A young man entered from outside.
Hearing Yang Yiqian's angry shout, the young man instinctively wanted to leave the interrogation room, but then stopped in his tracks, as if he remembered something.
Yang Yiqian frowned, "Didn't you hear me?"
The young man weakly said, "An elder has arrived from outside. It's said he's from the military..."
Yang Yiqian's expression changed abruptly, his tone immediately softening, "Someone from the military? Are you sure? It's already two in the morning, why would anyone from that side come over?"
The young man didn't know either.
"What's his rank?" Yang Yiqian cared most about this.
The young man knew nothing, as Xu Hanchen was wearing civilian clothes, but based on his observation, his rank should not be low.
Seeing the young man's expression, Yang Yiqian murmured, "Strange, why would a senior from the military be alerted? Zhao Defeng, you stay here and don't go anywhere, understand?"
Zhao Defeng opened his mouth.
Yang Yiqian snapped, "This is an order!"
What else could Zhao Defeng say? He could only sneer in response.
Yang Yiqian quickly returned to his office. As he entered, he saw Xu Hanchen with his back to him. Yang Yiqian might not be very strong in other aspects, but his judgment of people was usually accurate.
This elder in front of him had an extraordinary bearing and was definitely of high rank.
"Senior, how should I address you?" Yang Yiqian adopted a very humble attitude, none of the arrogance he displayed in the interrogation room earlier.
Xu Hanchen, not yet understanding the situation, said calmly, "This old man's surname is Xu, and his given name is Hanchen."
Yang Yiqian was so shocked his jaw nearly dropped.
"Xu..."
"Are you Elder Xu?"
"Elder Xu, traveling from afar, why didn't you inform me in advance? It's late at night, and the bureau has nothing suitable to entertain Elder Xu."
Yang Yiqian spoke all the pleasantries, hoping to attach himself to the influential Xu Hanchen.
Xu Hanchen could hear the flattery in Yang Yiqian's tone and subtly frowned. He waved his hand, interrupting him, "Enough. I'm only here to inquire about one matter. What's the progress on the vicious case that occurred in the city today?"
Yang Yiqian was overjoyed.
What a coincidence!
Just as he got Chen JinChao to sign the confession, Xu Hanchen arrived.
This was a perfect opportunity to impress Xu Hanchen.
Without hesitation, he quickly presented the confession signed by Chen JinChao to Xu Hanchen, "After the joint efforts of dozens of people from the Ninghai Bureau, this case has finally been solved. The suspect has confessed. Please review it, Elder Xu."
Although Xu Hanchen belonged to the general's system, his status was truly too high!
So high that with just a word from Xu Hanchen, Yang Yiqian could be promoted three levels. This was why Yang Yiqian was eager to prove himself to Xu Hanchen.
Xu Hanchen glanced through it roughly. Just as he was about to return the confession, his gaze inadvertently fell upon the signature on the last page—
Chen JinChao!
So that's how it is.
Xu Hanchen understood everything and couldn't help but let out a cold laugh.
Yang Yiqian, thinking Xu Hanchen was deeply satisfied with his ability, "humbly" said, "This is not my achievement alone, but the achievement of everyone, from top to bottom."
"If Elder Xu wishes to commend someone, please commend them."
Xu Hanchen looked at Yang Yiqian deeply, "What did the suspect say?"
Yang Yiqian chuckled, "Originally, he refused to budge. After our interrogation, he confessed his crime. Don't worry, this case has witnesses and evidence, there's absolutely no forced confession."
"Take me to see him." Xu Hanchen sighed.
"Certainly!"
Led by Yang Yiqian, Xu Hanchen arrived at the interrogation room and saw Xu Hanchen handcuffed to a chair.
Xu Hanchen didn't ask Yang Yiqian to remove the handcuffs. Instead, he joked, "Little Chen, why did you make such a foolish decision?"
"You've signed the confession and pressed your fingerprints, what else is there to say?"
Chen JinChao also smiled, "Elder Xu, since they say I'm guilty, perhaps I am truly guilty."
"There's some truth to what you say." Xu Hanchen agreed wholeheartedly.
Zhao Defeng had initially planned to plead with this elder, seeing it as the last chance to save Chen JinChao. After hearing their conversation, he stopped short, his mind unable to comprehend the situation. What was going on?
They seemed very familiar?
The smile on Yang Yiqian's face gradually stiffened, and a sense of unease rose in his heart.
As sharp as he was, how could he not see the clues?
Xu Hanchen didn't give Yang Yiqian a chance to speak and continued chatting with Chen JinChao, "In this case, do you know how many people were killed?"
Chen JinChao pondered seriously and replied, "I don't remember. Perhaps I killed many. Anyway, they said I killed a few, so I killed a few. I've already confessed."
"I'm grateful to Elder Xu for meeting me on my last night."
"However, I think you should stay further away from me, lest my execution splatters blood on you."
Xu Hanchen burst into laughter.
This kid indeed had the best understanding with him.
Beside him, Yang Yiqian, hearing Xu Hanchen's hearty laughter, was so scared that beads of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Xu Hanchen walked back and patted Yang Yiqian on the shoulder, startling Yang Yiqian so much that his knees went weak, and he almost fell to the ground. At the same time, Xu Hanchen's voice reached his ears.
"Do things by the book. You've done well."
"Since he has confessed, conclude the case quickly. Preferably, have this kid executed tomorrow."
"Did you hear me?"
Xu Hanchen walked out of the room with his hands behind his back.
Yang Yiqian chased after him, only to find Xu Hanchen leaving through the main entrance without looking back. He stomped his feet in frustration.
Seeing that he couldn't catch up to Xu Hanchen, Yang Yiqian could only jog back to the interrogation room.
If he still couldn't understand that Xu Hanchen and Chen JinChao were speaking in reverse, his brain could be donated. He even realized that Xu Hanchen and Chen JinChao had a close relationship.
In summary.
Chen JinChao's background was terrifying!
Even the gods above Yang Yiqian couldn't protect him.
"Chen JinChao..."
"Oh, no! Mr. Chen, I think there might be some misunderstanding between us. I'll unlock your handcuffs first, and then I'll explain everything slowly." Yang Yiqian had already begun using the respectful "you" when addressing Chen JinChao.
Chen JinChao yawned and said to Zhao Defeng, "It's getting late, can I rest?"
Yang Yiqian quickly replied before Zhao Defeng could, "Mr. Chen, please don't joke with me. Even if you leave through the front door now, it would be perfectly reasonable. How about I pay out of my own pocket to have you stay at a five-star hotel?"
Chen JinChao looked directly at Yang Yiqian, who trembled.
"Heh..."
"No need."
"I am currently a suspect. Perhaps I'll be shot in a few days. How can I accept Lord Yang's kindness with a clear conscience?"
Yang Yiqian forced a smile that was uglier than crying, his heart trembling uncontrollably.
He thought he was just casually crushing an ant, but in front of Chen JinChao, he was the tiny, humble ant.
In his mind.
He recalled a sentence Chen JinChao had just said—
"I understand. You're not giving me a chance to speak now, so don't blame me if I don't give you a chance to speak later."
This was clearly retaliation!