[{"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-71":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},2315927,4529,"Chapter 71: Mind Over Mind","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>Zhang Sen heard this and glanced at him in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I said we should go straight to where the officers went missing, and you said we shouldn’t take shortcuts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then you told me to go straight through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seriously, you’re not taking a shortcut? You’re ignoring both existing investigation sites outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang’s reasoning was simple: first confirm their movement trajectory, then head straight for the next stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starting from the beginning would take too long, and the current priority isn’t the trafficking case—it’s finding the missing officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two officers must have discovered something, which is why they chased southeast from the industrial park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Follow their route first, then gradually simulate their investigative thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It doesn’t have to be exact—just close enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, ten teams were deployed, each with a squad of officers who will handle the detailed investigation work naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If any crucial leads are found, he and Lu Zhongxin will coordinate with each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About two hours later, they drove to a small village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky was growing dark; the two found a snack shop and ate something quick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s stay here tonight,” Yu Dazhang suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stay here?” Zhang Sen asked, surprised:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is there anywhere to stay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang picked up a napkin from the table and wiped his mouth slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In a village like this, there’s usually at least one Nongjia Academy offering lodging—we’ll stay there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When paying, Zhang Sen specifically asked the owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The village indeed had a household offering lodging, and the price wasn’t high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s a village or a hamlet, locals always run businesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Small supermarkets, snack shops, and Nongjia Academies—these three were practically standard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they arrived, they paid a deposit and checked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Budebushuo ， Biekandifangpian ， Danzhexiaonongjiayuanhaitingzhenggui 。\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only did they ask for their ID cards, they carefully recorded the ID numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the room, Yu Dazhang pulled out his phone, opened the electronic map, sat on the bed, and stared at the screen, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zhang Sen walked over and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t quite understand Yu Dazhang’s approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you take the industrial park as the starting point and the last reported location of the two officers as the endpoint, forming a straight line, this small village is already beyond that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had just passed the last reported location of the two officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Confirming the route,” Yu Dazhang looked up and explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The two points I mentioned earlier are like the shaft, and our current position is the arrowhead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s he talking about? Zhang Sen thought he was playing word games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaft? Arrowhead? How does any of this relate to the case?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Sen stare at him with a puzzled look, Yu Dazhang sighed and switched tactics:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we reach the officers’ last reported location, where do we go next?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Keep going southeast,” Zhang Sen answered matter-of-factly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s what you meant earlier.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right,” Yu Dazhang nodded and asked further:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How do we know we haven’t deviated from the correct route?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well…” Zhang Sen was stumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d spent years in the Second Detachment working anti-fraud cases and had never handled a major case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His real strength was apprehension and disguise—he had a natural talent for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when it came to solving cases through logic, he was far behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was stupid, but because he lacked experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We should stop, find people, and ask about their movements—if we confirm they passed through, we know our route is correct.” “Seng Ge, you’re sharp,” Yu Dazhang gave him a thumbs-up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly what I was thinking—no wonder you’re the team’s elite.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel like you’re mocking me,” Zhang Sen said, eyeing the boy’s smug smile with unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang quickly waved his hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No no, I mean it sincerely.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected Zhang Sen to grasp it so quickly—and so logically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, truthfully, Yu Dazhang had always assumed Zhang Sen was the type who was strong in body but simple-minded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he ran fast—who could be perfect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I get what you’re trying to do,” Zhang Sen’s eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People are strange: most can’t handle praise—if flattered, they lose themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... collect... 6...9...books...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a small few become unusually sharp when praised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Sen was one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being flattered by Yu Dazhang, he suddenly felt his thinking flow smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You deliberately came to this small village along the southeast route—not just to rest, but to quietly inquire about the missing officers’ movements.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Sen spoke more confidently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Small villages are characterized by few, concentrated people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost all businesses are inside the village—ask around, and you’ll know if they passed through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like the Nongjia Academy we’re staying at.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just noticed—they keep records of guests’ identity information, so…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, Zhang Sen stood up and looked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go get that logbook right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him move to leave, Yu Dazhang grabbed his arm:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Seng Ge, wait—calm down!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Solving cases isn’t just about being smart—it’s about staying composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang noticed Zhang Sen was becoming impatient, which wasn’t like his usual demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone who could disguise himself as an old woman, hunched over, waiting patiently—should have patience and depth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shouldn’t be acting this way now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, Yu Dazhang had never seen him this agitated before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sit down,” he pulled Zhang Sen back down and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If it were as simple as you said, I would’ve revealed my identity and asked for the logbook during check-in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right,” Zhang Sen frowned at Yu Dazhang:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you thought of it, why didn’t you ask for it then?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because we can’t reveal our identities,” Yu Dazhang explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Assume the two missing officers were in danger—they were definitely ambushed or sabotaged.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t forget, both of them carried guns—no one could stand up to them in a direct confrontation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if the attacker had a gun, they couldn’t have subdued both at once.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, we must first ensure our identities stay hidden—this is critical.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke the last sentence, Yu Dazhang emphasized it, his eyes sharp with warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This conversation effectively set the rules for their team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covert investigation!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolutely cannot be noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mind over mind—how can you prepare if you’re unprepared? Since they were here, Yu Dazhang wouldn’t let himself make such a mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got so many tricks,” Zhang Sen said, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not having tricks,” Yu Dazhang corrected:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s thinking before acting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what do we do next?” Unconsciously, Zhang Sen had grown accustomed to Yu Dazhang’s plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Yu Dazhang had been waiting for him to ask exactly that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lightly patted Zhang Sen’s thigh and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You steal the logbook tonight.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1116,"2026-06-20T14:22:46.062Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3010449095afea5b7109654f634d815cd916dc220660b07b2f870b2eb31f52c9","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-72","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-70",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]