Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 711 You Don't Deserve to Be a Father
"Understood." After replying, Captain Xu couldn't help but ask:

Do you need me to come with you?

He wanted to ask about it when he saw Yu Dazhang inspecting his sidearms.

According to regulations, in such cases, at least two criminal police officers are usually required to go together to ensure safety and deal with any possible emergencies.

However, there are always exceptions, and the final decision will depend on the actual situation on site.

"What do you think Zhang Jiangke will do if he sees two people blocking his way in the house?" Yu Dazhang asked.

"He..." Captain Xu hesitated for only a moment before giving his answer:
"Two people means he has no hope of escaping. If he really wants to commit suicide, he will act decisively and will not give us a chance to capture him alive."

Don't underestimate the threat posed by just one more person; it's worlds apart.

Everyone has a sense of luck.

In a one-on-one situation, people often feel that they can give it a shot and that they still have a chance to turn the tide.

But if the opponent changes from one to two, the situation is completely different, and such luck becomes slim.

"Only one of us can go."

After Yu Dazhang finished speaking, he opened the car door and got out.

This time, Captain Xu didn't say anything more.

Now, only he and Yu Dazhang can go up and face Zhang Jiangke.

If it were him, he couldn't guarantee he could capture Zhang Jiangke alive.

He didn't even know how to persuade Zhang Jiangke to surrender.

Trying to reason with such a cunning human trafficker is a complete waste of breath; he won't listen and will only look down on you because of it.

Entering the residential building, Yu Dazhang walked all the way to the door of the rented room on the third floor.

The smell of smoke?

It wasn't even one type of cigarette, but rather a mixture of inferior cigarettes from different brands.

Based on Da Zhang's sense of smell, he could tell at a glance that such a strong smell of smoke would only be produced if at least three people were smoking at the same time.

And this smell is coming from up above?

Following the scent, Yu Dazhang walked up step by step, placing his hand on his sidearm.

He cautiously made his way to the fifth floor, where he found four men in camouflage uniforms sitting on the floor, their canvas bags filled with various tools.

Upon seeing Yu Dazhang, they quickly stood up, stepped aside, and cleared the hallway.

Before they could speak, Yu Dazhang took out his ID, waved it in front of them, and then made a shushing gesture.

Seeing that the four people nodded, he then said:
"Keep your voices down. I'm going to ask you a question, and you'll have to answer it. What are you doing here?"

“Someone hired us to do this work,” one of the men replied in a low voice.

He said he would go home first to pack his valuables and told us to wait here.

Upon hearing this reason, Yu Dazhang couldn't help but curl the corner of his mouth.

There's no such thing as bringing the person back first and then packing up valuables, but for these temporary workers doing odd jobs, such a reason is understandable.

They only care about the price offered by the employer; other details are completely irrelevant to them.

"How long have you been here?" Yu Dazhang asked again.

The man thought for a moment and replied:
"It's been more than half an hour. That person was very generous and paid a deposit first, so we didn't rush him."

You're all practically accomplices... Yu Dazhang pressed on:
Why are you waiting on the fifth floor?

"He led us to the fifth floor," the man replied without hesitation.

“He told us to come and call us when we were done. We’ve encountered employers who are wary of us before. It’s only human nature. As long as they don’t mind paying us wages.”

Yu Dazhang then took out his phone, pulled up Zhang Jiangke's photo, and showed it to them for identification.

He breathed a sigh of relief after receiving a definite answer. "Don't move, just wait here."

Yu Dazhang's voice was soft, but his tone left no room for argument:
"My colleague will be coming up to find you in a bit."

After giving his instructions, he went up the stairs to the third floor, being very careful as he went up and down, trying his best not to make any noise.

Standing at the door, he took a deep breath and entered the smart lock password.

There was a "pop" sound.

The door opened, and Yu Dazhang stepped inside.

This rental apartment has a one-bedroom, one-living room layout. The bedroom door is open, and there is a double bed directly opposite the door.

Upon entering the living room, he first looked around and then sniffed the air.

Even after a night, the air still carried the scent of yesterday's sparring, a testament to how fierce the battle had been.

Yu Dazhang did not go into the bedroom, but sat on the sofa in the living room.

"You finally came."

He was facing the direction of the bedroom, but out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the bathroom on the other side of the living room.

Seeing that no one answered, Yu Dazhang took out cigarettes from his pocket, then took one out and smelled it under his nose.

"I don't smoke, but I like the smell of tobacco. It has a refreshing effect on me."

Yu Dazhang said to himself:
“I just met Zhou Jiacheng yesterday. Not only does he not smoke, but in my opinion, he doesn’t even have a single bad habit.”

His voice revealed his admiration for Zhou Jiacheng:

"It's really not easy for a child who came from a children's welfare home to get into university and still have such a calm and composed personality."

Yu Dazhang sighed, his tone unhurried:
"Although you did not fulfill your responsibilities as a father, overall, you did not completely abandon him."

“I understand your concerns, after all, your identity cannot be exposed.”

He spoke as if comforting an incompetent father, his tone carrying a hint of solace and sympathy.

The best way to communicate now is to divert the other person's attention.

Zhou Jiacheng is the person Zhang Jiangke cares about most so far.

After a pause of more than ten seconds, no one responded, and the room remained silent.

"What do you think Zhou Jiacheng's reaction would be if he knew your identity?"

Yu Dazhang spoke again:

"Let me help you guess."

"Given his personality, he may appear calm on the surface, but when no one is around, he will definitely let out all his emotions."

“He will hate you, despise you, curse you, and even think you are unworthy of being a father.”

Yu Dazhang's voice gradually lowered, as if one could see Zhou Jiacheng's inner pain and anger through his words:
“He will never bear the surname Zhang in his life, because he would feel ashamed.”

“From then on, his values ​​will gradually become distorted, because you are the person he considers closest to him. Such a blow is enough to destroy him and make him hate society and everyone.”

He took a deep breath and continued:
"He will gradually become withdrawn, and his future will be ruined..."

"No one wants to have a father who brings shame upon them, whether he is a human trafficker or a human trafficker who committed suicide out of fear of punishment."

Yu Dazhang glanced at the direction of the bathroom out of the corner of his eye, his tone softening:

"Dying is easy, but being a father is hard. If you believe me, I can give you a chance to be a father."

He suddenly stopped talking at this point.

For a fleeting moment, his gaze was drawn to something in the bathroom.

That was the reflection on the stainless steel faucet. Due to the angle, he could clearly see a figure moving slightly.

(End of this chapter)