What?
Chief Constable Zheng's voice echoed in his ears, and Chen Ping'an was completely stunned.
I provided effective clues, and Zheng Shiyong and Tan Huacong killed Za Mao Yu!?
This is a joke, isn't it!?
In an instant, Chen Ping'an's expression darkened.
It was already very clear what had happened. Whether it was Tan Huacong colluding with Zheng Shiyong, or Zheng Shiyong colluding with Tan Huacong, no matter who colluded with whom, the two of them had joined forces to steal his credit.
Good heavens!
Chen Ping'an exclaimed, 'Good heavens!'
They truly have guts, daring to stir up trouble with the tiger!
A surge of anger brewed in Chen Ping'an's heart. He felt an impulse to directly ascend the high platform and confront Zheng Shiyong and Tan Huacong to clarify things.
Who exactly killed Za Mao Yu!
But reason forced him to calm down.
Even if Chen Ping'an was slow, he could react and realize that there must be Chief Constable Zheng's shadow behind these two. Otherwise, it would never have happened so quickly.
"The corresponding rewards will be fulfilled one by one at tomorrow's pre-duty meeting. All right, let's congratulate the three of them together."
As Chief Constable Zheng's voice fell, cheers erupted from the Yamen Runners.
"Shiyong, amazing!"
"Head Tan isn't bad either."
"Amazing, amazing!"
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"Ping'an, congratulations! You have to tell me all about what happened later." Monkey Head, standing beside Chen Ping'an, smiled and couldn't help but congratulate Chen Ping'an.
"Ping'an, well done." Da Shan was the same, his Face full of smiles, revealing a mouth full of large yellow teeth.
"Mm." Chen Ping'an showed a hint of a smile.
Chief Constable Zheng's speech concluded, which meant that today's pre-duty meeting also ended. Next, the Yamen Runners present would each receive their tasks and begin their busy day.
"Monkey Head, Da Shan, you two go get your tasks first. I need to handle something."
Chen Ping'an left that sentence and walked forward.
There, Chief Constable Zheng and two other Chief Constables were chatting as they walked towards the Chief Constable's office behind them.
"Chief Constable Zheng."
Chen Ping'an hurried forward, trying to keep his voice humble.
"Oh, it's Chen Ping'an. What is it?"
Chief Constable Zheng stopped, his tone quite good, a smile on his Face.
"Chief Constable Zheng, regarding what you just announced, you might be mistaken. Za Mao Yu was killed by me on the spot." Chen Ping'an looked at Chief Constable Zheng with a steady gaze.
Seeing Chen Ping'an's serious expression, Chief Constable Zheng's smile slightly receded. He gestured to the other two Chief Constables, indicating for them to go first.
"Oh? What evidence do you have!?
"Regarding the process of the killing, Head Tan Huacong has a detailed record in the archives from last night. The archive information will make it clear at a glance. Furthermore, Head Tan also gave me this as proof."
Saying that, Chen Ping'an took out the black credential from his embrace.
"Is that so?" Chief Constable Zheng said in surprise, "In that case, I really need to understand this properly."
"Xiao Zu, go call Tan Huacong and Shiyong over!" Chief Constable Zheng called out to a young Yamen Runner not far away.
"Yes, Chief Constable Zheng." The young Yamen Runner called Xiao Zu respectfully replied.
"Let's go to my office to talk."
After saying that, Chief Constable Zheng strode away.
Chen Ping'an followed Chief Constable Zheng, his head lowered and not speaking.
Soon, the two arrived at the Chief Constable's office. Chief Constable Zheng sat down on a chair without bothering with Chen Ping'an.
After waiting for a while, the young Yamen Runner brought Tan Huacong and Zheng Shiyong over.
"Chief Constable Zheng." Tan Huacong and Zheng Shiyong respectfully greeted him.
"Mm." Zheng Zhenwu, who was Chief Constable Zheng, nodded slightly upon seeing the two enter and said, "Chen Ping'an said that Za Mao Yu, the remnant of the Qing Yu Gang, was killed by him. Did the two of you steal his credit? Is this true?"
"Chief Constable Zheng, absolutely not!" Tan Huacong immediately cried out in injustice.
"Yes, Uncle... Chief Constable Zheng, Za Mao Yu was killed by Head Tan and me working together! How could Chen Ping'an have killed him!? No matter how seriously injured Za Mao Yu was, he couldn't have been killed by a temporary Yamen Runner who hasn't even entered the Dao of martial arts!"
