Chapter 124 Officially Taking Over the Case
Xiao Wang held a newly submitted investigation report in his hand, which clearly showed that the black Mercedes-Benz's license plate was a fake, and no information about the owner could be found.
That kid was right.
The trail has gone cold again.
Xiao Wang tossed the report onto the table in a slightly deflated manner, leaned back in his chair, sighed, and rubbed his temples.
He hadn't had a proper rest for several days, and he had tried every possible method, even taking out his notes from when he was in police academy to study, but he was still clueless.
He seemed to finally understand the White Team's eagerness back then.
The only difference is...
The white team was eager for quick results, while he was anxiously waiting.
When the nation is in peril, we think of good generals; when times are difficult, we remember virtuous ministers.
He had absolutely no intention of taking on this heavy responsibility.
Xiao Wang sighed heavily again. Just as he was thinking about what to do next, Xiao Liu walked in carrying two takeout boxes and placed one of them on his desk: "Still thinking about the clues?"
Xiao Wang took the lunchbox and said in a complicated tone, "Why is there such a big difference between people? I never felt this tired when I was investigating cases with Team White."
Xiao Liu opened a pair of disposable chopsticks and said speechlessly, "How can Captain Bai be compared to us? He was born to do this job. We're just playing around at best. Do you really think you're Captain Bai? A pheasant should have the awareness of a pheasant. Even if you put phoenix feathers on him, he won't become a phoenix."
"You're insulting me indirectly, aren't you?" Xiao Wang glared at Xiao Liu, then snatched the chopsticks from him.
Xiao Liu wasn't annoyed. He picked up another chopstick and said, "Alright, alright, you're upset after I said a few words to you. Hurry up and eat. We have a lot of things to do later."
Seeing the other person's nonchalant attitude, Xiao Wang felt a surge of anger for no reason: "Can you stop being so calm? We're in a crisis, and you still have time to eat!"
Xiao Liu stuffed a mouthful of rice into his mouth and said indistinctly, "You need to eat to have the energy to think of a solution. There's no use in being anxious. You should eat some too. The tomato and egg stir-fry is pretty good today."
What a terrible teammate.
Xiao Wang cursed inwardly.
I picked up my chopsticks and ate a few mouthfuls of rice; it tasted pretty good.
Just then, Xiao Wang suddenly remembered something and asked, "What were the names of the two students who came to our bureau that day?"
"How would I know? Go ask Weiwei, they know each other, don't they?" Xiao Liu replied without looking up.
"I'll go ask about it later."
Xiao Liu suddenly looked up at Xiao Wang with a puzzled expression: "Why are you asking about these things?"
“I think you’re right. Those two can find the key clues at a glance, so they might actually be quite capable. I’m planning to invite them to help us solve the case.” Xiao Wang finally came to terms with reality and realized that he didn’t have the ability to solve the case himself. But if he could find someone who could, it would be the same as solving the case himself.
As long as the result is the same, who cares about the process?
"I remember someone saying something like, only a madman would go to them to solve cases," Xiao Liu said with a smile.
These words left Xiao Wang speechless. He had only said those words in a fit of anger, and now he wished he could slap himself a few times.
Isn't this just contradicting yourself?
The saying goes, "Three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang."
In the end, we still had to ask Zhuge Liang to come out of seclusion.
...
It must be said that Xiao Wang is quite efficient.
After finishing his meal, he went to the lab and found Weiwei. He got Lu Chi's phone number from her and then got Yu Qing's address from Lu Chi's phone.
That afternoon, he carried a case of Want Want milk and, following the address Lu Chi had given him, arrived at the floor where Yu Qing lived and rang the doorbell.
Soon, footsteps could be heard from inside.
The door was then opened.
Xiao Wang was stunned.
Looking at Lu Chi who opened the door, and then at the house number, she thought to herself, "Isn't this Yu Qing's house? Did I go to the wrong place?"
"Come in!" Lu Chi's voice interrupted his whimsical thoughts.
"Uh, okay."
Xiao Wang then realized what was happening, quickly nodded, put on shoe covers, and stepped into the house.
"Officer Wang, what brings you here?"
Yu Qing, who was watering flowers on the balcony, saw Xiao Wang, who had come to visit, and asked with feigned surprise.
