In a corner of the staff cafeteria, Zhou Jinwei sat at his seat, fiddling with his phone and replying to messages methodically.
The conversation between him and the mysterious man no longer needed any extra twists and turns. They just opened a small account and talked directly. The attitude of the other party was also clear. If you want to check, go ahead.
So if he had anything to say, Zhou Jinwei said it directly:
"When we first started working together, I reminded you that the information you provided had to be true and there had to be evidence. At the very least, it had to be someone who was actually going to do something and could be caught in the act."
"But Ji Yanghai is very honest. He only goes out to work. Otherwise, he stays in his rented apartment and doesn't go anywhere. You said he's going to kill Deng Shi next. Deng Shi is currently on trial and will be sentenced soon. What happens next? We're going to imprison someone for life without any evidence until he commits a crime?"
Zhou Jinwei paused and waited for a moment. When he didn't hear a response, he continued, "You must understand that I'm not a paparazzi, a private investigator, or a bodyguard you can summon at will. I have my responsibilities."
Finally, a reply came from the other side: "If you need evidence to do anything, then you shouldn't investigate Wang Kai, because Wang Kai is more innocent than anyone else on the surface."
As soon as Chen Tinghan opened his mouth, he got straight to the point of the problem, leaving Zhou Jinwei silent for a long time.
The other side continued: "And you must have checked Ji Yanghai's background and know what kind of person he is. His parents died when he was fifteen, and he relied on financial support and scholarships from kind people to go to college, but dropped out halfway through. Since then, he has been traveling all over the world and has never stayed in any one place for more than half a year.
The four victims I listed for you all had stayed in the cities he visited, including the last places he visited. Wherever he went, people died."
"Why would such a person become so obedient right under your nose, working part-time in a fast food restaurant and living peacefully?"
"You're not stupid. You can see all of this. If you tell me this now, it means you didn't do it and passed it on to someone else, or you don't trust me and want to test me."
Zhou Jinwei paused for a moment, his expression unchanged, and replied, "Talking to smart people is easier, so I'll be frank. This is the first time you and I have had a fair conversation in this way, but frankly, I don't think our cooperation is fair.
On one side is a mystery that I can investigate, but on both sides are mysteries, and I am just a runner, this is not called cooperation, this is called employment, or ordering."
The other side said: "I understand what you mean, I know your concerns, and I am even more aware of your efforts. This kind of cooperation model is doomed to be unsustainable, so today I want to consult your opinion. What do you want to do next?"
Zhou Jinwei was slightly taken aback. He had not expected the other party to be so honest. Then he said without hiding anything, "Take Ji Yanghai for example. This kind of target is committing crimes across provinces and cities, and he has strong anti-tracking capabilities. I can't handle it alone. I need more help."
Chen Tinghan was silent for a while and said, "You are already looking for candidates."
"Three people, all my colleagues," Zhou Jinwei typed. "One is my old partner, surnamed Cai, who works with online courses. One is surnamed Qin, who just came to the Municipal Bureau and is under my supervision. The last one is a female police officer temporarily assigned to logistics. She hasn't been in the field as long as Old Cai and I, but she's very capable."
Chen Tinghan sent a message: "No matter who you choose, I hope you can understand that extending an olive branch to you is a huge risk, a gamble. What you are going to do next is also a gamble. If you lose once, if you trust the wrong person, you will lose everything."
"I understand. I will keep silent about your affairs."
Zhou Jinwei thought his reply was appropriate and in line with the other party's wishes. After all, such a cautious person, who went to great lengths to remain hidden, was not it to avoid taking risks? However, he did not expect that after a moment of silence, the other party said:
"It's only fair to share the risk. You can always find me if you want. Of course, I also have my own requirements."
"Speaking."
"It's okay to find someone to do the work, but don't rush. You have to take your time and choose carefully." Chen Tinghan said, "And it's just you and me. Other than that, we have to share everything we have and need about the cooperation."
"sure."
Zhou Jinwei tapped the screen with his fingers and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Besides that, what else do you need?"
"Nothing."
"You don't need anything?"
"You and I both understand the truth. You also know that from the moment we chose to oppose Wang Kai, we have been wading into very muddy waters. The only person you can trust is me, and the only person I can trust is you. Apart from that, there is no one else."
This was the last message, and the other person’s avatar dimmed along with the prompt tone.
This trust is really heavy.
He put down his phone and rubbed his eyes to relieve the fatigue accumulated in the past days, but his colleagues did not give him much room to rest.
Old Cai brought the greenhorn who had just been assigned to Zhou Jinwei's work into the cafeteria, sat across from him, and said with a squinting look, "It's not lunchtime now. Who gave you the special meal?"
Zhou Jinwei glanced slightly at a woman in police uniform standing near a window cooking noodles not far away. She smiled at the three men and nodded as a greeting. If his eyesight was better, he could see the name written on the badge on her chest, which was held up by the mountains: Shi Zirui.
Old Zhou turned his head and looked at his bowl again. "Can this be considered a special meal? It's just some instant noodles with a few vegetables."
"You're such a good kid, you're taking advantage of me." Old Cai sneered, "You abandoned your brothers for a woman, and even left this young man behind. You're the master, so you have to take some responsibility."
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