wealthy acquaintance before.¡± ¡°Trust me, there won¡¯t be any mistakes!¡± The system had already confirmed the charges against this wealthy individual. If Su Xuan wasn¡¯t sure, he wouldn¡¯t have brought his comrades into this risky situation. However, he couldn¡¯t reveal all this right now. He could only smile wryly and say, ¡°I¡¯m confident, nothing will go wrong.¡± Hearing this, several police officers still felt skeptical and concerned. They looked at Su Xuan, feeling nervous and hesitant as they spoke. ¡°Su Xuan, this isn¡¯t a small matter. Are you sure about this?¡± ¡°How could you be so certain that there¡¯s an issue with this wealthy guy?¡± ¡°If you charge in now, there might be no turning back. Are you really willing to shoulder all the consequences?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that we¡¯re afraid, but this situation might be more complicated than it seems. If you¡¯re going to take this step, you better explain everything to us¡­¡± This was about their professional careers, and if things went wrong, they could be in serious trouble. Sure, they could follow Su Xuan and create a scene, but arresting someone required more careful consideration. If it turned out to be a false accusation, that would be a crime! Hearing their concerns, Su Xuan realized he couldn¡¯t avoid explaining any longer. He promptly spoke up, ¡°Guys, I only remembered at the station.¡± ¡°Do you all remember the wanted criminal who stole millions¡¯ worth of jewelry on the high-speed train three months ago and then went on the run?¡± ¡°Come over here.¡± Su Xuan stepped aside, allowing the officers a clearer view of the stage. ¡°Don¡¯t you guys think the guy standing on the stage bears a striking resemblance to the fugitive who escaped three months ago?¡± ¡­? Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the police officers felt a shiver down their spines. They huddled near the door, peeking through the gaps to get a good look at the groom standing on the stage¡­ After a closer look, a sense of uncertainty spread through the crowd. Well, it¡¯s starting to look rather uncanny! Chapter 3 Chapter 3 ¡°Wow, this really does look somewhat alike!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you little devil, how did you spot it? I didn¡¯t even notice!¡± ¡°This guy doesn¡¯t exactly match the description on the warrant, but his age and build fit. Probably got some plastic surgery¡­¡± ¡°Wait, what¡¯s this wealthy guy¡¯s name? Gao Qi, right?¡± ¡°Oh, come on, isn¡¯t the one on the warrant called Qi Gao? Well, this guy just flipped the names, treating us like fools?¡± ¡°That settles it, it¡¯s him! This guy had us working for half a month, and it turns out he¡¯s right here¡­¡± Several officers recalled the details of the wanted notice and immediately connected the fugitive with the groom nearby. They spoke indignantly. After their realization, they looked at Su Xuan in astonishment, slapping his shoulder. ¡°Nice one, kid! You¡¯ve got some skills to notice this!¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite something, I thought you were just being rash and unclear-headed, but damn, you¡¯re actually quite sharp. That memory of yours is something else!¡± One of the officers gave Su Xuan a thumbs-up and was clearly excited. ¡°Guys, we won¡¯t worry about not getting a bonus this month.¡± ¡°Exactly, if we catch this fugitive, the entire department will give us accolades! Good job, Su Xuan, you¡¯ve really led us to success!¡± The officers were elated as they spoke. In the midst of their conversation, another officer suddenly remembered something. ¡°Speaking of which, Su Xuan, you sly dog. You knew something was off about this guy all along, yet you only remembered now? You really didn¡¯t plan to let your ex-girlfriend have a good wedding, huh!¡± ¡°Haha, this wedding is definitely ruined now. Let her experience a taste of her own medicine.¡± ¡°Make her regret treating our Brother Xuan poorly. Way to go! Bro, I¡¯m with you¡­¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan shook his head helplessly. He genuinely had no feelings left for his ex-girlfriend. But since these guys had already assumed as much, he didn¡¯t feel the need to explain further. With a wave of his hand, he said, ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go in!¡± Observing this, the other officers also assumed a serious demeanor. They swiftly adjusted their uniforms and transformed into solemn police officers. ¡°Alright, when it comes to apprehending a fugitive, we need to be fast, accurate, and ruthless!¡± ¡°This guy probably has no clue about the impending disaster, and he¡¯s not even considering running. Let¡¯s go in and take him down!¡± As they spoke, Su Xuan pushed the door open and walked toward the newlyweds not far away. The previously closed doors of the banquet hall swung open once again, capturing the attention of many guests. When they saw Su Xuan and his team dressed in police uniforms, the once boisterous banquet hall immediately fell silent, with only the echo of the song reverberating within. The girl controlling the music rushed to turn it off, and the whole hall became as quiet as a chicken coop. Everyone stared at the police officers in front of them, unable to help but whisper to each other. They couldn¡¯t understand why the police had shown up at what was supposed to be a joyous wedding. When the music ceased, the newlyweds on the stage seemed to sense something amiss. They turned their gaze towards the entrance, and when the bride, Qin Shuyi, saw Su Xuan at the forefront, her expression froze. Her face immediately darkened. She thought that Su Xuan had truly given up since she hadn¡¯t received any warnings before her wedding today. Yet here he was, causing a scene at this moment. Regarding her transformation from breaking up over dowry issues to marrying a wealthy man, Qin Shuyi felt absolutely no guilt. In her view, she and Su Xuan had broken up during their argument about the dowry. As for how she found her new husband so quickly¡­ Well, that was because she¡¯s naturally attractive and Gao Qi is rich. It was much better than Su Xuan, who had no money. Even if she hadn¡¯t broken up with Su Xuan, he shouldn¡¯t prevent her from pursuing a better life. Not to mention, they were already broken up. ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing here now?¡± ¡°We¡¯re all adults, and we¡¯ve broken up. You¡¯re causing a scene at my wedding. Are you even a man anymore?¡± ¡°I know you have feelings for me, but we¡¯re no longer together. You, a penniless guy who can¡¯t even come up with a dowry, still want to seek attention in front of me?¡± ¡°Coming here with your people today won¡¯t change anything. Wearing a police uniform, do you think I¡¯m scared? Even if you try to interrupt my wedding today, I won¡¯t leave with you¡­¡± Looking at Su Xuan, who was slowly approaching, Qin Shuyi said with a cold expression. Thinking that Su Xuan was here to disrupt the wedding, she grew extremely furious and launched into a mocking tirade. Even though she had been with Su Xuan for so many years, Qin Shuyi never truly loved him. Their relationship had only been a badge of pride for her as a cop¡¯s girlfriend, giving her a sense of superiority. But a penniless guy who couldn¡¯t even afford a dowry was not the type of man she intended to marry. Confronted with Su Xuan¡¯s persistence, Qin Shuyi felt nothing but disdain. In her eyes, he was unworthy. After receiving an inexplicable scolding, Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched. He shot her a disdainful glance. He couldn¡¯t fathom what the original host saw in Qin Shuyi. She wasn¡¯t that good-looking. Where did she find the audacity to talk big? ¡°Madam, I¡¯m not blind. My eyes can tell right from wrong,¡± Su Xuan said with a cold chuckle. ¡°Don¡¯t think everyone is enamored with you. Step aside. I¡¯m not here for you today!¡± Having finished speaking, Su Xuan¡¯s words left Qin Shuyi utterly dumbfounded. She raised her head abruptly, eyes filled with astonishment. She hadn¡¯t anticipated that Su Xuan would say such things. After all, in her perspective, Su Xuan had quite an affinity for her. This was the basis for her arrogance in his presence. But what was the situation now? Was Su Xuan¡­ implying that she was ugly? With this thought, a surge of anger welled up within Qin Shuyi. She glared at Su Xuan and was about to unleash her tirade. However, considering the multitude of guests present and her husband by her side, she held back and warned him instead. ¡°Su Xuan, I know you feel wronged by me. But this can¡¯t all be blamed on me. I¡¯ve already discussed the dowry situation with you.¡± ¡°A small-time cop earning four or five thousand yuan a month, with a family so poor they can¡¯t afford a dowry ¨C it¡¯s stupid of you to think I wouldn¡¯t leave. And let¡¯s not forget, I met my husband after we broke up. I haven¡¯t wronged you!¡± ¡°And now, you¡¯re causing a scene again. Can¡¯t we all just stay calm and quiet?¡± ¡­ Qin Shuyi defended her stance with an air of righteousness. If not for knowing the true nature of their ¡°breakup¡± from the original host¡¯s memories, Su Xuan might have actually believed her. Looking at Qin Shuyi¡¯s self-assured demeanor, Su Xuan could only sigh in resignation. ¡°I have no idea where your sense of superiority comes from, making you think I¡¯m here to crash a wedding.¡± ¡°And crash it? What a joke! You think you can get attention with that unattractive face? What right do you have to make me give up my police uniform and crash a wedding for you?¡± ¡°Qin Shuyi, whether you¡¯re begging under a bridge or groveling in a mansion, it¡¯s all irrelevant to me. I¡¯m not interested in you anymore!¡± ¡°Today, I¡¯m here for him!¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan pointed at the groom by his side. And the gazes of the audience below were diverted¡­ Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Qin Shuyi was nearly infuriated by him. ¡°Suxuan, have you lost your mind?¡± She exclaimed, exasperated. ¡°This is my wedding, you¡¯re my ex-boyfriend. You¡¯re not here for me, so what business do you have with my husband?¡± ¡°And what¡¯s this nonsense about me groveling? My husband and I are genuinely in love!¡± ¡°Enough, enough. I won¡¯t waste another word on you. You¡¯ve brought bad luck to this joyous occasion. Get out of here!¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s face turned sour. She still believed that Su Xuan came because he couldn¡¯t let go of her. But even so, she wouldn¡¯t allow Su Xuan to ruin her wedding ceremony. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, I¡¯m not here for you.¡± Su Xuan rolled his eyes in disbelief. ¡°Can you stop being so self-confident?¡± ¡°When confidence becomes arrogance, it¡¯s downright repulsive, Auntie.¡± Hearing this, Qin Shuyi almost lost her temper and got into a fight with him, ignoring her image as the bride. Who the hell did he think he was calling ¡°auntie¡±? The very thought turned Qin Shuyi¡¯s stomach. At the same time, she finally began to suspect that Su Xuan might actually be telling the truth. It was precisely because of this that she puzzled over why Su Xuan was approaching her husband. With that in mind, Qin Shuyi¡¯s expression grew colder as she asked, displeased: ¡°Why are you looking for my husband?¡± ¡°Are you trying to get back at me for our breakup by approaching my husband and tarnishing my reputation?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll tell you, Su Xuan, if you dare do that, I¡¯ll go to your department and make sure you can¡¯t even be a little cop!¡± ¡°Now get out of here. This is your last chance. Don¡¯t push your luck¡­¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s words resounded in his ears. However, Su Xuan seemed indifferent, his gaze shifting to the groom by his side. At this moment, the groom¡¯s expression remained unchanged. For any man, finding his wife¡¯s ex-boyfriend at his own wedding would sour his mood, right? But Su Xuan remained unfazed. He looked at the groom¡¯s slightly awkward face and asked in a low voice, ¡°Gao Qi?¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, you should be the head of Huihong Group.¡± ¡°I wonder if I¡¯d be honored enough to exchange business cards with you.¡± Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the groom hesitated for a moment before looking a bit embarrassed. ¡°Sorry about that, Officer.¡± ¡°You see, it¡¯s my wedding day, and which groom would carry business cards in his pocket?¡± ¡°How about this, I¡¯ll give you my phone number. If you need anything, feel free to call. How does that sound?¡± Gao Qi suggested with a hint of pride, putting his arm around Qin Shuyi¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You arrived at just the right time. Why not join us for a meal with a few police officers?¡± ¡°My wedding ceremony is about to end.¡± ¡°When it¡¯s over, how about we all have a drink together?¡± With that, Gao Qi began to greet the people below, arranging for Su Xuan and his team to be seated at a nearby table. Qin Shuyi leaned against him, pouting. In her view, there was no need to be so polite to Su Xuan and his team. She simply couldn¡¯t stand that he¡¯d come to cause trouble at her wedding. Wearing his police uniform, he really thought he was something special. It would¡¯ve been better to kick him out directly! But today, Gao Qi was the one in charge of the wedding. Even if Qin Shuyi felt uncomfortable, she wouldn¡¯t challenge him. ¡°Hmph, didn¡¯t you hear what my husband said? Just sit over there.¡± ¡°You¡¯re lucky today. Otherwise, with dishes that can easily cost over ten thousand per table, you wouldn¡¯t have had a chance to eat!¡± Her slightly scornful words rang out, causing the police officers to lower their heads slightly, their faces reddening. However, at that moment, Su Xuan nodded. ¡°Fine, since you¡¯ve admitted, come with us.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go to the station and go over the details of your crime!¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan took out a pair of handcuffs, grabbed Gao Qi¡¯s hand, and promptly handcuffed him¡­ .. ¡°Su Xuan, are you fucking crazy!?¡± The scene fell silent for a few seconds, followed by Qin Shuyi¡¯s piercing scream that echoed throughout the venue. It wasn¡¯t just her; even the guests below were left bewildered! ¡°What the hell are you cuffing my husband for? What is my husband doing?¡± ¡°You¡¯re settling personal scores under the guise of public duty!¡± ¡°Quickly release my husband!¡± Qin Shuyi screamed, her voice shrill. Meanwhile, Gao Qi, the groom, who was handcuffed, was even more dumbfounded. ¡°What crime have I committed, Officer? By what right are you arresting me?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t possibly be seeking revenge for me taking Qin Shuyi, and especially not on my wedding day¡­¡± ¡°If you go on like this, believe me, I¡¯ll complain to the station about you!¡± Gao Qi¡¯s face grew unpleasant as he spoke, although for some reason, his tone was somewhat submissive. Especially seeing his own handcuffed hand, he was already panicking¡­ It was a kind of fear towards handcuffs¡­ Upon hearing her husband¡¯s words, Qin Shuyi immediately stepped forward, grabbing the other end of the handcuffs that Su Xuan was holding and angrily demanded: ¡°Su Xuan, what¡¯s your intention?¡± ¡°Release my husband right now! This is an abuse of power.¡± ¡°Even if you didn¡¯t want me to marry my husband today, you shouldn¡¯t have done this. Do you want to embarrass me in front of so many relatives and friends?¡± Qin Shuyi was genuinely agitated this time. She was extremely angry as well. Even if it was meant as a joke, Su Xuan had taken it way too far. Who goes to their ex-girlfriend¡¯s wedding and cuffs the groom¡­ ¡°Quickly release my husband. Otherwise, I won¡¯t let this slide!¡± ¡­ Not just the newlyweds on the stage, even the guests who witnessed this scene from below began standing up. Especially some close relatives who swiftly rushed forward. Others who were farther away just watched, observed¡­ ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing? Release him immediately.¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother urged in a hurry. She was aware that Su Xuan had been in a relationship with her daughter for many years, but since he couldn¡¯t provide a dowry, they had broken up long ago. Now, on her daughter¡¯s wedding day, he had come to handcuff the groom¡­ This was a bit too much, to some extent. If they took away the groom, how was her daughter going to continue? Not only wouldn¡¯t they get married, but their reputation might be tarnished as well! Thinking about the benefits Gao Qi had given their family since dating her daughter, Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother felt even more distressed¡­ It wasn¡¯t just taking away the groom; he was practically uprooting their money tree! Other guests also started speaking up. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you, little cop? How can you arrest people at a wedding?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on? You¡¯re arresting people without even verifying the situation. Isn¡¯t this a bit too authoritarian?¡± ¡°Seriously, in this day and age, do the police not need evidence to make an arrest anymore?¡± ¡°I heard he¡¯s the bride¡¯s ex-boyfriend. This can¡¯t really be a personal vendetta under the guise of public duty, can it¡­¡± The whole banquet hall buzzed with commotion. Close guests had arrived on the stage, forming a protective circle around it. The atmosphere on stage, at this moment, became incredibly tense¡­ Chapter 5 Chapter 5 ¡°I¡¯d like to clarify that we police officers have always emphasized evidence in our work and don¡¯t play the ¡®using public duty for personal gain¡¯ game!¡± ¡°The reason we¡¯ve detained this gentleman is because there¡¯s a case that requires his cooperation in the investigation¡­¡± Hearing these words, the angry guests paused in their actions. Even the bride¡¯s parents, who had approached the stage, furrowed their brows. ¡°Officer, even if it¡¯s a legitimate investigation, you should pick an appropriate time.¡± ¡°Now is the time my daughter is marrying Gao Qi. Are you coming to make arrests now, or is it a bit unscrupulous?¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother shouted loudly. Even after listening to the officers¡¯ explanations, she was still equally furious. Who would cooperate with an investigation to the extent of not even attending their own wedding? These people were clearly doing it on purpose! Seeing that the guests in the hall had quieted down, the officers finally breathed a sigh of relief. After all, when added up, there were around three to four hundred guests here. If things escalated¡­ They, as mere junior officers, wouldn¡¯t be able to control the situation! Facing Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother¡¯s anger, Su Xuan chuckled. ¡°Of course, it¡¯s because your daughter is about to be implicated. If she really gets married, she might also be dragged into this!¡± At his words, Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother¡¯s complexion changed. Before she could even ask, Gao Qi¡¯s face had already turned sour. He grew heavy-hearted, although his voice was raised¡­ ¡°Officer, how can you smear my reputation like this?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t even received any notice to cooperate in an investigation. Why do you have the right to arrest me?¡± ¡°Even if it¡¯s for an investigation, since when do you arrest someone directly? You¡¯re abusing your authority!¡± ¡°Release me immediately, or I¡¯ll complain about you!¡± Facing Gao Qi, who was still cunning and trying to turn the tables, Su Xuan sneered. He snatched the handcuffs back from Qin Shuyi¡¯s stunned grasp and said coldly: ¡°Why would I arrest you? Don¡¯t you have any sense of impending trouble?¡± ¡°You want to complain about me? Well, we can settle this at the station. Feel free to complain or whatever you want then, it¡¯s your choice!¡± ¡°Now!¡± ¡°Come with me!¡± Su Xuan bellowed, and Gao Qi, who had initially been angry, heard these words and suddenly felt a chill down his spine. His face turned pale¡­ This expression was unmistakably that of guilt¡­ In fact, from the moment Su Xuan and the others had entered, Gao Qi felt that something bad was going to happen. But he still held onto a thread of hope. He thought Su Xuan had come for Qin Shuyi, never expecting to be cuffed himself¡­ Unlike Qin Shuyi, Gao Qi knew that if Su Xuan was so certain about arresting him, it meant they had evidence¡­ At least, some leads¡­ With this in mind, Gao Qi shuddered all over. Beads of sweat formed on his forehead, and he opened his mouth as if wanting to say something, but his throat tightened, and no sound came out¡­ At this moment, he truly regretted it. Had he known that Qin Shuyi had an ex-boyfriend who was a cop, he should have chosen another woman. But he had foolishly believed he was well-hidden¡­ Now, Gao Qi stared at the handcuffs on his wrists. He couldn¡¯t fathom how much of his criminal record the police were aware of¡­ Seeing this scene, Qin Shuyi, who had been furious, also felt that something was off. She immediately turned her gaze to the groom, Gao Qi, and urgently spoke up. ¡°Honey, what are you waiting for? If you don¡¯t speak up now, he¡¯s really going to take you to the police station.¡± ¡°Quick, say something! You can¡¯t possibly let him take you away from here. This is our wedding ceremony!¡± ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? Why aren¡¯t you saying anything¡­¡± ¡°Could it be¡­¡± As she spoke, Qin Shuyi herself began to realize that something was amiss. Even a strong sense of unease began to well up within her. ¡°Honey, you¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Gao Qi glared fiercely at her. If it weren¡¯t for this woman, he wouldn¡¯t have been discovered. Yet she was there, chattering away¡­ If his hands weren¡¯t cuffed, he would have sent this woman to the netherworld! Qin Shuyi was immediately taken aback. She had known Gao Qi for so long, and he had never raised his voice at her before¡­ ¡­ ¡°Gao Qi, also known as Qi Gao, was involved in a robbery of a jewelry-filled suitcase on a high-speed train three months ago, with an amount reaching several million. He¡¯s currently on the police¡¯s wanted list¡­¡± ¡°Today, we¡¯re here to bring him in for questioning.¡± ¡°If anyone obstructs us, they will be charged with impeding official duties and be treated as accomplices!¡± ¡°We kindly ask for your cooperation in our work¡­¡± Su Xuan also knew that if he didn¡¯t say something today, they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to take the person away. However, he didn¡¯t care about Qin Shuyi¡¯s reputation and immediately spoke up. His words had just been spoken when the whole scene erupted! ¡°What the hell! A wanted criminal?¡± ¡°That incident on the high-speed train, three months ago¡­ I saw it too¡­ Not to mention the person in the video looks somewhat like the groom¡­¡± ¡°No way, a robber right in front of me, and I¡¯m only finding out now¡­¡± ¡°This is terrifying. If it weren¡¯t for the officers showing up, we wouldn¡¯t even have known he¡¯s a robber¡­¡± ¡°So frightening! Damn it, I can¡¯t even eat my meal now.¡± ¡°Just thinking about how I just brushed past a criminal, it gives me the creeps¡­¡± ¡°No wonder this guy, so young and rich, seemed like a second-generation wealthy person. Turns out he made his fortune through theft and robbery¡­¡± The guests at the scene couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Some even took a few steps back, their gazes towards the stage carrying an extra edge of fear. No one could tolerate having a robber right next to them! Especially among them, many had conversed with the groom earlier, considering a wealthy relative to be a potentially lucrative connection. Who would have thought he was an actual robber, and even a wanted criminal¡­ When they heard Su Xuan say that the groom was a wanted robber, their hearts felt like they were about to jump out of their chests! Oh my god! They had come dangerously close to risking their lives and fortunes¡­ Who could have imagined that the person who had just been talking to them was actually a fugitive criminal? If they inadvertently angered him, would they end up getting harmed too¡­ At this thought, the eyes of everyone in the room turned towards the groom, filled with fear! The desire to kill someone can¡¯t be hidden. Likewise, the fear in someone¡¯s eyes can¡¯t be concealed¡­ They were truly terrified! But at this moment, amidst all the guests, it was the bride, Qin Shuyi, who felt like she was losing her mind¡­ She stared at Gao Qi in disbelief, loudly questioning, ¡°Gao Qi! Is this true or not? Are you really a wanted criminal!?¡± Chapter 6 Chapter 6 ¡°Don¡¯t keep quiet, speak up!¡± ¡°You¡¯re actually a wanted criminal, so why did you approach me? Are you trying to harm me?¡± At this point, Qin Shuyi was dumbfounded. After all, today was supposed to be their wedding day. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t intervened and revealed this guy¡¯s true identity¡­ They would already be married by now! The thought of potentially becoming the wife of a criminal made Qin Shuyi¡¯s mind go blank. She was overwhelmed by the situation. She originally thought that she had hooked up with a rich man and would not have to worry about expenses from now on and would become a rich lady. But who would have thought that this guy was a wanted criminal! And not just any criminal¡­ A robber!? Could all that money have been obtained through his crimes!? The contrast was so stark that she had transformed from a wealthy wife into the wife of a robber¡­ Who could accept such a thing? Panic welled up within Qin Shuyi, and realizing that she had nearly married a man reeking of crime, she felt like her world was collapsing. The whole situation was enough to make anyone go crazy. Qin Shuyi desperately hoped that Gao Qi would speak up, even if just to offer an explanation. She wanted to believe in her husband¡­ How could she let the dream of becoming a rich wife shatter? However, after hearing her words, Gao Qi opened his mouth but didn¡¯t say a word. Back then, he truly couldn¡¯t carry on anymore. He had initially wanted to start a new life in a different city, but when he saw the jewelry in her suitcase, he couldn¡¯t resist¡­ Taking that suitcase turned him into a robber, and fleeing turned him into a wanted criminal. He thought that after changing his appearance and his name, he wouldn¡¯t be discovered by the police. But unexpectedly, today, on his wedding day¡­ He had been exposed. He had once lived in constant fear of being found out. Now that he had been discovered, Gao Qi didn¡¯t have the intention of escaping with Qin Shuyi. As long as he had money, he could find another woman anywhere. Thinking this way, Gao Qi didn¡¯t care about Qin Shuyi anymore. He violently shook off Su Xuan¡¯s grip and attempted to escape¡­ However, after just two or three steps, Su Xuan managed to stabilize himself and delivered a swift kick. Gao Qi fell off the raised platform and before he could get up from the ground, Su Xuan grabbed his shoulder. Subsequently, Su Xuan twisted his arm, pressing a knee onto his back and pinning him to the ground¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± ¡°Even with handcuffs on, you still want to run? Can you?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, follow us to the police station for questioning!¡± Su Xuan snorted coldly, his face filled with disdain. Damn it. Was this criminal out of his mind too? He had handcuffs on, yet this guy still wanted to run. And at this moment, Gao Qi, realizing that he couldn¡¯t escape, began to beg for mercy. ¡°Officer, let¡¯s talk this through¡­¡± ¡°Ouch, ouch, ouch¡­ Can you please loosen your grip¡­ I promise I won¡¯t run, okay?¡± ¡°At the very least, I¡¯m Qin Shuyi¡¯s husband. Can you spare me for her sake?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to back then, I truly regret it now¡­¡± ¡°If you let me go, I¡¯ll light incense for you every day¡­¡± Gao Qi was no longer the arrogant person he was before. He was now groveling in the dirt. After all, if the police could come to arrest him, it meant they had evidence of his crimes. If he were to really go to the station, he probably wouldn¡¯t come out again. There were times to be tough and times to be cowardly¡­ He had already tried to run, but he couldn¡¯t. Putting aside the fact that these police officers were eyeing him covetously, he could not even deal with Su Xuan. The only thing he could do was hope that Su Xuan would let him off today for Qin Shuyi¡¯s sake. As long as he could escape today, he would leave this city tonight! F * ck! Just thinking about it was unlucky. However, upon hearing such nonsense, Su Xuan was even more infuriated, speaking up with contempt: ¡°Shut your mouth, you scum!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even mention sparing you for Qin Shuyi¡¯s sake. Let me tell you, it¡¯s useless trying to appeal to anyone¡¯s favor as a robber like you!¡± ¡°Get up, today you¡¯re going to the police station with me.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll definitely face legal consequences for your wicked deeds!¡± Su Xuan got up and turned his hands around to handcuff him behind his back. ¡°Don¡¯t think about running away, or I¡¯ll charge you with resisting arrest and use my baton!¡± Hearing this, Gao Qi¡¯s face instantly contorted with anguish. He was slowly becoming hopeless. He probably would end up in prison this time¡­ He hadn¡¯t expected that after evading capture for so long, he would be caught by a mere junior police officer¡­ ¡­ ¡°Ah, ah, ah! You¡¯re actually a criminal, you scum! How dare you deceive me!¡± ¡°You damn bastard! You¡¯re a wanted criminal yourself, yet you had the audacity to deceive me into marrying you?!¡± ¡°Damn it! No wonder you didn¡¯t want any of your relatives to come to the wedding. You were afraid of revealing your identity!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so angry! You damn bastard! If I had known you were a wanted criminal, how could I have married you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m so furious! Damn bastard!¡± Qin Shuyi, standing by the side, finally understood the situation. A surge of anger erupted within her. Her mental state broke down instantly. She hadn¡¯t expected the person she¡¯d struggled to find, her money tree, to turn out to be a fraud. And not just any fraud, but a fraud pretending to be a wanted criminal¡­ The thought that she had nearly become the wife of a murderer made her nauseous. Seeing the handcuffed Gao Qi, Qin Shuyi unleashed a barrage of punches and kicks, venting her anger! If it wasn¡¯t for this guy¡¯s wealth, Qin Shuyi wouldn¡¯t have even looked at Gao Qi. But due to his lavish spending, Qin Shuyi, considering her age and the generous dowry Gao Qi offered, thought it was about time to marry. Little did she know that this guy¡¯s money was obtained through robbery! If this guy were to be caught, then the money would have to be returned to the authorities¡­ She had invested so much, and yet gained nothing¡­ Qin Shuyi felt like she was going crazy! She had thought she was going to become a rich wife, but nearly ended up as the wife of a wanted criminal¡­ The more Qin Shuyi thought, the angrier she got. She lunged at Gao Qi and started raining punches on his face. With his hands bound, Gao Qi was defenseless, crying out in pain as he was beaten, and could only beg for mercy. ¡°Stop hitting me, stop hitting me!¡± ¡°Ouch, ouch¡­ Officers, control her¡­¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t deal a blow to such a scum as Gao Qi in his police capacity, so he had to hold back, but he also couldn¡¯t stop Qin Shuyi. Gao Qi could only find another way¡­ ¡°Shuyi, even though I deceived you, I genuinely love you¡­¡± ¡°Otherwise, how could I have risked exposure to marry you?¡± ¡°We¡¯re married¡­¡± ¡°Just wait for me, I¡¯ll be out in a few years. We can be husband and wife again then¡­¡± ¡­ Hearing this, Su Xuan sneered and pressed him down. ¡°A few years? Were you brainless before committing the crime?¡± ¡°Robbery plus causing harm, you¡¯ll be charged with multiple offenses. The severity of your crimes adds up!¡± ¡°Kid, you won¡¯t be coming out¡­¡± Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Even at this moment, he dared to play the emotion card. This statement alone stirred up a hornet¡¯s nest, especially when Qin Shuyi exploded with rage in an instant. ¡°For heaven¡¯s sake! Who the hell cares that you endured humiliation to marry me?¡± ¡°You still want me to wait for you for a few years and become husband and wife later? Screw that! Luckily, we had the banquet before getting the certificate¡­¡± ¡°You damn bastard, deceiving my emotions and trying to trick me into marriage. I¡¯ll kill you¡­¡± ¡°Become husband and wife¡­ Go to hell with that! This marriage¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not getting married!¡± Qin Shuyi exclaimed emphatically, then immediately picked up the bouquet from the ground and hurled it straight at Gao Qi¡¯s face¡­ The thorns on it left several cuts on the man¡¯s face¡­ Qin Shuyi¡¯s resentment and anger were beyond words. ¡°How dare you deceive me? Am I someone you can fool?¡± ¡°You damn bastard, I¡¯ll kill you¡­¡± Seeing this scene, several police officers nearby quickly approached, restraining Qin Shuyi¡¯s actions. While they could allow her to vent her anger a bit since she was the victim, they couldn¡¯t allow her to cause further harm that might not be easily explained. Moreover, if they let her beat him to death, how would they bring him back to the station? ¡°Stop, don¡¯t hit him.¡± ¡°Enough, enough! If you keep going, it¡¯ll obstruct our duty¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s enough, isn¡¯t it? If it weren¡¯t for the fact that you¡¯re also a victim, I could have arrested you too¡­¡± Several police officers spoke up. Their tone wasn¡¯t particularly friendly. Regarding this trashy woman who had wounded their comrade, the police officers wished she could brawl it out with Gao Qi. After all, they were both rubbish, so they deserved each other! However, no matter what, they were all dressed in police uniforms, and they had a duty to uphold. They hadn¡¯t expected Qin Shuyi, this woman, to be so ruthless in her attack. Just look at the state of this criminal; in a little while, he might end up breathless and pale¡­ It was clear she was showing no mercy! After all, he was supposed to be her future husband, and she struck so violently¡­ No wonder she could so quickly cheat on him and find a wealthy man¡­ Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi immediately dropped the bouquet from her hand. She only wanted to give this guy a beating to let off some steam, but she had no intention of getting herself involved. With that in mind, Qin Shuyi quickly approached and grabbed Su Xuan¡¯s hand. ¡°Let¡¯s get one thing straight, this guy has nothing to do with me.¡± ¡°If you need to take him away, go ahead. He has no connection to my family. I don¡¯t even know his true identity¡­ he¡¯s just a marriage fraud!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a victim too¡­ you can¡¯t arrest me as well¡­¡± ¡°And what about the money he promised me before? What about the payment for the hotel today? Shouldn¡¯t he settle that before leaving?¡± ¡­ Qin Shuyi felt like a victim; this situation was not her fault at all. Originally, she had wanted to have the wedding at her home, but Gao Qi claimed to have money, so they had it here¡­ Now Gao Qi was about to be arrested¡­ her family couldn¡¯t afford the hotel expenses¡­ So, this guy had to settle the payment before he could be taken away. Otherwise, what were they going to do? Hearing this, a corner of Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. Looking at Qin Shuyi, he regarded her with a hint of disdain. ¡°Qin Shuyi, you¡¯re supposed to be a university student. Haven¡¯t you learned anything about the law?¡± ¡°Previously, I just thought you were a bit shallow, just a gold digger. But I didn¡¯t expect you to be this shameless?¡± ¡°Putting aside whether this money matters or not, do you know that all the money he used is dirty money?¡± ¡°He got it from robbery, killing, and smuggling! Not just today, all the money he has will be frozen. Even the dowry he gave you earlier will have to be returned¡­¡± Su Xuan smiled lightly.¡± You might have suffered a loss this time.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even think about getting a single cent.¡± Qin Shuyi: ¡­!! Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi was dumbfounded¡­ Listen, listen! Is this what an ex-boyfriend should be saying? After all, they were supposed to have parted amicably. With everything she was going through, and being deceived into a marriage, shouldn¡¯t he be comforting her? She nearly became the wife of a murderer¡­ Amid her anger, Qin Shuyi also felt a little wronged. She wasn¡¯t a good person, but at most, she was just materialistic. Why was she being punished like this? She would question this because her family couldn¡¯t bear these hotel costs¡­ Couldn¡¯t Su Xuan give her a little face? Thinking about having to return all the money she had received earlier, Qin Shuyi felt a sense of despair. All her efforts during this period were in vain, and now after paying for the hotel, her family would probably end up in debt! For a gold digger like Qin Shuyi, who had always aimed to make money, this situation was even worse than death! She nearly spat blood because of this statement. ¡°Impossible, how could this be?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a victim too. Can¡¯t your police department handle the losses?¡± ¡°So much money, how could our family possibly afford it? Su Xuan, if you¡¯re here today to find him, did you already know?¡± ¡°Are you doing this intentionally?¡± ¡°You¡¯re just getting back at me¡­ you don¡¯t want me to have it easy. It must be like that¡­¡± Qin Shuyi was about to confront Su Xuan when he ignored her completely, grabbing Gao Qi from the ground and pushing him forward. ¡°Let¡¯s go, come with us to the police station!¡± The other police officers followed him and directly took hold of the groom, leading him forward. Witnessing this scene, Qin Shuyi couldn¡¯t believe her eyes. She took two steps back and ended up sitting on the stage, her gaze vacant. She murmured, ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s completely over¡­¡± ¡°No, this can¡¯t be true, it definitely can¡¯t be true¡­¡± ¡°I must be dreaming, yes, I must be dreaming¡­¡± Several relatives around rushed over, especially Qin Shuyi¡¯s parents. They paid no attention to their daughter sitting on the ground and immediately questioned Su Xuan. ¡°Su Xuan! Gao Qi deceived us. Shouldn¡¯t he bear the expenses for this wedding?¡± ¡°You know too, our family doesn¡¯t have that much money. The fees for this hotel are so high that even if we sold everything, we still couldn¡¯t afford it¡­¡± ¡°This scoundrel, he¡¯s really despicable! He actually dared to deceive my daughter¡­¡± ¡°Yes, Su Xuan, you¡¯re a police officer. Please help us out. You can¡¯t let us go bankrupt over this matter, right?¡± The group stared at the police officer in uniform, hoping they wouldn¡¯t suffer too much from this situation. Initially, they thought they were gaining a wealthy son-in-law, but now they wished they could throttle him! Damn it¡­ He was practically a swindler! Not only did he harm their daughter, but he also dragged their family into this mess¡­ This scoundrel! Chapter 8 Chapter 8 After hearing the words of the Qin family, Su Xuan shook his head helplessly. ¡°Don¡¯t be anxious. We don¡¯t know if the money he took out is dirty money.¡± ¡°After the police investigate, they will inform you immediately. Please keep an eye on your phone.¡± ¡°But the best thing now is to not touch all the money he gave you. If it¡¯s dirty money, you have to return it in full.¡± After hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the Qin family¡¯s hearts thumped. Gao Qi had given them 100,000 yuan. As for the dowry gift, he hadn¡¯t given it to them yet. He said that he would give it to them after the wedding banquet. If they couldn¡¯t use the money given by the robber, who would settle the bill this time? Even if the guests were only the bride¡¯s relatives. However, they had thought that they had hooked up with a rich man, so they had called all their relatives over. The entire banquet hall was filled with tables. If they used their own money, they¡¯d probably be drained of all their resources! No, this was absolutely unacceptable! Definitely not! After thinking this through, Qin¡¯s parents immediately grabbed Su Xuan, not allowing him to leave, and spoke with an aggressive tone. ¡°Since we can¡¯t use the money from this robber, you need to give us an explanation for this situation!¡± ¡°A perfectly good wedding, and you¡¯ve ruined it like this. If you had come earlier, we might not have even needed to hold a wedding!¡± ¡°You¡¯re my daughter¡¯s ex-boyfriend; you wouldn¡¯t be doing this on purpose, would you? Are you trying to humiliate our family?¡± ¡°No, this banquet costs so much money. You must take half of the responsibility! I don¡¯t want much from you; 200,000 yuan should be fair.¡± ¡°This 200,000 yuan might not even cover half of the cost for the drinks at this banquet!¡± Qin¡¯s mother arrogantly added. After this statement, everyone was stunned, including the relatives who had come to watch the spectacle and were preparing to leave. The few police officers standing beside Su Xuan even began to question their hearing: Did their ears deceive them? Their gazes immediately focused on Qin¡¯s mother, their eyes filled with disbelief. Did you even listen to yourself? Could a human being say such things? Was there any way that could be uttered with a straight face? What does Su Xuan, her ex-boyfriend, have to do with your wedding arrangements? Moreover, when did they have to consider the timing of an arrest? Did they need your opinion on that matter? Not just the officers, even Su Xuan himself was stupefied at this moment. Good Lord! How did this person even come up with such nonsense? Why should he be responsible for half of your wedding expenses? Furthermore, when Qin¡¯s mother spoke, it was as if she was stating the obvious. She was even so generous as to inform him that the 200,000 yuan he was asking for was not even half of what they spent on the banquet¡­ What was going on here? Did he have to pay no matter what? This was becoming a bit shameless, wasn¡¯t it? In this moment, Su Xuan seemed to understand why Qin Shuyi could find her next partner so quickly. Perhaps she learned this audacity from her mother. Only someone with thick skin could do such a thing. Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched as he helplessly shook his head. He thought to himself that it¡¯s fortunate that he broke up with Qin Shuyi. Otherwise, if he had to deal with a mother-in-law like this, that would truly be a disaster. Thinking this, he seemed to feel a tinge of relief deep inside. Then, Su Xuan lowered his voice. ¡°Mrs. Qin, first of all, we are currently on official duty, and I can¡¯t determine when we will make an arrest¡­¡± ¡°Furthermore, your family was deceived, and in that regard, you are indeed victims. You can approach Gao Qi for compensation for your mental and financial losses.¡± ¡°However, if you want to involve me, that wouldn¡¯t be right. This isn¡¯t my wedding with her, so what does it have to do with me?¡± ¡°200,000 yuan¡­¡± When Su Xuan got to this point, he paused for a moment, his gaze ice-cold as he looked at Qin Shuyi¡¯s mother. ¡°Oh, do you know that 200,000 yuan in extortion money could land you in jail for a few years?¡± After saying this, an unusual gleam flashed in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes¡­ He even took out his phone as if he was about to transfer the money to her. ¡°Or how about you tell me your account number now, and I¡¯ll transfer it to you?¡± Hearing these words, Qin¡¯s mother¡¯s heart trembled, and she finally realized that this was a trap. Her complexion instantly turned pale. Despite Su Xuan¡¯s gesture of wanting to transfer the money to her, Qin¡¯s mother could discern that once the transfer was done, he could easily turn around and have her arrested¡­ He was clearly trying to send her to jail too! With these thoughts, Qin¡¯s mother suddenly became timid. She waved her hands repeatedly, her voice trembling, and she dared not ask him for money anymore¡­ ¡°No need, no need. I was just joking. Don¡¯t take it seriously¡­¡± ¡°Our family matters, how could we ask you to pay, right¡­¡± ¡°What extortion? What nonsense are you spouting!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, don¡¯t you have something to do? Why don¡¯t you leave first?¡± When Mrs. Qin said this, she was still a little reluctant to part with the money. She then recalled that Qin Shuyi and Su Xuan had broken up because of the topic of dowry gifts. She started thinking again. Did that mean that Su Xuan still liked her daughter? ¡°Su Xuan, you and Shuyi have been together for so many years. Auntie has always felt that it¡¯s a pity that the two of you broke up. Do you still like our Shuyi?¡± ¡°Look, everyone is here today. How about this? Give us a dowry gift of 200,000 yuan and we¡¯ll treat it as you marrying our Shuyi today.¡± Originally, she thought she¡¯d end up with a well-off son-in-law, but now he had turned into a scumbag, not even worth a dung beetle¡¯s shell. Her daughter was getting older. Qin¡¯s mother considered that if she had to find another partner for her now, it might be troublesome, mainly because they couldn¡¯t recoup the banquet expenses. So she quickly came up with this absurd idea. Yet, even after saying it, she felt she had made a reasonable suggestion, even if she didn¡¯t fancy the 200,000 yuan. It was as if she was granting a favor¡­ Qin Shuyi couldn¡¯t believe it and screamed in disbelief. ¡°Mom! What are you saying? How could you let me marry this poor¡­¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± As much as Qin¡¯s mother had loved her daughter before, she now harbored an equal amount of resentment. If it wasn¡¯t for Qin Shuyi, how could their family have ended up on the verge of debt? After giving her daughter a stern glare, Qin¡¯s mother turned to Su Xuan and smiled, ¡°Su Xuan, you see, you have feelings for each other anyway. You won¡¯t be losing out on this deal¡­¡± Su Xuan looked at the middle-aged woman who looked like she was about to sell her daughter and immediately revealed a disdainful smile. Let alone him. After Qin Shuyi cheated on her, even the original Su Xuan had lost interest in her. To fork out 200,000 yuan for her!?! That¡¯s ridiculous! Was she marrying off her daughter or selling her daughter? ¡°Auntie, don¡¯t say such things in the future. If you want to talk business, you can talk to those rich people.¡± ¡°Me?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t afford such an expensive woman!¡± Chapter 9 Chapter 9 ¡°Ah!!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, what the hell do you mean? Say it to me again¡­¡± ¡°Daring to insult me, believe me, I¡¯ll report you!¡± Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Qin Shuyi was initially stunned, then she let out a scream and was about to strike at him. Su Xuan¡¯s face turned cold, and he angrily shouted, ¡°If you dare to hit me, I¡¯ll report you for assaulting an officer.¡± He pointed to his body camera, ¡°I¡¯ve got it all recorded.¡± When the original host was with this woman, Qin Shuyi, she would curse and hit him whenever she was in a bad mood. However, the original host considered it playful banter between lovers and didn¡¯t take it to heart. But Su Xuan wasn¡¯t the original host. He wasn¡¯t going to indulge this woman. Upon hearing this, Qin Shuyi¡¯s hand that was about to strike froze in mid-air. She looked awkward and uncomfortable, not knowing where to put her hand. Su Xuan cast a faint glance at her, then turned and led the groom, Gao Qi, out of the banquet hall. The few police officers accompanying him were surprised at how fierce their comrade was. They immediately gave him a thumbs-up, suppressing their laughter, and followed him out. After they left, Qin Shuyi immediately screamed. ¡°Su Xuan!!!¡± ¡°Just you wait, I¡¯ll kill you sooner or later!!¡± Not just her, even Qin¡¯s mother finally realized at this moment. Su Xuan had actually been mocking her for ¡°selling¡± her daughter¡­ She had raised her daughter all these years, and now she was going to marry into another family. What was wrong with accepting some money? Was it wrong to secure something for herself? On what grounds did Su Xuan dare to say such things? Thinking about it, Qin¡¯s mother angrily shouted: ¡°You little brat! You¡¯re just a small cop, yet you¡¯re pretending! ¡± ¡°I ask you, you dare to look down on me? How dare you mock me!¡± ¡°Wait for me, I¡¯ll go to the police station to complain about you!¡± ¡°And you dare to look down on my daughter. Who the hell do you think you are¡­¡± Upon hearing these words, Qin Shuyi, who was also angry, felt utterly frustrated. She was already at her limit, and now her mother was causing a scene. She rolled her eyes in exasperation, crouched down, hugged herself, and burst into tears¡­ ¡°Wuwuwu¡­ Su Xuan, you bastard! You¡¯ve ruined my wedding¡­¡± ¡°And that Gao Qi. Stupid robber! You¡¯re clearly a fugitive, but you still want to harm me.¡± ¡°Trash, worthless¡­ None of them are any good¡­¡± ¡°Wuwuwu, get lost! All of you, get lost!¡± The entire banquet hall echoed with her crying. The relatives who were about to leave upon hearing these words hurried even faster. Who knew if the bride might have a breakdown? Just earlier she was planning to go beat up the police. What if she came to beat them later? They were all relatives. They couldn¡¯t possibly make them compensate, right? Forget it, let¡¯s just run¡­ Not long after, the entire banquet hall was emptied¡­ .. On the other side, Su Xuan and his team got the suspect into the police car and they all took their seats. In his own car, the police officers who had been with him earlier were still reeling from the shock and finally spoke. ¡°Damn! I never expected this woman to be crazy, still wanting to hit you in this situation¡­¡± ¡°And her family is a bunch of weirdos too. They had the nerve to ask you for money¡­ It¡¯s a good thing you broke up.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, if you hadn¡¯t broken up, your future wouldn¡¯t have been smooth.¡± ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve escaped from a difficult situation!¡± One of them patted his shoulder and sighed, ¡°You¡¯ve even taken revenge, that was thrilling!¡± Hearing their comments, Su Xuan merely smiled. To be honest, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t quite determine whether these events were ultimately good or bad. After all, the original host who had truly been in a relationship with that woman was gone. What remained was just him. He held no particular feelings towards Qin Shuyi in his heart. He wondered whether the original host, if they knew about this situation, would feel happy or sad? ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s take this suspect to the station.¡± Upon hearing this, the others realized and immediately stepped on the gas, driving straight to the police station. ¡­ Jiangcheng Police Station, main hall. ¡°Come on, tell me, it¡¯s almost the end of the month. What have you guys done this month?¡± ¡°Do you know that the Chief from the top office has called me? In this whole month, at most, you¡¯ve caught a few small thieves fighting among themselves.¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t done anything significant!¡± ¡°Did you investigate the illegal fundraising report from earlier?¡± ¡°Did you catch any of the fugitives from the past few months?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even mention those cases, you haven¡¯t even solved a single robbery case properly! Is this your efficiency?¡± The head of the police station stood in the corridor, spraying criticisms at the room full of police officers¡­ The table beside him was being pounded by his hands. ¡°Now the higher-ups have given an order, that we must catch a fugitive or resolve the illegal fundraising issue within the shortest time!¡± ¡°Come, come, you guys choose for yourselves!¡± ¡°Both of these cases have emerged within our jurisdiction. It¡¯s been dragging on for so long. Don¡¯t you have a result yet?¡± ¡°Choose, come on, choose, which one are you prepared to handle?¡± ¡°It¡¯s almost the end of the month. You need to produce some results!¡± After finishing this sentence, the head of the Jiangcheng Police Station let out a sigh. He looked at the police officers under his command, his face growing somber. Today, he didn¡¯t really want to stir up trouble. It was mainly because he had just made a promise to the chief of the municipal bureau. Their performance this month was quite lacking. They had to either apprehend the fugitive by the end of the month or resolve the illegal fundraising issue. They had already boasted about it, and there were only a few days left until the end of the month¡­ As for whether they could achieve it? He looked at the group of officers who lacked enthusiasm, and he truly sighed. Forget about catching anyone, they didn¡¯t even have any leads at the moment. What the hell could they catch? But then again, what could they do? The higher-ups from the municipal bureau had called, and if they didn¡¯t solve it, they would end up with nothing good at the end of the month! ¡°Old Mai, do you even know what you¡¯re saying?¡± ¡°The end of the month is approaching.¡± The deputy head of the police station, who was standing nearby, saw that the employees below were all looking down, appearing resigned. He immediately spoke. With just a few days left until the end of the month, wanting to accomplish either of those two tasks¡­ It was as hard as reaching the heavens! ¡°Ah, anyway, I¡¯ve said my piece. Whether it¡¯s possible or not, you all need to decide.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to my office.¡± The station head said and walked towards his office, and the deputy station head quickly followed. Once they left, the officers, who had been as quiet as quails, immediately started complaining. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. Who pissed off Old Turtle? He got so angry today.¡± ¡°I have no idea. It just happened suddenly.¡± ¡°Come on, don¡¯t kid around. Forget catching fugitives, I can¡¯t even find a breakthrough in the fundraising case¡­¡± Chapter 10 Chapter 10 The deputy head immediately entered the office. ¡°Old Mai, isn¡¯t this order a bit strange?¡± ¡°Just yesterday, we were all just lazing around, and today you¡¯re telling them to resolve one of these two issues by the end of the month.¡± ¡°We only have a few days left. Can they really manage it?¡± Lin Can¡¯s expression grew serious as he spoke. He was frowning, not quite understanding why the station head was making such a decision. ¡°Old Lin, it¡¯s not that I want to do this. It¡¯s just that we¡¯ve entered the final phase now.¡± ¡°You should know that our Jiangcheng Police Station isn¡¯t on the best terms with the Qianxi District Police Station, right? They¡¯ve already achieved two significant results this time, while we haven¡¯t achieved anything.¡± ¡°The end of the month is approaching, and the quarterly assessment is coming up. If we don¡¯t produce some results soon, we¡¯ll be humiliated during the assessment.¡± The head of the police station, Old Mai, sighed. As the head of a police station, he absolutely wouldn¡¯t let that happen! Especially losing to the Qianxi District Police Station, he wouldn¡¯t stand for it! ¡°Furthermore, this matter was ordered by the higher-ups. If I don¡¯t take it on, they might hand it over to the other station¡­¡± ¡°Think about it, the matters in my jurisdiction might be handled by another station. Where am I supposed to put my face?¡± Old Mai sighed with helplessness as he spoke. Lin Can also understood Old Mai¡¯s point. The entire year had already passed a quarter, and last quarter they had directly lost to the Qianxi District Police Station. Even the station head, Old Mai, had been ridiculed by their station head for quite some time. If the same thing happened again this time, Old Mai might actually lose his temper. ¡°But even if that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s still really difficult.¡± ¡°There are only a few days left. Can we really finish it?¡± Upon hearing this, Old Mai¡¯s gaze instantly became stern. ¡°Even if we can¡¯t finish it, they have to finish it for me!¡± ¡°Work overtime, I don¡¯t believe that even under this intense investigation, I¡¯ll still lose to that bastard from the Qianxi District Police Station!¡± Just at this moment, Su Xuan and a few others arrived with their team. The roaring sound of the engines immediately drew everyone¡¯s attention. The police officers who had swapped shifts with a few others due to the situation today also turned to look, their expressions somewhat puzzled. No way¡­ Didn¡¯t Old Ye say that he swapped shifts with Su Xuan so that he could see him off out of the province? Why did he come back with them this time? ¡°What are these guys up to?¡± Inside the office, Old Mai heard the noise too. He walked to the window and looked at the scene outside, sighing, ¡°Why do I remember that Su Xuan seemed to have taken leave already? Why is he still here?¡± ¡°Today isn¡¯t his shift. Why is he dressed in a police uniform?¡± Old Mai grumbled irritably, thinking about how he needed to educate Su Xuan. He was generally a good-tempered person. But this was a special situation. He hoped his officers would hurry up and get to work, instead of bickering over trivial matters¡­ And why was Su Xuan, who had already taken leave, coming back? He had no idea what he was doing! What a lack of understanding! ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go downstairs and see!¡± Old Mai released the curtain, lowered his head, and walked downstairs. ¡°I want to see why this guy came back this time.¡± ¡°On his day off, he¡¯s still wearing a police uniform. Hasn¡¯t he been punished enough?¡± As Old Mai spoke, he walked outside, and Lin Can followed behind him, shaking his head helplessly. In his heart, he couldn¡¯t help but think: Su Xuan usually looks pretty sharp and intelligent, but why does he fall apart in crucial moments? He even hoped to at least escape, but he ended up coming back on his own¡­ Sigh! He didn¡¯t even have a chance to flee. Just thinking about it felt pitiful¡­ Well, he better go over there and take a look. If Old Mai got angry, he might be able to intervene. .. So, when Su Xuan and his team drove through the entrance of the police station, they saw everyone in the lobby turning their heads in unison¡­ Their car was still parked at the entrance, and they were still seated inside. They were instantly bewildered by the gazes fixed upon them. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Are there so many people here to welcome me? Do I have that much fame?¡± ¡°Or could it be that someone knows we caught a big fish? Did someone secretly inform the people inside?¡± Su Xuan looked utterly baffled and instinctively asked the people in the car. Everyone thought that the people inside were turning to welcome them. The scene was too much like the kind of welcome given to heroes¡­ Who could have imagined that Old Mai was actually using this opportunity to make an example out of one to warn the others? Unluckily, Su Xuan was the one picked as the example. Sure enough, seeing them sitting in the car without any intention of getting out, Old Mai snorted coldly. He became even more certain of these guys¡¯ careless attitude. His expression instantly darkened. ¡­ Seeing the station head walking toward them, the several officers exchanged glances and got down from the police car. They were equally puzzled. ¡°I don¡¯t know. I definitely didn¡¯t say anything. Could it be you guys?¡± One of the officers spoke up. The others were even more perplexed. To be honest, it was quite a surprise that they were able to catch such a high-profile criminal this time¡­ Originally, they had thought of coming to the station to brag a bit about it. Who would¡¯ve shared the information before coming? ¡°It wasn¡¯t me.¡± ¡°For something as big as this, you¡¯d definitely discuss it at the station. How could I have said anything on the way?¡± ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s useless to speculate now. Let¡¯s go up and find out what¡¯s going on. Haven¡¯t you noticed? I saw the station head¡¯s stern expression¡­¡± Everyone refuted this statement. That made it even stranger. Who leaked the information, or how did they find out? After getting out of the car, Su Xuan directly dragged Gao Qi out from inside. After getting into the police car, Gao Qi had actually attempted to escape. Su Xuan had managed to restrain him. Even now, with them inside the police station, Su Xuan still hadn¡¯t let go. Gao Qi had his hands cuffed, and despite wearing a suit, he looked disheveled, bearing a thoroughly defeated appearance. However, even in this state¡­ As he saw Old Mai striding toward them, his face brimming with anger, he instantly recognized him! Wasn¡¯t this the guy he had been desperately pursuing, the high-profile fugitive he had dreamt of catching? Damn it! This fugitive, who was said to have disappeared without a trace¡­ How could he end up in the hands of his subordinate? Chapter 11 Chapter 11 In this moment, Old Mai couldn¡¯t help but wonder if he was seeing things wrong. Could it be that he was mistaken, seeing the fugitive he had been contemplating how to catch just a moment ago, now standing right in front of him¡­ And not only that, he was handcuffed and being held by his own officers¡­ Old Mai was utterly dumbfounded. The reprimanding words he had been about to utter were thrown out of his mind. In a daze, he stepped forward, hesitated, and began to speak¡­ ¡°This, this isn¡¯t that¡­¡± ¡°The fugitive on the run for robbery and murder¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m not mistaken, right? This isn¡¯t the fugitive who stole something on the high-speed train and fled with the money for the escape fare, is it?¡± ¡°How did you catch him?¡± ¡°Or is it just a resemblance¡­¡± Old Mai even began to doubt whether he was so obsessed with apprehending the fugitive that he now saw every criminal as him¡­ Otherwise, how could things have worked out this coincidentally? He had just received the final order from the higher-ups in the bureau and was about to mobilize all officers in the city for a manhunt. And now, this guy had been apprehended¡­ And the one who caught him happened to be one of his officers? This realization left Old Mai dumbstruck. He was so overwhelmed that his body even trembled with excitement. He walked briskly, carefully observing Gao Qi. The more he looked, the more Gao Qi resembled the fugitive he wanted to catch¡­ At this moment, upon hearing the director¡¯s words, Su Xuan also nodded earnestly, saluted, and said, ¡°Report! This is the wanted fugitive Qi Gao, who three months ago assaulted people and stole valuables on a train when the high-speed train stopped.¡± ¡°This time, he changed his identity in Jiangcheng and now goes by Gao Qi.¡± ¡°We¡¯ve verified it, and the identity indeed belongs to Qi Gao!¡± Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Old Mai immediately grew ecstatic. He even broke into an almost ecstatic expression on his face! I can¡¯t believe it! He had just agreed to this task, and now it was already successful¡­ What kind of luck was this? Did he step on dog poop and get lucky? All the worries about losing to the Qianxi Police Station that he had before were instantly swept away! Damn it! He had actually captured this fugitive now. He couldn¡¯t possibly lose to them no matter what! After all, even if the Qianxi Police Station performed well in terms of accomplishments, they wouldn¡¯t match his overwhelming achievement! With these thoughts, Old Mai couldn¡¯t contain his joy and burst into laughter right there. He patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder, laughed heartily, and exclaimed, ¡°Great! Great job!¡± ¡°You guys did well this time! To catch fugitives who¡¯ve been on the run for three months¡­ Unbelievable¡­¡± ¡°This time, you all deserve credit! Add a point to the record of everyone involved!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll also work on getting you commendations and bonuses from the bureau! Hahaha¡­¡± ¡°Who would¡¯ve thought? We¡¯ve caught him so quickly¡­ I wonder how that stubborn old man will try to compete with me this time¡­¡± Old Mai was thoroughly delighted. He was even generous with the scores in his hands, willing to grant points to everyone who participated! After all, this accomplishment was something worth being joyful about for him as well, without a doubt! The police officers standing on the side were astonished. Especially those who had just come out of the station, upon realizing that Su Xuan¡¯s group had received bonus points, their shock intensified¡­ Wait¡­ That Su Xuan, who wanted to run away after suffering from emotional trauma, not only came back but also caught a fugitive, and on top of it, managed to obtain a point from the stingy director¡­ This luck, this efficiency¡­ It¡¯s like he¡¯s not even human. ¡°Damn, what kind of luck does Su Xuan have? He gets emotionally hurt and still manages to catch a fugitive¡­¡± ¡°Could it be a case of love life being down but career being up!?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, I might as well try to get into a relationship, get my heart broken, and who knows, I might self-improve as well¡­¡± ¡°Come on, even if you improve yourself, can you catch a fugitive who¡¯s been on the run for three months?¡± ¡°That¡¯s definitely not possible¡­ It has to be Su Xuan!¡± ¡°Haha, did you see Old Mai¡¯s attitude before? If it weren¡¯t for this fugitive, he would have left with an upset stomach¡­¡± ¡°His attitude now is completely different! Wow, he went from being reprimanded to getting bonus points¡­¡± ¡°I envy it so much! Why wasn¡¯t I the one who went out with Su Xuan today¡­¡± With these envious remarks from the officers, the ones who had accompanied Su Xuan outside also wore pleasantly surprised smiles. You see, their director was known to be extremely miserly¡­ He wouldn¡¯t easily hand out points, even if he had a few to spare. Moreover, Old Mai was not only affable but also kept a tight grip on work-related matters. Earning extra points from him wasn¡¯t easy at all! Yet, in this case, they had only apprehended a single fugitive and had extracted so many points from him¡­ One point per person! And there were several of them! Realizing this, the officers directed their eyes towards Su Xuan with a tinge of gratitude. After all, it was Su Xuan who had remembered this fugitive and insisted on leading them to catch him¡­ Originally, they thought that even if they got penalized after bringing him in, they¡¯d bear it as a team. But unexpectedly, not only did they escape punishment, but they also gained bonus points! Thrilling! Soon, Old Mai realized the situation too. Upon learning that Gao Qi was Su Xuan¡¯s ex-girlfriend¡¯s current husband, and that they were even holding a wedding banquet today, Old Mai couldn¡¯t help but glance at Su Xuan. Damn it! Such a convoluted and complicated path¡­ As a fugitive, he even intended to find a woman and marry her openly and grandly¡­ What¡¯s more terrifying was that he had even chosen a police officer¡¯s ex-girlfriend¡­ Who else but him would be caught? It¡¯s no wonder Su Xuan could apprehend a fugitive. It was like dozing off and finding a pillow. A guy who stole the ex-girlfriend and might be a fugitive? Who else but him could catch him? ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, just take him into custody.¡± ¡°Later, you¡¯ll come with me to make a statement.¡± Old Mai immediately took Gao Qi away for interrogation. Su Xuan¡¯s team wasn¡¯t on duty, so their coming and going didn¡¯t matter. Just before leaving, Old Mai patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°Good lad, I¡¯ve got my eye on you! Keep up the good work!¡± Clearly, he had also heard the police officer¡¯s words earlier about Su Xuan¡¯s situation ¡ª the downturn in his love life and the rise in his career. And he believed it wholeheartedly! After all, before this, Su Xuan¡¯s performance was just average in terms of accomplishments. At most, he was a competent officer¡­ But to say that he had achieved something? That was really nonexistent! But then, this time, when it came to apprehending the fugitive, it was Su Xuan¡¯s quick thinking that recognized the resemblance between the fugitive¡¯s face and a person he knew, and he executed the plan without hesitation¡­ Such a standout performance, how could it not be a sign of a flourishing career? It was only at this moment that Old Mai realized he had such exceptional talent under his command! Incredible! He had almost overlooked it before¡­ No, from now on, he had to nurture Su Xuan well. Such a fantastic opportunity couldn¡¯t be wasted without achieving more accomplishments! Chapter 12 Chapter 12 ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re going to be rich this time!¡± ¡°Not only do I have to be rewarded, but I can also get points from that stingy person.¡± ¡°This luck is like soaring high.¡± The police officers present could not help but exclaim, their expressions complicated. Why did Su Xuan encounter such a good thing? Hearing these words, Suxuan and the others couldn¡¯t help but break into delighted smiles. You see, Old Mai was known for being incredibly stingy, pinching the points in his hands tightly every day, only giving out a few at the beginning of the year¡­ Yet today, he¡¯d deducted so many points directly from his stash, just thinking about it was thrilling¡­ At that moment, inside the interrogation room, Old Mai stared sternly at Gao Qi, trying to maintain his cold and stern expression. This was an A-level wanted criminal as per the provincial notice! For a fleeing robbery suspect like this, even catching a hundred petty thieves wouldn¡¯t compare to catching one fugitive like this! But apprehending a fugitive like this couldn¡¯t be done without resorting to force. No one knew how the suspect would resist. For a fugitive who had previously injured others and might even be prepared to kill, it wouldn¡¯t be as difficult as the first time. The few officers sent earlier to capture him had all suffered injuries due to his resistance¡­ Yet, despite being such a fugitive, he was now sitting right in front of him¡­ This guy, without using a single soldier, was captured directly under his nose by a mere junior police officer!? Just thinking about it was thrilling. Old Mai banged the table, coughed, and after attracting Gao Qi¡¯s attention, he spoke, ¡°Qi Gao, I assume you¡¯re well aware of the charges against you.¡± ¡°Robbery on the high-speed train, causing injuries, and evading capture for so long. You¡¯ve even gone so far as to use stolen jewelry to deceive and commit bigamy. It seems you¡¯re regressing as you grow older.¡± ¡°Now you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law¡­¡± As Old Mai spoke, Su Xuan entered the room. Since Su Xuan was the one who apprehended him, he had the right to listen to the suspect¡¯s statement. Gao Qi, who had been silent while staring at Old Mai for a long time, changed his expression when he saw Su Xuan entering. With his hands in handcuffs and dressed in groom¡¯s attire, which was now creased all over, he had already been brought into the police station. Escaping was simply unrealistic¡­ Even if he hadn¡¯t entered here, Su Xuan had already pinned him down earlier when he tried to escape, hadn¡¯t he? Gao Qi fixated his gaze on Su Xuan, who had replaced the officer taking his statement, still somewhat unbelieving. He had run for so long, evading pursuits from various provinces and teams, and even changed his identity and face, only to be caught by a young police officer! Moreover, he was apprehended during his own wedding¡­ If this were to spread, where would he put his face in the future? ¡°Su Xuan, I¡¯ve really underestimated you.¡± ¡°I never thought that a small-time cop like you, who even got dumped by his girlfriend, could actually uncover my identity!¡± ¡°But I can¡¯t accept this! I¡¯m already prepared to start over a new leaf, so why did you arrest me again?¡± ¡°You even arrested me at my wedding ceremony.¡± ¡°You¡¯re just jealous of me, aren¡¯t you? Let me tell you, Su Xuan, a small police officer like you can¡¯t earn much money all year round. You have to face all kinds of weather, and your life could be taken at any moment¡­¡± ¡°A person like you¡­ is not worthy of a woman¡¯s sincerity¡­¡± ¡°No wonder Qin Shuyi broke up with you and then turned to me¡­¡± .. Gao Qi looked at Su Xuan smugly. He had already lost the chance to escape. Now, he could only defeat Su Xuan mentally! So what if this guy caught him? He was just a police officer. Compared to him, Su Xuan was nothing! ¡°Oh, you have money.¡± Su Xuan raised his eyebrows and glanced at him. He said indifferently,¡±No matter how rich you are, those are just dirty money.¡± ¡°At least I¡¯m getting a proper salary. At least it¡¯s my own money.¡± From Su Xuan¡¯s tone, it seemed as if he looked down on the money in his hands. This made Gao Qi very angry. However, at this moment, he was already sitting in the interrogation room of the police station. Even if he only made Su Xuan feel uncomfortable for a moment, he was still extremely happy. ¡°A wastrel who can¡¯t even afford a dowry! Even if you have a meager salary, so what? You¡¯re still losing out on women¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, I¡¯ll remember you.¡± ¡°You prevented me from marrying the one I love, and you¡¯ve destroyed my family!¡± ¡°At most, I¡¯ll be sentenced for a few years. When I come out, you¡¯ll see if I don¡¯t give you trouble!¡± As Gao Qi spoke, he already harbored a deep hatred for Su Xuan. You know, if Su Xuan hadn¡¯t caught him today, Gao Qi could have gone on to marry Qin Shuyi, have children, and still have his money. No matter what, he could have found a way out. After all, the ill-gotten gains he had stolen previously amounted to only a small sum. However, once he put that money to work, he¡¯d have the rest of the money for himself. If he managed to have a child along the way, then even if he did end up getting caught, the money would be sufficient to raise his child until adulthood. But all these hopeful scenarios were dashed by Su Xuan! He actually apprehended him before his wedding! The more Gao Qi thought about it, the more his anger grew. Finally, he glared at Su Xuan with a venomous look and spat, ¡°You just wait for me!¡± Hearing these empty words, Su Xuan merely let out a scornful chuckle and diligently documented every utterance in his notes. ¡°A prison term of a few years? Gao Qi, are you legally ignorant? You won¡¯t be getting out for at least ten years, and who knows, the punishment might even be harsher.¡± ¡°Moreover¡­¡± ¡°Have you forgotten? I¡¯m a police officer!¡± Su Xuan elaborated, leaving Gao Qi perplexed. What was he trying to say? ¡°Every word you utter here can be used as evidence in court. We¡¯ll also make a case for your sentence to be even more substantial.¡± ¡°Planning to come after me once you¡¯re out?¡± Su Xuan coldly sneered, ¡°Keep dreaming!¡± Upon hearing this retort, Gao Qi was taken aback, his expression shifting from surprise to infuriation in an instant. In his eyes, the way Su Xuan had waited for him to speak was clearly a mockery. And now, with that insolent attitude, Gao Qi was further incensed, to the point of boiling over! Seated across from Gao Qi, Old Ma suddenly broke into applause. ¡°Well said!¡± Su Xuan looked up to see Old Ma applauding approvingly, his gaze brimming with admiration. ¡°When dealing with such criminals, we should have this kind of determination!¡± ¡°A robber who deludes himself into thinking he¡¯s some high-class individual should be confined behind bars!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯ve truly accomplished something significant this time!¡± Chapter 13 Chapter 13 Old Ma couldn¡¯t contain his excitement. He was pretty much certain of the suspect¡¯s identity. Even as they were recording statements, it was merely a formality to confirm who he was. Upon hearing Old Ma¡¯s words, Gao Qi knew he was essentially trapped in the jaws of prison this time. He gave up struggling, slumping in his chair, refusing to communicate. But his refusal didn¡¯t matter. Old Ma and Lin Can, the happily elated chief and deputy chief, were fixated on the fact that they had apprehended such a significant fugitive. Right there and then, they began discussing it openly. Though the suspect refused to speak, they could still go over the details of the case and the initial incident that led to his predicament. Upon hearing this, Gao Qi felt like he wanted to faint. Seriously, not only had he been nabbed by a mere police officer, but now he also had to endure listening to them dissect the particulars of his case¡­ What particulars? What good does your analysis do? Does it give him any clarity? But the ordeal wasn¡¯t over. As Gao Qi sat there, practically wishing he could lose consciousness, a knock on the door sounded from outside. Old Ma and Lin Can, both engrossed in conversation, froze in unison. They turned their heads toward the door. From the gap in the door, someone¡¯s eyes widened with a hint of terror. The voice that followed was laden with fear, ¡°Oh my god, the leaders from the bureau are here!¡± Hearing this, even Su Xuan, who was recording statements, looked up. Several middle-aged men in police uniforms walked in. They cast a glance at Gao Qi, who looked utterly despondent, and nodded in acknowledgment. Their gazes filled with astonishment as they regarded Old Ma. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s him! The fugitive who has been on the run for three months¡­¡± ¡°Old Ma, I didn¡¯t expect you to act so swiftly. I had barely finished speaking, and you¡¯ve already caught him.¡± ¡°This matter has caught the attention of the municipal hall as well. Now that the suspect¡¯s in custody, let¡¯s report this to them¡­¡± Upon hearing words from the county bureau leaders, the people present were taken aback. After all, it was normal for a county-level leader to know about something happening within the county, even if it spread quickly. But for even the municipal bureau leaders to be involved, that¡­ To actually have to report this specifically¡­ It seemed that even the higher-ups at the provincial level were aware of this already! Otherwise, why the urgent need to escalate the matter? It had to be said that Old Ma¡¯s thinking was right. No matter how you looked at it, this was an A-level fugitive! Yes, they could say he had been captured in their county, but on a larger scale, this was a capture made within their city! This wasn¡¯t just about commendations or merits; it represented unparalleled honor! An A-level fugitive like this one was even mentioned at the provincial level! Thinking this, the leaders from the county public security bureau glanced at Su Xuan, who was currently recording statements. Their gazes had softened considerably. He had heard that this fugitive was caught by this young man in front of him. ¡°Young man, is your name Su Xuan?¡± ¡°I heard that you were the one who caught the wanted criminal this time?¡± ¡°Well done!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve done a great job this time! I¡¯ve already ordered the rewards and notifications. I¡¯ve even applied for third-class merit for you. I reckon it won¡¯t take long for it to be approved!¡± ¡°I heard that you¡¯re still an ordinary police officer. Work hard and strive to do a few more third-class merits to promote your position!¡± Hearing these words, Su Xuan was a little excited. The county leader said so, which meant that he was already famous in the eyes of the county leader. Even if it was just a name, it would be of great help to his year-end rating! Putting everything else aside, the bonus at the end of the year would definitely be A-rank and above. No one could surpass him! Not to mention, there were all kinds of notifications and bonus points. Thinking of this, Su Xuan immediately said excitedly. ¡°Thank you, Leader! I will continue to work hard!¡± Hearing this, the director of the Public Security Bureau immediately laughed out loud. He turned to Old Mai and patted him on the shoulder.¡±Old Mai, Old Mai, as expected of your subordinates.¡± ¡°He has your style back then.¡± ¡°Good, very good. Such promising talent can be nurtured well. Let¡¯s aim to bring back more achievements to our county. Who knows, we might even rise higher¡­¡± ¡­ After some casual conversation, the Chief of the County Public Security Bureau gave a stern look to Gao Qi and sighed. ¡°Old Ma, aside from wanting to see Su Xuan, the most important reason for us coming here is to take him with us.¡± The county bureau leader spoke, ¡°There are still doubts about this guy¡¯s initial involvement. We need to transfer him directly to the city bureau¡¯s Criminal Investigation Division for them to investigate.¡± ¡°This matter is also a task assigned by the city bureau leadership.¡± Upon hearing this, even Old Ma had grasped the gravity of the situation. No wonder they had just reported this matter and even the county bureau leadership had been alerted, rushing to their police station. It turned out Gao Qi¡¯s identity was special. Given this, Old Ma didn¡¯t hesitate to agree directly to the county bureau leader¡¯s decision. After all, they were the ones who apprehended him, and no one else could snatch him away. As for where this guy would end up, that was beyond their control. With Old Ma¡¯s nod, Gao Qi was immediately handcuffed once more and led out of the police station. Old Ma patted Su Xuan on the shoulder, urging him to take a rest. After all, today wasn¡¯t his duty day. Now that there was this time, he should go back and rest. ¡°Su Xuan, I have high hopes for you! Take a break these next couple of days and when you return to work the day after tomorrow, be more attentive. If you can, catch another one for me¡­¡± ¡°Of course, I understand that catching robbers and fugitives isn¡¯t something you come across casually. Don¡¯t let petty thieves and pickpockets slip through either, got it?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan immediately nodded. ¡°Yes, I¡¯ll do my best!¡± Old Ma was taken aback by his youthful energy and hastily waved him off to rest. Su Xuan didn¡¯t linger at the police station. He informed a few colleagues and changed into regular clothes, getting ready to head home. Since he crossed over to the present, his nerves had been tightly strung, and he hadn¡¯t relaxed since. Now he needed to find a place to unwind properly. Once he left the police station in casual attire, the system that had been silent in his mind suddenly chimed in. [Ding! Congratulations, Host, on successfully apprehending a criminal! You¡¯ve earned 500 points!] Hearing the voice, Su Xuan froze and instinctively furrowed his brows. ¡°Are you kidding me? This is a wanted criminal!¡± ¡°Moreover, a robber.¡± ¡°And you¡¯re giving me 500 points? Are you trying to take advantage of me because I haven¡¯t read those system novels?¡± Is the system joking!?! Back in the day, he had roamed the sea of books. Was this lousy system trying to trick him out of points? Chapter 14 Chapter 14 [Ding! Please don¡¯t doubt! The system is a legitimate system, it never cheats the host for points¡­] Hearing the system¡¯s explanation, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes widened slightly, and he was a little dumbfounded. If you say you are a proper system, then you are a proper system? Later on, all of my points might be cheated! However, this thought merely circled his mind before he quickly set it aside. He and the system were already bound; they had become like a grasshopper tied to a string. In this unfamiliar world, it was good to have a system that knew about his origins. Thinking this, Su Xuan arrived at a nearby park near the police station and found a bench to sit on. ¡°What can I do with these 500 points?¡± Since that was the case, Su Xuan no longer dwelled on the topic of whether his points were being tricked away by the system and started inquiring instead. [The host can purchase items through the system¡¯s store or choose to share points with the system!] He wasn¡¯t sure if it was his imagination, but Su Xuan felt that the system¡¯s voice changed slightly as it said this. ¡°The system store?¡± Hearing the system¡¯s words, Su Xuan was briefly stunned, and as he thought about it, a dazzling store appeared before his eyes. Yet the prices listed¡­ They were somewhat hard to commend. ¡°A bottle of simple physique-enhancing potion costs 1000 points!?¡± Su Xuan was speechless and a bit choked up. He gestured and pointed, ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go rob someone?¡± The system remained silent, as if it had suddenly frozen. With an exasperated sigh, Su Xuan continued to browse. He then noticed something like a search radar listed below, with a price of only 499 points. Su Xuan immediately set his sights on it! The fluctuating price tag had just been posted, and now it displayed the specific information about the radar. [Item: Sin Radar Function: Can assess the good and evil values of all objects within a thirty-meter radius! Upgradeable!] Seeing the detailed information about the radar, Su Xuan was already tempted. To him, this thing was practically his secret weapon! A radar that could explore the good and evil values of all objects within a thirty-meter radius. Didn¡¯t that mean he could determine who was a criminal just based on their moral values? ¡°Just that the thirty-meter radius for exploration is a bit limited.¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°But for now, this thing is pretty powerful for me. I¡¯ll buy it!¡± To be a man, one must be decisive! These 500 points were useless on him anyway, so he might as well spend them now. The radar he bought could definitely help him gain more things! Thinking this, Su Xuan pressed down. [Ding! Congratulations to the host on your first purchase in the store. You¡¯ve been rewarded with one lottery ticket!] [The primary version of the Sin Radar you¡¯ve purchased has arrived. Please check it!] The system¡¯s voice sounded successively. Su Xuan looked up and indeed saw two small red dots appear in the upper right corner, resembling two little pigeons. He tapped on the red dots, and immediately felt a beam of light hit his forehead, like being splashed by raindrops. After reacting, it seemed as though the world before his eyes had changed. Everyone who passed by him had a red or green mark on top of their heads, along with a faint blue¡­ And beside these colors were various numbers. Although the area wasn¡¯t large, it was sufficient for him. At least, when he walked among the crowd, he knew clearly the disposition of those around him. [Ding! Due to the host¡¯s active purchase, the system is gifting a comprehensive criminal search! Search space: 1000 meters!] [Searching¡­] [Ding! Warning, warning! A criminal has been found 500 meters away!] [Special emergency task: Please apprehend the criminal immediately! If successful, you will receive a reward of 1000 points!] Suddenly, several notifications from the system echoed through. As Su Xuan heard the last two sentences, he was dumbfounded. Instinctively, he jumped off the bench and followed the arrow provided by the system, accurately looking toward a certain side path. He walked towards that path. The farther he went, the redder the arrow in Su Xuan¡¯s vision became. Soon, he noticed a young man sitting on a wooden bench by the side of the path, wearing a baseball cap. The young man was dressed in the most ordinary T-shirt, holding a cellphone and playing with it, appearing like a typical youthful boy. If the system¡¯s arrow hadn¡¯t been hovering directly above this young man¡¯s head, Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t have paid any attention to someone so unremarkable. But¡­ That was a whopping 1000 points! Considering the fact that even the wanted criminal he had just caught didn¡¯t have as many points¡­ It could only mean one thing. The person before him was likely even more advanced than Gao Qi and undoubtedly a notorious fugitive! Thinking this, Su Xuan¡¯s steps didn¡¯t slow down as he continued forward, pretending to pass by as if he were a casual pedestrian. However, the corner of his eye remained fixed on the young man. It was this close inspection that made Su Xuan realize the signs being exhibited by the young man! Beneath the ordinary T-shirt, there was a slight bulge, and the young man¡¯s movements were highly alert. While it seemed like he was playing with his phone, Su Xuan had a feeling that his hand was just a split-second away from touching the weapon hidden beneath his T-shirt. According to Su Xuan¡¯s guess, that thing was either a gun or a knife! Whoosh! This guy actually had such a weapon! Su Xuan hastened his pace, feeling a little tense. His expression grew serious as he continued observing the young man. He didn¡¯t dare to act recklessly, fearing that he might startle the criminal. Moreover, he was alone now, and the discovery of the criminal was only due to the sudden announcement by the system. The situation had developed so quickly, and he didn¡¯t even have an assistant. Furthermore, this criminal seemed to be quite formidable. If it came to a physical confrontation, he wouldn¡¯t stand a chance¡­ At this moment, Su Xuan suddenly felt regret. If he had known, he should have gritted his teeth earlier and tried to buy a body-enhancing elixir on credit! ¡°System, is there anything that can be bought on credit?¡± Su Xuan asked in his mind, ¡°Preferably something related to enhancing combat power or physical fitness.¡± ¡°If there is, buy it for me immediately!¡± [Ding¡­ I¡¯m sorry, host. The system does not offer credit purchases¡­] The system¡¯s voice remained flat and emotionless, sounding like an unfeeling robot, uttering the last thing Su Xuan wanted to hear. At that, the clear expression in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes dimmed instantly. Was there truly no way for him to subdue this criminal? However, just at this moment, the system spoke up again: [There is a chance that the lottery ticket within the host might yield a physique-enhancing elixir. Would you like to draw it?] Su Xuan¡¯s dim eyes immediately lit up once more, and he responded eagerly, ¡°What are we waiting for? Draw it quickly!¡± [Drawing in progress¡­] [Congratulations to the host for winning the ¡®Iron Hammer Mastery: Hundred Strikes¡¯! A primary Iron Hammer is awarded!] Su Xuan: ¡­? System, what nonsense are you spouting? Chapter 15 Chapter 15 ¡°Screw the iron hammer, what I wanted was a physique enhancement potion, and you hand me Iron Hammer? What good is that?¡± Su Xuan was nearly driven speechless by the system¡¯s response. ¡°Sorry, host, due to the lottery, there¡¯s only a probability of obtaining a physique enhancement potion, it¡¯s not guaranteed, you know.¡± The system was also trying to argue its case. After hearing these words, Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched slightly. But to be fair, he hadn¡¯t clarified things properly from the beginning¡­ At this moment, Su Xuan looked at the iron hammer that the system had generously gifted him, and he fell into contemplation. This criminal was clearly just coincidentally present here. Who knew when he might leave? Yet, the police station wasn¡¯t far away. If he messaged his buddies privately now, they should be able to come over in time¡­ And who knew, they might even bring some equipment with them from the station. The only unknown was whether they¡¯d make it in time. As Su Xuan pondered this, he sent a quick text message on his phone. At this point, it was all a matter of luck¡­ As Su Xuan walked past, the young man he had been observing involuntarily tensed his body, alert for a second. He even lifted his gaze to give Su Xuan a quick once-over. But soon enough, the young man averted his gaze, returning to his phone. He didn¡¯t spare even a fraction of his peripheral vision for Su Xuan. The police station wasn¡¯t far from here, yet the man before him was simply wearing a cap and dressed like any regular person, not even bothering to wear a mask¡­ This could only mean one thing ¨C he was incredibly confident in his disguise. Precisely because of this, he didn¡¯t believe anyone would recognize him. Estimating the time, Su Xuan felt that his buddies should have received his text message and were on their way. With this in mind, he took out his phone and dialed a number. He turned around and headed back in the direction he had come from. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t we supposed to meet at the store in the west part of town? Why are you telling me it¡¯s in the east now?¡± ¡°For crying out loud, do you have any idea how exhausting it is for me to get there on my own two legs?¡± ¡°What¡­ Take a cab? You¡¯ll reimburse me for the fare! Screw you!¡± Su Xuan ranted and grumbled like a man who had been duped by a friend. He walked back, even speeding up his pace as he went along. The young man who had been sitting on a park bench originally, upon seeing Su Xuan turn around and head back, caught wind of his words. He cast a sideways glance at the anger evident on Su Xuan¡¯s face and immediately understood. Looks like another poor soul who got played by his buddies. Well, as long as he didn¡¯t recognize him, he was just another passerby. No need to worry. The young man lowered his head and returned to his phone, feeling somewhat pleased with himself. After being wanted for so many years, he had never been exposed in his disguise! From when he started evading the police to now, he even dared to hang out near the police station and play games. It was all about the thrill! In that moment, the young man suddenly felt something was amiss, his head jerking up. But it was too late. A sudden rush of wind sounded behind him. The young man leapt up, heart racing, ready to dodge. But in the next moment, intense pain surged from his back. He even heard the sound of bones breaking in that split second¡­ Bang! ¡°Ah, ah, ah¡­!!¡± Severe pain radiated from his lower back. The young man plummeted from mid-air, curling up his body, eyes wide with shock, and screamed in agony. Cold sweat instantly coated his body. Su Xuan held the iron hammer, standing about five paces away from him, cautiously observing the young man. He didn¡¯t dare to approach. Meanwhile, others on the path witnessed this scene and were equally shocked. ¡°Holy crap!¡± ¡°What¡¯s happening? A grudge?¡± ¡°Bullshit! Look at this guy, he¡¯s even holding a hammer¡­ Could he be some sort of hammer-wielding maniac?¡± ¡°Just now, I think I even heard bones cracking¡­ This young man is really in a miserable state¡­¡± ¡°Who knows who he must have offended¡­¡± People started talking one after another, but no one dared to approach Su Xuan due to the hammer in his hand. And of course, the desire to watch the drama unfold was too strong to resist. ¡°Hey, young man, what¡¯s your relationship with this guy? Why did you hit him in public?¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you, the police station is right here. You¡¯d better send him to the hospital quickly. Otherwise, the other party might sue you!¡± One of the aunties, who was carrying vegetables in her hand, said to Su Xuan. At this moment, Su Xuan looked at the young man with a serious expression. The hammer in his hand was clenched tightly in case the man suddenly took out his weapon and attacked the crowd beside him. ¡°Be careful, this person has a weapon!¡± Su Xuan said warily. However, his words did not alert the people around him at all. The auntie who had spoken to him earlier rolled her eyes. ¡°Young man, before you slander others, look at what you¡¯re holding in your hand.¡± ¡°I saw this young man playing with his phone earlier. It was you who suddenly stood behind him with a hammer, right?¡± ¡°You still have the cheek to slander others now? I think we should really send you to the police.¡± Just as the auntie was speaking, Qi Li, who had received Su Xuan¡¯s message, finally arrived with his men. When the surrounding crowd saw the police, they all requested for the police to arrest Su Xuan. For a moment, the entire scene was noisy. At this moment, the young man who was originally lying on the ground by Su Xuan had already gotten up. He took out a dagger from his trouser pocket. It was stained with blood, and there were even many places that had rusted. ¡°Damn it, you dare to hit me? I¡¯ll kill you!¡± The young man had also seen the police. However, he only thought that Su Xuan had called these police officers over and did not know that Su Xuan was also a police officer. He suspected that there was a problem with his disguise and that he had been discovered. He didn¡¯t care about the few police officers. However, before he fled, he had to kill Su Xuan, the fellow who had exposed his identity! ¡°Ah!¡± Seeing that he actually took out a dagger from his pocket, the few people who were still talking instantly screamed and took a few steps back. Su Xuan gripped the hammer tightly. He looked at the criminal who was pouncing on him and hardened his heart. Bang! Kacha. ¡± Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!¡± With a soft sound, the young man squatted on the spot, and the dagger in his hand fell to the ground with his empty palm. The man only felt a burst of pain from his body. He opened his mouth wide and shouted until he lost his voice. The intense pain made his legs go weak. He covered his pants with both hands and fell to the ground. Even his eyes were filled with despair! He¡­ His balls. ¡°D * mn, that sound just now was ball breaking, right?¡± ¡°This is ruthless! This is really ruthless!¡± ¡°So that¡¯s how the sound of ball shattering is. It seems to be a little crisp.¡± ¡°It¡¯s no different from cracking eggs.¡± .. Everyone felt pain when they heard this sound. The male compatriots present covered their pants and looked at Su Xuan in horror. They was afraid that he would do the same to them! Chapter 16 Chapter 16 ¡°What¡¯s going on? You just sent a text message, all vague and unclear, and you scared the daylights out of me.¡± ¡°Yeah, the message even said to bring our ¡®tools.¡¯ What¡¯s gotten into you?¡± ¡°Who¡¯s this guy?¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t do this, did you?¡± Just at this moment, Zhou Qiang and the others finally approached from not too far away, seeing Su Xuan surrounded by people. They immediately spoke up. They gathered around Su Xuan and the young man writhing on the ground, forming a protective circle. At this moment, they all wore perplexed expressions, utterly baffled by the reason Su Xuan had called them over. What was going on? Why had they just come and seen Su Xuan aiming a hit at someone¡¯s crotch? And that thing in his hand, it really did look like an iron hammer. Could it be that the police officers from the station were now openly committing murder? If this escalated to a fatality, they wouldn¡¯t be able to protect Su Xuan. Thinking this, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan first, then shifted his gaze to the young man on the ground, still groaning in pain. Unlike the other several comrades, he had a suspicion already. After all, precedent set by Gao Qi was still fresh in their minds. He had just been taken away, so who knew what this person was? ¡°Be careful, he has a dagger!¡± Just as Zhou Qiang was about to crouch down and take a look at the young man¡¯s face, Su Xuan suddenly shouted and physically intervened, blocking Zhou Qiang. Hearing this, the officers were startled, instinctively turning to look at the young man. Sure enough, the young man had gripped a knife at some point, his eyes bloodshot as he lunged at them. However, before he could reach them, Su Xuan kicked him away, sending him crashing to the ground. The knife flew out of his hand and landed far away. Even the onlookers who had been spectating were taken aback, immediately retreating. Zhou Qiang was drenched in cold sweat. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t alerted him and physically pulled him aside, that knife might have been buried in him just now¡­ Not to mention, if this young man endured the pain and took Zhou Qiang hostage, who knew what could have happened. ¡°He¡¯s got a knife, and he¡¯s not an ordinary person.¡± Zhou Qiang quickly realized, and before he could finish his sentence, the remaining officers moved forward. They drew their silver batons, pressing the man down on the ground. The young man knew he probably couldn¡¯t escape anymore. His frustration had grown even greater now, struggling to break free and flee. However, one of the officers deftly seized his hand and swiftly handcuffed him. Then, they jointly hauled him to his feet. The surprised onlookers, relieved by this sight, let out a breath they hadn¡¯t known they were holding. The worry about the knife the young man had brandished moments ago gradually dissipated. They looked at Su Xuan in amazement, discussing: ¡°I knew it, how could anyone dare to lay hands on someone in broad daylight like that?¡± ¡°Turns out the police were handling it. That makes sense.¡± ¡°Young man did a great job. This guy even had a knife on him. Who did he intend to attack?¡± ¡°It¡¯s terrifying, the knife is covered in blood. Looks like a habitual offender!¡± ¡°Could this guy be a murderer? Just think about it, he was sitting right there. I walked past here not long ago, it¡¯s truly frightening¡­¡± ¡°Truly remarkable, our town¡¯s police officers are outstanding!¡± ¡°This is the first time I¡¯ve seen plainclothes police officers. They¡¯re handsome, as it turns out¡­¡± With the crowd¡¯s admiring words, the young man was brought forward and stood in front of Zhou Qiang and Su Xuan. The man struggled twice. Seeing that there was no hope of escaping, his gaze fell on Su Xuan. ¡°Damn it! You better remember this!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll remember you!¡± He looked at Su Xuan and said in a cold voice. Su Xuan sneered, not afraid at all. The evil meter on this guy¡¯s head was so high that even if he entered the prison, he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to come out. Still asking him to wait till he¡¯s out for a revenge? Wait my ass! ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll wait for you here. If you have the ability, come and find me.¡±Su Xuan said coldly. The man clearly did not expect Su Xuan to be so domineering. His eyes immediately widened and he was about to say something when Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression suddenly turned cold. He stared at the man and carefully identified him. After a while, Zhou Qiang suddenly reacted. He immediately exposed the man¡¯s identity. ¡°Zhao Dongqiang!¡± ¡± He¡¯s from the three eastern provinces. Three years ago, he killed the entire village because his wife was abducted. Later, when he was being escorted to prison, he killed the police officer who sent him to prison and even stole his gun.¡± ¡°For the next few years, he has been involved in the killing of human traffickers. However, every time the police received news, he would escape successfully.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how many lives have been lost. He has long been listed as an A-level wanted criminal in the country, and the bounty is as high as 300,000!¡± ¡°He is¡­¡± When Zhou Qiang said this, his expression was extremely serious.¡±Why is he here?¡± .. After hearing this statement, the remaining officers¡¯ faces also turned pale. Such a notorious murderer, and they had come to deal with him single-handedly¡­ Remember, not even an entire village could handle this guy! If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t struck his weak spot with that move just now, they might¡­ ¡°Wait, doesn¡¯t this guy have a gun?¡± Su Xuan suddenly realized, his gaze immediately shifting to Zhao Dongqiang. Sure enough, he saw his bulging trouser pocket, as if something was about to poke out. Su Xuan directly lifted his T-shirt, and in his trouser pocket was that gun, wasn¡¯t it? Seeing this scene, everyone involuntarily gasped. Especially Zhou Qiang. He had no doubt that if Su Xuan hadn¡¯t reacted quickly just now, if this guy managed to escape and pulled out the gun on the road, they would all be done for! Thinking of this, a sense of shame appeared on his face. He had been the one to bring up the fact that this guy had a gun, yet he hadn¡¯t thought of this possibility himself! Zhou Qiang reached into his pocket, took out a sealed bag, and placed the piece of evidence inside it. Only then did he feel completely at ease to press the intercom button¡­ ¡°Calling headquarters, calling headquarters¡­¡± ¡°Jiangcheng Police Station, send another car over, we¡¯re at¡­¡± ¡°Requesting backup!¡± ¡­ Zhou Qiang¡¯s intercom directly connected to headquarters. Basically, all county officers who had their radios on public channels could hear¡­ Most of the officers were puzzled. Why had Zhou Qiang suddenly requested backup? Headquarters promptly assigned the task to Jiangcheng Police Station. On the other hand, the officers from Jiangcheng Police Station were utterly confused: Wait, the place where Zhou Qiang is calling for assistance is only a few steps away from our station. What¡¯s going on? Can¡¯t they handle it themselves? Then suddenly, someone caught on. ¡°Don¡¯t you guys remember that before Zhou Qiang and the others left, he mentioned that Su Xuan had sent them a text message?¡± ¡°Could it be that Su Xuan has caught another criminal?¡± ¡°Come on, even if he caught another one, does he really need to broadcast it on the public channel?¡± Chapter 17 Chapter 17 After hearing the banter from the officers under him, Old Mai promptly slapped the table. ¡°Don¡¯t stand around chattering, hurry up and go. Two of you, go see what¡¯s going on.¡± ¡°The information has already been sent. Are you not planning to go?¡± Upon hearing this, the officers who were previously complaining immediately stood up and headed out. Of course, they had to go. Didn¡¯t headquarters already issue the orders? However, when they got there, they found Su Xuan and his group were already heading toward their police station, holding onto someone. Judging by the situation, they didn¡¯t seem to need any assistance. The officers were astonished. They quickly approached, looking at Zhou Qiang with confusion and asking, ¡°Old Zhou, what¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°Who is this person?¡± Zhou Qiang grinned proudly and slapped Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You guys have no idea, we¡¯ve caught another fugitive this time!¡± ¡°And this fugitive is a grade-A fugitive who¡¯s been on the run for three years!¡± ¡°How about that? I just announced it on the public channel. Pretty impressive, right?¡± ¡°If Old Mai hears about this, he¡¯d probably be overjoyed.¡± After this statement, Zhou Qiang and his group arrived at the police station. The officers who had come to welcome them wore shocked expressions. Upon hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, they were left speechless. ¡°Damn, what are you thinking? Another grade-A fugitive?¡± ¡°Do you really think catching a fugitive is that simple?¡± One of the officers spoke up, his expression rather unsightly. ¡°Although you¡¯ve caught a fugitive, it doesn¡¯t mean you can catch many.¡± ¡°Careful what you say. What if Old Mai really believes it? What then?¡± Just then, Old Mai had approached. Upon hearing this sentence, he asked, ¡°What am I supposed to do now that I¡¯ve just started to believe in something?¡± Upon hearing this, the officer¡¯s face immediately darkened. Zhou Qiang, however, wasn¡¯t worried at all. He directly spoke up, ¡°Chief, you¡¯re here. Take a look at who this is.¡± ¡°Zhao Dongqiang!¡± ¡°The one who wiped out an entire village three years ago. Today, Su Xuan happened to catch him.¡± ¡­ Because of Zhou Qiang¡¯s earlier message on the public channel, Old Mai hadn¡¯t turned off his intercom when he arrived. At this moment, all officers with radios on public channels, including other station chiefs, heard Zhou Qiang¡¯s words. They had gathered in the county today due to the astonishing news that Jiangcheng Police Station had caught a fugitive. Now, upon hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, they were immediately rendered speechless. ¡°Come on, Old Mai, do you have to boast without even a draft? You¡¯ve just caught one criminal, and now another?¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on? Do these criminals come in groups now?¡± ¡°Another grade-A fugitive¡­ do you even know who Zhao Dongqiang is?¡± ¡°If Zhao Dongqiang could be caught so easily, he wouldn¡¯t have become a grade-A fugitive.¡± ¡°Old Mai, you really need to reorganize your police station. Just look at the nonsense your officers are saying¡­¡± ¡­ As Zhou Qiang¡¯s voice trailed off, a wave of criticism and mockery began. The other station chiefs had gathered, and none of them believed that Old Mai would be so lucky as to catch one fugitive on the run, let alone two. Did he really think fugitives came in groups? This moment left Old Mai with a flushed face of anger. Immediately, he spoke on the public channel: ¡°Alright, alright, can¡¯t you guys speak like civilized people? So what if I¡¯ve caught another fugitive? Who told me that my subordinates can¡¯t get things done?¡± ¡°Oh my, these days are truly exhausting. Just finished interrogating one fugitive, and here comes another one. It¡¯s been quite a tiring¡­¡± Old Mai proclaimed loudly, his face brimming with pride. Before today, his station hadn¡¯t accomplished anything; he¡¯d even been shown up by his archrival. He had been feeling quite stifled by the situation. Now, his subordinates had achieved something. They had suddenly apprehended two fugitives. Those who usually opposed him or disliked him were all popping out one by one. They thought he was lying and were merely jealous. Hmph. The more Old Mai thought about it, the prouder he became. He then carefully examined Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s face. With his memory, he naturally remembered what the fugitive looked like. After confirming the person¡¯s identity, Old Mai smiled smugly. ¡°However, you all have it wrong this time. My officers are like natural geniuses. They casually catch any criminal and it just happens to be a major fugitive who¡¯s been on the run for three years¡­¡± As Old Mai spoke, he was clearly showing off to others. When this statement came out, the officers on the public channel were all dumbfounded. No one would believe that a police station chief would lie on the public channel. So¡­ Could it be that they had truly apprehended another murderer on the run? In these times, encountering even one fugitive was difficult, let alone the fact that Jiangcheng Police Station had apprehended two murderers and both of them were A-class fugitives¡­ What day was it today? How did Jiangcheng Police Station manage to get so lucky with everything? The chiefs of the other police stations still found it hard to believe. Especially Zhao Xiong, the chief of the Qianxi District Police Station, he was truly incredulous: ¡°What!? Old Mai, did you really catch another one!?¡± ¡°Did you eat a koi today? Your luck is this good?¡± This sudden outburst on the public channel shook everyone, especially Old Mai, who was more smug than ever. With Zhao Xiong¡¯s inquiry, the other station chiefs began to realize the situation. They stuttered as they spoke. ¡°Old Mai, you can¡¯t just say things like that casually.¡± ¡°This is still the public channel. The chief is going to be picking up the prisoner later¡­¡± ¡°This is Zhao Dongqiang, right? Wasn¡¯t he always chasing human traffickers? Why is he here now¡­¡± ¡°Moreover, he¡¯s armed. Without armed police, how did you manage to capture him?¡± ¡°Old Mai, are you sure you didn¡¯t make a mistake? Take another look!¡± Several station chiefs had entered their positions at the same time as Old Mai. Having held the chief position for so many years, they had formed a bond. They didn¡¯t want Old Mai to exhaust himself over this matter. If he fabricated things and ended up losing his position, it would be a miserable outcome¡­ Even the leadership of the county public security bureau was astonished. They had just taken away a A-class fugitive from the police station, and now they¡¯d captured another one right afterward? This did sound somewhat¡­ Shocking. ¡°Old Mai, are you sure what you said is true? If so, I¡¯ll come over now.¡± ¡°Please confirm again. Did you really catch the A-class wanted criminal, Zhao Dongqiang?¡± Hearing the Director of the Public Security Bureau speak, Old Mai¡¯s expression immediately became serious. He said in a serious tone,¡±Chief, we have confirmed the identity of the criminal. It is confirmed that he is Zhao Dongqiang, who was on the run three years ago.¡± ¡°We found a dagger on him and a turbine pistol that was stolen back then!¡± Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Turbine Pistol! And there¡¯s the murder weapon from back then! Hearing Old Mai¡¯s words, everyone took a sharp intake of cold air. Meanwhile, Old Mai continued his report. ¡°At present, the criminal has been subdued, but the injuries are somewhat serious. It¡¯s feared that he¡¯ll require conservative treatment at an advanced hospital¡­¡± In fact, when Old Mai heard about Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s injuries, he had been shocked for a while as well. Speaking now, his face was somewhat twisted, with a faint sense of discomfort. Yet, at the same time, there was a hint of satisfaction within him! This was Zhao Dongqiang after all! A man responsible for so many lives, not to mention that he had even assassinated two police officers when he fled¡­ A scum like him, even if his balls were crushed, Old Mai felt it would be too light of a punishment! Old Mai looked at Zhao Dongqiang, who was collapsed on the ground like a dead dog, kneeling on his legs like a eunuch, his face a mix of green and black as he held his groin tightly. From this, one could tell that his testicles were pretty seriously damaged¡­ Hearing Old Mai¡¯s report, the officers on the opposite side were astonished. Especially the chiefs of the other police stations. ¡°Oh my god! Weren¡¯t you just saying that the injuries were only slightly serious? Why would you need an ambulance then?¡± ¡°Since there¡¯s even a knife and a gun involved, it¡¯s probably Zhao Dongqiang.¡± ¡°Awesome, buddy! In just one day¡¯s work, you managed to catch two fugitives on the run¡­¡± ¡°Look at how pleased you are. Could it be that this time the fugitive was caught by Su Xuan?¡± ¡°Wow, a gaoqiang is just a third-class merit. Now there¡¯s another Zhao Dongqiang¡­ Isn¡¯t that going to be another third-class merit?¡± ¡°Su Xuan is going to shine this time!¡± Hearing the voices coming through the intercom, colleagues who were initially amazed that Su Xuan had managed to catch another fugitive were now shocked. It was at this moment they remembered that he had scored another third-class merit¡­ The very thought of it made their envious eyes turn red! God knows, they had worked in the bureau for so many years, hoping for a third-class merit was like waiting for the sky to fall. And Su Xuan had effortlessly obtained two! Not only were the police officers envious, even the chiefs of the other police stations couldn¡¯t help but feel a tinge of jealousy. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it, Old Mai really had a stroke of luck this time.¡± ¡°There are only a few fugitives in total, yet he managed to catch them all. He didn¡¯t leave any for me!¡± ¡°This guy Su Xuan, can¡¯t he be assigned to another shift somewhere else? I really wish I had someone like that in my department¡­¡± ¡°What? Are you dreaming? I¡¯m hoping to get him in my department¡­¡± ¡°Being able to catch two fugitives in one day, especially such vicious ones, being just a regular officer is a waste¡­ With this kind of talent, he should be in the special police force¡­¡± ¡°What kind of luck has he had? He can take down even a fugitive who shot at the police with ease. Capturing fugitives seems like a game to him¡­¡± As the chiefs conversed, the head of the county public security bureau finally realized the situation and his face instantly lit up with excitement. Immediately, he spoke up, ¡°In that case, you must remain vigilant. I¡¯ll lead the Criminal Investigation Division with the ambulance to come over¡­¡± ¡°We must ensure a tight watch. He must not escape again!¡± The chief of the county public security bureau was already speaking up, and the chiefs of the other stations were not lagging behind. They immediately ordered their men to head towards the Jiangcheng Police Station. In an instant, dozens of police cars sped by from different directions within the county town, galloping towards the Jiangcheng Police Station. Pedestrians on the road were surprised by this sight, wondering why there were so many police out this time. Was there another major operation happening? A man who had just hugged his child witnessed this scene. His legs weakened and the child in his arms fell. He couldn¡¯t even bend down to pick up the child and dashed off into the distance¡­ He felt a quiver in his heart and his legs felt weak from running away. He worried if these on-duty police officers had somehow found out where they had been taking refuge and were looking for them. They say that a guilty conscience needs no accuser, and there was some truth to it¡­ Meanwhile, the entire Jiangcheng Police Station had become alert. All the police officers were keeping a close eye on Zhao Dongqiang, who was trapped in the center. At this moment, Zhao Dongqiang was crouched with his legs curled up, sweat dripping from his forehead in large droplets. His face was pale, and even his lips were trembling. Without looking at that area, no one could tell the extent of his injuries. They only heard that his testicles were crushed¡­ Several police officers instinctively glanced at Su Xuan, thinking that this guy was quite ruthless! Not long after, the county leaders arrived. It was still the former director of the Public Security Bureau, Gao Jianlin! After arriving, Gao Jianlin went straight to Zhao Dongqiang, lowered his head, and carefully observed him. Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s disguise had long been stripped away by Su Xuan. With a single glance, Gao Jianlin had already recognized him. It was none other than Zhao Dongqiang, who had been on the run for three years! This realization caused his heart to race uncontrollably. He was so nervous that he burst into laughter! ¡°Hahaha! Zhao Dongqiang, it really is Zhao Dongqiang!¡± ¡°Good! This is great!¡± ¡°This guy has been on the run for a full three years, and we¡¯ve finally caught him!¡± ¡°Although we don¡¯t know why this guy ended up in our jurisdiction, at least we¡¯ve caught him. Otherwise, who knows who would suffer.¡± Over the past three years, the only traces that the police were able to confirm of Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s presence were the corpses of one human trafficker after another¡­ Or the deceived buyers manipulated by human traffickers. Since his wife had been abducted, something seemed to have snapped within Zhao Dongqiang. Whether it was a human trafficker or a buyer, anyone he learned about couldn¡¯t escape his clutches¡­ So, whenever someone like him appeared, the police would surely be on high alert. After all, petty thefts within their jurisdiction weren¡¯t a big deal, even if some gambling or drug-related activities occurred. But when it involved loss of life, it was a grave matter. Furthermore, cases involving loss of life would affect the assessment of relevant departments throughout the year¡­ Fortunately, Zhao Dongqiang had only just arrived in their area. He hadn¡¯t even had a chance to take action before Su Xuan had apprehended him¡­ At this point, the head of the Public Security Bureau turned to the chiefs and asked, ¡°Have there been any recent missing persons cases?¡± The chiefs took a moment to recall and shook their heads, ¡°None, none.¡± Hearing this, the county leaders finally breathed a sigh of relief. When they saw Su Xuan, a satisfied and relieved smile appeared on their faces. There was even a sense of surviving a catastrophe. If it wasn¡¯t for Su Xuan catching Zhao Dongqiang this time, and he ended up killing someone before fleeing, then the police wouldn¡¯t have found out until it was too late¡­ Fortunately, so fortunately, Su Xuan caught him! ¡°Old Mai, you¡¯ve got a great police officer!¡± County Public Security Bureau Director Gao Jianlin immediately spoke, ¡°If he hadn¡¯t already been assigned to your station, I¡¯d want to transfer him to my deparment!¡± Chapter 19 Chapter 19 Upon hearing this sentence, Old Mai couldn¡¯t hold back. Are you kidding me? Su Xuan was his capable staff member. If the county bureau chief took him away for real, who was he going to rely on for his future performance? ¡°Chief, you really can¡¯t poach like this. I still have my people here.¡± Old Mai immediately spoke up. Gao Jianlin burst into laughter, ¡°Alright, alright, I know you can¡¯t bear to part with me. I was just teasing you.¡± As he spoke, Gao Jianlin looked at Zhao Dongqiang, still lying on the ground, his brow furrowing in confusion. ¡°Old Mai, what¡¯s up with Zhao Dongqiang? Why hasn¡¯t he gotten up from the ground?¡± ¡°His face looks so terrible. Could he have really sustained a severe injury?¡± ¡°You told me it was a minor issue, but why does it seem like he¡¯s dead?¡± ¡°There¡¯s no blood on him either. What¡¯s going on??¡± After hearing Gao Jianlin¡¯s words, the chiefs of the other police stations also looked over in confusion. The chief of the Qianxi District Police Station even exclaimed dramatically, ¡°Could this guy be playing dead?¡± Play dead, my ass! The pain had numbed him on the ground. Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s mouth twitched. He wished he could just faint right there. He wanted to jump up right now and stab him. However, as soon as he made a slight movement, a sharp pain radiated from an indescribable area. Zhao Dongqiang turned pale, and the few millimeters of his body that had just risen were suddenly seated again. His vision darkened. After hearing Gao Jianlin¡¯s words, Old Mai also looked at Zhao Dongqiang and his expression became somewhat awkward. ¡°It¡¯s not a major injury, just a crushed testicle.¡± ¡°After all, this topic is about male dignity. So, I think it¡¯s better for him to go to the hospital for an examination.¡± ¡°Even criminals have human rights.¡± Just as Chief Yu was about to say this, everyone in the room instinctively tightened their legs, especially the men present. They felt a chill between their legs, and their gaze involuntarily shifted to the area Zhao Dongqiang was clutching¡­ Looking at him like this, they couldn¡¯t help but empathize. Yes, Su Xuan¡¯s ruthlessness had taken on a new meaning. Damn it! A guy who would go for the testicles at any opportunity. Next time, they better not provoke him. If the opponent delivered a kick like that, their future might turn bleak¡­ Damn it, a blow to the testicles with a hammer, not to mention a murderer, any guy wouldn¡¯t be able to handle it¡­ The chiefs coughed and quickly shifted everyone¡¯s attention. ¡°Su Xuan did an impressive job this time.¡± ¡°Old Mai, I envy you for having such an officer. You probably won¡¯t need to worry about your performance for the next half year¡­¡± With these words, the county leaders finally realized it and all spontaneously turned to Old Mai, saying: ¡°Wow, the performance for the next half year is in your hands.¡± ¡°We in the bureau have high expectations for you!¡± ¡°And Su Xuan¡­¡± The county leaders turned to Su Xuan, raising their hand to give his shoulder a hearty pat, ¡°You did a great job. You¡¯ve achieved another significant feat this time!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll put in an application for a second-class commendation for you along with the previous one. I¡¯ll try to upgrade your two third-class commendations to second-class.¡± ¡°Keep up the good work and strive harder! Whether you can be promoted to Deputy Police Inspector will depend on this wave!¡± To catch two A Class fugitives in a single day, such talent, even if just a regular police officer, was rare for a leader to encounter. Although Su Xuan caught the criminals, it was within their county, and even if they went to the city bureau, their county would gain considerable prestige! It might even provide some help in their political careers¡­ With these thoughts, the county leaders became even more interested in Su Xuan! Only the director of the County Public Security Bureau, Gao Jianlin, looked at Old Mai, a slight smile playing on his lips as he praised, ¡°Old Mai, I¡¯m afraid you might be moving up a bit.¡± Old Mai and he had joined the force at the same time, but Gao Jianlin was already a bureau chief, while Old Mai was still a station chief. This could only mean that Old Mai¡¯s career had hit some bumps¡­ But now, with Su Xuan, this precious asset, as his direct subordinate, Old Mai naturally had a share of credit! Old Mai was also very excited. So, he had been thinking that he might be stuck in the role of station chief until he retired. Who could have imagined that he would get this precious Su Xuan at this time? As long as he continued to bring in some criminals, he might just make a breakthrough next year¡­ ¡°Borrowing your auspicious words, borrowing your auspicious words¡­¡± Old Mai burst into laughter. In the meantime, the detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division arrived at the Jiangcheng Police Station, along with the ambulance. Seeing Zhao Dongqiang curled up on the ground, the captain of the Criminal Investigation Division exclaimed in shock, ¡°Isn¡¯t this Zhao Dongqiang?¡± ¡°How did you manage to catch such a dangerous fugitive?¡± Upon hearing this, everyone¡¯s gaze turned to Su Xuan. He felt a bit embarrassed and took out his iron hammer, saying, ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to this¡­¡± The captain of the Criminal Investigation Division noticed that Zhao Dongqiang had also been apprehended by Su Xuan. His expression shifted from surprise to admiration as he extended an invitation, ¡°Su Xuan, would you consider joining our Criminal Investigation Division?¡± Old Mai: ¡­?? Damn it, why is another person trying to snatch him? He had waited for so many years and finally gotten a capable subordinate. Was it easy for him? He was still waiting for Su Xuan to bring in more accomplishments and help him climb the ranks. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go as soon as you¡¯ve caught the suspect.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t waste time here. Those who want to poach my people, you¡¯re quite early.¡± Old Mai impatiently spoke, and Su Xuan just chuckled without contradicting him. He was just an ordinary police officer at the moment. Even if he were really transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division in a special capacity, what use would it be? Besides, he didn¡¯t even have a formalized regimen or training. If he joined the Criminal Investigation Division now, he might not keep up¡­ The captain of the Criminal Investigation Division laughed heartily, bantered with Old Mai a bit, and then looked at Su Xuan with a touch of regret in his gaze. ¡°Alright, alright.¡± ¡°I mean, Old Mai, you¡¯re quite something. I just wanted to poach a few of your people. There¡¯s no need to act like you¡¯re going to kill me¡­¡± Old Mai¡¯s words were cut off halfway. Even though he had immediately rejected the idea of the Criminal Investigation Division¡¯s captain poaching his people, the truth was that every person who became a police officer desired to be in the Criminal Investigation Division. Even when he had entered the department, he had wanted to become a detective¡­ And Su Xuan? Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Every person who becomes a police officer has the ultimate goal of wanting to become a detective. Even in a different world, Su Xuan¡¯s dream remained unchanged. However, he realized that he wasn¡¯t yet ready to become a detective. It was still a joke, given that he had at most two second-class merits. Moreover, his slight frame made him as fragile as a weakling. If he were to join the Special Police Force, he¡¯d probably be out sooner rather than later. Better to climb the ranks slowly. With these thoughts in mind, Su Xuan gave Old Mai an affirmative glance. Old Mai: ¡­?? What is this kid trying to say? In the end, Zhao Dongqiang was taken away by the bureau¡¯s personnel. After all, even keeping such a dangerous murderer in the station wasn¡¯t safe. It was the members of the Criminal Investigation Division who took him away and prepared to transfer him to prison. Once his identity was confirmed, as a fugitive, Zhao Dongqiang¡¯s fate was to remain in custody. As for Su Xuan, after receiving some praises, Old Mai saw him out of the police station. ¡°Go back and rest well.¡± ¡°Make sure to recharge, you have to come to work tomorrow, right?¡± Old Mai wasn¡¯t worried about anything now, except that Su Xuan might not get enough rest. Even if he didn¡¯t rest, he still wanted his capable subordinate to rest properly. With these words, Old Mai¡¯s intentions became clear to everyone, and they all looked at Su Xuan with a smile, bursting into laughter. ¡°Yes, Su Xuan, go rest well. You¡¯re our capable assistant at the station.¡± ¡°Whether we can secure a high bonus this year depends on you.¡± ¡°Oh my, have you thought about it? You suddenly became so powerful.¡± ¡°Look at how Old Mai is so pleased that he wants to hold you in his hand.¡± ¡°It¡¯s because we became a fragile little ice cube. We have to be held in someone¡¯s hand, or else we might melt!¡± The group of colleagues began teasing. Old Mai remained composed and retorted immediately. ¡°If you want me to hold you in my hand, then show me some accomplishments!¡± Hearing this, several officers waved their hands. They knew their own worth. ¡°Never mind, no need to.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good enough to catch a couple of thieves¡­¡± The atmosphere became harmonious. ¡°Tomorrow I¡¯ll be on your shift. Make sure you rest well so you can lead me to another commendation! Our bonus for this quarter depends on you!¡± With a grin, Zhou Qiang leaned over and said to Su Xuan. Hearing this, Su Xuan rolled his eyes and immediately pushed his hand away. ¡°Get lost, do you really think earning that bonus is that easy?¡± That being said, Su Xuan actually did what he intended. He headed to the supermarket after work and purchased some essentials. Having inherited the original host¡¯s memories, finding the original host¡¯s home was relatively easy. Fortunately, the original host didn¡¯t live with their parents, providing Su Xuan with some buffer time. After buying daily necessities, Su Xuan returned home and rolled up his sleeves to start organizing. He packed the original host¡¯s belongings into several boxes, which he stacked in a guest room. Although Su Xuan could continue using the original host¡¯s belongings, he felt that he should leave behind traces of the original host¡¯s life. After finishing the tidying up, it was already dark outside. Su Xuan didn¡¯t push himself. Even though his cooking skills were decent, he remembered that the original host was a disaster in the kitchen. If he inherited that trait, he¡¯d be in trouble. Takeout was the better option. While waiting for the food delivery, Su Xuan took a shower and returned to devour the meal. He ate the food on the table like a gust of wind. Afterward, he cleaned up and got ready for bed. One could say that everything he had experienced that day was astonishing. He had crossed over, obtained a system, and apprehended two fugitives¡­ But truth be told, until this moment, Su Xuan wondered if he was still in a dream. Lying in bed at this moment, he finally felt like he had truly crossed over, stepping into a world entirely unknown to him, becoming another version of himself in a different world. ¡°Stay strong, Su Xuan!¡± Su Xuan spoke to himself, and the voice echoed in the darkness, constantly ringing in his ears. From this moment on, he had truly become Su Xuan of this world. Fortunately, he was an orphan to begin with, without too many melodramatic memories to recall. After a busy day, he was exhausted. Almost as soon as he closed his eyes, Su Xuan fell asleep, only to be awakened by the cacophony of multiple alarm clocks the next morning. In his dream-like state, Su Xuan sprang out of bed like a carp leaping out of water. After a moment of bewilderment, he finally realized that he seemed to have crossed over, as he gazed upon the unfamiliar surroundings. The alarm that was currently ringing had been set by the original host. Su Xuan, with a messy topknot, tidied up and dressed in his police uniform. He grabbed a bun and headed outside. As for breakfast? The station¡¯s breakfast was both delicious and affordable. Why miss out when there¡¯s a free meal? ¡°Su Xuan, you made it. I¡¯ve brought you breakfast!¡± As soon as he entered the station, Su Xuan was greeted by Zhou Qiang, who slung an arm around his shoulder and handed him breakfast. ¡°Today, my friend, I¡¯m counting on you!¡± Did Zhou Qiang remember what happened yesterday? Su Xuan shook his head helplessly, but he didn¡¯t decline the gesture. Although the station¡¯s food was inexpensive, it still deducted from his meal card. If he could eat for free, why not? That day, Su Xuan was partnered with Zhou Qiang. They hopped into a police car and began their patrol. Seeing them leave, several officers who had been busy inside all stood up at the same time, watching them depart through the window. ¡°Do you think Su Xuan can pull off another big move this time?¡± ¡°What a joke. Do you really think criminals gather like a flock?¡± ¡°He just got lucky yesterday. At most, he might handle a minor case today. Who knows, after yesterday, he might not even get a small case.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right¡­ I think so too¡­¡± Not only them, even Old Mai in the chief¡¯s office stood by the window, watching the police car leave the courtyard. He couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit hopeful. ¡°I wonder if this kid can catch a few more criminals for me.¡± As soon as this thought arose, he immediately shook his head, berating himself for being inefficient. He was starting to act superstitious, just like those inexperienced young officers. ¡°What are you thinking? Catching criminals isn¡¯t so simple.¡± ¡°Getting older, getting more confused¡­¡± The hushed whispers of the crowd didn¡¯t reach Su Xuan¡¯s ears. At this moment, he was seated in the passenger seat, munching on a bun. To his surprise, the bun was filled with beef. Su Xuan raised an eyebrow, ¡°You actually bought such a big spread. You got me a beef bun?¡± ¡°How much is left in your card, anyway?¡± Considering that the original host typically ate a bowl of plain noodles every day¡­ Zhou Qiang was driving when he heard that. He turned around and looked at her expectantly.¡± I¡¯m still waiting for you to bring me some good luck. I¡¯ll definitely give you something delicious. This is called offering!¡± Su Xuan was speechless. Thank you. You did a good job. Don¡¯t do it next time. Chapter 21 Chapter 21 ¡°At least you had quite the luck yesterday, so there should be some residual luck today.¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been one night, so it shouldn¡¯t have worn off that quickly. We¡¯re not aiming for much today; just catching a criminal would be good.¡± ¡°Even nabbing small-time thieves is impressive.¡± ¡°In our jurisdiction, we haven¡¯t had a major incident like yesterday for a long time.¡± As Zhou Qiang drove, he sighed and spoke. Hearing these words, Su Xuan inwardly nodded in agreement. However, he retorted silently in his mind. You want to catch some petty criminals? Well, that¡¯s a problem. You might have to be disappointed today. With this sin radar on him, no demons or ghosts could escape his detection! If Su Xuan didn¡¯t make use of it, he might truly be condemned by the heavens. He immediately chuckled and replied, ¡°Alright, alright, considering your offering this time, I¡¯ll take you to catch a few!¡± ¡°We¡¯re on patrol now, and the chances of catching criminals are higher.¡± ¡°With my discerning eyes, no criminals can escape! When the time comes, you and I both can get promoted, right?¡± Hearing this, Zhou Qiang¡¯s mouth twitched. In the end, his good intentions weren¡¯t extinguished. ¡°Fine, when the time comes, you and I, one after the other. Haha!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s both rise to the peak of our careers!¡± Although Su Xuan didn¡¯t think he could catch a major criminal like he did yesterday, the prospect of a promotion and salary increase was enough to excite Zhou Qiang. On the street, Zhou Qiang drove the police car and observed Su Xuan, who had finished eating and was still peering out the window. This left him puzzled. ¡°I must say, Su Xuan, your memory is impressive!¡± Yesterday, they had identified the two criminals due to Su Xuan¡¯s quick thinking. But now he was driving this police car and still looking outside¡­ ¡°But, young man, don¡¯t bother looking. This car is moving so fast that even if you do see something, it¡¯ll be gone in a flash.¡± ¡°In just a few seconds, how much can you really see?¡± ¡°Wake up, hurry up and sit properly. I¡¯ll take you to the jurisdiction area to clock in!¡± They had been colleagues for many years, and they patrolled together for three or four days a week. Zhou Qiang wasn¡¯t particularly polite when talking to him. Su Xuan listened with the same mind but didn¡¯t move. He knew Zhou Qiang had his own way of observing people. After all, he had been a policeman for many years, and during patrols, it was challenging to catch criminals solely based on one¡¯s own eyes. In those few seconds, even if he did manage to see something, he probably wouldn¡¯t remember it clearly. By the time he reacted, the person would have already fled. Unless it was like when someone deliberately reported an incident, chasing after the person directly would be more convenient. But that would mean relying on reports from the public¡­ Trying to identify criminals with one¡¯s own eyes during patrols was practically impossible. However, this wasn¡¯t much of an issue for Su Xuan. Zhou Qiang was unaware of his ¡°golden finger,¡± which was why he was saying these things. After all, the way he sought out criminals was different from Su Xuan¡¯s. As for the earlier comment about relying on luck and catching another criminal together, it was a joke. Who would take that seriously? Su Xuan did. Regardless, now that he had this ¡°golden finger,¡± he wouldn¡¯t let it go to waste. He was determined to catch a criminal today, no matter what! [Ding! A high-energy sin value has been detected ahead. Please proceed to investigate!] At this moment, the system suddenly sounded an alert. Su Xuan was momentarily stunned. He hadn¡¯t expected the radar to have an alert function. So exhilarating. Soon, a smile of pleasant surprise appeared on his face. Wow, he had just started patrolling, and he already had a criminal in his grasp! Thinking about it, he had earned a total of 1,500 points by capturing two criminals yesterday. One was Groomsman Gao Qi, which yielded 500 points. The remaining 1,000 points came from capturing Zhao Dongqiang, which he had only just claimed when he returned home. A full 1,000 points! It also indicated how high his sin value was! Seeing the sin value, Su Xuan shivered involuntarily. He had a pang of anxiety. Fortunately, he had managed to smash someone¡¯s ball yesterday; otherwise, he might have been the one lying in the ICU now. With that thought, Su Xuan¡¯s body trembled as he gazed at the substantial sin value in front of him. He subconsciously glanced at the system¡¯s warehouse. Thank goodness the ¡°Iron Hammer¡± was still there! Having the iron hammer gave Su Xuan a sense of confidence. He took a deep breath and yelled, ¡°Stop the car!¡± As Zhou Qiang, who was driving, instinctively pressed the brakes and looked over with a puzzled expression. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Although he was puzzled, he didn¡¯t hesitate at all just now, giving Su Xuan his complete trust. Su Xuan nodded earnestly in response. ¡°Look over there.¡± He lifted his chin and pointed in a direction. ¡°I have a feeling that a passerby over there looks somewhat familiar, and there¡¯s something suspicious about them.¡± After all, he had only seen the sin value above the person¡¯s head, and Su Xuan wasn¡¯t certain about the exact crimes he had committed. He didn¡¯t want to jump to conclusions. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhou Qiang hesitated. After all, they were on patrol now; it wasn¡¯t something they could just arrest someone for casually. ¡°I say, Su Xuan, are you sure?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let yesterday¡¯s events cloud your judgment. If you make a mistake, it could cause trouble!¡± After Zhou Qiang said this, Su Xuan remained silent. Zhou Qiang paused, thinking he was eager to make a name for himself, and added: ¡°If it seems suspicious, let¡¯s question them first.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan already saw the high sin value above the young man¡¯s head. The sin value was astonishingly over a hundred! Bear in mind that even Zhao Dongqiang from yesterday had a maximum of 800 points of evil value! And yet, this was a heinous murderer. The young man¡¯s sin value was already well over a hundred, basically transcending the realm of petty theft. Su Xuan felt a surge of confidence. ¡°Rest assured, follow my lead, and you won¡¯t go wrong!¡± As Su Xuan spoke, he gave Zhou Qiang an affirming glance. After all, they had been partners for many years. Despite Zhou Qiang¡¯s doubts, he could only trust Su Xuan at this point. The two of them parked the car and, following Su Xuan¡¯s direction, walked toward the young man. Dressed in police uniforms, they stood out amidst the bustling crowd and quickly drew the attention of onlookers. The pedestrians around them not only made way for them but also looked at them with curiosity. The young man who was being watched by the two of them not far away had naturally noticed this. At this moment, he was holding a child in his arms. He appeared hesitant, shifting his feet a couple of times. He then casually walked over to a nearby stall, acting like he was looking around randomly. He believed he wouldn¡¯t be noticed. As long as those two police officers left, he could immediately flee with the child! However, he hadn¡¯t expected those two police officers to be walking toward him¡­ The young man became anxious in an instant¡­ He regretted not running away just now, but it was already too late¡­ Chapter 22 Chapter 22 ¡°Gulp!¡± As the two police officers approached, the young man clutched the child in his arms tightly. The child squirmed for a moment but was quickly suppressed. He turned around and began to walk away. He even started picking up the pace. The child in his arms struggled for a couple of seconds before he managed to press the child down and hide them. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, not far away, witnessed this scene and their expressions turned grim. Both of them noticed the child in the young man¡¯s arms and saw him trying to flee with the child. They exchanged a glance and immediately began running. Straight towards the young man. The guy seemed like he was trying to make a run for it, and besides, the child in his arms seemed to be eerily silent. Something was definitely off about this guy! Since that was the case, they might as well apprehend him. The young man dashed forward while clutching the child, glancing sideways at them from time to time. When he saw the two of them running towards him, fear appeared on his face. He quickened his pace¡­ Su Xuan frowned, his expression sour, and he dashed forward quickly. Seeing his movement, the young man was startled, his eyes widened. He immediately picked up his pace! ¡°Damn it! Why are these cops chasing after me? Have they already discovered me?¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s impossible¡­¡± The young man gritted his teeth and ran ahead. Although he didn¡¯t know why the two police officers were tailing him, it was evident that he hadn¡¯t been exposed yet. As long as he could run fast now, the police wouldn¡¯t catch up to him¡­ Seeing that the young man wasn¡¯t running but was actually speeding up, Zhou Qiang became even more certain of what Su Xuan had said. This guy, upon seeing them chase, clearly wasn¡¯t up to any good! ¡°Stop right there!¡± With this thought in mind, Zhou Qiang quickened his pace, following closely behind Su Xuan. By this time, the young man had turned a corner and was about to disappear from their sight. Zhou Qiang immediately shouted loudly, drawing the attention of quite a few people. However, the man who was running away didn¡¯t slow down at all; on the contrary, he accelerated. Nonsense! There were only two police officers. Even if they were really trying to catch him, they wouldn¡¯t actually be able to catch him. Wasn¡¯t he an idiot for not running away quickly? Seeing the man¡¯s demeanor, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang exchanged glances and sped up their pace, desperately closing in on the young man. Fortunately, they often engaged in physical training at the station. Their fitness levels were passable, and it didn¡¯t take long for them to catch up with the young man. With just a few steps left to catch up, the young man, clutching the child, was trembling. He was out of breath, gasping heavily, ¡°For heaven¡¯s sake, officers, why are you chasing me?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a criminal, can¡¯t you stop chasing me?¡± ¡°Oh my goodness, I really can¡¯t run anymore¡­¡± ¡°You two officers really have remarkable stamina!¡± Tears streamed down the young man¡¯s face as he faced the wind, and he was about to throw up from the exertion. ¡°Please stop chasing me¡­¡± Hearing these words, how could Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang let him go? They immediately sped up their pace again, closing the distance. They were now just a hand¡¯s reach away from him. ¡°If you¡¯re not a bad person, why are you running?¡± Su Xuan shouted. ¡°Speak up!¡± The young man wanted to curse.¡± If you were an ordinary person, wouldn¡¯t you be afraid if you saw a police officer running towards you?¡± The corners of Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He did made some sense, but it did not mean that he had to run. ¡°I say, brother, hurry up and stop. We just lack a mission and need to talk to you.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous. There¡¯s no need to run. Just accompany the two of us on a mission.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not convenient to run with a child in your arms, right? Come, come, let¡¯s stand here and do a mission for us.¡± Su Xuan lied. Mission my ass! Did he really think that he was brainless? A police officer chased after him just to ask for his assistance in a mission? More like he will be doing the ¡°mission¡± in the prison! It was impossible to stop. He would never stop in this lifetime. He knew very well whether he had done anything bad. If he was caught, wouldn¡¯t he have to go to the prison for a few years? It was precisely because of this that the young man ran as fast as a motorcycle. He was a little confused now. How did these two police officers realize that something was wrong with him? Didn¡¯t they just get out of the car? Damn it, they wouldn¡¯t really find out that he was a¡­ ¡°I¡¯m sorry, officer. I still have something to do. You can find someone else to do the mission for you!¡± ¡°Please, don¡¯t chase me. I really can¡¯t run anymore.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just for a mission. There¡¯s no need to work so hard.¡± The young man said with a bitter face. He definitely did not believe that this thing was doing a mission. Have you ever seen a police officer work so hard for a mission? F**king kidding me?! Seeing the young man quicken his pace again, Su Xuan, who was behind him, was already impatient. Good heavens, if he continue running like this, who knew how long it would take to catch him. They were not in a hurry to capture him, but Su Xuan was thinking about the child in the young man¡¯s arms. He wondered if this child had been drugged or something. Without hesitation, he slowed his pace. When Zhou Qiang caught up to him, Su Xuan deliberately fell behind. Then he reached into the bushes, taking the opportunity to retrieve the iron hammer from his system space. ¡°Kid, this is your last chance, stop right now.¡± ¡°Otherwise, don¡¯t blame us for being impolite!¡± Su Xuan shouted directly. The young man sneered inwardly. If he stopped, pigs could fly! With only a short distance left to run before he reached the main road, where there would be lots of people, there was no way these two cops could spot him in the crowd. He increased his pace on the spot and shouted, ¡°Hey, officer, no need to be this desperate.¡± ¡°Besides, there are so many people around. If you need someone for a task, isn¡¯t that easy?¡± ¡°Why the hell are you chasing after me?¡± The young man¡¯s tone oozed resentment. Su Xuan rolled his eyes behind him. Don¡¯t you have a clue why we insisted on capturing you? After thinking of this, Su Xuan did not stand on ceremony with him. He ran a few steps forward, kicked the ground, and jumped up. The hammer in his hand flew out with a swoosh. Under Zhou Qiang¡¯s shocked gaze, Su Xuan landed beside his feet. The hammer that Su Xuan had thrown out spun a few 360-degree circles in the air, bringing with it a whooshing sound as it hit the back of the young man¡¯s head. ¡°Ah!¡± The young man did not even have time to react before he was directly thrown to the ground by the hammer. The child in his arms also flew out. His entire body faced the yellow soil with his back facing the sky as he fell onto the ground! The young man let out a miserable cry. His entire body twitched twice on the ground and stopped moving. At this moment, the young man¡¯s mentality collapsed. Damn, if they couldn¡¯t catch him, they¡¯d resort to brute force. Can¡¯t they show some decency? Damn it, was this the manner of the police? Isn¡¯t this a bit excessive? The young man looked up dazedly and happened to see one of the men dressed in a police uniform holding the child that was previously in his arms¡­ In that moment, the young man¡¯s brain seemed to buzz, and his face turned pale. Oh no¡­ I¡¯m screwed! Chills ran down his spine! Chapter 23 Chapter 23 ¡°Damn it! Su Xuan, do you want to die?!¡± Zhou Qiang carried the child in his arms and looked at Su Xuan in shock. He rolled his eyes speechlessly. ¡°If I didn¡¯t catch successfully, this child would have been crippled!¡± After hearing this, Su Xuan smiled.¡± Didn¡¯t you catch it? I believe in you!¡± Zhou Qiang almost rolled his eyes. However, when he looked at the young man on the ground, he still had to give Su Xuan a thumbs up. At least this guy had the sense to use something to strike back, while he had just thought about running. ¡°As expected of you!¡± ¡°You can even find a hammer here.¡± ¡°Awesome, brother.¡± It was also because of this that he seemed to know why Su Xuan was always able to catch criminals. It seemed like he had this trick up his sleeve. He learned something new. Looks like he¡¯d have to practice using that iron hammer when he got back. If not, a brick would do as well. Look at how satisfying that hammer blow was! On the other hand, the young man didn¡¯t know if he was awesome or not, but he really wanted to throw up now. His head was buzzing, seeing double, he was practically seeing stars and stripes. He couldn¡¯t help but raise his hand and gave them an international middle finger sign, still looking dazed. ¡°I fucking admire you guys¡­¡± ¡°That was a really vicious move, using hidden weapons!¡± ¡°Is that what cops do?¡± ¡°And you call yourselves police officers. Do you believe I¡¯ll report you?¡± Hearing the young man¡¯s words, Su Xuan coldly sneered, walked over, and picked up the iron hammer. As he passed by the young man, he accidentally stepped on the young man¡¯s fingers¡­ ¡°Ah ah ah!!¡± The young man screamed like a pig being slaughtered. Su Xuan then apologetically lifted his foot, ¡°Sorry, buddy, didn¡¯t see your hand. Are you okay?¡± ¡°Anything wrong? Can¡¯t you see? Blind, huh?¡± The young man said bitterly. He really had some terrible luck today. First, he got chased by the police just for grabbing a kid, and now these idiots were throwing hidden weapons¡­ He¡¯d even get his foot stepped on while trying to pick up a hammer¡­ What the hell was going on? ¡°This is me apologizing to you.¡± ¡°We told you not to run, and if you run, I can¡¯t be blamed, right?¡± ¡°Next time, be a bit smarter. Don¡¯t just run at the slightest provocation. Every time you run, you become a suspect.¡± Su Xuan spoke nonchalantly, swinging the hammer casually. Hearing his words, the young man, who had struggled to lift half his body, fell back down, shocked. Oh my god! What¡¯s with this cop? Making it seem like he¡¯s a suspect¡­ You¡¯re the one chasing me, if I don¡¯t run, that¡¯s just plain stupid. If you¡¯d just talked to me properly earlier, I wouldn¡¯t have run so fast¡­ who would¡¯ve thought you had a hidden weapon? I was almost in the clear¡­ ¡°So, officer, why are you chasing after me in the first place?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a law-abiding citizen!¡± ¡°You guys are cops, and you¡¯re still using violence against the public? Do you believe I¡¯ll report you?¡± ¡°And that strike with the hammer just now, my head is buzzing now. No, you owe me money!¡± The young man immediately started playing the rogue. He didn¡¯t even bother to run, just laid down on the ground, and began wriggling his hands and feet. Not only did he refuse to stand up, but he was also demanding money from them! He was putting on a full-blown rogue act¡­ As long as he acted more like an ordinary person, these two cops wouldn¡¯t be able to take him to the police station! However, this act would only fool ordinary police officers. Trying to fool Su Xuan was an impossible task. Unless he managed to clear the sin value above his head! After hearing his words, Su Xuan almost laughed foolishly at him. How dare you extort and extort in front of the police? If I don¡¯t send you to the police station, who should I send you to the police station? ¡°Good citizen? If you were a good citizen, I would dig out both of your eyeballs.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. Don¡¯t act shamelessly on the ground. Come with us to the police station!¡± Su Xuan did not indulge him. If he wanted to run away by acting shamelessly in front of him, he had to dream on. After all, Su Xuan had eagle eyes! His radar might be a bit delayed, but it would never disappoint him! However, the moment the young man heard the words ¡°police station,¡± his face changed instantly, and he felt a wave of fear. He immediately got up and tried to leave. ¡°Never mind, let¡¯s just consider me having a bad day. You can keep your money¡­¡± ¡°Really¡­ This is the first time I¡¯ve seen someone not only fail to apologize after hitting someone but also wanting to take the conversation to the police station¡­¡± The young man was about to flee. However, at this moment, Su Xuan stood in his way, blocking his path. Seeing this scene, the young man¡¯s expression truly changed. ¡°Officer, I¡¯ve already taken a blow. I¡¯m not going to argue about that.¡± ¡°Why do you insist on chasing after me?¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t done anything illegal. You¡¯re not really going to take me to the police station, are you?¡± The young man spoke, but deep down, he was already starting to sweat cold bullets. Though he said that, he knew very well whether or not he had committed a crime. Now that the police wouldn¡¯t let him leave, what was he supposed to do? He could only use his injury as an excuse to let the police leave first, and then he would run away once they were gone! However, how could Su Xuan, who had finally caught up to him, let him leave so easily? He pulled out a pair of silver handcuffs from his waist. ¡°It¡¯s really embarrassing. After all, you¡¯ve taken a hit. Why don¡¯t you come with me to the police station? I can have a look at your injuries.¡± ¡°Oh, right. You still want medical expenses, don¡¯t you? I¡¯ll even reimburse you¡­¡± ¡°Why are you stepping back? Don¡¯t be so polite with me.¡± ¡°Come on, I¡¯ll treat you to a day at the police station!¡± Seeing the young man step back a couple of paces, seemingly preparing to flee, Su Xuan seized the opportunity and grabbed the young man¡¯s hand without hesitation. Click! He handcuffed the young man¡¯s wrists. Young man: !!! Seeing his hands now shackled by the handcuffs, the young man was genuinely puzzled in that moment. No way. Was this how tough the police were these days? They were so quick to slap handcuffs on people. Did you fucking know who I am? What if I were an innocent civilian? Would you still handcuff me? Looking at the silver handcuffs, the young man truly felt alarmed. He didn¡¯t want medical expenses anymore! ¡°Damn, officer, are you joking?¡± ¡°Why are you handcuffing me?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t go to the police station. I haven¡¯t done anything illegal. You don¡¯t have the authority to arrest me¡­¡± ¡°Let go of me now. If you keep this up, I¡¯ll really have to file a complaint against you¡­¡± The young man¡¯s face turned mournful. Seriously, this was his only chance to escape. Otherwise, if he were really taken to the police station, he¡¯d be in big trouble¡­ At this moment, due to anxiety, the young man¡¯s head buzzed incessantly. It might also have something to do with the iron hammer from earlier¡­ The young man felt a wave of darkness clouding his vision and almost wished he¡¯d faint. Just then, Su Xuan reached into his pocket and pulled something out toward the young man. Young man: !! At that moment, the young man was so startled that he was almost on the verge of regaining his senses. Good heavens, did he have to sacrifice his dignity just to escape now? ¡°Oh, for heaven¡¯s sake!¡± ¡°Officer, you can¡¯t do this. I¡¯m a decent person¡­¡± Chapter 24 Chapter 24 ¡°Decent my ass.¡± ¡°What the fuck did you stuff in your pocket? Don¡¯t you have any sense at all?¡± ¡°Think carefully about how you¡¯re going to explain this.¡± ¡°Or do you still feel innocent?¡± Hearing the young man¡¯s words, Su Xuan rolled his eyes and immediately retorted. As his hand delved into the young man¡¯s pocket, he pulled out a bunch of syringes, lollipops, toys, and the like¡­ Clatter! By the time the young man realized what was happening and tried to stop it, it was already too late. Looking at the various props scattered on the ground, the young man¡¯s face turned pale. Although these things appeared to be normal candy lollipops at first glance. In reality, if they were taken for testing, it would be discovered that nearly every single one of them was a knockout drug. Since it could be easily tested, the police who caught the thief would be able to find something wrong with these things. He had been thinking about whether he could take the opportunity to escape, but when these crime tools were exposed, the young man was already trembling. He raised his head, his lips trembling. ¡°Police. Officer, what, what are you doing?¡± ¡°I just bought some lollipops and toys for my child. Is that illegal?¡± The young man was trembling with courage, trying to find another chance to escape. However, the sweat on his face, his trembling lips, and his guilty tone¡­ No one would believe that he was really just an ordinary person. But he had no choice. If he were to admit that he was a human trafficker who abducted and sold children, he would probably be dead. It was impossible for him to admit it. As long as he had the slightest chance, he would defend himself. The corners of Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He looked at him speechlessly and raised her eyebrows.¡±Do you think I¡¯ll believe you?¡± ¡°Since you said that this is an ordinary lollipop, how about this? If you eat it in front of me, I¡¯ll treat you as real.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, the young man shut up. Nonsense. What the hell was in these items, he knew better than anyone else. If he were to just consume them, he¡¯d probably pass out and wake up in the police station. ¡°Come on, I advise you to tell the truth.¡± ¡°Tell me, did you commit the crime as a group or as an individual?¡± ¡°Where is the person from the higher-ups?¡± Su Xuan narrowed his eyes and said coldly,¡±If you¡¯re honest and have a good attitude, I can help you fight for leniency.¡± ¡°Otherwise¡­¡± When Su Xuan said that it was a gang or an individual who committed the crime, the young man who was originally uneasy was already in complete despair. He had originally thought that even if the police knew that something was wrong with him, they would not know that he was a human trafficker. However, he did not expect the other party to expose him with a single sentence. He was even asked whether he had a higher-up he answered to¡­ When he heard the sound of multiple police cars patrolling the area yesterday, he sensed that something was off. He had originally considered giving up on today. But after those police officers went to the police station and didn¡¯t come out, he mustered a bit more courage and came out again today. He didn¡¯t expect to be met with a blow of a hammer as soon as he turned around¡­ As the young man thought about this, his gaze, filled with disbelief, locked onto Su Xuan before him. He couldn¡¯t figure out how he had managed to realize he was a child trafficker. Or¡­ Perhaps his uneasy premonition from yesterday had been correct. Had the police known about them long ago, and were they here today to catch them? Trembling lips, the young man wanted to defend himself. However, by this point, Su Xuan had already gathered all the tools of the trade scattered on the ground, placing them into a bag. Meeting the young man¡¯s gaze, Su Xuan gestured toward the bag with a quirk of his brow. ¡°Do you really plan to eat them?¡± ¡°Otherwise, you can pick one. As long as you consume it without any issues, I¡¯ll let you go immediately.¡± Oh, for fuck¡¯s sake¡­ Eating, eating, eating. What the hell? If these things were edible, he wouldn¡¯t need to be a child trafficker anymore. He might as well switch careers and sell lollipops! Realizing that the police before him had essentially gathered enough evidence of his crimes, any further attempt at lying would likely lead to more severe consequences¡­ Without a trace of hesitation, the young man immediately chose to give up. ¡°Offi-officer¡­ I confess, I confess to everything!¡± ¡°I really did this for the first time. Please spare me!¡± ¡°I was wrong, truly wrong. I beg you to spare me. I promise I won¡¯t dare to do it again¡­¡± The young man¡¯s face was contorted with anguish as he spoke. At this moment, he genuinely regretted his actions. Ever since he learned that he had a relative involved in this business, he had contemplated leaving. After all, each time he stepped onto this path, it meant one or even two families would face the danger of losing their children¡­ Initially, he couldn¡¯t sleep at night. One worry was whether the police would catch him. The other was the guilt he felt, coupled with the fear that parents whose children he had taken might come looking for him¡­ Living in such fearful uncertainty, he found it hard to continue¡­ With the tightening of law enforcement and his growing unease, the road of a human trafficker had become increasingly treacherous. They had lingered here for so long and only managed to capture two children. Today, they had finally seized another, only to be apprehended by the police, and he had even been struck by a hammer¡­ The young man was already full of regret. If only he had known. He shouldn¡¯t have listened to his cousin in the first place and embarked on this criminal path! Thinking of this, the young man recounted how he had ended up on the road of crime. He admitted to his wrongdoings without reservation¡­ Zhao Qiang still held a child in his arms. Seeing this scene, he couldn¡¯t help but wish to kick him. ¡°You¡¯re actually a child trafficker. You¡¯d even snatch a child this young. You¡¯re truly inhuman!¡± If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he was wearing a police uniform, Zhao Qiang would have already acted. ¡°I¡­ I didn¡¯t want to.¡± Tears streamed down the young man¡¯s face. ¡°But the work pressure nowadays is just too much, especially for people like us who come from rural areas. It¡¯s impossible to find a good job.¡± ¡°Before, we could work on construction sites as laborers. But now, even that demands more qualifications, and there are even machines involved¡­¡± ¡°I made a rash decision because of the immense stress.¡± After the young man finished speaking, both of them fell silent. Su Xuan sneered. ¡°There are plenty of people who can¡¯t find jobs, but not many turn to a life of crime.¡± ¡°That¡¯s hardly an excuse for choosing a criminal path.¡± ¡°However, considering you¡¯re just starting out, I might be able to offer you a chance to earn merit. Who knows, you might get out sooner and start anew¡­¡± As Su Xuan spoke, tears filled the young man¡¯s eyes as he looked up at him, his gaze fixed. He heard Su Xuan say, ¡°It depends on whether you want this opportunity or not.¡± ¡°I want it, I definitely want it!¡± Getting out sooner was certainly better than anything else. The young man¡¯s once dull eyes suddenly sparkled. ¡°Officer, I¡¯m willing to do anything you want!¡± ¡°As long as it¡¯s within my capabilities, I¡¯ll do it!¡± Chapter 25 Chapter 25 The young man looked at Su Xuan with excitement. At this moment, he fervently hoped that Su Xuan would suggest something for him to act on immediately. As long as he could reduce his sentence, he was willing to do anything! Perhaps, after being caught, he had finally realized that some things were only truly valued once lost! Hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s lips curled into a cold smile. If only he had known, why bother in the first place? But considering that he needed assistance to catch the criminal group, he had to rely on others. As for whether the young man¡¯s efforts would result in a reduced sentence after helping, that depended on higher-ups¡¯ decisions. He would help, but it wasn¡¯t deceitful. ¡°How long have you been doing this? Have you been in contact with anyone higher up?¡± ¡°Also, where is your base? Where have the other captured children been taken?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re willing to cooperate with our police in rescuing those children and apprehending the criminals, I can apply for the opportunity to reduce your sentence based on merit once we return¡­¡± ¡°But who knows if you¡¯ll seize this chance?¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, the young man¡¯s expression suddenly changed. Although he had anticipated that Su Xuan¡¯s words might exceed his expectations, this was way beyond his imagination! He knew that the reason he had entered the criminal group was because he discovered his cousin was involved and had profited from it, even marrying a wife a few years ago. Because of such temptations, he had been lured into the organization by his cousin. While he had regretted his decision since joining, it didn¡¯t mean he could easily turn against them¡­ This demand was incredibly challenging. It wasn¡¯t that he couldn¡¯t comply, but his cousin was still inside. If he kept quiet, his cousin might escape, but if he revealed the truth, his cousin would be captured like him¡­ His cousin¡¯s wife had just become pregnant! Furthermore, the organization was vast. Even if only their branch was captured, the others might escape. If he exposed the location of his fellow members, he might face retaliation¡­ In any case, this would cut off their source of income. It might even expose the entire organization to danger¡­ Thinking of the terrifying methods the leader employed, the young man shivered. He felt like death was just around the corner¡­ So, upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he hesitated. ¡°This¡­¡± ¡°Officer, it¡¯s not that I don¡¯t want to do it, but if I actually do this, I¡¯ll be the one in trouble.¡± ¡°In our line of work, betraying one¡¯s colleagues brings severe consequences!¡± ¡°If they come after me for revenge, what will I do?¡± ¡°No, no, I absolutely can¡¯t say¡­¡± The young man quickly spoke. His face showed extreme hesitation. Although he desperately wanted to secure a reduced sentence, if a reduced sentence meant sacrificing his life, it wouldn¡¯t be worth it. Between freedom and life, he would choose life¡­ Su Xuan had long guessed his thoughts. Upon hearing the young man¡¯s words, he immediately chuckled. Instead of pressuring him to make a decision, he calmly said, ¡°Alright, then. After all, I¡¯m just giving you a chance.¡± ¡°Anyway, as soon as we catch you, we¡¯ll eventually find out what you¡¯re hiding.¡± ¡°Unfortunately, you¡¯ve lost the opportunity for meritorious service¡­¡± ¡°Should you end up inside, just don¡¯t claim I didn¡¯t give you a chance.¡± .. After Su Xuan finished speaking, the young man¡¯s expression changed instantly. His once resolute heart was now in turmoil. Honestly, he truly wanted to secure a reduced punishment for himself, but he was also afraid of the subsequent consequences¡­ Yet, if he missed this chance, he felt uneasy. After all, it was an opportunity for a reduced sentence. Why should he let it slip away? Observing his demeanor, Su Xuan chuckled inwardly. He casually picked up the hammer beside him and spoke as if in passing. ¡°Old Zhou, think about it. When we¡¯re investigating a case, do those people of theirs know where our information comes from?¡± Having worked together for so many years, Zhou Qiang naturally understood his implication and immediately played along. ¡°That¡¯s a given.¡± ¡°When we¡¯re investigating a case, who would know the source of our information?¡± ¡°After all, our sources are so diverse. It¡¯s impossible for them to trace each one.¡± After hearing their conversation, the young man¡¯s eyes suddenly lit up. He immediately turned his gaze towards them. Su Xuan was quite satisfied with this reaction and continued in a coaxing manner. ¡°Speaking of which, we only need to know where those children are being held.¡± ¡°Oh, right.¡± ¡°It would be even better if we knew the routes of those people¡­¡± ¡°With just a little bit of a clue, we can make a move, can¡¯t we?¡± Although this dialogue seemed directed at Zhou Qiang, it was actually intended for the young man¡¯s ears. Indeed, as soon as he heard these words, the young man¡¯s eyes brightened. In an instant, he felt that he might not have to betray his comrades to gain an opportunity. Even though his cousin was among them, he could help his cousin get a reduced sentence too! After all, he could discreetly reveal this information, and no one would know it was him¡­ This way, he wouldn¡¯t have to worry about retaliation¡­ Thinking of this, his heart raced, and he immediately turned to Su Xuan. ¡°Officer, can you guarantee that my identity won¡¯t be exposed if I do this?¡± ¡°If it¡¯s possible, I¡¯m willing to cooperate with the police¡­¡± ¡°I can tell you everything I know, and I can get my cousin involved too. You can have him help you¡­¡± ¡°He will definitely agree to help¡­¡± The young man rattled off a string of words. Of course, he didn¡¯t notice that after he said this, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat solemn. Oh boy, there¡¯s a cousin involved too? So, this is a family business!? However, the fact that the other party was willing to speak was a relief for both of them. Initially, they had thought that this young man would likely remain tight-lipped. While they had managed to find a child trafficker, capturing their entire operation wasn¡¯t going to be so simple. Thankfully¡­ This guy seemed to have some sense! Of course, it could also be because his yearning for freedom had pushed him beyond his limits. Su Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and lifted the man up. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s head to the police station.¡± The young man, who had completely shed his previous refusal, was now eager. He nodded vigorously, almost as if he couldn¡¯t wait to spill everything he knew at the police station. Seeing this, Zhou Qiang gave Su Xuan a thumbs-up. ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re impressive!¡± ¡°I salute you!¡± Zhou Qiang truly hadn¡¯t expected that Su Xuan would lead him to catch a child trafficker this time! This achievement was something he definitely deserved a share of¡­ Chapter 26 Chapter 26 Regarding the issue of human trafficking, even if Su Xuan and his companion did manage to apprehend the culprits, it was highly implausible for the two of them to immediately head straight to the human traffickers¡¯ lair. After some contemplation, the pair decided to bring the captured individual to the police station directly. At that moment, Old Mai was engaged in a heated discussion with Deputy Chief Lin Can. Today, he had a premonition that his subordinate might bring him some good news once again, but Lin Can didn¡¯t share his optimism. Yesterday¡¯s success might have been a stroke of luck for Su Xuan, and it seemed unlikely that he could be so fortunate two days in a row. If that were the case, Old Mai wouldn¡¯t have remained a junior police officer for so many years; he would have been promoted long ago. ¡°Old Mai, don¡¯t get ahead of yourself.¡± ¡°If Su Xuan¡¯s luck today is as good as it was yesterday, I¡¯ll treat you to breakfast for a whole month!¡± In front of the entire hall, Lin Can declared. Before Old Mai could respond, the doors of the police station suddenly swung open, and a familiar police car entered. At that moment, silence fell over the room. Officers in the hall shifted their gaze from the car back to Lin Can, who had just spoken. The reason was clear. The car that had just entered belonged to none other than Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, who were on patrol today. It wasn¡¯t time for their return yet, so there had to be a reason for their abrupt arrival. Given Su Xuan¡¯s unexpected luck yesterday, an air of tension filled the room. Could it be that Su Xuan had made another discovery today? This thought wasn¡¯t confined to the officers present; even Lin Can, who had just made a bold claim, felt a bit uneasy. And as for Old Mai, he was even more anxious. He immediately strode forward, leaving the hall and heading toward Su Xuan¡¯s police car. At that moment, Su Xuan was stepping out of the car, pulling a young man out of the back seat. He saw Old Mai approaching and promptly saluted, ¡°Chief!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Old Mai responded in a somewhat distracted manner, his gaze already shifting to the back seat. He casually asked, ¡°You¡¯re back earlier than expected. Did you run out of gas or something?¡± Inside, he was eager to inquire whether they had captured another criminal. However, if Su Xuan hadn¡¯t experienced the same stroke of luck as yesterday, his question would have been embarrassing. For now, Old Mai refrained from speaking further. ¡°Chief, we¡¯ve apprehended a human trafficker.¡± Just then, Su Xuan pulled the young man from the back seat and addressed Old Mai, ¡°We¡¯ve just caught him. His accomplices are unaware of his arrest.¡± ¡°Please contact the Criminal Investigation Division immediately to raid their hideout!¡± ¡°As for the hideout¡¯s location, he¡¯ll provide the information. This guy wants a reduced sentence¡­¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words came in rapid succession, leaving Old Mai¡¯s head spinning. Wait, what did he just hear? ¡°You¡¯ve caught a human trafficker?!!¡± Following Old Mai, Lin Can arrived, and upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he was equally stunned. He immediately turned his gaze to the captured young man, who averted his eyes, seemingly unwilling to meet the gaze of so many policemen. Though he had anticipated encountering police officers upon arriving at the station, the sight of so many still made him uneasy. Just then, the car that had come to a halt started up again, its tires screeching as it left the police station compound. Old Mai and Lin Can frowned. ¡°Where¡¯s Zhou Qiang going?¡± With such a significant development as capturing a human trafficker, shouldn¡¯t he step out of the car and report to them? ¡°When we apprehended the human trafficker, he had a child with him.¡± Su Xuan spoke up, guiding the captive forward, ¡°Due to the involvement of drugs, we brought the suspect here first.¡± ¡°Zhou Qiang has taken the child to the hospital. They¡¯ll conduct tests and bring the results directly.¡± Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s explanation, everyone present was astonished. ¡°What?¡± ¡°They had a child with them!¡± Being in the police force for an extended period exposed officers to all sorts of criminals, but human traffickers and drug lords were the two most despised by all officers. ¡°Let¡¯s put that aside for now.¡± Old Mai¡¯s expression grew solemn. After all, he was the chief, and he had numerous considerations. Now that Su Xuan¡¯s team had apprehended a criminal, if they didn¡¯t move quickly, other criminals might flee once they realized what had transpired. Apprehending them later would become much harder. ¡°I¡¯ll contact the Criminal Investigation Division right away.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve done well this time. I¡¯ll remember your contribution!¡± Old Mai patted Su Xuan on the shoulder and then strode toward his office, saying, ¡°Take the suspect to the holding cell.¡± ¡°Yes, Chief!¡± Su Xuan promptly agreed, urging the uncooperative young man into the police station. The latter followed, subdued. ¡°Alright, wait here.¡± ¡°If anyone comes to question you later, just cooperate.¡± With that, Su Xuan was about to leave. The young man hurriedly spoke up, ¡°Um¡­¡± ¡°Officer, I really appreciate your help!¡± He didn¡¯t forget the favor Su Xuan had done for him by speaking on his behalf earlier. However, despite his gratitude, Su Xuan didn¡¯t seem interested in receiving it. Since he had already promised to help, he thought he might as well follow through. Yet, when it came to these human traffickers, Su Xuan personally disliked them. ¡°No need to thank me. Just remember to tell the truth.¡± With those words, Su Xuan turned and walked out. **[Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully apprehending the criminal! You have earned 500 points!]** The system¡¯s voice sounded, leaving Su Xuan momentarily taken aback. Including the points from capturing this human trafficker, he now had a total of two thousand points. These points¡­ They were already enough for him to have a good time in the system¡¯s store. But he had used up the first five hundred points he earned when capturing Zhao Dongqiang, so he currently had only one thousand five hundred points on hand. Su Xuan stared at the bottle of simple potion that could improve his physique. He looked at it for a while but didn¡¯t make a move. After all, the intermediate potion cost only two thousand eight hundred points. He had nearly half of that now. He just needed to save a bit more to be able to buy the intermediate one! Thinking about the ¡®Iron Hammer¡¯ in his hand, Su Xuan felt he could still manage to scrape by. For the time being, Su Xuan abandoned the idea of shopping in the store. Considering the time, Zhou Qiang should have returned by now. He lifted his foot and returned to the hall. Hardly had he returned when he was surrounded by a group of people. ¡°Damn, Su Xuan, your luck this time is incredible.¡± ¡°You managed to catch even such a big fish.¡± ¡°Unbelievable. If you can follow the trail and nab a few more gangs, you¡¯ll hit the jackpot by year-end!¡± ¡°True, just think about it. Zhou Qiang is the one who¡¯s truly fortunate. He¡¯s riding the money train with you!¡± ¡°Damn it, now that you mention it, I feel so envious¡­¡± ¡­ The people crowded around Su Xuan, launching into a discussion. Su Xuan wore a helpless expression. Chapter 27 Chapter 27 To be honest, with the system in his hands, capturing criminals would be a matter of minutes. The group of people envied Zhou Qiang now, yet they didn¡¯t know when Lady Luck might shine on them! The patrol mechanism in the station was based on schedule, and his partners would change almost every week. It was understandable that Su Xuan would think this way. However, it wasn¡¯t possible for him to share this thought with his colleagues. He could only awkwardly smile amidst their admiration. Fortunately, it didn¡¯t take long for Zhou Qiang to return with the child. While at the hospital, he had also done a blood test and DNA sampling. Later, as long as they found the child¡¯s family in the database, they could make a call to have them picked up. Truthfully, even Su Xuan let out a sigh of relief upon hearing this news. After all, it was still a little dangerous for such a child to be in the police station. Moreover, they could not possibly stay here forever to guard. Since Zhou Qiang had done a DNA test, it meant that it was fine as long as it was a match. Any auxiliary police officer could do this. ¡°What did the guy who was captured say?¡± Zhou Qiang hadn¡¯t learned the subsequent details when he went to the hospital with the child. Now, he eagerly asked. ¡°They¡¯ve been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division.¡± Su Xuan explained. He found an auxiliary officer and handed the child over to him, saying, ¡°The next steps are out of our hands.¡± For cases involving human traffickers like this, even if their station¡¯s officers wanted to participate, they might not be allowed. And especially in the context of an arrest operation, their involvement would be even less likely. Unless the Criminal Investigation Division initiated it. Otherwise, if they were to inadvertently disrupt the work of the division, that would be truly awkward. A misstep could even ruin the entire operation. Having worked at the station for so many years, Zhou Qiang naturally understood this. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he nodded. In fact, he had suspected that this guy was a human trafficker as soon as they caught him. ¡°This time, I¡¯ve caught a lucky break following you.¡± Zhou Qiang could not help but sigh.¡± This is a human trafficker, and it¡¯s a gang crime. No matter what, I should at least get a second-class merit, right?¡± After all, the two of them had caught this person together. Although most of the credit was given to Su Xuan, Zhou Qiang could barely be considered as a partner. ¡°Naturally.¡± After hearing this, Su Xuan did not get angry. This was how it was done. His merit points would not be snatched away, so there was nothing to be angry about. ¡°As long as these guys are caught, we will have a lot of credit.¡± At that point, it wouldn¡¯t just be about second-class credit; various bonuses would also come through. The only question was how long they¡¯d have to wait for that to happen. Who didn¡¯t know that bonuses always took their sweet time to arrive? But once they did, they would be substantial¡­ Thinking about it, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but recall Qin Shuyi, the one who broke up with the original host over a fake rich guy. Could it be that after dating the male lead for so many years, Qin Shuyi had no idea that the original host¡¯s financial support mainly came from bonuses, not salary? Seeing her attitude, she probably didn¡¯t know. Su Xuan shrugged. Ignorance is bliss. He really couldn¡¯t be bothered with his seemingly brain-addled ex-girlfriend. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s do another patrol round.¡± Thinking this, Su Xuan turned to Zhou Qiang and spoke. Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang froze. He had just returned from outside not too long ago, and now they were going out again? ¡°Wait, why are you in such a hurry?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you see we have more than an hour until lunch?¡± ¡°You¡¯re still planning to head out?¡± Having earned a bonus, Zhou Qiang felt content. After all, they had caught such a significant human trafficker today; it would be enough for him to brag about for a year. What¡¯s wrong with resting for a while? Can¡¯t he go out in the afternoon? ¡°No can do. With my luck being this good, how can I rest?¡± Su Xuan grabbed him and pulled him out, fully embracing his reputation as someone blessed by luck. Zhou Qiang was dragged two steps forward by him and struggled to stop. ¡°Wait, wait¡­¡± ¡°At least let me have some tea¡­¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t even had a sip of water since I got back!¡± Is Su Xuan out of his mind? He¡¯s so eager to leave. Could his head really have been scrambled by his luck these past two days? ¡°Forget the tea. I¡¯ll treat you to bubble tea. Let¡¯s go!¡± However, Su Xuan didn¡¯t give him a chance. He dragged him out of the hall. Zhou Qiang sat in the driver¡¯s seat with a bitter look on his face. He raised his hand and started the car.¡± I really don¡¯t know what you¡¯re so anxious about.¡± ¡°Even the bees in the farm are not as hardworking as you!¡± After hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, Su Xuan rolled his eyes. ¡°Come on, are you happy about the bonus?¡± With Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression instantly changed. ¡°I¡¯m happy, I¡¯m happy!¡± ¡°Then hurry up and leave. What if there¡¯s another bonus?¡± ¡°Hurry up!¡± Su Xuan was now in a rush to make money. It wasn¡¯t just money; he also wanted to accumulate points to buy that intermediate potion, elevating his weak physique! Although Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t believe Su Xuan¡¯s words, he had to admit that he was getting into the spirit of it. ¡°Let¡¯s go and take a selfie at the seaside.¡± They had previously planned to do this but got sidetracked by the human trafficker. To this suggestion, Su Xuan had no objections. Soon, they arrived at the camera by the seaside. They activated the intercom, posed in front of the camera, and then resumed their foot patrol along the shore. This idea, of course, came from Su Xuan. Though their town, Jiangcheng, was small, it was located near a first-tier city. A small sea trench connected the bay of the big city to the southeastern part of Jiangcheng. During holidays, there were often pedestrians and tourists playing by the seaside. Seeing the crowd, Su Xuan immediately activated his radar for sinners. Although the radar¡¯s range was limited, as they moved through the crowd, anyone passing by them was scanned by Su Xuan. ¡°You know, with so many people here every day, I don¡¯t understand what the appeal is.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just a small sea trench. What¡¯s there to enjoy?¡± ¡°Every day we have to patrol this place. In my opinion, it¡¯s better to just put up a fence¡­¡± Foot patrolling was boring, even for a seasoned driver like Zhou Qiang. Unable to withstand the loneliness, he chatted incessantly along the way. Su Xuan, on the other hand, multitasked. He dealt with Zhou Qiang while relentlessly searching for crowds with high sin values. Unfortunately, as he walked along, all he saw were green dots¡­ Hold on! Why are there three distinct red dots among the crowd over there? Su Xuan halted his steps, squinting at the three red dots in the sea of green not far away. Zhou Qiang, oblivious to what was happening, took a few steps before realizing Su Xuan wasn¡¯t following. He turned back, ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Old Zhou, look at those three¡­¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t speak but nodded toward the crowd over there. ¡°Is there something fishy?¡± Hearing this, Zhou Qiang looked at the crowd with a puzzled expression, and he happened to see one young man extracting a wallet from the pocket of the man next to him. The wallet quickly disappeared into the young man¡¯s own pocket. Zhou Qiang: ¡­Seriously? Right in front of them, and he dared to steal and pilfer. Did they not notice the police uniforms they were wearing? Chapter 28 Chapter 28 Zhou Qiang also saw this scene. His expression immediately turned ugly. He turned his head and looked at Su Xuan. He glanced at Su Xuan, and they gradually made their way toward the group of three. The three individuals also sensed Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang approaching. Among the crowd, the three were scattered. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s ability to see the sin values above their heads and his recent observation revealing their coordinated movements, they probably wouldn¡¯t have noticed that this was actually a group committing crimes together. Seeing Su Xuan heading their way, the three perpetrators grew anxious. They didn¡¯t regroup but instead dispersed. ¡°F * ck, he¡¯s trying to run!¡± Zhou Qiang hadn¡¯t noticed the other two thieves, only one of them. Seeing the attempt to flee, Zhou Qiang hurried forward a couple of steps to catch up. ¡°What audacity, trying to escape right in front of us. They must have nerves of steel.¡± ¡°Su Xuan, hurry up, let¡¯s flank them!¡± Zhou Qiang was about to chase after them. Following right behind, Su Xuan took a couple of steps and succinctly stated, ¡°They¡¯re working as a group. You catch one, I¡¯ll catch the other!¡± They both knew that apprehending all three simultaneously was impossible. He and Zhou Qiang were only two people. However, as long as one of them was captured, the remaining one would not be able to escape even if he wanted to. ¡°Wait! How do you know they¡¯re working as a group?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got keener eyes than me!¡± ¡°Fine, let¡¯s go by our own abilities then. Today, I¡¯m definitely going to catch a thief to show you!¡± Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had a good relationship. In fact, after seeing Su Xuan apprehend a human trafficker earlier that day, Zhou Qiang had been feeling like he was here to freeload on Su Xuan all the time. Now, he finally had a chance to make a performance. And he was going to give it his all. .. ¡°This guy¡­¡± Seeing Zhou Qiang¡¯s actions, Su Xuan shook his head and dashed toward the other thief. The thief, upon spotting the police, also became nervous. Discovering that a cop was chasing him, he was startled on the spot. His steps, which were initially brisk, hastened suddenly. Eventually, he started running. The moment Su Xuan saw him run, he knew the thief must have realized that he was being pursued. He immediately shouted, ¡°Stop! Don¡¯t run! Police!¡± People nearby turned their heads at the sound of Su Xuan¡¯s voice, and the crowd inevitably began to disperse. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Why are there police?¡± ¡°It seems like he¡¯s chasing someone¡­¡± ¡°Who is it? There are so many people, can¡¯t even see who he¡¯s chasing¡­¡± As people talked, they couldn¡¯t help but search for familiar faces in the crowd. As a result, the crowd became even more chaotic. The thief had easily blended into the crowd, becoming untraceable even for Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. Not only on Su Xuan¡¯s side but also with the one Zhou Qiang was chasing, it was the same. In frustration, Zhou Qiang shouted in anger, ¡°Stop!¡± ¡°Police!¡± Hearing this, the thieves sneered in disdain, utterly unimpressed. Seriously? The police were pursuing them. Not running would be foolish! The thieves just glanced at Zhou Qiang and sped up, not slowing down. ¡­ At the beach, the crowd was bustling. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t been intensely focused on the sin value above the thief¡¯s head, he probably would have lost track of him as the thief disappeared into the crowd. Luckily, the vivid red sin value stood out amidst the sea of green, ensuring Su Xuan could follow it easily. The thief dashed ahead, occasionally looking back. When he noticed that Su Xuan was persistently tailing him, panic gripped his heart. ¡°Officer, what are you doing? Why are you chasing me?¡± The thief¡¯s mind was in turmoil. On one hand, he believed he had been well-hidden; these policemen couldn¡¯t possibly know he was a thief. But on the other hand, seeing Su Xuan constantly trailing him made him certain that his cover was blown. After hesitating for a while, he accelerated his pace. ¡°Why am I chasing you? Don¡¯t you have a clue?¡± ¡°Stop now, and you still have a chance!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll get serious.¡± Su Xuan spoke. The thief weaved through the crowd, turning left and right, hoping to shake off the pursuing police. He regarded Su Xuan¡¯s words with scorn. After all, he was a thief¡ªwhat chance did he have? If caught, the only option would be jail¡­ He absolutely couldn¡¯t get caught! ¡°Stop, don¡¯t run!¡± As the police got closer, the thief grew increasingly frantic, sweat beading on his forehead. He could even sense the police officer¡¯s steps drawing nearer from behind. Finally, he had no choice but to squeeze into the crowd. Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched, and he slowed his pace, steadily closing in on the conspicuous red sin value not far away. The thief thought to himself, ¡°I¡¯m running so fast, there are so many people here. That cop shouldn¡¯t be able to keep up, and it¡¯s not easy for him to spot me in the crowd.¡± Tired, he decided slowing down a bit shouldn¡¯t give him away. He turned his head slowly, hoping to catch sight of where Su Xuan was¡­ ¡°Huff!¡± Suddenly, a black shadow appeared before his eyes. It turned out that Su Xuan had taken out his Iron Hammer! He hurled it straight at the thief¡­ The thief happened to turn his head at that moment, and the hammer struck him square on the forehead. He collapsed to the ground, his legs giving way. ¡°What the hell, you¡¯re playing dirty!¡± ¡­ This abrupt commotion caused the previously densely packed crowd to clear a path. After all, it was an incident involving physical harm! Seeing a hammer of that size, they imagined the consequences if it hit someone¡­ Hiss! People quickly turned their heads and some even pulled out their phones to take a look. But upon seeing what had transpired, they realized something was off. Wait, wasn¡¯t the person attacking some kind of law enforcement? The shock that it was a police officer involved in the altercation spread through the onlookers¡­ Whispers and pointing followed¡­ ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Why is the police officer resorting to violence!¡± ¡°Haven¡¯t you heard? The police officer was shouting ¡®thief¡¯ just now¡­ Maybe you should check if anything of yours is missing!¡± The crowd buzzed with discussions. The dazed thief paid little attention to the spectators¡¯ gazes, struggling to get up and make a run for it¡­ However, before he could take two steps, he was struck down by the hammer again¡­ ¡°Ah!¡± The thief screamed again. This blow knocked him down completely, leaving him sprawled on the ground, unable to rise¡­ ¡°Why run!¡± ¡°Come with me to the station!¡± Su Xuan approached, handcuffing the thief¡¯s hands and feeling speechless. This guy had some nerve. Even after getting hit by the hammer, he still dared to run¡­ Impressive, he truly lived up to his reputation as a seasoned thief. His audacity was undeniable! ¡°Let¡¯s go, get up.¡± Su Xuan thought as he lifted the thief to his feet. The thief, swaying unsteadily, followed him with cuffed hands. Su Xuan intended to find Zhou Qiang next, confident that he had apprehended his target as well¡­ ¡­ ¡°Police officer, you¡¯re awesome and cool. How should I address you?¡± At that moment, amidst the crowd, a young girl with bright eyes looked at him curiously. Chapter 29 Chapter 29 This young girl was around 5 feet 3 inches tall, slim, with fair skin. She wore a tender green dress that flowed gently, and her big, watery eyes reflected his figure, causing an unexpected flutter in his heart. Su Xuan was momentarily taken aback. Then he replied, ¡°Su Xuan.¡± It was just a name, nothing secretive about it. Su Xuan had no reason to conceal it. However, what he hadn¡¯t anticipated was the way the girl¡¯s eyes immediately lit up after he spoke his name. With quick, pitter-patter steps, she approached him and took out her phone. ¡°Police officer, your name sounds so nice. Can we exchange phone numbers?¡± ¡°If not, can we at least become chat buddies?¡± To be honest, in his many years of service, Su Xuan had never encountered a girl who directly asked him for his phone number. He hesitated for a moment. He truly intended to decline, but for some reason, after looking into her eyes, he inexplicably pulled out his phone. The girl¡¯s actions were swift as well. Before Su Xuan even had the chance to object, she scanned his QR code. ¡°I¡¯ve sent it. Police officer, please agree!¡± She urged him on. What else could Su Xuan do? He could only click the ¡°Agree¡± button. With the girl finally satisfied, she nodded, and since she could see that Su Xuan had more pressing matters, she didn¡¯t cling to him. After obtaining his contacts, she left. The surrounding crowd was caught off guard and watched the gossip. At this moment, the way they looked at Su Xuan was a little strange. Although Su Xuan was a grown adult, he had never encountered this kind of situation in real life before, and his composure wavered slightly. He grabbed the thief on the spot and walked in the direction that he came from, successfully distancing himself from the gossiping crowd. ¡°Police officer, I really didn¡¯t do it on purpose.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not a criminal! Can you let go of me?¡± The thief, pushed along by Su Xuan, was still trying to deceive him. Uncertain whether Su Xuan knew his identity, he feigned the aftereffects of the hits he had taken moments ago. ¡°My head hurts so much!¡± ¡°Officer, this isn¡¯t right. You can¡¯t take me to the police station like this. I need to go to the hospital for a medical examination!¡± ¡°We¡¯re all members of the public. How can you hit me?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, if you don¡¯t take me to the hospital, we won¡¯t able end this peacefully¡­¡± The thief pondered for a moment, and with a hint of testing in his voice, he continued, ¡°Or, you could let me go, and I¡¯ll go to the hospital on my own.¡± ¡°Officer, you see, it wouldn¡¯t be ideal for me to show up at the police station like this. How about I go to the hospital first for a medical examination?¡± ¡°Of course, if you release me, I won¡¯t pursue this matter. I¡¯ll pretend I never saw you today¡­¡± Hearing these words, Su Xuan let out a cold laugh. He hadn¡¯t expected this guy to still be holding onto foolish hope, even now. Did he really think that by trying to threaten him, he would let him go? Dream on! ¡°No problem, you can file a complaint if you want. Feel free.¡± ¡°But today, you¡¯re coming to the police station, no ifs or buts.¡± Su Xuan had already led the thief to the spot where he had separated from Zhou Qiang, who had been waiting for a while. Seeing Zhou Qiang standing alone with a smile on his face, Su Xuan knew that he had probably already detained the criminal in his car. Su Xuan approached him without hesitation. As soon as Zhou Qiang saw Su Xuan bringing the thief over, he walked up to them. Looking at the criminal in Su Xuan¡¯s grasp, he raised an eyebrow and quipped, ¡°Bro, you wrapped this up pretty quickly, huh?¡± He hadn¡¯t forgotten that Su Xuan seemed to have caught the fastest runner among the thieves. ¡°Yeah,¡± Su Xuan replied succinctly, without going into much detail. Zhou Qiang glanced at the injuries on the thief¡¯s face but refrained from asking too much. After all, he had already witnessed how Su Xuan had promptly subdued a criminal using a hammer earlier that morning. Judging from the state of this thief, he had probably been dealt with in a similar manner¡­ To be honest, Zhou Qiang hadn¡¯t previously considered that catching criminals could be this efficient! But in reality, it worked remarkably well. Thinking back to how he had apprehended his own criminal, Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but smile. He immediately spoke, ¡°Let¡¯s go, press him in, and head back!¡± Zhou Qiang had already captured a thief, who was now sitting in the car. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good timing too. We¡¯re about to hit lunchtime back at the station.¡± ¡°How about you treat me to this meal? That wouldn¡¯t be too much, right?¡± The original owner¡¯s bank account didn¡¯t have much money left, and meals at the station required money from a meal card. Su Xuan thought that if he could mooch off the situation, a free meal was better than anything else! ¡°Sure thing.¡± Zhou Qiang was now more than willing. He¡¯d even be willing to order online and get a virtual version of an extravagant meal if asked. ¡°Forget it, I don¡¯t need any extravagant meal. Just get me a regular lunch. Thanks.¡± Su Xuan said as he placed the captured thief in the back seat and settled into the passenger seat. Zhou Qiang took the wheel. ¡°Wow, we actually caught two thieves again!¡± Zhou Qiang glanced back at the two cuffed thieves in the back and exclaimed, ¡°When we get back to the station, they¡¯re going to be shocked again!¡± Remembering the surprised expression on their superintendent¡¯s face when they had brought back the human trafficker earlier, Zhou Qiang thought that Su Xuan was truly impressive! In just a short span of time, they had caught two criminals! However, Su Xuan shook his head. To be honest, he hadn¡¯t anticipated that he would be able to catch two thieves. Had he been catching a lot lately? Well, not really. After all, the criminals had sort of just landed in his lap. He hadn¡¯t actively sought them out¡­ Just as they were about to return, they arrived back at the station. As expected, just as Zhou Qiang had anticipated, their patrol car had barely pulled into the police station when a group of people approached. Their eyes fixed on their car. Zhou Qiang was the first to step out of the vehicle, and upon seeing this scene, he couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°What are you guys doing here instead of having your meal? Why are you swarming around the patrol car?¡± ¡°Move, move!¡± He had been looking forward to a bit of a grand entrance, but why were these guys all over them? There was no sense of excitement or tension in their attention. ¡°Zhou Qiang, did you guys catch anything this time you went out?¡± ¡°Is Su Xuan really that amazing? Did he take you with him to catch criminals?¡± ¡°Oh my god¡­¡± ¡°Why are you not saying anything? You didn¡¯t actually catch more, did you?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s true, then I¡¯m seriously envious! How did I end up not patrolling with Su Xuan today?¡± ¡°Damn, so jealous!¡± As they were talking, Su Xuan also stepped out of the car, escorting two apprehensive thieves. ¡°These two were pickpocketing by the seaside. Zhou and I each caught one.¡± ¡°One of them managed to escape though.¡± Su Xuan handed over the thieves to the interrogation expert at the station and continued, ¡°I¡¯m not sure if there are other gangs involved, so that will be your job to investigate.¡± Hearing this, the two thieves exchanged a glance, both feeling nervous. They hadn¡¯t expected that in their lifetime, they would actually end up in a police station, and as criminals at that! Chapter 30 Chapter 30 Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words and looking at the two thieves before them, the group of police officers were dumbfounded. ¡°Damn, seriously?¡± ¡°You actually caught two more thieves?¡± ¡°Your luck recently is seriously god-like¡­ Catching one every time you go out¡­¡± ¡°Could it be that you¡¯re unlucky in love but lucky in your career?¡± ¡°Oh my god¡­¡± ¡°Should I go get my heart broken too?¡± ¡°Snap out of it! You don¡¯t even have a girlfriend; how can you experience heartbreak?¡± ¡°That¡¯s true¡­ Wow! Su Xuan, do you still have this luck tomorrow? Can you partner with me tomorrow?¡± ¡°I should switch with Zhou Qiang¡­ I want this lucky streak too!¡± A crowd of people surrounded Su Xuan and the others, loudly shouting their opinions. Zhou Qiang became displeased. Wait, what did these guys mean? He was the one who caught one of these thieves. Finally, he had some confidence! ¡°Hey, what do you guys mean? These thieves were quite a handful to catch.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s true that Su Xuan found them. Brother, your luck is really something today!¡± Just this morning, he had caught three criminals, and one of them was a human trafficker! Then he turned around and caught two thieves¡­ He would wake up from dreams laughing! ¡°Alright, let¡¯s not dwell on this.¡± Su Xuan was nearly bursting out laughing from their praises. Of course, he couldn¡¯t reveal that he had a system. He silently acknowledged his good luck. ¡°These two thieves are in your hands.¡± ¡°I¡¯m planning to mooch off a meal.¡± Su Xuan hooked his arm around Zhou Qiang¡¯s neck, pulling him along. ¡°Hey, Zhou, is it too much to ask for a three-course meal today?¡± ¡°Not at all, not at all!¡± Zhou Qiang laughed heartily. ¡°Don¡¯t just think about today, you can eat for a whole month!¡± He had the three criminals he caught today to thank for treating Su Xuan to a meal! The crucial point was achieving those performance points! Watching the two of them head to the cafeteria, the remaining police officers exchanged glances, envy almost turning tangible. ¡°Damn it!¡± One of the officers rolled his eyes irritably. ¡°I just can¡¯t stand Zhou Qiang¡¯s smugness!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make him treat us tonight?¡± As his words sank in, the other officers realized the plan and nodded in agreement. ¡°That¡¯s right, if he doesn¡¯t treat us, we won¡¯t let it slide!¡± ¡°He¡¯s had all this damn luck, it¡¯s not fair.¡± ¡°I¡¯m definitely switching shifts with Zhou Qiang tomorrow.¡± ¡°I want to mooch off this incredible luck too!¡± ¡°Ha, don¡¯t even think about it! I¡¯ve already switched shifts ahead of you!¡± One of them boasted and was immediately besieged. ¡°Damn, when did you do that?¡± ¡°You¡¯re so sneaky!!