Chapter 702 The art of communication lies in.
Li Shang finally understood everything. It was like a sudden enlightenment, or like a basin of ice water poured over him from head to toe, chilling him to the bone.
In this circle of power where everyone seems to be wearing countless masks and hiding countless secrets, those who can reason and dig out other people's secrets are often unpopular and are easily blamed.
Only those who know a lot of secrets or even become part of the secrets themselves are truly "insiders" trusted by people in the power circle.
They are not diggers of secrets, but keepers, sharers, and even creators of secrets.
The ability to deduce secrets is both a skill and a warning to power.
But being allowed to "share" secrets is a recognition of power.
Before, he might have put the cart before the horse.
Detective, detective... this is a path destined to be excluded!
Li Shang suddenly came to his senses, and then he was overwhelmed with sadness.
Because following this logic, he easily came to a conclusion that made him extremely desperate:
That is, he will most likely never be the one to whom secrets are actively "shared".
The detective power that made him famous was essentially about spying and revealing secrets.
This ability is inherently toxic and will only ever be used by those in a higher position to achieve specific goals, and it is accompanied by constant vigilance and caution.
No one can truly trust someone who can see through secrets.
They will only use you and be wary of you, and then when your value is exhausted or they think the threat outweighs your value, they will "destroy" you without hesitation, just like disposing of a dangerous piece of waste.
Unless, the person who holds power and is willing to share secrets is himself a...fearless madman? ! !
“Dongdongdong——”
Guan Zhong's knock on the door interrupted Li Shang's wandering thoughts.
From inside the door came a calm voice without much emotion. It was Feng Mu:
"Come in!"
Guan Zhong pushed open the door as he was told, stepped aside to make way, and made a "please" gesture to Li Shang and Chang Erbing.
After the two of them walked into the office one after the other, he gently closed the door from the outside.
Feng Muzheng stood up from the sofa by the window, and walked towards Li Shang with a friendly smile on his face. He was far from the "madman" image that Li Shang had imagined just now outside the door.
However, there was a man with a gourd on his back sitting next to the sofa. When he saw Li Shang and the other man come in, he didn't give them any good looks.
When Wang Cong saw Feng Mu stand up to greet the guests, he also stood up with a sneer and said to Feng Mu bluntly:
"Feng Mu, I came here today because I thought you had treated me quite well in the past, so I wanted to kindly remind you that the Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting Project involves a wide range of issues. It's too big and too complicated to be handled by you.
He stared at Feng Mu, his tone becoming more aggressive:
"So, I advise you to face reality and not have any unrealistic ideas or ambitions!
From now on, you'd better obey my instructions and cooperate with me, so as to ensure that there are no mistakes..."
Facing Wang Cong's aggressive attitude, Feng Mu's smile faded slightly, but he did not get angry. He responded calmly:
"The person who really needs to put aside unrealistic thoughts is you, Wang Cong."
Feng Mu paused and continued seriously:
"My lady asked me to manage the Second Ward, so I will do my best to manage it. Don't interfere with me. Similarly, how to prepare for the Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting Plan after leaving the Second Ward is your business, and I won't interfere."
Wang Cong heard this and the sneer on his face became even more intense:
"Hmph! You don't know how to appreciate kindness. I'm worried that you're not capable enough to manage this mess. If something goes wrong in the Second Ward, hindering me and affecting the entire plan, can you handle the blame from President Lu?"
Feng Mu's face also turned completely cold, as if covered with a layer of frost.
But he seemed too lazy to engage in a meaningless argument with the other party. He just glanced at Wang Cong lightly and looked away.
Seeing that Feng Mu stopped talking, Wang Cong deliberately snorted heavily, strode out of the office, and slammed the door.
When Li Shang entered the room, he witnessed such a tense and unhappy scene. After Wang Cong left angrily and the office returned to silence, he looked at Feng Mu with a little embarrassment:
"I think I came at the wrong time? Am I interrupting your business?"
Feng Mu's face instantly turned from gloomy to bright, as if the conflict just now had never happened. He waved his hand nonchalantly, his tone relaxed and warm:
"That's not true, Captain Li. You're being too polite. A good friend visiting is always the perfect time. I can't welcome him enough!"
He pointed at the sofa and motioned Li Shang and Chang Erbing to sit down.
