Street Hustler and His Policewoman Wife

Chapter 180 180: I've Even Begged for Death—Why Won't You Let Me Go!

On the other end of the phone, Han Zai seemed somewhat surprised.

He couldn't quite understand why Chen Xiao suddenly became interested in the notorious outlaw.

After thinking about it, Han Zai slowly recounted the events of those years.

"His name was Wu Laixing, twenty-eight years old at the time. He had an elderly mother, two older brothers, and a younger sister. The whole family had always been supported by the eldest brother, Wu Laifu."

"Wu Laifu was a simple and honest farmer, while Wu Laixing was more adventurous, leaving home early to roam around the country."

"But after a few years of roaming, Wu Laixing never really made a name for himself and rarely returned home. Until one year, Wu Laifu was bullied by people in the same village back home. Even the elderly mother had her leg broken, and the family lived in misery."

"After hearing the news, Wu Laixing immediately returned to his hometown and wiped out the family that bullied his family, killing them all, regardless of age or gender, in one night."

"After the murders, Wu Laixing naturally had to plan his escape, but escaping required money."

"So he became extremely frenzied at the time, robbing and killing wherever he went. Not counting that family, there were already five or six lives taken by him."

"At that time, to capture him, I used almost every method, laying a monumental trap. But do you know how he finally escaped to your Songshanping area?"

Chen Xiao didn't remember, smiling as he said, "Teacher Han, you said you laid a monumental trap, so maybe he had no way out by then."

"No, as long as there's a net, there are holes. I can claim to have set a monumental trap, and he would dare to claim he could transform seventy-two ways. He was caught because Wu Laifu hanged himself!"

"Hmm?" Even Chen Xiao couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart at this point.

Han Zai sighed, "He couldn't accept that his failure to take care of their mother turned Wu Laixing into a murderous demon. So after leaving a blood-written letter, he took a rope and ended himself."

"I see, so Wu Laixing appeared in your sights again because he returned to see his big brother for the last time?"

"That's right. He was very bold and had extremely strong wilderness survival skills. The first night Wu Laifu was buried, he came back in the middle of the night. At the time, there were watchmen outside, and he was inside paying his respects. I think the villagers likely discovered him but chose to turn a blind eye."

"But the villagers didn't know, Wu Laixing was not just guilty of revenge killing. The moment he raised his butcher knife, he completely released the darkness within him, committing all sorts of evils to achieve his goals. Perhaps the only remaining tenderness in his heart was for his big brother Wu Laifu."

"After all, with their father passing early, the whole household was basically supported by Wu Laifu. Wu Laixing knew very well that returning home might lead to his capture, but he still risked it to pay respects to Wu Laifu."

"It was from that night that Wu Laixing reached the end of his rope, and I eventually cornered him to the back hills of your village, continually sparring with him until I finally captured him in the mountains."

After saying this, Han Zai asked, "Did this case give you any insight into what you're investigating now?"

Chen Xiao couldn't help but glance at the sky outside the window again and replied, "Yes, it was indeed very enlightening."

"Can you tell me?"

"Teacher Han, it's similar in many respects." Chen Xiao sighed.

Han Zai immediately fell silent on his end, and after a long while, he sighed, "It really is. In that case, you must know what's likely to happen next, right?"

"I fear that the crucial evidence will ultimately reveal itself to me in a way I never anticipated." Chen Xiao replied.

Han Zai thought for a moment, having already learned everything from Chen Xiao, and after some consideration, said, "Do you think Lu Yuling could still be an issue?"

"If she ends up being the one to find the evidence, then she might still be. If not, then we need to investigate one last thing."

"What?"

"After Xu Zaisen, who will manage his company? If it's as I suspect, Xu Zaisen might just deeply betray both his father-in-law and his new wife!"

"I see! If that's the case, then Xu Zaisen, capable of coming up with such a plan, must be truly frightening."

