Animal Detective

Chapter 62 Intense Light
"Stop talking, keep chasing!"

Song Liang waved his hand, signaling to continue.

If the scent hasn't been lost over the million-dollar area, then it's worth continuing to track it.

Shen Xin nodded and loosened the dog leash slightly.

As they were talking, Baiwan turned to look at him, wondering why he hadn't left.

The million continued onward, stopping and starting, sniffing around.

Li Shanjie deliberately took secluded roads with fewer people, which actually made it easier for Baiwan to track him down.

The three people and one dog went deeper and deeper into the area.

Overall, it's heading north.

Shen Xin felt it was coming soon.

Because the two were walking, Zhang Jian was still dizzy.

Shen Xin speculated that Li Shanjie might have used some kind of illegal substance that could knock people unconscious, leaving Zhang Jian in a dazed and slow-reacting state.

If you completely knock someone unconscious, they will be very heavy, and it won't be easy to carry them around.

Judging from the photo in his household registration, Li Shanjie looks quite thin and doesn't seem to have the strength.

Based on the calculated tracking distance, the time should be about right.

Sure enough, Million suddenly barked twice and darted forward.

Shen Xin quickly loosened the rope.

Million ran a few steps and stopped in front of a door.

Yongsheng New Village consists of six-story old-style buildings, and in front of the buildings, there is a row of single-story houses.

Each family has their own room, and the area isn't very big; it's just a small single room that used to be used to store bicycles and other miscellaneous items.

However, as the demand for rental housing has increased, some landlords have vacated these storage rooms and renovated them into single rooms for rent.

At that moment, the million-dollar dog was barking loudly outside the iron gate of one of the rooms.

Shen Xin immediately stepped forward and gestured for Bai Wan to be quiet.

The room had a tightly closed iron door and no proper windows, except for a small, high-mounted ventilation window.

Song Liang and Chen Ju were both seasoned veterans. Although they were anxious, they didn't break down the door directly. Instead, they stepped forward and gently pushed the door open.

It's locked, as expected.

Shen Xin gripped the edge of the ventilation window and propped himself up to look inside.

The ventilation window was probably covered by wallpaper, so you couldn't see inside the room; only a faint light was coming through.

"bright."

Shen Xin landed and said softly.

At the same time, he pulled out a baton.

Song Liang was even more direct, pulling out his pistol and then using the radio to notify people nearby to gather there.

Chen Ju pressed his ear against the door, listened carefully, then shook his head at Song Liang and whispered that there was no sound.

Song Liang had already sized him up.

This enclosed single room has only one entrance, so the only option is to force your way in.

Lenovo's surveillance cameras captured Li Shanjie driving away.

Therefore, it is highly likely that only Zhang Jian is inside the house.

However, the possibility that Li Shanjie has accomplices cannot be ruled out.

He borrowed his cousin's car.

The main problem is that the door has an old-fashioned lock. If it were a padlock, and it were locked, you would immediately know that no one is inside.

In just over two minutes, the nearest colleague arrived quickly.

Song Liang had already exchanged opinions with Chen Ju and, unable to wait any longer, took immediate action to unlock the door.

This is an iron gate, and the frame is also iron, so it would be quite difficult to kick it open.

It's safer to use a lock pick.

A colleague from Hongmei Police Station immediately stepped forward and unlocked the door in just three seconds.

The next moment, Song Liang, gun in hand, rushed inside.

The moment the door opened, the intense and blinding light almost made him unable to open his eyes.

Several people filed in behind him.

Shen Xin was also blinded by the bright light.

But in the blur, he immediately saw a person hanging in the middle of the room, and it was Zhang Jian.

There was no one else besides them.

"Zhang Jian!"

Song Liang rushed over immediately and called out loudly.

Zhang Jian stirred slightly, his voice weak: "Light, light..."

Shen Xin had already seen that a ring of those high-powered lights had been placed around Zhang Jian on the floor of the room, and they were all on now, making the whole room look like it was filled with a sun.

Chen Ju reacted quickly and unplugged the power cord from the wall.

The room became dark.

Then someone else turned on a powerful flashlight.

Song Liang had already lifted Zhang Jian up by his legs, and then a colleague came forward to untie the ropes securing Zhang Jian to the ground and put him down. Song Liang shouted for an ambulance and tried to rush out with Zhang Jian in his arms.

But it didn't get up immediately.

