Chapter 4

In this world, could there be such a coincidence?

Zhao Yu was trying hard to convince himself that he was just overthinking. There was no reason that right after he attended a meeting about capturing the electric baton rapist, he would run into the suspect in person, right?

The probability of this happening seemed even smaller than winning the lottery jackpot!

However, Zhao Yu, clutching the cocktail in his hand, couldn't bring himself to drink it. The man in the trench coat he had just seen was too suspicious!

The baseball cap, the lowered head, the gloomy eyes, the furtive manner...

Zhao Yu recalled the case details provided by Team Leader Qu Ping. The victims of the electric baton rape were all women with questionable lifestyles, which perfectly matched the characteristics of the materialistic woman he had just seen.

Moreover, the perpetrator had once been scratched on the face, and the trench coat man had been using his collar to cover his face. Could it be...

Could it be...

The trench coat man was really the electric baton rapist?

Thinking this, Zhao Yu could no longer remain calm!

He felt that even if he was mistaken, it was still necessary to follow and check. So, he put down his glass and quickly chased in the direction the trench coat man had disappeared.

The exit of the bar was a small, inconspicuous iron gate, just like the entrance. After chasing out, Zhao Yu found himself in a deep, narrow alley.

It was already late at night, and the alley was silent. Zhao Yu glanced around and, under the bright moonlight, suddenly noticed a figure darting to the end of the alley on the right.

Huh?

Zhao Yu was stunned, feeling even more suspicious. He quickly followed in that direction.

Stalking and chasing were once Zhao Yu's daily routine. He ran quickly and moved silently.

The black shadow had turned into another narrow, dark alley that led directly to a parking lot.

When Zhao Yu passed a green trash bin, he suddenly saw a man lying on the ground. It was the wealthy man who had just taken the materialistic woman.

He was lying on his back, unconscious.

Damn!

Zhao Yu was shocked. Judging by the man's stiff body, he was likely knocked out by an electric baton!

Since the man was down, what about the woman?

Zhao Yu looked into the darkness, and though he saw nothing, he heard a rustling sound from a corner ahead.

Oh my!

Could it be?

Zhao Yu felt a bit nervous. He looked around and found a wooden stick next to the trash bin, which he picked up.

He tiptoed to the corner, peeked around, and saw the trench coat man from the bar fiddling with something on the ground.

Upon closer inspection, the materialistic woman was also lying unconscious, and the trench coat man was hurriedly undressing her!

Zhao Yu's eyes widened. There was no doubt; the scene before him confirmed everything. The electric baton rapist, whom the police had been desperately trying to catch, was right in front of him.

Alright, kid!

Today, you've met your match, Zhao Yu!

I'm going to do a good deed for the people!

Zhao Yu's specialty was the sneak attack. He dashed forward and, before the trench coat man could react, swung the stick at the back of his head!

Zhao Yu was strong, and the blow was powerful. With a crack, the wooden stick broke in two!

The trench coat man, caught off guard, jumped up and glared at Zhao Yu with an evil look, his electric baton crackling.

No way!

Zhao Yu was stunned, staring at the trench coat man, wondering if he had some kind of ironclad defense.

However, the trench coat man only glared at Zhao Yu for two seconds before his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed, unconscious!

Phew!

Zhao Yu let out a long breath and quickly took out his phone.

...

An hour later, Zhao Yu returned to the police station office.

The office was even busier than before, with all the detectives anxiously waiting for the results.

Li Beini, with her big, innocent eyes, gave Zhao Yu a thumbs up. "Senior, you're amazing! You caught the criminal all by yourself! Was all that talk about taking leave just a ruse? Come on, did you already have a lead on the criminal?"

For some reason, Zhao Yu had no feelings for Li Beini, perhaps because of her average looks, young age, and ordinary figure. Irritated by her constant chatter, he said:

"Can you get me another coffee?"

"Sure! Sure!" Li Beini eagerly went to the tea room.

At this moment, Liu Changhu said sarcastically from a distance, "Hmph, don't get too cocky! It's not certain that you really caught the criminal! If it turns out to be an innocent person, someone will have a lot to answer for!"

This was clearly directed at Zhao Yu, but he was too tired to care.

However, before Liu Changhu could finish, Team Leader Qu Ping rushed in excitedly. "Comrades, the results are in! The blood and urine samples match, and the electric baton model is correct. We can now confirm that this is the electric baton rapist! The case is solved!"

Hearing this, the office erupted in applause. Some were happy, some were excited, and some were jealous, but everyone's eyes inevitably turned to Zhao Yu.

An hour ago, Zhao Yu had a big argument with the deputy captain over taking leave. No one could have imagined that an hour later, the person who solved the case so quickly would be Zhao Yu!

People began to wonder how Zhao Yu had managed to catch the criminal.

"Yay! Great job, Officer Zhao!" Li Beini placed the coffee in front of Zhao Yu and said excitedly, "Congratulations! Don't forget to treat us when you get the bonus!"

Bonus?

Zhao Yu recalled that there was indeed a rule in the police force that officers who directly caught criminals would receive a cash reward, as well as recognition that would benefit their future promotions and evaluations.

Catching criminals and getting paid?

What a good deal!

Zhao Yu smiled and glanced at Deputy Captain Liu. Liu's face, already sour, turned even worse, and he crossed his arms, saying nothing.

"The electric baton used by the suspect was modified, with a voltage of 300,000 volts, capable of instantly knocking someone out!" Team Leader Qu Ping explained. "The suspect's name is still unknown, but he is a high school student who may have dropped out. Due to severe injuries, he is in the ICU and cannot be interrogated yet. Xiao Zhao, that hit of yours was indeed... quite harsh!"

"What? Harsh? You said it was 300,000 volts. If I hadn't hit him hard, I would have been the one in trouble!" Zhao Yu said without a hint of guilt. "If I hadn't knocked him out, I would have been the one in the ICU!"

"The doctor said your hit will keep him unconscious for two to three days!" Qu Ping smiled, not blaming Zhao Yu. She then turned to Liu Changhu and said, "Deputy Captain, we need to arrange for someone to guard the suspect at the hospital tonight. Please take care of it!"

Liu Changhu nodded, his eyes brightening. He quickly said to Zhao Yu, "Alright, Xiao Zhao, since you caught him, you should guard the suspect at the hospital tonight, right?"

"Ah... " Zhao Yu ignored him, stretching lazily. "I'm tired. You guys figure it out. I've caught the guy, and now I need a good sleep... Ah..."

"You!" Liu Changhu was so angry his nose was crooked. "Zhao Yu, this is the police force, and there are rules. What kind of attitude is this? Just because you caught the criminal, you think you're so great? Hmph, I think you just got lucky. What about the one who said he didn't want to be a police officer? Who...?"

Liu Changhu was feeling triumphant when he suddenly saw Zhao Yu grab the glass of coffee. He instinctively dodged backward, even burying his head behind the partition.

However, Zhao Yu merely took a sip of the coffee, with no intention of throwing it at him.

This made Liu Changhu, hiding behind the table, even more embarrassed.

Zhao Yu wanted to tease him a bit more, but after taking a sip of coffee, a clear and crisp voice suddenly rang in his head:

"This encounter is complete, completion rate: 75%. Congratulations, you have obtained a hidden item. Please check your inventory!"

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