¡± ¡­ By lunchtime, the merit points had been credited to their accounts. Due to the nature of minor offenders, the merit points were relatively low, but Su Xuan was content. The amount of points didn¡¯t matter much; they would accumulate over time. After lunch, Su Xuan found himself right back in the interrogation room. This was because the thief wouldn¡¯t open his mouth without Su Xuan present. Their hope was that if the police lacked evidence, they wouldn¡¯t keep them detained for too long. Maybe they could still escape. Hearing this, Su Xuan was on the verge of frustration. Seems like everyone he caught today needed to be interrogated, whether it was the human trafficker or these two thieves¡­ Realizing the gravity of the situation, he knew that he couldn¡¯t handle it alone. Yet, could he not handle these two thieves? He had already caught them stealing; these guys thought they could still be released? Dream on! ¡°Think carefully, both of you.¡± ¡°When you were stealing, I had my body camera recording the entire process,¡± Su Xuan coldly stated, then tapped the table. ¡°Tell me, are there any other accomplices?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling to speak, when we find out, you won¡¯t have a chance.¡± At this point, the two thieves exchanged glances, but neither spoke. After all, they still held onto a glimmer of hope. As long as the police lacked concrete evidence, they couldn¡¯t keep them detained for too long. They could probably escape, right? Su Xuan was well aware of their thoughts. It was precisely because he knew that he was even angrier, but there was nothing he could do. After all, this was the situation in the country. I Without solid evidence, they couldn¡¯t keep these people detained for too long. In the end, it was likely they would be released, as long as there was no evidence. But¡­ That was under the circumstances where there was no evidence. ¡°But you probably don¡¯t know, you might not be able to leave.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice turned icy. ¡°I mentioned that my body camera recorded the entire process of you stealing.¡± ¡°Even if I can¡¯t catch your accomplices, neither of you will get out.¡± After hearing this, the two thieves finally panicked. They were genuinely panicking, their butts moist from anxiety. Are you kidding? Their previous thoughts were based on the assumption that they still had a chance to escape. But now that there was no chance¡­ Who wouldn¡¯t be thrilled in this situation? Their initial actions were just casual stealing by the seaside, as they believed they couldn¡¯t be caught by so many people. Now, the fact that they were apprehended by the police¡­ And that their thieving process had been recorded. All the evidence of their crime was in police hands! Now they might have to spend some time in prison and won¡¯t be able to escape¡­ Thinking this, the two criminals wore worried expressions, unable to find any happiness in their situation. Especially when considering they¡¯d have to eat prison food and their companions who managed to escape would be living freely outside, they felt even more aggrieved. After seeing that the two criminals were a little shaken, Su Xuan gave the interrogators a look. The latter used reason to convince the two thieves to backstab their companions. ¡°If that¡¯s what you think, you can only go in anyway.¡± ¡°However, if you are willing to tell us the location of your hideout, it is equivalent to performing meritorious deeds.¡± ¡°When the time comes, we will also consider the matter between the two of you.¡± ¡°Come on!¡± ¡°Tell us, how many people are there in your gang?¡± As the interrogator spoke, the two criminals, who had previously kept their mouths tightly shut, raised their heads. One of them, slightly braver, even dared to confirm with them again. ¡°Officers, this is what you said.¡± ¡°If we reveal our accomplice¡¯s involvement, you¡¯ll surely consider our situation, right?¡± ¡°Then, at that time¡­¡± ¡°Could we possibly spend fewer days in jail?¡± Well, well! This guy actually had the audacity to negotiate. Su Xuan and the interrogator exchanged a glance, then coughed softly. ¡°That will depend on the value of the items you stole. However, if you¡¯ve stolen relatively minor things and have also helped us, we might consider reducing your sentence.¡± Upon hearing this, the thief who had just asked immediately took a deep breath. His mind was made up. ¡°Alright, officer¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll talk¡­¡± Chapter 31 Chapter 31 ¡°Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!¡± With the sound of motorcycles roaring, Su Xuan, hidden in a corner, looked up and was taken aback. He saw several motorcycles approaching, each one carrying a rider. The vivid crimson evil insignias on their heads almost blinded his eyes¡­ Oh boy! It¡¯s showtime! The two criminals had already provided their hideout¡¯s location. Naturally, the police wouldn¡¯t allow them to escape. So, upon receiving the information, a police team was dispatched, ready to swoop down and eliminate the den! Originally, Su Xuan hadn¡¯t intended to come, but he was dragged here by Zhou Qiang. Seeing so much potential for wickedness, Su Xuan¡¯s lips curled. He felt especially grateful that Zhou Qiang had pulled him along. Here comes the money, here comes the money! ¡°Hey, today¡¯s really bad luck, didn¡¯t steal anything worthwhile.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on with these people? They¡¯re just going out every day for a single phone, not even taking money.¡± ¡°You guys are still better off. I stole this phone, and it¡¯s a piece of junk!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use of this thing? It¡¯s not worth much even if you try to sell it.¡± ¡°The world has become so difficult even for thieves¡­¡± ¡°By the way, where¡¯s the rest? Didn¡¯t Zhang Zi and them go to the seaside? Why haven¡¯t they come back?¡± ¡°Maybe it¡¯s darker now, and nighttime is better for thieving. Maybe they¡¯re planning to come back later?¡± ¡°Who knows, let¡¯s go in first¡­¡± The group of thieves congregated at the entrance, quickly noticing that a few people were missing. One immediately spoke up. However, these thieves didn¡¯t gather every day, so it was normal for a few people to be absent suddenly. Moreover, due to their differing schedules, they wouldn¡¯t notice immediately if a few were missing. After exchanging a few casual words, they walked directly inside. After all, having so many people crowded at the entrance wouldn¡¯t look good if patrolling police discovered them. One person stood watch, while the rest went inside¡­ This group of people basically gathered once every few days. hey would sell everything together, and then divide the money. This way, everyone knew exactly how much they would get. No one hid anything, which was a good arrangement for everyone. After all, they had all become thieves due to financial difficulties. Who among them didn¡¯t need money? They all held money in high regard, so there was no reason to despise one another. .. Seeing this scene, several police officers nearby discreetly approached. There was only one lookout at the entrance, and such lookouts usually kept an eye out for patrolling officers. But against experienced officers who knew this hiding tactic, these lookouts were inadequate. By the time the officers had reached the lookout, he realized too late. He was about to speak up when a swift hand chop from a police officer rendered him unconscious. With the lookout subdued, the other thieves inside were oblivious to the fact that the police had already infiltrated their hideout. They were in the midst of dividing their loot when the entrance was suddenly kicked open, and a group of police officers stormed in¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t move! Police!¡± ¡°Hands on your heads! Squat in place¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯s no escape, cooperate!¡± ¡°Squat down more, no resisting¡­¡± As the police rushed in, they quickly encircled the group of thieves, shouting sternly. This sight terrified the criminals inside, causing their faces to pale. Their first instinct was to kneel, hands over their heads, afraid that the police were there to apprehend them¡­ At this moment, their minds were clouded with fear. They were completely unaware of the situation, and by the time they did realize, they had lost any chance of escape¡­ ¡°All gone¡­¡± ¡°Po¡­ police¡­¡± ¡°How could¡­¡± ¡°How did the police find out about us here¡­¡± ¡°Who the hell betrayed us?!¡± The thieves grumbled and complained, never expecting to be raided by the police in their hideout¡­ As they saw the police closing in, the ringleaders among the car thieves, at the edge of the group, glanced around. Taking advantage of their companions¡¯ cover, they were prepared to make a run for it. They still believed they had a chance¡­ Yet, before they could fully turn around, a police officer brandishing a baton stood before them, pushing it against the chest of one of them. Some officers were even reaching for their guns. ¡°Didn¡¯t I tell you to squat down! Didn¡¯t you hear?¡± ¡°Behave, damn it!¡± ¡°Anyone who dares to run, I¡¯ll make sure they don¡¯t get away¡­¡± ¡­ Facing the encirclement by police officers, the ringleaders¡¯ faces turned pale, and their minds buzzed. They had lost the capacity to think in an instant¡­ Instinctively, they knelt down and hugged their heads, trembling uncontrollably. If it were just batons, they might still have attempted a forceful breakout. But damn it, some were even pulling out guns. What if they resisted and got shot? They were just a bunch of thieves, after all. Stealing stuff for money was one thing, but who could stand up to the police? No one could guarantee that the police wouldn¡¯t really use their guns¡­ With these thoughts, their legs turned to jelly, and they immediately dropped to the ground. Thud! ¡°Wait! I confess, I confess!¡± ¡°A few officers, let¡¯s talk it out. No need for knives or guns¡­¡± The ringleaders immediately dropped to their knees¡­ Staring at the police officers before them, they were overcome with fear. They spoke up at once. ¡°Yes, yes, whatever you say, we¡¯ll cooperate, absolutely cooperate!¡± ¡°All this brandishing of knives and guns is too intimidating¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re just ordinary thieves, no need to pull guns. No need, no need¡­¡± The group of thieves were truly terrified! Who would have expected that the police coming to apprehend them would be armed with guns? Was this really necessary? After all, they were just ordinary petty criminals. There was no need for such measures. A police baton would be more than enough to subdue them, let alone guns¡­ In an instant, the fear of having their heads blown off at any moment overwhelmed them. The group of thieves were in a daze. Su Xuan looked at the ringleaders kneeling and begging for mercy, his lips twitching¡­ These supposed leaders were even more cowardly than their subordinates¡­ He pulled a few pairs of gloves from his waist and immediately handcuffed them. Seeing his action, the other officers stepped forward and cuffed the remaining thieves as well. At this moment, the thief at the edge, perhaps possessed by audacity or desperation, pushed away the police officer next to him and sprinted toward the exit¡­ ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Su Xuan had just finished handcuffing several ringleaders when he witnessed this scene. In an instant, he lunged forward. He charged towards the thief and pinned him to the ground, swiftly applying a joint lock to subdue him. ¡°Daring to run, huh? You¡¯ve got some guts!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll make sure to take care of you!¡± ¡°Behave! Get down!¡± Su Xuan dragged the thief over and placed him alongside the group, giving a cold shout. The group of thieves remained silent, their minds buzzing¡­ Damn it! This was game over for them. Chapter 32 Chapter 32 At this moment, the thieves were still somewhat shocked. They had no idea how the police had located their hideout. Moreover, judging by the scale of the operation, it seemed like a massive force had been deployed. Clearly, the police had known about their hideout beforehand. Could it be that someone had betrayed them? In reality, all the thieves were feeling extreme fear at this point. They were just small-time thieves, so why were so many police officers dispatched? And there were even armed officers present!? What was most terrifying was that the ringleaders who had initially tried to escape found themselves cornered, with guns being pointed at their heads. Thinking about it was terrifying enough. But the thieves were too scared to voice their thoughts. With so many police officers around, if they dared to say a word, a gun might be pointed at their heads the next second. Their fear of firearms was deeply ingrained, and even the thought of them made them tremble. Who would dare to provoke that? ¡°Nice job, kid.¡± Amidst the thieves¡¯ fear, a voice suddenly sounded, and it was actually one of the police officers patting Su Xuan on the shoulder. ¡°Your idea was a good one. As long as we stay here, the other thieves will walk right into our trap.¡± ¡°Think about it, we¡¯ve already managed to apprehend a whole group so quickly. It¡¯s much easier than catching them on the streets.¡± ¡°Yeah, you definitely deserve credit for this!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯ve hit the jackpot!¡± Upon hearing these words, Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. He modestly shook his head. ¡°Oh, it¡¯s not that big a deal. Achieving this success is a collective effort.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve just caught a few people, that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°I alone couldn¡¯t have caught so many thieves.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to our captain¡¯s strategic planning that we were able to catch so many thieves!¡± As he spoke, he was telling the truth. After all, he couldn¡¯t have captured so many people on his own. If he had tried to handle this hideout alone, he might have ended up captured himself. Executing an operation like this required a collective effort to achieve a commendable outcome. He alone wouldn¡¯t be of much use. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the others exchanged glances and felt pleased. It didn¡¯t matter whose idea it originally was, now that the operation had been executed, everyone deserved credit! Even so, these folks still envied Su Xuan. After all, regardless of the starting point, he was definitely going to get a lion¡¯s share of the credit. And he had also apprehended those two criminals earlier. His end-of-year bonus was sure to be substantial. As the group of police officers waited for the thieves to return and fall into their trap, they discussed matters of credit. The nearby thieves were left feeling frustrated. Well, isn¡¯t that just great? They were only good for exchanging their actions for achievements in this world? After all, they had been small-time thieves for so many years. Couldn¡¯t they at least discuss about it behind their backs? Of course, even if they felt frustrated, they didn¡¯t dare to voice their complaints. Finally, the police personnel stayed there for a whole half day, arresting more than a dozen thieves and eventually taking them all to the police station for detention. Considering that the whole series of events had been triggered by Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang catching the thieves, the system directly awarded Su Xuan points for his performance. Su Xuan glanced at the points that had already been credited in the system and felt a tinge of frustration. ¡°Good Lord! Accumulating these points is so challenging. We¡¯ve caught so many thieves, and it¡¯s still not enough.¡± ¡°However, it¡¯s true. These thieves are at most just swindlers, sneakily stealing things.¡± ¡°The total points aren¡¯t even enough for what I had before!¡± ¡°Oh well. The points aren¡¯t enough, but I can earn more later.¡± Su Xuan was an easy-to-please person. Even if he didn¡¯t have enough points now, he could slowly accumulate them, right? Initially, Su Xuan had been tempted to try buying the potion to enhance his physique, but now, seeing how difficult it was to accumulate points, he had to let go of that idea. Forget it. He couldn¡¯t afford the potion with his current points. Maybe he should try the roulette wheel again? After all, the previous attempt with the roulette wheel seemed to have gone pretty well! This thought merely flickered in Su Xuan¡¯s mind and was quickly dismissed. No! Damn it, he had worked so hard to accumulate these points. He had almost a third of the points needed to buy that potion, and if he lost everything in a roulette spin now, he would have to start earning points all over again¡­ Thinking this through, Su Xuan reluctantly closed the system¡¯s store. Poverty made him rational. ¡°Su Xuan, come over here.¡± Just at that moment, a voice suddenly came into his ears. Su Xuan turned his head and saw that it was his immediate superior, Old Mai, standing not far away, waving him over. Although Old Mai was dressed in a police uniform, the way he waved felt like the Big Bad Wolf. Subconsciously, Su Xuan swallowed hard. ¡°Uh¡­ Chief, do you need something from me?¡± After following Old Mai to the office, Su Xuan asked. Old Mai was standing under the table. When he heard his voice, he immediately turned his head and sized him up. ¡°Su Xuan, your luck these days is indeed pretty good.¡± ¡°First, you caught two Class-A wanted criminals, then you caught human traffickers.¡± Old Mai sighed as he mentioned this. Setting aside other matters, even he couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit envious of this luck. ¡°And now, because of the thieves you caught, we¡¯ve directly dismantled a criminal den.¡± ¡°You¡¯re our station¡¯s pride.¡± Old Mai didn¡¯t hold back his praise. Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. This was the first time someone had praised him like this. ¡°Chief, it¡¯s just something I should do.¡± ¡°Right.¡± Old Mai nodded, then took out a letter from his desk and handed it to Su Xuan. ¡°Actually, I called you over today because someone asked me if you¡¯d be willing to go on a blind date.¡± Su Xuan had been planning to open the envelope and see what was inside, but upon hearing this, he suddenly looked up, unable to believe what his superior was saying. ¡°What did you say¡­¡± ¡°A blind date!?¡± Su Xuan immediately rejected the idea. ¡°I¡¯m not going! Are you kidding me?¡± Seriously, what kind of joke was this? It had only been a few days since the original host had been forced to break up, and even Su Xuan had only been in this world for a matter of two or three days¡­ He hadn¡¯t even established a good relationship with this world yet. The fact that he could catch thieves was already amazing. Going on a blind date was out of the question! ¡°Sorry, Chief. The blind date, maybe we could just forget about it¡­¡± Trembling, Su Xuan was about to put the letter back in Old Mai¡¯s hand. ¡°You also know that I just broke up with my girlfriend not long ago. If I were to go on a blind date now, it would be a kind of sacrilege to my previous feelings.¡± There was nothing else to do. Su Xuan had to resort to bullshitting¡­ But in the end, he still couldn¡¯t escape the attack of the blind date: ¡°Give it a try. It¡¯s just a blind date. If it¡¯s not a good match, you can just say so.¡± Su Xuan: ¡­ Chapter 33 Chapter 33 ¡°Alright, since there¡¯s nothing much tomorrow, I¡¯ll give you a day off for your blind date,¡± said Old Mai on the spot. He followed up by waving his hand and promptly issued a leave note for him. He didn¡¯t even give Su Xuan a chance to reconsider. Su Xuan: ¡­ For some reason, Chief, I feel like you¡¯re forcing me into something! Though he had this complaint in his mind, Su Xuan didn¡¯t voice it. After all, Old Mai was his immediate boss; it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to contradict him directly. However, he didn¡¯t expect that the blind date will be scheduled come so quickly after he agreed it. Did Old Mai already make an agreement with someone beforehand? Otherwise, why would he approve his leave without even confirming the date and time with the other party? Su Xuan thought about it and felt that he had been tricked. However, he soon brushed off these thoughts. Whether he was being led into a trap or not, the leave had already been granted. Even if he truly had to go on a blind date, he supposed it wouldn¡¯t hurt much. He couldn¡¯t just waste a whole day, after all. With the rest of the time, he could arrange his own affairs. Considering this, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. Seeing his expression, Old Mai became even more delighted. ¡°Young man, make a good impression tomorrow,¡± Old Mai said as he handed over the leave note to Su Xuan, patting his shoulder. Su Xuan managed an awkward smile and touched his nose. ¡°I¡¯ll do my best.¡± In reality, whether it was the original host or Su Xuan, neither had much experience with romance. Despite the years the original host had spent with Qin Shuyi, how they got together initially was long forgotten. But thinking about it, it was useless even if he was really conflicted. He had already agreed, so he could not possibly stand her up! Su Xuan really did not intend to stand her up. The next day, he even arrived at the coffee shop for the blind date earlier than expected. He¡¯d heard that being late for a blind date could lead the woman to think poorly of him. Thinking about it, it made sense. If the first impression on the first day of the blind date was already delayed, that initial impression might deteriorate. Indeed, when he got there, the woman hadn¡¯t arrived yet. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t bothered by it. After all, women needed to make arrangements for such an important event as well. A bit of tardiness was understandable. At times, women held a certain privilege. At least, that¡¯s how he saw it. Su Xuan ordered a cup of coffee and sat in the corner of the coffee shop, propping his chin on his hand as he gazed at the scene outside the window. Unbeknownst to him, he had become a subject of interest for others as well. Not far away, two girls were watching Su Xuan at the window, exchanging whispers and glances. Both agreed he was handsome. However, when it came to actually asking for his phone number, the two girls hesitated and didn¡¯t dare to approach him. They could only converse back and forth in their seats, observing Su Xuan with dreamy eyes¡­ And at that moment, just as the two girls were sneakily observing Su Xuan, he suddenly turned his gaze towards them. Startled, they exchanged surprised glances. ¡°Why¡­ why is he suddenly looking at us?¡± ¡°He couldn¡¯t have noticed us spying on him, could he?¡± One of the girls asked her friend in a hushed voice, only to have her idea promptly rejected. ¡°Impossible, we¡¯re quite far from him here¡­¡± .. Actually, the reason why Su Xuan suddenly turned his head was very simple. He saw red Sin Points! At first, it was just a casual glance. Su Xuan was tired of looking at the passersby walking outside the window, so he wanted to take a walk around the shop to change his gaze. However, it was fine if he didn¡¯t look around, but he was shocked when he saw it. In the corner of this shop, there was a red Sin Point! Moreover, this sin value was beyond his imagination! He actually had more than 200 points of guilt! Hiss! Su Xuan sucked in a sharp breath of cold air. His gaze swept across the criminal with the Sin Points. Then, he followed the criminal¡¯s gaze and his gaze landed on the two girls at the table next to the criminal. As a police officer, he quickly suspected that the criminal was looking at the two girls strangely. Just as Su Xuan was about to step forward, the two girls finally made up their minds when they realized that Su Xuan¡¯s gaze had been on them. They stood up and walked toward him at the same time. ¡°That¡­Hello, little brother.¡± One of the short-haired girls said. She had a pretty face. When she walked over, she held a phone in her hand and looked a little shy.¡± Can I exchange my phone number with you?¡±¡± ¡°Or can we add each other as friends?¡± Su Xuan was speechless. He subconsciously thought of the girl by the beach who also wanted to add him as a friend. He could not help but rub his nose awkwardly. Recently, there seemed to be a lot of people adding him as a friend? Thinking of the way the criminal looked at the two girls just now, Su Xuan thought for a moment and did not refuse. He directly scanned the girl¡¯s QR code. The two girls were extremely excited. After adding each other as friends, they quickly returned to their seats. Su Xuan hurriedly looked in the direction of the criminal. As expected, the criminal¡¯s gaze as he looked at the two girls instantly became fierce. It was as if they had done something disgraceful. However, in reality, these two girls had only asked Su Xuan for a friend. This criminal made it seem as if these two girls had let him down. Su Xuan had a little guess in his heart, but he did not do anything else. Instead, he took out his phone and sent a message to the girl who dared to ask for his phone number. [Do you know the guy sitting in front of you? Don¡¯t turn your head, just use the rear camera to take a look.] After seeing his message, the two girls were a little dumbfounded. But they still did as he said. [I don¡¯t know him.] [I saw that he kept staring at you, so I thought it was a little strange, so I came to ask.] Su Xuan replied. Then, he was worried that the two girls would leave, so he sent another message,[I see that there¡¯s cake on your table. What flavor is it? Can you recommend it to me?] He pulled the two of them to chat and sent a message to Zhou Qiang and the others at the same time, asking them to change into plain clothes and come over now. The only thing left to do was to wait. Su Xuan knew that with his current weak body, it was impossible for him to deal with a guy who was very likely a murderer. Not to mention that there were so many people here. If they were not careful, it might cause panic. If the criminal was ruthless and directly took the people present as hostages, it would be even worse. Due to the tight schedule, Su Xuan could not call his colleagues directly. He could only send the matter to Zhou Qiang and the others via text messages. Lastly, Old Mai. He believed that Old Mai would make the decision he wanted based on his intuition. Chapter 34 Chapter 34 Old Mai arrived quickly. When Old Mai noticed Su Xuan¡¯s message, his experienced demeanor turned serious in an instant, and he sensed that something was off. ¡­ However, Su Xuan was perhaps too nervous. The message he intended for Old Mai didn¡¯t reach him; instead, it was sent directly to the police station¡¯s work group chat¡­ At this moment, several police officers inside the station were already occupied with their tasks, leaving little room for checking their phones. A female officer who had just finished interrogating a group of thieves stepped out of the interrogation room to have a sip of water and glanced at her phone. She was immediately startled by Su Xuan¡¯s message and exclaimed, ¡°Oh my gosh! Quickly check the group!¡± ¡°Chief, Deputy Chief, check the group!¡± Her shout echoed not only through the first-floor lobby but also reached the second floor. Its penetrating power was remarkable. Initially, everyone thought something had gone wrong, dropping their work and rushing in the direction of the female officer¡¯s voice. Old Mai and Lin Can, who were in a meeting, exchanged a glance, then dropped their pens simultaneously. Before their minds caught up, their bodies instinctively moved, propelling them downstairs. Footsteps echoed, quickly spreading throughout the entire police station building. Hastily approaching officers had bewildered expressions as they looked around. ¡°What¡¯s going on? What happened?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the situation?¡± ¡°Who was just shouting like that? What happened?¡± ¡°Could someone be causing trouble?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Who was yelling just now?¡± Almost all the officers gathered in the first-floor lobby. Thankfully, it was only noon, and foot traffic in the police station was low. Otherwise, this scene would¡¯ve been much more overwhelming. Old Mai was among the first to arrive in front of the female officer. He was equally oblivious to what was happening in the lobby. With a puzzled expression, he inquired, ¡°What¡¯s happening? Why are you shouting like that? Can¡¯t you, as an officer, remain composed?¡± Upon hearing this, Lin Can chimed in in agreement. ¡°Xiao Mo, though you¡¯re in the reception unit, I hope you can maintain some composure when dealing with matters. If you create a scene like this every day, there¡¯d be no need for training. You¡¯d be running around all day.¡± Lin Can¡¯s words were clearly meant in jest. After all, the female officer¡¯s loud shout had attracted almost everyone in the station. Old Mai despised such situations the most. If he didn¡¯t step in, this female officer might have faced his wrath. However, the female officer didn¡¯t retort. She hastily handed her phone to Old Mai and said, ¡°Chief, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m not composed. Please check the work group chat!¡± ¡°Look at the message Su Xuan just sent¡­¡± ¡°Chief, Deputy Chief, please look. Su Xuan said he encountered a major criminal again and needs support!¡± ¡°Moreover, he asked us to come undercover¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Chief Old Mai frowned and immediately pulled out his phone to glance at the message. His expression grew serious. Exchanging a glance with Lin Can, Old Mai immediately grasped the situation. Without hesitation, Old Mai shouted, ¡°Everyone, assemble now!¡± ¡°Leave three officers on duty, the rest change into plain clothes and set off!¡± ¡°Also, inform the Criminal Investigation Division and the Special Police Team to dispatch personnel immediately for support. We¡¯ll form a joint law enforcement team¡­¡± ¡°Speed is of the essence!¡± .. Old Mai spoke and then went back upstairs to change clothes. He put on special earphones and immediately set off with his team. He knew that in such situations, speed was crucial. This kind of police situation was definitely not child¡¯s play. Just yesterday, Old Mai had handed Su Xuan a matchmaking case. Today, Su Xuan sent this message in the work group chat. Old Mai believed that Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t be foolish enough to joke like this. This was a serial killer we were talking about! As Old Mai and his team rushed to the scene, he was also worried about Su Xuan¡¯s safety. It was important to note that the danger level of a serial killer was definitely at an ¡®A¡¯ level. The sentencing for murderers was already high under the law. Let alone serial killers like this, who intentionally targeted their victims. They would be charged with intentional murder and in extreme cases, even sentenced to death! Every murderer had some understanding of this point, so when faced with arrest, they would resist fiercely. Especially for serial killers, they had strong psychological stability and counter-surveillance abilities, which made them more likely to escape from the hands of law enforcement officers. Because of this, capturing these kinds of killers could easily pose a threat to officers¡¯ lives. Su Xuan¡¯s outstanding performance in the past few days had already gained Old Mai¡¯s confidence. He didn¡¯t want anything bad to happen to him. Before heading out, Old Mai even took out a sidearm from a drawer. This was a privilege he held as the head of the police station, and it was the only firearm in the station. Meanwhile, upon receiving the message from Jiangcheng Police Station, the Criminal Investigation Division and the Special Police Team also dispatched personnel immediately. According to the received intelligence, they didn¡¯t send all their officers directly; instead, they sent an elite undercover team. While it was surprising for a small county town to have a serial killer, no one thought that Jiangcheng Police Station would use such a message to fool them. On the way, Old Mai sent a message to Su Xuan that they were on their way. By that time, Su Xuan was already seated at a table with two girls. He was just under two meters away from the criminal, close enough that he could make a move if the criminal acted. Su Xuan was feeling a bit nervous. Though he had already apprehended two major criminals, both were caught unexpectedly, with him employing various tactics and not many people around. But this was a coffee shop¡­ Next to him sat two girls who were being eyed by the murderers. If he wasn¡¯t careful, these two might become hostages for the killers. As for why Su Xuan was so certain that this person was the serial killer? It was because he had spent a hundred points to purchase a directional investigation. Upon discovering that this killer had murdered eighteen single women in succession, Su Xuan was able to deduce that he was a serial killer. Moreover, in Su Xuan¡¯s observation, this serial killer seemed to target girls who swooned over handsome guys, much like the two girls beside him. Su Xuan even felt that when these girls came over to ask him to be their friend, the killer looked at them with the same eyes as someone catching their girlfriend cheating. This led Su Xuan to speculate. However, the criminal had a robust build and an intimidating aura. Su Xuan was certain he couldn¡¯t take him head-on. So, he had to consider a different approach. After the two girls had chatted with him for a while and were about to leave, Su Xuan disregarded his blind date and moved to their table, pretending to be smitten with one of the girls. He engaged in random conversation like an infatuated youth. Throughout this, the criminal¡¯s gaze remained fixed on him. Chapter 35 Chapter 35 It was obvious that this criminal had already regarded him as an imaginary enemy. This discovery left Su Xuan both relieved and tense. With so many people in the coffee shop, taking down the criminal directly was out of the question. As he continued talking to the two girls, he noticed the criminal becoming increasingly agitated. Su Xuan guessed it might be because the criminal had killed too many people and was struggling to control his violent impulses. Moreover, one of the two girls beside him might be the criminal¡¯s next target. Seeing her talking to someone else, someone he considered his possession, was likely causing him distress. Su Xuan¡¯s heart sank. At this rate, waiting for backup from the police station wouldn¡¯t be an option. Within the next few minutes, the criminal might make his move. By then, Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t have the time to react! However, since the criminal was so formidable, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t be sure if he could defeat him. He also had to ensure that the criminal wouldn¡¯t become desperate and harm other customers in the coffee shop. In the blink of an eye, Su Xuan made a decision! ¡°What¡¯s the point of drinking coffee? I know a really delicious stir-fry restaurant. How about I treat you both to a meal?¡± Su Xuan said to the two girls in front of him. The two girls looked up in surprise at his invitation. ¡°You want to treat us to a meal?¡± ¡°Yeah, I was waiting for my roommate here, but it looks like he stood me up.¡± ¡°Damn it, I won¡¯t believe that guy again.¡± Su Xuan cursed his nonexistent roommate and extended the invitation again. ¡°Do you want to go eat?¡± Upon hearing this, the two girls exchanged glances. Though Su Xuan¡¯s sudden invitation left them a bit puzzled, they wouldn¡¯t refuse when a handsome guy like him wanted to treat them. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go to the stir-fry restaurant you mentioned.¡± ¡°We were actually just discussing where to eat.¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t expect you to invite us for a meal¡­¡± ¡°We were having such a nice chat, so why not continue it at a different place?¡± Su Xuan smiled, though he was feeling quite anxious inside. He hadn¡¯t anticipated that his invitation to treat them would be accepted so quickly. He felt more apologetic towards the two girls. Soon, Su Xuan and the two girls left the coffee shop. Su Xuan didn¡¯t turn around to check if the person was following them. Instead, he activated his Radar and found a red dot on it. Ever since they exited the coffee shop, this red dot had been maintaining a distance of seven to eight meters behind them. Seeing the red dot, Su Xuan felt relieved. He then checked the direction and led them towards a small garden. ¡°Let¡¯s go through here. Once we cross this, the restaurant I mentioned is just a street away.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice wasn¡¯t intentionally lowered or raised, but it was enough to ensure that the criminal behind them could hear. The criminal had been trailing them from a distance, and upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he quickened his pace in anger. The previous seven to eight meters between them were now reduced to five or six. Moreover, it was midday, and the small garden was devoid of any people. Driven by his surging anger, the criminal had even developed a murderous intent towards Su Xuan. Although Su Xuan couldn¡¯t sense the killing intent, he could see the small red dot getting closer and faster. He had a rough idea of what was happening. Quickly, he gradually increased the distance between himself and the two girls, deliberately slowing his pace in an area out of view of the cameras. When the criminal was less than half a meter away, a steel hammer suddenly appeared in Su Xuan¡¯s hand. Swiftly turning around, he swung the hammer forcefully, striking the criminal¡¯s temple¡­ Bang! Crack! Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s movements slow down, the man felt something was off. Just as he began to react, a shadow suddenly shifted in front of him. In an instant, his temple throbbed with pain, his strength drained from his body as if sucked out, and darkness clouded his vision. He dropped to his knees. Su Xuan quickly took a step back, addressing the two startled girls due to his actions. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. This person was staring at you both while we were at the coffee shop. Do either of you know him?¡± Upon hearing this, the two girls glanced at the man on the ground who was holding his temple. One of them suddenly exclaimed in shock, ¡°Teacher Zhou?¡± ¡°Teacher Zhou?¡± Su Xuan furrowed his brows and repeated, ¡°Teacher Zhou?¡± The girl with long hair in front of him looked at the criminal with uncertainty. She spoke, ¡°Teacher Zhou, he¡¯s a coach I met at the gym, also my fitness instructor.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to encounter him here. You must have misunderstood. Teacher Zhou probably just saw me and wanted to greet me¡­¡± As she spoke, the girl with long hair ignored Su Xuan¡¯s attempt to stop her and reached out to help the man up. Seeing the sudden change in the man¡¯s eyes, Su Xuan took a step forward and grabbed the girl¡¯s hand, pulling her back. ¡°Be careful!¡± Just as Su Xuan pulled her back, the man sprung up from the ground, lunging abruptly towards the other girl. ¡°Ah!¡± The latter screamed, but it was too late. The man had already seized her in his grip. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± His face darkened, and he fixed a stern gaze on Su Xuan. When Su Xuan had acted against him, he had already sensed something was amiss. Setting aside why Su Xuan had suddenly attacked him, the fact that Su Xuan pulled the girl away while he was reaching for her was enough to raise suspicion. What else could this mean if not a problem? A cold and mocking expression played on the man¡¯s face. ¡°You¡¯ve got guts, kid, daring to lay hands on me.¡± ¡°Do you know who I am?¡± The girl held by the man trembled anxiously. Her gaze swept over Su Xuan before she turned to the man. ¡°Teacher Zhou, what are you doing?¡± ¡°Let go of me quickly. This joke isn¡¯t funny at all¡­¡± Teacher Zhou sneered and cast a disdainful glance at the woman in his arms. The woman he had intended to catch was now out of his grasp, which only fueled his growing fury. ¡°Shut your mouth, you damn bitch!¡± ¡°Damn it! You women are always lusting after men. Can¡¯t live without a man, can you?¡± ¡°At the gym, I had already noticed you two. You¡¯re dressed like fairies every day, and instead of working out properly, you¡¯re just ogling men.¡± ¡°One look, and I knew you were sluts. Begging for a man¡¯s touch! Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll fulfill your wish today!¡± As he spoke, he shot a glance at Su Xuan and, brimming with arrogance, he attempted to drag the woman he had in his grip toward the woods. Chapter 36 Chapter 36 ¡°Ah! No, don¡¯t! Shengyi, save me¡­¡± The woman shrieked in terror, her instinct urging her to flee. Instantly, the man slapped her across the face and gripped her neck. ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°Please, save my friend!¡± The woman named Shengyi couldn¡¯t believe what she was witnessing. She couldn¡¯t help but plead with Su Xuan. Su Xuan rushed forward too, trying to free her captured friend. ¡°Stay the hell still!¡± Seeing their actions, the man sneered and tightened his grip on the hostage¡¯s neck. The hostage¡¯s face turned pale in an instant, her breathing barely audible. Shengyi dared not move a step, fearing she might inadvertently provoke the man. Su Xuan¡¯s mind was racing like an explosion. His temples pounded, and his consciousness entered the system¡¯s online store. He was searching for purchasable items! Waiting for backup was no longer an option. He had to subdue this criminal immediately! Su Xuan didn¡¯t anticipate that even a direct hit wouldn¡¯t completely incapacitate the criminal. It merely rendered him temporarily powerless, and he quickly regained his strength. And now, he had taken another hostage¡­ This made the situation awkward. So, his immediate goal was to rescue the hostage and take down the criminal! There were only three people here, and only he had real combat capabilities. [Hostage Access Record: Provides knowledge of all the criminal¡¯s accomplices. No accomplice can evade your gaze! Price: 10,000 points!] [Six-Flavor Pill: Temporarily increases abilities by 300%, but has side effects. Price: 1,000 points!] [Truth Serum: Can be applied to the criminal, preventing them from lying again, but can be used only once. Price: 800 points!] [¡­] Su Xuan¡¯s gaze swiftly scanned the products in the system store and soon settled on one item. [Hundred-Percent Accuracy Solar Fist: As the name suggests, whenever you initiate an attack, focusing on the temple, each strike will hit the target. Price: 1,000 points!] In essence, this product worked the same way as Hundred-Percent Accuracy Iron Hammer. However, using fists was faster than using a hammer, and Su Xuan could target specific areas with ease. He immediately chose this item! In an instant, his heart stirred with excitement. There are only a few vulnerabilities in a person, and the temple is one of them. Just like his ¡°Hundred-Percent Accuracy Solar Fist,¡± it means that no matter how he strikes, he can hit the criminal¡¯s temple perfectly, causing them to lose consciousness. So, what¡¯s there to wait for? Buy it! Get it done! **[Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Hundred-Percent Accuracy Solar Fist! The item has been sent, please collect it in your inventory.]** **[Ding! Deducting 1,000 points from the host¡¯s account!]** The sound of the system echoed in Su Xuan¡¯s ears. He quickly opened the system inventory and focused on the item. In the next second, it transformed into a gleaming light and landed in his hand. In an instant, Su Xuan felt an inexplicable surge of power in his hand, as if he could deliver a punch at any moment. Without hesitation, Su Xuan stepped forward, enraging the criminal even further. He tightened his grip on the woman¡¯s hand, as if he were about to strangle her any second. Bang! Bang bang bang! No sooner said than done, Su Xuan delivered a direct punch to the criminal¡¯s temple. His vision darkened, and he loosened his grip on the woman¡¯s hand. Su Xuan lifted the hostage and gently pushed her towards Shengyi. The woman staggered and fell into her friend¡¯s arms. But Su Xuan didn¡¯t stop there. He punched again and again, targeting the criminal¡¯s temple with every blow, delivering over a dozen strikes. The two nearby women were left dumbfounded by this scene. Holding each other, they trembled at the sight, but as they watched the man who had just threatened them being pummeled to the ground, they felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction. Su Xuan punched again and again, finding immense pleasure in it. Even the criminal was now lying on the ground, his eyes vacant, completely unaware of what had transpired. Clearly, he was dazed from the beating. Su Xuan finally ceased his assault. He then pulled a silver handcuff from his waist and securely cuffed the criminal¡¯s hands in front of him, flipping him over in the process. He used his knee to pin down the criminal¡¯s sternum, ensuring he remained immobilized. Only then did Su Xuan spare a moment to look at the two women. Especially the short-haired girl who had been taken as a hostage earlier. ¡°Sorry, police investigation. Are both of you okay?¡± As this statement was made, the two women, who had been puzzled by the sight of the handcuffs, finally comprehended the situation. ¡°So, you¡¯re a cop?¡± ¡°Was this something you had been observing for a while? Who is this criminal?¡± Speaking was Shengyi. She seemed to have developed a slight liking for Su Xuan. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have actively asked for his phone number. But now, as she looked at Su Xuan, her gaze became complex, and she even began to wonder if he had deliberately engaged her in conversation to capture the criminal. The short-haired girl held her neck and coughed, looking at Su Xuan. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°What was he trying to do? He nearly strangled me! What did he mean by what he said just now?¡± .. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan slapped the criminal¡¯s head as he struggled, barking angrily, ¡°Stay still!¡± Then, he looked up and explained, ¡°I just noticed something was off about him.¡± ¡°He was sitting next to you all the time, and the way he was looking at you seemed off. It was just a guess on my part.¡± ¡°I never thought he actually had ulterior motives towards you.¡± Su Xuan looked helpless as he glanced at his clothes. ¡°Actually, I was on a blind date today.¡± After hearing this, the two women finally realized that Su Xuan hadn¡¯t intended any harm. As a result, their anger towards him vanished in an instant, replaced by a slight sense of guilt for not trusting him. ¡°Um, sorry¡­¡± ¡°I misunderstood you earlier¡­¡± Shengyi quickly apologized to Su Xuan and then looked at Mr. Zhou on the ground with a glimmer of anger in her eyes. She could never have imagined that Mr. Zhou, who appeared so honest and sincere, could have such intentions towards her. Just at that moment, outside the small garden, police sirens blared. This time, it wasn¡¯t just the local police station sending officers; even the county¡¯s special police and detective division joined forces for a joint operation! After all, this was a suspect in a series of potential murders, not an ordinary criminal! Over a dozen police cars came to a halt not far away. The special police and detectives discreetly positioned themselves in corners. More than a dozen undercover officers rushed into the coffee shop and quickly emerged again. With a clatter, they charged towards the small garden. The director of the Police Station, Old Mai, held a gun, bullets loaded, and with lightning speed, he led a group of officers charging at the forefront. ¡°Follow me!¡± Chapter 37 Chapter 37 Old Mai was already very worried about Su Xuan¡¯s safety. However, upon rushing into the coffee shop, he realized that neither Su Xuan nor the suspect was inside anymore. Upon inquiry, he found out that the two men and two women had headed towards a nearby small park. Old Mai¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately led his team into action. After all, in an open space like this, with few people around, it was highly possible for the suspect to strike. Especially since Su Xuan was just an ordinary civilian! However, when Old Mai and Lin Can entered the small garden with their team, they discovered a bizarre scene inside! A person resembling a suspect was being firmly subdued by Su Xuan on the ground. Su Xuan was half-kneeling, chatting with the two women as if nothing extraordinary had happened. There was no sign of a battle of wits with a criminal, no imminent danger! Unaware of the context, it might seem as if he were playing some kind of hero-rescuing-damsel trick opportunistically! Shengyi and her friend were taken aback when a large group of people rushed in, the person at the front even wielding a gun! In no time, police officers in uniform arrived, drawing a crowd¡¯s attention. Shengyi and her friend stood still, holding their breaths. They dared not say a word. Old Mai surveyed his surroundings and eventually approached the scene. His nerves were still taut, his gaze swept over the person pinned to the ground by Su Xuan¡ªstill struggling to break free¡ªthe two women by his side, and he asked in puzzlement: ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one who said he¡¯s a suspected serial killer?¡± ¡°You claimed you couldn¡¯t handle him alone and that he might be extremely dangerous.¡± ¡°The situation was urgent.¡± ¡°And now you¡¯re showing me¡­ this?¡± Old Mai was nearly rendered speechless. Facing his gaze, Su Xuan calmly pressed his knee against the suspect¡¯s shoulder blade, causing the latter to wail and temporarily lose the strength to escape. ¡°This is the suspected serial killer.¡± ¡°When I noticed him, his gaze was fixated on these two hostages.¡± ¡°He had just taken one hostage, and it took considerable effort to rescue the victim.¡± ¡°Furthermore, his mental state seems unstable, but you¡¯ll need to investigate further.¡± ¡°He¡¯s only temporarily incapacitated. Be cautious when transporting him.¡± Su Xuan spoke up, and immediately, members of the detective team stepped forward to apprehend the suspect. They examined his face carefully. Finally, they confirmed that this man¡¯s name wasn¡¯t on any wanted list, suggesting he might only be a conjectured serial killer. Old Mai was left flabbergasted. ¡°You didn¡¯t even confirm if he was a serial killer and sent this message in the work group!?¡± ¡°Do you realize that if this person isn¡¯t a serial killer, the police force deployment you squandered today would be enough to feed you demerits for a year!¡± ¡°Even I can¡¯t protect you.¡± Old Mai genuinely had high regard for Su Xuan, but that wasn¡¯t his justification, ¡°Su Xuan, take a moment to think about how you should report this incident!¡± Saying so, Old Mai was about to step forward and apologize to the detectives and special police officers who had arrived. However, at that very moment, Su Xuan retrieved a cellphone from his pocket. ¡°This is the evidence I obtained from the suspect.¡± ¡°The cellphone contains evidence of the suspect¡¯s crimes.¡± ¡°Director, you need to trust me.¡± Upon hearing this, Old Mai¡¯s movement stalled. He was also internally struggling with his feelings! Getting hold of an off-the-radar criminal wasn¡¯t so simple. Unless they were certain of the suspect¡¯s guilt, mobilizing a joint force came with consequences! If it turned out in the end that the suspect wasn¡¯t really a criminal but just the prime suspect they had speculated about, and there was no concrete evidence of a crime¡­ The manpower expended this time couldn¡¯t even be compensated by Su Xuan¡¯s resignation! Such audacity, even Old Mai, the director of the police station, didn¡¯t possess! Even if he was confident in his conjecture, the actual execution was far from straightforward¡­ But unexpectedly, Su Xuan, a mere police officer, exhibited such courage! Thinking of this, Old Mai¡¯s gaze at Su Xuan became somewhat strange¡­ Especially when Su Xuan actually mentioned there were criminal records of the suspect on the phone, Old Mai suddenly felt a shiver down his spine¡­ Could this lad have been coveting his position as station chief for a while now!? ¡°You little¡­¡± Old Mai was about to say something, but several other leaders of the joint task force had already arrived and entered the scene, their expressions stern. ¡°Old Mai, what exactly happened? Was the person caught?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve already sealed off the streets nearby and eliminated the passers-by. Only the suspect remains¡± ¡°As long as he dares to run, we¡¯ll move out immediately! e¡¯ll have him apprehended within three minutes¡­¡± Before he could finish speaking, the others saw Teacher Zhou being arrested. Everyone¡¯s expression changed. ¡°This is the one you were talking about? He was suspected to be a serial killer who had killed many people!?¡± ¡°He¡¯s so young, and you¡¯re saying that he¡¯s a serial killer? Old Mai¡­¡± ¡°As a police station chief, you should be aware of the consequences if this goes wrong, right?¡± ¡°Is this person really the alleged serial killer you mentioned?¡± The two team leaders were in disbelief after seeing Teacher Zhou. After examining Teacher Zhou, the two captains with contrasting beliefs found it hard to believe their eyes. While they had encountered suspects and even criminals who hadn¡¯t been caught right after committing a crime, the probability of such events was extremely low ¨C they might not encounter a murder or arson case throughout an entire year. On top of that, this joint operation had been triggered solely by a message Su Xuan sent in the work group chat, prompting not only the entire police station¡¯s mobilization, but also connections to their Criminal Investigation Unit and Special Police Team. The scale of this operation was so grand, yet the outcome was merely a young man! Even if the person in question stood tall and exuded a commanding aura, they found it hard to believe that such a young man could be the perpetrator of a series of murders. Faced with everyone¡¯s inquiries, Chief Old Mai took a deep breath and handed over his phone. ¡°Here¡¯s the evidence we obtained from the suspect. There should be proof of his involvement in the murders inside.¡± ¡°Are we going to keep chit-chatting, or just open it up and find out for ourselves?¡± The crowd: ¡­?? ¡°To be honest, did you realize your mistake and so he just played dumb?¡± The captain of the Special Police Team and Chief Old Mai had been good friends for many years. Now, somewhat reluctantly, the captain donned a pair of gloves, took the phone, and started swiping and tapping. ¡°What¡¯s so special about this damn phone¡­¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°What the hell is all this?!¡± Before he could finish his sentence, the captain¡¯s shocked exclamation echoed. The others quickly followed his gaze, their eyes landing on the screen. Their expressions changed in an instant. Chapter 38 Chapter 38 Inside the phone, a variety of videos were visible. Each video featured a completely different woman. Each of these women was remarkably attractive, yet they were all bound to a specially crafted crystal bed, completely naked. Their bodies were covered in wounds, and their eyes held an unmistakable terror, even visible through the screen¡­ A group of police officers had eyes that were almost bloodshot from watching. Even the captains of the Special Police Team and the Criminal Investigation Unit, who were accustomed to dealing with special cases all year round, had their hair stand on end as they watched these videos. An inexplicable anger surged from the depths of their hearts! This was beyond infuriating! It was pure scum! There were a total of fourteen videos in the collection, spanning a span of at least seven years! This indicated that this guy killed someone every six months or so, and each time it happened at the same location¡­ No, perhaps he arranged similar locations for these gruesome acts. This was systematic murder! ¡°Damn!¡± The captain of the Criminal Investigation Unit cursed and snatched the phone, stowing it in an evidence bag. He promptly ordered his men to take away the criminal, ¡°This case is of great significance, we¡¯ll take him with us for now.¡± ¡°The next steps are up to you.¡± Saying this, the people from the Criminal Investigation Unit looked at Old Mai. At that moment, Old Mai was trembling! This was a major criminal case! Over the course of seven years, he had brutally murdered fourteen women¡­ ¡°Go, I¡¯ll handle the rest.¡± Old Mai said immediately. The captain of the Criminal Investigation Unit didn¡¯t waste time on further words. He grabbed the criminal and left without delay. As for the next target the criminal had intended to strike, Sheng Yi and her friend were also taken away. After all, their testimonies were needed for the case. Although Sheng Yi was somewhat frightened, with the criminal already apprehended, she couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of relief. Furthermore, since her friend had been captured by the criminal, she needed to console her. So, she followed the officers without hesitation. The members of the Special Police Team also left at the same time. Only a few other station chiefs, who had rushed over as well, stood quietly looking at Su Xuan, then at Old Mai. At this moment, they wanted to say something, but words failed them! They could see it in Old Mai¡¯s expression¡ªthere was quite a bit of smugness there! But what more could they say? They were dealing with a cop who had pulled off such an extraordinary feat. The handling of this case was executed with incredible finesse! And keep in mind, this was a major case! Just a few days ago, Su Xuan had captured an A-level fugitive, which was already mind-boggling, but now¡­ He had managed to apprehend a serial killer who wasn¡¯t even on the radar! Was this guy suddenly on a roll!? And that wasn¡¯t all¡ªhe had single-handedly subdued this serial killer, who was not only brutal but also looked quite imposing. Su Xuan had managed to handle him¡­ It was a bit too much to digest! ¡°I have to say, Old Mai, your team is quite impressive¡­¡± ¡°To think they apprehended a murderer barehanded¡­¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you had someone of this caliber under your command¡­ It¡¯s quite impressive¡­¡± ¡°In a situation like this, who among us could have done the same?¡± ¡°How did he do it? Can you tell us¡­¡± A group of station chiefs immediately gathered around Old Mai. While Old Mai didn¡¯t know exactly how Su Xuan had pulled it off, that wasn¡¯t important. Not knowing didn¡¯t matter; he could just make it up! After all, his team was truly impressive. Listening to Old Mai, he described Su Xuan in an instant as a formidable officer with unparalleled martial skills. He even painted a vivid picture of Su Xuan¡¯s capture, making it seem as if he had been there the whole time. Old Mai¡¯s description made Su Xuan blush, feeling like he was being painted as a legendary martial hero. He almost felt like he didn¡¯t deserve such a fantastic portrayal! The station chiefs had twitching corners of their mouths. Anyone could tell that Old Mai was exaggerating with his words. They rolled their eyes at his inflated description. ¡°Old Mai, with such storytelling skills, you¡¯re really wasting your talents as just a station chief!¡± Among them, the station chief of the Qianxi District Police Station rolled his eyes, ¡°You should try your luck in the entertainment industry. You¡¯d definitely win an award for creative writing!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Old Mai almost wanted to throw something at him. However, after this incident, everyone knew that even if Su Xuan hadn¡¯t executed the capture as grandly as Old Mai had described, he must have used his own abilities to subdue the criminal. Capturing a murderer with so much experience was already impressive enough. Just this fact alone was quite remarkable! With this in mind, the station chiefs¡¯ gazes toward Su Xuan were filled with admiration. They even wished they could transfer him to their own stations right away! ¡°Well done, kid! You handled this situation beautifully!¡± ¡°And you saved the next potential target. Impressive.¡± ¡°Damn, a criminal like this should have been captured sooner. This case has shattered at least a dozen families¡­¡± ¡°Kid, you did great. I wish I had someone as brave and strategic in my team. I¡¯ll have to train my guys better when I get back¡­¡± ¡­ While they were speaking, Old Mai¡¯s phone suddenly rang. He was just about to answer it, but when he looked down and saw the caller ID, his head that had been getting a little inflated due to Su Xuan¡¯s recent achievement suddenly cooled down as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over it. His mind cleared up instantly: the call was from the leadership of the Municipal Bureau! Old Mai immediately composed himself, took a deep breath for a moment, and then answered the call. ¡°Director Zheng! It¡¯s me, Old Mai.¡± ¡°Su Xuan? Yes, yes, yes, the guy I have under my command. He indeed apprehended a criminal on the spot. Yes, yes¡­ It¡¯s suspected to be a serial killer¡­¡± ¡°The suspect had evidence in hand, and it¡¯s already been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division.¡± ¡°Yes, he did it on his own! That¡¯s right, initially, he was supposed to work undercover, but things changed, so Su Xuan subdued the suspect on his own¡­¡± ¡°Yes, yes, Director Zheng is right. This time, Su Xuan was indeed too impulsive! I will definitely educate him thoroughly and make him learn to wait for the main forces before taking action¡­¡± ¡°What? If this matter is confirmed, he will be commended? Yes, yes, Director Zheng, you¡¯re too kind! I will definitely let that boy Su Xuan know¡­ Thank you, Director Zheng¡­¡± Old Mai¡¯s voice echoed loudly in the rarely visited small park. Not to mention that the call was from the leaders of the Municipal Bureau! And it was a call about commendation! Old Mai¡¯s voice couldn¡¯t help but get loud. He might as well have wanted every officer present to hear it¡­ The several station chiefs who had been talking were even more astonished and turned their attention to him. After hearing Old Mai¡¯s conversation, their expressions conveyed a mixture of disdain and speechlessness. Did they not realize this guy was intentionally showing off? However, Old Mai had the capital to show off. Su Xuan¡¯s capture of the criminal was truly remarkable. Even if reported to the Municipal Bureau¡¯s leadership, it would be considered a jaw-dropping accomplishment. It¡¯s no wonder the leaders of the Municipal Bureau called personally. And that¡¯s exactly what made the station chiefs present envious beyond measure! Why didn¡¯t they have such an opportunity? Tsk! Chapter 39 Chapter 39 However, little did they know that even the leadership of the Municipal Bureau was shocked by Old Mai¡¯s stroke of luck. Who could have anticipated that Old Mai, a mere chief at a small police station, would have such exceptional talent under his command? In just a few short days, their Jiangcheng Police Station had captured numerous criminals, each one individually capable of astonishing the whole city! And this time, if it turned out that the suspect caught by Su Xuan had indeed committed the crime, it would be a major case that would shock the entire nation! Upon receiving the update from the Criminal Investigation Division, it wouldn¡¯t be long before this suspect became a confirmed criminal. How could the leadership of the Municipal Bureau not hurriedly make a call to offer comfort and, in a way, prepare Old Mai and Su Xuan for what was to come? After the call from the Municipal Bureau¡¯s leadership ended, Old Mai¡¯s face displayed sheer delight. He instantly turned to Su Xuan and proudly said: ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯ve truly made a great contribution this time. The Municipal Bureau has already stated that once this matter is confirmed, you¡¯ll be awarded a First-Class Merit!¡± ¡°My goodness, that¡¯s like having two Second-Class Merits combined!¡± ¡°Today is really a great day. Alright, after we finish work tonight, no one should leave. I¡¯ll treat everyone to dinner¡­¡± Old Mai spoke joyfully. It¡¯s important to note that achieving commendations as a grassroots police officer is no easy feat. Even a Third-Class Merit requires outstanding performance or significant contributions to earn. Second-Class Merits demand even greater contributions and remarkable career achievements to receive recognition. Not to mention a First-Class Merit¡­ Old Mai had been a station chief for so many years and had only received a few Second-Class Merits. Yet, Su Xuan, in such a short time, managed to earn two Second-Class Merits! Of course, this was due to his direct apprehension of the serial killer suspect. If it was confirmed that he was indeed the criminal, it would be a groundbreaking news that would rock society! As the one who captured this criminal, Su Xuan would gain significant influence, a true exemplar! The few station chiefs fell silent for a moment upon hearing this. They exchanged a glance and then each rolled their eyes at the still bragging Old Mai. Don¡¯t think they didn¡¯t notice this guy showing off. ¡°Hehe, there¡¯s really no need. If I have this time, I might as well go back and train those youngsters under me¡­¡± ¡°Exactly! Next time, it might be my subordinates who receive the Municipal Bureau¡¯s commendation. Just you wait!¡± ¡°Damn, some people really have thick skin. What does the personal commendation from the Municipal Bureau have to do with him being a station chief? How can he be so cocky¡­¡± ¡°Still talking about dinner? Ugh, I¡¯m afraid he¡¯d even brag about last night¡¯s leftovers. Forget it, forget it, let¡¯s get out of here¡­¡± The group of station chiefs spoke as they left the small garden. Staying any longer, they feared they might actually reach out and throttle this cocky guy! As they watched the group depart, they couldn¡¯t resist taunting him a bit, but Old Mai wasn¡¯t the least bit upset. In fact, he cheerfully called them back to join him for dinner¡­ Even after receiving a few scathing glares, he didn¡¯t seem to mind. He turned around happily to look at Su Xuan, his eyes revealing his unhidden joy and nostalgia. ¡°I have to say, you¡­¡± ¡°I gave you time off to go on a blind date, but instead, you managed to stumble upon a suspect. What kind of luck do you have?¡± ¡°Could it be that you actually stumbled upon a hornet¡¯s nest?¡± ¡°However, this time, you¡¯ve truly hogged the limelight! If those two commendations come through, your name will be known within the Municipal Bureau¡­¡± ¡°I wonder how long you¡¯ll stick around at the station¡­¡± As he spoke, Old Mai patted Su Xuan on the shoulder, sighed, and was about to continue when he suddenly realized¡ª ¡°Damn it! Wait, what about your blind date?¡± ¡°If she comes and doesn¡¯t find you, won¡¯t she think you stood her up?¡± .. My goodness! In his excitement, he completely forgot that Su Xuan had come here for a blind date. By now, the agreed-upon time with the woman had long passed. If she thought Su Xuan deliberately stood her up, things would get awkward. ¡°Hurry up, send a message to your blind date and ask if she¡¯s here¡­¡± ¡°And you should head back now; leave everything here to us!¡± Old Mai said, pushing Su Xuan forward, ¡°Get going, get going!¡± He was shooed away like a chased chicken. Su Xuan: ¡­ Just a moment ago, he was your precious one, and now he¡¯s being shooed away like a chicken¡­ Old Mai, you¡¯re so double faced! Although Su Xuan felt speechless, he quickened his pace. He knew he had to hurry over. While there was a reason for his delay, being late was never a good thing. He decided to send a message to his blind date quickly and make his way there. Thinking this, Su Xuan took out his phone. However, as he emerged from the small grove, he spotted a stunning woman sitting in the cafe across the street from where he had been. She was dressed in a tight-fitting skirt with a small blazer, sipping on a cup of coffee. She rested her chin in her hand, looking bored. From Su Xuan¡¯s angle, he could only see her profile, but he knew that she must be the blind date arranged by the station chief. Putting away his phone, Su Xuan walked over. Entering the cafe, he realized the woman was even more beautiful up close. Even in this fleeting glance, he could sense her perfect beauty. Despite her attire that of a businesswoman, there was an inexplicable touch of coolness. She was the epitome of an aloof beauty! ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Su Xuan. I¡¯m sorry I¡¯m late.¡± Su Xuan spoke as he had already walked to the other side of the woman, wearing an apologetic expression. Upon hearing his words, the woman, who had been looking out of the window, turned to him. She gave him a quick once-over and her expression soured a bit. ¡°You¡¯re Su Xuan?¡± Su Xuan nodded, ¡°I¡¯m sorry for keeping you waiting.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not a big deal, after all, it¡¯s a blind date. If you¡¯re not interested, you can just tell me directly. We can go back and say we didn¡¯t find a match and be friends,¡± the woman said, extending her hand. ¡°I¡¯m Zhao Ruoxi, nice to meet you.¡± ¡°Nice to meet you,¡± Su Xuan shook her hand and then took a seat. ¡°Some things came up earlier, judging by what you¡¯re saying, are you not interested in this blind date?¡± Hearing this question, Su Xuan actually felt a bit relieved. After all, he wasn¡¯t really looking for a girlfriend at the moment. Besides the fact that he had just transmigrated, even considering the original host had recently been dumped, it wouldn¡¯t be a good idea to find a partner now. In response, Zhao Ruoxi said, ¡°I¡¯m in a rising phase in my career right now, and I don¡¯t want to complicate things with a relationship. But my family has been pressuring me too much, so that¡¯s why I¡¯m here for this blind date.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry for wasting your time.¡± Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s words made Su Xuan regard her in a higher light. To be honest, he admired women who prioritized their careers. ¡°No, no, actually, I also want to focus on my career. Since we both have that in mind, it¡¯s even better!¡± Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s response, Zhao Ruoxi also felt relieved. She was worried that her blind date would turn out to be someone clingy! Chapter 40 Chapter 40 ¡°Su Xuan, why are you here?¡± A surprised voice sounded in his ear. Su Xuan frowned and looked over, and his expression changed. He and Zhao Ruoxi were chatting quite well. From a friend¡¯s point of view, Zhao Ruoxi was a very suitable person to be a friend. Although the blind date this time did not succeed, they could still be friends. Su Xuan suggested that they come for a meal. After this meal, everyone could go their separate ways. When others asked, they would just say that they are not interested in each other. Zhao Ruoxi also hit it off with him. The two of them casually picked a restaurant and drove over. However, Su Xuan did not expect to meet his ex-girlfriend as soon as he entered the door. His expression did not look too good. He brought Zhao Ruoxi and walked forward, completely ignoring Qin Shuyi, who was standing at a corner and looking at him in shock. Zhao Ruoxi looked at him and did not seem to have any intention of getting involved. They might have gone on a blind date, but they had already agreed that they would treat it as if it never happened after this and remain friends. As such, she had no business meddling in Su Xuan¡¯s love life. Yes, his love life. When she entered the door, Qin Shuyi saw the shock in her eyes and a flash of jealousy. ¡°Su Xuan!¡± Seeing Su Xuan walking past her with another woman by his side, Qin Shuyi couldn¡¯t believe it. He didn¡¯t even acknowledge her presence. She felt embarrassed and shouted, ¡°What¡¯s the deal with that woman? Why did you bring her here?¡± Qin Shuyi was feeling anything but good at this moment. She had thought she had managed to grasp a golden opportunity, only to realize she had latched onto a criminal on the run! Moreover, the money he had given her had all gone to waste! The dowry gift of 1,880,000 yuan that he had promised her had also gone up in smoke after Gao Qi was captured! Moreover, according to the police¡¯s reply, Gao Qi did not have that much money on hand! Even if he hadn¡¯t been caught, he wouldn¡¯t have taken out so much dowry gift for her. After hearing about this, Qin Shuyi felt like her life had collapsed. Even though she and Gao Zaki had planned to hold a wedding ceremony first and then complete the marriage registration, legally, they were not husband and wife at the moment. But no matter what, Gao Zaki had been arrested on the day of their wedding. Their relatives had witnessed it all¡­ In the mouths of her relatives, Qin Shuyi had already become a woman who was remarrying! And not just that, but the wife of a robber! When she heard this from her second aunt, she almost started a fight with her! How could she, a woman who hadn¡¯t even gotten married yet, suddenly become someone who was remarrying?! It was all Gao Qi¡¯s fault! As she thought about it, Qin Shuyi couldn¡¯t help but blame Su Xuan for the situation. If it wasn¡¯t for Su Xuan bringing Gao Qi to the police on the day of the wedding, she wouldn¡¯t be facing ridicule from her relatives! In addition to the money for the hotel on the wedding day, the wedding expenses, cigarettes, alcohol, and other expenses¡­ Originally, it had all been agreed that Gao Qi would take care of the payments. The Qin family was only facilitating the arrangements. This was why the expenses had escalated¡­ And naturally, the cost had grown. But who could have thought that Gao Qi was just a con artist on the run! Currently, all these debts were pressing down on the Qin family. Her parents had already told her more than once to find another rich guy, but how could Qin Shuyi possibly find another wealthy suitor in such a short time? In just a few days, her parents were even considering arranging a marriage with an older man just because he could cough up 500,000 yuan as a dowry! Qin Shuyi had always known that her parents favored her younger brother between the two siblings. However, she hadn¡¯t expected that they would compromise even her own marriage just to patch up their financial hole and provide her brother with a debt-free home. Could Qin Shuyi just accept this? She stormed out of the house, only to run into a high school classmate. He had become the general manager of a company now. He sympathized with her predicament after hearing her story and claimed that he had liked her since high school. Unfortunately, she had gotten together with Su Xuan, who he derogatorily referred to as a loser. Now, he wanted to rekindle their past romance given the chance¡­ Although Qin Shuyi didn¡¯t like him, the fact that he was now wealthy and influential, and reasonably good-looking, made her not refuse his advances. This time, she had agreed to have dinner with him. Unexpectedly, due to this twist of fate, she ran into Su Xuan. Seeing Su Xuan passing by with another woman in front of her, Qin Shuyi¡¯s long-held grievances and new resentments surged. She couldn¡¯t hold back and shouted at Su Xuan right then and there. ¡°It¡¯s only been a few days, and you¡¯ve already found another woman!?¡± ¡°You truly make me sick!¡± .. Hearing this, Su Xuan halted in his tracks. ¡°Sick?¡± Disgust was written all over Su Xuan¡¯s handsome face. His gaze at Qin Shuyi turned cold and unrelenting. ¡°We broke up a long time ago, and you¡¯ve already found someone else to marry.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not even talk about it. Zhao lady and I didn¡¯t really have anything, and even if we did, it¡¯s none of your business, right?¡± ¡°If you have this much time to bother me, you might as well think about how to repay your debts!¡± Su Xuan was actually quite surprised. He hadn¡¯t intended to pay any attention to Qin Shuyi today, but he hadn¡¯t expected her to have the audacity to come to him and confront him. Indeed, after he finished speaking, Qin Shuyi¡¯s complexion changed immediately. She stared at Su Xuan in disbelief. Under his disgusted gaze, she even took two steps back and yelled at the top of her lungs, ¡°Su Xuan! How dare you talk to me like this?¡± ¡°Hmm¡­¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I dare?¡± Su Xuan looked at Qin Shuyi, his tone indifferent. The impact of his words was too strong. Qin Shuyi stood rooted to the spot, shocked, for quite some time before she finally snapped out of it. She was trembling all over. Screaming, she lunged at Su Xuan, ready to strike him. ¡°Su Xuan! You unfaithful jerk!¡± Smack! The sound of a crisp slap rang out, and everyone who had been watching the scene fell silent. Su Xuan blinked his eyes. ¡°Ah! You wretched woman, how dare you hit me!?¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s shrieking voice nearly shattered the rooftop. Amidst the shocked gazes of everyone present, Zhao Ruoxi casually shook her hand. Her other hand still held onto the wrist that Qin Shuyi had swung at her. In response to Qin Shuyi¡¯s words, she simply raised an eyebrow nonchalantly. ¡°You really have an interesting way of speaking.¡± ¡°What? You can hit my friend, but I can¡¯t fight back?¡± ¡°Leaving aside the fact that you two have already broken up, you have no right to meddle in Mr. Su¡¯s affairs.¡± ¡°Just because you rushed in and misunderstood the relationship between Mr. Su and me, it¡¯s an insult to me as well.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t hit you that hard, did I?¡± With that, Zhao Ruoxi pushed her hand forward. Qin Shuyi staggered, almost losing her balance. She managed to steady herself by holding onto the table. She looked up at Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi, her words dripping with resentment. ¡°Fine! Just fine! Su Xuan, you wait and see!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice was calm. ¡°Come to think of it, some of the funds related to Gao Zhi seem to have disappeared. If Miss Qin knows anything about it, you might consider accompanying me to the police station to give a statement.¡± At those words, Qin Shuyi¡¯s face turned pale. Chapter 41 - Chapter 41: A Good Place to Meet Criminals! Chapter 41: A Good Place to Meet Criminals! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Gao Qi was taken away, Su Xuan had actually said that he wanted her to go to the police station and make a statement. After all, Qin Shuyi was the one who had interacted with Gao Qi the most over the past few days. However, even if she went to take a statement, she wouldn¡¯t be able to say anything useless. After all, she was just one of the people who had been deceived. However, when Su Xuan said this, Qin Shuyi¡¯s heart skipped a beat. She was afraid that Su Xuan would discover the secret she was hiding. ¡°Su Xuan, what do you mean by this?¡± ¡°Do you think I¡¯m hiding Gao Qi¡¯s stolen money? Am 1 such a person in your heart?¡± Qin Shuyi said in shock,¡± 1 didn¡¯t expect that after being together for so many years, you would actually think of me this way!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan waved his hand.¡± I didn¡¯t say that. Don¡¯t accuse me.¡±¡± ¡°But you should at least try to recall whether Gao Qi mentioned anything unusual to you before or gave you something special.¡± ¡°If you think of something, 1 hope you can contact the police in time.¡± With that, Su Xuan no longer paid attention to Qin Shuyi and turned to Zhao Ruoxi, saying, ¡°Miss Zhao, shall we go inside?¡± Zhao Ruoxi had taken advantage of this situation to witness a good show and certainly wouldn¡¯t refuse Su Xuan¡¯s suggestion. ¡°Sure.¡± As they spoke, they prepared to walk inside. Qin Shuyi stood there, watching their backs. How could she let them leave so easily? She had been having a rough time recently and naturally didn¡¯t want her ex-boyfriend, Su Xuan, to have a good life. She opened her mouth on the spot and was about to say something. However, just as she was about to open her mouth, a figure suddenly appeared beside her.¡± Shuyi, didn¡¯t you say that you were going to order first? Why are you still here?¡± It was her high school classmate, You Mu. Seeing that she was still standing at the entrance, You Mu¡¯s first reaction was, ¡°Were you waiting for me?¡± Faced with You Mu¡¯s question, could Qin Shuyi say otherwise? She immediately nodded and said, ¡°Yes, I wanted to go in with you, didn¡¯t I?¡± Upon hearing this, You Mu smiled and walked inside with her, holding her hand. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go in and take a look.¡± Meanwhile, Su Xuan was unaware of what was happening with Qin Shuyi. He and Zhao Ruoxi were discussing their respective jobs, and as a friendly conversationalist, Zhao Ruoxi had already treated him like a confidant. ¡°So, you were late today because of a case!¡± Zhao Ruoxi exclaimed in surprise. She had thought that Su Xuan, with his eloquence, wouldn¡¯t be the type to be late. If it was due to work, that was a different story. ¡°Yeah, 1 can¡¯t disclose the specifics, but it¡¯s embarrassing to be late on our first meeting,¡± Su Xuan sighed. ¡°But that¡¯s the nature of our job¡­ we have a lot of downtime on ordinary days, but when we¡¯re busy, it¡¯s really chaotic.¡± Hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi nodded with understanding. ¡°I see, it¡¯s the same at my workplace. When it¡¯s quiet, it¡¯s like a desert, but when it gets busy, it feels like we¡¯re drowning in work.¡± She took a sip of water as she spoke and gave Su Xuan a curious glance. ¡°Actually, when 1 found out you were just a small police officer, I wondered if we¡¯d have anything to talk about. I mean, from what I know, most policemen are quiet and stoic. 1 thought you¡¯d be the same.¡± But she had been surprised to find that they had plenty to talk about. Otherwise, Zhao Ruoxi wouldn¡¯t have agreed to have Su Xuan join them for dinner. ¡°Are you all usually this busy?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t even have time to rest when it gets busy?¡± she asked, curious. Hearing this, Su Xuan contemplated for a few seconds and organized his thoughts before responding, ¡°You see, we¡¯re mostly doing grassroots work. During normal days, we deal with mundane matters for the elderly and other trivial issues.¡± ¡°After all, it¡¯s impossible for criminals to wander in front of you every day.¡± Su Xuan smiled.¡± Maybe you¡¯ll see me quarreling with other uncles and aunties when you come to the police station next time.¡± ¡°hahaha!¡± Zhao Ruoxi usually wouldn¡¯t laugh unless she really couldn¡¯t help it. ¡°It can¡¯t be helped. Such a big thing basically doesn¡¯t happen many times in our area.¡± ¡°You have to trust the public safety in our area, don¡¯t you?¡± Su Xuan teased her, intentionally lightening the mood. ¡°Actually, I wasn¡¯t this chubby before starting this job. 1 was so free, i gained weight.¡± ¡°Just dazing at work made me put on several pounds.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t help but size Su Xuan up. Standing at around 1.8 meters tall, he had a well-defined physique and a tall stature. He was far from being considered chubby. ¡°You must be kidding.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°The reason the public safety is good here is probably because of you working in the county town.¡± ¡°You might not be aware, but our bus station is bustling with people coming and going all day long. It¡¯s packed, and there are quite a few pickpockets and thieves around.¡± ¡°Every time passengers come to our service counter to complain, 1 feel like I¡¯m about to be swamped.¡± Zhao Ruoxi worked at a state-owned bus station in a government department, and as a manager, her job should have been relatively easy. However, due to the rampant thefts at the station, she often had to rush around when incidents occurred. Speaking of this, Zhao Ruoxi looked at Su Xuan with surprise. ¡°Come to think of it, I¡¯ve called the police several times before, back and forth, but how come I¡¯ve never run into you?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan hesitated for a moment. ¡°Is it possible that your Chengnan Police Station is not in the same place as mine and is not under my jurisdiction?¡± As he said this, Su Xuan realized something. ¡°Wait a minute, if I remember correctly, the southern area should have been incorporated into the jurisdiction of Jiangcheng District¡­¡± Looking up at him, Zhao Ruoxi said, ¡°Right, so we just didn¡¯t have the chance to meet before.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s okay, if I have any issues in the future, I¡¯ll come find you. More friends, more options!¡± She was genuinely happy. ¡°Besides, there are so many thieves on that side; if we can catch a few more, it will reduce losses at our station. After all, not everyone can find their lost items.¡± ¡°It¡¯s such a hassle every time¡­¡± As Zhao Ruoxi spoke, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but think about other possibilities. Ever since he had the system, Su Xuan seemed to encounter criminals almost everywhere he went. These criminals could range from petty to serious offenders. But their appearances near him were entirely coincidental. The chances of catching thieves mostly relied on the opportune moments that fate presented. But if there were no criminals around, he couldn¡¯t catch anyone even if he wanted to. He realized that he had been missing out. With the radar system at his disposal, why not venture into areas infested with thieves and rampant crime? With the radar by his side, catching a criminal would be as easy as pie. Moreover, some forms of public transportation didn¡¯t require identification, making them ideal for criminals. City buses, for example, were a more suitable mode of travel compared to high-speed trains and the like. Su Xuan¡¯s eyes began to shine with excitement as he realized he had stumbled upon a brilliant method of catching criminals! Chapter 42 - Chapter 42: Report! Im applying to go to the station to rob them!_i Chapter 42: Report! I¡¯m applying to go to the station to rob them!_i Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right!¡± ¡°Having so many thieves around a place like the station is outrageous.¡± ¡°When I go back, I¡¯ll talk to our department head about it. We can dispatch a few officers to patrol the station for a week straight in a major operation!¡± ¡°Your station should see a significant reduction in pickpockets.¡± Su Xuan exclaimed excitedly, speaking with great righteousness. ¡°I¡¯ll apply for it tomorrow!¡± Clearly, he had realized the tremendous benefits of catching thieves rapidly for his system¡¯s upgrades. Previously, when he caught the thieves, he had obtained a lot of experience points. However, this group of thieves was not all in his jurisdiction! Now, with pickpockets running rampant, he was like a human thief detector in the crowd. No criminal could escape his watchful eye. Catching a criminal equated to earning points, and after the recent incident, Su Xuan fully grasped the importance of accumulating points. Not to mention the coveted muscular physique potion he had been eyeing for so long! He needed to buy it promptly to enhance his physical condition! He couldn¡¯t bear the thought of encountering a situation like this again, where he didn¡¯t even have the strength to fight back¡­ If he hadn¡¯t relied on his 100% accuracy hammer the first time, not only would the two girls have died this time, but even he would have died. His only goal now was to buy that potion first. If he had more points, he would even want to shop in the system store and buy whatever he could! It was just that he did not have any points on hand. Otherwise, he could even buy the entire system store! As Zhao Ruoxi heard this, her eyes also lit up, and she fixed her gaze on Su Xuan, saying: ¡°Really?¡± ¡°This is amazing!¡± ¡°I believe in you. With you around, we will definitely catch all those pickpockets and bring them to justice.¡± ¡°Then our station will have a much easier time.¡± ¡°Keep up the good work! I believe in your abilities!¡± Although she had just met Su Xuan, in Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s eyes, he already had the aura of a dependable and upright person. Of course, this favorable impression was also influenced by his identity. With a position of authority backing him, she naturally believed that he could live up to the image she had in mind. It had to be said that Su Xuan¡¯s words had actually earned him some goodwill from Zhao Ruoxi. After finishing the meal, she even asked for Su Xuan¡¯s contact information. Su Xuan, of course, didn¡¯t refuse. He thought that Zhao Ruoxi wanted his phone number as a friendly gesture to keep in touch, not realizing that his words had already left a positive impression on the girl. After the meal, Su Xuan directly dropped Zhao Ruoxi off at her doorstep. This added a few more points to his favor in her eyes. And so, upon returning home, when her parents inquired about the date, Zhao Ruoxi didn¡¯t object. ¡°He¡¯s a good person, but I think it¡¯s not the right time for anything more. Let¡¯s see how things develop.¡± Although she should have directly refused, Zhao Ruoxi considered that they were not yet friends and that there might be some potential for development in the future. So, she didn¡¯t want to make a firm statement now. But with just these words, Zhao¡¯s father and mother were already quite pleased. ¡°That¡¯s alright. You¡¯ve exchanged contact information, and if things don¡¯t work out, you can still be friends.¡± Zhao¡¯s mother said excitedly. Zhao¡¯s father didn¡¯t say much, but he sat on the sofa, his ears perked up, eager to hear more. There was no choice; they were parents, and they were anxious when they thought their daughter might get into a relationship. But then, they never thought she would be so focused on her studies, and after graduating, she got such a busy job that she didn¡¯t even have time to go out and know new friends. ¡°Added him. For now, let¡¯s just be friends.¡± Zhao Ruoxi knew her parents¡¯ thoughts well, so she immediately said after accepting the transfer on her phone. Upon hearing this, Zhao¡¯s father and mother nodded with great satisfaction, even transferring a thousand yuan to her. ¡°You¡¯re a young girl; now that your job isn¡¯t so busy, go out and have some fun.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t stay home all the time like a recluse¡­¡± Seeing the transferred amount in her phone¡¯s transaction history, Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t help but smile. ¡°I got it, Dad.¡± ¡°Today was quite tiring. I¡¯m going to rest for a bit.¡± Saying that, she headed for her room. Her parents had more to say, but they didn¡¯t object. After seeing their daughter enter her room, the husband and wife immediately huddled together, whispering to each other¡­ ¡°Dear, what do you think of this guy?¡± ¡°Do you think there¡¯s a chance this time¡­¡± ¡°Who knows, what kind of person our daughter is, don¡¯t you know?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait and see¡­¡± They hoped their daughter would find a boyfriend soon, but when she actually sought one, Zhao¡¯s father couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit uneasy. Hearing his wife¡¯s words, he opened his book, answering calmly. As for whether this young man would eventually win their daughter¡¯s heart and whether he could live up to the expectations Zhao¡¯s father had, well, that remained to be seen. On the other side, Su Xuan was unaware of the assessment Zhao¡¯s parents had of him, nor did he know that Zhao Ruoxi had already developed a liking for him. After escorting Zhao Ruoxi home, he promptly returned to the police station. At that moment, Old Mai and the others had just finished their lunch break, and they were surprised to see Su Xuan returning. Old Mai was baffled. ¡°I gave you a day off, didn¡¯t I? Why are you back now?¡± ¡°Could it be that your blind date didn¡¯t go well?¡± Old Mai paused when he said this, thinking that Su Xuan probably wasn¡¯t that kind of person. Could it be related to the criminal they had apprehended today? ¡°The criminal we caught today has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Division. Although the leads are a bit complicated, the CID has formed a special task force to investigate. 1 believe they will have results soon, so you don¡¯t need to worry.¡± ¡°So, what are you back here for now?¡± Old Mai inquired, ¡°What about your blind date? Didn¡¯t she run away for real?¡± To be honest, Su Xuan catching a criminal during a blind date was indeed unexpected. But if this incident had led to the failure of his date, it seemed like a bit of a tough break for him as a police officer. Should they arrange another one for him? Old Mai had already begun considering potential candidates. Su Xuan was unaware of the thoughts swirling in his former boss¡¯s mind. Instead, he spoke excitedly, ¡°Chief, I¡¯d like to discuss the possibility of organizing a major anti-pickpocketing operation at the train station.¡± ¡°Or if that¡¯s not possible, I¡¯d like to request permission to patrol the station regularly in the coming days.¡± ¡°Even station duty would work!¡± Su Xuan¡¯s enthusiasm caught Old Mai off guard. However, it didn¡¯t take long for Old Mai to put two and two together. If he remembered correctly, Su Xuan¡¯s blind date seemed to be someone working at the train station. With this realization, Old Mai¡¯s eyes twinkled with a touch of amusement.. Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Upgrade the radar to consume points, a diameter of 551_1 Chapter 43: Upgrade the radar to consume points, a diameter of 551_1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I¡¯ve got to say, kid, you only just met her today, why do you want to meet your blind date every day?¡± Old Mai remarked, raising an eyebrow. ¡°You used to say you didn¡¯t want to go on blind dates at all. Now, what¡¯s changed?¡± Old Mai continued, emphasizing that their daily work at the police station was quite hectic, involving everything from resolving neighborhood disputes to patrolling the streets. They were always present wherever there was trouble. However, even in such a dynamic environment, each officer had specific responsibilities. For instance, Su Xuan was usually part of the patrolling team, but it was the first time he had volunteered for a specific location like this. So, when Old Mai heard Su Xuan¡¯s words, he couldn¡¯t help but be intrigued. ¡°Chief, please don¡¯t get me wrong,¡± Su Xuan quickly clarified. ¡°I¡¯m not interested in ATiss Zhao. It¡¯s just that I heard from her that the train station has a significant problem with thieves and pickpockets.¡± ¡°I believe the station could use some extra manpower.¡± ¡°If possible, I¡¯d like to be assigned to the station.¡± However, Old Mai didn¡¯t entirely buy Su Xuan¡¯s explanation. Why hadn¡¯t he mentioned this earlier? Why now, immediately after his date with Zhao Ruoxi? Incidents involving thieves and pickpockets at the train station were not recent occurrences. Old Mai found it hard to believe that Su Xuan had suddenly remembered this issue. Nonetheless, Su Xuan was a young man, and they had only just met Zhao Ruoxi. They should interact more. Besides, given Su Xuan¡¯s recent contributions to the station, Old Mai felt indebted. Not to mention that the chief of the Huangzhou District Police Station had treated him differently since then. Old Mai couldn¡¯t help but feel proud of Su Xuan¡¯s recent achievements, and he was willing to accommodate his requests. ¡°All right!¡± Old Mai agreed with a wave of his hand. ¡°If you insist on going there, so be it.¡± ¡°But the large-scale anti-pickpocketing operation at the station is out of the question.¡± ¡°I can arrange for you to patrol there, kid¡­¡± ¡°Good luck!¡± ¡°Feel free to ask me if you need anything. Treat me like your brother; whatever you want to say, just say it, got it?¡± Su Xuan was almost sweating at this point. This was a big deal! Even if you treat me like a brother, 1 dare not treat you like one! Chief, you are my great chief! ¡°Thank you, Chief!¡± Su Xuan quickly expressed his gratitude. Old Mai chuckled and waved him off, allowing him to leave the office. Satisfied with the outcome, Su Xuan left the police station and returned home. The next day, Su Xuan¡¯s partner changed to Tian Genchui, who had been patrolling the train station for a long time. Tian Genchui was highly familiar with all aspects of the station and knew every nook and cranny where they could take a break after clocking out beneath the surveillance cameras. Upon hearing that his new partner was none other than Su Xuan, the recent ¡°star partner¡± at the police station, Tian Genchui was somewhat surprised. ¡°Su Xuan, for the next week, we¡¯ll be patrolling together,¡± Tian Genchui informed him. ¡°I¡¯ll show you where to clock in, and sometimes we¡¯ll need to split up to check different surveillance cameras.¡± Without further ado, Tian Genchui hopped onto his motorcycle. Although Su Xuan had a driver¡¯s license, since Tian Genchui had already taken the driver¡¯s seat, Su Xuan just sat behind him. ¡°Sure thing, Brother Tian,¡± Su Xuan replied. ¡°All, I¡¯ll rely on you a lot during this time!¡± Tian Genchui revved the engine, and the motorcycle zoomed forward. His voice carried back to Su Xuan over the wind. ¡°You don¡¯t need to thank me so much!¡± ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve been pretty daring lately. Who knows, I might benefit from tagging along with you.¡± ¡°In the end, we¡¯ll see who¡¯s thankful to whom!¡± ¡°If we can really catch a few criminals today, I¡¯ll be laughing¡­¡± Everyone working at the police station wanted to make a significant contribution. However, the opportunities available for grassroots officers were limited. Even when they had a chance, they couldn¡¯t send everyone. After all, catching criminals wasn¡¯t something they could just will to happen. It depended on luck! As for catching thieves and pickpockets in their jurisdiction, it was even more unpredictable. Their patrols were meant to enhance vigilance and deter criminals, but unless a crime happened right in front of them, it was challenging to apprehend anyone. If an officer had the skills to closely track suspects based on evidence, it was a different story. Tian Genchui didn¡¯t see himself in that light. He was an experienced officer at the station, but he didn¡¯t possess the extraordinary abilities needed to identify criminals through subtle clues. His patrols usually resulted in catching a few petty thieves at most. This time, going out with Su Xuan, he hoped they might catch a few criminals¡­ After all, daydreaming didn¡¯t cost a thing! Hearing Tian Genchui¡¯s words, Su Xuan smiled somewhat awkwardly and shifted his gaze to the sky. His system panel was displayed there, showing various options. Looking at this system panel, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°Brother Tian, you never know, today might just be the day you encounter such a possibility!¡± At this moment, Su Xuan was exploring his system space, particularly spending a long time in the system¡¯s online store. The small-time thieves they had previously apprehended had brought him a considerable number of points. Su Xuan had previously purchased the ¡°Hundred Strikes Sun Fist¡± for one thousand points, bringing his total points to two thousand. However, it seemed that the body enhancement potion was still a distant goal. He now had two choices: either continue saving his points or spend them in advance and save later. Su Xuan chose to spend them in advance. ¡°Upgrade the Sin Radar!¡± [Ding! Would you like to upgrade the Sin Radar? Note: You have one available upgrade. Upgrade cost: One thousand points.] ¡°Are you kidding me? This is daylight robbery!¡± Su Xuan blurted out without thinking. [Ding, System Product, fair and square! Please be aware, host!] ¡°Fair and square, my foot!¡± Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched. Did it think he was an illiterate who hadn¡¯t read any novels? Sorry, but he¡¯d read more novels than the system. But now, all he relied on was this radar. ¡°Upgrade it!¡± [Ding! Congratulations, Su Xuan, on upgrading the Sin Radar. Deducting one thousand points. The radar now has a usable radius of fifty-five meters.] SuXuan: ¡®a¡¯)-7 ¡ª ¨C1¡ª L A thousand points for an upgrade that only increased the radius by twenty-five meters?! Are you kidding me?! It only cost 499 when I bought it! Chapter 44 - Chapter 44: Four or Five Criminals? 1 Chapter 44: Four or Five Criminals? 1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°System, you¡¯re not really trying to swindle me out of my points, are you?¡± Su Xuan said with a twitch at the corner of his mouth, clearly frustrated with the mere fifty-five meters of detection range. [Ding, everything produced by the system is of the highest quality. Please don¡¯t misunderstand, Host.] The system s voice echoed in his ears, and Su Xuan sighed. Well, he knew the system¡¯s quirks. Since it was already like this, he could only continue. Fifty-five meters were still fifty-five meters. Although it required more points than before, it added a full twenty-five meters to the detection range. If he found himself in a crowded place¡­ It would be thrilling! This turn of events did ease Su Xuan¡¯s anxiety and boosted his confidence. Not long after, the two arrived at the station s checkpoint. With Su Xuan¡¯s guidance, they marked their presence on the surveillance system. Then, turning to Su Xuan, T ian Genchui asked, ¡°So, what¡¯s your plan next?¡± ¡°Usually, we patrol around here,¡± he continued. ¡°After some rounds, we find a safe spot to take a break. In no time, it¡¯s time to mark our presence again. But since you¡¯re here, I¡¯ll follow your lead.¡± Lately, Su Xuan had become something of a mysterious figure in the entire police station. Whenever he went out, something was bound to happen. Tian Genchui thought it was worth letting him take the lead this time. If it worked out, great. If not, they wouldn¡¯t lose much. Hearing this, Su Xuan suggested, ¡°How about we do foot patrols inside the station?¡± He knew exactly what Tian Genchui meant by patrolling,¡¯ which was riding a motorcycle around the streets surrounding the station. However, they also had responsibilities for patrolling on foot under normal circumstances. But in most cases, the patrol officers simply rode motorcycles around the periphery, only investigating when they received tips or emergency calls. Walking and patrolling inside the station itself was something they hadn¡¯t done before. Although he knew there were probably many pickpockets and thieves in the station, they typically operated subtly within the crowds, using sophisticated techniques. Catching them in the act was quite challenging. Furthermore, even plainclothes police officers inside the station often became the center of attention. After all, undercover police officers couldn¡¯t change some of their habits. The station s thieves were skilled at identifying who was a cop and catching them would be extremely difficult. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s Sin Radar, he probably wouldn¡¯t dare to make such a bold suggestion. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s proposal, Tian Genchui was somewhat surprised by his idea. Trying to catch thieves inside this station was like finding a needle in a haystack. Indeed, Su Xuan had a fearless attitude. When Tian Genchui had just arrived at this station, he also thought about catching a few thieves inside to boost his performance. However, after wandering around the station for so many years, he had only caught a few thieves. Thinking about Su Xuan¡¯s recent strange behavior, Tian Genchui didn¡¯t refuse his proposal. Although he believed that Su Xuan¡¯s suggestion might not necessarily succeed, it was Su Xuan who had asked first, so he couldn¡¯t just decline. He readily agreed, saying, ¡°Sure!¡± ¡°Lately, I¡¯ve been riding the motorcycle so much that I¡¯m getting tired. It¡¯s good to walk for a change,¡± Su Xuan remarked. He continued, ¡°Besides, you¡¯re my partner. If we can catch a thief together, I¡¯ll complete my assessment performance!¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Tian Genchui furrowed his brows, ¡°If you want to catch a thief here, we can¡¯t wear these clothes.¡± Su Xuan smiled upon hearing this. ¡°Well, if our outfits are a problem, why don¡¯t we change into something else?¡± Officers like them occasionally had to go undercover, so they usually kept plainclothes outfits in their patrol cars. They exchanged a glance, then took off their outerwear, put on pants, and changed their shoes. Tian Genchui couldn¡¯t help but remark, ¡°You¡¯re well-prepared, kid.¡± Although he also had an extra outfit, he didn¡¯t plan on changing his shoes. Su Xuan suggested, ¡°We should split up later.¡± Seeing Tian Genchui¡¯s boots, he knew they could be a giveaway. Tian Genchui understood the issue and nodded, saying, ¡°1¡¯11 find a low spot and hide my boots there to disguise myself.¡± Su Xuan agreed with a nod. The two of them quickly left the area, splitting into separate teams and heading in different directions. Su Xuan chose the crowded waiting area, a place known for petty theft. Since the waiting room was filled with passengers from out of town or those traveling to other cities, it was challenging to spot suspicious individuals in the bustling crowd. However, this also made it a favorite spot for pickpockets. They would either operate inside the waiting room or outside while people were waiting for buses. As Su Xuan entered the waiting area, he immediately noticed numerous green dots on his visual display, among which were many red dots. These red dots represented criminals present in the area. [Ding! A criminal detected. Please apprehend immediately! Completed reward: 100 points!] [Ding! A criminal detected. Please apprehend immediately! Completed reward: 80 points! ] [Ding! A criminal detected. Please apprehend immediately! Completed reward: 50 points! I Su Xuan: ??? Wait¡­ Why are my system points decreasing instead of increasing? [Ding, Host, system points are determined based on the severity of the criminal¡¯s activities¡­] The system responded silently, emphasizing that it wasn¡¯t a point-swindling system. Please don¡¯t accuse it falsely. ¡°All right,¡± Su Xuan shrugged. Just as he entered the waiting area, four or five criminals appeared instantly. Moreover, these criminals had varying degrees of wickedness on their foreheads, most of them not even reaching a hundred. Well, they were just ordinary pickpockets. How much wickedness could they have? But¡­ Something was better than nothing, especially when it came to points! Su Xuan didn¡¯t immediately focus on those criminals. Instead, he looked around, his hands in his pockets. He checked the train schedule, then sat down closest to the criminal with the highest point reward. He acted like any other passenger, taking out his phone. While doing so, he subtly used the phone¡¯s screen to reflect light towards the criminal with the highest point reward, making sure the attention of the people around him was directed towards that criminal. It was a pickpocket, dressed in the most ordinary jacket, carrying a backpack, holding a phone, and constantly glancing suspiciously at the people nearby¡­. Chapter 45 - Chapter 45: Is It possible that I Captured Him Because He Chapter 45: Is It possible that I Captured Him Because He Stripped You?_1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation If it weren¡¯t for the prior knowledge gained through the Sin Radar, Su Xuan probably wouldn¡¯t have recognized that this guy was a pickpocket. What made it even more awkward was that even if he knew the identities of these guys, he couldn¡¯t just take action in front of so many people. Not to mention the sheer number of people here, but there were also multiple criminals. Even if he decided to act, he needed to know whether they had stolen any evidence from other people. If he approached and detained someone without evidence or them having committed any crime, it would be impossible. The best approach was to wait for them to act, to catch them red-handed. That way, they would have the stolen items on them, making it a clear case of catching them in the act. Sighing at the situation, SuXuan refrained from taking direct action. Instead, he pretended to be like the other passengers, idly scrolling on his phone, occasionally glancing outside. His gaze swept over the changing train schedules above and then back to his phone. To any observer, he appeared as a regular passenger waiting for his train. However, his eyes remained fixed on the radar in front of him. All the dots within fifty-five meters of him were within his sight, especially the slowly moving red dots. It seemed as if they were searching for the easiest targets. As those red dots gradually sped up their movements, Su Xuan¡¯s gaze settled on one red dot that was moving slowly. He followed this dot with a casual glance and found a pickpocket in a black jacket with a duckbill cap and earphones. He looked like a trendy young man. Chewing gum casually, he strolled past a woman, but his gaze was locked onto her backpack, which was partially unzipped, exposing its contents for all to see. Most likely, the woman hadn¡¯t closed the bag properly after taking something out. This exposed the bag s contents to everyone¡¯s view, and this was probably why the pickpocket was interested in her. Clearly, the woman was his next target! Su Xuan¡¯s mind raced with understanding. He knew that the pickpockets on this train had managed to evade capture for so many years because they only struck when there were few witnesses around. Even if they had identified their target, they wouldn¡¯t act immediately. Usually, they preferred to strike when there were fewer people around, or they chose locations like the restroom entrances to avoid surveillance cameras. So, the reason this woman became their target was twofold. Eirstly, the valuable items peeking out from her bag were enticing enough. Secondly, she seemed like an easy target. With so many people present, the criminal had singled out this woman. Su Xuan wondered, was he somehow sure that she would use the restroom? Curiosity aside, he maintained his focus on the criminal, ready to pounce the moment he made a move. Sure enough , not long after, the woman pulled out her train ticket, checked the time, glanced at the display board, and then hoisted her bag, heading toward the restroom. She was clearly planning to freshen up before boarding. At that moment, the pickpocket in the black jacket suddenly quickened his pace, following closely behind the woman toward the restroom. As they passed the corridor leading to the restroom, it was the least crowded area because of its privacy, devoid of surveillance cameras. The man in the black jacket had long strides, effortlessly closing the gap with the woman. Su Xuan followed closely behind, watching intently. The man in the black jacket, as he passed the woman, placed his hand lightly on her bag. Then, with two fingers, he deftly plucked something out. It was a swift and seamless operation. In the next moment, the man had retrieved a delicate piece of jewelry from the bag, casually aiming to stuff it into his jacket pocket. He picked up his pace, overtaking the woman and heading toward the men¡¯s restroom. However, just as he was about to withdraw his hand from the jacket pocket, someone suddenly grabbed his arm, forcibly extracting it from the depths of the jacket. Before he could react, a silver bracelet was fastened around his wrist. The man in the black jacket was dumbfounded. How had he been caught right after his successful theft? It occurred to him that the plainclothes officer who had apprehended him might have been watching all along, waiting for him to act before swooping in for the arrest. This was highly possible! Damn it! This was incredibly sly! These pickpockets had been brazenly operating at the train station for years, and no one had ever managed to catch them. Even undercover police officers were usually detected by them. Today, it was unexpected that they would finally be caught! As he felt the silver handcuffs secure his wrist, the man in the black jacket knew that he was in deep trouble. He may have been caught right after stealing, but he was determined to find out who had managed to nab him. Even if he was going to meet his end, he wanted to go out with clarity in his mind. ¡°Don¡¯t move,¡± the arresting officer warned sternly. ¡°Stay put!''¡± Su Xuan pressed down on the man¡¯s shoulder and turned his hand, the one already handcuffed with a silver bracelet, behind his back. He then secured his other wrist as well. He pulled the man to the side and crouched down. The woman who had her belongings stolen watched the scene with curiosity. As she passed by, her gaze lingered on the two of them. ¡°What in the world¡­ doing this in broad daylight?¡± she exclaimed. ¡°It¡¯s thrilling!¡± Su Xuan was left speechless by her comment. He could hardly believe the audacity of her thought process. In the end, he could only respond with a sigh, ¡°Miss, should you check if anything is missing from your bag first?¡± ¡°I just saw him hovering around your bag,¡¯1 she added. Only then did the woman finally grasp the situation. She instinctively picked up her bag and was astonished to find that the zipper was open. ¡°Why is my bag¡­¡± she mumbled, then hastily started rummaging through it, her expression growing anxious. ¡°Oh my! Where¡¯s my necklace? It was made of three types of gold, a gift for my daughter-in-law!¡± she exclaimed. ¡°How could it disappear¡­¡¯1 Hearing her words, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He spoke up, ¡°Miss, is there a possibility that¡­¡± ¡°I apprehended this guy because he stole your necklace?¡¯¡¯ he finished. Upon hearing this, the woman immediately turned her attention to Su Xuan, her eyes glimmering with hope, ¡°Is that true?¡± It¡¯s true,¡± Su Xuan nodded.. ¡°It¡¯s even more valuable than pure gold! Chapter 46 - Chapter 46: Stealing A Students Money, How Shameless Chapter 46: Stealing A Student¡¯s Money, How Shameless Are You To Return It!? _1 Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan heaved a sigh of relief after he saw the woman leave with her jewelry. He grabbed the criminal in his hand and tied him up in the stairwell not far from the toilet. After all, they relied on plainclothes to find criminals. If the pickpocket accidentally saw the handcuff on his hand, they would be afraid of alerting the enemy. Su Xuan could not let this group of criminals, who were already under his nose, escape. If he only caught one pickpocket, he would not be satisfied. Didn¡¯t he come here to get more points? ¡°Right now, you¡¯d better be a good little troublemaker and sit tight here, don¡¯t move a muscle. If you utter a word and let the other criminals escape, I¡¯ll slap you with an ¡®obstruction of justice¡¯ charge, top-tier level!¡± Safely cuffing the criminal to the handrail in the stairwell, Su Xuan turned to face the thief. The pickpocket was probably feeling a bit uncomfortable with his predicament. He stared helplessly at the railing, realizing there was no way to break free. With a resigned nod, he wore an expression that screamed, ¡®Life has dealt me a cruel hand.¡¯ In response to Su Xuan¡¯s warning, he quipped, ¡°You must be a newbie cop, right? 1 don¡¯t recall seeing you around¡­¡± ¡°And way too young! Everyone knows that catching thieves at the station is the toughest job. You, undercover and all¡­¡± ¡°Here 1 am, ¡®Wan Feichi,¡¯ a veteran pickpocket for so many years, caught by a young man like you.¡± ¡°My reputation is down the drain! How am 1 ever going to face people again?¡± Observing his impending doom, Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched, and he replied with an edge in his voice, ¡°Just behave!¡± ¡°Silence!¡± ¡°If you alert the other criminals, it¡¯ll be an extra charge, mark my words!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think I¡¯m just trying to scare you. You¡¯ll regret it!¡± Hearing this, the jacket-clad man immediately zipped his lips. After a bit of restraint, unable to contain himself any longer, he blurted out, ¡°Comrade Officer, rest assured, someone will keep me company. I¡¯ll be over the moon!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t breathe a word to anyone, you can trust me!¡± ¡°Say, Officer, judging by your enthusiasm this time, do you have a big operation going on?¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re arresting someone, why not grab a few more! Otherwise, it¡¯s just me, and that won¡¯t do. My reputation will be tarnished. There should be others sharing my misfortune¡­¡± The pickpocket continued his chatter, hardly pausing for breath. Su Xuan¡¯s initial annoyance melted away as he listened to the thief¡¯s words. He couldn¡¯t help but smile. This gang of thieves had certainly drawn the short straw with this talkative colleague! However, Su Xuan became even more worried when this fellow said that. He glanced at the other party and decided to give him a chance.¡±Alright, you¡¯d better stay here obediently. Otherwise¡­¡± ¡°Either you run out and don¡¯t get caught by me next time.¡± ¡°Either you don¡¯t make a sound, or you¡¯ll be punished for all your crimes.¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan pointed at the thief¡¯s chest. The sound of plastic knocking came from his chest. The pickpocket¡¯s expression changed. He knew that the police officer had a recording device on him, and his face instantly turned ashen. In fact, as a thief or pickpocket, they also had a necessary skill, which was to pick locks. Even if it was handcuffs, as long as they were given a chance and a little time, he would be able to escape! However, this police officer was actually so sneaky. He even brought a recording device. His face had probably been recorded. The thief was very conflicted. Should he run or not? Su Xuan did not know about the thief¡¯s dilemma. However, he could guess that this guy was probably trying to escape. Su Xuan was not worried. His radar already had a detection range of 55 meters. Even if he returned to the hall, he would be able to detect the scene here. As long as this fellow moved, he would be able to discover it. He was mainly worried that this guy would shout and cause other pickpockets to run away. With this thought in mind, Su Xuan calmly washed his hands and returned to the waiting hall. He was like an ordinary passenger who went to the toilet. Under his radar, there were still a few pickpockets in the waiting room who were completely unaware of his existence. They were even looking around for their next target. Su Xuan looked at their shifty-eyed expressions, and a faint sneer appeared on his face. These guys had been arrogant in the station for so long. They probably didn¡¯t feel afraid anymore. After all, they never thought that they could be caught. Unfortunately¡­ They met him! At this moment, Su Xuan suddenly felt a small red dot not far away move! He looked up from the phone and saw a man in a black trench coat not far away. The man was wearing a mask and black-rimmed glasses. He carried a backpack and looked like a tourist. If Su Xuan had not been able to see the Sin Value above his head, he probably would not have thought that the other party was a pickpocket! At this moment, under Su Xuan¡¯s gaze, the criminal was moving quickly. It was obvious that the other party had already found a target to attack. Like the pickpocket he had caught before, this pickpocket was not prepared to make a move here. After all, there were so many people here that it was not suitable to make a move. The criminal approached a teenager who was dressed similarly to him and sat beside the teenager. He smiled and said, Brother, are you going to Hangzhou too?¡± ¡°What a coincidence. I¡¯m also going to school there.¡± ¡°Which school are you from?¡± The criminal¡¯s words quickly made the young man, who had originally planned to ignore him, turn around. The young man clearly did not expect to meet someone who went to school like him in the waiting room. Today was Wednesday! He only took a leave of absence to go home on Wednesday because something came up at the last minute¡­ However, it was undeniable that the teenager¡¯s strangeness towards men had disappeared a lot. It did not take long for the two of them to become brothers. The corners of Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He could still hear the conversation between the two of them. He did not expect this youth to be fooled so easily. As expected, he was still a student. He did not have enough social experience. Sometimes, when someone talked to you, it was with a purpose. Not long after, the young man and the man got up and went to the toilet. The criminal seemed to know this place very well. He took the teenager away and cleverly avoided the cameras. Su Xuan stood up and followed. Sure enough, at the corner of the toilet, the man reached out to the teenager¡¯s backpack. Then, he grabbed an envelope from the teenager¡¯s backpack and flipped it over with one hand before placing it in his pocket. Then, the man said a few words and was about to enter the toilet¡­ Kacha! With a crisp sound, a silver handcuff fell upon the man¡¯s wrist. The man was speechless. He was instantly dumbfounded. At this moment, a sentence suddenly flashed in his mind: The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind! This was f * eking¡­ The only people who could use such a silver handcuff were probably the police!? As the man thought about it, he turned around and saw Su Xuan smiling at him. Then, he grabbed his other hand and handcuffed it. ¡°Don¡¯t move! Behave yourself!¡± ¡°How can you steal a student¡¯s money??¡± Su Xuan despised this kind of person who would even snatch money from students.. Chapter 47 - Chapter 47: Why Cant You Do Anything? Why Are You Chapter 47: Why Can¡¯t You Do Anything? Why Are You Even Acting In Plain Clothes?!_i Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Officer, you guys are undercover, doing a little fishing, aren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Is it a bit over the top?¡± As his wrists were handcuffed with silver bracelets, the man in the windbreaker knew he was in hot water. However, deep down, he still felt a twinge of resentment. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Su Xuan and his team were engaging in some sort of entrapment operation, including the teenager he had just swindled, treating them all as part of the police force. He thought they were in cahoots. ¡°Behave!¡± ¡°What fishing operation? Stealing things and complaining?!¡± Just then, the teenager who had been detained due to this unexpected event finally realized what was happening. When he saw the envelope in the windbreaker man¡¯s hand, he was dumbfounded. ¡°Hey¡­ How come this envelope looks like mine?¡± ¡°Did you also withdraw money from the same bank as me?¡± Hearing these words, Su Xuan¡¯s eyebrow twitched, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel perplexed. Buddy, shouldn¡¯t you be thinking that this might be your stuff? ¡°I say, young man, is there a chance this is yours?¡± Hearing this, the teenager gave Su Xuan a glance, then looked at the envelope in the windbreaker man¡¯s hand. Suddenly, he started rummaging through his own bag, and his face took on a nervous expression. ¡°What should I do? My money is gone!¡± ¡°That¡¯s a year¡¯s worth of tuition!¡± ¡°What am 1 going to do¡­¡± In his panic, he looked at Su Xuan and the windbreaker man, then hesitated, ¡°Is this envelope really mine?¡± ¡°Is he a thief?¡± Hearing the teenager¡¯s words, even Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. For a moment, he didn¡¯t know how to respond to this knee-jerk reaction. ¡°This is yours; take it.¡± Su Xuan said, taking out his phone to document the evidence and recording it with his body camera before handing the envelope in the thief¡¯s hand back to the teenager. ¡°In the future, it¡¯s better to carry money like this with you, in front of you with a backpack. It¡¯s safer.¡± After Su Xuan¡¯s advice, the teenager nodded quickly. After this scare, he was extremely nervous. ¡°And right now, we¡¯re on a mission. When you go back, please keep quiet.¡± For this victim of theft, Su Xuan could only give him a verbal warning, hoping that he wouldn¡¯t speak out. Otherwise, if he made a fuss, the gang of thieves in the waiting room might get wind of it and escape. He didn¡¯t want to go back with just two petty thieves. He had worked hard to transfer here; it wasn¡¯t just to catch a couple of them! The teenager wasn¡¯t entirely clueless, so when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s words, he immediately nodded. ¡°Uncle Officer, don¡¯t worry, 1 won¡¯t say anything!¡± ¡°You guys are on a mission; 1 understand!¡± With that, the teenager saluted him. Being called ¡°Uncle Officer¡± by someone in their twenties left Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitching, and he waved his hand in response. ¡°Thank you very much.¡± As Su Xuan expressed his gratitude, the teenager took the envelope and hurried away. The man in the windbreaker stood expressionless in his place, head lowered, already devoid of hope. ¡°I say, officer, why couldn¡¯t you have picked a better day for this? Why did you have to come today?¡± ¡°Furthermore, in plainclothes¡­¡± ¡°Could it be that you thought today you¡¯d catch someone?¡± As he spoke, the man in the windbreaker looked at the handcuffs on his wrists, his face souring instantly. He felt like he had no right to say anything. ¡°I never thought that after all these years of roaming the station, I¡¯d also have a day when I¡¯d get caught.¡± ¡°I guess I¡¯m getting old¡­¡± Hearing these words, Su Xuan¡¯s face turned cold in an instant. He nudged the man in the windbreaker¡¯s shoulder and headed in the direction of the stairwell. ¡°Shut up! Behave yourself.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make a sound!¡± The man in the windbreaker knew he had probably fallen this time. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he immediately sealed his lips and followed Su Xuan towards the stairwell. However, the time he remained silent was quite short. After all, as soon as the man in the windbreaker saw the guy in the jacket, he couldn¡¯t help himself. ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this our Station Prince, Xiangli?¡± ¡°What a coincidence, you got caught too.¡± The man in the windbreaker spoke triumphantly. So sometimes, having someone accompany you in your misfortune is the most pleasing thing. It¡¯s like finding joy in someone else¡¯s pain. Although he had also been caught, at least he was the second one to be apprehended. Didn¡¯t they see that the car had been caught for who knows how long before Xiangli? ¡°It¡¯s quite a coincidence, but you were caught, right?¡± ¡°I¡¯m quite happy to have someone keep me company.¡± The man in the jacket, who was Xiangli, said, and the man in the windbreaker, who had been feeling pleased, suddenly changed his expression. Indeed, they were both caught now, so there was nothing to be proud of. Looking at the two of them, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit of a headache. He still needed to go to the waiting room and continue waiting for the pickpockets to make their move before he could catch them. But leaving two criminals here seemed a bit¡­ As if he had thought of something, Su Xuan sent a message to Tian Genchui. Soon, Tian Genchui rushed over in a hurry. Seeing that there were actually two handcuffed criminals standing next to Su Xuan, he was surprised on the spot. ¡°How long has it been? You already caught two?¡± he exclaimed. Su Xuan nodded. ¡°Two pickpockets.¡± Tian Genchui knew he hadn¡¯t changed his shoes, so he had been watching from the sidelines the whole time. Although he hadn¡¯t exposed himself, it was also inconvenient for him to apprehend people from the sidelines. Even identifying which ones were the criminals was somewhat difficult. So he wandered in circles over and over again and didn¡¯t see anyone suspicious. But he hadn¡¯t expected that in such a short time, Su Xuan had actually caught two thieves! He thought about the rumors circulating in the department about Su Xuan¡¯s mysterious techniques in recent days, and suddenly he believed those rumors! Su Xuan didn¡¯t waste any words and directly said to Tian Genchui, ¡°Tian Ge, these two guys are not suitable to stay here. How about you take them back and record their statements first?¡± ¡°Oh, by the way, do you have any spare handcuffs on you? Can you lend me one?¡± ¡°I brought mo spare sets of handcuffs today, and I¡¯ve used them both.¡± Usually, police officers only carried one set of handcuffs because they were here to catch thieves this time, so Su Xuan had brought two spare sets. But now they had all been used up, which was affecting his effectiveness. ¡°Here you go!¡± Tian Genchui didn¡¯t hesitate at all. He directly took off the extra pair of handcuffs from the man in the jacket and handed them to Su Xuan. ¡°Then I¡¯ll take them away.¡± The two of them were originally from the same patrol team. Even if Su Xuan had captured them, he would still be credited, so he did not stand on ceremony with Su Xuan. After obtaining Su Xuan¡¯s approval, he left with his people. Su Xuan returned to the waiting room after he left with his people. However, there were no more criminals in the waiting room. Even the ones he saw earlier were gone.. Chapter 48 - Chapter 48: The Criminal Was Dumbfounded: Youre a Police Officer? Chapter 48: The Criminal Was Dumbfounded: You¡¯re a Police Officer? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon noticing this, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. However, he didn¡¯t rush. After all, aside from the fact that the group of thieves had disappeared a while ago, there was also a new batch of people in the waiting room. It seemed like the previous train had already departed, and the pickpockets had probably gone to find new targets. Indeed, Su Xuan¡¯s instincts were correct. As he left the waiting room and headed outside, he spotted several men wearing duckbill caps loitering near the ticket counters. Their gazes occasionally swept over the surrounding passengers. At this moment, the ticket hall was incredibly crowded. This station connected to several nearby cities, resulting in a high daily passenger flow. In the corner closest to the ticket window, a slender man stood, seemingly queuing, yet also appearing detached from the line. He positioned himself where he could easily make a quick getaway, wearing one glove. Without a sound, he moved a couple of steps behind a man, then shifted to a woman¡¯s rear, and she remained completely oblivious to someone cutting in front of her. The slender man stood incredibly close to her, and if someone unfamiliar had seen them, they might have assumed they knew each other. And that was precisely why the person standing behind the woman didn¡¯t angrily speak up. This created the perfect opportunity for the slender man to act. Standing behind the woman, he blocked her bag, and with astonishing stealth, one of his hands went straight into her purse. Just as the man in front of the woman, who had just finished buying a ticket and was preparing to leave, moved away, the slender man subtly reached into her pocket and retrieved a stack of red bills. He then silently tucked them into his inner jacket pocket. Since everyone was moving forward at that moment, and considering the crowded ticket hall, the man behind the woman¡¯s lack of response to the queue-jumping was somewhat understandable. The woman had not realized that her money had been stolen and, instead, took a quick step forward. She requested a ticket from a young girl working behind the counter, saying, ¡°Miss, I¡¯d like a ticket to Zhou City for the next available time¡­¡± The slender man watched her with a smug expression. With his hands in his pockets, whistling nonchalantly, he sauntered away as if to say, ¡°I¡¯ll leave buying your ticket to you; 1¡¯11 wait for you.¡± However, just as the man was about to exit the ticket hall, passing by a small side corridor, his footsteps suddenly came to a halt. Someone had grabbed his wrist. ¡°Hey buddy, isn¡¯t it unethical to leave when your friend was helping you buy a ticket?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words had just been uttered when the slender man turned to look at him, his face showing a hint of displeasure. ¡°Buddy, why do you care how I buy my ticket?¡± ¡°Do you live in the Pacific?¡± Although the man said this, he was actually feeling quite flustered. However, when he saw that Su Xuan was dressed casually, not a policeman, and worked as a security guard, he also had confidence in the theft technique he had just used. He was certain he hadn¡¯t been discovered. Thinking this, the slender man relaxed. However, Su Xuan was not the type of person to engage in a rational discussion with him. Immediately, he pulled the man into a corner, pressing his hand against the wall. ¡°Who the hell are you?¡± ¡°Damn it! Let me go right now, or I swear I¡¯ll kill you!¡± ¡°Let go of me!¡± ¡°Damn it! Do you know who I am? How dare you lay a hand on me¡­¡± The man became frantic in an instant, swearing relentlessly. However, before he could finish speaking, Su Xuan had already taken out the handcuff from his waist expressionlessly and pressed it on his wrist with a click. The words that the man wanted to say were stuck in his throat. His eyes widened like copper bells as he looked at the silver handcuff on his hand in disbelief. ??? Fuck! He was stunned.¡± You¡¯re a cop!?¡± This unique silver handcuff could only be owned by a police! Su Xuan expressionlessly dragged him deeper into the corner. Coincidentally, there was a groove at the side. He dragged the person through the groove and dragged him back to the stairwell where he had grabbed the person earlier. ¡°Behave yourself!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t move and don¡¯t scream! Otherwise, I¡¯ll count you guilty again if you alert the enemy!¡± As Su Xuan spoke, he glanced at the man¡¯s clothes and focused on his bulging chest. ¡°Take it out.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already seen it. I advise you to take it out yourself. Don¡¯t force me to do it.¡± ¡°Otherwise, it will be too ugly.¡± Hearing this, the man¡¯s face turned ashen. Since Su Xuan had already caught him, it must be because he had really seen him attack. Besides, he had already been pinned down. Even if he didn¡¯t take it out, the other party could search him directly. Thinking of this, the man could only take out all the red notes in front of his chest. At least 20,000! Su Xuan immediately used the law enforcement recorder to record this scene before taking all the red banknotes. ¡°Now, you better stay here.¡± ¡°Remember your face. I¡¯ve already recorded it with the law enforcement recorder. If you dare to run away, you¡¯d better not let me find you again.¡± ¡°Of course, if you run away, you will soon see your name on the wanted list.¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan cuffed the other party¡¯s hand as well. He took out a new pair of handcuffs and cuffed him to the railing like before. The man¡¯s face was ashen as he lowered his head and sneered. ¡°Officer, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already been caught by you. Of course 1 won¡¯t run away.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just stealing something. If I run away, 1¡¯11 be a wanted criminal.¡± ¡°I still understand what¡¯s more important.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at him. He did not expect this fellow to think so clearly. However, this was not the reason why he could come out and steal things. Su Xuan took the money and left the stairwell. When he left, he closed the door of the stairwell. When she was about to go to the ticket hall, she realized that the woman had already arrived at the waiting room and was waiting. He shook his head helplessly. Looking at how she was waiting in the waiting room, he knew that she probably didn¡¯t realize that the money in her bag was missing. He walked over on the spot. ¡°Sister, do you want to see if the money in your pocket is gone?¡± His words stunned the woman. She subconsciously thought of Su Xuan as a bad person and wanted to shout, but she saw Su Xuan take out his police badge and wave it in front of her. ¡°Big sister, I¡¯m in plain clothes and I¡¯m currently on a mission.¡± ¡°I just saw a pickpocket take your bag.¡± Hearing this, the woman immediately reacted and subconsciously rummaged through her bag. Then, she was stunned! She had thought that the young man in front of her was a bad person, but she did not expect him to be a police officer. Moreover, he even told her that she had been stolen! That was the life-saving money she had to pay her husband! ¡°My money.¡± She immediately panicked and was about to shout when Su Xuan stopped her.. Chapter 51 - Chapter 51: Officer, Im Requesting Not to Eat Dog Food... Chapter 51: Officer, I¡¯m Requesting Not to Eat Dog Food¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With that, Su Xuan grabbed the scammer by the hand and hoisted him up. The scammer stood there, crestfallen, without uttering a word. He knew his recent escape attempt had exposed his identity. Now, with his hands cuffed, he couldn¡¯t even attempt to weasel out of it. Seeing their current state, Zhao Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief. She picked up the book, approached Su Xuan, and expressed her gratitude. ¡°Su Xuan, thank you so much! If it weren¡¯t for your keen eye, I probably wouldn¡¯t have realized he was a scammer. I was even getting ready to compensate him!¡± She hesitated for a moment, then continued, ¡°Um, would you like to wait in my office? Or are you planning to leave now?¡± Zhao Ruoxi wasn¡¯t quite sure about the protocol after apprehending someone, but watching Su Xuan holding the criminal, she figured it might not be a suitable place for him to linger. ¡°I won¡¯t be going to your office,¡± Su Xuan replied, grinning. He clicked his tongue and, with the handcuffs now in use, used his walkie-talkie to call for assistance. To his surprise, his partner had just taken the perp to the police station and hadn¡¯t returned yet. He decided to wait for them in the stairwell, all the while keeping an eye on the two criminals. ¡°I¡¯ll be in the stairwell. I¡¯ve got one more guy tied up over there. Would you mind helping me block the view?¡± Su Xuan glanced at Zhao Ruoxi, conveying his request with a subtle nod. She quickly caught on and removed her coat, tossing it onto the hand Su Xuan was using to restrain the criminal. Su Xuan didn¡¯t decline the help. He chuckled and said, ¡°I¡¯m grateful you¡¯re here; otherwise, 1 wouldn¡¯t have known how to get this criminal over to the other side.¡± Hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi shook her head in resignation. ¡°I should be saying that to you. Su Xuan, thank you. 1 never expected you to actually come!¡± She then asked, her face faintly blushing, ¡°Did you¡­ come here because you heard there were criminals?¡± While talking, her voice became softer, almost a whisper. Su Xuan naturally understood what Zhao Ruoxi was thanking him for, but he had also benefited from this situation. Moreover, he was a police officer, so apprehending criminals was simply part of his job. He waved his hand nonchalantly and replied, ¡°What¡¯s the big deal? I¡¯m just a cop, catching criminals is my duty.¡± ¡°Since I knew there were thieves running rampant here, not showing up would have been a disservice to my profession.¡± ¡°Besides, with this thief in custody, maybe your theft problem here will improve a bit.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words truly resonated with Zhao Ruoxi. Although he was here to earn points, he had indeed apprehended many criminals, making things a bit better on her end. This was something that couldn¡¯t be denied by anyone. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhao Ruoxi felt deeply moved. She had no idea about Su Xuan¡¯s system-related matters and believed that he had come because of her. Thinking about this, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s face flushed even more. As they walked forward together, they conversed like old friends, exchanging words without pause. The criminal sandwiched between them wore a bitter expression and couldn¡¯t stand it anymore. ¡°Officer, Miss, could you two consider my feelings? Even if I¡¯m a criminal, I still have human rights, right?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t torment me just because I¡¯m single; 1 haven¡¯t done anything to any of you.¡± ¡°Can we save this conversation for later? This lovey-dovey talk is making me nauseous¡­¡± The man spoke with a woeful expression. As soon as he finished speaking, both Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi were taken aback. Zhao Ruoxi blushed even more and abruptly stopped her incessant chatter. She avoided eye contact with the two of them. Su Xuan, on the other hand, rolled his eyes in annoyance. He snorted, ¡°What do you mean you haven¡¯t done anything to anyone? Have you forgotten you were trying to extort money from people?¡± ¡°Shut up and keep walking. If you don¡¯t speak, no one will mistake you for a mute!¡± Su Xuan was truly exasperated. He had been having a pleasant conversation with Zhao Ruoxi, and this guy had suddenly interjected, causing Zhao Ruoxi to pause their conversation. What a nuisance! Under Su Xuan¡¯s gaze, the man gulped nervously, trying to act tough. ¡°Officer, if I¡¯ve made a mistake, I can certainly apologize,¡± he said. ¡°But all I did was deceive people, it¡¯s not a major offense. You can¡¯t just silence me, right?¡± ¡°Besides, if you want to punish me, at least do it through legal means. I can¡¯t handle all the romantic PDA¡­¡± ¡°You have no idea how painful it is to be a single for thirty years¡­¡± The man¡¯s words made Zhao Ruoxi blush even more. If she didn¡¯t have to cooperate with Su Xuan in taking the criminal to the stairwell, she might have run off immediately. As for Su Xuan, he found the situation rather surprising. He scrutinized the criminal and said with a hint of amazement, ¡°Brother, I can¡¯t believe it. You¡¯re so young, and you look older than thirty years old!¡± ¡°Being single for thirty years does sound a bit pathetic!¡± The man: ??? ¡°No, couldn¡¯t you tell that 1 was joking about the thirty years? You¡¯re the one who is thirty years old and pathetic! Not me!¡± The man thought to himself and gave Su Xuan an even more resentful look. He couldn¡¯t believe that he, someone who relied on scams and frauds to make a living, was being judged. In his daily life, he could barely feed himself, let alone support a family. Who would want to be with someone like him? Single¡­ That¡¯s normal, right? Afterward, both of them fell silent and brought the criminal to the stairwell. Zhao Ruoxi, who had already been quite nervous, didn¡¯t go inside to see the other criminal as she had mentioned earlier. Instead, she blushed and said to Su Xuan, ¡°Since we¡¯ve reached the stairwell, I won¡¯t disturb you any longer.¡± ¡°If we have any issues, you can just message me on WeChat.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll, um, be on my way¡­¡± Zhao Ruoxi initially didn¡¯t want to disrupt Su Xuan while he was on duty, but she had come to help him, and they had ended up having a lively conversation along the way. Now, after the other criminal had spoken, she felt even more bashful. Having finally brought the criminal to this location, Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t even wait for Su Xuan to say anything. She lowered her head, blushing, and walked away with small, hurried steps. Su Xuan didn¡¯t even have a chance to call out to her. He could only look helplessly at the criminal who was busy tilting his head to look at the ceiling and twitched the corner of his mouth. This guy sure knows how to run away quickly. Is he afraid I¡¯ll scold him or something? Su Xuan pushed him, opened the stairwell¡¯s door, and inside was another criminal waiting. The criminal, squatting on the stairs, turned his head upon hearing the sound. When he saw the criminal that Su Xuan had just apprehended¡­ ¡°Hey, isn¡¯t this White Stripe, known in the underworld as the ¡®Rogue in the Waves¡¯?¡± ¡°You got caught too?¡± This time, the pickpocket was genuinely surprised. For thieves like them, getting caught by the police when stealing was expected. But ¡®Rogue in the Waves¡¯ earned money through scams, cons, and deceit¡­ And he got caught too? Thinking about this, the criminal glanced curiously at Su Xuan, his astonishment growing: ¡°Man, this cop is something else! If ¡®Rogue in the Waves¡¯ got caught, who is this guy?¡± Just then, Su Xuan¡¯s walkie-talkie crackled to life. ¡°Su Xuan, where are you? I¡¯m on my way over now..¡± Chapter 52 - Chapter 52: F * ck, Is He Going to Restock? Chapter 52: F * ck, Is He Going to Restock? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing this, Su Xuan immediately relayed his location to the walkie-talkie. Sure enough, not long after, Tian Genchui arrived with handcuffs in hand. Initially, he had thought that he should cooperate with Su Xuan to catch a few individuals. However, he hadn¡¯t expected that upon arriving, he would be dumbfounded by the two criminals standing before Su Xuan. ¡°Kid, I just went to the station for a bit. How come you¡¯ve nabbed two more?¡± Tian Genchui was genuinely bewildered. He had believed that Su Xuan¡¯s ability to apprehend two criminals within such a short time was already impressive. When he returned to the scene, even Old Mai had commended him for his efforts. That¡¯s why he had brought along a few extra pairs of handcuffs. But now, after coming over, he found that there were not just one but two criminals standing before Su Xuan. As soon as he arrived, Su Xuan handed them over, one on each side. Tian Genchui was truly astonished this time. What kind of luck had Su Xuan stumbled upon that made so many criminals unable to escape his grasp? ¡°Tian, did you bring the handcuffs?¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t possibly reveal the existence of the Guilt Radar, so he merely asked if Tian Genchui had handcuffs. After receiving the handcuffs from him, he hurriedly left. ¡°Tian, could you take care of these two for me?¡± he said, entrusting the criminals to Tian Genchui. ¡°I¡¯ll go see if there are any others!¡± Considering how rampant theft was in this area, there were bound to be more criminals around. Since Su Xuan had already come this far, he wasn¡¯t about to let this group of thieves escape in his presence. ¡°Hey, wait up!¡± Tian Genchui wanted to stop him, but it was already too late. Su Xuan ran off faster than anything else. With a quick turn, he disappeared from sight. ¡°This kid¡­¡± Tian Genchui couldn¡¯t help but mutter, watching Su Xuan¡¯s disappearing figure. He then grinned and said, ¡°Is there a dog chasing him from behind?¡± His face lit up with excitement. ¡°This time, following Little Su here, I¡¯ve hit the jackpot!¡± ¡°No wonder that guy Zhou Qiang was adamant about not letting Su Xuan transfer over¡­¡± ¡°It seems that hanging out with the big boss has its perks!¡± He chuckled and shook his head, looking at himself. He had become nothing more than a courier of handcuffs and criminals! Fortunately, he was smart. This time, he didn¡¯t drive a police car. Instead, he drove a car specially used by plainclothes! When Tian Genchui arrived at the Jiangcheng Police Station with the two criminals, the normally excited police chief was left utterly bewildered. ¡°Not again¡­¡± ¡°You just dropped off two not long ago. How come you¡¯ve brought another two?¡± Old Mai¡¯s mouth twitched as he looked at the two criminals Tian Genchui had brought. ¡°Did you uncover a den of thieves or something?¡± When Tian Genchui had delivered two pickpockets earlier, Old Mai hadn¡¯t thought much of it. After all, given Su Xuan¡¯s recent luck, catching a pair of criminals seemed normal. But now that two more had arrived, something was definitely off! Old Mai had initially believed that Su Xuan wanted to patrol the train station to get closer to a potential romantic interest. However, he no longer thought that way. No way! If someone could catch four criminals just to date someone, that would truly be astonishing. Faced with Old Mai¡¯s shocked words and the envious glances of their colleagues, Tian Genchui couldn¡¯t help but raise his head with a somewhat proud expression. Although Su Xuan was the one who caught these four criminals, they were teammates, so the credit was basically divided equally. Of course, there were positive and negative points, but it was enough for him! Putting everything else aside, he could already complete the assessment target. Needless to say, the year-end bonus was definitely a lot! After handing over the two criminals to the police station, Tian Genzhui thought of Su Xuan¡¯s behavior when he went to the station previously and could not help but rub his head. He couldn¡¯t help but say,¡±Director. There might be more than four criminals today.¡± Just based on the fact that he had just come over to send someone off and Su Xuan had caught the criminal, he would probably have to catch a few more when he returned later. Old Mai looked over after hearing this. Tian Genzhui was a little hesitant, but he still said firmly. ¡°From the looks of it, Su Xuan might be able to catch a few more later.¡± Tian Gencui trusted Su Xuan very much now that he could catch the criminal. Therefore, what he said was not considered a big lie. It was mainly because he trusted Su Xuan. Hearing this, Old Mai raised an eyebrow and remarked, ¡°Weren¡¯t you the one claiming earlier that there was nothing going on at the train station? Now, all of a sudden, you have such confidence in Su Xuan?¡± Tian Genchui had spent a considerable amount of time stationed at the train station, but he had never managed to apprehend any criminals during his shifts. Now, with a new partner, why was he suddenly so sure that they could catch criminals at the train station? Furthermore, the criminals Su Xuan had caught so far were mostly fugitives. Old Mai couldn¡¯t believe that Su Xuan could have such incredible luck to catch so many thieves in such a short period. After all, capturing fugitives and nabbing pickpockets at the train station were entirely different endeavors. The seasoned pickpockets at the station were experts at avoiding capture. Even with exceptional luck, it seemed implausible that Su Xuan could apprehend so many thieves at once. Moreover, he was just a junior police officer. ¡°Here¡¯s what I¡¯m thinking: he¡¯s already nabbed four,¡± Tian Genchui said, rubbing the back of his head. ¡°Although his experience in catching thieves is still limited, it¡¯s evident that his luck is on point.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t we have some faith in his luck?¡± he continued. ¡°1 believe he might even be able to catch a few more¡­¡± After Tian Genchui¡¯s speech, some of the surrounding officers remained skeptical. Their doubt primarily stemmed from the fact that if Su Xuan indeed had such fantastic luck, it would make them appear inept. Just at that moment, Su Xuan¡¯s voice came through Tian Genchui¡¯s walkie-talkie once again. ¡°Tian, have you dropped off the suspects at the police station?¡± ¡°If you have, hurry over here; I¡¯ve just nabbed another one!¡± ¡°Also, check with the station to see if they have any officers available for backup. 1 could really use some help here; there are too many thieves!¡± The surrounding officers were left in shock when they heard this. Even the police station¡¯s chief, Old mai, widened his eyes in surprise. He had indeed doubted Su Xuan¡¯s abilities, but in the span of just one morning, he had captured so many criminals? This made Old Mai somewhat pleased, as these were all part of their accomplishments. However, what was Su Xuan thinking? Did he really think that sending two officers to a train station wasn¡¯t enough? Old Mai was left baffled. Typically, assigning two officers to a train station was already considered sufficient. After all, their primary duty was to maintain order at the station. But looking at Su Xuan¡¯s performance, it seemed like he was on a shopping spree¡ªcatching one criminal after another without pause.. Chapter 54 - Chapter 54: When the Crime Was in Progress? Attempted theft is also a crime! Chapter 54: When the Crime Was in Progress? Attempted theft is also a crime! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing his back, Tian Genzhui sighed helplessly. He was almost used to it. Anyway, he was just a courier man today. However, these were all achievements. Even if he was a courier, he was still very happy. Moreover, the director had asked them to come over previously just to get them to cooperate with Su Xuan. Then they would cooperate! ¡°You guys go around and take a look. Remember to pay attention and cooperate with Su Xuan. I¡¯ll bring him to the car first!¡± As Tian Gencui spoke, he brought the criminal back to the car. The other police officers did not say much and scattered as they were assigned. In addition to supporting Su Xuan, his colleagues naturally hoped they¡¯d catch a criminal themselves. Could they perhaps ride Su Xuan¡¯s lucky streak? The place must be teeming with criminals, right? A veritable den of thieves, as it were. Charge! The criminals in the crowd were speechless. You¡¯re really inhumane. You using us as your performance pad for promotion? Do you have any human rights? Unaware of his colleagues¡¯ musings, Su Xuan had already arrived at the ticket hall. Instead of joining a queue, he went directly to a vending machine for drinks and bought a bottle of water. Catching so many people in one go had left him slightly parched. A sip of water would be good. Just as he was twisting off the bottle cap, he noticed a man who looked hesitant approaching an elderly man. Su Xuan paused, intrigued but somewhat puzzled. The guy didn¡¯t look like a criminal; his Sin Value if Su Xuan were to judge, would be less than five. Generally speaking, there was a sin value above everyone¡¯s head. However, if the sin value was less than five, then they were normal people. he system calculates the sin score based on various factors, and doesn¡¯t care if you are a criminal or not. Even Su Xuan himself had a sin score of two. When he asked the system why, he was told it was because he ate meat and had lied before. ¡°Really?¡± Su Xuan thought. ¡°Well, it¡¯s impossible for anyone not to have a sin score.¡± So, at this moment, the sin score of the man walking towards the elderly gentleman was within the normal range. What startled Su Xuan was that the elderly man¡¯s sin score was over 100! Anyone with a sin score over 100 is typically more than a petty thief. ¡°Could he be a fugitive?¡± Su Xuan pondered, his eyes lighting up at the thought. Even though he had his suspicions, Su Xuan didn¡¯t use any points to purchase a one-time tool to verify it. Are you kidding? Those one-time tools cost money, and he had to save up his points. He never really understood the system¡¯s logic in allocating points. Logically speaking, according to Zhao Dongqiang, Su Xuan would get 1,000 points from his 800 Evil Points, but Gao Qi¡¯s 500 points did not have 400 Evil Points. Later on, he simply stopped thinking about it and waited for the system to distribute points for him. This bullshit system must have cheated him of points! The System was speechless. [Quiet as a chicken] At this moment, Su Xuan watched as the man approached the old man with small steps, and his hands were ready to move. In Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, the Sin Value above the man¡¯s head, which was originally in the normal range, slowly rose. Then, as the man retracted his hand, it returned to the normal range. The man¡¯s hands were restless, and the Sin Value above his head were clearly flickering. It floated up and down. Su Xuan was speechless. So he just happened to meet someone who was walking towards the evil side? Seeing that the man was at most in his twenties, Su Xuan could not bear to see him really walk the path of crime. Even if it was just a small theft, it would make people lose their bottom line. Once they lost their bottom line, they would go further and further down the path of crime. Thinking of this, Su Xuan stopped drinking and walked over. He reached out and put his arm around the man¡¯s shoulder. The man was hesitant to begin with, unsure if he should extend his hand. At this moment, he was suddenly caught by someone, and his heart skipped a beat. He subconsciously looked up. He met Su Xuan¡¯s smiling face.¡± Yo, brother, why are you here too?¡± ¡°I heard you say that you were in another province. When did you come back?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you give me a call? Let¡¯s have a good gathering!?¡± Before the man could react, Su Xuan wrapped his arms around his neck and walked to the side. The older man, who had just been targeted by the younger male, glanced at him and noticed the two seemed quite close. Reassured, he resumed fumbling with his canvas bag. Su Xuan, catching sight of this from the corner of his eye and knowing that his ¡°sin value¡± could keep tabs on the young man¡¯s location, decided to make his move. He wrapped an arm around the younger male and guided him out of the hall. It wasn¡¯t until they had stepped outside that the younger man realized something was amiss. Pushing Su Xuan away, he blurted out, ¡°Who the hell are you? Do 1 know you? You can¡¯t just come up and embrace me like that!¡± Although he had been hesitant before, missing out on a potential moneymaking opportunity had left him quite irritated. His tone when speaking to Su Xuan lost a measure of courtesy. In response, Su Xuan calmly reached into his pocket and pulled out his police badge. The man¡¯s previously annoyed expression instantly froze on his face. Disbelief clouding his eyes, he gaped at the badge Su Xuan held. After a stunned moment, he turned and bolted. Su Xuan was quick. He grabbed the man, pulling him back. The latter wore a face full of regret, as if wishing he could turn back time. ¡°Police, police officer.¡± ¡°Yes, yes, yes, I¡¯m sorry. 1 was wrong!¡± ¡°I really just made a move. 1 haven¡¯t even made a move and I¡¯ve already been caught by you. Please let me go.¡± ¡°Officer, if I wasn¡¯t desperate, I wouldn¡¯t have done such a thing.¡± The man could not help but say. As he spoke, Su Xuan could clearly see the Sin Value on his forehead fall back. It was obvious that he had given up on the idea of being a thief after being hit by Su Xuan. ¡°Where are you from? What¡¯s your ID number?¡± Su Xuan asked. ¡°Might as well perform a check.¡± For people like this who got caught right from the start, Su Xuan found himself in a bit of a dilemma. However, letting the guy go simply wasn¡¯t an option. If he were to release him just like that, who knows? The guy might think he could pull off the same stunt next time. After all, even an attempted theft is a crime. As expected, the man¡¯s expression shifted again when he heard Su Xuan mention the check. ¡°Officer¡­¡± he couldn¡¯t help but speak up, hoping Su Xuan would let him go. But why would Su Xuan ever do that? ¡°ID card,¡± Su Xuan reiterated. Upon hearing those words, the man¡¯s face changed once more. Reluctantly, he took out his identification. Deep inside, he was awash with regret. Had he known it would turn out like this, he would never have engaged in such a morally reprehensible act. He couldn¡¯t believe he was caught by the police just as he was about to make his move. He was regretful, so incredibly regretful.. Chapter 55 - Chapter 55: Does the Law Agree to Resign? Chapter 55: Does the Law Agree to Resign? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After the other party took out his identity card, Su Xuan realized that this young man was really young. He was only 22 years old. It could be said that life had just begun. If he ended up in the police station with a criminal record, his life would probably be ruined. However, Su Xuan could not let him go just like that. Gazing at the conflicted young man before him, Su Xuan¡¯s expression was far from pleased. ¡°You¡¯re a 22-year-old, able-bodied young man. There are so many things you could be doing. Why resort to something as sneaky as this?¡± ¡°Fortunately, you were caught by me this time, so it¡¯s still only ¡®attempted theft.¡¯ If I hadn¡¯t intervened, you would¡¯ve become an actual thief by now.¡± That said, attempted theft is still a crime. ¡°Officer, 1 know 1 was wrong!¡± ¡°My grandma is the only family i¡¯ve left. If 1 had known that my grandmother¡¯s health was so bad, I definitely wouldn¡¯t have gone to school.¡± ¡°Half a year ago, when 1 came back from school, my grandmother, who was always healthy in my impression, suddenly fell ill.¡± ¡°The expenses in the past six months have used up all the money in our family.¡± H j H His voice broke as he spoke, ¡°The hospital sent another payment notice today. I didn¡¯t know what to do¡­ 1 hesitated, 1 really didn¡¯t want to do this, but if 1 don¡¯t, my grandmother will die.¡± He lowered his head, visibly ashamed. Being a college graduate, he knew very well that his actions were wrong. But like he said, he felt he had no choice. If he didn¡¯t act, they¡¯d be kicked out of the hospital, and his grandmother would truly be at risk. Hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s expression didn¡¯t improve. Even in his own heart, the feelings were complicated. Yes, the young man was in the wrong, no question about that. Yet, it wasn¡¯t entirely incomprehensible for a 22-year-old facing financial hardship and having an elderly relative in need of significant funds to entertain some less-than-noble thoughts. When Su Xuan thought of this, he sighed. He immediately called Tian Gencui and asked someone to take this young man away. At the same time, he said,¡±Brother Tian, this child is still young and has committed an attempted crime. Let Old Mai know.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see if we can¡­¡± Tian Gencui was the same as Su Xuan. They were both shocked by this child¡¯s youth and the reason why he wanted to commit a crime. ¡°I understand.¡± Like Su Xuan, Tian Genchui was also taken aback by both the youth and the circumstances that led this young man towards criminal intent. ¡°I understand,¡± Tian Genchui said. ¡°I¡¯ll take the kid back with me. As for you, don¡¯t push yourself too hard if you don¡¯t find any more suspects. You¡¯ve already caught enough criminals for one day.¡± Tian Genchui was well aware of Su Xuan¡¯s uncanny knack for nabbing offenders but hoped he wouldn¡¯t go too far. Goodness! Su Xuan had already caught several criminals just this morning, this young man making it five in total. Was he actually planning to raid an entire den of thieves? Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s thoughts drifted back to the old man he had encountered earlier. He waved his hand dismissively and gave a shy smile. ¡°I got it, Brother Tian. Go on, you take care of things.¡± With that, Su Xuan waved goodbye to Tian Genchui and quickly disappeared from sight. Tian looked at the retreating figure of Su Xuan, his eyebrows raised slightly, before turning to the young man. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Officer, is there really no way you could let me go? I don¡¯t want to go to the police station,¡± the young man hesitated. He was only in his twenties, so he was naturally very nervous when he had to go to the police station. After all, his life had just begun and he had just graduated from school. However, Tian Gencui was not as easy to talk to as Su Xuan. It was not like he had never encountered such a young criminal before. When he heard the young man¡¯s words, he immediately said with a straight face. ¡°Since you knew that this was wrong, you insisted on doing it.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve committed a crime, you have to go to the police station!¡± ¡°As for what happens next¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait in the station.¡± After Tian Gencui said this, the young man didn¡¯t dare to say anything more. He could only follow him to the car with a proud face. On the other side, Su Xuan had no idea what had happened to them after he left. He went straight in and went straight to the old man. Sure enough, the old man was still sitting in the waiting area of the ticket hall, his eyes moving back and forth between the several trains. He was obviously thinking about where he should go. Su Xuan could guess what the old man was thinking when he saw his actions. He immediately wanted to go up. At this moment, the old man suddenly stood up. Su Xuan froze, thinking he¡¯d been spotted. He was about to look for a place to hide when he noticed the old man heading straight for an ATM in the corner of the ticket hall. Was he withdrawing cash? The old man mumbled something under his breath. Su Xuan was too far away to hear him clearly, so he turned to his internal assistance system for help. The system could still discern spoken language from a distance and told Su Xuan, ¡°The suspect is saying that he has picked his next destination and plans to withdraw some money for settling down there. Considering his age, he¡¯s thinking of retiring from a life of crime.¡± Su Xuan was baffled. Retiring from a life of crime? As if his police uniform would ever agree to that. With that thought, Su Xuan walked straight up to him. The old man didn¡¯t notice Su Xuan¡¯s approach. After withdrawing a bundle of cash from the ATM, he stuffed it into his backpack, patted the bulging bag with a look of satisfaction, and turned to buy a train ticket. That¡¯s when a voice rang in his ear. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s a hefty amount you¡¯ve got there. Looks like you¡¯re set for life!¡± The sudden voice startled the old man, sending chills down his spine. His body even shuddered. He quickly turned around to find a man in his twenties standing beside him, eyes fixed on his backpack. A wave of fury washed over the old man¡¯s face. ¡°What¡¯s it to you how much money I have?¡± ¡°Are you planning to rob me or something? Let me tell you, there are plenty of people around. One scream from me and you¡¯re done for!¡± ¡°Now get lost!¡± The old man clearly knew his advantage. He said proudly and zipped up his bag again. He patted it again and turned around to leave. However, from the corner of his eye, he saw Su Xuan¡¯s hand in his pocket. At this moment, he was pulling it out a little. The silver handcuff was revealed. The old man was speechless. He had miscalculated. This was actually a cop! After coming to his senses, the old man turned around and was about to run. He had only taken two steps when Su Xuan grabbed one of the bags and pulled it back for him. The old man was speechless.. Chapter 56 - Chapter 56: Good Guy, Its Really Restocking! The Police Station Is Full! Chapter 56: Good Guy, It¡¯s Really Restocking! The Police Station Is Full! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Surrounded by my colleagues here, and you¡¯re thinking about running away?¡± ¡°Take a moment to think. It¡¯s either surrender now, or I¡¯ll pin you down and have my colleagues take you away. Or do you think you can escape from my grasp and then be caught by my colleagues?¡± ¡°Three choices. Pick one.¡± Su Xuan calmly spoke. Upon hearing this, the old man¡¯s face suddenly changed. He looked like he was about to cry, but there were no tears. Seeing that Su Xuan was just a young man, he wanted to plead for himself. If he were captured like this, he wouldn¡¯t accept it! ¡°Young man, I¡¯m already quite old. Do you really want to arrest me? Isn¡¯t that a bit excessive?¡± ¡°Besides, I haven¡¯t committed any crimes. Why are you arresting me?¡± ¡°Officer, judging by your appearance, it seems like you¡¯re on an undercover operation, right? Why are you arresting me? If you want to make arrests, go after the thieves around here¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m just an ordinary citizen, you can¡¯t just arrest me for the sake of your own achievements, can you?¡± The old man spoke, believing that Su Xuan didn¡¯t have any evidence of his wrongdoing. After all, he had just decided to turn over a new leaf, to mend his ways. How could this young police officer suddenly appear and apprehend him? This was just too unfortunate! Su Xuan raised an eyebrow and looked at the old man he had caught trying to escape. He spoke in a cold tone. ¡°Save your breath! Do you really want me to tell you what you¡¯ve done? Have you received legal permission for this ¡®clean slate¡¯ you¡¯re talking about?¡± ¡°I advise you to surrender now, or else I¡¯ll have to take action, and it won¡¯t look good for you.¡± ¡°Even though you may appear to be an ordinary senior citizen, judging by the balance in your bank account, do you really have a clear conscience about your actions?¡± ¡°Be honest and come with me!¡± Su Xuan continued, already taking out his handcuffs. He said casually, ¡°Or maybe I should let you run ten meters first?¡± Given the old man¡¯s physique, even if he could run fast, Su Xuan could catch up with him in an instant. Not to mention that Su Xuan had a built-in ¡®guilt radar,¡¯ so wherever the old man went, he wouldn¡¯t lose him. Sooner or later, he would catch him. The old man: ?? Officer, are you even speaking human language!? But the old man quickly realized that, judging by Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, he probably didn¡¯t intend to let him go. At his age, there was no way he could outrun a young police officer like Su Xuan. If he were ten years younger, he might not have hesitated. But at his current age, he knew his health was declining, and the idea of running¡­ Running for what?! Just one look around revealed that there were plenty of other police officers nearby. If he tried to run, he would probably be pinned to the ground within ten meters! After all these years of being a master pickpocket, if he got caught in his old age, so be it. But to be pinned to the ground like this¡­ Could he still save face? Thinking this, the old man lowered his head and obediently said, ¡°Officer, please! Please, I¡¯ll go with you!¡± As he spoke, the old man¡¯s spirit seemed to deflate entirely. He appeared worn out, hanging his head in defeat as he followed Su Xuan outside. He hadn¡¯t even been handcuffed yet, which was quite unusual. Seeing this scene, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow and led the man towards Tian Genchui. Tian Genchui was also taken aback when he saw this cooperative old man. He blinked and muttered, ¡°Damn, so cooperative?¡± ¡°Is this guy a pickpocket too?¡± Tian Genchui was well aware that not only adults were involved in pickpocketing; kids were often part of the trade as well. But seeing such an old man, he couldn¡¯t help but feel conflicted. Moreover, with the way the man was cooperating, Tian Genchui was also puzzled. ¡°Yeah, a pickpocket,¡± Su Xuan nodded. ¡°Tian, I¡¯ll leave him to you.¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Tian Genchui quickly calculated that there weren¡¯t too many people around now, and there was still space in the car. Maybe they could find some more¡­ However, he still took out his silver handcuff.¡± Su Xuan, you can¡¯t not handcuff them just because these thieves are so cooperative. If they run away when you¡¯re not paying attention, you won¡¯t know where to cry.¡± After hearing his words, Su Xuan found them quite reasonable and immediately nodded. But to the old man, these words made him blush with embarrassment. He felt like he was bringing shame to the thieves¡­ Unaware of the old man¡¯s thoughts, Su Xuan handed the suspect over to Tian Genchui. Then, he glanced at the marks on the radar once again and plunged into the crowd. Tian Genchui looked at the old man, then at the criminals in the car, and ultimately decided to take the old man back to the police station first. This was a wise choice because once they got back, the entire police station would be in an uproar. After all, in just one morning, they had apprehended more thieves than they usually did in several months! Everyone was beginning to grasp the magnitude of this operation¡¯s success. At the police station, the station chief, Old Mai, sat on a chair near the entrance, smoking a cigarette. He stared blankly as Tian Genchui pulled out one suspect after another from the car. His cigarette had nearly burned out, and he was completely lost in thought. Beside him, Lin Can was also in a similar state, muttering to himself. ¡°Just how long has it been, and here comes another three!¡± ¡°Su Xuan is really something! With his luck, it¡¯s like he¡¯s going shopping at the train station. One every half hour, one every half hour. 1 bet the pickpockets at the station will be wiped out by him!¡± ¡°Old Mai, we¡¯re going to make a big name for ourselves this time!¡± As Lin Can spoke, Old Mai also snapped out of his daze. His bewildered expression transformed into one of ecstatic joy. ¡°Hahaha! Good! Good!¡± ¡°Su Xuan is quite a treasure! What a fine young man¡­¡± ¡°Who would have thought I¡¯d run into such a stroke of luck! Hahaha, this time, our Jiangcheng Police Station is definitely going to make headlines¡­¡± As Old Mai spoke, a tall figure approached. The person rushed out of the building and came directly to the two of them, speaking urgently. ¡°Bad news!¡± ¡°Chief, Deputy Chief, the detention room is overflowing!¡± ¡°We have two more suspects, and we don¡¯t know where to put them!¡± ¡°Moreover, we¡¯re short-staffed here. The officers taking statements are overwhelmed, and we¡¯re all working double time¡­¡± ¡°Should we give Su Xuan a break? We¡¯re all on the verge of exhaustion¡­¡± The arriving officer took a deep breath. Old Mai and Lin Can fell silent for a moment. They looked at each other at the same time and saw what they wanted from each other¡¯s eyes. ¡°Su Xuan is so good at catching thieves. It¡¯s impossible to stop him.¡± ¡°However, we can call a few of the surrounding police stations over to help¡­¡± ¡°After all, it¡¯s not like they haven¡¯t done this before, right?¡± As Old Mai spoke, Lin Can burst into laughter and chimed in, ¡°Indeed, we¡¯re just considering the welfare of the people. It¡¯s only natural for those brothers from other stations to come and lend a hand. Let them pitch in!¡± The two of them quickly reached an agreement, and amidst the bewildered gazes of the officers, Old Mai instructed someone to promptly contact officers from nearby stations for assistance. He added, ¡°Hmph, they¡¯re really getting a good deal out of this!¡± The officers:¡­?? Chief, Deputy Chief, you guys know how to show off! Chapter 57 - Chapter 57: The Chiefs Are Crying. Why Isnt Su Xuan Their Underling?? Chapter 57: The Chiefs Are Crying. Why Isn¡¯t Su Xuan Their Underling?? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Soon, several police stations in the vicinity received a message from the Jiangcheng Police Station instructing them to go to the county hospital. Especially noteworthy was the request for them to pick up individuals from the hospital. Pick up who? To pick up the criminals from the Jiangcheng Police Station because their detention facilities were overcrowded, and they needed to borrow some detention space. The suspects would first undergo a medical examination at the hospital and then be taken into custody by officers from other stations. The various station chiefs thought to themselves: ¡°Old Mai, you really dare to think, don¡¯t you!¡± They didn¡¯t refuse the request but sent only a limited number of officers. Most of their officers rushed to the county train station, eager to see what was happening at the Jiangcheng Police Station. Suddenly, so many criminals had emerged? However, what they didn¡¯t expect was that when they arrived, they were immediately put to work. Tian Genchui acted as the intermediary and handed over the suspects to their colleagues from other stations one by one. Su Xuan caught one, and he tossed one. He was overjoyed, leaving their fellow officers bewildered. They had originally come to observe and assist the officers from the Jiangcheng Police Station, hoping to see how they had managed to catch so many thieves. But when they arrived, they were left in awe. ¡°Damn, Su Xuan is responsible for all these arrests!?¡± One thief after another, it was like they were lining up, stepping out of the car, and walking over to their colleagues to be handcuffed and taken away. The officers from other stations received the suspects with puzzled expressions, replacing the handcuffs with their own. The suspects hadn¡¯t even realized what was happening. ¡°What the heck is going on?¡± ¡°Did you guys bust a thieves¡¯ den or something?¡± ¡°No wonder they called us over. It seems like your station really couldn¡¯t handle them all. Impressive, but not that much¡­¡± ¡°I wish 1 were more educated, but all I can say is ¡®holy crap, we¡¯re taking over the world¡¯¡­!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. I¡¯ve been a cop for so many years, and I feel like a total failure compared to Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Laughing my head off. You guys all feel like failures, but I¡¯m different. I¡¯ve never considered myself a human!¡± ¡°So many criminals, this is incredible! I never thought I¡¯d see the day when criminals line up for me to catch!¡± A group of police officers stared in astonishment at the scene, their hearts surging with amazement. They had come to provide support, but now, they were utterly baffled by Su Xuan¡¯s actions. Honestly, this level of skill was something only Su Xuan could pull off, right!? They had known that Su Xuan was adept at catching thieves, but now¡­ Seeing so many criminals apprehended by Su Xuan, they had gained a profound understanding of his abilities, and they were thoroughly impressed. In fact, quite a few officers were starting to wonder if they should request a transfer to work with Su Xuan¡¯s team, feeling that it might offer more promising career prospects. Their shock only deepened when they noticed that there were still quite a few seasoned criminals among those caught. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! You, the guy who knocked me over before and managed to escape, are now caught?¡± An officer from Qianxi District couldn¡¯t believe what he was seeing. Hearing this comment, the arrested criminal felt like crying. He felt deeply wronged. Damn it! If it weren¡¯t for someone being ridiculously clever and showing up with a body-worn camera to catch him red-handed, how could he have been caught? And for some reason, it seemed like the cop who apprehended him had placed a tracker on him, as if he could be caught no matter where he ran in the crowd! Just thinking about it made him furious! At this point, the thief couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°I say, officers, where did you find that young cop? This is just too much!¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve been in the business for so many years, and it¡¯s the first time I¡¯ve been caught by such a young cop¡­¡± ¡°This is outrageous! They even played the ¡®fishing for criminals¡¯ trick!¡± ¡°Alih, if it weren¡¯t for me getting caught on camera today, 1 wouldn¡¯t have been taken away for real¡­¡± The thief¡¯s words left him feeling quite distraught. You see, even in the world of thieves, he had a reputation. His notoriety came from the fact that he had never been caught all these years. And now, he had been apprehended by such a young police officer¡­ Where was he going to put his face from now on!? Hearing the thief¡¯s words, a police officer who knew him from before couldn¡¯t help but twitch the corner of his mouth. He promptly took the thief away. ¡°Brothers, I know this guy, I¡¯ll take him with me!¡± ¡°Go ahead, go ahead!¡± ¡°Laughing my head off, in the end, it¡¯s still you who¡¯s taking him to the station. Isn¡¯t that more comfortable?¡± Several officers from Qianxi District knew the relationship between this officer and the thief, so they had their fellow officer take the thief away. Originally, they had thought the thief was exaggerating, but when they discreetly asked several other thieves, they found out that they had all been caught by Su Xuan. Moreover, it had been done unexpectedly. Most of the time, Su Xuan had appeared suddenly while they were in the act, almost as if he had teleported, and then he would brandish handcuffs! What was even more frightening was that if they tried to escape, even in a crowded area, Su Xuan could still pinpoint them with precision¡­ Hearing this, everyone¡¯s backs went cold! Some of them couldn¡¯t help but start getting paranoid, wondering if Su Xuan might suddenly appear behind them. ¡°I mean, when did Su Xuan learn invisibility? He¡¯s got some serious skills¡­¡± One of the officers spoke up. The surrounding officers nodded in agreement, fully endorsing this perspective. ¡°Yeah, seriously, where did Su Xuan learn all this stuff? I wonder if he¡¯d be willing to teach someone else¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s really something. If everyone could learn his skills, we wouldn¡¯t have to worry about a lack of accomplishments.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they say he recently broke up with someone? Maybe he¡¯s having a successful career now? It¡¯s got me thinking about breaking up too¡­¡± ¡°Bro, wake up! You¡¯re just a single guy, what are you going to break up with, a ghost?¡± ¡°Tsk, if I could be like Su Xuan, I¡¯d even break up with a ghost!¡± ¡°I¡¯m with you¡­ Su Xuan is on fire lately, did he get a hold of some tracking god device?¡± As they whispered among themselves, with more and more suspects to handle, they had no choice but to take them to the police station. When they arrived, other precinct chiefs were also taken aback. ¡°Wait¡­ these aren¡¯t all suspects, are they?¡± ¡°Who arrested them? There are so many of them, did you uncover a criminal den or something?¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t Jiangcheng Police Station have someone so impressive? Otherwise, they would¡¯ve acted earlier. What¡¯s going on today?¡± ¡°What? They were all arrested by Su Xuan¡­¡± The group of precinct chiefs were dumbfounded. Especially when they heard that all these thieves had been caught by Su Xuan, they were completely flabbergasted. Previously, when they heard the call from Jiangcheng Police Station, they naturally didn¡¯t believe it. And the fact that Old Mai had the audacity to ask them to let a few interrogation rooms be vacated made them think it was impossible. In a small county, there were only a few thieves. How many could their Jiangcheng precinct really catch? But now, the facts were right in front of them, and they had no choice but to believe it! The group of precinct chiefs fell into contemplation. Su Xuan¡­ Su Xuan¡­ Why wasn¡¯t he from their precinct? Frustration boiled within them! Chapter 58 - Chapter 58: Random Item Mission? Chapter 58: Random Item Mission? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, Su Xuan was completely unaware that his remarkable achievements had already become known to the surrounding police precincts. He roamed around the train station, time passing by swiftly. He had caught quite a few thieves already, and in his determination to apprehend more, he hadn¡¯t even taken a lunch break, opting to carry it along, just to catch more! However¡­ These thieves weren¡¯t exactly dumb. Otherwise, the plainclothes officers who came from the precinct earlier wouldn¡¯t have returned empty-handed. Moreover, there were connections within the thief community, and among those who pilfered daily at the station, there were many familiar faces. As Su Xuan kept catching one thief after another, some of the thieves began to sense that something was amiss. They noticed their familiar ¡°colleagues¡± had seemingly disappeared. Consequently, with news of the police presence, these thieves moved quickly to evade capture before the officers could get to them. Thieves: ¡°The heat is on, scatter!¡± As a result, a handful of them made their escape. Having caught most of the small-time thieves, there were now only a few left. Su Xuan continued to patrol the station, with his guilt radar, for quite some time. The display showed dense clusters of green markers. Not a single red dot had appeared. In just the morning¡¯s work, he had apprehended all the station¡¯s pickpockets! Su Xuan furrowed his brow. ¡°Aren¡¯t there supposed to be a lot of pickpockets here? Why so few?¡± ¡°We¡¯ve only caught about thirty of them. Isn¡¯t that a bit low?¡± ¡°That¡¯s strange. Could it be that some of them ran off?¡± It wasn¡¯t entirely impossible. But if these thieves had indeed fled, it would be a significant loss for Su Xuan. While each individual pickpocket might not accumulate many points, the sum of their contributions would be substantial. If they escaped, he¡¯d be at a loss. However, the pickpockets caught by Su Xuan couldn¡¯t hear his thoughts, or they would have definitely scolded him: Heartless! You treat us like tools for scoring points; you have no shame! ¡°No, no,¡± Su Xuan paused, took a sip of water, and looked up at the bustling crowd inside the station. He clapped his hands and said, ¡°Let¡¯s make one more round! If we still don¡¯t find anything, then we can head back!¡± After all, he had caught quite a few thieves today, but he was unwilling to stop just like that. Why not take one more round? Maybe he¡¯d get lucky. However, soon, Su Xuan realized that taking another round was indeed a good idea. He had moved from the boarding area to the waiting hall, and he hadn¡¯t spotted a single red marker. Just as he was about to leave, he noticed two red markers suddenly appear at the taxi stand. The two criminal points seemed to overlap, almost tricking him. That was a genuine surprise! Could it be that there were thousands of criminal points involved?! Upon closer inspection, he realized it was actually two criminals overlapping, which had momentarily confused him. These two criminals were a man and a woman, with their respective criminal points being 80 and 76. They could be considered among the higher-ranking pickpockets in the trade. Su Xuan was briefly stunned. He instinctively followed the direction of the two red markers and saw a couple embracing each other. The man was carrying a large suitcase and heading towards a taxi. [Ding! Detected two criminals with suspicion of escape. Host, please apprehend immediately¡­] [Upon completion of the mission, rewards include random points and items!] The system¡¯s voice rang out, and Su Xuan was momentarily taken aback. To be honest, most of the rewards he received from the system for catching criminals were usually in the form of points. This sudden appearance of a random item was indeed a first. Such special conditions probably indicated that the man and woman before him were not ordinary individuals. Moreover, both of them were marked in red, suggesting that they were committing crimes as a team. He couldn¡¯t afford to let them escape, even if it was for the sake of obtaining the item. With this in mind, Su Xuan quickened his pace and headed straight toward the man and woman. He was concerned they might block a taxi and attempt to flee. However, the distance to the spot where he needed to intercept the taxi was still considerable. Su Xuan decided to take a shortcut by leaping over the railing, which would save him a good amount of distance. The man and woman, whether they were a married couple or lovers, had already hailed a taxi. The woman was holding onto the man¡¯s arm, and they were about to get into the taxi. If Su Xuan didn¡¯t hurry and catch up, they might have already escaped in the taxi. However¡­ As he was getting closer to them, Su Xuan¡¯s footsteps hesitated, and he began to slow down. While he could see the red markers above their heads, indicating that they were indeed criminals, he couldn¡¯t be certain if they were carrying any stolen goods or contraband. If he couldn¡¯t find anything during a search¡­ They might turn the tables on him. Su Xuan furrowed his brow in deep thought. Typically, thieves who came to the train station to steal things would carry large bags or wear oversized clothing to have more pockets to hide stolen items. While he knew that group thefts weren¡¯t uncommon, the coordination between these two seemed peculiar. Furthermore, they were holding such a large suitcase. Could it be that the suitcase contained all the stolen goods and contraband? Su Xuan was torn with indecision. While the individual criminality ratings for these two people weren¡¯t particularly high, their combined score was undoubtedly the highest among all the criminals Su Xuan had encountered today. Moreover, dealing with a husband and wife team committing crimes together would likely pose even greater challenges. Su Xuan lifted his gaze towards the pair. The man wore a black overcoat with a low-hanging hat that obscured his face. The woman had disheveled hair and wore professional attire, with most of her face hidden in the man¡¯s embrace, making it impossible to discern her appearance. They were impeccably concealed, with the only visible detail being the hand that gripped the suitcase¡ªlong-fingered, fair, and with pronounced veins. Seeing the taxi¡¯s rear trunk open before them, ready for them to place their suitcase inside, Su Xuan furrowed his brow. He spotted his two colleagues not far away and quickly signaled to them. He then hastened towards the couple, intending to intercept them before they could get away. With the opportunity to obtain a random item at hand, Su Xuan was determined not to let it slip through his fingers. He simply couldn¡¯t accept that outcome. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t be satisfied! ¡°Hey, hey, hold on¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m in a bit of a hurry. Can I have this cab?¡± Su Xuan stepped forward and spoke, but before he could finish, the man from the couple shot him an aggressive glare. ¡°Get lost!¡± Su Xuan felt a bit awkward. ¡°Um, just wait a moment¡­¡± He noticed that his two colleagues were already approaching, and in that case, he couldn¡¯t let the couple get away! ¡°Wait for what? Get lost!¡± ¡°This is the cab we hailed. If you need a ride, find one yourself!¡± Even the taxi driver turned to look at them, wearing a disdainful expression. ¡°Young man, this cab indeed belongs to them. If you need a ride, wait for another one. What¡¯s the idea of trying to snatch their cab?¡± Su Xuan thought to himself, I don¡¯t need the cab; I need the people! As he saw his two colleagues approaching, he prepared to show his police identification¡­ But at that very moment, the man from the couple suddenly charged towards him, a flash of silver in his hand¡­. Chapter 59 - Chapter 59:100% Accuracy? Hammer Technique exerted force again! Chapter 59:100% Accuracy? Hammer Technique exerted force again! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn!¡± At the moment when the opponent lunged at him, Su Xuan¡¯s brain momentarily went blank. Before his brain could catch up, his body had already swiftly moved backward, creating some distance between them¡­ Swish! With a sharp sound, the blade sliced fiercely in front of him. Even though Su Xuan had evaded it with incredible speed, it still grazed his palm, leaving a small wound¡­ Looking at the tiny wound on the back of his hand, with fine droplets of blood oozing out, Su Xuan glanced at it and felt a lingering fear! ¡°You¡¯ve been watching us since the entrance, do you really think we¡¯re blind?¡± ¡°Forget it, from the looks of you, you¡¯re a cop, right?¡± ¡°Seeking death!¡± The man who attacked Su Xuan sneered as he noticed the wound on Su Xuan¡¯s hand. Su Xuan¡¯s heart sank. No wonder their sin value didn¡¯t register very high, but the words above them were in such deep red, and there was even a special item mentioned in the mission¡­ It was probably because these two were no ordinary individuals. Whether it was their alertness or their reflexes, they were on a different level compared to the petty thieves from before. Thinking of this, Su Xuan furrowed his brow lightly, his expression growing serious. Good heavens! If he had been even a bit slower in dodging, that sharp blade wouldn¡¯t have grazed his hand but would have pierced his chest! Seeing this audacious couple before him, Su Xuan didn¡¯t need to worry about evidence anymore. Firstly, they had assaulted him with a weapon, which gave him every reason to take them down. Moreover¡­ He was a police officer! This man had just attacked a police officer! Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s posture and stance, the man who had attacked him was somewhat surprised. ¡°Haha, this cop¡¯s got some guts. Instead of making a run for it, he actually dares to fight back.¡± The man looked at the woman beside him and planted a kiss on her lips. The woman blushed and lowered her head, burying it in the man¡¯s chest. He then pushed her gently aside. ¡°Stand aside and watch, I don¡¯t want you to get hurt!¡± ¡°Today, this cop is unlucky to run into me.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let him off!¡± Hearing the man¡¯s arrogant words, Su Xuan¡¯s expression grew even more grim. Little did this guy know that the person he boasted about wanting to kill was none other than Su Xuan himself! ¡°You¡¯re a bit premature if you think you can kill me!¡± Su Xuan retorted and prepared to step forward. At this moment, two police officers had also arrived from nearby, forming a triangular encirclement with Su Xuan. ¡°Su Xuan, are you okay?¡± One of them was none other than Zhou Qiang. He noticed the wound on Su Xuan¡¯s hand and was immediately alarmed, speaking up quickly. ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± Su Xuan glanced casually at the wound on his hand, feeling uneasy inside. Since this guy had injured him, it wouldn¡¯t sit right if he didn¡¯t catch him and bring him to justice! But even so, the three of them were still hesitant. After all, the other party had a knife in his hand. However, the three of them were undercover and did not even have the simplest baton. The only thing they could use was handcuffs. They didn¡¯t even have a suitable weapon. It would be difficult to deal with this man! ¡°Charge!¡± Zhou Qiang was the first to rush forward. He had professional military training from his time in the army and was skilled in combat. Among the three of them, he had the most physical strength, so it made sense for him to take the lead in engaging the suspect. As Zhou Qiang moved in, another police officer also charged forward. Su Xuan¡¯s expression wasn¡¯t great, but he knew he had to join in as well. All his colleagues were getting involved, so if he didn¡¯t do anything, it wouldn¡¯t be right. The man burst into laughter. With a knife in his hand, he wasn¡¯t worried in the least, even facing three unarmed plainclothes police officers. He wouldn¡¯t be afraid even if a few more came. ¡°You¡¯re asking for death!¡± The man laughed heartily, showing no concern about taking on three people simultaneously. Su Xuan, with the assistance of the others, attempted to disarm the man, but it was clear that he was skilled in combat, and he and Zhou Qiang were evenly matched. Su Xuan had no chance of disarming the man of his dagger. ¡°Honey, be careful!¡± At that moment, the woman standing nearby suddenly pulled a small hammer out of the luggage and swung it toward the back of Su Xuan¡¯s head! Su Xuan: ??? He couldn¡¯t disarm the man of his knife, but taking the hammer from the woman was a piece of cake, especially since she stumbled a couple of steps forward, practically handing it over to him. Su Xuan swiftly snatched the hammer away. [Ding! Detection of the host holding the hammer. Would you like to activate the ¡°Hundred Percent Accuracy¡± ability?] The system¡¯s voice rang out the moment the hammer was in Su Xuan¡¯s grasp. Su Xuan was delighted! ¡°Activate it!¡± [Ding, activated. Henceforth, when the host picks up other hammers, the ¡°Hundred Percent Accuracy¡± ability will be triggered automatically. Please be informed.] After the system¡¯s announcement, Su Xuan was filled with excitement. Wasn¡¯t this a clear indication that he wouldn¡¯t need to go through the trouble of taking out a hammer from the system¡¯s backpack next time? This thought crossed his mind fleetingly but was quickly dismissed by Su Xuan. The current focus was on the man before him! However, the concerns he had just harbored were now gone. Even though it was just a small hammer, for Su Xuan, it was more than enough! ¡°You all step aside!¡± Su Xuan shouted loudly, raising the hammer with one hand. Upon seeing Su Xuan¡¯s action, the man who had been grappling with the two other officers suddenly felt a pang of anxiety for reasons unknown! Years of dance practice instincts told him that something was amiss with the guy he had injured earlier! ¡°Three of you can¡¯t catch me, and you think you can apprehend me on your own?¡± ¡°It¡¯s wishful thinking!¡± Watching Su Xuan brandishing the hammer, the man sneered inwardly. Although he felt a bit uneasy, he remained unfazed, believing that the hammer snatched from his girlfriend wouldn¡¯t pose a threat to him! ¡°Wanna use this little hammer to compete with my knife? Are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°Be sensible and get lost, let me go!¡± ¡°Otherwise, none of you will escape¡­¡± The man spoke arrogantly. He felt no fear when facing these three officers. Both Zhou Qiang and the other officer had unpleasant expressions. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that the man was skilled and had a tool in hand, they wouldn¡¯t be in such a passive situation. Just then, Su Xuan roared once more. ¡°Move aside!¡± Zhou Qiang had witnessed Su Xuan¡¯s proficiency with the hammer before. Upon hearing his roar, he quickly grabbed the other officer and leaped to the side. In the next second, Su Xuan released the hammer, sending it directly towards the man! The man had just engaged in a fight with Zhou Qiang and the others, but his agility remained sharp, and he hadn¡¯t wasted any energy during the scuffle. Now, as he saw the hammer flying towards him after Su Xuan let it go, he didn¡¯t even bother to spare a glance. He effortlessly dodged it, wearing a mocking smirk on his face and disdain in his eyes as if he was about to speak¡­ Boom! The hammer slammed right into his front teeth, knocking him heavily to the ground, shattering his teeth, and filling his mouth with blood! The man: ??? Chapter 60 - Chapter 60: Excitement, The Criminal Was Knocked Out? Chapter 60: Excitement, The Criminal Was Knocked Out? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Being smacked in the mouth with a hammer was such a shock to the man that it took him a moment to realize what had just happened. He couldn¡¯t believe that he had been struck by a seemingly insignificant hammer that he had dismissed. In that instant, the pain in his teeth paled in comparison to the sheer bewilderment he felt. Then, a searing pain radiated from his teeth and mouth to his brain, causing him to see stars, and he felt utterly dumbfounded. Damn it! After years of being a thief, it was the first time he had encountered something like this! He had watched the hammer casually, thinking he could easily dodge it, but it inexplicably struck his mouth. He couldn¡¯t believe it even if someone told him! No matter how hard he thought, he couldn¡¯t figure out what had just happened. All he could say was that this thing was incredibly bizarre. Could it be some kind of buffed hammer? The man climbed to his feet, one hand covering his mouth. Blood quickly soaked his entire body. With a mouth full of damaged teeth, he glared at Su Xuan with a menacing look. The pain in his mouth pulsed, but strangely, it helped him to clear his thoughts. He had to run! If he got caught, he¡¯d be done for! Before he could even figure out what to do next, Su Xuan had already approached him. He lifted his foot and kicked the man¡¯s wrist, where he had been holding the weapon. The man was still dazed from the unexpected turn of events, and Su Xuan¡¯s kick made his hand go slack, causing the knife to fall to the ground. On the sidelines, Zhou Qiang quickly reacted, kicking the knife behind him, and another police officer used a credential bag to pick it up and put it away. Seeing that even his weapon had been taken away, the man still refused to give up. He and his wife had finally managed to save a bit of money and had come to this city hoping for a better life. They were planning to settle down, but they hadn¡¯t expected to encounter a police officer as soon as they arrived, and things had escalated to a physical altercation. The man knew that his guilty demeanor earlier had likely led the officers to have a significant misunderstanding about his identity. His only option now was to run. ¡°Honey, run quickly!¡± With this thought in mind, the man didn¡¯t waste any more time and charged at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, throwing punches while shouting. Ignoring the pain from his wounds, the man was determined to get his wife out of there. Su Xuan, witnessing the man¡¯s urgent plea and the immediate attempt by his wife to flee with the suitcase, dashed forward. Although the woman had a high sin value on her, unlike her husband, she didn¡¯t possess any martial skills. Moreover, women naturally had less physical strength than men. With a swift rush, Su Xuan easily overtook her and blocked her path. The woman, still dragging the suitcase, tried to pass through him, believing that Su Xuan might let her go. However, Su Xuan reached out and seized her suitcase. She hesitated briefly, then abandoned the suitcase and attempted to run. Su Xuan moved quickly, caught her by the collar, and pulled her back. Simultaneously, he retrieved handcuffs from his waist and restrained her wrists. ¡°Your wife has already been apprehended by us. You¡¯d better surrender peacefully; there¡¯s no escape for you!¡± Su Xuan declared, looking at the man. The man witnessed this scene but couldn¡¯t accept being captured so easily. They had stolen so many things in other cities and were not caught. How could they be caught as soon as they arrived? They had successfully stolen so many things in other cities without getting caught; how could they possibly be apprehended so soon after arriving here? With this thought in mind, the man grabbed onto Zhou Qiang¡¯s hand. Zhou Qiang, however, was not so easily caught. The two struggled fiercely, neither yielding to the other¡¯s grip. Su Xuan handed the female offender over to his colleague and turned his attention to the tense standoff between the man and Zhou Qiang. He picked up the hammer from the ground once more. ¡°Zhou Qiang, be careful and dodge!¡± Su Xuan shouted loudly. Simultaneously, he hurled the hammerhead fiercely towards the male criminal. ¡°You¡¯ve got to be kidding me. You think a lousy hammer can hit me?¡± the man said with a skeptical tone, his disdain evident in his voice. As Zhou Qiang evaded the incoming hammer, he quickly changed direction and charged toward Su Xuan. He hadn¡¯t forgotten that it was Su Xuan who had captured his wife, and he was determined to teach him a lesson and retrieve his wife. BANG! bang! With a resounding crash, Su Xuan¡¯s thrown hammer struck the man¡¯s knee just as he was charging toward Su Xuan. The impact caused the man to stumble and fall to the ground, leaving him in a rather undignified position. It seemed luck was not on his side, especially with his injured mouth now adding to his woes. At that moment, the man felt as if his vision was fading, with his temples throbbing, and waves of dizziness washing over him. He dare not hold back and clutched his mouth, then looked in his wife¡¯s direction with a desperate glance. Right in her eyes, he reluctantly lost consciousness. ¡°Honey!¡± The wife screamed and rushed toward her husband. But a police officer grabbed her hand, holding her firmly in place. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t expected the situation to develop so dramatically. He had aimed the hammer at the man¡¯s hand originally. If the man had released his grip, Zhou Qiang could have easily apprehended the female criminal. Who could have imagined that this guy still wanted to charge over and cause trouble? As a result, he ended up making his already injured mouth suffer even more. ¡°Sigh! In any case, we managed to capture them.¡± ¡°Daring to wield a knife at a police officer? You¡¯re the only one.¡± ¡°Zhou, get him in custody?¡± Su Xuan exhaled in relief and then turned to Zhou Qiang. Zhou Qiang nodded and walked over, restraining the criminal¡¯s hands behind his back and lifting him up. He checked the man¡¯s breathing, saying, ¡°He¡¯s fine, just passed out after falling down. He knocked himself out.¡± ¡°You guys take the criminals back; I¡¯ll take him to the hospital.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan didn¡¯t object. After all, these criminals were a bit formidable. If one of them woke up and caused trouble on the way, Su Xuan alone might not be able to handle it. It was better to let Zhou Qiang take care of them. Su Xuan walked over and took the two criminals¡¯ luggage, finding it surprisingly heavy. He halted and exchanged a glance with his colleague before ushering the criminals into the police car. It was only then that they had the time to look at the luggage. ¡°What should we do with this stuff? Should we bring it along?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s just take it to the police station.¡± Tian Genchui had heard about Su Xuan and his colleagues¡¯ intense scuffle and was quite shocked. Seriously, they had confronted criminals armed with knives! If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s swift and accurate hammer strikes, they might still be wrestling with the criminals now. If something had gone wrong and someone got injured, what would they do? ¡°It¡¯s already noon now, and you¡¯ve arrested quite a few criminals,¡± Tian Genchui said, breaking the silence. ¡°Take this opportunity to rest at the station. Besides, even if you arrest more, our station can¡¯t hold them all.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan awkwardly scratched his head. He realized he had indeed arrested quite a few criminals. But he hadn¡¯t expected that the station would run out of space for them.. Chapter 61 - Chapter 61: Leveling Up My F * ck, Dont Think About Swindling My Points! Chapter 61: Leveling Up My F * ck, Don¡¯t Think About Swindling My Points! