Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 737 Details Determine Success or Failure
"You've really come to terms with it..." Yu Dazhang hadn't expected that Zhang Jiangke would have figured things out in just a few days.

In fact, Zhang Jiangke could have completely concealed his identity from Zhou Jiacheng, which would have been a way to preserve some dignity for himself.

But from Zhou Jiacheng's perspective, it is indeed unfair to him.

If a person lives their entire life without even knowing who their biological father is, frankly speaking, such a life is simply wasted.

Even in death, he'll be a fool.

Moreover, their relationship wasn't very deep, so even if Zhou Jiacheng found out, he probably wouldn't be that heartbroken.

But at least he knows that he also has a father, and that the father has been watching over him for many years.

This is enough.

For Zhou Jiacheng, life is complete.

"I would be very grateful if you would leave me with even a little bit of dignity."

Seeing that Yu Dazhang did not reply immediately, Zhang Jiangke continued:
"I won't blame you if you don't want me to stay. I'll be content just to see him once."

Yu Dazhang knew what he meant by "respectability"—it simply meant arranging a place outside for the father and son to meet.

Compared to police stations and detention centers, changing the location would at least prevent them from feeling too awkward when they meet.

"I promise you."

After careful consideration, Yu Dazhang made a decision:

"However, we'll have to wait until this case is over before I can arrange a meeting between you."

He couldn't refuse such a request.

If Zhang Jiangke helps the police arrest Gu Dingwen, this would be considered a major meritorious service.

Even if he were to perform meritorious service, he could not escape the fate of being shot at for the crimes he committed.

That's right, Zhang Jiangke couldn't even get a suspended death sentence.

He must have known this would be the outcome, which is why he made another request.

The next day.

In the hotel room.

"Has the other party not been online at all?" Yu Dazhang asked the technician next to him.

“No.” The officer shook his head.
"After the call ended yesterday, the other party has been offline ever since, and the last IP address was still in that neighborhood."

Yu Dazhang thought for a moment, then asked:

"Is it possible to trace his real IP address through the proxy IP?"

He only had a superficial understanding of internet technology, but he knew that he could use the method of following the clues to investigate.

“I’ve already tried it.”

The police officer said helplessly:
"The other party is using a highly anonymous proxy, which can completely hide the user's real IP address and the traces of proxy usage."

"They not only spent money on this, but they must have also hired people who are proficient in network technology to help them operate it."

Money makes things easier... Yu Dazhang couldn't help but sigh.

Criminals who know how to spend money are actually more troublesome than those who only know how to use their brains.

Because they will use money to get others to do things for them.

Then, Yu Dazhang looked at Team Hua standing to the side:

"Did the police officers sent to the neighborhood find anything?"

"No valuable clues were found," Team Leader Hua replied.

"According to their report, the family in Building 3 always keeps their curtains drawn, even during the day, and at night the lights are on, but no one is seen moving around inside."

"Because your orders forbidding them from approaching Building 3, they dare not go over to listen to what's happening inside."

The lights were on inside? This was something Yu Dazhang hadn't expected.

Doing so is completely unnecessary.

Just as Hua said, those who were secretly observing from outside could easily tell whether there was anyone inside just by looking at the shadows.

Moreover, having the lights on all the time can actually make people feel that no one is inside.

Did Gu Dingwen and the others forget to turn off the lights when they left?

This kind of thing can't be concluded by deduction, so Yu Dazhang didn't think much about it.

That evening, after some discussion, Yu Dazhang and Zhang Jiangke sent a message to Gu Dingwen's QQ account.

The message can be summed up in just four words: The goods have been obtained.

After that, Yu Dazhang never left the room.

Zhang Jiangke sat on the bed, smoking one cigarette after another.

Now his smoking habit is getting worse. Since coming to this hotel, the frequency of his smoking has increased from a few cigarettes a day to two packs a day.

Yu Dazhang even felt that if he continued to smoke like this, he might very well develop lung disease before he even got to target practice.

They originally planned for a protracted battle, since no one knew when Gu Dingwen would be able to go online.

But just an hour after sending the message, Gu Dingwen's QQ avatar suddenly lit up.

And immediately after it went online, Gu Dingwen sent a video call.

"Quickly, everyone get out!"

After giving an order to the police officers inside the room, Yu Dazhang then said to Zhang Jiangke:

"Put out your cigarette."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiangke immediately stubbed out his cigarette in the ashtray.

Before leaving, Yu Dazhang also took the ashtray out of the room.

A person's habits are not easily changed. If Gu Dingwen saw Zhang Jiangke smoking, it would inevitably arouse his suspicion.

The big fish is about to bite, and Yu Dazhang doesn't want to be defeated by the details.

Upon entering the next room, he immediately put on his headphones.

Zhang Jiangke had just connected to a video call at that moment.

"Why are you still at the hotel?" Gu Dingwen's voice came through the earpiece.

Yu Dazhang's gaze immediately fell on the laptop on the table, where a technician was operating it.

Soon, a small window popped up on the computer screen, showing the video feeds of both parties. However, Gu Dingwen's screen was completely black, obviously blocked by something.

"Do I dare to go out?"

Zhang Jiangke replied irritably:
"If I didn't have a backup identity, I probably wouldn't even have a place to hide right now."

In the video, he had a pained look on his face, appearing somewhat disheveled and haggard.

Gu Dingwen ignored his complaints and changed the subject, getting straight to the point:

"I was planning to go online tomorrow, but I felt it would be better to come online and take a look. You certainly didn't disappoint me."

After offering a compliment, he casually asked:
"Bring in a few girls?"

“Seven.” Zhang Jiangke seemed somewhat smug, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up as he spoke.

"Let me put it this way, the quality of this batch of goods will definitely exceed your expectations. Not only are they in top physical condition, but their average age is also between 18 and 20 years old."

He was playing himself... Yu Dazhang finally understood the meaning of Zhang Jiangke's earlier statement, "No need to prepare."

Why prepare anything when playing yourself? There's absolutely no need. It's just natural as it is.

"You got seven at once?"

Gu Dingwen's tone was filled with barely concealed excitement:
"His age is also good. Did you see him in person?"

Yu Dazhang noticed that he didn't seem to be the kind of person who was very cunning.

In both video calls, Gu Dingwen did not hide his true emotions while speaking.

This shows that he is far inferior to Zhang Jiangke; he cannot even keep his emotions in check.

"Of course I did."

Zhang Jiangke answered very decisively:
"I also learned from you and made a video call with the people below. Those seven girls have very perfect figures. I heard from them that they are from martial arts..."

He suddenly stopped talking at this point.

Yu Dazhang's heart skipped a beat at his pause.

broken!

He had previously asked Zhang Jiangke to say that these girls were abducted from the armed police. Although it was a test, it left an impression on Zhang Jiangke.

Judging from the current situation, Zhang Jiangke most likely just blurted that out without thinking.

(End of this chapter)