The on-site handling at the psychological clinic continued late into the night, with Wang Shen directing the entire operation. During this time, Wang Shen reviewed the recent cases. From Zheng Wu's exposure to Sang's traffic fatality, and then Liang Li's murder, Song Mu was the mastermind behind all three cases. Just as Wang Shen was pressing Song Mu relentlessly, Song Mu's secretary, Xu Wen, appeared and killed him. Xu Wen then committed suicide out of guilt. Everything seemed to have ended there, but Wang Shen knew the truth was far more complex.

Wang Shen vaguely felt that all the cases revolved around Han Mo. He couldn't understand how a dead person could possess such power, capable of unraveling so many interconnected cases. Moreover, the cases seemed to form a perfectly orchestrated scheme, allowing the roles of hunter and prey to switch effortlessly. Zheng Wu, who was the hunter a few years ago, inadvertently became Song Mu's prey. Song Mu, who was the hunter just days ago, was now successfully captured and killed by Xu Wen. And Xu Wen? She transformed herself from hunter into prey, ultimately choosing self-destruction.

Every time Wang Shen tries to uncover more clues about the Han Mo case through a particular case, the protagonist, like Song Mu and Xu Wen, cuts off all leads by killing or being killed. This mysterious force behind it all is something Wang Shen can neither see through nor fathom, giving him a real headache.

"Alright, everyone, you've all worked hard. Go back to the police station, pack up the necessary things, and then you can go home and rest." Wang Shen clapped his hands in front of everyone in the office area of ​​the psychological clinic, and then clasped his hands together to express his gratitude.

"Have Xiao Liang come to my office at 10 a.m. tomorrow," Wang Shen said to the older policeman.

"Okay, you've had a hard day too. Go home and get some rest. Leave the rest to me," the older policeman advised, noticing Wang Shen's dark circles.

Wang Shen nodded, patted the older policeman on the shoulder, and then walked out of the psychological clinic.

"Captain Wang, young people always have a growth process." The older police officer said this behind Wang Shen as he was about to leave the psychological clinic. Wang Shen didn't turn around, but simply raised his hand in the air and made an OK sign.

Wang Shen didn't sleep well that night; the dead seemed to appear in his dreams. Whether it was Sang or Song Mu, they both seemed to have so much to say to him. Wang Shen tried his best to listen, but unfortunately, he couldn't make out what they were saying. Finally, Wang Shen strained, frowning as he tried to press his ear closer to their voices. But this strain woke him up. He drew back the curtains, shielded his eyes from the glaring sunlight, glanced at his watch, sighed, and got up to wash.

Knock, knock, knock! Wang Shen's office door was open, but Liang Zichen, the young policeman, stood respectfully at the door and knocked lightly a few times. Wang Shen put down the file in his hand, glanced up at Liang Zichen standing at the door, but did not respond, and went back to looking at the file in his hand.

Seeing Wang Shen's reaction, Liang Zichen wasn't sure if Wang Shen was tacitly allowing him to enter or deliberately pretending not to see him. Liang Zichen was unsure what to do. After thinking for a moment, he remained standing at the door and knocked a few more times. This time, Wang Shen didn't look up, but simply called out softly, "Come in."

Liang Zichen walked over to Wang Shen and observed his expression. Wang Shen's expression was seven parts serious, with the remaining three parts seemingly a hint of anger. Wang Shen ignored Liang Zichen and continued to focus intently on the file in his hands. Seeing that Wang Shen didn't speak, Liang Zichen didn't dare to speak either. The two of them remained like that, one sitting and one standing, the atmosphere quiet yet unsettling.

"Yesterday's meeting made me realize, no, it should be the first time I've gotten to know you. You're quick-witted, logically sound, and have excellent observation skills. You're definitely cut out to be a police officer." Wang Shen finally put down the file in his hand and looked at Liang Zichen.

Liang Zichen had expected Wang Shen to give him a stern reprimand, but to his surprise, the first thing he heard was praise. This reaction made Liang Zichen feel even more uneasy. Although Liang Zichen hadn't been in the police force for long, he had already heard many stories about this legendary captain. Most of them were about Wang Shen's experience solving cases, and a little about his treatment of his subordinates. Wang Shen was an upright man, but also a very shrewd one. The word "shrewd" mainly referred to his methods. For mistakes made by his subordinates, Wang Shen usually chose to laugh it off if they could be forgiven. However, if a mistake was unacceptable to him, the punishment might be more severe than usual. Moreover, the department generally agreed with Wang Shen's suggestions for handling cases. Therefore, everyone in the police station held this captain in both admiration and awe.

Looking at Wang Shen's expression, Liang Zichen felt a little uneasy, then immediately made a decision. "Captain Wang, I've come to admit my mistake. I know I've made a very serious error, and I beg you to consider my youth and treat me leniently." Liang Zichen firmly believed in the principle of leniency for confession and severity for resistance, and that one shouldn't be slapped when someone is smiling. Adhering to this principle, Liang Zichen chose to admit his mistake. Although, ever since receiving the notification from the older policeman, Liang Zichen had absolutely no idea what wrong he had committed.

“It’s good that you know you’re wrong. Tell me, what did you do wrong?” Wang Shen smiled slightly and looked at Liang Zichen.

"I...I was wrong, I was wrong..." This question really stumped Liang Zichen. Liang Zichen knew he couldn't just admit to a mistake, as that would only reinforce Wang Shen's opinion of him. "Please point out my mistake, Captain Wang. I promise I won't make it again." Liang Zichen silently lowered his head.

"Xiao Liang, let me ask you, what are the duties of us police officers?" Wang Shen picked up the water glass on the table, took a sip, and then stood up from his chair. Wang Shen walked to the water dispenser, picked up a disposable paper cup, and poured a cup of water into it. Wang Shen handed the paper cup to Liang Zichen, pulled a chair behind him, patted him on the shoulder, and gestured for him to sit down.

Liang Zichen slowly sat down in the chair, glanced at the water glass in his hand, then at Wang Shen sitting opposite him, and said, "Naturally, it's about upholding justice and maintaining social order."

“You’re absolutely right.” Wang Shen nodded at Liang Zichen. “We are the upholders of the law. The law is often ruthless; only in this way can it maintain its principle of fairness. But we humans cannot be ruthless. Absolute ruthlessness would cause us to lose our ability to grasp the case. For us, we should reason and judge based on understanding the joys, sorrows, and anxieties of those involved in the case. Only in this way can we avoid causing harm. And your decision to bring that old man to the scene yesterday was a selfish act that harmed innocent people.” After speaking, Wang Shen observed the changes in Liang Zichen’s expression.