Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

"I'm sorry, I did check, but they're nothing special. They're just locals born and raised in Ah Po Kok, living honest and upright lives."

"You actually investigated!"

"Hehe, isn't it just curiosity? Besides, you're a prisoner, so it's very convenient for me to check your information without even having to file a report."

……

"Thank you so much, Captain Wang!"

"You're welcome, it's what I should do!" Wang Tiejun waved his hand, looking a little smug.

It turns out Wang Tiejun is a bit sly and mischievous; you can never truly know a person's heart just by looking at their face...

"Alright, it's enough that you know about what happened to our previous generation. Don't delve into it. In those days, anything could happen. What's past is past. Let's focus on the present."

"Our previous generation? You're a generation below me, Captain Wang!"

Have some shame!

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm from the same generation as you! I just look a little older than my age, I'm still very young, okay?!" Wang Tiejun also rolled his eyes at An Xiaohai.

Wang Tiejun's serious expression made An Xiaohai's heart clench.

Wang Tiejun's personal information was classified and was only released when he sacrificed his life. He is indeed still very young, probably not even forty yet.

However, the long-term pressure and exhaustion have made Wang Tiejun look particularly old; his temples are already gray.

"Alright, I've told you everything I should and shouldn't have said, so I've done my duty! I did all this just to tell you that you're in danger right now, so don't think too much, protecting yourself is the most important thing."

I will do my best to help you handle things outside. Your mother's problem isn't too serious either; she should be cleared of suspicion soon.

However, every murder case must be solved; that's an ironclad rule!

The colleagues in charge of this case are also under a lot of pressure. It's understandable that they would bother your mother. I hope you can understand.

If they have done anything wrong, I apologize to you on their behalf!

"Thank you, Captain Wang."

"Thank you, Captain Wang! Captain Wang! Just call me Battalion Commander Wang, it sounds more impressive! There's a difference between 'captain' and 'battalion commander,' don't keep switching sides!"

……

An Xiaohai knew Wang Tiejun was just saying it in anger, so he quickly shut up and admitted defeat, watching as Wang Tiejun began packing his things to leave. An Xiaohai couldn't help but ask another question:

"Captain Wang, there's something I'm quite curious about."

Tell me!

"It's that story you just told, about that genius who transported the meteorite out of the country. How did he do it? What was he going to do with it? Did he sell it?"

"Of course it was to sell for money, what else could we do? But don't ask how we got it out of the country. I can only tell you that we sacrificed a lot of our comrades to stop the meteorite from leaving the country."

Hey!

Hearing Wang Tiejun's words, An Xiaohai realized that this matter must be incredibly exciting, but unfortunately, Wang Tiejun definitely wouldn't go into details: "Okay, I won't ask... Could you tell me how much that meteorite sold for? Is that alright?"

"How much did it sell for? Guess!"

"How could I have guessed that!"

Wang Tiejun held up two fingers: "This number!"

"Two million?"

"No, you're guessing too little!"

"Twenty million?...Could it be two hundred million?!"

"Yes, two hundred million, in US dollars!"

Damn it...

An Xiaohai was truly shocked; he really was a genius!

"What's with that look on your face, kid? Are you thinking, 'You'd do it for that much money too?'"

"There is a lot of money, but I would never do such a thing! I can do anything, but I will never betray my country and nation! I'm just amazed by how much money there is; no wonder I took the risk and gave up everything that day."

"Heh, you're quite enlightened. I hope you're speaking from the heart!"

Wang Tiejun sighed softly: "Money is a good thing. Wealth can move people's hearts. With money, you can make the devil turn the millstone! With money, you can have almost everything."

But money isn't a good thing either; it's associated with almost all the evils in the world! Sigh…

"No! Captain Wang, you're wrong. It's not money that's evil, it's people's hearts."

"You're right, aren't you? I'm leaving now. Be careful!"

