"You want to investigate Huangfu Hua?" George raised an eyebrow, a deep smile in his gaze: "You can investigate him all you want; but if you want to investigate him, why co all the way to China to find ways to investigate ?"
Xiao Yi stared into his deep blue eyes, taking a deep breath: "Because you might be his biggest rival."
"When there are no valuable clues to be found on him for the ti being, investigating you is naturally the best choice."
George squinted at her for a long mont, then suddenly burst into laughter: "Makes sense."
After the laugh, he stopped, returning to his previous indifference. Despite the shift in deanor, his eyes remained fixed on her face.
"What do you hope to find out about him through ? Soone like him, how would he ever be caught by you? I’m worried you might end up with nothing."
"I trust my instincts." Xiao Yi also raised her chin proudly: "Just because I can’t catch any solid dirt on him for now, I’m choosing a different path by starting with you. And I believe, I will definitely be able to uncover evidence of his cris!"
"So confident?" George couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow slightly.
After the initial panic, Xiao Yi had gradually regained her composure, becoming the cold and confident Xiao Yi of the past.
"Of course. Don’t forget whose daughter I am. Even if I’m not my parents’ biological child, I was raised by them from a young age, learning their skills by ear and eye."
As she spoke, Xiao Yi turned her gaze to lock onto George’s eyes.
"To be honest, after graduating from the police academy, I went on to train with the FBI, and received the FBI’s call to duty, but I refused it myself later. Federal agents rely too heavily on modern technological ans, which I don’t like. I’d rather be a local officer who values personal ability. So of course, I’m confident in completing my case."
George raised an eyebrow: "Very impressive, especially for such a young Eastern woman."
Xiao Yi did not respond to George, regardless of whether his words were praise or critique.
She stepped towards the door.
"That’s it. I’ve told you what you wanted to know. Now you should let leave, there’s no reason to keep here forcefully."
As Xiao Yi passed by George’s chair, before she finished speaking, her arm was pulled back.
George supported his chin with his left hand, his right hand gripping her elbow, without even turning his head, maintaining his previous upright sitting posture, he calmly said: "You’ve finished talking, but I haven’t asked you to leave. This room is my territory, all ga rules are set by ."
Xiao Yi angrily tried to shake off his hand, but couldn’t escape.
She stopped struggling and instead, her fingers slid up along his elbow like a nimble snake, wrapping around his arm suddenly. Her fingers caught the point on his elbow, with a twist and a grip, she forcefully twisted his elbow behind his back!
The pain shot up his arm along the nerves, and George let out a low gasp, then smiled contentedly.
"Not bad, Miss Tang has proven her skills to ."
"With your abilities, your confidence to win, plus the support of your family background, I’m now willing to believe you can do it."
Xiao Yi squinted slightly: "You’re testing ? For what reason?"
George shrugged: "To see if you’re truly worth partnering with."
Xiao Yi was a bit surprised: "You’re considering partnering with ?"
"Why not?" George spread his hands: "As you said, I might be Huangfu Hua’s biggest rival. Since we both want to bring him down, the enemy of my enemy should be my friend. So why not join forces?"
Xiao Yi released him, standing and carefully observing his expression.
He still sat upright and straight, not turning to look at her.
As if all this was not outside his plans, but already within his grasp.
Faced with the olive branch he offered, Xiao Yi gave a cold smile: "You’re wrong, to the police, your role wouldn’t be to partner with us, you’d only consider being a witness for the prosecution, or a tainted witness."
The difference between the two terms George could understand.
Partnering is an equal relationship, sharing information mutually; being a tainted witness ans the police are above, and he’s at their rcy.
He chuckled softly: "Miss Tang, you are certainly proud."
Xiao Yi responded without reservation: "I don’t represent myself, I represent the police. Police dignity cannot be taken lightly."
George lowered his gaze slightly, focusing on his fingers.
Long silence.
Xiao Yi thought this negotiation was about to fall apart, so she angrily started to walk out again.
Step by step towards the door, George still did not make a sound.
Xiao Yi couldn’t help feeling a little regret in her heart.
If she could collaborate with George, it would undoubtedly be greatly beneficial for solving the case, especially since it was George who proposed it.
