Reborn in 1993, Dark Sea

The interrogation footage ended there, and the television screen turned into a sheet of white static.

Zhou Zhengguo got up and turned off the TV and VCR. Seeing that An Xiaohai was still sitting there silently, Zhou Zhengguo sighed and sat down next to him.

"Lu Guoliang is dead, isn't he?" An Xiaohai suddenly asked after an unknown amount of time.

"Yes, phew~", Zhou Zhengguo let out a long breath and said, "It was our negligence! That day, we were all too anxious. Everyone was in a hurry to arrest him and neglected to keep an eye on him."

He committed suicide by poisoning himself.

We searched for a long time afterward, but we couldn't find where he had hidden the poison.

"Hehe, Director Zhou, there's no need to blame yourself. If someone is determined to die, no one can stop them."

"This police station is still a bit dirty..."

An Xiaohai looked up at the ceiling and murmured.

"You mean... there's a ghost in the bureau?" Zhou Zhengguo said, slightly startled.

"I didn't say that," An Xiaohai shook his head and stood up. "Maybe yes, maybe no!"

This place has been infiltrated for twenty years, so it's normal for there to be a lot of ghosts here; or, it's also normal for some other demons and monsters to have infiltrated.

"Director Zhou, I've finished watching the interrogation video. Is there anything else?"

"Nothing for now," Zhou Zhengguo shook his head. "By the way, there's something I did without consulting you. I hope you're not angry."

Lu Guoliang's confession touched on your case. I made a copy of that part, and Tie Jun is currently in another room showing that video to someone else.

An Xiaohai smiled slightly; he roughly knew who Zhou Zhengguo was referring to.

"Xiao Hai, many things... are in the past. Since they're in the past, let's just let them go. We all have to move on, right? What I mean is..."

"You mean if that woman watches the video and decides to let bygones be bygones, you want me to stop causing them trouble, right?"

"Yes...!" Zhou Zhengguo hesitated for a moment before nodding. "Xiao Hai, I know this is very unfair to you, but let's not dwell on the past anymore."

Continuing to entangle this will not be good for anyone.

Now that the facts of your assault have been clarified, you are also a victim; you were set up.

"You made a great contribution to cracking the sea hawk case. I will try to recommend you for commendation, and it's even possible that through some internal procedures, your case could be reclassified at the appropriate time. It's very likely that your criminal record could be wiped clean. In that case..."

"No need!" An Xiaohai waved his hand, interrupting Zhou Zhengguo.

"Xiao Hai..." Zhou Zhengguo was slightly taken aback.

"Really, there's no need! Director Zhou, thank you, things are fine as they are."

I don't want any credit, and I don't want anyone to notice me. Forget about asking for recognition, I really don't need it!

"This...that..."

"Don't worry, as long as they don't bother me, I won't bother with them."

But what if they won't let me go? If they harm me, Director Zhou, will you still help me seek justice?

"Of course!" Zhou Zhengguo nodded almost without hesitation.

"I will do everything I can to ensure your safety. If they continue to harass you, I will stand up for you no matter who they are."

This is what I said, this is my promise to you!

"That's good!" An Xiaohai nodded lightly, looking relaxed. But Zhou Zhengguo didn't know that the veins in his fists, hidden in his pockets, were bulging!

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In another room

"What do you mean by this? Why are you showing me this?! Why did you bring me here to see this?!" Chen Huizhu shouted angrily.

It's been half a year, a full six months! Since she was taken from the hotel to the police station, Chen Huizhu has been living in a safe house for a full six months!

God knows how she survived those six months!

They say they're protecting her, but it's no different from being in jail! No freedom, no social life, and she has to be careful even when making a phone call!

I've really had enough!

"It doesn't mean anything!" Wang Tiejun said coldly. "The ones who threatened your safety were these drug dealers. Now they have basically been brought to justice. You are safe and can go home."

The details of Zhou Tie's murder have already been clearly explained by this person. I hope you will take heed and stop causing trouble.

"What do you mean? What exactly do you mean by saying that?! Explain yourself!" Chen Huizhu became somewhat hysterical: "Your name is Wang Tiejun, right? The captain of the anti-drug team, right?!"

Don't think you're so great just because you're the captain of the narcotics squad! You're just a lowly narcotics squad captain. Let me tell you, if I wanted to kill you, I could kill you just like that!

"Heh, feel free to mess with me!" Wang Tiejun's face grew even colder. "But I advise you to watch your words. Threatening police officers is no joke. If this is being recorded, you're in big trouble!"

Chen Huizhu was slightly taken aback, but finally managed to control her emotions.

"Come with me, you can go home now. Your husband and son are here to pick you up. They're in the reception area right now. Come with me."

After Wang Tiejun finished speaking, he turned and left. Chen Huizhu gritted her teeth and stood there for a while before finally stamping her foot and walking out the door.

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Shenhai City Public Security Bureau Reception Hall

Cheng Zhongjin and his son Cheng Anping were looking into the corridor.

Six months ago, Chan Wai-chu got involved in a drug trafficking case and was subsequently placed under police protection. Neither father nor son expected that this protection would last for a full six months.

Cheng Zhongjin and his son had a deep relationship with Chen Huizhu, especially Cheng Anping, who was practically raised by Chen Huizhu. Chen Huizhu treated him like her own son and doted on him. He had long regarded Chen Huizhu as his biological mother.

"Mom! Over here!" Cheng Anping excitedly waved and called out to Chen Huizhu as she walked towards them, led by Wang Tiejun.

Chen Huizhu also saw Cheng Zhongjin and Cheng Anping, and a smile finally appeared on her face.

Just then, Chen Huizhu caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of her eye. She turned her head and saw that it was Zhou Zhengguo leading An Xiaohai out.

Upon seeing An Xiaohai, the anger that had been extinguished in Chen Huizhu's heart suddenly flared up again.

An Xiaohai also saw Chen Huizhu.

At this moment, An Xiaohai was also filled with anger!

Clearly, Zhou Zhengguo had figured out Zhou Tie's identity and even knew who Zhou Tie's father was, which is why he chose to try his best to mediate the conflict between the two sides.

An Xiaohai understood why Zhou Zhengguo did this. After all, going against a provincial official was no joke. If things were allowed to continue, An Xiaohai might completely fall from grace. Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to stand up to a provincial official.

Zhou Zhengguo meant well, An Xiaohai knew that very well, but even knowing that, he still couldn't suppress his anger!

Chen Huizhu stood frozen in place, staring intently at An Xiaohai, her anger burning ever brighter, her body tensing up.

An Xiaohai and Chen Huizhu stared at each other without giving an inch, their gazes icy cold, their slightly upturned lips seemingly full of contempt!

An Xiaohai did not stop, and the two drew closer and closer.

"Ah!~"

When An Xiaohai was less than two meters away from Chen Huizhu, Chen Huizhu suddenly let out a hysterical scream and rushed towards An Xiaohai.

Everyone nearby was startled. Wang Tiejun and Zhou Zhengguo tried to stop them, but they were too close and it was too late.

"ah!……"

Another scream rang out, but this time it was a suppressed scream. In the blink of an eye, An Xiaohai had already punched Chen Huizhu hard in the weak spot under her left ribs!

This punch was extremely powerful, delivered with a knuckle strike. The location was taught to be such that it amplifies the pain many times over without causing serious injury.

The heavy blow sent Chen Huizhu's body slightly airborne. She let out a suppressed scream before landing on the ground, her body convulsing.