Chapter 32: Relaxation isn’t lively

There have been 4 pamphlets on the desk, promoting a lodge, a grocery store, a pharmacy, and an English studying establishment. Alongside them was a stack of pictures. He Wei crossed his arms, whereas the members of the particular activity drive stared eagerly at him, ready for Captain He to start the dialogue.

With a slight carry of his eyes, He Wei seen the awkward scene and stated, “What’s with these seems to be?”

“Captain, are you aware the place Cheng Zhenqing went?” Yun Xiaoxiao requested.

“The place do you suppose he went?” He Wei’s gaze swept throughout the individuals current. “Let’s all share our ideas. We’re all on the identical workforce, and brainstorming is important for fixing the case.”

“…” If we had any concepts, we might have gone to arrest him already, Captain He.

“Children have versatile pondering, and their brains must get shifting,” Chong Zhen patted Xia Liang on the again of her head. “Come on, Edogawa Xia Liang, present us what you’ve received. Allow us to witness the facility of over seven hundred episodes of anime.”

“Chong-ge, please don’t put me at gunpoint like that,” Xia Liang almost cried. “I’ve seemed on the map, and these locations aren’t even shut to one another. May or not it’s that he simply picked up the pamphlets on the road and casually left them at house?”

“That’s a chance.” He Wei turned to Hu Songkai. “ErHu, the gadgets have been introduced again by you. Do you have got any ideas?”

“I really feel like he might need gone to a lodge. He’s on the run, and if he has no place to sleep, he would want to discover a place to relaxation.” 

“The surveillance is tight now. Practically all inns require ID registration, whether or not with actual data or a faux identification. The second it’s uploaded to the community, it’s uncovered. Cheng Zhenqing wouldn’t take such a danger,” He Wei’s gaze met Wu Xiaolei’s. “Xiaolei, the place do you suppose we should always go?”

“Huh? I, I don’t actually have any good concepts. Usually, we simply comply with Captain Heng’s activity assignments.” Wu Xiaolei scratched his head apologetically.

“That received’t do. What if Captain Heng isn’t round at some point? Then wouldn’t you be clueless?” He Wei coaxed gently. “It’s okay. Something associated to the case is value saying. Having concepts is an effective factor.”

Wu Xiaolei felt troubled. Probably the most handy method for finding a suspect was by way of cell phone sign monitoring. Nonetheless, the quantity obtained from the personal coach had been turned off for a while, and the bottom station hadn’t obtained any data. The ultimate location was close to the Hutaoli Group, however it was virtually ineffective. The pamphlets additional added to the confusion; the retailers talked about have been scattered all over, and so they couldn’t slim down a particular space.

He had been seconded to the Prison Investigation Division, supposedly to help, however in actuality, Heng Luzhou despatched him to be taught. In accordance with Captain Heng, any supernatural being could be uncovered when confronted with He Wei’s strategies. Their job was to do legwork and investigations, leaving the pondering to He Wei.

Each time Wu Xiaolei watched He Wei look at a bit of proof and shortly deduce a conclusion, his admiration for He Wei grew stronger. However when it got here to attempting it himself, he encountered quite a few difficulties. His thoughts grew to become a multitude, like strolling right into a maze with out an exit.

“Are you all racking your brains attempting to determine which certainly one of these locations he might need gone to?” He Wei picked up the leaflets and shook them. “Many occasions, you possibly can’t simply have a look at the floor. There’s a variety of data printed on these colourful pamphlets, and what we have to do is extract the helpful parts from inside.”

Everybody on the desk listened attentively. He Wei took out the pharmacy pamphlet and handed it to Yun Xiaoxiao. He instructed every of them to take a cautious look and emphasised to not simply deal with the floor data however to be good at recognizing unnoticed particulars.

Profiting from the break, He Wei made tea. The cup was full of honeysuckle tea, the identical variety that Jingyuan had given him the final time they met. When you attain thirty, you begin listening to your well being. Again within the day, He Wei might come again from a run in the summertime and pour ice water over his head, however with age catching up, he couldn’t afford such extravagance anymore.

Because the pamphlet handed from Yun Xiaoxiao to Xia Liang, it had already been by way of the palms of three individuals. Hu Songkai admitted defeat voluntarily, giving himself the label of “Erquan Yingyue1Performer.” Chong Zhen scolded him for being with out ambition, giving up on himself, saying, ‘Take a look at Chong-ge.

With a cup of tea in hand, He Wei appeared fairly amused. After staring on the pamphlet for just a few seconds, Chong Zhen all of a sudden slapped it on the desk, pointing his index finger on the constructing behind the pharmacy. “Go test that space. He could be hiding in that workplace constructing.”

Xia Liang lined his face, uncomfortably interjecting, “Chong-ge, this constructing… it’s photoshopped.”

