Chasing after the car was a subconscious act of Xiang Wan.
It was like seeing something had fallen onto the ground and having the urge to pick it up, like an urge to drink water when one felt thirsty.
Being entangled in this case for almost two days had already left her physically and mentally exhausted, almost on the verge of breaking down. She wanted the case to be solved as soon as possible more than anyone else. She also wanted to find out the ins and outs of the whole case. Bai Muchuanâs words ânobody can confirm all that youâve saidâ had greatly stimulated her. She was desperate. That was why she did not hesitate and gave her best to give chase.
But how could a person chase after a car?
Xiang Wan panted heavily. As she saw the car heading toward the main road, she wished she could jump to stop the car.
Nonetheless, it was human nature to maximize their gains and avoid trouble.
She looked like a rabbit in a hurry, so who would stop to give her a ride and create trouble for themselves?
Cars sped past her. Xiang Wan ran till her legs were trembling but none of the cars stopped.
âWait!â At this moment, Cheng Zheng caught up to her, grabbed her wrist, and pulled her back. He stretched out his arm and stopped a white Volkswagen.
Scrreeech!
The loud harsh sound of the car tires were heard as a car stopped abruptly. The driver was cursing inside his car.
Cheng Zheng hurried over and showed his police officer badge. âPolice! This is an emergency, please cooperate!â
The driver was shocked, his eyes opened big and wide; he couldnât believe what was happening.
Whatâs the odds of encountering a detective chasing after a car on the street?
As the driver was hesitating, Cheng Zheng dragged him out of the car and took the driverâs seat. He shouted to Xiang Wan, âHurry up!â
Although he was in the forensic team, he was still a police officer after all! Xiang Wan quickly got on the car, leaving behind many passersby with frightened expressions.
Cheng Zheng really did know about the case after all, as well as Xiang Wanâs involvement in it. He had run after her without saying or asking anything.
However, at this hour, it was the start of the vibrant nightlife in Jin City. There were many cars as well as people on the road. The driver of the black car was particularly cunning, as if he knew someone was hot on his heels. The car swerved left and right and merged into the main traffic, driving at top speed.
They had a hard time chasing after the car, but Xiang Wan actually felt excited about it.
âThe driver knows someone is chasing behind, yet the car speed is still increasingly fast! Iâm now absolutely sure thatâs the car!â
Whoâs inside the car? Is it a man or a woman? Xiang Wan did not know any of these.
She was immersed in the thrill of being the police, chasing after a criminal. She got restless. She couldnât wait to seize the person immediately and find out the truth to clear her name.
âItâs there, over there⊠Captain Cheng, it went that way!â
Cheng Zheng took a glance at her and focused on driving the car to follow the black Nissan in front to shorten their distance.
âWhat the hell? Do you know how to drive a car?â
âF*ck! Youâre rushing to get reincarnated?!â
That Nissan seemed like it was fleeing for its dear life, without regard for the speed limit or the busy street. It sped past red lights and drove dangerously forward, causing drivers on the road to curse and swear.
But that also applied to Cheng Zheng who was hot on pursuit of the black Nissan.
âAh! The car made a turn!â Xiang Wanâs gaze was fixated on the black car in front without batting an eyelid.
Cheng Zheng responded with a âhmâ and did a sharp turn.
That road was a junction that prohibited vehicles to do left-turns. But the black Nissan did just that, so Cheng Zheng could only follow and do the same.
Screech!
Screeeechh!
F*ckâŠ
A series of sudden sounds of brakes rang through the area, as well as sounds of swearing!
Cars from both sides were in the way, An SUV directly âkissedâ the right side of the white Volkswagen, which was the front passenger seat, where Xiang Wan screamed in fright.
Cheng Zheng had no choice but to stop the car.
That black Nissan could care less about human lives but he couldnât.
Due to this hesitation, the black Nissan quickly disappeared in the distance before their eyes.
While Cheng Zheng was looking for a chance to attempt to do a left turn to chase after the black car, that car was already out of sightâŠ
It disappeared⊠just like that!?
They couldnât catch the driver but created a traffic accident instead. Xiang Wan felt a little cranky.
âWhat should we do?â She felt a bit apologetic toward Cheng Zheng.
âItâs alright.â Cheng Zheng was calm and composed. âBai Muchuan will take care of it.â
Xiang Wan: ââŠâ
Why did this sound like Detective Bai will be cleaning up after them?
Speak of the devil! For the âdevilâ called her up.
âWhere are you?â She heard Bai Muchuanâs cold question.
Eh⊠Why is he fuming in anger?
