Captain Lu was aloof again today.

Chapter 161 Ambition
The night is as dark as ink and the moon is high in the sky.

Lu Jingming pushed open the interrogation room door, and the sudden sound made Hua Hengchen instinctively shudder.

Chen Jin stood up, his face full of exhaustion, and called out, "Captain Lu."

His expression was full of helplessness. He had been entangled with Hua Hengchen for a long time, but he hadn't been able to get anything out of him. Wasn't this a complete waste of time? Chen Jin was naturally annoyed.

Lu Jingming didn't even look at Hua Hengchen properly, and patted Chen Jin on the shoulder: "You've worked hard. Let's call it a day. No need to ask any more questions. Go back and get some rest."

Before Chen Jin could react, Hua Hengchen was the first to fly into a rage.

Firstly, because Lu Jingming completely ignored him after entering; secondly, he could tell that Lu Jingming meant he probably wouldn't let him go easily.

"What do you mean by this? Why are you locking me up? Is this how you police operate? Is there no law anymore?" Hua Hengchen shouted angrily, his voice echoing in the empty interrogation room.

Lu Jingming glanced at him indifferently, then looked away and gave Chen Jin a look. The two of them walked out of the interrogation room together, ignoring Hua Hengchen's shouting.

With a soft click, the interrogation room door closed, shutting out Hua Hengchen's furious roar.

Chen Jin breathed a sigh of relief, glanced back, and said with a hint of amusement and disdain, "How novel it is to hear the word 'law and order' from someone like him."

Lu Jingming's eyes also turned cold: "People like them only think of the law when it's in their own interest."

The more someone is like this, the more adept they are at exploiting legal loopholes.

Chen Jin followed Lu Jingming, striding out. He was still a little confused, and said as he walked, "Isn't the Hua family just relying on the Yan family of Bailiwan to back them up? How dare they be so bold?"

Lu Jingming paused for a moment, then said in a soft, slow voice, "Do you think a small hotel like Liyang Hotel would dare to bypass the Yan family of Bailiwan and try to win over powerful figures?"

Everyone has ambition, but when one's abilities fall far short of the heights required by those ambitions, then everything ultimately becomes a vain illusion.

The Hua family and Liyang Hotel are backed by the Yan family's power. Even if the Hua family had a thousand times the courage, they could not bypass the Yan family and secretly control everything. Therefore, it is obvious who is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Chen Jin clutched his heart, looking terrified: "Captain Lu, do you mean the mastermind behind this is actually the Yan family?"

Lu Jingming simply gave a faint "hmm" and didn't say anything more.

Chen Jin stroked his chin, increasingly puzzled: "But why? I've heard that the Yan family has a huge influence throughout China. They're already so powerful, why would they need to use such methods to deal with the powerful and influential?"

As they spoke, the two had already crossed the corridor.

At the end of the corridor, Wei Qingsong stood under the incandescent light, arms crossed, leaning against the wall.

Upon hearing this, she let out a snort: "Water flows downhill, people strive for higher places; human desires and ambitions are always endless."

She paused slightly, then continued in a drawn-out tone, "The Yan family is now very wealthy, but they have only established themselves in the world through their business empire. They have never been in contact with the real center of power. Having immense wealth is no longer enough to satisfy their ambitions."

As she continued speaking, Wei Qingsong's gaze grew increasingly deep and somber.

Yan Jiqian is a businessman obsessed with making money and will stop at nothing to do so. He will not easily withdraw from his business empire. What he is doing now is probably to pave the way for Yan Zhi.

If such scum is allowed to have a voice, then Tangzhou is likely to change drastically.

Chen Jin seemed to understand but not quite, and stood there stunned for a long time before exclaiming, "It sounds like something out of a movie, and it's pretty exciting."

Lu Jingming raised his eyes and glanced at him lightly: "Don't just focus on seeking excitement. Tomorrow, Songsong and I are going to Liyang Hotel for a covert investigation. All the team's affairs will be handled by you. If Hua Hengchen's lawyer or other relevant personnel come, you'll have to deal with them properly."

Chen Jin patted his chest and assured him, "Captain Lu, don't worry, leave it to me, I absolutely won't mess it up."

Wei Qingsong raised an eyebrow, looking at him with a half-smile, and teased, "I didn't realize you were so enthusiastic. You know we're investigating the Yan family, aren't you scared?"

In the face of powerful people, people always lose their fighting spirit and seek advantage and avoid harm. This has nothing to do with their current position, but is the human instinct for survival.

Chen Jin grinned and said nonchalantly, "What's that saying again? If you're looking for excitement, then go all the way. You might not encounter a case like this even once in your entire career as a criminal investigator. Of course, I have to participate fully. Maybe I can even earn some merit and make my wife proud of me later."

Lu Jingming: "..."

Looking at this henpecked husband whose mind was completely occupied by his wife, Lu Jingming suddenly felt a pang of jealousy.

Even a simpleton like Chen Jin talks about his wife all the time, so what about him?

He even hesitated for a long time before kissing her, afraid of being too forward and making her feel even slightly uncomfortable.

With these thoughts in mind, Lu Jingming's gaze toward Wei Qingsong unconsciously carried a hint of resentment.

Wei Qingsong: "..."

Why did she suddenly feel a slight chill on her back?

As the night deepened, the lights that had been burning brightly at the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Division finally went out.

Taking Wei Qingsong home after get off work has become a habit for Lu Jingming.

When the car stopped at a traffic light intersection, Lu Jingming turned his head slightly, looked at Wei Qingsong's slightly tired profile, and sighed, "It's really one problem after another. You were still secretly investigating Mu An's case, and now this has happened."

Wei Qingsong sighed deeply, leaned back in his chair, and rubbed his temples: "That's right. Just when I thought I could free up some time and energy, someone unexpectedly appeared out of nowhere. Now, I'm busy again."

Lu Jingming frowned slightly, his eyes filled with worry and pity: "Then let's put Mu An's case aside for now. I know you can't let it go, but if we handle both at the same time, it will take too much energy, and I'm worried you won't be able to handle it."

Admittedly, criminal psychological analysis is not physically demanding, but excessive mental exertion can still leave one exhausted.

Wei Qingsong was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "I know that the Pei siblings' case has clear witness testimonies, while Mu An's case is just our wishful thinking. Therefore, both morally and logically, we should prioritize the current case."

“But Mu An’s medical records are indeed very strange. I saw several familiar names on them.” Wei Qingsong closed his eyes slightly and took a deep breath. “Moreover, I have already checked. There are more than ten psychological counseling institutions of all sizes in Tangzhou City. If that list is just a coincidence, then it is too much of a coincidence.”

If there are too many coincidences, both overt and covert, it means that this event is not a simple coincidence and there must be human intervention involved.

Thinking about the soaring crime rate in Tangzhou and the unusual behavior of the previous prisoners and victims, Wei Qingsong felt a little uneasy.

This pattern is too similar to the disastrous consequences of the past.

However, the ringleader of the evil scheme has already been caught and is currently in prison. He will be imprisoned for life and will never see the light of day again.

Those scattered soldiers cunningly escaped capture, changed their names, and hid somewhere unknown. But could they really recreate that grand nightmare of past calamities?
(End of this chapter)