Shui Yiyao quietly turned on the power button of the electric baton and walked over. The door of the police car opened and two police officers got out. They were the two she saw last time.
Their police uniforms were the same as the ones I saw last time. They were similar to ordinary police uniforms, but there seemed to be some indescribable differences.
She felt a little relieved, but her hand still rested on the edge of her bag. She walked to a point three steps away from the two police officers and stopped. "Hello, officers."
"Good morning."
The officer noticed Shui Yiyao's bag, looked up, and took out his officer ID from his pocket, handing it to Shui Yiyao: "There's a QR code on it. Scan it and it should be the official website of the Xincheng Police Station, which corresponds to my officer information."
Shui Yiyao took a look at the ID card. It said Police Officer Ye Jingluo, and there was a photo. There was indeed a QR code next to the photo.
She took out her phone and scanned the code: "Is there such technology?"
Officer Ye said, "We're dealing with special cases here. Someone's impersonating us, and doing it so convincingly. We have no choice but to update our technology."
The phone beeped and displayed the page of Xincheng Public Security Bureau, with Officer Ye's officer number and photo information below.
After confirming the authenticity of the page once more, Shui Yiyao handed her police ID back to Officer Ye: "Thank you for your help."
Officer Ye took back his officer ID and took Shui Yiyao into the police car.
Just now, Shui Yiyao repeatedly entered the Xincheng Public Security Bureau official website from the browser homepage, and then entered the police officer information page to verify the authenticity of the webpage he gave her.
Quite vigilant.
But that's normal.
Among the species they have come into contact with, sea creatures are considered a rare race, and mermaids are even a level one rare creature, and seem to be endangered.
In the past, they did not have much contact with the sea tribe. Later, the leader of the Jiao tribe, Ao Li, came ashore and started cooperating with the authorities. After several years of running-in, they gradually understood the current situation of the sea tribe.
The sea people wanted to go ashore, and Ao Li went through a lot of trouble to negotiate with the authorities and obtained residence permits for the entire sea people.
Before, the Sea Tribe would be apprehended and deported if they sneaked ashore, but now they were doing it openly. Ao Li was quite impressive. Judging by the people deported by their frontline police officers, there were still many non-humans who wanted to live in human territory. For example, the Wood Tribe had tried for decades but still had no residence permits.
After Shui Yiyao sat down, she asked Officer Ye next to her, "Officer Ye, are the results of my two cases out?"
It's only been a few days, and it's happened much faster than she imagined.
Officer Ye said, "Yes, the person who posted the photo is the one who attacked you."
This case is not difficult, there is only one suspect with a motive.
Shui Yiyao felt something was wrong: "Didn't you catch the octopus that attacked me? Why did he post the photo?"
Officer Ye shook his head. "It wasn't him who attacked you. It was the Sea Elf, the undead race in the sea. He was being controlled. We found black water in his body, a remnant of the Sea Elf's control."
It really is the Sea Spirit Clan, Bai Gege was right.
She could completely understand that the Sea Spirits sent the giant octopus to attack her in order to prevent the sea creatures from coming ashore.
It happened in public, and the giant octopus suddenly appeared and attacked indiscriminately. If the giant octopus had scared or hurt ordinary humans at that time, the frightened humans would most likely be hostile to the sea people, and the authorities might even expel the "dangerous" sea people.
In this way, the Sea Spirits’ goal was achieved.
But at that time, when the octopus tribe appeared, a thick fog rose, concealing its subsequent evil deeds. The police also arrived quickly, and the matter was handled almost cleanly, with almost no subsequent waves.
"What about the photos? What do the Sea Eldar do with them?"
That photo was of an intimate moment between Ao Li and Shui Yiyao. What was the reason for releasing it...? According to the novel, Shui Yiyao committed suicide.
"I'll transfer five million to you. The fake Ao Li who took that photo with you is actually a member of the Octopus Tribe. We've already made a confession on behalf of Bai Gege. The fake Ao Li instructed her to release the photo, but she refused."
"She told me about this."
"Your mermaid tribe is the only conservative group to have anyone come ashore. The other tribes are just watching. If you also fail, the other factions will give up the idea."
Shui Yiyao nodded, "It's still to hold back the sea tribe." Actually, Shui Yiyao didn't need to commit suicide; simply returning in defeat would have been enough to deter the waiting sea tribe. For an entertainer in the entertainment industry, exposing her financial backer would clearly be a major setback, a significant blow for the delicate mermaid. Of course, Shui Yiyao's final act of suicide was even more effective.
"As for impersonating Dean Ao instead of someone else..."
"It's to discourage people from reporting to the Coast Guard."
"That's right." Officer Ye nodded.
When the sea tribe encountered trouble, they had no habit of seeking help from the human police. If they were not careful, they might be sent back to the sea, so they would more often seek help from the coast guard. However, if it was Ao Li who was involved with Shui Yiyao, the suspicious and cautious mermaids would retreat to protect themselves and would not seek help from any official sea tribe agency.
"It's quite poisonous."
"Indeed." Officer Ye nodded. "We called you here this time so that you can recall the situation and identify the fake Ao Li."
"Aren't they exactly the same? How can we tell?"
"Just do your best," Officer Ye said, adding, "Even if they look the same, Dean Ao's demeanor, manners, and behavior are not easily imitated."
Shui Yiyao frowned and began to recall the scene when Shui Yiyao and the fake Ao Li were together.
Officer Ye had a point; Ao Li's aura was difficult for ordinary people to imitate. By the way, from what I could remember, the fake Ao Li didn't speak a word from beginning to end. Was he afraid of saying too much?
