Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 707 This is the old fox's style
This was an oversight on Da Zhang's part.

The police officers who investigated Zhou Jiacheng previously overlooked this point.

Dating is not the same as marriage, so it won't be recorded in your personal file, which is the main reason why it couldn't be found.

Yu Dazhang focused all his attention on Zhang Jiangke, and his conversation with Zhou Jiacheng revolved around Zhang Jiangke, so he overlooked this matter.

"You didn't ask either." Zhou Jiacheng looked quite aggrieved.
"Besides, isn't it normal to date in college? I have a classmate who's already married and has kids."

Well, that is indeed the truth... Yu Dazhang had no way to refute it.

Starting September 1, 2005, the Ministry of Education officially removed the restriction that university students needed the school's consent to get married.

Not only can they get married, they can also have children.

"Call me back."

Yu Dazhang's voice was deep and authoritative, as if it were a command:
"Now."

He simply wanted to confirm whether the other person was indeed Zhou Jiacheng's girlfriend.

It's not uncommon for someone to use a misleading name as a cover, when in fact it refers to someone else entirely. Since he'd encountered this, Yu Dazhang naturally wanted to verify it.

"it is good."

Zhou Jiacheng knew his concerns, so after agreeing, he dialed back directly in front of Yu Dazhang.

The call was quickly connected, and a clear female voice came from the phone:

"Where are you? Why did you hang up on me?"

Her tone carried a hint of grievance and complaint, yet also a touch of coquettishness.

Even without speakerphone, Yu Dazhang could still hear very clearly; as long as he was indoors, he could hear any subtle movement.

From the tone of Zhou Jiacheng's girlfriend's voice, he could tell that the two were probably in the throes of a passionate romance.

Dating has an expiration date; once the novelty wears off, a girl's coquettishness becomes just being affected.

Since she can speak in this tone, it proves that the two of them haven't gotten tired of each other yet.

"In the dormitory."

Zhou Jiacheng replied:
"I have something to take care of here, I'll come find you in a bit."

He tried his best to speak seriously, but a happy smile still appeared on his face.

This kind of joy that comes from the bottom of one's heart cannot be hidden.

As Yu Dazhang listened to their conversation, he could almost picture the scene in his mind.

Without a doubt, tonight will be a major showdown.

The two refused to give way, engaging in various forms of hand-to-hand combat.

It would be a lie to say he wasn't envious. Since his rebirth, Yu Dazhang hadn't had any virginity, and hearing this kind of conversation between couples made him feel a little itchy.

"Then I'll wait for you at the rented apartment."

The girl across from me said in a sweet, delicate voice:

"I bought your favorite oysters, and I'll also make you some stir-fried eggs with chives and a soup with oysters and goji berries."

The logistical support is excellent... Just hearing the names of these dishes, Yu Dazhang could already imagine what a tough battle it would be tonight.

Wait ~
Rental house?
Yu Dazhang shook his head vigorously, finally feeling a bit more awake.

I almost got distracted by the recipe on the other side of the table.

Is it possible that Zhang Jiangke is hiding in the rented apartment of these two people?

It's very possible.

wrong.

If Zhang Jiangke was hiding in a rented room, Zhou Jiacheng should have known.

Is there something he's hiding from us?

"Okay, I'll head over as soon as I'm done here."

After giving a perfunctory reply, Zhou Jiacheng hung up the phone and then looked at Yu Dazhang, seemingly waiting for his reaction.

Yu Dazhang was also looking at him. Their eyes met, and neither of them spoke for a moment.

Judging from Zhou Jiacheng's expression, he did not reveal any flaws.

You can't fake being genuine.

If someone has a guilty conscience, no matter how they try to hide it, their face will always betray some unnatural expression. But Zhou Jiacheng's expression was very natural, showing no sign of anything amiss.

It was as if he really had nothing to hide.

"Since you two have rented a place outside, why are you still living in the dormitory?"

They are meeting now in Zhou Jiacheng's dormitory.

When we arrived, the police officers here had already investigated and found that Zhou Jiacheng had been living in the boys' dormitory.

"Well..."

When this was mentioned, Zhou Jiacheng blushed, looking somewhat embarrassed.

"Just say what you have to say," Yu Dazhang urged.

"Alright." Zhou Jiacheng gritted his teeth:

"Well, my girlfriend and I have recently gotten closer and our relationship has progressed to the final stage, so I was thinking of renting a place to make things more convenient."

He paused and then said:

"It's just that the house is a bit far from the school, so we usually live at the school and only go there when we want to spar."

"Even when we rent a place, we rarely stay overnight. Living at school makes us feel more at ease."

"A brothel, huh..." Yu Dazhang concluded to himself.

He does understand Zhou Jiacheng's decision to rent a house.

It's unsafe for college students like them to stay in small hotels. Many small hotels even have hidden cameras installed to secretly film college students exercising.

Such a finished film is said to sell for over a thousand yuan.

Staying in a hotel is safer, but the price is beyond the reach of the average college student.

Therefore, renting a small apartment far from the school is the most cost-effective option, as it meets their needs while being relatively cheaper.

Most importantly, it offers strong privacy, so you don't have to worry about being secretly photographed.

Does Zhang Jiangke know about this house you've rented?

This is the issue that Yu Dazhang cares about most.

After asking the question, his breathing slowed down considerably as he nervously awaited the answer.

"I know."

Zhou Jiacheng answered very simply:
"Uncle Zhang paid the rent for this house. When he came to see me last time, he heard that I wanted to rent a house, so he took me to see the house and paid the rent for me."

As expected... Upon hearing this answer, Yu Dazhang couldn't help but clench his fist.

To achieve one's own goals by fulfilling the needs of others.

That's the style of an old fox.

"Does he have a key to your house?" Yu Dazhang pressed.

"No." Zhou Jiacheng shook his head.
"The apartment I rented has an electronic keypad lock. You don't need a key; you just enter the password to open the door."

He paused briefly, seemingly recalling the scene when he set the password, and then said:

"Speaking of which, when I set my password, it was Uncle Zhang who suggested that I set it to my birthday, saying that it would be easier to remember that way."

"Anyway, there wasn't anything valuable in the house, so I listened to him and set my birthday as the password."

The more he talked, the more plausible it seemed... As Yu Dazhang listened, his heart pounded, and he swallowed hard with excitement.

Are there electronic combination locks these days?

After asking the question, he realized it was inappropriate and changed his answer:
"Is it now common to install electronic locks in rental apartments?"

His family has always used mechanical locks and opened the door with a key, so he had no concept of smart locks.

In fact, smart locks have been popular since 2011, with the continued boom in the real estate market.

By 2015, hotels and apartments had become commonplace, and many landlords who primarily rented out their properties chose to install smart locks.

"Almost all the short-term rental rooms near the university have this kind of combination lock."

Zhou Jiacheng's gaze towards Yu Dazhang suddenly became somewhat complicated:

"Officer, you've never been to one of these short-stay rental apartments before, have you?"

(End of this chapter)