[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-chasing-the-criminal-case":3,"chapter-chasing-the-criminal-case-chasing-the-criminal-case-chapter-89":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Chasing the Criminal Case",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2328857,4554,"Chapter 89: Breakthrough","chasing-the-criminal-case-chapter-89",89,"\u003Cp>Luo Fei’s face turned extremely pale, and his entire body went limp, like a snake whose spine had been removed, utterly lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changzheng leaned against the table edge, lit a cigarette, and handed it to him, saying: “Speak up. Two cases—you were just the executor. Confess honestly, and you still have a chance to save your life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei took a deep drag, closed his eyes, then slowly opened them and said: “I’ll confess…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a vast office in the new world, Chang Huaqiang carefully reflected on his conversation with the “high-ups.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his understanding, Chang Huazhong’s life was spared, but completely clearing him of charges was impossible. Still, if he became a vegetable…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Huaqiang felt genuine reluctance—Chang Huasheng’s incident years ago had haunted him, and if he couldn’t save his third brother now, he would spend the rest of his life in torment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only thing now working against Huazhong was his trusted aide, Luo Fei. But could he hold out forever?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always doubted it. In his view, as long as a person was alive, they would eventually leak the secret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could he achieve his goal inside the tightly guarded Public Security Bureau?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Huaqiang pressed one hand to his temple and closed his eyes in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the interrogation room of Jiangdong Branch, Gu Changzheng watched Luo Fei sign his name on the interrogation transcript. “Find the key evidence immediately!” he thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just told Luo Fei: “Chang Huazhong is dead—killed by the gunman who failed his mission. He died in the hospital, and before he passed, he confessed that he ordered you to kill Long Guangsheng and Lin Yun, aiming to frame Zhang Shaojie. For this, he gave you two million in cash.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Police had discovered that Luo Fei had deposited two million in cash in batches over recent months using his mother’s account.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chang Huazhong’s “deathbed” exposure of Luo Fei was a sacrifice to save the bigger fish—since he was going to die anyway, the quickest way to end this was to throw himself and Luo Fei under the bus. The intent was obvious—this matter must not touch Chang Huaqiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as Chang Huaqiang lived, the Chang family wouldn’t fall, and his revenge could still be carried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changzheng told Luo Fei all this. Luo Fei knew Chang Huafei had been mistaken for Chang Huazhong and shot in his place; hearing Gu Changzheng’s words and seeing the crime scene photos, he believed it without doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally counted on holding out inside while the Chang family worked outside to get him released. Now it was clear: if he wanted to save himself, only full confession remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more firmly someone resists, the more completely their defense collapses when it finally breaks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Fei gave a detailed account: under Chang Huazhong’s orders, on the night of December 10, he drove Huazhong’s Mitsubishi SUV, dragged the unconscious Long Guangsheng into the car, and then Huazhong contacted Zhu Haitao to stage a scenario. They originally planned to lure Zhang Shaojie directly, but Zhu Haitao doubted he could get him to come—Li Jun was more confident, so the following events unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the dose of drugs injected into Long Guangsheng was large, Luo Fei waited until just before entering the disco to administer it; afterward, he threw the syringe into a sewer outside the disco, and later, he also placed the remaining heroin and syringe inside Li Jun’s car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lin Yun, he had always been a disposable tool—Lin Yun would have been eliminated regardless of whether he pressed Luo Fei for money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And eliminating Lin Yun was done under Chang Huazhong’s direct orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changzheng took his confession and immediately reported it to Lu Haoxuan, organizing personnel to search for the syringe Luo Fei had discarded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was critical—he knew if Luo Fei learned Chang Huazhong was still alive, he might retract his confession. Without evidence, it would be nearly impossible to convict Luo Fei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two police cars with flashing lights arrived near Snow Wolf Valley; two detectives escorted Luo Fei to identify where he had parked that night and where he had thrown the syringe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forensic technicians found the sewer Luo Fei pointed to, opened the manhole cover, and indeed retrieved a syringe from the sludge—upon close inspection, it still contained traces of liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Physical evidence had been found; the case of Long Guangsheng’s poisoning was now solved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jun, detained for several days, was cleared of suspicion—but his troubles weren’t over. According to Lin Yun’s report, Snow Wolf Valley not only harbored drug users and provided drug-use venues but also suspected involvement in drug trafficking. As manager, he was again “invited” for tea by the Narcotics Unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also the first shot fired by Zizhen City against long-hidden organized crime elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>———\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Wan Guo Hotel, Zhang Shaojie looked at Zhang Xiaoya, her eyes blazing, and said carefully: “Sister, I never thought Lu Haoxuan would really side with us…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you understand yet? Do you think the police are helping us? This Lu Haoxuan is merely doing his duty—he can prove Li Jun isn’t the killer, and he can also trace the man behind the shooting of Chang Huafei and the throat-slitting of Chang Huazhong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This Lu Haoxuan is a huge problem,” Zhang Xiaoya cut him off before he finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, they were now locked in a bitter struggle with the Chang family. It seemed the Changs had lost one clan member and had their second-in-command critically injured and turned into a vegetable, while their side had only lost two pawns—appearing to hold the upper hand. But Zhang Xiaoya sensed a greater threat drawing near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shaojie! Right now, immediately prepare and leave Zizhen. Your Hong Kong and Macau pass is still valid—book a flight immediately, leave from Jiangcheng. I’ll arrange a driver to take you to Jiangcheng Airport. Leave now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shaojie, surprised by his usually unflappable sister’s sudden panic, asked: “Sister, why should I leave? If I run, won’t that look like guilt? Ling Wei is dead—no one knows our connection. And Chang Huazhong wasn’t ordered by me to kill anyone! Even if the police come knocking, I’m not afraid. Why should I leave?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoya snapped: “Anything you’ve done leaves traces. Ling Wei is dead—but can you be certain he won’t expose you through some detail, some behavior from his final days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, do you think Chang Huaqiang doesn’t see who’s behind Chang Huazhong and Chang Huafei’s deaths? If I were Chang Huaqiang, I’d already be working to steer police attention toward you. Once you’re targeted, exposure is only a matter of time. But if you leave, get out of their sight, you’ll be far safer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Shaojie now realized the situation was far more complex than he’d thought. He said guiltily: “Sister, if I leave, what if the Changs target you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Xiaoya’s heart warmed at his words. She smiled: “Don’t worry—Chang Huaqiang can’t touch me. Someone won’t let him. Go to Hong Kong first, then fly to Canada. Stay there for a while. I’ll handle everything during that time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She returned to her usual calm composure, for she believed Chang Huaqiang was thinking exactly as she was—if they continued this fight, no one would win.\u003C\u002Fp>",1219,"2026-06-20T19:35:30.807Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","8a0ee5cd15ace36eeb6415ac302e65e3b56b235e6c745315824297a188950de6","chasing-the-criminal-case-chapter-90","chasing-the-criminal-case-chapter-88",276,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchasing-the-criminal-case-cover.jpg"]