"I just came here for a visit," Xiao Wang said somewhat awkwardly, but he was too embarrassed to say it outright.
"You even bring gifts during your visit? Officer Wang, you're too kind." Yu Qing put the spray bottle back in its place and turned to invite Xiao Wang into the house.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation, as a thank you for providing our police with the clue last time." Xiao Wang placed the gift on the coffee table, saying somewhat shyly, "Actually... I came here this time..."
"No need to say anything, I know." Yu Qing suddenly interrupted him.
"You know why I'm here?" Xiao Wang looked at Yu Qing in shock, thinking to himself that this kid was no ordinary person, having actually predicted his arrival in advance. He couldn't help but feel a strong sense of admiration, truly a promising young man.
“Wangzai represents red, and red represents joy. You gave me Wangzai, which means you have good news for me. Am I right, Officer Wang?” Yu Qing looked at him with a half-smile.
Xiao Wang's lips twitched.
He bought Want Want milk tea purely because it was cheap; what the hell is with the festive theme?
But Yu Qing's words made him very embarrassed. After all, the two of them hadn't found any clues in the few days since they left the police station. Where would there be any good news? If he had good news, he wouldn't have come here.
"Well... I guess there's been some progress, haha." Xiao Wang chuckled awkwardly to cover up his embarrassment.
“I knew you must have come with a breakthrough. You are a key criminal investigator, specializing in solving major cases. The fact that you came to us means you must have already locked onto crucial clues. We were right to have chosen you, right, Lu Chi?”
After Yu Qing finished speaking, he deliberately winked at Lu Chi.
Lu Chi nodded blankly: "Yes, I didn't misjudge you."
Xiao Wang awkwardly touched his neck, feeling embarrassed and wanting to disappear into the ground. But when he saw the faint smile on Yu Qing's lips, he realized he had fallen for the kid's trap.
"You little rascal, you're deliberately flattering me, aren't you?" Xiao Wang's eyes widened, looking like he wanted to get angry but didn't dare to.
Yu Qing said with a smile, "Didn't you say I was a 'submissive man' last time? We're even now."
"You even remember such a small thing?" Xiao Wang was speechless with anger.
"Hmm." Yu Qing nodded.
"You're ruthless."
Xiao Wang took a few deep breaths to suppress his resentment, then sat up straight and began to get down to business: "You must already know about Wang Jie's case. It's not simple. I would like to ask for your assistance in solving the case. Please feel free to make any requests you may have."
Yu Qing pondered for a moment: "I have only one request."
What are the requirements?
"During the investigation, do not question my decisions. You must listen to me on everything." Yu Qing looked at him seriously, her attitude firm and unquestionable.
"Don't push your luck, kid. You're the one helping us solve the case, not the other way around," Xiao Wang said angrily, standing up.
"Then there's nothing to discuss." Yu Qing shrugged helplessly.
Xiao Wang's chest heaved violently, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and he glared fiercely at Yu Qing.
The air froze for a few seconds.
Xiao Wang seemed to have made a huge gamble, gritting his teeth as he agreed: "Okay, as long as the murderer can be found, I can temporarily serve as your soldier! But I also have one condition: I will absolutely not agree to anything that goes beyond principles."
"Go and investigate someone now,"
Who is it?
"The president's wife of the Lin Group had an ex-boyfriend when she was in college. Could you help me find out his address?"
"Are you crazy? We police are here to catch bad guys, not adulterers. We can't investigate that," Xiao Wang said with an unhappy expression.
"I believe in you, you can investigate." Yu Qing gave him a reassuring smile, unmoved by Xiao Wang's anger.
Xiao Wang's cheeks twitched, as if he were swallowing his anger, and he glared at Yu Qing fiercely: "Fine, I'll investigate, but let me make this clear beforehand: if you can't find the culprit, I'll investigate you first."
"Waiting for your good news."
Xiao Wang gritted his teeth and left Yu Qing's house in a huff.
After Xiao Wang left, Yu Qing's phone suddenly vibrated.
In the class group chat, Lin Yueyue tagged all the members.
"Classmates, it's been a year since we graduated! We cordially invite you all to a reunion tonight at 7 PM at the rooftop restaurant of 'Cloud River View'. Everyone who can come, please sign up. Families are welcome to bring. See you there!"
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