My autobiography cannot be a tragedy

Chapter 536: Jianghu affairs are Jianghu affairs
The crowd gradually dispersed, Meng Lang and Xiao Yu also left the scene, but Director Zhang accidentally caught a glimpse of their backs when he turned around.

That seems to be... that annoying young man?
Why do I always run into this guy when I'm unlucky...

By the way, what did that guy say the last time we met?

They said I can’t keep this dog for long… I’m afraid I’ll have to send it back?
He frowned slightly.

It almost came true. Could it be that the guy received the news in advance?
Judging from his attire, he didn't look like an informed upper-class person. Moreover, at that time, the fish theory hadn't even started to develop, and there was no sign of a nationwide dog ban.

He can't predict the future, can he?

It should be... just a coincidence...

……

A public security bureau in Shanghai.

"Snapped!"

"asshole!"

Wang Zhaoping couldn't help but curse after hanging up the phone.

"What's wrong, Captain Wang?" Qin Xiaoru asked when she saw this.

"The higher-ups told us to withdraw our forces and remove the surveillance on Iwasaki Hideyoshi!"

"Ah? Why?"

"Nothing was said, he just asked us to follow orders..." Wang Zhaoping looked helpless.

Facts have proved that the Iwasaki family was able to bring back even someone involved in the case, such as Iwasaki Yuhei, to the country, let alone simply lifting the surveillance.

Big cases are all about politics, and the Mitsubishi Group behind the Iwasaki family is definitely at this level...

It has been more than a month since the Buddha head went missing and there has been no news since then. Naturally, the police cannot just let it go.

Wang Zhaoping has been staying in Shanghai during this period, assisting local police in investigating the whereabouts of the Buddha head.

Unfortunately, apart from monitoring the Iwasaki family, the biggest suspect, the police had no clue at all.

They studied the surveillance video obtained by the museum repeatedly for more than a month, but could not find any flaws. Analyzing the on-site footage, this was not a trick at all.

This incredible case even alarmed criminal investigation experts in Beijing.

In the end, they came to a conclusion that made people's backs chill.

That is the mysterious force that stole the Buddha's head, and it has at least one top hacker.

And the other party may have the technology to tamper with the video to make it look real...

This conclusion has even greater impact than the loss of the Buddha's head.

After all, cultural relics are inanimate objects, so a technology that can profoundly influence the future will naturally be valued more.

If someone really possesses this terrifying technology, the "Sky Eye System" that countries around the world are gradually forming through surveillance will be torn open with a huge loophole.

Just imagine, if even video surveillance footage seen with one’s own eyes can be faked, how many more unjust, false and wrongful convictions will there be in the world?

Not to mention, if someone can easily steal a Buddha head, then wouldn't they be able to take any other cultural relics in the museum?
The collapse of social trust, the lack of chain of evidence, and the rise in crime rates are all completely foreseeable disasters.

For an old detective like Wang Zhaoping, this was another reason to catch the "ghost thief"...

However, finding clues from surveillance is still a long way off, and the only clue, the Iwasaki family, is about to disappear from the surveillance field of view...

This made him feel powerless.

"Captain Wang, Iwasaki Yuhei has returned to his country now. Even if the things are really in the hands of the Iwasaki family, it would be extremely difficult to find them after such a long time.

Besides, if it was really a case of thieves robbing thieves, the possibility that the things were in the Iwasaki family was extremely low..."

Wang Zhaoping sighed helplessly.

How could he not know about this?

The longer the time passes, whether the item is changed hands or hidden, the slimmer the chances of the police getting it back.

However, he had been busy for half a year looking for the Buddha head, and now the cooked duck was slipped away.

Naturally, he was unwilling to accept this.

"Is there any information about the Buddha head in the underground trading market?" He and Iwasaki Hideyoshi thought of the same thing.

"Hmm... there really is one. Not long ago, a mysterious collector offered a high price of 1 million US dollars on the dark web, offering a reward for the missing Buddha head and any related clues.

Because the amount was so sensational, a hacker friend of mine told me about it as gossip.”

"Oh?" Wang Zhaoping was a little surprised.

"Captain Wang, do you think this could be the work of the Iwasaki family?"

"Hmm...it's really possible!" Wang Zhaoping touched his chin.

1 million US dollars is not a small sum of money. Most cultural relics cannot reach this price even if they are auctioned.

The only people who have the motivation and the ability to issue such a huge reward are probably the Iwasaki family, who are like a Buddha head and a dog skin plaster...

