"This..."
The Deputy Warden opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but upon seeing the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng, he fell silent. Was this still the Water Ghost King he knew?
After a long pause.
He finally managed to blurt out a sentence:
"How did Zhang Wei do it? Does anyone know what Zhang Wei did?"
His words implied.
He frantically scanned the Water Ghost King, trying to find any clues, such as if the Water Ghost King had any injuries, which would indicate harsh interrogation. Unfortunately, he found no wounds. All he saw was the Water Ghost King crying, and then the peculiar look in the Water Ghost King's eyes as he gazed at Zhang Wei.
Not just the Deputy Warden, but Sun Jianyun and the others also noticed this.
That look was different from how the Water Ghost King used to look at them. Towards Zhang Wei, his eyes held... gratitude, relief, joy, and even excitement! Encouragement!
Seeing this.
They inexplicably felt the atmosphere had changed. It was as if this wasn't an interrogation, but more like a tearful reunion of long-lost relatives.
Thinking of this.
Everyone, including Sun Jianyun, felt possessed by Cao Cao, their minds recalling the classic scene of Cao Cao waving his hand and resolutely shouting, 'Impossible, absolutely impossible!'
"It must be my imagination."
Sun Jianyun muttered. They had put a lot of effort into interrogating the Water Ghost King, including impersonating his relatives. However, the Water Ghost King was cautious and had seen through them every time.
Involuntarily.
The Deputy Warden's voice also came through:
"So no one knows what Zhang Wei did?"
The result was that everyone present shook their heads. None of them had been present, not even the guard watching the interrogation room. In their opinion, Zhang Wei's interrogation was just an entertaining spectacle for visitors; no one took it seriously, let alone paid attention.
Just as the Deputy Warden was about to say something else.
"Look quickly, what is the Water Ghost King doing?"
The guard, with a peripheral glance, suddenly pointed towards the interrogation room behind the glass.
Instantly.
Everyone rushed to look, and they were all stunned, with expressions of confusion on their faces.
It could be seen.
Inside the interrogation room, after being patted on the back by Zhang Wei and crying for a while, the Water Ghost King looked at Zhang Wei with great relief, then busied himself, pulled Zhang Wei to sit in his own seat, as if saying with concern, "Don't just stand there, Zhang Wei, you must be exhausted, have a seat."
"Did the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng just pledge allegiance? Is he that subservient?"
"Is this really the cold-blooded Water Ghost King Wu Cheng I know?"
They were dumbfounded.
However, this was not the scene that puzzled them, but what came next. After Zhang Wei sat down, a guard, unaware of the situation, entered. He told Zhang Wei how the interrogation was going. According to prison time, it was now the activity time for prisoners on the third underground level, and they needed to take the Water Ghost King away to allow the prisoners to go to the activity area on the third underground level.
In response.
The Water Ghost King did not show the usual happiness. After all, in any prison, prisoners are confined, and only during activity time can they be released to move around. This is the happiest time for prisoners. But now, the Water Ghost King did not appear happy; instead, he showed reluctance.
Even.
He struggled, preventing the guard from taking him away, tightly gripping Zhang Wei's hand. Zhang Wei also displayed a look of reluctance. Their actions and words almost made them believe they were watching the poignant farewell between Jack and Rose from Titanic.
Immediately after.
The Water Ghost King, with a look of pleading, turned to the guard, seemingly asking for a little more time. The guard was surprised but intended to refuse. However, at this moment, Sun Jianyun's voice came through the interrogation room's broadcast:
"Give him one minute."
His words conveyed.
Sun Jianyun's eyes held confusion and curiosity, wanting to know what the Water Ghost King intended to do. Not just him, but the Deputy Warden and the others were also curious.
Subsequently.
After the guard left, they saw the Water Ghost King lean close to Zhang Wei's ear and whisper something. His actions were secretive. Perhaps knowing that Sun Jianyun and the others were watching from outside the glass, he even deliberately raised his hand to cover his mouth, preventing them from seeing his lips move and thus reading his lips.