Zheng Shiyong's tone was agitated, looking as if he had been wronged.
"Chen Ping'an, what are your intentions, to slander Head Tan and me like this!"
"What Shiyong said is not wrong. Chen Ping'an, how could you, someone who hasn't entered the Dao of martial arts, kill Za Mao Yu!?" Zheng Zhenwu looked at Chen Ping'an, his Face showing confusion.
"Chief Constable Zheng, the details were thoroughly recorded by Head Tan Huacong last night. This is the proof Head Tan Huacong gave me after recording the information." Chen Ping'an took out the black credential and handed it to Zheng Zhenwu.
Zheng Zhenwu took it and examined it: "The pattern is correct, it is indeed a credential. Tan Huacong, what do you have to say?"
"Chief Constable Zheng, it's a misunderstanding! This credential was indeed given by me to Chen Ping'an. The archive information was also indeed recorded. But what is recorded on it is only about Chen Ping'an reporting effective clues! This credential cannot be used as proof that he killed Za Mao Yu!? The two are completely unrelated! This matter can be known by looking at the archive information, please Chief Constable Zheng, see clearly!"
Tan Huacong spoke anxiously and agitatedly.
"Then go get the archived file!" Zheng Zhenwu decided.
"Yes." Tan Huacong responded and immediately ran out of the office.
"The reward for reporting clues wasn't enough for you, and now you're eyeing the credit for the kill? What are you thinking, Chen Ping'an? How can you, an ordinary person who hasn't entered the Dao of martial arts, kill a Qi Blood Second Realm martial arts expert?"
Zheng Shiyong looked at Chen Ping'an with a Face full of mockery.
Chen Ping'an's expression remained unchanged; he ignored him and just stood there quietly.
Seeing Chen Ping'an ignore him, Zheng Shiyong felt a pang, like a punch hitting cotton, a feeling more uncomfortable than being directly confronted.
It wasn't long before Tan Huacong returned with the archived information.
"Chief Constable Zheng, this file has been sealed with glaze. There's no possibility of it being swapped, please inspect it." Tan Huacong handed the file to Zheng Zhenwu.
"Mm." Zheng Zhenwu nodded. He tore open the glaze seal and then began to examine it. After more than ten breaths, Zheng Zhenwu raised his head with a calm expression, threw the file onto the table, and said to Chen Ping'an in an indifferent tone, "Come over and see for yourself."
Chen Ping'an stepped forward, picked up the file, and began to read it. Upon reading it, he found that the information written on it was completely different from what he had described and confirmed last night. Clearly, Tan Huacong had swapped it.
However, he had no evidence whatsoever.
Good!
This is truly interesting!
Chen Ping'an suppressed a surge of anger in his heart, but his expression was exceptionally calm. He put down the file and looked into Chief Constable Zheng's eyes.
"In that case, I made a mistake."
"Don't even look at what kind of person you are, what kind of porcelain you dare to touch randomly!" Zheng Shiyong said sarcastically.
Chen Ping'an glanced at Zheng Shiyong, then at Tan Huacong, said nothing, and turned to leave directly.
"Uncle, look at his attitude! Not even a greeting, this is too disrespectful to your Face!"
Zheng Shiyong said angrily.
"It's normal for young people to have some temper. He'll figure it out."
Zheng Zhenwu said indifferently.
"As for you......"
"What about me?"
Zheng Shiyong said indifferently.
Zheng Zhenwu looked at Zheng Shiyong for a long time, until Zheng Shiyong felt uncomfortable.
"Don't let it happen again!"
"Huh?"
"Alright, you can all leave now." Zheng Zhenwu spoke, dismissing them.
"Thank you, Chief Constable Zheng, for upholding justice for us." Tan Huacong said gratefully.
"Then Uncle, I'm leaving." Zheng Shiyong said, then left with Tan Huacong.
After leaving the Chief Constable's office, a hint of worry flashed across Tan Huacong's Face as he quietly said to Zheng Shiyong.
"Shiyong, do you think this will really be alright?"
"Did you burn your previous file?"
"Burned it."
"If it's burned, then it's fine. It's inherently unreasonable for a temporary Yamen Runner who hasn't even entered the Dao of martial arts to kill a Qi Blood Second Realm Za Mao Yu. Besides, with Uncle backing us, even if this matter goes to the Squad Leader, we'll still be in the right. Don't worry, it's fine!"
Zheng Shiyong said with full confidence.
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