From this point of view, the good news is that the Iwasaki family seems to have no goods, and the bad news is that all parties are confused about who has the goods...

"Captain Wang, how about asking your well-informed gold medal informant?" Qin Xiaoru leaned over and reminded in a low voice.

Wang Zhaoping glared at her.

"Do you think he is really a god? How can he find the Buddha's head in such a dark situation?"

"Then he can even dig out the snake head from the stone elephant, right? It's not impossible to find a needle in a haystack..."

"Oh, your work is all done by others. Why does the country support us? Otherwise, give your salary and bonus this month to others as well?"

"Stop! I'm wrong, isn't that okay?"

Qin Xiaoru stuck out her tongue and quickly ran away with a stack of documents.

"Really? You're always thinking about taking shortcuts..."

Wang Zhaoping was angry at her for not fighting back, but he was honest and leaned out of the office to quickly glance around. After confirming that no one was outside, he closed the door and locked it in one go...

There is no way. Once there is a shortcut in life, who would want to take the long way around?

I don't know if there has been any progress after all this time since I asked someone to help me get some information...

[Beep~beep~]

[Hello~]

As the call was connected, Wang Zhaoping greeted the caller very enthusiastically.

"Haha! Brother Meng, how are you doing recently?"

[Well... people are fine, but the living environment is a bit bad...]

"Uh……"

Living environment? What does that mean?
Our city of Dasu is one of the top ten most livable cities. I haven’t heard of any serious environmental pollution problems.
Before Wang Zhaoping could react to this unreasonable answer, the other party spoke again.

[You came to me to ask about the Buddha's head, right? ]

Wang Zhaoping suddenly gave a dry cough.

“Brother Meng is well-informed, and I think he has heard that our progress is not going well.

But he is our national treasure, I really don’t want to lose him like this…”

【Captain Wang is so dedicated to his duties, which is really admirable. 】

Wang Zhaoping smiled bitterly, "Brother, please stop flattering me. To be honest, the clues from the Iwasaki family have been cut off, and I am helpless now.

If it was just an ordinary cultural relic lost, it wouldn't be too bad.

But the Iwasaki family has repeatedly tried to snatch it, as if they were willing to pay any price to get it. I always feel that their purpose is not just to covet my Chinese treasure. "

[Haha! You are really wrong. These guys really just covet our Chinese treasures...]

It’s just that this “treasure” is not the same as that “treasure”…

Wang Zhaoping didn't understand the hidden meaning of Meng Lang's words, but this sentence made his eyes light up.

"Oh? Why are you so sure, Brother Meng? Did you find out some information?"

The person on the other end of the phone seemed to consider for a moment.

[I did find out some gossip. It is said that the current head of the Iwasaki family, Iwasaki Hanzo, is obsessed with Chinese culture. These actions against the Buddha head were secretly instructed by him.

As for the reason...it seems that this Tang Dynasty Buddha head has a close connection with the great monk Situo.

Oh! Master Situo is a disciple of Jianzhen, and is said to be the ancestor of their Iwasaki family...】

"Uh...this..."

Wang Zhaoping's initial excitement had turned into astonishment.

He thought Meng Lang would find some clues, but he didn't expect that this clue...was actually found in someone's family tree?!

He asked with a strange look on his face.

"Brother Meng, didn't you say last time that you can get some gossip about the country, but you can't get any news about foreign countries?"

[Hmm… So, I just realized my limitations, so I plan to expand overseas markets and increase my global vision! ]

The corners of Wang Zhaoping's mouth twitched.

Should we say that they are worthy of being called the “Chaoyang Masses”?
You discover the deficiency one second and make up for it immediately the next?

In terms of its ability to execute self-reform alone, no intelligence organization in any other country can match it!

"Iwasaki Hanzo..."

Wang Zhaoping wrote the name of this key person in his little notebook.

But just knowing who is behind this doesn't seem to help the current situation...

"Brother Meng, apart from this, is there any other news?"

[Yes, according to my gossip, the Iwasaki Yuhei who returned to the country is no pushover, and now is the critical moment for him to compete with Iwasaki Hideyoshi for the position of head of the family.

I personally suggest you stay away from Iwasaki Hideyoshi, to avoid a fight between them that leaves you covered in blood. 】

"Uh……"

Hey, hey! Is this considered an inside story of the chaebol family?
You call this gossip?
Bedroom gossip?
After a lot of crazy complaints in his heart, Wang Zhaoping just thought it was Meng Lang's own random guess.