"He knows how to use people, dares to use people, knows how to capture people's hearts, and ultimately crushes them. Isn't that exactly why Uncle Wan De couldn't ultimately leave Dongzhou?"

After Chen Xiao finished speaking, he said goodbye to Han Zai and then called to Xiaoji to leave the hotel room.

Xiaoji asked him, "Brother Chen, where are we going now?"

"To the Criminal Investigation Team, to chat with Xu Zaisen again."

"Chat with him again? Shouldn't we be looking for evidence?"

Xiaoji hadn't heard the phone conversation between Chen Xiao and Han Zai, so he didn't know.

Chen Xiao just smiled and said, "The evidence isn't important anymore; the police will find it in due time."

"Not important anymore? Isn't it the precious work that Chen Xianzu was willing to risk his life to preserve?"

Chen Xiao nodded. "It might be precious, but Chen Xianzu really did perfect the technique of deception from the 'Thirteen Tricks of the Thief'! His words are full of truths and lies, and after peeling back one layer of fog, people always think they've seen the truth, but who knows, there might be more fog behind it!"

Xiaoji frowned, not quite understanding, but Chen Xiao didn't explain further. Instead, he called Guo Qing, asking him to help investigate something.

Soon, Chen Xiao and Xiaoji arrived at the Criminal Investigation Team.

When they saw Xu Zaisen again, his eyes were visibly filled with confusion.

It seemed Xu Zaisen hadn't expected Chen Xiao to come looking for him!

"You still have the time to come see me at this moment?" Xu Zaisen asked.

Chen Xiao sat across from him with a smile, "I heard some stories and thought I'd come chat with you."

"That story must have inspired you again? Have you guessed where you think the evidence is?"

"The evidence isn't important anymore, is it? Oh no, to be precise, in your plan, the evidence is just a prop. You're an educated man, and during your education, you were outstanding! After that, during your fugitive days in Xiangdu, I imagine you studied the law and experienced modern investigation methods."

"So, have you ever thought that one day you and Chen Ding might not escape the law's judgment? All the so-called evasions will ultimately still end in a trial; the only difference is when."

When he heard this, Xu Zaisen's eyes changed.

Accurately speaking, Xu Zaisen seemed to have multiple sides.

Initially, he was rampant and arrogant!

Then he quickly became terrified, fearful!

Though inwardly flustered now, Xu Zaisen outwardly showed little change.

Chen Xiao didn't wait for him to speak and preemptively said, "Even though to me, all I need to know is that your union with Zong Mei was seeking Zong Yuanmao's protection. But now, I want to ask, wasn't your union with her more than just that?"

"The vast industries of the Zong Family, if Zong Yuanmao and Zong Mei are both convicted for sheltering you, then if they're not around, wouldn't there be people who would take advantage?"

With those words,

Xu Zaisen's eyes widened a bit, but in an instant, he restrained all his expressions.

Yet his fingers couldn't be controlled; it was as if he held a carving knife, his nails scratching marks on the table with a "creak" "creak."

Seeing this, Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes and said, "So this is the truest side of your fear."

"Chen Xiao, we're kin, from the same ancestors! Give me a chance, just a little time, just a little!"

Chen Xiao shook his head, "No."

"Why!" Xu Zaisen shouted at Chen Xiao.

Chen Xiao replied emotionlessly, "Because neither you nor your brother ever gave Uncle Wan De any chance! He wanted to flee, to get far away from all this trouble, but you all wouldn't let him go!"

After saying that, the phone in Chen Xiao's pocket suddenly rang.

It was Guo Zhengchang calling!

Chen Xiao answered right in front of Chen Xianzu.

"Hello, Chen Xiao, something's wrong. Zong Yuanmao somehow got the news in advance. He just left the airport and immediately switched to another flight back to Xiangdu!"

Hearing the voice, Chen Xianzu, almost pleading, shouted at Chen Xiao, "Chen Xiao, spare my family. I'm already seeking death, you can't destroy my family!"