Mystery Hunter

Chapter 18: A Business Partner

Translator: Ca5 Editor: MadHatter

Jiang He was fairly convinced that he had never seen Luo Jinbao since he wont forget them after meeting them even if it was only once. But considering that Luo Jinbao was glad to meet Jiang He, he concluded that there was an 80% possibility that Luo Jinbao had views of himself as a fellow business partner. But Jiang He didnt want to breach this point. From the analysis of the current facts, Jiang He thought that if he disclosed his true identity to Luo Jinbao, the possibility of the person in front of him giving any information was reduced.

Jiang He glanced at Luo Jinbao and assumed that he should be approximately forty years old. He was wearing a tracksuit with a pair of shoes. The sole of the shoe was incredibly thick and soft, thus there was virtually no sound of footfall. Jiang He noticed a small, elongated callus on the right side of the index finger on Luo Jinbaos left hand. This sort of callus was unusual, and it appeared that it was a trace left by the frequent use of metal wires to pick locks.

Before Jiang He could say anything, Luo Jinbao spoke first: You should be a bit younger than me, so it makes sense if you call me Brother Luo. How should I address you?

Jiang He, Jiang He remarked lightly. The possibility of being afraid of the owner is more than 70% as a thief. If you were in a do-or-die situation of getting caught by the police, the likelihood of you murdering someone is 10%. But from my analysis, youre not terrified of me, and there is no indication of you murdering people.

Hearing Jiang Hes statements, Luo Jinbao chuckled, You and I both know that you are not different from me, so stop acting that way. Youre probably not the owner of this house, right?

No, Jiang He said cheerfully. Have you been to this house before?

Seated on the coffee table, Luo Jinbao set his bag down and remarked, Now that youve seen me, we will allow each other to live their own lives. You see, I have stolen many things. Ill put them down, and never come again.

Luo Jinbao brought out the stolen articles one by one.

What did you steal when you came here before? Jiang He looked at Luo Jinbao.

Luo Jinbao opened his lips and said, Im already willing to share some of the stolen stuff with you, you shouldnt be greedy. And dont think that I dont know who you are. It wont help anyone if you talk about it and make a scene.

Jiang He couldnt tell ascertain whether Luo Jinbaos statements were true or false based on an observation of his claims, but it appeared that he was unaware that everyone in the family except Li Weiyi had passed away.

Seeing that Jiang He didnt speak, Luo Jinbao assumed that Jiang He was terrified, so he sought the victory: I have come to this place many times, and I dont know what her husband is like. You say, her husband is out every day earning money to provide for the family, but yes, I do come here every once in a while.

Luo Jinbao glanced up and down at Jiang He: Look at yourself, youre not charming at all. Look at me now; despite being a few years older than you, Im in good shape. How can I not say that Im more handsome than Pan An?

Jiang He replied, You have a large belly, your head is a bit bald, and youre wearing awful yellow sportswear. You do not meet the current common standard of what is perceived to be handsome, even though I acknowledge that the term may be subjective.

Jiang Hes remark infuriated Luo Jinbao, but before he could respond, Jiang He promptly posed a question.

Are you currently in possession of He Huijuans cell phone? Jiang He cast a glance at Luo Jinbao and asked a crucial question.

Luo Jinbao had already placed the backpack on his back: Yes, I took that phone, so what are you going to do? Call the cops?

Hearing Luo Jinbaos statements, Jiang He realized that his assumption was on point. Should the cell phone be returned, Li Weiyis innocence can be established. Right now, Jiang He was 80% positive that the killer was not Li Weiyi, but he didnt quite comprehend, why would Li Weiyi pretend to be the murderer?

Where is the phone now? Please pass it over. Jiang He never had any self-respect, nor did he know what this sparrow known as self-respect was.

At that moment, Luo Jinbao was slightly perturbed. He thought to himself that he was stronger than the slender Jiang He in front of him as he stared at him. Even though he did not steal the mobile phone and was merely attempting to agitate Jiang He earlier, he could not figure out how to explain to the stick-like guy in front of him that robbers dont go out for business with previously stolen stuff. This Jiang He wanted a cell phone that he didnt even steal, which was totally impossible.

What if I dont give it to you? Luo Jinbao replied, in an angry voice. Even thieves had self-respect, how can someone like Jiang He just demand a stolen item while calling him fat and bald?

