Chapter 190 - Could Mr. Su Do It?
Captain Wu, who had initially been resistant to Su Ming's offer, picked up the bottle of mineral water and took a drink. After finishing, he wiped his mouth and exclaimed, “This really tastes like mango!” He had expected an odd flavor, but was completely taken aback to find it genuinely mango-flavored.
A warmth began to spread from his abdomen to his limbs and brain. Before he knew it, his fatigue had vanished, replaced by a surge of vitality. His left leg, which had been aching, no longer pained him. Even the discomfort in his stomach, a result of eating too hastily, had eased. Stomach issues were common among his colleagues, where time was of the essence.
For twenty years, Captain Wu had been plagued by recurring stomach problems, usually kept at bay with medication. Now, to his relief, the discomfort had disappeared. He felt incredibly healthy, almost in disbelief as he stretched out his hand. Energized, he was confident he could run five kilometers with ease.
Then, an itch on his scalp caught his attention, prompting him to scratch it. To his astonishment, he felt new hair growth. “Mr. Su, this water is miraculous!” he exclaimed.
President Chen replied with a smug grin, “Everything Mr. Su offers is top-notch.”
“Indeed,” Captain Wu agreed, still in awe of the potion's effects.
“Captain Wu, shall we head out?” someone suggested.
“Alright,” he replied, shifting his focus back to the task at hand. His health had been restored, and his hair had regrown, but the case remained unsolved.
Su Ming, carrying several bottles of the mineral water, followed Captain Wu to the criminal investigation unit. President Chen stayed behind in the villa to tend to Su Ming's plants.
On their way, Su Ming spotted Wang Guohui's car. Dressed in pajamas with disheveled hair, Wang Guohui was glancing anxiously at his watch. Clearly, he had slept poorly the night before and hadn't even had time to change before rushing to work. It was easy to predict that a confrontation with President Chen was imminent.
Inside the criminal investigation unit, led by Captain Wu, Su Ming encountered officers with stern faces and furrowed brows. They had hoped for a breakthrough after apprehending a suspect, yet no clues had emerged.
“Captain Wu, welcome back.”
In the office, a weary senior policeman addressed Captain Wu, “Did you uncover anything on the surveillance footage from the Guoxing Building?”
“Nothing.”
Captain Wu let out a sigh and responded, “Chief, they were thoroughly prepared and their counter-surveillance skills are top-notch. We've hardly found any useful leads.”
“And who might this be?”
The chief's attention shifted to Su Ming.
“Chief, this gentleman here is Mr. Su.”
Captain Wu grinned at Su Ming and introduced, “Mr. Su, meet our chief. He's heading up this investigation.”
“So, you're Mr. Su.”
The recent diamond affair had stirred up quite the uproar, so naturally, the chief was familiar with Su Ming. He inquired, “Mr. Su, what brings you here? Are you looking to file a report?”
“That's not it.”
Captain Wu shook his head and explained, “Mr. Su has a background in criminal psychology, which could prove beneficial to our case interrogation. As luck would have it, our bureau's two psychology experts are away for training. I believe Mr. Su could be of assistance.”
“Then we're in your debt, Mr. Su.”
The chief spoke with a veneer of courtesy, his skepticism about Su Ming quite apparent.
Captain Wu was a renowned figure in criminal investigation circles, known to make even hardened criminals tremble at his sight.
He had encountered all manner of criminals.
And yet, even Captain Wu had his limits.
The prospects seemed grim.
But Su Ming merely offered a slight, knowing smile.
He remained silent.
In his mind, Su Ming mused, “You're all venerable figures in the police force, having made significant contributions, yet you lack a System!”
With his System, there was no task Su Ming couldn't accomplish.
Led by Captain Wu, they soon reached the room adjacent to the interrogation chamber. Through the surveillance, they observed a middle-aged man seated inside.
The man, in his forties, was somewhat overweight with short hair. His eyes were closed, and he remained silent.
Upon seeing the man, Captain Wu immediately felt a headache brewing.
“Captain Wu, allow me to have a word with him,” Su Ming offered cheerfully.
“Mr. Su, this individual is a repeat offender. Talking to him might not yield any results,” Captain Wu expressed his doubt.
Can Su Ming pull it off?
Captain Wu was skeptical of Su Ming's assertions.
This wasn't some kind of therapy session.
Interrogating this particular suspect was proving to be a tough nut to crack.
He was a hardened criminal with a lengthy rap sheet.
Yet, Su Ming just flashed a cryptic smile and stepped out of the surveillance room alongside Captain Wu.
“Do you really think you're up for this?”
Captain Wu was uncertain.
“Let me give it a shot.”
Su Ming appeared brimming with confidence.
Captain Wu felt a weight lift from his chest.
Perhaps he had overestimated Su Ming.
Against such a hardened criminal, Su Ming surely had no recourse.
Money might line Mr. Su's pockets, but it doesn't solve everything.
Jobs like these require the hands of a professional.
And while Mr. Su may have the looks, they're no weapon against a ruthless felon.
“Mr. Su, maybe we should just call it off…”
Captain Wu wavered.
From his perspective, Mr. Su was young and affluent, a sign of a charmed life.
He probably hadn't faced many obstacles.
If Su Ming ran into trouble here or got pushed around by the criminal, it could leave him rattled.
And if Su Ming ended up spiraling into depression, Captain Wu would never forgive himself.
“No worries, Captain Wu. Let me have a go at it. Who knows? I might just succeed.”
Su Ming offered a reassuring smile.
“Okay then…”
Captain Wu unlocked the door, still tinged with concern, and cautioned Su Ming, “If he gets under your skin, just let it roll off your back, alright?”
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