"I will be careful. Captain Wang, you don't need to keep reminding me. My life is my own, and I know what I'm doing."

"That's good! By the way, don't falsely accuse me of beating you up. There are many ways to clear yourself of suspicion."

We have an interrogation method that lasts a long time. Although it's a bit harsh, it won't cause any physical harm to you.

It's already past 11 o'clock, it's not appropriate for you to go back right now, why don't you wait until first thing tomorrow morning? Then, just say you experienced this kind of interrogation."

"Interrogation due to fatigue?"

"Heh, you know quite a lot! It's a good thing you're not a real criminal, or you'd be a real headache."

"I know quite a bit, but I won't become a real criminal, Captain Wang, please don't worry!"

"Alright, I'm leaving. I have a few colleagues outside; I'll have them take turns coming in to keep you company."

Don't worry, they won't see you. They'll just stay in that outer room; it's just for show for the prison. You can sleep soundly. They'll send you back first thing tomorrow morning.

"Captain Wang, isn't this inappropriate?"

"What's wrong with that? You're working for us, providing us with so much valuable intelligence, and we have an obligation to protect your safety."

"That's not what I meant. I meant that it doesn't seem right for me to be sleeping; it's too easy for people to see through me. Also, with so many colleagues involved, it would be easy for someone with ulterior motives to find out who I am."

"Well... what you said makes some sense. How about we go all out? You try it out?"

"That's what I think too. I also want to see if I can handle it."

"You said it yourself, hehe, and you can't go back on your word here!"

"Yes, let me try. I really want to try. Isn't it said that the value of life lies in the experience? I want to experience what it's like to be interrogated while exhausted."

"You little rascal! Sometimes I really can't see through you! Fine, you want to try? I'll give you the chance. But if you can't handle it, don't cry, and don't hold a grudge against me!"

"Of course, this is what I requested myself, and I can put it in writing."

"Forget the written agreement, I'll have them take pictures of you pissing your pants. If you ever misbehave, I'll release those pictures, hehe!"

"Okay, no problem!"

"Okay, have fun!"

Wang Tiejun left, and shortly afterward, several anti-drug officers stormed in menacingly...

The next morning, An Xiaohai, with dark circles under his eyes, practically had to lean against the wall to walk to his cell.

The prison guards escorting An Xiaohai didn't urge him on. They knew all too well how terrible fatigue interrogation could be. It was already quite good that An Xiaohai could walk on his own.

"That's fucking terrifying! You bastard, Captain Wang!"

An Xiaohai cursed inwardly. Although he had managed to pull through, he was on the verge of a breakdown.

Fearing that An Xiaohai would completely break down, the prison authorities did not arrange for him to work today. An Xiaohai lay in bed all morning and finally regained his senses.

"An Zhehao, Uncle... Iron Wolf Port, interesting!"

An Xiaohai's eyes darted around.

If Uncle An Zhehao really has such a good relationship with that genius, then the Iron Wolf Port incident is definitely related to him!

Imagine if Pan Zhuangzhuang wanted to do this, wouldn't he tell An Xiaohai beforehand? Impossible! And vice versa.

"Was the real reason Grandpa severed ties with him because of this incident?... Grandpa should have understood his son, and judging from Grandpa's resume, he's not the kind of person who's easily deceived..."

That's very likely true!

An Xiaohai's mind was racing.

Proving this isn't too difficult; just ask Mom. If she's willing to tell him whether Grandpa severed ties with Uncle after this incident, everything will be clear.

"My mom always listens to me, so she'll most likely tell me if I ask her... But actually, I don't even need to ask; Grandpa's reaction already says it all..."

In An Xiaohai's eyes, his uncle An Zhehao's suspicion was growing stronger; at the very least, the suspicion that he was responsible for Jia Lao Er's death was growing stronger.

"Could my situation also be related to him? Was it his enemies who did it? Were they setting me up to hurt him? It's quite possible!..."