Chapter 40: Detective Zhang Yi's Collection

  Zhang Yi seemed to have noticed Yang Yu's confusion, and couldn't help but smile: "I'm used to it. Before I became a police officer, my profession was a private detective. Dressing like this makes it easier to gather information."

  Yang Yu furrowed his brow, neither affirming nor denying.

  "Never mind, whether you're a cop or not, I don't mind chatting with you. If it's convenient, let's walk and talk." Yang Yu seemed quite pleased.

  "That sounds interesting, let's talk about it."

  The two of them really started chatting along the cement road outside the residential area, but most of it was Zhang Yi asking questions and Yang Yu answering.

  "Actually, I first paid attention to you after the fire at Xuanwu Dance Bar a few days ago. Although this case was defined as an accidental event, that smiling tiger really deserved to die, but there are obvious doubts inside."

  "What's going on with this case now?"

  "What's the big deal? One less scumball, no cop is gonna bother investigating this, right? It was just an accident." Zhang Yi drawled.

  "It's indeed unexpected." Yang Yu smiled, "Why would you suspect me? I'm a newly graduated good student, how could I go and kill someone, and then set fire afterwards?"

  Upon hearing this, Zhang Yi smiled: "Can't you see my outfit? I'm just like those street punks. The thieves at Yong'an Market wouldn't suspect me at all. They didn't report to the police, but that doesn't mean they won't talk about it in private. It's really easy to get this information, a cigarette can settle it."

  Yang Yu broke out in cold sweat, as if things were really this easy.

  "You're really something, but nobody checks above, you don't still want to cling on, do you?" Yang Yu found it a bit strange.

  Zhang Yi heard this and smiled wryly: "Don't be so tense, it's just a dead man who deserved to die, who would bother to investigate his case? A person like him is not worth mourning."

  "You don't look like a cop." Yang Yu said frankly.

  "A cop?" Zhang Yi curled his lip, "Although I disdain being a police officer, in fact, I really am one. Those useless people asked me to join the public security system, and as for me? I indeed need an umbrella of protection, tsk tsk, I've offended too many people, no choice."

  Yang Yu was taken aback, this Zhang Yi seemed to be not so simple after all.

  "Now, let's talk about the two corpses in Jing Shui Lake." Zhang Yi changed the subject, "To be honest, you didn't do a very smart thing this time, full of loopholes and clues everywhere."

  "What's going on?" Yang Yu was puzzled and looked at Zhang Yi with interest.

  "First, those two little rascals shouldn't have been left alive. Second, you shouldn't have clashed with Yu Zeming at the banquet, now that he's dead, you're the first one to be suspected. Third, your relationship with Liu Xuejiao has completely exposed yourself, anyone who investigates will find out a lot of information. Fourth, you shouldn't have been so blatant about nursing your wounds these past few days, just look at the trash from your room that's been thrown out in the lobby downstairs and it's all clear. Fifth, you killed Zhang Xiong but the crime scene completely exposed you. Sixth, that bald guy left directly from your place this afternoon, look at his injuries, isn't this just asking for suspicion? Seventh..."

  "Shut up!" Yang Yu hastily said, "Tell me what you really want to do. You're not sick, are you? Don't think I won't dare to silence you in a minute if you keep talking like that in front of me."

  Zhang Yi heard this and actually let out an inappropriate laugh: "Actually, everything I said above was just speculation, there's no conclusive evidence at all. But now you've confessed yourself, really stupid."

  "What do you mean?" Yang Yu's eyes flashed with a hint of murderous intent.

  "Don't get angry, relax, I won't expose you. It's not like we killed two good people or anything, Yu Zeming and Zhang Xiong were never any good. Back when they were in the anti-drug squad, they started secretly selling drugs on the side. Later, they even sold out the Wolf Tooth Anti-Drug Special Forces for money. My good friend was killed by those two." A flash of anger appeared in Zhang Yi's eyes.

  "Your good friend?" Yang Yu was puzzled.

  "He's also a member of the Wolf Fang Special Forces. He once saved my life. Otherwise, you think this small case is worth me investigating? You don't even know who I am." Zhang Yi suddenly became arrogant.

  "Who are you?" Yang Yu was a bit surprised.

  "Sorry, I used to be called the Hell Detective, later entered the public security system, only for the central government to investigate some difficult cases, now it's just a coincidence." Zhang Yi looked at Yang Yu.

  "It's interesting," Yang Yu said, suddenly grabbing Zhang Yi's throat with a move that unconsciously employed the Split Tendon and Bone technique.

  Zhang Yi's face showed a hint of panic: "Bastard, what are you doing? I know you're formidable, but for this trivial matter, do you really want to silence me by killing me?"

  "Can't it be?" Yang Yu found it somewhat strange.

  "It's just two dead people, isn't it? In Jinghai City, someone dies every day. As long as you have some background and some real power, no one will make things difficult for you. Besides, the higher-ups have already been taken care of, your matter is settled." Zhang Yi said coldly.

  "What does it mean?"

  "Liu Zhengming knows, he has a relationship with the big shot above, he asked them not to investigate this matter anymore, otherwise why hasn't Director Ma come looking for you yet."

  "Liú Zhèngmíng?" Yang Yǔ said in some disbelief.

  "He just left Jinghai yesterday and sent an email to a big shot upstairs, who directly ordered the Jinghai Municipal Public Security Bureau to close the case. From now on, no one is allowed to investigate this case again." Zhang Yi said finally.

  Upon hearing this, Yang Yu was even more shocked. What on earth was going on? Old Master Liu seemed to know everything, could it be that he had also sent himself the text message last time? And what was his intention this time?

  Just as Yang Yu was puzzled, Liu Xueyao called, and after putting down Zhang Yi, Yang Yu pressed the answer button.

  "Yang Yu, are you okay? I'll go to your place after work." Liu Xueyao said over the phone.

  "Alright, eat while it's hot. My place isn't like you can come whenever you want, why did you specially call today?" Yang Yu found it a bit strange.

  "Grandpa just called me to tell you that he wants to see you alone in a few days. By the way, Grandpa also told you not to worry about anything and go to work as soon as possible, it's all inexplicable."

  Yang Yu heard this and let go of Zhang Yi, her gaze also gradually becoming calm.

  "What does the old man want to see me for?" Yang Yu felt somewhat strange.

  "I don't know either." Liu Xueyao replied.

  "Never mind, I'll know when I see the old man. You don't have to come here either, I'll go pick you up right away." Yang Yu said after some thought.

  "Alright!" Liu Xueyao was slightly excited.

  Hanging up the phone, Yang Yu looked at Zhang Yi and couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. This guy was indeed a detective, with psychological quality that was absolutely top-notch, and his mind was meticulous, not ordinary at all!

  "Alright, that's it. You won't have any more trouble from now on. By the way, let me tell you, Liu Zhengming is not a simple person, he must have some background that you can't imagine. Thanks for helping me take revenge this time, goodbye." Zhang Yi quickly disappeared.

  Yang Yu looked around and took a car to Guangtian Technology Group. He hadn't been to work for three or four days, and he didn't know what kind of impact his visit would bring this time.