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Chapter 455 A Deception Made in Kind

When Jin Ping'an woke up, Ai Liang used her mental abilities to hypnotize the two plainclothes officers who were driving to work, making them act out a scene for her.

As long as Jin Ping'an doesn't go back in time, he will never find out that the two of them actually didn't receive any notification at all; they were just passing by on their way to work.

This move will significantly reduce Jin Ping'an's vigilance.

After all, offering timely help in times of crisis is the easiest way to gain someone's trust.

Everything happened so suddenly.

One second he was cornered by two plainclothes officers, the next he found himself in a straitened situation.

Jin Ping'an plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

But he did not let his guard down.

Jin Ping'an pointed his gun at Ai Liang's puppet: "Which side are you on?"

He clearly remembered that the records in the messenger's file stated that Shi Hongfang had a very good relationship with the messenger when he was still in Nevada.

The Shi family put in a lot of effort to ensure that the messenger's medal of honor would be effective.

Regardless of how the two got along in the past, given this relationship, the messenger's stance needs to be examined more closely.

Ai Liang glanced coldly at Jin Ping'an and said evasively, "If I were Shi Hongfang's man, do you think I would need to go to the trouble of knocking them both out?"

Jin Ping'an remained silent.

Just as Ai Liang said.

If he were also one of Shi Hongfang's men, he could simply watch himself being taken away by two plainclothes officers; there was no need to cause any more trouble.

Even if the two plainclothes officers weren't sent by Shi Hongfang, and he took the initiative to explain to them that Shi Hongfang, who was in charge of all the criminal cases in Qianhua, was colluding with the underworld... who would believe that?
To put it bluntly, the entire Thousand Flower City is Shi family territory.

Is Shih Hung-fang disrupting social order in an attempt to rebel against his own family?
At this moment, Jin Ping'an suddenly noticed something suspicious in Ai Liang's words: "You knew all along that Shi Hongfang had a problem?"

"Don't say things like 'Why won't I tell you?' What's the point?"

Ai Liang preemptively blocked Jin Ping'an's questioning.

He didn't want to waste time explaining these issues here, because Jiang Kaiji should have already contacted the person in charge of the local jurisdiction.

Jin Ping'an's fingers tightened around the gun: "Why are you here?"

Ai Liang answered truthfully, "I've been waiting near the hospital for you to wake up."

Ai Liang is still the same as always, telling the truth, but only part of it.

Seeing Ai Liang's candor, Jin Ping'an slightly shifted the gun barrel and asked again, "Why?"

Ai Liang didn't answer the question, but instead asked in return, "Haven't you always wanted to know the truth? Now, I've investigated it all."

"...When did you find out?"

Jin Ping'an's suspicions largely disappeared.

“I knew this when Hu Yingshao was still alive… The police could appear nearby at any time. If you’re planning to ask me questions right here, then I’m not going to keep you company.”

Ai Liang took out a small wad of cash and placed it in front of Jin Ping'an: "If you trust me, get in the car with me. If you don't, just cross the trash can and you'll be on the next street."

This money is for your taxi fare. I've done everything I could. Whether you believe me or not is up to you.

After Ai Liang finished speaking, she turned around and walked out of the alley.

Jin Ping'an was left alone, sitting on the ground with his back against the trash can.

As Ai Liang walked, he silently counted in his mind. He believed that it would take less than ten seconds for Jin Ping'an to call out to him.

Ten, nine, eight, seven...

As expected, Jin Ping'an spoke when Ai Liang counted to four.

"Wait a moment."

Jin Ping'an slowly stood up, holding a pistol in one hand and using the trash can as a handrail.

However, the pistol's safety was already off.

Ai Liang seemed to have given Jin Ping'an a choice, but in reality, Jin Ping'an had no choice but to follow him.

How long can that wad of money on the ground keep him on the run?
Jin Ping'an had not received any counter-surveillance training, and the people in the police force were not fools.

With cameras everywhere, he'll be discovered by the police in less than a day.

Moreover, Jin Ping'an is still injured, and relying solely on tightening bandages to stop the bleeding is not a long-term solution.

The only way out is to first catch up with Ai Liang, and then find an opportunity to contact Tian Hao.

Ai Liang felt no guilt whatsoever about cheating Jin Ping'an.

Anyway, this guy has been fooled for most of his life, so he won't be any different this time.

Moreover, it was a white lie.

Jin Ping'an walked with great difficulty to Ai Liang and said, "I'll go with you."

"Then hurry up and catch up."

Ai Liang said without turning her head.

Jin Ping'an, carrying a pistol and stuffing money into his pocket, walked step by step toward the car at the alley entrance.

After Jin Ping'an got into the passenger seat, Ai Liang spoke again: "Did you discover Shi Hongfang's problem by rewinding time?"

Jin Ping'an paused, just as he was about to continue tracing the fragments of the phone screen: "Yes."

Ai Liang started the car engine and drove towards the suburbs: "Then I advise you not to continue going back in time, lest you go crazy again later."

Remember, everything you see may not be real; it could be a carefully orchestrated script.

Ai Liang gripped the steering wheel with her left hand and took a cell phone out of the armrest box with her right: "Contact Tian Hao. A lot has happened while you were unconscious."

Jin Ping'an's gaze shifted back and forth between the handed-over phone and the shards of screen in the bag.

In the end, he decided to put down the bag and call Tian Hao first.

Before Jin Ping'an could even speak, Tian Hao, who answered the phone, preemptively asked, "Who are you?"

“Old Tian, ​​it’s me,” Jin Ping’an replied in a low voice.

"Ping An?! Why are you holding Jia Dong's phone?"

Upon hearing Jin Ping'an's voice, Tian Hao was initially startled, but quickly regained his composure.

He immediately gestured, instructing the technical staff to track and locate the cell phone signal.

Whether it's really Jin Ping'an or the other party used audio software to synthesize Jin Ping'an's voice, it doesn't matter.

Sound can be deceiving, but location data cannot.

Tian Hao refused to believe that the other party had the technology to locate the location without the team's professional equipment.

Jin Ping'an was startled and subconsciously glanced at Ai Liang, but he still calmed himself down and explained, "This phone was given to me by the messenger."

Before Tian Hao could reply, Jin Ping'an continued, "Old Tian, ​​do you have anyone with you? You'll need to listen to what I'm about to say somewhere secluded."

Tian Hao looked around, then left the office and went to the window at the end of the corridor: "What exactly did you retrace through the fragments of the phone screen? Why did Jiang Kaiji say you were crazy?"

"Listen, Lao Tian, ​​the team is in danger right now."

Jin Ping'an solemnly warned: "The murderer who killed Le Jia... is in cahoots with Shi Hongfang!"

When Cheng Lejia's death was mentioned, Jin Ping'an's tone inevitably carried a hint of despair.

But Tian Hao was stunned: "Team Leader Shi is in cahoots with the criminals? That's impossible! Do you know what the team is doing right now?"

(End of this chapter)