Chapter 54 Narrow Victory

would feel seeing her wait for him, which made her uncomfortable.Deng Wu was exceptionally intelligent; she could see many things but didn't often express them due to her cold demeanor.Who would have...Chapter 54: Narrow Victory

The deputy director of the municipal public security bureau and the political commissar of the armed police detachment, Zhao Lijun, knocked on Zeng Quanming's door. Standing at a height of one meter eighty, he had a slightly pale complexion but his eyes were sharp and intelligent. He warmly shook hands with Uncle Zeng upon entering.

"Commissar Jiang awarded you commendation for your efforts during yesterday’s meeting; it seems like quite an achievement!" said Zeng Quanming as he sat down, nodding at Zhao Lijun.

Zhao Lijun waved his hand dismissively. "If it weren't for the clues you provided, Old Zeng, and your early suspicion that something was amiss, our criminal investigation department wouldn’t have been able to reach out so far to verify matters with others. When we contacted Guangdong and Shenzhen authorities initially, they were quite impatient when receiving our calls! Later on, however, they were more than willing to maintain a 24-hour contact line with us!"

Zeng Quanming chuckled. "Now it seems that not only are they expressing gratitude but also personally coming over to thank you; this is a perfect opportunity to establish the image of our Xiahai City police force!"

Su Can, who was standing by, thought about how Uncle Zeng Quanming had made a strong connection with Zhao Lijun due to this matter. From initially investigating to solving the cross-border fraud gang case, Deputy Director Zhao Lijun's actions were closely related to the clues provided by Zeng Quanming. Unlike others, Zhao Lijun held some admiration for Zeng Quanming.

Zeng Quanming’s unique insights, strong professional abilities, and keen perception had led Zhao Lijun, who has been engaged in practical work within the police force for many years, to instantly connect with him through this collaboration.

Moreover, Zhao Lijun also gained recognition from national public security departments due to this event; it even made headlines in Macau's newspapers. It represented a spirit of strengthening cross-strait cooperation and communication during Macau’s return period. This enhanced the ties between Macau and mainland China while promoting the image of the national public security department.

"No need for pleasantries with you, Old Zeng. Without you, there would be no me; you are truly the greatest contributor!"

Zeng Quanming nodded and inquired, "How is the case progressing"

Zhao Lizhun frowned and glanced at Su Cen, "Li Kun, also known as Li Galaxy, is willing to provide some critical evidence and intelligence. He requested to meet with your little brother here, but I naturally refused him. Currently, we are in a deadlock during the interrogation period..."

Zeng Quanming looked at Su Cen, who nodded, "That's fine; let me just see him."

Su Cen readily agreed because he had come to his maternal uncle’s house for this very reason. Li Kun being caught was only the beginning; he stubbornly clung to some statements and the higher-ups demanded that they expedite the interrogation process. Initially, Zhao Lizhun thought these demands were ridiculous, but now he had no choice but to consider them.

To meet a criminal suspect would cause an uproar in Su Cen's family. His parents strongly disagreed, as if Su Cen making enemies with others meant that they would seek revenge later on. Ultimately, it was the mentality of ordinary folks who feared trouble; although Su Cen had first noticed Li Kun’s suspicious behavior and reported it to his maternal uncle Zeng Quanming, everyone in their family kept quiet about it. However, the overall investigative process that ensued still made people nervous.

After much calm persuasion from Su Cen, along with a decision by Zeng Quanming, Su Licheng and Zeng Ke were finally convinced to allow Su Cen to go to the interrogation site. Yet in their hearts, they harbored ordinary people's fear of the national police authority.

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The interrogation room had three police officers: two stern-looking detectives and a policewoman with furrowed brows who seemed unbothered by the smoke from her male colleague’s cigarette. She clutched her notebook and pen but found that Li Kun, despite being interrogated for so long through the iron grating, was not divulging any crucial information. Both sides were essentially at a standstill.

The door opened, and the two officers perked up, "Director Zhao (Commissar Zhao)!"

