[{"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-93":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},2315949,4529,"Chapter 93: Forget It, I","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-93",93,"\u003Cp>I don’t want to hear it… Yu Dazhang strongly disliked the other’s approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Investigating me behind my back, and now reading it out loud in front of me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brother, are you even polite?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Yu Dazhang didn’t react, Li Mingzhao continued reading on his own:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu Dazhang, 23 years old, graduated from Songhai Police Academy, completed a two-month internship with the Public Order Unit, then transferred to the Third Criminal Investigation Team of Hongkou Branch.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“During his time in the Third Team, he assisted in solving one theft case, later transferred to the First Team.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Subsequently joined the special task force, serving as a probationary officer and leading the team to solve a case of identity substitution.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, your report from a few days ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingzhao set the file aside and picked up a file folder from the other side of the desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out a document, flipped through two pages, then continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Found the missing officer and the lost service weapon in just one day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And located them in a mountain village fifty kilometers away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then eliminated every violent criminal in the village.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Men, women, old, young—you didn’t spare a single one, and each had a justifiable reason for being killed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingzhao returned the document to the folder, his face breaking into a smile again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Flawless in detail—your report is excellent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang hadn’t spoken a single word since entering the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he felt he had spoken volumes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Guoan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Making you slip into their rhythm without realizing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Effortless, seamless, as if you had no right to secrets in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Relax, no need to be nervous,” Li Mingzhao said casually, like chatting with a friend:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look at you—you’re sweating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Yu Dazhang unconsciously reached up to touch his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sweat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression twisted with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Leader, just say what you need to say. You’re busy—no need to waste your time on me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang was done playing along with the Guoan officers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d wiped his brow, he’d been awkward, he’d given them their emotional value—now just get to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There’s no special matter—I just wanted to meet you,” Li Mingzhao said, locking eyes with him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to keep working with us on this case?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang didn’t hesitate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingzhao, taken aback by the refusal, paused for a moment before asking again:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you the least bit curious about how the case turns out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang shook his head:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not curious. I’ve only just been confirmed in my position—I’m happy just doing my job well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t truly uncurious—he just dared not be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he agreed to keep working with them, he’d be stepping onto a long, perilous path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These past few days, he’d been thinking nonstop about the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were all the villagers arrested?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was no.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if every person in the village had been detained, some would still slip through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twenty-four years…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying: time changes people, and it changes many things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During that time, some would’ve decided they’d made enough money and retired abroad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they’d know they’d eventually be held accountable, so they’d choose countries with no extradition treaties with China.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting them go was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So someone had to take on a long-term job…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manhunt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What could he contribute by cooperating with Guoan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather—what about him had Guoan noticed?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The answer was obvious: his exceptional tracking ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Mingzhao said “found the missing officer in one day,” Yu Dazhang had already grown wary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why would someone randomly investigate him? They must’ve noticed some skill of his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Working with Guoan on a case? What a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was a lowly little cop like him even qualified?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying yes was easy—just nod. But turning back? Impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Comrade Yu Dazhang, you must complete this manhunt mission at all costs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d already anticipated exactly what they’d say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not word for word, but close enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they tell you to spare no cost—you are the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This job couldn’t be taken. He was still young, his ideological awareness insufficient—he needed more study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please… collect… 6…9…books…!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Honest thoughts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingzhao stared straight into Yu Dazhang’s eyes, as if peering into his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Dazhang put on the look of an innocent boy, blinking innocently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My master told me: know your limits. As a police officer, even more so. I still have much to learn—I won’t cause trouble for the leaders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t you want to advance?” Li Mingzhao pressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I want to advance so badly… but I can’t take on your job… Yu Dazhang smiled sheepishly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ability can’t be forced.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added silently to himself: switching maps too early is a fatal mistake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few more exchanges, seeing Yu Dazhang’s firm stance, Li Mingzhao reluctantly gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Yu Dazhang left, Li Mingzhao stared at the door and muttered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Clever kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Lin, who had been standing behind him, stepped forward:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Team Leader, according to his personnel file, he’s fully capable of joining us.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Mingzhao waved his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t prove anything—it just means he’s got a bit of cleverness, and a lot of luck.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So do we still include him in the manhunt team?” Ye Lin asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her view, this was a rare opportunity—and a test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joining Guoan wasn’t just about having a polished resume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mingzhao tapped his fingers lightly on the desk, thinking for a long moment before speaking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too inexperienced. Needs more time to mature. Skip him this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the building, Yu Dazhang sprinted down the stairs and only exhaled once outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his forehead with the back of his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he really was sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When you’re low-ranking, avoid contact with superiors as much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single word from them can decide your future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To earn favor, you must pay a price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you really think flattery will get you promoted?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s a saying in the workplace worth remembering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten thousand compliments mean nothing compared to one task properly done for your boss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forget it—this fat body of mine isn’t worth the trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to his stakeout spot and waited until the end of his shift.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stakeout was to assist Economic Crime investigators in monitoring a corporate executive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No need to watch him 24\u002F7—once he left work, the Economic Crime team took over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was their case; the brigade only sent two officers temporarily to help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kind of duty was the easiest in the Criminal Investigation Unit—essentially a favor to Yu Dazhang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he got home that night, Yu Dazhang had just finished dinner when he received a call from Team Leader Li Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll need to work overtime tonight—our district's private hospital reported a case of child abandonment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Got it, I'm leaving now,\" Yu Dazhang replied quickly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the hospital's name and address.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1143,"2026-06-20T14:22:46.062Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","69c0a53d8d07598c2394a05cd0599ade71f744d456b32215aab45b6f99bc7467","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-94","reborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-chapter-92",763,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Freborn-in-2014-i-am-the-king-of-criminal-investi-cover.jpg"]