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Chapter 481 Come with me

In the captain's office.

Shi Hongfang, dressed in a police uniform, was checking his identification and service weapon.

He took out a transparent bag and put in the badge that belonged exclusively to the captain of the criminal investigation team and had been passed down through generations.

In Chika City, every newly appointed captain of the criminal investigation team receives this badge from his predecessor; it is a form of power transfer in the area.

Actually, this badge originally belonged to Tian Hao a few years ago.

It was Shi Hongfang who used his connections and his impressive track record in Nevada to forcefully oust Tian Hao from his position.

Because this position is indispensable if he wants to achieve his goals.

And now... it's time to return the things to Tian Hao.

Shi Hongfang stared blankly at the badges in the bag.

Although he became the captain of the Qianhua City Criminal Police Team for some personal reasons.

But having lived here for so many years, it's impossible to say I have no feelings for this place at all.

Shi Hongfang reached out and touched the surface of the badge through the bag.

Just then, the sound of a door opening interrupted his actions.

The visitor was none other than Xia Qiyuan.

Faced with Xia Qiyuan's sudden arrival, Shi Hongfang did not show much surprise: "Is it just you, Prosecutor He?"

Xia Qiyuan didn't speak, but simply made a gesture of invitation.

Shi Hongfang withdrew his hand and sighed, "I thought you would come to me afterward, but it seems I was wrong."

"Although I know this is a critical moment, I still need to ask you to come with me."

In response to Shi Hongfang's lament, Xia Qiyuan replied, "Besides, haven't you already taken care of your affairs?"
This operation will not be halted by the absence of any one person; it will proceed as planned, whether you are here or not.

“That’s right. I’ve handed everything over to Tian Hao. As for what happens next, it won’t matter whether he’s there or not.”

Shi Hongfang took off his sidearm and placed it next to his badge: "Where's Liu Yuan?"

“We don’t need to question him yet,” Xia Qiyuan replied truthfully.

In fact, Xia Qiyuan knew very well that the only person who had ever cooperated with the group of disciples was Shi Hongfang.

The other members of the team were merely following Shi Hongfang's instructions unilaterally, and had little to do with the disciples.

Shi Hongfang nodded, taking full responsibility for all the crimes: "Liu Yuan did these things because I threatened her..."

"We'll decide that ourselves. Now, come with me."

Xia Qiyuan interrupted Shi Hongfang directly.

"……I see."

Shi Hongfang stopped talking nonsense, removed his weapons and equipment, and silently followed behind Xia Qiyuan.

During their departure from the criminal investigation team, the two barely encountered anyone else.

Everyone is now preparing for the clearing operation, either collecting equipment from the armory or discussing strategies with representatives from other departments in the conference room.

Since all power was delegated to Tian Hao and others, Shi Hongfang, who facilitated all of this, became the most idle one.

Apart from the police officers who remained at the front desk, no one noticed Shi Hongfang's departure.

This was exactly what Shi Hongfang wanted.

The two came to the parking lot.

Just as Xia Qiyuan said, he was the only one who came.

This doesn't seem like they're here to interrogate someone; it's more like they're visiting an old friend.

Shi Hongfang sat down in the back seat without saying a word.

But when he realized that Xia Qiyuan's route was heading out of the city, he couldn't help but ask, "Prosecutor He, where are you taking me?"

"Go where you belong."

Xia Qiyuan said without turning his head, "The people you've come into contact with are more complicated than you imagine, so don't think about facing legal judgment for now."

More complicated than I imagined?

Shi Hongfang suppressed his doubts and quietly waited for the vehicle to arrive at its destination.

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The modified vehicles from the Countermeasures Bureau are much faster than ordinary vehicles.

Although the exterior looks very simple, the chassis, engine, and other components are all made to the highest specifications.

They soon arrived at the "sanatorium" established by the Countermeasures Bureau in Chika City.

"Where is this?" Shi Hongfang asked.

“A sanatorium,” Xia Qiyuan answered truthfully.

nursing home?
Looking at the layers of sentry posts outside the car and the high-tech silver metal gate, Shi Hongfang simply couldn't reconcile these sights with the words "sanatorium."

But in fact, this is a sanatorium.

It's just that the "patients" inside are a bit special.

After passing through numerous checkpoints, Xia Qiyuan finally arrived inside the sanatorium.

He parked his car directly at the entrance of the main building and, led by staff, went with Shi Hongfang to a special interrogation room.

Shi Hongfang didn't understand where he was or what he was about to face.

But none of that mattered to him.

No matter how Shi Hongfang was tortured or skinned alive, he would not complain.

Because in his view, this was the punishment he deserved.

Bang!

With the steel door, comparable to a bank vault, closing, only Shi Hongfang and Xia Qiyuan remained in the room.

As a top combatant in the Countermeasures Bureau, Xia Qiyuan didn't need to be as cautious as the people in the sanatorium when interrogating Mask. Besides, Shi Hongfang wasn't Mask or Mask.

Xia Qiyuan was well aware of this.

There was no interrogation chair in the room, but Shi Hongfang still put his hands together on the table.

After Xia Qiyuan turned on the recording and video equipment, he took the initiative to say, "Prosecutor He, please ask whatever you want to ask."

Xia Qiyuan didn't stand on ceremony with Shi Hongfang: "Tell me your story from beginning to end."

“…This could be very long,” Shi Hongfang said.

"It's okay, I have plenty of time to listen."

Xia Qiyuan prepared the charger, pulled up a chair and sat opposite Shi Hongfang, clearly prepared for a long battle.

As for Yue Yangyan's instructions to hurry back before he left... heh, to hell with it.

Regardless of when Jin Ping'an will wake up, he will inevitably have doubts about his situation once he does.

At that time, a translator was needed to explain the situation to Jin Ping'an.

This includes, but is not limited to, explaining the existence of the strange entity to Jin Ping'an, introducing the Apostles Society and the Countermeasures Bureau, and rebuilding his worldview.

Xia Qiyuan is shrewd; he won't fall for Yue Yangyan's trick and waste his breath going back to be a commentator.

Just changing Jin Ping'an's stubborn and naive thinking is troublesome enough.

Xia Qiyuan could almost see how many troubles Jin Ping'an would cause him in the future.

Before that younger version of Yang Ersha was transferred to his command, he naturally wanted to hide for as long as possible.

Xia Qiyuan only puts in 1000% enthusiasm for things he's interested in, and taking care of unruly kids is really something that doesn't excite him.

(End of this chapter)