CHAPTER 81: CHAPTER 81: NEW CLUES IN THE CASE

Jiang Jingming smiled with an unclear meaning.

Sang Yu didn’t understand, suddenly feeling a rush of heat.

"Let’s start now. Anyway, you haven’t cooked yet, so let’s begin tonight."

Jiang Jingming restrained Sang Yu’s restless body, "Don’t rush. It’s inconvenient for you now. You can learn later when it’s convenient."

Realizing she was still on her period, Sang Yu instantly wilted.

Jiang Jingming smiled indulgently, "It’s okay, just a few more days."

There’s no other way for now.

Jiang Jingming comforted Sang Yu and continued to the kitchen to cook.

Sang Yu continued watching the Peking opera on TV, feeling bored.

Feeling a bit bored, she picked up her drawing paper and started sketching.

Today, Wei Jin’s feedback made her very happy.

She decided to take this opportunity to design a few more pieces, in hopes of creating a substantial income again.

Soon she could buy a house.

Then she could just sit back and collect rent.

"Ring, ring." The phone in the living room rang.

Sang Yu didn’t think much and answered the phone.

"Hello, good evening."

No one spoke on the other end, and Sang Yu thought there was a phone issue. After looking at the phone, she asked again, "Hello?"

"Hello, is this Jiang Jingming’s home?"

It was a man’s voice, and it sounded somewhat familiar.

"May I ask who you are?"

The other person continued, "Are you Jingming’s partner? I’m Shen Shaohua."

Sang Yu was stunned, Shen Shaohua, the man she met today, the Secretary of Sea City.

Sang Yu tried to remain calm, "Oh, Uncle Shen, is there anything you need? Jingming is busy right now."

She tried to make her voice sound as normal as possible.

"It’s nothing much, really. I just mentioned to your Aunt Shen when I got back that I saw him today. She misses Jingming a lot, so we wanted to see if there’s a time when we could all have a meal together."

Sang Yu glanced towards the kitchen, hearing the sounds of cooking.

"Uncle Shen, I’m sorry. Jingming is busy right now. We can call you back later with a time, is that okay?"

Shen Shaohua was very agreeable, "Sure, no problem. I’ll wait for your call."

Sang Yu replied, "Okay."

Looking at the phone after hanging up, Sang Yu felt a bit uneasy.

After Jiang Jingming finished cooking, Sang Yu told Jiang Jingming about the call.

Jiang Jingming frowned, "Do you want to go?"

Sang Yu shook her head, "I don’t really like that Uncle Shen. He gives me a strange feeling."

Since meeting him, Sang Yu didn’t like him much.

She disliked him even more when she smelled him, even feeling somewhat scared.

"Would it be bad if I didn’t go?" Sang Yu asked.

After all, he’s the city’s secretary, not a position just anyone can hold.

Jiang Jingming shouldn’t be able to go against him now.

Jiang Jingming reassured, "It’s fine. If you don’t want to go, you don’t have to. I’ll handle it."

Sang Yu obediently replied, "Okay!"

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The next day

Jiang Jingming re-interrogated the man.

"Besides human trafficking, what else have you done?"

The man looked defeated, "What are you talking about? I don’t know." His eyes were filled with fear towards Jiang Jingming.

Lin Wen also looked at Jiang Jingming with a puzzled expression.

The captain suddenly decided to interrogate him this morning and then asked such strange questions.

"Are you sure you won’t speak?" Jiang Jingming’s gaze was cold, like swords piercing the man’s body.

The man only felt like he was in an ice cellar.

He trembled but didn’t speak.

Jiang Jingming’s deep black eyes suddenly darkened.

"Lin Wen, you go out first."

Lin Wen was immediately excited, knowing the captain was about to use some methods again.

The man across also sensed danger.

Lin Wen moved quickly, turning and leaving, then closing the door.

He crouched by the door, trying to hear the movements inside.

But there was no sound. After a few minutes, a scream came from inside.

Soon after, Jiang Jingming came out.

He took a handkerchief and wiped his hands, saying, "Increase the investigation direction."

Lin Wen asked, "Investigate what?"

Jiang Jingming’s eyes darkened, "Drugs."

Lin Wen’s pupils suddenly enlarged, "What?"

Jiang Jingming quickly made arrangements, requiring this line of investigation to be conducted secretly without alerting anyone.

He headed off to find Xu Cheng after giving all the instructions.

Xu Cheng was currently snowed under by the situation.

He discovered that this matter was more complex than it seemed and the people behind it were not simple.

When Jiang Jingming arrived, Xu Cheng looked distressed.

Jiang Jingming said, "Director Xu, there’s something I need to report."

Xu Cheng looked at Jiang Jingming as if seeing a savior, "You came just in time, I have something I need to talk to you about."

Jiang Jingming sat down in front of Xu Cheng.

"The case we’re investigating isn’t straightforward. Our team found halfway through that the leads just stop, and this keeps happening. The people behind this might be significant. We may need more time, and it might end with no result."

If their identity is high enough, someone will protect them. Even if they find out who it is, they might not be able to take action.

This is Xu Cheng’s dilemma.

He’s unsure whether to continue the investigation.

As a policeman, he should continue to investigate, fighting crime is his mission.

But the further they go, the more people get involved, making it more dangerous.

Jiang Jingming also understood Xu Cheng’s concern. He has a responsibility to his subordinates and to his uniform.

Jiang Jingming said, "We must continue this investigation."

Xu Cheng looked at Jiang Jingming, eyes filled with confusion, "What do you mean by that?"

Jiang Jingming said, "I’ve made new discoveries recently. This isn’t just about human trafficking. I even suspect that the people we saved last time were deliberately released by them."

Sacrificing a few people to hide their real objectives is a worthwhile trade.

If they hadn’t discovered them, the girls they caught wouldn’t have been released so easily.

Xu Cheng frowned deeply, "What do you mean by that?"

Jiang Jingming’s eyes were sharp, "Drugs."

Xu Cheng stood up in shock, looking at Jiang Jingming, "What? Are you sure? Have you investigated?"

Compared to Xu Cheng’s panic, Jiang Jingming appeared calm, "There’s an eighty percent probability."

Eighty percent means certain.

Xu Cheng didn’t expect it to be this matter.

Since the 1840s, the country has been resolutely against this, with severe crackdowns.

He didn’t expect someone was still dealing in this trade.

What’s the occasion today?

Southern Little New Year!!!!!!

An extra Chapter tonight at eight o’clock to wish southern babies a happy Little New Year!!!!!!