My daily mountain driving, I met a fox at the beginning and got married

"Principal, what gives you the right to order me around? Do you consider yourself my superior, or my superior's superior?"

Zhang Hao smiled and asked the principal in return.

You see, they're not even in the same system, so they have no connection whatsoever. Upon being asked this, the principal immediately blushed.

He recalled Zhang Hao's notoriously rebellious behavior and inwardly cursed.

He truly had no authority over Zhang Hao, nor did he have the power to order him around. Now, being publicly refuted like this, he felt his face burning with shame and utterly humiliated.

"It's just cooperating with the investigation. I'll let your supervisor know about the relevant procedures."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hao laughed and even took out his phone to hand to the principal: "Do you want me to make the call for you? But let me make it clear first, not everyone is like you, fawning over foreigners like a sheepdog."

The term "sheepdog" here is actually a homophone for "foreign-worshipping dog," a term used online to satirize those who are obsequious to foreign white people but harsh and critical of their own countrymen, displaying double standards.

The principal was enraged by this sarcasm: "Fine, then! Your behavior seriously damages our country's image in front of our international friends. When you go back, you must receive a proper education and change your behavior and mindset!"

Zhang Hao didn't take it seriously and even helped the principal retrieve the phone number from last time so he could just dial it directly.

The call was answered shortly after dialing, and a friendly laugh came from the other end: "I knew something good was going to happen today, and sure enough, you, my savior, called me. Is there something you need my help with?"

Because the speakerphone was on, everyone present could hear the sound as soon as it came out.

Everyone present was a seasoned veteran who had been working in the workplace for many years. Upon hearing Zhang Hao's tone of voice, they couldn't help but cast curious glances at him.

If I remember correctly, this person should be Zhang Hao's boss, right?
Why does it feel like the roles are reversed in this conversation?
On the surface, Zhang Hao is just an investigator similar to a police officer, but in reality, only a few important people know his true identity.

They couldn't afford to offend this "expert," so when chatting with him, they would try their best to go along with him, afraid of accidentally saying the wrong thing and angering him.

It's understandable that the principal and others present, who were unaware of this, found it strange, since not everyone is qualified to know Zhang Hao's true identity.

“Of course something’s wrong. I remember you said before that you wanted to transfer me back to investigate the case of the university corpse whose internal organs were removed. I originally planned to find out what happened in the case first, but who knew that before I even officially started the investigation, I was accused of being the murderer just by walking around! People even called you to complain about me, saying that I have problems with my conduct, behavior, and thoughts.”

The person on the other end of the phone gasped, then gave a dry laugh, speaking under immense pressure: "What kind of dark joke is this? How could you possibly be the murderer..."

“You should talk to that principal, it’s him. He strongly agrees with what those foreigners are saying, that I’m highly suspicious. You should talk to him yourself. After all, I’m just a lowly employee, I’m not qualified to have an equal conversation with these big shots. He won’t listen to what I say anyway.”

Zhang Hao spoke calmly in the last few sentences, but this only made the person on the other end of the phone more terrified.

"Don't be angry. They don't understand the situation, which is why they have this misunderstanding. I will help you explain it clearly."

Zhang Hao chuckled twice, put his hands behind his back, took a step back, and gestured to the principal to let him speak.

The principal, forcing himself to speak, greeted him: "I..."

"No need to say more. Your school has repeatedly caused deaths, which has already displeased the higher-ups. So we decided in a meeting to continue sending Zhang Hao to assist you in the investigation. He is very capable."

“We are absolutely certain of this, and he is an honest and kind person, so it is absolutely impossible for him to be the murderer as you say. He will be in full charge of the case going forward, with the Major Crimes Unit assisting him. We will handle the relevant procedures as soon as possible.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the phone beeped and hung up.

Clearly, the other party didn't want to say another word and hung up the call.

The principal broke out in a cold sweat. When he inquired before, wasn't Zhang Hao said to be just an ordinary employee? How come now...?

Zhang Hao smiled slightly and asked, "Everyone, do you still think I'm a suspect?"

