Chapter 410: Justice Can Falter

Chapter 410: Justice Can Falter (Update 4)

Inside the police car.

“You got it all figured out?”

Xiao Yu grinned as he looked at Wang Cheng.

Guo Qiang also watched the new little brother with a hearty smile.

Trailing behind Xiao Yu—as the Old Man of the team.

Guo Qiang well knew Xiao Yu’s character.

Not just anyone could expect Xiao Yu to personally take on an apprentice.

So his first thought was of National Security connections.

It was only natural—how many people in the Bincheng police force greet you?

That deputy director and that captain wanted the Criminal Investigation Team to ‘add some manpower.’

But their requests were shot down by the boss and the top brass—they weren’t cutting it.

Now, an intern cop could be this impressive.

Not only did he join the team, he became Xiao Yu’s apprentice.

Only National Security could have pulled that off.

After all, the old detective’s brain wasn’t given away for nothing…

“It’s about the process,”

Wang Cheng nodded firmly, saying, “Handle it cleanly—no nonsense!”

“Hahaha!”

Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang burst into laughter.

“Teach him,”

Xiao Yu glanced at Guo Qiang and shook his head with a smile.

“Little brother, it’s not about the process.”

Guo Qiang wiped his smile away and, with a serious look, said to the bewildered Wang Cheng, “It’s about the impact and the consequences!”

“Huh?” Wang Cheng appeared dumbfounded.

Impact… what impact?

Consequences… what consequences?

Guo Qiang began to explain.

There were many onlookers at the scene.

Besides, the debt collectors entering the boutique weren’t seen as upstanding citizens.

And people love a good spectacle—the crowd would only swell.

Imagine seeing a band of local toughs storm into someone’s store.

Wouldn’t your first thought be that bad guys were causing trouble, bullying the innocent?

Those with a strong sense of justice might erupt in righteous anger.

When such emotions spread, they can lead to unimaginable consequences…

For instance,

an elderly man walking his grandson in a residential community.

At that moment, a shady-looking man passed by.

Then the old man suddenly shouted, “Kidnapper! He’s trying to snatch my child!”

A mob of self-proclaimed righteous citizens appeared and nearly beat the man to death.

A real case!

Sometimes, a sense of justice isn’t wrong, nor is righteous indignation.

But you must discern the truth and avoid acting on impulse.

The boutique case was just such an example.

A local tough was there to collect debts—what was his fault?

Yet the onlookers outside were clueless.

Imagine someone shouting, “The Black Society is bullying people—beat them to death!”

In the heat of the moment, righteous onlookers could end up beating these local thugs.

Could that really happen?

Every case with a large onlooking crowd

needs to be handled swiftly to prevent further impact.

You must also explain the case’s background to the onlookers.

Delays might invite unforeseen repercussions…

“Got it!”

Wang Cheng stared at the two seniors in disbelief.

In his heart, he cheered silently, ‘I’ve learned a lot!’

He never imagined that even top-notch police would worry about such tactics.

Yet Xiao Yu recalled a saying: every detour leads to the right path.

Some lessons truly last a lifetime!

……

The police car parked outside a residential community.

The area was prime, set in a high-end neighborhood.

Home prices here started at two or three tens of thousands per square meter.

A typical home would cost at least a million.

After clearing the guard, the three of them entered the community.

“Have you noticed anything unusual since we got here?”

As they walked, Xiao Yu casually asked Wang Cheng.

“Huh?”

Wang Cheng paused and glanced around, “Is the community upscale?”

“Anything else?”

Xiao Yu asked with a smile, “Something related to the case.”

“This…” Wang Cheng was stumped.

What more could there be?

“Sometimes, we cops need to think on our feet. You have to consider every angle.”

Pointing to his head, Xiao Yu continued, “For example, someone who lives in a community like this and runs a luxury boutique worth millions—have you ever wondered why such a person would take out an online loan and then not repay it?”

Wang Cheng: ……

He was utterly dumbfounded, his mind in knots.

Surely, if you’re that rich—even if cash-strapped—you could mortgage your house or borrow from friends to easily come up with twenty thousand, right?

Even if online loans are convenient,

why wouldn’t you repay the money?

With twelve installments, it’s only a little over ten thousand a month.

…… seeking applause ……

A few sales in a boutique bring in revenue.

So why not settle the debt?

The most outrageous part is,

this boutique is an LV store—you know, Louis Vuitton?

Even the simplest item costs several thousand.

The store’s luxury items are worth over a million.

Daily turnover, if good, runs into several hundred thousand…

Are they really short on cash?

The question is: why would someone running such a store take out a twenty-thousand online loan?

And the most ridiculous part is,

not only do they not repay, they even file a false police report?

“No, something’s off!”

After thinking it through, Wang Cheng exclaimed in surprise.

“Hahaha!”

Xiao Yu and Guo Qiang both chuckled and nodded.

…………

Impressive—the kid’s mind is pretty sharp.

That’s how you train an apprentice.

It isn’t just about mentoring; you have to teach and test them too.

When Xiao Yu first joined the Criminal Investigation Team, Guo Qiang did the same.

Xiao Yu outclassed Guo Qiang in examining the crime scene and analyzing the evidence.

In the end, Xiao Yu’s brilliant work practically slapped Guo Qiang in the face.

Guo Qiang nearly lost face.

On his very first day, Xiao Yu found the murder weapon and soared from there…

“At the police academy, our teachers taught us one key lesson.”

Standing before an apartment building, Xiao Yu said, “To see the essence, look beyond appearances. No matter what case you take on, maintain a questioning mind. Scrutinize every detail—even in minor cases. Identify inconsistencies until every anomaly becomes clear. The solution is within reach!”

Though that was his advice, doubts flickered in his mind.

If even Wang Cheng could think of it, could Xiao Yu not?

Surely, someone with plenty of money would resort to online loans?

Not repaying… and then filing a false police report?

After the false alarm, they still acted so cocky.

Refusal; initiated; self-initiated; … Not cooperating, and they dare to defy the police?

For any normal person with a sound mind,

would you do something like that?

They had just reached the third floor, standing in front of the suspect’s door.

Xiao Yu’s expression changed.

Was that the smell of blood?

Human blood! End of transcript.