pjbooks Chapter 18 It's the 21st century, where would someone create an abyss?
Chapter 18 It's the 21st century, where would someone create an abyss?
Upon hearing Yu Xiao's words, Fang Zaixu fell silent for a moment.
He still had the right to speak on whether Jiang Dexiang was genuine or not, after all, he was a member of the Public Security Bureau.
But what troubled Fang the most was another point.
"Are you sure you want the bounty?"
"The Public Security Bureau can give you a medal and also help promote your work, since you really did a great job this time."
"Besides, weren't you previously labeled a fraudster by many for selling dragon eggs online? Don't you need this?"
Looking at Yu Xiao, Fang Zaixu's eyes were full of confusion.
One is never too old to learn... This is the first time I've seen someone come to the Public Security Bureau to report a crime simply because they want money...
"What use would I have for this?"
Yu Xiao pursed his lips.
Hearing this, Fang Zaixu was instinctively a little unhappy, after all, he was a member of the Public Security Bureau.
But thinking back to the day before yesterday, when the director came over in person.
"Okay, Xiao Li, give him a certificate."
Fang turned his head and looked at another security officer sitting next to him.
He wasn't from the civil affairs department, so Jiang Dexiang's case shouldn't have been his responsibility.
But Yu Xiao, who came to report the case, was brought in by him the day before yesterday.
...
Yu Xiao picked up the certificate and walked out of the detention room.
Jiang Dexiang glanced meekly at the tightly closed door of the guard cell.
"Um... although I am guilty, wouldn't reporting it be considered a meritorious act?"
Turning to look at Fang Zaixu sitting opposite him, Jiang Dexiang spoke softly.
Fang Zaixu: ?
"What else do you want to report?"
"If you expose your entire gang, I can apply to my superiors for leniency. Do you still expect me to be treated leniently?"
With a glare, Fang Zaixu spoke in an annoyed tone.
Upon hearing this...
"What I want to report is something else..."
"But let me make this clear first, everything I'm saying is true, I'm not crazy..."
Jiang Dexiang shrugged and spoke cautiously.
"You said we're professionally trained."
Fang Zaixu raised his eyebrows.
This is what Fang said in the ruins.
"Well, yesterday..."
Jiang Dexiang breathed a sigh of relief and then slowly recounted what had happened yesterday.
Jiang Dexiang spoke for about ten minutes.
Fang Zaixu and the detective beside him exchanged glances, their expressions shifting from surprise to disbelief, then to confusion, and finally...
"Bang!"
Fang Zaixu suddenly slammed his hand on the table and stood up.
"You mean, after being a thief for over thirty years, you were suddenly knocked unconscious by Yu Xiao in the pitch black of night, when you couldn't even see the road? Or from behind?"
"Then Yu Xiao dragged you into a place like an abyss, and Yu Xiao's face appeared in the sky like a god?"
Staring intently at Jiang Dexiang in front of him, Fang Zaixu spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Yes, yes, that's right. I suspect Yu Xiao is definitely a hidden danger, for the sake of the people of Donghai City..."
Meeting Fang Zaixu's gaze, Jiang Dexiang nodded frantically.
But Jiang Dexiang was only halfway through his sentence.
"Xiao Li, could you inquire if there are any extra beds available at Qingshan Mental Hospital in Donghai City?"
"I now have reason to suspect that Jiang Dexiang has a mental illness."
Fang turned his head and looked at the young criminal police officer next to him.
Are you kidding me? Yu Xiao really has that kind of ability? How come I didn't know that the day before yesterday?
And what's with the rest? It's the 21st century, how can such absurd thing appear?
"OK."
Upon hearing Fang Zaixu's words, the young detective nodded.
I was just about to take the phone out of my pocket.
"No, what I said is true, I was..."
Jiang Dexiang's face flushed, and he began to speak animatedly, gesturing wildly.
However, Jiang Dexiang only got halfway through his sentence.
"Crunch—"
The door to the guard cell was opened again.
"..."
Upon seeing Yu Xiao walk back in, Jiang Dexiang shut his mouth.
...
Looking into Jiang Dexiang's blinking little eyes, Yu Xiao felt a little curious.
What's wrong with this guy? He looks like he tried something and failed.
But this thought of curiosity only flashed by.
