Chapter 561: I love the look of despair!

After several days of investigation, Zhang Cheng had basically walked through every crime scene.

Based on his experience as a New York police detective, FBI agent, CIA operative, and prosecutor, he had already provided many reasonable inferences. Now, the task for Wu Guangqi and the others was to race against time!

After all, he had already provided the greatest help he could; if they still couldn't catch the murderer, then he would have to die by his own hand!

As for whether Wu Guangqi and the others would catch the culprit first, or if he would "steal the kill" first, Zhang Cheng held a competitive mindset.

Because if the person fell into his hands, they might die in utter despair!

After all, Zhang Cheng was no saint!

Chang Xingrong: Don't you come over here!

Zhang Cheng: If I catch you, you're going to suffer a terrible fate!

Wu Guangqi:

"Alright, you've worked hard these past few days. You should head off first!"

Watching the details being continuously refined, Wu Guangqi escorted Zhang Cheng to the train station, letting him return to the Capital first, while he himself planned to stay behind to help his old friend solve the case.

Looking at Wu Guangqi, who was discarding him after using him, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but be shocked: "No way? You don't have any gesture of appreciation?"

"What kind of gesture do you need from me? Should I buy you two pot-helmet buns for the road? Plus a bottle of mineral water?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng, Wu Guangqi couldn't help but chuckle.

After all, what was Wang Qiming's status? He was the biggest investor in the district, a tycoon with assets over a hundred million in the nineties!

As his cousin-in-law, did Zhang Cheng really need a gesture from him? That was a joke.

"Wu Guangqi, you can't be this unscrupulous!"

Looking at Wu Guangqi, Zhang Cheng was now getting annoyed.

Because wasn't this just discarding him the moment the investigation and arrests were about to begin?

"Student Zhang, have a safe trip!"

Patting Zhang Cheng on the shoulder, Wu Guangqi patted him again, then pushed him toward the train: "Also, you should be calling me Uncle!"

"I!"

Looking at Wu Guangqi in a fit of rage, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but curse and swear.

And watching Zhang Cheng, Wu Guangqi said: "I can hear you! Be careful or I'll call your teacher!"

"I thought I was already unscrupulous, but I didn't expect to meet someone like you. We really are two of a kind!"

Glaring at Wu Guangqi, Zhang Cheng grumbled, then boarded the train in a huff.

Waving goodbye, Wu Guangqi smiled: "Alright, go on! See you back in the Capital!"

Watching Zhang Cheng leave, Wu Guangqi couldn't help but chuckle.

And observing this scene, Brother Xiao Lin asked: "Master, why did you let Zhang Cheng go?"

"He wasn't suited to stay any longer. Making arrests is our responsibility. Bringing him along this time was already breaking the rules!"

Addressing Brother Xiao Lin beside him, Wu Guangqi continued: "Therefore, in our line of work, everything must rely on oneself!"

Watching Wu Guangqi with a twitching mouth, Brother Xiao Lin felt awkward.

Because wasn't this just discarding Zhang Cheng the moment he was no longer useful?

Riding the train, Zhang Cheng got off after leaving Liangcheng.

Arriving at a nearby Armani clothing store, Zhang Cheng casually bought two sets of clothes and gave himself a makeover.

After putting on a suit from this era, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but reach up and slick his hair back.

With the appearance of "hair gel hands," Zhang Cheng reappeared in front of the mirror.

Looking at himself in the black suit, full of youthful vigor, Zhang Cheng couldn't help but exclaim: "Sure enough, someone like me is suited for the style of a suit-wearing thug!"

"Sir, your total comes to eight hundred and seventy!"

Smiling at Zhang Cheng, the clerk handed over the receipt.

Hearing this, Zhang Cheng's mouth twitched; was it a bit too wasteful to wear Armani to do business? What if the clothes got dirty?

However, looking at himself in the mirror, Zhang Cheng ultimately hardened his heart and decided to buy it. After all, if anyone dirtied his Armani, he would tear them to pieces!