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Cut the nonsense, or did you think why the brothers from other precincts came?¡± Tian Gencui playfully punched Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You really stole the limelight this time.¡± In just one morning and half the afternoon, they had rounded up so many people. Even if he didn¡¯t want the attention, it was hard to avoid. After hearing this, Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. All he wanted was to catch some criminals and earn some brownie points. He never expected to create such a big commotion. When he initially saw his fellow officers from the precinct, he thought they were just colleagues visiting. Although it seemed a bit excessive, he didn¡¯t think much of it. Now, hearing Tian Gencui¡¯s words, he realized that it wasn¡¯t just their precinct; perhaps officers from other nearby police stations had also been mobilized. ¡°Well, I didn¡¯t expect this many people¡­¡± ¡°What does Old Mai say?¡± For Su Xuan, others didn¡¯t matter; it was the thoughts of their immediate superior that counted the most. Tian Gencui gave Su Xuan a scrutinizing look, almost making him feel like he was under a microscope. He wondered if Old Mai would be upset about this. However, to his surprise, Tian Gencui gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°Brother, you¡¯ve done a great job this time.¡± ¡°Old Mai is almost laughing his head off!¡± ¡°Just wait; this time, the precinct chief will definitely reward you handsomely!¡± Joking aside, if it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s audacious moves, could Old Mai have garnered such attention among all the precincts? With a sigh of relief, Su Xuan thought as long as his immediate superior didn¡¯t consider his sudden roundup of so many criminals troublesome, he was good. At that moment, Tian Gencui glanced at the female criminal who was still sobbing, and suddenly remembered the several other criminals who had also been apprehended by the hammer before. ¡°Hey, Xiao Su,¡± he began, ¡°1 heard that when you caught criminals before, you used that hammer to knock them down directly.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the deal? Are you particularly fond of that hammer?¡± While he hadn¡¯t directly witnessed Su Xuan¡¯s apprehension scene, he had heard it from his fellow officers who were present. Su Xuan¡¯s hammer, they said¡­ It was unfailingly accurate! When he swung it, it hit the criminals directly! There was no escaping it. Unfortunately, he hadn¡¯t had the chance to witness it himself; otherwise, he would have loved to see it. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s lips twitched slightly. He couldn¡¯t exactly admit that his hammer was the secret to his perfect accuracy, could he? Besides, there weren¡¯t even any bricks nearby. All he had was the hammer, so he had no other choice! If there had been bricks, he wouldn¡¯t resort to using the hammer all the time. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s just meant to be with me,¡± Su Xuan shrugged, somewhat helpless. ¡°Brother Tian, you probably don¡¯t know, every time I go to catch a criminal, all 1 have on hand is this hammer.¡± ¡°You see, when those criminals start running, even if I had pepper spray, it wouldn¡¯t help. I can¡¯t even catch up to them.¡± ¡°After thinking it through, I guess this hammer and I have some kind of destiny.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, Tian Gencui nodded thoughtfully. However, he quickly pushed the matter aside. He was just curious, and even if he were asked to use the hammer, he probably wouldn¡¯t have Su Xuan¡¯s skill of hitting the mark every time. The other officers sitting in the car remained silent. Earlier, they had heard that Su Xuan was wrestling with the criminals at the main gate, and they were eager to showcase their abilities too. But they hadn¡¯t expected that before they could even get there, Su Xuan had already resolved the situation. Even the driver, who had almost carried the criminal, had been taken care of. So they had to give up. But looking at the group of people Su Xuan had apprehended, the officers couldn¡¯t help but feel¡­ Like crying! You see, in just one morning¡¯s work, Su Xuan had apprehended so many criminals, it was as if he had caught more than all the others in their precinct combined in a month! It was just as Old Mai had put it. Their precinct was a precinct. Su Xuan¡¯s precinct¡­ damn it, it was like a den of thieves! He was like a wolf among sheep, and the criminals were like little lambs; he was practically nabbing them one by one! Especially the fact that he managed to subdue armed criminals left everyone in awe the moment they heard about it. All the officers held deep respect for Su Xuan from the bottom of their hearts. They admired him from the core! At the same time, they also realized that a person like him, no matter how hard they tried to catch up, they probably wouldn¡¯t be able to. Instead of that, why not take him as a role model! At this moment, all the officers from the Jiangcheng precinct were filled with a sense of valor because of Su Xuan. This was probably a good thing, after all. Upon returning to the precinct, even before Su Xuan could disembark, Old Mai and Officer Lin Can, who had been waiting in the courtyard, approached him. Seeing the criminals coming out of the car, Old Mai¡¯s face broke into a toothy grin. ¡°Young man, you¡¯ve caught so many criminals again!¡± ¡°Before you went to catch them, 1 had no idea that in such a small train station, there could be so many criminals.¡± ¡°Impressive! Honestly, 1 thought you and Zhao Ruoxi were having a romantic rendezvous!¡± ¡°Alright, kid, keep up the good work. I¡¯ll make sure this achievement goes on your record today!¡± ¡°I¡¯m waiting for the day when you shine in the world of law enforcement!¡± Old Mai didn¡¯t hold back his praise. As he spoke, his gaze swept over Su Xuan¡¯s body, and it didn¡¯t take long for him to spot something amiss. ¡°You¡¯re injured?¡± ¡°Could it be from that criminal with the knife earlier?¡± Clearly, Old Mai had also heard about Su Xuan¡¯s encounter with the knife-wielding criminal, but he hadn¡¯t heard of anyone getting injured! ¡°It¡¯s nothing, just a scratch.¡± Su Xuan waved his hand dismissively, not making a big deal out of it. But Old Mai couldn¡¯t let it go. He had spent many years in the police force and had encountered cases where officers were accidentally injured by criminals¡¯ weapons. He had seen a lot and knew a lot. Weapons held by criminals had no doubt harmed many people, and there was always the risk of viruses or infections. With one small lapse of attention, it could cost someone their life. Seeing Su Xuan injured, Old Mai couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. ¡°You better go to the hospital and get yourself checked out. Since Zhou Qjang took the criminals to the hospital, why don¡¯t you hurry and have your injuries examined?¡± Old Mai expressed his concern. ¡°1¡¯11 approve your leave this afternoon. Get to the hospital and have your wound checked. It¡¯s better to get a tetanus shot too!¡± In the face of such matters, there was no room for complacency! Furthermore, Su Xuan was now the pride and treasure of their precinct. If anything happened to him, it would be a severe blow. Su Xuan had initially thought of refusing. However, the moment he opened his mouth, the voice of the system suddenly echoed in his ears. [Ding! The host¡¯s points have reached a level where an upgrade is possible. Would you like to upgrade the system?] Su Xuan¡¯s words were cut short. In his mind, he immediately said to the system, ¡°Don¡¯t you dare touch it!¡± Seriously! Upgrade what? He needed to save those points to buy body enhancement potion! Chapter 62 - Chapter 62: Good Guy, So What If I Upgrade? You Want to Eat All My Points?! Chapter 62: Good Guy, So What If I Upgrade? You Want to Eat All My Points?! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The moment Su Xuan uttered those words, the system, which had been counting down, fell silent. Su Xuan didn¡¯t have the time to refuse Old Mai¡¯s kind offer. He immediately agreed to take the afternoon off. ¡°Thanks, Boss. I¡¯ll take the afternoon off and go to the hospital to have my wound checked.¡± Upon hearing this, Old Mai finally breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately waved his hand, urging Su Xuan like a mother hen, ¡°Go on, go on. You can¡¯t take your wound lightly; if anything were to happen, it wouldn¡¯t be good.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± With his thoughts on the system, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate. After hearing Old Mai¡¯s words, he promptly left. He happened to be wearing plainclothes, so he didn¡¯t even need to change! Once Su Xuan left, the other officers took the criminals outside. Old Mai¡¯s gaze finally shifted away from Su Xuan and roamed over the criminals. It settled on the female criminal of the couple. Initially, he hadn¡¯t paid much attention to her. It was only because Su Xuan had been injured while trying to apprehend them that he took a closer look. Now, something about her seemed strangely familiar. ¡°No, Lin, come over and take a look. Tell me if I¡¯m seeing things or if this person really looks so much like¡­¡± ¡°Who?¡± ¡°That dynamic duo, remember¡­¡± As for matters at the precinct, Su Xuan temporarily put them aside. He immediately went home with the system, not paying attention to his wound for the time being. ¡°System, explain to me, what does upgrading mean?¡± God knows, after hearing the system¡¯s words earlier, Su Xuan had been utterly baffled. No, suddenly wanting to upgrade him, wasn¡¯t that just an attempt to rip him off of his points? [Ding, host, the system is just a basic system, with many functions yet to be perfected. Your points have reached a level where an upgrade is possible. Would you like to upgrade?] The system¡¯s robotic voice sounded in Su Xuan¡¯s ears. Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. ¡°So, if I upgrade, what are the benefits?¡± The system fell silent for a moment. [After upgrading, the points you earn from apprehending criminals can be doubled by multiplying them by the wickedness value.] Upon hearing this, a spark lit up in Su Xuan¡¯s mind. But that wasn¡¯t all. The system knew its host¡¯s quirks all too well. Points were like money in this world, and who didn¡¯t have an eye on money? [After upgrading, there will be more tasks involving carrying items.] Hearing this sentence, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes instantly gleamed. Damn it. What was he lacking right now? Items! Points! Anything that could make money, he was willing! ¡°So, how do 1 upgrade?¡± Su Xuan immediately asked, instead of blindly agreeing to the system¡¯s outrageous upgrade procedure from the beginning. [Upgrading requires clearing all of the host¡¯s points.] The system¡¯s voice remained as flat as ever, but it seemed to have a touch of excitement beyond that. Listening to the system¡¯s voice, Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He opened the system interface, and the points displayed there were already enough for him to purchase the body enhancement potion he wanted. Now, he was being asked to spend all his points just to upgrade the system!? Su Xuan felt a bit reluctant. Then he took another look. The points he had accumulated from catching pickpockets and thieves today were just a tiny fraction of what he needed, but the ratio of these points to sin value was only eight out of ten. Looking at it now, it seemed that upgrading the system might be the more profitable choice? Thinking about this, Su Xuan began to hesitate once again. Was it better to eat well now or to eat well for the rest of his life after upgrading? Was there even a choice in this multiple-choice question? Of course, he would choose the latter! ¡°Upgrade!¡± Su Xuan gritted his teeth and said. Although the Body Enhancement Potion was great, Su Xuan still chose to upgrade the system. After upgrading, wouldn¡¯t the Body Enhancement Potion he wanted be easily obtained? [Ding, the system is upgrading. All your points have been deducted. Please wait a moment!] The system¡¯s voice sounded excitedly on the tablet. Su Xuan watched helplessly as the points in his hand disappeared. His heart ached so much that he could not breathe! At this moment, the system¡¯s voice sounded again. [Ding! Congratulations to the host for upgrading the system. You have received the upgrade reward: Beginner Body Enhancement Potion xi! The reward has been sent to your backpack. Please check it yourself!] ¡± The system will need two days to upgrade. During this period, the system will be in a deep sleep. The function of issuing missions will be blocked. All purchased items can be used. Please be informed.¡±] After the system finished speaking, it disappeared without a trace. There was only an empty system panel in front of Su Xuan. However, at this moment, Su Xuan was a little excited. Wait, what? The reward for leveling up was the Basic Body Enhancement Potion?! Very good. Although it wasn¡¯t the mid-grade strengthening drug that he wanted, at least he had it now, right? Drink first! Through today¡¯s fight with the criminal, Su Xuan also realized that if he wanted to continue, it was impossible not to strengthen his abilities. What he needed to do now was to strengthen his abilities and physique! Otherwise, if he encountered a stronger criminal next time, he would probably not only hurt his hand! Su Xuan didn¡¯t even have time to check the rewards he had received after arresting the dynamic duo. Instead, he picked up the bottle of body enhancement potion and downed it. A bottle of body enhancement potion was about the size of a small cola bottle. He swallowed it in one gulp, not even tasting it, before it was gone. He placed the bottle on the coffee table, then collapsed onto the sofa. Before he could comprehend what was happening, the effects began to manifest. Boom. Thud. It felt like someone had suddenly clenched his heart. Su Xuan¡¯s pupils dilated, and in an instant, a montage of his entire life played out in his mind. Not just his own memories, but also those of the original host. The two sets of memories intertwined, accompanied by the pain in his body, and it all mixed together. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t hold on and passed out. The room remained quiet, with only time slowly ticking away¡­ Meanwhile, at the Jiangcheng Police Station. ¡°Chief, someone from the Bureau is here.¡± Just as Old Mai was delighted that Su Xuan had managed to accomplish something big by apprehending the dynamic duo, Lin Can approached with a phone call. ¡°The Bureau?¡± Old Mai was momentarily puzzled when he heard that. He subconsciously glanced over. ¡°1 haven¡¯t reported the capture of the dynamic duo yet, have 1?¡± Why would someone from the Bureau be here already? Could it be that they had some kind of clairvoyance, allowing them to see that they had made arrests here? ¡°It¡¯s because we¡¯ve arrested too many people today,¡± Lin Can explained. ¡°And also, there¡¯s news about the human traffickers that Su Xuan caught the other day.¡± ¡°The Bureau wants us to transfer the criminals over. They¡¯re going to take them away.¡± Seeing Old Mai¡¯s reaction, Lin Can could tell what he was thinking and immediately clarified. Upon hearing this, Old Mai became excited. He stood up from his seat and walked toward the door. ¡°Where are they?¡± ¡°They¡¯re in the interrogation room.¡± ¡°They said they need to redo some statements.¡± Hearing Lin Can¡¯s words, Old Mai left the room in a flash. His hands were trembling with excitement, and his footsteps quickened. Lin Can was also very excited at this moment. He followed Old Mai¡¯s actions and walked out. What a joke! It would be ridiculous if he didn¡¯t go to such a historic moment! He had to go and take a look! Chapter 63 - Chapter 63: F * ck, Beginner Enhancer Is So Powerful!? Chapter 63: F * ck, Beginner Enhancer Is So Powerful!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The human trafficker Su Xuan had previously apprehended didn¡¯t possess much information. However, the impact of this case had already reached the level of alarming the Municipal Public Security Bureau, and it had even caught the attention of the Provincial Department. After all, human trafficking and drug trafficking, once a breakthrough point was found, could lead to further discoveries. The Municipal Bureau had issued a direct order, forming a special task force to conduct a thorough investigation into this human trafficker. Since the trafficker had been apprehended by the Jiangcheng Police Station, they had to be informed even though the case was now under the jurisdiction of the task force. Of course, given the magnitude of this case, small-town officers like Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t be directly involved. Upon hearing this, Old Mai let out a sigh. He knew that his subordinates were capable, but with Su Xuan¡¯s current status, he was just a small-town cop. Even if he were to be promoted by two ranks, he still wouldn¡¯t be eligible to join the task force. However¡­ Old Mai contemplated for a moment. Although Su Xuan might not have the opportunity to participate in the investigation, since they had discovered the human trafficker, Su Xuan¡¯s Second-Class Merit would be approved. ¡°I understand,¡± Old Mai nodded, agreeing to the request from the Bureau to transfer the human trafficker. The first arrest had been made by his team, and their contributions wouldn¡¯t be overlooked. As for what would happen next, it had already exceeded their jurisdiction and would be handed over to the Criminal Division. Once the Bureau¡¯s personnel left, Old Mai immediately informed his colleagues in the station about Su Xuan¡¯s successful apprehension of the dynamic duo. However, he didn¡¯t mention anything about the human trafficker. Even though it was just the dynamic duo, it was enough to astonish everyone in the station. However, Su Xuan remained silent throughout. Old Mai waited for a while, growing somewhat anxious. After all, Su Xuan had been injured earlier when someone slashed his hand. Could something have actually happened to him? Old Mai sent two messages to Su Xuan. One informed him that the human trafficker had been taken away, and the other mentioned that he had successfully apprehended the dynamic duo. He hoped for a response, mainly to confirm whether his trusted officer was safe and sound. However, at this moment, Su Xuan was still asleep on his living room couch. The clock on the wall continued to tick away the time. Even the lights outside the window had been turned on. Finally, the man lying on the couch slowly opened his eyes. ¡°What the hell!¡± ¡°Damn, it stinks!¡± As Su Xuan opened his eyes, an inexplicable stench engulfed him. His lips twitched, and when he looked down, his pupils instantly dilated. Damn it. There was a thick layer of black residue all over his body! ¡°Could this be what came out after taking the enhancement liquid?¡± Thinking about how he had felt like he was being steamed in an oven during his sleep, Su Xuan had to question the authenticity of this situation. He couldn¡¯t care less about anything else. He got up and headed for the bathroom to take a shower. However, just as he reached the bathroom door, he didn¡¯t even have time to close it. Click! A crisp sound rang out, and the entire room fell silent. Even the sound of breathing disappeared. Su Xuan looked at the doorknob in his hand and fell into deep thought. At the moment it broke off, he had held his breath. The thing was¡­ He found it hard to believe. ¡°Oh my¡­¡± It took quite a while before a faint noise finally echoed in the room. Su Xuan¡¯s gaze shifted away from the broken doorknob to the restroom door, which had a gaping hole on the other side after the knob fell off. His lips twitched. ¡°Am 1 really that strong?¡± ¡°Or¡­¡± ¡°Is it because of the body enhancement potion?¡± As Su Xuan contemplated this, he closed his eyes for a moment. This time, he felt an inexhaustible force coursing through his entire body! Give him a lever, and he could lift the entire world! ¡°What an incredible thing!¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but mutter to himself. Then, he thought about what would happen if he consumed intermediate or advanced body enhancement potions. However, those required points. He was currently a broke individual with zero points! Even if he wanted to try the intermediate or advanced body enhancement potion, Su Xuan had to set them aside for now. After taking a shower, he returned to see a message from Old Mai. He quickly replied, finally putting Old Mai¡¯s concerns to rest. Su Xuan sat on the sofa and studied the newly obtained prop. The back of his hand was clean. There was no wound on the place where he had been stabbed by the criminal in the morning. It was obvious that it was the effect of the body enhancement potion. Su Xuan discovered this when he was taking a shower. When he saw that his wound had disappeared, Su Xuan was even more determined to bring the other body enhancement potions over. F * ck, an ordinary one was already like this, let alone others. At that time, why would he be afraid of the most vicious criminals? Early the next morning, as soon as Su Xuan arrived at work, he received some major news. At first, Su Xuan noticed his colleagues bustling about, packing things up, and couldn¡¯t help but ask a question or two. Then, some of the officers approached him, patting his back and grinning even brighter than chrysanthemum flowers. ¡°Su Xuan, you probably don¡¯t know!¡± ¡°Your remarkable achievements from yesterday have reached the city bureau directly!¡± ¡°Now, leaders from the county bureau, city bureau, and our colleagues from the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit are all coming¡­¡± ¡°Old Mai asked us to tidy up!¡± You see, Su Xuan had apprehended so many criminals yesterday that it was simply overwhelming. Even if they included their neighboring precincts, there wouldn¡¯t be enough space. Such a major event had instantly made their county town famous even in the city bureau! While the credit for this incident belonged to Su Xuan, when spoken about, it was considered an accomplishment for the entire Jiangcheng Precinct! After this incident, the other precincts, especially the Huangxi District Precinct, could no longer boast in front of them! Thinking about previous annual assessments and quarterly awards, they rarely ever saw their precinct¡¯s name mentioned, almost always ranking at the bottom¡­ But now¡­ Their precinct was basking in the limelight! No one could steal their thunder. Because of this, the officers at the Jiangcheng Precinct regarded Su Xuan with even greater respect and admiration. After clearing up his doubts, the officer went back to work. They were joking. The city bureau leaders had specially come to a precinct in the county town, and such an event only happened a few times a year. They were truly lucky this time! With such a rare opportunity to showcase their accomplishments, no one wanted to miss out¡­ As for Su Xuan, after entering the station, he was called over by Old Mai¡­ Old Mai was very happy with this subordinate who had made the entire city bureau famous! ¡°SuXuan!¡± ¡°Come, come, come.. I have something to tell you¡­¡± Chapter 64 - Chapter 64: What, Learning Experience? He could only randomly make up a story... Chapter 64: What, Learning Experience? He could only randomly make up a story¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Captain Mai, why did you call me over?¡± Su Xuan stood in the director¡¯s office with a dumbfounded expression. Old Mai stood in front of him and sighed. He turned around and said. ¡°Su Xuan, the leaders from the city bureau are coming, and it¡¯s not just because you caught so many human traffickers; that¡¯s too simplistic.¡± ¡°The human trafficker case, I¡¯ve already told you, they most likely came for this!¡± ¡°Of course, this case has already been handed over to the Criminal Division, so at most, you¡¯ll receive commendations.¡± ¡°And there¡¯s one more thing¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s about the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit¡¯s officers; they¡¯ll probably want to learn from your experience¡­¡± Old Mai spoke with a hint of excitement, looking at Su Xuan¡¯s somewhat bewildered expression as he reminded him. ¡°This time, you¡¯ve caught so many thieves; you¡¯ve become a shining example!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s mind exploded! Darn it! That¡¯s great news! Seeing his reaction, Old Mai felt even more pleased. ¡°Hurry up, the city bureau¡¯s people will be here soon, as well as the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit¡¯s officers.¡± ¡°You need to quickly summarize your experience in catching thieves, so you can share it with the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit¡¯s officers when they arrive!¡± Su Xuan:¡­ When this statement came out, Su Xuan was completely dumbfounded. Hold on, boss. This won¡¯t work! While he had caught a lot of people, he really didn¡¯t have any experience! Darn it. Does he have to tell everyone that he caught so many people because he was cheating? What nonsense! ¡°B-Boss, this¡­¡± ¡°They want to come to me for advice?¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°I truly rely on luck, what experience do I have?¡± ¡°You already know that I¡¯m just an ordinary beat cop¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Old Mai widened his eyes! ¡°Even if it¡¯s a fabrication, you better come up with something for me!¡± ¡°All those people are coming to listen to your experience. If you tell them you have none, do you think they¡¯ll just let you off?¡± Su Xuan reluctantly nodded. He understood Old Mai¡¯s intent. Yesterday, he had caught so many people, and it was clear he had something in hand. If he really said he had no experience, that wouldn¡¯t hold up. It seemed like he needed to figure something out¡­ N It didn¡¯t take long before a fleet of police cars rumbled through the gates of the Jiangcheng Police Station. Uniformed officers began descending from the vehicles. Old Mai squinted his eyes to get a better look. The first two cars carried leaders from the city and county bureaus, while the subsequent cars held directors from various local police stations along with their elite teams. There was even a car full of officers from the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit. Clearly, they had all come to learn from experience. ¡°Director Zheng, Director Gao, you¡¯re here!¡± Upon seeing everyone exit their vehicles, Old ATai immediately led the way with Lin Can, warmly greeting the leaders and exchanging pleasantries. Gao Jianlin, the Director of the County Public Security Bureau, followed closely behind Zheng, the director of the city bureau, and signaled Old Mai with a knowing look. Old Mai immediately understood and ushered the group of leaders into the second-floor conference room. Accompanying them were the directors from other local police stations and the officers from the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit. As for Su Xuan¡­ Naturally, he was dragged into the conference room under the envious gazes of his colleagues. As soon as the door closed, Su Xuan felt several pairs of eyes scanning him, some filled with disdain, some with astonishment, and others with scrutiny¡­ The elite officers from various stations had witnessed Su Xuan¡¯s terror yesterday, and for now, nobody said a word. Instead, it was the elite members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit who, after realizing that they couldn¡¯t catch the criminals themselves but a relatively unknown police officer had apprehended so many, began to feel a sense of disbelief¡­ They couldn¡¯t catch them! Yet these criminals, who had eluded their grasp, had been apprehended by an ordinary beat cop¡­ Wasn¡¯t this a slap in their faces? However, in the presence of so many leaders, even if they were genuinely dissatisfied or unwilling, they could only put on a smiling face. ¡°So, you¡¯re Su Xuan, huh? I didn¡¯t expect you to be so young.¡± ¡°We heard that you arrested nearly thirty criminals yesterday! How did you sense that they were suspicious?¡± ¡°Could it be that you have some kind of magic tool on you?¡± ¡°Or perhaps you¡¯ve been practicing the ¡®Fire Eyes¡¯ technique like the Monkey King?¡± ¡°Amazing, buddy! Even for people like us who¡¯ve been in this field for so many years, it¡¯s impossible to suddenly apprehend so many criminals.¡± ¡°It¡¯s like you¡¯ve unearthed a den of thieves! You have to share your experience with us later!¡± ¡°This efficiency¡­ if you could teach us, we¡¯d never worry about thefts at train stations or airports again!¡± The members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit spoke up. They genuinely hoped Su Xuan could give them some advice and share his experiences. After all, their jurisdiction covered not only train stations but also bus terminals and airports ¨C places teeming with criminals. Not to mention, the stolen items weren¡¯t limited to baggage but often included personal belongings of passengers in a rush to catch flights. Finding their stolen items in such a busy environment was a cumbersome task. If they had Su Xuan¡¯s abilities, they would be in much better shape. Su Xuan felt quite awkward as they praised him. He stood near the door, smiled awkwardly, and walked over to stand behind Old Mai. For the moment, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say anything. Jokingly, he wished he could just forget that he had caught so many criminals. Sometimes, it seemed like the more you feared something, the more likely it was to happen. ¡°Are you Su Xuan?¡± A high-ranking official from the city bureau looked at Su Xuan, his eyes filled with admiration. ¡°How about this, share your experiences with us. It¡¯s a great opportunity for our colleagues to learn.¡± ¡°If we can learn from this, it will help us reduce the number of criminals disappearing at train stations or airports in the future.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be nervous! Just tell us about your experiences.¡± The city bureau leaders had already spoken, leaving no room for Su Xuan to refuse. He glanced at Old Mai, who encouraged him with a look. He had no choice. Su Xuan could only step forward with a brave face. His mind was blank, so he decided to speak whatever came to mind, mixing practical knowledge with common tactics. Su Xuan was, after all, a police officer, and he did have some experience in apprehending thieves. However, compared to the terrifying quantity provided by the system, his methods were rather basic. He spoke about methods that the anti-pickpocketing unit¡¯s officers were likely already familiar with. It wasn¡¯t really his place to teach them¡­ The elite members of the anti-pickpocketing unit exchanged glances, initially disappointed. They were about to interrupt Su Xuan when he suddenly shifted the conversation to how to identify criminals. Instantly, the group became excited. However, Su Xuan spoke with confidence. A series of speeches instantly made Su Xuan the focus of everyone. The crowd below the stage listened with great interest.. They took notes in their notebooks, afraid that they would miss the key points¡­ Chapter 65 - Chapter 65: Deducting Leave for a Big Operation? Are You Speaking Like a Human? Chapter 65: Deducting Leave for a Big Operation? Are You Speaking Like a Human? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation While Su Xuan spoke, not only did the elite officers in the audience listen with great interest, but even the bureau chiefs displayed expressions of surprise. It had to be acknowledged that even when put on the spot, Su Xuan delivered a remarkable performance. Combining methods from two different worlds created a new approach. These methods were highly tempting for a new world with an imperfect system. Director Zheng nodded in satisfaction. On the sidelines, Old Mai, after witnessing this scene, breathed a sigh of relief. Regardless of the circumstances, Su Xuan had already made an appearance at the city bureau today, and he absolutely couldn¡¯t afford to make any mistakes. Fortunately, this young man seemed to understand his situation well, and his speech was quite satisfying. Before long, Su Xuan¡¯s eloquent speech came to an end. *Clap, clap, clap¡­* Director Zheng was the first to applaud. Soon, the whole conference room erupted with enthusiastic applause. No one expected that Su Xuan would have such profound insights into apprehending thieves. ¡°Excellent!¡± ¡°At such a young age, possessing such profound knowledge, I can say my trip here wasn¡¯t in vain!¡± Director Zheng commented. Just as Director Zheng finished speaking, Director Lin immediately added, ¡°Director Zheng, you¡¯re joking¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡¯s success this time was largely accidental, capturing so many criminals¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Director Zheng had a completely different view. ¡°It¡¯s said that heroes come from the young. Su Xuan has already caught so many criminals at such a young age. Moreover, if I remember correctly, he seems to have caught quite a few wanted criminals before.¡± Old Mai had to say this. Old Mai nodded and hid the joy in his heart.¡¯That¡¯s right. Su Xuan did coincidentally catch a few criminals previously.¡± ¡°This is no longer a coincidence.¡± Chief Zheng nodded, very satisfied.¡± I¡¯ll wait for the day when you¡¯ll have better results.¡± Hearing this, Old Mai quickly replied. At the same time, he gave Su Xuan a look and immediately went forward. ¡°Thank you for your appreciation, Leader. I will definitely work harder!¡± Chief Zheng nodded in satisfaction. ¡°Alright, since you¡¯ve shared most of your experience.¡± ¡°Then let¡¯s get down to business.¡± ¡°I gathered everyone here not only to let you learn from Officer Su Xuan¡¯s experience, but more importantly, I¡¯m preparing to launch Operation Storm in our city!¡± Everyone was speechless. ¡°Operation Storm?¡± After Director Zheng¡¯s words, everyone remained silent. Only Gao Jianlin, the director of the County Public Security Bureau, paused for a moment before asking, ¡°Director Zheng, when you mention this ¡®Storm Operation,¡¯ are you referring to?¡± ¡°I believe everyone is already aware that several neighboring provinces and cities have initiated large-scale crackdowns on criminal activities,¡± Director Zheng explained without beating around the bush. Present at this meeting were not only the heads of all the police stations in the county but also the heads of the county bureau, covering five counties and two districts within the city. Speaking up here was equivalent to distributing the directive to the entire city area. ¡°While the specifics of each city¡¯s operation may vary, if we do not act, we will become a typical target.¡± ¡°At first, 1 was debating whether to launch an anti-crime or an anti-vice operation. However, given Comrade Su Xuan¡¯s dedication yesterday, I have made up my mind¡­¡± ¡°In our city, let¡¯s start a major operation to combat theft crimes!¡± ¡°According to reliable information, with the neighboring cities launching their operations, many criminals have already entered our Hai Cheng City!¡± ¡°Now, I announce that starting today, our Hai Cheng City will also initiate the Storm Operation, with a focus on combating theft crimes and capturing all criminals who have fled to our city!¡± ¡°I believe that with the experience of Comrade Su Xuan, he can play a significant role in the process of combating crime in the future¡­¡± When Director Zheng finished speaking, everyone fell silent. Launching a major operation like this was not unheard of. In fact, with the neighboring cities starting their operations, they had been speculating when their own large-scale operation would commence. However, as Director Zheng had mentioned, they had initially thought it would be an anti-crime or anti-vice operation, not one focused on combating theft. Though it might sound less prestigious than tackling other crimes like vice and corruption, those who had been part of such operations knew that dealing with theft was among the most grueling tasks. ¡°During this operation, anyone who reports a case must ensure that the culprits are apprehended!¡± Director Zheng continued. ¡°If they escape, the leave of all officers in this district will be indefinitely extended without compensation afterward!¡± The officers were taken aback. ¡°Sir, are you sure you want to stand by those words?¡± Infinite leave extensions without compensation? They had encountered leave extensions before, but not without compensation. Did this mean their holidays were essentially canceled? Director Zheng¡¯s statement implied that if the operation¡¯s objectives were not met to his satisfaction, their holidays would indeed be forfeited. This placed a heavy burden on the officers. However, the officers couldn¡¯t refuse. They were well aware that their profession often involved being at the station daily, with frequent fieldwork and endless overtime. Taking care of family and relationships was a challenging feat. Many colleagues had already divorced due to their demanding schedules. For these hardworking officers, Director Zheng¡¯s statement was almost saying goodbye to their families. Despite this, they couldn¡¯t refuse the directive. Since they couldn¡¯t argue against it, they had to rely on their dedication to the job. After all, they were dealing with criminals, weren¡¯t they? ¡°Understood! We¡¯ll ensure the mission is accomplished!¡± ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s just catching criminals. If any thieves or pickpockets dare show their faces in front of me, I¡¯ll knock their heads off with a single punch!¡± ¡°It seems like I¡¯ll have to give orders. For the next month, we¡¯ll be patrolling diligently!¡± ¡°Even just patrolling will be enough. I don¡¯t believe anyone would dare to cause trouble with our patrol cars on the streets every day!¡± ¡°Not only on the streets but also at the subway stations, train stations, and airports¡ªthose high-crime areas need to be firmly controlled!¡± The county bureau chiefs were highly enthusiastic, and the police station chiefs under their jurisdiction had mixed expressions. They turned their gazes to Old Mai, their envy palpable. ¡°Old Mai, you¡¯re really lucky.¡± ¡°With the number of criminals your team caught yesterday, it¡¯s safe to say you have the fewest criminals to deal with!¡± ¡°Your vacation time is probably a lot longer than ours!¡± Old Mai laughed heartily, a hint of smugness in his tone. ¡°Well, what can I say? I have some extraordinary people under my command!¡± ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°It¡¯s just my luck¡­¡± ¡°Who wouldn¡¯t want to have such talented subordinates!¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­.¡± Chapter 66 - Chapter 66: Mai Suo, Can You Lend Su Xuan to Me? Chapter 66: Mai Suo, Can You Lend Su Xuan to Me? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, amid their excitement, personnel allocation remained a significant issue. Leaving aside other areas, at the train station, airport, and major bus stations, which were crucial transportation hubs, they often celebrated the high number of people in these places during ordinary times, as it indicated a thriving city. But when it came to apprehending suspects, they found the excessive crowds to be a significant obstacle. ¡°Boss, we don¡¯t have enough manpower in our squadron. We have such a large county, and 1 only have a handful of subordinates. Moreover, some of our elite officers have been allocated to the anti-pickpocket squad¡­¡± One county bureau chief began lamenting their predicament. Once he voiced his concerns, other county bureau chiefs also expressed their dissatisfaction. ¡°It¡¯s not like you¡¯re the only one allocating officers to the anti-pickpocket squad. Why are you complaining that your manpower is insufficient?¡± ¡°Nonsense! If you put it that way, our squadron is even worse off. We¡¯re part of the city district, so we have to allocate personnel to you guys and still manage our own manpower¡­¡± ¡°To be honest, our side is really short-staffed. Our county is small to begin with, and we only have three police stations combined. We¡¯re seriously short on personnel¡­¡± As they discussed this, the captain of the anti-pickpocket squad was left speechless. ¡°Wait a minute, you say you¡¯re short-staffed? Can it be worse than us?¡± The captain was indignant. ¡°We cover the entire airport, and I only have twelve people! With so many exits, we need one officer per exit. My team is on the verge of exhaustion!¡± ¡°What are you trying to say? Are you suggesting you want to take officers from my division?¡± The captain continued with righteous indignation. ¡°Absolutely not! 1 was even thinking you could spare some officers to help alleviate the pressure on my team¡­¡± The captain¡¯s words left everyone deep in thought. Even the district bureau chief, who had been the loudest earlier, fell silent. After all, for every city, the most critical places were the high-speed train stations, airports, and the like, with subway stations and bus terminals being of secondary importance. The fact was, these places were where criminals were most likely to flee. Almost every time during previous anti-crime and anti-vice operations, they had suffered setbacks at these locations, with many suspects managing to escape. Now that they were about to launch a storm operation, and it was linked to their holidays, the anti-pickpocket squad had better fight for some benefits. Otherwise, they could forget about having any holidays for the entire year! Director Zheng, the bureau chief, had known about the issue of understaffing in the anti-pickpocket squad before. This problem had become evident in several major operations in the past. However, due to various reasons, he hadn¡¯t dealt with it at the time. People came and went, but there were only a few of them. Now, this shameless bunch wanted to take back personnel, so it was no wonder the captain of the anti-pickpocket squad was blushing with anger. ¡°You make a valid point. Whether it¡¯s at the airport or the high-speed train station, the people there are almost all experienced thieves. Catching them won¡¯t be easy.¡± ¡°Over the years, the members of the anti-pickpocket squad have faced challenges at these two locations. In this operation, the number of thieves will only increase, not decrease!¡± ¡°These officers have extensive experience, and it¡¯s no big deal to temporarily assign them to your divisions. Let¡¯s go with that.¡± ¡°Do you think you can takea personnel from the anti-pickpocket squad?¡± Director Zheng looked at the county and district bureau chiefs who were fervently protesting and contemplated for a moment. Not only did he reject their request to reclaim personnel, but he also wanted to borrow personnel from them. ¡°Well, how about this? Each of your divisions can assign one officer to the anti-pickpocket squad.¡± When he said this, several division heads couldn¡¯t hold back their objections. Director Zheng immediately raised his hand, suppressing their protests. ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense about not having enough manpower. If your divisions are short-staffed, do you think the anti-pickpocket squad has enough personnel?¡± Director Zheng couldn¡¯t help but feel helpless as he spoke these words. They had considered increasing the manpower for the anti-pickpocket squad before, but the issue was when these officers were sent over, when would they return? Once those sent to the anti-pickpocket squad learned the pickpocketing techniques, would the anti-pickpocket squad be able to get them back? Not to mention, initially, the officers sent over would need to learn, and that was another significant operation. ¡°But, boss, the officers we send over should have at least three years of experience. There are only a few of them in the entire county. If we send them all over, won¡¯t we be short-staffed ourselves?¡± ¡°In this operation, I also wanted the experienced officers to teach the newcomers¡­¡± Several county and district leaders felt somewhat embarrassed. Under normal circumstances, sending officers away was fine since they could learn from the experience and come back to teach their colleagues. But this was not an ordinary time. It was a major operation, and it concerned the holidays of the officers in their bureau and affiliated police stations. As leaders, they needed to fight for their interests. Director Zheng had already thought about this issue before speaking. ¡°This is a special situation. You all have to work a bit harder this time. Later, we¡¯ll have the veteran officers who went to the anti-pickpocket squad come back and teach the newcomers in your divisions.¡± ¡°This is also an opportunity for you.¡± ¡°In this major operation, we must have a perfect conclusion! We absolutely cannot let the neighboring cities look down on us!¡± ¡°Do you hear me?¡± After Director Zheng spoke, it was clear that there was no turning back on this matter. The county bureau chiefs exchanged glances and accepted the decision. On the other hand, the captain of the anti-pickpocket squad seemed quite pleased. Right away, he turned to Lao Mai and said, ¡°Lao Mai, 1 won¡¯t be picky about your division, or how about you lend Su Xuan to me?¡± ¡°With his skills, if he were in our anti-pickpocket squad, it would be like adding wings to a tiger!¡± ¡°He¡¯s born to work in our anti-pickpocket squad!¡± In a single day, he managed to catch so many pickpockets. If Su Xuan continued working at the police station, it would truly be a waste of his talents! The captain of the anti-pickpocket squad had already thought this through perfectly. If Su Xuan could be transferred, he would do whatever it took to keep him. Even after the operation was over, he would make sure Su Xuan stayed in their anti-pickpocket squad¡­ As long as Su Xuan was there, their anti-pickpocket squad would definitely eliminate most of the pickpockets in the city this year! With these thoughts in mind, he couldn¡¯t help but let slip a hint¡­ Lao Mai narrowed his eyes. He wasn¡¯t pleased with the idea of lending Su Xuan in the first place, and now this guy was insinuating that Su Xuan might not come back? Was he trying to take advantage of the situation? ¡°I say, Lao Liao, aren¡¯t you going a bit too far?¡± ¡°Leaving aside the fact that you want to borrow an officer from my Jiangcheng division, you should at least get my consent!¡± ¡°And judging by what you¡¯re saying, do you actually intend for him to stay there and not return to me?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not acceptable!¡± Since the city bureau had already spoken, there was no way he could refuse the transfer. Su Xuan was highly capable, and if he made a trip to the anti-pickpocket squad, it would certainly add to his experience. Besides, he wanted to show off a bit. However, not returning Su Xuan to him was absolutely out of the question.. Chapter 67 - Chapter 67: Chapter 67-An Exotic Price, Taking As Much As You Can! Chapter 67: Chapter 67-An Exotic Price, Taking As Much As You Can! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Ahaha!¡± The captain of the anti-pickpocket squad didn¡¯t expect that his intentions would be exposed even before Su Xuan had been transferred. He needed to quickly explain himself. ¡°Lao Mai, 1 didn¡¯t mean it that way. You see, Su Xuan is such a talented anti-pickpocket officer, and now there¡¯s this big operation¡­¡± ¡°If you could lend him to me, 1 promise he¡¯ll be the brightest star in the anti-pickpocket squad!¡± Upon hearing this, Lao Mai¡¯s eyes flickered with a hint of intrigue. He had some ideas in mind. This time, Su Xuan had gained so much attention, and it would be a missed opportunity if they didn¡¯t take advantage of it during the large-scale operation. Considering the effort Su Xuan had put in, it was only fair to make the most of the situation. Normally, during the year-end evaluations, their Jiangcheng division was always at the bottom. Now that they had encountered this stroke of luck, they couldn¡¯t let it slip away. If they didn¡¯t capitalize on this opportunity and earn some recognition, Lao Mai felt like he might as well jump out of the second-floor division office. On the side, Director Zheng was also considering the idea of temporarily transferring Su Xuan to the anti-pickpocket squad. Seeing Lao Mai¡¯s expression, he knew that Lao Mai must have something in mind. However, he didn¡¯t mind it at all and directly said, ¡°Lao Mai, if you have any hesitations, just speak up. Everyone is here.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s brainstorm together!¡± While he said it was about brainstorming, in reality, he was encouraging Lao Mai to make his demands known. As soon as this sentence was uttered, Lao Mai¡¯s eyes immediately lit up. It was evident that he had been waiting for this moment. After all, his subordinates had done so much excellent work, so it was only fair that he got a share of the credit by sending Su Xuan to the anti-pickpocket squad. Not going was not an option. ¡°I have to say, Captain Liao, you should know Su Xuan¡¯s capabilities in catching thieves,¡± Lao Mai said, giving a thumbs-up to everyone. ¡°Using a sledgehammer to kill a chicken wouldn¡¯t be appropriate. If you borrow him, but don¡¯t place him in a key position, I won¡¯t be pleased.¡± ¡°When you talk about an outstanding officer like Su Xuan, he should be sent to the areas with the most rampant criminals, right?¡± After this statement, everyone fell into contemplation. Su Xuan lowered his head, pretending he didn¡¯t exist. These were the times when things were being pushed to the limit, and he knew he had no right to speak freely. ¡°Lao Mai, what are you saying?¡± Captain Liao of the anti-pickpocket squad immediately chimed in. ¡°With a top-notch officer like Su Xuan, if you let him join us, not to mention subway stations or train stations, I¡¯ll have him sent directly to the airport!¡± ¡°The places with the highest foot traffic are where the criminals are most rampant! We have to use our best where it matters most!¡± Once he finished speaking, Lao Mai was satisfied. However, this was just the matter concerning the anti-pickpocket squad. His main point was to address the leaders of the city bureau: ¡°Director Zheng, you see, if I send all my elite team members out, our division will be short of a key player!¡± ¡°In the upcoming major operation, our division will be lacking a significant fighting force¡­¡± Lao Mai continued, glancing around the room with a solemn expression, clearly waiting for the top brass to take the bait. Rubbing his hands together and grinning, he made his bold proposal: ¡°I¡¯ve heard that our bureau recently acquired a new batch of patrol cars.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°You see, the patrol cars in our division are all old models from the past few years, and their functions are seriously impaired. They should have been replaced a long time ago¡­¡± ¡°If I send Su Xuan out and get ten new patrol cars in return, wouldn¡¯t that be reasonable?¡± When Lao Mai uttered those words, everyone¡¯s eyes widened. The director of the Qianxi District Police Station even slammed the table immediately, saying, ¡°You must be dreaming!¡± He had been applying for patrol cars from the bureau for nearly half a year, and there had been no response. Now this guy wanted to exchange a mere junior officer for ten patrol cars in the bureau? How could he not be outraged? However, Lao Mai paid no heed to this and kept his gaze fixed on the leaders. He knew that, regardless of how unwilling others were, the final decision lay with the leaders. Su Xuan from their division was a top-notch team member! The number of apprehensions he made in a month exceeded the combined total of officers from several other divisions. Why shouldn¡¯t they exchange that for ten patrol cars? The leaders from the bureau had a twitch at the corners of their mouths. They regarded Lao Mai with the disdain one would reserve for a robber. ¡°You¡¯ve got some nerve,¡± one of them remarked. ¡°We¡¯ve only received about twenty patrol cars at the bureau this time, and they¡¯re being distributed to various county bureaus, with each getting around five or six cars. Yet, you, from a small division, want ten patrol cars?¡± ¡°Do I look like a patrol car to you?¡± Although the words from the bureau¡¯s leaders weren¡¯t very flattering, Lao Mai had developed thick skin in his position. Moreover, what he proposed this time wasn¡¯t unreasonable at all. He immediately smiled and looked at the bureau¡¯s leaders, awaiting their response. Director Zheng felt a twitch at the corner of his mouth, knowing that this time they couldn¡¯t resolve the matter without making some sacrifices. ¡°At most, I¡¯ll give you three cars, deducted from your county bureau¡¯s quota. Don¡¯t even think about more!¡± he said. Hearing this, Lao Mai¡¯s grin blossomed into a full-blown smile. He wasn¡¯t really expecting to get all ten cars. Extracting three cars from the bureau was already quite an achievement. After all, in previous years, he couldn¡¯t even dream of getting a patrol car. Indeed, achievements spoke volumes! With this in mind, Lao Mai cast another glance at Su Xuan, feeling extremely proud. His back even straightened considerably. Under the gaze of the other county police station directors, he agreed firmly, ¡°Alright, then. Thanks to the leadership!¡± He continued, ¡°Um, with the cars sorted, we should also consider the equipment for our division.¡± Lao Mai made it clear that those who had a cunning heart could still yield positive results. However, pushing it further might not be wise. But even getting three cars was quite generous, and yet this guy still wanted this and that? Director Zheng hadn¡¯t finished speaking when Lao Mai stood up straight and walked over to Su Xuan. He patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly, ¡°That¡¯s enough! Three cars are already a good deal. Or do you not want the cars, and I¡¯ll arrange some equipment for you?¡± ¡°Suxuan, when you go to the Anti-Pickpocketing Division, make sure you do a great job and don¡¯t tarnish the reputation of our station!¡± ¡°When you come back, our station¡¯s officers will rely on you for guidance!¡± Joking aside, if they continued to push their luck with the leadership, it was likely that the patrol cars would end up as equipment. In comparison, they needed patrol cars more than equipment. After all, equipment could be acquired anytime. He could take his time and apply online every quarter; he was confident he¡¯d eventually get the equipment. However, getting patrol cars was much trickier, relying more on fate. ¡°I understand, Lao Mai!¡± Su Xuan replied promptly. As these two spoke, the other station directors around them looked on with envy. To be frank, if they had an officer with the same level of expertise as Su Xuan, they would definitely try to secure a few patrol cars as well. The problem was they didn¡¯t have anyone like that. The group of station directors lamented, thinking it was such a waste to let someone as talented as Su Xuan be taken away by Lao Mai. It was truly a missed opportunity! Chapter 68 - Chapter 68: If He Was Stolen, He Would Not Be Worthy of Being a Trump Card... Chapter 68: If He Was Stolen, He Would Not Be Worthy of Being a Trump Card¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After launching the Storm Operation, all the police stations in the city of Haicheng went on high alert. In the afternoon, after leaving the Jiangcheng Station in the morning, operations began to tighten, and Lao Mai started assigning tasks. Regardless of the circumstances, they had already garnered significant attention before this major operation. During the operation, they couldn¡¯t afford to let this attention be stolen by anyone else! ¡°This time, we¡¯ve set a good precedent. In the next month, I want all of you to be at the top of your game!¡± ¡°Whether we can avoid being at the bottom for this quarter and year-end evaluations depends on this operation!¡± ¡°Especially when it comes to apprehending thieves and pickpockets, I want you all to be vigilant¡­¡± Once a major operation began, there was no halfway point; each station had been assigned specific areas, and if any of those areas had issues, the entire police station would be held accountable! Lao Mai had finally gained recognition at the city level, and he didn¡¯t want to face disciplinary action over this matter. The station¡¯s officers felt the same way. Who knew that during these past few days when they were out on duty, they might inadvertently encounter officers from other stations? They would stand tall and proud, not wanting to be ridiculed by officers from other stations. They were determined to complete their tasks, even if it meant sacrificing their holidays. Not to mention, this operation directly affected their time off¡­ Working overtime again, and their spouses would likely divorce them! That was a jest, but if they spotted a thief or a pickpocket, they wouldn¡¯t wait for Lao Mai¡¯s orders they would rush in and apprehend them! On the other hand, Su Xuan was directly loaned to the Anti-Pickpocket Team. Moreover, he wasn¡¯t working in the county but had gone directly to the city, and during the operation, he even slept in the Anti-Pickpocket Team¡¯s dormitories at night¡­ Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. It¡¯s a good thing he wasn¡¯t married! After venting his frustration, Su Xuan followed Captain Liao into the high-speed railway station. Indeed, today was the first day of the operation, and Captain Liao did appreciate Su Xuan¡¯s skills. However, at the beginning, he needed to test Su Xuan¡¯s abilities. In places like high-speed railway stations and airports, it was not as simple as Su Xuan¡¯s previous work at the county station. Both of these locations were crucial transportation hubs, teeming with countless criminals, and rampant thieves and pickpockets. ¡°Su Xuan, several officers from other stations will join our Anti-Pickpocket Team members for this operation.¡± ¡°As for you, stick with me for this month.¡± ¡°Right, we¡¯ll have two people watching over each area, which is a bit easier than before.¡± ¡°However, the workload ahead will be heavier than when you were at the station, and it might be tough. Be mentally prepared¡­¡± ¡°And one more thing¡­¡± When Captain Liao reached this point, his gaze swept over Su Xuan, and he teased, ¡°Today, you came in a hurry and forgot to secure your phone properly. Be careful later, don¡¯t let anyone pickpocket you¡­¡± After all, the members of their Anti-Pickpocket Team had encountered this kind of thing before! Which team member hadn¡¯t been pickpocketed before? ¡°Yes, Captain Liao, I understand.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t get pickpocketed.¡± Su Xuan calmly replied. After all, he had a sense of criminal radar in him. As long as criminals passed by him, he could detect them. It was wishful thinking for someone to try and pickpocket him. Looking at Su Xuan, Captain Liao knew that his advice had likely fallen on deaf ears. He wanted to say more, but considering that Su Xuan was a young man with high self-esteem, he probably wouldn¡¯t listen anyway. Well, they might have to learn their lesson the hard way. Captain Liao looked at Su Xuan¡¯s youthful face and smiled. You see, even their Anti-Pickpocket Team members, when carrying out their tasks, only had handcuffs, their police badges, and at most, a walkie-talkie with them! After all, the pickpockets working in these crucial transportation hubs were seasoned professionals. Even the members of the Anti-Pickpocket Team might not be able to identify them. There were always instances where a team member, with one careless move, would brush past a criminal and have something stolen in an instant. There was once a team member whose walkie-talkie was pickpocketed. Just as he was nervously searching for it, he brushed past a man wearing a duckbill cap. Shortly afterward, he found the walkie-talkie back on his own person. That team member had been determined to catch the ¡°walkie-talkie thief¡± ever since, but so far, there had been no results¡­ Thinking of this, Captain Liao cast a deep glance at Su Xuan. The fact that he had personally requested Su Xuan¡¯s temporary transfer meant that he had high hopes for him! It could be said that in Captain Liao¡¯s heart, Su Xuan had already become a trump card. If Su Xuan managed to keep his personal belongings safe at the high-speed railway station this time, Captain Liao would know his judgment was correct. But if they got stolen¡­ well, then Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t be worth all this trouble. Soon, Captain Liao started patrolling the high-speed railway station with Su Xuan. Both of them were in plainclothes, appearing no different from the pedestrians around them. The high-speed railway station was divided into several zones. The upper level housed the ticketing area, and if you wanted to take a high-speed train or a regular train, you had to go up. Going down led to the subway station, which connected to various parts of the city¡­ Even though Su Xuan was with Captain Liao, they didn¡¯t stick together during their operation. In Captain Liao¡¯s opinion, Su Xuan was more seasoned than the other newcomers who needed constant supervision. After all, he was a man who had once apprehended thirty criminals single-handedly. He had faith in Su Xuan! As a result, Su Xuan and Captain Liao split up. The high-speed railway station was vast, too large for the two of them to cover entirely. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t greedy, though. He didn¡¯t head straight for the high-speed rail area but descended to the subway station. In fact, compared to the upper levels, this subway station was also an area watched by pickpockets¡ªthere were simply more people here! Many individuals, whether they wanted to leave the city or had just arrived, opted for the subway to depart. While there were buses and public transportation options, the subway station below was the main access point to various parts of the city, making it the preferred choice for most. This presented opportunities for criminals. Su Xuan contemplated for a moment and then headed to the subway waiting area. This was a station with the most subway lines, connecting the entire city and serving as a major transit point during their operation. Su Xuan activated his Sin Radar, which had a search radius of only fifty-five meters. In this sprawling subway station, the range was somewhat limited. However, Su Xuan could move around, compensating for this limitation. It was time for the high-speed train to arrive, and Su Xuan had just settled into position when a crowd of people rushed down from the escalators. Most of them were travelers carrying luggage of various sizes. The foot traffic was immense, a sign that there were many criminals in the area. But in an instant, Su Xuan heard a series of chimes in his ears, and before him, a sea of red and green criminal values surrounded him. [Ding! Detected one criminal!] [Ding! Detected one criminal!] [Ding! Detected one criminal!] Chapter 69 - Chapter 69: Are You Crazy? Why Are You Catching Me? I Dont Have Any Special Fetishes! Chapter 69: Are You Crazy? Why Are You Catching Me? I Don¡¯t Have Any Special Fetishes! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As the passengers descended from the escalator at the high-speed railway station and entered the subway waiting area, several red dots had already appeared on Su Xuan¡¯s radar. The system had also sprung to life in an instant. Su Xuan, with an unchanged expression, first inquired of the system, ¡°Is your upgrade complete?¡± The system remained silent and continued broadcasting criminal voices. Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. Very well, he understood now. This was likely just an automatic broadcast, and the system was still in the process of upgrading. Since that was the case, he didn¡¯t pay it any more attention. Because the criminals were among the surrounding crowd, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate and immediately took action. While there were many criminals on this side, there were also numerous passengers. He skillfully created human barriers one after another, and the criminals didn¡¯t collaborate with one another. Within the group of passengers standing near Su Xuan, there were two or three criminals, but they were spaced out, giving Su Xuan an opportunity to act. Su Xuan left the waiting area, quietly moving toward the criminal who was farthest from the others. At this moment, the criminal had already targeted a young man, clearly his next victim. In Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, the criminal carried a bulging bag, and with a furtive gaze, he approached the young man, not making a move yet, just getting closer step by step. Compared to pickpockets in the regular train station, the criminals at the high-speed railway station were more skilled. Some of them had even mastered the art of ¡°shadow hands.¡± Their movements were so swift that even onlookers couldn¡¯t discern how they operated, and the stolen items vanished without a trace. Realizing that the criminal was about to strike, Su Xuan quickly approached. By now, more and more passengers had gathered, forming a human wall. Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate; he went straight in and restrained the criminal who was about to make his move. The criminal had already noticed the valuables in the young man¡¯s bag and was about to unzip it when his wrist was suddenly seized. He froze for a moment, then turned to look, not having the chance to speak. A cold object appeared on his wrist, silver and shining, covering his sleeve. The criminal was baffled. Criminal: ??? What the heck is this!? The criminal was momentarily stunned, then suddenly lifted his head. Seeing that the officer who apprehended him was just a young man in his twenties, he immediately prepared to resist! Su Xuan sneered and grabbed his hand firmly, speaking sternly, ¡°Behave yourself!¡± Behave, my foot! The criminal thought that even if Su Xuan caught him, he could steal the key and make his escape. Catching him would be impossible unless the anti-pickpocket squad arrived! Otherwise, there was no way he would cooperate willingly! With such thoughts in mind, the criminal lowered his head and appeared obedient, as if he had already given up. He followed Su Xuan toward a less crowded area, secretly planning his next move. He sized up Su Xuan and began contemplating where Su Xuan might have put the handcuff key¡­ Seeing the fluctuations in the criminal¡¯s criminal values, Su Xuan could guess what he was thinking. He immediately sneered and said, ¡°Anti-pickpocket squad. Still thinking of escaping?¡± Anti-pickpocket squad? As soon as he heard these three words, the criminal who had initially contemplated fleeing suddenly deflated. Damn! Others might not know, but did they not know that the anti-pickpocket squad had been patrolling the high-speed railway station for so many years? It was also the most dreaded presence for criminals like them. In the past, some dared to play tricks on the anti-pickpocket squad, but over the years, the squad members had become increasingly skilled. Even their companions had been caught numerous times. Now, the criminals present were terrified of the anti-pickpocket squad. Never did they expect to be caught by a member of the anti-pickpocket squad today! It felt like the fortune-telling old man downstairs was right about his bad luck today¡­ It turned out to be true! If he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have left the house today. Really, his luck was terrible! He had been apprehended by such a young police officer. Just thinking about it¡­ Damn it! As the criminal contemplated this, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder how he had exposed his vulnerability. After all, during the many years he had spent at the high-speed railway station, he had mastered the art of the ¡°shadow hands.¡± Even the person he had stolen from wouldn¡¯t have been able to detect him. Yet, he had never expected to fall into the hands of such a young officer! He was indignant! Su Xuan pulled the criminal¡¯s sleeve and led him to a secluded area. The criminal didn¡¯t resist at ail. He walked along, hanging his head, pondering the meaning of life. In his desolation, he didn¡¯t want the exposure of being caught by such a formidable police officer to come to light. After all, they were all thieves here, and it didn¡¯t make sense for him to be the only one caught! With these thoughts in mind, the criminal cooperated even more. Su Xuan was unaware of the man¡¯s thoughts. He escorted the criminal outside while heading towards another offender. As he passed by the second criminal, he immediately retrieved another pair of handcuffs from his side and clamped them onto the wrist of a middle-aged farmer in his forties¡­ Click! In an instant, both the farmer, dressed in ragged clothes and holding a large hemp sack, and the previous criminal who had been caught by Su Xuan were dumbfounded. They stared at Su Xuan in disbelief, who remained expressionless. ¡°This, this¡­¡± The farmer, catching his breath and panting heavily, as if bewildered, opened his mouth and recognized Su Xuan as a police officer. He was about to shout loudly. ¡°Go ahead and shout. If I can catch you, it means I¡¯ve seen through your disguise.¡± ¡°If you expose my identity, your crimes will be even more severe!¡± One second before the farmer could speak, Su Xuan coldly warned. The farmer immediately grew anxious. He dared not shout loudly and spoke softly to Su Xuan. ¡°Officer, I, this old man, just wanted to visit my daughter and bring her some local specialties¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Is it a crime to bring local specialties nowadays?¡± ¡°Please release this old man, Officer¡­ I¡¯m just a law-abiding citizen¡­¡± Although the farmer¡¯s voice was low, his emotions were highly agitated. He even started tugging at his hands. Su Xuan remained unmoved. This place was already on the edge, and Su Xuan looked at the elevator on the wall. He pressed the button to open it and led the two criminals inside. As the elevator doors closed, Su Xuan acted swiftly, handcuffing another woman inside the elevator with big red lips! H H The entire elevator fell into silence. Even the passengers inside the elevator were stunned. Then, they all took several steps back. In a crowded elevator, they managed to create some space. The gazes of the passengers shifted between Su Xuan and the others, and they began to doubt Su Xuan¡¯s identity. The woman inside the elevator was also bewildered. After a moment, she widened her eyes and shouted, ¡°Are you crazy?¡± ¡°Why are you handcuffing me?¡± ¡°Let me go! Are you trying to harass me? If you want excitement, go find it elsewhere! I have a husband!¡± With this statement, the woman immediately labeled Su Xuan as someone with peculiar fetishes. In an instant, the expressions in the eyes of the people in the elevator changed when they looked at Su Xuan! Chapter 70 - Chapter 70: Three Criminals in One Day, Are You Bragging?? Chapter 70: Three Criminals in One Day, Are You Bragging?? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Someone, please help me! This guy is trying to assault me, molesting women!¡± ¡°Let go of me¡­¡± The woman shouted for help several times and, seeing that the people around them were only watching without taking any action, she burst into tears. However, even in this situation, the few passengers who were now looking at Su Xuan and the others exchanged glances with each other, and none of them dared to make a move. Not to mention physically intervening, they were even hesitant to speak up on her behalf. At this moment, even the passengers inside the elevator were filled with doubt about Su Xuan¡¯s identity. Although the woman¡¯s words implied that this young man seemed a bit off and might have peculiar preferences, who could say for sure? Those were handcuffs after all! Although there were counterfeit handcuffs out there, the only ones who could openly use handcuffs like this, aside from the police, were¡­ who else could it be? Could it really be as the woman claimed, that this young man had peculiar preferences? If so, he wouldn¡¯t be so foolish as to use handcuffs in public. Perhaps this woman had some ulterior motive! Therefore, at this moment, no one made a move. Seeing this scene, the woman cried even louder, loudly berating this group of people for not knowing how to respect women. Su Xuan¡¯s head was filled with her loud voice. Finally, losing patience, he yanked the woman¡¯s other hand and cuffed it as well. At the same time, he gave a cold snort and said, ¡°Shut up! If you shout again, 1¡¯11 arrest you! What you did, you know in your heart. I¡¯m from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team!¡± As soon as Su Xuan uttered these two sentences, the woman, who had initially wanted to say something, suddenly closed her mouth, and her facial expression crumbled. Who wouldn¡¯t know the reputation of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team here? If she hadn¡¯t been caught, it would have been fine, but once caught, there was probably no escape¡­ Although she knew there were Anti-Pickpocketing Team members searching at the high-speed railway station, she thought her appearance was so ordinary that she had never worried about getting caught¡­ However, today she had made a blunder! The woman was still somewhat confused: she hadn¡¯t done anything in the elevator just now, so how had this young police officer figured out she was a thief? In the past, even if Anti-Pickpocketing Team members walked past her, she could calmly take out their police badges or handcuffs and play with them! Then, when she got bored, she would sneakily return them to the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members without them noticing¡­ She had operated in this high-speed railway station for many years and had never been caught before! Now, she had been apprehended by such a young guy, just thinking about it was unbearable! Su Xuan didn¡¯t care whether she could bear it or not. He casually pulled all three criminals together and then smiled apologetically at the passengers. ¡°Ladies and gentlemen, police work, sorry for the disturbance.¡± Upon hearing this, the passengers inside the elevator finally understood what was happening. They looked at the three criminals held by Su Xuan and then at the woman who had spoken earlier, and immediately indignation surged within them. ¡°Tsk tsk, looking at this woman¡¯s innocent appearance, I really thought she was a big sister from the countryside. It turns out it was a big disaster!¡± ¡°She even had the audacity to mislead us just now. If we had really taken action, wouldn¡¯t we have become attackers on the police?¡± ¡°Not only that! There¡¯s also the charge of obstructing official duties!¡± ¡°Sigh¡­ She looks so gentle and quiet on the surface, but who would have thought her heart was so malicious!¡± ¡°She hides her intentions so deeply. She¡¯s a thief who not only got caught but also wanted to harm us before that¡­ What audacity!¡± ¡°Officer, you¡¯re amazing, eliminating harm for the people!¡± ¡°My poor heart, luckily I didn¡¯t take any action. This person is truly harmful to others and herself¡­¡± A group of passengers couldn¡¯t help but comment. They were utterly shocked! They hadn¡¯t expected to find a thief in such a small elevator! Many passengers, still in shock, subconsciously checked their pockets. Fortunately, the woman had just entered the elevator and hadn¡¯t had a chance to select her target yet, so everyone¡¯s belongings were still intact. While the passengers breathed a sigh of relief, they were still somewhat shaken. Well, the police acted swiftly; if they hadn¡¯t discovered this person was a thief, who knows what might have happened to them¡­ At this moment, the elevator had already reached the upper floor. Su Xuan pushed the three individuals forward, and the passengers exchanged glances, with none of them making a move. Fortunately, this location was already somewhat isolated, and the Anti-Pickpocketing Team¡¯s resting room was nearby. Therefore, there were no criminals daring to come here. Su Xuan led the three individuals towards the rest area. Currently, the rest area was empty, but Su Xuan only needed a place to detain the criminals. He immediately picked up the walkie-talkie and spoke into the channel. ¡°Hello, hello? Is there anyone available? If so, please come to the duty room at the high-speed railway station!¡± ¡°I have three criminals here and need your assistance in taking them into custody.¡± ¡°Two men and one woman, could you please send a female officer over?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting for you in the duty room.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice was transmitted directly through the walkie-talkie to the public channel. During a major operation like this, not only the Anti-Pickpocketing Team¡¯s internal channel was in use but also a public channel that all officers had to activate. Moreover, while in standby mode, the walkie-talkie defaulted to the public channel, and it only returned to the user¡¯s specific channel when manually adjusted. Su Xuan was in a hurry and forgot about this detail. As a result, not only the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members but also officers from other areas within the city, including the leadership of the city police bureau, heard everything clearly. Even Director Zheng, who was overseeing Su Xuan¡¯s temporary assignment, gave an involuntary glare to his Deputy Chief. My, oh my, Su Xuan had just been temporarily assigned to the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, right? It hadn¡¯t even been a full day, and he had already turned around and apprehended three criminals. Wasn¡¯t that a bit too fast? This thought wasn¡¯t exclusive to Director Zheng; it was shared by the other bureau chiefs and section heads as well. Even Old Mai from the Jiangcheng Police Station hadn¡¯t expected Su Xuan to make him look good so quickly. How long had it been since he arrived? He had already arrested two criminals¡­ This was really making him look good! In contrast to the surprised leadership, ordinary police officers didn¡¯t believe that Su Xuan had such abilities, especially the elite members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. While they knew that Su Xuan had apprehended many criminals in the past, in their minds, there was still a significant gap between him and their seasoned team. Furthermore, these officers worked day in and day out at places like train stations and airports, engaging in a constant intellectual battle with criminals. They understood each other¡¯s tactics. Even they couldn¡¯t be sure how many criminals they could catch in a single day. Su Xuan, who had never worked in such an environment before, was just a young officer who had come from a grassroots police station. How could he possibly catch three thieves in a single afternoon, especially at a location as notorious as a high-speed train station? It was already a success if you didn¡¯t get pickpocketed here. This guy¡­. could he be bragging? Chapter 71 - Chapter 71: These Are Criminals? See if I believe it! Chapter 71: These Are Criminals? See if I believe it! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Whether Su Xuan was bragging or not, the police officers didn¡¯t know. But this thought was quickly pushed aside. It was a major operation now! Even if Su Xuan were foolish, he wouldn¡¯t want to draw the leadership¡¯s ire at a time like this. So, it had to be real. Several police officers from the city police station, who had some free time, were quick to respond over the radio. ¡°Do you have three suspects? We¡¯re on our way.¡± ¡°Do you need a body search? If so, I¡¯ll bring a female colleague.¡± Upon hearing the voices over the radio, Su Xuan remembered that he had forgotten to search the suspects. He immediately replied, asking them to bring a female colleague for the search. While waiting, Su Xuan checked the system. Although the system upgrade was not yet complete, all three suspects were already marked as apprehended. The points were awarded according to the system¡¯s previous statement, which was based on the suspects¡¯ wickedness value multiplied by two. The initially cleared wickedness value had now crossed the hundred mark. Su Xuan was ecstatic. If this trend continued, it wouldn¡¯t be long after this major operation that he could afford to buy intermediate potions. And not just potions¡­ Su Xuan gazed at the dazzling array of items in the system¡¯s store, his heart filled with longing. Meanwhile, inside the City Bureau¡¯s surveillance room, Director Zheng and the Deputy Director had already pulled up the surveillance footage from the high-speed railway station¡¯s duty office. They watched as Su Xuan apprehended the three suspects, their eyes widening in astonishment. Even though they held high-ranking positions, they weren¡¯t originally from the anti-theft squad. In fact, they couldn¡¯t help but doubt whether the elderly farmer and the woman were really criminals. ¡°Zhou¡­¡± Director Zheng took a sharp breath and widened his eyes, showing his amazement. ¡°Do you think this kid Su Xuan is quite something? It hasn¡¯t even been half a day, and he¡¯s already nabbed three thieves.¡± ¡°Especially that old farmer. He has the perfect farmer¡¯s look. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t caught him, even if he walked past me, I wouldn¡¯t have guessed he was a thief!¡± Deputy Director Zhou Jianlin nodded solemnly. ¡°True¡­ I have to admit that if Su Xuan managed to catch nearly thirty criminals in a single day, he must have some skill.¡± ¡°These two individuals indeed don¡¯t seem like criminals, but let¡¯s wait and see¡­ 1 believe Captain Liao from the anti-theft squad should have arrived by now.¡± Hearing this, Director Zheng finally felt relieved. ¡°True, if there¡¯s anyone who can spot criminals at first glance, it¡¯s Captain Liao,¡± Deputy Director Zhou agreed solemnly. ¡°Let¡¯s wait a bit more. If Su Xuan has really apprehended three thieves, it would be quite incredible.¡± Deputy Director Zhou nodded thoughtfully, neither confirming nor denying the possibilities. As they had suspected, among the individuals heading towards the duty office were not only officers from the City District Police Station but also Captain Liao, the leader of the Anti-Theft Squad, who had recently parted ways with Su Xuan. Captain Liao was utterly astonished when he heard the radio chatter! Even though he had personally requested the transfer of Su Xuan from Jiangcheng Police Station and had high expectations for him, he never imagined that Su Xuan would be this efficient. Good heavens, they had only been separated for a short while! And this young lad, Su Xuan, had managed to apprehend three criminals already!? Was he aiming to replicate yesterday¡¯s astounding feat when he captured thirty criminals at the station? Since Captain Liao was stationed at the high-speed railway station, he was the closest to the duty office, making him the first to arrive. When he saw the three criminals that Su Xuan had apprehended, he was left utterly shocked. Among these three, only one appeared to be a genuine criminal, while the other two seemed like ordinary civilians, right? At that moment, Captain Liao briefly contemplated whether Su Xuan had made a mistake. However, this thought quickly vanished from his mind. After all, Su Xuan was the one who had single-handedly captured so many criminals. It wouldn¡¯t make sense for him to suddenly become inept after joining the Anti-Theft Squad. Besides, there were experienced pickpockets in the station, some of whom were skilled at disguising themselves as ordinary people. He needed to be cautious. ¡°Captain,¡± Su Xuan approached Captain Liao, who instinctively reached for his cigarettes but then decided against it, giving Su Xuan an assessing look instead. With a slight rubbing of his fingers, Captain Liao inquired, ¡°How did you manage to catch three criminals? We¡¯ve only been separated for half an hour.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite the talent,¡± he added. Hearing this, Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed and lowered his head. ¡°It was a matter of luck, really,¡± he replied. ¡°I thought you¡¯d be overseeing things from above, so I went to check the subway station below. I was just hoping to spot any potential criminals when I noticed someone trying to steal something.¡± Su Xuan continued, ¡°Since I saw it happen, 1 couldn¡¯t just let him go. So, I intervened with my handcuffs¡­¡± Captain Liao listened to the young man¡¯s storytelling-like narration, and the corner of his mouth twitched as he asked, ¡°And then?¡± ¡°Then, on my way back, guess what? 1 saw her again, right?¡± Su Xuan pointed to the woman standing in the corner. ¡°When 1 got on the elevator, I spotted her.¡± Su Xuan then shrugged helplessly, and a sense of resignation seemed to manifest in the corners of his eyes. ¡°Captain, I can¡¯t really help it. Some of these criminals just seem to bump into me. It might be my good luck!¡± He couldn¡¯t possibly reveal anything about the system, so he passed it off as sheer luck. Having such a lucky character was advantageous for him, with no downsides. Captain Liao had been observing Su Xuan intently while he spoke. Whether or not he believed Su Xuan¡¯s story, he approached the bag belonging to the elderly farmer. Just by holding it in his hands, Captain Liao¡¯s brows furrowed. On the other side, in the surveillance room, seeing Captain Liao¡¯s expression, Director Zheng and Deputy Director Zhou exchanged glances. ¡°Old Zhou, did you see the look on Captain Liao¡¯s face?¡± ¡°I never expected it. I guess even I can make a misjudgment sometimes.¡± ¡°This farmer is quite the unexpected character, isn¡¯t he?¡± Deputy Director Zhou chuckled upon hearing these comments. ¡°Director, isn¡¯t this a good thing?¡± ¡°Yes, it is indeed a good thing.¡± With a hearty laugh, Director Zheng turned around and was the first to exit the surveillance room. Deputy Director Zhou followed, but not before casting one last glance at Su Xuan on the monitor. ¡°This Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s really promising!¡± Their praise echoed in the room as they left. Not long after Captain Liao arrived, several officers who had come to assist in the arrest also arrived. When they saw the three suspects for the first time, one of the officers was taken aback. ¡°Su Xuan, are these the three suspects you¡¯ve apprehended?¡± He seemed a bit incredulous. ¡°They don¡¯t look like criminals at all. Are you sure you got the right people?¡± In response, Su Xuan didn¡¯t offer any arguments. Instead, he raised his hand and handed the suspects over. ¡°To be honest, 1 arrested them in haste, and 1 haven¡¯t conducted a search.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve arrived, comrades, perhaps you could conduct a search.¡± The assisting officers were puzzled, wondering, ¡°What are you talking about?¡± Chapter 72 - Chapter 72: All the Police Officers Are Shocked. Su Xuan Is Really Capable... Chapter 72: All the Police Officers Are Shocked. Su Xuan Is Really Capable¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Although the officers found Su Xuan¡¯s explanation rather far-fetched, they had to follow the standard procedures for their work. Several officers glanced at Su Xuan and then proceeded to perform body searches. Each officer was assigned to one of the suspects, and they began conducting the searches. The first to uncover evidence was the man who appeared to be a farmer. His backpack looked suspicious, drawing the officers¡¯ attention. The farmer didn¡¯t resist; after all, he was already in custody. Was he really going to fight back and end up pinned to the ground? It seemed more convenient to simply admit guilt and cooperate. When the officers found incriminating items in the farmer¡¯s bag, the expressions directed at Su Xuan became rather peculiar. They hadn¡¯t expected Su Xuan to actually catch a criminal, and most importantly, this criminal didn¡¯t fit the stereotype at all. They felt a profound sense of irony and realized that they had underestimated the situation. It was a facepalm moment. Next, the woman who had been grumbling under her breath underwent a search. A female officer conducted the search and discovered evidence. ¡°Wow¡­¡± ¡°This is incredible! There are actually stolen goods?¡± ¡°Is this person really a thief?¡± ¡°All the items in this leather bag are stolen goods! It¡¯s impossible to tell. You¡¯re a habitual offender!¡± ¡°This is unbelievable. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan catching you, even if you walked past me, I wouldn¡¯t have known you were a thief¡­¡± Staring at the pile of incriminating evidence in front of them, the three officers were utterly shocked. They couldn¡¯t help but speak out in disbelief, their words pouring out uncontrollably. They were genuinely astonished, to the point where they began doubting themselves. Only the criminal who had been caught first by Su Xuan, the one who bore the closest resemblance to a typical thief, didn¡¯t elicit the same level of astonishment. The items found on him didn¡¯t surprise the others much. The criminals themselves were bewildered. They couldn¡¯t fathom why the police officers were treating them differently. There was no one available to address their concerns, as everyone was focused on the elderly man and the seemingly indignant woman, their expressions all conveying one word: confusion. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, how did you do it? How did you know they were criminals?¡± One of the officers muttered, ¡°These two look just like ordinary civilians¡­¡± As he spoke, he leaned back and inadvertently pressed his walkie-talkie against the edge of the office desk. It was powered on, and their conversation was broadcast over the public channel, reaching the ears of other officers. The officers who had been speculating whether Su Xuan was arbitrarily apprehending people were now dumbfounded. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! So, Su Xuan actually caught three more criminals?¡± ¡°Amazing! I thought he was just joking around to claim undeserved credit¡­ I never expected it to be true!¡± ¡°Incredible, aren¡¯t these three all thieves? If I recall correctly, Su Xuan was transferred to the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit, right?¡± ¡°Wow¡­ Could he be on his way to becoming a legend?¡± ¡°I mean, this guy is something else! I heard he caught thirty criminals in one go yesterday! Even Jiangcheng Police Station couldn¡¯t handle that¡­¡± ¡°It looks like this guy really knows how to get things done¡­¡± As these voices came through the public channel, all the officers who heard these remarks couldn¡¯t help but mutter to themselves. Similarly, the members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit heard these comments, as well as the officers who had been transferred to work with them. For the latter group, this news left them both admiring and resentful of Su Xuan. They had been transferred just like him, but while Su Xuan managed to capture three criminals at once, they were still learning alongside the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit members. The difference was staggering, and it felt like they were in a whirlwind of emotions. However, they couldn¡¯t help but admire Su Xuan, and they hoped that he wouldn¡¯t be too overwhelmed. They believed that even if they couldn¡¯t match his accomplishments, they could still work hard and improve their skills. They just hope he won¡¯t be too far ahead of them, making it impossible for them to catch up. On the other side, as the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit¡¯s captain watched the three criminals being searched and confirmed as thieves, he breathed a sigh of relief. Despite feeling that he should trust Su Xuan, there was still a lingering doubt in his mind when he first saw the three criminals. He wondered if Su Xuan had made a mistake and chose not to conduct the searches himself. Instead, he waited for the officers to arrive, displaying significant patience. Fortunately, the final result didn¡¯t disappoint him. Su Xuan had apprehended three genuine thieves. This made Captain Liao not only relieved but also convinced that Su Xuan was born for this line of work. His eyes sparkled with the belief that he had witnessed the rise of a new star in the world of anti-pickpocketing. ¡°Well done, young man!¡± Captain Liao walked over, hooked his arm around Su Xuan¡¯s neck, and with a sly grin, he said in a hushed tone, ¡°Su Xuan, have you ever considered joining our Anti-Pickpocketing Unit?¡± Without waiting for Su Xuan to respond, he continued, ¡°Let me tell you, don¡¯t worry about your precinct chief trying to keep you. As long as you nod your head in agreement with me, I¡¯ll immediately go talk to Old Mai. That old man won¡¯t dare to compete with me for talent like you.¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll make a scene in front of him. A talent like you can truly shine in our Anti-Pickpocketing Unit¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, a furious roar erupted from his waist-mounted radio. ¡°Liao Junfan!! Are you dreaming?!¡± ¡°Su Xuan belongs to me! If you dare to snatch him away, do you believe I¡¯ll rush to the city center right now?!¡± Hmm. This voice was quite familiar. It was Su Xuan¡¯s precinct chief, Old Mai¡¯s voice. Everyone present:¡­ Captain Liao instinctively glanced at his waist-mounted radio, which was currently in standby mode, able to receive but not transmit. He then looked at the others. The officer who had leaned his radio against the table realized that it had accidentally rested there and promptly picked it up. Fie humbly apologized to Captain Liao, saying, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Captain Liao. It was me¡­¡± Captain Liao:¡­ ¡°Heh,Old Mai!¡± Captain Liao immediately picked up the radio and responded with a playful tone, ¡°1 was just joking! But this young comrade Su Xuan does have real talent. Otherwise, take a look¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Old Mai knew exactly what Liao wanted to say. He rolled his eyes in his office, refusing to let up. ¡°You¡¯re dreaming! Allowing you to borrow Su Xuan for a few days is already generous enough. Let me tell you, don¡¯t push your luck, or I¡¯ll immediately bring him back¡­¡± Both had their reasons, and neither was going to convince the other. Fortunately, they were using a private channel; otherwise, they would have already received criticism from the annoyed officers. Taking advantage of their debate, Su Xuan handed over the three criminals to the arriving officer in charge of the prisoners. Then, with his own pair of handcuffs in hand, he turned and left. With this spare time, he thought it would be better to seize the opportunity to capture a few more criminals! Chapter 73 - Chapter 73: Seven or Eight-Year-Old Thief? Captured or not? Chapter 73: Seven or Eight-Year-Old Thief? Captured or not? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The group of officers, after watching Su Xuan leave and seeing Captain Liao engaged in a heated exchange with the leaders of other police stations over the radio, exchanged glances. They picked up the dirt from the floor, arranged it neatly, and then prepared to leave. After all, waiting here to watch Captain Liao argue with others was not their idea of a good time. They had no interest in getting involved in such a foolish dispute. Before long, the entire rest area was empty except for Captain Liao. He lowered his voice, which had previously been intentionally amplified, and smiled as he spoke into the radio, ¡°1 never expected that you, old man, would have such good luck. Your subordinate is quite impressive!¡± ¡°No need to tell me!¡± Old Mai snorted. ¡°After all these years, I¡¯ve finally encountered a promising talent. You can forget about trying to snatch him from me!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t waste any more time talking to you. I¡¯m busy!¡± With that, Old Mai unilaterally terminated the communication. Captain Liao¡¯s mouth twitched slightly as he tucked the radio back into his waist. He glanced at the now-empty duty room and prepared to leave. Meanwhile, on the other side, Su Xuan had once again descended into the underground. He had just visited the subway entrance on Line 1, so now he was heading to a different subway entrance. In Su Xuan¡¯s estimation, the criminals should be distributed across various areas. If he could catch so many criminals in the station, there was no reason why the high-speed railway station, being such a large place, wouldn¡¯t have any criminals. Su Xuan¡¯s thinking was sound, and as he reached the descending staircase, the system¡¯s notifications started ringing in his ears. [Ding! Detected one criminal!] [Ding! Detected one criminal!] [Ding! Detected one criminal!] The notifications kept coming. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t even seen the red markers yet when he was startled by the system¡¯s alert tone. He instinctively looked up. Well, well! Five red circles had converged in one place! It looked like a coordinated criminal operation. With this in mind, Su Xuan squinted his eyes and immediately retreated from the elevator, finding a secluded spot. He picked up his radio. ¡°Calling Captain Liao! Calling Captain Liao! I¡¯ve spotted several criminals heading toward the exit of Line 3 subway station!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t handle them alone, and I need reinforcements!¡± As soon as Su Xuan finished speaking, the officers on the other end of the radio were once again stunned! No way. It had only been a short while. Those officers who had come to take over probably hadn¡¯t even left yet, and Su Xuan had already caught more criminals? ¡°No way, Su Xuan, are you some kind of prodigy?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been a short time since I left with my team!¡± ¡°Yeah, hold on, I¡¯ll move the suspects over there first¡­¡± ¡°How did you know that group of people were criminals? You¡¯re amazing¡­ I¡¯m coming to provide backup!¡± Voices of several officers immediately came through the radio. Not only the three officers who had come to take over earlier but also other officers who were relatively close to the location were rushing over. Of course, Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t participate in this operation. He was still undercover and had just arrived at the station. Being an unfamiliar face, he could easily blend into the crowd while discreetly checking for criminals. If he were exposed, it would hinder the operation. Su Xuan exchanged a glance with the swiftly arriving captain of the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit and quickly pointed in a direction. Lao Liao had also spent many years in the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit. If he hadn¡¯t noticed it initially, Su Xuan¡¯s guidance quickly made him feel that something was off about those five individuals. He gave Su Xuan a meaningful look. Then, he led his team straight towards the five criminals! The officers behind him were all dressed in police uniforms. As soon as they appeared, they surrounded the five criminals, moving incredibly swiftly. At first, the five individuals didn¡¯t think that Lao Liao and his team were targeting them. They had confidence in their disguises. However, by the time they realized something was wrong and tried to escape, it was already too late. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°Are the police arresting someone?¡± ¡°Oh my, it seems like this whole family came from the countryside. I wonder what they did to get arrested like this¡­¡± ¡°I have no idea. Don¡¯t meddle in police matters. Just watch the show¡­¡± ¡°Exactly, why would you get involved in something like this? Just enjoy the spectacle¡­¡± A group of onlookers who were about to descend the stairs stood nearby, craning their necks to get a better view. When they saw the entire family of five being apprehended, they were utterly astonished. However, they naturally wouldn¡¯t rush forward. Standing by and watching was already a matter of dignity for the bystanders. Su Xuan stood at a distance, joining the crowd in observing the commotion. He watched as all five criminals were captured, but the system¡¯s notification sound he had been waiting for never came. This absence of the notification sound finally alerted him that something was amiss. ¡°Why didn¡¯t the system¡¯s notification sound play this time?¡± Su Xuan muttered to himself as he moved towards the scene, still puzzled. He glanced at his accumulated points. To his surprise, the points remained the same as they were after he had apprehended the previous three criminals. This indicated that the points for these five criminals were not added to his account. ¡°Could it be that if I didn¡¯t directly participate in the capture, the apprehended criminals wouldn¡¯t count toward my score?¡± Su Xuan pondered aloud. ¡°But that can¡¯t be right¡­¡± ¡°When I caught the pickpockets earlier, not all the criminals I personally arrested had their points added to my account¡­¡± ¡°Even the points for the criminals Zhou Qiang caught are here with me¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on this time?¡± While he voiced these thoughts, Su Xuan had unconsciously moved away from the crowd and headed towards the elevator for Line Four. Just as he descended, he spotted a child around seven or eight years old nearby, reaching into the bag of an elderly woman¡­ Simultaneously, he heard a mechanical voice in his ear. [Ding! Detected one criminal, please apprehend immediately!] Su Xuan looked at the child, who had a criminality score on his forehead of over forty, nearly fifty¡­ He was astonished. How could a child of seven or eight have such a high criminality score? With these thoughts in mind, Su Xuan took a couple of steps forward. He saw the child take out a cloth wallet from the old woman¡¯s bag, stuffed with money, and hastily tuck it into his pocket. With two short legs, he was about to make a run for it. Su Xuan raised his eyebrows, taking just a few steps to block the child¡¯s path as he attempted to flee. As he got closer, Su Xuan noticed something peculiar. The child¡¯s appearance matched his age, standing just over a meter tall, but his baby-faced expression did not align with what he saw in his eyes. Su Xuan¡¯s mind was still in a state of confusion. However, he instinctively took a couple more steps forward and reached out to stop the child. In that moment, he observed the child suddenly lift his head and lock eyes with him. In that gaze, Su Xuan found confirmation for his earlier speculation. Without hesitation, he extended his hand, and a cold, large bracelet instantly adorned the child¡¯s wrist. The child, who had previously thought Su Xuan was merely blocking his path and had planned to go around, was now left bewildered: ??? Chapter 75 - Chapter 75: System Upgrade Successful! Regarding points and factions... Chapter 75: System Upgrade Successful! Regarding points and factions¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What did you say? You¡¯re saying he¡¯s a criminal?¡± Captain Liao looked at the child Su Xuan had brought over, unable to believe it, and immediately countered, ¡°That can¡¯t be right. Have you ever seen such a young criminal?¡± ¡°This kid can¡¯t be more than ten years old.¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± Captain Liao fell silent for a moment. ¡°1 know you¡¯re highly competent in handling cases and catching thieves, but this child¡­¡± No matter how he looked at it, the child in front of him was just a child. How could he possibly be a criminal? Could Su Xuan have made a mistake? ¡°Captain,¡± Su Xuan quickly responded, pushing the child in front of him. ¡°1 know you think he¡¯s too young to be a criminal.¡± ¡°When I first met him, I thought the same.¡± ¡°But it¡¯s obvious¡­¡± ¡°This guy isn¡¯t a real child; he¡¯s a dwarfism patient.¡± ¡°Given his age, he should be in his twenties.¡± Su Xuan could roughly guess the age of this dwarfism patient. He estimated the person to be around 20 to 25 years old. Even though they had dwarfism and their growth was restricted for certain reasons, their faces remained youthful until around 25. That was because their bodies hadn¡¯t aged past that point, and the collagen on their faces hadn¡¯t disappeared. Once they exceeded 25, these individuals, due to the loss of collagen and the accumulation of life experiences, would no longer resemble children. This was also why Su Xuan believed the individual to be in their early twenties. Having spent many years in the anti-pickpocketing unit, Captain Liao had encountered all sorts of people. He had even arrested criminal dwarfism patients before, but it was the first time he had seen one who appeared so young. At first, he was quite skeptical. However, out of trust in Su Xuan, Captain Liao lowered his head and looked into the eyes of the criminal. Indeed, he saw an expression that no child could possibly have in the criminal¡¯s eyes. Only then did he believe what Su Xuan had said. ¡°Impressive, Su Xuan!¡± ¡°This guy hid so well. Even I, with my extensive experience, was fooled, but you managed to discover him.¡± ¡°I heard a while back that we had a child thief here at the high-speed rail station, but 1 never managed to catch him.¡± ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken, it must be him.¡± ¡°Before, I even suspected that it might be a pickpocket in special circumstances, but I couldn¡¯t find any leads all this time.¡± Captain Liao was overjoyed, feeling that bringing Su Xuan over had been the best decision he made for this mission. ¡°Nonsense, Captain Liao, you¡¯re the one with the keen insight.¡± Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed by the praise but quickly continued, ¡°Captain Liao, since you happen to be here, I¡¯ll leave this criminal in your hands. I¡¯ll go check downstairs.¡± ¡°When I came up just now, I saw several trains arriving, so it¡¯s likely that pickpockets are active again.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go take a look.¡± ¡°Go ahead!¡± Captain Liao immediately nodded, feeling very pleased with his subordinates¡¯ diligence. ¡°Leave this to me.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan didn¡¯t insist any further. He turned and left the duty room. [Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully apprehending the criminal and gaining 92 points!] As Su Xuan stepped out of the room, he suddenly heard the system¡¯s voice. Although it was the same mechanical sound, Su Xuan detected a difference. ¡°System, have you upgraded?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s heart leaped with joy. Aside from the other benefits, an upgraded system meant more advantages for him. More importantly, in this unfamiliar dimension, only the system¡¯s presence could help him remember that he was a time traveler from another dimension. [Ding, host, the system has indeed been upgraded. Congratulations to the host for apprehending numerous criminals during this period.] [Your points have also increased!] The system¡¯s voice carried a hint of excitement, and Su Xuan keenly sensed this excitement. He squinted his eyes and suddenly spoke. ¡°System, why do I feel like¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve become a bit different after the upgrade?¡± ¡°It seems¡­¡± ¡°More human.¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t finish the last few words, but the system could guess his meaning. In response, the system didn¡¯t hide anything and promptly clarified his doubts. [Ding, host, in a certain sense, this system is what you often refer to as Al, only originating from a more advanced civilization.] [After the system upgrade, becoming slightly more human is normal, isn¡¯t it?] As Su Xuan heard the system¡¯s words, he became even more puzzled. Is that so? Is it normal? Su Xuan didn¡¯t believe the system¡¯s nonsense. The same tone was used when this guy tried to cheat him out of points earlier. Speaking of which, Su Xuan seriously suspected that the system had deducted points for its own upgrade without his knowledge. It wasn¡¯t impossible, but Su Xuan didn¡¯t care anymore. If the system tried to steal his points again, he¡¯d rather wear it down to death! [¡­] Sensing Su Xuan¡¯s thoughts, the system was instantly rendered speechless. ¡°By the way.¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯ve completed the upgrade, let me ask you something¡­¡± Su Xuan suddenly remembered the incident at Platform Three of the subway station, where he discovered five individuals who were subsequently apprehended, but no points were awarded. ¡°Those five criminals were the ones I found, and 1 was the one who sent people over. Why weren¡¯t they counted in my points?¡± As Su Xuan spoke to this point, he couldn¡¯t help but shiver. If he had to personally capture every criminal, then one day he might perish at the hands of the system. For him, the system was an opportunity, a chance, but it could very well be poison as well! ¡°Do 1 only get points for the criminals I personally apprehend?¡± Su Xuan thought that if the system dared to say yes, he would immediately stop doing missions and wear the system down. He knew that the system¡¯s operation required energy, and this energy could only be obtained from his missions. If he didn¡¯t act, the system would eventually consume all the energy it had gathered from his participation¡­ It would be a battle of endurance between them! System: [¡­] [Can¡¯t you trust me a little, host? After all, I brought you here.] [Those five criminals, although discovered by the host, were apprehended by police officers who came from a different place than you, so they aren¡¯t considered part of your team.] The system¡¯s words echoed in Su Xuan¡¯s ears, and his mind raced. Team? The police officers who came to apprehend those criminals were from nearby police stations, not from the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit. And now he had been temporarily reassigned to the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit. If¡­ ¡°So, if it¡¯s the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit that comes to apprehend them this time, will it count for me?¡± Su Xuan seemed to understand something. ¡°Yes, host!¡± ¡°So, strive towards the goal of becoming a detective!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes deepened, and he seemed to grasp something. He immediately took a step forward, full of determination.. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s go then!¡± Chapter 76 - Chapter 76: Goodness, Catching Thieves Even Inside The Subway? Chapter 76: Goodness, Catching Thieves Even Inside The Subway? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan returned to the platform 1 of the subway station, and if he remembers correctly, he had seen several criminals here, and they hadn¡¯t all been caught yet. However, as soon as he descended, Su Xuan saw a subway train approaching from not far away, clearly about to pull into the station. At the same time, he heard the system¡¯s alert sound. Su Xuan also noticed two criminals who were clearly trying to squeeze into the crowd. Their actions seemed somewhat suspicious, as if they intended to board the train along with the passengers. Seeing this scene, Su Xuan felt a sense of doubt. However, he quickly understood the criminals¡¯ intentions. If they boarded the train here, they would have the opportunity to move around in various carriages. Line 1 was a major line that ran through the entire Xiangjiang City, from south to north, with numerous stations along the way, and a multitude of passengers getting on and off. If they got inside here, it would truly be like fish in water, and it would be almost impossible to locate them! Furthermore, this was the time when high-speed trains were arriving at the station, and the passengers pouring down from above to various parts of the city were exceptionally crowded. The two criminals blended in with the crowd and boarded the subway with two other passengers. Su Xuan squinted his eyes, feeling a surge of determination, and followed them onto the train. Not long after, the subway started moving, and Su Xuan watched the red dot on the radar enter one of the carriages and walked over. Every few carriages, there were transit police officers. Su Xuan first found one of them and asked him to block the carriage connection point. He then proceeded to observe the pickpocket in action without making a sound. At this moment, the pickpocket had targeted an elderly lady carrying a bag. The elderly lady had probably been traveling for quite a few stations, and the items in her bag seemed to be souvenirs from a destination a few stops away. Because there were so many items, she couldn¡¯t zip up the bag, so she held it protectively, preventing the thief from succeeding. However, when too many people boarded at this station, she had no choice but to be pushed aside. This gave the pickpocket an opportunity. Su Xuan observed the thief¡¯s actions and noticed the bulging pockets. Without needing to look closely, he knew that the thief had probably pickpocketed several people before making his move this time. Since that was the case, there was no need to wait for the thief to actually steal something. Su Xuan took out a pair of silver handcuffs and, as he approached the thief when he was about to make his move, he handcuffed him! Once a person was apprehended, a search of his entire body would likely reveal stolen goods. Su Xuan thought this through and acted swiftly. The unfortunate man was just about to reach into the old lady¡¯s bag; he had even spotted at least a few banknotes inside the pocket! And there was also the golden bracelet in the old lady¡¯s hand; he was quite excited about it! However, before he could make his move, he found himself wearing a pair of silver handcuffs out of nowhere. It scared him half to death, and his face immediately turned pale. He felt like he was in a dream. No, what¡¯s going on here? The man glanced at the silver handcuffs on his hands, then looked around, and suddenly tried to run. Su Xuan forcefully pulled the man back, grabbing his hand and pushing him down to the ground, sternly whispering, ¡°Don¡¯t move, police!¡± As soon as the man heard the word ¡°police,¡± his initial resistance intensified! He had already shown his silver handcuffs; didn¡¯t he know it was the police? What a joke! How could he be caught here!? The man shrugged off Su Xuan¡¯s hand and struggled to get up, but Su Xuan, with a cold expression, grabbed him and pressed him down, lifting one leg to pin him down on his back. Now the man couldn¡¯t struggle at all. He could only lie there obediently, watching as both his hands were handcuffed, his eyes fixed in disbelief, starting to question his life choices. Up to this point, he still didn¡¯t understand where he had exposed a flaw that led to his discovery¡­ Su Xuan didn¡¯t pay any attention to the criminal he had already apprehended. He immediately turned around, pulled out another pair of silver handcuffs from his pocket, and directly clasped them onto another criminal in the crowd who seemed to be enjoying the spectacle. ¡°Click!¡± This criminal was a woman in her thirties. She was carrying a large shoulder bag and had bright red lipstick. Her clothes were quite baggy, making her appear overweight. After her accomplice was caught, she immediately withdrew her hand, as if she were just another onlooker who had been startled by the commotion, standing there and watching. She had no intention of helping her accomplice. She had thought that after her transformation, no one would suspect her as a pickpocket¡­ But now, Su Xuan had grabbed her wrist. She panicked instantly! ¡°What are you doing?¡± ¡°Let me go! I¡¯m not a thief!¡± ¡°Are you crazy? Why are you holding onto me like this!¡± The woman immediately started shouting and became extremely agitated. Not only her, but even the passengers who had been standing next to her were stunned for a moment. Then, almost instinctively, they pushed several steps away, creating space between themselves and the woman and Su Xuan. Some of them couldn¡¯t help but speculate about the woman¡¯s identity. After all, Su Xuan had just directly apprehended a criminal, and he had already identified himself as a police officer. Who else could be handcuffed by the police? Even though the woman was yelling loudly, the passengers were still somewhat nervous. Meanwhile, a gray figure hidden in a corner quietly shifted away to the other side¡­ If there weren¡¯t so many people here, he could have easily slipped away! Oh my goodness! How did the police end up here? And they came in with two silver handcuffs; the thieves were nearly scared out of their wits¡­ At this moment, Su Xuan had one hand holding the woman¡¯s wrist, and his eyes were still fixed on the radar. He saw a red dot on the radar that seemed to be trying to escape, and he immediately shouted. ¡°Quick! Spread out! The person in the gray clothes to the left-front!¡± ¡°Get him!¡± After Su Xuan¡¯s words, the transit police on the subway immediately rushed forward, and the crowd obediently dispersed. There were indeed quite a few people in gray clothing in this carriage. But as they say, a guilty conscience betrays itself. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the pickpocket started running even faster, and the transit police immediately recognized who the thief was with just a glance. They rushed up without a second thought, tackling him to the ground, and promptly pulled out another pair of silver handcuffs to restrain him. The man struggled briefly but couldn¡¯t break free and eventually gave up. They had all been apprehended. There was no escaping now. Compared to his quick realization of the situation, the woman caught by Su Xuan seemed less sensible¡­ She was still yelling loudly, attempting to use the power of public opinion to make Su Xuan release her. ¡°Help! The police are randomly arresting people!¡± ¡°Someone, please help me¡­ Get him off me¡­ I¡¯m innocent¡­¡± Hearing the woman¡¯s cries, everyone fell silent. Are you kidding? The transit police had already taken action, which indicated that the man they were apprehending was most likely an undercover police officer¡­ If they intervened now, they would probably find themselves in hot water! Su Xuan, with a cold gaze, stared at the woman in front of him and said in a stern tone, ¡°Stop shouting! It¡¯s the Anti-Pickpocketing Team arresting people.. You better cooperate!¡± Chapter 78 - Chapter 78: The Thief Still Wants to Run After Discovering Their Identities? Chapter 78: The Thief Still Wants to Run After Discovering Their Identities? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After confirming that the three individuals they had caught were indeed criminals, Su Xuan handed them over to his senior colleagues in the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. He was preparing to head back to the high-speed rail station when he heard Captain Liao¡¯s voice coming through the walkie-talkie. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, Su Xuan, don¡¯t head back to the high-speed rail station just yet,¡± Captain Liao said. ¡°I¡¯m entrusting Line One to you. Catch as many criminals as you can. This is a major operation, so use all your skills. I have faith in you.¡± This unexpected directive left all the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members on the communication channel stunned. ¡°Could it be what I¡¯m thinking, Captain?¡± ¡°Su Xuan is all alone; can he handle Line One?¡± ¡°Line One is the biggest route, and if something goes wrong, we won¡¯t be able to catch up.¡± ¡°Captain, should we reconsider this?¡± ¡°Su Xuan is just a temporary transfer; he¡¯s not one of our Anti-Pickpocketing Team members. How are you going to explain to his superiors if something happens?¡± The communication channel was filled with voices of concern and suggestions, but Captain Liao remained firm in his decision. ¡°You make valid points. In that case, send another squad member to accompany Su Xuan on the subway,¡± Captain Liao finally conceded. ¡°Choose someone experienced and quick-thinking. Remember, cooperate with Su Xuan and make sure to capture all the criminals. Do you understand?¡± With their captain¡¯s decision made, the team members quickly responded, ¡°Understood!¡± Captain Liao was satisfied with their acknowledgment and ended the communication. At the platform of Qianjiang Station, Su Xuan looked at his senior colleague who had followed him and then glanced at the nearby rest area. With this fellow Anti-Pickpocketing Team senior by his side, there was only one squad member left to oversee Qianjiang Station. ¡°Senior, is this arrangement alright?¡± Su Xuan expressed his concern, worrying that the three criminals they had just captured might escape. ¡°No problem at all,¡± his senior colleague replied confidently. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate Lin Zi; although he looks skinny, he¡¯s surprisingly strong.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, today we¡¯ll sweep Line One clean!¡± With his senior¡¯s encouraging words, Su Xuan¡¯s spirit lifted. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll listen to my senior. Let¡¯s clean up Line One together!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see if those criminals still dare to act brazenly!¡± Words are one thing, actions are another. After entering this section of the subway car, the two of them found that there were no criminals around. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t encountered such a situation before. His luck today was simply like that of a lucky koi fish. As long as he headed to crowded places, he could definitely catch one or two criminals. But this time, when they suddenly entered and couldn¡¯t see a trace of any criminals, Su Xuan felt a bit uncomfortable. Compared to Su Xuan, Zheng Wenjie seemed much calmer about the situation. He had already seen a lot in his time. The two of them exchanged glances and then proceeded to the two ends of the subway car. However, as soon as they had walked a little, Su Xuan¡¯s radar alerted him with a notification sound! ¡°Ding! Criminal detected, please apprehend the suspect as soon as possible!¡± Su Xuan raised his head and realized that the criminal had just entered the range of his radar. Without wasting any time, he exchanged a glance with his fellow officer and they both immediately rushed towards the criminal. The criminal was quite alert. He had just stolen a phone from a young girl¡¯s bag, and the girl still had another phone in her hand, which seemed to be either a backup or a work phone. Thinking this, Su Xuan quickened his pace, and with his fellow officer, they pinned the criminal down. The criminal looked bewildered. He initially thought someone had discovered his theft and was about to resist. However, when he turned his head and saw Su Xuan pulling out a pair of silver handcuffs from his waist, his mind went blank. Who could take out a pair of silver handcuffs? It must be a cop! Now that the subway had already departed, he couldn¡¯t escape within the carriages. Furthermore, he had just stolen something, and these two might have seen him stealing, which is why they apprehended him. Realizing this, the criminal lay down and pretended to be helpless. ¡°Officers, I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± ¡°Please let me go!¡± ¡°I only stole a little something¡­¡± The thief wanted to say more, but Su Xuan had already searched him and found the stolen phone. He glanced at the thief coldly. Using his body-worn camera, he took a photo of the phone as evidence and then returned it to the young girl. The girl was still feeling nervous after seeing Su Xuan detained the thief without saying a word. Only after seeing her phone did she realize that her bag was missing! ¡°It¡¯s my phone!¡± ¡°Thank you so much, 1 really appreciate it!¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t have realized my phone was stolen!¡± The young girl repeatedly expressed her gratitude. She quickly retrieved her phone. Other passengers in the carriage also realized what had happened and started clapping and cheering. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it, it was the police catching a thief!¡± ¡°Well done! These kinds of thieves should be brought to justice!¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect to be sitting in the same carriage as a thief¡­ 1 need to check my money¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s really impressive! Well done, police!¡± Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Su Xuan was about to use his communicator to call the train attendant over to handle the criminal. Suddenly, within his search radius, a red dot was moving rapidly and soon disappeared from his scanning range. Su Xuan was momentarily stunned, then immediately hastened towards the direction where the red dot had vanished. Pushing through one crowd after another, he finally spotted the red dot reappearing within his search radius. The red dot was still moving swiftly, and Su Xuan had to quicken his pace as he pursued it. It was quite apparent that the other party had likely just seen them catching the thief and might have realized they were police officers. Now he wanted to escape! Unfortunately for him, Su Xuan had a Sin Radar, and any thief appearing within his range had no chance of escaping. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s actions, Zheng Wenjie hesitated for a moment, then quickly realized that something was amiss. Furrowing his brows, he followed Su Xuan with the criminal in tow. By this time, Su Xuan had already chased the thief into the last carriage¡­. Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Who Gave You the Courage to Wield a Knife at Me? Chapter 79: Who Gave You the Courage to Wield a Knife at Me? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Stop, police!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t run! Stop!¡± After rushing into the last carriage, Su Xuan didn¡¯t conceal his identity anymore. He dashed after the thief, shouting as he went. On this pursuit, his radar didn¡¯t detect any other criminals, so there was no need to hide his identity anymore. However, it was evident that the thief was not deterred by Su Xuan¡¯s shouts. He wasn¡¯t a fool; if he stopped now, he would surely be caught. Unexpectedly, as he ran, he entered the last carriage, and the subway had not stopped yet. He had nowhere to run! The thief clenched his teeth and turned to see that only one policeman was chasing him. He immediately felt somewhat relieved. He even slowed down his pace. ¡°Damn, cop! Who are you trying to intimidate?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, when you were still in diapers, 1 was already active in the world of thieves!¡± ¡°Thinking of catching me? Wishful thinking!¡± ¡°I advise you to let me go now, or else¡­¡± The thief said and took out a folding knife from his pocket, directly unfolding the blade! The fluorescent shiny pointed blade was aimed straight at Su Xuan. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°He has a knife!¡± ¡°Help! Save us!¡± ¡°Police officer, hurry up and catch him!¡± Passengers who had been puzzled initially screamed as they witnessed this scene. They immediately distanced themselves, leaving a considerable gap in the middle. Su Xuan stopped in his tracks when he saw this scene, and his face turned ugly. At the same time, Zheng Wenjie, who had finally met a transit police officer and handed over the thief, also caught up. Standing beside Su Xuan, he watched the thief holding a knife. Although there was an additional police officer, the thief had a knife in hand and was far from being intimidated. ¡°Just you two want to catch me? Are you looking for trouble?¡± ¡°Brother, we¡¯re just stealing a few things. We¡¯re not murderers or arsonists. Is it necessary for you to chase us so tightly?¡± ¡°We¡¯re all human beings. Is it worth risking your life for a few pieces of silver?¡± ¡°Here¡¯s the deal. Today, I won¡¯t use the knife, and you won¡¯t handcuff me. When the subway arrives at the station, I¡¯ll leave¡­¡± The thief spoke, waving the folding knife in his hand, threatening Su Xuan and the others. ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling, let¡¯s settle this today. We¡¯ll see who¡¯s faster: your handcuffs or my knife!¡± ¡°Be careful; this knife has no mercy!¡± This threat was quite blatant. Before Su Xuan could respond, Zheng Wenjie had already clenched his fist and stepped forward. ¡°Whew! For so many years, no one has dared to brandish a knife in front of me. Well, today, let me show you!¡± ¡°Good, you understand what it means to attack a police officer with a weapon, right?¡± ¡°What was originally a petty theft case, at most, a few days in jail. But now that you¡¯ve pulled out a knife, it¡¯s different¡­¡± ¡°This is an arrest, with an additional charge of assaulting a police officer! You¡¯ll be enjoying free meals inside for a few years!¡± Upon hearing these words, the thief¡¯s initially arrogant demeanor diminished noticeably, clearly showing signs of fear. He glanced around and noticed that all eyes were on him. The fear and tension in their eyes pierced through him, and the thief suddenly grew angry again. Brandishing the knife in his hand, he shouted at the passengers around him, ¡°What are you looking at, you bunch of scoundrels!¡± ¡°Just because I stole some of your things, you keep complaining day in and day out. If it weren¡¯t for you people, why would there be so many police officers?¡± ¡°D*mn it, I¡¯m not a murderer or an arsonist. What¡¯s wrong with stealing your stuff?¡± ¡°What kind of looks are you giving me? I¡¯ll stab every one of you to death!¡± The thief¡¯s words were full of arrogance. Waving the knife menacingly, he continued his tirade. At this point, the passengers in the last compartment, who were already few in number, huddled in a corner, watching the thief in fear. No one dared to speak up. Meanwhile, the subway was announcing the upcoming station stop. Even the double-door alarm lights were flashing, indicating that the train was about to stop. Hearing the station announcement, the thief sneered. Seeing the frightened looks of the passengers, he muttered, ¡°Cowards!¡± He then glanced toward the entrance and began to move slowly. ¡°Smart ones, don¡¯t move,¡± he warned. ¡°The train is arriving, and I¡¯ll leave immediately.¡± ¡°Only a few thousand bucks a month. It¡¯s not worth you risking your lives for!¡± Hearing this, both Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious. The thief could tell that these two were not going to let him go. He clutched the folding knife and immediately charged at Su Xuan. Compared to Zheng Wenjie, who was older, it was evident that Su Xuan, being younger, would be easier to deal with. Su Xuan thought to himself, ¡°Who gave you the courage?¡± Although Su Xuan was unarmed, he had received training in apprehension techniques. Plus, he had the advantage of enhanced physical abilities from the body-enhancing potion he had taken. Dealing with a mere thief was a piece of cake. With a swift move, Su Xuan charged at the thief. At this moment, Zheng Wenjie¡¯s expression turned particularly grim. Every police officer undergoes systematic training in apprehension techniques before they start working. They have a set of techniques for apprehending thieves, but it¡¯s usually applied in situations where they directly confront thieves. However, in cases like this, facing an armed criminal without any weapons, the police officers find themselves at a disadvantage. If they resort to physical confrontation, they might end up with more than a few holes in their bodies. Zheng Wenjie immediately pressed the communication device, preparing to call for backup. At the same time, he reminded aloud. ¡°Su Xuan, be careful!¡± he shouted into the radio. ¡°1¡¯11 call for help, and I¡¯ll come to assist you!¡± Zheng Wenjie, being an experienced member of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, was well aware that their team received daily training. Their skills were far superior to those of Su Xuan, who was not part of their specialized unit. However, the criminal had targeted Su Xuan, not him, so he had to call for backup. Unexpectedly, right after he turned to reach for his communication device, he witnessed Su Xuan swiftly knocked away the criminal¡¯s wrist that was holding the foldable knife. Su Xuan then followed it up with a powerful kick aimed at the criminal¡¯s nose. That kick went so high it almost reached the guy¡¯s head! The criminal froze for a moment, then Su Xuan delivered a powerful kick straight to his face, causing a sharp crack as his nasal bone snapped. He fell to the ground in agony. Taking advantage of this moment, Su Xuan swiftly kicked the folding knife out of the criminal¡¯s hand. ¡°Alih!¡± The criminal let out a wailing cry, leaving Zheng Wenjie in shock. These young folks nowadays¡­ Do they all have such impressive physical abilities? That was a split kick! Chapter 80 - Chapter 80: Requesting Backup! Criminal Gang Discovered! Chapter 80: Requesting Backup! Criminal Gang Discovered! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Gulp!¡± Zheng Wenjie, who happened to witness this scene, couldn¡¯t help but gulp down his saliva and suddenly clenched the walkie-talkie tightly in his hand. In that split second, he was genuinely on edge! Come on. Didn¡¯t Su Xuan see that the knife was almost about to pierce his heart? If Su Xuan¡¯s movements had been even slightly slower, if he hadn¡¯t kicked out in time, he might have been in deep trouble¡­ This young guy¡­ Is he really this fearless when it comes to catching thieves!? It¡¯s like he¡¯s risking his life! However, Zheng Wenjie was probably overthinking it. Su Xuan could sense the impending attack even before it happened, and he was absolutely capable of gaining control of the situation in an instant! ¡°He had a hundred percent confidence. Never underestimate a man who has taken body-enhancing potion!¡± ¡°Good job, young man. You really scared me there¡­¡± Zheng Wenjie watched as Su Xuan went over to handcuff the criminal and couldn¡¯t help but feel his heart racing. He picked up the evidence bag and the knife. ¡°That move just now, if you hadn¡¯t reacted so quickly, that attack would have landed on you¡­¡± ¡°It was too dangerous!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how you learned that takedown move. 1 don¡¯t remember it being in our official training materials.¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite something!¡± Su Xuan casually lifted the criminal up. The man¡¯s nose was bleeding, and he looked dazed. He was so shaken that his legs had gone weak. ¡°It was just a stroke of luck,¡± Su Xuan said modestly. ¡°In the face of danger, who remembers specific techniques? I just improvised the simplest move, which was to knock the weapon out of his hand first.¡± Realizing the danger of his actions, Su Xuan quickly emphasized, ¡°1 got lucky this time because 1 reacted quickly enough to disarm him. Plus, I¡¯ve always been physically resilient. Senior, please don¡¯t try this. It¡¯s too risky!¡± ¡°I was almost scared to death just now¡­¡± Hearing this, Zheng Wenjie, who had initially considered learning the move, changed his mind and nodded, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry! I don¡¯t have your level of confidence¡­ When the time comes, I would not risk my life to make the arrest¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to play it safe, much safer.¡± While the two of them were talking, the subway had arrived at the station, and other members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team who had received the message had also reached the door of the last carriage. They were just about to take action when they saw Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie escorting the suspect out. The assisting team members were momentarily stunned. ¡°Is this the guy who assaulted the police with a weapon?¡± ¡°You managed to catch him so quickly?¡± In the midst of their puzzled expressions, Zheng Wenjie and Su Xuan handed over the suspect and, without pausing, headed towards another subway car. ¡°Yes, this is the guy who assaulted the police.¡± ¡°His weapon is in the evidence bag!¡± ¡°There should be his fingerprints on it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m handing him over to you!¡± As Su Xuan walked towards the other subway car, Zheng Wenjie hastily handed the suspect over to the others and followed Su Xuan into the car. At that moment, Su Xuan had just entered the car when he received a notification from the system. [Ding! Detected a group of criminals! Please apprehend immediately!] [Ding! Detected a group of criminals! Please apprehend immediately!] [Ding! Detected a group of criminals! Please apprehend immediately!] Important matters are repeated three times. Su Xuan:¡­ So, this isn¡¯t just one criminal? It¡¯s actually a group? Hearing the system¡¯s notification sound, Su Xuan looked at the Sin Radar. It was located within the Sin Radar¡¯s survey range, and there were several blinking red dots gathered together. The sin value displayed above those red dots made Su Xuan furrow his brows. Thieves like these typically only had a sin value of around 20, 30, or at most 50 or 60. If they managed to reach 80 or 90, they would be considered criminal kings. But now¡­ Among the group of criminals he could see, every single one of them had a sin value of ninety-nine! They were just one step away from reaching a hundred! Even in major operations, capturing a criminal king was no easy task¡­ Just like the criminal king Su Xuan had caught yesterday, he had been lurking in their area for over a decade and was only caught by Su Xuan due to a moment of underestimation¡­ Not to mention this many criminal kings gathered together! This was an unprecedented situation! Of course, with such high sin values, it didn¡¯t necessarily mean they were just thieves or a group of people¡­ They could be wanted criminals or other types of offenders¡­ Watching those several criminals sitting together, filling up the entire row of seats, Su Xuan stood at a distance and had no intention of rushing in. Currently, only he and Zheng Wenjie had boarded the train. On the other side, there were five criminals! The two of them were no match at all! Trying to subdue this group of people was an impossible task¡­ Su Xuan recalled how challenging it had been to apprehend the criminal who had assaulted the police with a weapon earlier. Now, facing these five criminals, it seemed even more daunting. He had consumed a body-enhancing potion, which allowed him to take down two or three people in this group in one go. But¡­ There were a total of five of them! When he made a move, the opponents would undoubtedly resist. While he could handle it, Zheng Wenjie might not be so lucky¡­ A police officer who served the people could not be attacked because of his negligence! Moreover, the most crucial issue was that they were uncertain about the identities of these criminals. If these individuals weren¡¯t like other pickpockets who would surrender peacefully upon hearing that they were from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team¡­ And considering the numerous other passengers around¡­ In case the criminals felt cornered and took nearby passengers as hostages, the situation would become truly awkward! To prevent the other party from resorting to such crazy actions, the best course of action for Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie was to refrain from taking action for now! With this in mind, Su Xuan discreetly stopped Zheng Wenjie, who was about to approach him, and quickly scanned the five individuals from the corner of his eye. These five people were all dressed in construction worker attire, wearing hats, and had a lot of dirt and dust on them, as if they had just come out of a construction site. If it weren¡¯t for their significantly high levels of sin values above their heads, Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t have been able to identify them as criminals at a glance¡­ However, sometimes the more inconspicuous the criminals appeared, the more dangerous they could be! They absolutely couldn¡¯t make any hasty moves. In that case, they had to call for backup! Su Xuan patted Zheng Wenjie¡¯s shoulder and subtly gestured towards the five individuals. Zheng Wenjie immediately sensed that something was amiss. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s actions, he understood that it wasn¡¯t the time to act rashly and promptly nodded in agreement. During this time, Su Xuan had already moved to another train carriage and found a seat. After ensuring that it was impossible for the others to spot him from his current corner, he took out a walkie-talkie. ¡°Calling headquarters, calling headquarters!¡± ¡°Please approach Line 1 of the subway, Kesha Station comrades, proceed immediately to Kesha Station!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve identified five suspicious individuals on the subway, and based on our observations, they appear to be a group!¡± ¡°Comrades near Kesha Station, please proceed immediately.. We need backup!¡± Chapter 81 - Chapter 81: Perilous Situation! Criminals Made Their Chapter 81: Perilous Situation! Criminals Made Their Escape First¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Su Xuan requested backup, it was done directly over the public channel. Not only the members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team but also personnel from other police stations and the city bureau¡¯s squad could hear it. Chief Zheng, who had just come out of the surveillance room not long ago, abruptly put down his pen and stood up. He looked up and happened to meet the gaze of the deputy bureau chief, who was also looking over. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, take a look!¡± As the chief and deputy bureau chiefs, they were responsible for overseeing major affairs within the bureau. Even if they encountered a real situation, they couldn¡¯t leave. Fortunately, they had surveillance cameras throughout the city bureau. If they wanted to see what was happening, they just needed to access the surveillance footage. Not to mention this so-called criminal group that Su Xuan mentioned! They couldn¡¯t afford to miss this situation. Su Xuan was a new police officer, recognized even by their standards! If he got injured here, it would be a disgrace! And the captain of the Anti-Pocketing Team, Captain Liao, immediately spoke to the other members of the team through his walkie-talkie. ¡°The closest team members to Kesha Station, gather at the station immediately! Coordinate with Su Xuan¡¯s operation!¡± ¡°Repeating: The closest team members to Kesha Station, gather at the station immediately! Proceed to provide support!¡± After delivering his message, Captain Liao put down the walkie-talkie and rushed to the subway station downstairs. Even though he knew it might be too late, he had to go and check out Kesha Station! Based on the events that had unfolded earlier, Captain Liao had a good understanding of Su Xuan¡¯s ability to identify criminals. Therefore, he gave these orders without hesitation. The team members who received his message didn¡¯t hesitate either and immediately sprang into action. They all believed in Su Xuan¡¯s judgment! While Su Xuan had just boarded the subway, the train was incredibly fast, taking at most five or six minutes to reach the next station! Moreover, they couldn¡¯t afford to alert the criminals by forcing them off the train prematurely. They had to wait until the criminals got off at their destination, and then Su Xuan and the team could follow suit. But if the criminals didn¡¯t get off at the next station¡­ In that case, the team members who had rushed there would have made a fruitless trip and would have to hurry to the next station¡­ However, even so, the team members had full confidence in Su Xuan¡¯s ability to identify the criminals. They were prepared to make multiple trips if necessary¡­ The only hope now was that this group of people would get off the train after it reached the station. Likewise, they hoped the team members rushing to the station would arrive quickly¡­ As time passed by second by second, Su Xuan returned to Zheng Wenjie¡¯s side, and the two of them found a pillar to stand by. One facing forward, the other facing backward. They kept a close watch on each other¡¯s movements. But even so, as the announcement for the approaching station echoed through the train, Zheng Wenjie¡¯s hand gripping the pole was sweating profusely. The more nervous a person became, the easier it was to make mistakes. In situations like this, Zheng Wenjie felt like his eyes were starting to blur. He tried to control himself from looking at that group of people, but the more he tried to restrain himself, the more his eyes involuntarily glanced in their direction. That group of people was already nervous. Everyone in the train car was their focus, especially after Su Xuan had gone out and returned, becoming the center of their attention. At the same time, Zheng Wenjie, who was obviously Su Xuan¡¯s companion, was in the same spotlight. At this moment, although Zheng Wenjie hadn¡¯t directly looked at the five individuals, his body was tense, and he hadn¡¯t even dared to move his neck. However, it was precisely because of this that the five individuals found it suspicious. They exchanged glances, and without any communication, they all stood up and began to move toward Zheng Wenjie. Walking halfway, two of the men headed towards another train car. The remaining three closed in around Zheng Wenjie, forming a triangle and surrounding him. Seeing this formation, Zheng Wenjie knew he might have been exposed. Watching as two of them left the train car, he felt increasingly anxious! But the situation was still unclear, and he couldn¡¯t take action recklessly. Moreover, he had no idea whether these three individuals were armed with knives. If he acted impulsively, it might cause panic among the other passengers in the train car. However, if he didn¡¯t act¡­ If he got subdued or if the two suspects ran away, the consequences would be unimaginable! Just at that moment, Su Xuan, who had also noticed the two men leaving, chased after them. Seeing this scene, Zheng Wenjie breathed a sigh of relief. As the three people approached, he prepared himself for action! There were still about two to three minutes before the train reached the station, and regardless of whether reinforcements could arrive in time, he couldn¡¯t let these three suspects go here first! At this moment, Su Xuan had already chased after the suspects into another train car. The two men were moving quickly. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that Su Xuan had the Sin Radar above his head, he might have lost track of these two individuals among the crowded passengers! Fortunately, he didn¡¯t chase for long before one of the suspects entered a less crowded train car. Su Xuan didn¡¯t follow them but stayed one train car away, relying on the radar to monitor them in real-time. The subway was about to reach the station soon. With the sound of the subway announcement, Su Xuan stood up and walked towards the adjacent train car. Sure enough, he saw the two suspects were already standing at the door of their train car, and the moment the doors opened, they squeezed out. Su Xuan quickly followed suit. On the other side, the three individuals who had approached Zheng Wenjie didn¡¯t make a move after all. Instead, they closely examined him from head to toe. Fortunately, after catching up with Su Xuan, Zheng Wenjie had handed the walkie-talkie to another companion and left it at the previous station, so he didn¡¯t have a walkie-talkie on him at the moment. The three individuals glanced at Zheng Wenjie but were still uncertain whether he was really a police officer. In the end, they didn¡¯t take any action. After the train had reached the station, the three individuals simply walked out. Zheng Wenjie breathed a sigh of relief but didn¡¯t dare to stop there. He quickly followed them. After what had happened earlier, he didn¡¯t dare to chase too closely this time. He was afraid that these three individuals would catch on to his presence if they saw him, so he had to keep a safe distance while trailing them. It was fortunate that there were enough police officers who had gathered at this moment. Zheng Wenjie walked forward and immediately encountered a few colleagues. He gestured toward the three suspects, and without a word, they set off in pursuit. Zheng Wenjie kept a safe distance. Considering the crowded station, none of them made a move. Instead, they followed the three suspects onto the subway. Watching the suspects head towards an open area beside the subway, Zheng Wenjie immediately signaled to his colleagues and then rushed out. His fellow officers weren¡¯t slow either. Upon seeing the signal, they followed suit. Several officers were poised for action. ¡°Police! Don¡¯t move!¡± With a loud shout, several officers rushed forward, surrounding the three individuals and swiftly tackling them to the ground, pulling out handcuffs in the process! The three individuals were utterly shocked! When they saw Zheng Wenjie¡¯s face, a fierce expression immediately appeared on their faces. ¡°You!!¡± Things were developing favorably on this side, but on the other side, Su Xuan hadn¡¯t encountered any reinforcements yet.. Chapter 82 - Chapter 82: Criminals Are Left Baffled; How Can This Cop Dodge So Well!? Chapter 82: Criminals Are Left Baffled; How Can This Cop Dodge So Well!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The two men finally noticed that Su Xuan was relentlessly pursuing them. The two burly men came to a halt, turning their heads to look in Su Xuan¡¯s direction. Su Xuan hesitated for a moment, not having time to evade their approach, and was directly bumped into by the two men. However, even in this situation, he remained calm. Watching the surveillance feed, Chief Zheng and the deputy chief held their breath. They immediately issued orders through the communication device. ¡°Hurry! The other two suspects have spotted Su Xuan. Surrounding officers, rush to provide backup!¡± ¡°These two suspects have crossed the subway station and are heading towards Exit A. They seem to be heading to the bus station above. Both are wearing work uniforms and are approximately 1.8 meters tall.¡± ¡°They are heading towards the construction site behind the station! The two suspects are making their way through the construction site, with Su Xuan in pursuit!¡± ¡°The situation is critical. Any nearby officers, please hurry to assist!¡± Chief Zheng had given the command, and the officers who were rushing to the scene understood the gravity of the situation. They exchanged glances and quickened their pace. They couldn¡¯t believe that in such a short amount of time, Su Xuan had already confronted the two suspects face-to-face. This was not good at all! On the other side, Zheng Wenjie, who also heard the voices, had an unpleasant look on his face. Dealing with three burly men on his side was already challenging enough, even with the support of other officers. Meanwhile, Su Xuan had no backup at all, facing two men alone. He was the one at a disadvantage! Zheng Wenjie realized that Su Xuan was a member of their Anti-Pocketing Team. In this deadlock, he felt compelled to go and provide support. Without hesitation, he told his companion on the spot and quickly ran towards the direction Su Xuan had gone. In contrast to the nervous people around him, Su Xuan remained somewhat composed. Even when he was discovered, he calmly gazed at the two men with an unwavering expression. However, it was precisely this calm demeanor that irked the two men in work uniforms. ¡°You cop, what are you doing following us?¡± ¡°Coincidentally passing by, do you believe that?¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t deny the fact that he was a cop. Since he had been found out, he might as well admit it. While speaking, he subconsciously adopted a time-delaying tactic. After all, he was facing two men, both over 1.8 meters tall. Su Xuan believed that even with his enhanced physique, taking on two such large criminals directly was nearly impossible. Not to mention, these two men looked like they worked at a construction site, bulging with muscle and full of strength. Su Xuan felt he was outmatched. Given this situation, there was no other option. Delay! Delaying time was the plan. When the supporting officers arrived, they could deal with these two criminals together. After all, relying on just him, it was very difficult to apprehend both criminals simultaneously. However, Su Xuan¡¯s words had the opposite effect, infuriating the two criminals who felt he was insulting their intelligence. ¡°The hell, do you think we¡¯re stupid?¡± ¡°Darn it, I¡¯m already hiding here, and now a cop wants to come over to court death. Well, if that¡¯s how it is, I¡¯ll grant your wish!¡± ¡°Fifth Brother, attack!¡± One of the two men, seeing Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, became furious. He immediately spat on the ground, rubbed his fists together, and then rushed towards Su Xuan. The other criminal, who had been hesitant, realized that he had no choice but to act now. He gritted his teeth and charged towards Su Xuan as well. City Police Department Surveillance Room. As they watched the two criminals make their move against Su Xuan, Chief Zheng and the Deputy Director stared at the surveillance footage, holding their breath in nervous anticipation. The other team members were still on their way, even Zheng Wenjie, who had just apprehended three other criminals, had just set off. At this moment, facing two enraged criminals, Su Xuan was all alone. ¡°All units, attention! Suspects are in action, suspects are in action!¡± ¡°Su Xuan is alone, please all departments, nearby officers, hurry to assist!¡± The Deputy Director had shouted repeatedly through the radio. Chief Zheng watched the surveillance footage, his face displaying disbelief. He saw in the surveillance footage, Su Xuan swiftly evading the repeated attacks of the suspects. ¡°What¡­ what is happening?¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡¯s movements¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s quite remarkable!¡± ¡°Those two suspects have tried several times, but haven¡¯t managed to land a single hit on Su Xuan. This kid¡¯s luck is truly extraordinary.¡± Chief Zheng watched the surveillance, his eyes lighting up, and he immediately pounded the table. The Deputy Director, who had just spoken into the radio, turned his head to look at him. In the surveillance footage, Su Xuan was dodging left and right, although it looked chaotic, none of the attacks from the two criminals had landed on him. He had evaded them all! The Deputy Director blinked, then took a deep breath. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°This kid is something! Not a single attack from those two suspects has landed!¡± ¡°If he keeps this up, Su Xuan might actually hold out until backup arrives!¡± The Deputy Director praised Su Xuan, admiration clear in his eyes. However, Chief Zheng frowned. ¡°Not necessarily.¡± ¡°Those two suspects are clearly getting furious because Su Xuan keeps dodging. Plus, we¡¯re near a construction site¡­¡± ¡°If they decide to use weapons against Su Xuan¡­¡± Hearing this, the Deputy Director grew tense as well. The two of them huddled in front of the surveillance, watching the screen nervously¡­ Su Xuan, you must hold out¡­ Despite Su Xuan¡¯s current precarious situation, he remained calm inside because he knew he could evade any attack. Two minutes earlier, just when the two criminals had spotted him, Su Xuan had thought about what would happen if he couldn¡¯t successfully delay them and prevent them from leaving. Would these two criminals then resort to violence against him? Thinking about this, Su Xuan directly opened the system¡¯s store. Thanks to the system upgrades and capturing several criminals earlier today, he had accumulated several hundred points. While he couldn¡¯t afford big-ticket items, he could still consider smaller gadgets. Su Xuan immediately searched for evasion-related items, starting with the cheapest ones¡ªhe was financially constrained, after all. He could only afford to look at the cheapest options. The very cheap ones were not reliable, and there weren¡¯t many options under five hundred points. At a glance, Su Xuan noticed the **¡±Ghostly Evasion Step¡±**. Its attribute was one hundred percent evasion from attacks¡ªa perfect fit for his current situation. However, it came at a hefty price of three thousand points. With barely a thousand points in his pocket, Su Xuan considered searching for other items. Yet, before he could slide past this item, he caught something in his peripheral vision. He moved the cursor back to the **¡±Ghostly Evasion Step¡±**. And there it was¡ªa trial version tucked away in the corner. Costing only three hundred points! Su Xuan:¡­ How did you know I had just over three hundred points left? With a sigh, he spent what was left in his wallet on it. The criminals were now closing in, and Su Xuan had no choice but to activate it. It turned into a scene where the criminals couldn¡¯t land a hit no matter how they attacked. You f***ing¡­ The criminal swung his final punch but missed again.. He looked around with a fierce expression, finally setting his sights on an iron rod¡ª Chapter 83 - Chapter 83: The Chief Was Dumbfounded. Was Su Xuan That Amazing? Chapter 83: The Chief Was Dumbfounded. Was Su Xuan That Amazing? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Heck, I don¡¯t believe you can dodge this stick!¡± The criminal picked up the object from the ground. It wasn¡¯t exactly a stick; it was a cut steel rod, long and slender, with a chilly touch that briefly sobered him up. However, after seeing Su Xuan dodge his partner¡¯s attacks one after another, he grew increasingly furious. He immediately grasped the steel rod and charged towards Su Xuan. Whoosh! The steel rod came flying with a whistling sound, making Su Xuan break into a cold sweat. While he had faith in the system¡¯s item, he hadn¡¯t truly tested it yet, and he was anxious. No wonder there was a trial version of this item; even an ordinary person would hesitate to spend 3,000 points on something that might not guarantee absolute evasion! Although he knew he had the item, Su Xuan still followed his instincts and squatted down the moment the steel rod came his way. Suddenly, he felt his feet slip, and he instinctively reached out with one hand to support himself. As a result, the steel rod rushed past him, almost brushing against his nose. Su Xuan was startled, and his body was nearly touching the ground. Then, his hand reflexively pushed upwards, sending him into the air. In mid-air, he spun around, and his foot happened to land on the body of the criminal who had thought the steel rod would surely take down this cop! However, things didn¡¯t go as planned for the criminal. He expected the steel rod to knock the cop down, but not only did this ¡°bastard¡± dodge the attack, he even kicked him! With such force! The burly worker stumbled, and the steel rod slipped from his hand, falling to the ground. He collapsed as well. ¡°Fourth Brother!¡± The other big guy, known as Fifth Brother, witnessed this scene and yelled out. He glanced around and picked up a hammer about half his height from the ground. Raising it high, he charged towards Su Xuan. Su Xuan¡¯s heart raced, and he used the Ghostly Evasion Step under his feet. As the big guy rushed forward, he rapidly moved his body from side to side, making his actions so quick that the two criminals couldn¡¯t even keep up with his movements. By the time they reacted, Su Xuan had already appeared next to the big guy. ¡°Damn!¡± The big guy was momentarily stunned when he saw Su Xuan¡¯s figure, and he subconsciously swung the hammer towards him. However, Su Xuan delivered a swift hand chop to the back of his hand, causing him to release the hammer due to the intense pain. It happened so quickly. Su Xuan¡¯s hand appeared beneath the handle of the hammer, and he effortlessly caught it. His slender fingers tightened around it, and even the veins on the back of his hand became apparent. Everyone¡¯s eyes widened at this moment. Su Xuan abruptly raised the hammer and swung it towards the big guy. Following the return path of the hammer, the big guy¡¯s nose met it directly. His entire body was sent flying, crashing heavily at Su Xuan¡¯s feet. Bang! As he fell, a cloud of dust rose around him. ¡°Fourth Brother!¡± The other big guy, who had initially intended to lay hands on Su Xuan, had second thoughts as he watched Su Xuan holding the hammer and approaching him. He swallowed hard and, seeing Su Xuan brandishing the iron hammer while looking at him, decided to gulp down his fear. He then turned and made a run for it! No kidding! That cop was just too sinister. He couldn¡¯t land a hit on him no matter how hard he tried, and now the guy was armed too. He definitely couldn¡¯t handle it. If you can¡¯t win, you run! As for Fifth Brother¡­ When I find a way, 1¡¯11 come back to save you! With these thoughts, the big guy picked up his pace and ran even faster. Meanwhile, the guy who had fallen to the ground had tears in his eyes and had no idea that his brother had abandoned him and taken off. He continued to clutch his nose, shouting desperately: ¡°Brother, you go first!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me!¡± ¡°Run!¡± He shouted with an intense sense of urgency. Su Xuan looked at him speechlessly. Seeing the guy about to disappear from sight, he raised his foot, ready to chase after him. Although he hadn¡¯t wanted to deal with two of them alone at first, the situation had already escalated to this point. If he let the guy escape, that would truly be foolish! ¡°Swish!¡± However, before Su Xuan had taken more than a couple of steps, someone grabbed his leg. It was none other than the brother called Fifth Brother. He hugged Su Xuan¡¯s leg, his blood and tears smearing all over Su Xuan¡¯s trousers. At the same time, he yelled loudly in that direction, ¡°Fourth Brother, run quickly, run!¡± ¡°Come and save me when the time comes!¡± Su Xuan: ? Save you later? Do you really think this is a martial arts movie? ¡°Fifth Brother!¡± A mournful cry came from that direction, and the voice was quite loud, even faster than before. Su Xuan was held back by this person, and he couldn¡¯t move freely. He saw the other person about to escape and bit his lip. He had to act quickly; otherwise, he would lose sight of the criminal. With determination, Su Xuan directly hurled the hammer he was holding! Swoosh¡ª The heavy iron hammer spun halfway through the air and flew straight towards Fourth Brother. When Fourth Brother turned his head and saw the hammer, he didn¡¯t take it seriously. The distance between him and the cop had already become quite significant. Seeing this scene, he became even more confident that the hammer wouldn¡¯t reach him. That cop was way too far away. As he watched this scene, he had no idea that his confidence was about to be shattered. The next moment, a shadow rushed towards Fourth Brother. ¡°All!¡± ¡°Boom!¡± With a soft sound, the criminal who had tried to make a run for it was struck in the ankle by the iron hammer, causing him to collapse to the ground. He fell forward, landing face down in the sandy ground. Before he could even get back up, several police officers in uniform rushed over from a short distance away. They extended their hands and promptly handcuffed him. The criminal was utterly bewildered. What the hell¡­ Is he doing magic tricks? ¡°We could barely make out his footwork just now, and now he¡¯s throwing that hammer from such a distance¡­?¡± How did Su Xuan manage to throw it so far? Chief Zheng muttered to himself, finding it hard to believe his own eyes. The deputy director hesitated for a moment and then said, ¡°Chief Zheng, maybe it¡¯s best not to let others see this footage.¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡¯s strength is incredible!¡± Upon hearing this, Chief Zheng nodded, thinking the deputy director had a point. If he didn¡¯t have this kind of strength, there¡¯s no way he could have thrown such a massive hammer! Forget it, it¡¯s better not to show this surveillance footage to other officers; they might think they¡¯re worthless¡­ *CIick!* As they watched someone handcuff Fourth Brother, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate. He reached out and took a pair of handcuffs, restraining Fifth Brother, who had been clinging to his leg. Then he lifted Fifth Brother off the ground and looked at the two bloody handprints on his pants, lost in thought. At this moment, Captain Liao and Zheng Wenjie were also on their way to the scene. Seeing the two middle-aged men who had been apprehended, they both breathed a sigh of relief. As they looked at the bloody handprints on Su Xuan¡¯s pants, Captain Liao gasped and asked Su Xuan, ¡°Are you okay?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. That¡¯s the suspect¡¯s blood.¡± ¡°Later, have the suspect check his leg. 1 managed to catch up with him and hit him with a hammer,¡± Su Xuan replied. Upon hearing this, Captain Liao and Zheng Wenjie looked in the direction indicated by Su Xuan. They saw the suspect being held by other officers, and they couldn¡¯t believe their eyes when they saw the massive hammer on the ground. ¡°Wow!?¡± ¡°Such a huge hammer¡­¡± ¡°You threw it out and hit him!?¡± ¡°How are you so amazing?¡± Chapter 84 - Chapter 84: Well, All of the "Five Bests of Ning City" Got Arrested!? Chapter 84: Well, All of the ¡°Five Bests of Ning City¡± Got Arrested!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing this, Su Xuan just modestly smiled, touched his nose, and glanced down at his already dirtied pant cuffs, feeling somewhat vexed. ¡°I was just in a rush, and my grip slipped.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t even think I could actually land a hit¡­¡± ¡°But now, I might not be able to continue chasing thieves; I¡¯ll have to head back and change my clothes¡­¡± ¡°This guy has stained my pant cuffs all red; it¡¯s frustrating¡­¡± Thinking about it was infuriating. Su Xuan contemplated that perhaps he wouldn¡¯t be able to continue apprehending thieves in his current attire. ¡°Change clothes for what?!¡± ¡°Do you still want to keep going?!¡± At that very moment, the panting captain of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team finally arrived. En route, he had received a separate message from Chief Zheng and was genuinely alarmed when he heard about Su Xuan¡¯s actions. If something happens to this guy, Old Mai will rush over from the rural precinct and personally give him a piece of my mind! Now, upon hearing that Su Xuan still had the audacity to think about going back to change his clothes before resuming his pursuit of thieves¡­ Captain Liao was astonished and hastily advised. ¡°Hurry back and take some rest!¡± ¡°We¡¯ve been at it all afternoon, and you¡¯ve already nabbed plenty¡­¡± Indeed, he had nabbed plenty. They had learned yesterday that Su Xuan had apprehended thirty thieves. Subsequently, they organized a team to attend a lecture at the Jiangcheng police station. In the morning, they went to Jiangcheng Police Station, and by noon, they had brought him back. In the afternoon, Su Xuan had helped the Anti-Pickpocketing Team capture so many individuals¡­ He had genuinely left them dumbfounded! Captain Liao wasn¡¯t the only one who felt this way. Other members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team and police officers from other stations also began to admire Su Xuan wholeheartedly! Impressive. In just a short period of time, this person has captured so many thieves¡­ Moreover, looking at the way he swings that giant hammer, you can¡¯t wield it like that without ten years of experience! Not only does he have outstanding thief-catching skills, but he also possesses incredible strength and precision¡­ Who wouldn¡¯t admire him!? At this moment, Su Xuan, who was being admired by everyone, nodded upon hearing his team leader¡¯s words. Although he still wanted to catch a few more thieves¡­ But since the team leader had spoken, he decided to take a break. The major operation was still a month away, so even if he came back to catch thieves tomorrow, there would be enough time. Besides, he was feeling a bit tired today. No one knew Su Xuan¡¯s thoughts at this moment. If they had known, they would have probably begged him to stop and go rest, not to push himself too hard! Meanwhile, a few construction workers who had been apprehended by Zheng Wenjie earlier were also brought over. They stood alongside the two criminals caught by Su Xuan. Initially, Captain Liao, who had wanted to say something, furrowed his brows when he saw these five suspicious individuals. His gaze was fixed firmly on those five. Seeing Captain Liao¡¯s expression, the other police officers also fell silent, turning their attention to the same direction. And with a closer look, they sensed something was amiss. ¡°Aren¡¯t these the Five Bests of Ning City!?¡± One officer scrutinized them carefully and, in disbelief, blurted out almost instantly. As soon as these words were spoken, the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members were stunned! Even the police officers from the city precincts involuntarily held their breath! The Five Bests of Ning City! This name was just too famous. Even the police officers from their city precincts were familiar with their reputation¡­ The crowd quickly approached and carefully identified the five suspects. Their faces displayed expressions of shock. ¡°Wow! Is this guy really Zhao Laowu?¡± ¡°He¡¯s covered in blood. 1 almost didn¡¯t recognize him. But the others are indeed one of the Five Bests of Ning City!¡± ¡°Goodness! Have we really apprehended such notorious criminals?¡± ¡°Wow, how did the Five Bests of Ning City end up in our Xiangjiang City?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ could we be mistaken? How did these people end up in our city?¡± ¡°Is it still on the subway¡­ that can¡¯t be, right?¡± Several members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team gathered in front of the five criminals, murmuring to themselves as they analyzed the situation. Hearing this, the faces of the five suspects turned ugly. ¡°What do you cops want?¡± ¡°You arrest people, fine, but why did you hit my brothers!? Seriously, our faces aren¡¯t faces anymore with all these bruises!¡± ¡°Damn it¡­ it¡¯s just my bad luck this time. Otherwise, I¡¯d show you how I¡¯d deal with you!¡± The expressions of the several suspects were far from pleasant. Especially when they saw their two younger brothers in such a sorry state, one with a broken nose and the other with a broken leg¡­ The eldest of the suspects was grinding his teeth. Upon hearing this, the police officers were not pleased. If it weren¡¯t for these two suspects who had first laid hands on Su Xuan, he wouldn¡¯t have retaliated! Did they have a case for an armed assault on a police officer? ¡°You really¡­¡± One of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members who was looking at the leader of the thieves as he spoke immediately ordered them to be taken away! Their fate awaited them in prison! The other police officers, upon realizing that the situation had concluded, immediately saluted them and went on with their own tasks. Before long, only the members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team remained at the scene. Seeing the shocked expressions on their teammates¡¯ faces, Su Xuan was a bit puzzled. He was genuinely perplexed. No¡­ Could someone explain to him who the Five Bests of Ning City were? After all, Su Xuan was equipped with a Sin Radar, and he could tell that these five individuals had quite a bit of wickedness about them¡­ However, without using the Criminal Provisions tool, he wasn¡¯t really sure what crimes these suspects had committed. But now, judging from the surprised gazes of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members, he seemed to understand that the two criminals he had caught weren¡¯t exactly good people. Although he wasn¡¯t entirely sure what kind of people the Five Bests of Ning City were, Su Xuan had a hunch! Among this group, perhaps only the rural police officers who had been seconded like him were a bit baffled. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Just who are these Five Bests of Ning City? Why are you all so surprised?¡± Hearing this, several city precinct Anti-Pickpocketing Team members finally recalled that these matters had only circulated among the officers in their precinct. The rural police officers were still unaware of this matter. ¡°Don¡¯t underestimate the Five Bests of Ning City! Legend has it that they specialize in pickpocketing inside subway stations¡­¡± ¡°Due to the high volume of people, each of them is responsible for a specific subway line.¡± ¡°These five individuals can be said to have control over all the subway lines in the entire Ning City¡­¡± ¡°In a previous arrest operation, a police officer discovered their identities and found their hiding place.¡± ¡°Only to realize that the criminals operating on the subway were actually a large family!¡± ¡°They are all related!¡± ¡°It was during that operation that our police force roughly grasped their facial features¡­¡± ¡°But after that operation, the Five Bests of Ning City disappeared from the city, only to reappear in our precinct¡­¡± ¡°It seems that it¡¯s because of the crackdowns in the surrounding cities, which put pressure on these criminals. They¡¯ve all come to cities like ours, where there isn¡¯t much police activity!¡± ¡°Unfortunately for them, they ran into us! And they happened to encounter our major operation, meeting you!¡± Su Xuan:¡­ They¡¯re giving me too much credit¡­. Chapter 85 - Chapter 85: Thinking of Running? Prepare to Spend a Few Years Inside! Chapter 85: Thinking of Running? Prepare to Spend a Few Years Inside! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing about the achievements of these five brothers, the rural precinct officers were left dumbfounded. Their mouths hung open, and some couldn¡¯t find words to express their astonishment. But when they finally collected their thoughts, they turned their heads toward Su Xuan and took a sharp intake of breath, filled with shock. ¡°Good heavens! These subway theft experts, the Five Bests of Ning City, were actually apprehended by you!¡± ¡°Discovering them would have been impressive on its own, but you actually caught them¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re incredibly skilled¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡­ 1 heard rumors about you catching so many thieves, and 1 was skeptical. Now, I¡¯m a true believer!¡± ¡°In just half a day, we heard you talking on the radio, one thief after another. And now you¡¯ve directly captured the Five Bests of Ning City!¡± ¡°Wow! You¡¯re truly amazing¡­¡± Compared to their colleagues from the rural precinct, the members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team were even more excited. They knew that yesterday, Su Xuan had captured a thief king while catching thieves. But today, he had not only captured numerous criminals but had even apprehended the Five Bests of Ning City¡­ Thinking about this, the gazes of those Anti-Pickpocketing Team members towards Su Xuan were filled with envy. They knew that over the years, they had lightly browsed through various transportation hubs and never caught any thief kings. Yet Su Xuan, at such a young age¡­ Had already captured a thief king, and many other thieves! At this moment, Captain Liao¡¯s face was also filled with excitement. Although he hadn¡¯t personally caught the Five Bests of Ning City, Su Xuan was someone he had taken a liking to and brought over through his recommendation. Now, as Su Xuan¡¯s temporary immediate superior¡­ Su Xuan¡¯s remarkable achievements were something he could share credit for! Moreover, in the eyes of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team members, the Five Bests of Ning City were no different from thief kings. And every single one of them had reached the level of a thief king! Now¡­ They had apprehended five of them at once! This was equivalent to capturing five thief king-level criminals in one fell swoop! ¡°Well done, young man¡­ Excellent job!¡± ¡°These are five thief king-level criminals! You definitely deserve a reward for this!¡± ¡°The Five Bests of Ning City! Hahaha!¡± Captain Liao couldn¡¯t help but laugh out loud. ¡°1 never imagined in my entire life that they would end up in my hands!¡± ¡°You¡¯re really something, Su Xuan.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t misjudge you!¡± Captain Liao¡¯s words echoed in Su Xuan¡¯s ears, and his expression became somewhat serious. Although he had previously confirmed from the Sin Radar that these five individuals were likely formidable criminals, he hadn¡¯t expected them to be this skilled. The severity of the situation had escalated beyond his expectations. Meanwhile, Captain Liao, possibly reminded of something, appeared ecstatic. He was practically overjoyed. ¡°Oh my¡­¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, isn¡¯t Ning City currently cracking down on organized crime?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve been searching for these five across their entire city for so long, and yet they ended up in my hands, finally caught!¡± ¡°I never thought that the Ning City Five Bests would be apprehended by our downtown anti-pickpocketing team!¡± ¡°I¡¯m dying of laughter, if this gets out, imagine how many of our colleagues will envy us!¡± Captain Liao was genuinely ecstatic. Even though Su Xuan was the one who had captured these criminals, he was now a member of the anti-pickpocketing team. In this operation, they had all acted as anti-pickpocketing team members, and it was a win for their entire team. Just like in the case of Old Mai¡¯s police station, they had struck gold this time! Captain Liao was thrilled and didn¡¯t mind who received the ultimate credit. All that mattered was that the Five Bests of Ning City were now under their custody. ¡°Su Xuan, this time, we owe it to you!¡± ¡°If you hadn¡¯t noticed something was off with these five, we wouldn¡¯t have been able to catch them.¡± ¡°Rest assured, I¡¯ll report this to our superiors, and your contributions will be well recognized!¡± Captain Liao spoke with enthusiasm. However, as Captain Liao celebrated their success, the five captured criminals wore displeased expressions. One of them spoke up defiantly. ¡°Haha, do you guys think that capturing us is enough?¡± ¡°Let me tell you! Your pathetic jail might hold us for a moment, but it won¡¯t hold us for a lifetime!¡± ¡°When 1 get out, I¡¯ll be back to my old self!¡± The leader of the thieves uttered these words, and upon hearing them, Captain Liao¡¯s expression changed slightly, while Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but twitch his lips. ¡°For the three of you, maybe there¡¯s no guarantee, but those two I caught earlier assaulted a police officer.¡± ¡°They even attacked an officer with a weapon, which adds another charge!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think you¡¯ll be getting out in three to five years; you can even forget about getting out in five to six years!¡± Hearing this, the triumphant expression on the leader¡¯s face froze. ¡°Alright, take them back!¡± ¡°These are the Five Bests of Ning City! Each one of them is on par with a thief king! It¡¯s exhilarating to have captured all five at once!¡± Captain Liao directed his subordinates to take the five criminals away. The members of the anti-pickpocketing team were walking with weak knees, not just because they had expended so much energy charging over earlier, but also because they were still in shock. ¡°Wow, 1 heard that the police in Ning City have been trying to catch these Five Bests for a long time but never succeeded!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it ended up falling into our laps.¡± ¡°My goodness, even the anti-pickpocketing teams in major cities can¡¯t beat us, right?¡± ¡°This time, we¡¯ve really shown our skills!¡± As they spoke, the team members couldn¡¯t contain their excitement. It¡¯s important to note that while Su Xuan had indeed discovered these five criminals, it was the entire team that had successfully apprehended them. Looking at Su Xuan¡¯s individual abilities alone, it would have been impossible to catch these five criminals. So when it came time for commendations, the team members knew they had also played a significant role. For them, this was already quite satisfying. After all, these were thief kings they had apprehended, and having a share of the credit for their capture was impressive enough. Meanwhile, with the successful capture of these five thieves, Su Xuan also received the system¡¯s reward points. Although the number of thieves caught this time was relatively small, they had a high amount of points due to their high levels of sin. This effectively resolved the issue of Su Xuan being broke once again since the points he received were doubled. This influx of points allowed him to freely explore the points marketplace once more. Su Xuan¡¯s gaze fell on the Ghostly Evasion Step ability, which he had just tried out in the trial version. After the confrontation with these thieves, Su Xuan realized that even with the body-enhancing potion he still had many shortcomings. First of all, his ability was just too weak. If it weren¡¯t for having the system¡¯s marketplace at his disposal this time, I¡¯m afraid 1 would have been done for the moment the other side attacked. But fortunately, the results after capturing the criminals were satisfying¡­ Encountering such a thief king is no simple matter, and Su Xuan decided to bite the bullet for now and not dwell on the Ghostly Evasion Step ability. Instead, he took a fancy to that one¡­. Chapter 86 - Chapter 86: You Get What You Pay For, The Sin Monologue Activated! Chapter 86: You Get What You Pay For, The Sin Monologue Activated! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation During the process of apprehending criminals, there was something that currently troubled Su Xuan the most. That was, while he could use the Sin Radar to check the sin value to determine if someone was a criminal, he didn¡¯t know exactly what kind of criminal they were. Single-use identity items were a bit cheap, but they didn¡¯t hold up when you needed many of them! If one use was cheap, wasn¡¯t it multiplied by ten for the next ten uses? In the future, as he encountered more criminals, with tenfold or even twentyfold numbers, he couldn¡¯t possibly go and get a one-time version of a Directional Search every time he met a criminal, could he? With that in mind, Su Xuan¡¯s gaze wandered over to the nearby Sin Monologue book. A thick book of the Sin Monologue, a total of three thousand pages, and it was reasonably priced. Just five hundred points! ¡°So, why is the Sin Monologue so cheap?¡± Su Xuan asked the system in his mind. In his view, the Sin Monologue and the Directional Search were almost the same thing. Why did the Directional Search cost five thousand points? But the three-thousand-page Sin Monologue only cost five hundred points? These two prices didn¡¯t quite match! [Ding, the Sin Monologue is a one-time use item, a total of three thousand pages, and it stops after use, host!] [Furthermore, in terms of functionality, the Sin Monologue is not as accurate in its targeting as the Directional Search, 1 recommend purchasing the Directional Search, host!] The system had a tone of a cunning salesman. Su Xuan sneered and quickly bought the Sin Monologue. Then he soon discovered that this Sin Monologue could actually be used in conjunction with the Sin Radar he had previously purchased. As long as it was attached to the Sin Radar, whenever he encountered a new criminal, the Sin Monologue would display the person¡¯s identity with a matching red marker. Huh¡­ It was quite useful. Sure enough, the system was a pit, trying to rip him off. Not a chance! When Su Xuan bought the Sin Monologue, his recently replenished wallet was emptied once again. Previously, in order to catch two thieves, Su Xuan had purchased the trial version of the Ghostly Evasion Step. After catching five criminals, each contributing over two hundred points, Su Xuan, who had just reached over a thousand points, became a broke individual again, with only five hundred and sixty points left. After realizing this, Su Xuan suddenly couldn¡¯t rest anymore. ¡°Captain Liao, let¡¯s continue with the mission!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll just go back and change my clothes!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s continue¡­¡± Before, when he felt financially comfortable and had caught plenty of criminals in the afternoon, Su Xuan had no objection to taking a break. But as a broke guy with less than a thousand points, what qualifications did he have to continue loafing around? It was like getting your salary at the beginning of the month, but after paying the bills, you¡¯re left with only five hundred and sixty in your pocket. Not even enough to last ten days. At this moment, Captain Liao was still excited. Suddenly hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words was like a bucket of cold water being poured over his head, instantly extinguishing his excitement. ¡°Continue what!¡± ¡°You go back and rest properly!¡± ¡°Come back tomorrow!¡± ¡°Speaking of which, you comrades who were borrowed over here can¡¯t work long hours as we do¡­¡± Since Captain Liao had spoken like this, what could Su Xuan do? But¡­ ¡°Alright, then we¡¯ll take a break.¡± ¡°Can I continue working on the subway tomorrow?¡± ¡°I feel¡­ there are still many criminals on the subway¡­¡± Su Xuan rubbed the back of his head and said. Hearing this, Captain Liao thought for a moment. Originally, he had wanted Su Xuan to follow him. But it was quite clear. Given Su Xuan¡¯s performance right now, he might be hindering more than helping. ¡°Alright!¡± He immediately nodded. ¡°Starting tomorrow, you and Zheng Wenjie will patrol the subway.¡± ¡°Our city¡¯s subway defense line¡­¡± ¡°Will be entrusted to you!¡± As soon as these words were spoken, not only Su Xuan but also Zheng Wenjie were excited. They immediately saluted Captain Liao. ¡°Yes, Captain Liao!¡± Su Xuan was resting in the temporary residence of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. The next morning, Zheng Wenjie knocked on the door with breakfast. ¡°Su Xuan, are you awake?¡± ¡°I brought you breakfast!¡± ¡°A piping hot noodle soup with pickled vegetables and shredded pork!¡± Zheng Wenjie said excitedly. Today, he was going to follow Su Xuan. Yes. As an old team member, Zheng Wenjie didn¡¯t feel that there was anything wrong with following Su Xuan. Based on Su Xuan¡¯s performance yesterday, he trusted him even as a veteran member of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. Su Xuan opened the door directly. He had already been up early, but he didn¡¯t expect to find free breakfast here. He didn¡¯t want to miss out on free food. ¡°Thanks, Brother Zheng!¡± Su Xuan wasn¡¯t polite at all. The noodles were packed separately. After taking them, he put the noodles into the soup. The aroma of pickled vegetables and shredded pork wafted into his nose. After a night of not eating, his stomach was growling. Zheng Wenjie was also excited at the moment, taking a sip of the soup and saying. ¡°Su Xuan, this is the first time I¡¯ve seen you as such an amazing police officer!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s work hard today, and we¡¯re just a little short of this year¡¯s performance target!¡± ¡°Hopefully, we can catch another Thief King!¡± ¡°Haha, 1 want to shock those bunch of fools!¡± Zheng Wenjie thought about how after returning yesterday, a few of his buddies started teasing him, saying that he, as an experienced police officer, was embarrassed to follow a borrowed team member like Su Xuan. Zheng Wenjie scoffed at them. What do these people know! Following Su Xuan, he felt comfortable, and he had opportunities to earn achievements. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°But Brother Zheng¡­¡± Su Xuan nodded, seeming to remember something, and hesitated. ¡°My handcuffs seem to be not enough. You see¡­¡± ¡°Could you get us a few more pairs?¡± ¡°There are many criminals on the subway, and the time at each station is short. We can¡¯t ask people to change handcuffs for us every time, right?¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenjie also thought it made sense. He immediately clapped his hands. ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll get you some handcuffs!¡± Get a few more pairs. Today, he was going to follow Su Xuan and steal the show! For Zheng Wenjie, there was no reluctance to follow Su Xuan. In fact, he was excited about it. The more criminals Su Xuan caught, the more he would receive commendations for working alongside him. Why be angry? Was he an idiot? Su Xuan, with the handcuffs, and accompanied by Zheng Wenjie, headed straight to the subway station. The subway station on their side was a small one with low passenger traffic. Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie exchanged a glance and split into two groups, entering completely different train carriages. As soon as they got on the carriage, Su Xuan heard the notification sound from the system. [Ding! A criminal detected, please apprehend immediately!] [Name: Hu Tong, Age: 36, Sin Value: 83, Crime: Theft!] Seeing the prompt text on the system panel, Su Xuan finally understood why this Sin Monologue was so cheap. Indeed, you get what you pay for. But at least it was useful! Su Xuan suddenly looked toward a man in a suit who was sitting and looking at his phone among the crowd. Seeing Su Xuan suddenly looking at him, the man in the suit was clearly stunned for a moment, then immediately revealed a flustered expression on his face. However, he quickly calmed down. This young man in front of him wasn¡¯t a policeman. It was strange to suddenly stare at him¡­ But he couldn¡¯t panic, he couldn¡¯t¡­ No, there were so many people here, why was this guy staring at him? The criminal felt Su Xuan¡¯s gaze and mumbled in his heart. At this moment, Su Xuan slowly approached the man in the suit.. Chapter 87 - Chapter 87: Hilarious! The Thief Accuses the Thief Catcher; Thats a First. Chapter 87: Hilarious! The Thief Accuses the Thief Catcher; That¡¯s a First. Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The man¡¯s face expression suddenly changed. His gaze towards Su Xuan became even more uncertain. He felt as if Su Xuan had seen through him, and his previously calm heart suddenly raced. He hesitated and looked around nervously. He subconsciously glanced left and right. Seeing that both sides were already filled with passengers, there shouldn¡¯t be any available seats¡­ Who could this young man be looking at? Could it really be him? The man in the suit with a briefcase turned pale, his heart pounding. Especially when he saw Su Xuan approaching, he became increasingly uneasy, and he shifted his weight as if he were about to get up and run away. However, the thought of running away only lasted a moment before he pushed it back down. No, he couldn¡¯t panic. He still wasn¡¯t sure if this young man was really looking at him. If he were to run away now, wouldn¡¯t that make him look guilty? Besides, this guy might not have discovered the crimes he committed¡­ It had been a long time since he had done anything like that. He had turned over a new leaf! As these thoughts ran through the man¡¯s mind, he suddenly regained his composure. He quickly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, pretending to be nonchalant, and picked up his phone. That¡¯s right, he couldn¡¯t appear nervous. Everything would be fine¡­ Meanwhile, while the man was struggling with his thoughts, Su Xuan had already reached him. He extended his hand and grabbed the handrail above him, simultaneously adjusting his position to create some space between himself and the crowded passengers. Then, he took out his own phone and began playing with it. Upon seeing this scene, the man, who had been feeling uncertain, immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He felt a surge of gratitude and relief. God knew, when Su Xuan approached him earlier, his soul had nearly left his body! He had initially wanted to run. But his legs felt as heavy as lead, and he forcefully suppressed the urge to escape, his legs trembling like a jackhammer. However, if Su Xuan had made any sudden moves, he would have leaped up and fled! Fortunately¡­ Fortunately, it had all been a false alarm! With this in mind, the man breathed a sigh of relief, quickly grabbed his phone, and scrolled through a couple of videos to relieve the pressure. He thought to himself! The last time he had stolen something was a year ago¡­ How could it be possible that he had been discovered now? Indeed, once a thief, always uneasy! Even though he had turned over a new leaf for quite some time now, he felt nervous when he realized someone was keeping an eye on him. He wondered when this predicament would end. However, even in his current situation, the man still didn¡¯t want his true identity to be exposed, leading to his arrest. Throughout the past year since he had reformed himself, he had clung to a glimmer of hope that his past deeds would never come to light. When he had resorted to theft, he had been genuinely impoverished. Now that he had money, he was determined not to return to his old ways! With these thoughts in mind, the man¡¯s tension began to dissipate. He leaned back against the subway seat, one hand holding his briefcase and the other clutching his phone, just like any other passenger on the subway. He appeared perfectly calm, showing no signs of guilt. Su Xuan stood in front of him, seemingly engrossed in his own phone. However, his peripheral vision continued to scan the man before him. After observing that the man had quickly regained his composure, Su Xuan squinted his eyes. The reason he hadn¡¯t taken immediate action earlier was that he had noticed the man¡¯s clean appearance. Although he had appeared somewhat nervous when Su Xuan first looked at him, the fact that he hadn¡¯t moved indicated that there was likely no stolen property on him. Now, as Su Xuan observed the man¡¯s composed demeanor, he felt something was amiss. He quickly checked the sin radar again, scanning the man. While the sin value remained unchanged, one of the sin monologue papers was missing, and a new buff had been added. When two sin monologue papers were placed together, they could reveal additional information. [Crime: Theft! Detailed Modus Operand!: Theft of personal belongings at the high-speed rail station, involved in selling stolen gold.] Su Xuan:¡­? This was getting interesting. So, the question arose: how was he supposed to catch someone who had neither stolen goods nor money on them? Su Xuan fell silent for a moment. Just then, a female voice suddenly rang out within the subway car. ¡°All! My phone, my phone is gone!¡± ¡°Thief! There¡¯s a thief!¡± After this female voice sounded, everyone in the subway car paused for a moment and instinctively turned their heads toward the source of the sound. They saw a well-dressed woman holding her purse, her face tense as she looked around nervously. She anxiously shouted, ¡°My phone is missing!¡± ¡°I had it in my bag just before I got on the train, but when I tried to take it out, it was gone¡­¡± ¡°Please, be careful, there¡¯s a thief here!¡± ¡°Oh my goodness! My wallet was in the bag too¡­¡± The woman spoke anxiously, ¡°Please, I beg you all, if anyone sees the thief or if anyone took my things, please return my wallet!¡± ¡°I have an exam, and my admission ticket is in there!¡± Upon hearing the woman¡¯s words, the entire train car was filled with a sense of unease. People hurriedly checked their belongings. No one wanted to end up unlucky like the woman who had lost her phone, money, and exam admission ticket. Amidst the chaos, nobody could locate the thief. Most of the passengers were engrossed in checking their possessions, except for a few individuals. One was Su Xuan, another was the man with the briefcase who had been under Su Xuan¡¯s watchful eye, and a couple of others. After nervously inspecting their belongings, the passengers noticed that these few individuals hadn¡¯t moved at all. Suspicion fell upon them. ¡°Hey, guys, we¡¯re all checking our phones and wallets. Why haven¡¯t you moved?¡± one passenger asked. Before Su Xuan could speak, the man he had been observing impatiently chimed in, pointing at Su Xuan and saying, ¡°Yeah, what¡¯s going on with you, young man? 1 noticed you inexplicably pushing towards my side just now. Are you trying to steal from me? You couldn¡¯t be the thief who took this young lady¡¯s phone and wallet, could you? Let me tell you, 1 don¡¯t have any money!¡± As soon as the man spoke, everyone¡¯s attention turned to Su Xuan. Some passengers had also noticed that he had entered the train car just before the woman¡¯s phone and wallet went missing. Moreover, Su Xuan had moved quite a distance. He did seem suspicious. ¡°Hey, young man, why aren¡¯t you searching for your own belongings?¡± another passenger asked. ¡°Could it really be you who stole them?¡± ¡°This is unacceptable! This young lady has had a hard time, and how could someone steal her things? Some people these days, so young and already resorting to theft. It¡¯s a disgrace to humanity!¡± others chimed in, berating Su Xuan. While they were ostensibly talking about Su Xuan, the man¡¯s face turned sour. He felt like they were including him in their condemnation. Just as this was happening, Su Xuan saw a red dot on his radar about to exit the train car. He immediately strode over, grabbed the person¡¯s hand, executed a shoulder throw, and sent him back to his original spot. Then, he swiftly handcuffed him with a pair of silver handcuffs. The passengers who had been talking fell silent instantly.. Chapter 88 - Chapter 88: Dont You Know What Youve Done? Chapter 88: Don¡¯t You Know What You¡¯ve Done? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you doing!?¡± The young man, whose one hand Su Xuan had handcuffed, was momentarily taken aback, and then he exclaimed, his words tinged with anger. He raised his head abruptly. ¡°Why are you holding onto me?¡± ¡°Are you crazy? They all say you¡¯re a thief, do you want to shift the blame onto me?¡± ¡°1 can¡¯t believe this¡­¡± The young man¡¯s words hadn¡¯t been fully spoken when his nervous and angry emotions dwindled, and he saw the ice-cold handcuffs on his hand. Those were¡­ Handcuffs, darn! The young man¡¯s words stopped in his throat. He looked at Su Xuan with a gaze that carried a hint of fear. His lips trembled, and he finally realized that the person in front of him was not someone he could casually scold¡­ What is that? Those are handcuffs! Can a normal person just take them out? The man thought this, and he was utterly stunned. He looked at Su Xuan in front of him, his lips quivering, his legs trembling, and his forehead breaking out in large beads of sweat. ¡°W-what¡­ O-officer, why are you arresting me?¡± ¡°I-l¡¯m not a thief!¡± After finishing his words, the man realized that the peaceful atmosphere in the carriage had suddenly turned chaotic. The entire carriage was in an uproar. ¡°Whoa!¡± ¡°This young man is actually a police officer!? That¡¯s so amazing; isn¡¯t this one of those undercover cops they talk about?¡± ¡°Exciting, 1 was wondering why he was so calm, turns out he¡¯s a cop¡­¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± One of the old men slapped his thigh. ¡°I misunderstood! 1 thought this young man was a thief¡­¡± ¡°Right, I thought that too¡­¡± ¡°I knew it; this young man was so calm because he¡¯s a police officer¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s not just calmness! Anyone could be a thief; he definitely couldn¡¯t be one¡­¡± The entire carriage was filled with noise, and everyone¡¯s gaze fell on Su Xuan. Dumbfounded, shocked, amazed¡­ And a bit frightened¡­ Su Xuan remained unchanged in expression. He glanced at the thief¡¯s bulging coat pocket, sneered, and handcuffed his other hand as well. Then, Su Xuan stood up. The man who had been sitting in front of him and had become restless was now feeling a bit uneasy. He fidgeted in his seat, looking like he wanted to run but couldn¡¯t. He could only awkwardly speak up. ¡°I-l¡¯m sorry¡­¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re a police officer; 1 mistook you when 1 saw you sitting there so calmly, I misunderstood!¡± ¡°1 apologize, officer. 1 apologize for what I said earlier!¡± ¡°Thank goodness for your sharp eyes; you caught the real criminal. It was all my fault¡­¡± The man spoke up. Right now, his only thought was that Su Xuan must not discover his true identity. As for apologizing and saying a few good words in front of everyone, he didn¡¯t care at all. As long as he could safely pass this hurdle, even if they made him kneel, he would do it! At this moment, the crowd also caught on. Who was the one who initially accused this officer of being the thief? It seemed to be this guy right in front of them! Seeing the man apologizing to Su Xuan now, the onlookers couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Oh, Officer, please forgive him.¡± ¡°Our eyes aren¡¯t as sharp as yours; we really couldn¡¯t identify the thief¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re sorry for the misunderstanding earlier.¡± ¡°Yes, now that he¡¯s apologizing, Officer, maybe you should forgive him¡­¡± They couldn¡¯t help but chime in. While they said it was for Su Xuan to forgive the man¡¯s earlier words, they were also trying to ease their own consciences. After all, it wasn¡¯t just this man who had misunderstood Su Xuan; they all had. Hearing this, Su Xuan just kept his gaze fixed on the man in the suit, not saying a word for a while. The man felt nervous under his scrutiny, but at the same time, he held onto a glimmer of hope. He couldn¡¯t help but speak up. ¡°Officer¡­ you¡¯re not going to arrest me for this, are you?¡± ¡°1 really didn¡¯t know you were a cop!¡± ¡°And, uh, could you stop looking at me like that? It¡¯s making me nervous¡­¡± ¡°Officer, if you don¡¯t think a simple apology is enough, 1 could make you a banner! It¡¯ll say ¡®Unrivaled Thief Catcher!¡¯ How about that?¡± The man hoped that by saying something nice to Su Xuan, maybe the officer would let him off the hook. But when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s response, he was taken aback. Su Xuan smiled and said, ¡°What a title, ¡®Unrivaled Thief Catcher.¡±¡® Hearing this, the man¡¯s face lit up with excitement, thinking his scheme had worked. He was about to speak up when Su Xuan continued. ¡°Now that you¡¯ve declared me as the ¡®Unrivaled Thief Catcher,¡¯ 1 can¡¯t let any thief escape.¡± ¡°Tell me, do you want to turn yourself in, or should I arrest you?¡± ¡°Considering your offer to make me a banner, 1¡¯11 let you take three steps ahead as a head start.¡± ¡°Which one do you choose?¡± The man:¡­ No, Officer. You¡¯re not being fair! However, upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the man knew he had been exposed. Even though he didn¡¯t know how this officer had found out about his past crimes, judging from the way he had been approaching him earlier, he could sense that this officer must have known about his criminal history! It was all written on that expression on the officer¡¯s face¡­ But at this moment, the young man didn¡¯t want to be caught so easily. He believed he could still salvage the situation. ¡°Officer, what do you mean by that? 1 don¡¯t understand,¡± he said. ¡°Why should I extend my hand for you to arrest me?¡± ¡°Just because I accused you earlier, you¡¯re going to arrest me? I did not do it on purpose!¡± The man was convinced that even if Su Xuan knew about his crimes, there was no evidence. Therefore, this officer couldn¡¯t take him into custody! He decided to put everything on the fact that he had accidentally offended Su Xuan in the context of their recent encounter. He accused Su Xuan of wanting to arrest him because of that. ¡°Aren¡¯t you seeking revenge for a personal grudge?¡± After saying this, the bystanders were bewildered. What was happening with this situation? Wasn¡¯t the thief already apprehended? Why was this police officer targeting ordinary people like them? Could it be because he had mistakenly thought the officer was the thief, and now he was about to be arrested for it? Unbelievable! ¡°Officer, there¡¯s no need for this,¡± one of the young men who had misunderstood Su Xuan earlier said. ¡°While he misunderstood you earlier, we all didn¡¯t know the real situation.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not really going to arrest him, are you?¡± He took a step back, suddenly feeling worried about Su Xuan¡¯s intentions. Su Xuan glanced at him and shook his head. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone. We¡¯re arresting the right person.¡± ¡°The wheels of justice turn slowly but grind exceedingly fine.¡± ¡°You know what you¡¯ve done. Don¡¯t force me to take action right now.¡± ¡°Just be honest! Extend your hands out!¡± He pulled out the handcuffs Chapter 89 - Chapter 89: Unable to Convict? Heh, I Have Evidence! Chapter 89: Unable to Convict? Heh, I Have Evidence! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the man knew he had completely exposed himself. His face instantly contorted with bitterness. He reluctantly extended his hand. Though he didn¡¯t understand how a young police officer like Su Xuan could know about his past actions, the officer¡¯s calm demeanor and meaningful words sent a clear message. Escaping now would only worsen the consequences. After all, he had only committed minor thefts; there was no need to become a fugitive. In the end, the man chose to cooperate, much to the shock of the onlookers, both the bystanders and the apprehended criminal. ¡°What the heck!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on here? Is this kid really a criminal?¡± ¡°He¡¯s extending his hand just like that¡­ He must have a criminal record.¡± ¡°Sounds reasonable; otherwise, why would he be so obedient?¡± ¡°He actually tried to slander the officer earlier. Truly, ¡®a thief cries thief¡¯!¡± ¡°It turns out the officer is the best one to catch him! Criminals like this should be properly arrested!