"Um...I mean, is there any gossip about where the Buddha's head is?" he asked cautiously.

【this……】

How could Meng Lang answer?

It is said that the Buddha's head had been smashed to pieces by a hammer a long time ago, and now even the ashes have probably been scattered by Ning Shisan, right?

【Ahem! In fact, the coming and going of all things in the world have their own laws, and things that you deliberately look for are often not found.

It often hides in an unintentional gaze, a glance back, or an accidental feeling at a certain moment yesterday...】

"Stop! Stop!" Wang Zhaoping interrupted Meng Lang with a strange look on his face.

I came here to ask for information, why am I writing an essay?
"Brother Meng, my cultural appreciation level is not high, so just tell me simply, can the Buddha head be found?"

【Alas~】

With a long and leisurely sigh, Wang Zhaoping already knew the answer.

Just when I was about to feel disappointed, the person on the other end of the phone suddenly changed the subject.

[Although I can't help you, I did find another clue by chance, which is somewhat related to the case. Captain Wang, do you want it? ]

"What?" Wang Zhaoping was stunned.

Another clue?
This familiar smell... So you hit the wrong target again?
"I'd like to hear more about it!" He quickly pricked up his ears.

After all, if you lose a watermelon, it's good to be able to pick up a sesame seed...

【…】

However, after listening to Meng Lang's description of "Sesame" on the other end of the phone, Wang Zhaoping slowly widened his eyes.

He said with a look of surprise.

"Brother Meng, what you said... is it true?"

[Of course not authentic! ]

"Uh..." Wang Zhaoping was stunned for a moment before he realized that what they said were always "rumors" and they never guaranteed the authenticity of the information verbally.

"Oh! I understand, I understand!" Wang Zhaoping nodded excitedly.

Although the information is never guaranteed to be authentic, how could he, a regular customer, not know it as long as it is information provided by Meng Lang.

Only mistakes, never failures!
At worst, I could miss a few more chances, which would be great!

"Brother Meng, I won't say anything more. You always help me so generously. I don't know how to thank you..."

[Haha! We are old friends, it would be awkward for you to be so polite.]

However, I just happen to have something that I would like Captain Wang to help me with...】

"Oh?" Wang Zhaoping suddenly became alert.

"Whatever it is, just tell me, Brother Meng. I will fight for you even if it means going through mountains of swords and seas of fire!"

[Haha! That's too much. It's not a big deal. Didn't I just say that the living environment around me is... a bit bad...]

Wang Zhaoping's face suddenly became serious. If this involved environmental issues such as industrial pollution, it would generally not be a small case...

If it involves a higher level, even if he is the captain of the criminal investigation team, sometimes he has to ask for instructions before doing anything.

But after Meng Lang gave a brief account, Wang Zhaoping was immediately at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"That's it?"

……

That afternoon, before the sun had completely set, the Yipinju neighborhood, which had just regained some peace and quiet, was in turmoil again...

"No! No! You can't do this, Erbao!"

"Wang! Wang Wang!"

"Let me go and give my second baby back to me!"

"Wang Wang!"

"Second treasure~"

"Wang Wang!"

Amidst the slightly shrill screams, Director Zhang's wife held onto her dog's hand tightly, but in the end, the hand slipped off the dog's claws little by little under the pulling of many law enforcement officers...

The moment her fingertips and the dog's paw separated, the woman's eyes were filled with tears and her heart was broken...

"No! Erbao~~~"

What is love in this world?

The scene of the man and the dog being forcibly separated inexplicably reminds people of the classic scene of Xu Xian and White Snake parting under the Leifeng Pagoda.

It is really heartbreaking to hear it, and to see it...

“Crack~” “Crack, crack~”

Meng Lang and Xiao Yu lay on the balcony on the 11th floor, eating watermelon and watching the farce downstairs.

The center of the community is empty, and Mrs. Zhang has a loud voice. The echo wall effect is like a 360-degree surround sound live broadcast to the residents of the community...

"Pfft~ Uncle, this is what you call the underworld?" Xiaoyu spat out a few watermelon seeds with a look of admiration on her face.

Meng Lang just took a bite of the watermelon with a sigh on his face.

"Ah, the martial arts world is not all about fighting and killing, it's all about human relationships and social etiquette... Kacha~"

(End of this chapter)