When he heard what Luo Jinbao said, Jiang realized that Luo Jinbao was going to employ force.

He glanced at Luo Jinbao and rapidly assessed in his mind: Luo Jinbao has a 50% chance of punching from the right side, 20% right kick, 10% right side kick, 10% left kick, 5% left side kick.

Jiang He understood he wasnt as strong as Luo Jinbao since he was a large man. There would be no chance for him to win should Luo Jinbao have been able to strike him first.

At this point, Jiang He was mentally analyzing hundreds of strategies. Among those hundreds of strategies, Jiang He swiftly chose the best course of action and the one most likely to guarantee his own safety.

Jiang He instantly opened the door and hastily left as Luo Jinbao had just moved a step forward. After rushing out of the entrance, a loud yell escaped him.

Jiang Hes brain deemed this method to be 100% safe.

Luo Jinbao never anticipated that Jiang He would play a game with him. He stood in the room and was exceedingly bewildered. Jiang He was rushing outside to call the police and apprehend the thief but wasnt Jiang He supposed to be a robber himself? Did he lie earlier? Fuck Luo Jinbao cursed internally. He knew he had to stop Jiang He.

You bastard, you shrank your head like a turtle. Luo Jinbao seized the doorknob, and while struggling with Jiang He, he exclaimed, Dont be a bitch, if you are a man, come in and fight me.

Jiang He completely ignored Luo Jinbao, as if he didnt hear those foul words at all. He simply kept shouting, Theres a thief! Help! Catch

In the middle of the night, beneath the reflection of brilliant moonlight from the window, Jiang Hes voice resounded across the entire complex.

Within a few seconds, around 15 people gathered, and the security captain rushed up with a few security guards.

When the security guards came to the sixth floor, Jiang He was perspiring profusely, pulling the doorknob tightly.

A thief? asked the security captain.

Jiang He replied, Thats right, he is locked inside.

Brothers, come with me! shouted the security captain.

Jiang He let go of the doorknob.

Luo Jinbao who was in the house didnt expect Jiang He to abruptly let go of the doorknob. Notwithstanding his fear of ghosts, the second guard seized the initiative against the thief and hurled himself at Luo Jinbao nearly instantaneously.

When An Jinzhong came with the police, Luo Jinbao was still squatting on his butt.

And An Jinzhong plainly spotted Jiang He standing next to the security captain. He didnt expect Jiang He to be here, Why are you here, Jiang He? Wherever there is trouble, you are there.

The security captain was puzzled. Wait, you two dont know each other? Isnt he a policeman from your police station?

This time it was An Jinzhong who was puzzled, but he knew that Jiang He must have caused some misunderstanding. Take this thief and this guy posing as a policeman back to the police station.

Jiang He was seated in the interrogation room again.

Tell me, what did you do this time? An Jinzhong still didnt have a nice tone: Why didnt you fight with pigs this time, but did it with people? Tell me, why were you at the deceaseds residence at night?

Jiang He didnt want to spend his energy explaining everything to An Jinzhong. This incident needs to be turned over to the Criminal Police since you are not the one handling it. So you should call Captain Wang Chao of the Jinlun Road Branch immediately, and inform him that I have made a new discovery that can establish Li Weiyi is not the killer.

No. An Jinzhong banged on the table: Who are you and why should I listen to you? I have the right to detain you if you dont explain the matter to me clearly. What brings you to the home of the deceased without any apparent cause?

Jiang He still disregarded An Jinzhongs queries and gazed at An Jinzhong. After a time, he continued, Today you went to visit your wife, and you addressed the matter of your kid going to school. You still have your wife in your heart, but your wife feels that you have nothing to do. You

Jiang An Jinzhong suddenly waved his hand and said, Stop, Ill call Wang Chao, right as he was ready to continue his words.

Okay. Jiang He nodded.

While calling Wang Chao, An Jinzhong turned and said to Jiang He, You know, youre an asshole.

I cant understand. Jiang He asked, Why would everyone say that?

The call was already connected.

The sub-bureau? Im An Jinzhong from the police station. Can you inform Captain Wang that Jiang He has made a new discovery?

An Jinzhong hung up the phone. Are you satisfied with this?

I dont quite grasp what you said earlier, Jiang He asked again.

An Jinzhong shook his head: You dont need to ask since you wont comprehend; you simply need to be aware that youre a bastard. Just wait. I dont believe it will take long until Wang Chao shows up.