“…”

He Wei couldn’t maintain again and burst into laughter. Chong Zhen’s face turned ugly, desirous to execute Xia Liang on the spot. Little brat, don’t you care about your brother’s face? Can’t you sabotage the plan after the viewers disperses?

Xia Liang picked up the pamphlet, scrutinizing it totally. He didn’t miss a single phrase and located nothing uncommon. It wasn’t till he lifted it up and held it in opposition to the overhead fluorescent gentle that the skinny, shiny coated paper revealed one thing. Xia Liang requested in confusion, “Huh? There appears to be a mark right here.”

Everybody seemed up collectively. Just under the flowery purple lantern in a single nook of the pamphlet, there was an imprint that appeared to have been left by writing above the pamphlet. Chong Zhen patted Xia Liang on the again, saying, “Your eyes actually are sharp!”

He Wei noticed that the key of the pamphlets had lastly been found. The sight of those individuals wanting up on the sky, engrossed of their ideas, was so picturesque that he couldn’t bear to look immediately at them. So he walked over and took the pamphlet down. “It’s tough to discern from this angle. Haven’t you discovered physics? It’s the precept of sunshine refraction.”

He rolled the part with the imprint downward and held it as much as the sunshine. Everybody targeted their gaze, and so they noticed a sequence of numbers.

“The medium on which one thing was written might need a thickness, inflicting the imprint to be much less seen. The center and final digits aren’t clear; it may very well be 5 or 9, or perhaps 8 or 7. Strive all of them and make the decision to seek out out the place it’s.” He Wei closed his cup. “Additionally, what in regards to the man who issued the journey discover?”

Hu Songkai waved his hand, signaling to not ask, as a result of asking would solely yield the reply that his whereabouts have been unknown.

Wu Xiaolei’s eyes flickered. “Captain He, might that man and Cheng Zhenqing be the identical particular person?”

“The options do bear some resemblance, however Hutaoli and Fuxin Street are half the town aside. Apart from, he picked up my classmate’s ID. So, I feel the one that issued the journey discover could be close to Huyue Xingchen.” He Wei smiled. “Nonetheless, your speculation can also be doable. You’re exhibiting promise. Let’s first carry Cheng Zhenqing in; it might resolve a variety of points.”

Wu Xiaolei’s spirits lifted. “Sure!”

———

After the assembly, Huang Zhanwei referred to as Cheng Zesheng over to his workplace.

Cheng Zesheng didn’t know what methods this outdated fox was as much as, so he requested cautiously, “Chief Huang, what can I do for you?”

“Oh, nothing a lot, simply asking the way you’ve been currently.” Huang Zhanwei sat beside Cheng Zesheng, his gaze was stuffed with kindness. “Zesheng, when you encounter any difficulties, don’t maintain them to your self. It’s not good in your well being.”

“Chief Huang, thanks in your concern,” Cheng Zesheng checked out his smile, feeling a way of déjà vu, as if a weasel have been wishing a contented new 12 months to a hen. He placed on a well mannered smile. “Is there the rest? If not, I’ll head again.”

“Really, there may be,” Huang Zhanwei grabbed his arm. “Zesheng, you’ve been working diligently because you joined the Municipal Bureau. Seven years have flown by in a blink, and also you haven’t taken any holidays, proper?”

His assistant chimed in, “Vice-Captain Cheng has certainly labored onerous. I’ve checked the attendance information. Vice-Captain Cheng has collected almost a month of annual go away.”

“A month? That’s fairly some time. Because it’s piling up and may’t be used as money, why not take a break?” Huang Zhanwei chuckled, his small eyes narrowing. “It’s a very good time to chill out. Speak to your mother and father; perhaps be a part of a tour group for a visit?”

Cheng Zesheng shook his head. “Not for now. I nonetheless have ongoing circumstances, and my grasp is within the hospital. If I take break day, who will deal with them?”

“That’s not an issue. You’ll be able to delegate the work to your colleagues. Our Municipal Bureau at all times squeezes you… Allow you to examine all of the circumstances, that’s not acceptable.” Huang Zhanwei stood up, pulled out a go away kind from the drawer, and handed it over. “Right here, fill it out on the spot. I’ll signal it straight away. Simply hand over your work and take a break.”

Cheng Zesheng stood up, shortly walked over, and held onto Huang Zhanwei’s hand. “Lao Huang, is that this a trip or a suspension? Simply inform me straight. Don’t wait till I come again carefree from a visit and discover out I’ve misplaced my job.” An excellent worse state of affairs may very well be getting transferred on to the Provincial Division.

Huang Zhanwei seemed shocked. What was fallacious with this child? Whereas others have been crying out for a trip, he was refusing one which was being provided willingly. Was he out of his thoughts?