Xiang Wan took a glance at Cheng Zheng and gave a brief account of the incident. âDetective Bai, although that driver managed to get away, Iâm sure that driver is involved in the case. Otherwise, there is no need to drive so fast to get away from us, agree? You need to find that car. The car plate number isâŠâ
âI asked where you are!â Bai Muchuan impatiently interrupted.
âOh? Oh,â Xiang Wan then responded by telling him the address. When she wanted to continue to tell him the car plate number, she suddenly heard the beeping sounds when a call was disconnected.
Detective Bai hang up the phone?
She looked at her phone, stunned, then she heard Cheng Zhengâs voice.
âYou donât have to tell him that. If he canât even get hold of such a trivial information, he should go kill himself.â
âHeâs able to get that information?â
âOf course.â Cheng Zheng lifted his head to indicate her to look at the surveillance system installed at the junction.
Only then did Xiang Wan recover from her agitated mood. She took a look at the messy traffic as well the curious crowd of passersby and couldnât help but give a laugh. âSince thatâs the case, why did you follow me to chase after the car?â
Cheng Zheng replied, âAt least weâve proven that thereâs indeed a problem with that car.â
Xiang Wan put her phone into her bag and pursed her lips. âAm I too reckless earlier? Did I cause any trouble for you?â
Cheng Zheng shook his head. âNo trouble for me. Bai Muchuan will handle this.â
Xiang Wan was speechless.
Seems like itâs not easy to be the Captain of the Criminal Investigation team.
But what should they do next?
Cheng Zheng seemed to know her thoughts. He got down the car leisurely to check the damage of the car, then got back in again.
âJust wait for a while!â
Wait for what?
Xiang Wan did not know.
But she had no other choice but to listen to him.
Then they sat in the car until they heard the police sirenâŠ
As well as Detective Bai who parked the police car directly next to themâŠ
âVery impressive indeed!â It was unknown whether Bai Muchuan was referring to Xiang Wan or Cheng Zhang. That was his first sentence when he also sat inside the white Volkswagen. âSince youâre so good, why didnât you continue to chase and catch that person?â
Xiang Wan lowered her eyes. She felt that his anger was baffling and unfounded.
Shouldnât they be praised for having seen a suspect and pursue in the face of danger?
She chose to remain silent.
Cheng Zheng was even more composed than her. He brushed his sleeves, got off the car, and removed his white gloves.
âArresting people is the work of Captain Baiâs team. I shouldnât interfere with that! Iâve done what I can. Iâll leave this to you now.â
After that, he just⊠left like this.
He did mean it when he said to let Bai Muchuan handle the aftermathâŠ
Xiang Wan stared at Cheng Zhengâs back view, and turned to look at Bai Muchuanâs really gloomy face. She felt that Detective Bai was about to explode in anger.
However, this time, she finally saw for herself what Nanny Li meant by Detective Bai had a âgood temperâ.
Bai Muchuan did not ask anything but let Huang He be in-charge of the mess, and got into the police car that he drove over.
âGet on!â
The first time when Xiang Wan heard him, she didnât know he was talking to her.
Although she had recovered from being agitated, she was still in shock and was imagining what would happen next.
When Bai Muchuan pressed the car horn grumpily, she turned and saw his dark, cold face.
âYouâre calling me? she asked.
Bai Muchuan turned his head to motion her to get on.
âWhat, what do you want?â Xiang Wan asked after hopping onto the police car.
Detective Bai had a grim expression and did not answer her. The police car drove away from the scene.
So cold!
Xiang Wan sneezed. She recalled that Fang Yuanyuan was still at Ocean Sky Hotpot, and called to inform her what happened.
Just now, everything had happened all of a sudden, so Fang Yuanyuan must be in a confused state. Now that she called her, Fang Yuanyuan asked her a lot of questions. Xiang Wan did not know how to explain to her. She could only come up with an excuse, and she decided to push everything to Detective Bai.
âItâs about Zhao Jiahangâs case. Iâm taken away by the police now! They need to know something.â
âAh? Itâs⊠not finished yet? You donât even know Mr. Zhao! Isnât that none of your business?â
âDonât ask anymore, and donât tell my mom about this. Or Iâll post your naked photo on the official forum of Wen Quan Book Treasury!
ââŠâ
Fang Yuanyuan stopped asking.
When Xiang Wan ended the call, she noticed that Bai Muchuan shot a chilly gaze at her.
Thinking of what she had told Fang Yuanyuan, she felt her ears a bit hot. âEmm, Detective Bai, you⊠where are we going?â
Bai Muchuan lowered his eyes. âYour place!â
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