"Chao, grab him!"
Chen Changchun shouted loudly when he realized he couldn't catch up.
Wang Chao grunted and took a step forward.
"Crack!"
The fragile bricks on the ground were stomped into pieces, making a crisp sound.
Suddenly, his 1.9-meter body shot forward like a cannonball down the alley!
"Boom!"
The passersby on both sides of the alley seemed to hear a sonic boom, almost swept away by the air stream.
Wang Chao took two steps at a time, running far faster than Chen Hua who was trying to flee.
The distance between them shrank rapidly.
A few seconds later, it was only an arm's length.
"Stop!"
Wang Chao roared furiously, leapt forward, his hand larger than the opponent's head reaching for the back of Chen Hua's head.
In the next second...
"Ugh!"
Chen Hua felt like he was hit by a car, grunting as he lost his balance and fell forward.
After snapping back, he instinctively resisted.
Feeling the strength beneath him, Wang Chao, who had succeeded, didn't hesitate and immediately twisted his arm back and pinned him.
Then he quickly searched Chen Hua's body, confirming no dangerous items were found, before reaching for the handcuffs on his waist.
"Click!"
Chen Hua's hands were cuffed, the metallic reflection blinding, the chains jangling with a clear sound.
A few seconds later.
Chen Changchun and the others arrived panting.
Seeing Chen Hua pinned to the ground and cuffed, Chen Changchun couldn't contain his joy despite being out of breath.
"Take him back to the station; this case is credited to you!"
Chen Changchun exclaimed with delight.
The person...
caught!
Not only caught, but also cracked the Zhang Cui case!
Two lives... no, counting the Chen Qingqing suicide case four years ago, it's a major case involving three lives!
The timeline spanning so long, yet they didn't even use three days; in the past, this was unthinkable...
Thinking about this, Chen Changchun couldn't help but excitedly look at Xu Liang behind him.
"Lawyer Xu..."
He intended to say something, but Xu Liang interrupted.
"Just doing my job, besides, the case isn't solved yet."
"Let's begin the interrogation."
Xu Liang said blandly with a blank expression.
Upon hearing this, Chen Changchun suppressed his inner excitement, took a deep breath, and looked down.
He looked at Chen Hua, whose half-face was pressed against the ground, held firmly without expression, glaring at him with fierce eyes.
Chen Changchun slowly spoke:
"Mr. Chen, do you know why you're being arrested?"
Chen Hua didn't speak, just stared fixedly at him; if looks could kill, Chen Changchun would be shredded to pieces.
Seeing no response, Chen Changchun didn't push further and continued:
"You're hereby notified of your suspected involvement in a murder case."
"Come with us!"
After finishing.
He and Wang Chao, along with others, escorted Chen Hua out.
Chen Hua's steps were uneven, moving slowly; it's uncertain if it was due to Wang Chao's rough handling, but he seemed clumsy.
Xu Liang didn't rush to leave.
He stepped back a few paces and picked up the plastic bag Chen Hua had dropped while escaping.
The bag contained quite a lot of vegetables, but...
The vegetables didn't look fresh, seemingly left for two or three days without refrigeration.
Xu Liang raised his head thoughtfully.
Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly saw a figure ahead.
It was Chen Dong, standing before that rusty tin house, his thin figure lonely like a dead tree, expressionless, silently watching his father Chen Hua being taken away.
Xu Liang watched him for a long time.
Until a prompting voice sounded from behind.
"Beep beep beep!"
The horn of the vehicle outside the alley honked, and Chen Changchun's urging voice echoed.
"Lawyer Xu, time to go. I've arranged staff to stay behind!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Liang pulled back his final gaze.
Under Chen Dong's silent watch, he turned and left.
"I'm coming."
...
...
June 4th.
At 1:30 PM.
The entire police station was filled with a relaxed atmosphere.
Murder cases are heavy, especially such heinous ones, making the police feel a constant burden like a boulder on their shoulders!
Two days of intensive work had exhausted everyone at the station.
Now that Chen Hua was captured, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Inside the third floor office of the police station.
"Lawyer Xu, thank you for your hard work."
"Here is your consultancy fee as per the contract, along with the labor and overtime fee."
Chen Changchun sat on the sofa, a gentle smile on his face.
He pulled out several bright red bills and pushed them towards Xu Liang.
Xu Liang didn't fuss, accepted and counted them.
"Total 7880, of which 2880 is the consultancy fee, and the other 5000 is the team bonus."
"The team will also apply for a bonus from the city bureau for you, but it might be delayed, possibly pending the case's completion."
Chen Changchun said slowly.
Speaking, he felt quite moved at how fast the other earned money.
In less than three days, nearly ten thousand was earned...
Bear in mind, in these times, a typical monthly wage of fifteen hundred is decent; as the captain of Hongfu District's criminal investigation unit, he earns only two thousand five a month.
Two and a half days, earning almost four months of his salary!
However, Chen Changchun didn't feel envy but deep admiration.
This money is well-earned by Xu Liang!
After counting, ensuring no issues, Xu Liang smiled.
Three months...
The law firm finally had a decent opening!
Though not enough to cover the debts, at least it could balance half of the bills now!
Seeing his smile.
Chen Changchun seized the moment, probing.
"Lawyer Xu... have you ever considered switching to the police force?"
After his words, he keenly watched Xu Liang.
With forensic abilities and far superior insight and case-solving skills than veteran detectives, such a person... it'd be a shame not to be a detective!
"Forget it, being a lawyer was my father's wish."
Xu Liang politely declined.
Hearing this, although disheartened, Chen Changchun didn't press further, knowing more persuasion would imply disrespect.
Before he spoke again.
Suddenly, Xu Liang added:
"Has the interrogation been conducted?"
Chen Changchun shook his head.
They had just captured Chen Hua, not having time for interrogation.
Seeing this, Xu Liang silently pushed the eight thousand yuan back to Chen Changchun.
"Lawyer Xu, what are you doing..."
Chen Changchun was immediately astonished.
Xu Liang, expressionless, sipped some tea and then said:
"The case isn't solved yet. Once it's concluded, I'll take the money."
So meticulous!?
Chen Changchun suddenly felt admiration, just as he intended to persuade not to decline further, Xu Liang took a deep breath, frowning.
"Let's have an interrogation."
"I have a hunch... just need to verify if it's right or wrong."
"The money can be taken once the case is resolved."
He's always meticulous about giving value for money.
Otherwise, taking the money feels unnerving.
However, Chen Changchun wondered: "Hunch? What kind of hunches?"
Xu Liang didn't explain clearly, only said:
"Hard to say."
"First arrange an interrogation, I'll sit in."
"If everything checks out, I'll take the money."
Chen Changchun fell into deep thought.
This case was solved following Xu Liang's thinking, if he sensed something off...
It demands attention.
With these thoughts, Chen Changchun felt tense.
His brow furrowed and immediately got up and walked out.
"Squeak~"
The office door opened.
Chen Changchun caught sight of Liu Jin walking through the hallway and directly said:
"Squadron Leader Liu."
Liu Jin was puzzled, "Captain Chen... what's the matter?"
"Where's Chen Hua?"
"Stored in the holding room, a few subordinates watching."
"Enough with the holding."
Chen Changchun waved his big hand.
"Take him to the interrogation room."
"Let's interrogate!"