Cheng Zesheng let loose a chilly hum. When somebody was being variety for no purpose, there needed to be an ulterior motive. The Public Safety Bureau had at all times been understaffed, and through conferences, they usually reassured officers that the police have been right here for the individuals, and for each additional day they labored, society grew to become safer. However now they have been making him, the spine of the Prison Investigation Division, take annual go away? Wasn’t that mainly implying that one thing was going to go fallacious? Did they suppose his eyes have been holes used for exhaling?

“Chief Huang, I don’t know if it’s a work-related mistake or another situation that requires a suspension for reflection. However no matter it’s, I, Cheng Zesheng, can say with a transparent conscience that I haven’t achieved something fallacious. In the event you’re not comfy, you possibly can immediately report it to the Disciplinary Committee for investigation.”

Huang Zhanwei was getting anxious. He was genuinely attempting to do Cheng Zesheng a favor by giving him a trip. Why was this child so cussed? Was he minimize from the identical material as his brother? Advising him didn’t appear to have any impact.

Cheng Zesheng’s perspective was agency. He didn’t need a trip; he wished to proceed engaged on the case. Forcing him to take a trip was out of the query except they wished to immediately droop him.

“…” Huang Zhanwei paced across the workplace along with his palms behind his again. He all of a sudden stopped and angrily stated, “Cheng Zesheng, it seems to be such as you’ve been possessed by a spirit!”

“Ah?” Cheng Zesheng seemed puzzled. His assistant introduced over a cup of tea for the director and defined, “Vice-Captain Cheng, Chief Huang is genuinely involved about you. You’ve been underneath a variety of psychological stress lately, and your state… appears a bit off. It could be a good suggestion to relaxation at house for some time. Possibly have Mrs. Cheng take you to a temple to burn some incense and dispel evil spirits.”

Lastly, Cheng Zesheng understood what was occurring. So, they suspected he was haunted? He exploded, “Lao Huang, I already advised you final time that I used to be simply joking! Why can’t you’re taking a joke? And now you’re not solely telling my mother but additionally forcing me to take a trip. Have I been possessed by one thing? As a police officer, I’m full of righteousness. What sort of evil spirit would dare come close to me?”

Huang Zhanwei slapped the desk. “Then inform me, why have been you residing along with somebody, present process psychological evaluations, and exhibiting up on the crime scene in the course of the night time, calling the sufferer’s title? What have been you doing? Summoning spirits?”

“… How do you know?”

“I do know quite a bit!” Huang Zhanwei was getting exasperated. He chugged down a cup of tea and handed the cup to his assistant. Cheng Zesheng fell silent for a very long time earlier than taking a deep breath. “Let’s have a correct dialog. It’s not that I’ve an issue; it’s the case itself that has vital points. However I’ve made some progress now, and I’ll do my finest to resolve it. You’ll be able to relaxation assured. Neglect about taking go away; I’ll save that for my wedding ceremony.”

Huang Zhanwei’s eyes brightened. “Have you ever set a date?”

“I don’t actually have a accomplice.”

“…” Huang Zhanwei pointed at Cheng Zesheng, left speechless by the sudden response. His assistant shortly introduced one other cup of tea, attempting to calm the director down, reassuring him that Vice-Captain Cheng gave the impression to be in good spirits and that there was no want to fret an excessive amount of.

Feeling refreshed, Cheng Zesheng returned to his workplace. When Le Zhengkai noticed the hardly hid smile on the nook of his mouth, he knew that Cheng Zesheng had efficiently teased Lao Huang once more. If Cheng Zesheng spent just a few extra years within the Municipal Bureau, Huang Zhanwei may remodel from the Mediterranean Sea right into a venerable grasp.

“Lao Huang, at all times making a fuss over nothing. He thinks I’ve been possessed and insists on making me take a trip.” Cheng Zesheng complained with out restraint, “What period is that this? Can’t we’ve a little bit of a spirit that advocates science?”

He didn’t notice that his personal presence was already fairly unscientific, particularly within the eyes of somebody like He Wei, who had turned extraordinary into one thing odd.

Final night time, he had caught a glimpse of He Wei by way of the mirror, which put him in a very good temper. On the way in which again within the night with Le Zhengkai, they handed by a braised meals store. Cheng Zesheng went in and acquired fried hen toes, crispy pork rinds, and hen wing ideas. Le Zhengkai was shocked, “You’ve already had dinner, and you’ll nonetheless eat all this?”

“Shopping for it for another person.”

“Who?” Le Zhengkai raised an eyebrow with a mischievous smile and nudged Cheng Zesheng’s arm. “That guide? You will have a very good relationship with them.”

Cheng Zesheng didn’t deny it, and Le Zhengkai continued prying, “Is it a man or a lady? What do they appear like?”

“You continue to keep in mind He Wei, proper? Simply think about his face, and also you’ll get the concept.”

“…” Le Zhengkai’s thoughts conjured up the picture of a pale and lifeless face, and he pushed Cheng Zesheng. “You’re loopy. I actually suppose you’ve been possessed.”