[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi":3,"chapter-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-46":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Reborn in 2014: I Am the King of Criminal Investigation",{"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},2315902,4529,"Chapter 46: He Knows Me?","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>Wild!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely wild!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Lu Zhongxin’s most immediate impression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A suspect had the audacity to tell the police interrogating him, “You’re not qualified.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin had never even heard of such a suspect, let alone seen one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to ensure the case was solved as quickly as possible, he suppressed his anger and temporarily halted the interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the adjacent room, where all members of the special task force were gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Zhang, what do you think?” Lu Zhongxin immediately turned his gaze to his apprentice as he entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew deep down that Zhou Zizhe wanted to see Yu Dazhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And of the entire task force, only he could answer Zhou Zizhe’s question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t brought it up directly to spare others’ faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He wants to switch people? Fine, let him switch?” Yu Dazhang rose from his computer chair, his expression deeply displeased:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does he think this is a KTV, where you get to pick who sings?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, every member of the task force, including Lu Zhongxin, froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned to Yu Dazhang, whose face still wore a scowl, filled with curiosity and suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s been there before~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, how could he instantly think of that place?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he even knows about “choosing the stage”—no need to ask, he’s definitely been there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True heroes don’t ask about origins; real rogues don’t care about age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s got both down pat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a talent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I just slip up?... Yu Dazhang noticed his teammates’ unfriendly glances and quickly changed the subject:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, we can’t let the suspect lead us around by the nose. Just because he throws out a question, do we have to answer it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In my opinion, don’t switch him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, the acting deputy group leader—you need to stand firm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We don’t even need to care whether his words are sincere. Even if he truly wants to confess, we can’t let him dictate the terms.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’s definitely been there before… Every member of the task force thought the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t seem right,” Lu Zhongxin hesitated to say:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He finally opened his mouth. I think this is an opportunity—we should seize it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt his apprentice didn’t want to participate in the interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang’s earlier speech sounded reasonable at first glance, but didn’t hold up under scrutiny.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment’s thought revealed he clearly didn’t want to speak directly to the suspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine,” Yu Dazhang sighed, conceding:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You stall him first. Hold out for at least another day. If he’s still acting like this tomorrow, we’ll switch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had his own reasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must have come to some realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday, Yu Dazhang had carefully observed the suspect through the surveillance footage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His legs hadn’t gone weak, but his eyes had darted nervously—clear signs of extreme fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d been clinging to his last shred of reason to keep his mind clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet in just one day, he’d calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought all night… Yu Dazhang guessed the suspect wanted to see him for one of two reasons:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>1. To set another trap to achieve some goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>2. To die with clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or both.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he must know he’s doomed—otherwise, he wouldn’t be so calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you brought every famous lawyer in the country, not even the most renowned one from his past life could save him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crime was too heinous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intentional murder, framing someone else, setting traps for the police—taken together, these charges were enough for a half-hour execution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What else could he possibly want…? This was what Yu Dazhang truly cared about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for speaking directly to the suspect, he had zero interest. With himself watching over things this lifetime, he actually hoped Lu Zhongxin would carry the interrogation through to the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was, in a way, his master indirectly avenging him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day passed, and Zhou Zizhe still said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin repeatedly presented evidence, trying to persuade him to confess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhou Zizhe remained unmoved; by afternoon, he even closed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, not just Lu Zhongxin, but all task force members grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Zhang, go in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can tell—he’s waiting for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t make your master suffer. I’ve noticed there’s a real generational gap between you two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yeah, you’re both alumni—maybe you can find common ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What common ground could I possibly have with him?... Yu Dazhang gave him a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, it was time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please… collect… 6…9…books…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these two days, he had compiled all the evidence and meticulously analyzed it, eliminating every other plausible doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, for Yu Dazhang, this case: the evidence chain was complete, only one step remained…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complete the loop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly stood up, stretched out with force, then picked up the microphone beside his computer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, pause for now. We’re switching personnel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin inside the interrogation room seemed to be waiting for this exact moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Yu Dazhang’s voice through his earpiece, he nodded unconsciously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without caring how Zhou Zizhe reacted, he stood and walked out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the adjacent room, Lu Zhongxin quickly said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should I come with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang waved him off, then scanned the room, finally fixing his gaze on Qian Cheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qian Ge, you come with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Cheng, clearly surprised to be called, froze for a moment, instinctively replying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know how. I’ve never participated in an interrogation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem,” Yu Dazhang grabbed his wrist:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“New faces, new energy. Since we’re switching, switch everyone. Come on—let’s catch him off guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m even more caught off guard than the suspect… Qian Cheng didn’t want to go, but struggled repeatedly without moving an inch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Yu Dazhang dragged him into the interrogation room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other task force member inside blinked when they entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are they holding hands?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You can leave,” Yu Dazhang told him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll handle it from here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright,” the member replied, stepping out quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had Qian Cheng sit down first, then turned to face the suspect, Zhou Zizhe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met, and Yu Dazhang noticed something off about the way Zhou Zizhe looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was… confusion, recollection, bewilderment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does that look so strange?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if they were long-lost acquaintances who’d met by chance, and he was straining to recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knows me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Impossible… Yu Dazhang immediately dismissed the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t been present during Zhou Zizhe’s arrest; since his capture, Lu Zhongxin had handled all interrogations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d never appeared before Zhou Zizhe these past two days—not even passed him in the hallway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had they met before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That couldn’t be… Yu Dazhang remembered being invisible in police academy, utterly unremarkable, never drawing attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain he’d never had any interaction with Zhou Zizhe during school.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to play me, huh?... Yu Dazhang sat down, straightened his posture, and forced himself to look imposing:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I heard you’ve been looking for me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-06-20T14:22:46.062Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","50d844322f08e53258eda96e0b304c8b7aff04ff652773dc291bf6399432269a","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-47","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-45",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]