[{"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-88":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},2315944,4529,"Chapter 88: Polishing Is Crucial","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-88",88,"\u003Cp>This punch made all the pens on the desk jump up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A police officer sitting at the desk, working, was startled, looked up and saw Yu Dazhang, then immediately lowered his head again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, sorry,” Yu Dazhang quickly apologized:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I got carried away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No problem, no problem, we understand.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understand what… Yu Dazhang looked at his Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin gave him a glance, signaling him to step outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, Yu Dazhang finally couldn’t hold back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why does everyone in the unit look at me so weirdly? Is someone spreading rumors about me behind my back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not exactly,” Lu Zhongxin sighed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your case is all over now—seven dead, three seriously injured, you didn’t spare women or children, almost all fatal wounds.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though it was official duty, it’s bound to make people think.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang immediately bristled, retorting:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not all of it was me—I already said one of them was shot by a branch unit officer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hated rumors spread behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was destroying his reputation, making him sound like a monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation had reached a point of life or death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, I was surrounded by a mob—if I hadn’t used force, would I even be alive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhongxin patted his apprentice’s shoulder, giving him a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder they had such perfect chemistry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang instantly understood his Master’s meaning: don’t dwell on it, one more doesn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, it’s impossible to explain now… Yu Dazhang finally understood what “public opinion is terrifying” meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear even his Master wasn’t standing by him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Sen, it’s all your fault!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was already considering whether to stab Zhang Sen’s crippled leg after work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also knew deep down that this wasn’t over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bosses are busy now and have no time for him, but as soon as they’re free, they’ll come straight to him for details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang had already written his report last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he’d written it from two perspectives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the seven dead and three seriously injured, there was also the branch unit officer present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang had to include his perspective in the report too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the report contained this line…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【At the time I was surrounded, the little boy charged at me; when he was about three meters away, he suddenly pulled out a dagger from behind—I reflexively fired.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Yu Dazhang had only seen the boy make a motion to draw a blade—he hadn’t seen the knife when he fired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t risk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the boy got close, the mob surrounding him would instantly seize the chance to rush him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t write that in the report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I saw the little boy charging at me, assumed he intended to harm me, and fired immediately.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was true—but writing it like that would only invite trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s why polishing is extremely important!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same event, before and after polishing, presents completely different effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the shot was fired, the officer was standing at the entrance of the self-built house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a straight line, he was right in the middle, blocking the officer’s view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer couldn’t possibly have seen whether the boy drew a knife—so Yu Dazhang could freely polish this part.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, Zhang Sen’s Master had already been confirmed to have been stabbed by the little boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he’d killed the boy on the spot, Yu Dazhang bore zero responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire morning he wandered around the First Detachment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian called him: stay in the unit, don’t go anywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, none of the officers would let him touch any work-related matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made Yu Dazhang feel like he was under house arrest, deeply uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had gone out twice—for air, and to see if anyone was restricting his freedom. Turns out, no one cared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only at 11 a.m. did he receive Wei Qian’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come down now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Downstairs, Yu Dazhang saw Wei Qian sitting in the driver’s seat of a police car, waving at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting in, he fastened his seatbelt and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wei Dui, just say what you need—why all the secrecy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian didn’t answer, but asked back:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did you finish the report?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finished last night,” Yu Dazhang waved the folder in his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I meant to hand it to you, but I didn’t see you at the unit all morning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian smiled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t pretend—you know it’s for the bosses. You fastened your seatbelt the moment you got in.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…” Yu Dazhang felt awkward, but quickly recovered, shifting topic:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please... collect... 6...9...books...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who are we meeting? Why did you come all the way to pick me up?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Da Mao,” Wei Qian replied, then stepped on the gas onto the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yu Dazhang silent, he felt he needed to clarify.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The City Bureau’s Da Mao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not Director Wu?!” Yu Dazhang gasped, whirling to stare at Wei Qian:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s bypassing ranks!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Holy hell—he was just a rookie cop barely confirmed in his position, and now the City Bureau’s top boss wanted to see him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his past life, the highest official he’d ever dealt with was a branch-level leader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden grand gesture made him nervous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t talk nonsense,” Wei Qian scolded with a laugh:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you went to the City Bureau yourself, that’d be bypassing ranks. But Da Mao specifically requested to see you—that’s valuing talent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang gave him a thumbs-up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder you’re a leader—your words are always so smooth.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cut the crap,” Wei Qian scolded, but there was no real anger in his tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, he was happier than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In one day, he’d located a missing officer, recovered a service weapon, and cracked a major murder and human trafficking case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What did that mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mountain of merit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang was from their First Detachment—this connection meant the entire unit shared the glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merit, bonuses, honors—all of it would come their way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most importantly: his record.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the detachment commander, Yu Dazhang’s direct superior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, his record would carry a bold, unforgettable mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian didn’t say it aloud, but he knew—he’d been carried along by this newly confirmed rookie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which department doesn’t love talent, especially exceptional talent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In two years, Wei Qian would realize “carried along” was outdated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a more vivid term would emerge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lying down to win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the City Bureau entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian stopped the car and turned to Yu Dazhang:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the steps, Director Wu stood there, waving at Yu Dazhang as he stepped out of the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you coming?” Yu Dazhang asked Wei Qian through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Qian waved him off:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve got other things to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was him finding a way to save face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang clearly heard it, stepped forward to greet Inspector Wu, then followed him into the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the director’s office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a knock sounded at the door, the man in the white shirt set down the papers in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang and Inspector Wu entered the room and stood before the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You may go,” the man waved his hand at Inspector Wu:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need to speak with him alone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1200,"2026-06-20T14:22:46.062Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0eaed42b571b2ff0f51b8ac29724ba20cd30709907f8f35e59ac758f626ee942","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-89","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-87",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]