But just because George took the initiative to propose this, she couldn’t agree—George is Huangfu Huazhang’s private enemy. He wants to collaborate with the police to gain their assistance. This is undoubtedly more advantageous than disadvantageous for him; he could even act as he wishes with police support.
She always rembered Dad’s words: police power is public, it can never be used for personal vendettas. Regardless of who is involved, even if it’s oneself as an officer, or the family of an officer.
She reached the door. Finally, her emotions were calm.
It didn’t matter anymore; if they couldn’t collaborate, so be it. After all, she believed George himself wasn’t clean, so collaborating with him wouldn’t be a foolproof plan.
She decisively reached out to grasp the door lock, resolute to open the door and leave.
At that mont, George, who had been sitting without turning back, finally turned around, his gaze silently falling on her back.
"Miss Tang, please wait."
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Tang Yan Yi’s hand was already on the lock; she could almost hear the click of the spring unlocking but heard George’s voice at that mont.
Her fingers imdiately relaxed, and she felt a surge of joy.
Turning back, she raised her chin to him: "George, congratulations on making the right decision."
George, faintly smiling, curled his thin lips: "Isn’t the benefit for a prosecution witness that the prosecution will absolve the witness of their cris?"
Tang Yan Yi deliberately shifted the focus: "So are you admitting you’ve done sothing shady?"
George shrugged: "In this world, apart from newborns, who can say they’ve done everything openly and without blemish? Can you, Miss Tang? Or your father? Or anyone in the Tang Family?"
"In the eyes of the public, they are a family of law, a symbol of justice. Haven’t they ever done anything unjust?"
Tang Yan Yi bit her lip.
George smiled: "Since we can’t be saints, at least we can be people who openly admit our pasts. I have stains, so before cooperating with your police, I need a firm promise: Will you not pursue my past if I help you?"
Tang Yan Yi showed interest, "Then you need to first tell us what you want the police not to pursue. During the investigation, we can avoid those things so you won’t get directly involved."
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That night, later.
Tang Yan Yi inford Guan Liang of George’s intentions.
Across the internet, far across the ocean, Guan Liang let out a low cheer: "YES!"
Inside the small computer screen, it wasn’t just Guan Liang, the three leading mbers of the group were also there.
Jia Tianzi smiled quietly and glanced at Tang Yanqing.
Tang Yanqing showed no apparent joy, just calmly pulled out a cigarette, though she didn’t light it in the computer room, she just placed it under her nose and breathed in the tobacco scent.
Guan Liang stood up and high-fived Jia Tianzi: "That string of passwords, if it hadn’t been for Mr. Tang’s accurate psychological profiling of George, I wouldn’t have found it so quickly. According to my usual practice, I would start by checking the passwords George used on various sites, but he’s cautious, always using dynamic passwords, making it hard to find a pattern."
Jia Tianzi nodded: "Now I think perhaps Xiao Yi has already sensed Yanqing’s presence behind the computer. She mysteriously took leave to return to China; given Yanqing’s character, she wouldn’t ignore it for so long."
Jia Tianzi said as she got up and walked towards the door: "We should celebrate, I’ll brew a pot of the finest coffee."
Jia Tianzi walked out, and Guan Liang quietly looked toward Tang Yanqing: "... Maybe Xiao Yi figured out that Mr. Tang was behind her, which is why she moved forward so resolutely without hesitation. Even knowing George is not an ordinary opponent, she dared to face the risk alone."
Tang Yanqing still appeared indifferent, most of her attention seed focused on the cigarette, rely glancing lightly at Guan Liang.
"Are you probing my thoughts?"
Guan Liang’s face flushed bright red: "Mr. Tang, please don’t be offended, actually, I..."
"Actually, you want to know if Xiao Yi, by doing this, is indeed gambling with her own safety, betting on helping her, betting on standing behind her, betting on recognizing her courage and good nature... Then what is my stance towards her, right?"
"You want to know, since I indeed responded to Xiao Yi’s expectations by once again leading you to handle the George affair, it seems like an unspoken acknowledgnt of Xiao Yi’s intentions."
Guan Liang bowed his head in sha: "... So, will you?"
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