Once, I wanted to be a good person-Chapter 776 - 188. Fang Ze, only you can crack this case! _2
Chapter 776: 188. Fang Ze, only you can crack this case! _2
“The Inspector knows that such a situation is untenable and delaying it further will only make things more complicated.”
“Therefore, he carefully studied the personnel of the various departments in the province and felt that only you could solve this case. That’s why he asked me to come talk to you, to see if you could handle it personally and re-interrogate those council members.”
Hearing Changqing’s words, Fang Ze’s brows furrowed deeply.
Seeing Fang Ze frown, Changqing hurriedly explained, “Of course, if you are unwilling, we can forget about it. Just pretend I never mentioned this.”
Hearing Changqing’s words, Fang Ze shook his head, then asked, “Changqing, I want to ask, did the Inspector just want me to re-interrogate them, or did he also suggest just borrowing my subordinate with special abilities to do the questioning?”
Changqing was stunned for a moment, then said, “He did suggest that. But I thought you going personally would be more appropriate. Simply borrowing your subordinate wouldn’t benefit you much, so I didn’t discuss that option first.”
Hearing this, Fang Ze nodded silently but murmured to himself,
‘Testing?’
‘No, it should be both testing and solving the case.’
‘They want my help in solving the case, while also testing if the special ability is mine or the Black Shadow’s?’
Thinking of this, Fang Ze began to consider,
‘But then… can I use this opportunity to completely clear myself of suspicion?’
After thinking for a bit, Fang Ze raised his head and smiled at Changqing, saying, “This case was originally initiated by me, but was later taken over by the Special Service Department.”
“Since they can’t handle it now and want my help, of course I can assist.”
“After all, we are all part of the Federation, and it’s our duty as civil servants to solve problems for the Federation.”
Changqing was a bit surprised at how easily Fang Ze agreed, thinking Fang Ze would reject the matter.
As this thought crossed his mind, he heard Fang Ze continue, “However….”
Hearing this, Changqing thought to himself, ‘That’s more like it. It can’t be that easy.’
Then, he heard Fang Ze say, “However, I recently joined the Security Bureau and have too much to do, so I won’t go myself. Let my subordinate with special abilities handle it.”
Hearing this, Changqing was stunned and looked at Fang Ze strangely, “Fang Ze, are you sure…?”
He didn’t finish his sentence, but both understood his meaning:
Although Fang Ze pushed the Black Shadow forward, the provincial powers believed Fang Ze was the actual owner of the special ability.
If Fang Ze sent the Black Shadow and failed, Fang Ze would be exposed.
But Fang Ze must have a plan, so he smiled and said, “Of course. You can be assured.”
Seeing Fang Ze’s confidence, Changqing began to doubt the judgement of the provincial powers: Could it be… everyone was wrong? The special ability truly belonged to the special Shadow Warrior?
Thinking of this, Changqing took another look at Fang Ze’s confident face.
Fang Ze smiled calmly, with no sign of reluctance…
Changqing trusted him more…
….
So, the two confirmed the procedures and details.
Fang Ze hoped the process would be formal, with the Special Service Department applying to the Security Bureau for a secondment, then the Black Shadow assisting as a Judicial Department commissioner.
As for treatment, apart from basic living expenses, Fang Ze hoped to ensure the Black Shadow’s independence in “case handling,” with the Special Service Department not documenting or spying on his abilities.
These were reasonable requests, so Changqing agreed first, but the final terms needed to be reported to the Inspector Xiong Qi.
After a few more words, Fang Ze saw Changqing off with a smile as he hurried away to report back.
But after Changqing’s car disappeared in the distance, Fang Ze’s face slowly turned expressionless.
He asked Hei Yu, who was always by his side, “What time is it?”
Hei Yu checked the time and said, “It’s 9 PM, Young Master. There’s half an hour before your meeting with the Bai Family Head.”
Fang Ze nodded, turned around, and returned to the manor.
Changqing’s visit reignited Fang Ze’s sense of crisis.
Fang Ze faced several crises: a threat from the Sima family, a crisis from the Devil Sect, and probing by various provincial forces. These dangers started to intertwine, forming a web that enveloped Fang Ze, leaving no escape, only the option to deal with them bit by bit.
To overcome these crises, Fang Ze needed to unite all available forces, leveraging power against power.
Therefore, gaining the Bai Family’s help or cooperation was crucial. A few days ago, Bai Zhi arranged Fang Ze’s meeting with the Bai Family Head, and Fang Ze had been waiting for this.
Unexpectantly… this meeting time and manner with the Bai Family Head was so unusual….
Thinking this, after returning to the manor, Fang Ze took the key sent by the Bai Family Head the day before from Hei Yu’s hand.
[Secret Chamber Key (White)]
The number of keys in each set varied from 1 to 19, distinguished by color, with keys of the same color forming one set.
Anyone holding keys of the same color could enter the same secret chamber regardless of the door used in the Real World.
This was the information Fang Ze obtained from the Late-Night Investigation Room last night about this key.
A magical tool, enabling remote, secret meetings, saving travel and ensuring confidentiality.
Fang Ze felt his relationship with the Bai Family didn’t warrant such a tool, so he had an ominous premonition about tonight’s meeting.
Nonetheless, be it auspicious or ominous, the meeting had to proceed.
As the meeting approached, Fang Ze randomly selected a door, inserted the Secret Chamber Key, which slid in smoothly.
Fang Ze turned the key, opened the door, and was greeted not by an ordinary room of his manor, but a luxuriously decorated reception room.
Seeing this magical scene, Fang Ze was about to inspect the room when a girl’s voice suddenly sounded in his ear, “You’re Fang Ze? The man who’s going to marry my sister?”
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Due to a spread from a wedding in Qingdao, there are dozens of cases in the city. It’s said to be under lockdown, so I stocked up and sent my wife back to her parents. It’s been busy, sorry for the few words. Take care of yourselves in these times.
