Chapter 321: Chapter 321: No, I Think That Person Will Be Me!

Han Zai’s smile had the satisfaction of an old hand who had seen through everything.

But as Chen Xiao looked at his smile, his heart shivered.

In this regard, Chen Xiao was ultimately a beat slower than Han Zai.

Han Zai analyzed the most suitable target faster than Chen Xiao.

In the whole Dongzhou police force, the most famous person was not any officer, but Chen Xiao.

The police officers in Dongzhou all knew Chen Xiao well.

But if Chen Xiao returned to the city with his parents and Lin Xi’s parents, then Chen Xiao was not suitable as the best target.

When Chen Xiao was deemed unsuitable, Lin Xi was naturally first in line.

Because she was the leader of the Heart Extraction Case Task Force.

If successful, it would be an unprecedented triumph for criminals eager to make a mockery of the police!

But Lin Xi is absolutely the toughest target across the whole Yangguan County Bureau!

Her positions meant that she was rarely alone.

So, if Lin Xi is set aside, who is more suitable?

That person, beyond a doubt, is not Zou Hao, but Han Zai!

Han Zai is renowned as a detective mentor in the entire Dongzhou police force!

Moreover, he is quite free now, often moving alone with virtually no protective detail.

If Han Zai were targeted and if it succeeded.

It would equally be a grand victory for the criminals.

Chen Xiao looked at Han Zai, still lighthearted.

"Teacher Han Zai isn’t feeling any fear?" Chen Xiao asked with a smile.

Han Zai curled his lips: "Fear for what? I’ve never feared encountering powerful criminals, only those without skill, where the cases ultimately bore me."

Then, Han Zai abruptly shifted the subject: "And your way of solving cases impressed me greatly. Before you, I thought Zhang Xian was the most daring and perceptive detective I’d encountered, but now it seems you’re actually the top!"

"Unfortunately, regarding evidence, only this risky way could be employed."

Han Zai smiled, shaking his head: "What does it matter? As long as a criminal is caught, any method is valid to me. Naturally, needless casualties must first be avoided, otherwise trading one life for another seems to deliver justice, but is actually stupid. So, Chen Xiao... if they really target me next, you’ll certainly keep me safe, won’t you?"

Chen Xiao did not hesitate.

Faced with such clarity of right and wrong, Chen Xiao would no longer dawdle.

"Rest assured, Teacher, I’m here."

"Isn’t that right? With you here, why would I be afraid?"

Han Zai said, waving his hand as he departed without further instructions.

This is how smart people interact with each other.

No need for discussions, nor for drawing up a plan. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Because once a plan takes shape, things might seem contrived.

The opponent isn’t stupid, any hint of contrivance would inevitably alert them.

After Han Zai left, Chen Xiao drove to the Criminal Investigation Department to wait.

In the minds of him, Lin Xi, and Han Zai, a plan was already implicitly formed.

The plan was to let events unfold naturally.

Chen Xiao waited at the Criminal Investigation Department for over two hours, during which time the treated Madman Zhang remained delirious.

This state clearly made interrogation impossible.

But Qiao Zhong, who arrived at the police station, wouldn’t accept this and was loudly demanding action alongside a group.

If Qiao Zhong had no reason, it would certainly be considered causing trouble.

Yet from Qiao Zhong’s perspective, he felt wronged!

Feeling so wronged, wasn’t it fair for him to call a few relatives and friends to the police station to seek justice?

Captain Zou Hao was busy maintaining order.

Of course, Qiao Zhong knew when to stop; he wouldn’t truly escalate things beyond control.

Otherwise, while Qiao Zhiyuan hadn’t been released, he himself might end up being detained.

Qiao Zhong: "Captain Zou, that bastard Madman Zhang tried to cut out his own heart right before my eyes, and he kept saying that he wanted you police to understand you caught the wrong person, so if he’s not the killer, who is?"

"Since he’s the killer, my son is innocent! Therefore, tell me plainly, when will you release my son?"

Zou Hao: "The case will, of course, be thoroughly investigated; neither you nor I decide who the killer is."

"But he said he bears a grudge against the police for mishandling his daughter’s accident. Everything he’s done is aimed at making you...!"

Qiao Zhong cleverly didn’t finish the sentence, knowing that Zou Hao fully grasped its implication.

From Madman Zhang’s perspective, his daughter had been run over and killed, her lower body practically separated at the scene.

To a father, perhaps compensation wasn’t what he wanted, but rather blood for blood.

However, the law and the police wouldn’t handle things that way.

So, was Madman Zhang’s resentment against the police reasonable?

Quite reasonable.

Since he resented the police, any means of challenging them was conceivable.

Nevertheless, Zou Hao had already set his face in determination: "As stated, the truth of the case will be clarified, and if Qiao Zhiyuan is found innocent, the police will immediately release him."

"Alright, I hope Captain Zou discerns everything accurately."

Qiao Zhong, knowing when to cease, departed with his group.

Zou Hao rubbed his face and headed to the interrogation room to intensify questioning of Zhang Cheng.

Nonetheless, Zhang Cheng now behaving as Madman Zhang, couldn’t be communicated with.

Chen Xiao stayed at the precinct, allowing events to unfold.

Not long after, Lin Xi also exited the interrogation room and sat next to Chen Xiao:

"Madman Zhang fell asleep, seemingly unaware of anyone trying to question him."

"People with mental issues are like that; when their disorder acts up, they only immerse themselves in their own world."

"But releasing Qiao Zhiyuan now becomes problematic, especially since Madman Zhang hid at Qiao Zhiyuan’s home. Unless Madman Zhang gives a valid reason, it’s not feasible."

"Don’t worry, Madman Zhang will come around, and then he’ll naturally say everything beneficial to them."

Seeing Chen Xiao’s standpoint, Lin Xi didn’t say much more.

Observing Chen Xiao seated outside, in solitude, Lin Xi couldn’t help but cling to his arm, resting her head on his shoulder.

"My intuition tells me that after dawn tomorrow, it will be the demons’ revelry. They should choose one among me and Teacher Han Zai as a target."

"Both Teacher Han Zai and I think it will be him," Chen Xiao replied.

But Lin Xi resolutely expressed: "No, I believe I will be the one!"

Chen Xiao immediately furrowed his brow: "If they attempt something against you, how could they succeed?"

"Precisely because it seems impossible they would succeed, I have even more likelihood of being that target."

Lin Xi’s words plunged Chen Xiao into instant silence.

He wished to refute Lin Xi, yet felt deep down that her words held truth.

Madman Zhang was genuinely insane.

But some fake madmen can be even crazier than the real ones; the tougher the task, the more they want to accomplish it.

Such actions provide the ultimate satisfaction of their inner sense of achievement!