Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 729 The more natural, the better

Given the current situation, it is no longer advisable to stay in Jinling.

Since it has been determined that Gu Dingwen is most likely in Songhai, it is best to get there as soon as possible.

Even in 2015, WeChat had location services. If Gu Dingwen asked to share his location and found that Zhang Jiangke was in Nanjing, it would be difficult to explain.

To prevent any unforeseen complications, it would be best to bring Zhang Jiangke back to Songhai.

On the way back, Yu Dazhang kept Zhang Jiangke's phone in his hand the whole time, just so he could answer the call as soon as possible.

What kind of environment would make Gu Dingwen feel at ease?

Yu Dazhang turned to look at Zhang Jiangke, who was sandwiched between two police officers.

Especially at times like these, we must not let our guard down. Although the idea of ​​prison break in China sounds absurd, we still need to take the necessary precautions.

"The best environment is definitely outdoors."

Zhang Jiangke's hands were cuffed, and two serious-looking police officers were standing close beside him, making him feel somewhat uneasy and uncomfortable. He frowned and replied:
"As long as I am outdoors, it means I am free. When Lao Gu sees this, he is naturally relieved."

After a brief pause, he added:
"Or it can be a public place, which is also a relatively free place."

"Secondly, there's the hotel room. After all, it's perfectly normal for someone like me who has no fixed abode to stay in a hotel, and Lao Gu wouldn't suspect anything too much."

Outdoors, public places, hotel rooms... Yu Dazhang mentally reviewed these three places.

First, exclude outdoor areas.

They couldn't possibly wait outdoors with the suspect in custody; that would present numerous risks and uncertainties, and the complex environment would make them more vulnerable to exposure.

Public places are also not allowed.

No one could predict when Gu Dingwen would call. They couldn't keep Zhang Jiangke in public places indefinitely, as that would only attract attention.

Based on this, only hotel rooms meet the requirements.

Hotel rooms are enclosed and have a relatively simple environment, making them easy to control and monitor.

Then Yu Dazhang took out his phone and dialed Team Hua's number:
"Find a three-star hotel, book a single room, and send me the hotel address after you've booked the room."

Zhang Jiangke's previous hotel records showed that he had stayed in three-star hotels multiple times, so Yu Dazhang arranged the stay according to his habits.

Hotels are also an option, but they are less soundproof than hotels, and the people staying in hotels are more diverse.

Given the current situation, Yu Dazhang naturally wants to choose the safest place.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiangke, who was sitting in the back, immediately reminded him:

"I need a king-size bed."

"Does the single room have a small bed?" Yu Dazhang repeated his request to Team Leader Hua.

"Isn't your home in Songhai?" Team Leader Hua asked疑惑地 on the other end of the phone.
"You booked a hotel room near your own home?"

He and the police officers who came with him from N Province also stayed in a hotel in Songhai, but the conditions were definitely not as good as a three-star hotel.

"It's not that I want to stay here."

Yu Dazhang explained:

“I’m taking Zhang Jiangke back to Songhai right now. I need to arrange a hotel room for him and have him wait for a phone call.”

After he finished speaking, he suddenly remembered that he hadn't told Team Leader Hua about Zhang Jiangke's arrest.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, the opposing Chinese team suddenly raised their voices:

"Zhang Jiangke has been arrested?!"

He clearly remembered that just yesterday morning, they were still conducting a city-wide search for Zhang Jiangke in Songhai.

The person was arrested after only one day?
Moreover, judging from this, Zhang Jiangke was actually arrested in S Province.

How?
Hua's mind was in a mess. He only remembered sending Yu Dazhang a surveillance video from an internet cafe, and then the two had no contact.

What clues were found in that surveillance video?
It shouldn't be.

He had seen the video before. Although Zhang Jiangke's face was visible, that was all; there was nothing else particularly noteworthy. "We caught him in Nanjing."

Yu Dazhang didn't explain much, he just said a few words and then gave instructions:

"Go and do this now, and we'll talk when we get to Songhai."

After ending the call, Hua held the phone for a long time, still in a daze.

Was Zhang Jiangke arrested in Nanjing?
How did that fat man determine that he had escaped to Jinling?
Team Hua also knew about Zhang Jiangke's situation, knowing that he had a hotel booking record in Nanjing.

But can we conclude that Zhang Jiangke would flee to Nanjing based solely on this point?

He felt there must be other clues, but he couldn't think of any for the moment.

After a moment, Team Hua gave a wry smile:
"With him around, why should I need to use my brain?"

Three hours later.

Songhai.

Inside a single room at a three-star hotel.

"How about this one?"

Team leader Hua stood next to Yu Dazhang and handed him a room key:
"If that doesn't work, we can exchange it."

Yu Dazhang looked around but couldn't see anything special. It was just an ordinary single room, the only eye-catching thing being the large double bed in the center of the room.

Taking the room key, he turned to Zhang Jiangke and asked:

"How's this room?"

"Okay." Zhang Jiangke nodded in satisfaction.

"I never thought I'd have the chance to stay in such a nice single room."

He certainly wouldn't have made such a remark before his arrest.

But after sleeping in a dormitory-style room in a detention center, staying in a three-star hotel feels completely different.

It's often said that ultimate enjoyment lies in the balance between tension and relaxation.

“Starting today, you will stay here until Gu Dingwen calls.”

Yu Dazhang said to Zhang Jiangke:
"If you need anything, just tell me. Also, you can rearrange the furnishings in the room as you like, the more natural the better. I think you understand what I mean."

If the room is very clean and tidy, it looks fake at first glance.

Since you're staying in a hotel, there will definitely be traces of life there. It doesn't have to be a complete mess, but it should at least look like there's someone around.

"I understand," Zhang Jiangke replied.

"I'll treat this as if I'm staying in a hotel room myself. I'll be careful about my lifestyle to make sure Lao Gu can't tell."

Talking to smart people is so convenient. Zhang Jiangke is clearly the kind of person who understands things instantly. You don't need to explain in too much detail; he can tell what the other person is thinking.

"Let's install miniature cameras inside the house."

Team Hua suggested from the sidelines:

"This also allows for better monitoring."

The hotel must have hidden cameras... Yu Dazhang couldn't help but look at the power outlet in the room.

Hidden cameras are usually concealed in electrical outlets or decorative items in the corners of walls, and they are all pointed at the bed for easy filming.

"Need not."

Yu Dazhang refused:

"If the other party requests a video call, it might backfire. We'll have the police check the room later to see if there are any hidden cameras or anything like that. If there are, we'll remove them."

(End of this chapter)