"You came at the right time. You helped me get rid of this annoying guy, so he won't continue to bother me."
The smile on Feng Mu's face suddenly disappeared, and a layer of cruel murderous intent instantly appeared on his face. He squeezed out a voice from between his teeth:
"If Madam hadn't specifically instructed me to prioritize the overall situation and consider all sides' reactions... I would never have let someone like this, who had previously betrayed his friends, walk out of the Second Prison alive."
Li Shang knew clearly that Feng Mu's words were directed at Wang Cong who had just left, and there was absolutely no intention of making innuendos or making veiled accusations.
Feng Mu is not such a person.
But for some reason, he suddenly felt a chill running up the back of his neck.
The murderous intent on Feng Mu's face came and went quickly.
In just a flash, he had restrained all his outward emotions, picked up his ordinary black-framed glasses from the table next to him, and put them back on.
The moment the glasses were put back on his nose, Feng Mu's face regained the gentle smile that made people feel extremely trustworthy and approachable.
Li Shang watched Feng Mu change his expression three times in one second, his mind turning around and around, and finally he sat down obediently on the sofa.
In his heart, he couldn't help but recall the scene when Feng Mu first came to visit his home.
In my heart, I said:
"Sure enough, it's the madman I know. No matter how he disguises himself, he can't hide the smell of a madman in him.
But being crazy is good, because only crazy people can be open and honest with their friends and share secrets! "
After all, most friends would not express their true feelings of wanting to kill someone in front of their friends.
Isn’t this a manifestation of extreme trust? !
Li Shang regarded Feng Mu's previous behavior as a friend's lack of defense. He felt warm in his heart and blurted out:
Feng Mu, if you really want to kill him but it's not convenient for you to do it yourself... maybe I can help you. Some things might be more convenient and cleaner if I do them."
As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the office, which had just relaxed, froze again in an instant.
Chang Erbing was stunned when he heard this, and his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
No, Captain Li, didn’t we come here to question Feng Mu? How did it become like we were helping him kill someone?
Chang Erbing's mind was slow to react, but Li Shang's mind was very fast.
Questioning is definitely necessary, but the way you say it should be friendly and tactful.
So let me ask you, is there anything better than helping the other person kill someone first to create a friendly atmosphere for the subsequent conversation?
Just look at Feng Mu’s expression and you’ll know!
Li Shang clearly saw the expression of desire on Feng Mu's face. The latter showed a strong touch on his face, but in the end he gritted his teeth and said:
"Thank you, Captain Li, for your kindness! I, Feng Mu, will remember this favor.
However, my wife repeatedly stressed that the overall situation should be prioritized and that no complications should arise while the plan is being implemented. Therefore, let's let Wang Cong go for now."
Seeing that Feng Mu rejected his kindness, Li Shang could only sigh and look as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.
Feng Mu was indeed very understanding and took the initiative to bring the topic back on track:
"Captain Li came here in person without calling in advance. Is there something special going on?"
Li Shang didn't speak immediately, but frowned slightly, his acting skills were superb.
Feng Mu leaned forward slightly, pretending to be open and frank:
"Captain Li, there's no need for us to be so formal. Are you having any troubles? Do you need my help?
Just say it straight, as long as it is within my ability, or if the Second Prison can help, I will definitely not refuse!"
This was exactly what Li Shang was waiting for. Moreover, the atmosphere of the conversation had become extremely friendly and even intimate after being heated up by the "murder proposal" just now.
He then confessed:
"Feng Mu, I came here this time because of the Jade Garden case. I encountered some... things that I couldn't figure out.
I don't know, do you know that there was an explosion in the Jade Garden Villa area? "
Feng Mu's expression suddenly froze, he was extremely shocked:
"Explosion? What explosion?"
Li Shang felt that Feng Mu's shock was not an act, and said:
"It was the villa between the special envoy and Mrs. Li. There was an explosion."
Feng Mu's pupils shrank slightly, and he murmured, as if recalling something:
"Oh... I remember that villa. But as I recall, it's still empty and under renovation, so no one's living there."
Li Shang nodded and continued:
"Yes, an explosion in a vacant and under-renovation villa is truly bizarre. That's why the people from the Maintenance Department asked me to arrest you immediately."
