Chapter 82: Has Xu Mo always been this wild?

When Zhang Dui played this video.

The Investigation Team members happened to be right beside it.

Along with Zhang Dui, (they) finished watching the video.

Zhang Dui's face darkened completely.

The Investigation Team members were no exception.

One by one, their complexion was not good.

Although in the video, Xu Mo spoke very convincingly.

He said that money, no matter how it circulates, will eventually end up in his hands, so he just took it, etc.

At first glance, this statement didn't seem to have any major problem.

After all, Xu Mo played a huge role in this capture operation.

One could say that without Xu Mo's help in setting up the case, Hangcheng Police would have a hard time catching this Scam Gang in one sweep for a while.

The 500,000 is what Xu Mo deserves.

But the problem is, Xu Mo's words can't stand up to scrutiny at all.

Is it the same thing for him to take money from the Scam Gang's hands as the bounty the Police voluntarily offered?

Can their nature be the same?

The answer is clearly negative.

Some procedures are cumbersome, but they must be followed.

There is no shortcut.

If the procedure is followed, then the Police would give Xu Mo the 500,000, and its nature would be a reward.

But if the procedure is bypassed, and Xu Mo takes the 500,000 himself from the Scam Gang, its nature changes from a reward to stolen money.

When the video finished, Zhang Dui turned his head and gave Han Fei a glance.

"Han Team, has Xu Mo always been this reckless?"

Han Fei gave a wry smile.

Whether Xu Mo's methods are reckless or not, he certainly has the right to speak about it.

This kid is not just reckless.

He's reckless to the core!

What does 500,000 even mean?

He even dares to take 10,000,000!

Five million in cash, five million by transfer.

Crucially, that five million in cash was still taken by Xu Mo right under the Investigation Team's nose.

Of course, Han Fei wouldn't bring this up.

Because it's a bit embarrassing.

But at that moment, a police officer involved in the capture operation spoke up.

"Zhang Dui, I watched the live stream; Xu Mo's methods are indeed very reckless. You may not know, but Xu Mo previously extorted the Program Crew for 10,000,000—five million in cash, five million by transfer—and that five million in cash was taken by him right under Han Team's nose!"

Han Fei: "......"

At that moment, he wished he could crawl into a crack in the ground.

Having such an embarrassing matter brought up is very uncomfortable.

"Extortion?" Zhang Dui was a bit stunned: "Does that make him a real escapee?"

Han Fei shook his head.

"Not at all. The 10,000,000 was negotiated between Xu Mo and the Program Crew; consider it a challenge—if he can successfully take the money, it's his."

The conversation abruptly stopped there.

Zhang Dui and Han Fei exchanged a glance.

That 10,000,000 was negotiated with the Program Crew, so taking it wasn't a crime.

But this time's 500,000, Xu Mo didn't discuss with the Police.

That money didn't even pass through the Police's hands.

Moreover, Han Fei doesn't think Xu Mo is any kind of good bird!

This kid is so rotten.

He took the 500,000 from the Scam Gang.

Is it because the Scam Gang's bounty was exactly 500,000?

Did Xu Mo hustle around just for the 500,000 bounty?

Sheer Cliff, impossible!

Han Fei is too lazy to expose that little thought.

He guessed.

Xu Mo only wants 500,000, which has nothing to do with the bounty.

Probably because the Scam Gang members together only have 500,000.

Because they have no extra grease to squeeze, Xu Mo only took 500,000!

Wanting 500,000, versus being able to only take 500,000, makes a huge difference!

Suddenly, Han Fei thought of a method.

He turned his head toward Li Chen.

"Now call the Program Crew, have them tell Xu Mo to send that 500,000 back to me immediately."

Considering that Xu Mo has just earned a great merit, I will help explain for him and strive to give him a chance to reform.

The 500,000 Bounty he deserves will not be reduced by a single cent, but it must be obtained through proper channels; otherwise it would be a crime.

This is his only chance; if he does not cherish this opportunity, we will have to take real action!

Han Fei said this, but in fact it was mainly to wait for Xu Mo to return and hand over the money, so they could seize him on the spot.

Although this move is somewhat dishonorable, it could even be called filthy.

But for now, it appears to be the most direct, as well as the simplest and most effective method.

…

The video segment that Xu Mo left for the Police.

The Water Friends in the Live Broadcast Room also saw it.

Moreover, a Water Friend individually cut that segment from the live broadcast and posted it online.

This matter caused a huge uproar online for a while.

Netizens each held their own opinions.

One group believes that the 500,000 is rightfully Xu Mo's, and the current issue is merely that Xu Mo did not follow the procedure.

But Xu Mo's situation is special now; the program hasn't finished recording yet—can he go to the Police Station to follow the procedure and claim the 500,000?

Obviously not, because once he goes, he will be arrested immediately.

This group's view is that special cases deserve special treatment; the rules are alive while people are dead.

Another group thinks that, although the 500,000 is Xu Mo's rightful claim,

but the 500,000 must be issued to Xu Mo by the Police, and the required procedures cannot be skipped.

Money taken by oneself and money given by the Police are fundamentally different in nature.

Xu Mo cannot go to the Police Station now to follow the procedure and get the money, but he can wait until the program finishes broadcasting and then go!

Anyway, the Police won't default on paying the 500,000.

This group's view is that the regulations are regulations and cannot be arbitrarily broken.

Because the video has a huge popularity online.

Thus the number of viewers in the Live Broadcast Room surged again.

The real‑time online viewership rose almost in a straight line.

As more people joined, the Danmaku density in the Live Broadcast Room visibly increased.

"Awesome, I'm here to pay respects to this top player; I have to say Xu Mo's nerve is truly huge!"

"The Investigation Team's move is too dirty, actually using this method to pressure Xu Mo; if Xu Mo returns to hand over the money, he'll definitely be caught by the Investigation Team."

"The problem originally lies with Xu Mo; he did help suppress criminals and indeed earned merit, but taking money directly from the criminals is his fault, and swindling money is also illegal. The money must be turned in, and only after turning it in will the Police give him money that is rightfully his."

"Han Team has said that this situation is special; if Xu Mo brings back the 500,000, it might not even be counted as a crime."

"…"

Program Backstage.

Song Yixue received a call from Li Chen.

In the call, Li Chen told Song Yixue that she must convey to Xu Mo the seriousness of this matter.

It would be best to return the money immediately.

Song Yixue also felt a headache.

This Xu Mo truly makes people love and hate him.

Because of Xu Mo's recent maneuver.

The program's viewership skyrocketed, setting a new ratings high.

But again, it's because of Xu Mo's maneuver.

The program may be about to end.

She knows clearly that if Xu Mo returns now to hand back the 500,000, the situation won't be considered serious.

At the very least, Xu Mo's actions won't rise to the level of a crime.

The Police might even, considering Xu Mo's great merit and his timely reform, choose not to pursue the matter at all.

However, once Xu Mo goes to the Police Station to return the 500,000,

he will inevitably be seized on the spot by the Investigation Team.

At that point, this episode of the program would have to end.

Although she is very reluctant to let this record‑breaking program end just like this,

but Song Yixue knows that if Xu Mo were truly labeled a criminal, it would also be bad for the program.

After pondering, Song Yixue still decided to call Xu Mo and tell him to return the money right now.

However, just as Song Yixue picked up her phone,

her phone suddenly rang.

The caller is a big shot…