Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 343 He's watching you
In his previous life, Yu Dazhang had seen many victims of fraud.

Strangely, almost none of these people had low IQs.

Many of them are even the kind of people who are logical and organized.

Then comes the problem.

If there are no fools, how did these people fall for it?
The answer is simple: they only fall for scams because they believe no one can fool them.

Does this sound a bit convoluted?

Using an idiom will make it clear.

Being smart.

Nine and a half out of ten people who get scammed do so for this reason.

Learn from your mistakes?
nonexistent.

In fact, most people will be deceived for a long time, and even if the police come to their door to tell them the truth, they still firmly believe that they will not be deceived.

It's not that they're stupid, but that they're too confident in themselves.

They treated everyone else like fools, but failed to realize that they themselves were the biggest fools.

Neither Yu Dazhang nor Hua Dui were obviously arrogant people.

These two people share a common trait: they both have enough respect for their opponents!

"I left the details of where the funds went to my colleagues in the Economic Crime Investigation Department."

Team Leader Hua looked at Yu Dazhang and continued:

"After all, they are the professionals in this area, but..."

He paused for a moment, then his expression turned somewhat grim:

"I don't think we'll find anything. Since the other party has already made arrangements, the funds will definitely end up overseas."

There's one more thing that neither of them mentioned.

That's a bank card.

The other party will definitely not use their own bank card registered in their own name; they will use various means to purchase bank cards belonging to ordinary people.

Even if you trace the account holders, you can only find ordinary people who are unaware of the truth.

As the two were talking, Yu Dazhang's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID: it was his master calling.

In the morning, Lü Zhongxin and Zhang Sen went to the police station, but they weren't with Yu Dazhang.

After all, someone needs to keep an eye on that side too.

"The other party is calling." Lü Zhongxin's voice was somewhat hurried:

"They arranged to meet at a hotel for half an hour."

Cautious enough... Yu Dazhang thought the other party would go directly to the industrial zone or to the residence of those three "feet" when they came to Yancheng.

Both locations have been taken over by the police and are being monitored by officers who can arrest the suspects immediately upon their arrival.

But that person chose to stay at a hotel.

This is to secretly observe whether these three "feet" have been caught.

Setting the time limit at half an hour is to prevent the police from having time to prepare.

Very smart, but also very naive.

Faced with this situation, the police didn't need to make many arrangements.

Criminal police officers can also disguise themselves as various people at any time to approach their targets silently.

"Just do as they say," Yu Dazhang instructed.
"Be careful during the operation."

Now we have no choice but to let our "feet" out; the other side is clearly not going to act until they see results.

He wouldn't show himself unless he was certain that the three "feet" were free.

Yu Dazhang even suspected that the other party wasn't even at that hotel.

If it were him, he would choose to observe from the building across the street, or find a place similar to a coffee shop near the hotel.

This way, even if the police surround the hotel, he can escape unscathed.

"Aren't you coming?" Lü Zhongxin asked again.

“No need to wait for me,” Yu Dazhang replied.
"Time is too tight. I can't guarantee I can get to the hotel within half an hour. You'll be in charge over there for now. If you spot the target, make the arrest immediately."

Lü Zhongxin's experience in arrests goes without saying. With so many experienced provincial police officers cooperating, Yu Dazhang could rest assured.

After ending the call, he looked at Team Hua:
"Please inform the officers in the provincial department that command over there will be temporarily handed over to a colleague from Songhai named Lü Zhongxin."

"Understood." Team Leader Hua nodded in agreement immediately.

He realized that waiting until he got there before taking action would likely delay things, so he immediately took out his phone and made a call.

Half an hour later, Yu Dazhang and Hua Dui arrived at the designated hotel by car.

Although the hotel is not large, its location is very prominent.

It is located next to a wide road and faces a spacious square.

The square was bustling with people, some hurrying along, others strolling leisurely.

Yu Dazhang scanned the surrounding environment with his eyes.

On the left side of the square stands a towering office building, its glass curtain wall reflecting a dazzling light in the sunlight.

To the right is an open-air parking lot with vehicles neatly arranged. Occasionally, a vehicle enters or exits, making a soft engine noise.

"They really know how to pick a spot..." Yu Dazhang guessed what the other person was thinking with just one glance.

The more complex the terrain, the better it is for hiding.

The plaza, office buildings, and open-air parking lot opposite the hotel are undoubtedly good places to hide.

"Park the car in that open-air parking lot," Yu Dazhang said to the Hua team.

"Okay." After agreeing, Captain Hua turned the steering wheel and drove the car to the parking lot.

For some reason, Captain Hua showed no resistance whatsoever to the orders issued by this junior detective.

Yu Dazhang didn't think too much about it; his attention was focused on the hotel entrance across the street.

After the vehicle came to a complete stop, Yu Dazhang quickly said:
"One of us has to stay in the car."

"If the other party is hiding in this parking lot, having someone here can keep an eye on the outside situation at all times and react quickly in case of an emergency."

He originally wanted both of them to stay here, but after thinking about it carefully, he realized that it wasn't a safe idea.

If the other party is observing this area at this moment and sees a car drive into the parking lot, but no one gets out of the car after it stops, they will definitely become suspicious.

"I'll stay." Team Hua was also looking at the hotel entrance.

“The view from here is good, I can keep an eye on both sides, and your physique is more suitable for disguise, no one will think you are a policeman.”

I suspect you are insulting me... Yu Dazhang gave him a deep look, said nothing more, opened the door and got out of the car.

While crossing the street, he saw several provincial police officers in the shops on both sides of the hotel.

They dressed in casual clothes and strolled around the streets, pretending to be passersby.

Yu Dazhang ignored them and went straight into the hotel.

He went to the front desk, took out his ID card, and placed it on the counter.
"I need a single room with a window, preferably facing the square."

"Please wait a moment, sir." After a few quick actions, the receptionist handed over a room key.

"Fourth floor, room 426, deposit 500."

After paying the deposit, Yu Dazhang took the elevator to the fourth floor. Once inside the room, he immediately took out his phone and called Lü Zhongxin.

"Master, how's it going?"

"They told them to wait in the hotel lobby, saying they'd be there soon." Lü Zhongxin's voice was very low.
"It's been almost ten minutes, and we still haven't seen the target."

Yesterday, the provincial department brought in a portrait artist who, based on the man's description, drew a portrait of his junior high school classmate.

Even physical characteristics are described clearly.

Once the target appears, they will definitely be recognized.

He's already here... Yu Dazhang held his phone without saying a word, but his mind was racing.

Since the time was set by the other party, there is no possibility of being late.

When the three people arrived, he didn't show up so he could observe further; if he found the situation was bad, he would immediately flee.

Thinking of this, Yu Dazhang walked to the window and looked out through the glass.

He's right across from us now, so...

"Master, immediately withdraw the police officers outside the hotel!" Yu Dazhang suddenly shouted the order.
"Let them relax, leave in batches, the target is watching them!"

(End of this chapter)