Professor Ak's face flushed with rage, and he burst into a tirade: "This is official corruption, you're covering for each other! You're bullying us foreigners! Just wait, I'm going to expose you to the international media, you scoundrel who cries 'stop thief'! You'll get your comeuppance!"

Professor Ake snorted coldly, turned around and left, followed by the teachers and students around him.

The head of the international investigation team chuckled, stepped forward, and extended his hand to Zhang Hao: "I hope we can cooperate well in the future."

When Zhang Hao saw that the other person had taken the initiative to extend his hand, he lazily reached out and shook hands with him.

This man looked very upright, but for some reason, Zhang Hao felt a strange sensation as soon as he shook his hand.

With his current level of cultivation, this feeling in his heart sometimes feels like a warning from heaven and earth.

This person seems to be someone special.

Zhang Hao withdrew his hand and watched the other person leave with Professor Ak. Only then did the head of the Major Crimes Unit breathe a sigh of relief. He comforted the elderly couple and, after much persuasion, they finally went home.

Li Jiali, the female ghost, fearing something might happen to her parents, also ran home, temporarily forgetting about Zhang Hao.

Han San was worried about the two people being with a female ghost, so he followed them to prevent the ghost's yin energy from harming normal people.

Zhang Hao looked at the people from the Major Crimes Unit and said, "Let's go back to the station and tell me about your investigation progress."

The team leader was naturally very cooperative with this person who clearly had connections and powerful backing. He took Zhang Hao back with him and showed him all the information they had found.

Inside the Major Crimes Unit's office, Zhang Hao was reviewing documents, while the case experts chatted in the corridor outside.

"Who is that guy? I've never heard of such a person in the system. He suddenly became our leader, even if it's only temporary. He's amazing!"

"You didn't see how ugly the principal looked when he was talking to that guy up there. He deserved it, since he bullies the weak and fears the strong."

"I think this guy might be from a department with a higher level of secrecy. His current identity might just be something he's given randomly to make it easier for him to get things done in different departments. Tsk tsk tsk, we'd better not ask too many questions and just cooperate."

Zhang Hao glanced outside out of the corner of his eye and was spotted by the guys outside. They slunk away and went into the tea room.

"That look in your eyes just now really startled me. I felt a murderous aura about it. People who haven't experienced big storms usually don't have that kind of presence."

"So he really is someone from a secret department, and judging by his appearance, he's not a low-ranking one... Our department has a real big shot!"

"Alright, alright, we can't just speculate about someone like him. Let's get back to the case at hand. Don't you guys think those foreigners have been getting increasingly out of line lately?" "Out of line? Haven't they always been this fierce and domineering? I haven't noticed any change."

The other expert in the investigation was much calmer, and he raised his own doubts.

"I have this feeling that today, those foreigners, including the principal and that Professor Liu, all seemed... how should I put it? They just became much more impatient. Even though the evidence was insufficient, they insisted on naming the murderer and even pressured us to arrest him immediately..."

Another person slapped their forehead and said with a sudden realization, "Now that you mention it, I remember too! Their actions today were very hasty and unreasonable. It's obvious they're eager to close this case."

"In a hurry to end it?"

This puzzled everyone.

They haven't found any important information, and there's not even a hint that the murderer has been exposed. It's understandable that they're anxious, but why are they in such a hurry to end this? What are they trying to achieve?
Everyone was puzzled, but Zhang Hao, after reviewing the progress of their case investigation, suddenly realized the truth.

That's it!

No wonder things turned out so strangely; I almost got tricked by them this time.

Zhang Hao took out his phone, ready to call Han San, but before he could dial, Han San called him first.

"Li Jiali encountered a problem. She met with her parents, that's right, as a ghost. Her parents were very moved, and the whole family cried their eyes out."

Holding his phone, Zhang Hao was momentarily at a loss for words, and could only say, "Then congratulations to their family on their reunion."

"That's not the most important thing. The key is that Li Jiali lost her life when she accidentally fell off a cliff while hiking. Her body was then caught in a mudslide and could not be found. Now that she's a ghost, she naturally knows where her body is. Her parents also hope to collect their daughter's remains, so they asked me to go to the scenic area and bring her body back."