Feng Mu looked puzzled and asked:
"Arrest me, why?"
Li Shang immediately said:
"Because the time you left was too coincidental, the explosion happened right after you left, so the people in the maintenance department suspected you of being a suspect..."
Feng Mu showed an expression of disbelief on his face, as if he had been greatly wronged.
He stood up suddenly, staring at Li Shang, his voice lowered:
"So, Captain Li...you came here in person today to take me back?"
Even though Feng Mu's face didn't show any murderous intent, Li Shang still felt his scalp tingling when he was stared at by the latter. He quickly shook his head and said:
"How is that possible? We are good friends. I doubt anyone would doubt you. Not to mention that it is impossible for you to do it, even if it is true that you did it, I will..."
Li Shang gnashed his teeth, looking like he and Feng Mu shared the same hatred for the enemy, and continued in a harsh voice:
"Commissioner Zheng Geng of the Maintenance Department and his subordinates clearly harbor ulterior motives, hoping to exploit the Jade Garden case to spread rumors and eliminate dissidents.
I don't believe a word they say, but Feng Mu, you have to be careful. They might have already set their sights on you, so you have to be prepared in advance."
Li Shang's words were extremely beautiful.
He actually knew very well that if Feng Mu was really targeted by the Maintenance Department, it was most likely because of his involvement or because he was too close to him.
But he did not tell the truth. Instead, he embellished it slightly, blurring the cause and effect relationship, pointing out the danger and issuing a warning while taking the opportunity to enhance the relationship.
Feng Mu really accepted the favor. The coldness on his face faded a little, and he sat back on the sofa, his tone softened but with a hint of coldness:
"Thank you, Captain Li, for the reminder. I'll be careful. Humph—what I, Feng Mu, hate most in my life is someone framing me. From the Maintenance Department, right? I've made a note of that."
After a pause, Feng Mu seemed to have just realized something and asked:
"So, since you're not here to arrest me, Captain Li, why did you come here today just to remind me of this?"
Li Shang knew that the groundwork had been laid, and finally said in a deep voice:
"First, I reminded you because I didn't believe you were involved in the case. Then, I immediately asked Er Bing to investigate other aspects of the explosion site and related clues..."
A few minutes later, Li Shang let out a long breath and said:
"In short, the progress of the investigation so far is full of strangeness. Many clues seem clear and have clear directions, but upon closer inspection, they all break down, as if an invisible hand is controlling everything.
What confuses me most is..."
He paused deliberately and looked at Feng Mu frankly:
"The two forensic doctors you loaned me earlier, their attitudes when submitting the autopsy reports, and some of the reports... well, some of the details, are also very suspicious."
Of course, I'm not doubting you, don't think too much about it. I am... well, logically speaking, the investigation process of the case should be kept confidential, so I shouldn't tell you.
But I suspect these things may involve your subordinates, and perhaps something went wrong among them.
I'm afraid you've been kept in the dark and implicated for no apparent reason, so after much thought, I decided to come and tell you in person so you can understand what's going on."
Li Shang's words perfectly portrayed the image of someone who would "go through fire and water for his friends".
He pointed out the problem of the forensic doctor and passed the blame to Feng Mu, while clearing himself of all blame, acting like a close friend who said, "I'm doing this for your own good."
Feng Mu's expression kept changing, three parts touched, five parts surprised, and two parts angry. Li Shang's heart was pounding as he watched, and he thought to himself:
"Sure enough! Feng Mu himself was not directly involved in it, otherwise his reaction would not be so real.
But his expression... clearly showed that he had heard something behind the words and was thinking of some key people or things!"
Sure enough, the next second, Feng Mu took a deep breath:
"Is there something wrong with Bai Ye and Qin Liang?"
He frowned and muttered to himself, not asking Li Shang, but asking himself.
Li Shang didn't urge him. After a few seconds, Feng Mu seemed to have sorted out some of his thoughts. He raised his eyes and gave Li Shang an apologetic smile:
"Captain Li, I'm so sorry, please take a seat. I have to go out and make a phone call right away."
Li Shang watched Feng Mu hurried out of the office, and his inference became more and more confirmed:
"Feng Mu was also kept in the dark, but not completely. He did know something."
(End of this chapter)
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