Officer Ye: "We're almost there, and Dean Ao is on the way."
After a while the police car stopped.
This is a deep alley behind Xincheng Police Station.
It seems that the office locations of their special department and normal department are different. Normal departments are facing the street, while their department is hidden in the back, deeper.
It's only a little after six in the morning and it's very quiet around here.
Shui Yiyao got out of the car and looked towards the courtyard in front. Under the big sycamore tree at the gate was an inconspicuous sign - Special Office.
This must be the special department.
Officer Ye pushed the door open and walked in with Shui Yiyao.
As soon as I opened the door, a sharp curse came out.
"Peng Lao Er, how have I wronged you? You actually brought a stinky Taoist priest to arrest me?"
Shui Yiyao paused before continuing to walk through the door: "What's going on so early in the morning?"
Officer Ye's expression changed slightly, and he quickly closed the door, blocking the sound inside.
There is indeed a big drama in it.
A woman with animal ears and wearing a revealing short skirt was swearing at a man.
Officer Ye asked the officer on duty nearby, "I've only been gone fifteen minutes...what's going on?"
The police officer quickly came over to explain, "This gentleman sent a vixen without a residence permit here, claiming she's the third party who's intruding on their relationship. Now she's scolding the man."
The female fox demon pointed at the man opposite and cursed, "Peng Lao Er! You were already asleep, and you actually did this to me! You're taking advantage of me!"
The man's face turned blue and red in a wonderful way, and finally he said, "You don't have a residence permit, so of course you can't stay."
Female fox demon: "If you don't report me, who would know that I don't have a residence permit?"
"Let's talk over here." Officer Ye gave a few instructions and took Shui Yiyao into the office building on the other side.
They went up to the second floor and entered a room.
This room is very special, it is made of steel.
After entering the house, all the noise in the yard could no longer be heard, as I was isolated from it.
The room was large and long, with a layout similar to a hotel, with a long corridor and houses on both sides.
"I'll take you to see the giant octopus. As a victim, you're required to identify him according to the procedure." Officer Ye walked in front, took Shui Yiyao into the corridor, and pushed open one of the doors.
The moment the door opened, a gust of cold air blew in my face, carrying with it moist water vapor.
Shui Yiyao followed Officer Ye in and saw a large glass box inside, which looked like a fish tank. The fish tank was filled with water and housed a huge gray octopus.
It floats quietly in the fish tank, eyes closed, peaceful and tranquil.
Shui Yiyao was surprised: "The treatment is not bad." There is also a separate, customized house.
Officer Ye: "Special cases require special treatment."
Almost all the members of the Sea Tribe live in aquariums like this. Otherwise, they will be accused of contempt for human rights and inhumanity.
Officer Ye knocked on the glass cover, and the octopus, which had closed its eyes, opened them.
He saw Shui Yiyao, and he was a little excited, as if in disbelief. His eyes widened, and his tentacles kept wriggling, causing the entire aquarium to ripple. His entire octopus face instantly pressed against the glass wall. It was quite strange.
"What? Do you want to eat people?" Shui Yiyao frowned.
Officer Ye knocked on the glass cover: "Behave yourself."
He pressed a button, and the water in the aquarium was drained, leaving only a limp octopus.
The octopus took on human form.
This time he did not turn into Ao Li, but a person Shui Yiyao had never seen before.
This is probably the "special bloodline" of the octopus family. They don't look ugly, but they just have a grinning face.
He stood against the glass wall, staring at Shui Yiyao closely.
He opened his mouth and said, "You are mine."
Shui Yiyao remained unmoved: "Did you pay?"
"You have to pay for the food before you say that. You just say it without hesitation. Can you please give me some money?"
"Have some shame."
Big Octopus: "How much do you want?"
Shui Yiyao: "Human trafficking is illegal."
"You think the police don't exist?"
Officer Ye stepped forward at the right time and looked at the giant octopus: "Whoever illegally purchases precious and endangered wild animals and their products shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years or criminal detention and shall also be fined; if the circumstances are especially serious, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than ten years and shall also be fined or have his property confiscated."â‘ Shui Yiyao: "..." Oh, I am not considered a human being.
Officer Ye: Yes, at most it is an endangered wild animal.
Officer Ye looked at the big octopus and said, "Give up your idea. Dean Ao will be here soon."
Hearing Ao Li's name, the big octopus's twisted expression changed. The arc of his grin became much smaller, and his eyes shrank.
"I...I won't see him!"
Shui Yiyao looked at Officer Ye: "How do I identify you?"
She followed Officer Ye's instructions and it didn't take long. Because she didn't have a clear memory, she couldn't tell the difference between Ao Li and the "fake Ao Li".
Identification is just a process, more importantly it is evidence.
Officer Ye showed her all the evidence.
Including bank card transaction account number and registration time, changes in address information after the giant octopus came ashore, interrogation video, etc.
"If you confirm and there's no problem, we'll make an announcement."
Officer Ye said, "A lot of people are paying attention to this matter, and we need to give an answer as soon as possible."
"No problem." Shui Yiyao said, "I can sign directly."
Finally, there is a confirmation letter that needs to be signed by the police station, Shui Yiyao and Big Octopus.
Officer Ye went to open the aquarium. When the door opened, the giant octopus was automatically handcuffed: "Come out and sign."
The giant octopus came out and prepared to sign.
Officer Ye's intercom rang: "Captain Ye, Dean Ao is here."
"Okay, just bring him in."
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