Returning to Liangcheng, Zhang Cheng wore sunglasses and walked down the street like a tourist! After several days of investigation with Wu Guangqi, Zhang Cheng had gradually locked onto a target.

That was the convenience store owner he had investigated before, Chang Xingrong!

After all, Wu Guangqi and the others might not have noticed, but when they were talking about the case, Chang Xingrong had a very obvious reaction.

Although the other party hid it well, to Zhang Cheng, this was a very obvious sign!

Because his senses would absolutely not make a mistake!

Moreover, Chang Xingrong's convenience store perfectly fit the principle of "the darkest place is under the lamp"!

Ever since Zhang Cheng saw Bai Yutang in the Kaifeng Prefecture prison, he had been very sensitive to such "darkest place under the lamp" situations.

After all, who would dare believe that a thief who dared to burgle all of Kaifeng would actually be living in the Kaifeng Prefecture prison!

And even when Pang Yu was hung up and beaten by Grand Tutor Pang, he couldn't say where those million taels of silver were.

Pang Yu: That damn thing really wasn't stolen by me!

Bai Yutang: Still being stubborn? If it wasn't you, could it have been me?

Zhang Cheng:...

Arriving at the convenience store, Zhang Cheng bought a pack of cigarettes and looked at Chang Xingrong before him.

Watching Zhang Cheng smile at him, Chang Xingrong also nodded politely.

However, just after Zhang Cheng left, Chang Xingrong didn't know why, but he always felt a chill down his back.

In the night, after Chang Xingrong closed the convenience store, he turned into a small alley.

Because, just as Zhang Cheng had guessed, the devil in his heart had been thoroughly ignited.

When a person goes through "stimulation," they will show three reactions: first, complete disgust for this feeling; second, never taking action unless absolutely necessary; third, falling completely into madness, feeling that human life is like grass.

And Chang Xingrong now belonged to the third type. He was disregarding life, and at the same time, walking toward the abyss!

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Hiding by the roadside to observe, when Chang Xingrong saw a woman around twenty years old, he immediately followed her.

But just as Chang Xingrong was tailing her, Zhang Cheng stood in the distance, silently smoking, then revealed a smile.

Watching the woman enter a building, Chang Xingrong also followed quickly.

But just at the moment he was about to go up, a large hand reached out from the side.

Staring at this scene in astonishment, Chang Xingrong was somewhat shocked.

But in the next second, Zhang Cheng appeared before him, a smile on his face: "Do you still recognize me, friend?"

"You?"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in confusion, Chang Xingrong hurriedly retreated.

But in the next second, Zhang Cheng smashed a fist into Chang Xingrong's abdomen.

"Ugh!"

His body bent uncontrollably, and Chang Xingrong immediately felt intense pain strike.

But in the next second, Zhang Cheng grabbed Chang Xingrong's hair, lifted his head, and said: "Guess, will you die tonight?"

"You, who are you? I don't know you!"

Looking at Zhang Cheng in fear, Chang Xingrong seemed to feel danger from his eyes, and this was a deterrent from a fellow kind, because Zhang Cheng was very likely the same kind of person as him!

"It doesn't matter if you don't know me. Let me introduce myself, my name is Zhang Cheng, the 'Cheng' of integrity!"

As he spoke, Zhang Cheng grabbed Chang Xingrong's neck with one hand, lifted him high, and said: "Do you know why I tell you this without any concern? Because everyone who has seen me dies! And you are no exception..."

Looking at Zhang Cheng in astonishment, Chang Xingrong immediately struggled to pull out a knife, viciously stabbing at his neck.

Backhanding and grabbing Chang Xingrong's wrist, Zhang Cheng revealed a smile: "A wise choice, but, the speed is too slow, and the angle is wrong too, a complete mess!"

Under the continuous force of his five fingers, Chang Xingrong soon passed out from suffocation.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 562 =====