Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 712 Actually, smoking is the easiest thing to quit.

The person is still alive... Yu Dazhang breathed a sigh of relief.

When he said those words, he wasn't entirely confident; he just wanted to calm Zhang Jiangke down and prevent him from resorting to extreme measures.

Since he is still alive, it means that talking about Zhou Jiacheng has some effect.

As long as the person doesn't die, other problems can be solved gradually, and there's still a chance for things to turn around.

What Yu Dazhang really wants to do right now is to give Zhang Jiangke a countdown so that he can walk out of the bathroom on his own.

But doing so would undoubtedly force him to make a choice.

If you push him too hard, it might backfire and make him want to end it all.

"I can promise not to tell Zhou Jiacheng the truth, so that you can always be his Uncle Zhang."

Yu Dazhang's tone softened:

"And in the name of the police, we'll change your identity so that he has a concrete impression of the role of the father."

"For example, it has now been found that your father was a businessman. He loved your mother very much, and he loved you very much too, but unfortunately, he died in an accident."

"Another example……"

He gave several examples, each time portraying the father as a positive and proactive figure.

Finally, the figure on the stainless steel faucet in the bathroom moved again.

This time, the figure no longer swayed slightly, but disappeared from the stainless steel faucet.

Yu Dazhang felt a chill in his heart.

Where did the figure go?

He collapsed and died?
He was about to get up to check when he suddenly saw an elderly man with gray hair walk out of the bathroom.

Zhang Jiangke!
Although he was wearing a camouflage uniform, had a bit more stubble on his lip, and his hair was a different color, Yu Dazhang still recognized him at a glance.

As long as the facial features remain unchanged, no matter how much disguise is applied, it's just superficial. If you get close and look closely, the disguise will be exposed.

If it weren't for the four men providing cover, this disguise wouldn't have even fooled the police officers outside.

"Come and sit."

Yu Dazhang moved to a different spot, then pointed to the sofa opposite him:
"Sit down and talk."

Faced with his invitation, Zhang Jiangke did not move, but instead carefully looked at the fat man on the sofa.

A moment later, he slowly sat down opposite Yu Dazhang.

"Are you a police officer?" he asked, staring at Yu Dazhang.

The expression on his face seemed to say: This look doesn't look right.

Given Yu Dazhang's current image, most people would doubt his identity as a police officer.

First, he wasn't wearing a police uniform.

Secondly, his/her body shape is too bulky.

With that bloated, rotten belly, she looks nothing like a police officer.

Although he has lost a lot of weight compared to before, his overall weight is still there, so he still looks very fat.

"You might not believe it."

Yu Dazhang said in a half-joking tone:
“But I really am a police officer.”

As he spoke, he even produced his identification and waved it in front of Zhang Jiangke, looking quite professional.

In fact, there is no need for criminals like Zhang Jiangke to show their identification, because these things are meaningless to them.

However, Yu Dazhang's action made Zhang Jiangke relax.

If the meeting is marked by harsh words or cold remarks, then there's no point in having a conversation.

Moreover, Yu Dazhang had not yet brought him under control.

"Too young." Zhang Jiangke looked at Yu Dazhang in disbelief and exclaimed:
“I had thought that I would be arrested by the police one day, but I never expected that the person who arrested me would be about the same age as my son.”

Yu Dazhang didn't reply, but instead took out a cigarette and threw it over.

Every move he makes now must be careful. If he gets up to offer a cigarette, it will definitely alert Zhang Jiangke.

Having finally brought the situation under control, he didn't want to let it all go to waste.

It has to be said that the throw was extremely accurate, landing right in Zhang Jiangke's arms.

"I quit smoking several years ago."

Zhang Jiangke said he was quitting smoking, but he picked up the cigarette pack, took one out, and put it in his mouth.

Seeing this, Yu Dazhang threw the lighter over again.

After lighting the cigarette, Zhang Jiangke took a puff, then squinted his eyes, seemingly enjoying the moment of relaxation.

A moment later, he opened his eyes and muttered to himself:

"I should have known better than to quit smoking. I'd be lucky to die a peaceful death, let alone want to be healthy. It's ridiculous."

His voice revealed a sense of helplessness and self-mockery, but there was not a trace of regret in it.

Yu Dazhang watched him quietly, and only after he had smoked half of his cigarette and his emotions had gradually calmed down did he speak:
"There's something I still don't understand. You're already quite old; you shouldn't have the same drive as a young person. How could you return to China and commit such a major crime?"

Is asking this question considered inducing a confession?

This wasn't an interrogation room, and he wasn't interrogating anyone, so there was no question of him inducing a confession.

Moreover, convicting a human trafficker like Zhang Jiangke doesn't even require a confession.

"Everyone has hobbies," Zhang Jiangke said casually.
“I’ve gambled my whole life. If it weren’t for the gambling debts, I wouldn’t be in this line of work.”

"Gambling is even more convenient in Myanmar. Do you think I could resist playing?"

At this point, his eyes dimmed slightly:
“When I first went there, I thought the money I had would guarantee me a comfortable life, but in the end I lost it all in the casino.”

Zhang Jiangke shook his head helplessly:

“I can quit smoking, but I can’t quit gambling. It’s like a bone-deep infection, clinging to me and making it impossible for me to get rid of it.”

In his previous life, Yu Dazhang had handled many criminal cases related to gambling.

When someone loses everything, they rarely regret their gambling. Instead, they try every possible way to get money to gamble again.

They are even willing to break the law and commit crimes for this.

Why is gambling addiction so hard to quit?
The official explanation is that the problem stems from a competitive spirit and a sense of wishful thinking, which leads people to become increasingly entangled in these situations.

In reality, it has absolutely nothing to do with mindset.

The core reason lies in the dual addiction mechanism of both physiology and psychology.

Gambling stimulates the brain to release dopamine, creating a physiological dependence similar to drug addiction. It alters the reward system in the long term, causing a compulsive craving for the pleasure of gambling.

Once you stop gambling, you experience a sense of emptiness and withdrawal symptoms, which can only be relieved by resuming gambling.

In other words, once you're addicted to this, it's practically impossible to quit.

"So you want to go back to China and make another big profit?" Yu Dazhang asked, following up on his words.

“That’s right,” Zhang Jiangke nodded in agreement.
"This opportunity was rare, and the price was good. After it was done, I could splurge. I just never thought it would really be my last time."

Don't take what human traffickers say too seriously... Yu Dazhang didn't take his words at all.

If given another chance to make big money, Zhang Jiangke would definitely take the risk again.

A leopard can't change its spots; that's exactly what people like them are like.

Seeing that Yu Dazhang didn't speak again, Zhang Jiangke suddenly changed the subject and asked:

What made you conclude that I would come here?

(End of this chapter)