¡± ¡°Indeed, indeed¡­¡± The bystanders couldn¡¯t help but murmur among themselves. This situation was simply unbelievable! They had never noticed anything peculiar about this man before. In fact, he hadn¡¯t shown any signs of nervousness. He had appeared as ordinary as anyone else. As for not daring to make eye contact with the police officer, that was perfectly normal behavior when encountering the police. But who would have thought that he was genuinely feeling guilty! Unbelievable! ¡°Bro, what crime did you commit?¡± ¡°Just now, the cop didn¡¯t even notice anything suspicious about you. You could have just run away. Why let him catch you?¡± The pickpocket, who had also been caught by Su Xuan, looked at the man in the suit and said in disbelief. Hearing this, the man in the suit was the one who couldn¡¯t believe it as he stared at the pickpocket. ¡°If I had run, I would have become a fugitive, won¡¯t I?¡± ¡°At most, I¡¯d be charged with petty theft, not a big deal. But if I ran and became a wanted criminal, that would be truly embarrassing!¡± ¡°Good fellow, you¡¯re amazing!¡± Hearing that the man in the suit was also a thief, the pickpocket who had been caught alongside him expressed surprise. ¡°I didn¡¯t realize you were in the same line of work as me!¡± The man in the suit had no desire to converse with the pickpocket now. Damn it! If it weren¡¯t for this guy stealing from someone else and not making a run fast enough¡­ This undercover cop wouldn¡¯t have had to expose his identity¡­ In the end, he got caught too! The man in the suit subconsciously denied the fact that Su Xuan had stood in front of him because he had discovered his crime. He felt relieved after shifting the blame. On the other hand, Zheng Wenjie, who had entered another carriage, wasn¡¯t as lucky as Su Xuan. He had turned around several times but couldn¡¯t find any traces of pickpockets. Thinking about the carriage Su Xuan had just gone to, he immediately turned around and headed back. To his surprise, as soon as he arrived, he saw two criminals in handcuffs in front of Su Xuan. Zheng Wenjie was momentarily stunned, then displayed a shocked expression. He subconsciously glanced at Su Xuan and then at the two criminals squatting in the corner. He couldn¡¯t help but praise, ¡°Well done! Impressive! I¡¯ve only been to my side for a short time, and you¡¯ve already caught two criminals? In all the carriages I checked, I didn¡¯t see a single criminal, but you come to one carriage, and you manage to catch two?¡± Such achievements would be impressive even in the anti-pickpocketing unit. As they spoke, Zheng Wenjie approached one of the pickpockets and began to search him. As expected, he found a pile of stolen items on the pickpocket. The girl who had just been screaming rushed over when she saw her stolen phone and wallet being recovered from the pickpocket. She screamed, ¡°That¡¯s my phone and wallet!¡± Hearing this, Zheng Wenjie was momentarily puzzled. Su Xuan nodded and said, ¡°This girl¡¯s phone and wallet went missing just now, so I arrested this person.¡± With this explanation, Zheng Wenjie understood. He handed the recovered items back to the girl and said, ¡°Wait a moment, let me take a photo as evidence.¡± Zheng Wenjie took a photo as evidence and then returned the phone and wallet to the girl. As for the other stolen items, they were put into an evidence bag since it wasn¡¯t clear when they had been stolen. It was at this moment that the onlookers finally realized the extent of Su Xuan¡¯s capabilities. With such a skilled police officer around, did they even need to worry about public safety? ¡°Doesn¡¯t seem like this person has any stolen goods on him?¡± Zheng Wenjie began searching the man in the suit while asking. Su Xuan turned to look, ¡°This criminal has already disposed of all his stolen goods; of course, they can¡¯t be found.¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenjie paused. As police officers, they needed to catch people in the act, preferably with stolen goods in hand. All the criminals Su Xuan had caught so far had either been caught in the act or had a criminal record, especially the wanted thieves. However, the man before them was different. He seemed to have no prior record of criminal activity. If that were the case, they might have to release him. Zheng Wenjie considered this, his expression turning somewhat grim. But he still had faith in Su Xuan¡¯s judgment. After all, Su Xuan had been successful in catching many repeat offenders recently; he had the capability. ¡°However, even though he has disposed of everything he had on him, he seems to have a collector¡¯s tendency,¡± Su Xuan remarked as he observed the man. This observation was evident from the man¡¯s briefcase. It was a branded item, the latest model, which had likely just hit the market. However, the pendant on the briefcase¡¯s chain was from the previous model, as the one that came with the new briefcase was apparently unattractive. From this, Su Xuan deduced that the man likely had a penchant for collecting such items. Later, when Su Xuan approached the man, he appeared to be playing with his phone, but he had concealed the screen quite well, preventing Su Xuan from seeing anything. However, reflections in the man¡¯s glasses allowed Su Xuan to catch a glimpse of some photos. If he wasn¡¯t mistaken, these photos were likely taken after he had stolen items and before he sold them. Su Xuan had encountered this type of criminal before and could now make an educated guess. Sure enough, when Su Xuan voiced his thoughts, the man in the suit¡¯s expression immediately changed. Although he had previously looked calm, he suddenly turned pale. He looked up at Su Xuan, even recoiling slightly, as if trying to hide his phone. Seeing this scene, Zheng Wenjie had no doubts left about what was happening. He reached into the man¡¯s pocket without hesitation, and when the phone was opened, the man in the suit¡¯s face turned ashen and lifeless.. Chapter 90 - Chapter 90: Dont Hurry, Criminals Will Eventually Appear! Chapter 90: Don¡¯t Hurry, Criminals Will Eventually Appear! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Just as Su Xuan had guessed, this man in the suit indeed had a collector¡¯s obsession, especially when it came to his past misdeeds. He had an unwillingness to forget, even if those actions might have been illegal. Back then, he was indeed driven by poverty and desperation when he passed by a bag filled with gold and jewelry. In the brief moment when the owner turned away, he seized the bag and made a run for it. The excitement and adrenaline rush he felt in that moment were unforgettable, even after all these years. Soon after, the money in that bag ran out, and he found himself spending recklessly without regard for the value of what he had stolen. It was as if he had become an overnight millionaire, losing his sensitivity to these possessions the moment he acquired them. He spent extravagantly until he realized that he was running out of money. By then, it was too late, and he had already embarked on an irreversible path. From that moment on, he lost track of how much he had stolen because each time he ran out of money, he borrowed a bit more from others, and then a bit more¡­ It wasn¡¯t until the Anti-Pickpocketing Team sprang into action that he had a wake-up call. He couldn¡¯t continue like this, so he decided to abandon the stolen items, making it look like he had found them, and returned them to an elderly man who was frantically searching for his belongings. Little did he know that this idea would lead to a job opportunity. It turned out that the elderly man he helped was the father of a CEO of a publicly traded company. Inside the lost wallet, there was a photo of the elderly man and his wife. Grateful for his help, the CEO¡¯s father, upon learning that the man was looking for a job, immediately offered him a position in his company. So, from that day on, the small-time thief who had spent over a year on the streets became an employee of a publicly traded corporation. More than a year had passed since that incident, and he had long forgotten that he had once been a thief! However, the photos he had taken after stealing things and before selling them were still stored in his phone. Even when he changed phones, they remained in his cloud photo album. Occasionally, in the depths of the night, he would reminisce about his lost youth. But little did he know that this hobby would be his downfall! The moment the man in the suit thought about the photos in his phone¡¯s gallery, he had already lost hope in life. Indeed, when Zheng Wenjie saw the incriminating photos spanning over a year in the man¡¯s camera roll, his sharp gaze immediately shifted toward him. The man in the suit held his head in his hands, admitting to the charges. As both criminals sat there, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief. When the subway reached the next station, Zheng Wenjie directly handed over the two criminals to their waiting colleagues. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Xuan once again headed inside the subway car¡­ The colleague who took over the criminals at this point was quite bewildered. ¡°Oh my, we¡¯ve only just started, and you¡¯ve already caught so many criminals?¡± ¡°Already two in just the morning, do you still want us to have a good day??¡± ¡°Seriously, this is too intense! Can we catch a breath?¡± Hearing this, Zheng Wenjie also felt helpless. ¡°These are all caught by Su Xuan. To be honest, 1 just tagged along.¡± ¡°Damn, don¡¯t act all innocent after taking advantage. If I could patrol with Su Xuan, I¡¯d be laughing my head off!¡± ¡°Get lost, you¡¯re so annoying!¡± The colleague from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team said, shooing Zheng Wenjie away with his hand. With his moment of boasting done, Zheng Wenjie laughed heartily and left the scene, entering the subway car as it was about to depart. Meanwhile, Su Xuan had already made his way to the subway car at the front end. He walked through several train cars continuously without encountering any criminals. The symbols on his sin radar were all green. Su Xuan¡¯s eyes were getting tired from scanning. Finally finding an empty spot, Su Xuan took a seat. After swaying along from the end of the train, he was quite exhausted, so he decided to take a break. Clearly, from the journey so far, it was evident that there were no criminals on this subway train, at least for the time being. For public safety, this was a good thing. But for Su Xuan, it wasn¡¯t. The two criminals he had just caught had only earned him a meager one hundred or so points. When you¡¯re broke, you really feel poor. Su Xuan glanced at the pitiful three-digit number in his points system and looked away. Just at that moment, the subway pulled into another station. Su Xuan could sense that upon arrival, many passengers inside the train car began to stream out, leaving it mostly empty. This left Su Xuan somewhat puzzled. He raised his eyes and realized that this station was ¡°Moke Station.¡± Su Xuan immediately understood. The area around this subway station was filled with office buildings, and most of the passengers were white-collar workers commuting to work. No wonder there were so many passengers getting off here. Taking advantage of the sparse crowd, Zheng Wenjie finally caught up to Su Xuan. Seeing Su Xuan seated there, he immediately approached, looking at Su Xuan with a hint of confusion. ¡°Su Xuan, are you just going to sit like this? Aren¡¯t you planning to keep looking? Or do you think there are no more criminals on Line 1? Should we switch to another line?¡± ¡°We have plenty of subway lines here¡­¡± While speaking, Zheng Wenjie¡¯s gaze scanned the passengers around them. The train car was already sparsely populated, and he quickly retracted his gaze. In his view, it seemed like there were no criminals in the train car now, and Su Xuan wasn¡¯t making any moves either. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan quickly opened his Sin Radar. Within the radar¡¯s range, everything inside the train car was revealed. It was still a sea of green, so green that Su Xuan did not want to eat grass tonight. ¡°No, let¡¯s wait a bit,¡± Su Xuan replied, taking a bottle of water from his pocket and taking a sip. After a busy morning like this, he was quite thirsty. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s actions, Zheng Wenjie chuckled. ¡°Why didn¡¯t 1 think of that? I¡¯ll buy a drink and stash it in my pocket later!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan gave a nonchalant nod. Not long after, the train arrived at a new station. The passengers, already sparse in the car, were now gathered near the doors, clearly getting ready to disembark. Su Xuan remained still. Zheng Wenjie gave him a quick glance, growing somewhat anxious. ¡°Su Xuan, are you sure we shouldn¡¯t change to another train? We¡¯ve already swept through this one.¡± Su Xuan shook his head without explaining, simply patting Zheng Wenjie¡¯s shoulder to reassure him. There was no need to rush; once the current passengers left, new ones would board. As expected, after the passengers at the door had departed, new ones entered the car. Though their numbers were few, it didn¡¯t mean there were no potential culprits. **[Ding! Detected one suspect. Please apprehend immediately!]** **[Name: Zhou Xiaopao, Age: 23, Sin Value: 56, Crime: Theft!]** The red alert and the system announcement chimed simultaneously. Su Xuan paused in the act of opening his water bottle, and he surreptitiously raised his eyes, concealed beneath his bangs. With a sharp gaze, he locked onto a passenger sitting across from him! Chapter 91 - Chapter 91: A New Method of Communication? How about handcuffs? Chapter 91: A New Method of Communication? How about handcuffs? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, Su Xuan¡¯s gaze was extremely sharp. At the same time, there was a hint of surprise. So he was thinking that after the passengers left, there might be a criminal among the passengers who entered, but this was too coincidental. This thought had just emerged, and one immediately appeared. Moreover¡­ Being so young with a criminal value of fifty-six, Su Xuan frowned. Having a criminal value over fifty was already considered an experienced thief among thieves. Thinking of this, Su Xuan twitched at the corner of his mouth. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder. So young, and you choose to do this? However, even though he thought this way, Su Xuan didn¡¯t show it. He calmly unscrewed the bottle cap, took a sip, and scanned Zhou Xiaopao up and down during this interval. With just one look, he was able to figure out where Zhou Xiaopao had placed his belongings. It seemed that these pickpockets were also quite impatient in the early morning¡­ Su Xuan finished his drink, placed both hands on his knees, lowered his head to screw the bottle cap back on. He maintained his original posture. As the subway started moving, his knee accidentally bumped into his partner, Zheng Wenjie, during the swaying. Zheng Wenjie silently turned his head to look. Their eyes met, and in no time, Zheng Wenjie understood what was happening from Su Xuan¡¯s gaze. He immediately followed Su Xuan¡¯s line of sight to Zhou Xiaopao, who was sitting across from them. They had been partners for two days, and their cooperation was quite seamless. Su Xuan suddenly hurled the mineral water bottle in his hand towards Zhou Xiaopao. It hit Zhou Xiaopao on the head directly. Zhou Xiaopao abruptly turned his gaze towards Su Xuan, who widened his eyes as if he hadn¡¯t anticipated the situation to unfold this way. He quickly spoke up. ¡°Uh, I¡¯m sorry, I didn¡¯t mean to.¡± ¡°The subway was going too fast, and 1 didn¡¯t react in time.¡± ¡°Are you okay? Did I hit you anywhere?¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± While speaking, Su Xuan stood up quickly, walked over to Zhou Xiaopao, and lowered his head as if he were picking up the mineral water bottle. He muttered under his breath. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, it was unintentional¡­¡± ¡°Are you alright?¡± Zhou Xiaopao, who had been inexplicably hit, was quite angry, but he didn¡¯t want to cause trouble in front of so many people. He immediately shook his head and said with an unpleasant expression, ¡°I¡¯m fine!¡± ¡°Be more careful next time!¡± ¡°Yes, yes, I¡¯m really sorry¡­¡± Su Xuan quickly nodded and crouched down to pick up the bottle. After witnessing this scene, Zhou Xiaopao gave Su Xuan a disgusted look. Sensing that everyone in the subway car had their eyes on him, Zhou Xiaopao hesitated for a moment, then decided to stand up and move to another car. Just then, as Su Xuan was about to pick up the mineral water bottle, he suddenly reached out and grabbed Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s wrist. Zhou Xiaopao, who was preparing to leave, glanced down at him, and their eyes met. Zhou Xiaopao stared at Su Xuan with hostility and asked, ¡°What do you want?¡± Meeting Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s gaze, Su Xuan remained calm and even smiled before speaking. ¡°Hey, buddy, it seems like the phone in your pocket isn¡¯t something a big guy like you would use, right?¡± ¡°It¡¯s so cute!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s originally fierce expression momentarily showed confusion. However, he quickly regained his composure. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with it? Can¡¯t a big guy like me like a cute phone?¡± ¡°Why are you so nosy, who cares?¡± ¡°You hit my head, and 1 haven¡¯t settled the score with you yet. Let go of me, or else you¡¯ll have to compensate me for medical expenses!¡± As he spoke, Zhou Xiaopao shook his hand directly. Initially, he thought that when Su Xuan heard him demanding medical expenses, he would be flustered and let go of his wrist. But to his surprise, he shook his hand several times and couldn¡¯t break free. This left Zhou Xiaopao bewildered. ¡°Friend, isn¡¯t this a bit inappropriate?¡± ¡°After all, we¡¯re both grown men, and we¡¯re causing a scene in public¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s affecting the public image, you know!¡± Zhou Xiaopao said helplessly, wearing a mild expression. Even though Su Xuan had grabbed his wrist, he didn¡¯t appear too aggressive. Instead, he gave off a sense of tolerance. Just by looking at his appearance, no one would think that he was actually a criminal. If it weren¡¯t for the intense blinking of the red mark on his forehead, Su Xuan would probably have been deceived by him! The 56 points of sin value above his head indicated that this guy was most likely a repeat offender! ¡°I think so too,¡± Su Xuan smiled and said. Upon hearing these words, the man named Zhou Xiaopao immediately revealed a slight smile, as if he was about to ask Su Xuan to let go. However, Su Xuan suddenly said, ¡°Then let¡¯s try a different approach.¡± From Su Xuan¡¯s sleeve, a silver object fell out, and with a click, it was directly fastened to Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s wrist! Zhou Xiaopao: !!! He had stood up and was about to run! However, at this moment, Zheng Wenjie, who had been watching the scene from the side, stood up and walked over. His burly body directly blocked Zhou Xiaopao. Caught between the two, and seeing the handcuffs on his wrist, Zhou Xiaopao, who had been foolishly thinking that these were just two clueless individuals, suddenly realized their true identities. ¡°Damn!¡± Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s face changed drastically. He felt like a fool, realizing that the other party had discovered his identity when they threw the water bottle. Their previous actions were just a test. Feeling foolish, he had been played by them all along! Thinking about this, the man¡¯s face turned green! Damn it, these two are cops! Seeing that he had already been handcuffed and facing this big guy who was stronger than himself, Zhou Xiaopao realized that if he tried to run, he would probably be caught again. Zhou Xiaopao immediately knelt down, saying, ¡°Brother, I was wrong! We¡¯re strangers who happened to meet, we¡¯re friends, right? Can you just let me go, please? It¡¯s my first time stealing, really, 1 didn¡¯t mean to¡­ I¡¯m so poor, I can¡¯t even afford to eat. I¡¯m begging you, officer, give me a chance!¡± Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s rapid kneeling caught the attention of Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie, who couldn¡¯t help but be impressed. Zheng Wenjie even gave Zhou Xiaopao¡¯s shoulder a pat and said, ¡°Alright, buddy! With your situation, claiming it¡¯s your first time stealing, do you really think we¡¯re fools?¡± Su Xuan sneered. So many sin points, and this guy had the nerve to tell him that it¡¯s his first time committing a crime!? If this is his first time stealing, I¡¯ll eat the subway! Su Xuan¡¯s expression turned even colder as he continued, ¡°Shut up! Do you think I¡¯ll believe you? Come here! Sit down and stay put! Don¡¯t even think about running!¡± Su Xuan pointed at Zheng Wenjie and said, ¡°See this big guy here? If you dare to run, this big guy will turn it into a game of cat and mouse. Later, you might even face additional charges for resisting arrest!¡± Zhou Xiaopao: ??? No¡­ Officer, don¡¯t slander me! I wasn¡¯t planning to run! Chapter 92 - Chapter 92: Want to Poach My People? impossible in this lifetime! Chapter 92: Want to Poach My People? impossible in this lifetime! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Not wanting to add another arrest charge to his record, Zhou Xiaopao obediently allowed Su Xuan to handcuff his other hand. Zheng Wenjie, who stood in front of Zhou Xiaopao, had a strange expression on his face, and the corner of his mouth twitched. No, he strongly suspected that all the criminal records he had received before were fake. How come those criminals weren¡¯t this obedient in front of him? But this criminal was truly unlucky. Out of all the places he could have sat, he chose this subway car, and it just so happened that he sat across from Su Xuan, the thief-catching expert. It was truly unfortunate. If they didn¡¯t catch him, who would they catch? The actions of Su Xuan and the others left the passengers in the subway car in shock. During this time, Su Xuan had Zheng Wenjie watch the criminal in the car, while he walked to the front of the car. Although he had already made a round earlier, new passengers had boarded since then, and just like in the first car, there might be new criminals among them. Su Xuan walked back and forth for the next four or five stations. By the time he returned with another criminal in tow, Zheng Wenjie grabbed his hand with a bitter expression. ¡°Alright, alright, bro, we really can¡¯t handle any more! You¡¯ve been back and forth four or five times!¡± Su Xuan glanced at the six criminals squatting in the corner, then looked at the one he was still holding in his hand. Exactly seven in total! It was like a string of Seven Little Dwarfs! After thinking for a moment, Su Xuan realized that handling this many criminals would be exhausting for the two of them. Moreover, when he left, there would only be Zheng Wenjie left in the subway car. ¡°How about¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s notify our colleagues at the next station and have them take over?¡± Su Xuan hesitated to suggest. Zheng Wenjie thought for a moment. ¡°We¡¯re almost at the terminal station. How about we let our comrades at the terminal station help us out?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan considered that it might be a viable option. It would also give them a chance to take a break. ¡°To all comrades at the terminal station, please be aware that we¡¯re arriving at the terminal station on Line 1, Huang Station. Please come to the platform to assist¡­¡± Once again, Su Xuan¡¯s voice came through the walkie-talkie, this time with a message requesting assistance. The Anti-Pickpocketing Team members who could hear this communication couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corners of their mouths, their faces showing momentary numbness. ¡°This Su Xuan, he caught another criminal?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only morning!¡± ¡°Yesterday and today, how many has he caught?¡± ¡°Damn, this guy catches thieves so quickly¡­ I can¡¯t help but admire and respect him!¡± ¡°Impressive, this guy is really wasted in the regular police force; he should join our Anti-Pickpocketing Team.¡± ¡°Get out of here. If he really came to our Anti-Pickpocketing Team, you can forget about sleeping¡­¡± ¡°Oh, are you afraid of being outperformed by your juniors?¡± ¡°Nonsense! With Su Xuan catching so many criminals these past few days, I can¡¯t be happier! Don¡¯t slander me¡­¡± The voice coming through the walkie-talkie left Su Xuan speechless for a moment. Soon after, he put down the walkie-talkie and took a seat. After making so many trips, he was genuinely tired. While resting, he decided to check the system. Judging by the seven additional people he had just caught, his points had finally surpassed the one-thousand mark. However, looking at his meager 1376 points, Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. Doubling the points was indeed satisfying, but it was clear that petty theft wouldn¡¯t accumulate many points. No, he had to work hard during this major operation! On the other hand, Captain Liao of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team was so excited that his eyes seemed ready to materialize. He immediately picked up the walkie-talkie. ¡°Very good. Attention to comrades at the terminal station, cooperate with Su Xuan¡¯s operation!¡± After delivering the message, he didn¡¯t wait for a response from the other side of the walkie-talkie. Instead, he took out his phone, found a number in his contacts, and dialed it directly. ¡°Hello, Old Mai? Hey, it¡¯s me!¡± ¡°Hey, hold on, don¡¯t hang up! Let me tell you¡­ this morning, Su Xuan caught so many criminals that you wouldn¡¯t believe it. I¡¯m not kidding; he¡¯s caught enough in the last two days to fulfill a month¡¯s quota for our Anti-Pickpocketing Team!¡± ¡°Not only that, he even apprehended the ¡®Five Bests of Ning City¡¯!¡± ¡°It was too late to tell you yesterday, but just think about it: these five individuals are people even Ning City itself couldn¡¯t catch. Yet, Su Xuan managed to apprehend them so easily¡­¡± ¡°Do you think this guy is exceptionally suited for the Anti-Pickpocketing Team?¡± ¡°The reason 1 called you this time is to ask if you could let him go?¡± As soon as Captain Liao finished speaking, the person on the other end said something, and his expression twisted for a moment before he quickly responded. ¡°Hey, hey, hey! Don¡¯t curse at me. I¡¯m just asking because I think highly of your team. People from your team have come to me before, and this isn¡¯t the first time. Su Xuan really seems to fit well with our team.¡± ¡°Hey! Mai, Mai¡­?¡± ¡°Hey¡­ Why did you hang up? You¡¯re so impatient!¡± On this side, Captain Liao felt that Old Mai¡¯s response was inadequate. On the other end, at the Jiangcheng Police Station. Old Mai stood by the window, took a drag from his cigarette, inhaled deeply, and then shouted into the phone with all his might. ¡°Damn it! All you can spew from that dog mouth of yours is nonsense!¡± ¡°Trying to poach my people? Let me tell you, it¡¯s impossible in this lifetime!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already lent Su Xuan to you, and that¡¯s like you winning the lottery. Don¡¯t think about nonsense!¡± ¡°Damn it¡­ talking about ¡®letting go¡¯? Spare me your crap!¡± ¡°You want to snatch someone from me again, and you know damn well it¡¯s not the first time. You¡¯ve taken one already, and now you want to take a second one, right!!¡± ¡°Let me tell you! Su Xuan, I won¡¯t give him to you. Not in this lifetime!¡± Old Mai¡¯s fiery outburst echoed through the entire building, and even the officers on duty at the entrance hall, separated by a floor, could clearly hear every word. ¡°Ouch! Is he at it again with Captain Liao?¡± ¡°Ever since Su Xuan was loaned out, those two have been arguing every day.¡± ¡°Now, I won¡¯t say anything else, but if you hear any noise coming from Old Mai¡¯s office, you don¡¯t need to say more; it¡¯s definitely related to Captain Liao!¡± ¡°Oh my, there¡¯s no help for it. Who would have thought he¡¯d actually try to poach Su Xuan from us? It¡¯s a joke! If Su Xuan were to be poached, our year-end performance would go down the drain again.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right! We finally got such a¡­ can¡¯t let someone take him away! Old Mai scoldswell!¡± ¡°Is that even a question? Did you hear how harshly they¡¯re arguing in the office? I think Old Mai won¡¯t need to have lunch today; he might be too full of anger¡­¡± ¡°If Captain Liao dares to try and take our precious asset away, I believe Old Mai would storm the city bureau on the same day!¡± ¡°Hahaha, who¡¯s to say he won¡¯t¡­¡± A group of officers burst into laughter, and on the other side, Old Mai, who had hung up the phone in anger, emerged from his office to see the officers chatting and laughing. He immediately glared at them. ¡°Laugh laugh laugh! What are you all laughing at?¡± ¡°With this free time, why don¡¯t you hurry up and go patrol!¡± Everyone:¡­? Am I the clown here?! Chapter 93 - Chapter 93: With Nearly 300 Sin Points, Do You Think Hes Just a Thief?! Chapter 93: With Nearly 300 Sin Points, Do You Think He¡¯s Just a Thief?! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As for the matters concerning the Jiangcheng Police Station, Captain Liao was completely unaware. Even if he knew, he probably wouldn¡¯t have taken it seriously. He could even argue back confidently, saying that Su Xuan was the right fit for their anti-pickpocket team, so what if he wanted to transfer him? As for Su Xuan, the disputes between these two were even more unclear. At this moment, he arrived at the final station with his team. Their colleagues, who had been waiting at the station, had already heard about Su Xuan bringing in the suspects¡­ When they saw Su Xuan dragging out seven suspects from inside the train, everyone was dumbfounded. ¡°Oh my! Is this for real? You caught this many people on one train?¡± ¡°Did you catch all seven of these suspects yourself?¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡­ this is a bit too much, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°I feel like I¡¯m suffocating¡­ 1 need a break.¡± ¡°Too ruthless, way too ruthless. Can¡¯t you catch fewer people?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! There were so many suspects on one train, and 1 never noticed before.¡± ¡°It¡¯s really thrilling¡­ Su Xuan, would you consider switching to our team? You¡¯re a perfect fit here.¡± All the anti-pickpocketing team members couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Anyone would want Su Xuan to join their team. Just think about it, with Su Xuan on their team, who would worry about not catching enough suspects? And the year-end bonuses¡­ Everyone couldn¡¯t help but itch at the thought. ¡°No, no¡­¡± Su Xuan replied with a good-natured smile when he heard their comments. He then handed over these suspects to them. ¡°These few, I¡¯ll trouble you, senior brothers.¡± ¡°No trouble at all!¡± ¡°You can confidently leave them to us!¡± ¡°Although I didn¡¯t catch them, being able to escort so many suspects to the bureau gives me some face.¡± ¡°Thrilling¡­ Su Xuan, keep up the good work. We must achieve a great result this time!¡± Several team members spoke up one after another. At the same time, they looked at Zheng Wenjie, who was standing next to Su Xuan, with eyes filled with envy. ¡°You¡¯re actually partnering with Su Xuan! So jealous!¡± ¡°Oh my, I¡¯m really envious of you, Wenjie¡­¡± ¡°When will I ever get such a good opportunity¡­?¡± Zheng Wenjie¡¯s mouth twitched. ¡°Cut it out and get your team moving!¡± He didn¡¯t want anyone to steal his opportunity to work with Su Xuan. After the teammates were all shooed away, Zheng Wenjie turned to Su Xuan. He saw that Su Xuan was calmly preparing to go upstairs. Zheng Wenjie was momentarily stunned and hurriedly caught up. ¡°Su Xuan, are you planning to take a break?¡± Zheng Wenjie asked and then remembered that this was the final station. He quickly added, ¡°Or are you planning to change trains?¡± ¡°Well, we don¡¯t have many options here, but there are quite a few subway lines. We can take whichever one we like.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll stick with you today.¡± When Su Xuan heard this, he stopped in his tracks and shook his head at Zheng Wenjie. ¡°We caught quite a few suspects this morning, almost filling up the subway. Let¡¯s go outside.¡± ¡°Plus, it¡¯s a good day for some sunshine. If I remember correctly, the morning sun today is quite nice.¡± Zheng Wenjie: !? He was a bit puzzled for a moment, not quite understanding the connection between soaking up the sun and their subway operation. Isn¡¯t it possible to enjoy the sun at any time? However, before he could ask, Su Xuan had already walked in a certain direction, heading towards one of the exits. ¡°Wait for me.¡± Zheng Wenjie paused for a few seconds, hesitated, and immediately followed Su Xuan. He had already decided that today, he would go wherever Su Xuan went! Soon, Zheng Wenjie would be glad he made this decision. Did Su Xuan really want to take a break? No. Given his current desire to apprehend criminals at this moment, finding a place to rest was entirely impossible. The reason he said that was simply because he had spotted a criminal with an astonishing sin value! This criminal had appeared in his radar range the moment the train came to a stop, and it was evident that the person had not been on this particular train before. Considering this was the final stop, it was likely that the person had disembarked from another train. Upon noticing the red dot marked on his sin radar, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate for a moment. He immediately followed. However, once he caught up, he realized that this criminal had an unusually high level of sin value¡­ *[Ding! A criminal has been detected. Please apprehend immediately.]* *[Name: Zhou Qiang, Age: 38, Sin Value: 289, Crime: Theft!]* Upon seeing the sin value, Su Xuan subconsciously checked the description and furrowed his brows deeply. If it was just an ordinary thief, that would be understandable. But¡­ How could a common thief have such a high sin value? Unless¡­ He was the Thief King! No, that¡¯s not right¡­ Su Xuan quickly remembered that he had previously arrested a Thief King when he was at the Jiangcheng Police Station. However, that criminal¡¯s sin value wasn¡¯t this high. Sin values like this were on par with major criminals. Su Xuan knew that he couldn¡¯t capture this criminal on his own. Even with Zheng Wenjie¡¯s help, it might not be enough. But he couldn¡¯t just let him get away. With a sin value approaching three hundred, capturing this criminal would double his points to over five hundred, close to six hundred! He couldn¡¯t afford to miss this opportunity for sudden wealth. After getting off the subway, Su Xuan noticed that Zhou Qiang had boldly walked into a hotpot chicken restaurant near the subway exit. He ordered food and a few bottles of alcohol, placed his belongings, and took a seat. Judging by his behavior, he seemed ready to feast! Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate and followed him into the restaurant. Zheng Wenjie was stunned when he saw Su Xuan¡¯s actions. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°You, we¡¯re still on duty. Why would you¡­¡± ¡°If you¡¯re hungry, can¡¯t we eat somewhere else?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this hotpot chicken a bit¡­ too much?¡± ¡°If Captain Liao finds out, neither of us will have an easy time¡­¡± Zheng Wenjie followed and leaned in to whisper to Su Xuan. He saw Su Xuan swiftly take out two bottles of beverages from the refrigerator and then use his phone to scan and place an order. Simultaneously, Su Xuan found a contact on WeChat and sent a message. *[Captain Liao, I¡¯m currently at a hotpot chicken restaurant near Exit A of Huangche Station, sitting by the window. Zheng Wenjie is with me. We¡¯ve identified a major criminal, and judging by his appearance, he likely has accomplices. We can¡¯t handle this on our own. Please send immediate assistance!]* Su Xuan sent this message only to Captain Liao. The sin value on this criminal¡¯s head was too high, possibly related to theft, and Su Xuan had to take it seriously. Moreover, the criminal was sitting at a round table inside a private room. It seemed like more people would join him soon. At this moment, Su Xuan¡¯s heart raced, and it felt like it was about to leap out of his chest. He had a strong sense that the unfolding events would be beyond his expectations. On the other side, when Captain Liao received Su Xuan¡¯s message, his expression darkened. He stood up abruptly, staring at his phone screen, torn between trust and doubt¡­. Chapter 94 - Chapter 94: Well, It Seems Like Weve Stumbled Upon the Thief Kings Lair! Chapter 94: Well, It Seems Like We¡¯ve Stumbled Upon the Thief King¡¯s Lair! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Old Zhou, why did you suddenly come to Xiangjiang City? Weren¡¯t you doing well up north? Your sudden appearance is quite surprising, haha!¡± ¡°Could it be that you thought you couldn¡¯t make it up there and decided to come find us for shelter?¡± ¡°Oh, well, if you put it that way, it¡¯s not impossible. We¡¯ve got some money for you¡­¡± Inside the hotpot chicken restaurant, there were only two occupied tables¡ªone where Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie sat and the other at the round table where the criminal Zhou Qiang was seated. Several burly men entered the restaurant one by one. They approached Zhou Qiang, chatting as they took their seats at the round table, clearly showing a very familiar demeanor with him. Su Xuan sighed involuntarily when he heard their conversation. Why did this criminal have to be named Zhou Qiang? It reminded him of the Zhou Qiang back at the Jiangcheng Police Station. Fortunately, the person by his side wasn¡¯t Zhou Qiang; otherwise, it would be Zhou Qiang arresting Zhou Qiang, which would be quite comical. Ahem. ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing? Aren¡¯t you going to eat?¡± Just as Su Xuan was lost in thought, Zheng Wenjie picked up two pieces of chicken from the hotpot and looked at him with a puzzled expression. ¡°Well, what we¡¯re doing now isn¡¯t great¡­¡± ¡°How about we eat quickly and get back to work? Otherwise, if the captain finds out, we¡¯re both done for¡­¡± ¡°What are you looking at?¡± ¡°Hurry up and eat!¡± Zheng Wenjie took a bite of the chicken and turned to see Su Xuan¡¯s gaze wandering toward the lively group of people. ¡°What are you looking at over there? Is there something going on?¡± As a seasoned member of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, Zheng Wenjie¡¯s first instinct when faced with a situation was to consider whether there might be a criminal involved. He subconsciously looked in that direction but was promptly pulled back by Su Xuan. ¡°Oh¡­¡± Zheng Wenjie was about to say something when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s words. ¡°Brother Zheng, don¡¯t look over there.¡± ¡°I suspect there are criminals there, and quite a few of them.¡± ¡°We¡¯re only two people right now, and we can¡¯t afford to have them discover our identities.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already notified Captain Liao. Let¡¯s see what they do. They¡¯re eating and drinking, so they won¡¯t leave in the short term¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll keep an eye on them here¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenjie was taken aback. However, he subconsciously picked up a piece of meat from the hotpot and regained a calm demeanor on his face. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan watching him closely, it would have been hard to tell that he had just been checking whether there were any criminals over there. Though he had these thoughts in mind, Su Xuan soon changed his expression. They ate meat, chatted, and occasionally clinked glasses, looking no different from ordinary diners. However, only Su Xuan knew the truth. Under his radar detection, everyone at that table was highlighted in red! Initially, there was only one criminal, Zhou Qiang. When Su Xuan saw him ordering food, he suspected that he might be calling other criminals over. That¡¯s why Su Xuan didn¡¯t take action right away. But now, as the criminals who had been eating meat and drinking at Zhou Qiang¡¯s table approached, Su Xuan was even more excited. The reason was simple: all the people at Zhou Qiang¡¯s table had high sin values according to his radar. What was strange, though, was that all of them had the same crime listed: theft! With such high sin values and all of them being thieves¡­ Su Xuan took a sip of his drink, and his eyes suddenly lit up. Wasn¡¯t it obvious? They had stumbled upon the Thief King¡¯s lair! Su Xuan¡¯s excitement grew as he contemplated this. Based on his past experience, when so many criminals gathered together, spoke as equals, and even laughed together, there was only one possibility. Their status was equal, yet their sin values were so high, all related to theft. This could only mean one thing ¨C they were all Thief Kings! ¡°Damn!¡± ¡°This is like stumbling upon the Thief King¡¯s lair for real!¡± With these thoughts racing through his mind, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but want to burst into laughter. These criminals probably hadn¡¯t realized that they were sitting next to two police officers, did they? Thinking this way, Su Xuan maintained an indifferent facade, casually eating while continuously complaining about his ¡°unscrupulous boss¡± to Zheng Wenjie. This monologue left Zheng Wenjie¡¯s mouth twitching. No wonder Su Xuan could catch criminals¡­ He was practically a master at this. Pretending to be helpless, Zheng Wenjie began encouraging Su Xuan to eat and drink, maintaining the demeanor of an ordinary person. On the other side, the few Thief Kings, who had initially been suspicious about the two diners, quickly dismissed their concerns upon seeing their nonchalant behavior. Seizing this opportunity, Su Xuan picked up his phone and began tapping on the screen. He had initially contacted Captain Liao for assistance because he was part of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. If it was just a regular thief, even one with a high sin value, their squad could handle it. But now, with so many criminals around ¨C he had counted five so far ¨C and no certainty of whether more would arrive, Su Xuan felt that the Anti-Pickpocketing Team might not be enough. So, Su Xuan directly messaged Captain Liao, sending a series of shocking messages. Afterward, he casually placed his phone face down on the table and pretended to be disinterested while picking up a pan-fried dumpling and taking a bite. Meanwhile, Captain Liao, who had been busy organizing personnel at the police station, felt his phone vibrate. Originally, Captain Liao was ready to initiate the operation and, at the moment he felt the vibration, he almost ignored it, intending to proceed with the mission. However, as if he remembered something important, he pulled out his phone and glanced at it. In case it was a message from Su Xuan¡­ The next second, Captain Liao¡¯s expression darkened. He was immensely grateful that he had checked his phone. Without hesitation, he shouted loudly, ¡°Everyone! Assemble in the lobby!¡± ¡°Leave two officers on duty, and the rest of you, change into plainclothes and get ready to go with me!¡± ¡°You have three minutes to change, three minutes, then gather in the lobby!¡± ¡°Move fast!¡± Captain Liao immediately issued the orders! At this moment, he didn¡¯t doubt for a second whether Su Xuan might send false information. He believed that an officer like Su Xuan understood the importance of accuracy, especially during a major operation. He trusted that Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t play tricks, especially in a situation involving numerous criminals gathering together. Simultaneously, Captain Liao was deeply concerned about the safety of Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie. With so many criminals coming together, their audacity in following them so closely and tracking the criminals at close range was undeniably risky. It was a dangerous endeavor that could cost them their lives. Su Xuan¡¯s abilities over the past few days have been evident to everyone, and Captain Liao had considered bringing Su Xuan to their squad even before. At this moment, the level of concern Captain Liao had for Su Xuan was beyond measure. He didn¡¯t want to see such a promising talent get into trouble under his watch¡­ Before long, the entire anti-pickpocketing team was ready to move out. Captain Liao and his team drove in regular cars, heading towards the terminal subway station Su Xuan had mentioned¡­. Chapter 95 - Chapter 95: Catching Thieves, Hes a Professional! Chapter 95: Catching Thieves, He¡¯s a Professional! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation On one side, Captain Liao had already set off, while on the other side, Su Xuan and his team encountered a new situation. Those criminals, perhaps fueled by alcohol, started to wander around the store. Fortunately, during this time, a few more customers arrived at the restaurant. What was initially a small hot pot chicken restaurant with only two tables in operation now had two additional tables occupied. This made Su Xuan and his team blend in better with the surroundings. At this moment, two of the criminals, large men, walked casually towards the restroom, with their arms around each other¡¯s shoulders. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s gaze, which had been intentionally or unintentionally fixed on them, he might not have noticed these two men stealing something from the pocket of a young couple sitting at the adjacent table. With the stolen items in hand, they left the table without hesitation and headed towards the restroom. Su Xuan remained unusually silent. As he suspected, these individuals were likely of the thief king caliber¡­ Their pickpocketing skills were truly impressive! Su Xuan knew that they couldn¡¯t take action right now; they had to wait for Captain Liao¡¯s backup. Putting aside their robust builds, just the sheer number of criminals made Su Xuan and his partner, Brother Zheng, no match for them¡­ A head-on confrontation was definitely out of the question. But¡­ Watching these two guys directly steal a bunch of money from the young couple nearby, Su Xuan could even hear the couple getting excited about buying their wedding jewelry ¨C it¡¯s the money pooled together by the parents of the bride and groom to let them buy the wedding jewelry they like. However, it had been stolen by these two thief kings without anyone noticing. Even when the two of them took action, the other one would provide cover! Absolutely disgraceful! Calculating the time, if not mistaken, Captain Liao¡¯s team should have already set off. It will take them at least half an hour to arrive¡­ They can¡¯t make any hasty moves right now¡­ However, just at that moment, Su Xuan suddenly heard one of the criminals going to the restroom telling his companion that he was going to relieve himself and then head to the airport because there was no fun in eating here¡­ Su Xuan:¡­ This guy has some nerve! This thought flashed through his mind for only an instant before Su Xuan made a decision. Now that the two criminals have gone to the restroom, the other three criminals at the table are still eating and haven¡¯t paid any attention to their two companions going to the restroom. If he can handle the two criminals inside at this moment, it will be easier to deal with the three outside later¡­ With this in mind, Su Xuan already had a detailed plan. He took a sip of water, put his phone in his pocket, and walked towards the restroom, saying, ¡°I can¡¯t hold it anymore; I need to use the restroom. You go ahead and eat¡­¡± Without waiting for Zheng Wenjie to react, Su Xuan¡¯s figure disappeared from the dining hall and entered the small corridor leading to the restroom. Zheng Wenjie didn¡¯t have time to shout at him, so he could only reluctantly pick up a piece of chicken and take the opportunity to eat several pieces. ¡°This guy, I finally treat him to a meal, and he¡¯s still being polite!¡± ¡°This whole chicken, does he expect me to finish it all by myself?¡± ¡°Hmph, he¡¯s had quite a bit to drink, and he¡¯s not even staying to finish the meal¡­¡± He muttered under his breath, then ordered a few more dishes and stirred them with the communal chopsticks. He picked up his phone and started scrolling through videos, eating while pretending to be engrossed. This act didn¡¯t attract the attention of the criminals over there. Meanwhile, Su Xuan had already entered the restroom. As soon as he entered, he saw two men standing at the urinal, pulling up their pants. They glanced at him casually when they heard him come in but quickly averted their gaze. However, Su Xuan could feel that in the instant he walked in, the seemingly casual glances from these two men had already given him a thorough once-over. They probably thought there was nothing worth stealing on him, so they didn¡¯t pay him any mind. Su Xuan took out his phone and entered one of the cubicles. The two criminals were positioned at the entrance. They would spot him when he entered and again when he left. Not to mention that these two were burly and strong; in a direct confrontation, he would definitely lose. So, the only option was a silent, surprise attack! With just a single glance, Su Xuan had already made up his mind. He looked at the Hundred-Percent Accuracy Hammer still stored in his system backpack, took a deep breath, and directly retrieved it. On the other side, the two men were completely unaware, too preoccupied with mocking Zhou Qiang. ¡°You know, what¡¯s the deal with this guy suddenly showing up from nowhere?¡± one of the men began. ¡°I heard that recently, they¡¯ve been cracking down hard on prostitution and illegal activities in his city. Is he scared?¡± He spoke with an air of arrogance, mixed with a touch of disdain. ¡°It¡¯s just a random inspection; what¡¯s he so afraid of?¡± ¡°He actually traveled all this way just to escape over here. Does he think we don¡¯t know he¡¯s running away?¡± ¡°Tsk! Zhou Qiang has really become more timid as he gets older¡­¡± ¡°If it were back in the day¡­¡± Before the burly man could finish his sentence, his companion was already at a loss for words. ¡°Alright, alright. I know you had some conflicts with Zhou Qiang in the past.¡± ¡°But that¡¯s all water under the bridge now.¡± ¡°However, the fact that he¡¯s managed to run over from there suggests that their operation there must be significant!¡± ¡°I just wonder if our Xiangjiang City will also have a major operation. I¡¯ve heard that quite a few people have been arrested here these past few days.¡± ¡°A few of my men have already been arrested. How about you?¡± Hearing his companion¡¯s words, the big man who had spoken earlier paused for a moment, then immediately shook his head. ¡°Why haven¡¯t 1 heard about this?¡± ¡°Did your people get caught because they¡¯re too dumb?¡± ¡°Our anti-pickpocketing team here, don¡¯t you know about them? If they want to catch us, it¡¯s wishful thinking! With their methods¡­ 1 once swiped a pair of handcuffs from one of their teams, and they didn¡¯t even notice! They think they can catch us?¡± Hearing this, his companion breathed a sigh of relief. That makes sense. If the anti-pickpocketing team here had the capability, they would have caught them long ago¡­ ¡°Alright, alright, let¡¯s not talk about it. We¡¯ll be leaving soon. Since someone¡¯s treating us, you wouldn¡¯t want to pass up a free meal, would you?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­¡± As they spoke, they began to prepare to leave. Hearing their movements, Su Xuan knew it was now or never. He clenched the hammer in his hand and swung it aggressively toward the two men nearby. His Hundred-Percent Accuracy Hammer indeed struck the person he aimed at with each swing. However, he could only hit one person at a time. So, as the hammer flew out, Su Xuan lunged forward himself. He targeted the big man near the door, while his companion was a step behind. The big man who was hit by the hammer didn¡¯t even have time to react. He was struck at the back of the neck, his vision went black, and he collapsed! The big man that Su Xuan had his sights on was startled. He was about to speak when Su Xuan pounced on him, delivering a punch to his face.. Chapter 96 - Chapter 96: How Could A Man Say He Couldnt Do It!? Chapter 96: How Could A Man Say He Couldn¡¯t Do It!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The big man was completely stunned for a moment. Then he felt a painful sensation in his nasal bone, so painful that tears almost welled up in his eyes. He immediately covered his nose with one hand and reached out towards Su Xuan. Su Xuan¡¯s gaze turned cold. He grabbed the man¡¯s hand and pulled it forcefully while using his own body to collide with the man. He slammed his knee fiercely into the man¡¯s face. The big man¡¯s eyes widened, and he was about to scream in agony when Su Xuan forcefully bent his hand back and jammed it into his own hand. The scream was stifled, and Su Xuan didn¡¯t stop there. He pushed the man down to the ground and straddled him. With one hand, he grabbed the man¡¯s hair and slammed his head hard against the wall. After two muffled thuds, the big man had already rolled his eyes and passed out. Su Xuan still didn¡¯t feel secure. He decided to drag both of the big men into one of the toilet cubicles, removed their shoes, used their own socks to gag their mouths, and then tied them back-to-back with a belt. Feeling that this still wasn¡¯t safe enough, he took off their shoelaces and tied their legs. Once he was certain that these two wouldn¡¯t be able to escape, Su Xuan locked the door to the cubicle from the outside and climbed out over their heads. After quickly checking outside and not finding anything amiss, Su Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Now that he had dealt with the two men inside, there were still three guys outside enjoying their meal and drinks. Su Xuan calmly washed his hands and returned to the dining table. The three men who were still feasting and drinking noticed Su Xuan¡¯s return and were somewhat puzzled about why his companions, who had gone inside earlier, had not come out yet. But seeing Su Xuan¡¯s calm demeanor, they began to wonder. ¡°Could those two guys have fallen into a pit or something?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve been gone for so long, they can¡¯t possibly be up to no good in there, right?¡± ¡°What are you saying? You still don¡¯t know that guy¡­ Go on, eat your food!¡± ¡°Well, Qiang, don¡¯t mind it. That guy has always been like this. 1 guess Huo had to persuade him¡­¡± ¡°Come on, it¡¯s been a long time since we¡¯ve seen each other. Let¡¯s have a drink!¡± As they chatted, Zhou Qiang¡¯s face visibly darkened, but he finally downed a beer with the encouragement of the other two. The bottle clinked onto the table, and his expression was grim. ¡°That kid!¡± ¡°Is he still holding a grudge over that bag I snatched from him back then?¡± At those words, the remaining two men exchanged glances and quickly averted their gaze. Well, buddy, maybe you should take a look inside that bag! If it weren¡¯t for that bag, would you be living this comfortably now? But this matter had nothing to do with them. The two of them chuckled and resumed toasting each other. ¡°Come on, come on, why bother with these unworthy things? Let¡¯s drink!¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯ve come all this way¡­¡± As the people on the other side spoke, Su Xuan also let go of the worry that had been hanging over him. Listening to those two criminals talking in the restroom earlier, Su Xuan had already figured that there might be some discord among those two and Zhou Qiang. That¡¯s why he dared to take action. Now, seeing that the two men hadn¡¯t come out for a long time, while the remaining three criminals didn¡¯t seem to care, Su Xuan knew he had made the right bet. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Seeing Su Xuan return, Zheng Wenjie immediately leaned in and spoke. ¡°Just now, those two¡­¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t do anything reckless, did you? If those guys find out¡­¡± ¡°That would be a real problem, wouldn¡¯t it?¡± At Zheng Wenjie¡¯s words, Su Xuan replied in a hushed tone, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. It seems like those people have some conflicts with the guys who went to the restroom. Didn¡¯t you hear them talking?¡± ¡°What? What did they say?¡± Zheng Wenjie was so nervous that he hadn¡¯t even paid attention to the people around them talking. Besides, their voices were all mixed together, making it hard for him to hear anything. ¡°It seemed like the people we¡¯re following have some conflicts with them.¡± ¡°I calculated the time, and Captain Liao¡¯s team should be here soon. Don¡¯t worry, we should be safe.¡± With these words, Zheng Wenjie finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°I hope Captain Liao¡¯s team arrives soon.¡± Su Xuan had the same thought. After all, those two men were now lying unconscious in the restroom. Even if the others didn¡¯t notice right away, as time went on, the three people outside would realize that the two guys had been in the restroom for too long¡­ Then it would be difficult for him and Zheng Wenjie to stop them. However, even if they wanted Liao to arrive faster, the journey from the police station to this location still took some time. Captain Liao and his team came here in plainclothes, and they couldn¡¯t use their sirens along the way, so they were stuck in traffic for a while. At this moment, Captain Liao and his team were also extremely nervous. They were afraid that something might have happened to Su Xuan. But sometimes, what you fear the most comes true. As time ticked away, the three men drinking outside began to feel something was amiss. Especially Zhou Qiang. From the beginning, Zhou Qiang had a sense that something was off, but he had been persuaded by his two companions. Now, seeing that they had all had three rounds of drinks and the other two hadn¡¯t returned, Zhou Qiang¡¯s face turned unpleasant. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Why haven¡¯t they come back yet?¡± ¡°Could they really be stuck in the restroom?¡± Zhou Qiang placed his wine glass on the table and looked towards the restroom, saying, ¡°No, I need to check.¡± At this moment, the two men who had previously been persuading Zhou Qiang, fell silent. They exchanged glances, both feeling that something was amiss. One of them said, ¡°Could something have happened to that guy in the restroom?¡± The other one suggested, ¡°Should we go and check?¡± Hearing these words, Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t wait any longer. He stood up and started heading towards the restroom. Seeing this scene, Su Xuan knew that if they didn¡¯t act, the two criminals in the restroom would likely be discovered! This couldn¡¯t happen! What should they do? Su Xuan gave a meaningful look to Zheng Wenjie beside him. If possible, it would be best to wait for their colleagues to arrive before taking action. But clearly, this was now a special situation. If those two didn¡¯t act now, it was likely that the three men would notice the commotion in the restroom and bolt, and that would be a real disaster! ¡°Are you ready?¡± Su Xuan asked quietly. Zheng Wenjie was a senior after all. He immediately straightened his posture upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s question. Regardless of whether he was capable or not, how could a man say he couldn¡¯t do it!? ¡°I¡¯m ready! Very ready!¡± Zheng Wenjie promptly replied. Now that he understood the situation here, he was determined to join in. If they didn¡¯t take action, those three people might escape. Instead of alerting the enemy, it was better to take the initiative! With that, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie exchanged a glance and immediately stood up, walking towards the bar counter. Their actions appeared as if they were about to settle the bill, and Zheng Wenjie even shouted, ¡°Boss, how much is the bill for our table?¡± Their movements didn¡¯t raise suspicion among the three men. As the two groups passed each other, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie struck simultaneously! They pounced on the three men! Chapter 97 - Chapter 97: The Criminals Are Dumbfounded, You Are Cops! Chapter 97: The Criminals Are Dumbfounded, You Are Cops! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The three men on the other side were indeed the kings among thieves. When Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie rushed over, the three of them immediately sensed that something was amiss and dodged. Only Zhou Qiang, who was caught in the middle, tried to escape but found himself blocked from both sides, ending up caught squarely in their grasp. Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie immediately secured both of Zhou Qiang¡¯s hands, clamping on two pairs of silver handcuffs. Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression changed instantly! Even if he were incredibly foolish, at this moment, he knew that Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie were undoubtedly law enforcement officers! Not only had the two men who went to the restroom with Su Xuan disappeared, but now, with the silver handcuffs on his wrists, it was evident that the two people before him were likely undercover cops. Zhou Qiang immediately felt betrayed! ¡°Zhang Sheng¡­ Luo San! You two betrayed me!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± Zhou Qiang cursed, and the other two criminals who had managed to evade Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie¡¯s attack turned pale. Especially Luo San, who was closer to the inside, shouted at Zhou Qiang, ¡°It¡¯s not me!¡± ¡°Of course, it¡¯s not me!¡± Zhang Sheng added, ¡°Damn it, I¡¯m not stupid! If 1 help catch you, 1¡¯11 get caught too!¡± ¡°Why would I betray you?¡± However, Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t believe a word they said! It was clear as day now. The cops were already here, and Zhou Qiang had thought his journey here was entirely safe, with no one discovering his secret. But now, there were two undercover cops, and they had entered one after the other! That meant one of the four people who had come to eat after receiving his message was a snitch! ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°We¡¯re all from the same place, and you dare to betray me? Aren¡¯t you afraid 1¡¯11 expose you?!¡± Zhou Qiang was furious. ¡°Just you wait! If I get caught today, none of you will get away!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Sheng and Luo San exchanged glances and then rushed towards the door together! They shouted, ¡°Zhou Qiang, believe me, we didn¡¯t betray you!¡± ¡°Even though we don¡¯t know who exposed our information, it¡¯s too late now!¡± ¡°The 36th stratagem: If all else fails, retreat. Farewell!¡± Seeing that Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie were occupied with capturing Zhou Qiang, the two criminals assumed that Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie wouldn¡¯t have time to catch them. Seizing the opportunity, they made a dash for the door. In the blink of an eye, Su Xuan pushed Zhou Qiang towards Zheng Wenjie and darted forward himself. With a swift motion, he grabbed a stool from inside the shop and swung it at the two criminals. His movements were lightning-fast, and he had two handcuffs in his hands. He activated the Ghostly Evasion Step. It was at this moment that Su Xuan remembered he had used points to purchase the Ghostly Evasion Step yesterday, and it was still within its trial period. At this point, he had to make the most of it, even if it meant taking a risk. Su Xuan¡¯s speed was astonishingly fast as he swiftly approached the two criminals who had yet to react. He positioned himself right in front of them. ¡°Since we came to eat together, how can you leave without finishing the meal?¡± ¡°You should at least wait for the meal to be over.¡± ¡°Leaving like this, it¡¯s just not honorable!¡± As Su Xuan used the Ghostly Evasion Step to exit the shop, he noticed a familiar car approaching from a short distance away. He immediately calmed down. Su Xuan had no intention of attacking at this point. He simply stood in front of the two criminals, preventing them from leaving the shop. The two criminals looked panicked. Facing Su Xuan¡¯s words and his smiling face, their anxiety grew. Furthermore, their two companions had disappeared without a trace, making the situation even more suspicious. Could it be that¡­ Their two companions had also been apprehended by these two police officers. It dawned on Luo San that after their two companions had entered the restroom, it seemed that the police officer who had been blocking their way had also entered the restroom. However, while this police officer had come out, their two companions had not¡­ Perhaps, it wasn¡¯t that they were stuck in the restroom but rather that they had been caught by the police officer! ¡°You damn cop, get out of my way!¡± ¡°Otherwise, do you believe I can kill you right here and now!?¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°To think we¡¯d encounter a cop while trying to have a meal. Today is really an unlucky day!¡± As Zhang Sheng spoke, he took out a folding knife from his pocket. He snarled at Su Xuan, ¡°I¡¯ll give you one chance; get lost right now!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll stab you right away!¡± Hearing these words, Luo San quickly pulled out a stun baton from his pocket, his face twisted with ferocity. Both of them were focused solely on their weapons, aiming them toward Su Xuan, without regard for anything else. ¡°Damn cop, step aside!¡± They just wanted to get away as quickly as possible now, paying no heed to their companions behind them and to Zhou Qiang, who had been caught. After all, with these two cops here, who knew if there were more lurking around? Running now was their only chance to truly escape! Su Xuan, seeing them brandishing weapons, had no intention of letting them pass. He stepped forward, blocking their path even more firmly, and gave them a cold snort. ¡°Step aside?¡± ¡°Do you think I would step aside?¡± ¡°Our comrades are nearby. Do you think you can get away?¡± Confronted by Su Xuan¡¯s sharp gaze, the two men finally realized that something was amiss. They began looking around nervously and said in panic: ¡°You guys are actually playing the encirclement card!?¡± ¡°Damn it, trying to catch us all at once¡­¡± At this moment, the two criminals were filled with regret. If they hadn¡¯t received Zhou Qiang¡¯s text message and rushed over in such a hurry, especially to this rundown place, they might not have been discovered¡­ This whole thing might have been caused by Zhou Qiang! If only they had known, they wouldn¡¯t have come! The strong will to survive made the two criminals simultaneously lock eyes and charge towards Su Xuan. Their thoughts were daring. As long as they could break through this obstacle and get out, they didn¡¯t care if there were other cops nearby. They would figure it out after escaping. However, both of them wanted to use the other as a shield to get out. So, there was no need for Su Xuan to act. The two of them sabotaged each other. When the two criminals were just two steps away, Su Xuan sneered and kicked. Boom! Boom! With two loud bangs, Su Xuan kicked both approaching criminals straight back into the hall again. Before the two of them could get up, Captain Liao had already rushed in with his team. Two of his team members restrained the two criminals on the ground. Captain Liao took the lead, charging right to the front. ¡°Su Xuan! Are you two okay?!¡± ¡°How about you, Wenjie?!¡± God knew that when they saw Su Xuan confronting two armed criminals, they were nervous beyond measure. Not only Captain Liao, even the anti-pickpocketing team members were on edge. They were worried that something might happen to Su Xuan. In their haste, they even rushed out before the car had come to a complete stop. Luckily, they arrived just in time! ¡°Tell me, why did you suddenly take action?!¡± Captain Liao stared at Su Xuan with a mix of frustration and concern. ¡°They had weapons.. What if something had gone wrong?!¡± Chapter 98 - Chapter 98: Wow! Another Thief King!? Chapter 98: Wow! Another Thief King!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I mean, I didn¡¯t think they had weapons with them earlier?¡± Su Xuan replied defensively. ¡°Besides, all three of them were about to run away. If we hadn¡¯t taken action, these three might have¡­¡± Upon hearing Captain Liao¡¯s words, what more could Su Xuan say? He awkwardly scratched his nose. Before he could finish his sentence, Captain Liao slapped him on the back of the head, still visibly angry. ¡°No guessing! No ¡®what ifs¡¯!¡± Captain Liao scolded. ¡°Let me tell you, at any time, you must prioritize your own safety before catching thieves. Especially in cases involving weapons, you must protect yourself. If something were to happen, who would be responsible?¡± Captain Liao then shifted his gaze to the remaining criminals. Despite scolding Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie for a moment, he had already become excited about capturing the five criminals. As for the other police officers who had rushed over and saw the two bound criminals in the restroom, they also breathed a sigh of relief. They quickly moved forward to handcuff the remaining two criminals. The members of the anti-pickpocketing team were not only relieved but also filled with excitement. After all, they had just apprehended a total of five suspects. If all of them turned out to be criminals, this would be a significant bust¡­ ¡°Wait a moment!¡± At that very moment, a member of the anti-pickpocketing team widened his eyes as he looked at Zhou Qiang. ¡°Doesn¡¯t this guy look like Zhou Qiang!?¡± As soon as these words came out, all the anti-pickpocketing team members present were dumbfounded. They turned their heads subconsciously to look. They quickly approached Zhou Qiang and examined him carefully. Then they were stunned. ¡°Damn! It really is Zhou Qiang!?¡± ¡°Oh my goodness¡­ How could he be here?¡± ¡°I thought you were just making things up, but it¡¯s really him! I¡¯ve seen his wanted poster before!¡± ¡°Oh my God! How did Zhou Qiang end up in a place like this?¡± ¡°Wow, did Su Xuan capture another Thief King?¡± All the anti-pickpocketing team members who saw Zhou Qiang¡¯s face wore expressions of shock. Meanwhile, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie standing on the side were also bewildered. They had no idea who Zhou Qiang was. Su Xuan, while not very familiar with the criminals in this area, at least had a criminal radar and could sense that the guy had a high level of sin value, not just an ordinary individual. But Zheng Wenjie¡­ He truly had no clue. However, even so, after seeing the current appearance of the anti-pickpocketing team members, Su Xuan, even though he didn¡¯t know initially, could now guess something. On the other hand, Zheng Wenjie, also a member of the anti-pickpocketing team, was now pulling a colleague aside and asking with confusion. ¡°Isn¡¯t this¡­ Who is this Zhou Qiang you¡¯re talking about? Is he really skilled?¡± In response to this, his colleague looked at Zheng Wenjie in exasperation for a while before speaking. ¡°Zhou Qiang, you¡¯ve forgotten? Captain Liao told us about him before.¡± ¡°He¡¯s the Thief King who¡¯s been rampant in Harbor City for years! He specializes in pickpocketing in various transportation hubs in the city. He once accidentally stole from a police officer, which led to his capture.¡± ¡°But unexpectedly, he managed to escape during the arrest¡­¡± ¡°For all these years, he¡¯s evaded capture.¡± ¡°We never thought that after so many years, he¡¯d end up here in Xiangjiang¡­¡± ¡°Looking at it this way, the operation in Harbor City must be on a massive scale¡­ Otherwise, how could such a Thief King escape from his stronghold?¡± Upon hearing his colleague¡¯s words, Zheng Wenjie took a sharp breath. He turned to look at Su Xuan suddenly. At that moment, he was too shocked to find the right words. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it!¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing, kid! It¡¯s another Thief King!¡± Zheng Wenjie was incredibly excited at this moment. Although he did mention to Su Xuan in the morning when they came out that it would be great if they could catch a Thief King today and have some excitement¡­ But he never expected¡­ Things would happen so quickly, and a Thief King would appear in front of them so soon!? And they actually managed to catch him. Zheng Wenjie¡¯s mind was in turmoil at the moment. For a moment, he didn¡¯t know whether to praise Su Xuan¡¯s luck or his own luck. Not only him, even the colleague who had just spoken was looking at Su Xuan with amazement. Everyone was genuinely envious of Su Xuan¡¯s incredible luck. Especially when they heard that Su Xuan had already spotted this Thief King in the subway station and had followed him all the way¡­ Their envy reached an all-time high. They had spent so long at transportation hubs and had never caught a thief on the subway before¡­ Mainly because they hadn¡¯t taken the subway seriously before. But now, seeing Su Xuan catch so many criminals on the subway, they were all green with envy! As for Captain Liao, he was also dumbfounded when he heard that Zhou Qiang was a Thief King. ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°What kind of absurd luck is this, kid?¡± ¡°In just a few days, you¡¯ve managed to catch so many criminals, and even a few Thief Kings!¡± ¡°Incredible!¡± ¡°Good job! 1 knew I didn¡¯t make a mistake in choosing you!¡± As he spoke, Captain Liao excitedly patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder and then turned to look at Zhou Qiang. For the anti-pickpocketing team, things were a bit different from other places. For them, catching a Thief King was equivalent to nabbing a level one wanted criminal! That was an absolutely impressive feat! Previously, to catch these five individuals, there had been quite a commotion in the restaurant caused by Su Xuan and his team. Now, the owner of the hotpot chicken restaurant, observing Su Xuan and his companions, cautiously approached. ¡°Um¡­ Excuse me,¡± he began, ¡°Are you all police officers?¡± Seeing that all five of the individuals had been handcuffed, the owner couldn¡¯t help but feel his earlier guess was probably correct. He had just suffered damage to his restaurant and was considering seeking compensation. Captain Liao finally understood the situation and immediately reassured the owner, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sir. Regarding the losses to your restaurant today, we will take full responsibility.¡± ¡°We really apologize for the disturbance caused while apprehending the thieves.¡± After Captain Liao¡¯s words, what else could the restaurant owner say? He nodded and replied, ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s alright. You police officers did a great job.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you catching these five individuals, we wouldn¡¯t have known they were criminals¡­¡± The owner returned to his original spot. Since the police officers had promised to compensate for the losses, he chose to believe them. After all, it was inconceivable that the police would deceive him. On the other side, after finishing his conversation with the owner, Captain Liao turned his gaze towards Zhou Qiang. Upon seeing Zhou Qiang¡¯s face, he couldn¡¯t contain his excitement. ¡°My goodness, it really is Zhou Qiang!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it, the audacious Thief King who¡¯s been on the loose for so many years is now in our custody¡­¡± Although it was Su Xuan who apprehended Zhou Qiang, Su Xuan was now a member of their anti-pickpocketing team, and this achievement naturally belonged to their team. ¡°No, I must report this good news to my superiors..¡± Chapter 99 - Chapter 99: Five Thief Kings in One Go! Is This a Thiefs Lair!? Chapter 99: Five Thief Kings in One Go! Is This a Thief¡¯s Lair!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Little did they know, as Captain Liao¡¯s words were still hanging in the air, his gaze casually shifted towards the other four suspects. An expression of surprise instantly froze on his face. His sudden change in demeanor left everyone stunned. Zheng Wenjie was the first to notice that something was amiss and immediately inquired, ¡°Captain Liao, what¡¯s wrong? Why are you suddenly looking at them like that?¡± Zheng Wenjie felt an increasing sense of unease. Could it be that something was off about the other four suspects they had apprehended? Did they make a mistake in their arrests? Not only Zheng Wenjie but also Su Xuan turned their attention to the four suspects after Captain Liao¡¯s peculiar behavior. To their astonishment, Captain Liao suddenly slapped his own forehead, rubbed his eyes vigorously, and then fixed his gaze on the four suspects for an extended period. His expression shifted from shock to surprise and finally transformed into sheer delight. ¡°Oh my goodness, am I dreaming?¡± ¡°These individuals you captured today¡­¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe it, Su Xuan! You have some unbelievable luck¡­¡± ¡°Am I not dreaming?¡± Captain Liao was becoming so excited that he was about to topple over. His excitement left everyone bewildered, and the members of the anti-pickpocketing team were particularly puzzled. ¡°Captain Liao, are you okay? Why are you so thrilled?¡± ¡°Could it be that these four people also¡­?¡± ¡°Could it be that someone dining with Zhou Qiang is another Thief King?¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then Su Xuan is truly incredible¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not jump to conclusions, but they must be closely connected since they were dining together.¡± ¡°My goodness, so who exactly is it?¡± The members of the anti-pickpocketing team speculated, with a few of them having a hunch but hesitating to voice their suspicions. While they had started to figure it out, they still weren¡¯t entirely sure. After all, these individuals had been audacious in the world of pickpockets for so many years. How could they be caught so suddenly? Finally, it was Captain Liao who slammed the table and spoke excitedly. ¡°Be bold, take a wild guess!¡± ¡°These four are infamous thief kings from other cities!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you find them familiar?¡± Captain Liao pointed at one of them and said, ¡°Haven¡¯t I shown you the wanted list not long ago? Isn¡¯t this the thief king wanted in Xiang City?¡± ¡°And this one¡­ is the thief king from He City!¡± ¡°This one¡­ the thief king from Chuan City!¡± ¡°And this one¡­ don¡¯t you remember our local thief king from before? We chased after him for so many years, and now you¡¯ve all forgotten!?¡± Captain Liao looked at his subordinates with a mix of frustration and determination. Amid the astonished gazes of the anti-pickpocketing team members, the four men whose identities were revealed showed signs of despair. Previously, they had some hope that these people would not be able to recognize them, so they were prepared to run away when the time came. But now¡­ After their identities were exposed, the thief kings knew that they were truly in trouble this time. All eyes focused on Zhou Qiang. They all thought, if it weren¡¯t for that jerk insisting on coming here and inviting them for dinner¡­ How could they have possibly ended up caught here? They never expected that after eluding the police for so many years, they would finally get caught. That damned Zhou Qiang! It was all Zhou Qiang¡¯s fault that they were caught this time! On the other side, when they heard Captain Liao reveal the identities of so many criminals, the anti-pickpocketing team members were stunned! Although they had speculated before that these four individuals might have complicated backgrounds, it was just a guess. But they didn¡¯t expect it to be true! And all four of them turned out to be thieves of high rank! If you added the one they had just arrested, that made it a total of five thieves, right?! Not to mention, they were from different cities¡­ Oh my God! ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! Are all of these guys really thieves of high rank?¡± ¡°If this gets exposed, it will be a headline on the internet!¡± ¡°Five thieves of high rank¡­ even novels wouldn¡¯t dare to write this!¡± ¡°Damn, all of these thieves of high rank are in our hands. We¡¯re going to make it big this time!¡± ¡°All of this is thanks to Su Xuan¡­ 1 swear, it feels like I¡¯m dreaming right now¡­¡± The anti-pickpocketing team members couldn¡¯t help but speak out. You see, they had been in this line of work for so many years, and they had arrested quite a few petty thieves. But individuals of the thief king level were extremely challenging to catch, and that¡¯s even more so considering the current situation¡­ They had caught so many of them at once! Even if they lived their entire lives, they might not be able to catch this many thief kings! This time, they had really hit the jackpot! Thinking about it, the team members of the anti-pickpocketing team couldn¡¯t help but show ecstatic expressions on their faces! At this moment, they finally understood why Captain Liao had such a peculiar expression earlier¡­ If they suddenly discovered that among the criminals they had caught, there were so many thief kings, they would go crazy too! ¡°Captain Liao, this time we¡¯ve caught so many criminals, I¡¯m afraid even the city bureau will be alerted!¡± ¡°Thief kings, these are real thief kings!¡± ¡°We¡¯re going to make a name for ourselves this time¡­¡± ¡°The fact that thief kings from other cities came here and got caught shows just how significant our operation is!¡± ¡°Oh my, finally, we can hold our heads high in front of anti-pickpocketing teams from other cities!¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­ just thinking about their expressions makes me want to laugh¡­¡± The members of the anti-pickpocketing team spoke one after another. They were very excited at this moment. Although it was Su Xuan who caught these criminals, the credit belonged to Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie, who acted together. But because Su Xuan was still part of the anti-pickpocketing team, this honor could be shared by the entire team! Not to mention that this time Su Xuan organized the operation. All of them, except those on duty, came out in plainclothes to assist in the operation, and they would also receive a reward¡­ ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll report this matter to the higher-ups.¡± Captain Liao finally calmed down from the excitement and immediately spoke. He turned to Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie. ¡°I¡¯ll take these five criminals away now.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie nodded immediately. Zheng Wenjie stood excitedly beside Su Xuan and said, ¡°Su Xuan, I¡¯m going to follow you from now on!¡± ¡°This ride you¡¯ve given me is too exhilarating!¡± Su Xuan smiled wryly, ¡°Brother Zheng, you¡¯re really killing me with that. What do you mean by me leading you¡­¡± ¡°In the anti-pickpocketing team, I¡¯m the newcomer, so even if we¡¯re helping each other, it should be you helping me¡­¡± This sentence, Zheng Wenjie didn¡¯t dare to respond to before, and now he definitely didn¡¯t dare. ¡°Don¡¯t say that, don¡¯t say that!¡± ¡°This credit is yours. If it weren¡¯t for you noticing something was off with Zhang Qiang, we wouldn¡¯t have come in!¡± ¡°I¡¯m already lucky to earn some medals following you!¡± ¡°So, what¡¯s our plan next?¡± Chapter 100 - Chapter 1oo: The Thieves Den Would Be Emptied With This Speed! Chapter 1oo: The Thieves¡¯ Den Would Be Emptied With This Speed! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zheng Wenjie asked Su Xuan what their next steps should be. What else could they do? Although it was already late in the morning, they had just enjoyed a hearty meal of hotpot chicken, so they weren¡¯t feeling hungry. ¡°Let¡¯s continue,¡± Su Xuan said with great determination. ¡°While we¡¯re at it, let¡¯s catch a few more. I reckon those criminals might be thinking we won¡¯t be around during lunchtime.¡± ¡°They might decide to act at noon. We¡¯ll catch them off guard!¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Wenjie¡¯s previously puzzled eyes suddenly lit up, and he grabbed Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder, giving it a pat. ¡°Good!¡± ¡°Alright, young man! Today, I¡¯m following your lead!¡± Afterward, Zheng Wenjie and Su Xuan approached Captain Liao. ¡°Are you planning to go catch more thieves?¡± Captain Liao was quite excited, but upon hearing their words, he was momentarily taken aback. ¡°It¡¯s almost noon, aren¡¯t you planning to head back?¡± ¡°Or are you intending to stay here?¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± Captain Liao was genuinely excited about Su Xuan¡¯s ability to catch so many criminals, but it didn¡¯t mean he was willing to overwork his team. ¡°Catching thieves is one thing, but you still need to take care of yourselves. If you guys break down, how are you going to catch thieves?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan pointed to the restaurant¡¯s door in a somewhat helpless manner. ¡°Captain Liao, we just devoured a whole chicken a moment ago.¡± Captain Liao:¡­ ¡°Do you really think we can eat more?¡± Su Xuan asked rhetorically, and Captain Liao happened to glance at the bill on the table. He saw the enormous quantity of food these two had consumed in just half an hour, and his temple veins began to throb. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Then we¡¯ll take the criminals back for now. You take care of yourselves.¡± Su Xuan nodded in agreement. Shortly after, Captain Liao left with the five criminals. Captain Liao felt compelled to report the extraordinary feat of Su Xuan capturing five criminals, including five wanted individuals. He believed that if he didn¡¯t share this accomplishment, he would be doing a disservice to this major operation. Upon arriving at the office, Captain Liao immediately filed a report. This news quickly reached the municipal bureau and was rapidly transmitted to the provincial headquarters. It spread like wildfire on the internal police network. Police departments across different regions were abuzz with the news. The criminals Su Xuan had apprehended weren¡¯t just from their city; some had escaped from other police jurisdictions only to be captured by him. And these criminals were all of the ¡°thief king¡± caliber. Putting everything else aside, the police stations in Harbor City and other where criminals had previously managed to escape, were among the first to send messages. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it. Is it true?¡± ¡°This guy had been eluding me for so long in my jurisdiction, and you managed to catch him.¡± ¡°Has the identity of the criminal been confirmed?¡± ¡°Are you sure it¡¯s the one who escaped from my area? This is incredible! Your operation this time is massive!¡± ¡°Unbelievable! I was still thinking about when he¡¯d finally get caught, but it turns out he ended up in your territory¡­¡± After speaking, police departments from various regions suddenly realized¡­ Wait a minute! Wow! Didn¡¯t Xiangjiang City catch a thief king a few days ago? On the second day, they had even captured the Five Bests of Ning City. It had only been a day, yet they had captured the Five Great Thieves!? This had to be an extraordinary stroke of luck! ¡°Wait a minute, something¡¯s not right¡­ Your probability of catching criminals is a bit too high, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°My goodness! You¡¯ve managed to catch so many wanted criminals. Impressive!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve apprehended so many thief kings¡­ Are you sure you haven¡¯t stirred up a thieves¡¯ den?¡± ¡°Wow, it seems we need to step up our game over here too¡­¡± Seeing messages flooding in from various regions, the leaders at the Xiangjiang City Bureau felt a deep sense of satisfaction! The fact that Su Xuan had managed to apprehend so many criminals was a source of great surprise and joy. Particularly for Chief Zheng, it had been years since he had received any commendation at the provincial level within the bureau. This time, thanks to Su Xuan¡¯s successful capture of numerous criminals, he had been specifically praised by the provincial headquarters. With these thoughts in mind, Chief Zheng immediately issued orders to the anti-pickpocketing team. As for Captain Liao, after receiving a call from the leader of the city bureau, he couldn¡¯t help but wear a contented smile on his face. This feeling¡­ It was truly satisfying! However, even in this situation, Captain Liao didn¡¯t forget to report the matter to the city bureau leader exactly as it happened. After all, the honor of this achievement was earned by Su Xuan, and they were fortunate to share in this collective recognition. There was no need to take credit for someone else¡¯s achievements. Chief Zheng naturally felt deeply moved by this. At the same time, he urged Captain Liao to seize this opportunity while Su Xuan was still part of the anti-pickpocketing team and apprehend more criminals. Captain Liao readily agreed. With such a promising talent, he was even reluctant to let Su Xuan go. While Captain Liao was on the phone with city bureau leader, other officers found themselves in a strange mixture of surprise and anxiety. The reason was simple: they kept receiving requests for assistance from Su Xuan over the radio. Almost every time Su Xuan showed up, it meant they had to go pick up a criminal. However, despite the inconvenience, the members of the anti-pickpocketing team were more thrilled than anxious. Even though they felt like they were being outshone by a newcomer, the results achieved in such a short time were equivalent to what they couldn¡¯t accomplish in a whole year. ¡°Wow, 1 wonder how many criminals Su Xuan will catch today.¡± ¡°We caught quite a few at the subway station yesterday!¡± ¡°With this momentum¡­ the number of criminals he¡¯s caught this morning alone probably surpasses my total.¡± ¡°Zheng is so lucky! He gets to work alongside Su Xuan. He must be enjoying some serious benefits!¡± ¡°Darn it! Why couldn¡¯t 1 have been the one working alongside Su Xuan?¡± As the anti-pickpocketing team members exchanged words, Su Xuan¡¯s requests for assistance once again came through the radio. At this point, the members of the anti-pickpocketing team were left not just in shock but with a sense of utter disbelief. ¡°Wow, this is already the tenth one¡­¡± ¡°Could this guy really be emptying out the entire thieves¡¯ den!?¡± ¡°Unbelievable¡­ we¡¯ve only got a few subway stations on this line, and he¡¯s been everywhere¡­¡± ¡°But even so, he¡¯s catching so many criminals¡­ it¡¯s simply terrifying!¡± With the increasing number of criminals apprehended, the anti-pickpocketing team members transitioned from amazement to shock and eventually to a state of numbness in just half a day. In the end, they were even past shock. It could be said that Su Xuan¡¯s speed and method of catching thieves this time completely shattered their understanding of how to catch criminals! They knew Su Xuan was good at catching thieves, but they never imagined he could be this good! For Su Xuan, catching thieves was as effortless as drinking water. In fact, according to Zheng Wenjie, he didn¡¯t even seem to notice where the criminals were, and Su Xuan had already taken them down. Upon hearing this, the members of the anti-pickpocketing team couldn¡¯t help but wonder: Is Su Xuan even human?! At this rate of catching thieves, it seemed like he could empty out the entire thieves¡¯ den! Chapter 101 - Chapter 101: Good Guy, This Is Scamming! Chapter 101: Good Guy, This Is Scamming! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The massive operation had only been underway for a week, and all the criminals in Xiangjiang City seemed to have vanished, too afraid to show their faces. Virtually every criminal had gone into hiding. Everyone now knew that the police had suddenly produced a master thief-catcher. In just a week, they had apprehended more than a hundred individuals! Regardless of whether they were major or minor offenders, none of them stood a chance against this new adversary. As soon as they appeared before the officers, not a single person could evade their sharp scrutiny. Consequently, countless criminals fled at the mere mention of their presence. However, whenever they arrived at transportation hubs, none of them escaped Su Xuan¡¯s discerning eye. When the holding cells at the Anti-Pickpocketing Team could no longer accommodate the growing number of detainees, the team members were utterly flabbergasted! ¡°Damn! This¡­ I must be dreaming, right?¡± ¡°In just a few days, they¡¯ve caught the same number of criminals it took me a year to catch¡­¡± ¡°Damn, 1 feel like my whole perception¡­ He even caught a thief in front of me, and I didn¡¯t even notice¡­¡± ¡°When I think about how 1 used to be fooled by thieves, suddenly it doesn¡¯t seem worth it¡­¡± ¡°My goodness! If I had such extraordinary skills, I¡¯d be on top of the world!¡± ¡°With this level of expertise, why even be a regular police officer? If need be, he should start his own class¡­¡± After Su Xuan had apprehended nearly all the thieves at the subway station, he finally requested a day off. Zheng Wenjie, who had been chasing thieves alongside him for a whole week, wished he could just collapse on the ground and catch his breath. A week¡­ a whole week! They had caught quite a few criminals, but they had not stopped for even a second! Every day had been a whirlwind of activities. Every criminal they encountered had fallen prey to Su Xuan¡¯s discerning gaze, and even those few who had managed to escape capture could be counted on one hand. Although they had primarily apprehended petty thieves, they had nabbed a handful of major criminals as well. Zheng Wenjie felt he had learned many valuable lessons during his time following Su Xuan, but he was utterly exhausted. ¡°Wow, you finally get to rest!¡± Zheng Wenjie couldn¡¯t help but say, ¡°If you don¡¯t take a break soon, I might not make it¡­¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan, who also felt the relief of knowing he could finally rest, touched his nose. ¡°Zheng, you¡¯re being a bit dramatic.¡± ¡°We police officers sometimes go days without sleep during big operations¡­¡± ¡°Even though we¡¯ve caught many criminals, it¡¯s kind of exciting. I¡¯m not tired at all!¡± Zheng Wenjie:¡­ Come on! Compared to the exhausted Zheng Wenjie, Captain Liao¡¯s attitude was warmer. He not only approved Su Xuan¡¯s request for a day off but also kindly brought a glass of water when he saw Su Xuan hadn¡¯t left yet. ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯ve worked hard this week.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, our Anti-Pickpocketing Team wouldn¡¯t have caught so many criminals¡­¡± ¡°Now, there are hardly any criminals on the subway. It¡¯s all thanks to you!¡± ¡°On behalf of everyone in our Anti-Pickpocketing Team, I want to thank you.¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for your help, we wouldn¡¯t have had it so easy¡­¡± Captain Liao sincerely said to Su Xuan. Su Xuan was surprised by his words. Gee! He was taken aback by this sudden serious talk and almost couldn¡¯t respond¡­ ¡°Captain Liao, you¡¯re making it sound too serious.¡± ¡°Even though I joined during the major operation, I¡¯m still a member of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. I have to give my all for the team!¡± ¡°I also want to thank you for giving me the freedom to catch criminals with all my heart.¡± Upon hearing this, Captain Liao¡¯s expression became even more heartfelt. Though he already considered Su Xuan part of their team, hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words made him feel even closer to Su Xuan! ¡°Su Xuan, since you¡¯ve said that, I¡¯ll be straightforward with you.¡± ¡°Kid, I¡¯ve figured it out, you¡¯ve got real talent!¡± ¡°These past few days, you¡¯ve covered every subway line in our city¡­¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t even miss the terminal stations! Someone with your skills, if we only send you out on patrol to catch thieves, it¡¯s a bit of a waste.¡± ¡°We have half a month left, and I have an idea¡­¡± ¡°Just listen to me, and if you don¡¯t like it, you can forget I mentioned it.¡± Since Captain Liao had said this much, Su Xuan naturally wouldn¡¯t argue. He nodded right away. ¡°No problem, Captain Liao. Please, go ahead.¡± Captain Liao thought for a moment and decided not to hide anything. ¡°In this whole city, we only have a few major transportation hubs.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already covered all the subway routes, what¡¯s left are the high-speed train stations and the airport.¡± ¡°For the remaining half month, I hope you can make time to visit these two places thoroughly.¡± ¡°If you can catch as many thieves there as you did on the subway, it will be a good thing.¡± ¡°But, doing this will be tough on you. I¡¯m just suggesting it, if you¡¯re not willing, that¡¯s okay too.¡± Captain Liao only dared to bring up this matter after careful consideration. After all, no matter what, Su Xuan was just a borrowed police officer. Originally, according to Captain Liao¡¯s plan, the borrowed police officers would be at most their support, helping the Anti-Pickpocketing Team with their work. However, he didn¡¯t expect someone like Su Xuan to become a key player in their Anti-Pickpocketing Team. In one week. All the thieves caught by the Anti-Pickpocketing Team¡¯s members combined still didn¡¯t match what Su Xuan caught in one day¡­ Such abilities. Such achievements¡­ Why wasn¡¯t he on their team from the beginning? That stubborn Old Mai! How many times had he said it? Someone with Su Xuan¡¯s abilities should be in the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, but he just wouldn¡¯t agree! Damn it! The more he thought about it, the more frustrated he became¡­ ¡°Sure! Since it¡¯s for the team, I have no objections.¡± ¡°Perfect! We¡¯ve caught almost all the criminals on the subway, and now we¡¯re left with a few who slipped through the cracks.¡± ¡°I was actually thinking of checking out some other places.¡± Su Xuan immediately agreed. He felt quite pleased. It was like he had been thinking about taking a nap when the pillow was offered. Most of the criminals on the subway had been caught, and he was looking forward to a change of scenery. Turning his head, Captain Liao came up with this suggestion. If he refused, it would be unfair considering the points he had earned during the past week. ¡°In that case, I¡¯ll head to the airport from tomorrow!¡± Captain Liao was overjoyed upon hearing this. He quickly told Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie to rest for the day and start at the airport the next day. After leaving the office, Su Xuan and Zheng Wenjie went their separate ways. With a day of rest, Su Xuan planned to return to the county. But before he could even call Old Mai, he heard a scream not far away. He paused in his tracks and immediately looked in that direction. He spotted a familiar figure rushing past him and heading toward a crowd not far away. Su Xuan instinctively followed. He then saw the person crouching next to an elderly man who had collapsed on the ground and seemed to be preparing to administer first aid. However, the elderly man suddenly grabbed the person¡¯s wrist, opened his eyes wide, and exclaimed, ¡°Why did you push me?¡± The person whose wrist was grabbed: !!! Su Xuan:¡­ Well, this was quite a staged accident! Chapter 102 - Chapter 102: Meeting Zhao Ruoxi Again, My Blind Date Is Really Awesome Chapter 102: Meeting Zhao Ruoxi Again, My Blind Date Is Really Awesome Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey! Why aren¡¯t you saying anything?¡± ¡°It¡¯s outrageous! Even an old lady like me gets intentionally pushed down! Isn¡¯t this bullying an elderly person?¡± ¡°Oh, my back hurts so much! You have to compensate me!¡± ¡°That young lady must have injured this old lady¡¯s back¡­¡± The old lady who had grabbed the person started wailing. The surrounding crowd gradually gathered. Besides the few people who had witnessed the incident from the beginning, others were attracted by the commotion. They had no idea what had happened. When they heard the elderly man wailing, they instinctively believed it was real. Their gazes toward the young man changed immediately. ¡°I have to say, young lady, you actually pushed an old lady of her age¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s shameless, isn¡¯t it? How can there be someone like this young lady?¡± ¡°This is elder abuse, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Oh my, young people these days have no manners¡­ Could it be she¡¯s taking out her frustrations on the old lady¡­¡± ¡°This looks pretty serious¡­¡± Of course, while some were fooled, a few remained skeptical. ¡°Could it be? I¡¯ve been here for a while, and this young lady seemed to be helping the old lady¡­?¡± ¡°This old lady was already lying on the ground, wasn¡¯t she?¡± ¡°Could she be the victim of a staged accident?¡± Whispers circulated among the crowd. When the term ¡®staged accident¡¯ reached the ears of the old lady, she widened her eyes and angrily retorted, ¡°Nonsense!¡± ¡°How could I, an old lady, be the one to stage an accident!? It was this young lady who pushed me!¡± ¡°No, both of you should compensate me¡­ You, and her too! 1 have severe back pain now, and it¡¯s your fault. You need to pay¡­¡± ¡°You as well, two thousand¡­ no, twenty thousand dollars for medical expenses should do!¡± The old lady, as she spoke, gave the person she had grabbed a quick once-over and even checked out the person¡¯s clothes. She then quickly changed her story. The young woman, who seemed nervous before, now looked surprised. ¡°Ma¡¯am, do you know what it means to fake an accident?¡± she asked. Hearing this, the old lady¡¯s face tensed up. ¡°What, a staged accident! Don¡¯t make things up! It¡¯s clear you bumped into me. Why are you acting like this, young lady?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t want to pay up, huh? Well, let me tell you¡­¡± The old lady¡¯s words got cut off by the young woman. With a cold, unemotional expression, the young woman continued, ¡°There are security cameras here. If you falsely accuse me, we¡¯ll meet at the police station.¡± ¡°If you want to keep making mistakes, we¡¯ll take this to court. I have plenty of time, I¡¯m not afraid.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t done anything wrong. When the time comes, you can see¡­ whose side the law will be on.¡± The young woman spoke calmly, and she pulled her hand away with a swift motion. Her confidence was unwavering, and she wasn¡¯t the least bit scared. It was the old lady who had been taken aback. Following the direction the young woman had pointed, the old lady noticed a surveillance camera hanging in a nearby corner. She immediately took a sharp breath. She had assumed the young woman appeared easy to deal with and was skilled at staging accidents. But, it turned out she had underestimated the situation. ¡°Forget it, forget it, what bad luck!¡± The old lady, who had been lying pale on the ground, suddenly got up, showing no signs of weakness. ¡°This is pointless!¡± She subconsciously glanced at the nearby surveillance camera, feeling a little uneasy inside. How did she not notice the camera here? What bad luck! Thinking this, the old lady quickly scanned the people around her and then hurried away. She even ran swiftly. After witnessing this, the onlookers, who had initially been enjoying the spectacle, finally realized they had been tricked¡­ Immediately, they became angry and started venting to the people around them. ¡°Goodness¡­¡± ¡°This old lady really was faking it, that¡¯s just too much¡­¡± ¡°She even slandered that young girl, how shameless!¡± ¡°I thought she was pitiable, but sheesh! The morals these days are declining, people¡¯s hearts are not the same as before¡­¡± ¡°Young lady, are you okay?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t realize that even the bad guys are getting old¡­¡± The voices of the crowd surrounded her, but Zhao Ruoxi paid them no mind and stood up. She was about to walk out of the crowd. Indeed, the familiar figure that Su Xuan had seen was none other than Zhao Ruoxi! As she turned her head, she saw Su Xuan, who was smiling at her in the crowd. She paused for a moment, then looked puzzled. Hastily, she walked over and asked, ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing here?¡± Su Xuan watched how she had managed to scare off the scammer with just a few words and couldn¡¯t help but admire her. Now, hearing Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s question, he pointed towards the entrance of the anti-pickpocket team not far away. ¡°Recently, there¡¯s been a big operation, and I¡¯ve been temporarily transferred here.¡± ¡°How about you? Are you here to have fun in the city?¡± Hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi shook her head and squatted down. She reached out to rub her ankle, which she had nearly twisted when she was running too fast, and then stood up with a wobbly gait. Su Xuan steadied her. ¡°No, I¡¯m here for work too.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you notice that there are fewer thieves at the stations recently? Our station was commended by the central station.¡± ¡°This time, there¡¯s some kind of event, and 1 was asked to come over.¡± ¡°I never expected to encounter this just as I arrived¡­¡± She went on, recalling how she had almost been fooled, shaking her head in resignation. ¡°If I had known, I wouldn¡¯t have bothered.¡± ¡°Who could have imagined¡­¡± It turned out that was a scammer! Su Xuan looked at her helpless expression, and a faint smile tugged at his lips. His gaze softened as he spoke. ¡°If it happened again, would you still step in to help?¡± ¡°Huh?¡± His question caught Zhao Ruoxi off guard. Su Xuan continued, ¡°If you saw someone fall, would you still go to their aid? Your rescue skills earlier were quite precise.¡± ¡°Well¡­¡± Zhao Ruoxi blushed slightly and spoke, ¡°After all, the train station can be a crowded place, and similar situations can occasionally occur. I just didn¡¯t expect there would be so many scammers outside. Fortunately, there was surveillance footage this time; otherwise, 1 wouldn¡¯t know how to explain it¡­¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but smile at her exasperated expression. ¡°Thank goodness you¡¯re clever. I was thinking of going up there, but when I saw you handling it on your own, I didn¡¯t intervene. I didn¡¯t expect my blind date to be such a decisive woman. Impressive.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s face turned red. She shot Su Xuan a playful glare and said, ¡°Oh, come on! It¡¯s almost noon; have you eaten? Since we¡¯re both in the city, how about I treat you to lunch?¡± Zhao Ruoxi hesitated for a moment, subconsciously meeting Su Xuan¡¯s sincere eyes. The words of refusal got stuck in her throat, and she nodded instead. ¡°Sure¡­.¡± Chapter 103 - Chapter 103: What Bad Luck? You Can Meet a Criminal in a cab? Chapter 103: What Bad Luck? You Can Meet a Criminal in a cab? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°So, I¡¯ll make the dinner reservation?¡± When Zhao Ruoxi agreed to the dinner invitation, Su Xuan began feeling nervous. After all, they had only been on one date, and had met just twice in total. Then, Su Xuan was assigned to the city¡¯s anti-pickpocketing team. The major operation kept him busier than ever, leaving him with hardly any time to check his phone or nurture his budding relationship. Running into Zhao Ruoxi here was a complete surprise. Now that they had met, and dinner was approaching, Su Xuan, being the guy, felt the need to suggest something. When Zhao Ruoxi agreed, Su Xuan felt a pleasant thrill. The excitement he felt at that moment seemed even greater than when he apprehended a criminal. He took a deep breath, pulled out his phone, and asked, ¡°Great! I haven¡¯t been to the city in years; it feels a bit unfamiliar.¡± After hearing this, Su Xuan opened his phone, found a well-known local restaurant, and made a reservation. Then he led Zhao Ruoxi there. Both of them were straightforward, and their conversation on the way was filled with recent work stories. During this short journey, the relaxed feeling from their previous conversations returned. By the time they reached the restaurant, the atmosphere between them was no longer as distant as before. At the dinner table, they discussed the recent criminals Su Xuan had caught, and even Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t help but be surprised when she heard about the number of people he had apprehended. ¡°These days, 1 heard on the news that our city¡¯s anti-pickpocket team has gained a new expert in catching thieves.¡± ¡°Any thief who shows up in front of him hasn¡¯t been able to escape his grasp¡­¡± Zhao Ruoxi, as if connecting the dots, turned to look at Su Xuan with surprise, asking, ¡°Could that person be you?¡± At her words, Su Xuan paused. As he recalled, there had been reporters who came to interview them. ¡°If the news you saw was from our local official news¡­¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s most likely me.¡± ¡°You¡¯re amazing!¡± Zhao Ruoxi looked at him with astonishment and immediately continued, ¡°When you were at my station before, I should have realized you were a pro at catching thieves!¡± ¡°But alas¡­¡± ¡°Back then, 1 didn¡¯t have such keen eyes¡­¡± ¡°But 1 never thought you would actually join the anti-pickpocket team!¡± ¡°That¡¯s incredible!¡± Su Xuan felt nervous under her bright, admiring eyes. He quickly waved his hand and modestly replied, ¡°No, no, I¡¯m just temporarily assigned there.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to return to the county eventually.¡± As these words left his mouth, Zhao Ruoxi, who had been secretly anxious about Su Xuan possibly staying in the city for good, breathed a sigh of relief. When she heard that Su Xuan was only temporarily assigned, she secretly relaxed. When Zhao Ruoxi had heard about Su Xuan coming to the city, she had been worried that he might stay there indefinitely. This would have complicated their relationship, given her position at the station and the difficulties of her moving up in the ranks. Fortunately, Su Xuan was just temporarily assigned. Unaware of her secret thoughts, Su Xuan continued the conversation. Su Xuan thoroughly enjoyed their meal. However, he had initially thought about suggesting they go watch a movie or do something else after lunch. But as it turned out, Zhao Ruoxi was in the city for a meeting. Their meeting had been a matter of fortunate timing, as she had a brief lunch break in her busy schedule. When Su Xuan heard that Zhao Ruoxi had another meeting to attend, he felt a bit disappointed. He understood that her work was a priority, especially since they had only met three times. ¡°Well, take your time on your way back, and send me a message once you arrive,¡± Su Xuan said as he watched Zhao Ruoxi hail a taxi. In response to his suggestion, Zhao Ruoxi, who was already in a taxi waiting for it to pull up, looked at him and nodded, though she seemed a bit puzzled. ¡°And what about you? What¡¯s next?¡± ¡°I¡¯m planning to head back to the county,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°I haven¡¯t been back in a week, and I need to tidy up. Plus, the food in the anti-pickpocket team¡¯s canteen is just not the same as what we have back at the office.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not quite used to it!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi burst into laughter. ¡°Then you should head back for a meal. I believe Uncle Mai and the others must be missing you,¡± Zhao Ruoxi said with a playful tone. Su Xuan had been introduced to Zhao Ruoxi by Old Mai, so it made sense that she knew him and his friends. As they chatted, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s taxi arrived. She quickly spoke up, ¡°Well, I should get going.¡± Su Xuan nodded, about to respond, when he heard a notification sound. [Ding! Criminal detected. Please make an immediate arrest.] Su Xuan¡¯s eyes widened. He turned to look at Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s taxi. They were standing near the restaurant entrance, and the only vehicle in close proximity was her taxi. Instinctively, Su Xuan activated his ¡°Criminal Radar.¡± Sure enough, the taxi driver had a bright red mark on his head. ¡°I need to go,¡± Su Xuan said quickly, ¡°You go ahead. I¡¯ve got something to take care of.¡± Zhao Ruoxi was unaware of the situation, thinking he was just being polite. She put her phone in her bag and was about to get into the taxi. Su Xuan hurriedly walked over and opened the back door. Zhao Ruoxi thought he was being chivalrous and got into the car. Unexpectedly, Su Xuan got in the taxi too. ¡°You¡­?¡± Zhao Ruoxi was bewildered. Su Xuan smiled at her and explained, ¡°I just remembered I need to go to the train station. Mind if 1 tag along?¡± Zhao Ruoxi had no objection and shook her head. ¡°Are you the passenger with the last four digits 2189?¡± a voice suddenly came from the driver¡¯s seat. Without much thought, Zhao Ruoxi nodded, ¡°Yes, that¡¯s me. I¡¯m going to the city¡¯s train station.¡± After that, she fell silent, preparing to take out her phone for entertainment. The car fell into the usual taxi silence. Most passengers didn¡¯t engage in conversation with taxi drivers unless they were both talkative or one of them initiated it. Sitting next to Zhao Ruoxi, Su Xuan glanced out the window but kept a close eye on the driver. He had a feeling that this driver might not be the quiet type. As expected, in a few seconds, the driver struck up a conversation, ¡°Miss, are you two heading to the train station for a trip?¡± Zhao Ruoxi hesitated, not expecting the driver to be so chatty. However, given her personality, she would never ignore someone who initiated a conversation with her. Before she could respond, Su Xuan beat her to it, saying, ¡°Yes, we thought it¡¯s nice weather, so we¡¯re going on a short trip.¡± The driver immediately started talking about a few cities worth visiting. After a few minutes, Su Xuan noticed that the driver was deviating from the correct route. Feigning ignorance, he casually placed his hand in his pocket, holding onto his phone. Continuing the conversation, he asked, ¡°By the way, from your accent, it sounds like you¡¯re from the Hang City area, right?¡± Chapter 104 - Chapter 104: The Criminal Is Dumbfounded. Do You Want to Hear What Youre Saying? Chapter 104: The Criminal Is Dumbfounded. Do You Want to Hear What You¡¯re Saying? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Yep, I¡¯m from Hang City,¡± the driver replied. He continued, ¡°Well, the thing is, my wife lives here, and she¡¯s her family¡¯s only daughter. She couldn¡¯t bear to leave her elderly father.¡± Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s question about his hometown, the driver was a bit surprised but then shared his story. He went on, ¡°Actually, I have a younger brother in my family. So, I decided to move here to be with my wife.¡± ¡°It¡¯s surprisingly comfortable living here in this new environment.¡± As they chatted, the driver, who loved to talk, continued the conversation. Su Xuan played along and talked casually. Once someone starts talking to him, the driver can¡¯t seem to stop. So, their conversation just kept going. When they got into the car, the driver¡¯s chatty nature was unstoppable. He kept asking about where they were headed and what kind of work they did. He even asked about their jobs. At first, Zhao Ruoxi didn¡¯t think much of it. But as the driver started asking about their work, she began to feel uneasy. Instinctively, she looked at Su Xuan. Su Xuan extended his hand, patting the back of her hand, which helped to ease her nervousness. They were almost at the train station by this point. Seeing the driver pull over at the roadside, Su Xuan smiled and told Zhao Ruoxi, ¡°There are more people here. It¡¯s safer for you to exit from your side.¡± Although Zhao Ruoxi was slightly anxious, given her job at the train station, she had dealt with her fair share of criminals and was not overly concerned. She opened her door quickly. After all, they were only making an educated guess at this point. At least, the driver hadn¡¯t noticed her changing attitude. He was reaching for his phone to end the trip and accept the next fare. Timing was crucial. Su Xuan pounced, his hand gripping the driver¡¯s throat, while his other hand swiftly extracted the car keys! ¡°Ah! Watch out!¡± This was an intense moment. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t cleverly positioned himself in the middle as if he were exiting the car and if the driver hadn¡¯t been distracted by his phone¡­ Su Xuan¡¯s move would have surely failed! As soon as Su Xuan gripped the driver¡¯s throat, the driver reacted quickly. He instinctively pressed the gas pedal. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t pulled out the car key right at that moment, he might have been thrown forward. ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°Who do you think you are!? Let go of me, you jerk!¡± The driver¡¯s first reaction was realizing he had been exposed. But he couldn¡¯t understand how. He was wearing a mask that concealed most of his face and even had on a sun hat. Only his eyes were visible. What had given away his true identity? The two men grappled in the driver¡¯s seat, with Su Xuan at a disadvantage due to his position. Realizing he couldn¡¯t overpower Su Xuan, the driver tried to open the car door and escape. He had just undone his seatbelt when Su Xuan grabbed the buckle, pulled the strap tightly, and wrapped it around the driver, immobilizing him. Outside the car, Zhao Ruoxi assessed the situation. She had been holding the door handle as the driver had been trying to exit. She had him pinned. The driver¡¯s eyes were now filled with anger. His face twisted, and he yelled loudly. ¡°You little jerks! You better release me right now!¡± ¡°Damn it! If you dare touch me¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll kill you! I swear¡­ You remember this face! Be careful, I¡­¡± The driver¡¯s offensive language made Su Xuan frown. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± Seeing the driver continue to curse and struggle, Su Xuan delivered a powerful elbow strike to the driver¡¯s temple. The impact left the driver seeing stars, and his struggling ceased. Originally, the driver had a tight grip on Su Xuan¡¯s hand, and it seemed like he could break free, but suddenly, his strength waned, and he slumped to his knees. The elbow strike had left him completely drained. Seizing this opportunity, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate to reach into his pocket and produce a pair of handcuffs. He secured the driver¡¯s hands behind his back, effectively putting him in silver shackles. The dazed driver eventually realized his predicament when he felt the cold metal on his wrists. He stared at Su Xuan, his lips trembling, a bewildered expression on his face. He couldn¡¯t believe it! He had been apprehended by a cop! Not only was this a cop, but one who had just arrested him. The realization that Su Xuan was a law enforcement officer left the struggling driver frozen. Su Xuan let out a cold laugh. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you running? Why stop now?¡± At this, the driver, astonished, raised his head. His previously confused mind cleared, and his eyes filled with resentment. Seriously? Was this something a person could say? I mean, you¡¯ve cuffed both my hands, and you¡¯ve secured me with a seatbelt, and you still want me to run? 1 mean, I¡¯d love to! The driver felt the desire to struggle on, despite having both his hands restrained. He just couldn¡¯t accept it. ¡°Hey there, buddy, it was all just a misunderstanding,¡± the driver began. ¡°You suddenly lunged at me and scared the hell out of me. 1 was just defending myself. Come on, cut me some slack here. You¡¯ve slapped me with handcuffs, is that necessary? I mean, I helped you guys get here, I haven¡¯t done anything wrong, right? You can¡¯t be this harsh just because you have a pair of handcuffs.¡± The driver¡¯s words made Su Xuan raise an eyebrow. He hadn¡¯t expected this guy to be so shameless. ¡°Enough with the chatter! If you have any self-respect left, stop making a scene. Now, get into the passenger seat. Of course, if you want to run, I can give you a chance. As long as you can escape from this car, I¡¯ll let you go immediately.¡± While talking, Su Xuan forcefully tugged the seatbelt strap in his hand. The driver: ??? How did this guy suddenly become so talkative? Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s offer, the driver realized he had no intentions of letting him escape. He had considered making a run for it from this place, but with his hands cuffed and a witness who had seen it, even if he managed to escape, he¡¯d probably get tackled by someone. Better to cooperate¡­. Chapter 105 - Chapter 105: Bullsh * t System, Middleman Earns the Price Gap!? Chapter 105: Bullsh * t System, Middleman Earns the Price Gap!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing the man climbing into the passenger seat, Su Xuan extended his hand and secured the seatbelt for him. Only then did he climb out of the back seat. Zhao Ruoxi, who had been gripping the driver¡¯s seat door anxiously, noticed him emerging and immediately waved, her voice filled with concern. ¡°Su Xuan¡­ Are you okay? Just now¡­¡± She hesitated as she spoke, aware that Su Xuan¡¯s line of work was rather unusual, so she wasn¡¯t sure if she should ask. However, she couldn¡¯t help but feel curious. It was only now that Zhao Ruoxi realized that Su Xuan hadn¡¯t initially planned to come to the station with her. It was only after the driver arrived that he changed his mind. Could it be that he had already sensed something was off with the driver at that time? This thought crossed Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s mind, but she didn¡¯t express it. Su Xuan nodded and spoke in a soothing tone. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; everything¡¯s fine now. This guy gave me an odd feeling, but 1 wasn¡¯t sure, so I decided to join you in the car.¡± ¡°I¡¯m glad I did.¡± ¡°The rest is in my hands. You can go to work now.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice was gentle, and it dispelled her worries and concerns. Zhao Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, she promptly nodded. ¡°Then I¡¯ll head to work now.¡± ¡°Um¡­ if you need anything¡­¡± She hesitated for a moment. ¡°¡­feel free to call me anytime.¡± Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t help but express her gratitude, even though under normal circumstances, she wouldn¡¯t have been so straightforward, even if she did have feelings for Su Xuan. Today, Su Xuan had essentially saved her life. Zhao Ruoxi felt a surge of shyness after speaking those words and, without waiting for Su Xuan¡¯s response, turned to leave. Su Xuan stood there, mouth agape. He called out just as she was about to enter the station. ¡°I understand!¡± Hearing his words, her departing figure paused for a moment and then disappeared at an even faster pace. Su Xuan watched for a while before he snapped out of it. He turned back to the rideshare car and the person sitting in the front passenger seat. He heaved a sigh. He had initially planned to take the day off and visit the Jiangcheng police station. But now¡­ It seemed he¡¯d better return to the anti-pickpocket team! With this thought in mind, Su Xuan got into the driver¡¯s seat and inserted the key. He headed back to the anti-pickpocket team. When Su Xuan drove the rideshare car into the anti-pickpocket team, the few officers who were still on duty were stunned. Even Captain Liao seemed bewildered. ¡°Isn¡¯t¡­ 1 gave you a day off. Why are you back?¡± Captain Liao questioned. ¡°And why are you driving a car? 1 remember you took our police car here. Where did you get this car?¡± Captain Liao glanced at the rideshare car and felt that something was off. ¡°Is that¡­?¡± A thought popped into his mind, but he wasn¡¯t quite sure. Captain Liao looked at Su Xuan, waiting for an explanation. Su Xuan shrugged and pointed to the suspect in the passenger seat. ¡°1 was about to leave, and 1 called a rideshare. Once I got in, 1 sensed something was off about this guy. Turns out, he¡¯s a suspect. So, I brought him back.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were casual, but the officers listening couldn¡¯t contain themselves. Are you kidding us? We usually have to search high and low to find a suspect, and you just pick one up in a rideshare? There¡¯s a world of difference between people! ¡°Wow, Su Xuan, you¡¯re amazing!¡± Captain Liao finally reacted and exclaimed. Previously, during this week, Su Xuan had apprehended numerous criminals. Captain Liao thought Su Xuan might have some special talent for attracting criminals. But at that time, he didn¡¯t think much of it. Now that Su Xuan managed to stumble upon a suspect even while taking a rideshare, Captain Liao believed his earlier conjecture was accurate. Su Xuan was indeed a magnet for criminals, born to do this job. Captain Liao couldn¡¯t have foreseen that Su Xuan, who had just returned for a brief rest, would come back with such a surprise. In the face of the astonished and envious looks from his colleagues, Su Xuan nonchalantly stated, ¡°Captain Liao, I¡¯m handing this suspect over to you. He doesn¡¯t appear to be an ordinary thief, and you¡¯ll need to investigate further.¡± ¡°I¡¯m planning to take a rest; this week has been quite exhausting.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, Captain Liao patted his shoulder. Captain Liao, who was usually very serious, had a rare smile, and his gaze toward Su Xuan was exceptionally gentle. ¡°Let us handle this suspect. You¡¯ve had a tough week; you should take a good rest.¡± ¡°Whether it¡¯s the airport or the train station tomorrow, it¡¯s your call.¡± Su Xuan nodded in response. He didn¡¯t linger at the anti-pickpocket team and headed back to the temporary dormitory. As for the suspect, Su Xuan genuinely didn¡¯t bother with him. According to the data on Su Xuan¡¯s radar, this guy was a serial offender among rideshare drivers. What does that mean? It refers to rideshare drivers who take advantage of lone female passengers. This was why Su Xuan decided to follow Zhao Ruoxi, and now that he had brought the suspect back, he believed that, with Captain Liao¡¯s abilities, they could gather enough evidence against this driver. Next, Su Xuan planned to examine the system. Since he had decided not to return to his hometown, he swiftly made his way to the temporary dormitory and then opened the system panel. In the past week, Su Xuan had apprehended not just a few, but hundreds of criminals. While most of them were petty thieves, there were also a few major criminals among them. After the system upgrade, the points he earned for capturing criminals had doubled, based on the level of their criminality. Small gains eventually added up, just like how small streams converge to form a river. Su Xuan¡¯s points had reached an all-time high, well into five digits. The sudden feeling of getting rich excited Su Xuan, and he immediately started exploring the system¡¯s marketplace. Compared to the entire marketplace, his five-digit score felt somewhat inadequate. Nevertheless, Su Xuan was content. His first move was to upgrade his Sin Radar. The Sin Radar he was currently using could only detect criminals within a range of about 55 meters. It worked fine when patrolling inside subway cars, but it might fall short if he had to go to the airport or a high-speed rail station. Although he was catching many criminals now, who would complain about having excellent performance? Besides, it wasn¡¯t like criminals were easy to come by. Su Xuan had come to realize the importance of the detection radar, so he didn¡¯t hesitate to upgrade it by three whole levels. [Notification: Would you like to upgrade the Sin Radar? Note: You now have 5 upgrade opportunities. Upgrade cost: 10,000 points.] Just as Su Xuan had this thought, the system¡¯s voice chimed in. Glancing at his newly acquired five-digit score, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but wonder aloud, ¡°System, are you essentially a middleman making a profit on the price difference?¡± [Notification: Congratulations, Host, for upgrading the Sin Radar. Deducting 10,000 points. The radar¡¯s current detection diameter is 180 meters.] Su Xuan: How do you dissect a system, again? Chapter 106 - Chapter 106: Su Xuan, Im Relying on You... Chapter 106: Su Xuan, I¡¯m Relying on You¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As Su Xuan¡¯s points dwindled down to a mere five digits, he couldn¡¯t help but grimace and reluctantly exited the system¡¯s marketplace. Oh well. Su Xuan thought to himself. He had gotten used to it; he wasn¡¯t the kind of person who hoarded points! With his points running low, it meant he was back to being ¡°broke.¡± Su Xuan felt the thrill of a challenge and was eager to get back to work. The next morning, he was all set to clock in at the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. This time, his partner was another experienced officer, Zhang Chenglong. Zhang Chenglong had been part of the team for a solid five to six years. When he first heard about Su Xuan¡¯s extraordinary abilities, he was genuinely curious about this new addition to the team. Now, with the news that they¡¯d be partners, he was quite pleased. ¡°Su Xuan, since we¡¯re going to be partners from now on, let¡¯s exchange contact information,¡± Zhang Chenglong suggested. ¡°After all, the airport is quite large, and we won¡¯t always be together. Using walkie-talkies would be too obvious. Let¡¯s keep in touch through our phones!¡± Upon seeing Su Xuan, Zhang Chenglong didn¡¯t waste any time, and Su Xuan readily agreed. They swapped phone numbers. ¡°With time being of the essence, shall we head out now?¡± Zhang Chenglong asked. ¡°Over the next few days, we¡¯ll meet directly at the airport. It¡¯s easier to go to the airport from your place.¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t object and felt a surge of excitement deep inside. His temporary dorm was still about ten minutes away from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. If he were to clock in at the unit every day and then head to the airport, it would mean waking up half an hour earlier. But by going directly to the airport, he could savor an extra half-hour of sleep. Given the recent fatigue from their anti-pickpocket missions, Su Xuan was genuinely appreciative of Zhang Chenglong¡¯s choice. ¡°Great, thanks, Zhang Ge!¡± he replied. Zhang Chenglong waved his hand dismissively. ¡°Getting older, I¡¯ve developed a love for sleeping in.¡± ¡°We can head straight to the airport and catch a few more winks.¡± ¡°But speaking of which,¡± he continued, ¡°you¡¯ve been quite the hero these past few days, capturing so many criminals!¡± ¡°In the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, you¡¯re the reigning champ in everyone¡¯s hearts.¡± ¡°You might not know it, but you¡¯ve become a celebrity in our city¡¯s police officers¡¯ community. Everyone¡¯s clamoring to partner with you!¡± ¡°I¡¯m happy you chose the airport for today,¡± he said with a grin. ¡°I hope you can help me catch a few criminals so I can bask in your glory.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°It was just a coincidence,¡± he modestly replied. ¡°Aw, come on, don¡¯t be so humble,¡± Zhang Chenglong waved it off casually. ¡°I mean it. If I get to catch a few criminals with you, I¡¯ll be over the moon.¡± ¡°Think about Zheng Wenjie, following you around and grinning from ear to ear these past days.¡± ¡°When you¡¯re the man of the hour, who wouldn¡¯t envy that?¡± ¡°Who doesn¡¯t want to earn some laurels, see their records go up? It¡¯s a matter of pride and, of course, money!¡± ¡°Opportunities to make money? Who wouldn¡¯t be thrilled?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan gave a smile. Since Zhang Chenglong put it that way, continuing to be overly modest would seem pretentious. They got into the car together and sped towards the airport. Midway, Su Xuan activated his Sin Radar. Seeing the radar instantly cover an entire street, even penetrating into the inner sections of surrounding shops, his confidence surged. Upon arriving at the airport and passing through the crowded waiting area, Su Xuan suddenly spoke up. ¡°Zhang Ge, just drop me off here.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s split up today.¡± Under normal circumstances, as a newcomer partnered with Zhang Chenglong, Su Xuan should have stayed close to him. However, Su Xuan had his own skills, and sticking by Zhang Chenglong¡¯s side would hinder his effectiveness. Furthermore, Zhang Chenglong had previously mentioned that the airport was vast. To patrol effectively and catch more criminals, they needed to split up. The two had driven to the airport in Zhang Chenglong¡¯s car. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhang Chenglong braked and looked over at him. Unlike pickpockets at subway stations, those who stole in airports were likely more cunning, with more refined methods. Catching them, especially red-handed, was extremely challenging. Additionally, undercover police officers in an airport were at risk of being detected because they wandered around the airport just like everyone else, which could easily arouse suspicion. Zhang Chenglong turned to Su Xuan, unlocking the passenger door. Though he found Su Xuan¡¯s request to get out here peculiar, he agreed. The airport was vast; where Su Xuan went was not his concern. ¡°Sure, you can look around here for now.¡± ¡°If you need anything, just call me!¡± ¡°Speaking of which, my recent performance hasn¡¯t been great.¡± ¡°If you can help me make some achievements, that would be amazing!¡± ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m counting on you!¡± Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed by these words but nodded nonetheless. However, he still nodded in agreement. He then got out of the car and entered the airport terminal directly. This was the bustling hub of the airport, with a high volume of passengers passing through. It was also the easiest place for pickpockets to strike within the airport. If pickpockets wandering in the airport wanted to steal something, this was the place where it was most likely to happen. They could grab an item and disappear into the crowd. Others wouldn¡¯t even realize they¡¯d been robbed until much later. This area provided a quick and convenient escape route. However, very few criminals would dare to commit theft openly in front of so many people. Most would choose to strike when their victims were distracted, like in elevators or during the payment process. With these thoughts in mind, Su Xuan entered the bustling terminal. As soon as he entered, his Sin Radar prompted him. [Ding! One criminal detected, please apprehend immediately!] [Name: Sun Li, Age: 36, Sin Value: 89, Crime: Theft!] [Ding! One criminal detected, please apprehend immediately!] [Name¡­] In a matter of seconds, the Sin Radar sounded alarm after alarm, each accompanied by the criminal¡¯s name, age, sin value, and the specific crime they had committed. Meanwhile, Su Xuan noticed several bright red dots within a sea of green on the Sin Radar. Su Xuan looked around, surveyed the area, and then proceeded towards the service desk. He didn¡¯t pay any attention to the green markers on the criminals. Instead, he casually approached one of the airport service personnel, acting like a first-time traveler who was unfamiliar with the airport. Meanwhile, Su Xuan was somewhat amazed. Why, you ask? It was because those green-circled criminals were experts at disguising themselves! Compared to these individuals, the pickpockets in the subway were like amateurs. If it weren¡¯t for the Sin Radar displaying their sin values and the red dots, Su Xuan would never have guessed they were criminals! Impressive! These thieves who could thrive even at the airport were truly remarkable. So, the question was, how was he going to catch this group of criminals? Chapter 107 - Chapter 107: Could This Be Your Wallet? Chapter 107: Could This Be Your Wallet? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan considered the situation and then glanced at the monologues on the Sin Radar. While the Sin Monologue provided information about the crimes committed by these individuals and helped identify the nature of their offenses, apprehending them was no easy task. He had thought that with the Sin Monologue, he could effortlessly catch these criminals. However, he had come to realize that imagination was always rosier than reality. To avoid arousing suspicion among the criminals, Su Xuan left the service counter and moved to a different location. The airport¡¯s bustling hall was crowded, making it challenging to find an available seat. Fortunately, he spotted someone leaving, creating an empty seat. Su Xuan occupied the vacant spot, yawned, and appeared like any other passenger engrossed in his mobile phone. He was, in fact, playing a game on his phone, but his attention was focused on the Sin Radar, closely monitoring the green markers. One of those markers was right next to him. That¡¯s why he had chosen to sit here. One of the green-marked individuals was preparing to steal from others. While playing with his phone, Su Xuan had his peripheral vision trained on this particular criminal. He was ready to take action if necessary. This area was close to a corridor, and if the criminal made a move, they might dash towards the corridor to escape the crowd and the watchful eye of surveillance cameras. As expected, the criminal was a man in his thirties or forties, sporting a black duckbill cap with the brim pulled low over his eyebrows. A mask concealed most of his face, exposing only his eyes. His eyes gleamed with greed as he fixated on a middle-aged woman¡¯s handbag, with a corner of her wallet peeking out. The lady was deep in conversation with others, completely oblivious that her wallet had become a tempting target. The lady was too preoccupied with gossip to notice that her wallet was now the center of someone¡¯s attention. While the lady continued chatting with those around her, the man quietly approached her. He shifted his position frequently in the crowded environment. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t been monitoring him closely, it would have been challenging to spot his movements. The man was now beside the lady. Suddenly, he extended his hand, swiftly and silently. With two fingers, he reached out. In a split second, her wallet, which had been inside her handbag, was now in the man¡¯s grasp. With a flick of his wrist, the wallet had vanished from sight. It was evident that he had concealed it somewhere. Watching the lady, who had yet to realize her wallet was missing, the man cast her a glance and prepared to leave. However, before he could make an excited exit, a cold sensation enveloped his wrist. He lowered his gaze to see a silver bracelet secured around his wrist. The man was baffled by the sudden turn of events. What was this? His attention had been solely on how to swipe a wallet, and he didn¡¯t notice that someone else was watching him. It was like a situation where someone trying to steal becomes the target of another¡¯s theft. Seeing the silver handcuff on his wrist and realizing Su Xuan, who was blocking his escape, was an undercover police officer, the man knew he was in trouble. At this moment, he understood that he was in deep trouble. In this public space, the man didn¡¯t resist. However, he was not ready to give up easily. He raised his head and was about to say something, but Su Xuan swiftly intervened. ¡°Stay quiet. Don¡¯t speak or move. We¡¯ve caught you red-handed. What else do you want to say?¡± Su Xuan snorted and, without hesitation, handcuffed the man¡¯s other wrist, pulled down his sleeves to cover the handcuffs, and exposed the pocket on his chest. He said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t even think about running. Your face has already been captured. If you want to become a fugitive, you better make a run for it now.¡± With a brief pause, Su Xuan added, ¡°I¡¯ll even allow you a head start of thirty-nine meters.¡± The man, with both hands handcuffed: Are you speaking human language? If I dare to run, I¡¯ll be tackled in front of everyone in a split second! After all, it was at the airport. Even if he was caught by someone, they wouldn¡¯t dare to tackle him in front of so many people. Otherwise, where would they put their face? Realizing this, the criminal reluctantly nodded and said, ¡°Officer, don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t expose your identity.¡± Looking at Su Xuan, who appeared to be an ordinary person, he guessed that he must be an undercover cop. He voluntarily handed over the wallet he had just stolen, his face earnest. ¡°I swear!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan wasn¡¯t sure whether to believe him or not. He pointed at his chest recorder, giving the criminal a warning glance, and then turned away. The lady he had saved was still engrossed in her gossip with others, completely unaware that her wallet had been stolen. Su Xuan reached out and tapped the lady¡¯s shoulder. She was a bit startled, as she was immersed in the gossip. She looked back with some discomfort. However, her expression changed quickly as she noticed that Su Xuan was quite good-looking. Her previously irritated gaze transformed into a friendly one as she asked with a smiling face, ¡°Hey, young man, what can 1 help you with?¡± ¡°Auntie¡­¡± Su Xuan took out the wallet and was about to speak. The lady, upon seeing the wallet in Su Xuan¡¯s hand, was taken aback. ¡°Oh my, young man, your wallet looks just like mine,¡± she exclaimed. Hearing this, Su Xuan shook his head in exasperation and looked at the lady¡¯s scrutinizing gaze, which seemed to regard him as a thief. He sighed and said, ¡°Auntie, is there any chance that this wallet belongs to you?¡± Upon hearing this, the lady quickly bent down to check her handbag. Sure enough, she found it empty, and her wallet was nowhere to be seen. The lady finally realized the situation. She thanked Su Xuan profusely, ¡°Oh my, young man, I can¡¯t thank you enough! If it weren¡¯t for you, I wouldn¡¯t have even noticed my wallet was missing. Thank you!¡± Seeing the lady¡¯s misunderstanding, Su Xuan sighed, ¡°Ma¡¯am, it was this man who took your wallet. I¡¯m an undercover officer from the anti-pickpocket team, and I¡¯m on a mission. Please keep it discreet. Now that your belongings are returned, we may need your cooperation to make a statement. Some of our colleagues will arrive soon. Please assist when they do..¡± Chapter 108 - Chapter 108: If Youre My Brother, Come With Me to Prison! Chapter 108: If You¡¯re My Brother, Come With Me to Prison! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I can¡¯t believe it,¡± the detained man grumbled, his hands in handcuffs. ¡°I¡¯ve been at the airport for so many years, and this is the first time I¡¯ve been caught.¡± He glanced at Su Xuan, the young police officer, and remarked, ¡°Officer, you look quite young. Are you new here?¡± Once the lady with her recovered bag hurriedly left, the detained man hung his head, feeling dejected, and looked at the handcuffs on his wrists. He couldn¡¯t help but complain, ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that I got caught by such a young cop.¡± He glanced at Su Xuan¡¯s relatively youthful face and shook his head. He couldn¡¯t believe he had been apprehended by someone so inexperienced. It was embarrassing for him. ¡°Who would believe it? I¡¯ve been caught by this young cop¡­ It¡¯s humiliating.¡± The man was filled with regret, but not for his theft. He regretted not realizing sooner that he had been spotted by the police. If he had, he might have assessed the situation and looked for any other officers nearby. Su Xuan cast a disdainful look at the man and said impatiently, ¡°Shut up! Be quiet and cooperate. If you dare to alert other criminals, I¡¯ll charge you with obstructing law enforcement. You¡¯ll compound your crimes!¡± Upon hearing this, the man, who had been about to protest, immediately closed his mouth. He had no desire to add to his charges. He thought to himself that he didn¡¯t want to compound his crimes. How long would he be detained for theft? Adding more charges wouldn¡¯t do him any favors. Besides, if he was indeed caught, he didn¡¯t want to be the only one facing consequences. He began to secretly hope that the officer would apprehend some of his companions as well. The idea of having some familiar faces join him in custody brought a glimmer of excitement to the young man¡¯s face. He didn¡¯t mind being caught anymore. He reasoned that he might as well cooperate and let the officer capture a few of his associates. After all, they were like brothers, and they should accompany him in the jail cell. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t fathom what the young man had in mind. He observed the sudden change in the man¡¯s demeanor, finding it rather peculiar. ¡°Behave yourself, and come with me,¡± Su Xuan instructed. The young man quickly agreed, even going so far as to fold his hands together, making no move to reveal the handcuffs. He approached Su Xuan with visible excitement. ¡°Officer, are you planning to clean up the entire airport this time?¡± he inquired eagerly. ¡°1 heard you recently apprehended all the criminals in the subway. Is it the airport¡¯s turn now?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t spill the beans,¡± he continued. ¡°I promise to cooperate! You¡¯ve got to make more arrests today! Let them all come and keep me company. It wouldn¡¯t be fair if I¡¯m the only one caught!¡± ¡°I even know a few of my associates. I¡¯ll point them out to you later,¡± the man whispered into Su Xuan¡¯s ear, showing no concern about exposing his fellow criminals. Listening to the criminal, Su Xuan was left speechless but found a bit of humor in the situation. The airport¡¯s criminals having someone like this man as a companion was truly unfortunate for them. Nevertheless, Su Xuan had the Sin Radar. Even if this guy didn¡¯t cooperate, he could still locate other criminals. He took a moment to reflect on what Zhang Chenglong had mentioned earlier when they exited the car. Did he need to achieve a few more apprehensions? With that in mind, Su Xuan took out his phone and dialed Zhang Chenglong directly, asking him to come and take custody of this criminal. He also requested that the man identify his other associates. There was a distinction between the criminals caught by Zhang Chenglong and those captured by Su Xuan, so they would need to sort that out. Zhang Chenglong had just parked his car when he received Su Xuan¡¯s call. If not for the call, he would have already exited the vehicle. Hearing that Su Xuan had already caught a criminal, he was taken aback. ¡°You captured someone so quickly?¡± he exclaimed. ¡°I just parked my car¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re working at a fast pace,¡± he commented before adding, ¡°I¡¯m on my way over right now!¡± Upon ending the call, Zhang Chenglong didn¡¯t exit his car. Instead, he restarted the vehicle and returned to the location they had been previously. At this moment, Su Xuan had already brought the criminal to the door and was waiting for Zhang Chenglong. When Zhang Chenglong¡¯s car pulled up and stopped in front of them, Su Xuan opened the door and ushered the criminal inside. Leaning in to talk to Zhang Chenglong, Su Xuan said, ¡°Zhang Ge, I¡¯m handing this guy over to you for now.¡± He paused briefly and added, ¡°By the way, he mentioned knowing several other criminals here at the airport.¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t need to say more, but he knew Zhang Chenglong would understand his meaning. And sure enough, when he finished speaking, Zhang Chenglong¡¯s eyes lit up. Looking at the criminal sitting in the backseat with those green-glowing eyes, Zhang Chenglong couldn¡¯t believe it. This guy didn¡¯t seem like an ordinary criminal. This was a substantial boost to his achievements. ¡°Su Xuan, thanks!¡± Zhang Chenglong acknowledged that Su Xuan was helping him out. While they were a team, it made a significant difference whether you caught a thief alone or with the assistance of another officer. If Su Xuan had caught the criminal, Zhang Chenglong would have received only partial credit. But now, by passing the criminal to him and mentioning that the guy knew other pickpockets, it meant that any future arrests made based on this criminal¡¯s information would be credited to Zhang Chenglong. In this moment, Zhang Chenglong was genuinely grateful for what Su Xuan had done. ¡°No problem,¡± Su Xuan responded. ¡°Zhang Ge, I¡¯m leaving this guy with you. I¡¯ll check out some other areas.¡± Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s departing figure, Zhang Chenglong was still somewhat in disbelief. Su Xuan had willingly handed him this chance to apprehend a significant number of criminals. Even capturing one criminal could earn you a commendation. Zhang Chenglong was impressed by Su Xuan¡¯s gesture, feeling a rush of gratitude and motivation. He looked at the criminal in the back seat and brimmed with determination. ¡°Come on, tell me which other criminals you know,¡± he said, starting the conversation. The criminal, who had been eager to speak, immediately began to spill the beans. As Zhang Chenglong took the criminal to catch other thieves, Su Xuan left the bustling hall and arrived at the elevator lobby. He intended to go upstairs for a look, but things took an unexpected turn. There was a man dressed in tattered clothes, resembling a beggar, lying on the vacant space to the left of the elevator. In front of him sat an empty porcelain bowl. It was clear he was seeking alms from passing travelers, and his gaze was fixed intently on the elevator as it ascended. He clutched the bowl tightly, as if waiting for passengers to come down before soliciting for money. But what caught Su Xuan¡¯s attention was the small, intricately folded knife he held in his other hand¡­ The blade had extended to half a centimeter, sharp as can be¡­. Chapter 109 - Chapter 109: Youre Welcome, Lets Talk at the Bureau! Chapter 109: You¡¯re Welcome, Let¡¯s Talk at the Bureau! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation At this moment, the elevator had reached the first floor. As the indicator lights blinked twice, the elevator doors opened, and a group of hurried passengers stepped out, clearly in a hurry. The beggar, dressed like a homeless person with one leg awkwardly bent, knelt on the ground. In front of him was an empty porcelain bowl. He was obviously seeking money from passing travelers, and he was staring intently at the elevator going up. He held the bowl tightly, as if he planned to ask for money from passengers when they came down. Even though most travelers were in a rush, many of them couldn¡¯t help but feel sorry for him. Most people at the airport carried some cash, and they generously dropped coins and bills into his bowl¡ªones, fives, tens, and even fifty-dollar bills. Some more generous people even tossed in fifty-dollar bills. Whenever money went into his bowl, the beggar would bow repeatedly, thanking the donors profusely and gently knocking his forehead as a sign of gratitude. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t noticed the small knife in his hand had already sliced into the purse of one woman, it would have been quite convincing. These airport criminals were indeed unique! They could even pretend to be beggars to steal money. They would bow and beg just to make some cash. With such talents, why resort to petty crimes like theft? Su Xuan was speechless. He watched as a woman, still full of sympathy, placed a fifty-dollar bill in the beggar¡¯s bowl, completely unaware that her purse had been tampered with, and her cash had swiftly found new owners among the crowd. Once the beggar had achieved his goal, he wasted no time. He lifted the now-filled bowl, thanked everyone, and took a few steps back, obviously preparing to make a quick exit. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t stand by any longer. He took a few steps forward and firmly grabbed the man¡¯s wrist. The beggar was visibly surprised, but when he saw Su Xuan, he put on a fawning expression and said, ¡°Kind sir, please be generous¡­¡± Clearly, he had mistaken Su Xuan for a gullible benefactor. Su Xuan smirked inwardly, grabbed his wrist, and pushed him into the elevator. Fortunately, apart from the group of passengers who had just disembarked, there weren¡¯t many people waiting to get on the elevator. Upon witnessing Su Xuan dragging the beggar inside, the passengers wore displeased expressions. However, before they could say anything, Su Xuan brought back a female passenger who had clearly been frightened by his actions and was now eager to join the gossip. The elevator doors slowly closed. The beggar finally sensed something was wrong. He struggled to resist, but the elevator had already begun its slow ascent. Seeing this, the beggar¡¯s face quickly changed. ¡°Let me go!¡± ¡°Who are you? You¡¯re robbing a beggar, for heaven¡¯s sake! Have you no shame?¡± ¡°Help! Someone, help! This guy is trying to rob a beggar!¡± With these words from the beggar, Su Xuan was immediately labeled as a robber trying to steal from a beggar. People still had consciences and a sense of justice. Hearing the beggar¡¯s plea and seeing his one-legged condition, many people¡¯s perceptions of Su Xuan shifted. They had initially thought he looked handsome, but now, it seemed he was acting like an animal, robbing a beggar of all people. ¡°Young man, what are you doing?¡± ¡°This poor young man is already in a bad state, and you have the nerve to steal from him? You¡¯re heartless!¡± ¡°And you dragged him in here¡­¡± The woman who had been pulled into the elevator by Su Xuan voiced her disapproval. She hadn¡¯t had the chance to figure out why Su Xuan had brought her inside, but witnessing the beggar¡¯s pitiful appearance had softened her heart. In this situation, it indeed appeared that Su Xuan¡¯s actions were utterly heartless. ¡°This is too much.¡± The woman came over to Su Xuan¡¯s side to separate him from the beggar. Upon hearing the woman¡¯s words, the beggar also started pleading. ¡°Yeah, I¡¯m just a beggar with hardly any money. If you want it, you can take what¡¯s in there¡­¡± ¡°Young man, I have difficulty walking. Please let me go¡­¡± H J II At this point, the beggar was still trying to play the victim. However, before he could finish his sentence, Su Xuan expressionlessly took out handcuffs and, in front of everyone¡¯s eyes, clasped them around the beggar¡¯s wrist. The beggar:¡­ The woman who had been about to rescue the beggar: ??? At that moment, the beggar tensed up completely. He suddenly raised his head, looking at Su Xuan in disbelief, and blurted out a profanity. ¡°Darn, you¡¯re a cop!?¡± He couldn¡¯t help but notice the exquisite handcuffs with a chain in the middle in Su Xuan¡¯s hand. Even if he didn¡¯t want to recognize Su Xuan¡¯s identity, it was impossible not to! The woman who had been intervening earlier also froze in place, unable to believe her eyes. The other passengers in the elevator, seeing Su Xuan¡¯s actions, expressed astonishment. Looking at Su Xuan again, they no longer found him detestable. In that moment, a saintly aura surrounded Su Xuan. It was the aura of a policeman! Realizing Su Xuan¡¯s identity, the people inside the elevator suddenly found his previous actions that seemed unreasonable now making perfect sense. ¡°I was wondering why he pulled that guy in all of a sudden. So, he¡¯s a cop.¡± ¡°Look at this young man. He must be undercover.¡± ¡°Young man, what did this guy do? Wait, so, this guy is a criminal? I gave him fifty bucks¡­¡± ¡°This young man, so young, and he¡¯s gone down the wrong path! He did something that got the cops after him¡­¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at the woman who had stiffened up due to his previous actions. He reached into the beggar¡¯s sack and pulled out a bag of money. ¡°Stealing right in front of me, you¡¯ve got quite the nerve!¡± ¡°Behave!¡± ¡°I¡¯m from the anti-pickpocket team!¡± As Su Xuan took out the money, the passengers inside the elevator were bewildered. Su Xuan then approached the woman. ¡°Ma¡¯am, is this your money?¡± ¡°Next time, be more careful and don¡¯t leave your wallet where others can reach it so easily.¡± Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the woman hesitated for a moment. She subconsciously checked her purse, and her expression changed briefly. Then she smiled at Su Xuan. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s my money. Thank you! I had no idea when he stole it. These thieves are despicable!¡± Other passengers chimed in. ¡°Good job, officer!¡± ¡°So, he¡¯s actually a thief? Such a young guy, why turn to theft?¡± ¡°Pitying someone isn¡¯t always right; it serves him right for breaking his leg!¡± ¡°This is truly despicable. So much money¡­ How much was stolen? Must have hurt a lot!¡± ¡°Young lady, please take your money.¡± ¡°So much money, and it¡¯s fortunate that the police officer here helped you recover it!¡± ¡°Yeah, what would we do without him¡­¡± Amid the passengers¡¯ conversations, Su Xuan walked toward the woman. The woman¡¯s gaze flickered briefly, and she immediately put on a smiling face as she addressed Su Xuan. ¡°Officer, thank you so much for your help.¡± She was about to take the money. The next moment, a cold and gleaming handcuff snapped onto her wrist. Su Xuan smiled. ¡°You¡¯re welcome. Let¡¯s continue this conversation at the station..¡± Chapter 110 - Chapter 11o: Dont Make It Too Ugly! Chapter 11o: Don¡¯t Make It Too Ugly! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Feeling the weight on her wrist, the woman¡¯s expression froze. ¡°Officer, what are you doing?¡± She looked at Su Xuan with puzzlement but was feeling increasingly anxious. This young man was a cop! Could he have discovered her secret? Recalling how Su Xuan had brought her into the elevator without showing any signs of knowing, her current demeanor seemed odd. Anxiety gripped the woman as she saw Su Xuan making no move to remove the handcuff from her wrist. ¡°Officer, I¡¯m the one who got robbed! Why are you handcuffing me?¡± ¡°Why¡­ why are you doing this?¡± As the woman spoke, the other passengers inside the elevator also became bewildered. Their gazes shifted between Su Xuan and the woman, not understanding why the apparent victim had been handcuffed. Su Xuan gave her a fleeting glance, his expression turning slightly cold. ¡°You¡¯re the victim, that¡¯s correct.¡± ¡°But you know what you¡¯ve done. You don¡¯t want me to announce it here in front of everyone, do you?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t make a scene; it won¡¯t look good. It¡¯s better for both of us to go to the police station now.¡± Hearing his words, the woman, who had been struggling, suddenly stopped. Her face displayed a hint of stiffness. The undercover cop had spoken, and it seemed he had some knowledge of her actions. Moreover, they were still inside the elevator, and she couldn¡¯t escape even if she wanted to. Observing her compliance, Su Xuan returned the stack of red banknotes to the woman¡¯s bag and reached out to pull both her and the thief to their feet. The surrounding passengers, witnessing this scene, understood that this incident had reached a temporary conclusion. ¡°Wow, can¡¯t believe we¡¯re seeing this drama so early in the morning!¡± ¡°The story¡¯s got more twists than a TV show!¡± ¡°Haha! The person who got robbed is also a crook¡­ I¡¯ve never read anything like this.¡± ¡°Thank goodness for the sharp-eyed cop, or that crook would¡¯ve gotten away.¡± ¡°Darn it, my bag got a hole too!¡± Someone complained. ¡°I had toilet paper in there! What kind of thief doesn¡¯t leave you with toilet paper¡­¡± The passengers, initially anxious about the theft, burst into laughter. A young girl even offered tissues from her bag. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, ma¡¯am!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve got tissues, please take some.¡± ¡°Oh, thank you, dear. I really appreciate it¡­¡± The middle-aged lady hesitated but accepted the tissues from the girl. As this happened, the elevator reached its floor. Without hesitation, Su Xuan pulled the beggar and the woman out of the elevator, positioning himself to shield the view of the handcuffs. He was figuring out how to proceed. ¡°Su Xuan, did you nab a couple of thieves again?¡± A familiar voice called out. Su Xuan looked up and saw Zhou Qiang approaching. Seeing Zhou Qiang, Su Xuan was puzzled. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Just a coincidence. I¡¯m here to pick someone up today, and it¡¯s my day off.¡± Zhou Qiang patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. ¡°You seem to be having fun in the Anti-Pickpocket Team.¡± ¡°Our colleagues at the station are really suffering. I¡¯ve had only one day off in so long.¡± ¡°Old Mai is driving us crazy, expecting us to perform like you!¡± Zhou Qiang sighed at the thought. Hearing this, Su Xuan could imagine the scene and couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. Then, as if he remembered something, he asked, ¡°Did you find the person you were picking up?¡± ¡°Yeah, found them. I was just on my way back. When I saw you, I thought I¡¯d come over and say hello.¡± Zhou Qiang glanced at the two criminals behind Su Xuan. After all, they had partnered together before, and he understood the situation. ¡°Do you want me to help you take these two back?¡± ¡°I happen to be passing by the city center later, so I can drop by the Anti-Pickpocket Team.¡± As soon as these words were spoken, Su Xuan nodded. ¡°Thank you for that.¡± ¡°Hey, why be so formal?¡± Zhou Qiang gestured to a man who had been watching from a distance and walked over. ¡°This is Zhao Yi from the Hang City station. He¡¯s here to assist us.¡± ¡°Zhao Officer, this is Su Xuan from our group. He¡¯s currently working with the Anti-Pickpocket Team.¡± With Zhou Qiang¡¯s introduction, the two men exchanged greetings. ¡°Hello, Officer Zhao.¡± Su Xuan reached out his hand, and Zhao Yi shook it eagerly. ¡°You¡¯re Officer Su, right? You¡¯re the one who nabbed the thief Icing in Hang City, aren¡¯t you?¡± Zhao Yi remarked, ¡°That thief king had been causing havoc in Hang City for so many years, but we never managed to catch him.¡± ¡°He had gone quiet recently. We thought he was just in hiding, but we had no idea he had come all the way here¡­¡± ¡°And you managed to apprehend him!¡± ¡°Sergeant Su, we¡¯re really grateful to you!¡± Zhao Yi expressed his excitement, and Su Xuan understood why he was so thrilled. It seemed that Zhao Officer had come here to take the thief king into custody. Coincidentally, they had encountered him at the airport. ¡°We¡¯re all here to serve the people.¡± Su Xuan modestly smiled and then turned to Zhou Qiang. ¡°So, can you help me hand over these two criminals to Captain Liao?¡± ¡°And please inform Captain Liao that everything should proceed as usual from here.¡± When Su Xuan used to catch criminals in the subway, there was usually someone waiting at each station. Whenever he caught a criminal, he could hand them over to his colleagues. But now they were at the airport, and it was a vast place. Catching criminals here wasn¡¯t as straightforward. That¡¯s why Captain Liao hadn¡¯t dispatched anyone immediately. However, Su Xuan¡¯s ability to catch thieves was evidently still strong. Su Xuan had asked Zhou Qiang to deliver a message to Captain Liao, urging him to send assistance promptly. They only needed a car to come over and pick up the criminals. ¡°Okay, I understand!¡± Though Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t fully grasp the meaning behind Su Xuan¡¯s words, he thought it was a minor matter. He promptly agreed and escorted the two criminals away. ¡°Who would have thought? Officer Su isn¡¯t just skilled at catching thieves; he also seems to have a strong sense of justice.¡± Su Xuan stayed where he was, and he could even hear Officer Zhao¡¯s voice as they moved further away. Following that, Zhou Qiang¡¯s laughter rang out, ¡°Right! We¡¯ve got quite the team¡­¡± As Su Xuan watched Zhou Qiang leave, he turned his attention once again to another red dot on the radar. Setting aside everything else, just considering the number of criminals in the airport¡­ Su Xuan felt that this mission was definitely worthwhile! Chapter 111 - Chapter 111: Friend, Which Way Do You Think I Am From? Chapter 111: Friend, Which Way Do You Think I Am From? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhou Qiang quickly arrived at the Anti-Pickpocketing Team with the two criminals. When Captain Liao saw Zhou Qiang, he was surprised. But when he heard that the criminals had been caught by Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had helped bring them here, he burst into laughter. ¡°I knew Su Xuan would catch those criminals!¡± ¡°Zhou, 1 really appreciate your help!¡± Captain Liao expressed his gratitude to Zhou Qiang. Since Zhou Qiang had other things to do, he didn¡¯t stay long. Captain Liao had originally wanted to invite him for lunch, but Zhou Qiang left without a second thought. After calling him twice with no response, Captain Liao gave up. He then instructed his team to take the two criminals downstairs for questioning and investigation. At the same time, he shared his thoughts with the Deputy Team Leader, ¡°Why isn¡¯t Su Xuan part of our team? If he were, he could improve our team¡¯s performance!¡± Thinking about how Su Xuan would return to the Jiangcheng Police Station in a month, Captain Liao felt uneasy. ¡°What if I talk to the Chief and have Su Xuan transferred directly to our Anti-Pickpocketing Team?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take the initiative!¡± Captain Liao became more dissatisfied with the situation. Suddenly, he had an idea and turned to the Deputy Team Leader. The Deputy Team Leader raised an eyebrow, ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid that Captain Mai will find out, deal with you first, and then complain to the Chief?¡± ¡°Your plan is so obvious that 1 can hear it from the next office!¡± Old Mai:¡­ After being rebuffed by his friend, Captain Liao felt frustrated. ¡°Alright, I can¡¯t convince you!¡± ¡°Since Su Xuan needs support on his side, and our team is short on people, why don¡¯t you go over there?¡± Upon hearing this, the Deputy Team Leader shrugged, ¡°I¡¯ll go if I need to!¡± Being able to personally take criminals from Su Xuan¡¯s hands was also a good opportunity for him, and he was eager to go! Su Xuan had no idea that Captain Liao was once again thinking about keeping him. At this moment, he had just come out of the restroom. People have their urgent needs, and there¡¯s no way around it. But as soon as he came out, he noticed an elderly man dragging a heavy bag, struggling to reach a chair near the restroom to take a rest. Sweat was dripping from the man¡¯s forehead. After some contemplation, he pulled out a water bottle from his worn-out bag, drank it all, and then swallowed hard. Clearly, he hadn¡¯t had enough to drink. There were machines nearby supplying hot water. The elderly man looked left and right, then hesitated as he turned to a young man next to him. ¡°Young man, could you please teach me how to use this hot water machine?¡± The young man, who had been approached by the elderly man, took a closer look at the old man¡¯s frail appearance and couldn¡¯t help but feel compassionate. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll help you fill the water.¡± ¡°Well, thank you so much, young man. Without your help, I wouldn¡¯t have known what to do.¡± Hearing the elderly man¡¯s words, the young man was puzzled, ¡°Sir, seeing that you¡¯re of such an advanced age, did you travel alone by plane?¡± ¡°Yes, my daughter is over in Chang City. She called me last month to say she¡¯s pregnant, so 1 thought I¡¯d bring her some local specialties¡­¡± ¡°She¡¯s not like us here. Even if she wants to taste the flavors of her hometown, it¡¯s not easy.¡± Hearing this, the young man, who was assisting the elderly man, nodded in understanding. ¡°Indeed, when I returned from my hometown after the New Year, I brought some homemade pickles my mother made. Once we finished them, 1 missed them so much¡­¡± ¡°Sir, your daughter has married so far away; she probably can¡¯t easily get her hands on local specialties!¡± The elderly man nodded in agreement. ¡°You¡¯re absolutely right!¡± As the two continued chatting, neither of them noticed that the canvas bag that had been placed aside had already been quietly seized and dragged away. A suspicious-looking man brought the bag not far from them, positioning it near a trash bin, where he could shield himself from view. He triumphantly unzipped the bag and began to dig inside. He had seen it earlier; the old man had stuffed quite a bit of money in there! He couldn¡¯t care less about local specialties; what he wanted was money! Little did he know that the old man, who had appeared so feeble, would be so easily duped¡­ Just as the man was feeling proud, a playful voice spoke up. ¡°Well, well!¡± ¡°Stealing even an old man¡¯s local goodies? That¡¯s pretty low, isn¡¯t it?¡± The man suddenly jumped in surprise, breaking into a cold sweat. He quickly looked up and saw a guy in short sleeves leaning against the wall, giving him a half-smile. Clearly, this short-sleeved guy had witnessed his attempt to swipe the canvas bag and figured it out! The man felt uncertain and uneasy. But he tried to act cool, staring at Su Xuan and saying, ¡°Buddy, I had my eye on this stuff first.¡± ¡°Are you trying to out-steal a thief?¡± Apparently, the man mistook Su Xuan for a fellow thief who was also here to steal. Out-steal a thief? Hearing this, Su Xuan burst into laughter. His laughter completely threw off the man. Without looking back, the man wore a serious expression, keeping his angry gaze on Su Xuan. He had already convinced himself that Su Xuan was here to pick pockets, just like him. ¡°In the underworld, there are rules.¡± ¡°If you want to play dirty tricks, you won¡¯t leave this place alive today!¡± The man spoke and patted his pocket. ¡°You probably don¡¯t want me to pull out my weapon, do you?¡± Oh? Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. It was the first time he had been threatened by a criminal. He immediately stood up straight from the wall and walked toward the man. The man didn¡¯t expect Su Xuan to approach him. His expression changed suddenly. He had intended to threaten Su Xuan, but before he could say a word, he saw Su Xuan¡¯s hand partially emerging from his pocket. The man¡¯s eyes instinctively followed Su Xuan¡¯s hand, noticing a small silver handcuff in his palm¡­ The man: ??? ¡°I don¡¯t even know what ¡®path¡¯ I¡¯m on,¡± Su Xuan said with a half-smile. ¡°Why don¡¯t you help me figure it out?¡± With the man¡¯s shocked expression, Su Xuan walked up to him and stood in front of him. He looked down at the man and continued, ¡°You¡¯d better be smart. Give back what you took and follow me quietly.¡± ¡°Or I could chase you and end this in a less dignified way.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve been somewhat cooperative, I¡¯ll give you two choices. It¡¯s up to you.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, the man held onto the canvas bag as if he wanted to hang himself with the bag¡¯s rope. No matter which path he chose, it seemed he couldn¡¯t escape the inevitable outcome of being caught. This was¡­ What was there to choose? ¡°Friend¡­¡± ¡°How about giving me a chance?¡± The man hesitated as he looked at Su Xuan, still trying to deceive him. ¡°I¡¯ll return this item immediately! Can we just pretend we never saw each other? It¡¯s my first time doing something like this¡­¡± ¡°Could you give me a chance? I promise that as soon as I¡¯m out of here, 1¡¯11 mend my ways!¡± Su Xuan: I¡¯d rather believe in ghost! Chapter 112 - Chapter 112:1 Allow You to Run 39 Meters First Chapter 112:1 Allow You to Run 39 Meters First Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Enough of the nonsense!¡± ¡°You should know if it¡¯s your first time or not.¡± ¡°Behave and come with me, so we don¡¯t make a scene.¡± Su Xuan said with exasperation. Seeing the man¡¯s anxious expression, Su Xuan didn¡¯t move to restrain him but instead spoke with a slight smile. ¡°Sure, if you feel like running.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you a head start of 39 meters.¡± Even though this guy hadn¡¯t been taken to the police station yet and still held the handcuffs, Su Xuan was confident that he couldn¡¯t escape his grasp. After hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the man was momentarily tempted to take that 39-meter head start. But he also understood. The fact that this cop could make such an offer meant he had no intention of letting him off. Thinking it over, this cop had already spotted him the moment he made his move. Who knows how long he had been observing? The man instinctively scanned the crowded hall, his heart in turmoil. They say fortune favors the bold. No matter what, this cop was just one person. How could he outrun him? As the man contemplated this, a wicked smile tugged at the corners of his mouth. Nevertheless, he spoke humbly, ¡°Officer, 1 wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we return this item first? 1 actually regret stealing it just now.¡± ¡°The old man is still looking for something.¡± The man was correct. At that moment, the old man who had been refilling the hot water realized his pocket was missing. He anxiously scoured the area around the hot water station in search of his lost bag. After the man finished speaking, Su Xuan regarded him skeptically. The man assumed a compliant expression. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll cooperate fully.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t try to escape, trust has to start somewhere, right?¡± ¡°With so many witnesses here, 1 don¡¯t want my partners to see me getting caught. It would be embarrassing!¡± ¡°I promise that once 1 leave here, I¡¯ll willingly extend my hands for you to handcuff me. How about that?¡± The man rambled on and looked at Su Xuan with an eager expression. Clearly, he was trying to appear cooperative. Su Xuan could tell that this guy wasn¡¯t being entirely honest, but he didn¡¯t mind. Whether this guy was genuinely cooperating or not, as long as he dared to run, Su Xuan was confident he could catch him immediately. With that in mind, Su Xuan didn¡¯t insist on handcuffing the man. Instead, he held onto his hand and the bag, then walked over to the old man. The old man was still frantically searching for his lost belongings. When he saw Su Xuan approaching with the burlap bag, he was also taken aback. ¡°Sir, is this your lost item?¡± Su Xuan asked, and the old man eagerly nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes, yes, this is the item I just lost¡­¡± ¡°Young man, thank you so much¡­?¡± The old man¡¯s tone was a bit uncertain, and his gaze swept over Su Xuan a few times, somewhat suspicious of whether Su Xuan had just stolen his belongings. After all, he had been holding onto the burlap bag all along. Even when he was pouring hot water, he had quickly placed it next to the hot water machine. How could it have ended up in the hands of this young man? Su Xuan understood the old man¡¯s thoughts. He took a couple of steps closer and flashed his police badge in front of the elderly gentleman, speaking earnestly. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m an undercover police officer at this airport. This pickpocket stole your belongings just now.¡± ¡°Now, we have a mission, and we can¡¯t reveal our identities.¡± ¡°Please wait for a moment and don¡¯t make a scene.¡± ¡°Please press this item once to check if anything is missing. If everything is there, you can consider it returned.¡± Su Xuan was worried that if the old man made a fuss, it would expose his identity to everyone in the hall. He didn¡¯t want to spook the criminals. It was only his first day here, and he hoped to stay a few more days and catch more criminals. Upon hearing this, the old man immediately nodded, and his expression turned serious. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, officer, I won¡¯t make a scene!¡± ¡°Thank you so much.¡± ¡°These are local specialties 1 brought for my daughter!¡± ¡°Thank you, thank you!¡± While the old man expressed his gratitude, he quickly opened the burlap bag to check if his belongings were still there. For him, it wasn¡¯t about the money. It was the local specialties he had brought for his daughter that mattered most. As the old man checked his belongings and Su Xuan leaned over, the criminal Su Xuan had detained suddenly had a change of heart. He swiftly dashed toward a nearby exit! The old man appeared confused as the man suddenly dashed away. Su Xuan calmly nodded at the old man and immediately gave chase. Though somewhat surprised by the man¡¯s actions, Su Xuan stayed calm. From the start, he suspected the guy might not be trustworthy and could try to escape while they were talking to the old man. He just didn¡¯t expect him to move so quickly. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but smirk. He stared at the gradually receding red dot, charging into the crowd. Even in the midst of the crowd, Su Xuan swiftly spotted the criminal. The unlucky criminal zigzagged through the crowd and burst out of the hall. He initially thought that once he was in the crowd, the plainclothes police officer wouldn¡¯t spot him. In fact, he even arrogantly made a face back at the hall as he exited. But before he could finish his mocking gesture, he saw Su Xuan, who had also emerged from the crowd, coldly smirking at him. The man: ??? Instinctively, he glanced back at the place he had just rushed out of. There were at least seventy to eighty people wandering around, and even when he had entered, he was disoriented and had almost lost track of where the hall¡¯s exit was. How had this cop managed to pinpoint him?! As the man saw Su Xuan charging toward him, he panicked and started running. Su Xuan realized that the guy probably intended to escape now that he was out of the hall. Since he was no longer concealed by the crowd, he increased his speed and tackled the man to the ground. At the same time, he retrieved a silver bracelet from his pocket and fastened it around the man¡¯s wrist. The man felt the cold touch and heard the clicking of the lock. Despair overtook the fear on his face. He was pressed to the ground with half his face against the scorching cement. He looked utterly defeated. ¡°You¡¯re quite something, Officer.¡± ¡°I just dashed out of that crowd, and yet, you managed to find me.¡± ¡°Hey¡­ let me go! At the very least, we¡¯re still at the airport.. If you do this, how will I face people in the future?¡± Chapter 113 - Chapter 113: Criminals Cry, Xiangjiang City Cant Survive... Chapter 113: Criminals Cry, Xiangjiang City Can¡¯t Survive¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Well, even when about to get caught, this thief was worried about how he¡¯d look later. Su Xuan gave him a disapproving look, then handcuffed his hands behind his back. He lifted the man up and scolded him sternly. ¡°Shut up! Behave yourself! If you hadn¡¯t suddenly run, I wouldn¡¯t have chased you. If you alarm other criminals, you¡¯ll be in even deeper trouble!¡± ¡°There¡¯s no shortage of criminals who¡¯ve tried to escape from me, but none have succeeded.¡± ¡°Just you?¡± Su Xuan paused and let out a scornful laugh. The man, who had been hanging his head like a scolded child, instantly became more compliant. He weakly nodded. ¡°Officer, you¡¯re truly formidable! Running into you today is my bad luck. I confess!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but grin. In all his days apprehending villains, he had never encountered a criminal quite like this one, who readily admitted guilt after being so defiant initially. Nevertheless, it was a good opportunity for him to study the use of the Sin Radar. Merely discovering criminals wasn¡¯t enough! In light of this, Su Xuan decided not to pursue the man¡¯s escape attempt and simply pushed him to a secluded spot. He then took out his walkie-talkie. Since there weren¡¯t many people in the parking lot at the moment, he didn¡¯t need to conceal his walkie-talkie. As he was about to speak, it happened at the perfect time. The deputy team leader had just arrived in their vehicle and was parking when he heard Su Xuan asking if there was anyone available to take custody of a criminal. The deputy team leader¡¯s eyes lit up, and he immediately relayed the location to Su Xuan. When Su Xuan arrived with the captured criminal, the deputy team leader was the first to step out of his vehicle. Seeing Su Xuan holding the small-time criminal like a captured chick, the deputy team leader exclaimed in excitement. ¡°Good job, kid! How many did you catch today?¡± ¡°I knew if you showed up, things would get handled.¡± ¡°Come on, I¡¯ve got a big car today! No matter how many you¡¯ve caught, I can fit them all!¡± The deputy team leader had newfound respect for Su Xuan¡¯s thief-catching skills. He had heard of Su Xuan¡¯s reputation, but this was the first time he had received criminals directly from him. He hadn¡¯t been involved when they caught the subway station thief. He had been itching to get involved for a while. Hearing this, Su Xuan felt a bit embarrassed. ¡°Deputy team leader, I¡¯ll leave this guy to you for now.¡± ¡°I need to act quickly while people in the airport still see my face as unfamiliar. Otherwise, if I wait a few more days, the criminals at the airport might recognize me as an undercover cop when they see my familiar face.¡± ¡°It might be difficult to make a move then.¡± The deputy team leader didn¡¯t hesitate for a moment and nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll take custody of this suspect; you go ahead.¡± ¡°While people are still unfamiliar with you today, take the opportunity to act!¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m off.¡± Hearing the deputy team leader¡¯s words, Su Xuan immediately left without any delay. The deputy team leader hadn¡¯t caught criminals directly from Su Xuan before, so he was a bit surprised when Su Xuan left without hesitation. ¡°This kid is leaving so quickly, isn¡¯t he afraid 1¡¯11 steal his credit!¡± he thought. With that in mind, the deputy team leader shook his head. He then ushered the criminal into the car, saying, ¡°Come on, get in and wait.¡± ¡°I believe your companions will join you soon!¡± The criminal thought, ¡°Officer, you don¡¯t have to make it so obvious¡­¡± This thought flashed through his mind for a moment, but soon he realized Su Xuan¡¯s capabilities, and excitement filled his heart. ¡°What am 1 doing sitting here alone?¡± he wondered. ¡°I need some company!¡± Su Xuan was unaware of the deputy team leader¡¯s thoughts. When he returned, the elderly man was still waiting for him. Seeing him approach, the elderly man quickly stepped forward. ¡°Officer, the thief¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sir. I¡¯ve already handed the thief over to my colleague.¡± ¡°Is anything missing from your belongings? If something is, I can take you to my colleague, and he¡¯ll help you make a statement¡­¡± Before Su Xuan could finish his sentence, the elderly man waved his hand repeatedly. ¡°Nothing¡¯s missing, nothing¡¯s missing!¡± ¡°Thank you, young comrade, for helping me!¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome.¡± Su Xuan replied, and the elderly man checked the time. He had to catch his flight. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t chased after the thief, he probably wouldn¡¯t have waited here. Seeing the elderly man¡¯s anxious demeanor, Su Xuan didn¡¯t want to detain him any longer. Once the elderly man had taken the elevator and moved away, Su Xuan took a deep breath and activated the Sin Radar. Let¡¯s get started. He cracked his knuckles, ready for action. Lately, Su Xuan had been making significant moves, and many major criminals ended up behind bars thanks to him. Other criminals had become cautious, some even fleeing the airport upon hearing about a major operation underway. Unfortunately for Su Xuan, he had stumbled upon two particularly frightened criminals. These two thieves had drawn his attention because they were sitting close to each other in an otherwise empty area, marked as two lonely red dots on his radar. Intrigued by this, Su Xuan followed the direction of the red dots and found the two thieves sitting in the airport lounge, glancing around nervously. They seemed eager but hesitant, uncertain about taking action. As Su Xuan approached, the two men remained engrossed in their quiet conversation, seemingly oblivious to his presence. However, their words were all about him. ¡°It seems like Xiangjiang City is getting too dangerous to stay,¡± one of the younger thieves remarked. ¡°I heard they nabbed a bunch of guys on Line 3 just the other day.¡± He patted his chest, relieved that he hadn¡¯t been caught. ¡°Luckily, I had an excuse to be at the hospital these past few days, getting an IV drip. When I came out, 1 heard they were busting thieves on the subway¡­ It scared the hell out of me!¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t sick before, and I was even thinking about doing some more pickpocketing in the subway. Thank goodness I didn¡¯t!¡± Hearing this, the other thief, slightly older but still youthful, nodded solemnly. ¡°Yeah, they¡¯ve been cracking down hard lately. I don¡¯t know what those anti-pickpocket teams have been up to, but they¡¯ve been nabbing people left and right!¡± ¡°They¡¯re catching dozens, maybe even hundreds, in a single day,¡± he continued. ¡°Sooner or later, they¡¯ll get us all. I¡¯ve heard they even caught some big-shot thieves. We¡¯re just small fry in comparison. If we don¡¯t make a run for it soon, it might be too late.¡± With that, the younger thief who had spoken initially slapped his thigh. ¡°Who¡¯s to say you¡¯re not right? Bro, you mentioned that your hometown was a better place to steal, is that true?¡± ¡°Of course!¡± the older thief replied confidently. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my buddy here, I wouldn¡¯t have come to this place in the first place. But a few days ago, my buddy got caught too. I had to find a new spot.¡± ¡°You¡¯re better off sticking with me¡­.¡± Chapter 114 - Chapter 114: Good Guy, Did the Robber Grab the Police? Chapter 114: Good Guy, Did the Robber Grab the Police? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It¡¯s a shame,¡± the young man sighed. ¡°I¡¯ve been spending a lot recently, and now I¡¯m almost out of money.¡± ¡°We have to return to your hometown soon, and I¡¯m worried 1 can¡¯t survive there,¡± he added. ¡°Do you think the police have gone crazy? All of a sudden, they¡¯ve started cracking down¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even have a place to get some money!¡± The young man sighed again, looking around at the people nearby. As they talked, more passengers waiting in the area had taken seats. Before long, it was crowded with people. The two criminals who were talking glanced at each other. The one who had been encouraging his partner to go to his hometown thought for a moment. He couldn¡¯t just send him there without any means of support, could he? So, he turned to his companion and made a suggestion, ¡°How about¡­¡± ¡°Before we leave, we have a little adventure?¡± Hearing this, the younger man hesitated. ¡°Uh, well¡­¡± ¡°Bro, you know how it is. With the current level of scrutiny, if we really try anything, we¡¯ll probably get caught!¡± ¡°Maybe we should just forget it?¡± He hesitated. Seeing his companion¡¯s uncertainty, the older criminal smirked and leaned closer, pointing toward a group of people nearby. He began to coax in a hushed tone. ¡°Why are you afraid?¡± ¡°We¡¯re about to board the plane. Once we¡¯re on it, we can leave this lousy city!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do one more time before we go. Who¡¯s going to know it¡¯s us?¡± ¡°Besides, with the money from this job, we won¡¯t have to worry about a thing when we get to my hometown¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll just find an easy target and go for it!¡± ¡°What do you say, in or out?¡± Hearing this, the previously hesitant young man swallowed hard. He wasn¡¯t lying, he really was short on cash. When he heard his partner urging him, he couldn¡¯t resist any longer. The two of them wandered through the crowd, and they happened to spot Su Xuan, who was sitting alone, engrossed in his phone, a little distance away from them. They exchanged glances and had an idea: here was their unwitting victim! The previously hesitant young man took a deep breath, stood up, bought a bottle of water from a vending machine, and then sat down closer to Su Xuan. Quietly, he sized up Su Xuan, his eyes lighting up as he noticed the bulging pocket. It was clear he believed there must be something valuable inside. Seeing the swelling in the pocket, the young man¡¯s breath quickened. His hand moved stealthily towards Su Xuan¡¯s pocket. Su Xuan watched the hand inch closer, his face mocking, a cold smile playing on his lips. When the young man¡¯s hand slipped into his pocket and he tried to make a run for it with whatever he had taken, Su Xuan swiftly pressed down on the pocket, trapping the thief¡¯s hand inside. The young man¡¯s face changed drastically. His hand was pinned down by Su Xuan, and he couldn¡¯t move an inch. Already on edge from being caught by the police earlier, this new discovery sent him into a panic. He looked up at Su Xuan, his body trembling. ¡°Hey, buddy¡­ Please, let me go, okay?¡± The young man pleaded with Su Xuan in a hushed tone. His hand was trapped in Su Xuan¡¯s pocket, and he felt something cold inside¡­ His face turned pale, and he instinctively rotated his hand around the cold object. A sudden thought formed in his mind, and he was about to shout. But he didn¡¯t get the chance. The criminal who had previously encouraged the young man to act, witnessing that his companion had been discovered, suddenly changed his expression. He had initially planned to flee, but seeing that Su Xuan was alone, he grew bolder. He stood up, walked over to Su Xuan, and sat down beside the young man. Then, leaning closer, he spoke in a low, threatening tone. ¡°Kid, I¡¯ll give you one chance. Release him now!¡± ¡°We¡¯re just here for some quick cash. We don¡¯t want any trouble. But if you resist, you¡¯ll regret it.¡± ¡°Do you even know who I am? I could tell you, but it might just scare you to death!¡± ¡°Be smart, let go now, or don¡¯t blame me for not warning you!¡± Hearing these words, a wry smile tugged at the corners of Su Xuan¡¯s mouth. He didn¡¯t feel frightened, in fact, he found it quite amusing. Thinking about it, his lips curled up in an almost inappropriate smirk. Seeing Su Xuan laugh in the face of danger, the man was bewildered. Then, a surge of anger overtook him. God knows, over these past few days, they, the petty thieves, had been driven to the brink of madness by the undercover police officer from who knows where. That cop was surprisingly skilled. Each time they targeted a thief, they ended up nabbing one. It left them, the low-level thieves, trembling with fear. Now, when they thought they were about to make their escape and decided to take one last chance, they were discovered¡­ And this guy dared to taunt them? The man was instantly furious. He stood up and strode towards Su Xuan, clearly intending to use force. The man thought he had it all figured out. After all, he was planning to leave Hong Kong as soon as this job was done. He assumed this seemingly weak guy wouldn¡¯t want to confront them head-on and would probably be willing to pay up¡­ With this in mind, the man felt a sense of triumph. They were about to board the plane, and even if this guy wanted to report them to the police, it would be too late¡­ With a smug expression, the man spoke, ¡°Hand over any cash you have and any valuables, or else don¡¯t blame us for roughing you up!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. He was somewhat surprised that this guy had the audacity to say such things. Was he not planning to steal, but instead, opting for a direct robbery? Su Xuan considered for a moment and, amidst the intense gazes of the two would-be robbers, casually released his grip. ¡°Alright, take what you want.¡± In that instant, as Su Xuan let go, the young man¡¯s face turned pale, his lips trembling, and he couldn¡¯t utter a word. It was the man who, witnessing his companion¡¯s cowardly behavior, became speechless. He smacked his companion on the shoulder and scolded, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up, take the stuff, and let¡¯s go!¡± The trembling young man dared not move; his hands were even shaking. The man¡¯s eyes widened with rage, about to speak out. However, Su Xuan, wearing a smile, spoke up, ¡°Yes, why is your hand still in my pocket?¡± ¡°Take it out. I don¡¯t want an extra Siamese twin.¡± After Su Xuan¡¯s words, the man felt a sting in his pride. He had heard the mockery in Su Xuan¡¯s words and his face darkened. He was about to say something when he saw his companion reluctantly pull his hand out. There was a string of silver bracelets on his fingers. Looking at his companion¡¯s pitiful expression, he could only say, ¡°Bro¡­¡± The man:¡±!!!¡± ¡°What the heck!?¡± Chapter 115 - Chapter 115: Good Guy, Are You Playing Arrest? Chapter 115: Good Guy, Are You Playing Arrest? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The man¡¯s expression, originally filled with arrogance, froze in place. He stared at Su Xuan with disbelief in his eyes, trying to make sense of the strange feeling that had just washed over him. Whether it was when they attempted theft or when he threatened Su Xuan, there had been no anger or fear in Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor. The man had initially assumed that Su Xuan was just paralyzed with fear. But now, he finally understood where that unsettling feeling came from. This guy, Su Xuan, was an undercover cop! The roles had suddenly reversed, with the man now the one dumbfounded. ¡°Holy crap¡­ You¡¯re a cop?!¡± The man stammered, speaking half to himself, ¡°If you¡¯re a cop¡­ you should¡¯ve said so earlier!¡± ¡°I definitely wouldn¡¯t have dared to threaten you!¡± In fact, he wouldn¡¯t even dare to walk past Su Xuan in his current state. Su Xuan, with a sly grin, nodded at the two of them. Before the onlookers could react, he calmly held out the handcuffs in his hand and spoke. ¡°I¡¯m from the Anti-Pickpocket Unit.¡± ¡°So, are you going to put these on yourselves, or do I need to hold you down while I cuff you?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words left the two would-be thieves dumbfounded. They were petrified, scared out of their wits. The man who had earlier tried to intimidate Su Xuan was now shivering and wore a bitter smile. ¡°Bro, I was wrong, can¡¯t we just forget this?¡± He pleaded, ¡°I admit I raised my voice a bit earlier¡­ Can¡¯t you just pretend you didn¡¯t see anything?¡± Su Xuan, however, sneered, not moved by their pleas. He knew these were criminals, and if given the chance, they would strike again. ¡°Do it yourselves,¡± Su Xuan said flatly. The two men exchanged glances, and their hearts sank. They had never imagined that, on the brink of escape, they would encounter a cop, and an undercover one at that. If they had known, they wouldn¡¯t have even considered committing the crime at this moment. To knowingly engage in such activities in the midst of heightened security checks was sheer madness. Damn it! Thinking about how just a moment ago they were considering the recent intense crackdowns and checks, only to find themselves on the verge of stealing something, made the man feel a deep sense of frustration. And to top it off, they accidentally targeted an undercover cop. They had willingly walked right into a trap! The man felt a mix of sadness and anger. He shot an angry glare at the young man beside him. If it weren¡¯t for this guy¡¯s persuasion, he wouldn¡¯t have ended up in the hands of the police. They could have been on that plane by now, escaping to freedom. But now, what should they do? Both of them exchanged nervous glances, neither daring to make a move. Su Xuan was growing impatient. He watched as their expressions turned serious, his own face becoming stern. ¡°Hurry up!¡± he ordered. At his words, the young man trembled all over, his fear intensifying. He didn¡¯t want to get caught. He was on the brink of escaping, how could he allow himself to be apprehended now? He had already bought his plane ticket! With this thought in mind, the young man suddenly stood up and pushed his companion forcefully. He sprinted towards the exit. But before he could make it out, Su Xuan raised his leg, executed a swift maneuver, and captured him in a restraining hold. Before the onlookers could react, Su Xuan had him pinned to the seat. The young man struggled for a moment but then wilted, his face pale. Su Xuan gave him a stern rebuke. ¡°You¡¯ve got some nerve, trying to run away. Playing fugitive, huh?¡± He secured the young man and scolded him. ¡°Behave yourself! You¡¯ve blown my cover. Watch me charge you with obstructing justice!¡± The young man shuddered, unable to utter a word. Seeing his reaction, Su Xuan turned his gaze to the man who had been sitting there, dumbfounded. The man, being older and more experienced than the young guy, quickly complied, especially with a fellow accomplice leading the way. He extended his hand politely, fearing Su Xuan might also subject him to the same stern treatment. ¡°Officer, there¡¯s no need to trouble you with this,¡± he said. ¡°I can do it myself.¡± As he spoke, the man took the handcuffs from Su Xuan¡¯s hand and secured them around his own wrist. He made sure to lower his hand and let his sleeve cover the handcuffs as Su Xuan had advised earlier. From the outside, no one would suspect that two out of the three of them were wearing handcuffs. Seeing this, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but feel satisfied. He took out his phone and messaged the deputy team leader, instructing them to come and pick up the suspects. Meanwhile, in the patrol car parked in a corner of the airport, the undercover anti-pickpocket team was eagerly awaiting the surprise that Su Xuan was about to bring them. As they watched the lone suspect sitting in the car, the team members couldn¡¯t resist discussing the situation. ¡°Hey, do you guys think Su Xuan just nabbed a bunch of suspects earlier? When will he bring in more?¡± ¡°I wonder how many he¡¯ll catch this time¡­¡± ¡°After all, the airport and the subway are quite different. Can he really catch them this quickly?¡± ¡°What¡¯s he thinking? At least it¡¯s an airport. Can¡¯t he give the airport pickpockets a little credit?¡± ¡°Yeah, I mean, airports are probably not an easy target¡­¡± As the team members were in the middle of their conversation, the deputy team leader furrowed his brows, about to interject when his phone suddenly rang. He quickly retrieved his phone and saw that Su Xuan had sent him a voice message. Without hesitation, he opened the voice message, and Su Xuan¡¯s voice echoed through the entire car. ¡°Deputy Team Leader, I¡¯ve caught two criminals attempting to flee the city in the lobby. Please come and assist in taking them to the patrol car.¡± The team members who had just been discussing were left stunned, their mouths agape. Everyone in the anti-pickpocket team had been contemplating whether Su Xuan could catch more criminals. However, after hearing Su Xuan¡¯s voice message, they were completely taken aback. Despite witnessing Su Xuan¡¯s prowess earlier, they couldn¡¯t help but be astonished. How long had it been since Su Xuan had brought someone over here? Calculating the time, it couldn¡¯t have been more than ten minutes since he left. And now, he had managed to catch more criminals? ¡°No way¡­¡± One of the team members couldn¡¯t help but mutter, ¡°Is this for real? This is too incredible!¡± As he spoke, the others quickly realized the same. ¡°How many minutes has it been?¡± ¡°His efficiency, his thief-catching skills¡­¡± ¡°No wonder Captain Liao wants Su Xuan to stay in our team. With this kind of thief-catching ability, 1 want it too!¡± ¡°Are you daydreaming? With your skills, you should be grateful for even a tenth of his ability!¡± ¡°I have to admit, we¡¯re just not as good¡­¡± ¡°In just one morning, he caught several, while I¡¯ve been wandering around the airport for ages and haven¡¯t caught a single one¡­¡± The team members exchanged remarks, almost getting into an argument. The deputy team leader wore a stern expression as he quickly replied to Su Xuan. ¡°All right, Officer Su Xuan, please wait in place. I¡¯ll be there immediately..¡± Chapter 116 - Chapter 116: The Thief Is Really Crying. If I Had Knew This, I Would Not Have Run... Chapter 116: The Thief Is Really Crying. If I Had Knew This, I Would Not Have Run¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation While waiting for his colleagues to arrive to take custody of the criminals, Su Xuan didn¡¯t budge from his spot. Me sat there, engrossed in his phone. The two criminals on either side of him remained silent initially. However, as they watched Su Xuan engrossed in his phone, the younger of the two began to lose his composure. He turned to his accomplice and started hurling insults. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you insisting that I try one last time, we wouldn¡¯t have been caught.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all your fault.¡± ¡°Why am I so unlucky to have you as a partner?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to get caught¡­¡± The young criminal¡¯s voice cracked as he spoke. ¡°I¡¯m so young! What will I do if I get caught?¡± His words left him in tears. This outburst prompted the other criminal, seated on the opposite side of Su Xuan, to lose his composure as well. ¡°Hey, you little brat!¡± ¡°When I suggested one last attempt earlier, you didn¡¯t refuse. Now you want to blame me?¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t I getting caught with you right now?¡± ¡°Damn it! I should¡¯ve come find you earlier¡­¡± The criminal spoke and instinctively touched his knee. He winced¡­ The undercover officer had used excessive force earlier! While the two were engrossed in their conversation, Su Xuan continued to focus on his phone, seemingly unfazed by their exchange. The man, who had been contemplating escape, seized an opportunity and suddenly sprang to his feet, ready to strike his accomplice. The young criminal was taken aback; both of them had been caught, and this guy dared to act out? However, the man¡¯s movement was merely a feint. Seeing that Su Xuan didn¡¯t react to their actions, the man¡¯s eyes darted around. He made a swift dash towards freedom! Freedom! He was making a run for it! Bang! However, before he could even make it a few steps, Su Xuan¡¯s deft move tripped him up again. He fell to the ground, propped up on his elbows, visibly dazed. ¡°Why are you so careless?¡± Su Xuan asked, sounding remarkably friendly as he stood up and casually tucked his phone back into his pocket. He extended a hand to help the man up, feigning complete ignorance of why he had fallen. Then, he gently pressed the man back into his seat, all while the onlookers observed. With a wry smile, he patted the criminal on the shoulder. Despite the seemingly gentle actions, his words carried a veiled threat. ¡°Daring to run again?¡± ¡°You, little criminal, have some nerve!¡± ¡°It looks like you need a taste of your own medicine.¡± The criminal, caught once again by Su Xuan, was now truly frightened. He immediately began shaking his head vigorously. Having been captured by Su Xuan twice in a row, he was genuinely terrified this time. With an expression of utmost timidity, he stammered, ¡°Officer, I¡¯m sorry, I know I messed up!¡± ¡°Me too, I lost my way for a moment¡­¡± ¡°Please, have mercy. 1 absolutely didn¡¯t intend to run¡­¡± ¡°Officer, I admit my mistake, I really know I was completely wrong!¡± Seeing that even his pleas for mercy didn¡¯t move Su Xuan, the thief began to cry in earnest this time. The young man who had been arguing with the thief on the side now kept his mouth shut, afraid to say a word. He couldn¡¯t believe that his accomplice was so shameless! While they were arguing, he had been plotting to escape. But what if this guy had really managed to run away? What would he do then? The thought of the possible consequences filled the young man¡¯s eyes with anger. Su Xuan paid no attention to the reactions of these two individuals. All he cared about was ensuring that the criminal wouldn¡¯t escape. However, there was still a hint of anger simmering inside him. Damn it! It was the first time a criminal had escaped from his grasp twice, even if he had managed to recapture them both times. He couldn¡¯t help but feel frustrated. Luckily, at that moment, the team members who had been stationed nearby approached. The leader was the deputy team leader. Seeing the two men beside Su Xuan, the deputy team leader immediately surmised that they were the criminals that Quian had captured this time. He quickly instructed his subordinates to take them into custody. Su Xuan had already intended for them to be taken away by his colleagues, so he didn¡¯t say much. However, when he saw the fellow officers about to take away the crying criminal, he issued a warning. ¡°This criminal managed to escape from my custody twice just now,¡± he said. ¡°You need to be extra vigilant while guarding him. We can¡¯t afford to let him escape.¡± Hearing this, the two officers who had been somewhat lax earlier tightened their grip on the criminal¡¯s arms and their expressions turned serious. ¡°All right, Su Xuan, you can count on us,¡± one of them assured. ¡°We¡¯ll keep a close watch on him.