Upon seeing the high school student that Zhao Lizhun brought in, they knew this must be the teenager Li Kun mentioned he wanted to see.

They all sized up Su Cen.

This criminal group is highly intelligent; just looking at how they managed to deceive the heads of many counties and cities, one can understand their tactics. Who would have thought that the main suspect竟然在夏海市栽了跟頭，據說連上級市委的幾個領導都捏了一把汗。如果冇有公安機關的介入，讓這些人得逞，不用想也知道後果會有多麼嚴重。孱弱的夏海市財政必將再次遭受重創，整個領導班子也將籠罩在揮之不去的陰影中。

Sitting down on the stool, Li Kun seemed to regain a lot of energy for a moment. He lifted his head and stared at Su Can.

Then he chuckled dryly, with bitterness in his smile mixed with something indescribable.

"Li Kun! Don't act so carefree!" An officer barked. They were experienced in dealing with seasoned criminals like him; they feared that any abnormal behavior from Li Kun might have a negative psychological impact on Su Can. Before Su Can arrived, the Political Commissar had already warned them to ensure his safety, especially psychologically.

However, the calmness of Su Can still surprised these officers who specialized in criminal psychology.

"It's you, isn't it I want to know where I went wrong," Li Kun maintained a smile. Before coming here, Su Can had reviewed his file; this man in his early thirties was a graduate from a prestigious university and had been directly admitted throughout high school and college with outstanding academic performance. Many reporters were waiting outside to interview him on social topics after the interrogation.

"Do you remember what you said in the bathroom The slang and code words used by criminals active in Hong Kong and Macau, which didn't match your image or behavior, made me suspicious," Su Can smiled.

"Careless... sometimes habits can be deadly things... I never thought that in such a small city, there would be someone like you," Li Kun sighed. He probably hadn't imagined in his entire life that he would fall because of an insignificant issue.

Su Can nodded and asked his own question, "How did you suspect me"

After Su Can gave his uncle Zeng Quanming a direction for the investigation, he had not participated in anything related to this case, avoiding any public exposure.

The other party specifically wanted to see him, proving that he wasn't completely defeated.

Li Kun's narrow eyes looked at Su Cai, "Do you remember when you came out of the toilet and went to wash your hands at the sink A large portion of boys your age don't bother washing their hands after using the restroom. Let alone someone who would allow their sleeves to get wet while pretending to be calm while completing the act of handwashing... I should have been suspicious back then, but I was careless, thinking you were just an ordinary kid... If I had been cautious beforehand, heh, we could've relocated, but unexpectedly... We actually fell victim to a kid's hands..."

Su Cai was also stunned; due to his own nervousness in various aspects, he had exposed himself. The other party was also very cunning; the difference between victory and defeat was razor-thin. In the end, it was merely because of the other party’s underestimation of him as a child that he narrowly won.

Su Cai still smiled slightly, "Even if we managed to escape this time, you will eventually face such a day in the future if you continue down this path. I merely expedited the process."

After some time, Li Kun finally looked up and gave Zhao Lijun a smile, "Commissar Zhao, I want to confess, reflect on my actions, and provide valuable clues." Then he turned to Su Cai and said, "... How old are you A person like you, I really wonder what path you'll take in the future. Anyway... Don't emulate me!"

When leaving the interrogation room, Zhao Lijun's attitude towards Su Cai had clearly changed; he was deeply impressed by how this child handled himself when facing a suspect, but said nothing.

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I went out drinking with some friends yesterday and to ensure quality, I postponed the update. Apologies.

Bros seem to think that grilled fish sounds better than O'Berg; after all, the latter has a somewhat 'treasure' connotation. From now on, I'll refer to myself as Grilled Fish then. In reality, whether it's Grilled Fish or O'Berg, they're just aliases anyway. As long as you guys like them, even if they sound sexier, that’s fine.me more and more complex. We should probably get a cash register," Su Cun continued to suggest. The fact that his mother increasingly accepted his suggestions and proposed new ideas was undoubtedly go...