"I've already given the proof to the finance department, and they said they'll make the payment to me by tomorrow at the latest. I'll be going now."
Turning to look at Fang Zaixu, Yu Xiao raised an eyebrow.
Hearing this, Fang Zaixu felt even more conflicted.
You came here to report a crime just to get money? What do you take the Public Security Bureau for?
I hesitated for a moment.
"Fine, you can go now."
Fang Zaixu waved his hand and spoke calmly.
Upon hearing this, Yu Xiao nodded.
She glanced at Jiang Dexiang, whose mouth had been as if it were sewn shut since earlier.
"By the way? What's wrong with him? Why does he look like his parents have died?"
Yu Xiao pointed at Jiang Dexiang and asked curiously.
See what Yu Xiao said.
"It's nothing much, he just said you created an abyss last night and trapped him, and that your face was floating around in the sky..."
Fang Zaixu glanced sideways at Jiang Dexiang.
Yu Xiao: ?
He turned his head and glanced at Jiang Dexiang, whose face was deathly pale.
"What are the specific details?"
Looking back at Fang Zaixu, Yu Xiao blinked.
Yu Xiao wasn't afraid to talk about this kind of thing. Unless someone saw it with their own eyes, few people would believe it if it was too far-fetched.
"What specific details? You really think you're Superman? Well, I'm Batman then..."
Fang Zaixu glared at Yu Xiao and spoke in an annoyed tone.
It's the 21st century, how could such a magical thing happen!
This is even more surreal than selling dragon eggs...
"I wasn't thinking..."
Seeing the obvious disbelief on Fang Zaixu's face, Yu Xiao chuckled awkwardly.
I was just about to turn around and leave the guard room.
"Crunch—"
The door to the guard cell was pushed open again, and then a middle-aged man in uniform walked in.
"Who are you?"
Looking at the square-faced, imposing middle-aged man, Yu Xiao raised his eyebrows.
Nie Cheng did not answer.
Instead, he glanced around and then looked at Fang Zaixu.
"Yu Xiao is already here, why didn't you notify me? Why didn't you arrest him immediately?"
"Our IT department is responsible for protecting people's money. Must we wait until a fraud occurs before we start investigating?"
Nie Cheng's eyes widened, and he spoke with a serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zaixu was stunned for a moment, and was just about to stand up.
"Thump!"
Nie Cheng slapped Yu Xiao's shoulder hard with his right hand.
They met Yu Xiao's gaze.
"Yu Xiao, please come with me. Given the numerous false statements you have made online recently, we need to investigate this matter."
"But don't worry, we would never..."
Nie Cheng spoke, word by word.
To be honest, Nie Cheng was also curious as to why someone like Yu Xiao, who had a "criminal record," would come to the Public Security Bureau.
But since you're here, don't leave.
Yu Xiao: ?
"No, I really didn't..."
Coming to his senses, Yu Xiao quickly began to explain.
Damn! I'm not scamming anyone! I'm selling dragon eggs! Big, round dragon eggs! They can hatch into real dragons!
However, Yu Xiao's explanation was only halfway through.
"Whether it's true or not, come with us. If we find nothing wrong, I'll apologize to you personally..."
Nie Cheng waved his hand, interrupting him directly.
Hearing this, and seeing the resolute expression on Nie Cheng's face, Yu Xiao fell silent.
Just as Yu Xiao was pondering how to escape.
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
Footsteps echoed down the corridor.
Hearing the commotion approaching from afar, everyone in the room was stunned for a moment.
Nie Cheng, who reacted the fastest, came to his senses and was about to walk out of the guard room.
"What are you doing here, Xiao Nie?"
A burly man in uniform was the first to enter the guard room. When he saw Nie Cheng, he paused in surprise.
But soon, the man's gaze swept around his surroundings.
After seeing Yu Xiao.
"Hello Mr. Yu Xiao, I am Gu Beihe, the director of the Yutian District Public Security Bureau in Donghai City. It's a pleasure to see you again..."
The man walked towards Yu Xiao with small, quick steps, speaking in a fawning tone.
However, halfway through his sentence, Gu Beihe noticed Nie Cheng's right hand resting on Yu Xiao's shoulder.
A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Nie Cheng! What are you doing! The Special Defense Division of the Donghai City Public Security Bureau is right outside! Do you want me dead?"