¡± The criminal and the young man both felt tears welling up as they were forcibly taken away under heightened security. The young man¡¯s resentment towards his accomplice deepened in his heart. Damn it, if this guy hadn¡¯t escaped twice in a row, the officer would never have said that! Just thinking about it made him want to cry¡­ After the officers had taken the two criminals away, Su Xuan looked at the deputy team leader who was still standing there with a puzzled expression. The deputy team leader, Feng Na, waved his hand casually. ¡°Let those kids go first. I want to see how you catch thieves, Su Xuan.¡± ¡°Su Xuan, I¡¯ll back you up in a bit,¡± he continued. ¡°You don¡¯t mind, do you?¡± Su Xuan thought to himself, ¡°You¡¯ve already talked about it, how can I mind?¡± Everyone else was fine with it, but he was the deputy team leader after all! ¡°I don¡¯t mind,¡± Su Xuan shook his head. ¡°Then I¡¯ll appreciate your cooperation later, Deputy Team Leader.¡± ¡°No problem at all!¡± Feng Na nodded immediately. ¡°Just call me Brother Feng!¡± With that settled, Su Xuan embarked on a new round of patrols. The criminals they had just captured didn¡¯t have very high criminal values, they were just small fry to him. For Su Xuan, it was like picking crumbs from his teeth! He could only sigh as he looked at his points on the upgraded Sin radar. He had high hopes for this airport trip, hoping to catch a hundred or so criminals. Su Xuan walked with determination, his pockets feeling rather empty. As Su Xuan and Feng Na walked along the path together, the latter would occasionally glance at the people around them. Su Xuan, on the other hand, walked with his head held high and a straight posture, never pausing for long. This action puzzled Feng Na. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t really caught so many criminals, he would have thought this guy was just slacking off¡­ ¡°Su Xuan, don¡¯t you even look to see if there are any criminals in this crowd?¡± Feng Na asked, a hint of suspicion in his voice. ¡°I get the feeling you¡¯re not observing at all. Aren¡¯t you even a bit suspicious that there might be some pickpockets or thieves on the route we¡¯re passing through?¡± He had initially wanted to observe how Su Xuan operated in the field, but he realized that this guy hadn¡¯t moved a muscle. Feng Na was starting to feel a bit uncomfortable. As Su Xuan walked past another group of people, he couldn¡¯t help but speak up, ¡°Su Xuan, don¡¯t you think you should be checking the crowd for potential criminals?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan halted in his tracks and glanced at Feng Na. He knew that Feng Na was a deputy team leader, and he couldn¡¯t just brush him off. With that in mind, Su Xuan contemplated for a moment and then tapped into the system in his mind. ¡°Hey, System,¡± he said, ¡°tell me, how do I fool the deputy team leader?¡± The system responded with a pause, as if contemplating the question. ¡°Host, don¡¯t you realize that some things need to be handled on your own? Relying on the system won¡¯t work for everything.¡± Su Xuan sighed inwardly. It seemed like he had to figure this one out himself.. Chapter 117 - Chapter 117: Do You Want to Put It On Yourself, or Should I Help You? Chapter 117: Do You Want to Put It On Yourself, or Should I Help You? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°How should 1 put it¡­¡± ¡°Deputy Team Leader, you may not know this!¡± ¡°Ever since I broke up with my ex-girlfriend, I¡¯ve had this inexplicable intuition.¡± ¡°As long as there¡¯s a criminal passing in front of me, my forehead starts throbbing.¡± ¡°It¡¯s like some kind of gift, maybe¡­¡± Su Xuan pondered for a moment and decided to make up something plausible. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s a gift from the heavens, sympathizing with my unfortunate situation?¡± He could only resort to this explanation. He certainly couldn¡¯t tell the deputy team leader that he had a system that not only helped him catch criminals but could also instantly tell him what crimes they had committed just by looking at them. That would probably raise more questions than answers. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Feng Na seemed contemplative. He had seen his fair share of exceptional individuals in the police force over the years. While Su Xuan¡¯s intuition was far-fetched, he also understood that pressing further wouldn¡¯t do him any good. Rather than believing in some supernatural gift, Feng Na preferred to think that Su Xuan had awakened a keen investigative ability after breaking up with his girlfriend. Perhaps this heightened intuition had always existed in him, but he had been too preoccupied with his love life to notice it. It was like the old saying: when love is lost, all that¡¯s left is to focus on one¡¯s career. Yes, that had to be it! Otherwise, Feng Na couldn¡¯t explain why Su Xuan had suddenly become so skilled. However, as he thought about it, he couldn¡¯t help shaking his head. What a pity! Why couldn¡¯t Su Xuan be part of their team? Even if he were just temporarily reassigned, it would be great! At this moment, Feng Na finally felt the same frustration that Captain Liao had experienced when he couldn¡¯t convince Su Xuan to join their team. He couldn¡¯t help but regret. What a loss! However, now that he understood Su Xuan¡¯s abilities, Feng Na was no longer as anxious as before. He walked alongside Su Xuan as they moved through the spacious lobby. Despite Su Xuan¡¯s intuitive abilities, Feng Na still preferred to rely on his own judgment. Whenever they passed by people, he would scan the crowd with his gaze. However, it was clear that he hadn¡¯t spotted a single suspect. Just then, he noticed that Su Xuan¡¯s steps couldn¡¯t seem to stop. Confused, Feng Na furrowed his brow and looked in Su Xuan¡¯s direction. He saw that Su Xuan was staring fixedly at the direction of the restroom, and this puzzled him. ¡°Su Xuan?¡± Just as he was about to inquire about the situation, he heard Su Xuan speak up. ¡°Feng Bro, 1 think 1 saw a suspicious-looking person enter the restroom.¡± ¡°Should we go and take a look?¡± Upon hearing this, Feng Na was taken aback. He immediately pushed aside the disappointment of not having seen any criminals for most of the day and focused his sharp gaze toward the restroom. Since Su Xuan had said so, he trusted in Su Xuan¡¯s abilities. ¡°Do you really feel that the suspicious-looking person is a criminal?¡± he asked, just to be sure. ¡°I¡¯m not entirely sure,¡± Su Xuan replied, shaking his head. In reality, his attention was already locked onto the Sin radar, and the red dot on it confirmed that there was indeed a criminal in the restroom. However, he didn¡¯t want to be too assertive in his words. ¡°I just have a feeling that the person looks a bit suspicious,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°As for whether they really are¡­ we¡¯ll find out when we check.¡± With these words, Feng Na nodded thoughtfully. ¡°Alright, since you put it that way¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll go and take a look!¡± ¡°Just to see how accurate your intuition really is!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go¡­¡± As they spoke, the two of them headed towards the restroom. While Feng Na was feeling a mixture of belief and doubt, Su Xuan remained calm. As he walked forward, his system once again signaled him with the sound indicating a criminal to apprehend. No need for hesitation this time; this person was definitely a criminal! Within the range of his Sin radar control, the individual had entered the restroom and appeared to be squatting in one spot. Probably using the restroom. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t worried about the person making a sudden escape. There was only one entrance and exit to the restroom. Even if they did come out, they would be caught by the two of them. No way to escape. However, what surprised Su Xuan was that the criminal¡¯s sinl value wasn¡¯t very high. If fifty was a benchmark, this person had an evil value of just over twenty. Probably a rookie criminal¡­ Whether they were a major criminal or a minor one, Su Xuan didn¡¯t discriminate; he would catch them all and earn those points! As the saying goes, ¡°Every little bit counts,¡± and as long as he caught criminals, he had nothing to worry about when it came to accumulating points. The two of them quickly arrived at the restroom¡¯s entrance. Since it was a restroom within the bustling hall, the comings and goings of people drew little attention, even when Su Xuan and Feng Na arrived. However, they paused at the restroom entrance. Feng Na furrowed his brows, found a tap to wash his hands, and then quickly spoke to Su Xuan. ¡°Su Xuan, we aren¡¯t sure if the person inside is standing or squatting in the restroom. Going in recklessly might raise suspicions. What do you think about waiting outside for a bit?¡± To be honest, Su Xuan didn¡¯t want to apprehend a criminal inside the restroom either. Upon hearing Feng Na¡¯s suggestion, he readily agreed. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go with that.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll wait a bit¡­¡± Fortunately, they didn¡¯t have to wait too long. Just as Su Xuan finished drying his hands on the hand dryer, the criminal came out of the restroom, holding up his pants. His expression was relaxed, and he even patted his bulging pockets with a hint of self-satisfaction. Seeing the criminal¡¯s demeanor, Su Xuan and Feng Na exchanged a glance. There was no need for further investigation. That bulging pocket probably held his stolen loot! Su Xuan exchanged glances with Feng Na and then charged forward. He intercepted the criminal, who was about to leave the restroom. At first, the criminal thought Su Xuan wanted to enter, so he stepped back to make way. While doing so, he discreetly assessed Su Xuan¡¯s appearance, trying to figure out if this person looked like an easy target. Little did he know that as he stepped back, Su Xuan extended his arm and pushed him back into the restroom. ¡°What¡¯s this about?¡± The criminal was bewildered. He was a man in his late twenties, and he looked at Su Xuan with a puzzled expression. ¡°If you need to use the restroom, you don¡¯t have to push me inside.¡± ¡°Do you think 1 can help you use the restroom?¡± Su Xuan responded, and Feng Na, who had followed them, almost burst into laughter. Su Xuan had a serious expression as he shoved the man into one of the restroom stalls. The other passengers in the restroom gave them disapproving looks and quickly left without using the facilities. The criminal was stunned. ¡°Wait a minute¡­ what are you doing?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have that kind of preference!¡± He assumed Su Xuan had ulterior motives. His tone revealed nervousness. Su Xuan rolled his eyes and casually pulled out a pair of handcuffs from his pocket. ¡°Come on!¡± ¡°Do you want to put them on yourself, or should 1 help you with that?¡± The criminal:¡­. Chapter 118 - Chapter 118: Brother, Give Me Some Dignity... Chapter 118: Brother, Give Me Some Dignity¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Bro, I¡¯m not into that stuff¡­¡± ¡°If you¡¯re really desperate, why don¡¯t you find someone else?¡± ¡°That handsome guy next to you looks good. Even though he¡¯s a bit older, older guys can be more fun, you know¡­¡± At this moment, the man was genuinely puzzled. Su Xuan¡¯s actions had been so shocking that he couldn¡¯t even fathom the possibility that Su Xuan might be an undercover cop. He honestly thought Su Xuan was just a playful guy. Before Su Xuan could respond, Feng Na, who was behind him, fixed a piercing gaze on the man. ¡°Outrageous!¡± ¡°We¡¯re from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. Behave yourself!¡± ¡°Why are you saying all this nonsense¡­¡± With Feng Na¡¯s words, the man¡¯s perception of the situation shifted dramatically. He suddenly felt bewildered and nervous. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s actions, the man¡¯s lips twitched as he finally realized what was happening. But as the realization dawned on him, he couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit annoyed. Wasn¡¯t the proper procedure supposed to be him trying to escape and the officers chasing him? Shouldn¡¯t it be a thrilling chase, not getting caught in the restroom? And they even handcuffed him right away! This situation was seriously undermining his criminal pride. Couldn¡¯t they show some respect for the person they were arresting? ¡°Bro¡­¡± The man couldn¡¯t help but speak up, adopting a tone of negotiation. ¡°Can we make a deal?¡± ¡°Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? You don¡¯t need to arrest me so quickly. Give me a chance¡­¡± ¡°How about I run 39 meters first?¡± ¡°If you arrest me like this, I¡¯ll be a laughingstock!¡± ¡°We, thieves, also have our pride¡­¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan simply handed the handcuffs to the man and spoke in a cold tone. ¡°Cuff yourself.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t force me to do it!¡± While the man had been momentarily scared by Su Xuan¡¯s words, his criminal pride ultimately made him willingly give in to the situation. The man said righteously. ¡°Me! I¡¯ve been at the airport for so many years.¡± ¡°But even if 1 have not righteousness, there¡¯s still pride!¡± ¡°You can arrest me, that¡¯s okay, but you can¡¯t disrespect me! You can¡¯t expect me to willingly put on handcuffs¡­ You must be dreaming!¡± As the man said this, he probably thought he sounded quite brave. Su Xuan looked at him as if he had a serious problem. He slapped the door of the partition with his hand, leaving a handprint on it. The man¡¯s smug expression instantly stiffened when he saw this scene. The man, who had seemed confident earlier, froze when he saw this. Su Xuan calmly said, ¡°If you don¡¯t act now, later, this handprint won¡¯t be on the door anymore.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words almost made the man think he was going to get beaten up. The man: ?! Officer, aren¡¯t you supposed to be fair? However, despite his complaints, the man eventually gave in. Face or no face, what mattered more? When Su Xuan was about to take back the handcuffs, the man snatched them from him and handcuffed himself skillfully. He even looked up at Su Xuan with a sycophantic smile and said, ¡°Bro, is this okay? If you¡¯re not satisfied, I can put on two more pairs of handcuffs! 1 can handle it, buddy!¡± Su Xuan:¡­ I¡¯ve never seen such a shameless criminal¡­ Today is truly an eye-opener! Seeing the smug expression on the criminal¡¯s face, Su Xuan didn¡¯t even spare him a glance. His face twisted, and he turned to leave. The man, now handcuffed, stared at Su Xuan¡¯s retreating back in utter bewilderment. Wait¡­ Officer, you asked me to put on the handcuffs by myself earlier, and now you¡¯re not even talking to me or taking me away. Can you show me some respect? After all, he had been a pickpocket at this airport for many years. Was it necessary to belittle him like this? ¡°No, bro¡­¡± ¡°See if you can give me a little dignity.¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on with you leaving me here?¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you at least show me some basic respect?¡± The man couldn¡¯t help but speak up. Su Xuan¡¯s pace quickened as he left the restroom. The man, seeing the opportunity, tried to lower his head to see if he could undo the handcuffs. Feng Na, who had been watching how Su Xuan apprehended the thief, extended his hand and yanked the man towards him. ¡°Enough talking, let¡¯s go!¡± This time, they had caught another criminal, and Feng Na had no intention of following Su Xuan around. They needed to take this criminal to the car. However¡­ Feng Na couldn¡¯t help but eye the criminal from left to right. He still remembered what Su Xuan had said earlier, that he had sensed a suspicious person entering the restroom. But when that person arrived, he immediately cornered the criminal and pulled out the handcuffs. What was even more surprising was that the criminal showed no intention of running away. He simply admitted to being a criminal. This piqued Feng Na¡¯s curiosity. This young man hadn¡¯t exposed himself as a criminal in any way. How had Su Xuan detected him? As he pondered this, Feng Na stared at the criminal¡¯s eyes with a hint of suspicion. He wondered if Su Xuan had some sort of extraordinary vision. The criminal, feeling Feng Na¡¯s scrutiny and looking at his handcuffs, couldn¡¯t help but speak with a sinister expression, ¡°I say, officers, aren¡¯t you being a bit disrespectful?¡± ¡°At the very least, I have my dignity.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already arrested me, and now you¡¯re treating me like a monkey. Isn¡¯t that going too far?¡± ¡°If it¡¯s not working out¡­¡± ¡°Could you just take me to the police station quickly? I promise I¡¯ll behave!¡± Feng Na:¡­ This criminal was so foolish. No wonder Su Xuan had seen through him with a single glance. But revealing himself as a criminal so easily didn¡¯t seem promising at all. With these thoughts, Feng Na¡¯s face darkened. He pushed the man¡¯s shoulder and ushered him outside. ¡°Enough, stop talking!¡± ¡°Hurry up and move!¡± ¡°Behave yourself!¡± The man stumbled forward, tears streaming down his face, thinking that he was having an incredibly unlucky day. If he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have left the house. On the other side, after Su Xuan had left, he received a message from Feng Na. Seeing that Feng Na had left first, Su Xuan felt relieved. After all, having someone following him and not having someone following him made a significant difference, especially when that person was the deputy team leader in his team¡ªa sort of semi-leader. It was more comfortable to catch thieves without someone like that around. Seeing that the thief he had just caught had contributed a fair number of points, Su Xuan was motivated. He immediately activated the Sin Radar and started scanning his surroundings. However, he had already circled the area several times, so he decided to follow the corridor to the other side. His intuition proved to be correct. As he reached the end of the corridor on the other side, two red dots appeared on the radar. The system also issued an alert. [Ding! Two criminals detected.. Please apprehend immediately!) Chapter 119 - Chapter 119: Very Good, Youre the First One to Threaten the Police! Chapter 119: Very Good, You¡¯re the First One to Threaten the Police! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation With the Sin Radar¡¯s alert, Su Xuan looked up at the corner. He saw a man and a woman not far away, standing by the wall, seemingly displaying an intimate gesture. Su Xuan raised an eyebrow, wondering if the red dots above their heads were placed in the wrong spot. As a result, Su Xuan stood still without making a move. At that moment, the two people who were previously close together suddenly separated. As they moved apart, a group of people approached from a distance. The man and the woman walked towards the approaching group, maintaining a significant distance between them. However, they still seemed to coordinate effortlessly. It became clear that the man and the woman were working together to steal. Their previous gestures were merely to discuss their thieving strategy. The woman was responsible for the theft, and the man was responsible for covering for her. They were indeed experienced thieves who had managed to blend into the airport environment for many years, displaying seamless cooperation and swift actions. In the blink of an eye, they had already selected a target. When they exchanged glances, they understood each other¡¯s intentions. The female thief from the pair approached a middle-aged woman, her expression somewhat hesitant, and stammered, ¡°Excuse me, Auntie¡­¡± ¡°My phone has run out of battery. Can I borrow your phone to make a call?¡± Hearing this, the middle-aged woman looked at the girl cautiously. It was evident that she had received anti-fraud awareness training. She responded, ¡°I don¡¯t have a phone either. People of my age don¡¯t use phones. Find someone else.¡± Without waiting for a response, the middle-aged woman started to leave. The girl remained in place, looking helpless. Eventually, she sighed and had to search for someone else. She appeared genuinely vulnerable, earning sympathetic looks from passersby. However, it was all a facade. While the girl approached the middle-aged woman to talk, her hand had already quietly slipped into the woman¡¯s large bag. During this time, the man had positioned himself in front of them, shielding the view of the onlookers. Although the middle-aged woman declined the girl¡¯s request and walked away, she didn¡¯t notice that something had been stolen from her bag. As the girl walked away with a seemingly disappointed expression, she held in her hand something she had discreetly taken from the woman¡¯s bag. The man soon joined her, and they both gleefully felt the thickness of the wallet they had stolen, finding it quite substantial. Just as they were about to leave with their loot, Su Xuan walked directly up to them¡­ The two thieves, who had been feeling triumphant, were suddenly startled when they saw Su Xuan approaching. As they laid eyes on Su Xuan, dressed casually, the man became furious. ¡°Hey, buddy, you just came over without a word¡­¡± ¡°Are you trying to scare me and inherit my credit card debt?¡± His tone was far from pleasant. Anyone would be irritated if someone approached them like this. The man immediately waved his hand, saying, ¡°Please step aside, you¡¯re blocking our way.¡± The woman also wore an impatient expression. ¡°Move aside quickly!¡± In the woman¡¯s perspective, Su Xuan¡¯s gaze had been fixed on her. She then noticed his shabby clothes. She arrogantly thought, could this loser be interested in her? With her confidence in her own beauty, she considered this possibility highly likely. But someone like Su Xuan, a poor loser, wasn¡¯t worth her time! Right now, she was more concerned about how much money was in the wallet she was about to check. She couldn¡¯t be bothered with this poor loser! Moreover, when they had just been active here, they had no idea when the middle-aged woman would realize her wallet was missing. They couldn¡¯t afford to stay here any longer! In the world of thieves, they needed to keep changing their bases of operation. If the middle-aged woman discovered her wallet was gone when she returned, and saw the woman, she might immediately grab her. Running away would be much more difficult then. That¡¯s why, when they saw Su Xuan standing in front of them, they were infuriated! This poor loser was being a real nuisance! ¡°You said your phone was out of battery, right? You can use mine.¡± As the two desperately wanted Su Xuan to leave, he brought out his phone with a half-smile. ¡°You can use mine to make the call.¡± Hearing this, the two criminals were dumbfounded, especially the female one. At that moment, she felt utterly speechless. After all, her phone wasn¡¯t genuinely out of battery. She had only used it as an excuse to get closer to the middle-aged woman. ¡°No need, sir. I¡¯ll just buy a power bank myself. I¡¯m sorry, please step aside.¡± The woman quickly responded. As she spoke, she intended to go around him to leave, but to her surprise, Su Xuan stood straight and blocked their path. The man of the two suddenly changed his expression. ¡°Get out of my way!¡± ¡°Do you want trouble, buddy? Trying to hit on my girlfriend?¡± ¡°Damn it, get lost right now, or don¡¯t blame me for being rude!¡± ¡°What kind of troublemaker are you? You dare flirt with my girlfriend? You must have a death wish!¡± ¡°Get lost, get lost, get lost¡­¡± As the man spoke, he glared fiercely at Su Xuan and grabbed his girlfriend¡¯s hand, preparing to leave. If it were any other time, he would have thrown a punch already. But they had just been involved in a scuffle. They were afraid that the person they had stolen from might come after them. But make no mistake, if things were different, he¡¯d have punched Su Xuan without hesitation. Just as the two were about to leave, Su Xuan¡¯s voice came across, calm and composed. ¡°I¡¯ll give you one chance.¡± ¡°Give me back what you stole!¡± This sentence made the two stop in their tracks and turn to look at him. At this moment, the man¡¯s gaze towards Su Xuan had changed. It wasn¡¯t just the look of seeing a rival anymore. It even carried a hint of coldness. The woman by his side showed a trace of panic in her eyes. By now, both of them understood. Su Xuan blocking their way was not merely about flirting with her. It was likely that he had discovered them when they had gotten into a scuffle earlier. Both of them hesitated. But¡­ The man lightly squeezed his girlfriend¡¯s hand, then turned back towards Su Xuan with a fierce expression. He stood in front of Su Xuan, slightly lowering his body. His voice was low, like a roaring beast. ¡°You, mind your own business!¡± ¡°Think you¡¯ve got sharp eyes, huh?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, you better get lost right now! Otherwise, I¡¯ll finish you off right here!¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± Facing the other¡¯s cold words, Su Xuan didn¡¯t show any fear. He even pondered for a moment. He grinned slightly and calmly responded, ¡°How about we compare? Will you finish me off faster, or will I arrest you quicker?¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan took two pairs of handcuffs out of his pocket and raised an eyebrow at the two. The man who had been threatening him just moments ago: ??? The woman standing beside the man even let out a surprised cry and instinctively took two steps back. Both of them were dumbfounded. Handcuffs¡­ This guy was a cop?! Chapter 120 - Chapter 120: Who the hell stole my wallet... Chapter 120: Who the hell stole my wallet¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing those two pairs of handcuffs in front of them, there was no way the two wouldn¡¯t know Su Xuan was a cop. Recalling how Su Xuan had stepped in earlier, messing with their business, both of them felt puzzled. So, everything they had just done had been spotted by a cop?! This annoying cop, why was he getting involved in their affairs? Seeing the two staring at the handcuffs without making a move, Su Xuan got impatient. ¡°Hurry up,¡± he urged, ¡°Put on the handcuffs yourselves, or don¡¯t blame me for not being polite.¡± ¡°Better remind you,¡± Su Xuan continued calmly, ¡°If you try to run now, that¡¯s resisting arrest.¡± He looked at the girl, who had taken two steps back, clearly ready to escape. ¡°Remember, this airport isn¡¯t just patrolled by me alone. Can you really get away?¡± Upon hearing this, the girl, who had been about to flee, stopped in her tracks and stood there, her expression changing rapidly. The man who had previously confronted Su Xuan seemed to hesitate as well. He approached but didn¡¯t seem intent on taking the handcuffs. ¡°It¡¯s best to think twice before resorting to violence, especially against a police officer.¡± ¡°Shoplifting might land you a few days in jail at most, but resisting arrest and assaulting an officer could lead to far more severe consequences.¡± Facing the man¡¯s actions, Su Xuan remained calm and unflustered. He watched the man closely, his words measured. The man froze momentarily. Looking at both of their actions, Su Xuan was satisfied. ¡°Now, do yourselves a favor and put the handcuffs on. Your choice of actions is up to you¡­¡± As he finished speaking, the young couple in front of him gazed at the handcuffs, torn between their options. They had considered resisting arrest or even fighting back, but every time they attempted, Su Xuan would catch them, sometimes even turning the tables and threatening them. With each failed attempt, their resolve waned. At this moment, they were beginning to feel apprehensive. After all, what the cop said was true. Even if they were caught now, they would only be detained for a few days. But if they were charged with resisting arrest or assaulting an officer, who knew how long they might end up behind bars? The nature of these crimes was entirely different, and they certainly didn¡¯t want to escalate things to that level. Realizing this, both of them backed down. ¡°Officer, there¡¯s no need, really¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ll put them on right now!¡± ¡°We voluntarily surrendered, could you please go easy on us?¡± ¡°Officer, you know we didn¡¯t mean to do it. We¡¯re just really short on cash. Can you give us another chance?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t lock us up, we¡¯ve learned our lesson!¡± The guy in the couple quickly spoke up, surrendering any remaining shreds of their dignity and begging for mercy. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth. With their expertise, they dared to claim it was their first time stealing. They certainly didn¡¯t mince words! ¡°So, because you¡¯re short on cash, that makes it okay to steal?¡± ¡°You¡¯re physically able, why not find legitimate work? Have you thought about how the person you stole from feels?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you another chance, but honestly, no decent person would say such vile things!¡± ¡°Hurry up and put on the handcuffs!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t force me to take action¡­¡± Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, the two knew they probably couldn¡¯t escape this time. They exchanged glances and took the handcuffs from Su Xuan, voluntarily putting them on. Seeing this, Su Xuan led them to a secluded area. As they turned a corner, they suddenly spotted the lady who had lost her belongings hurrying towards them. She had several anxious friends and family members trailing behind her, apparently looking for her. The group was heading straight for them. As they walked, the lady who had lost her belongings was frantically searching while muttering to herself. ¡°For heaven¡¯s sake! Did I lose my stuff, or did someone steal it? Who¡¯s the heartless thief who took my money?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve searched for so long, it must have been stolen¡­¡± ¡°I remember now, there was a woman chatting with me earlier. It was probably stolen then¡­¡± ¡°What should I do? It¡¯s been so long, and that woman has probably already run away. That money is my husband¡¯s life-saving funds!¡± While the lady was speaking, an equally anxious elderly man nearby shot her a fierce glare. ¡°You know that¡¯s your husband¡¯s life-saving money!¡± ¡°Before we left, 1 told you to put the money with me because you were worried.¡± ¡°I suggested putting it in the bank, but you didn¡¯t want to¡­¡± ¡°Now, the money¡¯s been stolen¡­¡± ¡°Are you doing this on purpose? Trying to steal the money, causing my son to die, so you can remarry, is that it?¡± ¡°Could this be your little act? Did you hide the money¡­¡± Watching the potential family drama unfolding, Su Xuan quickly pushed the two culprits toward the group of people. Luckily, the corridor was empty except for him, the two culprits, and this group of people. The lady who had been scolded by her mother-in-law suddenly saw a man and a woman approaching. Her eyes lit up. ¡°It¡¯s this person!¡± ¡°She stole my stuff!¡± ¡°It must be her¡­ 1 was talking to her just a moment ago and lost focus¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, the handcuffs on the wrists of the two culprits caught her eye, leaving her momentarily speechless. For a moment, she wasn¡¯t entirely sure if these were the culprits. However, the lady¡¯s relatives who had heard her words weren¡¯t concerned about the truth. Especially her mother-in-law, who looked at the two culprits with disdain. The two culprits had handcuffs that clearly revealed their identity at a glance. ¡°You two scoundrels!¡± ¡°Why would you steal anything, especially my son¡¯s life-saving money!¡± ¡°You have no conscience!¡± ¡°You scoundrels, I¡¯ll teach you a lesson! Give me back my money!¡± Upon hearing this, the two thieves¡¯ faces changed, and they were about to speak. The lady had already spotted Su Xuan behind them and quickly walked toward him, speaking hesitantly. ¡°Officer, my wallet is missing!¡± ¡°I had a conversation with them earlier, and I suspect they took my wallet¡­¡± ¡°Please, officer, help me find my husband¡¯s life-saving money¡­¡± As the lady said these words, she was still somewhat nervous. She wasn¡¯t sure if these two culprits were the ones who stole her money, but she had been searching all along and couldn¡¯t find her wallet. Now that the two people she had talked to earlier had been apprehended, she could only try her luck. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan furrowed his brow and immediately nudged the male culprit¡¯s shoulder. He had seen the woman steal something and then hand it over to the man. ¡°Ma¡¯am, please don¡¯t worry. 1 will make sure they return your wallet¡­¡± ¡°Now, return the items to her quickly!¡± Chapter 121 - Chapter 121: This Officer Is Actually... So Terrifying! Chapter 121: This Officer Is Actually¡­ So Terrifying! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan was certain he had witnessed these two culprits stealing from the lady, prompting him to speak up. If there had been any doubt, both parties would have had to go to the police station for statements. However, the two culprits had already admitted their guilt. After all, they were handcuffed. Could they possibly escape at this point? The man quickly retrieved the stolen wallet from his pants and handed it over to the lady. The lady, who had initially wanted to test if they were the culprits, saw her wallet in their hands and attacked them verbally. ¡°You scoundrels!¡± ¡°You nearly got me killed!¡± ¡°This is my husband¡¯s life-saving money! And you had the audacity to approach me to borrow my phone, only to be thieves¡­¡± The lady grabbed the female culprit¡¯s hair and initiated a scuffle. With her hands cuffed, the female culprit couldn¡¯t defend herself effectively and resorted to screaming for her boyfriend¡¯s assistance. The three of them became entangled in a brawl. The lady¡¯s mother-in-law also joined the fray, and they gave the culprits a severe beating. They were livid. This money was essential for their survival. If it weren¡¯t for these two thieves, and the police hadn¡¯t intervened to apprehend them, their son might not have survived. Some of the lady¡¯s relatives who had accompanied her also expressed their gratitude to Su Xuan, offering him compliments and saying appreciatively, ¡°Thank you so much, Officer!¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for you, my nephew¡¯s life would have been in danger¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re a good person!¡± ¡°Hong Kong depends on individuals like you¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s the police who help us apprehend these thieves that make us feel secure!¡± ¡°Yeah, thank goodness you caught them, or else¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re really thankful to you¡­¡± As everyone spoke, Su Xuan stood aside, watching the four people fighting. He could see what they were doing. Su Xuan smiled but didn¡¯t rush to intervene and help the two culprits. Stealing someone¡¯s life-saving money was really bad. It was okay to let the victims vent their frustration. Besides, at the moment, he felt a bit ¡°trapped¡± himself. After two minutes, when it seemed like the two culprits, despite their handcuffs, were about to fight back due to the relentless attacks from the lady and her mother-in-law, Su Xuan finally made his way through the crowd. ¡°Alright, alright.¡± ¡°Madam, let me see the money.¡± ¡°If you¡¯re sure it¡¯s all there, I will take these two suspects away.¡± Upon hearing this, the lady stopped her assault. She turned and took out her wallet, carefully counting the money, with her mother-in-law nervously looking on. Of course, all the money was there. Once they confirmed the amount, they thanked Su Xuan profusely and even offered him two red bills as a token of gratitude, calling it a ¡°thank-you fee.¡± Su Xuan: ¡­While it¡¯s not necessary for you to thank me this way, this is doing more harm than good! ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but 1 can¡¯t accept this money.¡± ¡°Apprehending suspects is my duty, and I¡¯m just doing what I should. Please keep your money.¡± Su Xuan promptly refused the offer. Right as the group was conversing at the stall, the two culprits, who had just been given a thrashing, exchanged glances when they realized that Su Xuan seemed to have no intention of paying attention to them. A thieving idea sprang to mind. This corridor was empty and spacious. If they could make a run for it¡­ With this thought, they immediately lifted their legs. ¡°Whoosh!¡± In the blink of an eye, Su Xuan grabbed the collars of the two culprits. He smiled at the victims who were trying to thank him and even offer him money. ¡°Sorry, but I have a task to attend to. Please don¡¯t reveal my undercover identity.¡± ¡°I have to go now. Goodbye!¡± Su Xuan held the collars of the two culprits and ran faster than anyone else. His demeanor made it seem as if there was something chasing him from behind¡­ The two culprits, who had just planned to escape, were completely baffled. They didn¡¯t know if Su Xuan had discovered their intention to flee or if it was just a coincidence. But they had genuinely lost all desire to escape¡­ This undercover cop was¡­ Terrifying! In the airport stairwell, Su Xuan finally sent a message to his deputy team leader, taking a moment to catch his breath. Almost, his career was about to be ruined over those two hundred dollars! Looking at the two culprits who had considered making a run for it, Su Xuan chuckled coldly. ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken¡­¡± ¡°Just now, were you thinking of running away?¡± Upon hearing this, the two culprits, who had been lying limp on the ground, suddenly shivered! They instinctively shook their heads and denied, ¡°No, no!¡± ¡°How could we? Officer, don¡¯t make baseless accusations, really!¡± ¡°Look into my eyes, they¡¯re filled with sincerity!¡± Su Xuan:¡­ He had never seen such shameless culprits before. Su Xuan pursed his lips and decided to ignore them. This was a good opportunity for him to rest, as he hadn¡¯t had a break since he arrived. While Su Xuan took the chance to rest, Deputy Team Leader Feng Na, who had received the message just after they had arrested the culprits, had mixed feelings. The team members nearby noticed Feng Na¡¯s actions and were puzzled. ¡°Deputy Team Leader, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Su Xuan caught another one, he¡¯s too fast!¡± ¡°With his speed in catching thieves, he¡¯s definitely the model in our team¡­¡± ¡°It seems that when 1 have some free time, I should go learn from Su Xuan. How does he manage to find so many culprits?¡± With everyone talking, Feng Na reluctantly flipped over his phone and sighed as he began to respond. ¡°Who¡¯s available to go to Su Xuan¡¯s location?¡± ¡°He¡¯s at the stairwell of Exit B in Area B, on the third floor.¡± ¡°Take a few pairs of handcuffs with you, he¡¯s running out of them.¡± Before the words had even settled, there was a sudden uproar among the group! Everyone looked at each other in disbelief. ¡°Oh my¡­!¡± ¡°Su Xuan has caught another criminal? How long has it been?¡± ¡°I just got back! Deputy Team Leader, you too, didn¡¯t even have time to sit down¡­ and he¡¯s already caught another one?¡± ¡°Come on, tell me, is he playing some kind of catch-the-criminal game? Why do criminals keep showing up in front of him like this?¡± ¡°This is driving me crazy!¡± ¡°If only Su Xuan could give me some of his speed, I wouldn¡¯t still be a rookie¡­¡± ¡°Damn it! Zhang Qiang, you and 1 are going this time. When you bring the criminal over, I want to watch Su Xuan catch him¡­¡± One of the officers, with determination, left the patrol car with a colleague. Inside the car, the several criminals who had been apprehended by Su Xuan looked at each other, their faces pale¡­ The fact that the officer who brought them in was so terrifying¡­ even their colleagues thought his speed in catching criminals was astonishing. So¡­ Being caught by him¡­ Wasn¡¯t embarrassing at all! Chapter 122 - Chapter 122: A Beautiful Woman Asking for a Dinner? Sorry, I wont be meeting you! Chapter 122: A Beautiful Woman Asking for a Dinner? Sorry, I won¡¯t be meeting you! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Oh my, you¡¯ve already caught a couple of criminal lovebirds?¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you haven¡¯t stumbled upon some kind of thieves¡¯ den, have you?¡± ¡°Or do you have some special powers?¡± ¡°It¡¯s only been a short while¡­¡± ¡°We just got people from you, and when we¡¯re in the car, your message arrives.¡± ¡°Wow, you have no idea what those criminals looked like¡­¡± ¡°They¡¯d probably be even more excited to be caught by you!¡± The team members arrived quickly, and almost as soon as they came, they handed over a bunch of handcuffs. Simultaneously, they stared in shock at the two criminals captured by Su Xuan and started to tease him. Hearing this, Su Xuan shook his head in resignation. ¡°It doesn¡¯t really matter how many people I can catch. It¡¯s just that these criminals didn¡¯t choose their spots wisely and happened to be spotted by me.¡± ¡°These handcuffs you brought have come in handy for me.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, it¡¯s almost noon. A few of you should go back and rest for a while. We can reconvene this afternoon.¡± ¡°I¡¯m staying at the airport for lunch today; I won¡¯t be going back.¡± As soon as Su Xuan spoke, several police officers widened their eyes in surprise. ¡°If you don¡¯t go back, where will you be to catch people when we return?¡± ¡°You¡¯re acting like you¡¯ll catch criminals right away,¡± Su Xuan said with exasperation. ¡°Even a person needs a midday break.¡± The main reason was that there were no more red dots in Su Xuan¡¯s radar range at the moment. He figured it was about time, and considering the criminals he had just caught, the car was probably packed. Shouldn¡¯t he release them before coming back? The officers didn¡¯t know Su Xuan¡¯s true thoughts, but after hearing his words, they found them quite reasonable. ¡°Your idea is quite bold.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll talk to the deputy team leader.¡± ¡°See you in the afternoon!¡± ¡°Brother, keep it up! I have faith in you!¡± ¡°Our Anti-Pickpocketing Team¡¯s performance target this year¡­ relies on your sprint!¡± A few police officers gestured at Su Xuan and then walked away with the two criminals. Su Xuan watched them go and then walked out of the stairwell. There were no more red dots around, which meant there were temporarily no criminals nearby. Su Xuan decided to walk in a certain direction while sending a message to Zhang Chenglong. At this moment, Zhang Chenglong, relying on the criminal that Su Xuan had provided him, had managed to capture quite a few of the suspect¡¯s associates. When he received Su Xuan¡¯s message, he couldn¡¯t help but grin from ear to ear. ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re incredible!¡± ¡°In the work group on my phone, there are constantly updates about you catching criminals!¡± ¡°This time, you¡¯ve caught so many criminals. As your partner, I¡¯ve basked in quite a bit of your glory!¡± Zhang Chenglong¡¯s words might have sounded boastful, but Su Xuan waved them off without much concern. ¡°Zhang, what are you saying?¡± ¡°We¡¯re a team.¡± ¡°And you¡¯ve also caught quite a few criminals, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Where are you now? I¡¯ll come find you.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Chenglong instinctively looked around. ¡°I¡¯m at the exit of station C. You come over here, and I¡¯ll wait for you at the exit.¡± ¡°Alright!¡± Su Xuan hung up the phone and headed towards the exit of station C. Just then, a figure rushed out hastily from the elevator entrance. She was looking down at her phone, moving swiftly, and heading straight forward. Her speed was so fast that Su Xuan didn¡¯t even have time to evade. ¡°Crash!¡± ¡°Ouch!¡± As the woman let out a painful cry, she had collided forcefully with Su Xuan, who found himself on the ground. He quickly helped her to her feet and asked, ¡°Are you okay?¡± Although it wasn¡¯t his fault, he wanted to be a gentleman about it. ¡°I¡¯m fine,¡± the woman replied, feeling a bit embarrassed. ¡°I didn¡¯t mean to¡­¡± As she spoke, she lifted her head and, upon seeing Su Xuan¡¯s face, she was taken aback. ¡°Oh my! Handsome Officer, it¡¯s you!¡± Handsome¡­ Officer? Su Xuan was momentarily surprised and looked at her face closely. With a good memory and having met her not too long ago during a beach patrol, Su Xuan quickly recognized her. ¡°What a coincidence.¡± This woman was none other than the girl Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had encountered during their beach patrol, the one looking for her friend. However, what puzzled Su Xuan was that she had appeared much younger back then. How had she suddenly grown up? Noticing Su Xuan¡¯s confusion, the woman introduced herself. ¡°Officer, my name is Zhou Yiyi. I forgot to tell you my name last time.¡± Su Xuan decided not to dwell on the age issue and replied, ¡°What a small world. Are you on a mission here?¡± She hesitated briefly but then sealed her lips with a zip motion, indicating she wouldn¡¯t reveal his identity. ¡°Thank you for helping me this time,¡± she said genuinely. ¡°I might have hit the ground hard if not for you.¡± Su Xuan explained, ¡°I¡¯m quite busy today, but when I¡¯m back later, how about 1 treat you to a meal?¡± ¡°Su Xuan, last time, we only exchanged contact, and we didn¡¯t even have a proper conversation¡­¡± ¡°This time, you can¡¯t refuse me, right?¡± Zhou Yiyi gazed at Su Xuan, who looked quite handsome even in casual attire. She recalled the striking figure he had cut by the beach, and without hesitation, she proposed another dinner date. However, Su Xuan could only shake his head helplessly in response. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, but I¡¯m currently on a mission,¡± he explained. ¡°By the time I¡¯m back, I¡¯ll likely still be on duty. Let¡¯s not plan this dinner.¡± He tried to downplay the importance of the dinner invitation, saying it was just a casual thing. But just as he declined, Zhou Yiyi was not willing to give up. For her, the dinner wasn¡¯t the main point. It was an opportunity to get closer to this handsome young man. After all, every romance starts with getting closer, right? If she didn¡¯t make a move, how would she have a chance? ¡°No, this won¡¯t do. I¡­¡± Seeing Zhou Yiyi still trying to persuade him to continue discussing the dinner date, Su Xuan promptly made his escape. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I have something to attend to right now. I¡¯ll have to leave.¡± With that, Su Xuan walked away, paying no heed to whether Zhou Yiyi agreed or not. He could feel that this young woman had an unusually strong interest in him. However, Su Xuan was currently on a mission and didn¡¯t want his personal feelings to get in the way of his work. Besides¡­ He had already been on a blind date, and he felt he owed it to that potential relationship! As Su Xuan quickly walked away, Zhou Yiyi understood his intention. He was rejecting her advances. She stood there for a while, feeling a bit disappointed. ¡°What¡¯s this!¡± ¡°I¡¯m a beautiful woman offering him dinner, and he actually said no!¡± ¡°How rude¡­¡± ¡°I clearly asked him if he was single last time¡­ with this attitude, he deserves to be single!¡± ¡°Hmph!¡± Chapter 123 - Chapter 123: Love at First Sight? No, I see that sin is worth it! Chapter 123: Love at First Sight? No, I see that sin is worth it! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Just as Su Xuan was getting ready to meet up with Zhang Chenglong, the two officers who had gone to pick the criminals up had already arrived at the car. At the same time, they conveyed Su Xuan¡¯s words to Deputy Team Leader. Feng Na looked at the car, which was now full, and grinned. ¡°Alright, we¡¯ve got quite a few people here too.¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s head back for now.¡± ¡°After our afternoon break, we can come back.¡± ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve already taken handcuffs to find Su Xuan, and he should have a solution.¡± ¡°This kid really is astonishing,¡± Feng Na exclaimed. As they sat across from a few thieves, they glanced at each other, not daring to speak, their heads hung low in complete dejection. They were truly shocked beyond belief! Su Xuan¡¯s ability to catch thieves filled them with an inexplicable fear! Fortunately, there was only one police officer like him. Otherwise, if every police officer were as capable as Su Xuan, what chance would there be for thieves like them? No wonder, for the past few days, all the criminals on the subway had been caught clean¡­ It was probably because of this officer! After thinking this through, the group of thieves looked at each other, and no one dared to speak again. They surrendered! As the patrol car, filled with criminals, left the airport, Su Xuan also found Zhang Chenglong. Zhang Chenglong had caught a few bad guys today, and he was all smiles! When he saw Su Xuan, that smile never left his face. ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re here at just the right time.¡± ¡°I heard them say you¡¯re not planning to go back this afternoon?¡± ¡°Are you going to keep chasing bad guys here?¡± Zhang Chenglong spoke proudly and patted his chest. ¡°Let me tell you, this guy right here is loyal!¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re not heading back today, I¡¯ll keep you company¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s see if any bad guys show up this afternoon!¡± When Su Xuan heard this, he nodded. As for whether bad guys would show up in the afternoon, it was a sure thing. Most bad guys would purposely avoid places where the police were, especially during lunchtime when they were most active. ¡°Feeling hungry?¡± Zhang Chenglong casually put his arm around Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder and said. ¡°Come on, 1¡¯11 take you out for a meal!¡± ¡°Today, it¡¯s on me!¡± The restaurants inside the airport, some say they¡¯re expensive, others say not so much. Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong found a beef noodle shop to eat together. Even the cheapest bowl of beef noodles here cost thirty bucks! But Zhang Chenglong, considering the reward he¡¯d get from catching the thieves this time, didn¡¯t mind that thirty bucks at all. ¡°Su Xuan, this noodle place, though a bit pricey, has really good food.¡± ¡°The beef is incredibly tender!¡± ¡°Every time 1 come here, I crave it¡­¡± As Zhang Chenglong spoke, he sat across from Su Xuan and continued, ¡°But I¡¯ve been talking for a while, and I notice you haven¡¯t said a word. Su Xuan?¡± After he spoke, Su Xuan gave him a meaningful look. Zhang Chenglong was puzzled and instinctively followed Su Xuan¡¯s gaze. He saw a beautiful lady with a suitcase walking toward them from a distance. Even from their vantage point, they could see that the lady¡¯s attire was very sexy, and her appearance alone would outshine most girls¡­ Zhang Chenglong froze. Thinking about Su Xuan¡¯s age, he immediately got the wrong idea! ¡°I say, Su Xuan, you¡¯re not smitten with this beauty, are you?¡± Zhang Chenglong teased with a smirk. ¡°If you¡¯re really interested in her, go ahead and ask for her number!¡± ¡°You young folks, I understand!¡± ¡°This lady is so gorgeous, who wouldn¡¯t be interested?¡± ¡°Be bold, don¡¯t be shy!¡± ¡°Worst case scenario, you¡¯ll get rejected¡­¡± Although he said that, Zhang Chenglong felt that the possibility of Su Xuan being rejected was quite high. After all, the clothes and accessories on that lady¡­ None of them were cheap! But for young people¡­ You have to try, to live up to your youth! In fact, when Zhang Chenglong made that teasing remark, he didn¡¯t really think Su Xuan would actually go for it. But he didn¡¯t expect this. After he finished his comment, Su Xuan, sitting across from him, actually stood up¡­ This caught Zhang Chenglong completely off guard. ¡°Su Xuan?¡± He asked instinctively, but Su Xuan had already walked straight to the restaurant¡¯s exit. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s determined actions, Zhang Chenglong couldn¡¯t help but think that Su Xuan was being overly eager¡­ ¡°Young people these days¡­¡± Zhang Chenglong couldn¡¯t help but sigh. On the other hand, when Su Xuan approached the lady, he spoke to her. ¡°Miss, my friend has fallen for you and would like to have your phone number.¡± ¡°Do you mind sharing it?¡± The beautiful lady, who was considering whether to enter the beef noodle shop, was taken by surprise when suddenly a man came out and asked for her number! The lady was puzzled. Then, she followed Su Xuan¡¯s gesture and saw Zhang Chenglong¡¯s figure¡­ She frowned. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, if it¡¯s you, young man, who wants my number, 1 might consider giving it.¡± ¡°But someone who doesn¡¯t have the courage to ask for my number in person¡­¡± ¡°Sorry, I have other things to do.¡± With that, she turned and walked away. Su Xuan found himself just a couple of steps in front of the lady, and his handsome face showed a hint of awkwardness. ¡°Um, could you let me treat you to a meal?¡± he asked nervously. ¡°Oh?¡± The lady, who had been about to leave, suddenly looked more interested when she heard his words. She replied playfully, ¡°Could it be that you¡¯re the one interested in getting my phone number, not your friend?¡± Su Xuan lowered his head, trying to appear a bit shy. In his mind, he was thinking, ¡°1 am interested, but what I¡¯m really interested in is finding out if you¡¯re guilty of anything!¡± Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, the lady had a change of heart. After all, she had originally planned to grab a bite to eat here. Since someone was offering to treat her, why say no? ¡°Well then, it¡¯s kind of you to invite me for a meal,¡± she said. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan promptly led her into the noodle shop. Zhang Chenglong was surprised to see that Su Xuan had actually brought the beautiful lady with him. He was just about to say something when Su Xuan gave him a look¡ªa look that Zhang Chenglong recognized well. It was the kind of look their colleagues used to discreetly signal that something was amiss. Zhang Chenglong¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately held back the words that were about to come out of his mouth. Su Xuan courteously seated the lady inside. The lady had no idea about the impending danger and even looked curiously at the menu. ¡°Hey, do you know which dishes here are delicious?¡± she asked Su Xuan. It was then that Su Xuan pulled a handcuff from his pocket and, before the lady could react, promptly handcuffed one of her wrists. ¡°I think the meals in the anti-pickpocket team¡¯s detention room are quite tasty,¡± he remarked. ¡°Don¡¯t you agree?¡± The lady: ??? Chapter 124 - Chapter 124: Little Brother, This Is Not Good, Right? Chapter 124: Little Brother, This Is Not Good, Right? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The lady was left dumbfounded on the spot! Handcuffs? Anti-pickpocket team!? However, the fact that the lady had managed to keep her identity as a criminal hidden up to this point meant she had some skills. She believed that her current attire should not give away her criminal identity. After all, she had used this tactic to elude suspicion countless times before. At this moment, she acted the same way. After a brief moment of astonishment, the lady immediately regained her composure. She furrowed her brow slightly, giving Su Xuan an irritated glance. ¡°Handsome, you invited me for a meal, so let¡¯s have a meal.¡± ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of this now?¡± ¡°Do you still want to publicly attempt to abduct a young lady?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t play these games with me¡­¡± While speaking, the lady gave a meaningful look at the handcuffs on her wrist. ¡°But it¡¯s a shame. I don¡¯t like playing these games.¡± ¡°If you have such a fetish, go find someone else to play with!¡± ¡°I thought you, little handsome, looked pretty good, maybe you could have a chance to play with me¡­¡± ¡°But let¡¯s forget about that now¡­¡± With that, the lady calmly extended her hand towards Su Xuan and calmly said, ¡°Unlock it for me.¡± The lady¡¯s words placed her in an absolutely dominant position. Their location was remote, and with the lady seated inside, when Su Xuan handcuffed her, no one else saw it happen, except for Zhang Chenglong sitting across from him. However, even Zhang Chenglong was surprised by Su Xuan¡¯s actions at this moment. If he didn¡¯t trust Su Xuan¡¯s investigative skills, he would have jumped up long ago. Now, upon hearing the lady¡¯s words, Zhang Chenglong was also nervously watching Su Xuan. He thought back to how Su Xuan had stared straight at the approaching lady earlier. Now, hearing the lady¡¯s words again, Zhang Chenglong suddenly felt unsure. Could it be that Su Xuan¡­ was genuinely interested in this lady and wanted some excitement? That wouldn¡¯t be good. These handcuffs were government property¡­ Things could really get heated! However, unlike some of his nervous colleagues, Su Xuan remained calm, not swayed by the lady¡¯s words at all. He looked at her with a serious expression. The lady had initially thought Su Xuan would release her, but upon seeing him not moving, she became somewhat anxious. ¡°Little guy, some things should not be played with lightly!¡± she warned. ¡°If you don¡¯t unlock these cuffs for me soon, I might have to call for help. I know I¡¯m pretty, but that¡¯s not a reason to detain me. Acting this way in public, are you some kind of pervert?¡± She furrowed her brow and looked at Zhang Chenglong, seated across from her. ¡°Mister, isn¡¯t this young guy your colleague? Can¡¯t you control him? If he weren¡¯t so young, I would have called for help already and had him thrown in jail!¡± The lady¡¯s words portrayed Su Xuan as a perverted man who had fallen head over heels for her and wanted to lock her up and take her home. Zhang Chenglong furrowed his brow slightly. Out of trust in Su Xuan, he didn¡¯t believe Su Xuan would just randomly apprehend someone. After all, almost everyone Su Xuan had caught before had been a criminal. For him to act this way now¡­ Could it be that there was something off about this lady¡¯s identity? Seeing the lady¡¯s calm demeanor and hearing her ambiguous words, Zhang Chenglong¡¯s mind was in turmoil. He felt increasingly nervous. What exactly did Su Xuan mean? At least give him a clear explanation! Was this lady really a criminal?! The commotion on their side finally drew the attention of others. The customers sitting diagonally across from them began to feel that something was amiss. When they saw the handcuffs on the lady¡¯s hand, their expressions froze. But at this point, they didn¡¯t dare to speak up casually. After all, someone carrying handcuffs was either part of a special interest group or a police officer. ¡°Hey, look at this¡­¡± The people who had noticed the handcuffs on the lady¡¯s hand began to talk to those around them. As a result, more and more customers around them started paying attention to Su Xuan¡¯s group. They saw the lady¡¯s charming appearance and her clothing, and they didn¡¯t believe she was a criminal. Naturally, they didn¡¯t think Su Xuan was a police officer either. But because they weren¡¯t sure about their identities, the customers didn¡¯t dare to approach them. They remained seated, their eyes focused on Su Xuan¡¯s group, engaging in loud discussions. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± ¡°Did the guy fall in love at first sight and try to confess? Is he resorting to force now?¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not impossible¡­ but doing it in public like this isn¡¯t appropriate, right?¡± ¡°Oh my, young people these days, and this is at the airport! Can¡¯t they be a bit more normal¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s acting like this, should we call the police?¡± ¡°This is so creepy¡­¡± The voices of the onlookers quickly reached the lady¡¯s ears. She couldn¡¯t help but smile at the corner of her mouth. Just now, she deliberately raised her hand high to let people see the handcuffs on her wrist. As expected, public opinion was now on her side! With this thought in mind, the lady felt a sense of satisfaction. As long as these people cooperated a bit, she could make her escape immediately. She believed that this cop didn¡¯t reveal her identity right away but had brought her here first to deceive her. Probably didn¡¯t want to expose himself¡­ Since that¡¯s the case, he wouldn¡¯t reveal himself in front of so many people, and her chances of escape would be even greater. ¡°Hey, young man, even if I really rejected you, do you have to do this? This is really scary!¡± The lady immediately spoke up, pretending to be frightened. Seeing this scene, the surrounding customers who were initially indignant felt even more convinced that they were in the right. Many of them even stood up, ready to walk over in this direction. Seeing this, the lady¡¯s face filled with even more triumph. She had already devised a plan in her mind. As soon as they rushed over, she would take advantage of the chaos and make her escape. After all, those who would charge at her were primarily attracted to her appearance, and even if she served as a distraction, what harm could it do? The lady felt confident in her plan, but what she didn¡¯t anticipate was that Su Xuan wasn¡¯t afraid of exposing his identity at all! Typically, undercover officers were concerned about revealing their identity in front of others, mainly due to worries about whether there might be other criminals among the onlookers. But such concerns didn¡¯t apply to Su Xuan. He had already scanned the surroundings with his radar and confirmed that there were no individuals with criminal intent among the crowd inside the shop. Even if he did expose his identity, there was no risk of criminals noticing it, so he had no need to worry. In this moment, he remained calm. Su Xuan casually took out his police badge from his pocket and waved it in front of the crowd before speaking in a firm voice. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, everyone. I¡¯m from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, currently on an undercover mission¡­¡± ¡°This lady is a suspect, please don¡¯t be deceived by her!¡± ¡°Please don¡¯t reveal our identities, we¡¯re in the middle of a major operation!¡± As soon as these words left his mouth, everyone was stunned! Chapter 125 - Chapter 125: Female Thief Shocked, I Admit Defeat... Chapter 125: Female Thief Shocked, I Admit Defeat¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The main reason was that the lady had played the pitiable card a bit too hard. Added to that, her previous words had clear implications and were suggestive. The hearts of the onlookers had been swayed from the very beginning. Naturally, no one could have imagined that someone would arrest a person in public using handcuffs. It was not just about being seen as bizarre, it could also be an undercover police officer. When they heard Su Xuan¡¯s words and saw his police identification, they were immediately thrown into confusion. Subsequently, they became nervous. To be fair, when they first confronted Su Xuan and his companion, it was partly because they thought Su Xuan might be a pervert. On the other hand, it was also because the lady was incredibly attractive. Most of the customers in this noodle shop were men. Who wouldn¡¯t want to assert their masculinity in front of a beautiful lady? If they could genuinely help the lady, it would be considered a good deed. But that didn¡¯t mean they wanted to go up against the police! Even though this lady was stunning, it wouldn¡¯t change the fact that she was handcuffed by an undercover officer. No matter how attractive she was, they probably didn¡¯t want to get involved with someone of dubious reputation. Who knew if she was a thief or something else? At this moment, the customers regretted getting involved in this situation before knowing the full story. They looked at Su Xuan¡¯s police badge, and a group of them shifted their gazes and instinctively sealed their lips. Those who had previously stood up, getting emotional and banging on tables, felt awkward and rubbed their noses before reluctantly sitting back down. If it was a confrontation with a pervert, they could still play the sympathy card in front of the beautiful lady. But when it came to a police officer, it would be obstructing law enforcement! They were just here to grab a quick meal on their journey, no need to get themselves involved¡­ Seeing that the customers had all seated themselves again, Su Xuan put away his police badge and turned to the woman, saying, ¡°Please cooperate with our investigation.¡± ¡°Come with us for a moment.¡± However, at this point, the woman¡¯s expression had changed drastically. Her face was tense, and even her gaze started darting around. She had lost the composure she had at the beginning. She couldn¡¯t help but grit her back teeth. She hadn¡¯t thought that these customers here would be so useless! Did she not know whether she had committed any crimes or not? The suitcase she had with her contained stolen goods! She had originally thought she could make a quick escape during this opportunity. She hadn¡¯t expected these people to be so spineless and let a police officer scare them away with just a badge. Even with just a bit of common sense, she knew the consequences if she were truly arrested now. The woman was almost on the verge of tears from frustration. But at this point, there was no one to speak up for her anymore. She gritted her teeth and began to struggle. ¡°You¡¯re a cop, what does that have to do with me?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think just because you¡¯re a cop, you can arrest people at will. I¡¯m not interested in you, no matter what!¡± ¡°Can a cop just snatch a civilian? Even if you take me to the police station today, 1 still won¡¯t be interested in you!¡± ¡°Why should I go with you, cooperate with the investigation¡­ What right do you have to make me go with you? Let me go quickly¡­¡± The woman had actually escaped from another province. She had been staying in a place where things were getting hot, and it looked like they were closing in on her. That¡¯s when she decided to find shelter in a remote town for a while. When things calmed down a bit, she planned to move on. But she hadn¡¯t expected to get caught as soon as she stepped off the plane. Could her luck get any worse? In her eyes, there was no way Su Xuan should have discovered her true identity, let alone apprehend her. She contemplated using brute force to break free. However, Su Xuan gave her no chance at all. Not only was she seated on the inside, but even if she had been on the outside, Su Xuan would have grabbed her anyway. Unlike other officers who might doubt themselves due to her attitude, Su Xuan had a system to rely on. The red sin value indicated a 100% probability that the person was a criminal. There was no way Su Xuan would let a criminal escape in front of him. Seeing the woman¡¯s movements, Su Xuan furrowed his brow and sternly shouted, ¡°Behave yourself!¡± ¡°Are you the girl who was abducted or a real suspect? You know it yourself!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t try to play any tricks in front of us!¡± ¡°Cooperate with us right away! Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for not being polite!¡± ¡°In front of the police, there¡¯s no distinction between male and female criminals!¡± ¡°When it¡¯s time to take action¡­¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were almost aimed at the woman¡¯s face, telling her that if she dared to move again, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to subdue her. The woman, who had been considering struggling, was left dumbfounded. Were the police in this remote place all this aggressive? It seemed the saying ¡°poverty breeds hooligans¡± wasn¡¯t just empty words! However, the woman finally realized that her tough talk wouldn¡¯t work after this scare. But she still couldn¡¯t believe her identity had been discovered. With pursed lips, tears welled up in her eyes. She continued to insist on her innocence. ¡°You¡¯re using excessive force¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll report you to the complaint bureau¡­¡± ¡°Let me go¡­ Look at how I¡¯m dressed¡­ How could I be a thief¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t accuse people so casually! 1 have money, why would 1 steal¡­¡± The woman began to defend herself, but Su Xuan immediately sneered. ¡°I never said you were a thief.¡± ¡°I just said we need your cooperation for an investigation, and some people with guilty consciences tend to assume things.¡± ¡°Even before I spoke, you¡¯ve already exposed yourself!¡± ¡°Your appearance certainly doesn¡¯t suggest you¡¯re a thief, and your disguise is quite good. It¡¯s just your misfortune that you encountered me!¡± ¡°Today, even if you¡¯re unlucky¡­¡± ¡°Zhao Tingting, you can¡¯t run anymore!¡± Su Xuan directly called out her name from the sin value interface. Hearing her real name, the beautiful woman who had been considering resisting suddenly fell silent. In that moment, she finally understood¡­ Some people had indeed seen through her identity, and that¡¯s why they had come after her. But she still couldn¡¯t comprehend how Su Xuan had discovered her identity. She had just arrived in this city today! Could it be that back in her hometown, someone had already exposed her, and during the time she was on the plane, she had become a wanted criminal? The woman exclaimed, ¡°How do you know me?¡± At this moment, the woman also realized that since the police already knew her name, they probably had a clear understanding of her criminal activities. She was in deep trouble. With that thought in mind, she lowered her head and said, ¡°Officer, although 1 don¡¯t know how you found out about my identity, but¡­¡± ¡°I confess!¡± Upon hearing this, the few skeptical customers who had been in the shop all along were shocked, their eyes widening. Even though Su Xuan had shown his police badge, they had some doubts. Now, seeing the woman¡¯s actions and words, they finally understood that Su Xuan had indeed come to apprehend her. Combined with their earlier conversation, everyone knew that this woman might be a thief. At this point, the customers¡¯ eyes, once filled with sympathy and admiration for the woman¡¯s beauty, were now replaced with sheer disgust.. Chapter 126 - Chapter 126: How Dare You Threaten the Police? Chapter 126: How Dare You Threaten the Police? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°She¡¯s so good-looking, and she¡¯s actually a thief?¡± ¡°No way! I just complimented her and had a chat with her because she looked pretty¡­¡± ¡°What bad luck! If I had known she was a thief, 1 wouldn¡¯t have spoken up for her! She looks so attractive and well-dressed, but in the end, she¡¯s not even human¡­¡± ¡°Tsk, tsk, tsk, you really can¡¯t judge a book by its cover. Who would have thought that such a good-looking person would turn out to be a thief? Disgusting!¡± ¡°Exactly¡­ she¡¯s perfectly capable, why resort to stealing¡­ damn!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe I fell for her lies earlier, that makes me angry¡­¡± ¡°People like her should be locked up and given some proper education! Good job, officers!¡± In their eyes now, this beautiful woman was nothing more than a cunning temptress who had tried to manipulate them into committing a crime. All the praises of her beauty and charm had vanished. To them, she was nothing. Although the woman had initially considered using these men to her advantage, she couldn¡¯t help but feel provoked by their despicable words now. She clenched her lips tightly, her face alternating between pale and flushed. It was clear that these shameless men had gotten under her skin. Fortunately, after a few more remarks from them, and seeing that Su Xuan and his team remained unresponsive, they stopped talking. Zhang Chenglong stood up and addressed the group, ¡°Please, after leaving this place, don¡¯t discuss this matter with anyone else. We are currently on an operation, and if our identities are exposed¡­¡± Upon hearing this, everyone quickly nodded in agreement. The group, though initially outraged by the woman¡¯s actions, quickly grasped the importance of Zhang Chenglong¡¯s words. ¡°Got it, Officer. Don¡¯t worry, we won¡¯t reveal your identities.¡± ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re just regular folks, and we won¡¯t spill the beans!¡± ¡°Absolutely, catch more of these thieves, especially those trying to pull a fast one on us¡­¡± Su Xuan and his team didn¡¯t waste much time. They had no intention of wasting food either, so they sat down beside the suspect. Ordering more noodles for her wasn¡¯t an option, and after finishing their meal, they bought a meat pie for her from the shop. However, they didn¡¯t give it to her right away. It wasn¡¯t until they brought her to the car that Su Xuan handed her the meat pie. At the same time, they stowed her luggage in Zhang Chenglong¡¯s car. ¡°Zhang, how about we swing by the team headquarters?¡± As Su Xuan spoke, he remembered his earlier assurance to the deputy team leader that he wouldn¡¯t return. Now, here they were, bringing a suspect back. It felt a bit awkward, but he chuckled at the situation. ¡°Sure thing!¡± Zhang Chenglong was unaware of Su Xuan¡¯s previous statement, and even if he had known, it wouldn¡¯t have mattered. They¡¯d caught a suspect, so what if Su Xuan had vowed not to return earlier? The awkwardness had already faded with the successful capture of the criminal. Zhang Chenglong started the car, and Su Xuan and the female thief sat in the back. As they watched Zhang Chenglong lock the car and drive away, the female thief realized there was no escape now. She clenched her teeth, glanced at the meat pie, and then spoke resolutely, ¡°Officers, just you wait! You may have caught me today, but when I get out, I won¡¯t let you off the hook!¡± Zhang Chenglong, driving the car:¡­ Su Xuan in the backseat:¡­ Very well. They hadn¡¯t even reached the Anti-Pickpocketing Team headquarters, and she was already trying to threaten the police? ¡°Shut up!¡± Su Xuan firmly held the woman in place and smirked, ¡°You can start talking once you¡¯ve managed to escape!¡± Being threatened? Well, they hadn¡¯t been scared of that before! As Su Xuan had anticipated, the deputy team leader was somewhat surprised to see him return. He immediately came over to ask. ¡°Su Xuan?¡± ¡°Why are you back¡­ Weren¡¯t you supposed to be at the airport?¡± Coincidentally, just as Zhang Chenglong¡¯s car entered the team¡¯s area, they bumped into Deputy Team Leader Feng Na and Captain Liao, who had just finished their meal. It was indeed quite coincidental. They had both just finished eating and happened to arrive at the scene. ¡°Wait a minute, isn¡¯t this¡­¡± Captain Liao had sharper eyes. Even before the deputy team leader finished speaking, he had already spotted the woman inside the car. Hearing this, the deputy team leader also turned to look. When he saw the woman, his eyes immediately lit up. ¡°This is a suspect we caught.¡± ¡°Since Zhang Chenglong was available, we brought her here.¡± ¡°Captain Liao, Deputy Team Leader, we¡¯re leaving these two with you.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll head back to the airport for another round¡­¡± Su Xuan spoke directly. Su Xuan brought the woman over at lightning speed and then took care of the luggage. He pondered for a moment, then looked at Zhang Chenglong. ¡°Zhang, how about we take the minibus this time?¡± ¡°Your car is running low on gas¡­¡± Zhang Chenglong was about to reverse his car, but upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s suggestion, he was taken aback and instinctively looked at Deputy Team Leader Feng Na. Feng Na hadn¡¯t expected Su Xuan to be so proactive. He clenched his teeth and nodded. ¡°Alright! Let¡¯s just take the minibus! It works for me. I¡¯ve finished eating, and I can join you guys!¡± ¡°Speaking of which, have you all eaten?¡± ¡°If not, we can grab a meal before we go¡­¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Chenglong waved his hand. ¡°No need, Deputy Team Leader! We¡¯ve already eaten at the airport.¡± ¡°In that case, let¡¯s head out!¡± Feng Na immediately chimed in. In fact, compared to Zhang Chenglong, Deputy Team Leader Feng Na was more curious about Su Xuan¡¯s limits. He could sense that when Su Xuan suggested taking the minibus, there was no hint of insincerity. Thinking back to Su Xuan¡¯s performance at the subway station, Feng Na couldn¡¯t help but feel that Su Xuan might really be capable of such feats¡­ Even though he had switched to working at the airport, there was no telling if he could replicate the glory of those past few days! The group didn¡¯t waste any time. Captain Liao quickly took over custody of the woman. Standing in place, watching Su Xuan and the others drive away in the minibus, he then escorted the woman to the interrogation room¡­ Meanwhile, Su Xuan and the team were stuck on their way to the airport. Considering it was noon, traffic jams shouldn¡¯t have been likely. But here they were, stuck in an unexpected traffic jam! ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Zhang Chenglong, sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, looked outside. In the distance, it seemed like they could see the road not far ahead blocked by something. ¡°Is this a car accident?¡± ¡°Wow! They¡¯ve crashed right on the main road. We might be stuck for a while!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s take it slow. Once we get past this area, 1¡¯11 take the elevated bridge, and we¡¯ll be at the airport soon¡­¡± There was no way to resolve a car accident. Su Xuan and Deputy Team Leader exchanged a glance and sighed simultaneously. ¡°What else can we do?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s wait¡­¡± And wait they did, for nearly half an hour. They inched their way forward until they finally reached the accident scene. The front of the car involved in the crash was completely smashed, but fortunately, there were no casualties. At this point, the people involved were standing off to the side, clearly waiting for the traffic police. ¡°I¡¯ll accelerate! Hold on, stop the car!¡± Zhang Chenglong and Su Xuan spoke simultaneously.. Chapter 128 - Chapter 128: All Criminals Dare to Be Arrogant in Front of the Police? Chapter 128: All Criminals Dare to Be Arrogant in Front of the Police? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Watching the group of large men negotiating with the traffic police, Su Xuan felt a surge of nervousness. Clearly, the fact that they could hide weapons in the trunk meant that these six men were not ordinary criminals. However¡­ Judging by the sin values on their foreheads alone, it was clear that these six individuals would not be easy to deal with. But, this meant that with just three of them here, even with the assistance of the traffic police, they only had one additional pair of hands¡­ Capturing these individuals barehanded would be difficult in itself. Not to mention, they were armed¡­ If these criminals decided to get serious and use their weapons, capturing them would become even more challenging! Although Su Xuan could subdue two criminals at once, the others would likely escape. If even one managed to flee, Su Xuan would feel unsatisfied! As he watched the large men talking to the traffic police, their words filled with threats, even disregarding the police¡¯s warnings¡­ If it weren¡¯t for the fact that they didn¡¯t want to initiate violence in public, these criminals would have likely attacked already! However¡­ Judging by their demeanor and the fact that the weapons were still in the trunk, they wouldn¡¯t reveal them unless it was absolutely necessary. So, Su Xuan and the others still had a chance! However, Su Xuan was deeply concerned as he read the hints provided by the system. Not far away, Feng Na had already approached one of the traffic police officers. The officer was busy taking photos of the two damaged cars and had called a tow truck to remove them. The white car, with its severely damaged front end, was beyond driving and needed to be towed away. After dealing with this matter, the officer was about to inspect the black car when Feng Na unexpectedly stopped him. Just as he was about to get annoyed, he realized that it was Feng Na who was speaking to him. He held back the words he was about to say and looked at Feng Na with a puzzled expression. ¡°Feng Team, aren¡¯t you working today?¡± Could it be true? They were currently involved in a major citywide operation. Even the traffic police were extremely busy. As the deputy captain of the anti-pickpocketing team, which had been making headlines in the police world recently, how could Feng Na have the leisure to rest? He couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Officer Zhou, how is your situation developing?¡± Feng Na asked. ¡°Is this accident about to be resolved?¡± Upon hearing these words, the traffic police officer first paused, then quickly realized something. He immediately took a couple of steps forward and stood beside Feng Na, lowering his voice. ¡°Deputy Team Leader, what¡¯s the situation? Does this have something to do with you? Or is it something else?¡± Although Su Xuan and the traffic police officers were engaged in negotiations, it appeared more like ordinary citizens inquiring out of curiosity. However, the six men in front of them, with their arms crossed, glanced at the two traffic police officers and finally settled their impatient gazes on the officer in front of them. ¡°I mean, officer, you¡¯ve taken photos, and you know how it happened,¡± one of the men said, ¡°Just by looking at the position, you should know it¡¯s not our fault.¡± ¡°It was them tailgating me, and I didn¡¯t even ask them for compensation,¡± he continued, ¡°They¡¯re fully responsible! I had my car parked here, and they came and rear-ended me. They even want me to pay¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s the deal? Are we supposed to be the scapegoats here?¡± The way this man spoke made the nervous couple holding onto each other¡¯s arms even more anxious. Their eyes showed signs of fear, clearly intimidated by the men. Seeing this, the man who had been speaking earlier became even more satisfied. With the traffic police present and the other party having rear-ended them, they felt assured that even if compensation were to be considered, it wouldn¡¯t be their responsibility. With this thought in mind, the several men crossed their arms and waited in place, ready for the judgment to come. In contrast, the couple on the other side became increasingly nervous. They had been waiting at the traffic light, and it was clear that the car behind them had backed into them. If it weren¡¯t for her husband¡¯s quick reaction, they might have been seriously injured or even killed. Why were these people so shameless? Accusing them of causing the accident and even demanding compensation¡­ The woman held onto her husband¡¯s arm, wanting to say something, but he restrained her. There were six people in the other car, and they were only two -clearly, they were at a disadvantage. Since they had already called the traffic police, they decided to wait for the officers to arrive before proceeding. Anyway, they had a dashcam, so even if this guy wanted to smear them, it wouldn¡¯t work! Moreover, even without the dashcam, there are surveillance cameras in the vicinity, so it¡¯s not like they can fake it! Upon hearing the man¡¯s words, the traffic police officer furrowed his brows. Based on the current evidence, it seemed like a rear-end collision. However, with both parties sticking to their stories¡ªone claiming the other rear-ended them and the other saying the front car intentionally reversed¡ªthe exact situation was unclear, and they would have to review the surveillance footage to find out. But the key issue was that these six men were unwilling to go to the police station right now, not even to the Accident Management Center. ¡°That won¡¯t do. We¡¯re pressed for time!¡± ¡°Just look at how the front of this car is smashed. My car¡¯s rear end is pinned against the front. It¡¯s definitely him who rear-ended me!¡± ¡°If he didn¡¯t rear-end me, could my car¡¯s rear end be in this condition?¡± ¡°Hurry up and make a decision; I don¡¯t even want him to compensate me.¡± The man who had been speaking earlier looked disdainfully at the two young people. ¡°I don¡¯t even want you to pay me; why are you dragging this out? Do you want me to turn the tables and make you compensate me?¡± The other party¡¯s attitude was extremely arrogant. Just looking at their demeanor would make you wonder who was the actual cause of this accident. The traffic police officer had a furrowed brow at this point. ¡°Based on the current evidence, it does appear to be a rear-end collision.¡± Upon hearing this, the young couple immediately became unhappy. The husband stepped forward to talk to the traffic police officer. ¡°Officer, this really isn¡¯t our¡­¡± But before they could finish their sentence, the traffic police officer interjected, ¡°However, the specifics of the situation require us to review the dashcam footage and the surveillance cameras in this area.¡± ¡°Since both sides are giving conflicting accounts, we¡¯ll need to check the footage directly.¡± Upon hearing this, the big men were not pleased. ¡°That won¡¯t do; I have things to do!¡± ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°If we knew you police officers would be so inefficient, we shouldn¡¯t have called for help. This is so annoying!¡± ¡°Alright, here¡¯s my number. If you have any issues, just call me directly!¡± ¡°We¡¯ll be on our way!¡± ¡°Whether you want to pay or not, my car is fine anyway¡­¡± As the big man was about to get into his car, the traffic police officer, who was still handling the traffic accident, frowned. He was about to say something when a young man suddenly walked over from the crowd. ¡°Officer, when the accident happened just now, I happened to be¡­¡± ¡°They reversed first!¡± ¡°We can¡¯t let them leave!¡± The traffic police officer: ? The big men: ??? Chapter 129 - Chapter 129: One Against Six? You know nothing about Su Xuan! Chapter 129: One Against Six? You know nothing about Su Xuan! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn, you little brat, are you looking for trouble?¡± The group of big men, who had initially thought they could get away, suddenly saw a young man approaching and claiming that they had caused the accident by reversing. Instantly, their anger flared up! In reality, they had indeed caused the accident by reversing. The car they were driving had been stolen, and they were not familiar with its performance. When they first tried to park, the car slipped and bumped into the vehicle behind. But when they got out of the car, they had already looked around and noticed there weren¡¯t many pedestrians on the road. Plus, they were right in the center of the main road, so they figured that most of the witnesses to their parking mishap were in the surrounding cars. By now, they had already disappeared! Seeing the couple looking timid, they had made a snap decision to pin the blame on them. This way, they could avoid any responsibility for damages. Leaving as soon as they could was a great outcome for them! However, they hadn¡¯t expected that just when they had convinced the traffic police to let them go, they would be blocked by someone¡­ The big man watched the approaching young man cautiously. Something wasn¡¯t right! When they had just left the car, they hadn¡¯t seen this young man¡­ At this moment, Su Xuan had already walked up to them, pointing sternly at the scratches on the front of the young couple¡¯s car. ¡°Officer! You can¡¯t let them leave!¡± ¡°For crying out loud!¡± Hearing these words, one of the big men couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. He stepped forward, grabbed Su Xuan¡¯s arm, and angrily accused him. ¡°You punk, don¡¯t falsely accuse me! Are you in cahoots with them?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t reverse at all!¡± ¡°Damn it! 1 told you I have other things to do¡­ Are you deliberately looking for trouble?¡± Su Xuan was firmly held by the man, but his face showed no fear. He even had the leisure to assess just how strong this big guy¡¯s grip was. Su Xuan¡¯s body had been nurtured with special compounds, and despite his seemingly frail appearance, he could take down two big guys without much effort. Feeling the force with which this man had grabbed his arm, he had a pretty good idea of what he was dealing with. With this kind of strength, he could probably handle three of them! With that thought in mind, Su Xuan began to form a plan. His gaze subtly met with Feng Na, who was standing not far away beside the traffic police. If these big guys decided to make a run for it, there wouldn¡¯t be enough time for their backup to arrive from the precinct. If he could take down this man in front of him and quickly restrain two of the big guys, then Feng Na¡¯s group should be able to deal with the remaining three. The challenge, however, was that the man¡¯s attention was firmly fixed on him. The man was well-built and formidable. If Su Xuan wanted to confront him head-on, he¡¯d need to find a moment when the man let his guard down. ¡°Brother, let¡¯s talk this out,¡± Su Xuan began calmly. ¡°Although there are more of you, you shouldn¡¯t gang up on a young couple, right?¡± ¡°Whether it was them who rear-ended you or you guys reversed into them, you know the truth. Holding onto me won¡¯t change that,¡± he continued. ¡°Besides, with the police watching, you wouldn¡¯t dare to lay a hand on me. Who knows if you were trying to intimidate the young couple earlier¡­¡± Meanwhile, as Su Xuan approached, Feng Na had already spotted him. He was moving closer, accompanied by Zhang Chenglong. They blended in with the crowd that had gathered to watch the commotion, and the big guys were too preoccupied to notice their stealthy approach. At the same time, the traffic cop who had spoken to Feng Na earlier had joined his colleague. A brief exchange conveyed the unfolding situation, and their gazes turned more serious as they watched Su Xuan. Seeing Feng Na and his group getting closer, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate any longer. He quickly seized the big guy¡¯s hand and executed a swift shoulder throw, slamming the man to the ground. However, the big guy was physically imposing, and his instincts were sharp from the start. After being thrown by Su Xuan, he swiftly rose to his feet, clenched his fist, and delivered a powerful punch toward Su Xuan. The two of them engaged in combat in the blink of an eye. The scene unfolded so rapidly that the bystanders hadn¡¯t even comprehended what was happening before the two were locked in combat. The remaining few big guys were stunned, but they quickly realized they had to intervene against Su Xuan. During Su Xuan¡¯s initial attack, these men had figured out that their true identities might have been exposed. They didn¡¯t know how, but their only thought now was to rescue their sixth brother. It wasn¡¯t that they didn¡¯t want to escape, but they were bound by brotherhood. Like bones connected by tendons, they couldn¡¯t leave a comrade behind, even if it meant running together. Watching the seemingly frail Su Xuan take on six opponents and hold his own, the onlookers were left dumbfounded. Feng Na and Zhang Chenglong rushed to assist Su Xuan, engaging two of the big guys. The two traffic police officers also joined the fray, confronting another big guy. Su Xuan grabbed one of the big guy¡¯s arms and effortlessly pulled him closer. The big guy was caught off guard by Su Xuan¡¯s strength. Then, with a sudden knee strike, Su Xuan¡¯s knee connected with the big guy¡¯s stomach. Thud! The knee strike hit the big guy¡¯s gut, causing him to widen his eyes in pain. His face turned a shade paler as he involuntarily vomited a mouthful of acid reflux. His entire body trembled, and he couldn¡¯t maintain his balance. Falling to his knees, he clutched Su Xuan¡¯s hand with one trembling hand while the other was poised to strike Su Xuan. The two big guys beside him shouted, ¡°Sixth brother!¡± With determination, the two men closed in on Su Xuan, attacking from two sides. The onlookers, witnessing this three-pronged assault, shouted Su Xuan¡¯s name, warning him to be careful. Feng Na, having kicked away the big guy he was initially grappling with, rushed toward Su Xuan but was intercepted by the tenacious big guy. Everyone assumed Su Xuan was in dire straits. How could he possibly evade the attacks of three people? However, they knew nothing about Su Xuan¡¯s abilities. As the impending attacks closed in on him, Su Xuan wore a cold smile on his lips. He blocked one opponent¡¯s punch with his palm, followed by a sweeping leg kick that knocked another guy to the ground. Rising to his feet, he blocked the big guy¡¯s incoming punch with his left arm. The big guy, whose punch had been thwarted by Su Xuan¡¯s left arm, attempted another strike, but Su Xuan swiftly delivered a punch to his stomach. The man followed his brother¡¯s fate and retched on the ground. Seizing the opportunity, Su Xuan executed a countermove on the remaining big guy, locking his hand and elbow against his chest, causing the powerful impact to send the man tumbling to the ground, where he struggled to rise. Witnessing the chaos, the sixth brother attempted to flee, but Feng Na roared and pursued him. Simultaneously, Su Xuan darted forward, swiftly pinning the sixth brother to the ground. He used his foot to immobilize the man¡¯s back, rendering him helpless. ¡°All!¡± The big guy groaned in agony, his body convulsing. ¡°Anti-Pickpocket Team!¡± Su Xuan sternly addressed the sixth brother while looking down at him.. ¡°Behave yourself!¡± Chapter 130 - Chapter 130: The Anti-Robbery Team Exploded, Another Wave of Criminals? Chapter 130: The Anti-Robbery Team Exploded, Another Wave of Criminals? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Seeing Su Xuan subdue the big guy, Feng Na immediately engaged in a struggle with his own opponent. Seizing the opportunity, Su Xuan swiftly produced a pair of handcuffs and restrained the big guy. He then used the chain between the man¡¯s cuffed hands to bring him over to the other two big guys. With two distinct clicking sounds, the other two big guys were also secured together. Unlike the sixth brother, both of these men had been struck in the stomach and were now curled up on the ground, retching. They looked like they were on the brink of collapse. Feng Na, observing this scene, was deeply impressed. He had never expected that Su Xuan, appearing thin and frail, could fight so effectively. ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, since you have the time, come over and lend me a hand!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t hold on much longer¡­¡± Zhang Chenglong, who was struggling against a single big guy, was astonished by Su Xuan¡¯s ability to take down three of them. He quickly called for assistance. Little did anyone know that even facing a single big guy was almost too much for him to handle. Seeing that Zhang Chenglong was in dire straits, Su Xuan immediately rushed over to help him, engaging in another fight with the big guy. On the other side, the Anti-Pickpocketing Team. The team members of the Anti-Pickpocketing Team were taking a break at this moment. After a tiring morning, they finally had a chance to rest at noon. No one felt like checking their phones. One team member, who had been napping, woke up halfway to use the restroom and realized his phone was missing. Feeling a bit bored, he checked for messages. Suddenly, he exclaimed in shock! He clenched his buttocks. ¡°What the heck!?¡± ¡°Quick, check your phones!¡± His loud shout immediately jolted his sleeping comrades in the dormitory. Everyone thought it was time for action, and without a second thought, they leaped out of their beds. Some even threw back their blankets and jumped off their upper bunks. However, upon landing, they were perplexed. They looked at each other, puzzled. Finally, they realized that someone was missing from the dormitory. Shortly after, the group headed to the restroom. They saw a team member rushing out of the restroom, his pants hanging low, holding up his phone, and speaking excitedly. ¡°Check your phones!¡± ¡°This Su Xuan guy is unbelievable!¡± ¡°Damn, he¡¯s found criminals again and now he wants us to help!¡± The team member¡¯s voice was exceptionally loud. Not only did he wake up their own dormitory, but he also stirred other dormitories. Everyone was bewildered. They thought there might be some criminals planning to attack their Anti-Pickpocketing Team. However, they realized that the voice was coming from a different dormitory. ¡°Who the heck is asking for trouble?¡± One person was the first to rush towards the team member¡¯s dormitory. Others followed suit. Their anger was boiling over, and their footsteps echoed urgently through the hallway. ¡°For heaven¡¯s sake, it¡¯s the middle of the day! Why are you making a fuss?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not sleeping, but we still want to!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on? Are you trying to blow up the restroom or what?¡± ¡°Hurry up and come out, 1¡¯11 beat you to a pulp!¡± ¡°We were having a peaceful nap, and you had to disturb us¡­¡± The group of people yelled through the door. Thankfully, it was just the door they were shouting through. Otherwise, the angry comrades might have already beaten the team member to a pulp! Even Captain Liao was resting in the dormitory. After hearing the team member¡¯s voice, he was taken aback. It seemed like someone was causing a commotion outside. He immediately set aside his phone and walked towards the dormitory. He happened to see the team member opening the door from the inside. Before others could get angry, he handed over his phone. ¡°No, no!¡± ¡°Take a look at this! It¡¯s a message Feng Na just posted in the group!¡± ¡°Suddenly, Su Xuan has found criminals again¡­¡± ¡°Right now, there are three of them, but the other side has six. He¡¯s calling for backup in the group!¡± As he spoke, the team member saw Captain Liao approaching their dormitory, and his eyes lit up. ¡°Captain, should we go for backup?¡± Captain Liao took out his own phone and indeed found a message from the Feng Na a few minutes ago. Without hesitation, he shouted loudly. ¡°Gather everyone!¡± ¡°All awake team members, put on your clothes and follow me!¡± ¡°Additionally, inform the traffic police to evacuate the vehicles in the vicinity and cooperate with our temporary operation!¡± ¡°Speed is crucial!¡± Captain Liao¡¯s expression was very serious at this moment. The message from the Feng Na on his phone was crystal clear. On the one hand, it mentioned a significant issue, and on the other hand, it highlighted the severe traffic congestion. Captain Liao didn¡¯t think Su Xuan had identified the wrong person. He also didn¡¯t believe the Feng Na would make jokes at a time like this. It had to be genuine! In less than three minutes, the anti-pickpocket team was mobilized and on a bus, speeding towards the location mentioned by Feng Na. Sitting in the front passenger seat, Captain Liao was focused on the road ahead. He kept urging, ¡°Su Xuan, you better be all right.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t start without me!¡± However, it was evident that Captain Liao¡¯s wish might not come true in time. At this moment, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong had finally managed to subdue the hulking man who was resisting Zhang Chenglong. Zhang Chenglong quickly retrieved handcuffs from his pocket and secured the man to the ground. Su Xuan swiftly moved away from them and charged towards the two traffic police officers¡¯ direction. Traffic police officers were different from Su Xuan and other regular police officers. They didn¡¯t undergo extensive training and had a lot of responsibilities on regular days, making them too busy for training. Large operations like this were even more demanding. Due to their busy schedules, they had no time for physical conditioning. Their physical fitness was far from optimal. Even when two of them were trying to restrain one big man, it was still a strenuous task. Before Su Xuan reached them, the two traffic police officers were already struggling to hold off the big man. The big man effortlessly grabbed both of them and tossed them aside. The two traffic police officers desperately held onto the big man¡¯s hands, managing to keep him in place. But the situation looked extremely dangerous. Both officers had their necks gripped by the big man¡¯s hands. If it weren¡¯t for their determined efforts to push their necks backward, they might have already lost their breath. Seeing this scene, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes turned red. He glanced around, grabbed his handcuffs, and from a distance, aimed a powerful blow at the big man¡¯s head. Police-issue handcuffs had considerable weight, and Su Xuan¡¯s aim was impeccable. The big man¡¯s head tilted as he felt the impact, and he twisted his distorted face to look at Su Xuan. Su Xuan charged toward him. The big man sneered, thinking about how this young man, who had taken down his three comrades, was going to face him. He forcefully threw the two traffic police officers to the ground with both hands. The two young traffic police officers clutched their throats, coughing, and looked at Su Xuan with helpless eyes that seemed to say, ¡°Brother, we¡¯re relying on you! We can¡¯t handle this¡­¡± Chapter 133 - Chapter 133: This is actually a fugitive!? Chapter 133: This is actually a fugitive!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After all, Su Xuan had been the one to first spot the criminals, and he had put in the effort to catch the thieves. As a result, he couldn¡¯t just head to the airport by himself. He had to return to the Anti-Pickpocketing Team with the team. However, when they arrived back at the division, it was as if a bomb had exploded. It had truly exploded! Previously, those criminals had been curled up on the ground, their faces contorted in pain, making it impossible to see their features. But when they returned to the division, out of humanitarian consideration, the officers wiped the face of the leader. The moment Captain Liao, who had been sitting on a chair and preparing to have a sip of water before interrogating, saw the face, he jumped up in disbelief. ¡°Oh my!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this the fugitive wanted in Qinghai City?¡± Inside the room, the officers who had been puzzled by his actions looked over at the leader upon hearing his words. ¡°Liao, could you have made a mistake?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t look like it at all!¡± ¡°Yeah, how long would it take for someone from Qinghai to get here? It¡¯s impossible!¡± ¡°Moreover, these six people don¡¯t match the clues we had¡­¡± ¡°Have you gone mad, thinking every criminal is the fugitive?¡± At this moment, they were in the interrogation room, preparing to begin the questioning. There weren¡¯t many people in the room. Captain Liao kept his gaze fixed firmly on the criminal sitting across from him, and when he heard his colleagues¡¯ voices, he immediately shook his head and spoke seriously. ¡°No, it¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°When the wanted fugitive was posted, 1 remembered it vividly!¡± ¡°This man is indeed the wanted fugitive, Wang Yonglin!¡± ¡°I just don¡¯t know¡­¡± ¡°How he ended up in our Xiangjiang City¡­¡± Captain Liao thought about the weapons stained with blood inside the car, as well as the several million dollars in cash that these big guys had stashed in the vehicle. He took a deep breath. Wang Yonglin was a fugitive from Qinghai City. Originally, he had been sentenced to prison for a home invasion robbery, but while being transported, he was rescued by several cousins from the Wang family. Despite the police¡¯s long pursuit, they couldn¡¯t recapture him. It seemed like he had fled to their city and had the misfortune of getting into a car accident, which led to Su Xuan recognizing him. ¡°No wonder you were able to identify their identities so quickly¡­¡± ¡°You knew he was a wanted fugitive a long time ago, didn¡¯t you?¡± Captain Liao looked at Su Xuan, who was standing beside him without saying a word, and couldn¡¯t help but exclaim. He stood up and patted Su Xuan on the shoulder, scolding him in a low voice. ¡°You rascal!¡± ¡°You knew he was a wanted fugitive and didn¡¯t tell us!¡± ¡°You made me guess¡­¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan lowered his head, looking somewhat embarrassed. ¡°I just had a feeling.¡± ¡°But I didn¡¯t want to say anything.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it better to trust the captain¡¯s judgment?¡± With that statement, even if Captain Liao wanted to say more, he couldn¡¯t find the words. Since the wanted fugitive had fled from Qinghai and been captured by them, it was no longer something the Anti-Pickpocketing Team could handle. Captain Liao immediately contacted the City Criminal Investigation Team. Criminal Investigation Team: ??? When they heard that Captain Liao from the Anti-Pickpocketing Team had captured Wang Yonglin, a fugitive who had been causing headaches for the Qinghai police, even the head of the Criminal Investigation Team was dumbfounded! ¡°Is this for real?¡± ¡°You actually caught Wang Yonglin and the gang who helped him escape?¡± ¡°Just wait¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m coming right away!¡± The head of the City Criminal Investigation Team was named Hao Shui. Although he hadn¡¯t met Su Xuan, he had heard of Su Xuan¡¯s name. When Su Xuan had caught Gao Qi previously, it was officers from the City Criminal Investigation Team who had come to take him away. At that time, Hao Shui had heard that the one who had caught Gao Qi was a junior officer from a county police station. He had also heard that the head of the County Support Unit¡¯s Criminal Investigation Team had tried to recruit Su Xuan to become a detective but had been turned down¡­ At that time, Hao Shui had sneered. Little did he know! Later on, he had heard about Su Xuan through the radio, and it was all about Su Xuan¡¯s achievements¡­ Hao Shui had long wanted to meet Su Xuan! Who wouldn¡¯t admire Su Xuan for handling things so brilliantly, even directly subduing the criminals? Not to mention, this time Su Xuan had single-handedly taken down four of the wanted fugitives from the Wang family¡­ That was quite remarkable! Even though Hao Shui had some appreciation for Su Xuan, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder about the authenticity of this situation¡­ So, instead of assigning it to others, Hao Shui came over with his own officers. When he saw Wang Yonglin, he couldn¡¯t believe his eyes! He stared in disbelief at Wang Yonglin, who had already been handcuffed and was sitting in the interrogation room. Then, he went to see the other several men¡­ Unlike Captain Liao, as the head of the Criminal Investigation Team, he knew more about the inside story. Not only did he remember Wang Yonglin¡¯s face, but he also had the faces of the other Wang family members firmly etched in his memory! At this moment, he could confirm. Among the six men in the Anti-Pickpocketing Team, these were indeed the wanted Wang family brothers! ¡°Hiss¡­¡± ¡°These few people, you actually caught them all by yourself?¡± Hao Shui, looking at Su Xuan standing beside him, and even being shorter than him, spoke with suspicion. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t short, standing at 1.8 meters tall; during ordinary times, he could easily tower over most people¡­ But who could compete with Hao Shui¡¯s height? He was nearly two meters tall! Broad-shouldered and robust, anyone would appear slight in comparison to him. Before Su Xuan could respond, Captain Liao had already enthusiastically begun recounting the course of events as if he had been there on the scene himself! Beside him, the traffic police chief, who had arrived at the same time, twitched at the corner of his mouth. Although he knew that Captain Liao was excited because they had apprehended several wanted criminals, it didn¡¯t warrant such exuberance, right? Considering that they, the traffic police, also played a part in this success¡­ Hiss! It seemed really exciting! The traffic police chief immediately forgave Captain Liao¡¯s boastfulness. If it were up to him, he could boast even more! Moreover, even though Su Xuan indeed wasn¡¯t as impressive as Captain Liao had made him out to be, being able to take down so many criminals at once was still impressive! Clearly, Hao Shui thought the same. His gaze at Su Xuan had changed! Now, Hao Shui seemed to understand why the county branch of the Criminal Investigation Team wanted Su Xuan to switch teams¡­ Even he wanted to persuade Su Xuan to join his city bureau branch! ¡°Well done, young man!¡± ¡°You¡¯re impressive!¡± ¡°Interested in coming to work for my Criminal Investigation Team?¡± ¡°In the Anti-Pickpocketing Unit, what future can you have? Come to my Criminal Investigation Team, that¡¯s where you should be working¡­¡± Hao Shui¡¯s words weren¡¯t even finished when Captain Liao on the side had already waved him away. ¡°Go, shoo, shoo!¡± ¡°I wanted Su Xuan to come work for me, but Ma kept sending him back. Do you also want to snatch him from my hands?¡± ¡°Get lost!¡± After recounting the process of discovering and apprehending the criminals once more, Su Xuan was released. As soon as he stepped outside, he ran into the equally excited Zhang Chenglong. This time, he and Su Xuan had caught another wanted criminal from a different city. As Su Xuan¡¯s partner in this operation, his contributions were not insignificant. Now, upon seeing Su Xuan, he couldn¡¯t contain his excitement and spoke enthusiastically. ¡°Su Xuan!¡± ¡°The department¡¯s giving us the afternoon off. Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°I will treat you to barbecue!¡± Chapter 134 - Chapter 134: The Internet Swindler in the Rotisserie! Chapter 134: The Internet Swindler in the Rotisserie! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When it came to barbecue, it was best to go for the buffet option. Especially for people like them, who trained every day and had big appetites due to their high physical activity levels, an all-you-can-eat buffet was the way to go. Zhang Chenglong took Su Xuan to a barbecue restaurant in the city. It seemed like he was a regular here. He greeted the staff like an old friend and then introduced the place to Su Xuan. ¡°Su Xuan, 1¡¯11 tell you, even though this place is a buffet, the food is really fresh.¡± ¡°They also have a wide variety of options.¡± ¡°We can even get a little hotpot later if you want.¡± ¡°But let me be clear, I¡¯m not a fan of fishy stuff. So if you want seafood, we can have it a bit later. I can handle it when it¡¯s grilled, but not in the hotpot.¡± Zhang Chenglong often dined out with others and, to avoid any misunderstandings, he would discuss his dietary preferences with his dining companions beforehand. That way, no one would accidentally serve him something he didn¡¯t like, and everyone could enjoy the meal without any issues. Su Xuan nodded in response to Zhang Chenglong¡¯s explanation. The two of them hung up their coats and Zhang Chenglong led Su Xuan to get the dipping sauces. Su Xuan had eaten at a buffet barbecue before, so even though this was a new restaurant, he quickly got the hang of it after a brief look around. Due to their police background, both Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong subconsciously surveyed the people around them as they moved around the restaurant. When they reached their seats and looked at each other, they both understood each other¡¯s actions and shared a knowing smile. ¡°There¡¯s no way around it, we cops tend to be a bit paranoid.¡± ¡°But 1 never expected that you, who were just assigned to our anti-theft team, would adapt to this professional paranoia so quickly.¡± Zhang Chenglong genuinely marveled. ¡°No wonder you can catch criminals.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sigh. ¡°Zhang Bro, it¡¯s just something I¡¯ve gotten used to recently.¡± ¡°Whenever I go to a new place, I always like to take a look around to see if anything seems off.¡± ¡°I understand, I¡¯m the same way!¡± Zhang Chenglong said as he checked the hotpot and started putting food into it. Eating and not talking was impossible, and since they were both naturally cautious, even though they weren¡¯t from the same unit, they still found plenty to talk about. They discussed topics from all over the map, from past experiences to embarrassing moments on the job. Zhang Chenglong¡¯s attitude towards Su Xuan became even more friendly. He could tell from Su Xuan¡¯s remarkable actions that he was an experienced officer in the police world. Su Xuan¡¯s methods in several previous cases were incredibly skilled. It was such a waste for him to stay in a small city¡¯s police station. ¡°I heard that the Criminal Investigation Division wanted you to join them,¡± Zhang Chenglong remarked, unable to contain his admiration. ¡°You¡¯d be missing out if you didn¡¯t!¡± ¡°Us cops, who doesn¡¯t dream of joining the CID?¡± he continued. ¡°And those criminal investigation cases, even if 1 were involved in just one, I could brag about it for a lifetime!¡± Su Xuan flipped a slice of meat with his tongs, sighing in resignation. ¡°It¡¯s not as easy as it sounds. Even if there were such a great opportunity, I couldn¡¯t just abandon my current unit. What would my superiors think if they saw me being poached?¡± Zhang Chenglong pondered this for a moment. ¡°You¡¯ve got a point!¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s eat and stop thinking about this stuff,¡± Su Xuan suggested. ¡°1 hope that when we go to the airport tomorrow, we can catch another wave of criminals. Today¡¯s events were just too coincidental.¡± He continued, ¡°Not to mention those guys on the road; even the ones we caught at the airport, you should also thank yourself for that.¡± Zhang Chenglong genuinely thanked Su Xuan. Without the criminal Su Xuan helped him apprehend, he wouldn¡¯t be in the mood for barbecue right now. Su Xuan waved off the thanks. ¡°What¡¯s there to thank? We¡¯re partners, aren¡¯t we? I just hope we can catch all the thieves in the world!¡± ¡°Indeed, that would be great!¡± Zhang Chenglong said as he stood up. ¡°You keep eating; I¡¯ll go grab more meat. By the time I¡¯m back, it should be about ready.¡± Watching Zhang Chenglong go to get more meat, Su Xuan promptly removed the cooked barbecue from the grill and replaced it with fresh cuts. He then glanced at the dipping sauce in his bowl and felt like it was running low. Setting down his chopsticks, he headed over to the condiment counter. Standing at the condiment counter was a young man dressed in all black with light-colored pants, appearing quite clean and ordinary to anyone who looked at him, and Su Xuan shared the same impression. That was until he approached, and his system alerted him. [Ding! Criminal detected, please apprehend immediately!] [Name: Zhou Zibo, Age: 25, Crime: Online fraud¡­] As he drew near, the system¡¯s voice sounded in his ears. Su Xuan had initially been about to walk past the man but instinctively turned to look him over. The man quickly sensed his gaze and turned to face him. Su Xuan, however, didn¡¯t flinch and even smiled at him. ¡°Excuse me, could you move aside? I¡¯d like to get some cilantro,¡± he said. Hearing this, the man hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head, only to discover that he had blocked the cilantro bowl in front of him. His face turned a bit embarrassed. He wondered why he suddenly felt someone¡¯s eyes on him while preparing his dipping sauce. It turned out someone had indeed been watching him because he was in the way of cilantro. ¡°Oh, I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m sorry,¡± he stammered. ¡°Please, go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯m finished here.¡± Even though he hadn¡¯t finished preparing his sauce, the situation had become too awkward. The man quickly moved aside, allowing Su Xuan to access the cilantro. Su Xuan, with the corner of his eye still on the man, proceeded without missing a beat. He walked over, added cilantro to his dipping sauce, followed by a few drops of sesame sauce, and finished it off with a generous spoonful of chili sauce. Seeing his actions, the man couldn¡¯t help but grit his teeth. That was too spicy! ¡°Buddy, I didn¡¯t expect¡­¡± ¡°You can handle spice so well!¡± Perhaps because he had already embarrassed himself in front of Su Xuan, the man didn¡¯t feel awkward about talking to him at all. He had initially thought about stepping aside. But he considered that if he moved away now, he¡¯d have to come back to finish seasoning his food, which seemed troublesome. So, he just stood to the side and waited for Su Xuan to finish his own sauce. When he saw Su Xuan¡¯s actions and heard his words, he couldn¡¯t help but react. In response, Su Xuan looked at him curiously, and his gaze shifted to the man¡¯s sauce dish, which appeared completely mild. He couldn¡¯t help but chuckle. ¡°To be honest, mine isn¡¯t that spicy either,¡± he said. ¡°I just added fermented bean curd sauce to make it look red!¡± The man:¡­ Did he think he was so blind to miss his big scoop of chili just now? Chapter 135 - Chapter 135: Could That Be Your Ex-Girlfriend? Chapter 135: Could That Be Your Ex-Girlfriend? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I¡¯m done with it, go ahead,¡± Su Xuan said, adding a few chopped small peppers to the sauce before looking at the man. The man knew he couldn¡¯t convince Su Xuan that he had already seasoned his sauce. It was only natural that Su Xuan would find out. Although he felt a bit embarrassed, his desire for tasty food was stronger. ¡°Alright, thanks,¡± he replied, showing gratitude to Su Xuan before getting back to preparing his sauce. Su Xuan didn¡¯t linger. He walked over to the nearby area where skewers were being grilled. Since he was here, he thought it might be a good idea to grab a few skewers. ¡°Excuse me, how much longer for these skewers?¡± Su Xuan asked, looking somewhat anxious and glancing behind him. His eyes, however, were still on the man. ¡°Another three minutes!¡± replied the skewer master, who was busy grilling. Su Xuan pondered for a moment and stood still in place. People often looked around when they were waiting, so Su Xuan¡¯s actions didn¡¯t seem out of the ordinary. The man didn¡¯t expect Su Xuan to be so leisurely, seasoning his sauce and then wanting skewers as well. But human nature was all about enjoying good food. The man originally didn¡¯t have much interest in the skewers, but seeing Su Xuan waiting there, he couldn¡¯t resist joining in. When he heard that the skewers would be ready in two to three minutes, he decided to wait as well. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t expected such a stroke of luck. Even though they weren¡¯t chatting, he used this opportunity to learn the man¡¯s location once he got his skewers. He could have relied on his radar, but this was a more explicit way. Before leaving, Su Xuan overheard the man speaking tenderly to the woman across from him, saying, ¡°Qianqian, these skewers were specifically for you. I remember you like these skewers.¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t pay much attention to their affectionate display. He simply walked past them calmly. When he returned to his spot, Zhang Chenglong was already there. Zhang seemed puzzled by Su Xuan¡¯s late return, but when he saw the skewers in Su Xuan¡¯s hand, he was even more surprised. ¡°I can¡¯t believe you managed to get these skewers,¡± Zhang exclaimed. ¡°I¡¯ve been here countless times and never once got them. They¡¯re usually gone as soon as they¡¯re ready. You¡¯re amazing!¡± Zhang Chenglong handed Su Xuan a drink he had just poured. ¡°I got this for you.¡± In doing so, he noticed that something seemed off about Su Xuan. ¡°Su Xuan, what¡¯s wrong? Did you discover something?¡± Speaking quickly, his eyes scanned their surroundings. People had come and gone while they were eating, and he hadn¡¯t paid much attention. So it was possible that a criminal had entered his field of vision, but he hadn¡¯t noticed. ¡°That couple over there,¡± Su Xuan replied. Su Xuan picked up a piece of meat from the grill and, with his actions, discreetly pointed in the direction of the man for Zhang Chenglong to see. Zhang Chenglong immediately looked in that direction but, with his eyesight, he couldn¡¯t tell that the man was involved in online fraud. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? That young couple seems pretty normal,¡± Zhang Chenglong commented. ¡°Wait a minute,¡± he suddenly remembered that his partner had broken up with his ex-girlfriend, which is why he had become single. His mind raced. He instinctively bent down and lowered his voice as he spoke to Su Xuan, ¡°Hey, Xiao Su!¡± ¡°Could that woman be your ex-girlfriend?¡± Su Xuan, who had been looking serious, couldn¡¯t help but raise his head and look at Zhang Chenglong. ¡°No¡­¡± What was it with his partners? Were they all like this? Couldn¡¯t they think more logically? ¡°I asked you to look at that guy,¡± Su Xuan reminded him. ¡°Don¡¯t you find him a bit suspicious?¡± ¡°His clothes and jewelry look like they¡¯re from top brands, but if you look closely, you can tell they¡¯re probably knockoffs.¡± ¡°This buffet isn¡¯t exactly cheap, but it¡¯s not expensive either.¡± ¡°He seems quite familiar with everything, so he¡¯s probably a regular here.¡± ¡°His demeanor doesn¡¯t match his appearance¡­¡± ¡°On the other hand, the woman he¡¯s with is dressed very elegantly¡­¡± Su Xuan carefully analyzed the situation, but before he could finish speaking, Zhang Chenglong waved his hand dismissively, paying no attention to his concerns. ¡°I thought you had something important to say,¡± Zhang Chenglong remarked. ¡°Isn¡¯t he just a young gigolo? There are plenty of them in our city, no need to worry, no need to worry!¡± Unlike Su Xuan, Zhang Chenglong worked at the airport, and he had seen it all when it came to these matters. After all, the airport had countless passengers, and all kinds of people passed through. Su Xuan immediately realized that Zhang Chenglong had misunderstood him. ¡°What I meant was, he looks a lot like a wanted criminal I¡¯ve seen before¡­¡± However, before he could finish his sentence, Zhang Chenglong, who had initially been nonchalant, suddenly froze and turned his head in disbelief to look at Su Xuan¡¯s expressionless face. ¡°Hmm¡­ 1 think I just had a bit of tinnitus, and I didn¡¯t quite catch what you said¡­ Could you please repeat it?¡± Zhang Chenglong asked nervously. ¡°You said he looks like what?¡± ¡°A wanted criminal?¡± Su Xuan replied. As Zhang Chenglong scanned the area in the direction of the man, he couldn¡¯t find any signs that he was a wanted criminal. At this point, Zhang Chenglong was feeling tense. ¡°Impossible, there¡¯s no such wanted criminal among the petty thieves,¡± he said. ¡°I remember all the wanted thieves, and if this guy were one of them, I would have recognized him instantly!¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t press the issue further, understanding that their professions were quite different, and what seemed suspicious to him might not be apparent to Zhang Chenglong. Zhang Chenglong was a member of the anti-pickpocketing team, and he had his own unique approach to catching thieves. Unlike many of his colleagues who primarily focused on wanted notices within their own units, he rarely paid attention to other types of criminals. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan¡¯s sin radar and the sin monologue that had identified the man¡¯s identity and sin value, Su Xuan might not have recalled this detail either. ¡°It¡¯s normal that you didn¡¯t recognize him,¡± Su Xuan reassured him. ¡°This guy is no ordinary thief. If 1 remember correctly, he¡¯s involved in online fraud, and someone has caught him before.¡± ¡°Looks like he must have been released recently¡­¡± As this revelation sank in, Zhang Chenglong felt his blood boil when he glanced at the couple. ¡°Wait a minute, could this guy¡­¡± ¡°Can¡¯t change his stripes, can he!?¡± Zhang Chenglong was beginning to connect the dots and suspected that the man might have returned to his old tricks even after getting out of jail.. Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Good Guy, The Female Criminal He Captured Got Hooked Up With A Fraud!? Chapter 136: Good Guy, The Female Criminal He Captured Got Hooked Up With A Fraud!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Let me observe for a moment,¡± Su Xuan said, his expression turning grim. The criminal¡¯s sin value didn¡¯t quite match his modus operand!. The system displayed a sin value of over three hundred, but an ordinary online fraudster wouldn¡¯t have such a high sin value. As they were talking, another person entered from not too far away. The newcomer was wearing a stylish floral dress and walked around the entire restaurant before sitting down at a nearby two-person table. Su Xuan noticed the newcomer and instinctively lowered his head. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s reaction, Zhang Chenglong was also surprised and unconsciously followed suit, his head lowered. He spoke with curiosity. ¡°Su Xuan, why did you suddenly lower your head like that? Are you feeling guilty for some reason? We¡¯re just having a meal together, not with anyone else¡­ or did you¡­¡± ¡°Did you discover something?¡± It wasn¡¯t that Su Xuan had discovered anything significant. What surprised him was that the thief he had caught before was out again. Releasing someone after detention was not impossible, but after detention, the sin value would be reset unless the person committed another crime to accumulate a new sin value. However, the woman sitting nearby still had a sin value of nearly a hundred. And more importantly¡­ ¡°Shh!¡± ¡°Do you see that woman in the floral dress not far away?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a female criminal 1 recently apprehended!¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Chenglong instinctively looked in the direction of the woman in the floral dress. Well, he didn¡¯t recognize her. ¡°I caught her at the subway station,¡± Su Xuan explained. The woman in the floral dress before them was none other than the criminal Su Xuan had apprehended when she disguised herself as a beggar in the elevator and stole money. This fact left Su Xuan puzzled. It had been barely a week, so how could she be out already? Furthermore¡­ ¡°Do you see her gaze?¡± ¡°Do you think she occasionally has contact with that fraudster?¡± As Su Xuan finished speaking, Zhang Chenglong, who had intended to say something, fell silent and looked up. While they were not criminal investigators, having a discerning eye was essential for identifying criminals within a well-disguised crowd. With Su Xuan¡¯s reminder, Zhang Chenglong began to notice that something was amiss in the atmosphere between the two criminals. The fraudster indeed had eye contact with the female criminal, and judging by his subtle movements, they seemed to know each other. However, Zhang Chenglong didn¡¯t see as much as Su Xuan did. After all, Su Xuan had personally arrested the woman, and he had seen that she was approaching the fraudster. When the fraudster noticed her, his expression changed, and he deliberately avoided his female companion¡¯s gaze. It was clear that he didn¡¯t want his companion to notice the woman. There was something going on between these two¡­ Su Xuan didn¡¯t believe that there was nothing more to it. ¡°No, I arrested the woman in the floral dress.¡± ¡°And now she¡¯s been released¡­¡± ¡°Could it be that I made a mistake in the arrest earlier?¡± ¡°But it¡¯s unlikely because¡­¡± Zhang Chenglong¡¯s words were left incomplete, and he hesitated as he looked at Su Xuan. In Zhang Chenglong¡¯s view, the likelihood of Su Xuan making a mistake in an arrest was low. It seemed that Su Xuan had an uncanny ability when it came to criminals, and he hadn¡¯t made a single wrongful arrest. Hearing this, Su Xuan lowered his gaze. Something didn¡¯t add up, and he needed to investigate further. With their eyes on the criminal couple, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong watched as the couple finished their meal. When it seemed like the couple was about to leave, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong exchanged glances, considering their next move. The woman in the floral dress, who appeared to be unassuming, made them hesitate. In the end, they decided to follow the fraudster. Su Xuan had years of experience in handling cases, and he suspected that if this female criminal, who had been recently released, was a suspect, she would likely be closely monitored by the criminal investigation department¡¯s officers. So, for the time being, they focused their attention on the fraudster. Su Xuan had a strong premonition that, given the aggressive approach of the woman in the floral dress, she wouldn¡¯t let the fraudster off so easily. As expected, not long after, the two of them observed the fraudster taking his female companion to the movie theater. He then went out to buy bubble tea, leaving her inside the theater with the tickets. From a distance, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong exchanged glances again and decided to follow the fraudster, who had quickly exited the theater after swindling someone. They saw him at a corner, where he spotted the woman in the floral dress waiting. His face contorted with anger as he swiftly approached her, grabbing her wrist and dragging her into the stairwell. ¡°Tang Jiajia, what¡¯s the meaning of this?¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t we supposed to part ways with me giving you all the money? Why are you coming to find me now?¡± ¡°At this point, what do you want from me? You think it¡¯s not chaotic enough?¡± The fraudster glared at the woman in front of him, seething with hatred. If it weren¡¯t for this woman, he wouldn¡¯t have been caught in the first place. Fortunately, the money he had swindled wasn¡¯t a significant amount, so he had been released after just two years. After finally getting back to his old tricks, what was this woman doing here? What did she want? ¡°Hehe, part ways?¡± Tang Jiajia found his words amusing. ¡°Yue Fan, do you really think that what you did back then can be easily forgotten?¡± ¡°As long as I hold this handle, you¡¯ll never escape me in your entire life!¡± ¡°Yue Fan, what¡¯s wrong with me? Am I worse than my sister? She¡¯s already dead!¡± ¡°Why can¡¯t you be with me¡­!¡± The woman¡¯s voice from inside was abruptly muffled, followed by the furious voice of the man, ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia! Are you out of your mind? How dare you casually mention this matter!¡± The voices of the two came through the door on the opposite side of the stairwell. Although they weren¡¯t speaking very loudly, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong both sensed that something was amiss. As they watched the couple about to exit from the stairwell, Su Xuan and Zhang Chenglong quickly moved to the side. Su Xuan positioned himself near the entrance of a nearby store, pretending to be engrossed in reading the menu. However, his peripheral vision remained fixed on the stairwell. Seeing the couple emerge from the stainveil and go their separate ways, Su Xuan wore a stern expression. His thoughts turned inward to the system. ¡°System, what¡¯s displayed on the Sin Radar and Sin Monologue¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s probably not their entire wrongdoing, is it?¡± ¡°Otherwise, how could this guy¡¯s Sin Value be so high if he¡¯s just a fraudster?¡± ¡°And the things he just said¡­¡± Su Xuan had entertained such speculations before but had set them aside due to his excitement in catching thieves. However, faced with the current situation, he had no choice but to have a serious conversation with the system about the Sin Radar and Sin Monologue. [Ding! Host, this monologue serves only as an auxiliary tool.] [It can identify the crimes committed by criminals, but not all of them!] [Congratulations, Host, on deciphering it! System rewards you with 200 points!] [The Criminal System only serves as an assistant on the path to becoming the strongest officer. Please study the system carefully, Host, and strive to become the strongest officer!] The system¡¯s voice carried a hint of excitement. Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. Well, what do you know¡­ He was actually getting excited about this! Chapter 139 - Chapter 139: Su Xuan Fury For The First Time! Please apologize to me! Chapter 139: Su Xuan Fury For The First Time! Please apologize to me! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A day later, beneath Building 3 in the Shuying residential estate. A discreet Volkswagen was parked in the designated spot under Building 3. ¡°See that?¡± ¡°The chubby lady coming over to throw out the garbage, she¡¯s Tang Jiajia¡¯s landlady.¡± ¡°Ever since Tang Jiajia rented this place, she doesn¡¯t even have to take out the trash herself. This lady lives right across from them, and every time she throws out the garbage, she helps take it downstairs.¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia seems to be planning to stay at home for a month. After a month, she¡¯ll probably leave our city.¡± Tian Yuan was sitting in the driver¡¯s seat, speaking to Su Xuan, who was in the passenger seat. ¡°All we can do for now is keep watch.¡± ¡°If the other side makes a move, we¡¯ll move in immediately!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan looked at the landlady not far away, and his brows furrowed slightly. He took out his phone and opened an interface. On it were the materials that Hao Shui had sent him, documenting the places Tang Jiajia had visited after coming to their city. He couldn¡¯t help but feel that something was off. But he couldn¡¯t quite put his finger on what was wrong. ¡°Su Xuan, what are you thinking?¡± In the back seat, a female detective with a ponytail and delicate features looked at Su Xuan with confusion as he had a serious expression. ¡°Sis Zhou, do you have a pen?¡± As Zhou Tiaotiao inquired, Su Xuan had already pulled out a tissue from the tissue box. At the same time, he searched the car for a pen. Hearing this, the female officer immediately handed over her own pen. ¡°Su Xuan, I¡¯ve got one here, use mine.¡± ¡°Are you going to write something?¡± ¡°Using tissue might be inconvenient. 1 also have paper here¡­¡± While speaking, Zhou Tiaotiao even offered her own paper and pen. Since there was paper available, Su Xuan didn¡¯t need the tissue. He immediately thanked her and then brought the materials closer, uncapped the pen, and began drawing on it. ¡°If I remember correctly, you previously told me that she was born in Xiangxi, which is actually quite far from here.¡± ¡°But if she was causing trouble and committing crimes in Xiangxi, why would she think of settling down here?¡± ¡°This, in itself, is a paradox.¡± ¡°Furthermore, isn¡¯t it quite a coincidence that after she came out, she was able to find Yue Fan as the first thing? Isn¡¯t that a bit too fast?¡± ¡°So, can we boldly speculate that before she found Yue Fan, they had already located each other¡¯s positions through chat apps?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not impossible.¡± ¡°After all, when we were tracking them before, we could determine their prior acquaintance through their chat history. In the information you provided, Tang Jiajia¡¯s sister, Tang Xin, was even Yue Fan¡¯s ex¡­¡± ¡°So, they still had contact after Tang Jiajia¡¯s sister, Tang Xin, passed away.¡± ¡°So, what could be the reason for them to maintain contact over such a long distance?¡± After Su Xuan spoke up to this point, the rough outline of the relationship chart had already been drawn. ¡°That can only mean one thing: there¡¯s something they both know, something that¡¯s their secret.¡± ¡°This is what Tang Jiajia told Yue Fan before.¡± ¡°Look¡ª¡± Su Xuan tore off the paper he had just drawn and stuck it on the windshield in front, making it clear for Zhou Tiaotiao, who was sitting in the back, to see the relationship chart he had drawn. ¡°Hiss!¡± Tian Yuan was suddenly baffled. Then he became furious. ¡°Su Xuan, what on earth is this mess you¡¯ve drawn?¡± ¡°This relationship chart is so chaotic¡­¡± ¡°And how could Yue Fan possibly be related to Tang Jiajia¡¯s landlady?¡± ¡°Did you just randomly draw this?¡± Tian Yuan had never held a high opinion of Su Xuan, and now, seeing him casually glance at the group of suspects, then connect the dots, he thought Su Xuan might be playing around. His face turned extremely unpleasant. ¡°I¡¯m not randomly drawing.¡± Before Tian Yuan could finish speaking, Su Xuan interrupted him. ¡°I believe you¡¯ve already sent someone to investigate Tang Jiajia in Xiangxi, right?¡± ¡°But before you proceed, 1 hope you can be clear about one thing¡­¡± ¡°Yue Fan is not from Xiangxi, he only went there for school.¡± ¡°This is also written in your information¡­¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were cut off by Tian Yuan. ¡°We are aware of this matter.¡± ¡°But what¡¯s the point of saying this now?¡± ¡°What does it have to do with the landlady?¡± This question puzzled not only Tian Yuan but also Zhou Tiaotiao. Su Xuan remained composed but adopted a more serious tone. ¡°Officer Tian Yuan, if I¡¯m not mistaken, it was you who personally came to my workplace to invite me here.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯ve voluntarily invited me, does that mean you have some confidence in me?¡± ¡°If I don¡¯t even have the right to make assumptions, then I apologize, and I¡¯ll head back to the station right away.¡± ¡°After all, it seems you don¡¯t believe a word I say, do you?¡± Tian Yuan:¡­ Under Su Xuan¡¯s stern gaze, Tian Yuan took a deep breath¡­ Under Zhou Tiaotiao¡¯s watchful eyes, Tian Yuan, who had intended to say something, found his words stuck in his throat. ¡°Officer Tian.¡± Su Xuan, however, had no intention of letting him off. ¡°Please apologize to me.¡± Usually, Su Xuan was forgiving in most situations. But this time was different. Tian Yuan¡¯s words weren¡¯t just insulting to Su Xuan, they also disrespected his own department. If he let it slide, would he even have any self-respect left? ¡°You!¡± Tian Yuan didn¡¯t expect Su Xuan to be so determined this time. The words he wanted to say got stuck in his throat under their intense gaze. He had to swallow hard, feeling uncertain. Finally, he gritted his teeth and apologized. ¡°I¡¯m sorry!¡± ¡°We¡¯re both police officers, and I shouldn¡¯t look down on you because of your department.¡± After the apology, the inside of the Volkswagen became quiet. Even Zhou Tiaotiao didn¡¯t dare to speak up. In truth, she didn¡¯t understand. Su Xuan was clearly so capable, so why did Tian Ge feel that he shouldn¡¯t join their department? Now they found themselves in this awkward situation. How embarrassing! ¡°Now, you should be able to tell us why you think this woman is related to Yue Fan, right?¡± After apologizing, Tian Yuan didn¡¯t get a response from Su Xuan. It was a bit awkward, to say the least. But he quickly overcame that slight discomfort. Rather than focusing on this matter, he was more eager to learn something else. ¡°First, tell us, what¡¯s the basis for drawing this diagram?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hide anything. ¡°I¡¯ve reviewed the records.¡± ¡°Although Yue Fan only had one father, his grandfather¡¯s generation actually had many brothers.¡± ¡°There was once a sister who was sent away, which is Yue Fan¡¯s paternal aunt¡­¡± ¡°Coincidentally, this paternal aunt was brought to Hong Kong back then and married an old scavenger.¡± ¡°Later, that old man came into some unexpected wealth, bought several properties, and over a decade or so, the area got redeveloped¡­¡± ¡°The other party received compensation for several houses and has been living off the rent ever since¡­¡± ¡°These compensated houses are located in the Shuying Residential Complex..¡± Chapter 140 - Chapter 140: Doubtful Points! Missing or killed? Chapter 140: Doubtful Points! Missing or killed? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s the meaning of all this?¡± When Su Xuan spoke, the entire Volkswagen car fell silent. Tian Yuan couldn¡¯t believe his ears and turned to look not far away. The landlady had already disposed of the garbage and was heading back inside. He glanced over at the pile of garbage bags, but that didn¡¯t mean Tian Yuan was unimpressed. He opened his mouth to speak, as someone in the criminal investigation department, he wasn¡¯t a fool. He just found it hard to believe. ¡°Are you saying that this landlady is the descendant of that sister you mentioned?¡± ¡°Are you trying to tell me that such a coincidence exists in this world?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t joke¡­¡± The people from their criminal investigation department had been following Tang Jiajia closely. They knew very well that it took them quite a few trips with real estate agents to secure such an affordable and good property. ¡°Besides, when Tang Jiajia rented this place, we were monitoring her, so she shouldn¡¯t have known about it from the beginning¡­¡± Before Tian Yuan could finish his sentence, he suddenly stopped. He recalled something. ¡°Wait a minute, are you saying¡­?¡± ¡°She¡¯s still in contact with Yue Fan now?¡± ¡°And this apartment might have been arranged by Yue Fan?¡± Tian Yuan¡¯s words were filled with disbelief. Su Xuan simply waved his hand. ¡°I only know that there¡¯s a connection between them. As for the details¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ll need to investigate that yourselves.¡± ¡°I believe it¡¯s a small matter for Officer Tian to handle.¡± ¡°After all, even someone like me from a rural police station was able to find out. I¡¯m sure Officer Tian can quickly establish a connection¡­¡± As Su Xuan spoke, he smiled and looked at Tian Yuan. The latter¡¯s mouth twitched involuntarily. He had no idea how Su Xuan knew all this. Ask him to investigate? Investigate what? ¡°Officer Su, I apologize for my earlier offense,¡± Tian Yuan began. ¡°Can you be sure that what you¡¯ve said is accurate? If it is, then we may need to reevaluate Yue Fan¡¯s identity. There must be some kind of connection between him and Tang Jiajia!¡± The police officers themselves had already found it surprising that there might be a connection between Tang Jiajia and Yue Fan. After all, one was the former boyfriend of the sister, and the other was the sister of the former girlfriend, with a missing person in between. ¡°I found this information from the files you provided,¡± Su Xuan assured confidently. He had spent an entire night piecing together the information. While their identities were somewhat secretive, they were still traceable with careful investigation. He had no reason to be doubtful. ¡°Perhaps it¡¯s best to give a call to your colleagues investigating in Hunan Province,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°They should thoroughly investigate Tang Jiajia¡¯s sister, whether she¡¯s truly missing or¡­¡± He emphasized the importance of the missing person aspect, causing Tian Yuan to suddenly raise his head. Although he didn¡¯t want to admit it, Su Xuan had hit the nail on the head. Tang Xin had been missing for a whole three years. At the time of her disappearance, it was from her own home. There were no signs of forced entry, and all doors and windows were securely closed, a typical case of an inexplicable disappearance. ¡°It¡¯s been too long, and even if we want to find her now, it may be impossible. Back then, the disappearance case created a lot of buzz online, with all sorts of theories, but finding the missing person was still impossible.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have them pay attention,¡± Tian Yuan said, his expression turning serious. ¡°If it¡¯s indeed a murder case, after three years, it may not be so easy to find answers.¡± As Su Xuan had mentioned, a missing person case and a murder case were two different things. He nodded, pointing to the relationship chart he had drawn to emphasize his point. ¡°Before we move forward, we should investigate this landlady,¡± Su Xuan reminded them. In police work, when someone was suspected, conducting an investigation was a straightforward process. Even if there was a hidden connection between Yue Fan and the landlady, it would eventually come to light during the police investigation. Seeing the connection between Yue Fan and the landlady, Tian Yuan gained newfound respect for Su Xuan. He regretted his earlier dismissive attitude. Su Xuan¡¯s sharp observations and attention to detail had proven invaluable, and Tian Yuan felt admiration for his colleague. He had initially doubted Su Xuan¡¯s suitability as a criminal investigator, but he now realized he was wrong. ¡°Su Xuan, how did you find out about the relationship between Yue Fan and the landlady?¡± Tian Yuan asked. ¡°Even with your guidance, it took us a while to uncover this.¡± ¡°You figured this out in a single night, that¡¯s quite impressive. We¡¯re already planning to summon Yue Fan and the landlady.¡± Tian Yuan had become an ardent admirer of Su Xuan ever since he learned about the connection between Yue Fan and the landlady. He followed Su Xuan around every day, like his side kick. ¡°Generations before us giving away children to other elder relatives in the family, and this tradition continues in older generations. As you go up the family tree, it becomes more pronounced. I just felt something was amiss and decided to investigate,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°Through careful examination, 1 uncovered this lead.¡± He didn¡¯t delve into the intricacies of police work, as each officer had their strengths and approaches. Su Xuan simply asked, ¡°Have the surveillance personnel reported back yet?¡± Tian Yuan initially thought Su Xuan was referring to Tang Jiajia and sighed in response. ¡°No, whether it¡¯s day or night, Tang Jiajia shows no intention of leaving her residence. On the other hand, I occasionally see the landlady come by to dispose of trash,¡± Tian Yuan explained. ¡°1 thought Tang Jiajia might not resist the temptation to commit theft again. If she stole even one item, we could bring her in for questioning. After all, she has a history of theft.¡± However, what they didn¡¯t anticipate was Tang Jiajia¡¯s patience. She seemed determined to wait out the entire month before fleeing Xiangcheng City. ¡°Where did she get so much money?¡± Su Xuan asked, but he was actually more concerned about Yue Fan. Tian Yuan, upon hearing this question, felt that something was off. That day, after Su Xuan apprehended Tang Jiajia, her identity as a thief was exposed. The stolen money found in her suitcase and on her person was thoroughly examined and confiscated. When she left, Tang Jiajia had only a few thousand dollars left, all of which were her own. The fact that she still had this money after renting the apartment left Tianyuan puzzled and concerned. ¡°What about that money¡­¡± he began, but Su Xuan interrupted. ¡°It was given to her by Yue Fan..¡± Chapter 141 - Chapter 141: Scene Reappears! Buying 3D simulation props! Chapter 141: Scene Reappears! Buying 3D simulation props! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It can be said that there were many doubts surrounding Yue Fan and Tang Jiajia. Their interactions should have been limited to the missing Tang Xin. However, the fact that they didn¡¯t meet in person but had financial transactions raised many suspicions. But now, all they could do was suspect, as they had to slowly search for clues. Su Xuan knew that in cases like these, having a suspect and then figuring out the details was the most challenging part. These days at the criminal investigation department, he was almost always immersed in case files, yet he couldn¡¯t find any leads. As the deadline of one month drew closer, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help feeling anxious. When that one month passed, Tang Jiajia would have a chance to leave Xiangcheng City, making it much harder to apprehend her. At night, the floors of the criminal investigation department were brightly lit. For the sake of the case, they practically lived at the office and hadn¡¯t gone home. Su Xuan, who was on temporary assignment, was supposed to stay in the dormitory and had no intention of going back. ¡°The sooner I finish, the sooner I can go back!¡± At this moment, two figures, covered in dust, suddenly appeared in the office. ¡°Team Leader, we¡¯ve found it!¡± ¡°These are the original case files!¡± ¡°Take a look! The details about Tang Xin¡¯s disappearance are clearer in these files than what we knew¡­¡± ¡°These are photos of the room from when Tang Xin disappeared¡­¡± Before they could finish speaking, Tian Yuan, who had been staying up all night and relied on coffee for energy, rushed over. He eagerly exclaimed, ¡°Quick!¡± ¡°Show me the photos!¡± ¡°This case is definitely connected to Tang Jiajia and Yue Fan!¡± ¡°The link between them is related to Tang Xin!¡± In the past few days, whether it was Tian Yuan or Su Xuan, they were mostly focused on investigating Tang Jiajia and Yue Fan. However, no matter how they investigated, the key points between these two individuals were fixed on three aspects. One was Tang Xin, who had gone missing initially. The second was the money Tang Jiajia used for renting a place and her daily expenses. In theory, as Tang Xin¡¯s sisters and her ex-boyfriend, they shouldn¡¯t have had much interaction. Of course, it couldn¡¯t be ruled out that they had a strong emotional connection. But everyone felt that their relationship seemed extraordinary. Now that the colleagues who had gone to investigate in Hunan had returned, everyone quickly gathered the information. Su Xuan was among them. He didn¡¯t look at the case files but got copies of the photos. For Su Xuan, photographic evidence was often more crucial than case files. Tian Yuan, noticing this, called out, ¡°Su Xuan, aren¡¯t you going to check the case files?¡± ¡°You guys go ahead and check them. I¡¯ll take a look at these photos.¡± Hearing this, Tian Yuan frowned. He didn¡¯t believe that the police in Hunan wouldn¡¯t do their job properly, and he preferred checking the case files first. This was just a small detail in their different working styles, which both of them didn¡¯t pay much attention to. Su Xuan laid out all the photos on the table before him, trying to recreate the scene using his three-dimensional thinking. Wait, recreate the scene? He closed his eyes, and his consciousness entered the system. He vaguely remembered seeing scene reconstruction props in the system¡¯s shop before. Quickly searching through the system¡¯s shop on his own wouldn¡¯t be fruitful, so Su Xuan directly used the search function. As expected, a list of products appeared, including several scene reconstruction props, with various price ranges. Su Xuan glanced at the points column. Perfect. Why bother with the budget option? He directly placed an order for a medium-priced scene reconstruction prop. [Ding! Congratulations, host, on the successful purchase of the ¡°3D Simulation¡± prop. 2222 points deducted!] The system¡¯s voice sounded in his ears. As Su Xuan listened to the series of twos, he couldn¡¯t help but feel like the system was calling him ¡°stupid.¡± But regardless of the two thousand plus points he had spent, the item was indeed impressive. When Su Xuan looked back at the photos, he noticed that each one had a set of identical data charts that could be transformed into 3D models! Wow! Well worth those two thousand-plus points. It was incredibly useful! Su Xuan tentatively used his consciousness to piece together the data charts in mid-air, forming a three-dimensional miniature room. But that wasn¡¯t all. Su Xuan even felt that he could freely manipulate this set of data charts. He could zoom in and out without any limitations. Moreover, it didn¡¯t interfere with his normal life. One of his main concerns when investigating cases from many years ago was the inability to recreate the crime scene accurately. With time passing, even with photographs, it was impossible to fully reconstruct the original scene. However, now, Su Xuan could immerse himself in this space just like the investigators who had been at the scene, observing the exact same environment! He even¡­ Su Xuan sniffed the air. ¡°Who¡¯s been using perfume in this room?¡± He spoke up. The others, who had been busy and worried about Su Xuan¡¯s well-being, suddenly looked up with concerned expressions. ¡°Su Xuan, maybe you should go get some rest? You seem to be having hallucinations¡­¡± ¡°Yeah, resting would be a good idea.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t have you collapsing, and it wouldn¡¯t be good to explain to Captain Mai.¡± At this moment, the members of the Criminal Investigation Unit no longer questioned why Su Xuan had the qualifications to work with them. They realized that Su Xuan was incredibly dedicated. As criminal investigators, working for two or three days without sleep was common for them. But Su Xuan had been enduring this with them for quite some time, and now, seeing his current state, they began to worry. Wow! He¡¯s even starting to hallucinate¡­ Maybe he should take a break! As soon as these words were spoken, Su Xuan knew that the scent in the room wasn¡¯t coming from the office. So¡­ Su Xuan suddenly turned his gaze towards a corner in mid-air¡­ As the days passed and the time drew nearer, tension among the officers working on Tang Jiajia¡¯s case was palpable. Tian Yuan and Zhou Tiantian had nearly memorized the entire case file. Yet, they still couldn¡¯t find a single clue about Tang Xin! It was as if Tang Xin had genuinely vanished into thin air within that sealed room. ¡°Oh!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going crazy!¡± ¡°Could it be that we¡¯ve misunderstood Tang Jiajia? Is it possible that she just happened to know Yue Fan, and we¡¯ve been heading in the wrong direction?¡± Their suspicions of Tang Jiajia in the beginning had been purely accidental. Initially, based on their investigation, Tang Jiajia seemed like nothing more than a petty thief from the Xiangxi area. She had only come here because Xiangxi had become too dangerous for her. However, upon closer inspection, it seemed like there was something amiss with Tang Jiajia. But now, based on their current investigation, could it be that they had misunderstood her all along? But they believed in their instincts! There had to be something off about Tang Jiajia! ¡°Take a look at this!¡± ¡°Use a magnifying glass!¡± ¡°Do we have an electronic version of this photo? It would be much more convenient to view it on a computer¡­¡± Just then, a voice broke the silence. Simultaneously, a photograph was placed in front of them, and slender fingers pointed to a specific spot. Su Xuan¡¯s expression turned serious. ¡°Look at this corner¡­¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t it resemble a report?¡± Chapter 142 - Chapter 142: Good Guy, A Pregnant Test Form That Had Been Hidden For Years... Chapter 142: Good Guy, A Pregnant Test Form That Had Been Hidden For Years¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°A report?¡± ¡°What report?¡± Tian Yuan¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and he instinctively raised his head, blinking hard to relieve the burning sensation in his eyes. Then, he looked down at the photo that Su Xuan had pushed over to him. The photo was small, and Su Xuan pointed to a specific spot before retracting his hand. Tian Yuan then noticed it was a bookshelf in the photo. The shelf was cluttered with books, and a piece of paper was partially sticking out in a disheveled manner. ¡°What is this?¡± Zhou Tiantian had brought a magnifying glass by now. Tian Yuan took it, examined the paper for a while, and faintly made out the word ¡°gynecology.¡± However, this item was in the photo and couldn¡¯t be physically retrieved, so even if they wanted to look more closely, they couldn¡¯t. ¡°Su Xuan, do you think there¡¯s something wrong with this place?¡± In reality, it wasn¡¯t uncommon for girls to visit the gynecologist. In this world, girls could experience irregular menstrual cycles or infections due to excessive stress, and many girls went to the hospital every day. So, when Tian Yuan saw this item, he didn¡¯t find it unusual at all. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan insisting that he pay attention to it, he wouldn¡¯t even have asked the question. ¡°I think¡­¡± ¡°Maybe we can check what illness she was being treated for at the hospital.¡± ¡°It might be the key to the disappearance.¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t expect the purchased item this time to be so powerful. It wasn¡¯t just a 3D model; it also reconstructed everything missing from the photos. As soon as he enlarged this miniature 3D model, Su Xuan felt as though he were at the original scene of the disappearance. Being present at the scene was entirely different from viewing it on a phone or in photos. Su Xuan had always had a different perspective. Information related to the case had already been electronically transferred to him before the other officers returned. He had learned what he needed to know about the case, but what he shouldn¡¯t have known¡­ When Su Xuan looked at the electronic version of the pregnancy test, he immediately began pondering. His mind worked quickly. Basically, when he saw this pregnancy test, he had a guess in mind. Of course, he couldn¡¯t reveal the fact that he could see the electronic version of the pregnancy test. But that was alright; they could investigate. Even though Tang Xin had been missing for a whole three years, there was no death certificate issued for her. They could still obtain her information. ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± Tian Yuan heard Su Xuan¡¯s words and fell silent for a moment. Then he sighed and approached, placing a hand on Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. He spoke with a serious tone. ¡°While we¡¯re investigating this case, we shouldn¡¯t intrude into someone¡¯s private matters like their medical records. Why do you want to check her medical history? It¡¯s a bit unfair, especially for a girl¡­¡± Tian Yuan¡¯s words were heartfelt. He thought that Su Xuan might have a misunderstanding about their scope of work since he had just joined their criminal investigation team. Otherwise, how could he say such absurd things? Upon hearing this, Su Xuan realized that Tian Yuan had misunderstood him. Taking a deep breath and maintaining a serious demeanor, he provided a rational analysis. ¡°I suspect that Tang Xin didn¡¯t disappear. She was harmed.¡± ¡°Think about it: even though Tang Xin has been missing for a full three years, at that time, Yue Fan had already been imprisoned for financial fraud, and the person who sent him to jail was Tang Xin.¡± This was information they could verify, and it was also the initial suspicion of the local police officers in Xiangxi when Tang Xin first disappeared. However, Yue Fan had been sentenced to prison in January three years ago, while Tang Xin went missing in March. During that time, Yue Fan had a solid alibi for not being involved in her disappearance. Moreover, Tang Xin had always had relatively simple social relationships, so no one could think of anyone besides Yue Fan, her estranged ex-boyfriend, who might harm her. The police in Xiangxi had investigated for several months but found neither Tang Xin¡¯s body nor any significant leads, so her case was classified as a disappearance. Therefore, when Su Xuan made these statements, Tian Yuan immediately raised objections. ¡°But Yue Fan was still in prison when she disappeared. How could she have been killed by Yue Fan?¡± ¡°Even if he did it, what about Tang Xin¡¯s body?¡± ¡°The police in Xiangxi have been searching for Tang Xin for so long and haven¡¯t found her body.¡± In response, Su Xuan pointed out a crucial detail. ¡°I didn¡¯t say he did it.¡± ¡°Have we been overlooking someone this whole time?¡± Tian Yuan thought for a moment and then realized whom Su Xuan was referring to. ¡°You mean¡­¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia?¡± Tang Jiajia, as the younger sister of a missing sibling, having contact with her sister¡¯s ex-boyfriend shortly after he was released from prison was already quite peculiar. Not to mention¡­ ¡°When you investigate Tang Xin, also check Tang Jiajia¡¯s medical records. If my guess is correct, our case might be solved soon!¡± After Su Xuan¡¯s statement, not only Tian Yuan but also Zhou Tiaotiao turned their attention to him. Initially, Tian Yuan had doubts about Su Xuan¡¯s conjecture, but at this moment, he found himself nodding almost involuntarily. Mainly, time was running out. Half of the one-month deadline had already passed, and they still had no leads on Tang Jiajia. Could their speculations be wrong? Anything the police wanted to investigate could be found. Tian Yuan had contacted the Xiangxi police and requested hospital records since the beginning of his investigation. Now, after seeing the records, they were all left dumbfounded. ¡°Wait a moment, Tang Xin was pregnant?¡± Since Tian Yuan had prepared to investigate, he had contacted the Xiangxi police and applied for hospital records. ¡°So, Tang Xin¡¯s child¡­¡± ¡°Is it likely to be her ex-boyfriend Yue Fan¡¯s child?¡± Zhou Tiaotiao analyzed. ¡°After all, she¡¯s a woman, and if she found out she was pregnant, she might have chosen to keep the child. But because the biological father was sentenced to prison by her, she chose to leave?¡± ¡°No, that¡¯s not it!¡± Before she could finish her thought, someone interrupted. ¡°If Tang Xin really wanted to leave, she wouldn¡¯t have vanished from her home overnight.¡± ¡°She disappeared from her home, and aside from losing her phone, all her belongings, wallet, identification, clothes, and everything else, were left behind¡­¡± ¡°Even if she wanted to leave, wouldn¡¯t she take her things with her?¡± This¡­ ¡°And her medical records are linked to her medical insurance. Even if she had to pay for maternity care later, she would still need to use her ID.¡± ¡°As long as she used her ID, her medical records would show¡­¡± ¡°But you see, her last medical record is from the week before she disappeared three years ago!¡± ¡°This indicates that she didn¡¯t seek medical treatment after that¡­¡± Tian Yuan finished speaking, and everyone fell silent. Su Xuan nodded in agreement. It could be said that Tian Yuan had a keen observation, and coincidentally, he shared the same thoughts. He walked over, picked up the mouse, and opened another set of documents. ¡°Now, let¡¯s take a look at the medical records of another person!¡± At his words, everyone subconsciously looked at the screen. The next moment¡­ Their pupils dilated in shock! Chapter 143 - Chapter 143: Sins! From medical insurance records to the thoughts of a young girl... Chapter 143: Sins! From medical insurance records to the thoughts of a young girl¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Wow, these two sisters, Tang Jiajia and Tang Xin, are something else¡­¡± ¡°They even got pregnant around the same time?¡± ¡°Hold on!¡± What Su Xuan showed them wasn¡¯t anything else but Tang Jiajia¡¯s medical records. Looking at the timeline, it covered the entire year from three years ago to one year ago, a full year of medical records. Tian Yuan hadn¡¯t thought much of it at first. He assumed that Tang Jiajia and Tang Xin were sisters, and even their pregnancies coincided. It wasn¡¯t until he suddenly realized¡­ ¡°How is it possible that Tang Xin and Tang Jiajia got pregnant at the same time?¡± Before Tian Yuan could voice his thoughts, Zhou Tiaotiao had already exclaimed in shock. Her exclamation drew the attention of many. Everyone looked up. When they saw that both sisters had exactly the same pregnancy timeline, they were equally shocked. ¡°Isn¡¯t this too much of a coincidence for these two sisters?¡± ¡°Furthermore, Tang Xin discovered her pregnancy first, and Tang Jiajia was tested later¡­¡± ¡°Whether in months or timing, the difference between the two is minimal!¡± ¡°It¡¯s too much of a coincidence¡­¡± Some people began to speak up, but a few quick thinkers had already turned serious, their faces wearing a grave expression. In this world, such perfect coincidences were rare. If it seemed too coincidental, it was likely premeditated. Tang Jiajia and Tang Xin were indeed sisters, but¡­ ¡°What a load of nonsense!¡± Tian Yuan suddenly looked up at Su Xuan, his expression extremely serious. ¡°Did you already know?¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia is single, and from her university days until now, she has remained single.¡± ¡°How could a single girl like her possibly get pregnant?¡± Tian Yuan¡¯s words shocked everyone present. Zhou Tiaotiao was even more taken aback. ¡°What are you implying, Tian Yuan?¡± ¡°Medical records can¡¯t lie¡­¡± ¡°You can¡¯t possibly suggest that Tang Xin used Tang Jiajia¡¯s identity to get pregnant and have a child, can you?¡± Even if it were true, what could be Tang Xin¡¯s motive? Although she had thrown her ex-boyfriend into jail, Tang Xin was a career woman with a high-paying job. As long as she continued working, she could easily support a child. But she had chosen to create her own disappearance and then use her sister¡¯s identity to get pregnant and have a child¡­ What was she after? ¡°Yeah¡­¡± ¡°With Tang Xin¡¯s capabilities, there¡¯s no need to borrow Tang Jiajia¡¯s identity.¡± ¡°She and Yue Fan were once in a romantic relationship. Even though they broke up, accidents can happen between ex-couples.¡± ¡°Tang Xin could have chosen to either keep the child or terminate the pregnancy, and either way, she would secure a bright future for herself¡­¡± Su Xuan spoke while releasing the mouse, and he pointed to the screen with his fingertip. This drew the attention of everyone in the room. ¡°But when you switch it around, Tang Jiajia isn¡¯t as fortunate.¡± ¡°Three years ago, Tang Jiajia was still a student.¡± While being a senior intern was similar to being a working professional, it couldn¡¯t change the fact that she was still a student. How could a student possibly have the capability to give birth to a child? ¡°What you¡¯ve all been speculating about is that Tang Xin abandoned her job and used her sister¡¯s identity to give birth to a child. But have you considered¡­¡± ¡°What if it was Tang Jiajia who got pregnant?¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, everyone fell silent for a few seconds. Soon, someone reacted, looking at Su Xuan in disbelief. They couldn¡¯t believe how bold his idea was. ¡°Su Bro¡­¡± Zhou Tiaotiao looked at Su Xuan subconsciously, her voice trembling as she spoke, and she couldn¡¯t help but swallow nervously. ¡°You¡¯re not suggesting¡­¡± ¡°That Tang Xin¡¯s pregnancy test results, on her identification, were actually Tang Jiajia¡¯s?¡± If that were the case, Tang Jiajia might become the prime suspect in Tang Xin¡¯s disappearance! Su Xuan shrugged. That was indeed his speculation. ¡°Why can¡¯t we consider that possibility?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve all been speculating that Tang Xin used Tang Jiajia¡¯s identity. I¡¯m just suggesting we consider the reverse. Is that too much?¡± ¡°Is it too much?¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia, a single girl who doesn¡¯t even have a boyfriend. You¡¯re suggesting she got pregnant and used her own sister¡¯s health insurance card for prenatal check-ups¡­¡± Tian Yuan immediately interjected. ¡°What¡¯s her motive?¡± It¡¯s not that Tang Jiajia couldn¡¯t get pregnant. But even if she felt something was amiss, she should have used her own identity, not her sister¡¯s. It would be a terrible thing to use her sister¡¯s identity like this. Tian Yuan spoke while looking at Su Xuan, his expression showing some concern. ¡°I mean, Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think you should take a break?¡± ¡°Look at how muddled your mind has become!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He knew that his speculation would be hard for others to accept. However, it wasn¡¯t a matter of whether they believed it or not. It was a time when they needed evidence. ¡°Since I asked you to investigate Tang Xin¡¯s medical insurance records earlier, I contacted the Xiangxi police.¡± ¡°This is the investigation report from the Xiangxi police.¡± ¡°Although it¡¯s been three years, finding Tang Jiajia¡¯s classmates from back then isn¡¯t that difficult. After all, not everyone leaves their university city.¡± ¡°And¡­¡± ¡°I also found Tang Jiajia¡¯s social media alias.¡± ¡°Take a look¡­¡± Su Xuan quickly tapped on the keyboard and then moved the mouse to open a popular social networking site, NewNew Blog! Displayed before everyone was a social media account. It was filled with the inner thoughts of a young girl. From her initial secret crush, to being together, and finally breaking up¡­ ¡°Isn¡¯t this just a young girl pouring her heart out? Su Bro, why are you showing us this?¡± Zhou Tiaotiao was confused. The next second, she closed the notebook screen. However, Su Xuan blocked this action in mid-air. ¡°This isn¡¯t just any young girl¡¯s confessions, it¡¯s Tang Jiajia¡¯s confessions.¡± ¡°The man she hints at, both in words and between the lines, is none other than Yue Fan.¡± Zhou Tiaotiao:! Everyone else:??? ¡°Su Xuan, are you sure about this?¡± Tian Yuan¡¯s expression turned serious at this moment. He looked at Su Xuan earnestly and asked. After all, if what Su Xuan said was true, it meant the case of Tang Xin¡¯s disappearance needed to be reinvestigated! ¡°I understand what you¡¯re all thinking.¡± ¡°But at the beginning, why did you investigate Tang Jiajia? Wasn¡¯t it because her statements during interviews were inconsistent several times?¡± ¡°Take a look here!¡± Su Xuan said as he scrolled to the middle section of the blog. ¡°Here, she had already developed a certain level of intimacy with the person she secretly admired, and they seemed to be getting together soon.¡± ¡°She even took a photo.¡± ¡°The person sitting across from her is her secret crush¡­¡± ¡°You can¡¯t see the face, but that doesn¡¯t matter. Look at their hands, especially here¡­¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan opened that particular photo, quickly zoomed in, and focused on a specific part. Tian Yuan and the others knew that Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t make jokes at a time like this, so they immediately leaned in to see. And what they saw startled them. ¡°This hand¡­¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, doesn¡¯t Yue Fan have a similar injury on his hand?¡± Chapter 144 - Chapter 144: Youre Awesome, Thief, Youre Threatening the Police? Chapter 144: You¡¯re Awesome, Thief, You¡¯re Threatening the Police? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°The injury on Yue Fan¡¯s body¡­¡± ¡°How could it be the same as Tang Jiajia¡¯s boyfriend¡¯s?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t he Tang Xin¡¯s boyfriend?¡± When everyone saw the hand in the photo, they were shocked. Although Tang Jiajia¡¯s online alias was low-profile, it was clear she was a cautious person. Even though she often shared her feelings, she never revealed her face. When she did share photos, they were either of a hand holding something on a dining table or two arms hand in hand while walking in a mall. It was obvious that she was either hiding something or didn¡¯t want people to know her appearance. She was the type who liked to share but didn¡¯t like to show her face ¨C a shy girl who couldn¡¯t resist sharing her love life. If it weren¡¯t for Su Xuan mentioning that this was Tang Jiajia¡¯s blog alias, no one would have likely associated this with her. However, when everyone discovered who owned this alias, they started feeling uneasy. ¡°Putting aside the question of why Tang Jiajia¡¯s boyfriend has a similar injury to Yue Fan¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Did you notice the timestamps on this blog¡­¡± ¡°Starting from three years ago, there was a period when posts suddenly decreased¡­¡± ¡°And then there were many posts about parent-child activities¡­¡± ¡°Look at this, it¡¯s inside a children¡¯s amusement park¡­¡± ¡°And this one, it looks like a playground in a residential area, right?¡± ¡°And here, doesn¡¯t this look like our local aquarium?¡± Zhou Tiao had sharp eyes and was the first to notice something was off. She quickly scrolled up using the mouse. As she scrolled, the faces of the police officers behind her became increasingly grim. At this moment, they all had a certain suspicion in their hearts. They scrolled all the way to the top, and the newest message was from six months ago. The entire office fell into an eerie silence. Suddenly, a hesitant voice spoke up, ¡°If I¡¯m not mistaken¡­¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t Yue Fan released from prison five months ago?¡± This statement was like opening Pandora¡¯s box! In an instant, all the clues connected! Everyone stood up abruptly, turning their heads toward the whiteboard not far away. The whiteboard was filled with numerous notes and even photos of Tang Jiajia and others. At that moment, Tian Yuan walked over. She picked up a pen with a different color from the text on the board and circled something. ¡°Let¡¯s make a hypothesis.¡± ¡°Just like Su Xuan said, if Tang Jiajia was the one who got pregnant¡­¡± ¡°When she was having a forbidden affair with her brother-in-law behind her sister¡¯s back, if she suspected she was pregnant, would she have secretly used Tang Xin¡¯s health insurance card because she was too embarrassed to talk about it? After all, three years ago, the control over health insurance cards wasn¡¯t as strict as it is now!¡± ¡°So, this hypothesis is plausible!¡± Tian Yuan spoke up to this point and couldn¡¯t help but look at Su Xuan. At this moment, Su Xuan continued with the hypothesis, ¡°Then, a strong woman like Tang Xin might not bother to keep track of her health insurance card. Otherwise, Tang Jiajia wouldn¡¯t have found it so easily and used it.¡± ¡°But when Tang Jiajia confirmed her pregnancy, Yue Fan was already inside.¡± ¡°Leaving aside other matters, let¡¯s assume, could Tang Jiajia have been madly in love with Yue Fan, especially since pregnant women can have emotional swings?¡± ¡°Could she have exposed the pregnancy test results to Tang Xin, just like in the photo?¡± ¡°And¡­¡± He paused for a moment, and Zhou Tiao¡¯s mind had already caught up. She couldn¡¯t believe it, raising her head and looking at the photo of Tang Jiajia, her eyes filled with shock. ¡°They had a falling out!¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia accidentally¡­?¡± ¡°That¡¯s impossible! Not to mention that Tang Jiajia is pregnant, but they¡¯re also blood sisters!¡± Su Xuan interrupted her, ¡°Falling in love with the same man, even if they¡¯re sisters?¡± Everyone:¡­ The speculation about this matter suddenly galloped in an impossible direction. But damn it¡­ For some reason, it seemed to make sense! With the clues in hand, everyone started to get busy. Searching for information, tailing suspects. Su Xuan volunteered to directly track Yue Fan. When they heard that Su Xuan was going to track Yue Fan instead of Tang Jiajia, everyone was shocked. ¡°No, Su Xuan, are you crazy?¡± ¡°Clearly, Tang Jiajia is more suspicious in this case¡­¡± ¡°How are you going to find Yue Fan?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan furrowed his brow. These days, he had reviewed all the investigation materials, including the information sent over from Xiangxi. It was true that many of the clues pointed to Tang Jiajia. But Su Xuan had a hunch that Yue Fan was also involved. This was the intuition of an experienced detective, something hard to explain. Moreover, Yue Fan had a high sin value in this case, suggesting that he was not entirely innocent. In contrast, Tang Jiajia¡¯s sin value was not as high as Yue Fan¡¯s. Seeing him hesitate to speak, his colleagues didn¡¯t press him further. After all, Yue Fan¡¯s extensive and secretive involvement with Tang Jiajia raised suspicions. ¡°Okay, if you¡¯re watching Yue Fan, I¡¯ll go to Tang Jiajia.¡± ¡°If anything comes up, remember to call me.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll communicate later!¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate much, he went straight to find Yue Fan. At that moment, Yue Fan was in an amusement park with a young woman, and their relationship appeared intimate, like that of a couple. They even shared an ice cream! But Su Xuan observed from a distance and noticed that the woman was not the same one they had seen at the barbecue restaurant earlier¡­ Clearly, Yue Fan wasn¡¯t just revisiting his old ways this time, he was also juggling multiple relationships. Su Xuan took advantage of the fact that Yue Fan hadn¡¯t spotted him yet. Being young and inconspicuous, he didn¡¯t follow too closely. From his vantage point, he could even hear bits of their conversation¡­ Just at that moment, someone quietly approached Su Xuan. Evidently, they had been observing him for a while, noticing that he wasn¡¯t playing or selling anything and considered him suspicious. ¡°Hey, buddy!¡± ¡°What¡¯s your deal?¡± ¡°Do you know this is my turf? If you want to scope things out, go somewhere else!¡± The man appeared quite lean, but not in a frail way. He had a well-defined, muscular build, especially evident from the hand he placed on Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. It was clear he was physically fit, likely someone skilled in athletics. Right now, he had an irritated expression on his face, and he even had an unlit cigarette in his mouth as he threatened Su Xuan. ¡°You¡¯ve got three minutes. If you don¡¯t get lost, I¡¯ll take care of you!¡± As Su Xuan looked at the crimson dot on his radar, right next to him, he couldn¡¯t help but feel speechless. So¡­ While tailing someone, he had been threatened by a petty thief who had taken over the amusement park? Chapter 145 - Chapter 145: The Criminal Is Dumb, You, You, You... Are a Claw!? Chapter 145: The Criminal Is Dumb, You, You, You¡­ Are a Claw!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Hey, buddy, I¡¯m talking to you.¡± ¡°Could you please be a bit more polite?¡± ¡°If you stay silent, you might regret it.¡± The man grew irritated as Su Xuan remained quiet for a while. He continued, ¡°Don¡¯t think you can fool me by staying silent.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been watching you for a while. You walked in without buying a ticket, didn¡¯t try any free activities, and just hung around¡­¡± ¡°And your eyes have been fixed on that couple over there¡­¡± ¡°Let me tell you something! That guy over there doesn¡¯t look like he has much money. Don¡¯t be fooled by his pretending to be rich. Every time he spends money on tickets, he unconsciously rubs his pockets¡­ It¡¯s a classic case of acting wealthy when you¡¯re not!¡± ¡°If you¡¯re targeting that guy¡­¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯d say your chances of catching anything good are pretty slim!¡± People often say that thieves have sharp eyes. If they lock eyes with you in a crowd, they can tell if you¡¯re one of them. There was a time when Su Xuan didn¡¯t believe in this. But now, looking at the man beside him, Su Xuan suddenly thought it might not be impossible. It¡¯s just that¡­ This guy¡¯s judgment might not be too reliable! Su Xuan was about to speak when the man abruptly said, ¡°Okay, considering you¡¯re new at this, you probably haven¡¯t been in this business for long.¡± ¡°Let me tell you, this is my territory.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you a chance now, leave!¡± ¡°Otherwise, don¡¯t be surprised if I don¡¯t play nice!¡± H j H Before the man could finish his sentence, he felt something cold on his wrist. He opened his mouth and looked down at his wrist in surprise. He saw that there was now an extra silver bracelet on his wrist! The man: ??? ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°You¡­ are¡­¡± ¡°A cop!?¡± Su Xuan: Shh! ¡°Keep your voice down.¡± ¡°I¡¯m on a mission right now. If you expose my identity and the mission fails because of you, you won¡¯t be able to compensate for it!¡± After Su Xuan¡¯s stern warning, the man¡¯s face turned bitter. He wore a face like a bitter melon, unable to help himself from speaking. ¡°Mr. Policeman¡­¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re on a mission, how about you let me go and we call it even?¡± ¡°We both know this encounter isn¡¯t easy, right?¡± ¡°If you release me now, 1 promise I won¡¯t interfere with your mission!¡± ¡°I swear!¡± However, as soon as the man finished speaking, Su Xuan rolled his eyes. Even though he hadn¡¯t been in the Anti-Pickpocket Unit for long, he had caught quite a few criminals. He had heard this kind of talk countless times before. Naturally, he couldn¡¯t trust this guy¡¯s sweet talk. Su Xuan firmly grabbed the man¡¯s other hand and took off his jacket, putting it over the man¡¯s hand. He patted the thief¡¯s shoulder and spoke in a friendly tone. ¡°It must be tough wandering around in the wind and rain every day, huh?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I¡¯m going to treat you to a meal you won¡¯t miss out on!¡± The arrested pickpocket:¡­ This officer is going to take me to eat prison food if he keeps talking like that. He doesn¡¯t need to make it sound so nice¡­ Su Xuan didn¡¯t care what the man was thinking. He immediately called Zheng Wenjie. In the Anti-Pickpocket Unit, Su Xuan was more familiar with Zheng Wenjie and Zhang Chenglong. However, Zhang Chenglong often worked at the airport, which was quite a distance from their location. Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate and chose to call Zheng Wenjie. When Su Xuan called Zheng Wenjie, it surprised him a bit. ¡°Su Xuan?¡± ¡°Why are you calling me now?¡± He recalled that Su Xuan was supposed to have been transferred to the Criminal Investigation Unit by now, so getting a call from him at this moment was a bit strange. ¡°Zheng, I¡¯ve got a theif to deliver some performance credit to you!¡± Su Xuan, still on surveillance duty, didn¡¯t waste any time and quickly explained the situation. Hearing that he had been threatened by a small-time thief who mistook him for a rookie thief, Zheng Wenjie was both amazed and found it funny. ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°Are you telling me that a pro thief-catcher like you got mistaken for a newbie thief?¡± ¡°Could it be a punishment for catching too many thieves?¡± ¡°Too hilarious, you, a thief-catcher¡­¡± Zheng Wenjie couldn¡¯t help but burst into laughter. Seeing that Su Xuan seemed somewhat annoyed by his words, he cleared his throat and got back to the main point. ¡°Where are you right now?¡± ¡°I¡¯m coming to pick you up!¡± After Su Xuan gave his location, Zheng Wenjie quickly arrived at the amusement park. It was quite a coincidence that he happened to be at the nearest subway station. After working alongside Su Xuan for a week catching thieves in the subway, Zheng Wenjie hadn¡¯t changed his mind even when Su Xuan went to the airport. He continued to work diligently in the subway. Whether it was due to his own skills or because Su Xuan had nearly caught all the thieves in the subway, after Su Xuan left, Zheng Wenjie could count the number of thieves he caught on one hand. ¡°You have no idea, but when you left, I felt like I was someone without insurance.¡± ¡°Working with you felt really comfortable.¡± ¡°So comfortable that after enjoying lavish meals for a while, suddenly switching to plain congee and vegetables felt a bit hard to bear¡­¡± Zheng Wenjie chatted with Su Xuan. However, their conversation ended there. Zheng Wenjie wasn¡¯t naive. He could tell that Su Xuan wasn¡¯t coming over just to boost his performance. Taking the arrested person away now would also allow Su Xuan to continue working without worries. Before leaving, he made a deal with Su Xuan. Once Su Xuan had some free time, Zheng Wenjie planned to treat him to a meal along with Lao Zhang. After all, Su Xuan had helped them earn quite a bit in terms of performance! ¡°Alright!¡± Su Xuan knew there was no need to be sentimental about this kind of thing. He immediately nodded. ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll give you a call when I¡¯m free.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s set a time!¡± Hearing this, Zheng Wenjie nodded immediately. While pulling the thief along, they headed out. With a casual wave of his hand, Su Xuan said, ¡°Alright, I won¡¯t disturb you here.¡± ¡°We¡¯ll make plans for later!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± ¡°Behave yourself, come with me!¡± Zheng Wenjie immediately pulled the thief and ran. The thief had been silent, just listening to their conversation, not daring to say a word. It was only after they exited the amusement park¡¯s gate that the thief couldn¡¯t help but ask Zheng Wenjie, ¡°Officer, wasn¡¯t that officer from the anti-theft squad just now?¡± ¡°From the way he apprehended me, I thought he was one!¡± Seeing how quickly the officer had acted, he had assumed that Su Xuan was from the anti-theft squad! Zheng Wenjie didn¡¯t answer but instead gave him a stern look. ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°Some things you shouldn¡¯t know, and you shouldn¡¯t ask too many questions.¡± ¡°Come with me!¡± Chapter 146 - Chapter 146: Stalking Scumbags Encounter Asura Arena, The Front Rows Eat Melons! Chapter 146: Stalking Scumbags Encounter Asura Arena, The Front Rows Eat Melons! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Zheng Wenjie left, Su Xuan continued to watch Yue Fan and the woman for most of the morning, until it was noon. ¡°Yue Fan, I¡¯m a little hungry,¡± the woman standing next to Yue Fan said. Her face was slightly flushed, and she had just come down from the bungee jumping ride, still feeling the excitement. She wished she could ride it again. However, she patted her stomach and thought it would be better to grab some food first before enjoying more rides. She had just taken a break from her school, and tomorrow she would be back at it. ¡°Can you take me to eat something delicious?¡± The woman playfully grabbed Yue Fan¡¯s arm. ¡°My stomach is about to collapse from hunger.¡± Yue Fan clearly enjoyed the woman¡¯s playful flirts.. When he heard her request, he immediately nodded and gracefully led her to a nearby restaurant. Su Xuan had a clear view now. It was evident that Yue Fan and the woman had that kind of relationship. ¡°Impressive!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve just been released not long ago, and you¡¯ve already charmed so many young ladies¡­¡± ¡°With such skills, why didn¡¯t you pick a different career? Is prison food not satisfying enough for you?¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan found a balloon vendor¡¯s stand near the shop¡¯s entrance and crouched down. They were investigating Tang Jiajia¡¯s case now, and he didn¡¯t know how long they would have to keep tailing them. Watching them had become a bit boring as the month neared its end. However, the surveillance was proving to be effective, and Su Xuan¡¯s earlier hunch was coming true. Exiting the amusement park, Yue Fan and his girlfriend hadn¡¯t even managed to get her into a car when they were stopped by someone. Tang Jiajia was holding a trash bag and a pair of tongs in her hand, looking just like an old lady collecting trash in the park. When Tang Jiajia appeared, Su Xuan raised his head. However, there was no sign of his surveillance team nearby. He knew that Tang Jiajia¡¯s disguise must have fooled her colleagues, and he guessed that Tian Yuan was still downstairs, thinking that Tang Jiajia hadn¡¯t left the building yet. Thinking about this, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but feel fortunate. The reason he recognized Tang Jiajia was that his system had started reporting as soon as she appeared. At the same time, the radar marked Tang Jiajia¡¯s position. Her disguise was so convincing that if it weren¡¯t for the system revealing her identity, Su Xuan probably wouldn¡¯t have recognized her. Her makeup skills were indeed impressive! Yue Fan clearly hadn¡¯t recognized Tang Jiajia at first either. When he saw an old lady collecting trash blocking his way, his expression turned sour. He casually handed over his drink to Tang Jiajia, maintaining a friendly image in front of his girlfriend. ¡°Auntie, take these two bottles from me.¡± Yue Fan¡¯s girlfriend looked at him with sparkling eyes, thinking that her boyfriend was so handsome. Tang Jiajia clenched her teeth and took the bottles from Yue Fan. As she reached out, her hand accidentally touched the back of Yue Fan¡¯s hand. He suddenly changed his expression and instinctively raised his head. However, Tang Jiajia didn¡¯t look at him anymore and took the tongs to pick up trash elsewhere. ¡°Yue Fan?¡± ¡°Why are you staring at that cleaner?¡± Yue Fan¡¯s girlfriend was puzzled when she saw him watching the cleaning lady for so long. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± Yue Fan said, but he was feeling uneasy. Just now, when the old lady got close to him and said, ¡°Thank you,¡± her voice¡­ He could never forget that voice in his life! Could it be¡­ That woman took his money but didn¡¯t leave Xiangjiang City? ¡°Um, Xiaoxiang¡­¡± ¡°Sorry, but I just remembered that there¡¯s something I need to attend to at the company. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t take you to the station.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll call a taxi for you, alright?¡± ¡°When you get to the school, send me a message, or I¡¯ll worry, okay?¡± Yue Fan quickly explained everything and even escorted his girlfriend to the side of the road, where he raised his hand to hail a taxi. The turn of events left his girlfriend bewildered. ¡°Huh?¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Hearing Yue Fan¡¯s words, his girlfriend wanted to say something, but before she could finish, Yue Fan had already put her into the taxi he had just flagged down. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve got some things to do, so I won¡¯t chat with you anymore. When you arrive, make sure to call me, okay?¡± ¡°Be good and call me, or 1¡¯11 worry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s about time now. You go ahead.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll call the office after you leave and head to school. Study hard for our future!¡± He spoke quickly and anxiously. His girlfriend, who had wanted to say something, suddenly found herself at a loss for words. After he finished, all she could do was nod, her face filled with a touch of emotion. She even put her hands inside the car and leaned out to speak. ¡°I understand, Yue Fan.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll definitely call you when 1 get to school.¡± ¡°But even if you have to work late, don¡¯t overdo it. We shouldn¡¯t sacrifice our health for money.¡± ¡°Please make sure to come home early, okay?¡± Hearing her girlfriend¡¯s words, Yue Fan showed a deeply moved expression, vigorously nodding. ¡°Alright, you go back now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll send you a message when I get to the office.¡± ¡°And when you get to school, remember to call me, or I¡¯ll be worried.¡± As he spoke, Yue Fan closed the car door. He walked around to the passenger side and thoughtfully paid for the ride. His girlfriend was clearly delighted by these small gestures of kindness, both touched and concerned about her boyfriend spending so much money. ¡°Bro, you don¡¯t have to spend so much on me. Today at the amusement park, you¡¯ve already spent quite a bit¡­¡± ¡°I can pay for myself¡­¡± Yue Fan had already paid so much so the taxi fare wasn¡¯t a big deal. He paid using his phone, then told the driver, ¡°To Xiangjiang South Station, but please drive slowly. My girlfriend gets car sick.¡± The driver was touched by his concern and reassured him, saying, ¡°No worries, I¡¯ve been driving for seven years. I¡¯m a steady driver!¡± Yue Fan waved goodbye to his girlfriend as the car drove off. Once it was out of sight, his expression changed. He turned to see Tang Jiajia, who had been rolling around nearby but hadn¡¯t picked up any plastic bottles. Yue Fan looked angry and walked over to Tang Jiajia, demanding, ¡°Tang Jiajia, what¡¯s going on? 1 gave you money to leave, didn¡¯t 1? Why are you still here in Xiangjiang?¡± Yue Fan was genuinely frustrated. If he had known Tang Jiajia had such a strange mindset, he wouldn¡¯t have pursued her for a bit of excitement. ¡°You think that small amount of money can make me leave?¡± ¡°Yue Fan, you¡¯re dreaming!¡± Meanwhile, not far away, a couple was having a heated argument. At the entrance of a store near the amusement park, Su Xuan bought an ice cream and scanned the area. His eyes landed on Yue Fan and Tang Jiajia. He wished he had some popcorn to enjoy this drama.. Unbelievable! These two are like secret agents with their handovers! Chapter 147 - Chapter 147: The Fastest Police! Good heavens, the suspect had made a mess of himself! Chapter 147: The Fastest Police! Good heavens, the suspect had made a mess of himself! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tang Jiajia, don¡¯t push it! I gave you money because of our child. It¡¯s already more than you deserve! Damn it, if you push me any further, I¡¯ll expose your actions, and we¡¯ll both be in trouble!¡± Yue Fan stared at Tang Jiajia in front of him, his face showing frustration. He was at his breaking point. Since his release from prison until now, in less than six months, he had given Tang Jiajia a lot of money! He had even used up his savings from before his imprisonment and swindled money from his new girlfriend, and it all went to Tang Jiajia. Yue Fan felt he couldn¡¯t continue like this. He was someone who longed for freedom, and if he remained tied down like this, he wouldn¡¯t stand for it, not even for himself. Why did Tang Jiajia have this power over him? ¡°Yue Fan! Hearing this, Tang Jiajia looked at Yue Fan in disbelief, taking a sharp breath. Don¡¯t forget, I still have something to hold against you! If you dare to speak out, I can ruin your life in an instant! As always, whenever Yue Fan hinted that he didn¡¯t want to support her anymore, Tang Jiajia would threaten him with her leverage. But things were different now! Yue Fan¡¯s recent trip to the amusement park wasn¡¯t just about having fun. He had managed to find out about his girlfriend¡¯s family background, which, if he played his cards right, could significantly boost his status and wealth. A family like hers wouldn¡¯t tolerate their daughter¡¯s boyfriend having any sort of relationship with another woman, especially one that wasn¡¯t clear or straightforward. Yue Fan had initially thought he could support Tang Jiajia due to her loyalty over the years, despite her lack of intelligence. However, Tang Jiajia¡¯s demands were excessive, and greedy people like her usually met with unfortunate ends. Tang Jiajia threatened him, reminding him of the leverage she had over him. But Yue Fan remained calm. In the past, he gave in to Tang Jiajia¡¯s threats because they could seriously harm him, and she was also skilled in bed. However, in the face of wealth and power, these things no longer held any sway. So now, he looked at Tang Jiajia calmly, even with a hint of mockery in his expression. He challenged her, asking what she could possibly use to threaten him. Tang Jiajia was taken aback by Yue Fan¡¯s attitude. She had fled from Xiangxi and sought refuge with him, fully aware that he made money by deceiving women. But in Xiangxi, there was nothing she could do to stop him. Now, however, she was in Xiangjiang city, and she felt betrayed watching him get close to other women, staying overnight at their homes, and even booking hotel rooms with them. ¡°What are you up to, Yue Fan?¡± Tang Jiajia asked, fear in her eyes. ¡°Aren¡¯t you afraid I¡¯ll spill the beans?¡± Yue Fan responded with a hint of contempt, ¡°Tang Jiajia, are you really that naive? The Tang Xin matter isn¡¯t a secret anymore. You know it, and I know it. If you want a peaceful life, it¡¯s best for you to stay quiet. Think about who stands to lose and who will face consequences if you start talking. Remember, you were the mastermind when I was in prison, right?¡± With these words, Yue Fan pulled out his phone and transferred five thousand dollars to her, almost like he was tossing her a bone. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ve given you five grand,¡± he continued. ¡°Now, hurry up and leave Xiangjiang City. From today on, I don¡¯t know you, understand? Don¡¯t come back here!¡± Without waiting for her response, Yue Fan turned and walked away. As he did, Tang Jiajia saw his phone screen displaying his chat with another girl. He sent her an emoji and was typing sweet words to her. It was clear he was wooing that woman. Tang Jiajia lowered her head, trembling with fear. She couldn¡¯t control it, couldn¡¯t endure it. After all, she had given so much for Yue Fan over the past three years, and even betrayed her own sister for him! Why, why had she ended up like this? Yue Fan¡¯s words just now, didn¡¯t he want to completely get rid of her? Impossible, it¡¯s impossible! Yue Fan, since you provoked me in the first place, you¡¯ll never be able to escape from me in this lifetime! Swoosh! Splashing sounds filled the air. ¡°Ahh!¡± Following the sound of water being splashed, a man¡¯s agonized scream echoed. Su Xuan rushed out immediately. Just a few seconds ago, Tang Jiajia had suddenly pulled out a bottle of liquid from her canvas bag. It was unclear what was inside, and Su Xuan thought she wanted to drink it. He wondered if she had truly gone crazy. However, he then saw Tang Jiajia open the bottle cap and rush towards Yue Fan¡¯s back. Su Xuan immediately sensed that something was wrong and rushed over to intervene. However, how could a person outrun water that had already been splashed? Not to mention this was an action driven by Tang Jiajia¡¯s fury. She rushed toward Yue Fan and roared, ¡°Yue Fan!¡± Yue Fan thought she might want to reconcile, clicked his tongue in impatience, and turned to speak to her. But when he turned around¡­ He wasn¡¯t met by Tang Jiajia, but by an inexplicable spray of water. Yue Fan¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he realized that he couldn¡¯t let this substance touch his body. Instinctively, he tried to dodge. However, by the time he noticed, it was too late¡­ Most of the water splashed onto the ground, but a small portion landed on Yue Fan¡¯s face and shoulders. The water on the ground quickly reacted chemically, producing white foam¡­ ¡°Ah!¡± It¡¯s sulfuric acid! Be careful! ¡°Oh my God, call the police, call the police! The surrounding tourists witnessed this scene and were dumbfounded, screaming in panic. Many of them quickly ran to the side, and in no time, the place where the two had been standing turned into an empty space. Tang Jiajia laughed heartily. ¡°Yue Fan, this is your karma¡­ Bang! Before she could finish her sentence, she was pressed to the ground by Su Xuan. It was clear that Tang Jiajia had completely lost control. She was thrashing about, screaming, and her focus was solely on Yue Fan, who was writhing in pain on the ground after being splashed with sulfuric acid. Haha, let me go, let me go!¡± ¡°Yue Fan, do you really think you can ditch me and live a good life? You¡¯re dreaming!¡± ¡°Do those women even know you have a son?¡± ¡°Do they know what a worthless person you are?¡± Hahaha, you think you have such a handsome face¡­ I¡¯ll ruin it right now, and let¡¯s see who will want you¡­¡± Su Xuan held Tang Jiajia down firmly. He reached into his pocket, took out a pair of silver handcuffs, and spoke with a serious expression. Settle down! ¡°Tang Jiajia, you intentionally harmed someone, you¡¯re under arrest! Chapter 148 - Chapter 148: Yuefan Is Dumb. Tang Jiajia, I Want Her Dead! Chapter 148: Yuefan Is Dumb. Tang Jiajia, I Want Her Dead! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°No, no¡­¡± You can¡¯t arrest me, you can¡¯t! How can you arrest me¡­ I¡¯m innocent, it¡¯s all his fault! ¡°You should be arresting him, go and arrest him! It¡¯s because of him that I¡¯ve become like this, and now you¡¯re coming to arrest me¡­¡± Ten minutes later, at the city¡¯s criminal investigation bureau. Tang Jiajia sat in the interrogation room, completely bewildered. She hadn¡¯t actually wanted to take action today. It was Yue Fan who had pushed her to this! Over the years, for the sake of Yue Fan, she hadn¡¯t even pursued a boyfriend. She had even abandoned her own sister for him. All because Yue Fan had promised her that when he got out, he would marry her! He had assured her that they would have a bright future together, living like he had promised, without her sister, only her¡­ Because of this, she had endured for a full three years! But what had Yue Fan done after getting out? He had relied on his looks, and within just a few days of being released, he had hooked up with a rich woman at a bar. When she had confronted him, he had even treated her with impatience, telling her to get lost¡­ Tang Jiajia, fueled by love and hatred, had begun using her leverage to extort money from Yue Fan. After all the years of her youth she had given to him, this man should at least repay her with money! ¡°You go ahead with the interrogation, I¡¯ll go check on Yue Fan. Seeing Tang Jiajia in the interrogation room, scared and shaking her head, Su Xuan withdrew his gaze. He was about to leave when he felt a hand on his shoulder, pulling him back. It was Tian Yuan. ¡°Wait, Su Xuan! ¡°You handle the interrogation of Yue Fan. I¡¯ll go deal with Tang Jiajia.¡± Su Xuan: ? He turned and glanced at Tian Yuan, who had a very serious expression. Tian Yuan was the one Su Xuan had called back earlier. At the time, he had been waiting downstairs, and when he received Su Xuan¡¯s call, he had a hard time believing it. After all, he had been waiting there for so long and had not seen Tang Jiajia come out. How could she have ended up at the amusement park and caused such serious injuries to someone? Then he got a rude awakening¡­ I want to ask her how she managed to slip away right under my nose. I¡¯ll go interrogate her. Since he had said that, Su Xuan naturally couldn¡¯t refuse. Besides, he had some questions for Yue Fan as well. Yue Fan was still in the hospital at this time. The strength of the sulfuric acid had been intense. Even though it had only grazed half of his face and one shoulder, Yue Fan was left severely disfigured. At this moment, he was going crazy in the hospital. It can¡¯t be! ¡°My face, will it never be the same again?¡± ¡°That woman Tang Jiajia, I¡¯ll kill her! It¡¯s all her fault! ¡°Ah, Tang Jiajia, you wretched woman!¡± Yue Fan was both bewildered and furious, his eyes filled with a murderous intent. Despite having just been released from prison, he felt that his life was already half ruined. No public institution or community would hire him due to the background check. But he still had one asset ¨C his nearly perfect face. As long as he scammed a few well-off young women, couldn¡¯t he still have a good life? Yue Fan had even lined up his next targets. A better life was within his reach. But being disfigured by Tang Jiajia¡¯s sulfuric acid, how could Yue Fan not hold a grudge? Officer Su. The doctor in charge of treating Yue Fan glanced at Su Xuan and hesitated for a moment before speaking. ¡°The patient¡¯s emotions are quite volatile right now. ¡°There may be actions that could harm themselves or others. If you plan to question him, please be a bit cautious.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan understood his meaning. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll just ask a few questions. Since the officer had already said that, the doctor had nothing more to add. He could only leave the room, leaving it to the police officer and Yue Fan. After the doctor left, Su Xuan didn¡¯t immediately speak but instead looked at Yue Fan, who was in a frenzy in the hospital room. Yue Fan was completely consumed by his madness and paid no attention to who was around him, muttering to himself. Hearing the doctor¡¯s words, Su Xuan became more convinced of his earlier speculations. ¡°Yue Fan ) ¡°There are some things I need to talk to you about. When he began speaking, Yue Fan noticed for the first time that there was another person in the hospital room and turned to see Su Xuan. Since Yue Fan had never seen Su Xuan before, he didn¡¯t know why he was here. He assumed it was to take his statement regarding the sulfuric acid incident caused by Tang Jiajia. Yue Fan immediately started talking to him. Officer! ¡°How is Tang Jiajia? Did you arrest her? I remember you were the one who arrested her!¡± Officer, Tang Jiajia wants to harm me. You have to help me get rid of her! This wretched woman dared to splash sulfuric acid on me. She wants to harm me!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan reassured Yue Fan, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Tang Jiajia is under our control.¡± I¡¯m here to understand whether you and Tang Jiajia knew each other before? As soon as those words left his mouth, Yue Fan¡¯s menacing expression changed. He instinctively asked, ¡°What do you mean, Officer?¡± ¡°What do you mean by ¡®whether I knew Tang Jiajia before¡¯? ¡°This wretched woman had a crush on me! But I already had a girlfriend, so I rejected her! ¡°This wretched woman held a grudge and that¡¯s why she attacked me! Damn it, if I had known she was this ruthless, I would never have met her in the first place!¡± Officer, officer! The doctor said my face can¡¯t be saved¡­ ¡°You have to help me, you must help me, I want to get rid of her! Su Xuan looked at his contorted expression and shook his head. In Yue Fan¡¯s gaze, Su Xuan calmly responded, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m a police officer.¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia did commit the crime of intentionally causing harm, but it¡¯s impossible to let her die. Please be reasonable.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry, after all, you are the victim, and we will handle this fairly. I came here this time just to understand the relationship between you and Tang Jiajia. Now that I know, you should rest.