Reborn in 1995, Criminal Investigation Records

Xiao Jiale had forgotten what everyone was talking about afterward, and how he got out of the house. At this moment, he felt extremely frustrated.

Even if he was unwilling, he had to admit that Zhou Yang's speculation was completely plausible.

However, if we were to adopt our own approach, we might first focus on the Chen brothers. Putting aside the issue of unrelated cooperation in arresting people in different locations, just verifying or ruling out Chen Leilei or Chen Feng as suspects wouldn't be something that could be done in a few days.

By then, when they go back and try to find other clues, the murderer may have already escaped or erased all traces. Gong Hongxing may even have issued a reward, causing the entire Ning'an Municipal Public Security Bureau to lose face.

Why? What is the reason?

As a graduate of a police academy, I have been humiliated time and time again by someone from a vocational college.

Yes, the word "humiliation" was used. He found the clue at the foot of the pond, but Zhou Yang denied it. What else could this be but humiliation?

However, he felt no jealousy towards Zhou Yang; instead, he was more angry at his own lack of ambition and ability.

He once heard one of his teachers say that when a person's desires far exceed their abilities, they will become angry and experience various negative emotions.

Xiao Jiale felt that he was the kind of person with strong desires, who longed to make a name for himself and be the best wherever he went, but whose abilities were completely outmatched by Zhou Yang.

"Do you feel wronged?" First came a pungent smell of smoke, then Xiao Jiale looked at Liu Chengyu, who had appeared beside him.

"No...no!" Xiao Jiale panicked and hurriedly shook his hand in denial.

"You're already excellent enough. Back in my day in our team, I was considered one of the top performers, but compared to you, there's still a huge gap!" Liu Chengyu casually flicked the ash off his cigarette.

"But Zhou Yang wasn't like this before..." Xiao Jiale understood what the other person meant, and her tone was somewhat puzzled.

Not only was he puzzled, but even Liu Chengyu didn't understand what was going on with his apprentice. Before, when there were no cases or when the police were on duty, he was always quiet and inactive, just burying himself in his own thoughts, or acting as someone who maintained order.

But ever since the murder occurred this month, he seems to have suddenly unlocked his full potential, just like in martial arts novels. He's become clear-headed, logically sound, and observant, which puts pressure on even the captain.

"Everyone's upbringing, education, personality, and case-handling style are different!" Liu Chengyu said.

"Zhou Yang's thinking is rather unconventional. In our words, he is bold and daring. This kind of personality can broaden our thinking when investigating cases and help advance the case. However, sometimes criminal suspects are not that complicated; they are simply committing murders in a straightforward manner."

Furthermore, have you considered what if—and I mean what if—he's wrong?

Xiao Jiale suddenly turned his head, a look of surprise flashing across his face. Yes, no one can guarantee that they are right. What if he is wrong?

If he is wrong, it will be a disaster for the entire team, proving to a large extent that the investigation has reached a dead end, which is fatal.

"But you won't!" Liu Chengyu was telling the truth: "You're receiving orthodox and advanced criminal investigation training. Every step you take is based on the experience summarized by countless outstanding police officers. Every step you take is worthwhile."

With Zhou Yang in the team, our city's crime-solving rate might rise a notch. But with you, our team can truly grow. You are irreplaceable!

As Liu Chengyu spoke, he stomped out his cigarette butt, patted Xiao Jiale on the shoulder, and strode away.

Xiao Jiale stood there, his mind filled with Liu Da's words—advanced, prestigious education, irreplaceable... He felt much more cheerful.

Liu Chengyu watched Xiao Jiale jog away from the second-floor window, and looked at Li Feng—the brigade instructor—with a wry smile.

"You say that next time; it gives me goosebumps just saying it myself!"

"If this happens again in a short time, it just means our soldiers are too mentally fragile!" Li Feng handed Liu Chengyu a cigarette. "But then again, anyone who encounters your apprentice would have their mentality completely shattered!"

As soon as this was mentioned, it was as if Liu Chengyu's itch had been scratched, and a hint of pride appeared on his dark face.

Li Feng's gaze returned as Xiao Jiale disappeared. It wasn't that he was shirking responsibility; in principle, this was what he, as the instructor, should do. However, his approach of going over to talk to Xiao Jiale would only put immense psychological pressure on him, which led to Liu Chengyu's earlier remarks.

Liu Chengyu was actually very satisfied with Xiao Jiale. The young man was humble and capable; he would be an outstanding player in any team and would be groomed as an ace.

Unfortunately, he encountered Zhou Yang, a prodigy.

Whether it was the Deng Fangfang case at the beginning of the month, where he found Qiao Kai, who was also Wen Zhanbo, or the later discovery of evidence such as the murder weapon.

Or, in the case of the model, he summarized the carnival-type killer, and started by checking the electricity bill to find the hidden, almost undetectable crime scene.

And this time, his suggestion to use Chung Yueh's case from back then as a breakthrough to rule out the suspect with the sloping leg by the pond gave him and the people in the city bureau a huge shock.

They could do these things too, but it would take time, and they couldn't react as quickly as Zhou Yang.

Most importantly, Zhou Yang has only been working at the Ning'an Municipal Public Security Bureau for less than half a year and is currently a trainee police officer. He will only be 20 years old in another month!

These past few days, Liu Chengyu has been worried that he might lead this young man astray and affect his innate talent as a criminal investigator.

He knew that Ning'an would only be his starting point.

......

Zhou Yang had no idea that he held such a high position in Liu Chengyu's heart, nor did he know that Xiao Jiale had been somewhat obsessed by him.

He was sitting in the small house next to Yao Fengshou's grain recycling station. On the bed opposite him was Yao Fengshou, who was smoking and looking bitter.

"Tell me, where is Zhong Tao?" Zhou Yang got up and opened the only small window in the room.

Yao Fengshou paused, then shook his head: "I don't know where he is. He's such a grown man, maybe he's found new work somewhere!"

"If we still can't find him, the authorities might issue an arrest warrant for him as a suspect in the case!" Zhou Yang leaned back and spoke again.

"Officer, don't lie to me. A wanted notice? What grounds are you using? This wanted notice is worthless, cheaper than the grain I've collected!" Yao Fengshou grinned. Just like others have said, the police these days are all about scaring people.

"Gong Xiaojun is dead!" Zhou Yang said softly, but to Yao Fengshou, it sounded like a thunderclap.

In fact, the victim's identity information should not be disclosed to others during the investigation of the case, but as a key figure in the case, Zhou Yang still needs to be flexible.

"Ah...who, Gong Xiao..." Yao Fengshou suddenly ripped the cigarette butt off his lips, tearing off a piece of his lip, leaving his lower lip instantly bright red.

"Gong Xiaojun has been murdered!" Zhou Yang looked at the panicked Yao Fengshou: "Tell me, are the things you've done enough to warrant an arrest warrant for Zhong Tao?"

"He...he...how could he...I didn't..." Yao Fengshou swayed slightly, "He...went to Xijing!"

Zhou Yang's eyes narrowed. Zhong Tao went to Xi'an?

As the country's economic center, political center, and capital, how could someone who had never left Beizhou go to this place? Zhou Yang found it hard to believe for a moment.

"Where are you going?"

"He said... he said he needed to do some kind of A test, I don't understand!" Yao Fengshou was completely disoriented at this point: "Officer, we didn't do it, I only went home after making sure he was safe, you can't do this..."

Zhou Yang frowned, touching his smooth chin, then suddenly looked up: "DNA, he's talking about DNA!!!"