Chapter 70: Chapter Seventy: Almost Lost My Mind

Chapter Seventy: Almost Lost My Mind

Early in the morning, Xiao Yu opened his eyes.

After a sleepless night, he felt a bit off.

Whoever faces a case like this, after watching those five videos…

Only someone with an enormous heart could be that sound asleep at night…

Mu Qingwu, on her period, was confined to bed.

Most girls tend to be a bit lazy during this time, feeling unwell and reluctant to move.

“Stay with me for a bit!”

Mu Qingwu clutched her younger brother, not letting him get up.

Was she… acting spoiled?

Xiao Yu was taken aback. Since when did his sister start acting like this?

Well, that’s nothing new—most girls do.

Only those who aren’t close to her would miss it.

It also showed that Mu Qingwu’s condition was rather weak at the moment.

Under normal circumstances, would a dominant, queenly woman act all coy?

Not a chance!

The young couple skipped breakfast, lounging in bed until seven.

Only then did Xiao Yu let her go, heading off to work…

Spending the morning at the Criminal Investigation Team.

Xiao Yu’s mental state was far from ideal.

It wasn’t just that he hadn’t slept—it was the case weighing on him.

His mind kept churning, leaving him distracted.

“It’s noon.”

A hand patted Xiao Yu’s shoulder, snapping him out of his daze.

“Guo Qiang?”

Li Xin and Liu Hongqiao were also present.

These three were all on his team, and naturally, they were close.

At lunchtime, you have to call someone over.

Skipping breakfast meant he needed to eat at noon, or his body wouldn’t cope.

Even during his meal, his mind was busy analyzing the case.

Pondering every possible angle.

In the end, his thoughts were a jumbled mess.

After lunch,

Xiao Yu was summoned to the captain’s office…

“Your section chief promotion was submitted yesterday. It should be approved in a few days.”

Zhao Changshan pulled out a pair of shoulder badges and handed them to Xiao Yu.

A First-Class Inspector!

Xiao Yu’s expression shifted noticeably.

Just as Wang Dong had said, he’d even jumped three ranks —

One first-class merit along with a second-class merit.

No bureaucratic red tape could stop Xiao Yu’s promotion.

“You’ve only been with us for about a month, haven’t you?”

Zhao Changshan commented, “Even rockets aren’t as fast as you rising through the ranks!”

It wasn’t a taunt; it was a sincere compliment.

There was even a hint of envy, quickly turning bitter.

“It’s all because you took care of our department,” Xiao Yu flattered.

He thought, ‘He may see me as a subordinate, but I wish he were merely a lightning rod—so underhanded!’

“Don’t be ridiculous.”

Zhao Changshan said, his expression complex, “Before long, I might be working under you. Then it’ll be your job to take care of this old man!”

With Xiao Yu’s rapid promotion and accumulating merits,

It might only take a few years, perhaps even less.

He could very well end up serving under Xiao Yu!

After some casual chat, Xiao Yu returned to the office hall and sat at his desk.

Staring at the shoulder badges in his hand, he felt no thrill.

For him, a promotion meant nothing.

Being a police officer was solely about solving cases.

In life, all he sought was peace of mind!

Speaking of cases…

His mind involuntarily shifted to the National Security case.

His mental state was off; this case had him more tangled up than ever… Xiao Yu took a deep breath.

He had to crack this case, or his peace of mind would never return!

If analysis didn’t solve it, maybe it was a matter of sheer ability.

When ordinary reasoning fails, unconventional methods must be used.

Simulating a Criminal Mindset… Xiao Yu’s brain roared into overdrive.

“Suppose I were the culprit!”

“Under normal methods, how could I commit the crime without leaving clues or evidence, without forcing someone to self-harm or even commit suicide?”

“No… under conventional criminal methods, it’s impossible!”

“Eliminating the normal means, what options remain?”

“Hypnosis? Though viable, a hypnotized person would snap out when faced with pain or any trigger—no way!”

“Drugs? Powerful agents would cripple the entire body, even causing unconsciousness in severe cases… no way!”

“Hypnosis plus drugs? It might just work, but it’s hardly feasible!”

“First, hypnosis takes too long. Second, do such drugs even exist?”

“Even if they did, combining them with hypnosis… no way!”

“Based on National Security’s investigation, the deceased had very few contacts, and none of them add up as plausible suspects.”

“A crime spanning five different cities would leave even fewer clues… or none at all!”

“Question one: Is it even possible to commit the crime without direct contact with the victim? — no!”

“Question two: Without contact, how on earth would you get the victim to take a drug? — no!”

“Do I have accomplices? Two people? Or maybe even a gang?”

“What’s the motive? Everyone has a purpose before committing a crime!”

“This is baffling… could it really be something paranormal?”

Xiao Yu’s pupils contracted as his heart sank into despair.

0… Flowers, please…

But he quickly recovered, his logic sharpening and clarifying.

“No, this is just a hypothesis. We can basically rule out these possibilities.”

“Let’s rethink this…”

“Two glaring clues.”

“First, control! Second, self-harm!”

“Firstly, controlling a person isn’t simple; it’s impossible in a short time.”

“Secondly, self-harm – the drive behind it reflects a psychological state. Getting someone to self-harm, even under hypnosis, is unthinkable. It defies human nature. Unless…”

“Hallucinations?”

“Could drug-induced hallucinations cause the deceased to self-injure in a state of delirium?”

“Now, that is a puzzler.”

“How could you manipulate someone’s hallucinations to the point they hurt themselves?”

“I can’t figure that out. Let’s try another approach.”

“First, rule out hallucinations… Suppose this was a meticulously planned, heinous crime.”

“The perpetrator would definitely leave some clues. Every crime scene bears traces, direct or indirect…”

“A crime scene?”

Smack!

Xiao Yu slapped his forehead.

I’m losing my mind!

He hadn’t even seen the victim or visited the scene.

Could one really solve such a case with just five videos and a dossier?

How stupid!

As the saying goes, ‘A wolf travels a thousand miles for meat, a dog for excrement.’

Whether wolf or dog, you’ve got to be there first.

The old adage is spot on.

Xiao Yu grabbed his phone and dialed Wang Dong’s number.

“Xiao Yu?”

Wang Dong answered almost immediately.

“Hey, Brother Wang, do you have any quick ideas to help me get to the crime scene?” Xiao Yu asked.

“You’re heading to the scene?”

Wang Dong wasted no time, replying, “Yes, I do!”

Indeed, he did.

Two hours later,

Under the astonished gazes of countless detectives,

A massive armed helicopter appeared above the Criminal Investigation Team.

It slowly descended, landing on the main road outside the team’s premises.

Not only were the police astonished,

Drivers on the road and many onlookers were equally stunned.

Everyone watching the helicopter was amazed.

Listening to the loudspeaker on the chopper calling his name,

Xiao Yu smirked and strode toward it.

“National Security sure makes an entrance!”

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