¡± I won¡¯t disturb you any longer. Goodbye. After saying that, Su Xuan didn¡¯t wait for Yue Fan¡¯s consent and turned to leave. Yue Fan¡¯s expression changed from menacing to bewildered in just a few sentences. When he saw Su Xuan was really about to leave after speaking, he suddenly felt dumbfounded. He quickly shouted, ¡°Wait! Wait, Officer! Tang Jiajia has caused me to end up like this, and you¡¯re planning to let her off the hook?¡± His words were filled with anger. Su Xuan took a couple of steps, then turned back to look at Yue Fan. ¡°Mr. Yue, I¡¯m deeply sorry for what you¡¯ve been through. But right now, Tang Jiajia has only committed the crime of intentional harm, so we can only bring her to court for that.¡± I hope you recover soon¡­ Su Xuan said this and truly left. He hoped that Yue Fan could understand the underlying message¡­. Chapter 149 - Chapter 149: All the Clues Are Here, We Need Evidence Chapter 149: All the Clues Are Here, We Need Evidence¡¯ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Intentional harm¡­ intentional harm¡­¡± Hahaha! Tang Jiajia! You just wait for me!¡± indeed, Yue Fan heard Su Xuan¡¯s words. After Su Xuan left, he touched his own face. His face was a work of art, naturally handsome since childhood. When he was young, he had won the hearts of many female classmates with this face As he grew up, he became even more popular among women. He had once thought that while his face was still good-looking, he would find some wealthy women so that when he got older, he would have money to spend. Of course, if he could use this opportunity to climb up the social ladder by marrying a wealthy woman, that would be even better. But now¡­ His life had been ruined before it even started! And the culprit was none other than that wretched Tang Jiajia! Thinking about what Su Xuan had just said, Yue Fan¡¯s expression twisted, but his face was already mostly ruined. So, making a fierce expression made him wince in pain. Yet, amidst the physical discomfort, he burst into laughter. ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia¡­¡± ¡°You wretched woman, you think you can escape after ruining me? You¡¯re dreaming!¡± You thought you could threaten me with your leverage, huh? Well, I¡¯ll make sure you never escape in your lifetime!¡± hkeyes ¡ãUt 0Wn malevolence deepening in ¡°Do you think you can get away with just an intentional harm charge?¡± ¡°You¡¯re dreaming¡­¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia¡­ I want you dead!¡± When SU Xuan returned, Tian yuan had already finished the interrogation They had gathered most of the clues they needed, but the crucial evidence was still missing, and they didn¡¯t know where to find it. So, they needed one piece of evidence to confirm their suspicions! Su Xuan, you¡¯re back?¡± Tian yuan was the first to spot Su Xuan and hurried over. ¡°Take a look at this. It¡¯s from Xiangxi, and it matches the evidence we have now. We can basically confirm our suspicions. But the most critical evidence is still missing¡­ Do we have to wait?¡± AS he said this, Tian yuan slapped the table in frustration. His expression was ¡°I can¡¯t believe someone could be so twisted!¡± he continued. ¡°That¡¯s her own sister! To kill her own sister over a man, is it really worth it?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan picked up his water glass. After running around, he was quite thirsty. ¡°When I first made this guess,¡± Su Xuan began, ¡°I already said¡­ Never try to imagine what someone in love might do. When love takes over, whether it¡¯s a man or a woman, they can do things that defy common sense.¡± That¡¯s right. From the beginning, it was Su Xuan who suggested the possibility of Tang Jiajia killing Tang Xin. However, at that time, nobody believed his theory. After all, killing one¡¯s own biological sister for the sake of a man¡­ It seemed too far-fetched! Moreover, it was highly likely that Tang Jiajia was pregnant when Tang Xin was killed. How could a pregnant woman commit such a crime against her own sister, a normal person? But now, the evidence was right in front of them. Even if they were reluctant to admit it, they had to acknowledge that Su Xuan¡¯s theory was correct. -But the blind spot remains here,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°The day before Tang Xm went missing, the surveillance clearly showed her returning home by herself. Except for ordering takeout, she didn¡¯t leave. The delivery person only Stayed at her door for two minutes, and she locked the door herself when he eft. On the day Tang Xin disappeared, her sister Tang Jiajia went to see her in e morning, and they had a big argument. Tang Jiajia got so angry that she returned to her dorm. In the afternoon of that same day, TangXin ordered takeout. All afternoon, Tang Jiajia didn¡¯t leave the dorm, and there are witnesses to confirm that.¡± So, how could she have killed Tang Xin? This had been their lingering doubt all along. TWO individuals were linked to Tang Xin: an ex-boyfriend and a younger sister oth of whom had alibis. However, considering the current circumstances they were more likely than others to have been involved. One had been imprisoned after being reported by Tang Xin, while the other was own only to Tang Xm as a rival in love, and they had even quarreled on the day of the incident. ¡°There¡¯s also another suspicion,¡± Zhou Tiaotiao added. ¡°For so many years, the police have not found Tang Xin. Even if she was killed there should have been a body. But her body has never been found¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re not entirely sure if Tang Xin really disappeared or was murdered.¡± As soon as Zhou Tiaotiao finished speaking, Su Xuan interrupted her. ¡°No, we can be certain.¡± Everyone looked puzzled. Su Xuan stared at the data sent from the testing center on his computer, along with the lab reports, his expression growing colder. ¡°At the time, the police couldn¡¯t find Tang Xin, and they couldn¡¯t find her ¡°What if she was dismembered by someone?¡± Everyone gasped in shock. They realized that Su Xuan had spoken after reviewing something on his computer. So, what did the computer show? ¡°It¡¯s a prion disease.¡± Tian yuan¡¯s expression turned grim. ¡°isn¡¯t that something that only happens when you consume the flesh of your own kind?¡± someone said. -Whose test report is this?¡± Zhou Tiaotiao asked as she leaned in to read the name of the person being tested. When she saw Tang Jiajia¡¯s name, her face changed. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, finding Tang Xin¡¯s remains will be extremely difficult!¡± No one had ever expected that Tang Jiajia, as Tang Xin¡¯s younger sister, would actually have killed her. That¡¯s why the police officers from Xiangxi hadn¡¯t considered this possibility, giving Tang Jiajia time to escape. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, after all, she¡¯s pregnant,¡± Su Xuan said, taking a deep breath His expression grew solemn as he continued, ¡°An adult, even if Tang Xin was relatively thin, would still weigh over a hundred pounds.¡± ¡°Moreover, there¡¯s hair, skull, various bones in the body, teeth, and so on¡­¡± ¡°She would need a place to dispose of them.¡± ¡°We can find it!¡± After saying this, the expressions of everyone present changed, especially Tian yuan. He had momentarily forgotten this crucial aspect, but Su Xuan¡¯s reminder made him realize. I II contact the police in Xiangxi right away¡­¡± Su Xuan nodded and added, ¡°Not only in Xiangxi but also here. We need to investigate thoroughly. If the other party is too deranged, they might even bring her sister¡¯s remains here¡­¡± When Tian yuan heard this, he initially wanted to dismiss the possibility However, considering Su Xuan¡¯s uncanny abilities, he thought it would be better to heed his advice. ¡°I¡¯ll have someone investigate right away!¡± Before Tian yuan and his team could find any results, Yue Fan approached the police with an accusation against Tang Jiajia, claiming that she had killed her sister, TangXin. Upon receiving the report, they discovered that the case was related to Tang Jiajia, so it was referred to the Second Unit. Tian yuan arrived at the hospital. Yue Fan¡¯s face twisted in agony as he spoke, ¡°You have to believe me; I have evidence!¡± Tian yuan: ? Chapter 150 - Chapter 150: Good Heavens, Even TV Series Dont Dare to Act Like This! Chapter 150: Good Heavens, Even TV Series Don¡¯t Dare to Act Like This! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tang Jiajia was accused of intentional homicide. The entire case had been under investigation for over half a month, and finally, there was a conclusion. At first, when accused of this crime, Tang Jiajia vehemently denied any belief that she would be sentenced for such a crime. After all, she had only thrown sulfuric acid at Yue Fan! This man had deceived her emotions, made her invest years of effort into their relationship, and then betrayed her to pursue other women. Could she not seek revenge? Even if the sulfuric acid had harmed Yue Fan, he hadn¡¯t died; at most, it would be an intentional injury charge. She wasn¡¯t afraid! Then she heard the police officer in front of her say: Yue Fan accused her of killing her own sister. Tang Jiajia:!!! The Major Crimes Unit had almost completed their investigation. Now, with Yue Fan¡¯s testimony and evidence, unraveling the entire case wouldn¡¯t be difficult. The detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division sprang into action and soon gathered all the evidence. Afterward, everyone fell into silence. No one had expected that someone could be this malevolent when pushed to the brink. Yue Fan and Tang Xin had met at a fireworks festival four years ago, a time when fireworks were still allowed. He accidentally bumped into Tang Xin while holding a drink and she was twirling a fairy wand. With just one glance, Yue Fan could tell that Tang Xin¡¯s clothes were not inexpensive. So, under the pretense of an apology, he exchanged contact information with Tang Xin, and in the following months, he repeatedly asked her out, engaged in conversations, and successfully won her over three months later. After another month, they moved in together. Although Tang Xin felt that they had only been together for a month and known each other for half a year, which made it a bit hasty to live together, Yue Fan, having pursued a woman in such a high position, wasn¡¯t about to give up such a golden opportunity. Coincidentally, Yue Fan had just broken up with his previous girlfriend and was kicked out of his place, so he moved in with Tang Xin, part forcefully and part imploring. Although Tang Xin was somewhat reluctant, with his charming looks and persistent pleas, she eventually compromised. At that time, Yue Fan genuinely wanted to have a good life with Tang Xin. After all, Tang Xm was attractive, and despite her modest family background, she earned a yearly salary of two to three hundred thousand! If he could convince her to marry him, wouldn¡¯t that income be his too? However, having only one woman wasn¡¯t secure enough for Yue Fan, so he secretly kept in contact with other girls¡­ And then, while ¡°cohabiting¡± with Tang Xin, he encountered Tang Jiajia. At that time, Tang Jiajia was still a college student, full of youthful vigor and a captivating aura. Although she didn¡¯t have much money, she was young¡­ Not to mention the excitement of cheating behind his girlfriend¡¯s back with her sister, which intoxicated Yue Fan. One momentary lapse led to a catastrophe. Tang Xm didn¡¯t catch them in the act with Tang Jiajia, but she did discover Yue Fan cheated on her. Someone capable of reaching such a high position was naturally intelligent. She quickly calculated how much money she had given him and promptly reported him! Even that morning, Yue Fan and Tang Xin had discussed having a special 300-day anniversary date that night, and Tang Xin had promised him a surprise. Yue Fan had thought about what to buy but hadn¡¯t anticipated that Tang Xin would surprise him in a big way by sending him straight to the police station. Yue Fan had a history of deceit, and in reality, his case wasn¡¯t investigated thoroughly; he was sentenced directly for fraud. Tang Xin broke up with him. At the time, Yue Fan had never imagined that a month later, Tang Jiajia would suddenly find him in jail and tell him that she was pregnant, and it was his child. Yue Fan harbored deep resentment toward Tang Xin at that time. He looked at Tang Jiajia, who appeared so innocent, yet had been manipulated by him for so long, and a sinister idea crossed his mind. Until that point, Tang Xin had remained oblivious to Tang Jiajia¡¯s relationship with Yue Fan. Initially, he had concealed it, thinking that Tang Xin might become his wife, but since Tang Xin had sent him to prison, why not take revenge? So, he persuaded Tang Jiajia to reveal her pregnancy to Tang Xin. Naturally, Tang Jiajia was unwilling at first, but Yue Fan manipulated her. He convinced her that once Tang Xin knew about the pregnancy, even for the sake of the child, she would help him get out of prison sooner. Tang Jiajia had been hopelessly in love with him for a long time and naturally believed this nonsense. So, she agreed. However, Tang Jiajia was just a college student, somewhat concerned about her image. When she got involved with Yue Fan, it was all exciting. But now, when she had to speak up, she remembered that she, a younger sister, had gotten involved with her older sister¡¯s ex-boyfriend; it seemed improper. So, she didn¡¯t dare to say anything. But by not speaking up, she hadn¡¯t expected Tang Xin to find out so quickly. ¡ªBecause at the time, Tang Jiajia hadn¡¯t menstruated for two months, which worried her. She didn¡¯t dare to see a doctor using her own identity. Fortunately, she resembled her sister, so she secretly used her sister¡¯s medical insurance card. Originally, she thought Tang Xin wouldn¡¯t notice initially. But it just so happened that Tang Xin had a toothache and went to the dentist, preparing to have a tooth extracted. Out of the blue, the dentist informed her that pregnant women couldn¡¯t have their teeth pulled, which had shocked Tang Xin! Her period had only just come a few days ago, and now she was pregnant? Tang Xin thought of Tang Jiajia. The only person who could have used her medical insurance card without her knowing was Tang Jiajia. At first, Tang Jiajia didn¡¯t dare to admit it. Under Tang Xin¡¯s persistent questioning, she finally confessed. She made Tang Xin believe it was a case of being deceived by a scoundrel, getting pregnant and not daring to speak up. However, what Tang Xin didn¡¯t expect was that when she asked who the child¡¯s father was, Tang Jiajia revealed a name that shocked her. Tearfully, she asked Tang Xin to withdraw the charges against Yue Fan and set him free. Tang Xin was utterly shocked! Her own biological sister had gotten involved with her ex-boyfriend while they were still dating. Now, with a child on the way, she wanted her, the victim, to drop the charges and release Yue Fan? ¡°Do you realize that he was your sister¡¯s boyfriend!?¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia, have you lost your mind? When you and him were having an affair, he was your sister¡¯s husband?¡± ¡°Sneaking behind my back and sleeping with him in our bed, how can you even suggest that I should drop the charges and let him out? If I had known you were this kind of person, I wouldn¡¯t have brought you to the city in the first place!¡± Tang Xm was furious, but the deed was done. Tang Jiajia, in her despair, screamed, clutching her stomach, ¡°You must let him out! He¡¯s my child¡¯s father, and I can¡¯t let my child be born without a father!¡± Rather than calming things down, this statement only fueled Tang Xin¡¯s anger. She grabbed Tang Jiajia¡¯s hand, intending to take her to get an abortion. A heated argument erupted between the two sisters. Eventually, they parted ways. After returning to the dorm, Tang Xin continued to send messages to Tang Jiajia, urging her to go with her for an abortion. However, after calming down, Tang Xin realized that her sister had likely been deceived by Yue Fan. She felt angry that her sister had acted so shamelessly, but she couldn¡¯t deny the bond of sisterhood. She couldn¡¯t bear to see her sister go down the wrong path over such a trivial matter. Even if she had to sever ties with Tang Jiajia, she wanted to wait until after Tang Jiajia had the abortion. So, she carefully analyzed Yue Fan¡¯s wrongdoing, hoping that Tang Jiajia would accompany her to the hospital for the abortion. But what she didn¡¯t expect was that this analysis would give rise to a sinister plan in Tang Jiajia¡¯s mind¡­. Chapter 151 - Chapter 151: The End of an Old Case! Returning to the Jiangcheng Police Station! Chapter 151: The End of an Old Case! Returning to the Jiangcheng Police Station! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Tang Jiajia was naturally an emotionally volatile person. Besides, her feelings for Tang Xin weren¡¯t as deep as Tang Xin had assumed. Otherwise, she wouldn¡¯t have pursued Yue Fan while knowing he was Tang Xin¡¯s boyfriend. Of course, Tang Jiajia hadn¡¯t initially planned to kill Tang Xin. She was just a college student, and no matter how bold she was, she wouldn¡¯t suddenly contemplate murder. Upon returning to her dorm, she closed her curtains and pretended to be going to sleep. Her roommates assumed she was either feeling unwell or upset. Tang Jiajia had often come back from arguments with Tang Xin and isolated herself with the curtains drawn while watching TV. No one paid her much attention, so they didn¡¯t check on her. Little did they know, while her roommates were briefly away, Tang Jiajia quietly retrieved a fruit knife from her dorm and slipped out. Her roommates assumed she was still in her bed with the TV playing when they returned, so no one checked on her. At that moment, Tang Jiajia had already evaded the surveillance cameras and arrived at Tang Xin¡¯s home once again. She had a key to the place. When she entered, she saw Tang Xin emerging from the kitchen. Tang Xin assumed she had come to her senses, but what Tang Jiajia did next took her by surprise. Tang Jiajia lunged at Tang Xin with a knife. She slashed at her own wrist! She was attempting suicide! Tang Jiajia had always known that, in Tang Xin¡¯s heart, family was irreplaceable. Why else had Tang Xin treated her so well since childhood? Why had she insisted on taking her to get an abortion, even though she knew Tang Jiajia was pregnant with Yue Fan¡¯s child, especially after Yue Fan and Tang Xin had broken up? Tang Jiajia wanted to believe that Tang Xin cared about her. That¡¯s why she dared to threaten her in this way. She had made only a shallow cut, not even breaking the skin. As expected, Tang Xin immediately pounced on her, trying to wrest the knife away. However, Tang Jiajia screamed and threatened Tang Xin to step back, warning her that if Tang Xin didn¡¯t let Yue Fan out, she would kill herself. Naturally, Tang Xin didn¡¯t want that. She moved to take the knife away. During their struggle, Tang Xin accidentally got cut¡­ Seeing her sister collapse in shock, clutching her left ribs, Tang Jiajia was equally stunned. After hesitating for a moment, she contemplated calling an ambulance. Suddenly, she noticed a pregnancy test not far away. Thinking about the child in her belly and the recent argument they had, Tang Jiajia felt that she didn¡¯t need to make that call after all. Pregnant women are naturally prone to emotional outbursts, and Tang Jiajia was a rather paranoid person. In that moment, her emotions completely overwhelmed her. She put down her phone, calmly returned to Tang Xin, and began stabbing her with the knife. She covered Tang Xin¡¯s mouth, and no matter how much Tang Xin struggled, she didn¡¯t stop. When she finally snapped out of it, Tang Xin was lifeless. Tang Jiajia felt like she was losing her mind at that moment! However, she underestimated herself. Remarkably, she managed to retrace her steps, placing Tang Xin¡¯s body in the freezer and then sitting on the couch, contemplating her next move. During this time, Tang Jiajia remembered she was pregnant and couldn¡¯t afford to go hungry. Her phone was in the dorm, so she used Tang Xin¡¯s phone to order takeout. After finishing her meal, Tang Jiajia dismembered Tang Xin¡¯s body into pieces. Several days later, when the company reported Tang Xin missing, the police were called. By then, Tang Jiajia had disposed of the body, scattering her ashes on the mountainside. Facing police questioning, Tang Jiajia remained remarkably composed. She had audio evidence from her phone at the time, and her roommates vouched for her, believing she had been in the dorm the whole time, which cleared her of suspicion. Tang Jiajia was ultimately sentenced to death due to the heinous nature of the crime. With the case closed, Su Xuan was preparing to leave. On his last day, Tianyuan and the others invited Su Xuan to a meal. One reason was to thank Su Xuan for his assistance over the past few days, and the other was to celebrate finally solving the case. They wanted to treat him to a well-deserved feast! Su Xuan, of course, accepted. Who would pass up a free meal? During the meal, Tianyuan, seemingly tipsy from cola, approached Su Xuan and sat down beside him, saying, ¡°What do you think? How did Tang Jiajia have the audacity to take Tang Xin¡¯s body, pack it in trash bags, and carry it down the building in batches?¡± ¡°The whole process went unnoticed¡­¡± ¡°Unbelievable, it¡¯s too unbelievable!¡± ¡°But Su Xuan, how did you guess that Tang Jiajia killed Tang Xin?¡± In the beginning, they had found Tang Jiajia¡¯s behavior suspicious, with her cryptic remarks suggesting more than just theft. However, their initial focus had been on Yue Fan, whom they believed to be the main suspect. Who could have imagined that Su Xuan had been zeroing in on Tang Jiajia the whole time¡­ ¡°Just a gut feeling,¡± Su Xuan replied with a smile. He couldn¡¯t reveal that he had sensed her high guilt level when he apprehended her earlier, could he? The system had only displayed one of Tang Jiajia¡¯s crimes, so he hadn¡¯t thought much of it, assuming she might be a high-level thief. So, he had handed her over to the anti-pickpocket team. The subsequent investigation was conducted by the police themselves. He merely had a gut feeling, combined with his past experience in handling cases, which led to his bold speculation. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s drop this topic and enjoy the meal!¡± ¡°Why bring up things like corpses or disgust while eating?¡± Hearing this, Tianyuan was about to say more, but the others sitting nearby were already displeased. ¡°Yeah, Tian Ge!¡± ¡°It¡¯s really inconsiderate to talk about this at a time like this!¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s make him drink three cups!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯re going to make him drink!¡± Zhou Tiaotiao filled a glass with cola and handed it to Tianyuan. Tianyuan patted his already bloated stomach and smiled wryly. He really couldn¡¯t drink anymore. However, before he could finish speaking, someone pulled him back. ¡°Haha, that won¡¯t do, you must drink!¡± ¡°We all agreed to have drinks, and you¡¯re the one who wants cola¡­¡± ¡°Do you know cola can bloat your stomach?¡± This dinner lasted from evening until around nine o¡¯clock at night. One by one, Tianyuan bid farewell to his colleagues, and when he turned around, he noticed that Su Xuan was still in his place. Tianyuan hesitated for a moment and then approached him. He spoke with a solemn expression, ¡°Actually, there¡¯s still a suspicious point in this case.¡± ¡°Tang Jiajia claimed that she left her child at an orphanage after giving birth¡­¡± ¡°But the things she posted on her social media account aren¡¯t the kind of stuff kids in an orphanage would play with.¡± ¡°She couldn¡¯t possibly have taken kids from the orphanage out to play, right?¡± ¡°The frequency she posts, how could she afford it¡­¡± Tianyuan added with a wry smile, ¡°Tang Jiajia herself is just a recent graduate!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, what do you think¡­¡± ¡°Where is Tang Jiajia¡¯s child?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan shrugged. ¡°Yeah, where is the child?¡± ¡°Come on, it¡¯s getting dark. Are you staying in the dorms tonight? We can go back together,¡± Tianyuan suggested. Su Xuan immediately nodded. ¡°Sure, let¡¯s go back together.¡± ¡°Tomorrow, I¡¯ll drive you back to the county. We can also pay a visit to the county criminal investigation team¡­¡± With someone offering a ride, Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate and agreed right away. ¡°Great!¡± Chapter 152 - Chapter 152: A Date with an Adult... Chapter 152: A Date with an Adult¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The next day, Su Xuan was sent back to the Jiangcheng police station. When Old Mai heard that Su Xuan was coming back, he was overjoyed! He patted his shoulder and said emotionally. ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re finally back!¡± ¡°Let me tell you, if I transfer you out again, I¡¯ll eat dirt!¡± Old Mai felt his heart ache when he thought about how the people from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Municipal Public Security Bureau had been sending him messages and calling him all this time just to test if they could completely transfer Su Xuan over! Su Xuan was his best subordinate! It was already very painful for him to transfer them out temporarily, but this group of people actually wanted him to send him out? Dream on! ¡°Captain Mai, I¡¯m back.¡± Su Xuan said. Old Mai stared at the young man¡¯s face and felt a little emotional. He had never thought that Su Xuan, who had worked in the station for many years, would actually give him such a big surprise! As expected, a breakup was a miracle. He had heard that recently, many police officers had been thinking of ways to get single and enjoy Su Xuan¡¯s pride in his career. Then, they all died under the iron fist of their girlfriends. ¡°It¡¯s good to be back, it¡¯s good to be back!¡± Putting this thought to the back of his mind, Old Mai looked at Su Xuan¡¯s travel-worn appearance and went forward to pat his shoulder. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°You just came back, so I won¡¯t let you go to work now.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go back and rest today!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll give you another day off tomorrow. Go out and have fun with your partner! You guys had only met a few times since the blind date, and now you were on a business trip. Did she complain about it?¡± ¡°If you want to coax a young lady, accompany her for a meal and a date. You can go to work the day after tomorrow!¡± Old Mai was extremely generous to his capable subordinates. Su Xuan opened his mouth. He wanted to say that he had been chatting with Zhao Ruoxi recently¡­ However, it had indeed been a long time since he had seen Zhao Ruoxi. Su Xuan did not reject Old Mai¡¯s kindness. He walked around the station and returned home. Once he reached home, the first thing Su Xuan did was clean up, order takeout, and take a shower. When he came out, the takeout had arrived. Su Xuan began to poke the system while eating the takeaway. ¡°Come, don¡¯t play dead. Tell me what this main mission is. What about Justice Points?¡± After Tang Jiajia was sentenced, Su Xuan was about to leave when the system suddenly sent him a notification. [Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully clearing the unjust case. The main mission has been activated. Justice Points +10!] [System Wallet Reminder: The System Wallet has activated the change and coin pass mode. Justice Points have been distributed to the coin pass. Total Justice Points: no points (Initial Justice Value: 100 points)! [Current total points: 3221 points!] At that time, Su Xuan was stunned. What was Justice Points? What was a main mission? Just as Su Xuan was about to study the system, Tian Yuan called out to him, so he temporarily suppressed the matter of the system. NOW that he was back home, he had to study the main mission and Justice Points that suddenly appeared in the system. Not to mention that these Justice Points were related to his System Wallet. Points were considered small change, and Justice Points were considered small change?? This was the first time he had seen such an operation. He had to study it. [Ding! The criminal system was known as the Strongest Police Officer Arresting Criminal System! The goal is to clear all sins, including but not limited to arresting criminals, handling cases impartially, revealing unsolved cases, and so on.] [Previously, the host had been in the state of catching criminals. The points obtained can only be used in the system store hall. After clearing Tang Xm¡¯s unjust case, the host has successfully activated the main mission door and officially entered the strongest police officer state!] [Congratulations to the host for successfully passing the trial period!] Su Xuan was speechless. So I was just a probationary worker before? -So I¡¯ve already become a full-time employee. Shouldn¡¯t you return the points you cheated me of?¡± Su Xuan could feel that after he activated the main mission, the system¡¯s voice became less dull. It seemed to have gained some humantiy. However, this did not mean that it could cheat him of his points. The moment he finished speaking, the system fell silent again. It was as quiet as a stone. Su Xuan waited for a few seconds, but the system did not answer. He smiled and opened the system wallet. As expected, he saw that the place that was originally lonely and only had points now had an additional Justice Point. Compared to the four-digit points, the three-digit Justice Points were pathetic. He opened his wallet and found a small note inside. [Ding. Remark: The ratio of Justice Points to points is 1:1000.] Su Xuan was speechless. Rich overnight? Before he could be happy, Su Xuan saw the goods in the VIP area of the system store. The mentality of getting rich in an instant came back. F*ck. You want 50 Justice Points for a Sin Radar? Why don¡¯t you rob someone? Although the price of the goods in the VIP mall was high, there were many places where it could be used. In general, it was worth the price. Su Xuan closed the mall sincerely. Very good. Poor people don¡¯t deserve to visit shopping platforms. He chose to look at the second level of the system¡¯s main mission. [Main Mission: Solve three cases. Difficulty: [Simple mode, completion reward: 1,000 general points, 3 Justice Points, 1 random item.]] Su Xuan hissed. So after he became a full-time employee, the system also changed randomly, right? Three cases. This was not difficult for Su Xuan. He was a police officer himself, so the cases in the station would be distributed to him, and the system did not set a time. Let fate take its course! Su Xuan happily closed the system interface and began to eat. It wasn¡¯t that he didn¡¯t want to upgrade the radar, but what could he do with just 3,000 points? When it was almost noon, Su Xuan sent a message to Zhao Ruoxi. Recently, Su Xuan had been chatting on his phone. He basically knew how much free time Zhao Ruoxi had. That meant that there was almost no time. Mealtimes were the time when she appeared the most. As the main person in charge of the station, she had endless things to do every day. The fact that she could take the time to reply to Su Xuan was already because she had a good impression of him. Zhao Ruoxi was probably lucky that she was free at the moment. As soon as the message was sent, the other party responded. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± ¡°Congratulations! You had been on loan for quite a long time this time! Zhao Ruoxi returned to the table with her lunch box. He replied while eating. The two of them were already familiar with each other, so chatting online would not be awkward. However, what surprised Zhao Ruoxi was that Su Xuan was clearly a police officer, but every time she chatted with him, they would get along. Other than occasionally telling her about some unimportant small cases, Su Xuan could continue their conversation. Excluding the fact that the other party was a police officer, Zhao Ruoxi had a good impression of Su Xuan just by chatting with him. It was also because of this that when she saw Su Xuan ask her if she was free tonight. Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s eyes flashed. ¡°If I¡¯m free, what do you want to do?¡± ¡°I have to listen to it first before considering if I¡¯m free or not!¡± As soon as she said that, she immediately regretted it. Flirty, too flirty! However, before she could withdraw it, she saw a message from Su Xuan. She was stunned. Then, her face turned red! ¡°If I¡¯m free, I¡¯d like to ask a date for adults Chapter 153 - Chapter 153: Handsome Guy, Your Girlfriend Wont Be Angry...If You Do This, Will She? Chapter 153: Handsome Guy, Your Girlfriend Won¡¯t Be Angry¡­If You Do This, Will She? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation It was 2:50 in the afternoon when Su Xuan arrived at the bus station. As he pulled up to the designated spot, he noticed a young woman standing at the West Gate with a bag in hand. Su Xuan slowly rolled down the car window, ready to start a conversation. However, the young woman took a step towards him and leaned down to talk, looking at him still seated in the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Hey there, handsome. Are you alone?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the big deal if I¡¯m alone? How about this¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ll reluctantly make an exception today; you¡¯re mine!¡± Su Xuan was momentarily taken aback. The words he had planned to say disappeared, and he stared at the woman in front of him in surprise. Seeing his surprised expression, Zhao Ruoxi finally felt satisfied. After Su Xuan sent that message earlier, she had hesitated to respond for a long time. It was only when he took the initiative to ask her when she would get off work that they resumed their conversation. However, even so, she still felt a bit shy about it. As she reread their chat history in the afternoon, she wondered if Su Xuan was teasing her. Thinking of Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, she felt that it was unlikely, but she couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that she had somehow lost. And now¡­ When she saw Su Xuan approaching slowly, an ingenious idea popped into her head. That¡¯s why she had spoken those words. Now, looking at Su Xuan¡¯s expression, Zhao Ruoxi felt like the frustration that had built up all afternoon was finally fading away. Seeing a hint of amusement in Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s eyes, Su Xuan also caught on. He went along with her words, smiling. ¡°Well, that¡¯s too bad. I¡¯m here to pick up my girlfriend¡­¡± Hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi blinked in surprise. ¡°Girlfriend?¡± They had only a matchmake session and made plans for dinner. They were still in the friend zone, never having explicitly mentioned being together. So, hearing Su Xuan refer to her as his girlfriend caught Zhao Ruoxi completely off guard. Before she could even blush, Su Xuan continued speaking. He sighed and said to Zhao Ruoxi, ¡°Forget it, you look so good, hop in!¡± Zhao Ruoxi instantly understood what Su Xuan meant. She hadn¡¯t expected that her playful banter would lead to this. Su Xuan had immediately played along with her teasing. Without hesitation, Zhao Ruoxi stepped into the car, and Su Xuan started the engine, heading towards the shopping mall they had agreed to meet at. Seeing this, Zhao Ruoxi, thinking about Su Xuan¡¯s earlier comment about having a girlfriend, asked hesitantly, ¡°Hey, handsome, are you leaving just like that? Your girlfriend won¡¯t be mad?¡± While driving, Su Xuan replied playfully, ¡°Well, you¡¯ll have to ask the girlfriend herself.¡± Zhao Ruoxi:¡­ ¡°You¡¯re such a rogue!¡± ¡°Alright, alright, I won¡¯t tease you anymore¡­¡± As she spoke, she slyly adjusted the car¡¯s makeup mirror, using it as an excuse to touch her cheeks. Her face was now flushed, and the redness was even visible in her eyes. If she had known that Su Xuan was so shameless, she wouldn¡¯t have provoked him! ¡°It¡¯s still early; how about we go watch a movie?¡± Su Xuan suggested. They had only planned to have dinner, and it was still only a little after three o¡¯clock. It was a bit early for dinner, but if they watched a movie first, the timing would be just right. Su Xuan switched topics so swiftly that Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s initial shyness and irritation disappeared instantly. She followed his lead and thought for a moment, then said, ¡°Sure! There¡¯s a movie I¡¯ve been wanting to see. Would you mind watching it with me?¡± Su Xuan nodded without hesitation. He didn¡¯t think it was too much to see Zhao Ruoxi, who had just finished speaking and was admiring herself in the mirror. He had already crossed over to this world, and he probably wouldn¡¯t be able to go back. Besides, the original owner of this body happened to be single¡­ Was it unreasonable for him to want to find a partner here? So, by the time Zhao Ruoxi realized that she had been tricked by Su Xuan again¡­ They were already at the entrance of the cinema. ¡°I¡¯ll go buy the tickets.¡± ¡°Do you prefer popcorn or french fries?¡± ¡°Wait a moment, I¡¯ll buy them on the way.¡± Su Xuan spoke gently, as if he hadn¡¯t noticed the sudden change in the woman¡¯s attitude. The words that Zhao Ruoxi had originally intended to say got stuck in her throat. She unconsciously followed Su Xuan¡¯s lead. ¡°Fries, please.¡± ¡°Popcorn is dry and sweet, while fries taste better.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan nodded as if it were the most natural thing. Then he pointed to a seat not far away. ¡°It seems like our chosen seats are still a bit far away. Why don¡¯t you go sit there for a while? I¡¯ll be there soon.¡± His attitude seemed so ordinary that it made Zhao Ruoxi follow his instructions in a daze. After she sat down and looked at Su Xuan going to buy tickets, she couldn¡¯t help but shake her head in amusement. ¡°This guy!¡± ¡°¡­Seems pretty good, though!¡± Zhao Ruoxi muttered to herself. To be honest, at first, Zhao Ruoxi was a bit dissatisfied with the idea of being set up on a blind date with a police officer. While police officers had good benefits, their salaries weren¡¯t high, though various bonuses added up. But money wasn¡¯t the main concern. The main issue was that police officers had very little free time. Considering her own busy job, Zhao Ruoxi genuinely wanted to find someone with an easier job, even if it meant a lower salary, so that they could spend more time together and take care of their family. But she couldn¡¯t really refuse the setup, so she went along with it. However, she never expected that Su Xuan would turn out to be surprisingly good. Although he was busy, they could talk about anything, and their values aligned. More importantly¡­ Su Xuan made her heart race! In fact, when he asked her in the car if she wanted to be his girlfriend, she almost said yes¡­ ¡°Hiss!¡± Thinking about it now, Zhao Ruoxi let out an exclamation. ¡°This is such a terrifying story!¡± ¡°No, no¡­¡± ¡°Zhao Ruoxi, hold yourself together!¡± ¡°How long have you known each other? It¡¯s been less than a month, and you¡¯re already thinking about becoming his girlfriend¡­ Are you out of your mind?¡± ¡°Zhao Ruoxi, stay strong!¡± ¡°Stay strong for what?¡± Just at that moment, Su Xuan approached with a bucket of fries and two cups of milk tea. He happened to overhear her trailing thoughts. He immediately asked in confusion, ¡°What are you trying to stay strong for?¡± Zhao Ruoxi was taken aback. She hadn¡¯t realized that Su Xuan had come over without her noticing. She was startled! Su Xuan probably didn¡¯t hear what she had just said, right? ¡°When did you arrive? How did you get here so quickly?¡± ¡°I just got here. Fortunately, there weren¡¯t many people buying tickets, so I got them right away.¡± ¡°I also bought two cups of milk tea.¡± ¡°Otherwise, if we get thirsty later, it won¡¯t be good.¡± ¡°What if we miss a crucial part of the plot, and you end up blaming me?¡± Su Xuan chuckled and continued, ¡°When you mentioned ¡®stay strong¡¯ earlier, did you mean you¡¯re not feeling well?¡± As soon as he asked that, Zhao Ruoxi let out a sigh of relief. It seemed that Su Xuan hadn¡¯t heard what she had said earlier. She quickly grabbed one of the cups of milk tea and retorted, ¡°Don¡¯t make things up. I¡¯m not that fierce!¡± She definitely wouldn¡¯t hit anyone! Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Chapter 154-Outrageous!? Chapter 154: Chapter 154-Outrageous!? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Right, right¡­¡± ¡°I was just thirsty, Miss Zhao is keeping me company to share an order.¡± ¡°He ordered two milk teas and a serving of fries, which happens to be a combo!1¡® Su Xuan explained as he took a seat beside Zhao Ruoxi. Seeing Zhao Ruoxi still slightly miffed, he quickly continued, ¡°I bought ¡®Interstellar Canal.¡¯ They say this movie has a strong sense of technology.¡± ¡°It¡¯s perfect for us to watch.¡± After this remark, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s anger dissipated. She had only been feeling a bit shy to begin with. Fortunately, Su Xuan was concerned that he might come across as too eccentric and scare away his potential future wife. So, he adjusted himself quickly. ¡°I¡¯ve heard from my colleagues that it¡¯s pretty good.¡± ¡°But since I haven¡¯t seen it myself, I don¡¯t know how well they¡¯ve done with the special effects.¡± ¡°If they¡¯ve done a good job, that¡¯s great. If not¡­¡± As Zhao Ruoxi spoke, she raised her head, a hint of amusement in her eyes. ¡°Then your ticket would be a waste.¡± After all, when it came to watching a movie, especially a 3D film on the big screen, the special effects were what mattered most. This was especially true for the sci-fi genre they had chosen. If the movie¡¯s special effects weren¡¯t good, watching it would be a waste of time. ¡°We¡¯ll see when we get there.¡± Su Xuan shrugged, still unsure. After all, he wasn¡¯t the kind of person who was overly particular. ¡°If it¡¯s not good, we can always leave and buy another ticket.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Ruoxi immediately gave him an annoyed look. ¡°If it¡¯s not good, we¡¯ll just have to tough it out. We can¡¯t keep buying tickets. What if the next one is also not good? You¡¯d be wasting money.¡± As Zhao Ruoxi spoke, she sighed in resignation. ¡°You really¡­¡± ¡°Money isn¡¯t an issue!¡± Seeing the young woman ramble on, Su Xuan lowered his head and didn¡¯t say anything more. He couldn¡¯t just admit that he had intentionally said that sentence just to get Zhao Ruoxi to chat with him. After all, if two people wanted to get closer, they needed to do things that would bring them closer. Considering they often went several days or even more than ten days without seeing each other, just chatting on their phones wouldn¡¯t be enough. So, he felt that he needed to find an opportunity to see if he could bring Zhao Ruoxi closer to him. Clearly, his approach was working. Although the movie they were going to see still had some time before it started, they were both good at chatting. During this time, they talked about this and that, and even when the movie ticket reminder came up, they were both a bit caught off guard. It was Su Xuan who suddenly stopped talking between them. It was only then that they realized¡­ was the movie already checking tickets? Upon realizing this, Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi exchanged a glance, feeling a bit embarrassed. This¡­ they had been chatting so much that they almost forgot to pay attention to the time. Fortunately, the movie theater¡¯s ticket-checking announcement was quite loud. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi shared an awkward look and then both chuckled. Subsequently, Su Xuan picked up the remaining half of the fries, holding an iced tea in his other hand, and said to Zhao Ruoxi. Zhao Ruoxi, holding the tickets, walked ahead. ¡°All right.¡± In fact, their choice of movie was spot on; it was really enjoyable. Even the sense of technology inside was top-notch. Especially when they soared through the starry sky, wearing 3D glasses, they even felt as if they were inside that space themselves. But there was one small issue¡­ They had chatted so energetically just before the movie started, and Su Xuan had consumed quite a few drinks. Nature called. No matter how good the plot was, it was hard to resist. Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate; he told Zhao Ruoxi and left the theater. After washing his hands, Su Xuan finally felt alive again. Darn it! Next time, he thought, he would be a fool to buy drinks during a movie! Su Xuan contemplated this as he was about to leave. Unexpectedly, he paused for a moment, instinctively looked up, and stared at the mirror in front of him. Actually, he was staring at the radar projected onto the mirror. There was a red dot on the radar, slowly approaching him¡­ Su Xuan watched that red dot. In his mind, there was only one thought: he just wanted to arrange a date with his blind date, so why did he have to be called in for overtime? Darn it. Su Xuan sighed. He was in a state of relaxation now, and he decided not to join in on the commotion. As long as this guy didn¡¯t enter the cinema, he would call his colleagues at the police station to come and arrest him¡­ Before he could implement this idea, Su Xuan saw the person on the radar stepping through the cinema¡¯s entrance. Su Xuan:¡­ You just want to make me work overtime, don¡¯t you? Su Xuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened his eyes, they were filled with anger, and he walked directly towards the counter. Muttering to himself: ¡°Darn it!¡± ¡°When there¡¯s a way to heaven, you don¡¯t go; when there¡¯s no door to hell, you come barging in¡­¡± ¡°Disturbing my date¡­¡± ¡®Til make sure you regret this, you jerk!¡± At the cinema¡¯s front desk, Zheng Kang took out the cinema card, glanced at the display screen behind, and selected a movie. ¡°This one, please. Give me the next available show.¡± ¡°Sure, sir!¡± As the cashier at the cinema spoke, she started to select the showing for him. Zheng Kang was about to say something when suddenly, an arm appeared on his shoulder. Following that, a voice he didn¡¯t recognize, but with a somewhat familiar tone, spoke. ¡°What a coincidence, you¡¯re here to watch a movie too?¡± Zheng Kang decided to withhold his initial remark, looked at the arm on his shoulder, and then at the approaching Su Xuan. Frowning with confusion, he finally asked, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but may I ask who you are?¡± Su Xuan knew that the other person didn¡¯t recognize him, and it was him who had approached. But¡­ Does it matter? It doesn¡¯t matter! ¡°You don¡¯t recognize me?¡± ¡°Come on, today¡¯s perfect. I brought my girlfriend along, so don¡¯t buy your ticket yet.¡± ¡°Last time, you said you wanted to see what my girlfriend looks like, right?¡± ¡°You even mentioned that I should treat you to a meal¡­¡± ¡°Just perfect!¡± ¡°After the movie, we¡¯re planning to grab a bite. How about you join us?¡± ¡°Come to think of it, it¡¯s been a long time since we, as buddies, met¡­¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan started pulling Zheng Kang inside¡­ Initially, Zheng Kang felt it was a bit out of line for Su Xuan to suddenly appear and get so close. He even felt the urge to push his hand away in annoyance. However, after hearing Su Xuan mention ¡°my girlfriend,¡± Zheng Kang, who had a penchant for other people¡¯s wives or girlfriends, suddenly held back his words. For him, even if it was someone else¡¯s girlfriend, it gave him a peculiar sense of excitement¡­ So, he took his movie card and smiled at Su Xuan. ¡°Old friend, it¡¯s you!¡± ¡°Sure, it¡¯s been a while. Let¡¯s catch up¡­¡± As for not recognizing this guy at all¡­? Who cares! They¡¯re acquainted now, aren¡¯t they? Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: Dont You Know Why I Captured You?? Chapter 155: Don¡¯t You Know Why I Captured You?? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The two of them were heading towards the outside of the movie theater. At first, Zheng Kang didn¡¯t catch on. It wasn¡¯t until Su Xuan led him outside the cinema that he became puzzled. ¡°Aren¡¯t you here to watch a movie with your girlfriend? Why are we heading outside?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan smiled and pointed to a nearby corridor. ¡°My girlfriend went to buy some bubble tea first.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you ask me to buy the tickets first?¡± ¡°Since I happened to see you, I thought we could buy the tickets together after I pick her up.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go, and I¡¯ll get you a cup of bubble tea. What flavor do you like?¡± Su Xuan spoke as if he hadn¡¯t noticed Zheng Kang¡¯s wariness, and he continued. Upon hearing this, Zheng Kang wondered if he had misunderstood Su Xuan. Thinking about this guy treating him to bubble tea, he guessed that Su Xuan would probably also pay for the movie tickets later. Hmm¡­ If there¡¯s something free to be had, why not take it? ¡°Sure!¡± ¡°I like fruit tea. Just get me any fruit-flavored one.¡± As he spoke, he continued walking forward. However, he didn¡¯t notice that Su Xuan, who had been walking beside him, gradually slowed down and was now behind him. As they reached the stairwell on each floor of the mall¡­ Su Xuan suddenly made a move! Su Xuan suddenly reached out and grabbed the back of Zheng Kang¡¯s neck with force. Then, he used his strength to pull Zheng Kang towards the stairwell! Zheng Kang: !!! Bang! Clang! With Su Xuan¡¯s action, Zheng Kang was shoved into the stairwell. He instinctively tried to resist. But Su Xuan firmly held onto his arm and pinned him in place. ¡°Damn!¡± ¡°Let go of me!¡± ¡°I knew you coming to find me out of nowhere meant trouble. Who are you? What do you want?¡± ¡°F***, let go of me!¡± ¡°God d*** it¡­ if you¡¯re brave enough, don¡¯t resort to sneak attacks. I¡¯ll fight you fair and square. I won¡¯t let you off¡­¡± Zheng Kang found himself pinned to the ground, with half of his face pressed against the concrete floor. The friction against the cement surface made his entire face ache. His eyes were starting to turn red, and he struggled desperately. Every time he tried to get up, Su Xuan pressed him back down with his knee! Each time he managed to lift his face slightly, it was forcibly pushed back down, causing his face to feel like it was being scraped raw. This only fueled Zheng Kang¡¯s anger further. He shouted loudly, his words echoing through the entire floor¡­ Su Xuan furrowed his brow. With a firm press of his knee, he held Zheng Kang down on the ground. Simultaneously, he twisted the struggling man¡¯s arms behind his back and retrieved a pair of handcuffs from his pocket. *CIick!* The cold touch, the weight¡­ The words Zheng Kang was shouting suddenly got stuck in his throat. Incredulous, he widened his eyes and abruptly turned his head. The force was so strong that it even made a cracking sound in his neck. Su Xuan even started to doubt if he had twisted the guy¡¯s neck too hard. Meanwhile, Zheng Kang stared blankly as Su Xuan rose from on top of him, his mouth gaping open. In a voice filled with disbelief, he stammered, ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re¡­ a cop!?¡± After feeling the handcuffs clasp around his wrists, Zheng Kang was truly dumbfounded. He had initially thought that something was off with Su Xuan, perhaps a jealous husband of some woman he had been involved with before¡­ But he never expected that Su Xuan was actually a police officer! Thinking about what Su Xuan had just said and feeling the icy sensation on his wrists, Zheng Kang had only one thought in his mind: He was in deep trouble! In the face of Zheng Kang¡¯s shock, Su Xuan had no desire to say another word. He gave his shoulder a firm pat, lifting him up, and angrily commanded, ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°Not¡­!¡± ¡°You damn cop! Were you just fooling me?¡± Zheng Kang didn¡¯t want to keep quiet now. He felt like he was going crazy. ¡°Even if you¡¯re a cop, you can¡¯t treat me like this!¡± ¡°This is deceit!¡± ¡°If I had known you were a cop, I wouldn¡¯t have come over here with you! Let me go! Let me go!¡± ¡°No, what did I do? Why are you arresting me?¡± ¡°I swear¡­ let me go! If you don¡¯t let go, I¡¯ll file a complaint against you!¡± Zheng Kang was beside himself at this point. No¡­ Even if he had done something wrong, shouldn¡¯t it take more than this for the police to arrest him? Why did this damn cop have the right to detain him? Damn it, he didn¡¯t even give a warning. He just shoved him to the ground¡­ Why! ¡°Be honest!¡± Su Xuan was about to take out his phone to call a colleague when he suddenly noticed Zheng Kang¡¯s crazed appearance. He furrowed his brow. ¡°Do you even know what you¡¯ve done? Why should I have any doubts about arresting you?¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± ¡°If you keep blabbering, I won¡¯t just be helping you put on these handcuffs!¡± Originally, having to work overtime after arranging a date was already infuriating. But this criminal he had apprehended¡­ He didn¡¯t even seem to understand why he was being arrested! Had he committed a crime? Did he not have any idea? ¡°I don¡¯t know why you¡¯re arresting me! Just let me go!¡± ¡°Damn it, do you think being a cop gives you the right to arrest people at will? I haven¡¯t done anything wrong. Why are you arresting me?¡± ¡°For heaven¡¯s sake! Release me right now, do you hear me? Otherwise, I¡¯ll report your badge number, and I¡¯ll do it right away!¡± ¡°You son of a¡­¡± Zheng Kang struggled and cursed profusely. Su Xuan quickly made a phone call to his colleague, briefly explaining the situation, and then turned off his phone. He pulled Zheng Kang up and stood him in front of him. To his surprise, Zheng Kang genuinely seemed to believe he hadn¡¯t committed any crime. Or perhaps, he had committed a crime but didn¡¯t consider it one. ¡°Even though the East Street corner is somewhat hidden, it¡¯s not without surveillance cameras,¡± Su Xuan remarked, sneering. As he said these words, Zheng Kang, who had been struggling, suddenly seemed to have his throat squeezed, emitting a loud gasp. His mouth, filled with profanities, abruptly fell silent. He stared at Su Xuan in disbelief, his mind filled with doubt. No! It couldn¡¯t be¡­ That place was so secluded¡­ And he had already checked; all the cameras there were malfunctioning¡­ How could this person possibly know about what he had done? He must be bluffing! Yes¡­ Bluffing¡­ ¡°Offi-officer¡­¡± ¡°What are you talking about, cameras? What East Street corner¡­¡± ¡°I, I don¡¯t know¡­¡± He instinctively tried to deny. But his momentum had already faltered, and the curses that had flowed smoothly earlier now stumbled. Su Xuan sneered and didn¡¯t bother with him, instead waiting for his colleague to arrive. Fortunately, this shopping center happened to be in the patrol area of his colleague. After making the call, they quickly arrived. They found it amusing that Su Xuan, who had just returned after a long day, had already caught another criminal. Two police officers: ¡­Well, aren¡¯t you something! ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re too impressive!¡± The newcomer was none other than Zhou Qiang. Su Xuan didn¡¯t exchange pleasantries with him. He relayed the information about the suspect and the charges to Zhou Qiang, then hastily said, ¡°I¡¯ve got plans to watch a movie with someone. Let¡¯s catch up later¡­¡± Zhou Qiang:¡­ Seems like I¡¯m just a courier after all! Chapter 156 - Chapter 156: Su Xuan Appears at the Scene of an Accidental Death While Eating! Chapter 156: Su Xuan Appears at the Scene of an Accidental Death While Eating! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sorry, I¡¯m late,¡± By the time Su Xuan re-entered the movie theater, the plot had progressed to a point where he couldn¡¯t quite grasp what was happening. It was essentially the most thrilling part, nearing the climax. Su Xuan only apologized to Zhao Ruoxi with a brief remark and then remained silent. If he had to apologize, he would do it after leaving the theater. Right now, the plot was at its most exciting, and he didn¡¯t want to disturb anyone. In reality, Zhao Ruoxi was also captivated by the plot, her eyes glued to the screen. This sci-fi film not only depicted the adventures of the main characters but also delved into the secrets behind why humans could venture into space. Even though everyone assumed that movies were just a bunch of nonsense, it didn¡¯t mean they didn¡¯t find it enjoyable while watching it! At least in this ¡¯ moment, in the cinema, it seemed to make sense¡­ Although Su Xuan had struggled to follow the plot a bit earlier, after watching for a few more minutes, he felt like he¡¯d caught up. So, he continued to watch, placing his drink down and reclining in his seat. ¡°So, you were gone for quite a while.¡± It wasn¡¯t until the end of the movie that Zhao Ruoxi realized how long Su Xuan ad been away. It wasn¡¯t that she wasn¡¯t interested in his absence, but shortly after Su Xuan left, the plot reached a critical point, and she was completely engrossed in it. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t asked her about the plot¡¯s development when he returned, she probably wouldn¡¯t have even remembered that he had left. ¡°It¡¯s just a shame that you missed the plot development entirely.¡± ¡°Did you come back feeling completely lost?¡± Zhao Ruoxi had initially wanted to ask him why he came back so late, but she thought it might not be appropriate for her, a girl, to ask about his bathroom break. So, she quickly changed the subject. Su Xuan nodded, still a bit shaken. He hadn¡¯t expected the plot to progress so quickly right after he left. It had been a leisurely journey through the stars just a moment ago. It seemed like there was a curse that prevented bathroom breaks during movies. & ¡°When I came out, I happened to encounter a suspect, so I wasted some time.¡± -I guess I¡¯ll have to wait for the online version to catch up on the plot. Even though you told me about it, not seeing the visuals makes me curious.¡± Su Xuan sighed as he spoke. Zhao Ruoxi looked at him and couldn¡¯t help but feel it was a shame. ¡°You encountered a suspect? Your luck is really something else¡­ How do you manage to run into criminals every time?¡± ¡°I remember when we were on that bus together¡­¡± Zhao Ruoxi was about to remind him of the first time they met when she recalled that he had encountered a criminal back then too. Su Xuan remained silent for a moment and then chuckled, ¡°Well, some people just seem to have a knack for attracting criminals.¡± He even made a joke about it himself. ¡°But this is good. At least it gives me a little more salary.¡± Capturing a criminal is a performance.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good for them to come out one by one to increase my performance.¡± Zhao Ruoxi did not know much about such matters. However, when she saw Su Xuan¡¯s calm expression and recalled how Su Xuan had caught the thief in her train station, Zhao Ruoxi could not help but feel a little moved. It was said that serious men were the most handsome. However, Zhao Ruoxi suddenly felt that Su Xuan, who was standing in front of her now, was a person who could not be compared to her. He also seemed very handsome! Just like what the two of them had said before. By the time they finished watching the movie, it was already time for dinner. Su Xuan had just transmigrated, so he really did not know what delicious food was available in the county. In the end, Zhao Ruoxi booked a restaurant. ¡°I see that they often post short videos in this restaurant.¡± ¡°And the group purchase is quite favorable.¡± ¡°I wanted to come over and give it a try before, but I never had the time.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go over and take a look while he¡¯s still in the opening period.¡± AS Zhao Ruoxi spoke, she had already opened a certain group. There was a group purchase on it. Su Xuan did not have much thoughts about eating this thing. In any case, he could eat anything. Since she didn¡¯t reject him. Hence, the two of them arrived at the newly opened Cantonese restaurant downstairs not long after. After all, it was a group purchase, so they directly ordered the dishes listed on the group purchase. ¡°The decoration of this shop is quite vintage.¡± Sitting here always feels like eating in an ancient tavern.¡± ¡°Look.¡± Zhao Ruoxi lifted her chin as she spoke,¡± There are even people wearing traditional Chinese clothing out for dinner. It¡¯s quite a feeling, let alone here.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan nodded. It was indeed quite lively to open this shop in the mall. The customers had never stopped since they arrived. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that this shop had specially reserved a few tables for group purchase customers, they would probably have to wait there like the people outside. ¡°Bada!¡± At this moment, the sound of tiles shattering came from inside. The two of them subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice. On a table inside, a woman dressed in Chinese clothing widened her eyes and looked at her companion in disbelief. After everyone looked over, the woman stood up. He pointed at his companion, almost unable to speak properly. ¡°Blood.¡± ¡°So much blood!¡± ¡± Ambulance! Call an ambulance!¡± ¡°Help! Call the ambulance! Xiangyang, Xiangyang, how are you?¡± As the woman spoke, the figure sitting opposite him swayed from side to side and fell from his seat to the ground. Even the plates on the dining table in front of him were brought down by him. All of them fell to the ground. The man fell on the broken plate, his temple hitting the sharp corner of the plate! A finger-length tile fragment pierced the man¡¯s temple! Blood slowly flowed out from his temple. This scene happened too quickly. No one had expected things to develop to this extent. ¡°Ah!¡± ¡°Someone died!¡± The entire shop was silent for a moment, followed by a loud shout. Some customers screamed and wanted to run out. The woman did not expect this to happen either. Her eyes immediately widened as she looked at her companion in disbelief. Then, he wanted to run over and help his companion up. ¡°Xiangyang, are you alright?¡± ¡°Xiangyang.¡± As she spoke, her hand was about to touch the man¡¯s body! ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± At the critical moment, Su Xuan stood up and took out his police officer ID. He said loudly. ¡°Don¡¯t move, I¡¯m a police officer!¡± ¡°Everyone, please be quiet and keep the scene intact!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll contact my colleagues now.¡± ¡°Everyone, don¡¯t panic. Don¡¯t ruin the scene!¡± At this moment, Su Xuan¡¯s expression was definitely the ugliest in the entire shop. He felt that today was really a disaster. It was one thing to encounter a criminal while watching a movie, but they actually encountered a murder scene while eating. Of course, given the current situation. It was more like an accident. However, he hadn¡¯t investigated it yet, so he couldn¡¯t directly determine whether it was a real accident or an accident.. Chapter 157 - Chapter 157: Suicide, Vengeance? There were many doubts! Chapter 157: Suicide, Vengeance? There were many doubts! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The police arrived promptly. None of the customers who had been in the restaurant tried to flee. They remained in their seats, watching the police approach with a mixture of fear and curiosity, preserving the scene in their minds. Su Xuan instructed his team to question them and take their statements. Apologetically, he then approached Zhao Ruoxi. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, it seems our dinner plans won¡¯t work out.¡± ¡°I apologize sincerely.¡± A murder case happening here was something no one had anticipated, including Su Xuan. In fact, it appeared to be an accident. When Su Xuan had entered the restaurant, the deceased was still engaged in conversation with his girlfriend. Suddenly, the victim had shown some odd behavior. According to his girlfriend, he seemed to be feeling unwell and had tried to get medication. Unfortunately, he accidentally fell to the ground, and what followed was the scene they had all witnessed. Whether it was based on the initial scene or the footage from the surveillance cameras, it appeared to be a tragic accident. However, even under such circumstances, the police who received the report couldn¡¯t just leave the scene. Since Su Xuan had taken charge of the case from the beginning, he couldn¡¯t simply walk away halfway. Zhao Ruoxi understood this. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, she nodded immediately. ¡°I understand¡­¡± ¡°It looks like there won¡¯t be any conclusion today. I¡¯ll head back.¡± ¡°We can make plans again once you¡¯ve resolved everything.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll treat you to a movie then!¡± Zhao Ruoxi playfully remarked as she picked up her bag. ¡°Well, I¡¯ll take my leave then.¡± She had already given her statement, and now she was free to go. Most of the customers around had finished giving their statements and left the restaurant. The only ones left were the deceased¡¯s girlfriend, who had a distressed look, and the owner of the establishment. ¡°Su Xuan, what do you make of this situation?¡± The deceased¡¯s body still lay where it had fallen, and the forensic examiner was currently examining it. It wouldn¡¯t be long before the body was taken away for further analysis. The police had already informed the deceased¡¯s family. However, they were from another city and had come here for work, with their parents residing in their hometown. The only close person was the deceased¡¯s girlfriend. ¡°I think this may be¡­¡± ¡°An accident, right?¡± ¡°Whether it¡¯s the evidence at the scene, the forensic examination, or even the footage from the cameras¡­¡± ¡°All indicate that the deceased accidentally knocked something over, which pierced his temple¡­¡± Su Xuan stood by the door, gazing outside. His colleague quickly approached him and began speaking. These words left Su Xuan deep in thought. He had been at the scene and had witnessed a life suddenly extinguished before his eyes. In his impression, this seemed to be just an accident. Yet, for some reason, he had a strange feeling in his heart. As if this incident shouldn¡¯t be defined so simply. ¡°Let¡¯s wait for the forensic results to come in¡­¡± With a sigh, Su Xuan continued, ¡°We can¡¯t jump to conclusions just yet.¡± ¡°If it¡¯s an accident, that would be the best outcome, and we can close the case.¡± ¡°But what if it¡¯s a homicide?¡± ¡°Not to mention the deceased¡¯s parents haven¡¯t arrived yet.¡± ¡°It¡¯s better to wait for the results of the examination.¡± As Su Xuan spoke, his colleague paused for a moment, then raised his head to confront him. In a low voice, he said, ¡°If it turns out to be murder¡­¡± ¡°I mean, Su Xuan, can you believe your luck? Finally, you bring someone out to eat, and this kind of thing happens.¡± ¡°Where¡¯s your girlfriend?¡± ¡°I thought I saw her when I came over¡­¡± ¡°Where is she?¡± Su Xuan watched as his colleague frantically searched the entire restaurant. Su Xuan restrained himself from rolling his eyes and managed not to lose his temper entirely. ¡°Come on, it¡¯s not even the right time. You¡¯re worried about my girlfriend? I¡¯m a single guy, where would I have a girlfriend?¡± ¡°Oh, come on, isn¡¯t that her with you? I swear I saw a girl with you just now¡­¡± His colleague, upon hearing this, was suddenly struck dumb. ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± This remark got Su Xuan infuriated. ¡°She¡¯s still not my girlfriend yet. I¡¯m still wooing after her.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you try to pull any pranks on me!¡± ¡°If she doesn¡¯t agree to be my girlfriend, you¡¯ll see if I don¡¯t give you a beating!¡± Colleague:¡­ June 30th. A murder occurred at June Square. The victim was a young working man. The cause of death was a brief shock induced by an illness, causing him to fall and accidentally break dishes, resulting in one of the shards piercing his temple and causing his death. On this case, Su Xuan, who was present at the crime scene on the day of the incident, became the lead investigator. In the past few days, Su Xuan had been working tirelessly, barely finding time to sleep. ¡°Su Xuan, the lab report is out!¡± Just as Su Xuan was consolidating the information for submission that day, a voice suddenly reached his ears, causing him to pause. He had intended to submit the report. ¡°How¡¯s it looking?¡± ¡°This is the lab report. After you¡¯ve read it, you¡¯ll realize we need to overturn our previous investigation.¡± ¡°This matter¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s very likely it wasn¡¯t an accident!¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t submitted your report yet, have you? If you haven¡¯t, you should cancel it immediately!¡± Su Xuan: ? He didn¡¯t say anything but lowered his head to read the lab report. This case had happened exactly three days ago, and they had already completed most of the investigation they needed to do. The forensic examination had also been submitted to them earlier. The man in question had a pre-existing mental illness and was on medication. Since his episodes were not frequent, he could normally go to work without any issues. However, on the day of the incident¡­ The victim happened to not have his medication with him, and a sudden severe episode in a noisy place led to a brief shock. The police also investigated the people around him and all the individuals present in the restaurant on that day. They conducted an extensive examination, especially on his girlfriend. But due to his condition, he was generally quiet at work, even though he was a good person who never refused to help when asked. As such, he had no known enemies. Even his girlfriend had accepted his proposal, and they were planning to get married in four months. A person like this would hardly consider suicide. As for any potential revenge, there were no leads. Moreover, the circumstances of the incident at the crime scene were incredibly coincidental. After multiple investigations, the police eventually classified it as an accidental death. But now, as Su Xuan looked at the lab report in his hands, his face turned dark. ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Thank goodness you acted quickly back then and had us check if there were any unusual drugs in the victim¡¯s system.¡± The officer who brought the report spoke, still looking somewhat puzzled. ¡°How did you even think of this?¡± ¡°This victim had a drug in his system that caused his illness at the restaurant. He conveniently didn¡¯t have his medication with him¡­¡± ¡°The probability of this incident being a revenge killing is quite high!¡± Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: This Was Not an Accident, It Was a Deliberate Murder! Chapter 158: This Was Not an Accident, It Was a Deliberate Murder! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation 1 Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Hearing this, Su Xuan furrowed his brow. To be honest, he had acted on a whim initially. After all, he hadn¡¯t seen the murderer at the crime scene. Plus, investigations had revealed that the victim didn¡¯t have any enemies, and his relationship with his girlfriend was good. Revenge killing should not have been a possibility. But for some reason, even as he had started writing the report, Su Xuan felt that something was amiss. That¡¯s why he had planned to have the forensic examiner reevaluate the victim¡­ And now, it had indeed been reevaluated. ¡°If the illness was induced, then the probability that his girlfriend is involved is high, Su Xuan said with a serious expression. ¡°What we need to do now is to bring his girlfriend here as soon as possible.¡± If I remember correctly, she should be coming to pick them up today?¡± The victim¡¯s parents had come all the way from a remote area. Due to their remote location, it had taken them a full three days to arrive. His girlfriend was supposed to pick them up today, accompanied by police officers from the local precinct. Hearing this, his colleague nodded. Yeah, his parents have finally arrived.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been a full three days, and now that they are here and we have discovered some leads, shouldn¡¯t we have them come in?¡± ¡°After all, if we are really going to investigate this, we need their cooperation to understand what happened.¡± If it was defined as an accident, like it had been initially, then there wouldn¡¯t be a need for all this. But given the possibility that it wasn¡¯t an accident¡­ Someone had administered medication to the victim, causing his condition to deteriorate in public. Perhaps it was an attempt to teach the victim a lesson, but it had resulted in an accident. Or, it might have been premeditated with the intention of killing the victim. After all, an accident-induced illness could also be lethal. Whatever the reason, they couldn¡¯t just let this incident pass without further investigation! ¡°First, notify our colleagues to come over,¡± Su Xuan said upon hearing this, his brow furrowing. He continued, ¡°If the victim¡¯s illness was indeed induced by someone, then his girlfriend¡­¡± ¡°The suspicion is high!¡± ¡°Let our colleagues know and bring them here as soon as the guests arrive. We¡¯ll re-examine the case.¡± Upon hearing this, his colleague, who had been talking to him, nodded and adopted a serious expression. ¡°Alright, I understand.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll inform them¡­¡± Airport. Two elderly men, their hair turned white with age, disembarked from the plane, looking weary from the journey. As they walked out of the airport, they spotted Zheng Qin waiting not far away, accompanied by two police officers. During the flight, the two old men had been pondering. Their son might have had a bit of bad luck since childhood, and he had developed this habit as he grew up, but it shouldn¡¯t have cost him his life just by having a meal with his fiancee! Throughout the journey, they had almost convinced themselves that it might be a prank from their son and future daughter-in-law. After all, these two kids were known for their playful nature. Yet, no matter how mischievous they were, using their own life and death as part of a prank seemed excessively cruel. The old man even thought about scolding their son and future daughter-in-law thoroughly once they met them. Life was so precious; how could they use it as a joke? Both old men secretly thought that they didn¡¯t want to admit that it might be true, that their son might have truly passed away. It wasn¡¯t until this moment when they saw the two police officers standing beside their future daughter-in-law that they had to face the possibility that this might be real. They had to confront the fact that their son might have already died. With these thoughts in mind, both old men¡¯s steps faltered. ¡°Qin Qin¡­¡± Zhou Jianguo supported his wife, who was already stumbling, and rushed toward their future daughter-in-law. He couldn¡¯t believe it and muttered, ¡°Hao Hao¡­¡± ¡°Is it¡­ Is it really¡­¡± The word hung at the tip of his tongue, but he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say it. It felt like something was blocking his throat. In a self-deprecating manner, he thought that as long as they didn¡¯t say that word, maybe their son hadn¡¯t really died! Zheng Qin, looking at the future in-laws, couldn¡¯t hold back her tears. She took a step forward and gently held Zhou¡¯s mother¡¯s arm, her voice trembling. ¡°Uncle, Aunt, let¡¯s go to the police station first¡­ It¡¯s been many days, and the police should be close to closing the case¡­ After that, I¡¯ll take you to see Haoge.¡± Hearing these words, Zhou¡¯s father and mother, who had been holding on, suddenly felt their legs give way, and they collapsed to the ground. If it weren¡¯t for the quick support from the two police officers accompanying Zheng Qin, they might have ended up in the hospital themselves. Yet, precisely because of this, both of them were even more convinced that their son might have truly met an unfortunate fate. They thought about the phone call from the police before and the information they had learned from Zhou Qin. A sense of despair and sorrow overwhelmed them. However, in this moment, even when forced to accept the truth, there was still a part of their hearts that couldn¡¯t help but resist. They couldn¡¯t help but wonder¡­ What if it¡¯s still just a prank now? Their son had been fine all these years; how could he possibly¡­ With such anxious hearts, the two of them, accompanied by the two police officers, arrived at the police station. The moment they saw Su Xuan, they knew he was the police officer in charge of their son¡¯s case. The two elderly men, who couldn¡¯t accept the fact that their son had died, almost shook Su Xuan¡¯s hand vigorously. ¡°Officer!¡± While it¡¯s true that my son had a condition like this, he always carried his medication with him every day!¡± ¡°And you said over the phone that my son fell on his own¡­¡± ¡°How is that even possible? My son couldn¡¯t have gone like this¡­¡± ¡°Officer, did you investigate properly¡­¡± Could someone have deliberately harmed my son!?¡± ¡°My son died so suddenly, I can¡¯t accept it!¡± Zhou¡¯s mother held onto Su Xuan¡¯s arm, her voice filled with despair. Living in a remote mountainous region where knowledge about contraception was limited due to the lack of access to education, they didn¡¯t really have a choice when it came to family planning. They got married and ended up having four children out of which only Zhou Hao survived. They had struggled and worked hard to raise their son and send him to college, hoping that he would eventually take care of them. But their son had died under mysterious circumstances in distant Xiangjiang City. The couple had spent the better part of their lives raising their son, and they were on the brink of enjoying the fruits of their labor, expecting to welcome grandchildren soon. Now, their world had crumbled. Seeing their anguish, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but feel sympathy. He carefully chose his words, considering the previous test results. ¡°Based on the blood test results for Zhou Hao, it seems that he had taken an overdose of medication prior to this¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou¡¯s mother, who had been crying, was taken aback. ¡°W-what?¡± Chapter 159 - Chapter 159: Who Could The Murderer Be? Zheng Qin? Chapter 159: Who Could The Murderer Be? Zheng Qin? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Su Xuan finished his sentence, Zhou¡¯s mother, who had been crying uncontrollably by her husband¡¯s side, suddenly widened her eyes. It was as if she had a sudden realization, and her face was filled with anger. -What do you mean, officer?¡± She demanded. ¡°Are you suggesting that there might be another reason for my son¡¯s death? I always told him to be careful to carry his medication with him at all times. How could he have died like this. Someone must have wanted to harm him! Officer, have you found out who that person is? Who wanted to harm my son? Officer, you must find the murderer and avenge my son!¡± She grabbed Su Xuan¡¯s hand, her emotions running high. But Su Xuan had no time to deal with her right now because not only her but also Zhou Jianguo and Zheng Qin were on the verge of losing it. Especially Zheng Qin. ¡°Officer are you saying that Zhou Hao¡¯s condition was triggered by using some medication, and that¡¯s why it happened during our date, turning into this tragedy?¡± She questioned. ¡°Are you implying that if this accident hadn¡¯t occurred, Zhou Hao would still have died? Someone wanted to harm him!¡± Zheng Qin¡¯s anger grew as she thought about it. She and Zhou Hao had fallen in love during their college days, and their relationship was deep. After five years of dating, they had recently accepted Zhou Hao¡¯s proposal, and their love was at its peak. Zhou Hao¡¯s death had hit her hard. Moreover, Zhou Hao had passed away during their date, suddenly collapsing. These past few days, Zheng Qin had been haunted by nightmares. She would dream of Zhou Hao repeatedly asking her why they had gone out to eat that day, why they had planned a date, and why she hadn¡¯t given him his medicine immediately. Zheng Qin felt like she was losing her sanity. She, too, wondered why she had insisted on going out to eat that day. If they hadn¡¯t gone out to eat that day, would Zhou Hao still be alive? Not to mention the fact that Zhou Hao didn¡¯t have his medication with him that day. Zheng Qin only found out about this after Zhou Hao¡¯s death. Zheng Qin recalled that before they went out for their date, Zhou Hao had seemed like he wanted to go back and get something. However, because she was impatient, Zhou Hao hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn¡¯t go back. Now, thinking about it, it was highly likely that he had wanted to go back to get his medication. But because of her, Zhou Hao had ultimately not gone back to retrieve his medicine. In other words, she bore a significant responsibility for Zhou Hao¡¯s death. Thinking about this, Zheng Qin¡¯s expression turned grim. Seeing Zheng Qin¡¯s change in expression, Su Xuan¡¯s eyes flickered. From her face, he could tell that she probably knew something. However, Zheng Qin had no guilt on her conscience, even though this system was a bit of a hassle. In matters like this, Su Xuan still had confidence in the system. With that in mind, he requested the three of them to give statements and to provide more details about the events leading up to the death of the deceased. Naturally, the three of them agreed without hesitation. This matter was directly related to their son/fiance, and they needed to investigate it thoroughly. ¡°Old Su,¡± one of the officers said. ¡°The statements from Zhou¡¯s parents are consistent with what Zheng Qin mentioned earlier. In fact, these elderly parents who stay in their hometown all the time may know less about Zhou Hao than his girlfriend.¡± Zhou Qiang, another officer, sighed after they finished recording the statements and returned to their office. He continued, ¡°Zhou Hao indeed didn¡¯t have any known enemies¡­ This makes it a bit tricky. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s expression also turned serious. ¡°Based on our investigation and the statements, it¡¯s clear that the deceased didn¡¯t have any disputes with anyone,¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°But the results of the examination are accurate. When I asked you to test the deceased¡¯s blood, I had a suspicion that perhaps he had consumed an excessive amount of drugs somewhere. However, I didn¡¯t expect the deceased to have such a good temper, which made our investigation quite challenging.¡± ¡°Since this isn¡¯t an accident, we need to expand our investigation beyond the deceased,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°We can¡¯t rule out the possibility that someone close to the deceased may have provoked others, leading to the deceased being targeted.¡± As Su Xuan spoke, Zhou Qiang lifted his head, looking at him in disbelief. ¡°Su Xuan, where do you come up with such clever arguments? Are you going too far?¡± Su Xuan responded, ¡°Well, what¡¯s your alternative? Zhou Qiang sighed. He couldn¡¯t come up with one. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We need to continue our investigation,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡®Til handle Zhou Hao¡¯s friends, and I¡¯ll check his workplace. Without giving Zhou Qiang a chance to resist, Su Xuan walked away. Zhou Qiang helplessly watched him go. If they couldn¡¯t make progress in this case after three days, they might be in for a tough conversation with their superiors. On the other hand, Su Xuan headed straight to Zheng Qin¡¯s workplace after leaving the police station. He was planning to start the investigation with Zheng Qin. Back at the police station, when Su Xuan had mentioned his suspicions, Zheng Qin¡¯s expression had seemed off. He wasn¡¯t sure what it meant, but before he delved into that¡­ ¡°System, before we proceed, I have to askyou something,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°You¡¯re not going to pull the same trick on me as last time, are you? You won¡¯t mark innocent people with sin values, right? After all, whether it was Zheng din or the people in the store where the incident occurred, Su Xuan had used his own investigative methods along with the sin value indications within the acceptable range. However, after the incident where the deceased had been drugged, Su Xuan was concerned that the system might cause trouble again. Having spoken his mind, the car fell into silence for a while. Even though the system hadn¡¯t responded, Su Xuan wasn¡¯t worried. He knew this was a psychological battle. The more he talked, the more the system might think he cared deeply about it. But as long as he didn¡¯t speak, the one who became anxious would be the system. ¡°Ding! Please respect this system,¡± came a mechanical voice. ¡°For individuals with sin values, the system will naturally mark them. The Sin Radar is a creation of this system, and there is no fact of not marking individuals.¡± The voice even carried a hint of irritation. Su Xuan smirked. ¡°Remember what you just said. If you ever deduct my points again without reason, I¡¯ll file a complaint against you!¡± As for how to file a complaint, Su Xuan didn¡¯t know yet. But he didn¡¯t mind investigating the system thoroughly after this ordeal was over. [Host, the system doesn¡¯t have that option.] [Please focus on completing your tasks. Keep it up!] Upon hearing this, the system remained silent for a few seconds and then released two mechanical sounds before disappearing without a trace. It was clear that it felt somewhat guilty. Su Xuan didn¡¯t concern himself with where the system had gone. He continued driving until he reached the place where Zheng Qin worked. It was a foot massage parlor. Zheng Qin worked there as a financial officer.. Chapter 160 - Chapter 160: Officer, This Bitch Killed My Son! Chapter 160: Officer, This Bitch Killed My Son! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After conducting investigations on the deceased¡¯s parents, friends, and relatives, the police finally narrowed down the list of three suspects. To be precise, it was four suspects. ¡°Su Xuan, it¡¯s not that I¡¯m criticizing you, but I feel like your theory is a bit far-fetched,¡± said Zhou Qiang after hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words. In fact, after their investigations, they had identified several individuals as potential suspects. While previously they might have considered this case an accident, now they were willing to explore the darkest possibilities, including the existence of other enemies of the deceased. However, Su Xuan¡¯s suggestion seemed a bit extreme. Even if Chen Jianxun was indeed infatuated with Zheng Qin, you can¡¯t just speculate that he might be one of the suspects in this case!¡± Zhou Qiang argued. ¡°Compared to him, the other suspects we¡¯ve listed seem more plausible. As for Chen Jianxun, it¡¯s just an unrequited love story, and he¡¯s already married now. Why would you consider him as one of the suspects?¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s question was genuinely perplexed. After all, the other three suspects they had identified had intense disputes with the deceased, either as relatives or friends. In the process of committing a crime, it was not unthinkable for them to act out of anger and target the deceased, such as using the deceased as leverage against those they truly despised. ¡°Chen Jianxun tried to propose to Zheng Qin five times, but each time he was rejected by the deceased,¡± Su Xuan calmly explained in response to his colleague¡¯s inquiry. ¡°Furthermore, he only got married five months ago. Even though he¡¯s married now, just a month before his wedding, he was still harassing Zheng Qin. I have reason to suspect that he may still hold a grudge against the deceased. Getting married doesn¡¯t automatically absolve him of suspicion; in fact, it could make him even more suspicious. I don¡¯t have a good feeling about Chen Jianxun. I¡¯m requesting an investigation.¡± During a discussion within the team, Su Xuan spoke confidently. The others remained silent for a moment before someone agreed, ¡°Okay!¡± Originally, Zhou Qiang wasn¡¯t planning to agree to this. But he considered Su Xuan¡¯s strange luck and his investigative skills¡­ What if Su Xuan was right? This case wasn t a major one, but it had an air of mystery surrounding it. While they could take their time with the investigation, the body couldn¡¯t wait. Zhou Hao¡¯s body was still in the morgue, and after leaving the police station, Zheng Qin had gone directly to the mortuary with Zhou Hao¡¯s parents. When they saw their son¡¯s body, Zhou¡¯s mother¡¯s eyes rolled back, and she fainted! Shortly after waking up, they decided to hold their son¡¯s funeral. Regardless of how he died¡­ A mother didn¡¯t want to see her son¡¯s body alone in the mortuary. This was something the parents discussed, and even though the police hadn¡¯t completed their investigation, they couldn¡¯t oppose her request to arrange the funeral. Su Xuan and his team had initially thought this way, even speeding up their investigation. However, they didn¡¯t anticipate that on the day before Zhou Hao¡¯s cremation, Zhou¡¯s mother would come forward and accuse her daughter-in-law of killing her son. Two suspects had already been ruled out, and the officers investigating the remaining two were left perplexed. Zhou¡¯s mother cried bitterly. Her booming voice, typical of someone from the countryside, nearly shook the ceiling of the entire police station! ¡°Officer! It¡¯s this wretch who killed my son, and she admitted it with her own mouth!¡± Her attitude toward Zheng Qin at this moment was a far cry from before. The way she looked at her daughter-in-law was as if she were seeing a murderer, and she almost wished to kill her on the spot! ¡°She admitted it with her own mouth before, that she killed my son!¡± ¡°It was her who sent my son to dinner without even taking his medicine¡­¡± It was intentional; she wanted to kill my son.¡± ¡°Officer! You need to arrest her quickly. If she hadn¡¯t slipped up just now, I wouldn¡¯t have known about this. This woman is definitely guilty!¡± ¡°My son died so tragically!¡± ¡°Oh Heavens, why couldn¡¯t you see this coming? My son was such a diligent and earnest person. You didn¡¯t let him live a good life!¡± ¡°If you want to kill someone, kill me instead. I¡¯m an old woman, and I¡¯ve lived long enough¡­¡± As she spoke, she slapped her thigh and sat down on the floor, wailing. Su Xuan and his team watched as Zhou¡¯s mother, who suddenly rushed in claiming to have a lead, created quite a scene in the office. It was a tumultuous situation. ¡°Weren¡¯t there already people with the deceased¡¯s father?¡± ¡°Where are they?¡± Su Xuan stood in front of Zhou¡¯s mother, while Zhou Qiang cowered in a corner, watching Zhou¡¯s mother throw a fit on the floor. He cautiously asked the nearby officers. The officers lowered their voices, mirroring the same attitude as Zhou¡¯s mother. The couple has the same attitude as Zhou¡¯s mother.¡± ¡°This married couple is acting strangely. Just the day before yesterday, they came here with Zheng Qin to handle Zhou Hao¡¯s death certificate¡­¡± ¡°But today, they¡¯ve come here to cause a commotion.¡± And they insist that their future daughter-in-law is the one who killed their son¡­¡± ¡°Tsk¡­¡± The officer shook his head as he spoke. Zheng Qin, as Zhou Hao¡¯s unmarried fiancee, could technically be indifferent to Zhou Hao¡¯s affairs, and legally, she couldn¡¯t be compelled to act. After all, they were not yet married. If she truly decided to let go and not get involved, at most, people would call her cold-hearted, but legally, there wouldn¡¯t be any consequences. However, she chose to be actively engaged in Zhou Hao¡¯s affairs and treated them as her own. It seemed she even had the intention of¡­ Being filial to Zhou¡¯s parents. At the very least, in this matter, she didn¡¯t hesitate. As police officers, they had encountered all kinds of strange cases, but they hadn¡¯t expected this development. Compared to others, Zheng Qin had handled the situation quite well. So, given the circumstances, they were genuinely surprised by this turn of events! ¡°Mrs. Zhou, please, get up.¡± Su Xuan had good hearing, and even though they were speaking quietly in a corner, he could still hear their conversation. Seeing Mrs. Zhou refusing to move from the floor, he furrowed his brow slightly and spoke. Is there something we can discuss when you¡¯re not lying on the ground like this?¡± ¡°Remaining on the floor like this, we can¡¯t have a proper conversation, can we?¡± Since they had arrived at work today, Mrs. Zhou had been speaking nonstop in their office all morning. Her words revolved around how Zheng Qin had killed their son, and she hoped the police would quickly arrest Zheng Qin. Even though Su Xuan and his team had mentioned that Zheng Qin had already been investigated and that, according to the investigation, there was no connection between her and Zhou Hao, Mrs. Zhou refused to believe it. ¡°I won¡¯t get up!¡± Mrs. Zhou gritted her teeth. She lifted her head, her eyes bloodshot, and stared fiercely at Su Xuan. Officer, please don¡¯t doubt me. I have evidence!¡± Saying this, Mrs. Zhou raised her cellphone. This is what that wicked woman confessed to me this morning!¡± ¡°She took my son out without his medication!¡± ¡°Knowing that my son had an illness and still doing this, it was deliberate!¡± ¡°She wanted to harm my son!¡± Chapter 161 - Chapter 161: Miss Zheng, Can I Ask You Something? Chapter 161: Miss Zheng, Can I Ask You Something? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation After Zhou¡¯s mother finished talking, not only Su Xuan but also the nearby police officers were shocked. Everyone knew how much Zheng Qin loved Zhou Hao. So, seeing Zhou Hao¡¯s funeral right in front of them, Zhou¡¯s parents actually believed that Zheng Qin was the one who killed him? ¡°Hiss¡­¡± Su Xuan thought for a moment. He turned to look, and Zhou Qiang and the others had already stepped back, shaking their heads at him. They could all see that Zhou¡¯s mother was on the edge of losing her mind. In other words, she might have a breakdown because of her son¡¯s death. The best thing to do now was to have someone come and take her away. With only two suspects left and the clues running out, they had to go check on them. They couldn¡¯t waste time here. At first, Su Xuan had the same idea. However¡­ He looked at Zhou¡¯s mother, who had teary eyes for some reason, and his heart skipped a beat. ¡°Then¡­¡± ¡°Show me your evidence.¡± ¡°Is it a recording? Or something else?¡± Su Xuan asked. As soon as he said that, Zhou Qiang immediately closed his eyes, unable to bear it! Damn it! Had Su Xuan lost his mind? It was clear they couldn¡¯t just go along with Zhou¡¯s mother¡¯s words like this! If they accepted it, later on, when Zhou¡¯s mother caught him about Zheng Qin¡­ If they weren¡¯t careful, it could easily turn into a situation where the police had already decided Zheng Qin was guilty! They¡¯d been in such situations before! If someone was truly paranoid, Su Xuan¡¯s actions now could make him look unjust! With a deep sigh, Zhou Qiang took a breath and walked towards Su Xuan, with everyone watching. ¡°Zhao Laidi, whether the stuff on your phone is a voice recording or a video, we need to talk about having some proof now.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t be sure about what you¡¯re saying, you might have to take legal responsibility.¡± ¡°Are you really sure you want to reveal what¡¯s in your phone?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Laidi, who had eagerly pulled out her phone after Su Xuan¡¯s words, suddenly looked nervous. She had rushed over earlier today upon hearing that Zheng Qin had taken her son out, and something bad had happened to him. She wanted the police to catch that awful person! But when it came to evidence¡­ She only had half of the recording in her phone. After all, earlier today, they had just casually talked about it in the living room. What Zheng Qin had said was something they didn¡¯t know before. If Zhao Jianguo and Zhao Laidi had known from the beginning that it was Zheng Qin who took their son out for dinner and that led to his death¡­ They wouldn¡¯t have paid any attention to Zheng Qin! That was their son, whom they had worked hard to raise! That awful bitch, she deserved to die! ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°My recording isn¡¯t complete¡­¡± ¡°But Zheng Qin admitted to it herself¡­¡± Zhao Laidi¡¯s words weren¡¯t finished yet. Outside, hurried footsteps could already be heard approaching. Then, the office door was pushed open, and a police officer hurriedly led Zheng Qin inside. ¡°Auntie!¡± ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°You¡¯re causing trouble for the officers by coming here like this!¡± ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, I¡¯m not the one who harmed Hao Ge! Why won¡¯t you believe me?¡± Zheng Qin was already on the brink of madness due to her boyfriend¡¯s death. In the past few days, she had been dealing with the death certificate and funeral arrangements for Zhou Hao. That¡¯s why, in her emotionally fragile state, she had mentioned the details of their dinner to Zhou Jianguo and his wife. When she heard Zhao Laidi¡¯s crazed insistence that she go to the police station to confess, Zheng Qin knew that she was probably¡­ Misunderstood! ¡°No! It¡¯s you!¡± Zhao Laidi didn¡¯t listen to Zheng Qin and instead forcefully pushed her away. She stood up unsteadily, her face wild and frantic. ¡°It was you who took my son out to eat!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been with him for so many years, didn¡¯t you know he wasn¡¯t in good health?¡± ¡°Why did you let him go out with you without his medication?¡± ¡°Why did you go out with him and not have his medicine ready?¡± ¡°Zheng Qin, Zheng Qin!¡± ¡°If my son hadn¡¯t gone out to eat with you, he wouldn¡¯t have encountered this!¡± ¡®You¡¯re the one who killed him! This is your sin, and you can¡¯t hide from it!¡± Zhao Laidi¡¯s words left Zheng Qin initially wanting to respond, but her face suddenly turned pale. In fact, since her boyfriend¡¯s death until now¡­ Zheng Qin had been tormented by this incident. Every day, she couldn¡¯t help but think that if she hadn¡¯t insisted on her boyfriend going out to eat with her, this wouldn¡¯t have happened¡­ But¡­ ¡°I really am not a murderer! Auntie!¡± ¡°I admit that you may resent me because of what happened to Hao Ge.¡± ¡°But if you rush the police into closing the case like this, you¡¯ll let the real killer go free!¡± ¡°Are you willing to watch the real killer, the one who actually caused Hao Ge¡¯s death, roam free out there?¡± As Zheng Qin spoke, Zhao Laidi, who had been about to go on a rampage, suddenly fell silent. Reason told her that Zheng Qin was speaking the truth. But emotionally, she couldn¡¯t accept the woman who had harmed her son! ¡°Old lady, let¡¯s go back.¡± In the midst of the tense atmosphere, a voice suddenly sounded in their ears. It was Zhou Jianguo, who had walked over at some point. His face was somewhat serious, and anger welled up in his eyes. But in the end, he sighed and compromised. ¡°But¡­¡± Zhao Laidi didn¡¯t want to leave. Their son had just started his life, and he died at the wrong moment¡­ And it was all because of this woman, Zheng Qin! ¡°I¡¯m going back,¡± Zhou Jianguo said, slamming his hand on the table, clearly holding back his anger¡­ Zhao Laidi trembled all over, not daring to argue with her husband. She didn¡¯t say anything to Su Xuan and the others either, just got up and prepared to leave with Zhou Jianguo. Zheng Qin immediately wanted to follow them. After all, they were her boyfriend¡¯s parents. Even though Zhou Hao was gone now, Zheng Qin couldn¡¯t abandon his parents¡­ However, as soon as her footsteps caught up, Zhou Jianguo stopped. He looked at her with cold eyes. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Miss Zheng.¡± ¡°While my son¡¯s death may not have much to do with you, if he had his medication at the time¡­¡± ¡°He might not have died.¡± ¡°I hope you won¡¯t follow us. I can barely control myself now, not hitting you is the last bit of my sanity!¡± Zheng Qin¡¯s steps froze in place. Seeing this, Zhou Jianguo and his wife left the police station. Before they left, they apologized to Su Xuan and also inquired about their son¡¯s murder case and its progress. ¡°Sorry,¡± Su Xuan said, and Zhou Jianguo understood that his son¡¯s situation was complicated, so he left without hearing any updates. Now, it was clear that arranging their son¡¯s funeral was a more pressing matter¡­ Meanwhile, Su Xuan looked at Zheng Qin, who was still standing there, and narrowed his eyes. ¡°Miss Zheng, can I ask you a few more questions?¡± Zheng Qin: ? Chapter 162 - Chapter 162: Look at His Face, Does It Look Familiar? Chapter 162: Look at His Face, Does It Look Familiar? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation ( Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Officer, are you asking me about Chen Jianxun?¡± ¡°Chen Jianxun has been married for a long time, and there¡¯s nothing between US.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not suspecting Chen Jianxun of killing my boyfriend, are you?¡± Zheng Qin was supposed to leave with Zhou¡¯s parents, but in the end, she was stopped by Su Xuan and then heard him asking about Chen Jianxun. To be honest, Chen Jianxun had indeed pursued her for a while in the past, but she had already rejected him because of her boyfriend¡­ What¡¯s more, the important thing was that he was already married. After she rejected Chen Jianxun a few months ago, he went on blind dates with other people, got married, and even changed jobs. Although she didn¡¯t attend his wedding, she heard from her colleagues that their relationship seemed fine, and since he had already changed jobs, there was no connection between them¡­ Zheng Qin hadn¡¯t heard that name for a long time. That¡¯s why when Su Xuan asked about Chen Jianxun, Zheng Qin widened her eyes. ¡°Officer, that¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°He changed jobs a long time ago, and I haven¡¯t seen him in almost six months¡­¡± ¡°And he¡¯s already married. You can¡¯t possibly think he wanted to harm my boyfriend just because they were rivals in love¡­¡± Zheng Qin found that reasoning absurd. However, after hearing her words, Su Xuan took out a few photos. These were all obtained from surveillance cameras near the crime scene, from several shops. It happened to capture scenes of Chen Jianxun and his wife going out. Isn¡¯t it quite a coincidence¡­ They were in a shop right across from the crime scene. On the day Zhou Hao died, Chen Jianxun was in the noodle shop across the street.¡± ¡°From where he was sitting, he had a clear view of the crime scene.¡± ¡°Add to that his emotional entanglement with you, and we have reason to suspect him.¡± Su Xuan pushed the photos over as he spoke. Initially, Zheng Qin, who had a look of distrust, widened her eyes in disbelief when she saw the photos. However, if they could suspect someone based on this alone, it seemed far-fetched. Not to mention¡­ ¡°Chen Jianxun¡¯s home isn¡¯t far from here.¡± ¡°And he was with his wife at the time¡­¡± ¡°It seems like it was just a coincidence.¡± ¡°Officer, anyone could be a suspect, but Chen Jianxun is impossible.¡± After seeing the photos, Zheng Qin spoke with a serious expression. At the moment she said this, Su Xuan was actually a bit puzzled about why she was so sure. Sensing Su Xuan¡¯s confusion, Zheng Qin sighed. ¡°Chen Jianxun is actually an orphan. He was abandoned in an orphanage when he was young and had a tough life.¡± ¡°Perhaps because of his childhood, he has always been a very gloomy person and didn¡¯t have many friends.¡± ¡°When he was in college, if it weren¡¯t for his close relationship with Hao Ge, he would probably still be a gloomy and reclusive person¡­¡± ¡°Their relationship was very good, except for a quarrel they had because he liked me and had a disagreement with Hao Ge¡­¡± ¡°They didn¡¯t have any other problems¡­¡± ¡°So in this world, anyone could harm Hao Ge, but Chen Jianxun definitely wouldn¡¯t!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan lowered his head. Staring at the person in the photo who seemed to be looking in their direction, Su Xuan took his time before speaking. ¡°I understand.¡± ¡°Thank you for your cooperation. You can go home for now.¡± ¡öTf there¡¯s any news from the police, we will definitely notify you promptly.¡± ¡°I also hope that if you remember any clues, you¡¯ll contact me right away.¡± Upon hearing this, Zheng Qin nodded. Right now, all she wanted was to go home and change her mood¡­ After Zheng Qin left, Su Xuan was approached by Zhou Qiang. Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression was very serious at the moment. He had been listening the whole time, and naturally, he could guess that Su Xuan might still consider Chen Jianxun a suspect. But in his opinion, Su Xuan had started off on the wrong track. ¡°Su Xuan, do you still think this guy is the killer?¡± ¡°Let¡¯s not even talk about the records of our previous investigation. There¡¯s simply no evidence pointing to him¡­¡± ¡°Just based on what Zheng Qin said, it seems we may have gotten the wrong person!¡± Saying this, Zhou Qiang glanced at Su Xuan unconsciously. In fact, Su Xuan had just returned from the city center, where he had been helping the city¡¯s criminal investigation team with a major case. Asa result, in everyone¡¯s minds, Su Xuan should be someone who was very skilled at solving cases. But now, looking at his actions¡­ Zhou Qiang began to doubt whether his own thoughts were wrong. Although it seemed like his brother¡¯s luck had turned around since the day he broke up with someone, it didn¡¯t mean that Su Xuan had truly become so powerful¡­ ¡°I haven¡¯t made a mistake.¡± However, upon hearing his words, Su Xuan directly dismissed Zhou Qiang¡¯s statement. Zhou Qiang: ? ¡°I was thinking earlier, since Chen Jianxun liked Zheng Qin so much, why did he suddenly give up?¡± ¡°Now I have the answer.¡± His words left Zhou Qiang somewhat puzzled. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s gaze once again fall on the photos next to them, Zhou Qiang also instinctively looked over. However, no matter how he looked from left to right, up and down, he couldn¡¯t see what was wrong. Indeed, as someone emotionally connected to the deceased, it was indeed strange for Chen Jianxun to suddenly appear there. And he could also see the death scene of the deceased directly across¡­ But¡­ That wasn¡¯t a reason to suspect him without cause. ¡°You must find a reason for me, or else I won¡¯t be able to believe this.¡± ¡°The Chen Jianxun situation has even been vetoed by another involved party.¡± ¡°Just now, you should have heard Zheng Qin¡¯s words¡­¡± ¡°With the close relationship between Chen Jianxun and the deceased, how could he possibly harm him?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan smiled briefly. ¡°Old Zhou, take a look at this photo.¡± ¡°Look at his face, doesn¡¯t it seem a bit familiar?¡± Saying that, Su Xuan pointed at the photo, specifically highlighting Chen Jianxun¡¯s face in the picture. Zhou Qiang:¡­? He heard these words and leaned over to take a look. ¡°It does seem somewhat familiar.¡± ¡°But I¡¯ve never met this Chen Jianxun, could he be a common face?¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem very handsome¡­¡± ¡°No wonder Zheng Qin didn¡¯t choose him¡­¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but make a sarcastic comment. Don¡¯t make jokes, tell me seriously, what are you thinking?¡± ¡°Even if you think Chen Jianxun might be the culprit, you have to provide a reason.¡± ¡°This person¡­¡± ¡°With their close relationship with the deceased, in my judgment, he couldn¡¯t be the culprit.¡± Su Xuan nodded. In fact, Zhou Qiang¡¯s judgment was correct. While there had been a rivalry between this person and the deceased, their more important relationship was as classmates and colleagues¡­ According to Zheng Qin¡¯s description, the deceased had even been a redemption for Chen Jianxun¡­ Which made it even less likely that he would harm him! But, there are always exceptions in this world. ¡°You definitely find Chen Jianxun¡¯s face familiar not because he¡¯s common.¡± ¡°But because he resembles the deceased¡¯s father.¡± Zhou Qiang:¡­? ¡°I¡¯m easily scared, don¡¯t freak me out!¡± Chapter 163 - Chapter 163: Ridiculous! Even TV Series Dont Dare to Act Like This! Chapter 163: Ridiculous! Even TV Series Don¡¯t Dare to Act Like This! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you joking about? This is Chen Jianxun!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk nonsense.¡± ¡°How could Chen Jianxun possibly resemble Zhou Jianguo¡­¡± Zhou Qiang rolled his eyes in response to Su Xuan¡¯s words. He spoke through gritted teeth. You see, Zhou Hao¡¯s hometown is in a remote mountainous area, while Chen Jianxun grew up in Xiangjiang City¡­ Isn¡¯t the difference a bit too far? ¡°Take a look at this¡­¡± However, amid Zhou Qiang¡¯s anger, Su Xuan handed him a stack of documents. Zhou Hao was somewhat annoyed, but now that Su Xuan had placed the documents in front of him, not looking wasn¡¯t his style. He wanted to see how Su Xuan intended to convince him. ¡­And he did convince him. ¡°I can¡¯t believe it! So Zhou Hao went missing back then?¡± Zhou Qiang examined the documents, his eyes widening in disbelief. ¡°That¡¯s right, these are records I unexpectedly found.¡± ¡°Zhou Hao¡¯s disappearance lasted only three days.¡± ¡°Because he was so young at the time, he didn¡¯t even remember it himself.¡± ¡°As for Zhou¡¯s parents, they had many children at the time, so they weren¡¯t very concerned about Zhou Hao¡­¡± ¡°And he was brought back by someone three days later, that someone was none other than their family¡¯s second aunt.¡± ¡°In such a situation, who would think this child isn¡¯t from their family?¡± Su Xuan shrugged and explained. After saying these words, Zhou Qiang¡¯s mouth twitched. ¡°No, since you¡¯ve mentioned it, this child was brought over by their second aunt.¡± ¡°So logically, there shouldn¡¯t be any issue.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just assume that because of this, Zhou Hao isn¡¯t part of their Zhou family¡­¡± ¡°And then suggest that Chen Jianxun is that child.¡± ¡°Even if it¡¯s just a guess, it¡¯s a bit too far-fetched.¡± ¡°Suxuan, I remember you¡¯re not the type to draw conclusions based solely on speculation, right?¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words struck a chord with Su Xuan. Su Xuan certainly didn¡¯t make this conclusion solely based on speculation. ¡°Actually¡­¡± ¡°Take a look at this.¡± While speaking, Su Xuan handed another set of documents to Zhou Qiang. ¡°These are the records from the medical examinations Zhou Jianguo and Zhao Laidie underwent this year.¡± ¡°I had someone retrieve the documents from their hometown.¡± ¡°It includes a blood type comparison.¡± ¡°But these two blood types couldn¡¯t possibly produce Zhou Hao¡­¡± It was precisely upon seeing this report that Su Xuan began to suspect whether Zhou Hao was really the son of Zhou Jianguo and Zhao Laidie. Targeting Chen Jianxun was truly an unexpected turn of events¡­ Initially, Su Xuan only thought that Chen Jianxun might have had a motive. So he looked into everything Chen Jianxun did after the last confession. Following the failed confession, Chen Jianxun listened to his colleagues¡¯ advice and went on a blind date. He got married shortly afterward. In Su Xuan¡¯s view, this series of actions appeared even more peculiar. If someone truly liked another person to the extent that they would confess even when the other person had a boyfriend, how could they suddenly decide to marry someone else in a short period of time? Even a deeply wounded heart wouldn¡¯t make that possible! With this idea in mind, Su Xuan thoroughly investigated Chen Jianxun and finally discovered something amiss. Chen Jianxun¡¯s wife¡­ Had another relationship in secret! Moreover, this person frequently visited Chen Jianxun¡¯s home and occasionally even stayed over¡­ Initially, Su Xuan thought that this person might not be aware of the situation, like treating Chen Jianxun as a brother. But the thought of his brother getting involved with his wife was too tragic¡­ However, the more he investigated, the more he realized that Chen Jianxun was well aware of this situation. His wife had gone on a blind date because their relationship, which had been ongoing for years, didn¡¯t have the approval of her parents. Regardless of whether it was before or after their marriage, the two of them were deeply connected. Chen Jianxun knew about this and chose not to interfere. So¡­ Who would willingly wear the cuckold¡¯s hat? Could Chen Jianxun be that tolerant? It was unlikely. It was precisely because of this that Su Xuan had a bold idea. What if Chen Jianxun and his wife had entered into a contract marriage? Someone who had just been rejected by the person they liked could only reluctantly go on a blind date. Someone whose long-term relationship was unacceptable to their parents also had no choice but to go on a blind date. Could something extraordinary happen between these two? But such things couldn¡¯t possibly occur, not even in the wildest television dramas! Su Xuan had no choice but to continue his investigation. He soon discovered that Chen Jianxun had been sent to their orphanage when he was seven years old. His accent at the time wasn¡¯t the local one. Instead, it had a hint of a Yunnan-Guizhou accent. According to the elderly aunt from the orphanage, it took Chen Jianxun several years to change his accent. At that moment¡­ Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s scalp tingled, and he thought of something. Wasn¡¯t Zhou Hao¡¯s hometown in the Yunnan-Guizhou region? After Su Xuan spoke, Zhou Qiang stared at the information, lost in inexplicable thought. It had to be said that Su Xuan¡¯s words had genuinely shocked him. Moreover, his subsequent speculations made sense. At least, Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t find any counterarguments¡­ ¡°So, you suspect that Chen Jianxun and Zhou Hao¡¯s identities have been switched.¡± ¡°You suspect that Chen Jianxun is actually the son of Zhou Jianguo and Zhao Laidi?¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan nodded. Zhou Qiang¡¯s face contorted, ¡°But even if that¡¯s the case, it¡¯s not a reason for the other party to harm Zhou Hao.¡± ¡°And Chen Jianxun hasn¡¯t taken any substantial actions.¡± ¡°He has never done a paternity test or anything¡­¡± ¡°Just based on speculation, thinking he¡¯s Zhou Hao¡¯s parents¡¯ son and causing harm to Zhou Hao, that doesn¡¯t make sense¡­¡± ¡°Furthermore, at the time, Chen Jianxun and Zhou Hao hadn¡¯t been in contact for six months¡­¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t they find substances in Zhou Hao¡¯s body that indicated he had been drugged? How could someone who had no contact with him administer such drugs?¡± Zhou Qiang still felt that this reason was far-fetched. The whole situation seemed surreal, and he had trouble accepting it¡­ More importantly, Zhou Hao had his own suspected individual. Now, among the remaining two suspects in the entire case, one was Chen Jianxun as identified by Su Xuan, and the other was the person Zhou Hao believed¡­ Zhou Hao had always thought that the person he suspected was the key suspect. And he had substantial evidence. This evidence was much stronger than Su Xuan¡¯s. ¡°Su Xuan, do you want to take a look at this?¡± ¡°Compared to Chen Jianxun, I still think the person I suspect is more likely to be the suspect¡­.¡± Chapter 164 - Chapter 164: Im Willing to Surrender, Take Me Back! Chapter 164: I¡¯m Willing to Surrender, Take Me Back! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation As a seasoned police officer, Zhou Qiang had his own judgment. The suspect he currently had in custody was someone they had spent a significant amount of time and effort to identify. Su Xuan didn¡¯t refuse. He never believed that the suspect he had identified was necessarily the real murderer. In a team collaboration, it was important to consider others¡¯ opinions. In fact, the suspect listed by Zhou Qiang had the highest level of suspicion. Compared to the far-fetched TV drama-like scenario Su Xuan had mentioned, this person had the strongest motive. ¡°This person is called Chuanzi, he¡¯s from the Sichuan region. He came to work at Zhou Hao¡¯s company about eight years ago and usually did odd jobs and minor tasks at the workplace.¡± ¡°Last month, he and Zhou Hao went on a business trip together, and when they returned, Chuanzi didn¡¯t look well. According to his colleagues, they had a conflict during the business trip.¡± ¡°And this conflict affected Chuanzi¡¯s salary¡­¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words were immediately interrupted by Su Xuan, who sensed something was amiss. ¡°Wait, wait!¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t our information state that Zhou Hao never got into conflicts with anyone before?¡± Su Xuan spoke up. Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang paused for a moment. Zhou Qiang cast a complex look at Su Xuan and then handed over the documents. ¡°Zhou Hao just has a good temperament and doesn¡¯t initiate conflicts with others¡­¡± ¡°But that doesn¡¯t mean everyone likes him.¡± This guy Chuanzi has proposed to his girlfriend, and he¡¯s waiting for the bonus from this business trip to buy her the gold ornaments for the wedding¡­¡± ¡°His family doesn¡¯t approve of him marrying a girl from outside their region, and they expect them to resolve everything on their own¡­¡± ¡°Unexpectedly, during the business trip, Zhou Hao, due to his outstanding abilities, stole the limelight and got the lion¡¯s share of the bonus. Chuanzi¡¯s girlfriend is getting older and couldn¡¯t wait any longer. She¡¯s been causing trouble since the Lunar New Year and insisted that Chuanzi marry her.¡± ¡°They had settled everything, but they were just a step away¡­¡± ¡°Speaking of the gold ornaments for the wedding, it¡¯s not a small sum, right? Fifty thousand in total?¡± This time, they didn¡¯t get the money, and without it, they can¡¯t come up with the gold ornaments for the wedding. His girlfriend thought their family was deliberately withholding it from her, so they broke up. Recently, Chuanzi has been giving Zhou Hao strange looks¡­¡± Zhou Qiang spoke up. As he continued, he sighed, ¡°Many couples break up over issues like dowries and wedding expenses¡­¡± ¡°Why would he take it out on someone else? It¡¯s ridiculous!¡± He really couldn¡¯t stand such behavior. Could a relationship really end over something like dowry money? It wasn¡¯t necessarily the case! As Zhou Qiang spoke, he suddenly felt that he might have misunderstood Su Xuan¡¯s intentions earlier. He quickly added, ¡°Su Xuan, don¡¯t get me wrong, I didn¡¯t mean it that way¡­¡± Su Xuan, of course, understood that Zhou Qiang might be thinking about him as someone who had experienced a breakup due to dowry issues. But Su Xuan didn¡¯t mind because the real person who had been dumped due to dowry issues was the original host, not him. However, he was curious about the suspect Zhou Qiang had mentioned. After all, under these circumstances, with these reasons¡­ It could be seen as a severe grudge in the eyes of someone more paranoid. Zhou Hao and Chuanzi might have some real animosity! Although what was taken away was just a bonus, it was precisely because of this bonus that the other party couldn¡¯t buy the gold ornaments for his fiancee, which led to their breakup. Su Xuan:¡­ ¡°No, isn¡¯t this guy usually a very paranoid person?¡± Su Xuan spoke, pointed at the documents, stood up, and continued speaking. His expression was very serious. In fact, compared to his previous speculation, Zhou Qiang¡¯s suspect seemed to have more means to commit the crime. He bought stimulant drugs. ¡°How did he come up with this idea?¡± ¡°Even these drugs are covered by medical insurance?¡± Su Xuan heard Zhou Qiang¡¯s speechless tone and said, ¡°He must have been really worried that we wouldn¡¯t find out!¡± With that, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan. ¡°What do you think? I feel that compared to the person you suspected, my suspect seems more likely.¡± ¡°It¡¯s been several days already. How about we split up tomorrow? Tomorrow, Zhou Hao will be cremated, and once we solve this case, Zhou Jianguo and the others are likely to come looking for us directly. It could be troublesome then¡­¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s statement wasn¡¯t hard to understand. Zhou Jianguo and Zhao Laidi came to Xiangjiang City because of their son¡¯s case. Now that their son is about to be cremated and they suspect it might be related to Zheng Qin, they fear that once the cremation is over, they¡¯ll come looking for them to get Zheng Qin arrested. That¡¯s why their only option now is to confirm the identities of the two suspects. As for the possibility of it being someone else¡­? Don¡¯t underestimate the police investigators! They¡¯ve spent so many days narrowing down the list of suspects¡­ They won¡¯t let anyone slip through the cracks. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°If that¡¯s what you think, then we¡¯ll go with your plan.¡± Su Xuan trusted Zhou Qiang¡¯s judgment, but he also had confidence in his own judgment. So, they decided to investigate together! That was exactly what Zhou Qiang had in mind. Seeing that Su Xuan agreed, he nodded immediately. ¡°Let¡¯s do it this way!¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have much time¡­¡± ¡°At 8 o¡¯clock tonight, let¡¯s re-examine the clues!¡± Su Xuan wasn¡¯t sure how Zhou Qiang was planning to follow the leads, but he was ready to cut through the confusion like a hot knife through butter. The police couldn¡¯t conduct a paternity test without the consent of the individuals involved. So, Su Xuan decided to use the system first. If he remembered correctly, there should be items in the system that could establish blood relations. Su Xuan thought this was one of those times when relying on the system was a good idea. He asked, ¡°System, do you have any items that can confirm blood relations between the parents of the deceased and the suspects? I need to check their blood ties.¡± As soon as Su Xuan¡¯s voice fell, the arrangement of items in the system¡¯s store changed, displaying a list of items that he needed. Su Xuan scrolled down the list with an expressionless face. Seriously? The first item cost a whopping 100,000 points? What a rip-off! Was he supposed to look at this thing? Did he deserve it? No way! In the end, he bought a membership card that allowed five uses for 1,000 points, which came out to a little over 200 points per use. Not too expensive, but he still felt the pain in his pocket. However, it was worth it in terms of points earned. Su Xuan contemplated as he looked at the items marked on the system. It turned out that Chen Jianxun did indeed share a blood relation with Zhou Jianguo, with a 99-99% certainty, confirming their father-son relationship. So, Su Xuan¡¯s earlier speculation seemed highly plausible. However¡­ Su Xuan squinted his eyes. Could someone really kill a ¡°brother¡± they had been close to for so many years over this matter? Su Xuan decided to go and talk to Chen Jianxun. Surprisingly, when Chen Jianxun saw him, he showed no signs of resistance. Instead, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. ¡°You¡¯ve come?¡± ¡°I¡¯m willing to turn myself in. I did it.¡± ¡°Take me back.¡± SuXuan:¡­ The way you say it makes me feel something is off! Chapter 165 - Chapter 165: Good Heavens, Both Suspects Have Sin Points! Chapter 165: Good Heavens, Both Suspects Have Sin Points! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Come on, talk to me.¡± ¡°Why do you think I¡¯m here to arrest you?¡± ¡°And turning yourself in so quickly¡­¡± In a park not far from Chen Jianxun¡¯s workplace, Su Xuan began questioning Chen Jianxun. He had originally planned to bring Chen Jianxun to the police station for a thorough investigation. However, he didn¡¯t expect Chen Jianxun to immediately express his intention to surrender. This statement left Su Xuan perplexed. As a result, instead of immediately taking Chen Jianxun into custody, he decided to talk things over first. But what he didn¡¯t anticipate was that after he asked those questions, Chen Jianxun suddenly reached out and grabbed his own head. His face contorted in pain, and his eyes were filled with agony. ¡°I accidentally killed someone, aren¡¯t you here to arrest me?¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been thinking all along when you guys would come to apprehend me since he died¡­¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯re here, you must already know what I¡¯ve done, right?¡± ¡°Just take me away like this!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t bear it any longer¡­¡± Su Xuan watched as Chen Jianxun¡¯s expression twisted, and his own face turned serious. He had a feeling that his earlier speculations were about to be turned upside down. However¡­ There was no denying that Chen Jianxun carried a sense of guilt. That much was beyond question. After all, when Su Xuan got closer to Chen Jianxun, the system had already cheerfully chimed in. So, what more was there to say? Let¡¯s head to the police station first. Su Xuan turned and led Chen Jianxun to the police station. Once inside the interrogation room, Su Xuan finally understood why Chen Jianxun had given up struggling and even willingly surrendered upon seeing him. ¡°I didn¡¯t want to kill him.¡± Inside the interrogation room, Chen Jianxun reached out, clutching his head tightly, his face contorted with worry. ¡°I just wanted to teach him a lesson¡­¡± ¡°All these years, I¡¯ve been through so much in the orphanage. Finally, when I found someone I liked, he was taken away by someone else!¡± ¡°The one who stole the person I liked was my best friend!¡± ¡°You might not know this, but I was the one who first met Zheng Qin in college¡­¡± ¡°At that time, I told my friend that I liked Zheng Qin and asked him for help¡­ I never expected him to get involved with her himself¡­¡± ¡°Even so, I wasn¡¯t very angry because he¡¯s my brother!¡± ¡°All these years, I¡¯ve relied on this brother to bring me back to the world¡­¡± As Chen Jianxun spoke, he continued to shake his head frantically, from Su Xuan¡¯s perspective, he looked like a madman. However, his words didn¡¯t stop. ¡°But who could have imagined that I wasn¡¯t supposed to be the one suffering all this pain?¡± ¡°He stole my life!¡± ¡°Stealing my life wasn¡¯t enough for him, he had to steal my girlfriend too¡­ Shouldn¡¯t I have taught him a lesson?¡± ¡°I just wanted to teach him a lesson. In my calculations, he was never supposed to die!¡± ¡°But in the end, he did¡­¡± ¡°This is my fault, this is my sin¡­ You can arrest me, I¡¯m willing to pay for his life!¡± Chen Jianxun spoke, lowering his head, looking as if he had accepted his fate. However, for some reason¡­ Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but feel that something was still not quite right. He glanced at Chen Jianxun¡¯s testimony, then abruptly stood up and walked out of the interrogation room, leaving Chen Jianxun staring after him. Outside, Officer Zhou Qiang, who had heard that Su Xuan had brought the suspect back, approached immediately. ¡°Old Su!¡± ¡°I heard you brought the suspect back?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the situation now? Did he confess?¡± It wasn¡¯t that Zhou Qiang wanted to ask this. It was the other suspect he planned to question, who wasn¡¯t cooperating at all. In fact, he seemed to think that this had nothing to do with him and was refusing to cooperate. In the end, Zhou Qiang had to present his police officer¡¯s badge and request cooperation to bring the suspect back with him. However, even with that, he could only detain the suspect for 48 hours. If they couldn¡¯t find any evidence linking the suspect to the murder within those 48 hours, they¡¯d have to release him. ¡°He did confess,¡± Su Xuan admitted, not hiding any details. He just found it frustrating, adding, ¡°But he confessed too quickly¡­¡± Although Su Xuan didn¡¯t elaborate further, Zhou Qiang understood his point. Sometimes, a swift confession could be a crucial factor in a case. ¡°At least your guy confessed; mine hasn¡¯t said a word,¡± Zhou Qiang replied, with a hint of envy. ¡°I¡¯d trade places with you in a heartbeat.¡± ¡°Maybe we should do this¡­ You go to my suspect, question him, and see if he¡¯ll open up,¡± Su Xuan suggested. ¡°I¡¯ll check on yours.¡± If it weren¡¯t for Zhou Qiang¡¯s strong suspicion that his suspect was involved, he wouldn¡¯t have found himself in this awkward situation. However, after this conversation, Zhou Qiang felt a sense of relief. Even with strong suspicions, without the suspect¡¯s cooperation, uncovering the truth would be challenging. ¡°Agreed!¡± Su Xuan was also curious about why Zhou Qiang was so certain about his suspect¡¯s involvement. Since Zhou Qiang had already made the offer, how could he refuse? So, they swapped suspects on the spot. Zhou Qiang went to question Chen Jianxun, and that¡¯s when he found out why Su Xuan had such a grim expression earlier. It turned out that Chen Jianxun had some serious mental issues. Who knew if what he confessed was true or not? As for Su Xuan¡­ Well, that was a different story. Upon seeing Su Xuan, the suspect merely smirked and mocked why there was a change in interrogators. After that, he didn¡¯t say a word. Su Xuan and the suspect sat in the interrogation room, exchanging intense stares, but little else transpired. Su Xuan:¡­ Wait, this guy¡­ His sin level is also this high!? Su Xuan stared at Chuanzi, whose face was far from ordinary now and appeared more like someone involved in the underworld. He sighed in relief. ¡°You¡¯re called Chuanzi, right?¡± Su Xuan asked. ¡°You worked with Zhou Hao for several years, almost from the day he joined the company.¡± ¡°Last month, due to one of his mistakes, you missed out on a bonus,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°In the end, it caused you to break up with your fiancee.¡± ¡°Not long after that, Zhou Hao had an early onset of his illness due to overdosing on medication,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°On the day he had the episode, he didn¡¯t have any medication with him. It was precisely because of this that he collided with the glass and died.¡± Since the other person didn¡¯t speak, Su Xuan could continue on his own. ¡°So, Chuanzi, tell me, do you hold a grudge against him?¡± Su Xuan raised a teacup, took a sip, but kept his gaze on Chuanzi. ¡°You hated him for preventing you from getting the bonus,¡± he continued. ¡°As someone who had been around him for so many years, you also knew the probability of his illness and understood his routine, going out with his girlfriend every week.¡± ¡°You took advantage of this timeframe to create a perfect alibi for yourself.¡± ¡°But in reality, everything that happened to him was within your expectations.¡± ¡°Chuanzi, did you want to kill Zhou Hao?¡± Bang! As Su Xuan¡¯s words fell, Chuanzi, who had appeared calm until now, gritted his teeth.. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare accuse me! I had no reason to kill him!?¡± Chapter 166 - Chapter 166: Ignorant of the Laws! Chapter 166: Ignorant of the Laws! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation However, even though Chuanzi was seething with anger, in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, it was merely a sign of guilt. After all, as soon as Su Xuan laid eyes on him, the system had already tagged him with the accusation, and his guilt level was glaringly displayed above his head. But when Su Xuan remembered what Zhou Qiang had said earlier, that this person had not cooperated with the investigation since entering, he decided to employ a different interrogation method. If being gentle didn¡¯t work, he would try to break through the psychological defenses. After all, wasn¡¯t Zhou Qiang using a gentle approach earlier? Watching Chuanzi lose control in front of him, Su Xuan squinted his eyes. He didn¡¯t utter a word, but his message was clear. Chuanzi met his gaze, growing even angrier. He gritted his teeth and slammed his fist on the table. ¡°I¡¯ve already said it. It wasn¡¯t me! Why would I kill him? What benefit would I gain from murder? I wouldn¡¯t kill anyone¡­¡± As he spoke, he began to feel like Su Xuan was getting into his head. Taking a deep breath, he closed his eyes, ignoring whatever Su Xuan might say next. Observing this, Su Xuan seemed to understand why Zhou Qiang had claimed earlier that this guy wasn¡¯t cooperating. It wasn¡¯t just a matter of non-cooperation, it was willful silence driven by guilt. So, this guy believed that as long as he didn¡¯t speak, all of this would be over, right? Su Xuan gave Chuanzi a deep look, then stood up and walked out of the room. Chuanzi, upon hearing the sound of the door, breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Damn it¡­¡± In the monitoring room, he muttered curses under his breath. Chuanzi thought he had it all figured out. As long as he kept his mouth shut, the police wouldn¡¯t have any evidence against him, and when the time ran out, they would have to let him go. But¡­ Ten minutes later, Su Xuan hurriedly walked back in. ¡°So, tell me, where did that extra half a million in your account suddenly come from?¡± His expression turned serious. Earlier, Su Xuan had gone out to review everything Zhou Qiang had investigated. When he examined the financial records, he noticed something odd. Further investigation revealed that Chuanzi¡¯s account had inexplicably gained an additional half a million a week ago, just one day before the victim, Zhou Hao, died. This money had taken a complicated path before landing in Chuanzi¡¯s account. But no matter how complicated it was, how could someone like Chuanzi, who couldn¡¯t even afford luxury items, suddenly come into so much money? It was a planned murder. But upon discovering this, Su Xuan felt a bit overwhelmed. After all, the deceased, Zhou Hao, was known as a kind-hearted person who seldom had conflicts with others. According to previous investigations, everyone related to Zhou Hao, whether it was Su Xuan or Zhou Qiang, had been considered potential suspects. However, they had never thought that Zhou Hao¡¯s death was a result of a planned murder. ¡°What do you mean by ¡®suddenly having an extra half a million¡¯? That was my money!¡± Chuanzi¡¯s face changed, and he clenched his teeth in response. That money belonged to him, it was rightfully his! ¡°Whether it¡¯s yours or not, isn¡¯t for you to decide,¡± Su Xuan sneered. ¡°Is it worth it for a bonus? Bonuses can be earned again, girlfriends can be found again, but once you¡¯ve killed someone, you¡¯ll spend the rest of your life in prison.¡± ¡°Or are you suggesting that with our police abilities, we couldn¡¯t have uncovered all of this?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were harsh, and Chuanzi found them hard to accept. He took a deep breath, and his face grew increasingly unsightly in response to Su Xuan¡¯s words. Finally, he forcefully opened his eyes, and his expression became twisted. ¡°Since you already know, what else is there to ask?¡± He burst into laughter. ¡°Haha, I just wanted to kill that idiot Zhou Hao! If it weren¡¯t for him, I would never have broken up with my girlfriend. She had already decided to marry me, and if I could have gotten that bonus, I would have married her¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s his fault that I couldn¡¯t get married!¡± As Chuanzi spoke, his gaze fixed on Su Xuan, and his face contorted. ¡°So, I wanted to kill him! He ruined the second half of my life. Is it too much to ask for his life in return?¡± As he spoke, Chuanzi¡¯s face even displayed a sinister expression, as if he didn¡¯t believe he had done anything wrong. Hearing those words, Su Xuan took in a sharp breath of cold air. It was clear from Chuanzi¡¯s words that he didn¡¯t have much understanding of morality or the law. To kill someone for a bonus and still not realize the gravity of his actions¡­ Sigh¡­ ¡°If you did this for the 500,000, then it¡¯s a pity because that 500,000 is going to be seized as ill-gotten gains,¡± Su Xuan said with a serious expression. In his view, this guy might be motivated by money. As expected, the moment he said this, Chuanzi¡¯s face changed dramatically. ¡°That¡¯s my money! Why do you have the right to treat it as ill-gotten gains?¡± he exclaimed. ¡°It¡¯s my own money, you can¡¯t do this! Are you trying to threaten me? Are you trying to make me confess? Are you people just confiscating the money of ordinary citizens like this?¡± Chuanzi had been rolling around in society for many years, but in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, he seemed like an illiterate person who didn¡¯t even understand basic laws. ¡°Brother¡­¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°I have to remind you of something ¨C you killed someone. What makes you think that after committing such a crime, we would let you walk away and spend money freely?¡± Su Xuan looked at him with a serious expression, stating a fact. ¡°Murder demands a life, debts must be repaid. You will pay the price for Zhou Hao¡¯s death!¡± Upon hearing this, Chuanzi began to feel fear creeping in. He realized that the person standing in front of him was a police officer! ¡°It¡¯s not my business!¡± ¡°I just took the money to do a job for someone. I didn¡¯t kill that person! The one who gave me the money killed him¡­¡± ¡°No, it¡¯s not my business¡­¡± ¡°Officer, you can¡¯t just arrest me like this¡­¡± ¡°Even if Zhou Hao is really dead, what does it have to do with me? I just took someone else¡¯s money to help out. If you want to arrest someone, it should be the person who gave me the money¡­¡± Chuanzi¡¯s face turned pale as he desperately tried to distance himself from the situation. He spoke frantically to Su Xuan, making it clear that he didn¡¯t care if he took the fall. Su Xuan:¡­ He couldn¡¯t believe this. Even someone with just a basic education should know better! Su Xuan couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. He stood up and walked out of the room. Outside the interrogation room, he ran into Zhou Qiang, who had also just come out. ¡°Old Su, how¡¯s it going on your end?¡± ¡°Is this guy being stubborn?¡± ¡°You¡¯re too soft-spoken. I hadn¡¯t even started talking, and he was already admitting his guilt¡­¡± ¡°Wait a minute¡­¡± ¡°But didn¡¯t he already confess?¡± Zhou Qiang frowned deeply. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± ¡°Why do I still feel like something¡¯s not quite right?¡± Chapter 167 - Chapter 167: Isnt It Common Sense? Chapter 167: Isn¡¯t It Common Sense? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Zhou Qiang¡¯s voice echoed in Su Xuan¡¯s ears, and he took a deep breath. ¡°Zhou Qiang, we need to re-examine this matter¡­¡± He spoke directly. Zhou Qiang, who had been continuously talking, stopped abruptly, looking at Su Xuan with confusion. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°It means that Zhou Hao¡¯s death isn¡¯t as simple as an accident,¡± Su Xuan explained. Zhou Qiang immediately nodded, ¡°Yeah, we¡¯re trying to find out who killed him, right?¡± Zhou Qiang was a bit puzzled. Hadn¡¯t they already known this? Why was Su Xuan bringing it up now? ¡°That¡¯s right.¡± ¡°But when I went through the information you collected, I found that there was a sudden 500,000 dollars deposit in Chuanzi¡¯s account.¡± ¡°And the source of the money is unclear, it went through numerous transactions before ending up in his hands.¡± Facing his colleague¡¯s confusion, Su Xuan calmly explained. Zhou Qiang: ?!!! ¡°Oh my God!¡± As cops, they had seen it all. Su Xuan had merely scratched the surface, but Zhou Qiang instantly grasped the implication. His expression darkened in an instant. ¡°If it¡¯s a hired hit, then the situation is getting serious,¡± Su Xuan remarked. ¡°Did he say anything?¡± Zhou Qiang naturally referred to Chuanzi. He had initially expected Chuanzi to remain silent, just like when he had questioned him earlier. However, Su Xuan handed him a pile of documents, Chuanzi s interrogation transcript from the interrogation room. Zhou Qiang wasted no time and started reading. The more he read, the darker his expression became, and he took a deep breath. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t stopped him, he would have rushed in to give Chuanzi a good beating! After years in the police force, they had encountered their fair share of legal illiteracy. But someone like Chuanzi, who thought he was clever, yet was utterly ignorant of the law, made them itch to deliver a beating! ¡°In essence, we can already pin down the person responsible for the crime,¡± Zhou Qiang said with a serious expression. In fact, based on Chuanzi and Chen Jianxun¡¯s interrogation transcripts, it was clear that both of them were involved in Zhou Hao¡¯s case. Although it wasn¡¯t clear how Chuanzi knew that Chen Jianxun intended to harm Zhou Hao and decided to take advantage of it, resulting in Zhou Hao¡¯s death, both of them were not going to escape justice. ¡°But we still need to trace the source of this money,¡± Su Xuan added, his expression becoming serious. If Chuanzi was hired as a hitman for this murder, then even if they caught Chuanzi, it wouldn¡¯t be enough. They still needed to find the person who hired him. This case couldn¡¯t be closed yet. Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang nodded in agreement. He knew the situation was not optimistic. If they couldn¡¯t find the person who hired the hitman in a short time, they would face significant pressure¡ªactually, the current pressure was already substantial. Thinking about it, Zhou Qiang¡¯s initially hazy mind suddenly cleared. He turned to Su Xuan and said, ¡°Su Xuan, we can¡¯t act rashly in this situation. We need to be cautious. Since you managed to get Chuanzi to talk on his end, you should handle the investigation there. As for Chen Jianxun, I personally beheve he should be held accountable. Let¡¯s detain him for now.¡± After all, Chen Jianxun was a suspect identified by Su Xuan, and before taking any action, Zhou Qiang wanted to consult his opinion. Su Xuan nodded in agreement. He also believed that Chen Jianxun was guilty. While Chen Jianxun might not have intended to kill Zhou Hao but only wanted to teach him a lesson, his actions had directly caused Zhou Hao¡¯s death. With the evidence found in the forensic report, the amount of drugs involved was substantial. There was no guarantee what Chen Jianxun¡¯s true intentions were at the time. After discussing the case for a while, the two of them went their separate ways to work. Since Su Xuan had taken on Chuanzi¡¯s case, he wouldn¡¯t give up so easily. Su Xuan spent the entire afternoon with Chuanzi. However, Chuanzi¡¯s attitude was better than he had expected. Although he repeatedly insisted that Su Xuan should find the buyer and that the matter had nothing to do with him, he believed that the police shouldn¡¯t arrest him. In response, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but let out a cold laugh. ¡°How did the other party contact you? If you¡¯re willing to provide us with their contact information, we can consider it as your cooperation, and we¡¯ll take it into account during the investigation.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s stern words had made Chuanzi realize the seriousness of the situation. Now, Chuanzi¡¯s only option was to reveal the buyer. However, when Chuanzi heard this, his expression instantly changed. He went from almost being convinced by Su Xuan to a cold and twisted expression. ¡°Don¡¯t think I don¡¯t know what you police are up to! If I reveal the person, 111 end up dead, won¡¯t I? I won¡¯t tell you anything! You guys are the police, so why don¡¯t you investigate it yourselves?¡± He taunted Su Xuan, fully aware of the potential consequences. Su Xuan s expression almost couldn¡¯t hold back his frustration. His gaze turned cold as he locked onto Chuanzi. Despite feeling uneasy, Chuanzi continued to provoke Su Xuan with his words. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan understood Chuanzi¡¯s intentions. He wanted to shift blame, putting all the responsibility on someone else while avoiding any consequences for himself. However, he was also afraid that they would actually follow through with it, which was why he refused to divulge any information about the buyer. But unfortunately¡­ ¡°Do you think that if you remain silent, we won¡¯t have any way to deal with you?¡± Su Xuan remarked. ¡°Whether you were hired to commit murder or you planned to kill Zhou Hao yourself¡­ you still committed the act. You confessed to it yourself. Do you think you can just walk away from this?¡± Chuanzi¡¯s expression turned puzzled. He couldn¡¯t believe what he was hearing. In his limited understanding of the law, he believed that if someone paid him to commit murder, he shouldn¡¯t be held responsible for the act. Su Xuan took a moment to educate him on the legal facts, and Chuanzi¡¯s face showed his confusion. This wasn¡¯t what he had initially thought. After all, he hadn¡¯t intended to kill anyone; he had acted because someone had paid him to do so. In his mind, this made the situation not entirely his fault. He wondered why he was being arrested in the first place. Finally, Su Xuan managed to obtain the phone number and stepped out of the room, feeling mentally exhausted. As police officers, they often encountered individuals like Chuanzi who were profoundly ignorant of the law. It was astonishing how some people could commit a crime and still believe they were not guilty. ¡°Bro,¡± Zhou Qiang said as he patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder firmly, taking the stack of interrogation records from him. His expression was solemn. ¡°You¡¯ve been through a lot.¡± Zhou Qiang felt like he had taken on a great burden by dealing with this suspect. He couldn¡¯t believe that the person he had identified as a potential suspect turned out to be so ignorant. How could someone who had committed murder think of themselves as a good person? Su Xuan remained expressionless, his energy drained, as he swatted away Zhou Qiang¡¯s hand. ¡°I¡¯ll leave the rest to you.¡± He needed a break¡­. Chapter 168 - Chapter 168: Hiss, The Case Was Solved, It Was Impossible to Get Points! Chapter 168: Hiss, The Case Was Solved, It Was Impossible to Get Points! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan might have gone off to rest, but the case had to continue. Whether it was Chuanzi or Chen Jianxun, they both had to face the consequences of their actions. However, before that could happen, Zhou Qiang contacted Zheng Qin. Upon learning that they were preparing for Zhou Hao¡¯s funeral the next day, he hesitated for a moment, deciding to postpone the matter. He then contacted Zhou¡¯s father and mother, asking them to come over after Zhou Hao¡¯s funeral. The reason was that Zhou Hao had died in another city, and even if they wanted to bring his body back, it would be quite troublesome. So, Zhou¡¯s parents were planning to have him cremated locally, and as for the funeral¡­ that would be discussed later. The customs in their rural hometown were strict, and they needed to prepare for the funeral properly. When Zhou Qiang called them, they were quite anxious, even suspecting that the police had found the culprit who killed their son, bombarding him with a series of questions. The situation had become somewhat complicated. Zhou Qiang had originally intended to wait until Zhou Hao was cremated the next day before discussing this with his parents. However, in the midst of their questioning, Zhou Qiang decided to tell them about Chen Jianxun¡¯s involvement. Zhou¡¯s father and mother, who had been grieving the loss of their son, were stunned upon hearing this news. ¡°Officer¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Are you telling me I still have another son?¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be¡­ my son has been dead for a long time, and there¡¯s only one left¡­¡± Zhao Laidi exclaimed in shock. Throughout her life, she had given birth to several children, but the only one who had grown up safely was Zhou Hao. This was the reason why she and her husband almost fell apart when they heard the news of their son¡¯s death. At their age, even if they truly wanted another child of their own, they couldn¡¯t conceive. After raising their son to adulthood with great difficulty, they were finally ready to enjoy their time together, only to hear about his death. The moment Zhou¡¯s father and mother received the heartbreaking news, they were not only overwhelmed with grief but also terrified of how they would spend the rest of their lives. They had always heard that having children was a form of insurance for old age, but now, even their own son, whom they had raised to adulthood, was gone. Nevertheless, he was their only grown-up child, and they wanted to know who had killed him and give him a proper burial, which is why they had traveled so far. But now, what were the police telling them? They still had another son? And it was very likely that this other son had killed their previous one? Zhou Qiang¡¯s words left them utterly bewildered, especially Zhao Laidi. Her initial reaction upon hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words was to wonder if her husband had secretly fathered another child without her knowledge. She was confident in her abilities as a mother and couldn¡¯t imagine making such a mistake. However, Zhou¡¯s father had a different perspective. He didn¡¯t share his wife¡¯s certainty. Upon hearing about this situation, his first thought was that their original child had been switched at birth. ¡°Officer, are you calling us to do a paternity test this time?¡± Zhou¡¯s father asked. ¡°If you can confirm this, I¡¯m willing to undergo a paternity test. I hope he¡¯s my child.¡± Zhou¡¯s father immediately spoke up. Even though these words might seem callous to Zhou Hao, who was about to be cremated, who would care about someone who was already dead, even if they had raised him for so many years? The truth was, when these words were spoken, they left Zhou Qiang stunned. ¡°Of course!¡± Zhou Qiang replied. ¡°If you¡¯re willing to undergo a paternity test, I¡¯ll arrange it immediately. Based on the information we¡¯ve gathered, it¡¯s highly likely that your child was switched with Zhou Hao when he was very young. Given their young age and how children all look alike, you might not have noticed. However, a paternity test is necessary to determine the final result.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou¡¯s father decisively took the phone from his wife, who was still in shock, and spoke firmly, ¡°We¡¯ll do the paternity test. We appreciate your assistance, Officer.¡± After hanging up the phone, Zhou Qiang felt somewhat dazed. He was even tempted to rush and arrange for the test immediately. He hadn¡¯t expected Zhou¡¯s parents to request a paternity test right away, without considering Zhou Hao. After all, they hadn¡¯t even waited for Zhou Hao¡¯s cremation. ¡°Why didn¡¯t they consider Zhou Hao?¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but complain to Su Xuan through voice messages. Su Xuan promptly replied, ¡°What is there to consider? On one hand, you have a living child who is highly likely to be their biological child. On the other hand, you have a child who has already died and will be cremated tomorrow. If you were a parent, who would you choose?¡± As Zhou Qiang listened to Su Xuan¡¯s response, he realized that he wasn¡¯t oblivious to the situation. Otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have considered waiting until after Zhou Hao¡¯s cremation to inform them. It¡¯s just that he hadn¡¯t anticipated how urgently they wanted to conduct the paternity test. At this point, Zhou Qiang even doubted whether the deceased¡¯s cremation tomorrow would go ahead as planned. It wasn¡¯t that he was intentionally painting a bleak picture of human nature; sometimes, human nature could be like this. ¡°Now is not the time to hesitate,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°Since Zhou¡¯s parents already know about this, we need to act quickly and uncover the person behind all of this.¡± Su Xuan took a sip of his milk tea and continued. He had been hoping for a little rest, but it seemed that he would have to work a bit longer. Well, he could rest properly once this matter was resolved. He realized he hadn¡¯t had a day off in a while, and with this continuous overtime, he might even get an extra day off. With that thought in mind, Su Xuan was reenergized. He assigned Zhou Qiang to handle the paternity test and took it upon himself to investigate the phone number. However, tracing a person through a phone number could be challenging, especially when it was an internet-based number. If the person was not too clever, they might use their own phone number connected to their identity card, which would make things easier. But in this case, it was clear that it was an internet-based number. Su Xuan sighed, thinking about the downsides of the parallel universe he had found himself in. One of the drawbacks was the abundance of internet-based phone numbers. Even before he crossed over, internet-based phone services were just starting to gain popularity, far from being as widely used as they were here on Blue Star. In this world, internet-based phone numbers had become a common tool for various scams, and authorities had become strict in cracking down on such activities. It had become all too easy for scammers to target unsuspecting victims with these numbers. Su Xuan realized he had strayed from the main issue and refocused his efforts on tracing the elusive internet-based phone number. Su Xuan stared at the phone number that even the police department couldn¡¯t trace, took a drag from his cigarette, and walked outside. His meager points had hit rock bottom due to this case, and he had no intention of wasting any more on something that seemed impossible to investigate. He inhaled deeply on his cigarette, frustration evident in his eyes. When he turned to go back inside, his gaze was filled with cold determination.. He couldn¡¯t believe that with all his years of experience in police work, he couldn¡¯t find a lead in this case! Chapter 171 - Chapter 171: Very Good! Chapter 171: Very Good! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation The news of Wei Chaoguo, the CEO of Wei Enterprise, being taken away by the police quickly spread online. As a nationally recognized company, there were many financial journalists keeping an eye on it. It caused quite a stir in society. However, for now, these developments didn¡¯t concern Su Xuan and his team directly. Any potential connections were blocked by the city police department and Old Mai. What did concern them was Wei Chaoguo¡¯s lack of cooperation once he arrived. In the interrogation room, Wei Chaoguo had only one topic on his mind. ¡°I don¡¯t want to speak now. My secretary has contacted my lawyer. Please wait until my defense attorney arrives. I believe you can wait for such a short period without disturbing me. Thank you.¡± Seeing the lack of cooperation, Zhou Qiang¡¯s brows furrowed tightly. They had worked hard to bring the case to this point, and they had even brought the person back with them. They couldn¡¯t afford to fail at this final step. ¡°Wei Chaoguo,¡± Zhou Qiang said from the interrogation position, his expression stern as he tapped the table. ¡°Please understand this clearly. The police have already found evidence of your crime. This interrogation is your last chance. If you think you can escape with a defense attorney, it¡¯s impossible. Now, I¡¯m asking you, what was your motive for the murder?¡± As soon as those words left Zhou Qiang¡¯s mouth, Wei Chaoguo, sitting across from him, immediately closed his eyes, displaying a defiant attitude. Zhou Qiang took a deep breath, feeling like he was having a streak of bad luck these days. Why did everyone they faced lately refuse to cooperate? However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. They had encountered uncooperative suspects before, and ultimately, they had all ended up in prison. Despite Wei Chaoguo¡¯s different status, there was no doubt about the facts of his crime. ¡°Resisting will only make things harder for you,¡± Zhou Qiang said sternly. ¡°I¡¯ll give you one last chance¡­¡± On the other hand, things were much smoother on Su Xuan¡¯s side. In fact, it was almost too good to be true. When Zhou¡¯s parents found out that they might have another son, they were so excited that they rushed to get a DNA test. Even Zhou Hao¡¯s cremation wasn¡¯t of great concern to them. Of course, they couldn¡¯t completely disregard it, given that the DNA test results hadn¡¯t come in yet, but they couldn¡¯t care less compared to before. The contrast with their previous attitude was striking. They hurriedly completed the cremation, placed the ashes in a box, and placed it in Zhou Hao¡¯s rented apartment. Then they headed straight to the police station. Since Zhou Qiang was already in the interrogation room with the suspect, it fell to Su Xuan to meet Zhou¡¯s parents. When they saw Su Xuan, their minds were solely focused on whether the DNA test results had come in or not. Upon seeing them, the couple didn¡¯t care which police officer it was; all they cared about was whether the results of the DNA test were available. They bombarded Su Xuan with questions. Meanwhile, Zheng Qin, who had also attended the cremation and noticed Zhou¡¯s parents rushing out afterward, followed them curiously. She had her own suspicions about the situation. When she heard the inquiries about the DNA test results, her hunch grew stronger. ¡°What are you talking about? What¡¯s this DNA test result?¡± she asked. ¡°Uncle and Aunt, what¡¯s going on?¡± Zheng Qin wasn¡¯t foolish. She had already formed a certain guess about the situation. Yesterday, Police Officer Zhou Qiang had called her, and not long after, Zhou Hao¡¯s parents rushed out of their rented apartment. When they returned, they were visibly nervous. Now, they were treating Zhou Hao¡¯s cremation carelessly and rushing to the police station. Listening to their inquiries, Zheng Qin¡¯s suspicion became even more pronounced. ¡°The DNA test results haven¡¯t come in yet,¡± Su Xuan replied calmly. ¡°Please don¡¯t worry. Once the results are available, the police will be the first to know.¡± However, when Su Xuan finished speaking, the couple in front of him became unhappy. ¡°This won¡¯t do.¡± ¡°Officer, this is about finding out if that person is really my son!¡± ¡°If I really have another son, that would be amazing!¡± Zhao Laidi immediately chimed in. After she returned home, she had discussed it with her husband. If he hadn¡¯t secretly had a child outside of their marriage, then what the police had found was likely his biological child with her. It was very possible that they had switched their babies when they were young. Gasp! Didn¡¯t that mean her biological son might still be alive? ¡°When will the DNA test result come out?¡± ¡°We¡¯ll wait right here!¡± Zhao Laidi looked at her husband as she spoke. This paternity test was not just between her husband and the other person; it also involved her and the other person. If the result showed that the child was truly theirs, they wouldn¡¯t have to worry about their old age! Thinking about this, Zhao Laidi¡¯s mood became excited in an instant. On the other hand, Zheng Qin opened her mouth as if to say something but held back. In this situation, whatever she said would be wrong. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t expected this couple to be so excited. Fortunately, they didn¡¯t have to wait long before the test results arrived. ¡°According to the test results, your biological relationship with Chen Jianxun is 99.9%.¡± ¡°Which means, he is your biological son.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhao Laidi and her husband became extremely excited, but Zhao Laidi quickly realized something. ¡°What about Zhou Hao?¡± After all, they had raised him for so many years. When she had the test done, she was confident about their biological relationship. ¡°¡­I¡¯m very sorry,¡± Su Xuan sighed as he looked at the results. ¡°He is not your son.¡± ¡°Uncle and Aunt¡­¡± ¡°Do you mean¡­¡± ¡°Hao¡­¡± Zheng Qin finally understood at this moment. She also remembered how her uncle and aunt, who had been nervous about Zhou Hao before, suddenly stopped caring about him. They had even initially said she couldn¡¯t attend the funeral. When she came today, they only gave her a cold glance and walked away. Even during the cremation, they didn¡¯t want to wait and immediately sent him into the furnace. Even the flowers were bought by Zheng Qin. She had been puzzled by this change and wondered why it had happened. But now, she seemed to understand. ¡°Hmph! That brat Zhou Hao is indeed not our child!¡± Zhao Laidi was the first to react, and she immediately sneered. ¡°I knew that neither my husband nor I had any illnesses. How could we have given birth to a sick child? It turns out he had been swapped out so many years ago¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha! This is great! We still have a son, honey! I can¡¯t wait to see our son¡­¡± Zhou¡¯s mother said excitedly, paying no attention to Zheng Qin standing nearby. Although Zhou¡¯s father didn¡¯t show as much excitement as his wife, he didn¡¯t refute her words. It was clear that he also wanted to see his son as soon as possible. For this matter, Su Xuan could only assist them to the very end. When he mentioned that Chen Jianxun was still in the interrogation room, Zhou¡¯s parents were immediately shocked. Shortly after learning the reason, they both exclaimed, ¡°What, our son killed Zhou Hao? But Zhou Hao died in an accident, didn¡¯t he? Both of us, his parents, don¡¯t even care about it anymore, and you are saying this?¡± Su Xuan: ? Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: The World Is Impermanent, The Large Intestine Covers The Small Intestine! Chapter 172: The World Is Impermanent, The Large Intestine Covers The Small Intestine! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Officer, now that Zhou Hao has been cremated, we¡¯re ready to take him back,¡± Zhao Laidi immediately spoke. ¡°As for this matter, you don¡¯t need to investigate further. I believe it was an accident. Please return my son to us.¡± Even though they had been anxious about Zhou Hao before, now that they had their own biological son back, the deceased who was neither their son nor alive seemed less significant. How could he compare to their freshly regained biological child? They might be dealing with complex emotions, but the reality was different. The police had already investigated the matter to this extent, and it wasn¡¯t possible for Zhao Laidi and her husband to suddenly change their minds and request the case to be closed. Besides, there was also Zheng Qin, who was staring in shock and trying her best to fight for something for her boyfriend. -What are you saying, Aunt and Uncle?¡± Zheng Qin spoke with determination. ¡°Even if Chen Jianxun is your son, can you really just ignore what happened to Hao Ge? Moreover, the origin of this incident is not Chen Jianxun¡­¡± If you give up now, won¡¯t the real mastermind behind this escape?¡± She firmly rejected their proposal. ¡°No, this matter cannot end like this. Officer, I implore you, please help me find the person who harmed Zhou Hao!¡± At least there was one rational person among the group. Su Xuan breathed a sigh of relief and nodded in agreement. However, as soon as these words were spoken, Zheng Qin was immediately scolded by Zhao Laidi. ¡°You little wretch, what do you understand?¡± Zhao Laidi exclaimed. ¡°This matter, in the end, is a family affair! It has nothing to do with you. We¡¯re ready to drop the charges, and you want to continue with this¡­¡± ¡°What grudge does my son have with you?¡± She continued. ¡°No, we¡¯re done searching for answers. We won¡¯t look for the perpetrator anymore. Let¡¯s just consider Zhou Hao¡¯s death an unfortunate accident! Zheng Qin, don¡¯t keep chirping here! Otherwise, I might just scatter Zhou Hao¡¯s ashes!¡± Zhao Laidi, realizing she couldn¡¯t win this argument with Zheng Qin, resorted to threats. Upon hearing this, Zheng Qin immediately fell silent and stared in disbelief at Zhao Laidi. She hadn¡¯t expected someone¡¯s attitude to change so quickly. After all, they had raised Zhou Hao for over twenty years! ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but this matter cannot end just because you say so,¡± Su Xuan spoke calmly. ¡°The DNA test results have already come in. Please go back for now. We will notify you of Chen Jianxun¡¯s verdict once the case is completely resolved.¡± However, Zhou Hao¡¯s parents, upon hearing this, reluctantly got up. After all, he was their biological son! No, Officer!¡± Zhao Laidi protested. ¡°I only have this one and only son¡­ You can¡¯t possibly leave me with no one to take care of me in my old age¡­¡± Seeing Zhao Laidi about to cause a scene again, Su Xuan stopped all her shouting with a few words. ¡°In this case, Chen Jianxun¡¯s charges are not very severe,¡± he explained. ¡°But he did participate in a crime¡­ It¡¯s impossible for you to take him away now. Please go home and wait.¡± After delivering this message, Su Xuan didn¡¯t pay further attention to their protests and proceeded to escort them out. Although he had anticipated their likely attitude from the beginning, seeing Zhou Hao¡¯s parents standing firmly on the side of their biological son without any hesitation left Su Xuan feeling a bit disheartened. According to the investigation records, Zhou Hao had sent most of his salary back to his parents, apart from covering his own living expenses and rent. He had certainly repaid their kindness. In the end, Su Xuan persuaded Zheng Qin not to say anything more, and the matter came to a temporary close. Just when Su Xuan and the others were working hard to bring the case to a close, Wei Guochao¡¯s lawyer hurriedly arrived with some documents in hand Hearing the lawyer¡¯s arrival, Wei Guochao, who had been silent with his mouth shut the whole time, finally smirked. In his mind, as long as his lawyer was here, he could be pulled out of this situation easily. With this confidence, he cast mocking glances at Su Xuan and his team, standing there arrogantly, waiting for them to release him. However, he was soon brought back to reality as Su Xuan and his team presented a series of evidence that firmly nailed him to the crime, despite having the most skillful defense attorney. In the face of irrefutable evidence, the police handed the case over to the court, and in the end, Wei Guochao was sentenced. As for the hired killer, he didn¡¯t escape justice either. It was Chen Jianxun who received a lighter sentence, thanks to the strong wishes of Zhou Hao¡¯s adoptive parents and a letter of forgiveness they wrote. Even though Zhou Hao wasn¡¯t their biological son, he was still their adopted child. After the case was resolved, Zhou Hao¡¯s adoptive parents wasted no time and returned to their hometown with their son and Zhou Hao¡¯s ashes. Later, it was heard that Zheng Qin had taken a leave of absence to bring back Zhou Hao¡¯s ashes to Hong Kong and bought a burial plot to lay him to rest. ¡°Life is unpredictable, my friend,¡± commented Zhou Qiang, who had finally managed to get some time off and was enjoying a meal with Su Xuan. He shook his head while Su Xuan absentmindedly picked up another plate of food, listening to Zhou Qiang¡¯s gossip. With each piece of gossip, a piece of meat disappeared from the hotpot. ¡°That¡¯s great, you still get a day off tomorrow.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t, I have to go back to work.¡± ¡°I mean, after handling such a big case, why won¡¯t they let me have an extra day off?¡± ¡°No way, after this meal, I need to get a massage. These late nights have taken a toll on me.¡± ¡°Suxuan, are you going?¡± Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t even realize he was eating so fast; his chopsticks didn¡¯t stop moving. Then he looked up at Su Xuan. Su Xuan shook his head. He had planned to visit the original owner¡¯s hometown to see his parents. It had been over a month since he crossed over, and he had received quite a few Phone calls from his parents. They had heard that he was still working on a case, so they hadn¡¯t asked him to come back yet. But the message was clear: the vegetables were ripe, and the potatoes were ready to be harvested. They wanted him to come home for a meal. After all, it had been more than a month, and Su Xuan had already integrated into the original owner¡¯s life. It was time ¡¯ to go back and see his parents. ¡°I¡¯m not going.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll head to the countryside later and spend the night before deciding.¡± After saying this, Zhou Qiang nodded. ¡°That makes sense. You haven¡¯t been home for almost two months.¡± ¡°You should definitely pay a visit.¡± ¡°I bet old man, your old lady miss you, huh?¡± ¡°Speaking of which, isn¡¯t this trip home a perfect opportunity to talk about your girlfriend with your old man and old lady?¡± ¡°Get out of here!¡± Su Xuan laughed and scolded, ¡°Eat your food! You can¡¯t stop stuffing yourself with meat!¡± Chapter 173 - Chapter 173: Good Guy, 400,000 in One Breath, Where Did You Get the Face to Ask? Chapter 173: Good Guy, 400,000 in One Breath, Where Did You Get the Face to Ask? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Regarding the matter of Zhao Ruoxi, Su Xuan had indeed considered whether to tell his parents. However, he later thought it over and decided against it. After all, it had only been a few months since the original owner broke up with his ex-girlfriend and suddenly got into a new relationship. It was a bit unusual. But what he didn¡¯t expect was that something even more unusual was yet to come. The reason for this was that Father Su thought Su Xuan, at his age, and after having a long-term relationship with his ex-girlfriend, might find it challenging to start a new one on his own. So he arranged a blind date for him. Father Su was a smart man. During this blind date, he only met the girl three times in total. The first time was when he coincidentally ran into her leaving Su¡¯s house, carrying a bag of bright beans. The second time was the next morning when Su Xuan was sent by Father Su to buy groceries in town. And the third time¡­ Su Xuan looked at the woman sitting across from him at the dining table, calmly picking up a chicken wing. If he didn¡¯t understand the situation by now, he wouldn¡¯t be much of a policeman. Su Xuan really didn¡¯t expect that before he could even tell Father Su that he had someone in mind for a future relationship, Father Su had already arranged a blind date for him. Thanks, but no thanks! ¡°Su Xuan, um¡­¡± ¡°Do you think Zhezhe is a good match for you?¡± ¡°Even though she¡¯s two years younger, you both share common interests, right?¡± ¡°Plus, she has a stable job in the county.¡± ¡°What do you say? If you think it¡¯s a good idea, I¡¯ll add her as a friend¡­¡± ¡°And you can chat?¡± After lunch, Su Xuan and Father Su each took a hoe and started digging up potatoes in the field. In the midst of their work, Father Su, watching his son calmly digging up potatoes without any expression, thought for a moment and decided to ask. At these words, Su Xuan, who had been working, stopped. He raised his hand, picked up the potatoes he had dug up, and threw them onto the field bank, all under the expectant gaze of Father Su. He took a deep breath. ¡°Father Su, let¡¯s drop this matter.¡± Upon hearing this, Father Su¡¯s heart skipped a beat. This was bad. Could it be that his son was still trapped in his previous relationship and couldn¡¯t move on? When would he be able to have grandchildren? He was about to offer his son some encouragement. At least he should say something, coax him out of his previous relationship first! However, before he could say a word, he heard his son add another sentence. ¡°I already have someone in mind for a stable relationship.¡± ¡°But I haven¡¯t won her over yet.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t mess it up for me, okay?¡± ¡°Otherwise, there really won¡¯t be any hope of having grandchildren!¡± It¡¯s not that Su Xuan wanted to say it this way. He was genuinely worried! Right now, he was just planning to meet her secretly. But what if they ended up causing some unnecessary trouble, and Zhao Ruoxi found out¡­ Even if he jumped into the river next to the police station, he wouldn¡¯t be able to wash off that blame! So, he thought it was better to say it in advance! He initially thought that his father would be shocked after he revealed his plans. However, what he didn¡¯t expect was that after he finished speaking, his father grabbed his hand in astonishment. ¡°Is it true, Su Xuan?¡± ¡°You finally have someone you¡¯re interested in!¡± ¡°That¡¯s great! When are you inviting her to our house for a meal?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t hide your girlfriend when you have one, let your mom and me meet her!¡± All these words sounded exciting and enthusiastic. Su Xuan¡¯s mouth twitched. He had to remind his father, who seemed to have gone mad with excitement. ¡°Just a potential interest.¡± ¡°I haven¡¯t won her over yet.¡± Until he was sure whether Zhao Ruoxi liked him or not, Su Xuan didn¡¯t want to make any big claims. But clearly, his father was overjoyed. ¡°In that case, you better work hard, son!¡± ¡°When I was your age, I had already won your mother over!¡± ¡°You can¡¯t beat your old man!¡± Father Su sighed. As for the relationship that ended after several years, neither of them had any. It was awkward! Perhaps knowing that his son now had a potential love interest, Father Su¡¯s enthusiasm for work seemed to skyrocket. It didn¡¯t take long for him to dig up all the potatoes in the field. Four large baskets full. Su Xuan felt like his eyes were turning into potatoes from looking at so many! Fortunately, there weren¡¯t any other fields; otherwise, Su Xuan might have mistaken himself for a potato and buried himself in the ground. Seriously¡­ Planting so many potatoes was quite a task! After finishing with the potatoes, they went to dig up some bamboo shoots. Su Xuan¡¯s day was quite eventful. On the way back, the car was loaded with the day¡¯s harvest, including crayfish and yellow eels from their own pond. Su Xuan:¡­ ¡°Old Su, when you have some time, sort out these things. It¡¯s fine with crayfish and yellow eels, but why do we even have mudfish?¡± ¡°These three mudfish, you can eat them yourself.¡± ¡°I¡¯m too lazy to cook¡­¡± Overall, during this trip to the countryside, Su Xuan had fully embraced this identity. On the way back to the city, he felt that the sky had cleared up quite a bit. However, when people become too complacent, they often encounter unpleasant things. Su Xuan took a turn, and not long after, a figure rushed out onto the road, blocking his car. ¡°Screech!¡± The tires screeched against the ground, leaving deep marks. Su Xuan, still shaken from the encounter, looked up, and the person blocking his path had quickly rushed toward him. They grabbed the car door handle, attempting to pull it open. Thankfully, Su Xuan had locked the car immediately. The person struggled for a while but couldn¡¯t open the door. Frustrated, they started pounding on the car window. ¡°Su Xuan, get out of the car!¡± ¡°Unlock the door, I need to get in!¡± ¡°Hurry up!¡± The person was loud and demanding, just as Su Xuan remembered¡ª suffocating. ¡°Move aside!¡± Seeing that the person had pounded on the passenger door without success, they moved to the driver¡¯s side. Su Xuan spoke icily, ¡°Let go!¡± Upon hearing this, the woman, who had expected him to open the door, was momentarily stunned. Then, she became furious. ¡°Su Xuan! Say that to me one more time!¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you to open the car door for me!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t open it, don¡¯t blame me for being rude to you¡­¡± ¡°Hurry up and unlock it!¡± ¡°I need to talk to you¡­¡± The woman¡¯s voice continued to drift over, incessant. Su Xuan gripped the steering wheel, looking at the woman who had aged dramatically in just one month, furrowing his brow. He lowered the car window by about half an inch. Ensuring that the woman couldn¡¯t even manage to insert her finger through, he finally spoke. ¡°I don¡¯t have anything to say to you.¡± ¡°Move aside!¡± Indeed, the unexpected roadblock wasn¡¯t anyone else but the former girlfriend of the original host, Qin Shuyi. She widened her eyes, completely taken aback by how Su Xuan was talking to her. Little did she know that she had come to see Su Xuan this time for his own good! ¡°I won¡¯t move aside!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, how could you treat me like this¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m your girlfriend!¡± She looked at Su Xuan with a face full of grievances, and her words flowed endlessly. ¡°I¡¯ve thought it over, I don¡¯t want to break up with you¡­¡± ¡°Let¡¯s get married, Su Xuan!¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even want a big dowry. Just give me two hundred thousand yuan as a dowry, and then another two hundred thousand for the wedding banquet. We can get married!¡± She tilted her head as if offering a generous deal but failed to notice that through the car window, Su Xuan was looking at her as if she were a fool! Chapter 174 - Chapter 174: Ex-Girlfriend Is Crazy, You Dare To Trick Me? Chapter 174: Ex-Girlfriend Is Crazy, You Dare To Trick Me? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I mean, Qin Shuyi, are you okay?¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t believe it. ¡°Aren¡¯t you my ex-girlfriend from a few lifetimes ago? And now you¡¯re here asking me for dowry money?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want anything more than two hundred thousand yuan for the dowry and another two hundred thousand for the wedding banquet¡­?¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t hide his astonishment. ¡°Where do you get the nerve to say that to me?¡± Su Xuan was truly speechless. He watched as the woman stood by his car, acting as if she were completely entitled. He couldn¡¯t help but remember how this woman had once told his parents that they were poor and unworthy of having such a great daughter-in-law. His temples throbbed with irritation. ¡°Give you one last chance, get lost!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll step on the gas right now.¡± Hearing this, Qin Shuyi quickly grabbed the door handle, arrogantly responding, ¡°No, I don¡¯t believe you! You won¡¯t do it¡­¡± ¡°If you dare to accelerate, I¡¯ll dare to hold onto your car and not let go!¡± ¡°I¡¯d like to see what you¡¯ll do, you lousy cop!¡± Qin Shuyi was truly at her wit¡¯s end. After her failed marriage to Gao Zaki, she had almost been forced to marry an elderly man by her parents, until she coincidentally ran into a high school classmate. She thought she had met a good person. He treated her well, took her to fancy places, and even claimed to have liked her since they were kids. Qin Shuyi believed she could marry him. However, just three days ago, when she brought up the topic of marriage, he had ridiculed her, calling her a ¡°cheap woman¡± and saying that she should be grateful if anyone wanted her, as he could have her as a mistress. She was shocked to learn that this scumbag had been married all along and had been toying with her for the past few days. Furious, Qin Shuyi returned home and told her parents. Instead of sympathizing with her, they urged her to marry the wealthy old man. They thought she had hooked up with a rich man and wanted to marry him. But now that it wasn¡¯t working out, they wanted her to prepare to marry the old man. Qin Shuyi felt like her world was collapsing. After contemplating for several days, she realized that she had to turn to Su Xuan. Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t give up on her. Though he was a bit poor, he had treated her well. If they asked for a little less money from his family, it should be possible¡­ As Qin Shuyi pondered her situation, she hadn¡¯t considered whether Su Xuan would still be waiting for her. She believed that if she changed her mind, Su Xuan would welcome her back with open arms. When she heard Qin Shuyi exaggerating her words, the Su Xuan inside the car was left utterly bewildered. ¡°Original host, you¡¯re truly¡­ unbearable!¡± He decided he needed to give this woman with unrealistic ideas a reality check. Maybe he could help her see things more clearly! ¡°Get in the car!¡± Su Xuan said coldly as he unlocked the car. Qin Shuyi was surprised that Su Xuan had actually agreed to let her in the car! She quickly moved towards the passenger seat. However¡­ She found that the door wouldn¡¯t open. Perplexed, she looked up to see Su Xuan¡¯s stern expression as he said, ¡°You¡¯re no longer my girlfriend; sit in the back!¡± Qin Shuyi¡¯s face briefly showed frustration, but she quickly suppressed it. She realized that, for now, she had to comply since Su Xuan was her only hope. So, she took a seat in the back. She retracted her hand and tried to open the back door. Just then, Su Xuan, who had prepared himself earlier, suddenly stepped on the gas pedal. Qin Shuyi was about to pull the door open when she was thrown backward. Standing in her place, her dress billowed in the wind, and she stared in shock at Su Xuan¡¯s car. From the driver¡¯s seat, Su Xuan extended a hand, raising his middle finger at her before speeding away. Qin Shuyi:¡­ ¡°Ahhhhh!¡± ¡°Curse you, Su Xuan!¡± ¡°You dared to play a trick on me?!¡± Not far away, Su Xuan listened to Qin Shuyi¡¯s screams with a satisfied smirk. Well, did she really think someone would wait for her? What a ridiculous daydream! Should he tell her? Su Xuan had just indulged in a bit of dark humor. He knew they had already broken up, and she had betrayed the previous Su Xuan by seeking out a wealthy man. Now that the wealthy man was gone, she was trying to come back to the original host. Did she truly believe he was a gullible person? Such actions would even make an honest person explode in anger. He admitted that his previous actions were deliberate. When he allowed the other person to enter the car, it was a ruse to make Qin Shuyi let go of his hand. However, when the person moved from the driver¡¯s seat to the passenger seat, Su Xuan could have driven away. But he chose not to. He waited for the moment when the person moved from the passenger seat to the back seat. He wanted to convey a message: ¡°My passenger seat, you don¡¯t deserve it!¡± Sigh, it felt good! Whatever this woman had in mind, she could forget about involving him again. After a full day of work in the countryside, Su Xuan returned home and didn¡¯t feel like moving at all. He sprawled out and slept until the next morning. When he arrived at the police office the next day and saw his cleared desk, he felt relieved. Other police officers around him noticed his relaxed demeanor and started teasing him, especially his close friend Zhou Qiang. ¡°I have to say, Su Xuan, your relief is written all over your face!¡± Zhou Qiang chuckled. ¡°Hurry up and change your expression!¡± This banter caused the nearby officers to roll their eyes. ¡°Yeah, like you didn¡¯t look like that when you came in yesterday,¡± one of them said. ¡°Who knew who you were? You came in with a gloomy face and nearly jumped when you saw there was nothing on your desk.¡± Facing their teasing, Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t feel embarrassed at all. ¡°Of course!¡± he boasted. ¡°Even if I¡¯m the pot calling the kettle black, at least I¡¯m the pot. Besides, Su Xuan and I are different. He¡¯s been working as a detective at the city bureau for so long, and after barely taking a break, he stumbled upon Zhou Hao¡¯s case. He hasn¡¯t had a proper rest in a long time. How many days have I worked in a row?¡± Upon hearing this, the colleagues who had been teasing him immediately fell silent. They glanced at Su Xuan, who had been lying on the table without moving for a while, and thought there might be some truth to it. Compared to Zhou Qiang, Su Xuan seemed a bit more fatigued. ¡°Hahaha, the capable ones have more to do!¡± one colleague chimed in. ¡°At least you guys don¡¯t have to patrol today. Did you see the team next door? They just started their shift and were sent out for patrol by Old Mai¡­¡± ¡°Tsks, that poor guy. His face looked so miserable!¡± another colleague added, clearly reveling in the misfortune of others. The voices of his colleagues echoed around him, tinged with a hint of schadenfreude. Su Xuan took a deep breath. He couldn¡¯t argue with the fact that some had it worse than him. It seemed he wasn¡¯t as unfortunate as he had thought. Over the past month, Su Xuan had learned about the differences between this world and his own. In his previous life, police officers mainly stayed at the police station, occasionally going on foot patrols with auxiliary officers on holidays. Their work was typically conducted within the station, except when they had to respond to various cases. But this world was different. Here, police officers were required to patrol, and their duties were divided into shifts. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were temporarily exempt from patrol duty due to their recent successful case closure, but after this week, they would be back on patrol duty. Su Xuan was actually looking forward to it.. Patrol duty was one of his sources of points! Chapter 175 - Chapter 175: Good Guy, The Vile Criminal In The School? Chapter 175: Good Guy, The Vile Criminal In The School? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Come on, Su Xuan, today we have a lecture to give at the school,¡± said Zhou Qiang. Even without patrolling, there were still things to do. Su Xuan had slouched for the entire morning, and before it was even ten o¡¯clock, Zhou Qiang had dragged him up. Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan¡¯s condition with some confusion. ¡°You don¡¯t seem right today,¡± he remarked. ¡°A while ago, you were so full of energy. You even dragged me out for patrol.¡± He wondered if Su Xuan had been working too hard for a month and had become exhausted. Su Xuan rolled his eyes inwardly. ¡°School lecture?¡± ¡°Is it our turn to go?¡± He was genuinely curious, as he hadn¡¯t heard anyone mention this duty being assigned to them before. In response, Zhou Qiang patted his shoulder. ¡°This responsibility used to be handled by Old Hu and his team. But considering how hard we¡¯ve been working on Zhou Hao¡¯s case, Old Hu decided to pass it on to us.¡± He continued with enthusiasm, ¡°Think about it, we get to visit the school, eat school food¡­ Isn¡¯t it great?¡± Zhou Qiang emphasized, ¡°We¡¯re still young, you know. We can¡¯t disconnect from society. Going to the school, absorbing some youthful energy-doesn¡¯t it sound wonderful?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s hps twitched as he realized something. He blurted out, ¡°Which school is it?¡± ¡°Bo Cai,¡± Zhou Qiang replied. Su Xuan immediately turned his head to look at Zhou Qiang, a sly smile playing at the corners of his mouth. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s reaction, Zhou Qiang¡¯s initially proud expression faded. ¡°How much did you bribe Officer Hu with for him to willingly hand this over to you?¡± Zhou Qiang asked incredulously. Hearing that they were going to Bo Cai school, Su Xuan understood. After all, Zhou Qiang was only a few years older than him and still single. Su Xuan had heard rumors that Zhou Qiang had his eye on a teacher at Bo Cai. He suspected that Officer Hu didn¡¯t voluntarily assign them this task; Zhou Qiang probably snatched it. Zhou Qiang sighed and patted Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. He leaned in and whispered, ¡°Come on, man! Give your big brother a break. It¡¯s just one Starbucks. Will you¡¯ go?¡± It was clear from his tone that there was an implied ¡°if you don¡¯t go, I¡¯ll go alone¡± threat. Su Xuan readily agreed. Why wouldn¡¯t he go when it was an opportunity to indulge in some gossip? He nodded and said, ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll go.¡± Zhou Qiang was satisfied and immediately handed Su Xuan a USB drive. He said, ¡°That¡¯s settled then! I¡¯ll stand in the audience, and you¡¯ll be up on the stage giving the speech. I¡¯ll be watching you, buddy!¡± Su Xuan was taken aback. Later on, at Bo Cai school, which was a prestigious institution in their county, they prepared for the lecture meticulously. This school was known for admitting exceptionally intelligent students, and each student had the potential to become a future leader of the nation. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had put a lot of thought into their presentation. Fortunately, the police had done such lectures before, so they followed the standard procedures. They requested the school to provide a multimedia classroom that could accommodate an entire grade, plugged in their USB drive, and arranged the venue accordingly. The police were involved in various aspects, and the topics of their lectures varied. This time, they were addressing child trafficking, aiming to provide safety education for the students. The female teacher Zhou Qiang had his eye on was the homeroom teacher of Class Three in the senior grade. As they stood in front of Class Three, with the students sitting in the front rows, Zhou Qiang¡¯s face turned red. Seeing Zhou Qiang¡¯s embarrassed expression, Su Xuan, holding the USB drive, couldn¡¯t help but come up with an idea. -Oh my god, Zhou!¡± Su Xuan exclaimed. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore. My stomach hurts. How about you give this lecture? I need to rush to the restroom.¡± Just two minutes before the lecture was about to begin, Su Xuan grabbed Zhou Qiang¡¯s hand and said this suddenly. Zhou Qiang was originally planning to approach the teacher he liked. However, he was taken aback by Su Xuan¡¯s unexpected request. ¡°What?¡± Zhou Qiang asked in confusion. I can¡¯t believe¡­,¡± Su Xuan began, looking at the Class Three homeroom teacher not far away and then at the USB drive in his hand. Gritting his teeth, Zhou Qiang said, ¡°Alright, go quickly and come back. I¡¯ll cover for you for now. When you return, we¡¯ll switch.¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Su Xuan was already clutching his stomach and rushing out the door. Outside, Su Xuan stood at the door instead of heading to the restroom, watching what was happening inside. He had only used the restroom as an excuse, and now, seeing Zhou Qiang speaking passionately in front of the teacher he liked, his eyebrows furrowed. ¡°You see, can¡¯t you handle this yourself?¡± Su Xuan said with a smile. ¡°If you want to pursue someone, you need to show your abilities, right?¡± Su Xuan believed that it was better for Zhou Qiang to handle such a public situation on his own. He wasn¡¯t about to push this onto Zhou Qiang and take a seat next to the female teacher. That would be a joke! As Zhou Qiang spoke with enthusiasm and the female teacher¡¯s gaze began to change, Su Xuan, gripping the door handle, prepared to enter. [Ding! Criminal detected, please apprehend quickly!] The red dot and the system¡¯s voice sounded simultaneously. Su Xuan, who was about to enter, paused and instinctively looked up. He saw a figure not far away rapidly descending the stairs. Su Xuan fixed his gaze on the quickly retreating red dot, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp. Without hesitation, he gave chase. This was a school, for crying out loud! How could there be a criminal here? As he pursued, Su Xuan felt a sense of astonishment, but he didn¡¯t let that slow his steps. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder what this person was up to inside the school. He glanced at the charges displayed on the radar. [Name: Qian Gui, Age: 26, Charge: Molesting Minors.] Su Xuan:¡­? In that moment, when he saw the charge marked above, Su Xuan¡¯s expression turned cold, and his actions became even faster. What the heck! Molesting minors¡­ Now, they were in a school with so many children around. Considering this guy¡¯s charge, it wasn¡¯t hard to imagine that he might have ill intentions. Moreover, the way he had abruptly turned and fled earlier was a clear sign of haste. Add to that his rapid escape, and Su Xuan suspected that he had noticed Su Xuan¡¯s uniform and decided to run. With these thoughts in mind, Su Xuan quickened his pace. He watched the figure dart out of the teaching building. Su Xuan¡¯s movements down the steps were swift, almost resembling leaps. Then, he went after the figure without hesitation. The person, seeing Su Xuan¡¯s pursuit, sped up and darted into a building. Su Xuan continued his relentless chase. Upon looking up, he realized that this building was the school cafeteria?! Seeing how familiar the person was with the school layout, Su Xuan had a hunch. Could it be that this guy worked at the school? Chapter 176 - Chapter 176: The Criminal Is Dumb, How Do You Know My Name? Chapter 176: The Criminal Is Dumb, How Do You Know My Name? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Thinking of this possibility, Su Xuan¡¯s expression became even more serious. This guy was a molester! One could easily guess what a molester wanted to do in school. Su Xuan watched helplessly as the red dot hid somewhere upstairs and then stopped moving. He sneered. Did this guy really believe he had hidden so well that he couldn¡¯t be found? in reality, if Su Xuan turned off the radar, finding the guy would be quite challenging. After all, the upper floor wasn¡¯t just a dining hall; it had several small storage rooms, a kitchen, and other hiding spots. If the other party heard the sound and turned a few more rounds to the side, it was not impossible for them to run in Su Xuan¡¯s blind spot. but¡­ Su Xuan lifted his feet and walked upstairs. With a radar at his disposal, it was impossible for this fellow to escape! In fact, Su Xuan¡¯s guess was right. That person had just started running, but it was only because he saw the police uniform on Su Xuan that he instinctively ran away. Any criminal would subconsciously feel guilty when they saw the police. However, after running a few steps, he felt that he should not have run. It seemed that he had done something wrong. He was working here now! It wasn¡¯t like he had done something wrong and was found out. So why was he running? However, he had already run. It was impossible to stop. The police officer was hot on his heels, determined to catch him. At this moment, Qian Gui was crouched inside their warehouse, holding his breath and nervously watching the entrance. From his spot, he had a clear view of the door, and through the gaps between the cabinets, he could see everything clearly. But the person who entered couldn¡¯t see him hiding behind the cabinet. However, why would there be a police officer in this school? After thinking for a while, Qian Gui finally remembered that today was the day when the police were supposed to come for a safety lecture for the students. The location was right near the multimedia classroom. He was just being overly paranoid. He hadn¡¯t even realized that he had run away during the commotion. It was all a false alarm! Thinking this, Qian Gui let out a sigh of relief. After all, he had run quickly, and the police officer probably didn¡¯t see his face. As long as the officer left, he could come out without any problems. With that in mind, Qian Gui listened attentively for the sounds of the officer going upstairs. But now it was already 1030, and the entire cafeteria was getting noisy, making it difficult for him to hear clearly. Qian Gui looked at the pile of materials in front of him and took a deep breath. He grabbed some of the ingredients needed for the cafeteria, and after one last deep breath, he walked out. He believed he won¡¯t be spotted! He was wearing a chef¡¯s uniform from the school. Could that police officer be so sharp as to spot him among all the other chefs? Thinking about this, Qian Gui¡¯s mood improved considerably. He watched as Su Xuan, dressed in a police uniform, rushed towards him from the staircase. However, Qian Gui, holding something in his hand, was not the least bit worried. Leaving aside the fact that there were so many chefs here, he had just been inside, moving around as if he were just another worker. The police officer couldn¡¯t have found him so quickly, right? Very well, he thought to himself, and he comforted himself in his mind. In fact, his thoughts were correct. Even when Su Xuan saw him walking so openly in front of him, he was momentarily stunned. After he reacted, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but sneer inwardly. He didn¡¯t slow down his pace but continued walking forward. His gaze didn¡¯t focus on Qian Gui but remained on his radar, watching the red dot approaching him. Su Xuan didn¡¯t show any sign of what he was thinking! Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor, Qian Gui felt even more pleased! He knew it! That police officer must not have seen his face just now. Even if they stood face to face now, so what? He hadn¡¯t noticed that Qian Gui was the one he had been chasing? With these thoughts in mind, Qian Gui became increasingly excited. He even couldn¡¯t help but reveal a mocking expression that was not easily noticeable. The distance between the two of them was getting closer and Su Xuan unmistakably felt the mockery directed at him¡­ SuXuan:¡­? Did he think that i¡¯m unable to lift my legs, or unable to lift the handcuffs? Why is he so arrogant? Qian Gui had no understanding at all. Facing Su Xuan walking towards him at this moment, he had already known the true identity of the officer. Now, he was just playing along. He simply thought that this policeman, who didn¡¯t even know his identity when he walked over, was a fool! Then, Su Xuan told him what it meant when someone says, ¡°Your dad is still your dad.¡± Never underestimate the wisdom of a police officer! Did you really think you could escape the watchful eyes of Uncle Policeman? just as Qian Gui was about to walk past him with something in his hand, Su Xuan grabbed his hand. ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°Come with me.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice and his actions instantly left Qian Gui stunned. He turned around on the spot, looking at Su Xuan standing in front of him, his mouth smiling as if he had seen through Qian Gui¡¯s disguise. Qian Gui¡¯s heart trembled. ¡°Uh¡­¡± ¡°This officer, why are you holding me? I¡¯m sorry, if you have something to discuss, can we do it later? I need to go cook for the kids now. Please let go of me.¡± It had to be said that Qian Gui deserved the credit for staying unnoticed in the school for so long. Even if he was caught by Su Xuan at this moment, he was only shocked for a moment before quickly regaining his composure. He could even bite back a bit under Su Xuan¡¯s sharp gaze. Using the excuse of going to cook for the kids, he persuaded Su Xuan to let him go- lf Su Xuan didn¡¯t know his identity, he might have actually let go now. But at this moment¡­ Looking at Qian Gui¡¯s face, which was completely unaware of his own exposure, Su Xuan smiled. ¡°Qian Gui.¡± He called out the other party¡¯s name. Qian Gui, who originally thought that he had managed to bluff his way through, suddenly froze and looked at Su Xuan in disbelief. He couldn¡¯t figure out what went wrong with him. How did the police know his name? He swore that what he thought just now was right. This police officer was probably here to give a lecture. Why¡­ How did the police know his name? Did that mean that the the police should know his identity too? And what he did¡­ They say that thieves are always nervous, and there¡¯s a reason for that. As soon as Su Xuan called out Qian Gui¡¯s name, he began to wonder if Su Xuan already knew his crime. The idea of wanting to escape, which had been lingering in his mind, became even stronger at this moment. He trembled all over, looking at Su Xuan¡¯s straight figure, and his gaze fell on the tray in his hand. ¡°You are suspected of child molestation. Now, please go back with us to cooperate with our investigation.¡± Su Xuan said and took out handcuffs. Fortunately, he had prepared two just in case when he left home. Wasn¡¯t this the right time to use them? Clang! Qian Gui watched helplessly as Su Xuan took out the handcuffs. He would never forget the appearance of those silver bracelets for the rest of his life. Fear and dread welled up in his heart.. Qian Gui instinctively threw the tray in his hand towards Su Xuan and made a run for it! Chapter 178 - Chapter 178: Affirmation from a Colleague! Chapter 178: Affirmation from a Colleague! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Huff, huff!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, are you kidding me?¡± ¡°I just went to give a lecture, and you¡­ you¡¯ve caught another suspect?¡± ¡°In the middle of a school, how did you manage to find one?¡± ¡°My phone is lying on the floor smashed!¡± Zhou Qiang stared at Su Xuan in shock from outside the car. And there was also the cuffed suspect, Qian Gui, sitting next to Su Xuan inside the car. Zhou Qiang had been propping the car door open, talking nonstop to Su Xuan. But when he saw the people inside the car, even Zhou Qiang was dumbfounded. ¡°Isn¡¯t that Qian from the cafeteria?¡± ¡°Why did you arrest him?¡± ¡°Wait¡­¡± Suddenly, he realized. In disbelief, he pointed at Qian Gui and asked Su Xuan, ¡°The suspect you mentioned earlier, it couldn¡¯t be him, right? At this moment, Zhou Qiang felt a bit foolish. He definitely knew who Qian Gui was. After all, he had come to this school many times for the girl he liked, and he had been invited by the school leadership to dine here on several occasions. Naturally, he had seen Qian Gui in the cafeteria. So, when he saw Su Xuan arrest Qian Gui, he was left dumbfounded. Damn it! What on earth was going on? Why did Su Xuan say that the suspect was Mr. Qian from the cafeteria? Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but think back to the times when he had been invited by the school leaders to eat there. He had seen Mr. Qian several times but had never thought of him as a suspect. ¡°Hmm,¡± Su Xuan replied, not aware of his colleague¡¯s thoughts. Even if he had known, he wouldn¡¯t have cared. Now, looking at Zhou Qiang¡¯s surprised expression, he decided to explain. ¡°I suspect this person of child molestation,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°We¡¯re getting ready to take him to the police station for questioning. I¡¯m sorry you missed your chance to have lunch with your crush¡­ Next time, if there¡¯s a chance like this, I¡¯ll make sure you¡¯re there!¡± He added a playful tease at the end. Zhou Qiang was left speechless. Wasn¡¯t it about having lunch with his crush, not missing out on it altogether? ¡°Child molestation?¡± Zhou Qiang asked. ¡°How did you find that out?¡± Su Xuan unconsciously glanced at Mr. Qian and replied, ¡°I¡¯ve eaten at this school several times, and I¡¯ve seen Mr. Qian before. I didn¡¯t think he had any issues¡­¡± It was a real puzzle! Su Xuan didn¡¯t want to dwell on the matter further. He simply looked up and motioned to the driver¡¯s seat, speaking in a calm tone, ¡°Given the current situation, I definitely can¡¯t drive. You should drive.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang could only nod in agreement. ¡°Okay!¡± After making a phone call to inform the school principal, Zhou Qiang drove back to the police station with Su Xuan. As their car pulled up at the station, their colleagues, who were about to head to the cafeteria for lunch, spotted their return and looked somewhat puzzled. ¡°Zhou Qiang, Su Xuan?¡± one of the colleagues asked. ¡°Aren¡¯t you supposed to be giving a speech at Bo Cai today? Why are you back at this hour?¡± ¡°Yeah,¡± another colleague chimed in. ¡°Why not have lunch at Bo Cai? It¡¯s a higher education institution; their lunch is pretty good. ¡°Skipping a meal there is a missed opportunity, isn¡¯t it?¡± another officer commented as he approached Zhou Qiang, who had just stepped out of the car. However, before he could finish speaking, Zhou Qiang¡¯s face tensed, and he opened the driver¡¯s door, got out of the car, and then went to the back seat. He forcefully opened the rear car door and pulled out a man who was already handcuffed. The observing officer seemed to have an inkling of why these two had returned instead of having lunch at the university. After all, they had just gone to a school, but somehow, they had managed to apprehend a suspect. It seemed a bit unusual, to say the least. ¡°What¡¯s going on here?¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth as he pointed at Qian Gui for an explanation. in fact, Zhou Qiang had experienced a similar situation before, so seeing his colleague as shocked as himself made him strangely relieved. ¡°It¡¯s all thanks to Su Xuan,¡± Zhou Qiang began, and Su Xuan had already stepped out of the back seat. ¡°He told me he had a stomachache, so I ended up handling the speech on my own,¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°After I finished my speech, I couldn¡¯t find him, so I gave him a call.¡± ¡°This guy gave me quite a surprise,¡± Zhou Qiang chuckled. ¡°He had gone and apprehended a suspect right from within the school¡­ Can you believe it?¡± The observing officer was left speechless. He didn¡¯t understand, but he was thoroughly impressed. Just going to deliver a speech and coming back with a suspect¡­ and it had to be you, Su Xuan! After bringing Qian Gui back to the police station, Su Xuan and the others didn¡¯t immediately interrogate him. It was lunchtime after all. Police officers needed to eat, and suspects needed to be fed as well. The interrogation was scheduled for 1 PM. By then, Qian Gui had finished his lunch and was in the interrogation room, feeling anxious. He was so afraid that he hadn¡¯t eaten much, and Su Xuan was aware of this. However, he couldn¡¯t force-feed the suspect. They had to wait until 1 PM for the interrogation. During these hours of waiting, Qian Gui had become increasingly anxious, not knowing if Su Xuan had any evidence against him. Then, at the moment Qian Gui was lost in his worried thoughts, the sound of the door opening reached his ears. Subsequently, the officer who had arrested him earlier took a seat in the room. Seeing this scene, Qian Gui averted his gaze, placed his hands on his head, lowered his head without saying a word, and even appeared uncommunicative. