Chapter 46: Does He Know Me?

Wild!

Extremely wild!

This was Lu Zhongxin's most immediate impression at the moment.

A suspect dared to tell the police interrogating him, "You're not qualified."

Lu Zhongxin had never seen such a suspect, not even heard of one.

But to ensure the case was solved as quickly as possible, he held back his anger and temporarily halted the interrogation.

He went to the adjacent room, where all members of the special task force were gathered.

"Yu Dazhang, what do you think?" Lu Zhongxin immediately turned his gaze toward his disciple as he entered.

He knew clearly that Zhou Zizhe wanted to meet Yu Dazhang.

And of the entire special task force, only he could answer Zhou Zizhe's question.

He hadn't brought it up directly to spare others' faces.

"If he wants to switch personnel, we just give him a new one?" Yu Dazhang rose from his computer chair, his expression deeply displeased:

"Does he think this is a KTV, where he can pick who sings on stage?!"

At these words, every member of the special task force, including Lu Zhongxin, froze.

They all turned their gazes toward Yu Dazhang, whose face was sour, their eyes filled with curiosity and inquiry.

He's been there before~

Otherwise how could he instantly associate it with that place?

And he knows about picking songs—no need to ask, he's definitely been there.

True heroes don't ask about origins; rogues don't care about age.

He's got both of those traits.

What a talent!

Did I just slip up…? Seeing his teammates' unfriendly glances, Yu Dazhang quickly changed the subject:

"Master, we can't let the suspect lead us by the nose. Just because he threw out a question, must we answer it?"

"In my opinion, we shouldn't switch him."

"You, the madam… no, you, the deputy group leader, need to stand firm."

"We shouldn't care whether the suspect is telling the truth or not—even if he genuinely wants to confess, we can't just follow his whims."

He's really been to that place… all members of the special task force thought this simultaneously.

"That doesn't seem right," Lu Zhongxin hesitated to say:

"He finally opened his mouth—I think this is an opportunity we should seize."

He felt his disciple didn't want to participate in the interrogation.

Just now, Yu Dazhang's speech sounded reasonable at first glance, but didn't hold up under closer scrutiny.

A moment's thought revealed that he truly didn't want to speak directly to the suspect.

"Fine," Yu Dazhang sighed, reluctantly conceding:

"You stall with him first—hold off for at least another day. If he's still like this tomorrow, we'll switch personnel."

He had his own plans, of course.

Although the suspect had only just started speaking, Yu Dazhang noticed that compared to when he was first brought in, his mental state had clearly improved.

He must have figured something out to be this way.

Yesterday, Yu Dazhang had carefully observed the suspect on the surveillance footage.

Though his legs hadn't gone weak, his eyes had flickered restlessly, indicating he'd been in a state of extreme terror.

He'd been using his last shred of reason to keep his mind clear.

But after just one day, he'd calmed down.

He thought all night—looks like you've accepted some things… Yu Dazhang guessed the suspect wanted to see him for two possible reasons.

1. To set another trap to achieve some goal.

2. To die with clarity.

Or both.

Yes, he definitely knew he was doomed—otherwise he wouldn't be this calm.

Not even the most famous lawyer from his past life could save him, let alone all the famous lawyers in the country combined.

The crime was too heinous.

Intentional murder, framing someone else, setting traps for the police—these charges together were enough for a half-hour execution.

What else could his goal be…? This was what Yu Dazhang cared about most.

As for speaking directly to the suspect, he had zero interest. With himself watching nearby in this life, Yu Dazhang actually hoped Lu Zhongxin would carry the interrogation through to the end.

This was, in a way, the master indirectly avenging himself.

Another day passed, and Zhou Zizhe still didn't speak.

Lu Zhongxin repeatedly presented evidence, trying to persuade him to confess.

But Zhou Zizhe remained unmoved; by afternoon, he even closed his eyes.

This time, not only Lu Zhongxin, but all members of the special task force were growing anxious.

"Yu Dazhang, go in."

"I can feel it—he's waiting for you."

"Don't make your master suffer. I've noticed there's a real generational gap between them."

"Yeah, you and the suspect are alumni—maybe you two have something in common to talk about."

What common topics could he and I possibly have... Yu Dazhang gave him a white-eyed glare.

But, it is time.

Please... collect... 6... 9... book... now...!

These past two days, after he had summarized the evidence, he pondered it repeatedly, ruling out all other reasonable doubts.

Now, for Yu Dazhang, this case: the chain of evidence is complete, only the final step remains...

To close the loop.

He slowly stood up, stretched vigorously, then picked up the microphone beside the computer:

"Master, pause for a moment, halftime substitution."

Inside the interrogation room, Lu Zhongxin seemed to be waiting for this very moment.

Hearing Yu Dazhang's words in the miniature earpiece, he unconsciously nodded.

Regardless of Zhou Zizhe's reaction across from him, he stood up directly and walked out of the interrogation room.

Arriving next door, Lu Zhongxin spoke quickly:

"Do you need me to accompany you?"

Yu Dazhang waved his hand, then scanned the room, finally fixing his gaze on Qian Cheng:

"Brother Qian, the two of us together."

As if not expecting Yu Dazhang to call on him, Qian Cheng didn't react immediately, instinctively replying:

"I don't know how, and I have never participated in an interrogation before."

"It doesn't matter." Yu Dazhang grabbed his wrist:

"Newcomer, new atmosphere; since we are substituting, let's substitute everything. Let's go, catch him off guard."

I seem even more caught off guard than the suspect... Qian Cheng didn't want to go, but struggled several times hard, yet remained immovable.

Finally, he was dragged by Yu Dazhang into the interrogation room.

Seeing them enter, the other team member inside the room paused for a moment.

Why did they come in holding hands?

"You go out first." Yu Dazhang said to him:

"Leave this to us."

"Okay." After the team member agreed, he quickly walked out of the room.

Letting Qian Cheng sit down first, he then looked at the suspect Zhou Zizhe.

Eye to eye, Yu Dazhang found that the way he looked at him seemed somehow off.

It seemed to be... confusion, recollection, incomprehension...

Why is this look so strange?

As if an old friend not seen for many years, meeting by chance, he was trying hard to recall, wanting to recognize him.

Does he know me?

Impossible... Yu Dazhang immediately dispelled this thought.

When Zhou Zizhe was arrested, he was not at the scene; after being brought back, Lu Zhongxin had been interrogating him continuously.

These past two days, he had never appeared in front of him, not even brushing past him.

Have we met before?

That shouldn't be possible either... Yu Dazhang remembered that during his time at the police academy, he was a nobody, with nothing worth anyone's attention.

Moreover, he was extremely certain that he had never had any interaction with this Zhou Zizhe at school.

He's acting with me... After sitting down, Yu Dazhang straightened his posture, trying to make himself look more imposing:

"I heard you have been looking for me."

(End of this chapter)