Zhang Hao is an expert at transporting corpses.

Zhang Hao asked, "So you're calling to ask me to help bring the body back?"

“That’s right, I think her parents had a tough time too. But they’ve been gone for so many years, and as for the body… you know I’m not good at handling these things, so I’ll have to trouble you.”

Zhang Hao remained silent. Just then, Li Jiali's voice came from the phone: "Please! I will definitely repay you afterwards! I'd even be willing to be your ghost servant! Please bring my body back, okay? I've really had enough of staying in that stinky place all day!"

Then, the voices of Li Jiali's parents came through.

"Young man, please have pity on our daughter! She's our only daughter, and we just hope she can have a good place to rest after she dies. Please, I'll give you all my retirement assets..."

“My daughter has been spoiled since she was a child. She must be very uncomfortable living in such a shabby place. Please, I will give you anything you want if I have it.”

Zhang Hao sighed, calculated the time, and realized there was still time. He then said into his phone, "Don't worry, I didn't say I wouldn't agree."

"So you agree?" Grandpa Li was overjoyed and quickly told him the address where his daughter had died.

That place happens to be located in a local 5A-level scenic area, which is now a popular tourist destination.

Zhang Hao estimated the time; bringing the body back would only take half a day round trip.

So, after ending the call, he planned to set off to bring the body back.

As soon as he stepped outside, he ran into the head of the Major Crimes Unit. Seeing him about to leave, the head of the unit quickly approached and asked, "Chief Han, where are you going?"

"I have some things to take care of, you don't need to come with me, I can go by myself."

After saying that, he turned around and left decisively.

Several team members walked up behind the team leader, and they all marveled as they watched him leave.

"Judging by his behavior, he's most likely from one of those special departments. Team leader, what do you think he's up to?"

"I think you guys are just too idle. Go back and continue your investigation."

Xiuli Mountain, a local 5A-level scenic area, is truly a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains. As soon as you enter the scenic area, the fresh air hits you, instantly making you feel relaxed and refreshed.

The feng shui here is also quite good, no wonder it has developed so well.

Zhang Hao drew a talisman, and a gust of wind blew by, causing the talisman, folded into a paper airplane, to fly away in one direction.

Zhang Hao followed the paper airplane forward at a leisurely pace.

Tourists visiting this place find the paper airplane flying in front of him quite novel. A five- or six-year-old child even ran over to try and catch the paper airplane, but failed.

"Brother, how did you fold this paper airplane? Teach me quickly!" The child jumped around, but the paper airplane seemed to have a mind of its own, cleverly avoiding the child's catch every time.

Zhang Hao just smiled and didn't say anything. The child's parents ran over, pulled him back, and angrily spanked him: "I told you not to run around like that! I told you not to run around like that!"

The child yelled and pointed at Zhang Hao defiantly, "That older brother is amazing! The paper airplane he folded can keep flying! It's been flying for five or six minutes now, and I've been following it the whole time! It's really impressive, I want to learn how to fold paper airplanes from him..."

"Shut up, kid! No paper airplane can fly that long! A drone would be more like it."

Zhang Hao remained silent and continued walking forward.

After walking for about ten minutes, Zhang Hao had largely avoided the crowded scenic areas. He arrived at a stream in the woods, where paper airplanes flew downstream, and the eerie atmosphere grew stronger.

It seems that Li Jiali's body should be just ahead.

However, when Zhang Hao followed the paper airplane to the bottom of the cliff, he found that the eerie aura of the corpse he had sensed earlier had suddenly disappeared!

Who could take the body away right under his nose?

Zhang Hao couldn't understand it at all. The paper airplane kept spinning in front of him. He continued to cast the spell, but the paper airplane still couldn't fly forward. Instead, it kept spinning in front of him, as if it had gotten lost.

Zhang Hao then realized that the person who took Li Jiali's body had actually used an anti-tracking talisman? The person who stole the body was definitely someone who had planned this for a long time and was highly experienced! (End of Chapter)