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t particularly angry and simply sat down, taking out a piece of paper to start his report. ¡°Qian Gui, from Lianshi Township, was arrested five years ago for theft, served three months in jail, and then disappeared. ¡°He actually changed his name and identity to come to Hong Kong¡­ As Su Xuan began to speak after sitting down, Qian Gui knew he was in trouble. ¡°Officer!¡± ¡°Officer, please don¡¯t say anything, officer! Seeing Su Xuan preparing to continue speaking, Qian Gui was on the verge of losing his mind. He quickly interrupted, ¡°These things happened so long ago, how could you possibly know?¡± He hadn¡¯t expected that his actions would be discovered after such a long time had passed. The fact was, it had been a full four years since those incidents had occurred. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan set aside the paper in his hand and looked at Qian Gui. ¡°The police can investigate what they want to investigate. ¡°Qian Gui, let me askyou, you were originally arrested for theft, but after being released from prison, you didn¡¯t reform yourself. Instead, you came to Hong Kong by changing your name and intensified your criminal activities, including child molestation¡­¡± ¡°NOW you¡¯re working in the canteen at Bocai University. Have you set your sights on another potential victim?¡± With these words, Qian Gui¡¯s face immediately turned ugly. ¡°Officer!¡± ¡°You can say that I did molest children before. ¡°But you can¡¯t accuse me!¡± ¡°I took the job in the canteen because they happened to be hiring, and I felt that continuing to steal was not appropriate, that s all. ¡°I don¡¯t have any intentions to harm anyone!¡± He shouted mournfully. If Su Xuan had not seen his wandering eyes, he might have believed it.. Chapter 179 - Chapter 179: The Suspect Is Hard to Answer? Chapter 179: The Suspect Is Hard to Answer? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Knowing that criminals usually would not confess during the first interrogation, Su Xuan was not in a hurry. He wasn¡¯t in a hurry to earn points like before. The big operation had just ended. There were not many thieves wandering in the city, let alone in their county. He had plenty of time to waste with this guy! ¡°Alright, come, tell me¡­¡± Su Xuan nodded after hearing Qian Gui¡¯s words, as if he had already believed him. Just as Qian Gui heaved a sigh of relief, he took out a stack of photos from under the paper. This was the photo they found in Qian Gui¡¯s rented apartment. Look, this is what I found in your rented apartment. Tell me.¡± ¡°What do you want to do by preparing so many things?¡± ¡°If I remember correctly, this should be the student from Class 3, right?¡± ¡°And this, I saw her at school too.¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan stopped. He raised his head and looked at Qian Gui, who had also put down his hand in surprise after seeing the photo. He met the other party¡¯s eyes. The latter¡¯s eyes were flickering as if he was somewhat frightened. ¡°Pa!¡± Su Xuan slapped the photo on the table and asked coldly. ¡°Qian Gui, why did you prepare so many photos?¡± Qian Gui did not dare to say. He hid in the school cafeteria, lurking in the shadows like a dark worm, all because the cafeteria was a place where every student would go. Yes, he hadn¡¯t changed at all! Kids were amusing, really amusing! Especially when he saw them, defenseless and innocent, not even aware of what he was up to, a strange urge welled up inside him¡­ Just thinking about it made his heart race. But could Qian Gui dare to say such things? If he dared to say it out loud now, the officer in front of him could beat him to a pulp! Qian Gui could only lower his head, tightly purse his lips, and pretend he wasn¡¯t affected by the officer¡¯s questioning. Watching his reaction, Su Xuan narrowed his eyes. He had been a police officer for many years, could he not see through this guy¡¯s game? Trying to play dead to avoid his questioning, huh! ¡°Qian Gui, given your previous actions, the police have reason to suspect¡­¡± Su Xuan walked out of the interrogation room. He had to admit, Qian Gui was quite the resilient one to have been caught by him earlier and still find an opportunity to escape. He had a strong mental fortitude. But that didn¡¯t matter If he refused to confess, then he could stay there a bit longer, and they would continue the interrogation later! ¡°Su Xuan!¡± As soon as he left the interrogation room, Zhou Qiang poked his head out of the surveillance room not far away. Without hesitation, he walked toward Zhou Qiang. In Zhou Qiang¡¯s monitoring room, the computer displayed the room where Su Xuan had gone to interrogate him. At this moment, after Su Xuan left, Qian Gui was sitting alone in the interrogation room. He lowered his head and covered his face with his arms, refusing to communicate. ¡°After you left just now, he was like this.¡± ¡°And he¡¯s covering his head with his hands. He probably doesn¡¯t want us to see his expression.¡± I heard everything when you were interrogating him. He¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re very stubborn!¡± Zhou Qiang sighed. Su Xuan shrugged. ¡°It¡¯s tougher to get words out of him than breaking steel.¡± ¡°Then what are you going to do?¡± Zhou Qiang was the worst at communicating with such a tough-mouthed suspect. Otherwise, Zhou Qiang wouldn¡¯t have been unable to find a breakthrough for so long. However, Zhou Qiang was Zhou Qiang, and Su Xuan was Su Xuan. Just because he could not solve the problem did not mean that Su Xuan could not. After hearing his colleague¡¯s question, Su Xuan immediately smiled. ¡°Since he doesn¡¯t want to say it, then don¡¯t say it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not in a hurry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s still early. I have plenty of time to slowly waste with him!¡± Hearing this, Zhou Qiang thought of what he had found in Qian Gui¡¯s rented apartment. He had to admit that his expression was a little twisted. ¡öTve seen this person a few times in school. Every time I see him, he always looks honest.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t expect this.¡± There¡¯s actually such a pervert behind his back. He doesn¡¯t even let children off!¡± ¡°Fortunately, you discovered it.¡± ¡°Otherwise, who knows how long he¡¯ll be able to get away with it!¡± Zhou Qiang was really angry at Qian Gui! He still remembered that he had stayed for lunch with Teacher An when he was attending a class at a university. They happened to go to this person¡¯s canteen store together. At that time, Qian Gui was looking at a female student in Teacher An¡¯s class. At that time, whether it was him or Teacher An, neither of them noticed the lust in his eyes. But now that he thought about it, it seemed that his gaze at that time was not quite right! F*ck! If he had discovered it at that time, he would have deducted it! When he thought of what Su Xuan had asked him to investigate, Zhou Qiang wished he could kill himself, who had not discovered the other party back then. Seeing his partner¡¯s angry expression, Su Xuan patted his shoulder helplessly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± You ve already found out about this guy¡¯s crimes.¡± ¡°We just lack evidence of his crime, but can we not find it?¡± ¡°That won¡¯t do. I have to find it for him!¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that it?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m dying of thirst. Come, accompany me to the office to drink some water first!¡± As Su Xuan spoke, he dragged Zhou Qiang back. Neither of them paid any attention to Qian Gui who was still in the interrogation room. They didn¡¯t even look at the surveillance cameras. In the interrogation room, Qian Gui held his head with both hands, but his eyes were extremely cold and crazy! No one knew how he spent the past few months in his hometown prison five years ago! Ever since he came out, he had warned himself in his heart. He would never enter this damned place again in his life! So what if he was caught? As long as the police did not find any evidence against him, they would not be able to sentence him. The interrogation would take at most dozens of hours. When the time was up, they would have to put him back! ¡°Heh.¡± ¡°Hahahaha!¡± In the empty interrogation room, Qian Gui held his head and suddenly burst into laughter as if he had gone crazy. However, no one saw this scene. Only the camera, which was still in operation, flashed a red light silently and recorded this strange scene. ¡°Pa!¡± A large hand suddenly slammed on the service desk in the police station¡¯s lobby. The loud noise made the smile on the female police officer standing behind the service desk stiffen for a moment. ¡°Auntie, what¡¯s the matter?¡± Her good manners made her ask. However, her question was not answered. The woman who slapped him glared at the female police officer. He squeezed out a sentence from his throat. ¡°My husband was arrested by you. What right do you have to arrest him?¡± ¡°Release my husband now. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for complaining to the police!¡± The policewoman¡¯s smile froze. Complaining to the police¡­.? Did she really said that? Chapter 180 - Chapter 180: The Suspects Wife Is Here? Chapter 180: The Suspect¡¯s Wife Is Here? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What kind of organization are you people from? How can you just arrest people like this?¡± ¡°My husband was working diligently at the school, and you people just arrested him. Is there no justice left?¡± ¡°Release my husband immediately!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I won¡¯t leave here today!¡± The woman showed no sign of noticing the officer¡¯s silent frustration. In front of the many onlookers in the lobby, she banged on the service counter, making a loud noise. She continued to shout out loud. The officer took a deep breath and forced a smile. ¡°Ma¡¯am, may I ask who your husband is?¡± Meanwhile, in the office, Su Xuan was about to head to the interrogation room to check on Qian Gui when the phone on his desk unexpectedly rang. Su Xuan paused and returned to answer the call. ¡°Hello, this is Su Xuan.¡± ¡°Officer Su.¡± The female officer on the other end of the line had a stiff expression but managed to muster a polite smile as she squeezed out a sentence. ¡°Could you please come to the lobby right now?¡± ¡°I have a woman here claiming that you arrested her husband.¡± ¡°His name is Qian Gui¡­¡± Upon hearing the name, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. Qian Gui had been silent for quite some time. What was he planning? It seemed he had an ace up his sleeve. But could an unreasonable woman really get him released? Wasn¡¯t the police station a place where people came and went as they pleased? As Su Xuan thought about it, he hung up the phone and put the papers back on the desk. He was getting ready to go to the lobby to check on the situation. How bold was this woman causing trouble at the police station? He quickly went down the stairs and headed toward the lobby. Meanwhile, in the lobby, the woman watched as the female officer ended the phone call. She had been boasting earlier, and now she felt proud. She believed that if she could be so tough, she could definitely get the policeman who took her husband away to come down too. Who were they to just arrest her husband like this? The woman¡¯s name was Wang Li, and she had known Qian Gui for three years, having been married for two. Usually, Qian Gui lived in a rented room while Wang Li worked as a maid in someone else¡¯s house. She had come back on her day off to visit Qian Gui at the school when she got the news that he had been arrested. The person who told her was the school¡¯s security guard. Seeing Su Xuan make Qian Gui collapse with a balloon hammer had left the security guard wondering how that was possible. So, when Wang Li found out her husband had been arrested, she was far from happy and came straight to the police station. Now, Wang Li stood at the service counter holding something, refusing to move aside, no matter what the female officer said. She was determined to stand her ground, convinced that she needed to assert her dominance. What if the police didn¡¯t release her husband? The female officer: ?! Luckily, Su Xuan arrived quickly. [Ding! Criminal detected, please catch as soon as possible!] Before he even entered the building, he heard an electronic beep and saw a red dot flashing in front of him. His steps, which had been moving forward, paused as he thought about the red dot. Then, once again, he heard the woman¡¯s confident voice. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t he come yet?¡± ¡°Are you guys trying to fool me?¡± ¡°Let me tell you, I¡¯m not easily scared. If this cop doesn¡¯t show up soon, I¡¯m staying right here!¡± Su Xuan: Looks like I don¡¯t need to think about it. He walked right in. Wang Li was screaming at the top of her lungs, not taking the police station lobby seriously at all. She treated it as if it were a marketplace. Su Xuan stood right in front of her and flashed a smile. ¡°Hello, ma¡¯am, I¡¯m Su Xuan.¡± Upon hearing this, Wang Li, who had been making a fuss, immediately turned her head to look at him. ¡°You¡¯re the one who arrested my husband?¡± She gave Su Xuan a quick once-over and immediately made a disgusted expression. ¡°You¡¯re not much, are you? Just a blind cop. Why do you have the right to arrest my husband? Hurry up and release him, or I¡¯ll file a complaint against you!¡± She pointed to the badge on Su Xuan¡¯s chest as she spoke. Wang Li was feeling excited as she said these words. She couldn¡¯t believe she was actually arguing with a police officer and believed she could get her husband released from the officer¡¯s grip. That was really impressive, in her opinion. Then, the next moment¡­ *Click!* She felt a cold sensation around her wrist. Wang Li: ??? Wang Li¡¯s once arrogant expression froze on her face. Instinctively, she lowered her head. But she noticed something new on her wrist¡ªa silver bracelet. The swinging chains between the bracelet¡¯s links seemed to mock her foolishness. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I came to get you to release my husband. I haven¡¯t done anything wrong. Why did you arrest me?¡± She seemed like she wanted to attack Su Xuan like a madwoman. But how could Su Xuan let her land a blow? He took a step back, simultaneously speaking to her with a calm tone, facing her shocked gaze. ¡°Wang Li, you are suspected of stealing your employer¡¯s jewelry and selling it. We need your cooperation for our investigation.¡± ¡°As for your husband, Qian Gui¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s suspected of child molestation¡­¡± Before he could finish his sentence, Wang Li¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief, and she started shouting. ¡°No, it¡¯s impossible!¡± ¡®Tve never stolen anything¡­¡± ¡°My husband is not that kind of person!¡± ¡°You¡¯re defaming my husband and me!¡± ¡°Let go of me¡­¡± Wang Li wanted to say more, but it was too late. Su Xuan took her straight to another interrogation room. As she was leaving, Wang Li continued to shout, hoping that someone would come to her aid. But her earlier behavior in the lobby had not been well-received, and now she was being arrested by the police¡­ No one would choose to help her. In the end, Wang Li was taken away. Even as she entered the interrogation room, Wang Li continued to scream. However, Su Xuan had already taken his seat across from her, his expression serious as he watched her. Perhaps due to the solemn atmosphere of the interrogation room, Wang Li¡¯s voice gradually faded away. Finally, she sat in the chair, lowered her head, and no longer displayed the arrogant attitude she had before. She spoke in a low voice. ¡°I really haven¡¯t stolen anything, I haven¡¯t!¡± ¡°Arresting me like this, you¡¯re in the wrong. You¡¯re breaking the law!¡± Breaking the law? Who was really breaking the law here? ¡°Do you think we don¡¯t have evidence?¡± Su Xuan asked. His words silenced Wang Li, who had been insisting that she hadn¡¯t stolen anything, and that Su Xuan was defaming her. She kept her head down, and her face remained hidden. But there was still an unmistakable sense of discontent emanating from her. He had encountered many suspects like her, unwilling to cooperate and convinced they could walk away. He didn¡¯t speak, he was waiting. Sure enough, it didn¡¯t take long for Zhou Qiang to come over with a stack of documents. Inside were the very materials that Su Xuan had asked him to look into after arresting Wang Li. ¡°Take a look,¡± Su Xuan said as he placed the items in front of Wang Li. Wang Li didn¡¯t move, but that was fine; her eyes could see the tabletop. At the top of the pile of documents was a photo of her selling items at a second-hand jewelry store¡­ Wang Li: !!! Chapter 181 - Chapter 181: Patrolling Again, My Partner Is Dumbfounded. Old Su, Are You Crazy? Chapter 181: Patrolling Again, My Partner Is Dumbfounded. Old Su, Are You Crazy? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°People these days, what¡¯s going on in their heads?¡± ¡°They all think we don¡¯t know what they¡¯re up to, huh?¡± ¡°But Su Xuan, you¡­¡± ¡°You went up there and nabbed her right away! Do you have a criminal radar or something?¡± Faced with irrefutable evidence, even if Wang Li wanted to escape, she couldn¡¯t. In the end, she had to confess. But¡­ She thought about how she had come here for her husband, Qian Gui. Why should she be the one to get in trouble? Even if she were going to jail, her husband should go with her. You could say this was a package deal. Su Xuan had been thinking about how to find the most concrete evidence, but he hadn¡¯t expected that once Wang Li realized she couldn¡¯t escape, she would just sell out her husband. As it turned out, Wang Li had known about Qian Gui¡¯s little scheme for a while. But for Wang Li, as long as her husband gave her money, it didn¡¯t affect her. Over the years, she had occasionally helped clean up things her husband hadn¡¯t managed to get rid of¡­ Yes, even though Qian Gui had already been to prison once and knew never to leave evidence behind when doing something illegal¡­ He was psychologically twisted. Even if he didn¡¯t keep the evidence on himself, he would stash it somewhere else. Qian Gui had rented an underground storage space in another part of the county under a friend¡¯s name. Wang Li only found out about this a year after she had married Qian Gui. But she didn¡¯t think it was important. Indeed, Wang Li had some initial difficulty accepting the situation, but later, she even started to assist¡­ Eventually, she located Qian Gui¡¯s underground storage space, but she didn¡¯t have the key, so she never went inside. But now that she found herself in this situation, why should her husband escape freely? So, Qian Gui, who initially thought the police would never find evidence, was betrayed by his own wife. ¡°You damn wretch!¡± When Qian Gui learned that his wife had betrayed him, he immediately cursed through gritted teeth. He even nearly spewed expletives at Wang Li right in front of Su Xuan. The profanities kept pouring out without stopping. In response, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, who had heard the tirade, exchanged glances and were left speechless. As the saying goes, ¡°What goes around, comes around. In their eyes, neither Qian Gui nor Wang Li were decent individuals. Now, these two people were turning against each other, a form of retribution in its own right. While cursing, Qian Gui didn¡¯t forget to expose all the dirty deeds his wife had done. It was only at this moment that Wang Li learned that her husband was fully aware of her habit of stealing from their employers¡¯ homes. Due to their mutual betrayals, the latter stages of this case concluded unprecedentedly quickly! Even after several days had passed, Su Xuan could still imagine the looks exchanged between Qian Gui and Wang Li when they met in front of the detention center. It¡¯s likely that this once affectionate couple would turn into bitter enemies once they were released. ¡°You¡¯re still thinking about Qian Gui?¡± Zhou Qiang was passing by Su Xuan with a plate of food when he overheard Su Xuan mentioning Qian Gui and Wang Li. He immediately sat down in front of him. ¡°I just feel like this case might not be so simple,¡± Su Xuan replied. He had a strange intuition when it came to handling cases, and he trusted his instincts. Although this case had concluded quickly, he had an inexplicable feeling that it shouldn¡¯t have ended so fast. He couldn¡¯t pinpoint exactly what was wrong. Finally, he sighed. ¡°I might have misunderstood.¡± Zhou Qiang quickly chimed in, ¡°You probably did.¡± ¡°After all, this matter has already been resolved, right?¡± Indeed, Su Xuan was convinced by his colleague. The two of them stopped dwelling on a case that had already concluded. in fact, after dealing with Qian Gui¡¯s case, Su Xuan had lost his chance to take a break from patrol duty. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get ready,¡± Zhou Qiang said. ¡°After the lunch break, we¡¯ll go on patrol.¡± It was their primary duty, and Su Xuan didn¡¯t refuse. ¡°Okay, I got it.¡± In fact, it felt quite novel to go on patrol again after more than a month, and the main reason for the novelty was the car they were in. ¡öYou¡¯ve never seen this one before, have you?¡± Zhou Qiang, who was currently driving towards the direction of the beach, sensed Su Xuan¡¯s curiosity about the car and spoke over the wind. ¡°This is a new one that was sent over.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, we only got it because of you.¡± ¡°Let me tell you, there are only about ten cars in the whole city, and our department managed to get three¡­¡± ¡°Actually, they promised us a different number at first, but later they realized it wasn¡¯t enough, so they only gave us three.¡± ¡°But even so, it¡¯s taken a lot of pressure off us. ¡°By the way¡­ this is your first time riding in this car, right? Su Xuan nodded and shouted from the back of the car, ¡°I¡¯ve heard this car s performance is a bit different. It¡¯s a new one! ¡°Old Mai really has no qualms, he actually gave us a new car! ¡°How about I drive on the way back to the city?¡± Su Xuan also had a driver¡¯s license, but he rarely drove. Because of this, Zhou Qiang agreed without hesitation when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s suggestion. After all, they were partners. With both of them having driver¡¯s licenses, it was normal for them to take turns driving, right? However, Su Xuan usually couldn¡¯t be bothered to drive, and Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t want to risk someone else¡¯s life, so when they were partners, Zhou Qiang usually took the wheel. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Then it¡¯s yours now. I could use a break!¡± As Zhou Qiang spoke, he abruptly stopped the car and handed the driver¡¯s seat over to Su Xuan. Su Xuan: ? He didn¡¯t hesitate! It turned out that there was a noticeable difference in the quality of the new car compared to the old one. What was more important was the additional buttons and features on the dashboard¡­ It looked more professional and thrilling than the old car! Su Xuan almost didn¡¯t want to give the car back to Zhou Qiang. ¡°No wonder Old Mai went all out to snatch a few cars from the municipal bureau.¡± ¡°The performance of this new car is fantastic! ¡ö¡öIt looks comfortable, and even the features are more comprehensive¡­¡± ¡°I feel like I could take this car on the highway¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang immediately shouted, ¡°Don¡¯t you dare!¡± ¡°Brother, if we get on the highway, we¡¯ll be out of our jurisdiction! ¡°And if you take this car on the highway, do you think Old Mai won¡¯t scold you when he finds out?¡± As soon as he finished speaking, Su Xuan suddenly accelerated! Even Zhou Qiang, who was sitting in the back, was almost thrown out of his seat! Zhou Qiang:!!! He instinctively recalled what Su Xuan had just said. Everyone was in a daze. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, are you insane?!¡± ¡°You don¡¯t seriously intend to drive on the highway, do you?!¡± Before risking their lives, they better make him stop the car first! Chapter 182 - Chapter 182: Good Guy, You Were Forced to Stop Chapter 182: Good Guy, You Were Forced to Stop Assaulting a Police Officer With a Mace? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation A black police motorcycle sped through the streets. Both the rider and the passenger wore helmets, concealing their faces. Zhou Qiang gripped Su Xuan¡¯s waist tightly, his other hand clutching the rear handle, and his legs squeezed the motorcycle¡¯s body. It wasn¡¯t what he intended, but the way Su Xuan was driving¡­ it was way too fast! If he didn¡¯t hold on like this, he might be flung off and killed! Despite this, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why things had suddenly taken this turn with Su Xuan. ¡°What the heck, slow down!¡± he shouted. He watched as Su Xuan swiftly turned onto a larger road, taking a deep breath. Given the circumstances, this guy must want to climb forward quickly. It seemed like Su Xuan had discovered something¡­ but instead of explaining, he had suddenly accelerated, scaring the daylights out of him. ¡°Do you see that black car not far ahead?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s voice came from the front. Due to the high speed, his voice scattered in the wind. Zhou Qiang: ¡°Yeah, I see it!¡± ¡°Check and see which of our colleagues in this patrol area is closest!¡± Su Xuan instructed. ¡°Have them force that black car to stop! Something¡¯s not right with the people inside.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words carried through the wind, making it hard to hear clearly due to the speed they were going. Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t even make out Su Xuan¡¯s words clearly. When he finally realized, his eyes widened. He didn¡¯t doubt anything Su Xuan said and immediately took out his walkie-talkie. Before speaking, he double-checked the duty roster on his phone and then communicated with the nearby patrol officers using the walkie-talkie. He had learned his lesson about accidentally sending messages to the public channel. The patrol officers from nearby areas were also surprised when they heard Su Xuan¡¯s words. However, they had absolute trust in Su Xuan at this moment. They rushed to the scene on their motorcycles. Three motorcycles formed a three-sided encirclement, creating a real-life version of speed and adrenaline on the recently developed main road on the outskirts of the county. In the end, they successfully forced the other car to stop near a bend close to the seaside. ¡°Bang!¡± Three burly men got out of the black car, each wielding a baton nearly two meters long. They were muscular and fierce, swinging their weapons rapidly as they charged towards the group. ¡°Damn it!¡± ¡°You bunch of damn cops are asking for trouble!¡± ¡°I was driving peacefully, why the hell did you stop me? ¡°And what¡¯s with this ¡¯Fast and Furious¡¯ crap? You morons¡­¡± As they spoke, one of the big guys had already walked up to Zhou Qiang and Su Xuan. ¡°I was in a pretty good mood today. Since you guys are asking for trouble, don¡¯t blame me!¡± He raised his massive baton high and swung it towards them. Zhou Qiang was shocked when he saw the tall, muscular man with the baton. He had so much muscle, and he couldn¡¯t believe his eyes. When he saw the man charging towards them, he could only grit his teeth and try to block the attack. But just as he was about to do that, Su Xuan stepped in front of him. ¡°Crash!¡± What just happened? Zhou Qiang initially thought his partner had been knocked off balance by the attacker. However¡­ He couldn¡¯t believe his eyes as he looked at Su Xuan still standing in front of him and the big guy who had been fiercely smashed to the ground by a baton. In an instant, Zhou Qiang wondered if he was going blind. Had he just mistaken the enemy for his partner? ¡°Zhou Qiang, handcuff this guy!¡± Su Xuan yelled, not knowing what was going on in his partner¡¯s mind. Seeing that he had knocked down the opponent with one blow, Su Xuan immediately turned to Zhou Qiang and gave him an order. Then he rushed towards the other colleagues who were facing off against the remaining tough guys. Looking at these formidable foes, he realized that they wouldn¡¯t be easy to deal with. These four colleagues were all brought in by him, and if anything went wrong, he wouldn¡¯t forgive himself. Su Xuan managed to take down one big guy on his own and then confronted another. Meanwhile, the four police officers charged at the remaining big guy. After a fierce struggle, the four officers finally subdued the remaining big guy. When they turned around, they saw Su Xuan handcuffing one of the fallen men. The officers exchanged looks, baffled by the situation. Hadn¡¯t this guy just gone through a breakup? How did he suddenly become effective at handling cases, catching thieves, and even improving his physical fitness? They wondered if they should also go through a breakup to achieve such a transformation. ¡°Damn it, let me go!¡± -Do you know who I am? Let me tell you! I¡¯m the son of the Deputy Director of the Municipal Supervision Bureau!¡± ¡°You better release me now!¡± ¡°Otherwise, I¡¯ll make sure you regret it!¡± One of the big guys spoke arrogantly. As these words were uttered, everyone instinctively looked at Su Xuan. However, Su Xuan sneered. He stepped forward and delivered a resounding slap, sending the big guy s head from its haughty position, looking down with his nose in the air, to a lowered stance. ¡°I don¡¯t care who you are!¡± ¡°If you¡¯ve committed a crime, you need to own up to it!¡± ¡°Behave yourself, or I¡¯ll make the two of you regret it even more!¡± With that, Su Xuan lifted the guy up and turned to his somewhat bewildered colleagues who had heard the big guy¡¯s words. ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll take him back to the station.¡± ¡°Agreed!¡± Zhou Qiang nodded without hesitation. These three dared to assault the police! They were in for some serious trouble. Moreover, Zhou Qiang had noticed something in the car earlier. Just for this reason, he didn¡¯t believe a word of the big guy¡¯s claim about being the son of a deputy director. What nonsense! The police patrol car from their unit arrived promptly. Su Xuan placed the suspect in the car and briefed his colleagues on what he had seen before returning. As for the other two patrol car colleagues, they had headed back as soon as they caught the criminal. However, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan with a hint of confusion. ¡°Now that we¡¯ve got this guy, aren¡¯t you going to check on him?¡± Su Xuan shrugged. ¡°By the time you get back, this case probably won¡¯t be under your jurisdiction anymore.¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but wonder. ¡°Is that so? Su Xuan didn¡¯t seem bothered. ¡°No worries. With the suspect in custody, our colleagues at the station will handle it. Speaking of which, this car is quite something. How about I drive it today? Zhou Qiang immediately grabbed the steering wheel. He must be joking! He had nearly lost his life just a moment ago. Now this guy wanted to drive? Dream on! ¡°No way!¡± In the end, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t snatch the steering wheel from Zhou Qiang¡¯s grasp. That was a given. Life-threatening situations were not something you could win at. Sitting at the back of the motorcycle, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but think about the case involving Qian Gui. His face soured at the thought. When they reached the checkpoint, Zhou Qiang noticed Su Xuan¡¯s expression and assumed he was unhappy about losing the opportunity to drive the car. He became puzzled. ¡°Hey, are you upset that I took the car from you? Are you giving me the cold shoulder now? You¡¯re not the same loving Su Xuan anymore.¡± Seeing Zhou Qiang acting a bit playful, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but press his hand on Zhou Qiang¡¯s head as he leaned in closer. With a serious expression, he said, ¡°Zhou Qiang, how about we pay another visit to Qian Gui¡¯s secret base this afternoon?¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression immediately changed.. Why on earth did they have to go there again? Chapter 183 - Chapter 183: System Scanning Function Activated! Chapter 183: System Scanning Function Activated! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Qian Gui¡¯s secret base was an underground space he had rented in a friend¡¯s name. Inside, it was filled with numerous inappropriate photos he had taken of children. It was thanks to Wang Li¡¯s testimony and the evidence hidden inside this place that Su Xuan and his team had been able to convict Qian Gui. As for the rental property, after they confiscated Qian Gui¡¯s belongings, the landlord took it back. It hadn¡¯t been rented out yet, and now he heard that Su Xuan¡¯s team wanted to inspect it again. The landlord was far from thrilled about it. He couldn¡¯t believe his bad luck. Renting out a property and running into such a situation ¨C he regretted taking this on. He couldn¡¯t help but ask, ¡°Officer, didn¡¯t this case already conclude? You¡¯ve taken everything from my basement. Why are you here to look again?¡± At the same time, he vented his frustration. ¡°You people have made it impossible for me to rent this place! Just when things had settled down for a few days, I was about to show the property to prospective tenants, and here you are again.¡± ¡°Is there something left here that you haven¡¯t taken yet? Today, since I¡¯ve opened the door, please take whatever you need and don¡¯t disrupt my plans to rent the place!¡± This basement indeed didn¡¯t generate much income, but it was still a source of livelihood. Anyone would be upset about losing money like this. Hearing this, Zhou Qiang immediately reassured the landlord, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, landlord. This time, we¡¯ve come to inspect for any remaining evidence. Once we¡¯re done with this, you can go ahead and rent it out without any concerns!¡± He had accompanied Su Xuan on this trip, and he felt it was quite taxing. If they had to do this again, his aging body might not be up to the task. The landlord, relieved by Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, opened the door and entrusted the two officers to lock up and leave once they were finished. The door would automatically lock behind them, and then he left the basement. Zhou Qiang observed that Su Xuan hadn¡¯t said a word since they entered. He furrowed his brow and approached him. ¡°Su Xuan, you haven¡¯t said a word since we came in. Did you see something? Or did we come here for nothing?¡± ¡°We already brought back Qian Gui¡¯s belongings at the beginning. There shouldn¡¯t be anything left here, right?¡± In reality, the basement was quite empty now. Apart from the existing furniture, there was hardly anything else. It was evident that many of Qian Gui¡¯s belongings had either been thrown away by the landlord or removed. Su Xuan nodded, understanding Zhou Qiang¡¯s concerns. But for some reason, the eagerness he had felt to come here had vanished once he stood in this place. It was as if the urgency had dissipated. Yet, Su Xuan believed even more firmly that there must be something they had overlooked here, something they hadn¡¯t checked before. The question was: what could it be? ¡°Zhou Qiang, help me search this place,¡± Su Xuan suddenly spoke up, his expression serious. He had already started looking around. ¡°There must be something we missed before.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s search thoroughly. I have a feeling that Qian Gui¡¯s case isn¡¯t as simple as it seems.¡± ¡°Check the walls, tiles, and everything. Knock to see if anything sounds hollow.¡± Zhou Qiang: ¡°You¡¯re something else!¡± Su Xuan¡¯s determination to find the missing piece of the puzzle was unwavering. In the end, Zhou Qiang reluctantly joined Su Xuan in searching the entire basement. This basement, though it could serve as a single-person room, was neither too big nor too small. It was a tiny space that had been maximally utilized, with a bed, cabinets, a kitchen, and a bathroom squeezed in. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang combed through the place from top to bottom for half an hour but couldn¡¯t find what Su Xuan was looking for. After rummaging through the last item, Zhou Qiang sat down on the floor. ¡°I have to say, Su Xuan,¡± he began, ¡°do you really think we can find anything here? Even if there was something, it¡¯s probably been thrown away. Moreover, before us, our colleagues from other departments also searched here. What if someone else already took it? We should trust our fellow officers a bit!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan lowered his head, lost in thought. He had been pondering the same question. While his instincts told him he was in the right place to find something, there was no guarantee that the item was still here. If he was mistaken, they might be searching in vain. ¡°I¡¯ll give it one more try,¡± Su Xuan finally decided, trusting his instincts once more. Plus, since he had arrived here, his system panel had been flickering in front of him, as if it wanted to convey something but hesitated. He had blocked the panel earlier because he found it annoying, but now he couldn¡¯t retrieve any information from it. Su Xuan took out his system panel again. As soon as the panel appeared, it started blinking rapidly, giving off a sense of indignation. Su Xuan could almost feel the system¡¯s anger through the blinking panel. He communicated with the system using his consciousness. Fortunately, this system was not very sophisticated, and after a bit of cajoling, it settled down. Su Xuan grabbed the panel and found the scan button on the system. He was preparing to scan the room. In his view, if there were things hidden from the naked eye, it meant that the other party had concealed them well. This time, either his intuition was off, or Qian Gui had hidden the items so masterfully that they couldn¡¯t detect them. However, Su Xuan was still unwilling to believe it was the latter. He felt it was more likely that his intuition was at fault. On the other hand, Zhou Qiang, seeing this, breathed a sigh of relief. He waved his hand, stood up, and headed towards the exit. ¡°Alright, you keep searching here,¡± he said. ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore, I¡¯m exhausted. I¡¯m going to check if there¡¯s a beverage shop nearby.¡± ¡°What do you want to drink?¡± Su Xuan asked as he was still figuring out how to use the system scan. Upon hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s question, Su Xuan promptly named a drink, and Zhou Qiang turned and left. And finally, Su Xuan understood the purpose of this scanning system! The moment he pressed the scan button, a halo that only Su Xuan could see emanated from him. Like a wave, it swiftly spread throughout the entire room, creating a shimmering light curtain that covered the entire space. He widened his eyes, feeling like he had stepped into a science fiction movie. ¡°Wow, seriously?!¡± he exclaimed. ¡°Impressive, system! Why didn¡¯t I know you had this function before?¡± Su Xuan was genuinely amazed, primarily because the system had previously only shown a talent for being stubborn and secretly accumulating points, giving off an air of simplicity from the beginning. The sudden appearance of this remarkable ability caught him completely off guard. The pulsating light shimmered in apparent discontent, causing Su Xuan to quickly close his mouth. In the next moment, he noticed a red dot appearing on the light curtain, which was originally light blue. Su Xuan looked up and realized that the red dot was inside the bathroom, specifically within the shower stall. Su Xuan: ? He walked directly towards the red dot¡¯s location, scanning the tiles in that direction. Finally, he discovered a loose tile. Su Xuan raised an eyebrow. ¡°Who keeps stuff in the bathroom?¡± he wondered aloud.. Chapter 184 - Chapter 184: Selling Childrens Information Is the Same as a Crime! Chapter 184: Selling Children¡¯s Information Is the Same as a Crime! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn¡­¡± ¡°This Qian Gui really¡­¡± ¡°He¡¯s not even human!¡± It only took Zhou Qiang ten minutes to return. When he came back, he saw Su Xuan holding a phone, chatting with someone. On the previously empty table, there was now an iron box. If Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t know that Su Xuan had found something, all his years of experience would have been in vain. He immediately examined the contents of the box and couldn¡¯t help but curse loudly. The reason for his outrage was the evidence Su Xuan had found in Qian Gui¡¯s rental room ¨C evidence of his dealings with human traffickers. Even a single glance at it would make anyone¡¯s blood boil. Qian Gui was not only involved in child exploitation but also had knowledge of the child trafficking trade. When he ran out of money, he resorted to using his connections to make deals with traffickers. He didn¡¯t sell children directly; he acted as a facilitator in their sinister business. For example, some children followed the same route back and forth, wondering if their parents would come to pick them up, or if their grandparents were nearby. All of these details were meticulously recorded in Qian Gui¡¯s notebook. Qian Gui had traded these valuable pieces of information directly with human traffickers. The traffickers would stop at nothing to abduct children. However, nobody had suspected that Qian Gui had concealed such a significant part of his life. No wonder when they had arrested him previously, he had seemed relieved. At the time, both Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had thought that he might have been feeling guilty, thinking it was a kind of relief. Now it was clear. ¡°Damn!¡± ¡°Scum!¡± Zhou Qiang slammed his hand on the table, gritting his teeth in anger as he spoke. Su Xuan nodded in agreement. He had realized what had been bothering him all along when he saw these pieces of evidence embedded in the bathroom wall tiles. It was his cop¡¯s intuition telling him that this case wasn¡¯t over yet. ¡°We have to continue¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯ve made a big mistake in Qian Gui¡¯s case¡­¡± ¡°Now what?¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s face was now deeply troubled and furious. He looked at Su Xuan with a mix of emotions. Compared to his partner, Su Xuan remained calm and composed. ¡°In this case, Qian Gui was just a seller of information¡­¡± ¡°If we want to find Qian Gui and retry him, that¡¯s a matter for after we¡¯ve dealt with this case.¡± ¡°Let him sit for now!¡± ¡°Child molestation should also be prosecuted. He deserves to be in jail!¡± With a serious tone, Su Xuan picked up something from the table and continued, ¡°Our current focus¡­¡± ¡°Should be on how to use this information to dismantle the human traffickers¡¯ operation completely.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words left Zhou Qiang in silence for a long time. Taking down a human trafficking operation wasn¡¯t that simple. Even Su Xuan had previously arrested human traffickers and even managed to trick one of them into revealing information about his own cousin¡¯s involvement. But even so, their police force had only managed to trace one line. When they followed it up to the leader, the trail had gone cold. The survival skills of that gang were formidable, and once they sensed danger, they severed their connections and disappeared. No one knew who was higher up the chain. The clues had vanished, and what Su Xuan had found this time was just a small piece of evidence from Qian Gui. Could they really use it to trace the whole network? ¡°Let¡¯s investigate first!¡± Su Xuan remained silent for a while before speaking. If they had never come across this lead, it would have been one thing. But now that they had, they couldn¡¯t simply ignore it. His sense of duty as a police officer wouldn¡¯t allow it. ¡°All those children who were betrayed by Qian Gui over the years¡­¡± ¡°We have no idea how many of them were abducted by this group¡­¡± ¡°If we don¡¯t follow this lead, how will we catch the human traffickers?¡± ¡°Of course, you can choose not to join me¡­¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± Zhou Qiang interrupted Su Xuan with a stern look. ¡°This is something we found together. Don¡¯t think for a moment that I haven¡¯t thought about those kids. We can¡¯t just let this go. We need to figure out how to deal with it.¡± After all, based on the timing, Qian Gui¡¯s last contact with the traffickers had been two months ago, as evidenced by the transaction records. The other party was extremely cautious, always using cash for their transactions and changing the meeting locations. If Qian Gui hadn¡¯t taken precautions and recorded their transactions, they might never have found any leads at all. ¡°Let¡¯s head back to the office,¡± Su Xuan said as he looked at the stack of photos in his hand, his tone serious. ¡°We should check if these photos can be used to create a composite image, even if we don¡¯t have a clear view of the person¡¯s face. If we can determine their appearance, it will make our investigation much easier.¡± While the photos didn¡¯t capture the entire face, they had details of various parts that might be useful when combined. With the expertise of the composite image specialist at their police department, they might be able to create a complete profile. Su Xuan¡¯s words excited Zhou Qiang. ¡°What are we waiting for, then?¡± he exclaimed. ¡°Let¡¯s go! We can catch that guy before he leaves work. He always runs off as soon as his shift ends.¡± Zhou Qiang picked up the photos and headed towards the police station. ¡°He¡¯s so fast that I once chased him all the way to the parking garage, and I still couldn¡¯t catch him!¡± Jiangcheng Police Station. Officer Mo, with a pipe in one hand and a bag in the other, was about to finish his shift. His desk was neat and tidy, a clear sign that he was ready to leave as soon as the end-of-shift bell rang. However, just at that moment, a hand was placed firmly on his shoulder, pushing him back into his seat. Officer Mo¡¯s heart skipped a beat as he turned to see Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, two young troublemakers, smiling at him. Officer Mo¡¯s face wrinkled, and he immediately protested, ¡°I¡¯m off duty now, I¡¯m off duty!¡± ¡°Come on, Officer Mo, don¡¯t be like that!¡± Su Xuan said with a mischievous grin, keeping a firm grip on his shoulder. Officer Mo struggled to get up but couldn¡¯t break free. ¡°We have an urgent matter, really urgent!¡± Su Xuan continued, ¡°It won¡¯t take much of your time, and it¡¯s much quicker than dictation.¡± ¡°Take a look.¡± Several photos were placed on his desk, and although Officer Mo was reluctant, he couldn¡¯t help but glance at them. In the photos, the same man appeared in different shots, and by overlapping and aligning the various parts of his face, a complete image quickly emerged. Officer Mo realized that he couldn¡¯t escape tonight. ¡°You little rascals! I have dinner plans with your aunt tonight,¡± Officer Mo protested. ¡°Today is our golden wedding anniversary. If you don¡¯t let me go, you won¡¯t get your hands on this stuff until tomorrow!¡± Zhou Qiang hesitated, but Su Xuan just smiled. ¡°Officer Mo, what¡¯s our relationship?¡± Su Xuan asked, a sly grin on his face. ¡± My auntie asked me out to go shopping today. Help me draw today. After this matter is over, I¡¯ll treat you to a restaurant!¡± Officer Mo looked at his wife¡¯s twitter on Su Xuan¡¯s phone and his vision darkened! Chapter 185 - Chapter 185: Good Guy, I Almost Confessed, How Excited! Chapter 185: Good Guy, I Almost Confessed, How Excited! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This person¡­¡± ¡°Can we find him?¡± Eight o¡¯clock in the evening. It should have been the end of their workday, but Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were still in the office. They had just used Officer Mo¡¯s composite sketch to search on the police cloud database. ¡°Based on Officer Mo¡¯s composite sketch, this guy named Chuan Yang seems to be a good match,¡± Su Xuan said, his expression serious. ¡°But the time and location don¡¯t match up.¡± Zhou Qiang, hunched over the desk, was staring at the computer screen. The man¡¯s facial features closely resembled the composite sketch, almost a perfect match among the people they had found. But, as Su Xuan had pointed out, he was too far away. Furthermore, their investigation had revealed that this individual worked for a state-owned enterprise, with a schedule that required him to be at work five to six days a week. Such a person wouldn¡¯t have the time or the need to travel all the way to Xiangjiang City, which was quite far, to purchase the information provided by Qian Gui. Besides, the benefits and treatment in a state-owned enterprise were more than decent. Thinking about this, Zhou Qiang¡¯s gaze became distant, and he felt like a deflated balloon. ¡°Chuan Yang won¡¯t work, so let¡¯s look at the others?¡± After a long pause, Zhou Qiang struggled to sit up, staring at the computer in front of him. ¡°I just can¡¯t believe we can¡¯t find him!¡± Su Xuan nodded as he watched Zhou Qiang¡¯s determination. To be honest, in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, Chuan Yang was undoubtedly the most similar to the composite sketch. But he was also the least likely suspect. However, when they tried to find someone else, they couldn¡¯t find anyone who resembled Chuan Yang. In the end, after searching and re-searching, they circled back to Chuan Yang. Sitting in front of the computer, Su Xuan glanced at Zhou Qiang, and Zhou Qiang looked back at him. ¡°How about¡­ we investigate?¡± One person cautiously suggested, and the other immediately agreed. ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s do it!¡± Investigating someone who was quite far away from their location was not as simple as searching online. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang made a decision. The next day, they went to see Old Mai. Ironically, it was Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang who surprised Old Mai. ¡°What¡¯s this about?¡± ¡°You guys actually want to go investigate in another city¡­¡± ¡°You said this guy has been working in a state-owned enterprise all along. If we can¡¯t find anything, won¡¯t this trip be in vain?¡± ¡°I won¡¯t approve this business trip!¡± Old Mai hesitated, having reservations about their plan. The situation they were facing was no longer a matter of whether Su Xuan and his team wanted to go, but rather, going was a necessity even if the outcome might not be favorable. Chuan Yang lived in a city nearly nine hours away by high-speed train. It was a long journey for a job like this. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were tangled up about one thing in particular. If Chuan Yang had conducted the transaction with Qian Gui online, even if the distance was great, it would just be a matter of a single internet connection. But Chuan Yang had opted for a different approach. He conducted the transaction in person, using cash. This showed a high level of trust in Qian Gui. ¡°Old Mai, I must go¡­¡± ¡°I have a strong feeling that if we go there, we can find some clues.¡± Su Xuan told Old Mai. ¡°We¡¯ve already come this far. We can¡¯t afford to lose half of it now.¡± ¡°Moreover, in recent years, the chances of children going missing in our city have increased significantly¡­¡± ¡°Especially in our county¡­¡± ¡°The number of reported cases in a year has multiplied compared to previous years.¡± ¡°It¡¯s hard to believe that Qian Gui¡¯s involvement isn¡¯t part of the problem¡­¡± After Su Xuan expressed his determination, Old Mai lowered his head. As the head of the local police station, he had been dealing with numerous missing children cases in their jurisdiction for over a year. Did he not know about them? However, most of these cases had never been resolved. When a child went missing, they simply couldn¡¯t find them. They had considered the possibility of organized crime involvement, and that¡¯s why Su Xuan had personally interrogated the human trafficker they caught earlier. But that lead had already gone cold. Their department was searching for any clues or evidence, as any organization, no matter how careful, would leave traces behind during their operations. Even if the other party tried to erase all evidence, there would always be something left behind. The progress was slow, and they never expected Su Xuan to bring up another lead after more than a month. Old Mai sighed, ¡°Fine! If you want to go, I¡¯ll give you a ten-day leave for your business trip. Including the round trip, I¡¯ll give you twelve days. If you can¡¯t find anything in those twelve days, you better come back. I¡¯ll also contact the local police for cooperation. That¡¯s the best I can offer.¡± Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang exchanged glances and both became excited. ¡°Yes, Chief Mai! We promise to complete the mission!¡± The business trip was scheduled for 8 a.m. the next day. Su Xuan packed his things and arranged to meet Zhao Ruoxi, who happened to have some free time. In fact, Su Xuan had been very busy since the day he invited her to dinner. If it were any other girl, she might have already expressed her discontent. But Zhao Ruoxi was different. Her own job kept her occupied, and when both of them were busy, they didn¡¯t pay much attention to whether the other had sent messages or not. When Su Xuan received her call and explained that he was going on a business trip and wanted to have dinner with her today, she readily agreed. They had an enjoyable meal together. If it weren¡¯t for the late hour and the fact that Su Xuan had to go back to pack, they might have arranged for a late-night snack as well. During the drive back, Su Xuan considered speaking several times. However, seeing Zhao Ruoxi sitting in the passenger seat, engrossed in her phone, he decided to keep his words to himself. Perhaps it would be better to wait until after the business trip to discuss anything important. It didn¡¯t seem fair to drop a bombshell on her today and leave for the trip tomorrow. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that?¡± Su Xuan thought, making a decision internally. But just as he was contemplating, Zhao Ruoxi, who had been engrossed in her phone, suddenly turned to look at him. Her gaze carried a hint of confusion, and Su Xuan was caught off guard by her unexpected scrutiny. His mind raced, and his eyes darted to a nearby bubble tea shop along the street. His mouth acted faster than his brain. ¡°Um, I just wanted to ask you¡­ do you want some bubble tea?¡± Zhao Ruoxi:¡­? In that moment, Su Xuan, who had unintentionally dug himself into a hole, wished he could turn back time by a few minutes. He regretted not being able to control his gaze and for inadvertently staring at the girl. ¡°Do you see now?¡± He thought bitterly. ¡°You see what happens when you can¡¯t control your eyes?¡± ¡°Sure!¡± Zhao Ruoxi replied, her voice carrying a playful tone. ¡°I haven¡¯t had bubble tea in a while. It¡¯s a good idea. Just pull over to the side of the road, and I¡¯ll go buy it.. What flavor would you like?¡± Chapter 186 - Chapter 186: Good Guy, Its a Trap When You Land, Police Chapter 186: Good Guy, It¡¯s a Trap When You Land, Police Ma Zhiyuan! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Once again, Su Xuan dropped Zhao Ruoxi off at her building. She held a cup of bubble tea and smiled at him. ¡°I had a great time tonight,¡± she said. ¡°I managed to snag another meal and a cup of bubble tea. When you return from your business trip, how about I treat you to dinner? I just hope you won¡¯t refuse. Indeed, the bubble tea Su Xuan had purchased later on was paid for by him. Originally, Zhao Ruoxi was about to get out of the car to buy it herself. However, Su Xuan had driven straight to the shop¡¯s entrance, taken his phone, and bought it for her. Watching Su Xuan¡¯s departing figure, Zhao Ruoxi had thoughts known only to herself. When she heard Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s question, Su Xuan felt a spark of interest. If they wanted to further their relationship, going on another date was the best way forward. Su Xuan had initially invited Zhao Ruoxi out because he wanted to get to know her better. Now, her willingness to make plans for another meeting after their dinner indicated that she wasn¡¯t averse to the idea. ¡°Sure,¡± Su Xuan agreed. ¡°When someone offers to treat me, I¡¯d be happy to come. How about we make plans when I get back?¡± Satisfied with the response she received, Zhao Ruoxi headed upstairs to her well-lit apartment. As she watched her home light up, Su Xuan drove back to his own place. After packing his belongings, he went to freshen up and then went to bed. Tomorrow was the day for his business trip, and he needed to be well-rested. He hoped that this trip would finally yield some clues. Chuan Yang¡¯s hometown was in Haicheng, a nine-hour journey from their city, Xiangjiang. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang had to leave for the city center at seven in the morning and catch the high-speed train before eight. By the time they got off the train, it would be dark outside. Zhou Qiang handed a cup of instant noodles to Su Xuan. ¡°Let¡¯s make do with this for now.¡± Su Xuan accepted it without hesitation. Even though they had funding from the department for their business trip, the high-speed train food was expensive and unappetizing. It was better to enjoy a cup of instant noodles. ¡°This time when we arrive, should we go to the local police station first?¡± Zhou Qiang asked as he slurped his noodles, his expression turning serious. They hadn¡¯t discussed their plans after arriving, but seeing Su Xuan¡¯s preparations on the train, Zhou Qiang had a feeling that Su Xuan might not head straight to the local police station. As expected, Su Xuan replied just as Zhou Qiang had guessed. ¡°Not yet. Let¡¯s find a place to stay, preferably close to where Chuan Yang works. Also, I¡¯d like to visit Chuan Yang¡¯s hometown.¡± ¡°I did some research, and Chuan Yang is from Haicheng. His hometown is in a remote countryside area. I feel like we should take a look at his hometown. When the time comes, we might have to split up. I¡¯ll go to the countryside,¡± Su Xuan said, turning his head to Zhou Qiang with a hint of apology in his eyes. Zhou Qiang had already figured this out and playfully bumped Su Xuan¡¯s shoulder. He grinned and said, ¡°What are you talking about? We¡¯re here on a business trip to gather information, after all. Let¡¯s do this: 1¡¯11 keep an eye on Chuan Yang, and you can visit his hometown. We¡¯ll split up! Having a brother who understood his thoughts without him saying anything was quite handy. Su Xuan nodded and replied, ¡°Alright!¡± During the eight to nine-hour journey, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang wasted no time. They worked out their plan on the way. However, upon their arrival at the station, they were surprised to find that the Haicheng police were already waiting for them. Both Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were left dumbfounded. Especially when a police officer approached them, dressed in uniform and extended his hand towards them, Zhou Qiang was utterly bewildered. ¡°Sergeant Su, Sergeant Zhou, hello!¡± greeted the man in uniform. ¡°Welcome to Haicheng. I¡¯m Ma Zhiyuan from Haicheng Public Security Bureau. I¡¯m delighted you could make it.¡± With those words, he extended his hand to shake hands with Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. Zhou Qiang quickly shifted gears and shook hands with Ma Zhiyuan before engaging in conversation. Before long, they learned from Ma Zhiyuan that Old Maii had already coordinated with the Haicheng police. They were waiting here as soon as they got wind of someone coming. ¡°We thought you might have flown in,¡± Ma Zhiyuan chuckled. ¡°But then I thought, you guys might take the high-speed train, so we waited here just in case. Turns out, I caught you right on time. Luckily, I¡¯m here; otherwise, when you arrived, we wouldn¡¯t have had any reception, and that would be quite embarrassing!¡± -Hehe, come on, we¡¯ve got a private room ready for you. You must be tired from the journey. Let¡¯s have a meal first, and then maybe get a massage¡­ If there¡¯s anything urgent, we can discuss it tomorrow. Ma Zhiyuan prepared to lead Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang to the car, effectively disrupting the plan they had outlined for their journey. Su Xuan even noticed several people looking in their direction, who quickly averted their gazes and pretended to be ordinary passersby when he glanced at them. His expression turned serious. ¡°Suxuan, about this¡­¡± When they heard that Ma Zhiyuan still wanted to treat them to a meal, Zhou Qiang hesitated to bring up their original plan. He could only turn to Su Xuan for guidance. Su Xuan smiled and said, ¡°Zhou, I¡¯ll follow your lead. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s response, Zhou Qiang quickly agreed to Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s suggestion. He handed all their belongings to Su Xuan and followed Ma Zhiyuan into the car. Throughout the journey, he only conversed with Ma Zhiyuan and paid no attention to Su Xuan, even looking somewhat impatient when Su Xuan caught up with them. Su Xuan, unfazed by the treatment, sighed and immersed himself in his phone. He seemed accustomed to this behavior. Ma Zhiyuan stole glances at Su Xuan several times, but his gaze was discreet. If Su Xuan hadn¡¯t been discreetly observing him, he might not have even noticed the looks. Ma Zhiyuan had arranged for them to dine at a local restaurant that served traditional cuisine. As the car pulled up to the restaurant, Su Xuan, who had been focused on his phone, suddenly became alert for a brief moment, but he quickly returned to his previous demeanor. He resumed watching short videos on his phone. Ma Zhiyuan also felt that it wasn¡¯t fair to have a conversation only with Zhou Qiang during the journey. He turned to Su Xuan and asked, ¡°Officer Su, do you like spicy food?¡± -When you¡¯re here, you must try our famous dish, ¡®Spicy Seafood Trio.¡¯ It¡¯s an absolute must!¡± he said, giving a thumbs-up and looking quite pleased with himself. Hearing this, Zhou Qiang also became interested. ¡°Spicy Seafood Trio? I¡¯ve heard of it. They say it¡¯s delicious and a local specialty here. I just never had the chance to try it. It seems like we¡¯re in for a treat today! He initiated the conversation, and Su Xuan, who had put away his phone, smiled and replied, ¡°Well, then we should definitely give it a try.¡± ¡°Great!¡± Ma Zhiyuan was excited. ¡°We¡¯ve arrived at the place. This is the best farmhouse restaurant in our area. After dinner, I¡¯ll take you to get a massage and then to your hotel..¡± Chapter 187 - Chapter 187: Theres a Listening Device? Chapter 187: There¡¯s a Listening Device? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Inside the private dining room, glasses clinked as the group enjoyed their meal. Since they had been invited, it was clear they were in for a substantial feast. Even though there were only three of them, the table was filled with a variety of dishes. Zhou Qiang kept saying, ¡°That¡¯s enough, that¡¯s enough,¡± but it had no effect whatsoever. ¡°It¡¯s no problem!¡± Ma Zhiyuan insisted. ¡°You¡¯ve come all the way here, and if we don¡¯t treat you to a good meal, it would make our Haicheng police force lose face.¡± ¡°Officer Zhou, Officer Su, eat to your heart¡¯s content. We may not have much else, but we have plenty of alcohol,¡± he added. Su Xuan had been looking at the menu but raised his head when he heard that last remark. He gave Ma Zhiyuan a skeptical look. He had noticed the high-proof liquor indicated on the bottle, and given the circumstances earlier and their current behavior, he couldn¡¯t help but suspect that they were planning to get them drunk. His suspicion was quickly confirmed when several more people arrived at the table, all of them Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s colleagues. They wore smiles on their faces and spoke with an air of officialdom, but their words were filled with traps and hidden intentions. If Zhou Qiang hadn¡¯t been in the police circle for so many years, he might have easily fallen into their trap. As for Su Xuan, who had been deliberately marginalized, these people didn¡¯t spare him either. Some even approached him while he was lowering his head, trying to engage him in conversation and offering drinks. They kept drinking and talking, trying to extract information. Su Xuan appeared extremely reserved, feigning ignorance and deflecting all inquiries to Zhou Qiang. At the dining table, the others shifted their focus entirely to Zhou Qiang. By this time, Zhou Qiang had consumed nearly three jin of white liquor, his face flushed, and he had started to slur his words. He blurted out whatever came to mind. Seeing Zhou Qiang¡¯s deteriorating condition, Su Xuan immediately tried to approach him, but he was blocked by two individuals by his side. ¡°Oh my, why are you in such a hurry, Officer Su?¡± one of them said. ¡°You¡¯ve come all this way, you should enjoy the food and drinks.¡± ¡°Come on, let¡¯s have a drink! Don¡¯t mind them,¡± another chimed in. ¡°We should try our local specialties.¡± Su Xuan looked anxious, but he was immobilized, nervously watching Zhou Qiang, hoping he wouldn¡¯t reveal too much. The other police officers surrounding them wore smiles on their faces. This was what they wanted, after all. Since they couldn¡¯t get anything from Su Xuan, they had to see what Zhou Qiang might spill. Fortunately, Su Xuan, though seemingly clueless and just tagging along, didn¡¯t know much. On the other hand, Zhou Qiang was asking questions that could potentially yield valuable information. Considering Zhou Qiang¡¯s current state, already quite intoxicated, they could easily get information out of him with casual questions. In this situation, they couldn¡¯t let Su Xuan brush off the matter. Two of them kept Su Xuan cornered, while the rest focused on interrogating Zhou Qiang. Su Xuan¡¯s expression grew increasingly serious. Several times, he tried to break free from their encirclement but was blocked each time. However, he couldn¡¯t lose his temper since they weren¡¯t asking anything too serious. He nervously watched them, particularly the now-flushed Zhou Qiang. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s reaction, they believed they were doing the right thing. Their conversations were filled with probing questions. Su Xuan had been prevented from escaping several times, and as Zhou Qiang spoke more, his face changed dramatically. He eventually sat down and began to drink heavily. The surrounding officers became more excited, pushing more drinks toward Zhou Qiang and continuing to probe. However, they failed to notice the mockery in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes as he pretended to drink heavily. From the beginning, this group of people had targeted the wrong person. If they had all ganged up on Su Xuan, there was a chance they could have truly intoxicated him, leading to incoherent rambling. But they had chosen the wrong person in Zhou Qiang. You see, Zhou Qiang was known for his legendary alcohol tolerance. Back in the day, during a police department New Year¡¯s dinner, he downed a staggering ten jugs of white wine, some red wine, and even half a crate of beer. It was a spectacle! He had no issues at all, and during the dinner, he was lively and spirited. He didn¡¯t get drunk; instead, he left everyone else bewildered. Now, despite the redness on Zhou Qiang¡¯s face, he was merely easy to redden, but his wits remained sharp. Trying to get him drunk and extract information from him? It was an impossible task! Unfortunately, these people were unaware of this fact. They believed they had unraveled the true purpose of Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang¡¯s trip. They watched as Zhou Qiang seemed to pass out from the alcohol, and Su Xuan drank himself into a stupor, realizing that the promised massage was slipping away. Fortunately, despite their attempts to deceive, these officers were still legitimate police officers. Coming here on a business trip, they wouldn¡¯t have missed the signs. Now that they had discovered and brought them here, and the dinner had turned into such a state¡­ It was simply impossible to get anything out of them. As the dinner concluded, the group of officers dusted off their clothes and left. Only two officers remained to escort Su Xuan and the others to the hotel. One of the departing officers glanced at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang and shook his head disapprovingly. ¡°Thought these cops coming all the way from Hong Kong were something special?¡± ¡°Yeah, but they turned out to be naive!¡± another officer chimed in. ¡°A little bit of alcohol and some sweet talk and they¡¯re as lost as can be¡­ Pathetic!¡± With those words, they left, and one of the officers tossed Su Xuan onto a bed before departing. Simultaneously, he looked at his partner. ¡°Enough talking,¡± he said. ¡°Let¡¯s go back and discuss what to do next! These two may not be the brightest, but they are still police officers. Even though this guy named Zhou Qiang claims they¡¯re here to investigate a theft case, what thief¡¯s mother would run all the way here? Besides, having them here is a problem for us¡­¡± As they spoke, the two officers exited the room, their voices gradually fading away. As they left the room, just above the doorway, Su Xuan, who had been lying on the bed like a dead pig, suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes met with the gaze of Zhou Qiang, who was on the opposite bed. Su Xuan quickly brought a finger to his lips, signaling for silence. He swiftly got up from the bed and began searching the room.. Sure enough, he found several listening devices! Chapter 188 - Chapter 188: Another Locator, Whats Wrong with the Chapter 188: Another Locator, What¡¯s Wrong with the Police in This Place? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°These local police seem quite shady!¡± -We¡¯re all cops, and yet they¡¯re using listening devices.¡± -They intentionally got me drunk at the dinner and tried to extract information from me¡­¡± ¡°Hmm, something doesn¡¯t seem right about this.¡± Zhou Qiang rubbed his head as he stood up. -If it weren¡¯t for my tolerance for alcohol, the amount they made us drink at the table could have landed us in real trouble!¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan nodded in agreement. ¡°The situation is getting dangerous.¡± ¡°But these people are indeed police officers¡­ -We just don¡¯t know why they drugged us or the reasons behind their actions.¡± ¡°They even bugged our rooms¡­¡± He looked at the listening devices that had been removed but were still functioning and continued typing on his phone: ¡°Be careful.¡± ¡°Alright, alright. If things don¡¯t work out, let¡¯s get some rest for now. We can discuss it tomorrow.¡± ¡°I really had too much to drink today.¡± ¡°The alcohol here is nothing like what we have back home. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for my high alcohol tolerance, I¡¯d be in real trouble right now.¡± Zhou Qiang waved his hand, no longer mentioning the need to freshen up, and simply lay back down on the bed. Seeing this scene, Su Xuan glanced at the listening devices and placed them back in their original positions. Then he freshened up and went to sleep. But before falling asleep, Su Xuan had a feeling that this business trip might not be as simple as it seemed. As it turned out, his suspicion was correct. Early the next morning, two officers from the local Hai Cheng police station arrived at their hotel. One of them was none other than one of the men who had joined them for drinks the previous day: Ma Zhiyuan and Luo Xiang. ¡°Officer Su, Officer Zhou,¡± Ma Zhiyuan greeted them. ¡°Since you need to investigate the case, you can go directly to our station. If there¡¯s anything we can assist with, feel free to let us know. After all, the information our local police have gathered is often more detailed than what you can find.¡± Ma Zhiyuan spoke as they blocked Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang¡¯s way. At that moment, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were just about to leave their room. ¡°We don¡¯t need that,¡± Zhou Qiang said with a smile, immediately declining their offer. At the same time, his tone became more serious. ¡°In fact, the reason we came here this time is to conduct a thorough investigation,¡± Zhou Qiang explained. ¡°Compared to visiting tourist attractions, we prefer to do our own investigation. So, please go about your own business. -If we need assistance, we will request help from the Hai Cheng police station,¡± Su Xuan added. ¡°But for now, we believe it¡¯s best for us to act independently.¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words surprised the two officers in front of him. After all, based on their assumptions, even with their presence here today, Zhou Qiang wouldn¡¯t have refused their help. Otherwise, they wouldn¡¯t have been able to get him drunk last night. But in just one night, his attitude had changed so quickly. ¡°Officer Zhou, what are you saying?¡± Ma Zhiyuan smiled and took a step closer to them ¡°We¡¯re all comrades in uniform here. If you need anything, just ask. Our officers at the station will cooperate with your actions. If you want to handle things on your own now, we¡¯ll head back to avoid disturbing your undercover investigation.¡± With that, he patted Zhou Qiang¡¯s shoulder and without waiting for a response, they turned and left. Zhou Qiang watched as the two officers left the hotel lobby and furrowed his brow. He then turned to make eye contact with Su Xuan, who also had a serious expression. At this moment, neither of them could quite grasp the intentions of those officers. From being intercepted upon their arrival to the attempts at extracting information over drinks, and now the discovery of listening devices in the hotel room, it was becoming increasingly clear that they were being closely monitored. Even though the two officers had left, they still felt the weight of surveillance on their shoulders. Su Xuan¡¯s body tensed up, signaling that they were still under someone else¡¯s watchful eyes. -Su Xuan, we¡­¡± Zhou Qiang began to speak, but he was immediately interrupted as Su Xuan grabbed his arm and pulled him aside. Zhou Qiang closed his mouth, looking puzzled. Su Xuan extended his hand and patted Zhou Qiang¡¯s shoulder, removing a hidden tracking device that had been attached to him. ¡°Damn!¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed in frustration. Seeing the tracking device, Zhou Qiang broke into a cold sweat. They had checked their belongings and themselves thoroughly before leaving. So, the tracking device must have been planted after they exited the room. There was only one person who could have done it ¨C Ma Zhiyuan. -Damn!¡± Zhou Qiang gasped when he realized this. He thought back to Ma Zhiyuan patting his shoulder before leaving ¨C it could only have been him. -Whoa!¡± Realizing this, Zhou Qiang shuddered with a sudden chill. He followed Su Xuan, weaving through a park. The park was filled with elderly people exercising and children playing, providing the perfect cover for their conversation amidst the noisy surroundings. They lowered their heads and covered half of their mouths with their clothes to avoid being overheard. ¡°It¡¯s a tracking device!¡± ¡°What are they up to?¡± ¡°SU Xuan, this doesn¡¯t make sense. How did they discover our whereabouts?¡± -Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s appearance at the high-speed rail station yesterday was already suspicious.¡± -While it¡¯s possible they were trying to engage us in conversation during the dinner, the listening devices in the hotel room are highly suspicious.¡± ¡°And today¡­¡± ¡°Is he even a real cop?¡± Zhou Qiang finally exclaimed, and Su Xuan fell silent for a couple of seconds. His mind raced as he reviewed the sequence of events since their arrival yesterday. ¡°What if¡­ they are not real cops?¡± Su Xuan pondered aloud. Zhou Qiang raised an eyebrow in confusion. ¡°No, SuXuan¡­¡± ¡°I was just venting, but we¡¯ve seen their police badges¡­¡± ¡°These can¡¯t be faked¡­¡± ¡°It can¡¯t be fake, right?¡± As the questions filled the air, Su Xuan closed his eyes. Zhou Qiang¡¯s questions mirrored his own. In their interactions with Ma Zhiyuan and the others, Su Xuan hadn¡¯t detected any signs of wrongdoing. On the contrary, a faint white light seemed to emanate from them. Su Xuan had seen this kind of white light on many people before. It was the light of justice, something he associated with police officers and soldiers. Possessing such a light was a hallmark of a genuine law enforcement officer. This left Su Xuan intrigued about their true motives. ¡°Not fake, but we¡¯re not sure what they¡¯re up to.¡± ¡°Last night, the way they were fishing for information, it seems like they didn¡¯t know why we came here.¡± ¡°But they¡¯re aggressively probing, which suggests they might have some major operation going on here, and they¡¯re sensitive to outsiders.¡± ¡°Of course, this might have nothing to do with us¡­¡± -We just need to focus on our own investigation!¡± Su Xuan clenched his fist and gave Zhou Qiang¡¯s shoulder a nudge. -Even though our cover¡¯s blown, let¡¯s stick to the plan we discussed yesterday!¡± -I¡¯ll head to the countryside, and you be careful on your own.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang looked into Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, which held a hint of concern, and immediately chuckled. ¡öTve been a cop for so many years, so don¡¯t worry!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s split up!¡± Chapter 189 - Chapter 189: Very Good, The Case They Are Investigating Can Actually Coincidence? Chapter 189: Very Good, The Case They Are Investigating Can Actually Coincidence? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Going to Chuanyang¡¯s hometown was quite convenient. Ignoring the people monitoring him, Su Xuan took a car to a county in Haicheng. Haicheng was a relatively large place, and the countryside was divided into several areas. Chuanyang¡¯s hometown was in one of the poorest counties. Of course, this poverty was compared to ten years ago. In the past decade, China¡¯s development had drastically reduced the number of impoverished counties. However, when compared to other counties, Chuanyang¡¯s hometown was undeniably at the bottom, and the rural area where he lived was even worse. ¡°No wonder Chuanyang chose to stay in the city after finishing college, rather than returning to his hometown.¡± Su Xuan found a hotel in the town, then stepped out with his phone in hand. He quickly followed the leads, investigating step by step. The police officers trailing behind him didn¡¯t look pleased, especially Ma Zhiyuan. In fact, Ma Zhiyuan didn¡¯t leave at all. After leaving Su Xuan¡¯s sight, he had taken off his police uniform, left it in the car, and then turned to tail Su Xuan. They weren¡¯t following Su Xuan¡¯s lead because they wanted to; it was just that the arrival of Su Xuan and his partner was too coincidental. They had only recently discovered a local underground gambling den and were following leads related to it. Now, visitors from another province had appeared. If the other party had come in a normal way, they could have accepted it, but they chose this particular approach¡­ They couldn¡¯t help but be suspicious. However¡­ As they watched Su Xuan rush to this small, rundown town after leaving the county, Ma Zhiyuan couldn¡¯t help but feel a hint of doubt. Could they have misunderstood? ¡°I¡¯ve already checked, and their identities do indeed belong to police officers from Hong Kong.¡± ¡°They came here this time for a different case, and it just happened to coincide with our situation.¡± ¡°I think this might just be a misunderstanding on our part.¡± Just then, his companion¡¯s voice suddenly rang in Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s ear. His serious expression froze instantly. ¡°If it¡¯s a misunderstanding¡­¡± ¡°Then what we did earlier¡­ would be quite impolite¡­¡± Ma Zhiyuan thought about the locator he had placed on Zhou Qiang¡¯s shoulder earlier that morning, and the veins on his forehead popped out. The room bugs could be overlooked, pretending not to see them¡­ And considering that both of them had been so tired and drunk last night, they probably wouldn¡¯t have noticed the bugs. But the locator had definitely been discovered. ¡°We¡¯re all police officers.¡± ¡°If we just explain it to them, it shouldn¡¯t be a big deal¡­¡± ¡°But if you think about it, it¡¯s really too coincidental!¡± ¡°I had just found a lead, and then police officers from another province happened to show up¡­¡± ¡°If they didn¡¯t come for this matter, I wouldn¡¯t believe it¡­¡± The officers tailing Su Xuan, who was conducting his inquiries, took a deep breath. This was truly a first for them! Su Xuan didn¡¯t pay any attention to what those officers tailing him were thinking. He only had a limited amount of time, and if he wasted it on the officers following him¡­ Then when would he have time to find what he was looking for? In the perplexed gaze of the only officer, Ma Zhiyuan, who had remained to tail them, Su Xuan spent a few days in the village where Chuanyang¡¯s family lived. He didn¡¯t go anywhere else, just roamed around the village. During this time, Zhou Qiang had been keeping an eye on Chuanyang in the city. As time passed, the officers who had been tailing them all left. Once their own case made progress, they realized that there might be something wrong with their surveillance of Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. Naturally, they wanted to apologize to the two of them. After all, it had been many days, and they were all police officers. Seeing that the locator that Ma Zhiyuan had placed on Zhou Qiang had lost its function¡­ they knew that Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were probably aware of their actions now. But right now, one of them was busy tailing, and the other was busy searching for something in the county town. And Ma Zhiyuan and the others also needed to seize every moment to catch the criminals. They thought they would apologize to Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang after they had resolved this matter. However, they didn¡¯t expect that both parties would end up searching in different directions. In the end, they ended up in the same place¡­ When they met at the household registration office in the county town, both Su Xuan and Ma Zhiyuan were stunned. ¡°Officer Ma?¡± Su Xuan took the initiative, looking shocked at Ma Zhiyuan, who was standing in front of him, holding a household registration document. ¡°How did you end up here?¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t I be asking you that?¡± Ma Zhiyuan took a sharp breath. At the same time, a smile appeared on Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s face as he looked at Su Xuan and said, ¡°Officer Su, I think I should be the one asking you that question.¡± ¡°How come you¡¯re here?¡± Both of them stared at each other, neither willing to yield. ¡°I came here to investigate something.¡± ¡°Well, I also have something I¡¯d like Officer Ma¡¯s help with.¡± ¡°I was actually planning to look for you later, and since you¡¯re here, can you take me to the county hospital to access records from thirty-six years ago?¡± After a long mutual gaze, Su Xuan finally spoke to Ma Zhiyuan. Ma Zhiyuan heard this and his heart skipped a beat. He looked up and saw Su Xuan holding documents. ¡°We need those records for our investigation.¡± Upon hearing this, Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s expression turned serious. Even though they now knew that Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were likely unrelated to the case they were investigating, Ma Zhiyuan couldn¡¯t shake the uneasy feeling that arose upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words. However, Su Xuan, as an out-of-town law enforcement officer, had come here for the case. How could they not cooperate? Ma Zhiyuan took a deep breath. ¡°Of course, I can.¡± ¡°I actually need to go to the county hospital as well.¡± ¡°Shall we go together?¡± ¡°The hospital¡¯s records from so many years ago might be hard to find, you know. Back then, electronic records weren¡¯t widely used nationwide. Even when they eventually became popular, there were still many things that weren¡¯t digitized.¡± Su Xuan was well aware of this matter. Upon hearing Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s words, he immediately smiled confidently. After all, he had a system with him! Forget about paper records, you could throw him into a library, and he could replicate an entire library¡¯s worth of books in no time! ¡°Thank you for your help.¡± ¡°Officer Ma¡­¡± ¡°I really need to access those records over there.¡± ¡°It¡¯s related to the case I¡¯m currently investigating.¡± Su Xuan had already made his request clear. Could Ma Zhiyuan refuse? Moreover, he needed to check the hospital¡¯s records as well. So, the two of them arrived at the county hospital together. With their police uniforms and badges, Ma Zhiyuan successfully led them into the records room. However, when the person in charge of the records asked them what they wanted to access, both of them were dumbfounded. Because¡­ They both wanted to access the same records! ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but I¡¯d like to check the birth records from thirty-six years ago at the hospital!¡± Chapter 190 - Chapter 190: Good Guy, Case Handing Over! Chapter 190: Good Guy, Case Handing Over! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Officer Su, why are you investigating birth records from thirty-six years ago?¡± Both of them exclaimed simultaneously. When they realized what the other had said, Su Xuan and Ma Zhiyuan exchanged surprised glances. Finally, Ma Zhiyuan spoke first. His gaze became cautious, meeting Su Xuan¡¯s eyes that had not been surveilled for days. Su Xuan smiled after a few days of not being tailed. ¡°Officer Ma, during your surveillance earlier, you should have noticed that what I¡¯m looking for is different from what you¡¯re investigating.¡± He didn¡¯t want to reveal this so soon, but since the other party had started to suspect him, Su Xuan didn¡¯t intend to continue pretending he didn¡¯t know. They had come here to investigate a case. From the beginning, they were treated as troublemakers, drugged, eavesdropped on, followed, and even tagged with a locator¡­ They were clearly not being treated as human beings! ¡°You¡­¡± Indeed, after his words, Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s face changed suddenly! Clearly, he hadn¡¯t expected Su Xuan to know about his surveillance. Of course¡­ Due to his mishandling, he could guess that the locator attached to Zhou Qiang would be discovered¡­ But surveillance¡­ ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± Ma Zhiyuan took a deep breath. ¡°We indeed did something wrong in this matter.¡± ¡°Once this matter is over, I will personally apologize to you.¡± ¡°However, right now, may I know¡­¡± ¡°Officer Su, what¡¯s the reason for investigating these birth records from thirty-seven years ago?¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise. His gaze lingered on Ma Zhiyuan for a moment, and then he chuckled. ¡°Well, how about we change the topic, Officer Ma?¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°Can you tell me the reason you¡¯re investigating? After all, you¡¯re curious about me, and I¡¯m curious about you.¡± Ma Zhiyuan¡¯s expression shifted at this statement. Finally, he shook his head solemnly, looking directly at Su Xuan. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Officer Su, but this matter involves our confidential information,¡± Ma Zhiyuan replied. ¡°I can¡¯t share it with you.¡± As he spoke, Ma Zhiyuan noticed the mocking look in Su Xuan¡¯s eyes. It suddenly dawned on him what nonsense he had just said. How could he expect Su Xuan to reveal his investigation when he couldn¡¯t share his own? ¡°My apologies, that was thoughtless of me,¡± Ma Zhiyuan conceded. ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s investigate together.¡± Ma Zhiyuan added with a meaningful tone, ¡°I just hope we don¡¯t end up finding the same thing.¡± Su Xuan nodded in agreement. He had no desire to uncover the same information as this guy. However, for some reason, Su Xuan had a lingering feeling that both sides might be investigating the same thing. If that were the case, it could lead to a joint law enforcement operation. He cursed inwardly at the thought. While he would be happy to work with anyone else, he had no desire to collaborate with the local police in Hai Cheng. Two police officers who couldn¡¯t stand each other found themselves in the archives room, each investigating their leads. Neither was willing to yield to the other. On the other side of town, Zhou Qiang, who had been tailing Chuan Yang, furrowed his brow. He had been monitoring Chuan Yang because he believed he might be related to his own case. But why were the Hai Cheng police also keeping an eye on Chuan Yang? Could it be that their case was somehow connected to his? If that were the case¡­ Zhou Qiang took in a sharp breath. He wasn¡¯t a fool. He had been piecing things together over the past few days¡ªthe disappearing tracks, the sudden appearance of people tailing him, and now, the suspicion that they might be dealing with the same case. If it was indeed true¡­ Things were about to get explosive. Switching from the leading role to the supporting role was something Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t want at all. Although he had started to think this way, he didn¡¯t rush to find anyone. What good would it do if he found them before they came to him? Zhou Qiang closed the window, leaned against the wall, and lit a cigarette. Before long, the Hai Cheng police, whom Zhou Qiang had been wondering about, arrived. ¡°Officer Zhou, long time no see,¡± said a man in a police uniform, facing Zhou Qiang. ¡°I¡¯m Zheng Lian from the Hai Cheng precinct. You should remember me, right? We met a few days ago.¡± Standing in front of Zhou Qiang, the man looked a bit serious and somewhat apprehensive. ¡°I remember,¡± Zhou Qiang replied with a forced smile. In his mind, he couldn¡¯t help but think, ¡°You were the one who got me drunk that day. How could I forget?¡± Then, Zhou Qiang looked at Zheng Lian with a hint of curiosity. ¡°Officer Zheng, did you come here for something specific?¡± In truth, he already had an answer in his mind. As expected, Zheng Lian got straight to the point. It didn¡¯t take long for both sides to realize they were investigating the same case. ¡°Wow,¡± Zhou Qiang muttered. ¡°This complicates things.¡± ¡°We came here this time because of this person,¡± Zheng Lian admitted. ¡°But it¡¯s clear that you have more information than we do.¡± As Zhou Qiang spoke, he couldn¡¯t help but feel a sense of unease settling in. In this case, the main jurisdiction was Hai Cheng, and considering their deep investigation, this time¡­ They might have come here in vain! Such thoughts weren¡¯t just in Zhou Qiang¡¯s mind; Su Xuan, who had found the same information as Ma Zhiyuan, shared this sentiment. ¡°Officer Ma, why are you investigating this Chuan Yang?¡± Su Xuan asked. ¡°Then Officer Su, why are you investigating this Chuan Yang?¡± Ma Zhiyuan replied. They circled the filing cabinets, but neither of them found the information they were looking for. Finally, in a corner amid miscellaneous items, they both grabbed the same document. Su Xuan and Ma Zhiyuan exchanged glances, then decided to split the document and search through it slowly. And then¡­ They found it together once again. Su Xuan:¡­ Ma Zhiyuan:¡­ ¡°It looks like we¡¯re investigating the same thing,¡± Su Xuan said, being the first to let go. He had already quickly assessed the hierarchy of priorities in his mind. Chuan Yang was a resident of Hai Cheng, and the clues they had were merely ledgers and photos obtained from Qian Gui. This case would probably have to be handed over to the Hai Cheng police. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s reaction, Ma Zhiyuan immediately squinted his eyes. ¡°How about¡­ we discuss this at our station?¡± he suggested. This invitation had been extended to Su Xuan¡¯s group on the second day of their arrival here, but it had been declined at that time. Now, the circumstances were different, and Su Xuan didn¡¯t refuse the offer. Carrying their materials, the two of them made their way to the Hai Cheng police station. Inside, Su Xuan saw Zhou Qiang, who had also been invited. A mere exchange of glances between the two of them conveyed their mutual understanding. ¡°It seems like we should hand over this case,¡± Zhou Qiang said. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect you guys were investigating this too.¡± ¡°It just happened that we crossed paths,¡± Ma Zhiyuan replied. Zhou Qiang sighed in resignation. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s directly transfer the case to your team.¡± Su Xuan agreed with the decision. Since the Hai Cheng police were already conducting an investigation, there was no point in duplicating their efforts. Hearing this, the Hai Cheng police officers breathed a sigh of relief.. ¡°We appreciate your cooperation, gentlemen!¡± Chapter 191 - Chapter 191: Dont Take the Blame If Its Not Your Own! Chapter 191: Don¡¯t Take the Blame If It¡¯s Not Your Own! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Handing over the case was a straightforward matter since they hadn¡¯t formally registered it yet. They had just come for an initial investigation. When Su Xuan handed over the gathered information to the police, they were left with nothing much to do. The Hai Cheng police were surprised by the information Su Xuan had uncovered. After all, he had delved into aspects of the case that the Hai Cheng police hadn¡¯t even considered. This new data expanded the scope of their investigation and added an extra layer of rigor to the case. Ma Zhiyuan and his team offered a sincere apology to Su Xuan and his group for the incident involving the alcohol. They even suggested taking them out to explore the local area and have a meal as a gesture of goodwill. However, remembering their experience of being plied with drinks, Zhou Qiang promptly declined the invitation. Moreover, their primary purpose for coming to Hai Cheng was to investigate the case. Since they had already handed over the case to the Hai Cheng police and provided all the information they had, there was no reason for them to stay in Hai Cheng any longer. Thank you for your kind offer, but well pass on the meal,¡± Zhou Qiang said, waving his hand. ¡°Since we came out here for the case, and now that it¡¯s in your hands, we should probably head back,¡± Zhou Qiang stated. ¡°There are plenty of interesting places in Xiangcheng City too. If you ever need to come to Xiangjiang City for anything, you can look me up at the Jiangcheng Police Department. I¡¯ll show you around!¡± It was clear that Zhou Qiang¡¯s words were polite gestures. Ma Zhiyuan and his team assumed Zhou Qiang was still upset about the previous incident, so they simply nodded in agreement. They didn¡¯t linger at the Hai Cheng police department. On their way back to retrieve their luggage, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan with confusion. ¡°Why are you so eager to leave? We could have worked on this case together. There was no need to hand everything over. By giving away the evidence like that, it¡¯s as if we¡¯ve handed over the entire case, and we won¡¯t have any say in it in the future.¡± This was the part that puzzled Zhou Qiang the most. Previously, when Zhou Qiang learned that the Hai Cheng Police Department was also investigating the same case, he had been considering the possibility of joint cooperation between the two departments. After all, they had been investigating for quite some time. He wasn¡¯t willing to simply hand over all the evidence. However, when Su Xuan returned and revealed that the Hai Cheng Police Department was already halfway through their own investigation, he received a significant look from Su Xuan. Following that, Su Xuan handed over all their materials, including the ledger obtained from Qian Gui and the photographs. In fact, when Zhou Qiang saw him submit these items, he was left dumbfounded. But considering that Su Xuan had been the one to uncover these pieces of evidence, Zhou Qjang realized he had no authority to object. That¡¯s how he managed to hold his peace until now. ¡°This case isn¡¯t something we can handle,¡± Su Xuan stated, fully aware that Zhou Qiang would ask. He spoke up immediately. Zhou Qiang was taken aback by this revelation. What did it mean? ¡°This case isn¡¯t just about human trafficking,¡± Su Xuan continued, his expression serious. He looked around to ensure no one was listening, then proceeded to brief Zhou Qiang on what he knew. At the Hai Cheng Police Department, their officers were indeed focused on the human trafficking aspect,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°But consider the actions they¡¯ve taken since we arrived here, and the materials left unfinished on their desks¡­¡± If we get involved in this case,¡± he added, ¡°it might become endless.¡± Zhou Qiang paused, trying to process Su Xuan¡¯s words. ¡°Are you saying¡­¡± He had sensed something odd about the situation based on Su Xuan¡¯s hints, but he hadn¡¯t dwelled on it. Now, with Su Xuan¡¯s reminders, he started connecting the dots. ¡°Oh!¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed. ¡°I think I¡¯ve seen something¡­¡± ¡°Are you suggesting¡­ organ trafficking?¡± Su Xuan quickly covered Zhou Qiang¡¯s mouth before he could say more, and then urged him to move forward. ¡°All these things have nothing to do with us,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°You¡¯d better not dwell on it. Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll buy tickets for tomorrow. Today, let¡¯s see if there are any local specialties we can buy. We should bring back some souvenirs.¡± After coming all the way here on this assignment, we can¡¯t return empty-handed, can we? That would be a waste!¡± If they couldn¡¯t complete the case, at least they should be able to buy some local products. It would be a shame to leave with nothing. On the other side, Ma Zhiyuan and his team also breathed a sigh of relief. The case was of significant importance, and they hadn¡¯t anticipated other local police officers investigating it as well. Fortunately, the other party had handed over all the relevant information. ¡°Do you think¡­¡± Ma Zhiyuan began, addressing his colleagues, ¡°why were they so willing to give us everything?¡± He looked at his companions with a puzzled expression. ¡°Judging by the way they came all the way here to investigate, it doesn¡¯t seem like they¡¯d be so straightforward.¡± ¡°The whole situation seems a bit strange, doesn¡¯t it?¡± Weird¡­¡± one of his colleagues responded, rolling their eyes. ¡°Why do you care about why they handed things over to us?¡± ¡°Now that they¡¯ve handed over the evidence, it means we won¡¯t be dealing with this case anymore,¡± Su Xuan remarked. ¡°We should be thankful to them instead of harboring suspicions here.¡± He continued, ¡°Speaking of which, Old Ma, you haven¡¯t told me about what you did¡­ You actually dared to bring those two police officers here and get them drunk for information¡­ Who do you think you are?¡± ¡°After this case is over, you better stay at home and reflect on your actions! And there¡¯s the quarterly audit¡­ I won¡¯t let anyone involved off the hook!¡± Ma Zhiyuan:¡­ ¡°No, please, Boss!¡± Meanwhile, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were the first to inform Old Mai about the situation regarding the case. Sitting in his office, Old Mai was taken aback. ¡°All right, now that someone else has taken over the case, we won¡¯t interfere,¡± Old Mai said. ¡°Both of you come back as soon as possible. You¡¯ve been working hard lately, and I¡¯ll arrange some time off for you.¡± He continued, ¡°Speaking of which, we have plenty of cases in our own department that need to be resolved. When you come back, make sure to clear them all!¡± ¡°This matter ends here,¡± Old Mai concluded. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes, Sir!¡± Having received their department head¡¯s approval, the two of them spent the entire afternoon wandering around the city of Haicheng, buying what they needed before returning to the hotel in a leisurely manner. Without any delay, they boarded the high-speed train the next day, heading straight to Xiangcheng City. They had no intention of ever returning to Haicheng again, considering their current experiences. ¡°Excuse me, handsome, my child isn¡¯t feeling well. Can you please switch seats with us?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be in the next carriage¡­¡± ¡°That carriage is too crowded¡­¡± While Su Xuan was fetching hot water, he returned to find Zhou Qiang being stopped by a woman holding a child. She earnestly pleaded with Zhou Qiang to exchange seats with her. In just a few words, Zhou Qiang seemed on the verge of agreeing. ¡°Alright¡­¡± At the moment Zhou Qiang agreed, Su Xuan walked over with a cup of instant noodles. ¡°Zhou, the noodles are ready!¡± Chapter 193 - Chapter 193: Excitement, You Want To Go To A Brothel Chapter 193: Excitement, You Want To Go To A Brothel And Say It In Public? I¡¯d Be Sorry If I Didn¡¯t Give You A Bracelet! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you doing? Help me, for God¡¯s sake!¡± ¡°You damn pervert, can¡¯t you see this freak has cuffed me? ¡°You were so eager to accuse me earlier, and now you won¡¯t lift a finger? ¡°Damn it¡­ Help!¡± ¡°You sicko, let go of me!¡± The woman saw that the people around her weren¡¯t taking any action, so she started screaming. Her face turned ugly, and she struggled fiercely. In the process, she even dropped the child she was holding. ¡°I originally intended to let you go,¡± sighed Su Xuan, shaking his head in resignation. He reached down and picked up the child that had fallen. At that moment, a man from the neighboring compartment rushed over. He immediately took the child from Su Xuan¡¯s arms and held it, looking nervously at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, who had also stood up. Finally, his gaze settled on the handcuffed wrist of the woman. He gasped and, looking up at Su Xuan, said, ¡°Hey, buddy, I admit my wife was out of line.¡± ¡°But what you¡¯re doing is a bit too much, isn¡¯t it? Who do you think you are? What gives you the right to handcuff my wife?¡± ¡°You better unlock these handcuffs right now, or I¡¯ll call the train police! The man spoke with a threatening tone, holding the child in one hand and wearing a smug expression on his face. ¡°First, you harmed my son, and now you¡¯re treating my wife like this. Let me tell you, two thousand bucks won¡¯t cut it anymore!¡± ¡°My son¡¯s medical expenses, my wife¡¯s emotional distress compensation¡­¡± ¡°We need five thousand bucks!¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t come up with it, we¡¯ll see you in court!¡± The man¡¯s gaze then shifted to the silver handcuffs in Su Xuan¡¯s hand, with one end still unclasped. He looked puzzled and asked, ¡°By the way, buddy, where did you buy these handcuffs? They seem to be of high quality.¡± ¡°Every time I buy handcuffs, I end up with fakes that are completely useless.¡± ¡°The chains break after a few struggles in bed¡­ Tsk, tsk¡­¡± With the man¡¯s last words, the woman who had one wrist handcuffed suddenly had a change in expression. ¡°What bed chains are you talking about?¡± ¡°You damn bastard, did you go fooling around behind my back again?¡± ¡°Shi Chuyi, you scoundrel! Have you forgotten that you kneeled in front of me and promised you wouldn¡¯t do it anymore? ¡°How could you betray me like this?¡± The man impatiently looked at the furious woman, his expression turning sour. They could have kept this matter between themselves, but this woman had to blurt it out in front of so many people. It all started because she insisted on having an abortion, and that¡¯s why he had acted that way. Now that the child was born and she looked this unattractive¡­ He didn¡¯t believe this woman would dare to divorce him! He glared at the woman beside him, losing his patience and yelled, ¡°Shut up!¡± Usually, if he told her to shut up, she would indeed be quiet, but this situation was different. When any woman suspected her husband of cheating, she wouldn¡¯t stay calm, especially in this situation. She became even more agitated. ¡°Shut up? You dare tell me to shut up?¡± ¡°Shi Chuyi! You beast!¡± ¡°Have you forgotten how you kneeled in front of me, tears streaming down your face, and promised that you wouldn¡¯t visit prostitutes anymore? And now you¡¯re saying it in front of me¡­¡± ?Slap!* ?Click!* The sound of a slap and the handcuffs clicking shut rang out simultaneously. The woman¡¯s head was knocked to the side from the slap, and the man was shocked as he looked at his cuffed hand. In front of them, Su Xuan calmly pulled out his police badge. ¡°Police,¡± he said. ¡°If there¡¯s an issue, let¡¯s discuss it at the police station. Both of them: ???¡­ ¡°Um¡­¡± ¡°Sir, are you really a police officer?¡± ¡°You¡¯re not trying to trick us, are you?¡± After Su Xuan showed his police badge, the entire train car fell silent for a few minutes. As the atmosphere settled, Zhou Qiang called the train attendant, grabbed his bowl of instant noodles, and sat down with Su Xuan. They started eating without much fuss. The man, whose wrist was pinned by Su Xuan, finally spoke up after a few minutes of silence. He cautiously asked Su Xuan if he was indeed a real police officer. Su Xuan didn¡¯t even lift his head. This man not only had ¡°visiting prostitutes¡± hanging over his head but also potential manslaughter charges. He was capable of killing his own child. Su Xuan had no desire to engage in conversation with him. On the other hand, Zhou Qiang, who had been scolded by the man¡¯s wife earlier, was now speechless and just rolled his eyes upon hearing the question. ¡°He¡¯s not a cop, are you?¡± The man got excited when someone talked to him. ¡°It¡¯s not for me to say, officer¡­¡± ¡°Even if you guys are really police, you can¡¯t just arrest people like this,¡± the man argued. ¡°What did I do wrong to be arrested? Just because my wife scolded you a bit, you can¡¯t do this!¡± ¡°Besides, you¡¯re not even in uniform. How are we supposed to know you¡¯re a cop?¡± ¡°You¡¯ve already harmed my son, and now you want to arrest all of us. Isn¡¯t that inhuman?¡± ¡°Officer, please talk to your colleague from earlier and release us,¡± he pleaded. -We just accidentally said something about you. There¡¯s no need to arrest all of us, right?¡± Even at this point, the man believed that it was his wife¡¯s recent behavior that led Su Xuan to arrest both of them. Zhou Qiang twitched at the corner of his mouth. He looked at the man as if he were dealing with someone intellectually challenged. However, even Zhou Qiang was a bit puzzled now. He initially thought Su Xuan had heard them talking about visiting prostitutes, prompting him to make the arrest. But thinking it over, the woman didn¡¯t say much, and Su Xuan immediately cuffed them. Could it really be because the woman pointed at him? Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t believe he had such incredible abilities. So¡­ what was really going on here? ¡°Suxuan, why did you just arrest this lady?¡± In the now overly quiet train car, Zhou Qiang pulled out his phone and sent a message. Su Xuan¡¯s response quickly came in. ¡°She had drugs on her. Zhou Qiang:!!! ¡°Smack!¡± Zhou Qiang immediately stood up. They were already the center of attention in the entire train car, and his sudden movement drew the gaze of everyone. All eyes were on him. With a great effort, Zhou Qiang forced himself to sit back down. ¡°Are you sure you didn¡¯t make a mistake?¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just casually accuse someone of this¡­¡± he continued, speaking to Su Xuan. ¡°Are you planning to say the same thing to the train police? ¡°If this is a mistake, we¡¯ll all face consequences! Zhou Qiang was filled with doubt, and his gaze kept shifting towards the woman. From his angle, he couldn¡¯t see anything unusual about her. So the question remained¡­. How did Su Xuan know? Chapter 194 - Chapter 194: What Did You Say, Say It Again? Chapter 194: What Did You Say, Say It Again? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Of course, he trusted Su Xuan¡¯s judgment. But he didn¡¯t understand how Su Xuan had discovered it. It was like every time Su Xuan could sense the criminals, and they were always one step behind¡­ When Zhou Qiang questioned this, Su Xuan glanced at him. He couldn¡¯t reveal that it was a prompt from the system, right? From experience,¡± Su Xuan said, reaching out to pat Zhou Qiang on the shoulder with a serious expression. ¡°Once you have my skills, you¡¯ll be able to do it too!¡± Zhou Qiang thought, ¡°I think you¡¯re just picking a fight!¡± With that, Zhou Qiang decided not to inquire further. He turned his attention back to the two men and women, narrowing his eyes and adopting a serious expression. Meanwhile, the man continued to plead with Zhou Qiang, hoping that under the immense pressure, Zhou Qiang would release him. That¡¯s enough!¡± Zhou Qiang finally spoke, his tone firm. ¡°Shut up! Behave!¡± Having worked in the police station for many years, Zhou Qiang had a strong presence about him, which he hadn¡¯t displayed earlier. But now, with just a casual remark, the man who had been making noise suddenly closed his mouth. He looked at Zhou Qiang in shock, the tiny hope he had fading away instantly. This¡­ this was what a police officer was like? Earlier, he had actually thought about shouting at the police officers¡­ The man squatted down, and the woman next to him dared not say a word. Su Xuan looked at the child in the woman¡¯s arms, who was gradually waking up amidst the man¡¯s shouting. The bewildered child glanced at the woman handcuffed and emitted a soft voice, ¡°Auntie¡­¡± ¡°Where¡¯s mommy? Have you found mommy?¡± he continued, hearing his aunt¡¯s voice. In response, the woman¡¯s face changed abruptly, and she instinctively said ¡°Hush!¡± The child, upon hearing this, froze, not understanding why his aunt wanted him to be quiet. Wasn¡¯t his aunt going to take him to find his mommy, as she had said? Being only a few years old, the child was unaware of the adults¡¯ current panic. He opened his mouth and burst into tears. ¡°Why? Why isn¡¯t mommy here?¡± he sobbed. ¡°I want to find mommy¡­¡± As the child began to cry, the woman¡¯s expression became even more troubled. Even the man, who had been squatting on the ground, had a change in his face. He nervously glanced at the child and then at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. Seeing that they didn¡¯t seem suspicious, he breathed a sigh of relief. Zhou Qiang was also taken aback at this point. Listening to the child¡¯s words¡­ Could these two be human traffickers? Just as he was about to inquire about something, Su Xuan had already taken the child into his arms. ¡°Don¡¯t cry, sweetheart,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°You want to find your mommy, right?¡± The child, who had been crying, relaxed his body and nodded with sniffles. He reached out to wipe his tears, and Su Xuan helped him with that. Speaking gently, Su Xuan continued, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, uncle is a policeman. If you want to find your mommy, uncle can help you, okay? Even if you don¡¯t trust anything else, you can trust the policeman, right?¡± Perhaps it was Su Xuan¡¯s soothing tone, but the child, who had been somewhat fearful, widened his eyes, looked at Su Xuan, and slowly nodded. Seeing this, Su Xuan smiled and asked, ¡°So, can you tell uncle¡­ what is your relationship with these two people?¡± He gestured toward the two individuals squatting nearby. Upon hearing this, the two people¡¯s faces changed. Beads of sweat as big as soybeans rolled down their foreheads, and their gazes became nervously fixed on the child. Especially the woman who had been holding the child earlier, she widened her eyes, barely daring to breathe. The surrounding passengers were also stunned by the scene. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± ¡°Why is the policeman asking like this?¡± ¡°Could it be because these two are human traffickers¡­¡± ¡°That¡¯s unlikely. If you were a human trafficker, would you let the kidnapped child wake up?¡± ¡°True¡­¡± ¡°Wow, what¡¯s really happening here? It¡¯s so nerve-wracking¡­¡± The whispers of the passengers reached their ears, making the two of them even more nervous. They were afraid that this little rascal might blurt out something he shouldn¡¯t. Damn it. Why didn¡¯t they think that they would encounter a policeman while riding the train? The man couldn¡¯t help but glare at his wife. If it weren¡¯t for her inexplicably causing trouble with someone, they wouldn¡¯t be in this situation now! He cursed to himself. When this was all over, he would definitely divorce this damn woman! ¡°It¡¯s uncle and aunt,¡± the child replied. Uncle and aunt? As the soft voice rang out, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Even the two individuals themselves let out a sigh of relief. Although they had known that the brat would say something like that, they couldn¡¯t help but feel nervous. To be honest, even Su Xuan was somewhat surprised by the response. ¡°These are your uncle and aunt?¡± ¡°Then where is mommy? Are you on the way to find mommy now?¡± Su Xuan asked. At the same time, he reached out and gently patted the child¡¯s head. In that moment, his eyes were filled with rage. ¡°Sweetie, can you tell Uncle your name?¡± Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan¡¯s expression, momentarily stunned. ¡°Not¡­¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°Why are you asking this, Su Xuan?¡± Zhou Qiang interrupted. ¡°I¡¯m Xiao Zhi, Mommy calls me Xiao Zhi. Uncle, you can call me Xiao Zhi too,¡± both Xiao Zhi and Zhou Qiang answered simultaneously. Su Xuan sighed, lifted his head, and his eyes concealed no trace of indifference as he looked at the anxious couple before him. He said, ¡°Zhou Qiang, we might need to change our course of action.¡± Initially, Su Xuan had intended to hand these two individuals over to the train attendants. After all, they were caught on the train. Their thoughts were in sync ¨C they didn¡¯t want to deal with it. But now, it was clearly not an option. This child¡­ ¡°Huh!?¡± When Su Xuan spoke, Zhou Qiang was dumbfounded. ¡°Su Xuan, are you planning to¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re almost at the station, right?¡± Su Xuan said, standing up and coincidentally facing the train attendants who had hurried over. He presented his police badge. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m Su Xuan from the Jiangcheng precinct of Xiangjiang City. This is my colleague, Zhou Qiang.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Earlier, we thought they were just regular suspects and intended to hand them over to you.¡± ¡°But now, we¡¯ll be taking them with us.¡± ¡°We apologize for the inconvenience.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, the train attendants who had rushed over had their expressions darken. He glanced at the man and woman who were pale as paper, squatting in place not knowing what to do. Then he looked at Xiao Zhi beside Su Xuan. As a fellow police officer, he immediately sensed the seriousness of the situation. Without asking further questions, he saluted Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang before leaving the train compartment. Su Xuan then pulled Zhou Qiang to sit down. ¡°Su Xuan, what¡¯s going on?¡± Zhou Qiang asked. ¡°Why the sudden change of plans? Weren¡¯t we planning to hand these two over to the train attendants?¡± ¡°Now¡­¡± ¡°Wait!¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words were cut short as he noticed Su Xuan typing a message on his phone. His expression changed, and he quickly took out his own phone. Sure enough, Su Xuan had sent a message in their department¡¯s work group chat. ¡°Dispatch a vehicle to the South Station to pick up someone, and also contact 911¡­¡± ¡°What are you doing?¡± Zhou Qiang asked. ¡°Why contact 911?!¡± Su Xuan had finished sending the message. He put down his phone, reached out to pull Xiao Zhi over to sit down, and looked at the couple who were still crouching with a cold expression. ¡°Zhou¡­¡± Su Xuan whispered, ¡°I suspect there are drugs with this child.¡± Zhou Qiang:!!! His pupils dilated in shock.. Chapter 195 - Chapter 195: Drug Addiction Acting Up? Chapter 195: Drug Addiction Acting Up? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Damn!?¡± ¡°Is this for real? Drugs on this child?¡± ¡°You guys have no conscience!¡± It wasn¡¯t until they got off the high-speed train and had the people sent into the ambulance that Zhou Qiang addressed the couple they had pulled along with them. The couple had no idea what Zhou Qiang was talking about. Upon hearing his words, they were left dumbfounded. The woman, who had been trapped for so long and was now being questioned out of the blue, was already irritated. When she heard Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, she rolled her eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about, Officer.¡± ¡°Is it right to just arrest us like this because I scolded you a bit?¡± ¡°If all police officers are like you¡­ Is there any justice left in this world?¡± ¡°And¡­ Where did you put my son? How dare you send him away in an ambulance! Bring him back!¡± The woman¡¯s hands were handcuffed, and another officer had grabbed her shoulders, restraining her. But at this moment, her face contorted with anger. She rushed towards Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang, cursing all the while. There was a hint of fear in her eyes, as she was worried that her own situation might be discovered by someone else. Zhou Qiang already trusted Su Xuan, but he had some doubts about whether these two individuals were as bad as they seemed. When he saw the woman¡¯s behavior, he became suspicious. He glanced at Su Xuan and quickly believed what he said. He turned to his colleague and said, ¡°Let¡¯s go, take them into the car!¡± ¡°No, you can¡¯t arrest me! Let me go!¡± ¡°Xiao Zhi, my Xiao Zhi¡­¡± ¡°Where have you taken my Xiao Zhi? Give him back to me!¡± When Zhou Qiang spoke, the woman started shouting at him. It was a loud cry, as if she were accusing them of doing something heartless. Zhou Qiang watched her and quietly asked Su Xuan. ¡°I mean, Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°Are you sure about this? The way she¡¯s acting¡­¡± ¡°Could it be that we¡¯ve misunderstood?¡± ¡°And just now, didn¡¯t that child say these two are his uncle and aunt?¡± ¡°Even if they¡¯re really drug dealers¡­¡± ¡°Wouldn¡¯t it be too much to harm their own nephew?¡± Su Xuan gave Zhou Qiang a puzzled look. ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°Drugs, gambling, and prostitution, once you get involved with these three things, you lose your humanity,¡± Zhou Qiang replied. ¡°Who knows what they might do to achieve their goals? And besides, this is just speculation for now. We¡¯ll have to wait for the hospital¡¯s results. Rather than that, I¡¯d prefer to take them to the station and question them thoroughly.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were like a bolt of lightning in the dark night, dispersing the confusion in Zhou Qiang¡¯s mind. He nodded quickly, saying, ¡°Yes, the priority now is to interrogate them. If this incident is indeed related to drugs, we may have to hand it over to a specialized department.¡± Su Xuan also nodded in agreement. Without further ado, they took the suspects to the police station. The woman, who had been arrogant before, fell silent as soon as they entered the station¡¯s gates. She clearly hadn¡¯t expected Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang to actually bring them to the police station. Inside the interrogation room, the woman hugged her head, trembling all over. Her once arrogant expression had turned into one of fear and anxiety after just a few minutes in the interrogation room. She was shaking so badly, and sweat soaked her entire body. To onlookers, she appeared to be in a state of panic, almost like a fit of madness. ¡°What fit of madness!¡± Su Xuan slammed the table. ¡°It¡¯s her withdrawal symptom! Quickly, restrain her!¡± The officers in the interrogation room were nearly scared out of their wits. They watched as Su Xuan stood up, pounded the table, and then rushed toward the woman. Finally, they reacted and joined in to help. They grabbed hold of the woman, who, although not speaking, was struggling fiercely, attempting to break free from their grasp. ¡°Damn! She¡¯s incredibly strong!¡± ¡°I can¡¯t hold her down at all. Damn, damn!¡± ¡°Quick, we need more people to keep her restrained!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, where are you going?¡± One officer managed to restrain the woman and noticed Su Xuan moving away from them and heading toward the door. Su Xuan¡¯s sudden action almost sent the officer flying. He quickly called out, ¡°Su Xuan, where are you going?¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to check on the other one,¡± Su Xuan said as he reached the door, hearing the commotion inside, he quickly turned to look. ¡°If this person is having withdrawal symptoms, the other one might be too. I need to see.¡± ¡°Restrain them while I go get sedatives,¡± Su Xuan added. ¡°Sedatives?¡± The officer who struggled to hold down the woman nodded in agreement. Initially hesitant to let Su Xuan go, now he wanted him out of there as soon as possible. ¡°Hurry up, get someone to bring sedatives!¡± ¡°Man, dealing with someone in a drug-induced frenzy is seriously unnerving¡­¡± ¡°We have so many people here, and we can barely keep them under control!¡± Su Xuan nodded firmly. Even his colleagues had never encountered criminals in the grip of drug addiction before. There was no time to waste. ¡°Okay, hold on for a bit longer. I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Su Xuan quickly made his way to the room where the man was being held. As expected, he could hear the chaotic sounds from inside as soon as he opened the door. He just opened the door slightly and then closed it again. There was no point. He might as well go find the sedatives first. The door closed with a thud. ¡°Wow, did I hear the door open?¡± ¡°This guy is unbelievably strong¡­¡± ¡°I swear, we need to call the detox center for this¡­¡± While trying to keep the suspect, Zhou Qiang, restrained, he glanced sideways and saw the closed door. ¡°Are you sure? Maybe you¡¯re mistaken?¡± ¡°Instead of wondering if the door is open, focus on holding this guy down, you idiot!¡± ¡°Quick, I¡¯ll go find someone to administer the sedative¡­¡± It wasn¡¯t until both suspects had been sedated and calmed down that Zhou Qiang finally slumped onto the couch. He looked at Su Xuan standing in front of him, utterly perplexed. ¡°Wow,¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed, ¡°What¡¯s going on with these two? Did they actually use drugs themselves? Damn, they went berserk suddenly, and we almost couldn¡¯t restrain them! Thank goodness for the handcuffs.¡± He looked up at Su Xuan¡¯s serious face and continued, ¡°Thank goodness you called for help. Xiao Yuan even thought she heard the door opening, but I said it wasn¡¯t¡­¡± Su Xuan nodded, his expression grave. ¡°This situation is troublesome. I¡¯m afraid we¡¯ll have to transfer it to the Criminal Investigation Department.¡± After ensuring both suspects were fully subdued, they proceeded to inspect the belongings they had with them. Soon, the hospital¡¯s report arrived, confirming Su Xuan¡¯s suspicions. Most of the drugs were concealed inside Xiao Zhi¡¯s rectum. ¡°Damn it!¡± Zhou Qiang cursed, ¡°These people are inhuman!¡± Chapter 196 - Chapter 196: Interrogation Room Chapter 196: Interrogation Room Translator: DraSon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation -Whether they¡¯re human is another question,¡± Su Xuan said gravely. ¡°But according to the hospital report, this isn¡¯t the first time such a thing has happened. The wound is perfectly done, causing no discomfort to Xiao Zhi, but the fever resulting from the healing process can¡¯t be overlooked. When he was taken to the hospital, he was already running a high fever, and he was on brink of developing pneumonia.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s expression was serious. ¡°It can only mean that they¡¯ve done this before, not for the first time.¡± Upon hearing this, Zhou Qiang, who had intended to say something else, also had a change in his demeanor. Proficiency implies repetition. So, combined with the fact that drug traffickers were involved, the situation was even more serious. ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± Zhou Qiang conceded, nodding. ¡°We might need to involve a specialized department. We can¡¯t handle this ourselves.¡± Su Xuan understood the gravity of the situation. However, since they were the ones who apprehended the suspects and it was a case in their jurisdiction, the idea of transferring it to another department was not without its challenges. ¡°Let¡¯s file a request for transfer,¡± Su Xuan decided. ¡°These two individuals were apprehended by us on the high-speed train, and judging from their previous train tickets, they were likely heading to Shen City,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°Shen City is the largest metropolis, and it¡¯s teeming with all sorts of people, making investigations there even more challenging.¡± -What we can leverage now is timing,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°We can dig as much as we can along this line before their superiors catch on. However¡­¡± -The specifics will have to be handed over to the criminal investigation department. Our department can¡¯t handle such a massive case,¡± Zhou Qiang interjected. Though he understood the limitations of their department, Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but feel disheartened. They had already passed on a previous case, and if they had to give up another one¡­ He felt like he might cry. ¡°It¡¯s a pity we can¡¯t find anyone within our department who can handle the case,¡± Zhou Qiang lamented. ¡°Even you, Su Xuan, while excellent at catching thieves, when it comes to investigative work¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s just not the same,¡± he concluded. ¡°Thinking about having to hand it over makes me feel regretful. Let¡¯s think of a solution for now. After all, they haven¡¯t contacted us yet, have they?¡± As Su Xuan listened, he furrowed his brow. Although he understood the sentiments, he also didn¡¯t want to relinquish the case. In the past, they had only obtained a small lead, and the other side had already investigated most of it. The thought of handing it over pained him, especially since this husband and wife were apprehended by their own hands on the high-speed train. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s move forward and get them to spill the beans!¡± Su Xuan said firmly. ¡°We can discuss the follow-up later. These two individuals need to be detained first.¡± Hearing this, Zhou Qiang slammed his hand on the table. ¡°Yes, you¡¯re absolutely right! If these two are indeed connected to other leads, it could potentially become a major drug bust case, but that¡¯s a concern for later. For now, they need to be sent to prison! ¡°We can¡¯t afford to stay here any longer,¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°Let¡¯s get back to interrogating the case!¡± With the leads they had obtained, the interrogation became less challenging. Even if the two suspects were initially reluctant to talk, when faced with concrete evidence, they had no choice but to cooperate. After a day and a night of interrogation, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang finally learned the suspects¡¯ identities. These two individuals were villagers from Songxia Village, and their families were struggling financially. Originally, they had contemplated a practice known as ¡°exchange marriage,¡± where the younger sister from the south would marry the older brother in the village, and the older sister from the village would marry the older brother. After becoming a married couple, the two families would merge as one. However, inexplicably, their financial situation worsened after the marriages. The husband, Zhao Qian, had a wealthy older brother named Zhao Youqian, who had moved to Shen City for work ten years ago. He had done well for himself there, but due to work commitments, he couldn¡¯t raise his child and look after his wife in the city. So, he had sent them back to Songxia Village. Every month, he provided his younger brother and sister-in-law with ten thousand yuan, asking them to take care of his child and wife. Being poor, Zhao Qian and his wife had agreed to the arrangement. However, as time went by, Zhao Qian began to question why there was such a stark difference between him and his brother, Zhao Youqian, who was only three years older. Why should his brother thrive in Shen City while he relied on his brother¡¯s support? Furthermore, why did his brother Zhao Youqian send him ten thousand yuan every month? There¡¯s a saying that too much kindness can sometimes lead to trouble. With a pocketful of money, Zhao Qian sought out his brother for help in finding a job in Shen City. He admired his brother¡¯s job in the city and was determined to make money just like him. As for his wife and child, they could stay in their hometown. However, things didn¡¯t go as planned. Not only did Zhao Qian fail to locate Zhao Youqian, but he also ended up being lured into drug addiction by someone he met. He spent all the money he had brought with him, leaving him with no choice but to figure out how to get more money to buy drugs. His solution was to sell drugs in exchange for the money he needed. This strategy proved successful, and Zhao Qian started making a significant amount of money. With his newfound income, he became even more reckless, no longer needing his brother¡¯s assistance to find a job. He continued earning money using this method, thinking it was foolproof. Little did he know that this time, he had fallen into the hands of Su Xuan. After finishing his story, Zhao Qian slammed his hand on the table in frustration. ¡°It¡¯s all that stupid woman¡¯s fault!¡± ¡°What a mess she created, and she had to involve the police¡­¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for that idiotic woman, I would never have been caught! As they watched the criminal seemingly on the verge of madness, the officers seated behind Su Xuan instinctively stood up. They kept a close watch on his movements, ready to pounce if he made any sudden moves. However, Zhao Qian was too engrossed in venting his frustration about why his brother Zhao Youqian was so wealthy while he remained poor. Unbeknownst to Zhao Qian, Su Xuan, seated directly across from him, had an icy look in his eyes. Someone who would do anything for money was undeniably frightening. After all, money was something coveted by everyone in the world. Most people could suppress their desires for the sake of righteousness, burying their cravings deep within their hearts. But Zhao Qian was not one of them. He was willing to do anything for money. Moreover, he had transitioned from being a drug addict to a drug dealer, a transformation that made him even more difficult to control than before. Su Xuan gently closed his book, drawing Zhao Qian¡¯s attention. He looked at Su Xuan, who had already stood up. ¡°Officer¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve told you everything you wanted to know. Can I have my pills now?¡± ¡°Give me my pills, please.¡± ¡°I need pills, I need pills!¡± He was losing control, his desperation evident. ¡°Give them to mel- on the other side, Zhou Qiang looked at Qian Guifang, who had also revealed the reason, and took a deep breath. Even though he didn¡¯t yet know the testimony of Zhao Qian from Su Xuan¡¯s side, just hearing the news from Qian Guifang made him feel like he was about to explode. ¡°Thank you for your cooperation,¡± he said. ¡®Tve got a handle on this situation now. You can stay here.¡± With that, Zhou Qiang prepared to leave. Qian Guifang, who had initially hoped for some favor, had her face darken. ¡°Officer, are you leaving just like that?¡± ¡°Give me my pills¡­¡± ¡°If you do this, you¡¯ll kill me! I can¡¯t be without my pills!¡± She was losing her composure. Zhou Qiang closed his eyes, lifted his foot, and walked away. ¡°Give her a sedative!¡± ¡°Yes, Officer Zhou!¡± Chapter 197 - Chapter 197: Excitement, The Case Is Too Big, We Cant Eat It... Chapter 197: Excitement, The Case Is Too Big, We Can¡¯t Eat It¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Before that, I need to know who your supplier is,¡± Su Xuan spoke as Zhao Qian desperately sought pills. The other officers were afraid he might lose control again, but they were surprised by Su Xuan¡¯s firmness. They looked at him in amazement, and even the stenographer, who had been sitting nearby listening, gave him a thumbs-up. Su Xuan hadn¡¯t promised anything, but to Zhao Qian, it sounded like if he revealed the information, Su Xuan would provide him with the pills. Knowing he had no choice, Zhao Qian decided to speak. ¡°I don¡¯t know who that person is,¡± he began, ¡°but I can be sure he¡¯s the one who got me addicted to drugs.¡± As Zhao Qian spoke, his face contorted with anger. It was evident that, despite the years that had passed, he still felt a deep sense of resentment about the whole situation. If only he had the same level of awareness back then, he wouldn¡¯t have been fooled into taking those drugs. Now, his body was thoroughly controlled by the drugs, and he couldn¡¯t live without them. No matter how many times he tried to quit, it was useless. If he went a day without using, his body itched terribly, and he couldn¡¯t resist the urge to scratch himself raw. ¡°So, how did you receive the drugs?¡± Su Xuan furrowed his brow, pulling Zhao Qian¡¯s thoughts away from his anger. Zhao Qian hesitated for a moment, then replied, ¡°I obtained them through a specific method each time. Once I had them, I would take them directly to Shenzhen.¡± ¡°At first, I was surprised that they were sent to me from my hometown,¡± he continued. ¡°Later on, I just kept getting them in my hometown. I could use Xiao Zhi as a cover. As long as I took him out to play every month or so, no one would suspect anything.¡± Zhao Qian had many tricks up his sleeve. He had been worried initially about not being able to move such a large quantity of drugs through his hometown, but he eventually learned how to use Xiao Zhi as a tool. Over the years, he had never failed. ¡°Obtained them in your hometown?¡± Su Xuan paused for a moment and quickly identified a blind spot. ¡°Wait a minute, are you saying that in the beginning, before you started getting them in your hometown, the drugs were sent directly to you?¡± ¡°Sent by what means?¡± he asked, ¡°Courier?¡± At these words, not only Su Xuan but also the other officers¡¯ faces changed. They stared at Zhao Qian with nervous anticipation. If it was sent by courier, who had such extraordinary capabilities to bypass all inspections and deliver the drugs to Zhao Qian? Moreover, repeatedly? ¡°No, you¡¯ve got it wrong,¡± Zhao Qian hastily explained. ¡°The drugs weren¡¯t sent directly to me. Instead, the other side would send me a message indicating where I should pick them up.¡± ¡°If my connections weren¡¯t all in Shenzhen, I wouldn¡¯t have traveled this far to make deliveries,¡± he continued. ¡°After all, the initial deliveries were made to my hometown.¡± ¡°Now, I¡¯ve set up a network of operations in my hometown,¡± Zhao Qian added. As he spoke, Zhao Qian didn¡¯t perceive anything wrong with what he was saying; in fact, he seemed quite proud of himself. Over the years, he had used drugs to control many people, including wealthy individuals and those who could single-handedly destroy a company with their actions. In his hands, they all obediently followed his commands, offering him money and connections. Su Xuan and the others exchanged glances, and Su Xuan took a seat while another officer took over the questioning. Their questions were intricate and peculiar, but upon closer examination, they seemed to be connected. Under normal circumstances, Zhao Qian would never have answered their questions. However, he was currently in the grip of his drug addiction and had just woke up after being injected with a sedative. His body and mind were in an agitated state, and he couldn¡¯t see the traps hidden in their words. Thank you for cooperating with the investigation,¡± Su Xuan said as the questioning neared its end. Zhao Qian¡¯s face had been growing increasingly red, but it was an unhealthy red tainted with madness, clearly indicating that the sedative was losing its effect. It wouldn¡¯t be long before Zhao Qian couldn¡¯t hold out any longer. In the frenzied look in Zhao Qian¡¯s eyes, Su Xuan calmly continued, turning to the officer who had been taking notes. The officer nodded in response. With the newly acquired leads, continuing the investigation would be straightforward. However, upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, a sinister expression crept over Zhao Qian¡¯s face. ¡°You lied to me, you lied to me!¡± he shouted. ¡°You actually lied to me! You said you would give me pills!¡± ¡°Give them to me, give them to me!¡± he demanded, standing up and attempting to rush towards Su Xuan. The officers in the interrogation room immediately moved in to restrain Zhao Qian. A person in the throes of a drug-induced frenzy could still be quite strong. Earlier, they had almost lost control, but now, the officers exerted all their strength while someone fetched the sedative. As Zhao Qian¡¯s eyes gradually grew vacant under the influence of the sedative, Su Xuan approached him, standing in front of him. ¡°Cooperating with the investigation is what you should be doing,¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°But as for those pills¡­¡± Whether I have them or not, I will never give them to you,¡± he continued, cutting off Zhao Qian¡¯s expectations. Zhao Qian¡¯s eyes filled with anger and a hint of murderous intent as his eyelids drooped. ¡°Sergeant Su, is this really a good idea?¡± the officer responsible for recording the proceedings looked at Su Xuan with concern, seeing his provocative demeanor. Su Xuan gazed coldly at Zhao Qian in front of him, his lips curling slightly. Rest assured,¡± he replied. ¡°Hasn¡¯t he already been given a sedative?¡± ¡°Instead of worrying about that, we should start our investigation,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°We can only trust half of what this guy says. We¡¯ll have to wait until we¡¯ve conducted our investigation to know the specifics.¡± With those words, the officer, who had been initially concerned, quickly changed his expression and nodded vigorously. ¡°Right!¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you¡¯re absolutely right. I¡¯ll go check right away!¡± He knew that Su Xuan would be meeting with Zhou Qiang later, so he didn¡¯t insist on accompanying him and immediately left the interrogation room. Su Xuan followed him out and headed straight to Old Mai¡¯s office. Based on Zhao Qian¡¯s confession, he could already tell that this case was beyond their capabilities. It was time to involve Old Mai in solving this matter. ¡°The situation is just as I suspected,¡± Su Xuan remarked, his serious expression softening. ¡°If necessary, we should hand it over to the narcotics division.¡± ¡®Til handle this case,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°Both of you just need to ensure that it concludes smoothly.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s stern demeanor relaxed significantly. ¡°Very well.¡± ¡°With your assurance, Old Mai, I feel much better about this,¡± he added. ¡°This case is indeed quite significant, and it¡¯s beyond our capacity.¡± Old Mai looked at Su Xuan. Youngsters were full of vitality, unafraid even when faced with major cases. They knew when to push forward and when to step back. He couldn¡¯t help but feel that he had grown old. ¡°Alright,¡± Old Mai conceded. ¡°I¡¯ve got a handle on this matter now. You can go back.¡± ¡°These few days have been tough,¡± he continued. ¡°Hurry and resolve the case. I need to prepare to transfer it elsewhere.¡± ¡°Otherwise, those old guys might cause trouble for you,¡± Old Mai warned. Su Xuan immediately saluted. He was deeply touched by Old Mai¡¯s support. ¡°Yes, Old Mai!¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let your trust go to waste!¡± Chapter 199 - Chapter 199: Officer, Youd Better Stay Out of This Matter... Chapter 199: Officer, You¡¯d Better Stay Out of This Matter¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What are you doing?¡± The woman sneered. ¡°Officer, I advise you not to get involved. Even if you¡¯re a cop, this isn¡¯t your business. Today, this woman can spread rumors about me, who knows what she might do tomorrow! You better let me go! I want to see if this woman can come up with anything else to say!¡± Chen Jiahui, usually so patient, had been driven to the brink by her sister-in-law. She spoke coldly, ¡°I suggest you calm down. I don¡¯t want to hurt you.¡± She withdrew her wrist from Su Xuan¡¯s grasp, and he quickly released her. At the same time, Lan Xiaofen also broke free from Su Xuan¡¯s hold. The two women immediately resumed their struggle, each hurling insults and refusing to back down. Their mouths were filled with profanities, and even Chen Jiahui, who had initially refrained from using foul language, couldn¡¯t hold back any longer. ¡°Lan Xiaofen, do you have a mental problem?¡± After arguing heatedly with Lan Xiaofen, Chen Jiahui¡¯s throat felt dry. Finally, she let out a deep breath and rolled her eyes. But as soon as she uttered those words, Lan Xiaofen¡¯s expression changed drastically. ¡°Chen Jiahui! What do you mean?¡± ¡°I mean, do you have a mental problem?¡± Chen Jiahui sneered, ¡°Over these years, which woman you¡¯ve interacted with and become friends with hasn¡¯t been treated as your imaginary enemy by you? Just look at the people we¡¯ve met since moving here. Anyone who has a good relationship with you, you¡¯ve scolded them, every single one of them!¡± ¡°Just because my husband is your cousin, what does that matter? Just because I looked at him briefly when we first met, so what? Are you insinuating that I had eyes only for him at that time?¡± ¡°Do you really think that when I first met you, I was eyeing only him? Your mind is obsessed with the idea of someone seducing your husband. That¡¯s all you ever think about! You¡¯ve turned yourself into a shrew. If you want to pour that on someone, do it in your own home! Don¡¯t come to me!¡± ¡°I¡¯m so fed up with you! Give me a chance, and I¡¯ll move out immediately!¡± Chen Jiahui¡¯s words made everyone burst into laughter because she was right. Lan Xiaofen did have some serious issues with her thinking. Over the years, she had quarreled with countless people, and most of them had been her friends at the beginning. ¡°Yeah, Xiaofen¡¯s mind is really short-circuited.¡± ¡°Before, we went to burn incense together, and it felt like we were close friends¡­¡± ¡°I remember one time when I came back, it started raining, and her house was closer, so she invited me over for dinner.¡± ¡°But then she turned around and accused me of trying to seduce her husband!¡± Once one person spoke up, the others found it easier to chime in. ¡°Yours isn¡¯t even that bad! My daughter is her son¡¯s high school homeroom teacher. We met once during a parent-teacher meeting, and she even added me to a group chat back then.¡± ¡°You won¡¯t believe what happened next!¡± ¡°This woman, in front of all the parents in the group chat, started insulting my daughter! Her reputation was ruined¡­¡± ¡°No way, that¡¯s so terrible¡­¡± ¡°Now that you mention it, I remember we used to get along well at first. There was a time when I went to her house for dinner, and we even went mountain climbing together¡­¡± ¡°But then, she started acting all strange and hostile in front of me, and I didn¡¯t want to hang out with her anymore¡­¡± ¡°Wow, I had no idea! It¡¯s surprising that we¡¯ve actually been friends with her. I thought none of you had a good relationship with her!¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but exclaim, but others quickly retorted, ¡°Our relationship isn¡¯t good now! With her temper, I¡¯m afraid that even a simple conversation could turn us into villains!¡± ¡°Hilarious! I don¡¯t dare either¡­¡± ¡°Same here. My house is right across from hers, and our vegetable gardens are close. This woman often comes to my place to steal vegetables¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve told her not to, but she never listens. Every time, she accuses me of being too stingy. It¡¯s so annoying¡­¡± ¡°With this kind of behavior, how did she manage to find a husband?¡± ¡°It¡¯s truly terrifying¡­ Chen Jiahui deserves credit for putting up with her till now. If it were me, I would have broken ties with her a long time ago¡­¡± Whispers from the people around filled the air, and with the argument already escalating between Lan Xiaofen and Chen Jiahui, the added remarks pushed Lan Xiaofen over the edge. She immediately pointed at the surrounding people and started hurling insults. ¡°You bunch of old hags! Despite your age, you dress up like you¡¯re still young, but who do you think you¡¯re seducing?¡± ¡°You talk behind my back every day, thinking I don¡¯t know? I have this kind of temperament! All of you want to seduce my husband. Don¡¯t think you¡¯re hiding it well, I know!¡± ¡°You pretended to be friends with me, so you could freely enter my home. Not only did you set your sights on my husband, but you also stole things from my house! You old witch, what¡¯s wrong with me taking some green onions from you? When you people steal from me, I haven¡¯t said a word!¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing this on purpose! None of you should befriend me. You steal my things and my man. You¡¯re all just plain despicable¡­¡± Lan Xiaofen spewed venomous words, and even Su Xuan, standing nearby and listening, found it difficult to endure. Could this person be suffering from delusional paranoia? Talking about stealing her things and her man¡­ Su Xuan¡¯s face twisted, and he took a step forward, about to speak. However, the onlookers nearby couldn¡¯t stand it any longer. They rushed over and surrounded Lan Xiaofen, pushing Su Xuan to the side. ¡°You damn woman, say that again!¡± ¡°Damn it, I won¡¯t argue with you, that¡¯s just me being patient! Do you really think I¡¯m a sick cat?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t take it anymore. Nobody better stop me today, I¡¯ll beat the life out of this damn woman!¡± Only when surrounded by everyone did Lan Xiaofen realize something was wrong. She immediately backed down. ¡°What are you all¡­ What do you want?¡± ¡°I¡¯m telling you, if any of you dare touch me, I¡¯ll immediately collapse!¡± The crowd remained silent. ¡°Lan Xiaofen, you¡¯re really acting foolish!¡± Someone couldn¡¯t help but curse, and upon hearing that, Lan Xiaofen exploded. In the midst of everyone¡¯s encirclement, she engaged in a heated exchange, cursing and shouting at the top of her lungs. None of the people surrounding her could match her intensity, and Chen Jiahui, who was in the center, was the one suffering the most from Lan Xiaofen¡¯s verbal onslaught. Su Xuan finally found an opportunity. ¡°Everyone, please calm down!¡± ¡°Now is not the time for arguing¡­¡± However, his words were disregarded by the enraged individuals. They didn¡¯t care that he was a police officer, they wouldn¡¯t be stopped. Su Xuan was pushed away three times in a row. Finally¡­ He, along with his colleagues and two auxiliary police officers, went up to suppress the crowd. Seeing everyone quiet down, Su Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. Together with his colleagues, he approached¡­ And began to persuade! Not every day was filled with so many cases. Police officers often encountered trivial matters¡­ Su Xuan was experienced in handling such situations, especially in neighborhood disputes, where their role was mostly mediation. But he didn¡¯t expect¡­ Lan Xiaofen completely disregarded their attempts at mediation! ¡°You want me to calm down? Dream on! These damn women keep insulting me, I¡¯m going to sue them!¡± Su Xuan:¡­? Ma¡¯am, are you saying the opposite? Chapter 200 - Chapter 200: Its Not Easy to Deal With Family Matters Its Useless to Persuade... Chapter 200: It¡¯s Not Easy to Deal With Family Matters It¡¯s Useless to Persuade¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation This situation remained unresolved in the end. Although others had been persuaded to leave, Chen Jiahui had been scolded by her sister-in-law, had her hair pulled, and was embarrassed in front of everyone. She couldn¡¯t hold back anymore. Pointing at Lan Xiaofen, she started cursing loudly! The tension between the two escalated repeatedly, and even officers like Su Xuan couldn¡¯t interject for the time being. As time passed, there seemed to be no other options for anyone. Su Xuan immediately sent his colleagues back. The situation may not be resolved at the moment.¡± ¡®TH stay here, leave one auxiliary police officer behind.¡± ¡°You go back with the team.¡± ¡°All we can do now is wait; it¡¯s a bit of a waste to have two officers tied up here.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan¡¯s colleague had something to say at first, but after hearing his words, he found them reasonable and nodded. He left the car for them and returned with the auxiliary police officer in the patrol car. The auxiliary officer left behind was named Wang Hao. He looked at Su Xuan now, a bit nervous. ¡°Sergeant Su.¡± ¡°What should we do now?¡± ¡°If these two keep going like this, it¡¯s likely we won¡¯t be able to leave.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t even know if they might start fighting.¡± Su Xuan agreed with Wang Hao¡¯s words. The critical problem here was the unresolved tension between these two women, which involved their husbands. Strangely, neither husband had made an appearance. If the husbands were genuinely not at home, it would have been somewhat reasonable. However, Su Xuan had already collected information from the onlookers. It turned out, both husbands were indeed at home, working at a nearby factory The news of their wives¡¯ quarrel had surely reached someone who informed these husbands. What added to the puzzle was that it was currently the lunch break at the factory, and yet the husbands hadn¡¯t shown up. Let¡¯s wait a bit longer,¡± Su Xuan suggested. ¡°They are still standing face to face right now, so we can¡¯t leave,¡± he continued. If we leave now and something happens right after, it won¡¯t be good,¡± he reasoned. ¡°However, given the current situation, there might be an argument or even a fight, but it shouldn¡¯t get too serious,¡± he explained. To put it simply, when two groups of people started arguing or even fighting, it was a possibility, but it wouldn¡¯t usually escalate to a life-threatening situation. Their current task was to prevent the argument and fight from happening in the first place. Wang Hao nodded in agreement. Actually, Wang Hao and his colleague had always been in charge of mediating between Chen Jiahui and Lan Xiaofen. Wang Hao knew their conflicts the best. However, there had never been a situation as difficult as this. In the past, their arguments had been minor and could usually be talked through. But this time, things had escalated beyond reason. What shocked Wang Hao even more was that Lan Xiaofen actually believed that Chen Jiahui was trying to seduce her husband. Wang Hao was utterly bewildered. Setting aside the fact that both couples were of a certain age, it was clear that Chen Jiahui, as a younger sister, had no such intentions towards Lan Xiaofen¡¯s husband. Even the mediator couldn¡¯t help but to feel confused. ¡°I¡¯ll go and try to talk to them again,¡± Su Xuan said as he watched the two women hurl insults at each other from either side of the boundary. Wang Hao looked at Su Xuan¡¯s retreating figure and couldn¡¯t help but shiver. Just moments ago, the four police officers had tried to mediate the situation but had failed to make any headway. Things had gotten so tense that Lan Xiaofen had even resorted to physical violence against the officers. Given the circumstances, Su Officer dared to approach them? He was a true hero. Under Wang Hao¡¯s astonished gaze, Su Xuan walked directly between the two women. The two of them, who had been hurling insults at each other, stopped in their tracks. Lan Xiaofen looked at Su Xuan with an unfriendly expression. She felt that Su Xuan¡¯s presence was biased towards that wretched Chen Jiahui. These police officers only knew how to tell them to endure and endure when trouble arose. They had come so many times, and all they did was ask them to endure. She had clearly suffered so much injustice, so why should she endure it? ¡°Officer, step aside.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t need any of you to meddle in this anymore! The person who called the police has left. Why are you still here?¡± Lan Xiaofen rolled her eyes and spoke. However, Su Xuan smiled in response to her words. ¡°The person who called the police is Mrs. Chen.¡± ¡°Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Lan, I¡¯ve heard you both loud and clear. The reason for your argument this time, one is because of the blind date¡­¡± ¡°Nonsense!¡± Lan Xiaofen interrupted. Su Xuan, who had been about to speak, stopped under her gaze and words He saw Lan Xiaofen pointing at Chen Jiahui¡¯s nose, her expression turning fierce. ¡°What blind date? I know it all now. This wretched woman is trying to set up her niece with my son!¡± ¡°And conveniently get closer to old Chen!¡± ¡°At her age, she¡¯s still acting flirtatious¡­ Does she really think I don¡¯t know what she¡¯s up to?¡± ¡°This despicable woman! Damn it!¡± ¡°As long as I¡¯m here today, I¡¯ll keep cursing at her all day!¡± Chen Jiahui took a deep breath, her expression fierce. Her temper had been considered the mildest among the sisters back in the day However, ever since she moved and started living with Lan Xiaofen, she felt like her temper had multiplied tenfold! This woman always knows how to provoke someone! Su Xuan watched these two women about to start arguing again and decided to take a step back. He turned to inform Wang Hao, instructing him to bring Lan Xiaofen and Chen Jiahui¡¯s husbands over. Wang Hao rushed out and found the two men in the cafeteria at their workplace, affectionately having lunch together. When they heard that their wives were fighting again, they couldn¡¯t care less. ¡°They fight every day. I wonder what it¡¯s about.¡± ¡°These two wives are so annoying.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t bother calling us. We don¡¯t want to deal with them!¡± ¡°Aren¡¯t you guys police officers? Shouldn¡¯t you be handling this kind of stuff?¡± ¡°Why did you call us here? We¡¯re about to have our lunch break, and we won¡¯t have the energy to work in the afternoon.¡± Listening to the men¡¯s indifferent remarks, Wang Hao felt a twinge of anger The ones currently quarreling were their respective wives! In this situation, they could still act so indifferent¡­ Were they accustomed to it, or just heartless? ¡°If you two don¡¯t go back, then we¡¯ll have to ask Chen Jiahui and Lan Xiaofen to cool off at the police station,¡± Wang Hao spoke up. The two men, who had just finished eating and were planning to take a nap, widened their eyes in surprise. ¡°Why do you have the right to take them to the police station?¡± ¡°You have no authority to arrest them!¡± Seeing their reactions, Wang Hao smiled, ¡°We¡¯re just asking them to go back and cool off.¡± ¡°Or do you two want to go put out the fire yourselves?¡± Chapter 202 - Chapter 202: The System Is Feeling Grievous. The Host Suspects It Has Cracked Again? Chapter 202: The System Is Feeling Grievous. The Host Suspects It Has Cracked Again? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Jianguo is dead. He was found dead in a small river not far from their home. Surveillance footage showed that he had walked to the riverbank himself and stayed there for a while. Then, as if he wanted to catch some fish, he ventured into the water and accidentally slipped and fell. His head happened to hit a nearby rock, and shortly after, he sank beneath the surface. It was a little past three in the morning when someone returning home from the night shift spotted a figure floating in the river. That¡¯s when the call to the police was made. Upon arrival, the authorities handed the case over to Su Xuan. After all, the deceased was no one else but Chen Jianguo. ¡°Oh, old man, how could you leave us like this!¡¯ ¡°If only I hadn¡¯t argued with you¡­¡± ¡°Leaving us as orphans and a widow, what are we going to do! ¡°You heartless old man¡­¡± ¡°Oh, old man¡­¡± When Su Xuan approached, Lan Xiaofen had already been called out by someone. She was by Chen Jianguo¡¯s lifeless body, crying uncontrollably. It seemed she had just rushed out of bed, her clothes inside out. Her wailing filled the air, causing those nearby to lower their heads, fearing tears might escape their own eyes. The commotion had drawn a crowd of onlookers. The crowd gathered around consisted of people who had argued with Lan Xiaofen just yesterday morning, along with their family members. Seeing Lan Xiaofen cry like this made some of them feel sympathetic. After all, this was a life at stake. ¡°What happened to Chen Jianguo?¡± ¡°Why did he end up in the river?¡± ¡°I heard he had an argument with Xiaofen and ran out before falling into the river¡­¡± ¡°Oh my! No wonder Xiaofen is crying like this! She isn¡¯t blaming herself for this, is she?¡± ¡°It¡¯S really unfortunate. They had a fight just yesterday, and now he¡¯s gone¡­¡± ¡°It¡¯s a complicated situation¡­¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ and I don¡¯t know when Chen Jianguo¡¯s son is coming back¡­¡± Whispers and hushed conversations spread through the crowd, making Lan Xiaofen¡¯s crying even more heart-wrenching during the pauses. Su Xuan furrowed his brow as he looked at Lan Xiaofen and then at the lifeless body on the ground. ¡°Has the forensic expert arrived?¡± he inquired. ¡°Do we know how much time elapsed between the discovery and the time of death? Have we reviewed the surveillance footage?¡± Su Xuan had just arrived and hadn¡¯t had a chance to view the surveillance footage. However, his colleagues who had already done so provided him with the information. ¡°Chen Jianguo left his house around nine o¡¯clock yesterday evening,¡± one of them explained. ¡°He stood by the riverbank for over half an hour before falling in at 9:53 PM. He struggled in the water for about ten minutes before sinking to the bottom.¡± ¡°The body was discovered by Mr. Zhang, who was returning home from work. He called the police.¡± Hearing this, Su Xuan frowned and glanced over at Mr. Zhang, the one who had discovered the body. Mr. Zhang seemed visibly anxious about the situation, constantly asking when he could finish giving his statement and go home. After a few seconds of silence, Su Xuan instructed someone to take Mr. Zhang to record his statement. If it was indeed an accidental drowning, then Mr. Zhang¡¯s role as the discoverer wouldn¡¯t be too significant. What bothered Su Xuan more was the timing of Chen Jianguo¡¯s fall into the river. It all seemed too coincidental. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but wonder. However, at this moment, Lan Xiaofen was still sobbing uncontrollably by the side of the body, wailing loudly. Moreover, there was no appearance of any sin values on her. But the situation was just too coincidental, making it hard for him to believe that this was just an accident. ¡°System, is it possible that we¡¯re facing another one of those situations where there are sin values but they don¡¯t appear?¡± Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but think about the frustratingly unreliable nature of this system, as it had caused him trouble before. However¡­ [Ding! Host, please refrain from slandering the system.] The system had its dignity! Su Xuan:¡­? Even though there were no sin values, Su Xuan still wasn¡¯t entirely reliant on the guilt point labels provided by the system. The circumstances surrounding this incident were too suspicious, and Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but entertain the thought: Did Lan Xiaofen harbor a grudge from their altercation earlier in the day and resort to violence? But looking at the surveillance footage, it was clear that Lan Xiaofen had no connection to this incident. Yet, if they followed the facts, Lan Xiaofen, who had been involved in a domestic violence case earlier that day, was under significant suspicion. However, what surprised everyone was Lan Xiaofen¡¯s reaction when she heard that the police were suspecting her. She widened her eyes, incredulous, and retorted, ¡°Are you guys out of your minds?¡± ¡°I¡¯m married to Jianguo!¡± ¡°Even if he did slap me, so what? We¡¯ve been married for so many years, and our child is already grown up. Do you think I would kill him over something like this?¡± ¡°I mean, officers, please don¡¯t make the investigation sound so absurd, alright?¡± ¡°I¡¯d rather it be me who used violence¡­ then I would have given up halfway for sure¡­¡± As she spoke, Lan Xiaofen, who had momentarily paused her crying, started sobbing again. She was genuinely grieving over her husband¡¯s death. Their family wasn¡¯t particularly wealthy. During the demolition, they hadn¡¯t received much compensation due to bad luck. On top of that, they had spent a significant amount on building and renovating their house, depleting their savings. Even if they had real marital conflicts, it was unthinkable for her to kill her husband. There were future expenses for their child, and if her son were to get married and have children, both of them, the elderly couple, would need to provide financial support. For the sake of money, she couldn¡¯t possibly let their family suffer such a significant loss, especially considering their deep emotional bond built over so many years of marriage. Though she had indeed been very angry yesterday and had wanted to give him a beating, causing his death was out of the question. What on earth were these police officers thinking? ¡°You old man, why did you have to die so early? ¡°Why didn¡¯t you take me with you when you died?¡± ¡°How am I supposed to live alone from now on? ¡°Why are you so heartless? Why did you leave so soon without waiting for me¡­¡± ¡°Jianguo!¡± Lan Xiaofen¡¯s voice in the darkness seemed to carry an eerie and ghostly quality. Su Xuan¡¯s face turned somber. At this moment, he was indeed feeling a bit perplexed. ¡°If it wasn¡¯t for Lan Xiaofen¡­¡± ¡°Have there been any conflicts with him recently? -Not just in the past month, but in the past three months. Find them all for me!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll check the records¡­¡± Chen Jianguo¡¯s body had been taken to the forensic examination room, while Lan Xiaofen, who had fainted from crying, had been temporarily sent to the hospital. The police contacted Chen Jianguo¡¯s son, Chen Naidong, who was on his way back from Hangzhou. ¡°Su Xuan, what do you think?¡± Zhou Qiang rushed over in a hurry. His vacation had just ended, and he had heard about the incident. Perhaps due to spending a lot of time with Su Xuan recently, he came to find Su Xuan as soon as he heard the news. ¡°Do you really think it was the deceased¡¯s wife who killed him?¡± He looked at Su Xuan with skepticism. In Zhou Qiang¡¯s perspective, Su Xuan shouldn¡¯t be someone who jumps to conclusions without fully understanding the situation. ¡°No,¡± Su Xuan replied, ¡°I just think this whole situation is too much of a coincidence.¡± ¡°Lan Xiaofen and the deceased had just had a conflict, and then he died the same night.¡± ¡°It¡¯s necessary to consider her as the prime suspect. However, this didn¡¯t mean that Su Xuan believed Lan Xiaofen was the one responsible for the death.. Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: If No One Captured Him, Where Did The Handprint On The Corpse Come From? Chapter 203: If No One Captured Him, Where Did The Handprint On The Corpse Come From? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Even though you¡¯re saying that, you don¡¯t really believe she¡¯s the one who killed Chen Jianguo, do you?¡± Su Xuan had barely spoken these words when Zhou Qiang understood his meaning. But¡­ ¡°Have you considered the possibility that Chen Jianguo actually fell into the water accidentally?¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°I¡¯ve watched the surveillance footage too. Chen Jianguo came out by himself after arguing with Lan Xiaofen. Moreover, he spent a long time by the river. There¡¯s a reason to suspect it was an accidental drowning. Finding a culprit might be difficult.¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you might have picked the wrong angle for this case,¡± Zhou Qiang added seriously. He understood Su Xuan¡¯s point, but sometimes you had to consider the facts. Just because it seemed coincidental didn¡¯t mean the person was murdered. It could very well have been a tragic accident. ¡°Besides, you¡¯ve already identified the people Chen Jianguo had conflicts with,¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°It¡¯s just a few individuals, and the conflicts were minor. Who would take someone¡¯s life over such matters?¡± Su Xuan lowered his head at these words, contemplating the situation. In the past three months, there were only three people who had conflicts with Chen Jianguo, and one of them was his own wife, Xiaofen. The other two had minor disagreements. ¡°I still feel something¡¯s not right,¡± Su Xuan said. Zhou Qiang knew what Su Xuan was getting at but had his own considerations. Besides the highly coincidental timing, there were other factors at play. ¡°This is Chen Jianguo¡¯s autopsy report; look here,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°If it was just an accidental fall, he should have simply slipped down, but there are fingerprints on his ankle.¡± ¡°Could these be from the scuffle he had with Lan Xiaofen before?¡± Su Xuan reasoned. ¡°I have a reasonable suspicion that he was pulled down by someone.¡± Zhou Qiang raised an eyebrow, puzzled. ¡°No,¡± Su Xuan clarified. ¡°You know what I mean, right?¡± Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhou Qiang felt a chill run down his spine. He shuddered, his thoughts racing. Surveillance footage clearly showed no one else near the scene except for the deceased. If he was indeed pulled into the water, then who could have done it? It was late at night, by the river, with no one else around. The scenario seemed unrealistically dramatic. ¡°There¡¯s no one in the surveillance footage, only the deceased,¡± Zhou Qiang said. ¡°If you¡¯re suggesting he was pulled down, who could have done it? A ghost?¡± Taking a deep breath, Zhou Qiang continued, ¡°Maybe we should wait until Lan Xiaofen wakes up and ask her. It¡¯s possible it was an accidental result of their argument. Otherwise, your theory is too terrifying.¡± Su Xuan agreed with Zhou Qiang¡¯s reasoning. That was his plan all along. He had intended to ask Lan Xiaofen about this matter earlier, but she had been too emotionally distressed, fainting suddenly. However, Lan Xiaofen had a strong constitution, and it didn¡¯t take long for her to regain consciousness. Su Xuan proceeded to take her statement. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s questions, Lan Xiaofen erupted in anger. ¡°Officer, do you have a problem with your brain? My husband is a grown man. How could I hold onto his foot? We had an argument, but I didn¡¯t lay a hand on him!¡± The fact that she hadn¡¯t physically harmed him suggested that the fingerprints on his ankle might not be her doing. Su Xuan lowered his head, lost in thought. His contemplative expression didn¡¯t go unnoticed by Lan Xiaofen, who started to sense that something was amiss. ¡°Officer, why are you asking me like this?¡± Lan Xiaofen inquired anxiously. ¡°Is it something you¡¯ve discovered about my husband? Is he not a victim of an accidental drowning?¡± Indeed, Lan Xiaofen had been under the impression that their argument had inadvertently led to her husband falling into the river and losing his life. This belief was the reason she had cried herself into unconsciousness. However, Su Xuan¡¯s demeanor was making her feel uneasy. Their many years of marriage had taught her that conflicts and even a slap like the one Chen Jianguo had given her were trivial matters in the face of life and death. Worried and confused, Lan Xiaofen continued to press for answers. ¡°Officer, what have you found in your investigation?¡± she implored. ¡°Please, tell me¡­ How did my husband really die? Why are you asking me this way?¡± Seeing her distraught state, Zhou Qiang, who had accompanied Su Xuan, stepped forward. ¡°Ma¡¯am, please try to stay calm.¡± ¡°My husband is dead, and you expect me to stay calm?¡± Lan Xiaofen lashed out at him, pointing her finger. Zhou Qiang had intended to offer comforting words, but in the face of a grieving woman who had just lost her husband, his advice felt inadequate. ¡°We found a set of handprints on Chen Jianguo¡¯s ankle,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°Since you didn¡¯t cause those marks, it¡¯s highly likely he suffered that injury before his death. We¡¯ve ruled out self-infliction.¡± ¡°Ms. Lan, please, take some time to rest. We will continue our investigation,¡± Su Xuan reassured her before nodding to Zhou Qiang and leaving the hospital room. Lan Xiaofen was left in shock. The thought had briefly crossed her mind that her husband might have been harmed by someone else, but she had dismissed it. There were no other individuals near the river, as confirmed by the surveillance footage. Chen Jianguo¡¯s accidental fall had seemed undeniable. However, now, a police officer was suggesting that her husband might have been killed by someone else. It was inconceivable. As she contemplated this shocking revelation, her vision began to blur, and she felt herself teetering on the verge of fainting once again. On the other side, Su Xuan left the hospital with a heavy expression. To Zhou Qiang¡¯s surprise, Su Xuan didn¡¯t head straight back to the police station. Instead, he walked towards the river where the deceased had been discovered. ¡°What are you up to?¡± Zhou Qiang asked, puzzled. Su Xuan wore a serious expression and, seeing Zhou Qiang approaching, had no intention of concealing his thoughts. He continued to walk towards the river. ¡°I¡¯m contemplating,¡± Su Xuan replied. ¡°In this world, ghosts and water spirits don¡¯t exist, so the idea of something supernatural like a water ghost pulling someone under is impossible. However, given the circumstances¡­¡± ¡°I reasonably suspect that there might be blind spots in the surveillance coverage,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°What if someone hid in an area not captured by the cameras and pulled Chen Jianguo into the water?¡± Hearing this, Zhou Qiang gasped in shock. It wasn¡¯t an impossible scenario. If it were true, it meant murder. Among the people they had investigated, none seemed to have any motive to kill Chen Jianguo. ¡°Let¡¯s go take a look together,¡± Zhou Qiang immediately suggested. ¡°But, Chen Jianguo, he¡­¡± ¡°I know,¡± Su Xuan interrupted. ¡°It seems unlikely..¡± Chapter 204 - Chapter 204: Very Good, the Wife Is Not Suspicious, but his brother is? Chapter 204: Very Good, the Wife Is Not Suspicious, but his brother is? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation 1 Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°It does seem unlikely,¡± Su Xuan agreed. ¡°He had good relationship with so many people. As for the other two who had some grudges against him, it was nothing more than minor issues. Killing someone over such trivial matters isn¡¯t worth it.¡± However, considering the fingerprint on the victim¡¯s ankle, they couldn¡¯t just dismiss this as a simple accidental drowning. While all the evidence pointed towards it being an accidental drowning, Su Xuan had a strong feeling that this was a murder case, based on that fingerprint alone. ¡°This is where Chen Jianguo fell into the river according to the surveillance,¡± Su Xuan said as he reached the riverbank. Zhou Qiang, who had followed him, found a spot and looked down. In their line of sight, there was indeed a fresh mark on the riverbank, indicating where Chen Jianguo had slipped down. ¡°Do you think Chen Jianguo could swim?¡± Su Xuan suddenly asked, catching Zhou Qiang off guard. This question left Zhou Qiang momentarily stunned. Did Chen Jianguo know how to swim? Their records didn¡¯t provide a clear answer to that. But if they assumed Chen Jianguo couldn¡¯t swim, wouldn¡¯t he have called for help when he slipped? And what if he could swim? In that case, why didn¡¯t he swim back up immediately when he fell, especially if he hadn¡¯t been drinking? ¡°That¡¯s a good question,¡± Su Xuan remarked. ¡°I¡¯ll need to check it myself. You stay here and find out if he could swim or not.¡± Zhou Qiang promptly made a phone call for the investigation. Meanwhile, Su Xuan closely inspected the area where the slip marks were. His face grew serious. Actually, Su Xuan had considered asking this question back at the hospital. However, given how agitated Lan Xiaofen was, he decided to hold off. Now, with the visible slip marks, something felt off to him. After a moment of contemplation, he left the spot and headed towards an open area about thirty meters away. Su Xuan took off his coat and pants, squatted by the river, and used a tree branch to retrieve something from the water. ¡°Splash!¡± Hearing the splash while still on the phone, Zhou Qiang immediately turned to look. He saw Su Xuan plunging into the river and then rapidly swimming back to the shore. Zhou Qiang was surprised and hurried over, puzzled by Su Xuan s shivering as he put on his slippers and clothes. ¡°Did you intentionally jump in?¡± Zhou Qiang asked with a wry smile. ¡°You¡¯re quite bold, aren¡¯t you? And you even undressed before doing it.¡± Ignoring the playful comment, Su Xuan urged Zhou Qiang to examine the slip marks where he had just resurfaced. ¡°What¡¯s there to see?¡± Zhou Qiang mumbled. ¡°Isn¡¯t it just a slip into the water? Let me check¡­¡± As Zhou Qiang examined the marks, his words got stuck in his throat, and he turned pale. ¡°It seems a bit different,¡± Zhou Qiang commented as he observed the marks where Su Xuan had slipped into the water. ¡°Did you do that intentionally?¡± he asked. Su Xuan, now dressed, walked over with narrowed eyes to examine the marks. He shook his head upon hearing the question. ¡°How could I? If I had done it intentionally, these marks would serve no purpose. These marks are quite distinct from the ones where the deceased slipped in.¡± Zhou Qiang nodded in agreement and walked to the side. After comparing the marks where Su Xuan slipped and those where the deceased had slipped, they did appear different. ¡°What if someone hid here in advance, waiting for the deceased to approach and then pulled him into the water?¡± Su Xuan speculated. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t that be a bit extreme?¡± After all, the deceased had been by the river for over half an hour. Who could skillfully hide underwater for such a long time just to harm someone who might not even come to catch fish? Even Su Xuan found this idea a bit far-fetched. However, Zhou Qiang suddenly clapped his hands. ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Previously, we only studied the surrounding terrain, never considering the possibility of someone lurking in the water,¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°Su Xuan, your speculation is quite plausible! But among the clues we have, no one holds such a strong grudge against the deceased.¡± ¡°And besides, it was late at night, and the argument between the deceased and Lan Xiaofen happened suddenly,¡± Zhou Qiang added. ¡°Even if someone had a grudge, they wouldn¡¯t just happen to come over and hide so well.¡± Based on Su Xuan¡¯s own investigations, the police discarded the idea of accidental drowning. They also brought in forensic experts to compare the marks where the deceased slipped into the water. Their conclusion was clear: someone had dragged the deceased into the water. With this new information, the case reached a bit of a stalemate. The question now was, who had done it? Were there any potential suspects? And how had they managed to avoid the surveillance cameras? ¡°I spoke to Lan Xiaofen,¡± Zhou Qiang walked into the room holding his notes. ¡°She confirmed that the deceased had a habit. After every argument, especially when he had been drinking, he would take a walk by the river. It¡¯s something he started doing after they moved here, and quite a few people knew about it.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s desk was a mess, covered in papers and documents. He looked up, his youthful face bearing an oddly determined smile. ¡°Of course!¡± he said enthusiastically. Zhou Qiang was puzzled by the sudden burst of excitement. ¡°I¡¯ve identified a potential suspect. Initially, I was uncertain, but your information helped narrow it down.¡± ¡°First, we can rule out those who were too far away or didn¡¯t have the knowledge. That leaves us with two individuals who seem the most likely. As he spoke, Su Xuan neatly organized the materials on his desk, quickly turning the chaotic workspace into an orderly one. It was Zhou Qiang who found himself lost in thought as he examined the information in front of him. ¡°You¡­¡± he began, his voice reflecting his puzzlement. ¡°Are you seriously considering Chen Jianguo¡¯s younger brother as a suspect? Isn¡¯t that a bit extreme? Does his brother have any conflicts with Chen Jianguo?¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t it Chen Jiahui and Lan Xiaofen who had the argument?¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°This¡­¡± In response to Zhou Qiang¡¯s questions, Su Xuan nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right,¡± he admitted. ¡°It was indeed Chen Jiahui and Lan Xiaofen who argued. But¡­¡± However, Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t comprehend why Chen Jianguo¡¯s younger brother would be a suspect. After all, they were cousins, and it seemed unimaginable for someone to harm their own cousin in such a way. ¡°Chen Jianguo¡¯s younger brother, Chen Canjun, has a history,¡± Su Xuan replied with a chilling tone. Zhou Qiang raised an eyebrow in surprise. ¡°A history? What do you mean?¡± Su Xuan continued, ¡°When Chen Canjun was younger, he nearly killed someone because of a single comment from his classmate. The other student even reported it to the police. We have records of it in our police files¡­.¡± Chapter 205 - Chapter 205: Chen Canjun Has a Criminal Record? Chapter 205: Chen Canjun Has a Criminal Record? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Whoa!¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed, eyeing the records in front of him. ¡°Are these records from the local police station? Did you investigate him as a suspect?¡± As Zhou Qiang looked through the documents, he couldn¡¯t help but feel surprised. After all, from the beginning, Su Xuan had suspected individuals closely related to Chen Jianguo, including his own family members. This seemed quite extraordinary. ¡°How did you manage to do this? First, you suspected Lan Xiaofen, and now you¡¯re suspecting his younger brother,¡± Zhou Qiang said with a questioning tone. ¡°These are all relatives of the deceased. Besides, I heard that in the previous case you assisted with, you also immediately began suspecting the sister of the person involved. Do you have a tendency for this kind of suspicion?¡± Before Zhou Qiang could finish his sentence, Su Xuan bombarded him with the pile of evidence. ¡°Tendency my foot,¡± he retorted. ¡°My suspicions are well-founded and based on evidence. They¡¯re nothing like those wild speculations you¡¯re imagining.¡± Zhou Qiang simply nodded in agreement, understanding that Su Xuan¡¯s deductive abilities were exceptional. However, there were moments when he couldn¡¯t help but wonder how Su Xuan¡¯s hunches could be so accurate. ¡°I¡¯m curious, what did you find in these documents?¡± Zhou Qiang asked. He could tell from Su Xuan¡¯s expression that he had discovered something significant. Su Xuan¡¯s calm demeanor hinted that he might already know who the culprit was. ¡°Take a look at this,¡± Su Xuan replied, his tone resolute. ¡°If he indeed has this tendency, then it¡¯s very likely¡­ he committed the crime.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were decisive. Initially, he suspected Lan Xiaofen because she was the first person to have a conflict with Chen Jianguo. However, the behavior of Chen Jianguo¡¯s younger brother, Chen Canjun, when they discovered the body was peculiar. What was even more crucial was the level of his sin value. Chen Canjun already had some sin value on him. The day when Lan Xiaofen and Chen Jiahui had an argument, Su Xuan had already identified him and noticed the sin value above his head. However, this value had increased by twenty points overnight, which had piqued Su Xuan¡¯s interest. Su Xuan had started his investigation after sensing that something was amiss. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Chen Canjun had a prior criminal record. However, he had been a minor at the time, and his actions hadn¡¯t resulted in anyone¡¯s death, which allowed him to evade punishment. Nevertheless, he did have a police record from his time at the police station. Now, with knowledge of Chen Canjun¡¯s criminal history, Su Xuan began to form a theory. Compared to others, he was more inclined to suspect Chen Canjun. However, when he voiced this theory, it left his colleagues astonished. ¡°That¡¯s impossible,¡± one officer exclaimed. ¡°There¡¯s no conflict between Chen Jianguo and Chen Canjun. Their relationship has always been good.¡± ¡°Even though their wives have been arguing,¡± another officer chimed in, ¡°the two brothers have always been close. They work in the same field and even share the same workplace. People from their unit have commented that they get along like real brothers.¡± The officers¡¯ strong doubts and amazement at Su Xuan¡¯s theory were evident. How could someone with such a close relationship possibly be responsible for Chen Jianguo¡¯s murder? This question had also crossed Su Xuan¡¯s mind. ¡°This is what I suspect,¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°I think Chen Canjun might have some psychological issues. On that day, Lan Xiaofen¡¯s words had a significant impact on him, making him believe that his brother, Chen Jianguo, had something going on with his own wife.¡± He continued, ¡°This led to a period where Chen Canjun thought his brother was involved with his wife. As a result, he physically assaulted Chen Jiahui.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were shocking, leaving everyone in the room surprised. They immediately turned to him with questions. ¡°What?¡± one officer exclaimed. ¡°Chen Canjun attacked Chen Jiahui? When did this happen?¡± Determining the exact timing was a bit tricky. Su Xuan had gathered this information by asking at local pharmacies after sensing that something was wrong. Chen Jiahui, being an employee with medical insurance, used it for her purchases. She typically bought pain relief medications approximately once every three months. However, when there was a dispute with Lan Xiaofen, it occurred every two months. These medication purchases indicated a history of domestic violence, with Chen Canjun as the aggressor and Chen Jiahui as the victim. On the evening in question, Chen Jiahui had visited a pharmacy. Chen¡¯s residence was on the outskirts of town, quite remote. To reach the pharmacy in town by walking, it would take an hour for a round trip. However, with a donkey, it could be done in just half an hour or even less. According to the surveillance footage from the pharmacy¡¯s entrance, on that particular evening, Chen Jiahui walked there herself. After purchasing the medication, she spent over half an hour at the adjacent fruit shop buying some fruits. This seemed to be her routine ¨C after buying medicine, she would habitually visit the fruit shop. Based on testimonies from the fruit shop¡¯s staff and the pharmacy employees, this was indeed a pattern of behavior for Chen Jiahui. She would routinely buy fruit after getting her medication. The accounts from neighbors in their vicinity also indicated that few people knew about her being a victim of domestic violence. It seemed that she wanted to conceal the fact that she was buying medicine, so she added fruit shopping to create an excuse. ¡°So, on that day, Chen Jiahui was away from home for at least one and a half hours,¡± Su Xuan explained calmly to his puzzled colleagues. He continued, ¡°Chen Canjun has no alibi for this one and a half hours.¡± In their initial statements, Chen Canjun claimed that he had been comforting his wife at home the whole time. However, the fact was that Chen Jiahui had been assaulted at home and left the house around 9:4.0 PM. When she arrived at the pharmacy, it was around 10:30 PM. This indicated that she spent over 4.0 minutes on her way from home to the pharmacy and another half an hour at the fruit shop before leaving. ¡°Let¡¯s calculate based on her physical ability and the time she spent going to the pharmacy,¡± Su Xuan suggested. ¡°Previously, she walked there empty-handed, which took her forty minutes. So, it¡¯s reasonable to assume it took her about fifty minutes to return with something in hand. According to the surveillance near the neighborhood, she was indeed seen on the nearby road at around 10:56 PM. Therefore, my earlier estimation of one and a half hours was actually an underestimate.¡± Su Xuan slapped the table firmly, capturing the attention of his shocked colleagues. He looked around at them and asked, ¡°Do you think¡­ during those two hours, did Chen Canjun have enough time to commit the crime?¡± The colleagues fell silent, contemplating the question. ¡°Although¡­ we didn¡¯t see Chen Canjun leaving his house, right?¡± ¡°The surveillance cameras near their house were not working,¡± added Zhou Qiang. That¡¯s right. The surveillance cameras¡­ were indeed malfunctioning.. Chapter 206 - Chapter 206: 3D Simulation Reactivated! Chapter 206: 3D Simulation Reactivated! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°This surveillance footage can¡¯t confirm whether Chen Canjun came out or not.¡± ¡°But likewise¡­¡± ¡°We can¡¯t be certain whether the other person actually left the premises right?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words struck like lightning, hitting everyone¡¯s heads. On one hand, they felt Su Xuan¡¯s speculation was far-fetched, but on the other hand, they found some logic in what he was saying. But Chen Canjun still doesn¡¯t have a motive to murder.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t guess based on your thoughts; we need evidence.¡± ¡°Chen Canjun assaulting Chen Jiahui might just be a case of domestic violence.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think this is something Chen Canjun would do,¡± one officer said. He was Lu Zhiyang, who worked in the same office as Su Xuan. He was also one of the officers involved in this case, although his role was more supportive. The primary responsibility lay with Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. So after expressing his opinion, Lu Zhiyang turned to Zhou Qjang and asked, ¡°Zhou, what do you think?¡± What could Zhou Qiang think? He had already been influenced by Su Xuan and found himself subconsciously considering if Chen Canjun had the opportunity and timing to commit the crime. But¡­ Did he have a problem with his mind? Why was he thinking along the same lines as Su Xuan? ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°You, you¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯ve completely led me astray!¡± ¡°Just as you said, Chen Canjun had the opportunity to commit the crime, but what about his motive?¡± ¡°Why would he do this to his own brother?¡± Zhou Qiang immediately waved his hand and said, ¡°No, no.¡± ¡°I still think the individuals we identified earlier are more likely suspects.¡± ¡°I have a feeling about Chen Canjun¡­¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think it adds up.¡± As he spoke, Zhou Qiang suddenly remembered the last time he had this kind of confrontation with Su Xuan¡­ Was it the last time? Ah, it was indeed the last time; this was a different situation. He didn¡¯t think there was anything wrong with his thoughts. What was the inevitable connection between Chen Jianguo¡¯s death and Chen Canjun? He couldn¡¯t see any reason for Chen Canjun to commit the crime! ¡°This is indeed a problem¡­¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words plunged Su Xuan into contemplation. In fact, he had considered this issue before. Simply considering whether the suspect had the opportunity to commit the crime and then concluding they were the culprit wasn¡¯t fair to the suspect. So, what he needed to find was the motive behind the crime. Even if the sin level only increased by twenty points, or just one point! He would still focus his suspicions on Chen Canjun. ¡°In the upcoming time, I¡¯ll focus on investigating Chen Canjun.¡± The other two individuals, I¡¯ll also investigate thoroughly.¡± ¡°But in my opinion, Chen Canjun had the best opportunity to commit the crime, so I¡¯ll prioritize him¡­¡± Su Xuan spoke up, and his words hit the others like a nail, firmly embedding in their minds. ¡°Good man!¡± I admire your relentless determination!¡± Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll take care of the other two¡­¡± ¡°You just need to focus on these two¡­¡± With that, Zhou Qiang patted Su Xuan on the shoulder and firmly declared. Of course, his confidence stemmed from the belief that Su Xuan¡¯s speculation this time might be wrong. Chen Canjun couldn¡¯t possibly be the murderer of Chen Jianguo! Upon hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at Zhou Qiang and saw a hint of amusement on his face. It was evident that he didn¡¯t believe in Su Xuan¡¯s deduction. If that¡¯s the case¡­ ¡°How about hot pot?¡± Su Xuan proposed. Zhou Qiang hesitated for a second but quickly nodded. ¡°Alright!¡± Clearly, Su Xuan¡¯s provocation had been quite successful! When investigating a case halfway, what they needed most was evidence. However, this evidence didn¡¯t just appear before them; it required on-site searching. This was especially true for cases of unexpected deaths like Chen Jianguo¡¯s. If it had been a genuine accidental death, they would have closed the case immediately. However, the circumstances of his death were peculiar enough that the police had been investigating it as a homicide. For forensic experts, a corpse could speak volumes. Everything on it could tell the forensic examiner what had happened to the deceased. And as police officers, their job was to find these clues in the forensic reports. Su Xuan had already reviewed the autopsy report of the deceased multiple times. He was currently standing by the riverside where he had accidentally slipped and fallen before. The case was still ongoing, and the riverside had been cordoned off by police tape. No one except the police was allowed in. Su Xuan stood at the spot where he had slipped and pulled out a photograph He wasn¡¯t the first person to arrive at the scene. Not even the second wave of responders. However, the initial officers on the scene had taken photographs, capturing what they saw at the primary crime scene. After a few days had passed, with the changing weather and time, the primary crime scene had been altered, and even the photographs no longer depicted it clearly. But it was precisely due to these changes that Su Xuan noticed something that had originally been invisible. ¡°What is this?¡± Su Xuan muttered as he looked down at an indentation about a meter away from the sliding trace. The indentation was right by the riverbank, concealed by tall grass, with the river gently rippling nearby. At a casual glance, there didn¡¯t seem to be anything unusual. It blended in seamlessly with the surroundings. However, when compared to the riverbanks nearby, this section seemed slightly off. It looked as if a few clumps of soil had been swallowed by the river. Su Xuan considered his earlier far-fetched speculation and squinted as he crouched down. What if this wasn¡¯t actually soil swallowed by the river, but rather soil that had been intentionally dug up? He retrieved a photograph, one that he had previously had copied. After all, he wasn¡¯t the only one handling the case, and the others needed access to the ¡¯ information as well. Having a copy made things more convenient, and it allowed him to inspect the photo whenever he needed. Staring at the strange section of the riverbank, Su Xuan narrowed his eyes and recalled that he had purchased a certain item for use once before. So, he decided to give it a try. Su Xuan lightly tapped the photo in his hand, and in the next moment, a blue light flashed, creating a 3D simulation that only he could see. This simulation was thanks to a prop he had bought earlier. Honestly, this Scene Recreation Prop was truly worth its price. It allowed the user to immerse themselves in the crime scene for an extended period, searching for clues. And Su Xuan¡­ He had indeed found something. He crouched down and used his hand to clear away the grass covering the spot he had just discovered in the 3D simulation. As expected, he found several faint fingerprint marks. They weren¡¯t very clear, but they were from the original crime scene and were a bit more visible than what Su Xuan could see at that moment. It seemed like the impression of three fingers, although someone could argue it was just three dents. This alone couldn¡¯t be used as solid evidence, but Su Xuan felt like he had found an important clue. Next, he started checking the surveillance cameras in the area. After making his discovery, he identified a few spots nearby where the cameras didn¡¯t cover. Su Xuan made a note of these places and went to investigate them. Finally, he reached Chen Jianguo¡¯s workplace. Chen Jianguo¡¯s colleagues were deeply saddened by his death. After all, he had been a key figure in their factory, and they had even been considering promoting him to workshop director. Seeing Su Xuan approach, they were more than willing to help and cooperate.. Chapter 207 - Chapter 207: Su Xuans Shock, Its Really Him? Chapter 207: Su Xuan¡¯s Shock, It¡¯s Really Him? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°We¡¯re really sad about Mr. Chen Jianguo¡¯s passing,¡± the vice factory director at Chen Jianguo¡¯s workplace began. ¡°You see, Mr. Chen had worked with us for many years, and he was a skilled and experienced worker. He had excellent technical skills, and many in our factory considered him their mentor. Currently, there¡¯s no one else who can fill his shoes, and we even had plans to rehire him after he retired.¡± ¡°In fact, we were planning to promote him to a workshop director not long ago,¡± he continued. ¡°He deserved this title a long time ago, but the responsibilities of a workshop director involve a lot of tasks that could interfere with his work, so we didn¡¯t mention it earlier. With the recent increase in staff over the years, he had more free time, and we were just about to¡­¡± The vice factory director sighed, truly regretting Chen Jianguo¡¯s untimely death. He believed it was a great loss for the company. There was simply no one else in the factory who could match Chen Jianguo¡¯s skills. Moreover, with his sudden departure, the workload he managed had been distributed among the other employees, leaving them overwhelmed. Listening to the vice factory director¡¯s words, Su Xuan became somewhat puzzled. ¡°Was Chen Jianguo exceptionally skilled at his job?¡± he inquired. ¡°And did anyone else besides him know about the possibility of him becoming a workshop director?¡± Su Xuan recalled Lan Xiaofen¡¯s testimony from before. Apart from the incident when he had been slapped in front of them, there had never been any reports of Chen Jianguo being physically violent with her throughout their years of marriage. While marital arguments were common, physical violence had never been part of their history. ¡°When did Chen Jianguo find out about the possibility of becoming a workshop director?¡± Su Xuan asked. They had a reasonable suspicion that the reason the other party had resorted to violence that day was to tarnish his reputation before becoming a workshop director. It was common knowledge that such a reputation depended not only on oneself but also on one¡¯s family. Having a troublesome wife like Lan Xiaofen was undoubtedly a burden for Chen Jianguo. Could this be the motive behind the attack? Of course, considering the current situation, it wasn¡¯t a favorable turn of events. ¡°A lot of people knew about this,¡± the vice factory director said after thinking for a moment. ¡°But the first person to find out was Chen Canjun.¡± Chen Canjun? Su Xuan, who had been deep in thought, suddenly looked up. The vice factory director continued, ¡°Initially, we had planned to keep this a secret, especially since Chen Jianguo¡¯s birthday was approaching. We thought it would be a pleasant surprise to tell him on his birthday. However, when we discussed it with Chen Canjun later, he suggested that we should inform Chen Jianguo in advance. After all, he¡¯s getting older, and if he suddenly learned about this, it might be too much for his heart.¡± ¡°Later, we thought about it and found some merit in Chen Canjun¡¯s suggestion, so we decided to inform Chen Jianguo beforehand,¡± the vice factory director explained. ¡°Basically, most of the people in our workshop knew about it.¡± He looked at Su Xuan with a puzzled expression. ¡°Officer, is this matter related to Chen Jianguo¡¯s death? Wasn¡¯t it an accidental drowning?¡± The vice factory director was genuinely perplexed, as the connection between Chen Jianguo¡¯s death and these revelations was unclear to him. After all, the fact that Chen Jianguo was pulled out of the water couldn¡¯t be concealed, especially in their small village where many people worked at the factory. ¡°This matter hasn¡¯t been determined yet,¡± Su Xuan stated with a serious expression. ¡°The police are just investigating the possibility of foul play. Please refrain from spreading this information.¡± The vice factory director immediately nodded vigorously. ¡°Of course, Officer Su, you can trust me. I won¡¯t disclose our conversation today.¡± That¡¯s good. Su Xuan then inquired about Chen Canjun¡¯s situation. Compared to his brother Chen Jianguo, Chen Canjun appeared to be more normal. He was an ordinary person, and even his employment at the factory was thanks to having a brother like Chen Jianguo. As a result, Chen Canjun had a good relationship with his brother, and his work was unremarkable, with no outstanding achievements. ¡°Has Chen Canjun shown any unusual behavior recently?¡± Su Xuan asked, ¡°Such as daydreaming or appearing anxious?¡± Upon hearing this, the vice factory director hesitated for a moment. As the vice factory director, he didn¡¯t pay much attention to such matters. However, he assured Su Xuan, ¡°Officer Su, please wait a moment. I¡¯ll call some of our workshop staff to provide you with more information.¡± ¡°Chen Canjun has been acting a bit strange lately,¡± one of the senior employees remarked. ¡°Maybe because he was so close to Jianguo, he¡¯s been daydreaming frequently.¡± ¡°Yeah, and sometimes he even talks about seeing Jianguo¡¯s ghost coming to visit him,¡± another added. ¡°It¡¯s eerie. Jianguo hasn¡¯t even been cremated yet, and if there are ghosts, why would they bother with his brother¡¯s wife?¡± The senior employee, who had been called over to answer Su Xuan¡¯s questions about Chen Canjun, shared this information without any suspicion about why the police were interested. Su Xuan¡¯s expression became somewhat peculiar upon hearing this. He was also pondering the same question: why would Chen Canjun say such things? It seemed to confirm his suspicions to some extent. ¡°Thank you for your cooperation,¡± Su Xuan concluded. With the investigation completed, he was ready to leave. The vice factory director accompanied him to the factory gate and let out a sigh of relief. He had wondered why the police suddenly showed up at their factory. Chen Jianguo had indeed been valuable while he was alive, but now that he was dead, he shouldn¡¯t be causing trouble for the living. ¡°Really¡­¡± The vice factory director muttered as he watched Su Xuan¡¯s car drive away. ¡°Don¡¯t come back next time! What a hassle!¡± With those words, he turned and walked back into the factory. On the other hand, Su Xuan, who had found some clues within the factory, became even more convinced of his theory. Everything seemed to be in place, except for one crucial element: evidence. Evidence that could definitively prove that Chen Canjun was the murderer. Su Xuan headed straight back to the police station, where Zhou Qiang and the others were still searching for clues related to other suspects. When they saw Su Xuan return, they inquired about his findings. ¡°I need to review the surveillance footage,¡± Su Xuan replied succinctly and headed to the surveillance room. Once again, he examined the surveillance footage around Chen¡¯s residence, specifically looking for footage of Chen Canjun leaving his house to support his theory. To their surprise, he found it. The surveillance cameras near Chen Jianguo¡¯s house indeed had blind spots, making it impossible to see either of their entrances or the first-floor windows. However, that night, the moon was exceptionally large, and the newly installed streetlights in their rural area provided ample illumination. It was so bright that it cast shadows of the opposite house onto their windows. It was this stroke of luck that allowed Su Xuan to clearly see Chen Canjun exiting his house, carrying an object, and then later sneaking back in, soaking wet. Su Xuan watched the surveillance footage, took a deep breath, and said to himself, ¡°It can¡¯t be¡­. Is it really him?¡± Chapter 208 - Chapter 208: Suspect Shocked! Chapter 208: Suspect Shocked! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Canjun was once again summoned to the police station, this time personally by Su Xuan. When he saw Su Xuan, Chen Canjun¡¯s face turned pale, but he quickly composed himself and said calmly, ¡°Officer Su, didn¡¯t I already give a statement? Is there a need for another one? This matter should be over by now. Honestly, my sister-in-law is planning to cremate my brother and lay him to rest¡­ It¡¯s not good to leave it like this.¡± Chen Canjun spoke while remaining seated, appearing quite composed. His wife, Chen Jiahui, on the other hand, was visibly nervous. ¡°Officer, you¡¯re here to see us again. Has something happened to my elder brother?¡± she inquired anxiously. ¡°Or have you found the murderer? Tell me, what happened to my elder brother? Is he really a victim of murder and not¡­ not¡­¡± She couldn¡¯t bring herself to finish the sentence. Chen Canjun reached out and patted his wife¡¯s shoulder. Both of them wore white belts, and their shoulders were draped with black cloth. As cousins, they were responsible for guarding Chen Jianguo¡¯s body. ¡°Jiahui, you stayed up all night yesterday. Now, go get some rest,¡± Chen Canjun said to his wife. ¡°Officer, having me here is enough. You should go rest for a while. We might need your assistance later.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± Chen Jiahui hesitated after hearing her husband¡¯s words. She didn¡¯t know why the police were visiting them today, but it couldn¡¯t be for something good. How could she possibly go to sleep and leave her husband alone to deal with the police? ¡°Go, I¡¯m tired. Don¡¯t make me angry,¡± Chen Canjun urged with a hint of meaning. Despite his words, his tone remained gentle. ¡°You¡¯ve been up all night. I¡¯m worried about you.¡± Chen Jiahui originally wanted to say something more, but seeing her husband¡¯s demeanor, she immediately decided to keep quiet. As she watched her husband leave, she couldn¡¯t help but feel anxious about the police visit. Su Xuan withdrew his gaze as he saw Chen Jiahui leave. In Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, Chen Canjun had already presented himself as a good man in front of them several times. If they didn¡¯t have evidence to prove that he was a domestic abuser, they might never have imagined that the person before them now seemed so respectable, while secretly finding amusement in harming his wife. But let¡¯s not digress. ¡°Mr. Chen, I¡¯ve come here this time to ask for your cooperation in giving another statement,¡± Su Xuan said with a serious expression. ¡°The police suspect your involvement in an intentional murder case, and I kindly request your cooperation.¡± Though he spoke in a polite tone, Chen Canjun knew he had no choice but to comply. ¡°Alright,¡± Chen Canjun agreed. ¡°Since you put it that way, Officer, I¡¯ll go with you. But I want to make it clear that I¡¯m innocent of murder. Am I really the type of person who could do such a thing? Doesn¡¯t your conscience ache when you accuse an honest person like me?¡± Chen Canjun¡¯s words reached Su Xuan¡¯s ears, but they didn¡¯t change his mind. He proceeded to take Chen Canjun to the interrogation room directly. ¡°Three days ago, when Chen Jianguo had a conflict with his wife Lan Xiaofen and left the house, where were you?