Chapter 728: Software Location Is More Convenient

Xu Dui and Hua Dui still felt dazed.

At first, it was just two cases of mass disappearances; though they seemed like major cases to them, compared to the current situation, they truly didn’t amount to much.

This fat man seems to possess a unique ability—he always manages to turn cases bigger and bigger, until they swell to unimaginable proportions.

“Three-region joint investigation” already seemed excessive to them, but Yu Dazhang had now expanded it nationwide.

They couldn’t even imagine what this case would ultimately become.

There was nothing they could do—it simply exceeded their understanding.

Another three days passed.

Now it wasn’t just Xu Dui and Hua Dui who were anxious; even the officers below were visibly restless.

For these eight days, Zhang Jiangke’s phone had never rung; according to his confession, this phone was used solely for one-way contact with Gu Dingwen.

If he needed to contact anyone else, he would use the batch-purchased fake SIM cards.

The only person who knew this number was Gu Dingwen himself.

That afternoon, as Yu Dazhang was discussing the case with Xu Dui and others, Zhang Jiangke’s phone suddenly rang.

Out of concern the battery might die, they had kept Zhang Jiangke’s phone charging on the table all these days to ensure it remained fully powered.

At this moment, the screen lit up, displaying an unfamiliar incoming number.

Yu Dazhang immediately picked up the phone, unplugged the charger, and sprinted out of the room.

He entered the adjacent single room, handed the phone to Zhang Jiangke, and instructed:

“Adapt on the fly.”

He trusted Zhang Jiangke knew what to say—this old fox wasn’t an amateur; in experience and wit, Gu Dingwen certainly couldn’t match him.

Seeing Zhang Jiangke take the phone, Yu Dazhang gestured to the two officers in the room and signaled them to follow him out.

Back in the adjacent room, he saw Xu Dui and Hua Dui already wearing headphones.

He picked up a pair himself and put them on.

Zhang Jiangke’s phone had been technologically modified—not only could the conversation be monitored, but software eavesdropping was also possible.

“Why are you contacting me now?”

Zhang Jiangke had already answered the call; through the headphones came his slightly agitated voice:

“The whole country is hunting traffickers—police probably already know my identity. We should minimize contact from now on.”

This was a tactic of retreat to advance.

The more Zhang Jiangke said this, the more it suggested he was currently safe.

“Where are you?”

Gu Dingwen’s voice came through, emotionless, yet clearly tense and wary.

“We agreed not to pry into each other’s affairs.”

Zhang Jiangke replied in an equally cautious tone:

“At a time like this, do you really think I’d tell you my hiding place? Don’t waste time—just say what you need to say.”

Listening to their exchange, Yu Dazhang quietly exhaled in relief.

Zhang Jiangke’s response perfectly matched his current situation—showing tension and fear while maintaining high alertness and clarity.

At least in his view, there was not a single flaw.

“Don’t you want your final payment?”

Gu Dingwen switched to a threatening tone:

“If not, hang up now—I promise I’ll never contact you again.”

During earlier interrogations, Zhang Jiangke had mentioned the final payment.

Although they were paid per person, Gu Dingwen’s side always withheld thirty percent each time, to prevent Zhang Jiangke from quitting midway.

Though crude, the method was highly effective.

“Old Gu, that’s not fair.”

As soon as Gu Dingwen mentioned the final payment, Zhang Jiangke immediately softened:

“You promised—surely you won’t renege? I’ve followed all your instructions. Don’t you dare kick me out after I’ve done the work.”

Fast reaction… Yu Dazhang realized Zhang Jiangke’s acting was truly impressive.

Among all acting techniques, emotional transition is the hardest.

For example, turning tears into laughter.