[{"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-728":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},2316584,4529,"Chapter 728: Software Location Is More Convenient","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-728",728,"\u003Cp>Xu Dui and Hua Dui still felt dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fat man seems to possess a unique ability—he always manages to turn cases bigger and bigger, until they swell to unimaginable proportions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three-region joint investigation” already seemed excessive to them, but Yu Dazhang had now expanded it nationwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t even imagine what this case would ultimately become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing they could do—it simply exceeded their understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another three days passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it wasn’t just Xu Dui and Hua Dui who were anxious; even the officers below were visibly restless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he needed to contact anyone else, he would use the batch-purchased fake SIM cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only person who knew this number was Gu Dingwen himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, as Yu Dazhang was discussing the case with Xu Dui and others, Zhang Jiangke’s phone suddenly rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the screen lit up, displaying an unfamiliar incoming number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang immediately picked up the phone, unplugged the charger, and sprinted out of the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered the adjacent single room, handed the phone to Zhang Jiangke, and instructed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Adapt on the fly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>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.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zhang Jiangke take the phone, Yu Dazhang gestured to the two officers in the room and signaled them to follow him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the adjacent room, he saw Xu Dui and Hua Dui already wearing headphones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked up a pair himself and put them on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiangke’s phone had been technologically modified—not only could the conversation be monitored, but software eavesdropping was also possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you contacting me now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiangke had already answered the call; through the headphones came his slightly agitated voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The whole country is hunting traffickers—police probably already know my identity. We should minimize contact from now on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a tactic of retreat to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Zhang Jiangke said this, the more it suggested he was currently safe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Dingwen’s voice came through, emotionless, yet clearly tense and wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We agreed not to pry into each other’s affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiangke replied in an equally cautious tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to their exchange, Yu Dazhang quietly exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Jiangke’s response perfectly matched his current situation—showing tension and fear while maintaining high alertness and clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in his view, there was not a single flaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you want your final payment?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Dingwen switched to a threatening tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If not, hang up now—I promise I’ll never contact you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During earlier interrogations, Zhang Jiangke had mentioned the final payment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they were paid per person, Gu Dingwen’s side always withheld thirty percent each time, to prevent Zhang Jiangke from quitting midway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though crude, the method was highly effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Gu, that’s not fair.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Gu Dingwen mentioned the final payment, Zhang Jiangke immediately softened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“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.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fast reaction… Yu Dazhang realized Zhang Jiangke’s acting was truly impressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among all acting techniques, emotional transition is the hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, turning tears into laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>",633,"2026-06-20T14:22:48.157Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c4911a02946231aeb298af40a5a394fb90ff78ca74be13bdeca58f2d6f60ca51","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-729","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-727",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]