Chapter 173 - This Is What You Owe !
After about half an hour, Tian Feng had explained everything.
The information he had previously shared was largely accurate, though he had downplayed his own role. In truth, Hee Jia was indeed envious of Su i's family background and had beco involved with Su Mingtang, but this was orchestrated by Tian Feng.
Even Hee Jia's connection with Wang Zongyi was directed by Tian Feng. She was like a marionette, manipulated by him to carry out various actions.
Her actions were fueled by her own greed, but also significantly influenced by Tian Feng's deliberate use of hypnosis to control and tornt her.
Similar to the shadow Tian Feng cast over Zhang Xiaolong, Hee Jia harbored a profound fear of Tian Feng, feeling as though she could never escape his clutches, and thus she continued to comply with his demands.
Upon learning that Wang Zongyi harbored resentnt towards Wang Zongming, Tian Feng had Hee Jia convey that she could eliminate Wang Zongming without raising any suspicion. Wang Zongyi eagerly agreed, assuring that money would be no object once the deed was done.
Hee Jia then set up a eting with Su i and Wang Zongming, who unsuspectingly consud a hallucinogenic drug. Tian Feng then hypnotized them both, ensuring events unfolded according to his design.
Contrary to appearances, it wasn't Wang Zongming who pulled the trigger; for safety, Tian Feng took the shot himself. However, since Su i was under hypnosis, her mory falsely implicated Wang Zongming as the shooter, a precaution in case she survived.
Post-hypnosis, Wang Zongming had no recollection of Su i's shooting, leading the police to erroneously suspect him as the culprit based on the evidence at hand.
The sche was ticulously planned, but Tian Feng had not anticipated Zhang Xiaolong's intervention. Not only did Zhang Xiaolong revive Su i, but he also brought her back to a state of lively animation.
Tian Feng realized at that mont that he had encountered a master of dicine, soone who likely possessed unique abilities just as he did with hypnosis.
He was acutely aware that if Zhang Xiaolong t Wang Zongming again, his hypnosis might be uncovered, potentially jeopardizing his entire sche.
Yet, even after this realization, Tian Feng didn't hold back. Instead, he impulsively considered recruiting Zhang Xiaolong. Having such a formidable individual under his control would surely make his future endeavors more manageable. Little did he anticipate the significant setback that awaited him.
“Did you drink my water?” Tian Feng couldn't let go of this question. “I refuse to believe anyone can drink my water and remain unaffected by my hypnosis.”
“Your petty tricks are laughable. Do you honestly think they're enough to conquer the world? You're grossly underestimating the grandeur of China's millennia-old history!” Zhang Xiaolong said with disdain.
Tian Feng's thods were nothing more than shoddy hypnosis combined with hallucinogenic drugs to manipulate minds. His overreaching greed had clearly clouded his judgnt.
“Could you possibly not turn in?” Tian Feng blurted out in desperation. “I recognize your strength and status. I'm sure I can be of use to you. Spare , and I'll give you everything I've acquired, including Hee Jia. You have no idea; that woman could make a man's heart soar… Ah…”
He was cut off as Zhang Xiaolong intervened once more, having no patience for soone who, even in their final monts, sought to cause harm.
While Tian Feng was caught between life and death, Yeh i and Yuen Lai returned to the scene.
“What's the situation?” Yeh i asked, observing Tian Feng's silent pantomi and reassessing Zhang Xiaolong, as if only now noticing his capabilities.
“Let him tell you,” Zhang Xiaolong said, gesturing towards Tian Feng.
Once freed, Tian Feng inhaled deeply and confessed in a near-mad rush, “It was all . I did everything. I had Hee Jia hypnotize Wang Zongming. Please, arrest . Take away. I want to be imprisoned. Hurry, let face jail ti!”
Yuen Lai was taken aback by the scene before him, pondering over the tactic Zhang Xiaolong had employed to make a criminal so desperate to be incarcerated.
Imagine the reduced headaches for the police departnt if every criminal were like this!
“This individual likely has more than this one charge against him. You should delve deeper with your questioning.”
Uncovering all the charges against this person could be ti-consuming, but even this single case would suffice to keep him behind bars for a considerable period.
“Alright, we'll take it from here,” Yuen Lai promised earnestly. “I assure you, we'll provide a resolution that will satisfy everyone.”
“As for Captain Fu…” Zhang Xiaolong cast a glance his way, “Aside from drugging my water with hallucinogens and bringing in Tian Feng to try and hypnotize , he hasn't been too involved. How he's dealt with is up to Bureau Chief Yuen to decide.”
“Scum like you will no longer wear this uniform or carry a police firearm. As for the repercussions, they'll be determined by a judge,” Yuen Lai declared.
Fu Yuan, though seething with reluctance, had no choice but to hang his head in defeat.
“Once you've finished with the interrogation, I'll be taking him,” Yeh i interjected, referring to the Hypnotist Tian Feng.
Yuen Lai naturally had no objections, especially since it was a matter for after the trial.
With the situation here resolved, Zhang Xiaolong was eager to reunite with Liu Juan. He had been brought in and hadn't returned, and with all the chaos at the police station, the stress must have been mounting for Liu Juan, who was likely even more concerned now.
But instead of leaving, Zhang Xiaolong found himself escorted elsewhere by Yeh i.
“Get to the point. I have other matters to attend to,” Zhang Xiaolong said, his tone unchanged despite the help he had received. His initial cold encounter with her hadn't been forgotten.
“This ti, you owe another favor,” Yeh i remarked, her voice lacking its usual chill. By her standards, this was practically warm.
“And how do you expect to repay you? With money, or are you suggesting sothing more personal?” Zhang Xiaolong retorted sharply.
“I just want to remind you that I might not be able to assist you in the sa way going forward,” Yeh i's voice carried a touch of lancholy, “If anything happens to , you have to take good care of her. You owe that much!”
Zhang Xiaolong felt a jolt in his heart. “What's so serious? Is there anything I can do to help?”
“There's nothing you can do,” Yeh i shook her head, “Don't take on troubles like these. And rember, you have to protect her.”
“Do you an… Jingjing?” Zhang Xiaolong asked, puzzled.
“Who else would I be talking about?” Yeh i vanished like a wraith, her voice still echoing in place, “I'll consider it a promise. If you fail, I won't forgive you, even in death.”
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