Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 728 Words can lie, but eyes can't.
In the interrogation room.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

Yu Dazhang looked at Zhang Jiangke across from him and noticed that he looked well, with a smile on his face and seemed to be in good spirits, showing no signs of the dejected look he had yesterday.

"It's not good."

Zhang Jiangke smiled slightly:

"Sleeping on the large communal bed in the detention center is very uncomfortable, but it makes you feel very secure and safe. I didn't have a single dream last night."

When criminals are first apprehended, they usually feel at ease because of the psychological relief that comes with the dust settling down.

People like Zhang Jiangke don't even need to guess their sentence, so they have no anxiety and can sleep soundly.

"I came here today to ask you about Gu Dingwen."

Yu Dazhang abruptly changed the subject, getting straight to the point:

From your perspective, do you think he will contact you again?

this point is very important.

Currently, the only person who can connect with Gu Dingwen is Zhang Jiangke.

However, under the current circumstances, Gu Dingwen must prioritize his own safety before considering contacting others.

"I think so."

Zhang Jiangke thought for a moment, then slowly replied:

"I believe you have already taken down all the dens I gave you. To Gu Dingwen, those dens were like warehouses."

“Clear out his inventory. If he runs out of stock, he will definitely contact me again.”

He also reminded:
"But we cannot rule out the possibility that he is afraid of running away."

"Another possibility is that if he believes I have fallen into the hands of the police, then he may stop contacting me."

Finally, Zhang Jiangke emphasized:

"But before making this decision, he will definitely try his best to confirm my situation."

As Yu Dazhang listened to his analysis, his mind raced.

As Zhang Jiangke recounted his story, his conclusion gradually became clearer.

It is highly likely that Gu Dingwen will contact Zhang Jiangke again; this is almost certain.

Unless he chooses to flee directly, he will inevitably go to check on Zhang Jiangke's current situation.

The only method Gu Dingwen could use was to contact them and try to obtain relevant information through probing.

After all, Zhang Jiangke's whereabouts were also kept secret. Although both of them traveled between Yanjing and Songhai, they were unaware of each other's whereabouts.

"According to the investigation, Gu Dingwen, like you, also traveled back and forth between Yanjing and Songhai after returning to China."

Yu Dazhang looked at Zhang Jiangke and asked:
Which city do you think he's most likely to stay in?

His words seemed to reveal some details of the case.

But there was no other way; Zhang Jiangke was the only person who had worked with Gu Dingwen, so having him help analyze the situation was better than guessing on his own.

"Songhai".

Zhang Jiangke answered without hesitation:

"If possible, he would definitely leave Yanjing as soon as possible. Although both are first-tier cities, Yanjing is undoubtedly the most secure in the country."

His tone was firm and confident, as if he had complete certainty about this.

He paused for a moment, then continued.

"If we're talking about where there are more wealthy people, then without a doubt it's Songhai. I travel between the two places frequently, so I know this all too well."

"No matter what Lao Gu's purpose is in having so many people, it must be related to interests. In that case, he will definitely choose to hide in Songhai."

That makes sense... Yu Dazhang nodded repeatedly as he listened.

Zhang Jiangke and Gu Dingwen actually share the same mindset, which is why he was able to analyze things so logically.

Between the two cities, Yu Dazhang also preferred Songhai, but he could never make up his mind.

Now, based on Zhang Jiangke's analysis, he believes that Lao Gu is very likely hiding somewhere in Songhai. "You haven't had any ticket purchase information since the beginning of this year, so how did you travel between the two places?"

Gu Dingwen also lost his ticket purchase information later, and Yu Dazhang guessed that the two had discussed countermeasures together.

"Just buy the ticket using another identity."

Zhang Jiangke replied:
“Including my real identity, I have three identities and passports, and they are all genuine.”

"It's not difficult at all. As long as you're willing to spend the money, an agent in a prefecture-level city can help you impersonate someone with a real identity."

Upon hearing the words "impersonation," Yu Dazhang felt a tightness in his chest.

Sometimes it's not that criminals are cunning, but that there are just too many people making money this way.

He assumed that Zhang Jiangke would take a taxi or hire a car to travel between the two places, thus avoiding the ticket purchase process.

Surprisingly, this guy had three ID cards, and they were all genuine.

Without a doubt, Gu Dingwen must have used the same method.

"Have you discussed this method with Gu Dingwen?" Yu Dazhang asked.

“He asked me that,” Zhang Jiangke replied.
"After I told him the method, I wanted to help him get it done directly, but he refused, probably because he was wary of me."

Yu Dazhang could understand Gu Dingwen's thoughts.

If others find out about his extra identity, it will be meaningless; Gu Dingwen is still wary of this.

"Based on your understanding of him, if he contacts you, what methods would he use to test you?"

When Yu Dazhang was asking questions, he took out a cigarette from his pocket, then walked up to Zhang Jiangke and lit one for him.

Allowing the other party to relax appropriately, when they are cooperative, is also a form of interrogation.

This allows Zhang Jiangke to better focus his attention, thus providing valuable clues.

The current scene doesn't feel like an interrogation; rather, it's the two of them pondering over Gu Dingwen.

"Well..."

Zhang Jiangke took a drag of his cigarette, exhaling smoke as he spoke to himself:

"I really hadn't thought about that. If it were him..."

His voice grew softer and softer until it disappeared completely, leaving only the sound of him smoking.

Yu Dazhang appeared very composed. He sat quietly opposite Zhang Jiangke, without the slightest impatience.

He couldn't be happier to have someone helping him think.

He wasn't worried that Zhang Jiangke would play any tricks, because no matter what the other party said, he would judge its authenticity and value.

Zhang Jiangke quickly smoked half a cigarette, then slowly raised his head and looked across at the other side:

“He knows my daily habits. My phone is always on 24 hours a day, and I never miss a call.”

“If I didn’t answer the phone, he definitely wouldn’t call back, and for him, that would be enough to prove that I was caught.”

He paused briefly, seemingly organizing his thoughts, before continuing:

"Assuming I answer the phone, he won't judge my current situation just by listening to my voice. Seeing is believing. Words can lie, but eyes won't."

"He will definitely find a way to see my surroundings and pinpoint my location; it's not difficult for modern smartphones to do that."

Zhang Jiangke took another drag of his cigarette, then flicked the ash off with his finger and continued:
“He could easily add me on WeChat or QQ and have a video call. Only when he sees that I am in a safe environment will he truly feel at ease.”

This doesn't sound like something a 61-year-old man would say... Yu Dazhang was surprised that Zhang Jiangke knew about WeChat and QQ.

In his impression, people of Zhang Jiangke's age basically don't try new things anymore; they're more likely to be whipping around in the square.

After thinking for a moment, Yu Dazhang stood up, waved at the camera in the interrogation room, and then walked out.

Soon, he saw Captain Xu outside the interrogation room.

"get ready."

Yu Dazhang said in a commanding tone:
"Let's take Zhang Jiangke with us and go back to Songhai."

(End of this chapter)