Chapter 4 (2/2)

Chen Hao said, “I know. This is to prevent taking any rash actions and alerting him. I can offer some guidance to ensure that you can arrest him. After securing all the evidence, no one will be able to clear Wang Hu of his charges.”

Stunned, Zhou Gang looked suspiciously at Chen Hao.

“Are you wondering why I am offering to help you? Who am I and why do I want Wang Hu to be arrested? What secret motives do I harbor?” Chen Hao asked as he chuckled.

Zhou Gang didn’t answer, but it was clear what he was thinking from the look in his eyes.

Chen Hao shook his head and replied, “You might not believe me even if I explained it to you. I want Wang Hu to be punished because one of his dead victims have requested my help. She’s a pitiful lady who was swindled and captured by Wang Hu at a young age. She sold her body for him to make profits and even contracted AIDS. In the end, Wang Hu strangled her to death.”

An incredulous look appeared on Zhou Gang’s face and he stood up suddenly.

“Are you talking about Liu Yue’e?”

Chen Hao was surprised. “Do you know her?”

Zhou Gang shook his head. “I don’t, but Liu Yue’e was a woman who stayed by Wang Hu’s side back then. She suddenly disappeared one day and Wang Hu claimed that she was ill and had returned home to nurse herself back to health. However, Liu Yue’e’s family reported to the police that their daughter had done missing. We’ve investigated her for months but to no avail. It’s still a mystery to this day.”

Chen Hao pursed his lips and said, “Haha, is this what you meant by a ‘safe and secure place’? Indeed, the locals live and work peacefully, but the foreign workers have been subjected to various kinds of abuse and ended up being tools for these criminals. If you don’t resolve this issue, there’ll definitely be even more victims in the future. As the valued protector of the citizens of Stone City, don’t you want to help them?”

Zhou Gang answered calmly, “I’m merely an ordinary police officer. I’m not their valued protector. Moreover, your words are too bizarre and can’t be collected as evidence. They won’t be a threat to the criminals.”

Chen Hao continued, “Of course not. But what if Liu Yue’e can help us to find evidence of Wang Hu’s crimes?”

Zhou Gang looked at Chen Hao seriously and said, “Mr. Chen, I’m a police officer. I don’t believe in the supernatural.”

Chen Hao said, “Fine, let’s not talk about Liu Yue’e. Captain Zhou, shall we make a bet? If you decide to take action, I will lead the way and find you all the evidence of Wang Hu’s heinous crimes.”

Zhou Gang hesitated.

Would it really be possible? Wang Hu was a notorious figure in Stone City and he had long wanted to arrest him.

However, if something went wrong, he had to personally shoulder all the responsibility. if his plans alerted Wang Hu, it would be even harder to capture him.

Chen Hao looked at Zhou Gang contemplate and persuaded again. “Captain Zhou, you only have one chance, and we have to strike fast. Wang Hu has just imported a new batch of drugs, this is the best time to arrest him. It won’t affect me if we miss this chance. I’m helping Liu Yue’e merely for my spiritual practice. However, if the drugs are to be sold to the citizens, it is them who will suffer. I hope you will think it through.”

“Importing drugs? Where?” Zhou Gang frantically asked with a sharp look in his eyes.

Chen Hao laughed but didn’t answer.

Zhou Gang was angered. Why was Chen Hao trying to play the fool with him now? Didn’t he know that from his words, Zhou Gang could simply charge him for intentionally withholding evidence?

“Mr. Chen, you have to understand that there’s only one chance to deal with the evildoers. If you’re deceiving me, you’re sabotaging their lives.” Zhou Gang looked at Chen Hao intently.

Chen Hao replied calmly, “I know. That’s why I came to look for you and not another officer.”

Zhou Gang was silent.

After some time, he said, “Okay, I’ll do it. I hope that you aren’t risking your life for a silly joke.”

After speaking, Zhou Gang picked up his phone and walked to the side to deploy his team.

Seeing that, Chen Hao finally heaved a sigh of relief.

What a suspenseful experience. He had finally managed to persuade Zhou Gang. With that, he had already accomplished half of his mission.