"Commander Song, I'm fine, water..."

Zhang Jian waved his hand weakly.

Chen Ju quickly pushed a police officer and asked him to go buy water.

Colleagues arrived one after another.

Dong Yueming was almost in tears, and he grabbed Zhang Jian's shoulder, saying, "Old Zhang, you scared us to death."

Zhang Jian gave a wry smile and was about to speak when the water arrived.

He was so thirsty that he gulped down most of a bottle of water before he could catch his breath.

Only then did Song Liang have a chance to ask what was going on.

"Don't mention it."

Zhang Jian sighed and said, "The person who arrested me is called Li Shanjie. I arrested him before when I was in the criminal investigation team. You should go find him quickly."

Upon learning that everyone already knew about Li Shanjie, Zhang Jian breathed a sigh of relief and then asked how they had found him.

He asked around and found out that it had only been a little over three hours since he was taken into custody.

“Zhang Jian, you really have to thank Xiao Shen again.” Song Liang pointed at Shen Xin and said, “It was he who remembered to bring a million. It was thanks to that million that we were able to find you so quickly.”

In high spirits, he even joked, pointing to the million-dollar bill at the door and saying he'd give it a bonus when he got back.

Million understood, and Wang responded with a sound.

Zhang Jian then noticed Bai Wan squatting by the door, and a wave of emotion washed over him.

"Thanks, Xiao Shen."

He weakly raised his arm.

This has happened again!

Soon I won't be able to repay the favors I owe.

Shen Xin quickly said no, and asked what the lights were for.

“Shine a light on me!” Zhang Jian shook his head and said, “Li Shanjie didn’t beat me much. He just hung me up, shone a light on me, and told me to experience what it’s like to not sleep. He also said that’s how he was tortured in prison.”

"At the time, I thought, what's wrong with not sleeping? But... really, it was worse than being killed."

The person was suspended in the air, with a bright light shining on them the whole time; closing their eyes was useless.

In that environment, Zhang Jian felt that time had slowed down, and every second was torture.

"Later on, it felt like an entire day had passed; it was so long."

The group exchanged bewildered glances, but judging from Zhang Jian's lingering fear, they could imagine how agonizing that situation must have been.

"Luckily, we found you in just over three hours. If you had been hanging there all day, tsk tsk..."

Dong Yueming grinned.

Being exposed to strong light all day, being suspended in a daze, unable to sleep or rest, without food or water, is something no one can really endure.

And this kind of death is definitely one of the most torturous.

"Stop talking." Song Liang became more and more frightened as he listened, and told everyone to carry Zhang Jian out and send him to the hospital first.

"Why go to that hospital?"

Zhang Jian shook his head and actually stood up on his own.

He was hit a few times, but not that hard.

I was just thirsty, but after drinking some water, I felt better.

He even sweated profusely, and the effects of the medication and alcohol wore off.

Aside from feeling a bit weak, I don't have any major problems right now.

Seeing that Song Liang was still trying to persuade him, Zhang Jian said, "Director Song, that kid is not in a good state. When he hung me up, I became sober. I even asked him what he wanted to do. From the tone of his voice, he wanted revenge and didn't want to live anymore."

"This guy is dangerous now; he's capable of anything."

At this point, he suddenly remembered something and hurriedly asked, "Where is Zhang Qin? Has anyone gone to look for her? She's Li Shanjie's ex-wife."

"And then there's Chen Zhongyuan, who was Zhang Qin's lover back then. If Li Shanjie wants revenge, he'll definitely target both of them."

Song Liang hurriedly said, "Zhang Jian, you should go to the hospital first. Also, call home to let them know you're safe. Your daughter is so worried; she thought something had happened to you."

"As for the case, you don't need to worry about it. We won't let Li Shanjie get away."

To reiterate, provoking and retaliating against the police must come at a price.

Everyone nodded.

This matter is not over until Li Shanjie is brought back.

At this moment, Shen Xin was thinking about a question.

Li Shanjie had already left around 9 o'clock.

The fact that he didn't choose to stay and continue to torment Zhang Jian can only mean that he had more important things to do.

So it's highly likely that, just as Zhang Jian feared, Li Shanjie will seek revenge on his ex-wife and the man his wife cheated with.

And his wife.

Shen Xin initially thought Zhang Qin was just a victim of domestic violence, but he never expected that she also had an affair.

(End of this chapter)