"What is the Water Ghost King saying?"
"What are they talking about?"
Sun Jianyun and the others were extremely curious. They thought they might uncover the situation, but the Water Ghost King was still the same Water Ghost King; he was too cautious.
Time flew by, and the minute passed quickly.
Sun Jianyun and the others all saw that Zhang Wei, who had a look of parting sorrow just a moment ago, instantly changed his expression to calm after watching the Water Ghost King leave, as if nothing had happened before.
"Damn, this change of expression is too fast. It's a shame he's not a interrogator in our Weidao司 prison. Even as an undercover agent, it would be great."
The Deputy Warden grumbled.
However, they didn't have time to marvel at Zhang Wei's speed in changing expressions. They quickly left the room, wanting to question Zhang Wei about what had happened.
"Oh, hello, Warden Sun, you're here."
Zhang Wei said with a smile.
Sun Jianyun nodded:
"Yes, we just opened the fourth underground level not long ago. By the way, Zhang Wei, I heard you made the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng confess?"
"No, no, I just chatted with the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng, and luckily, he confessed."
You're kidding me.
Everyone couldn't help but think this in their hearts. At the same time, Sun Jianyun also said:
"Luck is also part of strength, don't be modest. How did you do it?"
"It's nothing much, just chatting about everyday life with him. As we talked, he suddenly started crying. Maybe he misses home."
"..."
Sun Jianyun and the others were stunned. Looking at Zhang Wei's earnest expression, it didn't seem like he was lying, and they were momentarily questioning their own lives.
Just then.
Zhang Wei's voice came:
"Oh, right, Warden Sun, there's something I need to tell you."
"What is it?"
Sun Jianyun replied instinctively.
"Just before the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng was taken away, he quietly told me something."
As soon as Zhang Wei said this, Sun Jianyun and the others were all invigorated, looking over with undisguised curiosity in their eyes.
Then.
Zhang Wei didn't beat around the bush and said directly:
"Just now, the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng told me a treasure location. He said that some of his valuable resources are hidden there. He had considered the possibility of being caught, so to be safe, he placed his resources there. He said those resources are abundant enough to make any Ghost King envious."
"Oh, and he also said that he didn't tell anyone about this, only me. I was thinking, Warden Sun, since I uncovered this matter, do these hidden resources count as my earnings."
Silence.
Sun Jianyun and the others were mostly stunned.
At this moment.
Even Sun Jianyun, everyone looked at Zhang Wei as if he were a celestial being... My heavens, a celestial being! How could he even ask about this?!
As high-ranking officials of the Weidao司 prison, how could they not know about the 'troublemaker' Water Ghost King Wu Cheng on the third underground level? The reason they had been interrogating him continuously was not only to make him confess but, more importantly, to find out this hidden location. They knew that the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng was empty-handed when he was captured, clearly hiding all his possessions.
That was the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng's treasure trove. His wealth was definitely enough to make a Ghost King envious. This was also why the prison had been interrogating him for so long, yet they couldn't get any useful information. But now, Zhang Wei had managed to uncover it.
Involuntarily.
Sun Jianyun subconsciously glanced at his watch. It had only been within 15 minutes since he left the interrogation room, went to open the fourth underground level, returned to the interrogation room, and learned of the Water Ghost King's confession.
"15 minutes, to make the Water Ghost King confess and reveal the treasure location..."
Sun Jianyun murmured to himself, then looked up at Zhang Wei, his old eyes shining brightly, and couldn't help but say:
"Zhang Wei, were you Bao Gong in your past life?"
At this moment.
In Sun Jianyun's eyes, Zhang Wei was simply a born prison interrogator. It was a shame he wasn't here at the Weidao司 prison; it was a waste of his talent.
Thinking of this.
Sun Jianyun had already made up his mind. Although recruiting Zhang Wei was impossible, he would definitely encourage Zhang Wei to visit the Weidao司 prison more often in the future!
At the same time.
The news of Zhang Wei interrogating the Water Ghost King Wu Cheng spread throughout the Weidao司 prison like a plague.
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