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Chapter 170: Can't Wait Any Longer
Chapter 170: Can't Wait Any Longer
A thought suddenly occurred to Jiang Cheng's mind.
If he hadn't killed Zhang Hong after rescuing the women, would this tragedy have been avoided?
He had already realized that his actions would cause them trouble, but he had underestimated the evil in their hearts.
Everything seemed to indicate that it was his later actions that had brought harm to their family.
But a moment later, Jiang Cheng felt that this idea was absurd.
It was clear that Zhang Hong's son and the people from the Law Enforcement Bureau were the real culprits who had conspired to cause all this!
Without them, neither of the women would have lied, and the subsequent events wouldn't have happened.
If he hadn't killed Zhang Hong, more innocent people might have fallen for their scam in these few days, possibly even including his own family.
Instead of feeling guilty, he should be angry!
"Young man, are you okay?" The senior security guard asked, noticing Jiang Cheng's dazed state.
"I'm fine," Jiang Cheng replied, shaking his head as he snapped out of his thoughts.
"Hehe, were you scared?" The guard smiled. "Actually, you don't need to worry too much. Kidnapping on the streets used to happen a lot when I was young. There were even people with knives robbing others at intersections. It's much better now. In any case, be more careful when you're outside, and stay away from such situations."
"Yeah, you're right. Remember to run as fast as you can when you encounter something like this and don't get involved. Although these things do happen occasionally, the Outer Borough is much safer than the slums."
"That's right. I heard that the gangs in the slums are so powerful that they dare to kill people on the streets in broad daylight!"
The two guards chatted, occasionally comparing the situation to the slums.
Happiness is always relative.
Jiang Cheng couldn't remember how he had walked out of the residential complex.
His heart was filled with rage.
To be honest, he had planned to stop after killing Zhang Hong.
Therefore, he didn't ask where her son lived.
Of course, don't underestimate the bond between family members, especially a mother's love for her son. He felt that even if he had asked, he might not have gotten an answer.
Unless he could hypnotize people like Nightingale.
But those people were utterly ruthless; even if he hadn't killed Zhang Hong, they might still kill to cover their tracks once they learned that someone had escaped.
So, what should he do now? Pretend that nothing happened?
He couldn't do that.
Moreover, according to the guards, the family had only been missing for two days, so they might still be alive? The hope was slim, but he had to try.
Just then, two people from the Law Enforcement Bureau appeared in his field of vision.
They stopped a passerby and asked if they had seen someone wearing a mask.
After not getting an answer, they moved on to the next person.
Jiang Cheng narrowed his eyes, suddenly coming up with a plan to turn the tables.
Since these people were looking for him, he would let them find him.
Zhang Hong's son was undoubtedly the main culprit.
But these people from the Law Enforcement Bureau wouldn't get away either!
Before that, he needed to make some preparations.
Going solo was indeed a bit risky.
But there was no other choice.
If he told the Dawn Society about this, they might not help and might even suspect him.
Seeking Nightingale's help would make things much easier with a Fifth Rank Mind Master's assistance, but doing so would drag her into the mess. Besides, their relationship wasn't that close.
Unfortunately, if I had another ten days and broke through to the Third Rank, the odds would be even greater."
Jiang Cheng sighed inwardly. He could wait, but the family probably couldn't.
...
McKen Club.
Since it was daytime, there weren't many people, and the club seemed a little quiet.
Inside a luxurious private room.
Gao Songbai and Wan Yuliang sat facing each other.
In front of them, various fruit platters were arranged on the table.
Gao Songbai appeared no different from usual.
However, Wan Yuliang looked much more exhausted, with deep eye sockets and slightly darkened lips.
"How is it? Did you find the guy wearing the mask?" Wan Yuliang looked at Gao Songbai, his voice a little urgent.
Based on the information from the woman and the surveillance footage at the scene, he was almost a hundred percent certain that the masked man was the murderer! As long as they found him, they could get their revenge!
Gao Songbai shook his head, "That guy is very cautious and basically left no trace. These past few days, I've sent out everyone I could, and we might have some leads in a few days."
"In a few days?"
Wan Yuliang was about to get angry. He hated such vague answers. How many days was 'in a few days'?
But then he realized that the person before him wasn't his subordinate, but someone he treated as an equal, or even someone he had to please.
"I understand."
His face drooped.
"Don't worry."
Gao Songbai reassured him, "As long as that guy is still in the outer borough, we'll find him sooner or later. Moreover, I've informed the nearby pawnshops and jewelry stores, and they'll notify me immediately if they have any leads. Even if he flees to the slums, I have informants there too."
Upon hearing this, Wan Yuliang's face finally relaxed a little.
"Then I'll trouble you, Chief Gao. I'll be extremely grateful if you find the murderer!"
To get the murderer, he directly offered a reward of 100,000 yuan.
If the murderer was captured alive, he would give 300,000 yuan!
"Haha, Wan Yuliang, is there a need for such formality between us? If we really catch the murderer, just treat me to a meal," Gao Songbai said nonchalantly.
Of course, he was just being polite.
If he really caught the murderer, the reward from the other party would definitely not be less than 300,000 yuan.
"By the way, Wan Yuliang, what about your mother's business after her accident?"
"I haven't figured out what to do yet."
Wan Yuliang furrowed his brows.
He couldn't just arrest anyone, or he might easily get into big trouble.
His mother had a keen eye for people, specifically targeting ordinary women, and with her amiable nature, she had rarely made mistakes.
But now that she was dead, they had to take action.
If they didn't arrest anyone, it would always be the same faces, and even as a customer, he would get tired. Recruiting from outside was too expensive; where could they find such a profitable business?
"Yes, let's catch the murderer first, then figure out the business."
Gao Songbai nodded, glanced at the time, and stood up, "It's getting late. I should be going. Take care of yourself and don't overwork. I'll notify you as soon as there's any news."
"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Chief Gao."
Wan Hongliang quickly stood up and saw the other person off to their car.
Only after the car drove away did he turn around, his mind constantly thinking about the question Gao Songbai had asked.
(End of Chapter)
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