¡± Su Xuan asked Chen Canjun, who sat before him. Chen Canjun¡¯s expression remained remarkably calm. ¡°Officer, you¡¯ve asked this question before,¡± he replied. ¡°As I said, at that time, my wife and I were both at home.¡± As he spoke, Chen Canjun¡¯s expression revealed a hint of helplessness. He even shrugged his shoulders. ¡°You know,¡± he continued, ¡°my wife and my sister-in-law had an argument. I had to comfort them. If I had known what was going to happen, I would have gone to my brother¡¯s place when I heard the commotion.¡± This dialogue was something Su Xuan had seen before in Chen Canjun¡¯s initial statement. At that time, his attention had been on Lan Xiaofen, and another colleague had taken Chen Canjun¡¯s statement. ¡°You¡¯re lying,¡± Su Xuan said with a cold tone when he saw Chen Canjun repeating the same story. ¡°Hmm?¡± Chen Canjun looked puzzled but met Su Xuan¡¯s icy gaze. Seeing the suspect still unaware of his mistake, Su Xuan decided to offer a gentle reminder. ¡°You should be aware that the police can investigate everything. Chen Canjun, your wife left your home around 9 PM three days ago. The probability is that you returned home around 11 PM. So, I¡¯d like to ask, during these two hours, where were you?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words left Chen Canjun¡¯s face noticeably pale. He hadn¡¯t anticipated his alibi being broken so quickly, nor did he expect the police to be this efficient. Despite his efforts to conceal his actions, they seemed to have caught on swiftly. ¡°This is indeed my fault,¡± Chen Canjun admitted. ¡°I didn¡¯t initially inform the police that my wife had gone out. After all, you know that I¡¯m a mild-tempered person in public. I didn¡¯t want anyone to know about the domestic violence issue, so I kept quiet. However, during those two hours, I didn¡¯t go anywhere. I was at home the whole time. If you don¡¯t believe me, you can check the surveillance footage. I didn¡¯t appear in any of the recordings, right?¡± Under Su Xuan¡¯s gaze, Chen Canjun spoke confidently, as if he had nothing to hide. Su Xuan maintained a serious expression as he listened. He was well aware of why Chen Canjun was speaking with such confidence. The surveillance cameras around Chen¡¯s home that could have shown most of the locations had been malfunctioning for several months, not just recently. This discovery had only been made after the murder, when they attempted to retrieve surveillance footage. Chen Canjun was convinced that Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t find any evidence, hence his self-assured demeanor. However¡­ ¡°So, according to what you¡¯re saying, there was only you in your house at that time, correct?¡± Su Xuan asked calmly, not showing any frustration or anger. This question left Chen Canjun puzzled, but he remembered that he had deliberately avoided the surveillance cameras that night. His confidence grew, and he nodded in agreement. ¡°Yes, after my wife left, I was really sad. I couldn¡¯t control myself, even though I kept telling myself not to hurt her anymore. When my temper flared up, I couldn¡¯t restrain it,¡± Chen Canjun confessed. ¡°After she left, I deeply regretted staying at home for over two hours. I only took a shower and went to sleep when I saw her return. I spent those two hours tidying up at home.¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but smile. His smile puzzled Chen Canjun. He didn¡¯t understand why the police officer was smiling, especially when there was no evidence or leads available. ¡°So, your point is that during those two hours, you have no alibi,¡± Su Xuan clarified. ¡°No one can confirm that you were at home for the entire two hours, right?¡± As Su Xuan finished speaking, Chen Canjun suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with astonishment. ¡°Officer, what do you mean by that?¡± He was taken aback by the unexpected turn of events.. Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Chen Junjuns Alibi! Chapter 209: Chen Junjun¡¯s Alibi! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I really don¡¯t have evidence that you did it.¡± ¡°But Chen Canjun.¡± ¡°Can you produce an alibi?¡± Under Chen Canjun¡¯s puzzled gaze, Su Xuan said indifferently. At this moment, he was like an evil person who refused to let go. After understanding his thoughts, Chen Canjun gritted his teeth. ¡°Officer, you¡¯re wrong.¡± ¡°I have no reason to kill my brother, right?¡± ¡°Besides, I don¡¯t have time to kill anyone. I was at home during the time you mentioned. I didn¡¯t touch anything.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t slander me just because you can¡¯t find the murderer.¡± Chen Canjun was even prepared to complain about Su Xuan. In Chen Canjun¡¯s opinion, he did not do anything, but he was slandered by Su Xuan as a suspect of murder. This was an insult! Su Xuan had no right to do that! ¡°If it weren¡¯t for concrete evidence, I wouldn¡¯t make this statement,¡± Su Xuan finally said, noticing that Chen Canjun was getting agitated. He reached into his bag and retrieved a document ¨C a screenshot he had saved from the surveillance footage. ¡°On the evening three days ago at 9:10 PM, you were wearing tight clothing and left the house,¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°Or should I say, you climbed out of a window. You didn¡¯t return until over an hour later. Please answer, where did you go during this hour? What did you do? Were there any witnesses or evidence?¡± As Su Xuan placed the photo in front of Chen Canjun, the latter¡¯s face turned dark. He clearly hadn¡¯t expected that his secret escape would be discovered. ¡°What is this? I can¡¯t understand it,¡± Chen Canjun retorted. ¡°Officer, you can¡¯t just show me a random photo and expect me to confess. Do you think I don¡¯t know if I left the house or not? If you want me to admit to something I didn¡¯t do, it¡¯s not happening!¡± Even at this point, Chen Canjun didn¡¯t believe that Su Xuan¡¯s team had any substantial evidence. He considered the photo to be a fabrication, especially since the surrounding surveillance cameras were supposedly broken. However, as the saying goes, ¡°If you don¡¯t want anyone to know, don¡¯t do it.¡± Every action leaves traces, and if someone wants to investigate, they will find those traces. Especially when it¡¯s a police investigation. ¡°I understand, Mr. Chen, that you may think your house¡¯s nearby cameras were all malfunctioning, unable to capture your movements,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°Do you believe this photo was concocted by me to deceive you?¡± As Su Xuan¡¯s words settled, Chen Canjun immediately looked up, his expression implying, ¡°Isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°Unfortunately,¡± Su Xuan responded calmly, ¡°the surveillance cameras around your house were indeed not working. When you moved around, you were in areas that couldn¡¯t be captured by surveillance. As a result, not only the cameras around your house but also cameras elsewhere didn¡¯t record your presence.¡± ¡°We cannot determine from surveillance whether you actually left the house.¡± ¡°But¡­¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan pointed at the photo before him. ¡°The window opposite your house is really clean.¡± ¡°Especially the house right next to yours, which is perfectly clean and well-lit,¡± Su Xuan remarked. He pushed the photo forward. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s first sentence, Chen Canjun¡¯s face changed. However, he was now utterly astonished as he looked at the paper Su Xuan had handed over. He hadn¡¯t paid close attention before, so he hadn¡¯t noticed that the location in the photo wasn¡¯t their house but a reflection in a window ¨C a reflection of him climbing out of a window. This photo¡­ Considering the size of the house and the fact that it had captured only this small part, capturing a reflection of their home through the window required significant effort. If this police officer could notice and achieve even this¡­ Then he truly had underestimated them. ¡°No matter how well you plan, you didn¡¯t account for this,¡± Chen Canjun sighed, admitting this fact. ¡°I¡¯ve checked several places before, but I couldn¡¯t find a spot where my figure could be seen.¡± ¡°I was just sneaking out for some private time, so I didn¡¯t want my wife to find out. But, Officer, if you¡¯re accusing me of murder¡­¡± He paused, refusing to acknowledge that part of the accusation. ¡°Officer, surely you won¡¯t arrest me for sneaking out to look at beautiful women, will you?¡± Chen Canjun raised his head, locking eyes with Su Xuan. ¡°This should be beyond your jurisdiction, right?¡± The evidence was indeed insufficient. Since Chen Canjun had only this one revealed point and had admitted to leaving the house, it wasn¡¯t enough to directly accuse him of murdering Chen Jianguo. Moreover, Chen Canjun had provided an alibi for his whereabouts when he left the house. When Su Xuan discovered his departure, Chen Canjun had come clean with the authorities. It turned out there was a park not far from their house. It used to be a place where a group of old women danced, but for some reason, many young girls had entered the area of square dancing recently. ¡°They¡¯re young and beautiful, and they have good figures.¡± ¡°Only wearing so little to dance in the middle of the night.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this seducing people?¡± ¡°Besides, there are so many old ladies around. They deliberately jumped around in the crowd of old ladies. Didn¡¯t they want stand out among these old ladies?¡± ¡°Anyway, it¡¯s for people to see. What¡¯s wrong with me going to take a look?¡± ¡± At that time, I was by the tree on their right. However, I would be discovered if I stayed in one place, so I often changed places.¡± ¡°If you check the surveillance cameras, you should be able to find me.¡± Chen Canjun spoke calmly and explained his whereabouts that night. The police had indeed obtained the surveillance footage from that place. It could also be seen that he kept changing positions under the surveillance camera, his gaze falling on the few girls who were dancing. It could be said that this was a perfect alibi. Since he was already here, it was naturally impossible for him to kill anyone. He did not have the time. ¡°Alright, Su Xuan.¡± ¡°It¡¯s indeed wrong for Chen Canjun to see other girls during his marriage.¡± ¡°But this is not something we should be involved in now.¡± ¡°This video is enough to prove that Chen Canjun has nothing to do with Chen Jianguo¡¯s death.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you change the suspect?¡± Zhou Qiang saw that Su Xuan was still staring at Chen Junjun¡¯s surveillance video and immediately said. As for the person, he had already been released. ¡°That¡¯s not right.¡± The more Su Xuan looked at it, the stranger he felt. ¡°Something¡¯s still not right..¡± Chapter 210 - Chapter 210: A Clue? Chapter 210: A Clue? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± Zhou Qiang quickly responded to Su Xuan¡¯s words. ¡°Chen Canjun already has a solid alibi. Even if there are some ethical concerns, he truly didn¡¯t have the chance to commit murder. You¡¯re not still suspecting him, are you?¡± In reality, aside from Su Xuan¡¯s search for evidence against Chen Canjun, Zhou Qiang had been trying to find evidence against the other two people involved, but they had come up empty-handed. The strange part of this case centered around Chen Jianguo. According to the video, it appeared that he accidentally fell into the river. However, there were fingerprints on his body, and after forensic examination, it was clear that he had been tightly restrained before his death. The person who had held onto his limbs had used a lot of force, leaving deep marks even after his death. Yet, the few suspects they had identified so far had mostly been cleared of suspicion. So, who was it? Who had committed the act? The police were becoming increasingly puzzled. ¡°Chen Canjun has a solid alibi,¡± Zhou Qiang stressed. But Su Xuan shook his head. ¡°I firmly believe that Chen Jianguo was murdered by him. Just because we haven¡¯t found the killer yet doesn¡¯t mean it was an accidental death. The handprints on his ankles were undoubtedly pulled down by someone. The killer has hidden themselves well, to the point where we can¡¯t locate them now.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s expression grew serious. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhou Qiang, who had been contemplating what to say, fell silent for a moment before cautiously speaking. ¡°Uh¡­ Su Xuan, don¡¯t you think this situation could potentially have¡­ other outcomes as well?¡± Su Xuan looked up, puzzled by Zhou Qiang¡¯s mention of ¡°other possibilities.¡± He didn¡¯t quite understand what Zhou Qiang was getting at. ¡°Look,¡± Zhou Qiang continued, ¡°Chen Jianguo was already by the riverside, right? There was no one else around him. The surveillance footage clearly shows that he accidentally fell into the water, leading to his drowning. But we also see these fingerprints on the victim¡¯s body. Could it be¡­ some unknown factor? Like a doppelganger or something?¡± Zhou Qiang seemed to realize that his words were stretching the bounds of reason, and his voice grew softer as he spoke. By the time he mentioned the possibility of a doppelganger, his voice was barely audible. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but twitch at the corner of his mouth. ¡°What on earth are you thinking?¡± ¡°We should trust science, you know?¡± he continued. ¡°I mean, come on! We¡¯re both police officers. Aren¡¯t you a bit too old to be entertaining such supernatural ideas?¡± Even though Su Xuan had successfully time-traveled and possessed a system, he remained a staunch believer in science. He simply couldn¡¯t care less about notions like doppelgangers or the supernatural. ¡°This has to be a man-made incident,¡± Su Xuan stated firmly. ¡°It can only be man-made. It¡¯s just that the killer has concealed themselves well, and we haven¡¯t discovered them yet. Don¡¯t scare yourself.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go. We¡¯ll continue searching for clues,¡± Su Xuan said, preparing to get up and leave. However, Zhou Qiang stopped him. ¡°Wait a moment! Even if you don¡¯t think it¡¯s a water ghost¡­¡± Zhou Qiang began. ¡°Our haphazard search isn¡¯t yielding any results. Maybe we should look for clues systematically.¡± Su Xuan halted in his tracks, considering Zhou Qiang¡¯s words. ¡°You have a point¡­¡± However, even with the intention to search systematically, it wasn¡¯t that simple. The case itself appeared to be a mystery, and finding clues wasn¡¯t straightforward. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang nearly wore themselves out searching, but they eventually discovered something unusual. First, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang happened to visit Chen¡¯s family during the funeral while the other was attending the burial. Chen Jianguo and Chen Canjun¡¯s families were closely related as brothers, and they were using Chen Canjun¡¯s home for the funeral, setting up over a dozen tables. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang were dressed casually, not in their police uniforms, but in plainclothes. Only those who knew them, like Lan Xiaofen and Chen Jiahui, recognized them. Chen Jiahui¡¯s opinion of Su Xuan had plummeted since the day he had brought her husband to the police station, and now she looked worried when she saw him approaching. ¡°Sergeant Su, what brings you here today?¡± Chen Jiahui asked. ¡°Are you suspecting someone from our family again in my brother¡¯s murder?¡± She pointed at herself and continued, ¡°Do you suspect me now? You must have seen it on your surveillance cameras that I was in town when my brother had his accident.¡± As she spoke, Lan Xiaofen also approached. Her face initially showed fear upon seeing Su Xuan but quickly turned to anger. ¡°Officer, do you still insist that my husband was murdered?¡± she said. ¡°Yet you can¡¯t produce any evidence now. Why are you here today? It¡¯s my husband¡¯s funeral, and I don¡¯t want to see you. Your presence annoys me!¡± At the beginning, when she first heard that the police believed her husband was murdered, Lan Xiaofen was somewhat relieved. It gave her a sense of comfort, considering her husband had drowned after a fight they had. She thought that if he was killed by someone else, it wouldn¡¯t be her fault. However, as days passed with no leads or evidence, and with her son returning home, Lan Xiaofen had grown increasingly frustrated. She now wished that the police officers would stay away from her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Ms. Lan Xiaofen,¡± Su Xuan began, ¡°We¡¯re here today just to conduct another examination. Don¡¯t worry; it won¡¯t affect Mr. Chen¡¯s body or the funeral.¡± Su Xuan spotted Lan Xiaofen first, and he noticed a hint of unease in her eyes when she saw them. Initially, they had only come to take a look, but Su Xuan decided to stay a bit longer after those words. After finishing his statement, Su Xuan saw the puzzled look on Zhou Qiang¡¯s face and whispered to him, ¡°What are you doing? Weren¡¯t we just here to observe? If you act like this, what will we do later?¡± In response, Su Xuan grabbed Zhou Qiang and pulled him aside. ¡°Hold on, I have a feeling something¡¯s not right when Lan Xiaofen saw us today. She seemed reluctant to have us here.¡± Zhou Qiang shook his head, ¡°Isn¡¯t that expected? We¡¯ve been searching for so long without finding any leads. She probably thinks we¡¯re unreliable. But you want to stay here¡­¡± Zhou Qiang gestured towards the nearby crowd, ¡°They¡¯re all having their meals right now. Are you sure about this?¡± Su Xuan, however, was fixated on someone who had just appeared. He smiled and said, ¡°Of course, it¡¯s perfect. Didn¡¯t we just find a lead?¡± Zhou Qiang looked around, puzzled.. ¡°Where¡¯s the lead? Why didn¡¯t I see it?¡± Chapter 211 - Chapter 211: The Hand That Disappeared! Chapter 211: The Hand That Disappeared! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Chen Naidong had returned from Hangzhou just yesterday. Upon hearing the news of his father¡¯s death, he had almost deleted the files he was holding. He hastily applied for leave, bought a ticket in a hurry, and rushed back home. However, what he saw was a lifeless body lying there. Later, he heard from his mother that his father¡¯s death might not have been an accident but a murder. He had hoped for it, even expected it. He wished that the police could find the culprit who harmed his dad. But they hadn¡¯t, and they still hadn¡¯t. The police seemed utterly helpless, unable to determine the circumstances of his father¡¯s death. Chen Naidong had lost confidence in them. When he saw the police approaching once again, he immediately rushed over. ¡°You police are utterly useless! You can¡¯t even figure out how my dad died. What are you here for now? Trying to deceive us? Is it that difficult to say my dad accidentally fell into the water and died? Do you have to drag my dad into this for some ulterior motive, like boosting your performance? I despise people like you the most!¡± Chen Naidong didn¡¯t care about his mother Lan Xiaofen¡¯s attempts to restrain him. He vented his frustration on Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. He was just a young man in his twenties, suddenly without his father, and the burden weighed heavily on him. Seeing Su Xuan and the others, who came over with his father¡¯s death hanging over them, ready to arrest people and casually making baseless accusations, naturally, the police were not pleased. ¡°Sir, please mind your words,¡± Su Xuan responded calmly. ¡°We are just approaching this case objectively. As for the speculations you mentioned, please refrain from defaming the dignity of public servants like us.¡± Zhou (Jiang¡¯s expression also turned serious. He was a police officer, and this time, he was investigating the case to find the culprit behind Chen Jianguo¡¯s death. It was impossible for them to falsely accuse someone for personal gain. For the sake of performance? That was a laughable notion! In their current situation, did they even need to think about their performance? ¡°Defamation?¡± Chen Naidong sneered. ¡°That¡¯s really amusing. Can 1 even defame you guys? Since you all claim my dad was murdered, then tell me, after investigating for so many days, where¡¯s the murderer who killed my dad? Where¡¯s the killer? Clearly, it was just an accidental drowning. You¡¯ve turned it into this. Now, can you explain what you guys are thinking?¡± Although Chen Naidong returned later, he had thoroughly reviewed all the surveillance footage from the night his father passed away. He didn¡¯t believe that his father was murdered. After all, he was well aware of his father¡¯s habit. In the past, Chen Naidong had warned his father not to casually go to the riverbank at night. It was a quirk his father had¡ªwhenever he had an argument with his mother, he would head to the riverbank. Regardless of whether it was daytime or nighttime, he would take a stroll by the river, do some fishing, as if it could relieve his stress. He would return as a perfectly ordinary father. When he was younger and less understanding, Chen Naidong even thought that this habit of his father¡¯s was quite good. It reduced a lot of conflicts in their family. Even his mother wouldn¡¯t be frequently subjected to his father¡¯s anger. However, later on, ever since the father of his desk mate at school accidentally fell into the river and died, Chen Naidong had always felt that this habit of his father¡¯s could easily lead to his own demise. But trying to get his father to change his ways was impossible. Over the years, Chen Naidong had watched his father go to the riverbank without any incidents, which eventually made him forget about his concerns. However, he never expected that after all those years without any issues, this time, his father¡¯s trip to the riverbank would result in wet shoes. Chen Naidong was firmly convinced that this was simply an accident, and his father had slipped and fallen into the river. As for the wound on his ankle, he was aware of it as well. But¡­ ¡°People always have various wounds on their bodies.¡± ¡°I accidentally hurt my hand, and I still need to think about why and where I got injured.¡± ¡°How can you be so sure that my dad was definitely pulled down by someone?¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you check the surveillance? Even I, as a layman, could tell that he fell by himself.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you see his feet? They were clearly visible, weren¡¯t they?¡± ¡°Or did you see something else?¡± Chen Naidong bombarded them with questions upon his arrival. However, it turned out that his questions were leaving Zhou Qiang somewhat speechless. If they could see that hand, they wouldn¡¯t still be investigating the case now. ¡°I saw it.¡± At this moment, Su Xuan suddenly spoke up. Before anyone could react, he said, ¡°I saw the hand grabbing your dad¡¯s ankle.¡± ¡°At the same time, I can be sure that your dad was indeed murdered.¡± ¡°However, we¡¯re still not certain who the perpetrator is.¡± ¡°Chen Naidong, you¡¯re Chen Jianguo¡¯s son.¡± ¡°I believe you also don¡¯t want your dad¡¯s death to remain unexplained, right?¡± Chen Naidong:¡­ Facing the serious-looking police officers in front of him, Chen Naidong took a deep breath. ¡°Shouldn¡¯t this matter be me questioning you instead? Why should you be the one to tell me this?¡± ¡°You claim you saw a hand. Come on, tell me, where exactly did you see it?¡± He had watched the surveillance footage several times, front and back, and he never once saw the hand that Su Xuan was talking about¡­ Now¡­ He was saying he saw it? Humph! ¡°Right here.¡± Su Xuan certainly wouldn¡¯t casually make things up. His body had been enhanced, and his vision was several times better than an ordinary person¡¯s. He could see things that others couldn¡¯t. ¡°I happen to have a copy of this particular surveillance footage.¡± ¡°You see this¡­¡± Su Xuan had already anticipated that someone might doubt his theory, so he had made a backup copy of the surveillance footage on his own phone from the beginning. Now, upon hearing Chen Naidong¡¯s question, he took out his phone. ¡°This is the ten-second surveillance recording of when Chen Jianguo accidentally fell.¡± ¡°Look here¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m playing it back at half speed.¡± While speaking, Su Xuan took out his phone and began to play the footage in slow motion. Although Chen Naidong still had some doubts, when he saw Su Xuan¡¯s serious expression, he leaned in. However, the video on the phone was exactly the same as what he had seen before¡­ ¡°Why are you showing me this?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t this the same video as before?¡± Without Su Xuan¡¯s extraordinary vision, it was impossible to see what was inside. Chen Naidong thought Su Xuan might be playing a trick on him and became angry on the spot. ¡°This spot.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s eyes were quick, so he paused the video and took a screenshot. Then he zoomed in the image several times. Using software repair, he restored the image that was originally blurry and couldn¡¯t be made out any further. Right under everyone¡¯s noses. The hand gripping Chen Jianguo¡¯s ankle¡­ Was exposed in front of everyone. Zhou Qiang:¡­?? Lan Xiaofen and Chen Naidong:!!! Chapter 212 - Chapter 212: Who Is The Murderer And Why Did The Chapter 212: Who Is The Murderer And Why Did The Family Withdraw The Case? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°What¡­ What is this?¡± ¡°What did you just do?¡± Chen Naidong stared at the photo in shock, feeling like his eyes were playing tricks on him! If he didn¡¯t see it wrong¡­ The spot in this screenshot should have been empty in the video before. Why did it suddenly appear? For a moment, they wondered if this guy had done some kind of magical trick. Otherwise, why would there be something in the screenshot¡­ That wasn¡¯t there in the original video and now there¡¯s a hand? He was genuinely excited. ¡°Why is there a hand here?¡± ¡°Did you just use some photo editing technique? ¡°Trying to fool us, aren¡¯t you?¡± Chen Naidong definitely didn¡¯t want to admit to this, so he immediately spoke up with a serious expression. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan smiled. ¡°You were watching me just now, weren¡¯t you?¡± ¡°Did I use photo editing techniques? Don¡¯t you know?¡± ¡°The appearance of this hand was just very quick. ¡°So quick that not even a second¡¯s time was wasted, which is why you didn¡¯t notice it when you watched the video earlier. ¡°Plus, my eyes are sharper¡­¡± At this point, Su Xuan spoke directly, ¡°This is the killer who murdered your father.¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, everyone present fell silent. No one had expected¡­ That what they had all thought was an accidental drowning case turned out to be a murder! ¡°This¡­¡± Chen Naidong stared in shock, his eyes wide open. As he watched the image displayed on Su Xuan¡¯s phone, he gritted his teeth in disbelief. ¡°It¡¯S impossible! This is definitely¡­ definitely fake! My dad, he¡­ he accidentally fell into the water!¡± Chen Naidong¡¯s face showed signs of panic. He shouted, and his attitude made Su Xuan narrow his eyes. This time, whether it was Lao Xiaofen or Chen Naidong¡¯s reactions, they were all strange. He did feel that something was off. Especially now, with what Chen Naidong was saying, Su Xuan felt even more¡­ ¡°Chen Naidong, when did you return?¡± He suddenly asked. After Su Xuan¡¯s statement, Chen Naidong¡¯s expression suddenly became nervous. ¡°Officer, what do you mean by that?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t seriously suspect me of being the one who killed my dad, do you?¡± ¡°That¡¯s a joke!¡± ¡°How could I ever lay a hand on my dad? Chen Naidong blurted out a few sentences, and then, after he finished speaking, the two police officers looked at each other subconsciously. ¡°Old Su¡­¡± Originally, Zhou Qiang thought Su Xuan¡¯s question sounded a bit strange. But at this moment, after hearing Chen Naidong¡¯s remarks, Zhou Qiang¡¯s expression also became serious. He exchanged a glance with Su Xuan and already understood Su Xuan¡¯s thoughts. ¡°Mr. Chen, please don¡¯t be anxious¡­¡± ¡°We certainly do not mean that.¡± ¡°But now, we need your cooperation in the investigation. Please cooperate with US.¡± ¡°Mr. Chen, when did you return?¡± Compared to the gentle Su Xuan, Zhou Qiang appeared more serious. Chen Naidong¡¯s face changed, and he subconsciously took a step back, looking up in surprise. ¡°What kind of question is this?¡± ¡°I heard the news of my dad¡¯s death and rushed back to buy a car¡­¡± ¡°Officer, isn¡¯t your question a bit too offensive?¡± After Chen Naidong finished speaking, the gazes of everyone present turned towards him. Especially as the deceased¡¯s family member and Chen Naidong¡¯s mother, Lan Xiaofen, let out a contemptuous laugh and stepped forward, getting in front of Su Xuan. -Do you police officers all have something wrong with your heads?¡± -My son only came back after hearing that Old Chen had died¡­ I made the call myself!¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on¡­?¡± ¡°Do you suspect my son killed his own father on top of suspecting me of killing my husband?¡± ¡°What kind of police officers are you people? ¡°Darn it¡­ always bothering our family!¡± ¡°Get out! We don¡¯t need you to come here¡­ Get out!¡± Lan Xiaofen, being a strong woman, had immense strength! Even Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t match her. He was pushed out directly! Seeing this scene, Lan Xiaofen wore a triumphant expression on her face and then turned to charge at Su Xuan, intending to throw him out just like she did with Zhou Qiang. However¡­ She gave a push. Su Xuan didn¡¯t budge¡­ Lan Xiaofen frowned, thinking she hadn¡¯t used enough force, so she pushed again¡­ Su Xuan still didn¡¯t move. ¡°Madam, we hope you can honestly cooperate with the police.¡± ¡°When did Chen Naidong return, you must be well aware, right? ¡°Mr. Chen, don¡¯t you have anything to say?¡± Suan¡¯s voice was firm. After he finished speaking, the man in front of him had an unpleasant expression. Chen Naidong certainly knew that his early return would not be hidden from the police. But¡­ ¡°Thud!¡± Chen Naidong suddenly knelt down. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°It wasn¡¯t me, really, it wasn¡¯t me¡­¡± ¡°I did come back early, that¡¯s true, but I had no knowledge of what happened to my dad, I didn¡¯t do this¡­¡± ¡°You can¡¯t just assume I killed my dad because of this. Chen Naidong said nervously. He was engulfed in intense panic. Seeing her son like this, Lan Xiaofen immediately spoke. ¡°Son, don¡¯t be afraid.¡± ¡°This has nothing to do with you.¡± ¡°I know, I know, I know it all.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Mom won¡¯t let anyone slander you.¡± She looked up at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang as she spoke, ¡°Officers, my son did indeed come back early, but he couldn¡¯t have killed Mr. Chen.¡± ¡°Wasn¡¯t this case already ruled as an accidental death? ¡°Old Chen is already dead, and I don¡¯t want to blame anyone. Can¡¯t we just leave it at that?¡± Lan Xiaofen was feeling a bit nervous at this moment. She wasn¡¯t sure if her son had done anything that day, but when he came back, he was soaking wet¡­ Initially, she thought that maybe Chen Naidong had accidentally fallen into the river? She even scolded him in frustration, then sent him to take a bath and made him a meal¡­ Initially, this matter seemed trivial. But later¡­ Chen Jianguo was found dead in the river¡­ Thinking back to her son¡¯s appearance when he returned earlier, Lan Xiaofen suddenly felt a bit frightened¡­ Could it be¡­ Was there a connection between her son and her husband¡¯s death? It was because of this that when she saw Su Xuan and the others so determined to find the killer of Old Chen- Lan Xiaofen immediately refused vehemently! After she finished speaking, the people present had strange expressions. Especially Chen Naidong. ¡°Mom!¡± He wanted to say something but held back, considering that the police were still here. Zhou Qiang looked at him sternly. The way things were developing, it was very likely that Chen Naidong had killed Chen Jianguo. Killing one¡¯s own father! Even after being a policeman for so many years, he had never seen such a twisted case¡­ ¡°You¡­¡± Zhou Qiang was about to say something when Su Xuan took action. ?Click!* The cold silver handcuffs snapped onto the man¡¯s wrists, and he looked up in shock. ¡°Officer¡­¡± ¡°You¡­.¡± Chapter 213 - Chapter 213: Lan Xiaofen Was Dumbfounded. Was She the One Who Killed Her Husband? Chapter 213: Lan Xiaofen Was Dumbfounded. Was She the One Who Killed Her Husband? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°S¡­Su Xuan?!¡± ¡°Why did you¡­?¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s eyes widened as he witnessed the scene, and he instinctively began to speak. On the other hand, Lan Xiaofen let out a sharp scream. ¡°Officer Su! What are you doing?¡± As she spoke, she anxiously pulled her son behind her. ¡°You¡­ How dare you arrest someone like this? Even if you¡¯re a police officer, you can¡¯t just arrest people arbitrarily.¡± ¡°This is outrageous! Release him immediately!¡± Lan Xiaofen exclaimed in shock. In fact, it wasn¡¯t just her, everyone who witnessed this scene was left stunned. ¡°Mr. Chen, I have reason to suspect your involvement in a deliberate homicide case. Please come with me to the station for further questioning.¡± ¡°Mr. Chen Naidong, are you really determined to protect the murderer of your father?¡± Su Xuan spoke calmly. Upon hearing this, Chen Naidong¡¯s face turned extremely pale, and he stood frozen in place, his mind seemingly racing with thoughts, but he didn¡¯t utter a word. ¡°Mr. Chen Naidong.¡± You should know what it means to provide false testimony, right?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want you to waste your prime years on this matter.¡± ¡°Please tell us what you know now.¡± Looking at Chen Naidong, who was equally shocked and had joined Lan Xiaofen¡¯s side, Su Xuan spoke. The man who was now restrained by Su Xuan struggled a couple of times but realized he couldn¡¯t break free, turning pale in the process. He looked at Su Xuan with confusion, utterly bewildered. ¡°Officer Su, what are you doing?¡± ¡°I remember you¡¯ve considered me a suspect more than once.¡± ¡°Now you¡¯ve even handcuffed me. You¡­¡± ¡°What gives you the right to do this?¡± The one speaking was Chen Canjun. That¡¯s right, the person Su Xuan had apprehended wasn¡¯t Chen Naidong but Chen Canjun. Under the gaze of the crowd, Chen Canjun didn¡¯t see anything wrong with his earlier actions. But right when his brother was about to be cremated and laid to rest, someone had discovered this and apprehended him. He didn¡¯t understand. Why had this person suddenly arrested him? Where had he gone wrong? Had he exposed something unintentionally? Su Xuan could answer that question. ¡°You are indeed very clever.¡± ¡°You knew to conceal your identity before taking action.¡± ¡°But even so, you exposed many vulnerabilities.¡± ¡°And, more importantly¡­¡± Su Xuan looked at Chen Naidong, who was now wide-eyed and trembling, unsure whether to speak or not. ¡°When you took action, you actually let the deceased¡¯s son discover this matter.¡± At these words, Chen Canjun, who had been captured by Su Xuan, suddenly raised his head, looking at Chen Naidong in disbelief! Not only him, even Lan Xiaofen was dumbfounded. She stared at her son in shock! Everything the police officer said exceeded her imagination. What did he mean by ¡®letting the deceased¡¯s son discover this matter¡¯ when taking action? ¡°Son¡­,¡± Lan Xiaofen¡¯s voice trembled. ¡°This officer can¡¯t be telling the truth right?¡± Do you mean you already knew¡­ how your father died?¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you say anything for so long? Why didn¡¯t you say anything?¡± ¡°Do you know how tragic his death was?¡± If he had left¡­ this house wouldn¡¯t be a home for you and me anymore!¡± ¡°Do you know why the killer didn¡¯t inform me earlier?¡± And even¡­ Made her suspect that Chen Naidong was the real murderer and had been hiding it until now. ¡°How should I put it?¡± Chen Naidong lowered his head and suddenly laughed in the midst of his mother¡¯s questions. ¡°You used to only tell me how good my dad was to you, how harmonious your marriage was.¡± ¡°But did you ever think about me?¡± Chen Naidong looked at Lan Xiaofen, whose eyes had widened in shock after his words. ¡°Did you ever think about what it was like for me, caught in the middle?¡± ¡°What was so good about that man anyway?¡± ¡®He might not have hit you in the past, but what else did he never do?¡± ¡°But that¡¯s not all.¡± Chen Naidong nodded, sneering. ¡°Now, he can¡¯t even fulfill this one good quality. So what¡¯s the point of him to you, to me?¡± ¡°Anyway, it wasn¡¯t me who did it. If he¡¯s dead, he¡¯s dead.¡± ¡°Why involve an uncle in this?¡± ¡°Slap!¡± After Chen Naidong finished speaking, Lan Xiaofen slapped him across the face! Lan Xiaofen couldn¡¯t believe that her son thought of her husband in such a way, even in her wildest dreams. ¡°Chen Naidong¡­¡± ¡°You¡¯re a beast!¡± ¡°That¡¯s your father!¡± ¡°Take him away!¡± After that slap, no one spoke again. The whole scene fell silent. Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang felt extremely awkward at this moment. They didn¡¯t want to get involved in family ethics like this. But at this moment, facing a criminal who had already committed a crime, they had to take him away immediately. When Lan Xiaofen saw Su Xuan approaching to take Chen Naidong away, she hurriedly stepped forward to block him. ¡°Officer!¡± ¡°Why are you taking my son away? This has nothing to do with him!¡± ¡°He¡¯s innocent¡­¡± Lan Xiaofen¡¯s words sounded like nonsense to the onlookers. If he was innocent, then there were no innocent people in the world. Of course, this didn¡¯t include Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. You little brat, you actually witnessed me in the act?¡± Caught and with both witnesses and physical evidence against him, when Chen Naidong remained silent, Chen Canjun knew that what Su Xuan said was true. He just sneered. Your old man was calling your name when he died.¡± ¡°I never expected you to be such a scumbag!¡± ¡°Haha, I¡¯ve come out on top this time!¡± Chen Canjun¡¯s words silenced everyone, and they glared at him with anger, while Chen Jiahui turned pale. With this statement, he directly confirmed the matter! What, what should they do next? ¡°Husband, did you really kill¡­ kill¡­¡± Chen Jiahui gasped! ¡°Shut up! You damn bitch, did you think I wouldn¡¯t know? You dress up every day, I knew something was off, and it turns out you had something to do with Chen Jianguo!¡± Haha, now that Chen Jianguo is dead, you can¡¯t escape either!¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to make all of you die!¡± Chen Jiahui:¡­ Chen Jiahui was stunned. ¡°My big brother and I¡­¡± ¡°There¡¯S nothing between us! It¡¯s all that sister-in-law slandering me, how could you believe her!¡± And to do something so unethical¡­ Thinking of this, Chen Jiahui couldn¡¯t help but look at Lan Xiaofen, her eyes filled with deep resentment. ¡°Lan Xiaofen, it¡¯s all because of you!¡± This time, even Lan Xiaofen was dumbfounded. The person who killed her husband was her husband¡¯s cousin, and their son watched Chen Canjun kill Chen Jianguo and helped him conceal it, believing that Chen Jiahui had an affair with Chen Jianguo¡­ But all of this¡­ In the beginning, it was just her speculation. She picked on Chen Jiahui because she couldn¡¯t stand her, and she looked for excuses and reasons¡­ So, did she cause Chen Jianguo¡¯s death? This realization was something she couldn¡¯t accept. Lian Xiaofen¡¯s eyelids fluttered, and she fainted directly! Chapter 215 - Chapter 215: Chapter 215-Doll Catching Competition? Chapter 215: Chapter 215-Doll Catching Competition? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I never expected that a case could have such a bizarre turn of events,¡± Zhao Ruoxi said with a smile as she glanced at Su Xuan. She held a cup of milk tea that was dangerously close to spilling. Su Xuan had invited her out for dinner last night, and Zhao Ruoxi had even switched her shift to make it happen. It was, in essence, a ¡°date¡± with Su Xuan. She remembered Su Xuan mentioning that he wanted to talk to her about something when he returned from his business trip. Unfortunately, when Su Xuan had returned, she was not around. By the time she came back, Su Xuan had been caught up in a case, delaying their meeting until now. As soon as she arrived to pick her up, Su Xuan had bought her a cup of milk tea. When she saw the milk tea, Zhao Ruoxi was taken aback. She started to wonder if Su Xuan had never been in a romantic relationship before. Who brings milk tea to a girl early in the morning? Fortunately, despite the long time they hadn¡¯t seen each other, there was no sense of distance between them. Instead, Su Xuan shared some interesting stories related to the cases he had been working on. When it didn¡¯t involve sensitive details, it was acceptable to share amusing stories to bridge the gap between them. Zhao Ruoxi was genuinely surprised, and the two of them began to chat. It wasn¡¯t just Su Xuan doing the talking, Zhao Ruoxi also shared her experiences from work. Both of them were equally fascinated by each other¡¯s lives. ¡°However, our jobs are indeed quite busy,¡± Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t help but speak, recalling what the other person had said the last time they parted. She felt a bit nostalgic. ¡°Yes,¡± Su Xuan agreed, ¡°But being busy has its own ways.¡± ¡°I get my fair share of days off, working nine to five,¡± Su Xuan added with a smile. He already knew what Zhao Ruoxi meant. Today, he had invited her out because he had something on his mind. He had been contemplating confessing his feelings to Zhao Ruoxi for a while now. However, his work commitments, including business trips, had always interfered. Now that some time had passed since they last met, his feelings remained unchanged. This indicated that his desire to express his feelings was not just a whim. Yet, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder what Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s recent words meant. Did she not want to be with him? He hoped she wouldn¡¯t refuse him. Forgive Su Xuan, he was just a single guy. He had never been in a relationship in his past life or this one. As for Qin Shuyi, she was the previous host¡¯s ex-girlfriend, so what did she have to do with him? After so many years of being single, Su Xuan found it challenging, even daunting, to confess his feelings. ¡°You¡¯re doing better than me. My job is troublesome, I never know when I¡¯ll finish,¡± Zhao Ruoxi said. ¡°Where should we go today?¡± she asked, changing the subject. Even if they were considering each other as potential partners, they both had many concerns, given their busy work lives. Su Xuan had his worries, and so did Zhao Ruoxi. Seeing Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s expression, Su Xuan guessed what was on her mind and quickly followed her lead in changing the topic. ¡°It¡¯s still early. How about we go to the mall?¡± ¡°I saw some colleagues go to the mall to try their luck at claw machines. They won quite a few stuffed animals. Do you want to give it a try?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s eyes lit up as he spoke about this. In the passenger seat, Zhao Ruoxi was a bit surprised by his excitement. In fact, since she had met Su Xuan for this blind date, it was the first time she had seen him with a somewhat childlike demeanor. At this moment, Zhao Ruoxi remembered that despite Su Xuan¡¯s mature and composed appearance, he was actually quite young. They were the same age! Of course, Zhao Ruoxi didn¡¯t consider herself to be particularly youthful in her mindset. After entering the workforce, it seemed like all the youthful activities had drifted away from her. However, watching Su Xuan now, Zhao Ruoxi suddenly felt like she had traveled back to the time when she had just graduated from school, when her interests were easily piqued. And, well, she hadn¡¯t played claw machines in a long time. ¡°Sure!¡± she replied with enthusiasm. As Zhao Ruoxi spoke, she seemed to have an idea and grinned mischievously, ¡°How about¡­¡± ¡°We have a competition?¡± At her words, Su Xuan immediately looked over, curious about what Zhao Ruoxi meant by this. ¡°A competition?¡± ¡°Yeah!¡± Despite not having played claw machines for a long time, Zhao Ruoxi showed genuine excitement about the idea. ¡°We can compete to see who can catch more stuffed animals.¡± ¡°Oh, I really want to compete with you now! I used to be the number one claw machine player in my college dorm!¡± ¡°If you hadn¡¯t mentioned it, I wouldn¡¯t have thought about it, but now my hands are itching¡­¡± ¡°So, what do you say? Shall we have a little competition?¡± The woman¡¯s voice filled the car as Su Xuan drove towards the mall. Hearing Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s suggestion, he too was ignited with enthusiasm. ¡°Sure.¡± ¡°Then let me see your skills as the former number one claw machine player in your dorm.¡± ¡°How about this? The loser treats the winner to lunch.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words had just landed when Zhao Ruoxi blinked her eyes, and her competitive spirit was truly ignited. ¡°Deal!¡± Su Xuan immediately accelerated the car, and in no time, they arrived at the mall. They headed straight to the claw machine arcade. In today¡¯s market, there were plenty of shops dedicated to claw machines. Su Xuan promptly purchased a package deal for 300 coins on his phone. ¡°Isn¡¯t this a bit too much?¡± Zhao Ruoxi asked. A single package cost 180 coins, so with two of them, it would add up to nearly 400 coins. She bit her lip and continued, ¡°I can give you my money¡­¡± ¡°No need,¡± Su Xuan replied. He started walking away when she spoke. ¡°Let¡¯s go, let¡¯s go! Instead of worrying about that, shouldn¡¯t we start?¡± ¡°We should spend these 300 coins and see who can catch more stuffed animals!¡± ¡°After all, my lunch is at stake here, so let¡¯s focus on the task at hand¡­¡± As Su Xuan walked away while speaking, Zhao Ruoxi held two boxes of game coins and found herself thinking something. ¡°This guy¡­¡± Claw machines weren¡¯t something you could just easily master, especially for two people who hadn¡¯t played them in years. It was almost like directly giving your money away to the machine. Su Xuan tried four or five times without success, watching the swaying claw of the machine with a contemplative expression. The next time he used it, he started shaking the claw vigorously from the beginning. Whether it was the moment when the machine¡¯s claw needed an adjustment or if his method had genuinely worked, Su Xuan scored the first point in their competition! Of course, Zhao Ruoxi wasn¡¯t about to back down and quickly scored a point of her own. As they continued their competition, people passing by the shop started to envy their skill. Before long, more people joined the crowd trying their hand at the claw machine. With more people around, it meant more competition for the machines. Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi seized opportunities to play when others hadn¡¯t succeeded, and they managed to score quite a few stuffed animals. With their keen sense of picking the right moments, they quietly collected their winnings, occasionally indulging in games they wanted to play. This claw machine session went on for a full two hours, and they could almost be considered to be leaving with a full haul. ¡°This gentleman has 41, and the lady has 39,¡± the store clerk announced. ¡°Would you like us to hold them for you?¡± Su Xuan glanced around and pointed to a large stuffed dog not far away. ¡°Swap that big dog for the rest, and we¡¯ll keep the rest of them.¡± ¡°Here, this is today¡¯s lunch money!¡± He placed the large stuffed dog into Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s arms, grinning. ¡°I want to have some barbecue!¡± Chapter 216 - Chapter 216: The Strange Couple in the BBQRestaurant Chapter 216: The Strange Couple in the BBQRestaurant Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Sure, I¡¯ll treat,¡± Su Xuan said with a smile. Barbecue it was. Conveniently, there was a barbecue restaurant right next to the mall. With the big stuffed dog in her arms, feeling the softness of its plush fur, Zhao Ruoxi felt like she was surrounded by fluffiness. When she heard Su Xuan wanted barbecue, they went straight for it. No hesitation. ¡°Let¡¯s go, we¡¯ll have a meal,¡± she said. ¡°You agreed that the loser would treat, but it seems you¡¯re trading me a big stuffed animal, so let¡¯s go eat barbecue!¡± Su Xuan replied. As they sat down to order, Su Xuan purposefully glanced around. He didn¡¯t want any incidents to happen like last time when they were dining. Today was an important day for him. Zhao Ruoxi, sitting across from him, looked at him with curiosity. What are you up to, Su Xuan?¡± ¡°Just checking the menu. Take a look and see if we need to order anything else,¡± Su Xuan replied. ¡°How about we order more meat?¡± Zhao Ruoxi suggested. She didn¡¯t pay much attention to portion control, she was one of those people who never gained weight no matter how much she ate. Adding Su Xuan to the equation, she thought ordering more meat would be a good idea. Su Xuan didn¡¯t object. If they don¡¯t order more food, he might not get full. ¡°Okay, let me order an extra serving of pork belly and one of beef,¡± Su Xuan said casually. ¡°Speaking of which, I haven¡¯t tried this restaurant before. We can give it a shot,¡± he added. ¡°If it¡¯s good, we can come again next time.¡± His words sounded casual, but Zhao Ruoxi felt a flicker of something in her heart. Was he already thinking about the next time they would meet? She lowered her head, pretending not to have heard anything, and called the waiter over to order. She couldn¡¯t help but wonder when Su Xuan would bring up the matter she expected him to discuss. After all, she didn¡¯t believe that he had simply invited her out for lunch today. At least¡­ At some point, he had to say it, right? She had initially thought Su Xuan might bring it up during lunch. But since she was the one treating him, and she had chosen the restaurant, did that mean he was waiting for the right moment? Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but wonder about her reaction. Was something wrong with this girl¡¯s response? ¡°Hey, can you speed it up a bit?¡± Su Xuan commented. ¡°I invited you out for barbecue, and you¡¯re taking forever. It¡¯s so annoying!¡± ¡°If I knew you¡¯d be this slow, I might as well have gone with someone else!¡± he added impatiently. ¡°Hurry up! I¡¯m almost out of food, and you haven¡¯t even finished grilling. Isn¡¯t this frustrating?¡± Just as their food arrived, they heard an angry outburst from the neighboring table. Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi couldn¡¯t resist looking over. There was a slightly overweight woman sitting at a table not far from them, with a mountain of grilled meat in her bowl. In front of her sat a frail-looking man who was rapidly grilling the meat. Almost everything he cooked ended up in the woman¡¯s bowl, and he hadn¡¯t had a bite himself. Yet, the woman was complaining that there wasn¡¯t enough for her to eat. The other diners around them showed expressions of disgust towards the woman¡¯s behavior, but no one asked the restaurant owner to intervene. Instead, they occasionally glanced over, as if watching a show. ¡°They come here often, and our regulars are used to them,¡± the server explained, noticing Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s puzzled expressions. ¡°We¡¯ve been open for three years, and they¡¯ve been coming for over two. The woman wasn¡¯t this heavy before, but it seems she had an illness, and that¡¯s how she changed.¡± ¡°As for her boyfriend, he¡¯s been by her side all these years. Her temper got worse, but he¡­¡± ¡°So now, when we see them, we don¡¯t bother to interfere. ¡°The girl just speaks a bit loudly during meals, but she¡¯s normal after that¡­ ¡°Sorry for the disturbance. Let us treat you to some grilled meat as a gesture of goodwill,¡± the server said, offering to bring them something extra. Su Xuan and Zhao Ruoxi quickly declined, not feeling that the situation was affecting their meal. Besides, the other diners were also customers of the restaurant, and it wasn¡¯t the establishment¡¯s fault. There was no need for the restaurant to foot the bill. ¡°No need, this is fine,¡± Su Xuan quickly replied. ¡°They haven¡¯t affected us at all.¡± Even so, the server continued to apologize profusely before finally leaving them alone. After their dishes arrived, they couldn¡¯t help but share a smile as they looked at each other. ¡°You go ahead,¡± Su Xuan said as he grilled the first batch of meat with the tongs and shared it between them. Zhao Ruoxi placed a piece of toast on the edge of the grill and remarked, It s been a while since I had grilled toast. I kind of miss it. ¡°I remember there used to be a fried food stall near our school, and they made the best toast,¡± Su Xuan reminisced. As they chatted about childhood snacks, the nearby woman finally finished her meal. Then they overheard her boyfriend saying, ¡°She¡¯s only like this during meals.¡± ¡°Oh, I¡¯m so sorry, I¡¯ve had another episode¡­¡± she exclaimed. Upon hearing this, the man who had relaxed after putting down his tongs reached out and gently held her hand. He spoke lovingly, ¡°It¡¯s okay. You became like this because of me in the first place. Besides, I find you cute when you¡¯re eating. I really enjoy watching you eat. Let me take care of the rest. Shall we go back?¡± Seeing their interaction, Zhao Ruoxi withdrew her gaze and couldn¡¯t help but feel a bit sentimental. ¡°From the sounds of it, this girl became like this because of her boyfriend¡­¡± ¡°Their relationship seems really good. I envy them,¡± she remarked. Su Xuan immediately lifted his head upon hearing this. ¡°It¡¯s better not to envy them.¡± Zhao Ruoxi looked puzzled. Some things were best left unsaid, but¡­ ¡°This couple is a bit strange, let¡¯s not discuss them further.¡± While everyone else was admiring the strong bond between this couple, with the girl having gained so much weight and yet her boyfriend still standing by her side, Su Xuan sensed something amiss. He noticed a red glow emanating from the girl¡¯s boyfriend, different from the previous red dots. This man had no sin value, and that¡¯s precisely what made Su Xuan uneasy. He trusted the system, but he trusted his own instincts even more. Zhao Ruoxi looked at Su Xuan with a puzzled expression. She knew Su Xuan was a police officer, and his intuition about certain cases was quite strong. After all, he had caught many thieves in her area before. So when she heard Su Xuan¡¯s words, any doubts she might have had about the situation disappeared, and she immediately trusted his judgment. ¡°So, how about we chat about where to go after we finish our meal?¡± she swiftly changed the topic. This was precisely what Su Xuan had wanted to discuss earlier. The unexpected turn of events had derailed his plans for a confession during the meal. ¡ö¡öBy the seaside?¡± Su Xuan suggested. ¡°The weather is nice today. Would you like to take a walk by the beach and see if we can find some small fish and shrimp? I even brought salt and rice.¡± As soon as these words left his lips, Zhao Ruoxi looked up in surprise. ¡°So, it seems you¡¯ve already planned to take me to the seaside!¡± ¡°Great, then let¡¯s go for a stroll by the seaside. It¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve been there,¡± she replied. Even though there was a beach in their own county, her busy work schedule had kept her from visiting.. Chapter 217 - Chapter 217: We Agreed to Be Dogs Together, But Youre Falling in Love Behind My Back? Chapter 217: We Agreed to Be Dogs Together, But You¡¯re Falling in Love Behind My Back? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation ; Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Zhao Ruoxi, I like you,¡± the man¡¯s voice sounded in her ear. Zhao Ruoxi looked at the pile of clams in front of her and burst into laughter. ¡°If¡­¡± she began, ¡°you can turn these clams into a delicious dish for me¡­¡± ¡°All right,¡± he replied, ¡°I¡¯m willing to be with you!¡± How did things develop to this point? Su Xuan, who was cooking at home, watched Zhao Ruoxi sitting on the couch, engrossed in the TV, and fell into deep thought. In fact, today¡¯s developments had been going quite well. Unlike their previous date, when a sudden case had disrupted their plans, today had been smooth. After lunch, the two of them had arrived at the seaside, coincidentally just as the tide was receding. They watched excited tourists around them searching for seafood below, and for some reason, they were both infected by the enthusiasm and joined the crowd. Let¡¯s join in the fun! However, it seemed like things were taking an unexpected turn again. Su Xuan felt that if they continued like this, his confession plan might be delayed indefinitely. So he started preparing for it. How did it end up like this in the end? ¡­Because of Su Xuan¡¯s sudden idea, he had gathered a bunch of clams and surrounded the jewelry box, using it as a means to confess to Zhao Ruoxi. The woman in front of him smiled warmly, telling him that she was more interested in tasting Su Xuan¡¯s cooking than the jewelry. For instance, could the clams they had gathered together be turned into a delicious dish? ¡°Knock, knock, knock¡ª¡± The sound of knocking interrupted them. Su Xuan peeked out from the kitchen and saw Zhao Ruoxi getting up from the sofa, already opening the door. She returned with two large bags of crayfish she had bought, one with garlic flavor and the other with a spicy kick. At the same time, she looked towards the kitchen. ¡°Su Xuan, are your clams ready?¡± With the takeout already here, it would be awkward if he hadn¡¯t finished cooking yet. ¡°Coming, they¡¯re ready to serve!¡± ¡°Wow!¡± ¡°This stir-fried clam is really delicious.¡± ¡°Delicious¡­¡± The young woman cautiously picked up a clam with her chopsticks, took a bite of the tender meat, and her eyes lit up. ¡°Congratulations, Mr. SuXuan.¡± ¡°You have such a perfect girlfriend!¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan was filled with excitement and immediately stood up, hugging Zhao Ruoxi tightly. ¡°This is fantastic!¡± Considering that Su Xuan had been single for many years, the sudden realization that he now had a girlfriend hadn¡¯t fully sunk in. Zhao Ruoxi, too, found it somewhat amusing that Su Xuan hadn¡¯t fully processed the fact that he was no longer single. ¡°Although I¡¯ve been thinking about this for a while, I still want to ask¡­¡± ¡®You, such a handsome and successful person, why did you have to go on blind dates to find a partner?¡± Regarding this question, Su Xuan felt the need to explain. ¡°Probably because I¡¯m just as busy as you.¡± ¡°With work piling up every day, there¡¯s hardly any time to go out and socialize¡­¡± This resonated with Zhao Ruoxi, who also felt overwhelmed by her busy schedule. Two people who had just entered into a relationship also felt a bit shy about getting too close too soon. After opening the TV, they watched a movie together. By the time they finished, the spicy crayfish on the table had been reduced to empty shells. ¡°It¡¯s getting late. Let me take you back.¡± Su Xuan was certainly not the type of person to rush into anything. Just as their relationship had been established, he wasn¡¯t prepared to rush into anything physical. He believed in cherishing the girl. After a successful confession and the establishment of their relationship, they watched a movie together at his place. When it was time to take her home, he offered to dispose of some trash as well, which seemed like the best possible outcome. ¡°Sure¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve changed my shift, so I won¡¯t be free this week.¡± ¡°But you should have my work schedule, right? We can plan to meet after I finish work?¡± Zhao Ruoxi reached for her bag and said to Su Xuan. Before they had officially become a couple, she had already given him her work schedule to arrange their dinner date. ¡°Sounds good.¡± Considering their previous interactions, they would continue in the same direction. Su Xuan didn¡¯t find the transition from a potential match to regular friends and then to a boyfriend too difficult to adapt to. The only thing he had to face the next day were the mischievous smiles of his colleagues at work. ¡°I said, do you guys have something wrong with your eyes?¡± ¡°Why are you smirking like that?¡± ¡°Do you believe I¡¯ll slap you with handcuffs?¡± When Su Xuan arrived at work today, he noticed that his colleagues were wearing the expression of ¡°I know a secret that only I know¡±¡­ And it wasn¡¯t just one of them¡­ Basically, several police officers in his office had that expression. After enduring it for a while, he finally rolled his eyes. He bluntly scolded them. However, after he finished speaking, several people, led by Zhou Qiang, immediately stood up from their seats. They walked up to Su Xuan. ¡°I mean, Lao Su¡­¡± ¡°Is it about having a girlfriend? You should have told us sooner.¡± ¡°I mean, if you don¡¯t tell us, we¡¯d still think you¡¯re single.¡± ¡°This girl looks so pretty; you¡¯re really lucky!¡± ¡°But confessing at the beach is too romantic.¡± ¡°Next time, the people in our office should try it too¡­¡± As soon as Zhou Qiang spoke, Su Xuan knew that his confession from yesterday had become public knowledge. But the people on beach patrol yesterday shouldn¡¯t be from their unit, right? How did these guys find out? ¡°Come on, tell me, who leaked my secret?¡± ¡°I even deliberately chose a beach.¡± ¡°But before I could even say anything, you all knew?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s lips curled into a smile, and he spoke coldly. His fists were already clenched. Just waiting for them to reveal the person who exposed him, and he would take care of that guy! ¡°But if you want to beat someone up, that¡¯s impossible.¡± ¡°After all, it wasn¡¯t someone from our unit who told us.¡± ¡°People from our brother units even know you; you¡¯ve been quite famous lately, haven¡¯t you?¡± ¡°People can recognize you even when you¡¯re in plain clothes.¡± ¡°They saw you confessing there and secretly took photos to show me.¡± Zhou Qiang burst into laughter! ¡°But I didn¡¯t expect it, Su Xuan!¡± ¡°You¡¯re quite romantic¡­¡± ¡°Now that you¡¯ve won the beauty, do you have to treat us to a meal?¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t it that you¡¯re single again¡­¡± ¡°I feel like having barbecue today, so how about treating me?¡± After Zhou Qiang said this, Su Xuan immediately stood up! Well, if Su Xuan didn¡¯t mention barbecue, he might have forgotten about this matter. He didn¡¯t know how those two colleagues he encountered yesterday had been dealt with after Zhou Qiang¡¯s intervention. Thinking of this, Su Xuan immediately left the office. Leaving Zhou Qiang looking at his back, he followed in confusion. ¡°It¡¯s not, Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°You said you¡¯d treat us, so why are you running away? Hey, come back!¡± ¡°You said we¡¯d go single forever, but you¡¯re secretly in love. You have to treat us!¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°You mean those two from yesterday?¡± ¡°We did go check it out, but we didn¡¯t find any issues¡­¡± The police officers from the neighboring office were puzzled when they saw Su Xuan¡¯s serious expression. They did go there. But they didn¡¯t find any issues. What¡¯s going on here? Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Good Guy, Moral Sin, System, Youre Playing With Flowers! Chapter 218: Good Guy, Moral Sin, System, You¡¯re Playing With Flowers! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Can you guys tell me what you saw when you went there?¡± ¡°And also, their address, please.¡± In the midst of the two puzzled police officers¡¯ gazes, Su Xuan spoke with a serious expression. This statement left Zhou Qiang, who was standing nearby, bewildered. ¡°No, Su Xuan¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s this about?¡± Su Xuan turned to his colleague with a tilted head. ¡°Yesterday, while having dinner with my girlfriend, we encountered a couple.¡± ¡°They seemed a bit strange, and I¡¯m not entirely comfortable with it.¡± Who was Su Xuan? He was a rising star in their department! If Su Xuan felt that something was off, then it probably was! ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll tell you what we saw when we went over.¡± ¡°Besides the fact that the guy is quite fond of the girl, there didn¡¯t seem to be anything unusual.¡± ¡°To be precise, the guy¡¯s affection for the girl seems to have reached a certain level, and he¡¯s willing to provide whatever she wants.¡± ¡°This aspect seems a bit¡­ unusual.¡± ¡°But it was still a normal interaction. Afterward, they went home, and we didn¡¯t follow them.¡± ¡°Is there something wrong with that?¡± The officer who was speaking looked at Su Xuan and asked. Su Xuan furrowed his brows. ¡°I can¡¯t say for sure right now.¡± ¡°Yesterday, it was just a gut feeling that something was off. Thanks for your help!¡± He said to the officer. The officer immediately waved his hand, feeling that being able to assist Su Xuan was a good thing, and they didn¡¯t feel burdened at all. They were even happy to receive Su Xuan¡¯s gratitude. Who didn¡¯t know that Su Xuan was a well-known figure in their police station now? After learning the situation, Su Xuan walked out of the police station¡¯s gate. This time, Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t follow. While he often went to find Su Xuan, unfortunately, this time he had other cases to attend to. Su Xuan felt a bit lost about it. After all, for so long, Zhou Qiang had always been by his side working on cases together. Suddenly having one less person around felt a bit awkward. However¡­ Su Xuan changed into plain clothes, and this situation actually made it easier for him to observe people. Especially that guy dressed in red, Su Xuan was genuinely curious about why this guy exuded such a strong red aura but had no criminal record. After a morning of investigation, Su Xuan had a basic understanding of the situation. But it was precisely because of this that Su Xuan felt that these two individuals were even more suspicious. Firstly, Su Xuan discovered that the woman was originally a petite girl, weighing only about 90 pounds. She had met her boyfriend, Zhang Zehao, five years ago. Zhang Zehao had a younger brother, and due to a difficult childbirth when their mother gave birth to him, he was not favored at home. This situation led to a desire for a wealthy bride. So, when he met Deng Jingjing, the two quickly hit it off and started dating. However, initially, they had planned for Zhang Zehao to marry into a wealthy family in the future, with the family estate going to his younger brother. But Zhang¡¯s mother changed her mind and insisted that Deng Jingjing marry into their family instead. This created difficulties in their young relationship. In fact, when Zhang Zehao¡¯s younger brother needed a bone marrow transplant later on, it turned out that Deng Jingjing was a match. In order to save her boyfriend¡¯s brother, she agreed to donate her bone marrow, with the promise from Zhang¡¯s mother that they could marry once the younger brother recovered. Deng Jingjing genuinely loved Zhang Zehao and believed that she was still young and could bring herself back. So, she agreed to the donation. However, after the transplant, Zhang¡¯s mother reneged on her promises and even kicked Zhang Zehao out of the house, leaving them without a marriage certificate. Deng Jingjing¡¯s health took a significant hit after the bone marrow donation, and she developed a binge-eating disorder. Investigating up to this point, everything seemed normal. Su Xuan even began to wonder if he had made a mistake in his suspicions, as there seemed to be no issues with these two individuals based on their records. It wasn¡¯t until Su Xuan discovered that a few years ago, Deng Jingjing¡¯s father had an illegitimate child. Upon realizing that her daughter had donated bone marrow to a man who might not even marry her and had jeopardized her health, he cut off her financial support. Su Xuan: ? He didn¡¯t really want to delve into this soap opera-like storyline. Although he had these thoughts, Su Xuan quickly noticed something amiss. After Zhang Zehao¡¯s mother kicked him out of the house, Deng Jingjing¡¯s father also cut off her financial support. This meant that neither of them had any source of income. Considering Deng Jingjing¡¯s current condition, living alone wasn¡¯t suitable for her. While they had a house, they could stay at Deng Jingjing¡¯s place¡ªit was an inheritance from her mother and belonged solely to her. However, the past few years had brought living expenses, utility bills, and various other expenses, not to mention Deng Jingjing¡¯s substantial appetite. So, here was the question: How did two people without income or jobs manage to survive for so long without starving to death? Su Xuan even considered the possibility that they were taking online orders. After all, it was a job they could do from home. But there was no record of Zhang Zehao or Deng Jingjing working online. This caught Su Xuan¡¯s attention, along with the persistent red circle that nearly enveloped Zhang Zehao. The more he thought about it, the more something seemed off. ¡°System, let me ask you something,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°Is it possible that they haven¡¯t been tagged with a sin value, but the red circle is just late in showing up because of a delayed sin value? ¡°Zhang Zehao just seems¡­ very suspicious, no matter how you look at it!¡± [Ding! You¡¯ve asked this question before, Host.] [The system wouldn¡¯t encounter such issues.] Once again, when the host questioned if the system was malfunctioning, the system immediately responded. But Su Xuan, having been deceived by the malevolent system once before, quickly countered, ¡°Is the red circle related to moral wrongdoing? What exactly is the red circle surrounding Zhang Zehao? You should tell me this.¡± Having been tricked by the sinister system in the past, Su Xuan wasn¡¯t going to be deceived again. ¡°It¡¯s related to moral wrongdoing,¡± the system replied. ¡°I am a criminal system, and in a way, anyone committing a crime will be identified by the system. However, based on the law, not all forms of wrongdoing are considered crimes. So, after considering the laws, the system categorizes those who commit moral wrongdoings as ¡®moral criminals.''¡± Su Xuan:¡­ He seemed to understand now. So, Zhang Zehao hadn¡¯t violated laws, but he had indeed committed moral wrongdoing, right? ¡°Ah¡­¡± Su Xuan lowered his head. He had to admit that this situation was a bit troublesome. He needed to consider how to proceed. After learning that the person in question hadn¡¯t committed a crime, should he continue the investigation? This was a crucial question! If he continued the investigation but found no criminal activity, he wouldn¡¯t even have the authority to bring the person in for questioning at the police station. However, if he didn¡¯t investigate further¡­ Su Xuan couldn¡¯t get past this dilemma in his mind! Chapter 219 - Chapter 219: Officer, I Didnt Break the Law, Its Useless for You to Look for Me! Chapter 219: Officer, I Didn¡¯t Break the Law, It¡¯s Useless for You to Look for Me! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Is there something you need from me, officer?¡± Zhang Zehao frowned as he faced the policeman in front of him. He had been about to take his girlfriend out for dinner when they were unexpectedly stopped by a police officer. At this moment, his mood was far from pleasant. Of course, nobody feels good when approached by the police. First, he considered whether he had committed any criminal activities. Then, he contemplated the possibility of being the victim of a scam. Lately, there had been an increase in fraudulent cases, and even the local anti-fraud department had been investigating various citizens. Zhang Zehao couldn¡¯t help but wonder if something was amiss. Had he truly fallen victim to a scam? ¡ö¡¯Mr. Zhang, there are some matters I¡¯d like to discuss with you,¡± Su Xuan spoke with a serious expression. After his conversation with the system, he decided to continue with the investigation. As he delved deeper, he realized that something was amiss. Zhang Zehao¡­ He was selling blood! Engaging in the illegal trade of blood bags from unregulated clinics to sustain his livelihood. No wonder they hadn¡¯t gone to work for so long, yet they still had money to spend. And Deng Jingjing, the girl, even thought that Zhang Zehao was using his savings from the past few years. She had wondered more than once why her boyfriend¡¯s money hadn¡¯t run out after so many years. But in reality, it was the money Zhang Zehao earned from selling blood. Of course, if Zhang Zehao had been selling his own blood, Su Xuan might not have investigated further. In Su Xuan¡¯s original world, illegal blood trafficking was a criminal offense. Especially methods like Zhang Zehao¡¯s, where he sold blood to unregulated clinics, could lead to other patients receiving potentially contaminated blood It was considered illegal blood trafficking, a criminal activity. However, the law in this world wasn¡¯t as comprehensive, and it didn¡¯t explicitly state that selling blood was illegal. Su Xuan understood that this act was illegal in his homeland, but here, he couldn¡¯t use it against Zhang Zehao. The crucial point was that Zhang Zehao wasn¡¯t selling his own blood. Selling one¡¯s own blood was already against the law, let alone illegally trafficking someone else¡¯s blood. In his world, such actions could result in up to five years in prison plus fines. And if someone like Zhang Zehao, who had the other party unaware of the situation, made them sell their blood, it could result in at least ten years of imprisonment. In a sense, Deng Jingjing could be considered a blood slave, someone exploited for her blood by Zhang Zehao. Su Xuan detested people who exploited innocent individuals for their own gain. I did sell blood, so what?¡± Zhang Zehao responded nonchalantly. ¡°Have I broken any laws? There¡¯s no regulation that says selling blood is illegal. Even if I sold my girlfriend¡¯s blood, so what? She did it willingly! We both don¡¯t have jobs now, and she¡¯s eating so much and getting so fat. With all this extra blood in her body, what¡¯s wrong with using it to support our lives?¡± Facing Su Xuan¡¯s questioning, Zhang Zehao acted as if he had nothing to fear, as if Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t do anything to him. Legally speaking, he hadn¡¯t broken any laws. From a moral standpoint¡­ He believed he hadn¡¯t violated any moral principles either. After all, his girlfriend had willingly agreed to it! He had tried to dissuade her before, but it was futile! As for the blood-selling, it was originally something he had mentioned to Deng Jingjing herself¡­ There was no need to hide it! Wait, Deng Jingjing still believed that she had been donating blood all along, and she was quite pleased with it this time! Zhang Zehao didn¡¯t see anything wrong with keeping this from his girlfriend. He allowed her to think she was donating blood, considering she was quite overweight, and these extra blood donations could bring in some money to support their lives. What was the harm in that? ¡°I say, officer, isn¡¯t it a bit bothersome for you to get involved in this matter¡¯¡± Zhang Zehao remarked. ¡°My girlfriend and I are doing just fine. We don¡¯t need you meddling in our affairs. You¡¯ve finished questioning, haven¡¯t you? Well, I¡¯m leaving then!¡± After his statement, Zhang Zehao walked away confidently, leaving Su Xuan standing there, taking a deep breath. ¡°A bang!¡± A pile of legal documents was slammed onto the table with force. These legal papers had been untouched for so long that they even kicked up a cloud of dust as they landed on the desktop. Su Xuan¡¯s action caused the dust to scatter, and it made Zhou Qiang and the others cough as they were caught off guard. ¡°Cough, cough, cough¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, what are you doing?¡± Zhou Qiang asked. ¡°Are you planning to review legal documents all of a sudden? Weren¡¯t you investigating something? How did it turn into a cramming session for laws?¡± ¡°Is everything okay, buddy? Your complexion doesn¡¯t look too good,¡± Zhou Qiang added, concerned. Su Xuan looked at the pile of documents on the table and let out a cold chuckle. I refuse to believe that I can¡¯t find a specific violation by the other party!¡± Since his arrival in this parallel world, Su Xuan had encountered criminals who had directly violated the laws. The system even provided clear sin value for their guilt. Moreover, laws weren¡¯t vastly different from those on his original world. However, he now realized that there were still some differences in the laws between the two planets. It was only natural that there would be variations between two different worlds, even in parallel dimensions. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he decided to thoroughly study legal system of this world. Seeing Su Xuan¡¯s determined and cold expression, Zhou Qiang, who had intended to ask what had upset him so much, thought better of it. He sensed that Su Xuan¡¯s emotions were on the verge of boiling over. If he asked now, he might receive a scolding. So, he decided to let Su Xuan tackle this issue on his own. Saying this, Zhou Qiang grabbed his own files and headed out. The office was filled with too much smoke, and he couldn¡¯t stand it any longer¡­ Meanwhile, Su Xuan was completely engrossed in going through a pile of documents. He hadn¡¯t even noticed that his partner had been scared off. On the other side, Deng Jingjing was curious about why a policeman had come looking for Zhang Zehao. ¡°Zeze, what¡¯s the matter with the police looking for you?¡± Deng Jingjing asked, sipping her milk tea with a puzzled expression. Zhang Zehao, who was in the middle of ordering food for Deng Jingjing and preparing to pick it up later, paused for a moment and put on a gentle smile. It s nothing,¡± he said. ¡°Remember I bought something online before? He thought I got scammed, so he came to check on me.¡± Jingjing, this honey-glazed chicken is pretty good, would you like some?¡± he asked. Deng Jingjing, who had been feeling confused, was easily distracted and nodded immediately. ¡°Yes, I¡¯d love some!¡± she replied. Zhang Zehao raised his head, his expression still gentle, but a hint of disdain flashed in his eyes. She¡¯s eating so much like a pig? Soon, he forced a smile. Well, eating more means more blood, right? Alright, I¡¯ve placed the order. You can wait here,¡± Zhang Zehao said. ¡°Should I go pick it up?¡± Deng Jingjing didn¡¯t sense any of her boyfriend¡¯s disdain, and she happily nodded. ¡°Okay!¡± ¡°Zeze, you¡¯re so good to me!¡± Chapter 220 - Chapter 220: Police! Chapter 220: Police! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°I say, Su Xuan, you should take a break.¡± ¡°Look at you, have you gone all obsessed? You haven¡¯t eaten properly all day, not even a decent meal at the cafeteria¡­ ¡°I¡¯m genuinely worried you might starve!¡± On this night, the lights were on in a certain office of the police station. Zhou Qiang, who was also working overtime on a case, took a deep breath as he glanced at Su Xuan in front of him. This won¡¯t do, he¡¯s hungry. When he took out instant noodles, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan and decided to get an extra box for him. He filled both boxes with hot water and waited a few minutes before handing Su Xuan his portion. ¡°I¡¯ve got some for you too,¡± he said as he handed over the noodles. Su Xuan looked down and, with his already hungry stomach, the aroma of the instant noodles triggered an immediate response. He reached for his stomach, his hand almost frozen in a position, and placed it next to the box of noodles. The steam from the noodles warmed his hand. ¡°Thanks, buddy,¡± Su Xuan said, finally stopping his stomach¡¯s protests. Zhou Qiang sat down next to him, still puzzled. ¡°I mean, why are you working so hard today? What¡¯s the big deal? ¡°And the main thing is, you¡¯ve been reading all these legal texts. Haven¡¯t you seen enough of that stuff back in police school?¡± ¡°I nearly threw up from reading these things back then. ¡°So now, you¡¯re looking at them again¡­ Is there a case that¡¯s got you stumped?¡± ¡°You could tell me, maybe I can offer some advice!¡± Zhou Qiang looked at the instant noodles and said, ¡°Come on, I¡¯ve got some time now, I can listen to what you have to say.¡± ¡°What case has got you all worked up?¡± With his friend¡¯s words echoing in his ears, Su Xuan thought for a moment and decided that it wouldn¡¯t hurt to share this matter with his buddy. ¡°I mentioned to you before that when I was on a date with my girlfriend, I saw another couple, right?¡± Zhou Qiang remembered this incident. Could it be that Su Xuan¡¯s current determination was related to that couple? ¡°What happened with that couple?¡± ¡°The guy in that couple has been selling his girlfriend¡¯s blood for several years in a row.¡± Su Xuan said with a serious expression, ¡°The girl is completely unaware of this.¡± ¡°In my view, this is no different from breaking the law.¡± ¡°After all, he¡¯s not donating blood, he¡¯s profiting from her blood. ¡°But I haven¡¯t found any relevant legal provisions that would confirm his actions as illegal.¡± ¡°Even getting him to cooperate with our investigation at the police station seems impossible¡­¡± It could be said that since he had crossed over to this world, this was the first time he had encountered such a challenging problem. ¡°Oh, this¡­¡± Zhou Qiang was also baffled at this point. After hearing what Su Xuan had said, he felt a strong sense of anger welling up inside him. But, just as Su Xuan had pointed out¡­ In that moment, his mind raced, yet he couldn¡¯t find any relevant legal provisions that would confirm the illegality of the guy¡¯s actions. ¡°No wonder you want to look at legal provisions. ¡°On a legal level, there is indeed no clear conclusion regarding this matter¡­ ¡°If you want to pursue this, it¡¯s likely to be very difficult.¡± With a sigh, Zhou Qiang looked at Su Xuan and asked, ¡°Are you sure you want to take this on?¡± They had been police officers for so many years and had encountered all kinds of cases. Their hearts had long hardened. For example, while Zhou Qiang was indeed angry upon hearing about the girl¡¯s plight, he also quickly considered what would happen if they got involved in this matter. ¡°I will.¡± Su Xuan replied firmly, ¡°This girl has already suffered so much. If I don¡¯t take action, who will?¡± ¡°I am a policeman!¡± These three sentences, though spoken lightly, carried great weight. Even Zhou Qiang, who had initially wanted to dissuade him, was stunned by these three sentences. He thought to himself. No wonder Su Xuan had become so strong after his breakup. Could it be possible that his character had something to do with it? Such youthful determination¡­ He had once possessed it too! ¡°Alright, the instant noodles are ready to eat.¡± Reining in his thoughts, Zhou Qiang spoke up, ¡°This path will be quite challenging¡­¡± ¡°Brother, I won¡¯t participate, but I support you in my heart!¡± ¡°I hope you can bring that guy to justice!¡± At times like this, any discouragement would be futile. The only thing useful was to encourage Su Xuan. Moreover¡­ On some level, Zhou Qiang also hoped that Su Xuan could successfully apprehend that guy who was morally dancing a jig! Damn! What kind of beast! Su Xuan took a sip of the noodle soup, and the hot broth quickly eased the discomfort in his stomach. He smiled and nodded with determination in his eyes. ¡°Believe in me!¡± Su Xuan searched for several days. He combed through the entire legal text but couldn¡¯t find anything amiss. What was even more terrifying was that the next blood sale had already begun. After enduring several days at work, Su Xuan raised his head from the documents, his eyes filled with intense anger. He slapped the desk! Leading his team of officers, Su Xuan headed straight for the illegal clinic. Inside the clinic, Deng Jingjing, who had already lost consciousness, lay on one of the beds. Zhang Zehao stood by the bedside, watching as blood was being drawn from her arm. His expression shifted continuously, but before he could say anything, he was promptly ushered out by a doctor. ¡°Try to make her eat less from now on,¡± the doctor advised, leaving Zhang Zehao puzzled. ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± he inquired. ¡°These days, her diet has become too varied, making her blood thicker,¡± the doctor explained. ¡°If her blood remains like this next time, I won¡¯t accept it. Besides me, I doubt anyone else would be willing to receive her blood. The doctor, in a white coat, continued, ¡°If you heed my advice, make sure she loses some weight. She¡¯s too obese now. I hope she can shed ten or twenty pounds before the next visit. Being a bit leaner would be better.¡± After delivering the advice, the doctor walked away, leaving Zhang Zehao alone and fuming. His face contorted in anger as he pounded the wall with his fist. ¡°Eat less?¡± ¡°Too obese?¡± ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s not that easy!¡± It was you who wanted me to fatten her up in the first place¡­ and now you¡¯re telling me she needs to slim down because the blood isn¡¯t good enough? Damn it, if it weren¡¯t for the money I need from you, I¡¯d walk away right now! As time passed, Deng Jingjing¡¯s complexion grew paler and paler. The doctor removed the needle from her hand and happened to catch her eyes fluttering open. ¡°Doctor, is she okay?¡± ¡°Everything¡¯s fine,¡± the doctor replied, offering an innocent smile. He turned to her and said, ¡°Thank you for your blood donation, it will save many lives. A faint color returned to Deng Jingjing¡¯s pale face. She was happy because of the doctor¡¯s words. For Deng Jingjing, who had previously lived in an ivory tower, she had no idea how many people in the world were suffering. If she could help someone by donating blood, why not? She was willing! Suddenly, the clinic¡¯s door was pushed open by a figure, accompanied by others. ¡°Don¡¯t move!¡± ¡°Police!¡± Chapter 221 - Chapter 221: The Accused Feels Wronged; She Volunteered, I Didnt Break the Law! Chapter 221: The Accused Feels Wronged; She Volunteered, I Didn¡¯t Break the Law! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Officer, you suddenly barged into my place¡­¡± ¡°Is there something wrong?¡± Seeing Su Xuan and his group enter, the doctor at the underground clinic couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit fearful, especially given what he was currently involved in. ¡°We¡¯re conducting a thorough investigation,¡± Su Xuan immediately explained when he met the doctor¡¯s gaze. After all, he had checked the records, and it was a routine occurrence that Zhang Zehao brought Deng Jingjing here to sell blood every month. But even after scouring through the legal texts, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t find any grounds to charge them with a crime. Even here, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t arrest them for selling blood, as there was no legal basis for it. After a moment¡¯s thought, he could only come up with this statement, ¡°Please cooperate with us.¡± When they heard Su Xuan¡¯s intention to investigate, everyone exchanged glances. The doctor from the clinic was the first to object. ¡°Officer, perhaps you don¡¯t know, but I have many patients here. If you rush in and conduct an investigation like this, it might negatively impact my patients. Will you take responsibility if something goes wrong?¡± The police officers, who had already been somewhat puzzled, stopped in their tracks. They looked up at Su Xuan, who was at the forefront. This was turning into a significant issue, and they had to consider the consequences of their actions. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, we won¡¯t barge in and inspect right away. Our main focus is on the area where you doctors work. If there are any rooms that shouldn¡¯t be inspected, just let us know.¡± Su Xuan let out a mocking laugh as he spoke, ¡°After all, we¡¯re cops. We know a thing or two.¡± The police had already pushed the matter this far, and if he continued to refuse the inspection, it might raise suspicions. Moreover, he was running an underground clinic, and despite having a medical license, there were many things happening inside his clinic that exceeded the scope of his qualifications. If the police discovered these, it could spell trouble. ¡°Please be careful when conducting the inspection,¡± the doctor reluctantly said in the end. Su Xuan and his team naturally agreed. As the police began their inspection, Zhang Zehao finally reacted and immediately grabbed the doctor, asking, ¡°What are you doing? Letting the police in like this, what if they find something?¡± ¡°Deng Jingjing is still inside!¡± However, the doctor remained unfazed by Zhang Zehao¡¯s panic and instead looked at him with confusion. ¡°If the police want to inspect, let them inspect,¡± he responded calmly. ¡°Why are you so worried? Don¡¯t worry, even if they want to inspect, they won¡¯t barge into the patient rooms. In case something happens, they won¡¯t take responsibility.¡± ¡°Deng Jingjing is getting her blood drawn in one of the patient rooms¡­¡± ¡°Why are you so scared?¡± As the doctor uttered these words, a victorious smile even appeared on his face. These underground clinics have managed to survive until now, not because they¡¯re fake. Faced with the sudden police inspection, they had their ways. Seeing Zhang Zehao¡¯s fearful expression, the doctor even had the audacity to pat him on the shoulder reassuringly. ¡°Don¡¯t worry!¡± ¡°The police won¡¯t find anything¡­¡± Seeing the doctor¡¯s calm demeanor, Zhang Zehao became even more agitated. ¡°This guy knows about me selling blood!¡± ¡°There was one time he even approached me, but I shut him down!¡± ¡°Are you sure he won¡¯t really check everything as he claims?¡± ¡°If they do find Deng Jingjing there¡­¡± Before Zhang Zehao could finish his sentence, the doctor¡¯s formerly composed expression suddenly changed! ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Damn it, why didn¡¯t you tell me about this earlier!¡± In the midst of speaking, the doctor hurriedly rushed outside, presumably to intercept the police from reaching Deng Jingjing¡¯s location. Zhang Zehao stood in place, witnessing this scene, and he was left speechless. ¡°I did want to tell you, but you never gave me a chance!¡± As he spoke, Zhang Zehao¡¯s expression shifted. ¡°It seems this place is no longer safe.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been on this path of selling blood for so many years, it¡¯s probably no longer viable. Well, we¡¯ll see if there¡¯s a chance to find another way¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯ve had enough of Deng Jingjing¡¯s nonsense!¡± ¡°No, I must find an opportunity to run away soon.¡± Zhang Zehao¡¯s guess was spot on. The primary purpose of Su Xuan¡¯s visit today was indeed to investigate this underground clinic. In a this world, where the legal system was not yet well-established, there wasn¡¯t much Su Xuan could do, even if he wanted to take action. However, when it came to controlling underground clinics, the measures were robust. It was precisely for this reason that Su Xuan decided to dismantle this place first. Only by eliminating the tools they could sell could they truly rescue people. He believed in his abilities, as well as in the extent to which these underground clinics would go. Sure enough, as soon as the doctor heard Zhang Zehao¡¯s words and went to check, Su Xuan had already found plenty of evidence of their wrongdoing. Upon seeing the evidence that Su Xuan had uncovered, the doctor, who had been arrogant just moments before, changed his expression and knelt down on the ground. Naturally, the police also located Deng Jingjing. When she heard that what she had been doing recently wasn¡¯t blood donation but rather being deceived into selling her blood afterward, Deng Jingjing nearly questioned her entire life. ¡°It can¡¯t be true. You must be lying to me. My boyfriend wouldn¡¯t deceive me.¡± ¡°He told me I was donating blood.¡± ¡°Or maybe both of us were deceived. It¡¯s all this doctor¡¯s fault!¡± ¡°Officer, you have to help me.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been donating blood for so many years¡­¡± ¡°Could it be that all these years, my blood has been sold?¡± Deng Jingjing couldn¡¯t believe what she was hearing. She stared at Su Xuan, and on this matter, Su Xuan couldn¡¯t deceive her. As he nodded in confirmation, Deng Jingjing, who had lost too much blood and had suffered a tremendous emotional blow, suddenly blacked out and fainted. ¡°I¡¯ve said it before, even if it¡¯s selling blood, it¡¯s not illegal.¡± ¡°You have no right to arrest me.¡± ¡°And my girlfriend is unconscious right now. I need to check on her.¡± ¡°Please release me now¡­¡± Zhang Zehao sat in the interrogation room, looking nonchalant. He didn¡¯t seem worried at all about the consequences of selling blood and what kind of punishment he might face once it was discovered. Sitting across from him was Su Xuan. Upon hearing Zhang Zehao¡¯s words, Su Xuan¡¯s expression immediately turned cold. ¡°Zhang Zehao, you should know that trafficking in other people¡¯s blood is illegal.¡± ¡°Are you knowingly breaking the law¡­¡± ¡°And still expect me to let you go?¡± Yes. After staying up all night for several nights, Su Xuan had finally found a relevant legal provision that favored their side. Selling his own blood on Blue Star was indeed not a crime. But if you were selling someone else¡¯s fresh blood, you were in for legal trouble! At this moment, Su Xuan naturally pulled out this regulation that had been buried in a corner. Zhang Zehao was stunned upon hearing this. Then he let out a cold laugh. ¡°Officer, have you forgotten?¡± ¡°My girlfriend did it voluntarily.¡± Voluntarily? Su Xuan glanced at the camera and smiled.. Chapter 222 - Chapter 222: A Small Case, A Big Storm. You Cant Think About Love, Girl! Chapter 222: A Small Case, A Big Storm. You Can¡¯t Think About Love, Girl! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Mr. Zhang Zehao.¡± ¡°Let me clarify something¡­¡± If what Zhang Zehao said was true, that Deng Jingjing knew about this from the start and did it willingly, then Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t have come here. As a police officer, he did care about this case. But more importantly, he wanted to make sure he wasn¡¯t wasting his time. After hearing Zhang Zehao¡¯s words, Su Xuan chuckled. You¡¯re in a police station, in an interrogation room.¡± Everything you say will be written down.¡± Are you sure what you¡¯re saying is true?¡± Upon hearing this, Zhang Zehao¡¯s confident expression changed. He immediately widened his eyes. Deep down, he was starting to feel a bit uneasy. All these things had been his doing, and for him, Deng Jingjing was just a way to make money. How could he have told her? But at this moment, Zhang Zehao still had a strong hope¡­ What if the other party hadn¡¯t discovered anything? What if Deng Jingjing loved him so much that she would believe a lie? This hopeful mindset made him take a deep breath and ultimately choose to stick to hope. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s correct.¡± ¡°What I¡¯m saying is all true.¡± ¡°Deng Jingjing is my girlfriend. Do you think I would harm her?¡± All these things were definitely done after both of us knew about it.¡± ¡°Officer, do you really need to ask me this? Do you think I could sell my girlfriend s blood without her knowing?¡± ¡°How is that possible? I love her so much.¡± Zhang Zehao tightly clenched his hands under the table and kept his gaze fixed on the desk. He was afraid that lifting his head might meet Su Xuan¡¯s intense stare. This kind of scrutiny from a police officer was truly unsettling¡­ But even so, Zhang Zehao firmly held onto the belief that only he and Deng Jingjing knew about this, and he would never commit such a crime. Seeing Zhang Zehao¡¯s nonchalant attitude, as if he weren¡¯t concerned at all, Su Xuan took a deep breath. Since the first time he had gone to meet Zhang Zehao, Su Xuan had already seen through this man¡¯s true character. So, hearing his words now, instead of getting angry, Su Xuan actually chuckled¡­ After all, from the beginning, he had anticipated that Zhang Zehao might say something like this. ¡°Fine.¡± ¡°You take a break.¡± Su Xuan stood up from his chair and prepared to leave. Zhang Zehao, sitting opposite, became puzzled when he saw Su Xuan¡¯s figure. ¡°No, Officer, what am I supposed to do if you leave?¡± You can t just leave me here, can you?¡± ¡°I have no choice, and you don¡¯t have the authority to keep me here.¡± ¡°Even if you want to go, you should let me out, right?¡± However, Su Xuan didn¡¯t pay any attention to his words at all. He walked out without a second thought. No matter how much Zhang Zehao shouted behind him, he pretended not to hear. After all, Zhang Zehao was a criminal suspect! If he were to release the person, Su Xuan would be the real fool. ¡°No¡­¡± ¡°Officer, come back¡­¡± ¡°What am I going to do?¡± As Zhang Zehao spoke, the door that had been opened was quickly shut¡­ When the interrogation room was empty, with only Zhang Zehao inside, he hesitated for a moment, and a cold light gleamed in his eyes. During Su Xuan¡¯s questioning about whether he had informed Deng Jingjing about the blood-selling, Zhang Zehao had already foreseen how this situation might develop. His only concern now was Deng Jingjing¡¯s situation. As long as this woman wasn¡¯t foolish and didn¡¯t spill the beans, they would be fine. Otherwise, he would be in deep trouble! If this woman turned out to be as foolish as he feared, he would simply shift all the blame onto that doctor! After all, that guy was done for! ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± Just thinking about his escape plan made Zhang Zehao burst into laughter uncontrollably. With no one around, he laughed heartily inside the interrogation room. ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± ¡°Is he out of his mind?¡± In the control room, watching Zhang Zehao on the monitor, laughing to the point of trembling, several police officers were dumbfounded. Especially Su Xuan, who was standing beside them, also staring at the monitor¡­ Several police officers subconsciously closed their mouths. This suspect that Officer Su had brought in this time indeed seemed a bit off! ¡°It¡¯s not that he has a problem with his brain.¡± He¡¯s just extremely delusional, thinking he can get out of this.¡± Su Xuan, still watching the scene displayed on the monitor, let out a cold laugh. ¡°What about Deng Jingjing?¡± When he had taken people to the hospital, Deng Jingjing had already passed out due to excessive blood loss. She had then been rushed to the hospital. ¡°Her body was severely weakened, and she¡¯s still in the hospital.¡± ¡°But she¡¯s awake now.¡± ¡°Officer Su, do you want to go and question her?¡± While Su Xuan was interrogating Zhang Zehao, another officer had already gone to the hospital. ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Has someone already gone there and taken her statement?¡± ¡°Has the person come back with the records?¡± Su Xuan nodded. He had a strong suspicion that Deng Jingjing had likely been deceived by Zhang Zehao. However, that didn¡¯t necessarily mean she would reveal the truth If she changed her story, as Zhang Zehao hoped, he might have no choice but to let them go. Su Xuan didn¡¯t want that. ¡°They¡¯ve returned.¡± The officer checked the time and replied. Hearing this, Su Xuan immediately turned and headed out. He wanted to see Deng Jingjing¡¯s statement¡­ ¡°When Deng Jingjing woke up, she was indeed surprised by this situation.¡± ¡°But she quickly claimed that it was her own choice.¡± ¡°From the looks of it, Deng Jingjing probably didn¡¯t want anything to happen to Zhang Zehao¡­¡± ¡°Su Xuan, what do you think?¡± The police officer who had taken her statement looked at Su Xuan and asked. He knew that Su Xuan was in charge of this case, and he was just helping out, he had no intention of taking the case for himself, especially considering Deng Jingjing¡¯s current situation. Su Xuan might need to visit the hospital again. As expected, just as he had anticipated. Su Xuan¡¯s expression darkened when he heard the content of the statement. This was the worst-case scenario he had considered earlier, but he hadn¡¯t expected it start off so bad. ¡°Thank you, Officer Lan.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go check on Deng Jingjing.¡± Hearing this, Officer Lan waved his hand and couldn¡¯t help but comment, ¡°You should go and ask again.¡± ¡°After all, love can cloud one¡¯s judgment, and people often twist the truth for their boyfriends.¡± ¡°When I questioned her earlier, I got the sense that she had special feelings for Zhang Zehao.¡± ¡°When you go to ask, be cautious.¡± Special feelings? Aren¡¯t they boyfriend and girlfriend? Su Xuan furrowed his brow but ultimately accepted his colleague¡¯s good intentions. He entered Deng Jingjing¡¯s hospital room. As soon as Deng Jingjing spoke, he understood what his colleague meant by ¡°special feelings.¡± ¡°Officer, where¡¯s my boyfriend?¡± ¡°Is he okay? Why isn¡¯t he here when I¡¯m like this?¡± ¡°I¡¯m so scared¡­.¡± Chapter 223 - Chapter 223: Love Brain Is Not Feasible, The Police Are Brainstorming Online! Chapter 223: Love Brain Is Not Feasible, The Police Are Brainstorming Online! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Deng Jingjing was huddled under her blanket, looking at Su Xuan, who was in a police uniform. She seemed frightened and anxious, muttering to herself. She insisted on having Zhang Zehao come over. Su Xuan, seeing her like this, understood why his colleague had made those comments earlier. For Deng Jingjing, Zhang Zehao was like a support beam in her life, especially after the blood draw left her feeling weak. Her body¡¯s instincts guided her to seek comfort from him. ¡°Deng Jingjing, hi there,¡± Su Xuan said as he approached and sat in a nearby chair, realizing the situation at hand. ¡°I¡¯m Su Xuan, a police officer from the Jiangcheng Police Station. We need your help with an investigation. If you don¡¯t mind, I¡¯ll take your statement.¡± Deng Jingjing was only scared because Zhang Zehao wasn¡¯t there, but with Su Xuan dressed in a police uniform and acting professionally, she had no reason to refuse. ¡°Okay,¡± Deng Jingjing nodded, though she still had some questions. ¡°Didn¡¯t another officer come earlier to take my statement? Why do I have to do it again? Are you really a police officer?¡± Despite her fear, Deng Jingjing remained cautious. Su Xuan couldn¡¯t help but chuckle as he pulled out his police ID from his pocket. ¡°Regarding the previous statement, there are a few things we¡¯d like to ask you,¡± he said, showing his ID. ¡°So, I¡¯ve taken over.¡± Su Xuan continued, ¡°Ms. Deng Jingjing, could you please tell me about your relationship with Zhang Zehao?¡± Deng Jingjing, who had been surprised by Su Xuan¡¯s sudden appearance, immediately started to struggle upon hearing Zhang Zehao¡¯s name. ¡°Zehao is my boyfriend,¡± she said. ¡°Officer, the officer who came earlier said something happened to Zehao. What happened to him? Zehao has been with me for so many years, and he¡¯s never done anything wrong. He couldn¡¯t have committed a crime. He¡¯s a good person!¡± Deng Jingjing spoke passionately about Zhang Zehao even before Su Xuan had a chance to say anything. It was evident that in her heart, Zhang Zehao was genuinely a good person, maybe even too good to be true. ¡°Let¡¯s not focus on that issue for now,¡± Su Xuan said, redirecting the conversation. ¡°Deng Jingjing, I want to know how many times you¡¯ve donated blood in the past few years. Do you have any blood donation certificates? And who told you that you could donate blood at that place?¡± Su Xuan could see that if he didn¡¯t interrupt her, Deng Jingjing might talk for a very long time. When he asked his questions, Deng Jingjing hesitated for a moment before responding, ¡°Zehao told me¡­¡± ¡°Zehao said that they needed blood over there, so he asked me to contribute some¡­ No, he asked me to sell some!¡± ¡°Officer, I was definitely selling blood. How can you say I was donating it? And I¡¯m sure I didn¡¯t have any blood donation certificates. You can¡¯t fool me!¡± Deng Jingjing had only said half of what she wanted when she quickly changed her tune. She remembered that the previous officer who came to take her statement had said that Zehao had been arrested for selling someone else¡¯s blood. Upon realizing this, Deng Jingjing was genuinely angry. But her anger couldn¡¯t outweigh all those years she had spent with Zhang Zehao by her side. When it dawned on her, Deng Jingjing firmly denied that she was selling her blood. She heard herself repeatedly referring to Zhang Zehao as ¡°Zehao.¡± Su Xuan, listening to her speak, already had an idea of why she was doing this. He could see it coming. Now, hearing Deng Jingjing¡¯s words, Su Xuan wasn¡¯t surprised. He felt that Deng Jingjing speaking this way was the right course of action. ¡°If that¡¯s the case, do you have any evidence of your blood sales?¡± Su Xuan asked. Deng Jingjing was taken aback. After all these years, she had believed she was donating blood, so of course, she didn¡¯t have any evidence. But faced with Su Xuan¡¯s skepticism, Deng Jingjing immediately shook her head. ¡°I was selling blood just to make ends meet and cover our living expenses. How could I have kept any evidence for so long?¡± ¡°Officer, what exactly are you trying to ask? Are you suggesting that my Zehao was illegally selling my blood? He¡¯s my boyfriend, and what he did was my choice!¡± Deng Jingjing spoke with a hint of resistance in her tone. Seeing her like this, Su Xuan sighed. ¡°Deng Jingjing,¡± he said, ¡°I hope you¡¯re genuinely looking out for your boyfriend and telling the truth about this matter. Maybe you think you¡¯re doing what¡¯s best for him now by defending him, but have you considered¡­¡± ¡°You might be harming him!¡± ¡°Today, he may have sold your blood, and you believe it was your choice, so we can¡¯t charge him with a crime. But what if, in the future, he sells someone else¡¯s blood¡­¡± Deng Jingjing blinked in response to Su Xuan¡¯s words, showing no signs of thinking she had done anything wrong. In her eyes, there was nothing wrong with Zhang Zehao selling her blood. ¡°Officer, don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll keep him in check,¡± she said confidently. ¡°Besides, I have plenty of blood, so he can just sell mine. He would never sell someone else¡¯s blood, Zehao is not that kind of person. We¡¯re only doing this because we¡¯re so poor. Zehao is a good person, he would never sell someone else¡¯s blood without their consent.¡± As Deng Jingjing spoke, she thought about herself. But in her case, she believed it was an exception. Looking at Deng Jingjing¡¯s determination, Su Xuan knew he wouldn¡¯t be able to persuade her. In fact, he hadn¡¯t expected her to trust Zhang Zehao so much, especially after he had clearly been selling her blood without her knowledge. She trusted him so completely, saying that she would accept anything he did as her boyfriend. ¡°Today he sold your blood, but next time, he might sell someone else¡¯s blood,¡± Su Xuan said, his voice turning cold. ¡°This time, you¡¯re vouching for him, but can you be sure that the next person he finds will be as willing to help him as you are? What you¡¯re doing now is not helping him, it¡¯s harming him.¡± The officer¡¯s stern words reached Deng Jingjing¡¯s ears, causing her to raise her head in confusion. Her gaze met Su Xuan¡¯s cold eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll give you a piece of advice,¡± Su Xuan continued. ¡°Before he commits a grave mistake, try to steer him back on the right path. This small mistake now might not have turned into a big one yet, but if he gets caught again in the future, it won¡¯t be as simple.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words lingered in the air, and Deng Jingjing was left contemplating her next steps.. Chapter 224 - Chapter 224: Good Guy, If Your Head Is Overwhelmed by Love, Theres Really No Hope... Chapter 224: Good Guy, If Your Head Is Overwhelmed by Love, There¡¯s Really No Hope¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Certainly, Su Xuan¡¯s attempts at persuasion fell flat this time. Deng Jingjing genuinely had strong feelings for Zhang Zehao. Her mind was entirely occupied by him. She couldn¡¯t bear the thought of him ending their relationship over this issue. ¡°Officer, there¡¯s no need to concern yourself about me anymore.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve already expressed my willingness to cooperate.¡± ¡°Does this mean that Zhang Zehao bears no blame in this?¡± ¡°Can you release him now? I really need him.¡± ¡°He hasn¡¯t committed any crime. What you¡¯re doing isn¡¯t right.¡± Upon completing her statement, Su Xuan intended to say more to her but Deng Jingjing quickly fired back. Essentially, she wanted them to release Zhang Zhehao so he could be with her. Su Xuan was left speechless. It seemed like there was no reasoning with this person. Thank you for your cooperation.¡± The police will take your statements into consideration.¡± ¡°You¡¯re still not in good health. Get some rest.¡± After saying these words, Su Xuan departed. He paid no attention to Deng Jingjing¡¯s persistent pleas for Zhang Zhehao¡¯s release. Once back at the police station, Su Xuan settled into his seat, deep in thought. Zhou Qiang, who was also present and not occupied, couldn¡¯t help but be curious. ¡°What¡¯s up, Su Xuan?¡± ¡°Weren¡¯t you all excited earlier to catch the criminal? Why the sudden change of heart?¡± 6 ¡°Speaking of which, did your case from earlier get resolved? I heard you led the team and nabbed the person.¡± Zhou Qiang came over and stood in front of Su Xuan, firing off questions He seemed somewhat excited. Well, if Su Xuan had really resolved the matter, Zhou Qiang owed him a bubble tea¡­ The young lady says she voluntarily donated blood.¡± Su Xuan calmly responded. Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t even pay attention to what Su Xuan said; he had already started looking at food delivery options on his phone. ¡°Oh, she claims she donated blood voluntarily. So, are you going to arrest her¡­¡± ¡°What did you say?¡± At that moment, Zhou Qiang felt like his bubble tea had grown wings and flown away. ¡°What the heck!¡± ¡°In that case, the charge doesn¡¯t even hold.¡± I remember you searched for these regulations for days¡­¡± ¡°What can I do? Are you planning to release her?¡± For some reason, Zhou Qiang had a feeling that Su Xuan wouldn¡¯t give up so easily. Sure enough, the next moment, he heard Su Xuan¡¯s puzzled voice. ¡°What are you thinking¡­ How is that possible?¡± ¡°This guy broke the law.¡± -Deng Jingjing willingly helped, so she¡¯s committing perjury.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have to go a few more times.¡± ¡°This girl is young and probably doesn¡¯t know that perjury could lead to imprisonment.¡± ¡°A perfectly innocent victim, yet she wants to help the perpetrator¡­¡± ¡°I never thought of something like this¡­¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan lowered his head again. Although he said all that, at this stage, he couldn¡¯t find a way to make the other party think about what he had said. ¡°Alright, enough of this.¡± ¡°No case is easy. Instead of dwelling on it, how about I treat you to coffee?¡± ¡°Starbucks, anyone?¡± Originally, Zhou Qiang was going to suggest bubble tea. However, looking at Su Xuan¡¯s appearance, as if he were about to be cursed by the heavens¡­ y Well, maybe it¡¯s safer to go with coffee. Coffee was less prone to accidents. He genuinely feared that if Su Xuan wasn¡¯t careful, he¡¯d end up on the ground¡­ Free coffee? Who could resist that? Su Xuan immediately nodded. ¡°Sure!¡± He had to drink the coffee, and he had to find the person. Although Zhou Qiang did not say anything encouraging, it was undeniable that this cup of coffee had indeed given Su Xuan the courage to continue. He approached for Zhang Zehao again. Record, persuade, record, persuade. Under the circumstances where they could not directly convict a person, they could only hold them in the interrogation room for couple of hours. What Su Xuan had to do now was to race against time. It made Deng Jingjing change her mind. As for whether Zhang Zehao would take the initiative to admit that he had committed a crime? Dream on! Instead of thinking about this, it was better to think about when Deng Jingjing would give up on Zhang Zehao! However, in the end, the truth proved that no matter how correct his method was. Some people were just as determined! ¡°Officer Su, it¡¯s time.¡± Just as Su Xuan was about to ask again, the voices of other police officers suddenly sounded in his ears. Only then did he realize that he no longer had the time to detain Zhang Zehao. Time was up. Seeing the other party leave the police station excitedly, Su Xuan was sitting in the hall. As they watched the other party leave, their expressions turned ugly. The police officer standing beside him had a serious expression, and his gaze would occasionally glance at Su Xuan. He was worried. After all, ever since Su Xuan caught a high-level criminal, he had always been a criminal miracle in their eyes! All the criminals had nowhere to hide in front of him. This was the first time someone could escape after committing a crime in his hands. Moreover, they could all see that this was a crime. However, the victim protected the criminal because of this. After the victim insisted that she was willing, even the police could not detain her in the interrogation room in time. ¡°Su Xuan, are you alright?¡± Zhou Qiang, who had heard the news, came over and saw Su Xuan standing in the hall. At this moment, he was looking at the door in front of him with a serious expression. Zhou Qiang thought that as long as he gave Su Xuan a chance, this guy would definitely rush out and capture that criminal again! ¡°Although we can¡¯t do this case, we can try something else.¡± ¡°It just so happens that I still have an unsolved case here. I haven¡¯t found the result yet. Why don¡¯t you come over and help me?¡± ¡°I really can¡¯t take it anymore.¡± On the one hand, Zhou Qiang said this so that Su Xuan could quickly get out of this case. Another reason was that he was really going to die. Zhou Qiang had been a police officer for so many years, but this was the first time he had encountered such a thing. This case was too strange. He really couldn¡¯t handle it! More importantly¡­ Zhou Qiang felt that Su Xuan would definitely be curious about this case. Sure enough, after hearing Zhou Xiang¡¯s words, Su Xuan immediately turned his head. ¡°What case are you working on now?¡± As expected! Zhou Qiang¡¯s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately dragged Su Xuan back to his office. The case I¡¯m in charge of this time is rather bizarre.¡± ¡°It¡¯s a murder case in a secret room!¡± ¡°The victim was still broadcasting when he died. From the looks of it, he died because of a sudden palpitation.¡± ¡°But the police think¡­¡± ¡°This should be a murder.¡± ¡°But we¡¯ve already investigated it once, but we haven¡¯t found any clues..¡± Chapter 225 - Chapter 225: A Classic Murder Case in a Secret Room! Chapter 225: A Classic Murder Case in a Secret Room! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation I Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, Su Xuan immediately became interested. His current case load had lightened, so he had some free time, and this case intrigued him. Su Xuan picked up the materials that Zhou Qiang handed over. Since Zhou Qiang had been working on this case for several days, the information he provided was quite comprehensive. The deceased was an online performer who specialized in various role-plays. When not creating videos, he will be live-streaming. On the day of his death, he was doing a cosplay live-stream from his home. In front of countless online viewers, the performer finished his makeup and, feeling extremely hungry, decided to have instant noodles. However, it was because of this meal¡­ Shortly after eating the instant noodles, the performer collapsed. At first, fans and viewers thought it was a prank. It was only later that they realized the performer hadn¡¯t moved for a long time, not even blinking. Worried and fearful, some fans called the police. Fortunately, a few fans who were familiar with the performer¡¯s address were able to provide it to the authorities. However, even with this information, by the time the police and ambulance arrived, the performer had already stopped breathing. Initially, the case was categorized as an accidental death due to sudden heart failure. After all, the performer had died shortly after being taken to the hospital. It was known that the performer had a heart condition¡­ But everything changed when the forensic analysis report came in. ¡°This person actually¡­¡± ¡°Poisoned?¡± ¡°There are traces of poison in the stomach?¡± Su Xuan, looking at the analytical report in his hand, felt like he was in a TV drama for a moment- seeing Su Xuan¡¯s shocked expression, Zhou Qiang was at a loss for words. ¡°Yeah, I told you, you wouldn¡¯t believe¡­¡± ¡°Not only you, even I was shocked when I saw this.¡± ¡°Unbelievable!¡± ¡°Our investigation revealed that this performer hadn¡¯t left his home for several days.¡± ¡°Moreover, the instant noodles were purchased by the performer himself, and when he opened the package, thousands of online viewers saw that it wasn¡¯t tampered with.¡± ¡°The outer packaging was intact.¡± ¡°But it was from these instant noodles that we discovered something was amiss.¡± ¡°The toxin was found inside the noodles, so that¡¯s what caused their death.¡± Zhou Qiang paused here. Su Xuan immediately looked up. ¡°Death from eating instant noodles? Then why didn¡¯t you directly investigate the manufacturer of the noodles? ¡°If we did that, we would be able to eliminate that possibility that his death has something to do with the noodles,¡± Su Xuan retorted. Who was Su Xuan? He couldn¡¯t be scared by Zhou Qiang. He immediately pointed out what he found suspicious after hearing the details. ¡°Not to mention, if the packaging was intact, it suggests that the problem didn¡¯t originate with the noodles themselves.¡± ¡°Could it have been the water he used to cook the noodles?¡± Zhou Qiang added. Of course, Zhou Qiang wasn¡¯t trying to scare Su Xuan. He just found this case peculiar. When he heard Su Xuan¡¯s speculation about the water, he nodded in agreement. ¡°That¡¯s right. We¡¯ve been investigating for several days, and in the end, we suspected it might be related to the water. However, even after days of searching, we couldn¡¯t find any trace of it. As Zhou Qiang spoke, Su Xuan frowned. ¡°What do you mean? ¡°You¡¯re not going to tell me that, apart from the chopsticks and the noodle box used for eating, there was no sign of poison anywhere else in his room? Wasn¡¯t this a bit too far-fetched? This idea had just occurred to him. Zhou Qiang confirmed it with facts. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s true!¡± ¡°Smart as always!¡± ¡°This case was almost turning into a cold case. Let me tell you, I¡¯ve been searching for days, and I couldn¡¯t find any trace of where the toxin in these noodles came from.¡± Zhou Qiang slammed the table, grinding his teeth. Although he appeared calm now, he had been searching for days. The most crucial box of instant noodles had been scrutinized in every possible way, from where the performer bought it to how it was delivered, including everyone they encountered on the way. Besides this box of noodles, every other item the performer consumed had been tested. Given that the performer was a live-streamer, they didn¡¯t eat much in the morning. Apart from a bit of water, it was just the noodles. Yet they hadn¡¯t found any clues. According to the online viewers who had watched the livestream, there was only the performer at home. When the police arrived, it was indeed a case of a person alone at home, and the door was locked from the inside. In the end, the police had to break in. The window was open, but there was a surveillance camera right across from it, aimed at the window. Reviewing the footage revealed no one entering or exiting through the window. So, this case was practically a classic locked-room murder! Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but grind his teeth at the thought. Damn it! There weren¡¯t many types of cases he wasn¡¯t good at, but ironically, locked-room murders were one of them. ¡°I didn¡¯t bother you before because I saw you had a case, but now I¡¯m really at my wit¡¯s end,¡± Zhou Qiang said, seeing that Su Xuan was still immersed in the case files. For Su Xuan, this case¡­ ¡°Take me to the crime scene,¡± Su Xuan said as he stood up. Hearing this, Zhou Qiang got excited and quickly led Su Xuan out. ¡°Let¡¯s go, I¡¯ll take you there.¡± As soon as Zhou Qiang realized Su Xuan was going to help investigate the case, he felt like there was finally hope for solving it. Did he even know how tough it had been for Zhou Qiang recently? ¡°And did they record the live broadcast before the victim¡¯s death?¡± Su Xuan asked as they walked. A big-time streamer like the victim should have had their broadcasts recorded. Shortly after Su Xuan¡¯s question, Zhou Qiang sent him a video clip. On their way to the victim¡¯s house, Su Xuan opened the video and began reviewing it. He watched it at triple speed until he slowed down ten minutes before the victim¡¯s death. However, from the recorded live stream, there didn¡¯t seem to be anything unusual. After all, if there had been a problem during the live stream, the fans would have noticed it at that time. Su Xuan was mainly interested in seeing what the victim had eaten and done before their death. Before long, they arrived at the victim¡¯s home. The area where the victim had lain had already been outlined with white lines, and the house was covered in a layer of dust. As Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang entered the room, they were nearly overwhelmed by a pungent odor. ¡°This is where the victim died,¡± Zhou Qiang said. ¡°The instant noodles he ate had expired for quite a while, but fortunately, it had been tested before.¡± He pointed at a dusty water kettle. ¡°This is the kettle he used. ¡°And there were no toxins found inside this kettle,¡± he continued. ¡°I¡¯m getting a headache trying to figure this out.¡± ¡°If there are no toxins in the kettle, does that mean the poison didn¡¯t come from the water?¡± Su Xuan pondered aloud. ¡°But the instant noodles seem fine too¡­.¡± Chapter 227 - Chapter 227: Must Find the Murderer? No, He Had Different Thoughts... Chapter 227: Must Find the Murderer? No, He Had Different Thoughts¡­ Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Upon confirming that this case was indeed quite brain-racking, Su Xuan acted swiftly. He returned to the police station in a hurry, bringing with him all the relevant case materials for a thorough examination. But that was not all. Simultaneously, Su Xuan watched several of the deceased¡¯s previous live-stream recording videos with great attention. As the primary investigator of this case, Zhou Qiang naturally joined Su Xuan in watching these videos. However, even after they finished viewing them, Zhou Qiang still couldn¡¯t comprehend why Su Xuan was so interested in these recordings. ¡°Let¡¯s go back further.¡± ¡°Are there any other videos?¡± Su Xuan spoke up. Hearing the voice in his ear, Zhou Qiang furrowed his brow, wanting to say something but ultimately chose to fetch several earlier videos. Su Xuan didn¡¯t say much, he simply took the videos and watched them at three times the normal speed. It wasn¡¯t until they had watched dozens of videos that Su Xuan selected a few and captured certain segments. At this point, Zhou Qiang no longer questioned why Su Xuan was scrutinizing these recordings. He had already figured it out. Zhou Qiang¡¯s experience in handling cases might not be as extensive as Su Xuan¡¯s, but that didn¡¯t mean he was a fool when it came to investigations. ¡°Wait¡­¡± The deceased had this habit before eating instant noodles¡­¡± ¡°I never noticed it before.¡± ¡°How did you come up with this?¡± Zhou Qiang looked at the video segments that Su Xuan had highlighted, turning to Su Xuan with astonishment. As it turned out, the reason Su Xuan had watched so many videos was to find out what the deceased did before eating instant noodles. They hadn¡¯t initially thought to investigate this aspect, which was why they were unaware. But now, they had discovered that the deceased would wash the fork before eating instant noodles. When the deceased had been live-streaming, it had been a makeup tutorial. The camera was directly focused on him, and the scene of him preparing instant noodles had not been visible to anyone. In the past, the police couldn¡¯t have known about the deceased¡¯s habit from his videos. But now, it was different. In the recordings of the deceased¡¯s previous live streams, there were several instances where you could see the deceased¡¯s habit before eating instant noodles. He had a habit of rinsing the fork under the faucet. ¡°This is just my guess,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°If it weren¡¯t for this, I couldn¡¯t think of any other reason why this instant noodles would have poison. But you¡¯ve also mentioned before that the poison is inside the instant noodles, while the kettle and the mineral water bottle are clean.¡± Su Xuan spoke in response to Zhou Qiang¡¯s puzzled expression. It had started as a mere conjecture, but now, with real evidence, Su Xuan had reason to suspect the truth behind the deceased¡¯s murder. However, even if they had the truth about the murder, it didn¡¯t necessarily mean they knew who the killer was. Su Xuan¡¯s expression was grim, and he couldn¡¯t help but think that the evidence had probably been destroyed. ¡°How could there be none?¡± After finally finding a clue, Zhou Qiang wouldn¡¯t allow something like this to happen. He immediately said, ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go and see!¡± ¡°And bring the items for testing!¡± ¡°No, if we can¡¯t confirm the identity of the killer with this lead we¡¯ve finally found¡­¡± ¡°That would be really troublesome!¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words rang in Su Xuan¡¯s ears. Su Xuan looked at his suddenly excited partner and took a deep breath. He wasn¡¯t trying to deceive his partner. But finding the culprit from the lead he had discovered was impossible. Moreover¡­ ¡°It¡¯s gone.¡± Su Xuan looked at the water storage cabinet filled with water and said, ¡°There¡¯s nothing here.¡± Beside him, Zhou Qiang, who had been looking at the contents with him, also crouched down. Upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he lowered his head in confusion. ¡°How could it be gone?¡± ¡°What are you thinking? Are you saying there¡¯s no evidence here as you thought before?¡± ¡°Or¡­¡± ¡°Was your earlier guess wrong?¡± If Zhou Qiang were to say, he didn¡¯t believe Su Xuan could be wrong. The facts proved that Su Xuan had not guessed wrong, there should have been something here before. ¡°But now it¡¯s gone.¡± ¡°We can¡¯t find any clues, and we can¡¯t confirm the killer.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words sounded like a joke to Zhou Qiang. ¡°That¡¯s not acceptable!¡± ¡°How can we let the killer get away with it?¡± ¡°Su Xuan, you mentioned earlier that you suspected the poison came from the faucet¡­¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t we take this and have it tested directly?¡± ¡°If we don¡¯t have any leads, our case will become a cold case!¡± This was something Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t want to see. Upon hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at Zhou Qiang and led him inside. ¡°Take a look here¡­¡± Following Su Xuan¡¯s words, Zhou Qiang looked around as he followed his movements. ¡°You told me before that this is a typical locked-room murder.¡± ¡°When the deceased died, he was alone at home, and no one had been in his house for several days before and after his death.¡± ¡°Furthermore, except for the instant noodles he ate, no one could find where the poison came from.¡± ¡°So, in my opinion, there¡¯s one possibility.¡± ¡°The killer had poisoned the faucet.¡± ¡°It was only when the deceased came out to wash the fork for the instant noodles that he was exposed to the poison.¡± ¡°In this situation, the deceased was bound to die.¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words opened up a new line of thinking for Zhou Qiang. However, Zhou Qiang narrowed his eyes. ¡°So, it seems that the poison inside must have been placed by someone close to the deceased!¡± ¡°And his team members¡­ are also highly suspicious.¡± The deceased was a streamer who loved cosplaying as various anime characters. A streamer with such a large following couldn¡¯t possibly operate alone. Even this house had been bought for him by his company¡¯s people. Of course, it now belonged to the deceased himself. ¡°Yes, that¡¯s what I mean.¡± ¡°The fact that the deceased liked to wash his fork when eating instant noodles was something only his team members knew.¡± ¡°Furthermore, I watched his earlier videos.¡± ¡°This habit developed after he acquired this house.¡± ¡°It can be deduced that the deceased gave himself a subconscious suggestion that this house was his own.¡± Many people have such a psychological experience, especially someone like the deceased who came from a poor background. After acquiring their own house, they might have thoughts like, ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have such a nice house¡± or ¡°Is this ¡¯ really mine?¡± Under such thoughts, they would take actions to confirm that the house truly belongs to them. The deceased¡¯s action was his way of confirming his ownership of the house. In his earlier videos, you could see that he started streaming from a small rented place. Later, as he gained a team and more money, he moved into this house. However, the team also moved in with him, giving the impression that the house was more of a workplace for them. What the killer wanted was to ensure that the house truly belonged to him. ¡°So¡­¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s voice was a bit hoarse. ¡°I must catch the killer!¡± More precisely, he had to catch the killer now! Oh? Su Xuan glanced at him. He had a different idea¡­. Chapter 228 - Chapter 228: The Police Cant Take It Anymore, Youre a Beast! Chapter 228: The Police Can¡¯t Take It Anymore, You¡¯re a Beast! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation , Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Let s head back for now,¡± Su Xuan suggested. He understood Zhou Qiang¡¯s desire to find the killer. He shared the same goal Of bringing the killer to justice. However, after their second visit to the house Su Xuan had a different idea. ¡°I want to investigate something,¡± he continued. Zhou Qiang raised an eyebrow in curiosity. ¡®¡öWhat do you want to investigate? Is there a chance we can solve this case once and for a 11 ¡°That would be great!¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed. He had just teetered on the edge of despair. This case was incredibly challenging. Su Xuan glanced at him wanted to investigate. but didn¡¯t say a word. There were quite a few things he Firstly, he needed to look into people who had contact with the deceased Quickly, he discovered that the deceased didn¡¯t have a good relationship with is relatives. His regular contacts were either from his team or other streamers. Two streamers of a similar type had the closest relationships with im. Coincidentally, they had visited the deceased¡¯s house separately about half a month ago. ¡°These two individuals¡­¡± Su Xuan discovered this and immediately went to find Zhou Qiang. After all, Zhou Qiang was the lead investigator on this case Su Xuan didn¡¯t believe that someone like Zhou Qiang, an experienced detective would overlook this. ¡°But these two streamers¡­¡± Zhou Qiang began explaining, ¡°I already contacted them. However, on the day of the incident, both of them were not at home.¡± ¡°You know the deceased was an anime streamer,¡± Zhou Qiang continued, ¡°and these two streamers are also from the same genre. Coincidentally, there was an anime expo in the neighboring city on the day of the incident, and both of them attended. Moreover, they were live-streaming online during that time.¡± ¡°So, on the day of the incident, both of them have alibis,¡± Zhou Qiang emphasized. ¡°Although it¡¯s in the neighboring city, the round trip would take almost half a day.¡± ¡°After I learned about this, I ruled out their involvement. Besides, these two streamers had a good relationship with the deceased. They often visited each other and collaborated on team projects, doing each other¡¯s makeup and shooting videos together.¡± Zhou Qiang then placed a USB drive on the table in front of Su Xuan. Inside were collaborative videos between the deceased and these two streamers. Su Xuan had only watched a few videos, but he could tell that these three were good friends. Moreover, since they were streamers from slightly different categories within the same genre, they didn¡¯t have overlapping fanbases. ¡°They¡¯re not the culprits,¡± Zhou Qiang confidently stated. He didn¡¯t need Su Xuan to tell him these two weren¡¯t involved. Su Xuan agreed with a nod and said, ¡°Check if there have been any recent layoffs from their collaboration teams, especially in the past few months.¡± Zhou Qiang was about to ask why Su Xuan was interested in this when Su Xuan continued, ¡°There¡¯s something I¡¯ve been thinking about.¡± Zhou Qiang accepted the task, replying, ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll look into it.¡± As Zhou Qiang began his research, he couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Su Xuan was so concerned about recent job departures from these streamers¡¯ collaboration teams. Working with someone and collaborating for a long time required careful thought. It was never a hasty decision. Zhou Qiang knew he couldn¡¯t match Su uan s intelligence, but he was determined to keep up. After all, they had been partners in a patrol car before, and he couldn¡¯t afford to lag behind. However, Zhou Qiang started to think about Su Xuan¡¯s heightened interest in these streamers¡¯ teams and their job departures. It wasn¡¯t until he found out who had left those teams that he began to see a worrying possibility. ¡°Since these two streamers had dealings with the deceased, there have indeed een several layoffs from their teams. I even found out that a few makeup artists who left had arguments with the two streamers before they left their jobs. It¡¯s not just the makeup artists; there were lighting technicians and assistants as well,¡± Zhou Qiang reported, placing the documents on Su Xuan¡¯s desk with a concerned expression. ¡°But, without exception, all these individuals who left were women ¡± Zhou Qiang added, looking at Su Xuan intently. ¡°Su Xuan, did you already suspect this before. Are you suggesting that the departures of these individuals might be connected to the deceased?¡± When Zhou Qiang asked this question, he didn¡¯t expect an immediate response from Su Xuan. But to his surprise, Su Xuan nodded right away. ¡°Have you ever noticed that at the deceased¡¯s home, there¡¯s a very small room about the size of a restroom?¡± Su Xuan began. ¡°I went in to investigate before ¡¯ and it¡¯s filled with all sorts of pictures. They were quite disturbing, so I didn¡¯t¡¯ mention it until now. I needed some leads to share this with you.¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan stood up and held the documents Zhou Qiang had provided. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We need to search for the real clues behind the deceased¡¯s death ¡± Su Xuan said, even though he, as an individual, wasn¡¯t particularly eager to ¡¯ investigate this aspect. But he was a police officer. Zhou Qiang: ?? Hold on a minute. What room? What pictures? Why didn¡¯t you tell me about this disturbing stuff earlier? However, Zhou Qiang¡¯s questions had gone unanswered even as they left the police station. Instead, once they were in the car, Su Xuan handed over a series of photos. These photos were none other than the ones he had retrieved from the deceased¡¯s room earlier. ¡°These are the girls from the list you gave me, the ones who have already resigned,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°In my opinion¡­¡± ¡°The suspicion on these girls is quite significant,¡± he continued, pointing at one of the photos. ¡°Especially this one.¡± Zhou Qiang: ?? Zhou Qiang lowered his head, his face full of confusion. What he saw in these photos was utterly shocking! Coerced, explicit scenes¡­ ¡°Ugh!¡± Even as a police officer, he couldn¡¯t bear to look at them. When he saw ese photos, there was only one thought in Zhou Qiang¡¯s mind. ¡°Scum!¡± He couldn¡¯t help but curse. In the face of such disturbing evidence nobody could think otherwise. It was evident that these women had all been coerced, possibly drugged since they seemed unconscious throughout the photoshoots. As Zhou Qiang looked at the photos and considered their resignation he quickly formed a theory. ¡°Do you suspect¡­ someone was seeking revenge on the deceased?¡± ¡°Ugh¡­ it¡¯s not entirely impossible,¡± he mused, beginning to entertain the idea. However, another question arose. ¡°All these girls have already resigned, so how could they have come into contact with the deceased and poisoned him?¡± Zhou Qiang questioned. ¡°The likelihood of these girls seeking revenge is low.¡± Su Xuan, who was driving, turned to look at him, his voice cold. ¡°Is it possible that¡­. the person who poisoned him didn¡¯t actually resign?¡± Chapter 229 - Chapter 229: Even The Police Would Sighed When They Chapter 229: Even The Police Would Sighed When They Came. How Did This Guy Die? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation ¡® Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Not resigned?¡± When Zhou Qiang heard Su Xuan¡¯s words, he first paused, then suddenly realized. Apparently, not everyone chose to resign when faced with such situations. It¡¯s tough to find a job these days! ¡°But if you think the one responsible might not have resigned, why are you looking for them?¡± Zhou Qiang was perplexed. ¡°Since you mentioned having photos, why didn¡¯t we just identify them from the pictures?¡± he continued, sounding a bit frustrated. ¡°You¡¯ve had these photos for so long, and you didn¡¯t tell me. I was wondering why you insisted I find them.¡± ¡°Damn¡­ You¡­¡± Zhou Qiang was about to accuse Su Xuan of playing a trick on him, but in reality, he hadn¡¯t thought in that direction. He just wanted to lighten the serious atmosphere. Who could have expected this? It turned out to be such a horrifying situation. The deceased, as a streamer, had behaved so abhorrently that Zhou Qiang, if not a cop, would have said he got what he deserved! ¡°We need to understand what these individuals did in the past,¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°And it¡¯s clear that approaching the victims is the best way to do that. But it¡¯s very likely¡­¡± Su Xuan didn¡¯t finish his sentence, but Zhou Qiang understood what he meant. If they approached those girls, it might bring back unpleasant memories for them. ¡°I really hope this thing can be over soon,¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but speak. Su Xuan sighed without saying anything, and continued driving. Zhou Qiang knew that Su Xuan shared the same sentiment. ¡°It¡¯s so damn shocking!¡± Zhou Qiang exclaimed. ¡°I never imagined it would turn out like this. I need to see where that room is and take a good look at it. I didn t even notice that thing, how could¡­¡± Although not as skilled as Su Xuan, Zhou Qiang was undoubtedly an excellent police officer. Something like not discovering an entire room in the deceased¡¯s house wouldn¡¯t have happened under his watch. But¡­ The reality was that it did happen! ¡°Damn it! What¡¯s going on¡­ How did I miss that room¡­ I searched the entire place thoroughly during the investigation,¡± Zhou Qiang said, his astonishment evident. This revelation had truly shocked Zhou Qiang to a certain extent. Since the deceased died in his own home, the police would surely have combed through every nook and cranny for clues. However, it seemed they had missed a hidden place. Zhou Qiang¡¯s thoughts were something Su Xuan couldn¡¯t possibly be unaware of. However, if it weren¡¯t for the system¡¯s detection, even Su Xuan might not have found this hidden chamber. ¡°I¡¯ll take you there later,¡± Su Xuan said. ¡°The hiding place was too well concealed, so it¡¯s normal that you didn¡¯t find it.¡± With that, Su Xuan arrived at the home of the resigned makeup artist. According to the investigation, this makeup artist had been staying at home recently and hadn¡¯t sought another job. So when Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang arrived, she was still at home, and she opened the door for them. ¡°You¡¯ve come here just to ask me about this?¡± The makeup artist looked at Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang with shock. Although she had been a little frightened when she saw the two police officers coming to her home earlier, now that she heard the news of the man¡¯s death in her house, she burst into laughter. ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°I said it before, this guy was bound to get what was coming to him!¡± ¡°It¡¯s as if fate itself was speaking, hahaha!¡± ¡°He deserved it, he deserved to die!¡± ¡°So now, you think I killed him, don¡¯t you?¡± The makeup artist, named Zhou Jiyun, immediately spoke up. She had a cold expression on her face. ¡°Well, I¡¯m sorry to disappoint you, but I have nothing to do with this. If you can investigate that I¡¯m here, you should also know that I haven¡¯t left my house since I lost my job.¡± ¡°Me, a murderer?¡± ¡°Haha!¡± ¡°What a joke!¡± Zhou Qiang frowned as he looked at Zhou Jiyun¡¯s demeanor. He couldn¡¯t deny that this situation was giving him a headache. However, there was no other way. Before they came up here, he and Su Xuan had already divided their roles. He would initiate the conversation, and Su Xuan would observe from behind. They needed to see if this makeup artist showed any signs of guilt. But it was clear¡­ She hadn¡¯t, and she hadn¡¯t even left her room. With this in mind, Zhou Qiang¡¯s gaze instinctively shifted to Su Xuan, who was standing at the door. Su Xuan nodded slightly in response. Without speaking, the two of them walked out of the room. After they left, Zhou Jiyun promptly closed the door. Seeing this, both Zhou Qiang and Su Xuan took a deep breath and descended the stairs. ¡°What do you think?¡± Zhou Qiang asked as they got into the car. They had discussed this before entering, but Su Xuan had signaled him to leave after only a short conversation with the makeup artist. This left Zhou Qiang somewhat puzzled. ¡°It¡¯s not her,¡± Su Xuan said solemnly. ¡°You didn¡¯t see it. When she first saw the two of us men, she backed away. Even when we revealed our police uniforms, she was trembling all over. It can¡¯t be her. Besides, when we mentioned the victim¡¯s death just now, her surprise was genuine. I believe you saw that, right?¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words had struck a chord with Zhou Qiang. What Su Xuan had seen, Zhou Qiang had also witnessed. Now, hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, he nodded in agreement. ¡°I saw it too,¡± Zhou Qiang admitted. ¡°I thinkyou¡¯re right. It¡¯s highly likely that the person who did this hasn¡¯t left the team. After all, those who¡¯ve already left wouldn¡¯t have had this opportunity. Should we go and talk to the others?¡± According to Zhou Qiang¡¯s perspective, the others who had left the team, like Zhou Jiyun, probably didn¡¯t have a chance to come into contact with the perpetrator. Their visit might only serve to reopen the psychological wounds of these girls. ¡°Let¡¯s go,¡± Su Xuan replied. He understood Zhou Qiang¡¯s point of view, but he had a different perspective.¡ö 1 know what you¡¯re thinking, but we¡¯re police officers. Despite the despicable actions of the victim, we need to prioritize finding the killer first. That¡¯s justice.¡± With that, the car fell into silence. Both Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang remained quiet. After learning the details of the case, neither of them really wanted to pursue the killer anymore. It was only natural. Who could witness such a heinous act and not feel that the victim got what they deserved? They were police officers, but they were also human beings. When faced with such brutality, it was difficult not to believe that the person had it coming. In fact, if the perpetrator were still alive, they might have gone after them themselves. But they were police officers, and they had a duty. They had to find the killer and bring this case to a close. ¡°Let¡¯s go find them,¡± Su Xuan finally sighed and spoke. Zhou Qiang closed his eyes and started the car. ¡°Really¡­¡± he muttered, ¡°Why did he die so soon? Indeed, Su Xuan was also pondering the same question.. Why did he die so soon? Chapter 230 - Chapter 230: Chapter 230-Good Guy, Complain? Chapter 230: Chapter 230-Good Guy, Complain? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Su Xuan was reported. The reporters were none other than the family members of the victims. ¡°What are you police officers even doing?¡± one of them, a woman in a floral blouse with glasses, berated the policewoman at the front desk. ¡°This scum is dead, he¡¯s just an animal! Besides, what does his death have to do with my daughter? My daughter is the victim here! Your officers came to my house and harassed my daughter. Do you think my daughter killed him?¡± A policewoman, sitting behind the desk, watched the woman who had suddenly rushed in and blocked their police station¡¯s service counter in astonishment. It took her a while to respond. ¡°Ma¡¯am,¡± she said calmly, ¡°please calm down. If there¡¯s anything you want to discuss, you can talk to me directly. If it¡¯s an issue with our station¡¯s officers¡­¡± Before she could finish her sentence, the woman¡¯s eyes widened, and she stared at the policewoman in shock. ¡°What¡¯s this? If it¡¯s not an issue with your station¡¯s officers, then whose issue is it? If it¡¯s not your station¡¯s officers, why am I here? You¡¯ve got to be kidding me! You police officers are always bullying people! Get that guy named Su Xuan out here for me!¡± As she spoke, several other men and women around her joined in. They all demanded that the policewoman call Su Xuan. ¡°And that guy named Zhou Qiang too!¡± ¡°Can¡¯t you even remember people¡¯s names?¡± ¡°Get both of them out here! Who are these people, coming to my house and making my daughter say she was¡­ she was¡­¡± ¡°You police officers are accomplices to these scumbags!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Several men and women argued with the policewoman, effectively surrounding the service counter. The policewoman¡¯s attempts to persuade them were in vain. She finally made a phone call to Su Xuan¡¯s office. As luck would have it, Su Xuan wasn¡¯t in his office at the moment. Meanwhile, the agitated family members of the victims were nearing their breaking point. It looked as though they might dismantle the service counter. The policewoman took a deep breath and decided to call her superior. However, her superior was also unavailable. She dialed the phone number of the deputy station chief, Lin Can. ¡°Hmm?¡± Lin Can answered the phone. ¡°What did you say? Someone is complaining about Su Xuan? A large group of people came to complain directly?¡± When Lin Can received the call, he almost thought his ears were playing tricks on him. It was rare for someone to complain about one of his subordinates. ¡°Yes, Deputy Chief Lin,¡± the policewoman said, relieved to have finally reached someone. She gestured towards the family members who were pounding the counter and inching closer. ¡°They want to speak with Officer Su, but I called his office earlier, and he happened to be out on duty. What should I do now?¡± The voice on the other end of the line sounded a bit distorted. Lin Can raised his head and looked at Chief Old Mai, who happened to be in his office. Old Mai nodded and said, ¡°Escort them to the conference room. I¡¯ll talk to them myself.¡± This meant that Old Mai was ready to handle the situation personally. Lin Can couldn¡¯t help but raise an eyebrow and silently sympathized with Su Xuan. Whatever he had done, it had managed to escalate to Chief Old Mai¡¯s attention. It seemed like Su Xuan was in for some trouble. ¡°What should you do¡­¡± Lin Can relayed the message to the policewoman on the phone, ¡°Escort them to the third-floor conference room, and I¡¯ll come over now.¡± With someone ready to take charge, the policewoman nodded vigorously in the midst of the group of frustrated individuals. ¡°Alright, Deputy Chief Lin! I¡¯ll go right away!¡± After Lin Can hung up the phone, Chief Old Mai wore a sinister smile on his face. ¡°Complaints?¡± he repeated the word, his voice laced with curiosity. ¡°What has he done to trigger so many complaints?¡± ¡°Where is Su Xuan?¡± he asked. ¡°What kind of duty is he on today?¡± ¡°Tell him to come to me right now,¡± Chief Old Mai ordered. ¡°Let¡¯s see if I should dock his pay!¡± As he spoke, Chief Old Mai stood up and headed towards the door. Lin Can had just hung up the phone and looked up to see Chief Old Mai already on his way out. He couldn¡¯t help but twitch his mouth. Chief Old Mai was certainly ruthless in his words. If you¡¯re so good at handling this, why don¡¯t you stay out of it? Instead of immediately following him, Lin Can first made a call to Su Xuan¡¯s office. He needed to find out where Su Xuan had gone. At this moment, Su Xuan was in the deceased¡¯s home. ¡°His secret room was well hidden, so it¡¯s understandable that you didn¡¯t find it before,¡± Su Xuan remarked as he showed Zhou Qiang around. ¡°These photos¡­ most of them were taken when the girls were unconscious. It¡¯s clear what kind of person this deceased was.¡± ¡°When we visited the places the girls had been before, did you notice their conditions?¡± Su Xuan asked. With Su Xuan leading the way, Zhou Qiang followed him into the secret room of the deceased streamer. He watched in astonishment as Su Xuan located a half-meter-long cabinet door hidden within a wall, squeezed through it, and entered a room they had never seen before. Hearing Su Xuan¡¯s voice, Zhou Qiang looked up and was shocked. ¡°Whoa!¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but curse loudly. ¡°Su Xuan, this is¡­ This guy is a real monster!¡± Zhou Qiang felt a shiver down his spine. In this room, there were not only various explicit photos but also torn stockings and various tools¡­ If Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t have a strong mentality, he might have vomited on the spot. ¡°Ugh¡­¡± Well, he couldn¡¯t hold it in. Zhou Qiang turned and leaned against the wall, retching a couple of times. On the side, Su Xuan cast a disgusted glance at him and then averted his gaze. ¡°Can¡¯t you handle this better?¡± Su Xuan commented. ¡°With your reaction, I could take on five of you single-handedly.¡± Zhou Qiang:¡­ It wasn¡¯t because of the disgusting items in the room; it was because of the depravity of human nature. How could someone¡¯s wickedness reach such depths? ¡°In this situation¡­¡± Zhou Qiang sighed deeply. ¡°Since I¡¯ve seen it, I can¡¯t pretend I haven¡¯t. We have to report this.¡± To this, Su Xuan sighed as well. ¡°I think even if we don¡¯t report it, the department probably already knows about it.¡± Zhou Qiang raised an eyebrow. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think that after all our running around, the families of those girls won¡¯t take any action?¡± Su Xuan explained. ¡°I bet they¡¯re on their way to our unit right now.¡± ¡°Keep an eye on the news,¡± Su Xuan advised. ¡°If they call us back to the unit, it¡¯s probably bad news.¡± Zhou Qiang:¡­ What the heck! As it turned out, Su Xuan¡¯s guess was correct. It didn¡¯t take long before Su Xuan¡¯s radio crackled with activity on the dedicated channel. Following that, a furious voice, belonging to Old Mai, came through the radio. ¡°Su Xuan!¡± ¡°You punk, where are you right now?¡± ¡°Get your ass back to the unit immediately!¡± Hearing the voice, Zhou Qiang instinctively raised an eyebrow, looking at Su Xuan inquisitively. Su Xuan:¡­ After all the calculations, he didn¡¯t expect that it would be him they¡¯d come looking for first. So, what could Su Xuan do? ¡°Yes, yes, yes¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re still investigating at the deceased¡¯s residence, and we¡¯ve uncovered significant information¡­¡± Old Mai had already heard about the situation from the families, and now that Su Xuan confirmed it, he immediately shouted, ¡°Get back to the unit right now!¡± Su Xuan:¡­ ¡°Alright!¡± ¡°Chief Mai, I¡¯ll be back soon..¡± Chapter 231 - Chapter 231: Im a Police Officer, I Cant Be Ungrateful to My Clothes and Epaulette! Chapter 231: I¡¯m a Police Officer, I Can¡¯t Be Ungrateful to My Clothes and Epaulette! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Come!¡± ¡°Tell me!¡± ¡°Explain yourself!¡± ¡°Why the hell did you go bother that girl for no reason?¡± ¡°They¡¯ve all come looking for you!¡± Old Mai stood in his office, pounding the table loudly. Zhou Qiang stood beside Su Xuan, not daring to say a word. In contrast, Su Xuan remained calm, facing Old Mai¡¯s raging demeanor. ¡°Chief Mai, you should already know why I went to see those people,¡± Su Xuan replied calmly. ¡°Let¡¯s not beat around the bush; I believe we need to thoroughly investigate this matter.¡± Su Xuan, against Zhou Qiang¡¯s desperate ¡°no, don¡¯t do it¡± looks, placed all the transcripts and documents they had collected today on Old Mai¡¯s desk. Old Mai didn¡¯t look at them. He kept his head down, raised an eyebrow, and said, ¡°Impressive, young man.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve got some guts.¡± Even with my attitude, you still dare to act so arrogantly in front of me¡­¡± Impressive, this young man caught his eye! As Old Mai pondered, he exuded a powerful aura. But Su Xuan¡­ Well, he wasn¡¯t afraid at all. The entire office was silent, filled with an oppressive atmosphere, and no one dared to speak. Zhou Qiang took a deep breath and dared not utter a word. Lin Can sat on a chair, observing this amusing situation, turning his head to and fro. Oh my, look at Old Mai acting all high and mighty, trying to intimidate people. Haha, didn¡¯t see that coming, did you, Chief Ma? Su Xuan isn¡¯t afraid at all. Tsk, Su Xuan, he¡¯s something else! ¡°Swish¡ª¡± At a moment when everyone was quiet, Old Mai opened the documents that Su Xuan had handed over. Even though he had already learned about the situation from various family members, when he saw the information on the documents, he tightly pressed his lips together, and his eyes gradually grew cold. In this moment, his thoughts aligned with Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang. ¡°What¡¯s your plan?¡± Old Mai asked, his face turning grim. With an unpleasant expression, he closed the documents and handed them to Lin Can. Old Mai looked at Su Xuan with a serious expression, wanting to know his plan. In response to his question, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang exchanged a glance. Su Xuan then spoke, ¡°The deceased is already dead, and, logically, we should prioritize the deceased.¡± As soon as he uttered these words, the expressions of the other three people in the office changed. Zhou Qiang wanted to speak but was silenced by Old Mai¡¯s gaze. Compared to Zhou Qiang, Old Mai believed in Su Xuan¡¯s approach. Su Xuan continued, ¡°However, the crimes he committed require us, as police officers, to expose all wrongdoing. We cannot betray our uniforms and the badges on our shoulders.¡± ¡°Chief Mai, please give the order!¡± Su Xuan¡¯s words were resolute and forceful. As soon as he finished speaking, the entire office fell silent. Everyone¡¯s eyes were fixed on Su Xuan. They hadn¡¯t expected him to have such unwavering determination, especially Zhou Qiang. He widened his eyes, finding it almost unbelievable. Su Xuan¡­ How could he be so impressive? Did he even realize what he just said? ¡°Hahaha!¡± Suddenly, Old Mai, who had been observing Su Xuan, burst into laughter. He slapped the table, in a good mood, and said, ¡°Good! Since you¡¯re so determined, I¡¯ll leave it to you. If you can resolve this matter, I¡¯ll give you a bonus!¡± Special circumstances required special measures. The deceased, Feng Weixiong, might have looked decent on the surface, but his actions were far from that. Even Old Mai, after examining the documents Su Xuan had presented, couldn¡¯t help but see him as a real scoundrel. ¡°Deal! I guarantee that I¡¯ll complete the task!¡± Su Xuan replied promptly, standing tall and saluting Old Mai with a loud voice. Old Mai, who had been somewhat stern, couldn¡¯t help but crack a smile. ¡°Alright, enough with the formalities! Get to work!¡± With that, Old Mai noticed Zhou Qiang standing next to Su Xuan. It suddenly occurred to him that this case had originally been Zhou Qiang¡¯s responsibility. He immediately added, ¡°Zhou Qiang, this case was originally yours. You and Su Xuan will go together. Once this case is closed, I¡¯ll reward both of you!¡± Zhou Qiang was taken aback. He hadn¡¯t expected such a good turn of events. He thought Su Xuan might take the case away from him. Excited, he followed Su Xuan¡¯s lead and saluted. ¡°Yes!¡± Chief Mai,¡± Su Xuan said, echoing Zhou Qiang¡¯s enthusiasm. ¡°We guarantee that we¡¯ll complete the task!¡± Watching the two young men clowning around, Old Mai was at a loss for words and quickly ushered them out. ¡°Alright, alright! Both of you, get out of here!¡± Avoiding a scolding, Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang hurried away. With Old Mai¡¯s instructions, their next steps were clear. However, they soon realized that the deceased¡¯s family members were unwilling to expose their son or brother¡¯s shameful secrets. This was especially true for Feng Weixiong¡¯s team and his talent agency, who were not keen on the police revealing what Feng Weixiong had done. They had plans to continue making money off his reputation. Several days had passed since the death, yet the anchors in Feng Weixiong¡¯s agency were still speaking as if he were alive. While their behavior was unseemly, it was their source of income. Feng Weixiong¡¯s fans, separated by screens, could never truly know what kind of person he was in private. Moreover, Feng Weixiong had passed away while live-streaming, right in front of his fans. It was a few devoted fans who had collectively called 911 and an ambulance. It could be said that many fans were struggling to accept Feng Weixiong¡¯s death. They couldn¡¯t believe it. How could such a talented streamer just die? Even the special makeup that Feng Weixiong had promised to wear for them remained unfinished. It was a real shame. How could he be gone? In this situation, fans naturally flocked to two streamers who had been close to Feng Weixiong. These two streamers quickly turned on their waterworks during their broadcasts, expressing their ¡°missing¡± of Feng Weixiong and reminiscing about their collaborations. Fans didn¡¯t care whether the streamers genuinely missed him or not. Since they had worked with Feng Weixiong, these two streamers must be just like their beloved streamer. Feng Weixiong¡¯s fans ended up staying with these two streamers due to their close relationship with him and their similarity in streaming styles. The potential audience that was drawn in by this connection was substantial. The talent agency representing Feng Weixiong also began to covet the attention. They encouraged their other streamers to incorporate Feng Weixiong¡¯s popularity into their broadcasts. As a result, the news of Feng Weixiong¡¯s death on the internet gained even more attention. More attention meant more traffic, and that, in turn, meant more money. In this situation, could they let Su Xuan and his team possibly expose what Feng Weixiong had been involved in? Impossible! Inside the conference room, representatives from Feng Weixiong¡¯s talent agency faced Su Xuan with solemn expressions. ¡°Officer, Mr. Feng is already deceased. You cannot expose his actions in this manner. It¡¯s a lack of respect for the deceased..¡± Chapter 233 - Chapter 233: Do You Believe Me If I Say I Know the Murderer? Chapter 233: Do You Believe Me If I Say I Know the Murderer? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Even though Zhou Qiang also wanted to solve this case, he was genuinely taken aback when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s words. What are you talking about, Su Xuan?¡± he exclaimed. ¡°How can you claim to have found the culprit so quickly, considering we were both searching for clues together? Don¡¯t let the pressure from Feng Weixiong¡¯s talent agency make you give up now!¡± ¡°The culprit¡­¡± Zhou Qiang began to speak, and Su Xuan joined in. However, when Su Xuan spoke again, Zhou Qiang sensed the seriousness in his words and fell silent. He closed his mouth, observing Su Xuan with a thoughtful expression. At that moment, Su Xuan smiled and said, ¡°Old Zhou, do you think I¡¯m the kind of person who talks nonsense without reason?¡± Of course not! If Su Xuan were the type to make baseless claims, there would be no trustworthy people left in the world. Zhou Qiang immediately shook his head, and Su Xuan continued, ¡°So, when I say I¡¯ve found the culprit, do you believe me?¡± Zhou Qiang pondered the question for a long time while locking eyes with Su Xuan. Eventually, he took a deep breath. In his heart, he couldn¡¯t truly believe that Su Xuan had found the culprit so quickly, especially when he himself had been working on the case for so long without even coming close to identifying a suspect. How could Su Xuan have discovered the culprit¡¯s trail and made a definitive selection for the perpetrator? But¡­ What if he had? Zhou Qiang realized that Su Xuan was different after all. Ever since the breakup, Su Xuan¡¯s actions had become a topic of fascination among people. His colleagues at the office were almost treating him like a prodigy. What if he could really ensure the capture of the culprit in this case? Mixed with hesitation and inner turmoil, Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t be certain if Su Xuan had truly found the murderer. However, at this moment, looking into Su Xuan¡¯s eyes, he had no choice but to believe. Time was running out. ¡°You tell me,¡± he cautiously began, ¡°It¡¯s been so many days on this case. If you can really crack it, I¡¯ll give you my position as the head. Otherwise, if I handle it myself, this thing will probably remain an unsolved mystery.¡± Zhou Qiang¡¯s words weren¡¯t an exaggeration. Without Su Xuan¡¯s assistance, they wouldn¡¯t have even discovered the small room within the victim¡¯s room, let alone identify the murderer. Hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s proposition, Su Xuan ¡¯ smiled and seized a pair of handcuffs from the desk. Let s go,¡± he said, ¡°I¡¯ll show you how to crack this case.¡± What more could Zhou Qiang say after that? He jumped to his feet and followed Su Xuan. His curiosity was piqued. What was it that he didn¡¯t know? How had Su Xuan managed to solve the case in such a short time? Did he believe it? Not really. But he had no choice. Su Xuan led Zhou Qiang to the economic team of Feng Weixiong. Don¡¯t underestimate the influence of TikTok (Douyin) fame. If TikTok could make people famous and rich, the team behind it had to be moving at lightning speed. Furthermore, it was a group company, so shortly after Feng Weixiong¡¯s departure, they had already signed a new anchor. When they arrived, the faces of the team members did not look welcoming. This officer, you said you¡¯d come after our previous discussion,¡± the team leader said. ¡°We¡¯ve already given you all the information. But now¡­ What¡¯s the purpose of your visit? Are you here to question us again? Sorry, but we¡¯re quite busy at the moment. Please get straight to the point.¡± The team leader¡¯s face was clearly showing annoyance at the repeated visits from the police, making it clear that they found it bothersome. ¡°Don¡¯t worry,¡± Su Xuan replied, offering a reassuring smile to the team leader. ¡°This will be the last time.¡± Upon hearing this, the team leader who had been standing in front of them looked utterly baffled. Su Xuan then pulled out his police ID and the wanted notice, stating, ¡°We¡¯re here to find Hu Qian.¡± Hu Qian!? The moment the team leader saw the wanted notice, his eyes widened, and he appeared dumbfounded. ¡°Officer,¡± he stammered, ¡°There¡¯s no one here by that name. Are you sure you haven¡¯t made a mistake?¡± Hu Qian? Although there had indeed been someone with that name in their team before, she had left a long time ago. Now, for the police to come here searching for Hu Qian¡­ How could they possibly find her? ¡°Hu Qian did work for us before,¡± the team leader explained, ¡°but she resigned quite a while ago. Are you sure you¡¯re in the right place?¡± Not only the team leader, but even Zhou Qiang looked puzzled. He remembered the name quite well. Hu Qian had been the third person involved in the assault by Feng Weixiong. Compared to the first time when she had participated, she had become more proficient by the third incident. Her actions were swift¡¯, vicious, and struck a heavy blow to the victim¡¯s self-esteem. Unfortunately, Hu Qian had been the third victim herself. Feng Weixiong had tracked her down, drugged her, and subjected her to inhumane torment. If Feng Weixiong hadn¡¯t been worried about the consequences of causing her death, she might not have survived her ordeal at his hands. After escaping, she had spent a full three months in the hospital. When she was finally discharged, she found herself unemployed, as the company had fired her. Feng Weixiong had acted as if she didn¡¯t exist, showing no concern that she might report him to the authorities. Hu Qian was just a young girl who had come out of a small mountain town. All she wanted was a stable job. She had initially thought that working in an economic team for internet celebrities would be a secure job. At most, she expected frequent changes in internet celebrities. As long as the talent agency was still in business, people would be fine. But she had never imagined that this line of work could be so corrupt. She was helpless. She couldn¡¯t resist someone so much more powerful than herself. In the end, she had to accept the reality of being dismissed. Soon, she vanished from the city. This was the information Zhou Qiang had found earlier. He and Su Xuan had searched for almost all the girls Feng Weixiong had harmed, but not everyone could be found. Feng Weixiong had been active for a long time, not just recently, and had harmed many people. A large portion of the information they had consisted of individuals who had disappeared in the city. That¡¯s why Zhou Qiang was so shocked when he heard Su Xuan¡¯s intention to find Hu Qian, who had already disappeared from the city. ¡°Are we in the wrong place?¡± Zhou Qiang wondered. But at that moment, Su Xuan smiled at a young girl not far away. ¡°Do you perhaps doubt the police?¡± he asked the team leader. ¡°Hu Qian wasn¡¯t just a part of your team; she was an indispensable part of it.¡± The team leader was left bewildered. ¡°Indispensable?¡± he questioned. ¡°Who?¡± While the team leader was still puzzled, Su Xuan walked over to the young girl and, looking at the scriptwriter beside her, said, ¡°Hu Qian, you are suspected of involvement in a murder case. Please come with us..¡± Chapter 236 - Chapter 236: Vicious Murder Case! Chapter 236: Vicious Murder Case! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation | Editor: Dragon Boat Translation ¡°Considering the current situation, you¡¯re not clueless,¡± Old Mai said with a serious tone in front of Su Xuan. After pondering for a moment, he continued, ¡°I¡¯ve thought about it. Why don¡¯t we let you guys take on this mission¡­¡± ¡°If you come back, this whole matter should be over,¡± he added. However, what Old Mai didn¡¯t expect was that Su Xuan didn¡¯t hesitate when he heard these words. In fact, he flatly rejected the proposal. ¡°For me, there¡¯s nothing to fear about this situation,¡± Su Xuan said confidently. ¡°If they¡¯re looking for someone, it should be Feng Weiqiang they¡¯re after, not me. If I run away now, that would be true evasion. I want to stand in the sunlight, feel the spring breeze, and let them curse at me!¡± Su Xuan declared this with a serious expression and a hint of mockery in his tone. ¡°The police have already posted notices, but they still don¡¯t believe it. It only proves that this internet virus is indeed quite severe. However, the case has already been closed. How arrogant can they be now?¡± After Su Xuan finished speaking, Old Mai fell into deep thought. He was well aware of the situation, but he didn¡¯t want to see Su Xuan, whom he held in high regard, suffer such injustice. To this, Su Xuan appeared bewildered. ¡°What¡¯s the big deal about this injustice? If they dare to charge at me, it would be assaulting an officer! I¡¯ll arrest them on the spot!¡± Old Mai:¡­ ¡°Alright then!¡± It seemed like some people just shouldn¡¯t make any reckless remarks. With the discussion between Su Xuan and Old Mai, Su Xuan was not sent for additional training. However¡­ Trouble struck the police department once again, this time in their jurisdiction within Jiangcheng City. Late that night, someone had broken into a house for a robbery. When the homeowners, a man and a woman, discovered the intruder, a violent confrontation ensued. The male homeowner was fatally stabbed, and the female homeowner was injured before the assailant fled with their cash. The injured woman managed to make a frantic call to the police, but she passed out before she could even dial 120 for medical assistance. By the time help arrived, one victim had already passed away on the way to the hospital, while the other remained in intensive care. This case was assigned to the Major Crimes Division. However, the emergency call had initially been directed to the Joint Operations Command Center, which then dispatched it to the Jiangcheng Police Department. And among the officers on duty that night was none other than Su Xuan. Trying to take this case away from him? Impossible! ¡°This case should be handed over to our Major Crimes Division,¡± a stern-faced officer standing in front of Su Xuan declared, his gaze filled with discontent. ¡°This is a vicious murder case. You won¡¯t be able to solve it with just your local police station. We, in the Major Crimes Division, can get results faster. Do you want the murderer to escape?¡± As the Major Crimes Division officer spoke, he looked down upon Su Xuan and the other officers behind him, wearing an expression of disdain. This remark hit a nerve. The faces of all the police officers at the Jiangcheng Police Department turned grim. ¡°Officer Yu, your words are quite arrogant,¡± Su Xuan retorted. ¡°How can you be so sure that if this case is handed over to you, you¡¯ll definitely solve it? If I recall correctly, there are several unsolved cases in your Major Crimes Division, aren¡¯t there?¡± Zhou Qiang chuckled coldly. Seeing Officer Yu acting so arrogantly didn¡¯t sit well with him. While their Jiangcheng Police Department might not be as strict as the Major Crimes Division, it didn¡¯t mean they couldn¡¯t solve any cases. ¡°Officer Yu, perhaps you should return and focus on solving those unsolved cases of your own,¡± Zhou Qiang continued. ¡°Since this case has already landed at our Jiangcheng Police Department, let us handle it. Initially, they didn¡¯t oppose the idea of transferring the case to the Major Crimes Division, especially since it involved a vicious murder. They knew their small local police station wouldn¡¯t be enough to handle it. The key was to collaborate with the Major Crimes Division. However, they didn¡¯t expect Officer Yu to arrive and mock them. This made the officers from the Jiangcheng Police Department feel uneasy. What¡¯s the implication here? They acknowledged that their station couldn¡¯t match the Major Crimes Division in certain aspects, but they had solved numerous cases themselves. Yet, this guy came here and started mocking them. What? Are you claiming to be superior and trying to snatch cases from us? ¡°You¡­¡± Officer Yu was accustomed to this kind of talk within the department. His previous words were based on the assumption that their local police station might not be able to handle the case. Handing it over to the Major Crimes Division seemed like the logical choice. He never expected to encounter a police officer who wasn¡¯t afraid of him and dared to mock him. Officer Yu¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. ¡°What do you mean by that? Are you planning to solve this case on your own, Officer Su?¡± He turned to Su Xuan, his face filled with an inexplicable anger. ¡°I know you¡¯ve helped the Major Crimes Division at the city bureau solve old cases before. But those were cold cases, not as urgent as this one. And you must have wasted a lot of time on them. If you intend to handle this one slowly, who knows where the culprit might have escaped by then? Handing it over to our Major Crimes Division is the best approach¡­¡± Before Officer Yu could finish his statement, Su Xuan burst into laughter. ¡°Who said I can¡¯t find the culprit?¡± Officer Yu: ??? Others: ??? After hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words, everyone was shocked, unable to believe the meaning behind his statement. Su Xuan suddenly closed his phone and the documents on his desk, grabbed a pair of handcuffs from the table, and stood up. ¡°Get ready to go!¡± He had a confident smile on his face. ¡°We¡¯re heading to the crime scene to search for clues!¡± In reality, the impact of this case was neither insignificant nor substantial. After receiving the alarm notice, Su Xuan immediately led his officers to the scene. However, by that time, the culprit had already escaped, leaving behind only two barely surviving victims. The male homeowner had already died on the way to the hospital, and the female homeowner had been in the ICU all night but still couldn¡¯t make it. At the time of the incident, only these two individuals had seen the assailant¡¯s face. As a result, the police had no time to take statements from them. It was as if no one had witnessed the perpetrator¡¯s appearance. The leaders at the local police station had considered it and ultimately submitted the case to the Major Crimes Division. Just half an hour ago, Su Xuan, along with Zhou Qiang and others, had been prepared to hand over the case. But now¡­ Heh. With this arrogant attitude, he wouldn¡¯t give it up, not in a million years! Su Xuan had been to the crime scene earlier and possessed a keen sense of the primary evidence. Moreover, he held the photos and other materials taken during the initial investigation. Since he had no intention of relinquishing the case, he decided to put his tools to use. Photo stitching, 3D modeling template, activate! Although he hadn¡¯t had the time to examine it closely before, now, as he focused on the model generated from the photos, Su Xuan could discern even more details. He began to speak, and Zhou Qiang and the others followed him without paying any attention to Officer Yu and the rest who were trailing behind. Officer Yu¡¯s eyes narrowed in defiance, and he ended up tagging along as well. ¡°Searching for clues?¡± Officer Yu muttered.. ¡°Let¡¯s see what kind of clues you can find!¡± Chapter 237 - Chapter 237: You Know Nothing About Su Xuans Strength! Chapter 237: You Know Nothing About Su Xuan¡¯s Strength! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Despite Officer Yu and their skepticism, Zhou Qiang and the others had full confidence in Su Xuan. If there was one person in their department who could identify the suspect in this case, it was Su Xuan. Seeing Officer Yu and his team following them, Zhou Qiang and the others barely gave them a second glance. They quickly averted their eyes, smirking inwardly. Man! You have no idea of Su Xuan¡¯s capabilities! Of course, Officer Yu and his team were unaware of Zhou Qiang and their group¡¯s thoughts at this moment. They followed Su Xuan out of the police station and managed to hitch a ride. Initially, they thought Su Xuan and his team might refuse their company, but to their surprise, Su Xuan merely glanced at them casually, showing no concern about whether they were tagging along or not. Officer Yu:¡­ Although we do have doubts about your ability to solve this case, your condescending attitude is quite awkward. What¡¯s the deal? Do you think you¡¯re invincible just because you helped the city bureau? With this in mind, Officer Yu¡¯s gaze hardened. Even as he sat in the car, his eyes remained fixed on Su Xuan. He was determined to see what Su Xuan was truly capable of, how he managed to assist the city bureau in solving this case. As for Su Xuan¡­ Su Xuan chose not to speak and instead issued a series of instructions to his team. ¡°This is the homicide scene.¡± ¡°When we arrived earlier, we didn¡¯t conduct a thorough examination as the victim was still in critical condition.¡± ¡°Now that the victim has passed away, this is the primary crime scene.¡± ¡°Everyone, observe carefully, and do not disturb the scene.¡± ¡°Officer Yu, since you¡¯re from the Major Crimes Division, you should be familiar with how to handle the primary crime scene, right?¡± ¡°So, I¡¯ll leave the investigation tasks here to you.¡± Su Xuan delivered this rapid-fire set of instructions, and even before Officer Yu could respond, Su Xuan had already led his team upstairs. They left Officer Yu and his team staring at the body outline on the ground, their expressions extremely unpleasant. ¡°¡­This, Officer Yu¡­¡± The police officers who had come along with Officer Yu didn¡¯t look too pleased. They cautiously inquired, ¡°What do we do next?¡± What could they do? Of course, they had to handle the case! ¡°We handle the case!¡± Officer Yu looked at the staircase, which Su Xuan had already disappeared into, and sneered. ¡°Since young Su has entrusted this task to us¡­¡± ¡°If we don¡¯t find something substantial for him, he might think we¡¯re just loafing around!¡± Although he said this, Officer Yu knew that he was already at a disadvantage when he had brought his team here earlier. Who could have expected Su Xuan¡¯s cunning move? He had divided the responsibilities between them before anyone could react¡­ it infuriated Officer Yu! On the other hand, while Officer Yu wore a grim expression, Zhou Qiang, who was following Su Xuan upstairs, was bewildered. ¡°But¡­ Old Su, weren¡¯t you planning not to give him the case? Why are you letting them investigate downstairs? If they get involved, it will be troublesome for us to take it back¡­¡± As Zhou Qiang spoke, the other officers also nodded seriously, equally surprised by Su Xuan¡¯s actions. Hearing Zhou Qiang¡¯s words, everyone turned their attention to Su Xuan. Su Xuan sighed in resignation. ¡°Don¡¯t you guys realize¡­ if we don¡¯t hand over the case, they won¡¯t be able to do anything.¡± As soon as Su Xuan finished speaking, the surrounding officers shook their heads. They had spent many years in the police force and knew that once a case was transferred to the Major Crimes Division, it was no longer their prerogative to decide whether to hand it over or not. But didn¡¯t young Su passionately vow earlier that he would never hand over the case? So why now¡­ ¡°Regardless of whether we hand it over or not, they¡¯ll come and take it. Why not let us decide who the primary investigator is? Wouldn¡¯t that be more convenient?¡± Su Xuan looked at his puzzled colleagues and smiled. The group, initially puzzled, immediately widened their eyes upon hearing Su Xuan¡¯s words. It suddenly clicked for them, and they finally understood why Su Xuan had taken this approach. Zhou Qiang slapped Su Xuan on the shoulder and gave him a thumbs-up. ¡°Man, how did I not think of this? You¡¯re amazing!¡± ¡°It seems like you have a plan!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s seize the initiative now and see how that guy compares to us.¡± ¡°That guy, when he came to our unit, I didn¡¯t like the way he acted at all¡­¡± ¡°He had this arrogant face, as if someone owed him something¡­¡± ¡°If it weren¡¯t for the fact that he was from the Major Crimes Division and said that one thing, I would have punched him for sure!¡± Zhou Qiang sneered as he spoke. This wasn¡¯t a lie. If it hadn¡¯t been for his colleagues restraining him, Zhou Qiang would have thrown a punch. Su Xuan knew his partner¡¯s temper all too well and could only shake his head in silence. It had to be him; otherwise, with Zhou Qiang¡¯s short fuse, someone would have beaten him up sooner or later. The case had originally been assigned to the Jiangcheng Police Station. The officer who responded to the call was none other than Su Xuan himself. As the first responder who witnessed the crime scene, he actually had a better understanding of the situation than anyone else present. When Su Xuan and his team received the distress call and rushed to the scene, the perpetrator had already left. The call had been made by the female victim, who was barely holding on. At the time they arrived, Su Xuan had activated his radar. Although they hadn¡¯t been on the scene for long, the perpetrator should not have had enough time to escape too far. However, when they arrived, Su Xuan¡¯s radar displayed nothing at all. Assuming there was no issue with his system, there was only one possibility: when they arrived, the perpetrator had already fled, and by sheer coincidence, they hadn¡¯t taken the route they used to get there. This shouldn¡¯t have been possible. The Jiangcheng Police Station was located right next to the residential complex, and it took only about five minutes to get there. Considering the time it took for the female victim to make the distress call and the time needed for dispatch, they had at most ten minutes. This calculation didn¡¯t account for their travel time¡­ This means that, excluding the time for the distress call and dispatch, there was only a five-minute window for the perpetrator to escape. However, this residential complex had only one entrance and exit, making it nearly impossible for someone on foot to avoid encountering the police within those five minutes. Furthermore, Su Xuan¡¯s radar covered a wide area, encompassing hundreds of meters around him. It was as if anyone passing in front of him would have been noticed, even a dog. But strangely, at that moment, Su Xuan¡¯s radar had given no indication. ¡°Let¡¯s search more carefully,¡± Su Xuan said, ¡°I have a feeling that today we might find some useful clues, or we might not!¡± Zhou Qiang couldn¡¯t help but wonder if Su Xuan was serving up a huge helping of optimism. Nevertheless, the thought of Officer Yu and his team downstairs searching for clues drove them to intensify their efforts. They began searching the area upstairs frantically. Meanwhile, Su Xuan¡¯s gaze was fixed on the door of the children¡¯s room¡­. Chapter 238 - Chapter 238: Good Guy, The Little Guy Hidden in the Doll? Chapter 238: Good Guy, The Little Guy Hidden in the Doll? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation When Su Xuan arrived in the room, he had already thoroughly examined the surroundings. Simultaneously, his radar quickly covered the entire villa. Under his detection, the villa displayed a clean and transparent blue system, with one exception¡ªthe children¡¯s room. Su Xuan wasn¡¯t one to hide or withhold information. If he sensed something was amiss, he wouldn¡¯t hesitate to investigate. He promptly approached the children¡¯s room and swung the door open with a brisk motion. Inside, he was met with a pair of startled eyes. Su Xuan was taken aback. Wait, there¡¯s someone here? Maintaining his posture with the door ajar, Su Xuan stared inside for a while, his eyes filled with surprise. The children¡¯s room was beautifully decorated, complete with a half-meter-tall Iron Man model in the corner, indicating how much the couple had adored their child. However, the Iron Man model in the children¡¯s room had been opened, and the little guy, sweating profusely, had just removed the helmet to reveal a fluffy head. He certainly hadn¡¯t expected someone to suddenly open his bedroom door. Staring with wide eyes, he looked at Su Xuan. When he saw the police uniform, he gradually calmed down. Instead of causing a fuss, he cautiously asked, ¡°Are you a policeman, mister? Can you tell me where my mommy and daddy went? They seem to be missing.¡± The child¡¯s eyes were filled with anxiety and fear, mixed with a glimmer of hope. As Su Xuan maintained his door-opening posture, every muscle in his body tensed upon seeing the child. Hearing the child¡¯s words, Su Xuan softened his approach. He walked cautiously towards the child and spoke gently, ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid, little one. Uncle is a police officer. Your mom and dad aren¡¯t here right now.¡± He paused for a moment, estimating that the child was around four or five years old. Su Xuan didn¡¯t want to speak too directly, at least not yet. With a reassuring tone, he continued, ¡°Tell Uncle, how did you end up here? Can you come out? Do you need Uncle¡¯s help?¡± As he spoke, Su Xuan extended his hand slowly towards the child. He approached delicately, making only a small step. After all, the child was very young. However, even though the child saw Su Xuan in a police uniform, he couldn¡¯t forget the screams of his parents from that night. He didn¡¯t know what had happened to them. His mother had told him that if anything happened at home, he should hide inside the doll and not come out until she came to get him. Little Zhouzhou didn¡¯t understand why his mother had said that, but he believed her. So, that night when his parents screamed downstairs and strange sounds echoed, he stayed hidden inside the doll for a long time. But, he got too hungry. Zhouzhou wasn¡¯t obedient; he crawled out of the doll, took a tiny bit of food, and then went back inside. Why wasn¡¯t his mother coming? Zhouzhou thought and thought, and he got hungry again. He crawled out of the doll once more, wanting more to eat. It seemed like many people had come into the house, walking around. Zhouzhou didn¡¯t dare say a word while inside the doll, but he was eventually discovered. What should he do? Where was his mother? Zhou Qiang and his team had been investigating the surroundings for quite some time when they suddenly realized that Su Xuan had been missing for a good part of the day. They quickly began searching for him. Downstairs, Officer Yu and his team heard the commotion from upstairs and rolled their eyes in exasperation. Officer Yu couldn¡¯t help but think that those officers from the local police station were unreliable. If they had taken charge of the case, it would have been solved by now. Yet, these guys were feeling self-assured, thinking they could handle it, and now it had been nearly half a day with no leads. Didn¡¯t they understand that time was money? However, Officer Yu took a deep breath when he found a lead in his investigation. If those officers from the local police station didn¡¯t come to him asking for information, he¡¯d be surprised. On one side, Officer Yu found a lead and discreetly reported back to the Criminal Investigation Division. On the other side, Zhou Qiang and his team finally found Su Xuan. Then, they were left dumbfounded as they saw Su Xuan holding a child of about four or five years old. ¡°Su Xuan¡­ Where did you get this child?¡± Zhou Qiang, who had worked with Su Xuan for a longer time, was bolder in his thinking. ¡°I remember this¡­ I remember that the deceased couple seemed to have a child,¡± he said, stopping himself from saying ¡®the dead.¡¯ He had noticed the glare Su Xuan gave him when he was about to mention the deceased. Zhou Qiang looked at the child in Su Xuan¡¯s arms and quickly corrected himself. ¡°Yes, it¡¯s him. This child has been hiding inside a half-meter-tall Iron Man model. We didn¡¯t notice him before.¡± Su Xuan nodded in agreement. On the day of the incident, they received an emergency call and rushed to the scene along with the ambulance service. Upon arrival, they realized that something unusual was going on. The male and female homeowners were almost dead at the scene, and the police didn¡¯t waste any time; they immediately had the ambulance take them away. However, not all the officers went to the hospital; some stayed behind to investigate. Back then, they hadn¡¯t noticed this little guy. It seemed he was hidden quite well. Thinking about this, Zhou Qiang glanced at Su Xuan. After all these years working together, he had a good understanding of Su Xuan¡¯s thought process. Could it be that Su Xuan hoped the child might know something? Feeling Zhou Qiang¡¯s gaze, Su Xuan had no intention of arguing. He brought the child out precisely for this reason. Whether he was heartless or not, he needed to record a statement from this child, who had lost both parents. The care and concern now would save him from future suffering. The primary focus now was finding the killer of this child¡¯s parents. The child¡¯s emotional well-being came second. The team exchanged glances and agreed with Su Xuan¡¯s approach. ¡°Let¡¯s head downstairs,¡± Su Xuan finally said. ¡°Have you found any clues?¡± While walking downstairs, he asked about the progress. After all, Zhou Qiang and the others were experienced police officers, and they had indeed found something in the study. ¡°We discovered surveillance footage on the study computer,¡± Zhou Qiang explained. ¡°The surveillance camera was cleverly disguised as a pinhole camera attached to a lamp. It was well-hidden and difficult to notice, especially with the lamp blocking it. Normal people wouldn¡¯t think to look at the lamp, but when it shone down, the image became clear.¡± It seemed like one of the homeowners had installed it. Unfortunately, the footage from that night showed the suspect wearing a mask and a black overcoat, with their body wrapped up tightly, making it impossible to identify their face or body shape.. Chapter 239 - Chapter 239: Suspect Arrested! Father-in-law Is In The Hospital? Chapter 239: Suspect Arrested! Father-in-law Is In The Hospital? Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Of course, even with just this small lead, it was sufficient for the police. No matter how skilled the killer was, they couldn¡¯t escape the watchful eyes of law enforcement. Su Xuan and his team brought the child back to the police station and contacted other relatives of the deceased to take care of the child. Then, they started investigating where the killer had gone. In the modern age, surveillance cameras were everywhere, and even the most elusive criminal couldn¡¯t escape being caught on tape. The process of finding clues could be tedious, but it was not fruitless. Poor Officer Yu finally found a clue and expected Su Xuan¡¯s team to reach out for assistance. However, to his surprise, they never called, and he waited in vain in his office. In the end, he had no choice but to visit the police station himself. To his astonishment, the team had already found some leads on their own without seeking his help. This situation left Officer Yu feeling a bit annoyed. In a way, it would have been better if Su Xuan had initiated this himself. But from the beginning, Officer Yu and his team had underestimated Su Xuan. Now, when Su Xuan had proven his capabilities and found leads on his own, it felt like a slap in the face. The burning frustration made Officer Yu realize that they had misjudged Su Xuan. ¡°Boss, what should we do?¡± Several officers who had come with Officer Yu couldn¡¯t hide their concern. The current situation was beyond their control, and the case was far from being solved. They had also started to reconsider their initial impression of Su Xuan. Officer Yu, who had once looked down on Su Xuan due to his own pride, had now come to appreciate his abilities. He no longer cared about the embarrassment he had faced in front of Su Xuan. After all, as long as they could solve the case, that was all that mattered to him. ¡°What else can we do?¡± Officer Yu said, dismissing the earlier misunderstanding. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the Jiangcheng Police Department!¡± This case was originally supposed to be directly assigned to their team at the Jiangcheng Police Department. However, due to Officer Yu¡¯s prior underestimation of Su Xuan and his team, Su Xuan and his colleagues had taken over the case themselves. Now that they had found a lead, Officer Yu decided to follow Su Xuan¡¯s lead and hand the case back to them. The officers present had worked with Officer Yu for many years, and upon hearing his decision, they immediately understood his intentions. They were taken aback. ¡°Boss, are you giving the case back to them?¡± ¡°This is a murder case! Can they really solve it?¡± Just like Officer Yu, these officers also doubted Su Xuan¡¯s team¡¯s ability to solve the case. However, upon hearing Officer Yu¡¯s explanation, they fell silent. ¡°Su Xuan has proven his capabilities,¡± Officer Yu said calmly. ¡°If he can find leads, then it¡¯s their expertise. Besides, the case was originally assigned to them, we just took it over temporarily. Now, they are close to cracking it themselves. Keeping this small lead in our hands won¡¯t make a difference. It¡¯s better to extend a helping hand.¡± Upon hearing this, the officers, who had wanted to voice their doubts, remained silent. After all, they had witnessed Su Xuan¡¯s abilities. As a result, Su Xuan¡¯s team, who were racing against time to find the killer, received the lead provided by Officer Yu¡¯s team ¨C a piece of clothing with bloodstains. They weren¡¯t sure if the bloodstains belonged to the killer or the victim, but this discovery gave Su Xuan and his team a new perspective. Especially for Officer Zhou, who had initially been upset, he was now excited and turned to Officer Yu, saying, ¡°Wow, Officer Yu, you¡¯re amazing! You found this evidence. Impressive!¡± ¡°This time, I owe you a favor!¡± Officer Yu felt a bit embarrassed by the praise. After all, the case should have been theirs from the beginning. However, their own arrogance had led to the case being taken over by Su Xuan¡¯s team, but it was also their responsibility to find the lead they needed. He didn¡¯t need thanks from Officer Zhou, he knew they were indebted to Su Xuan and his team. After handing over the evidence, they didn¡¯t leave, instead, they waited on the spot. As expected, after the forensic expert confirmed the DNA and conducted further analysis, the Jiangcheng Police Department finally identified the suspect. Su Xuan and his team took the lead in arresting him. At this point, the suspect had already fled to the border area between their city and the neighboring city. If Su Xuan and his team had been any slower, they probably wouldn¡¯t have caught him. The suspect, after committing the crime, had fled overnight but dared not take a taxi or use any surveillance-covered routes. Instead, he had taken small, less-traveled paths. He was planning to eat something, buy provisions in a small town at the edge of the city, head to the neighboring city, and take a flight. However, he was apprehended by Su Xuan and his team. ¡°No, let me go!¡± ¡°Why are you arresting me?¡± ¡°Let me go, let me go!¡± The suspect tried to escape but was immediately subdued by Su Xuan and his team, who pinned him to the ground. He started shouting, his face filled with panic, and when he saw Su Xuan and the others approaching, his fear was evident. Su Xuan looked down at the suspect, his expression devoid of emotion. ¡°Ben Ci, you are suspected of burglary and murder, and we are going to arrest you in accordance with the law!¡± Upon hearing this, the suspect knew he couldn¡¯t escape this time and was forcibly taken into custody by Su Xuan and his team. After returning to the police station, Officer Yu took charge of the interrogation. Compared to Su Xuan¡¯s team, the Criminal Investigation Division was faster at questioning. Su Xuan received a call. It was from Zhao Ruoxi. ¡°Su Xuan, my father, he¡­¡± As soon as he answered, he heard the frantic voice of a woman on the other end of the line. Su Xuan¡¯s expression changed, and he quickly said, ¡°Ruoxi, don¡¯t be afraid! Take it easy and tell me what happened?¡± Hearing his voice, Zhao Ruoxi, who had been nervous, calmed down. Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked at the operation room, still lit with red lights. ¡°My father was in a car accident. I¡­ I¡¯m so scared¡­¡± Upon hearing this, Su Xuan glanced at the office. They had already found the leads, and the suspect was in custody. All they needed was the suspect¡¯s statement, and they could proceed with the arrest. With the situation essentially concluded, it wouldn¡¯t be a problem for him to leave. Thinking quickly, Su Xuan said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, which hospital is it? Send me your location, and I¡¯ll come right away!¡± After hanging up the phone, he turned to Zhou Qiang, who was looking puzzled, and explained, ¡°Something has come up with my friend.¡± ¡°This case is almost wrapped up.. You keep an eye on it, and if anything happens, remember to call me! I¡¯ll leave now!¡± Chapter 240 - Chapter 240: In the Future, Light Will Be With You! Chapter 240: In the Future, Light Will Be With You! Translator: Dragon Boat Translation ( Editor: Dragon Boat Translation Although Zhou Qiang didn¡¯t know what had happened, he couldn¡¯t ignore the nervousness on Su Xuan¡¯s face when he answered the phone. Plus, with the case essentially wrapped up, he didn¡¯t have any reason to stay. Su Xuan grabbed his phone and rushed to Central Hospital¡¯s third floor. When he arrived, he saw Zhao Ruoxi sitting in front of the operating room, staring at her phone. Her current appearance was something he had never seen before. After all, the Zhao Ruoxi he had known since their first meeting had always been a strong and resilient person. She seemed capable of handling anything he threw her way. Seeing her like this now, Su Xuan was surprised. He hadn¡¯t expected her to show this vulnerable side. Ever since Su Xuan had met Zhao Ruoxi, she had always portrayed herself as a strong woman, seemingly able to handle whatever life threw at her. Her current demeanor caught him off guard, and he couldn¡¯t help but feel a surge of tenderness. When Su Xuan had first met Zhao Ruoxi, she had been a potential match for him, someone he had wanted to confess his feelings to. Seeing her in this state now, it was impossible for him not to feel heartbroken. ¡°Ruoxi, is Uncle okay?¡± Su Xuan asked. Sitting in the nearby chair, Zhao Ruoxi looked up when she heard his voice, her eyes filled with distress. No matter how strong she had been before, at this moment, she was just a helpless person waiting for news about her father¡¯s surgery. She gazed at Su Xuan and couldn¡¯t hold back her emotions as she said, ¡°Su Xuan¡­¡± In that instant, Su Xuan felt a rush of sympathy, and he stepped forward to embrace her. His voice was gentle but filled with a strong sense of reassurance. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯m here¡­¡± Fortunately, while Mr. Zhao¡¯s health wasn¡¯t great, the surgery went well without any complications. However, in the days to come, he would be prone to various illnesses, becoming what you might call a walking pharmacy. For Su Xuan, this wasn¡¯t a problem at all. He took this opportunity to propose to Zhao Ruoxi. Zhao Ruoxi was stunned! Su Xuan said, ¡°I think our feelings for each other have already reached this point. Originally, I wanted to confess and then start dating. But after Uncle¡¯s situation, I thought¡­ since we¡¯re both interested in each other, why waste time? How about we skip the dating and go straight to marriage?¡± Zhao Ruoxi thought to herself, Even if that¡¯s the case, you can¡¯t be so straightforward about it! Surprisingly, after this incident, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s parents began to look at Su Xuan with newfound respect. After all, Mr. Zhao knew the state of his own health, and he might be living as a walking medicine cabinet in the future which would incur significant medical expenses. Most people in such a situation might even consider breaking up, but this guy was willing to face it head-on. While Zhao Ruoxi felt a bit awkward, she did have feelings for Su Xuan, and his support during this difficult time had given her a strong sense of security. So she didn¡¯t refuse. With her acceptance, both families started discussing the wedding. One thing for sure was that Su Xuan¡¯s parents were relieved. They were genuinely worried that another situation like Qin Shuyi¡¯s might arise, and with their old age, they couldn¡¯t handle it. Thankfully, Zhao Ruoxi knew about Su Xuan¡¯s previous girlfriend, and her family was financially well-off, so they didn¡¯t push for an extravagant dowry. In fact, Zhao Ruoxi¡¯s father insisted, ¡°We won¡¯t take any dowry, but we¡¯ll provide an equal amount as a wedding gift for the couple to use as they please.¡± Now, even Su Xuan¡¯s parents had nothing to worry about. And so, both sides began preparing for the wedding. Watching Su Xuan getting married, the station chief, Old Mai, couldn¡¯t help feeling a bit uneasy. He had been exceptionally kind to Su Xuan recently, and he couldn¡¯t shake the feeling that he was losing him once he got married. The deputy station chief chuckled, ¡°Su Xuan is a rough-and-tough guy. He found such a great girl like Ruoxi. He¡¯s the one who hit the jackpot, isn¡¯t he?¡± However, Old Mai didn¡¯t buy into that argument at all. In his heart, Su Xuan was like a tender, juicy piece of cabbage, and he wasn¡¯t happy about it. ¡°No way! I¡¯m going to apply for a second-class merit for Su Xuan!¡± The deputy station chief raised an eyebrow, ¡°Isn¡¯t Su Xuan already decorated with several second-class merits?¡± Old Mai thought for a moment, realizing that Su Xuan indeed had quite a few second-class merits. ¡°In that case, why don¡¯t you consider promoting his rank?¡± Old Mai nodded, ¡°That makes sense! I¡¯ll go file the application!¡± As for what Old Mai did, Su Xuan had no clue. However, he was genuinely happy. After all, this was his first marriage in this life and the previous one combined. How could he not be happy? He was even getting impatient with the slow pace of the wedding preparations Finally, the big day arrived, and Su Xuan was ready to pick up the bride early in the morning. Before fetching the bride, his groomsmen presented him with some gifts. At that time, Su Xuan was still quite composed. However, when he arrived at the hotel, he became completely dazed. The reason? His bride was stunning! He knew that Zhao Ruoxi was a beautiful woman, but he never expected her to look this incredible in a wedding dress. Su Xuan even felt like he might have married a goddess instead. When the officiant called him to come forward and get his bride, Su Xuan approached Zhao Ruoxi, who was wearing the wedding gown. He got down on one knee and said, ¡°Ruoxi, thank you for marrying me.¡± Zhao Ruoxi didn¡¯t need the officiant to prompt her. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she reached out to him. Marriage! They had actually taken this step and entered into matrimony. They both walked towards the stage, and Su Xuan¡¯s colleagues in the audience were going crazy. ¡°Come on! Our office¡¯s eligible bachelor is getting hitched, and we¡¯re still single!¡± Just the thought of it made them mad. They were determined to get some benefits out of this wedding, or they wouldn¡¯t be satisfied! on the wedding day, Old Mai¡¯s gift arrived: a guarantee that Su Xuan would be promoted by the end of the year! He had already submitted the application to the bureau secretly. Old Mai could tell Su Xuan about it privately, after all, it was almost the end of the year! Su Xuan was thrilled by this news! Wow, he had truly reached the peak of his life after transmigrating¡­ He had earned a second-class merit, found a wife, and now, he was even getting a promotion¡­ When he thought about the year-end bonus, Su Xuan was practically on cloud nine! Zhao Ruoxi asked him why he was so happy, but he couldn¡¯t tell her the real reason. He simply said that he was overjoyed because it was their wedding day. The three-day wedding celebrations, along with some days off Su Xuan had taken, allowed them to enjoy a brief vacation in a nearby city. But when they returned, it was time to get back to work. On his first day back at the office, Su Xuan received news of a new case. A headless female corpse had been found by the seaside. Old Mai was in a meeting and randomly assigned Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang to investigate. ¡°Su Xuan, Zhou Qiang, both of you go and take a look. This case is also crucial, and you must find the killer!¡± Su Xuan and Zhou Qiang immediately stood up. ¡°Yes, we promise to complete the mission!¡± As they stepped out of the meeting room, Su Xuan took a deep breath in the sunlight. He was married now, and they were planning to have children in the future. He had firmly planted his roots in this world. In the days to come, he would strive for a better future. [Achievement Unlocked: Discovered a New Case ¨C Headless Female Corpse. Please solve the case as soon as possible, Host¡­] ¡°I got it!¡± The familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind, and Su Xuan responded mentally as he walked forward. With a system, a wife, and a family¡­ His future was incredibly bright! For now, it was time to solve the case¡­ The End. Su Xuan still had a long journey ahead, but the author¡¯s writing abilities have their limits, so this is where it ends. See you in the next book, my friends!