Chapter 55: 55
“It does appear that the human jigsaw case and the frozen body case are connected, the police are also investigating their connection. Naturally the ng Siblings are within our scope of investigation.
Currently, Li Xue was showing Han Fei ng Changan and ng Changxi’s information models. According to the system, ng Changan, overall, was a good person but ng Changxi had a severe antisocial tendency.
“I find that hard to believe.” Han Fei voiced his skepticism. The system rating went against ng Si’s understanding of her own sons.
“Of course, the system is not 100 percent correct, it is rely a reference. Actually, before we got permission to search Xin Lu’s nature reserve, another unit was dispatched to investigate the ng Siblings.” Xin Lu law enforcent was effective. They operated like a well-oiled machine. “They ca back with plenty of information about the eldest, ng Changshou and the youngest, ng Changan. However, there is a gap in the middle son, ng Changxi’s data. He went missing soon after the human jigsaw case. Ever since then he has logged zero digital trace, that is extrely abnormal. One would not do that unless he has a big secret to hide.” Li Xue scanned ng Changxi’s information model, “This man has been a loner since he was a child. He has low self-esteem due to the birthmark on his face. He was often the target of bullying. At his job, he received multiple complaints from his clients. Other than his wife and siblings, no one around him thought he was normal.”
“But that does not an that he has antisocial personality!” Han Fei still believed a mother’s assessnt more than a computer system’s.
“There are other clues as well. If you must know, there was another case lodged against ng Changxi. The case was reported by his wife. According to his wife, ng Changxi suffered from paranoia. This was around the ti before he disappeared. He kept telling her there was soone out to get him and that scared her enough to seek police help. During their ho visit, the police found a lot of notes regarding the frozen body case as well as animal and insect specins under ng Changxi’s bed. That was the thing that pinned the suspicion on him.”
“Have you considered the possibility that ng Changxi was frad? The evidence found at his ho was planted?” Han Fei provided a different perspective, “If ng Changxi was not lying, then it was perfectly reasonable for him to go into hiding, soone was trying to murder him! That person most likely was the one who frad him too!” The person who knew ng Changxi the best in this world was not his new bride, or his non-biological siblings but his adopted mother. Han Fei gathered the most crucial information from ng Si herself. Even though ng Changxi was not by any ans a sunny, or even likeable, person, he had a gentle heart. In contrast, it was ng Changan who had the twisted heart. Whenever ng Changan was lectured or scolded by ng Si, he would torture insects or small animals to vent his anger and frustration. But all of these testimonies died with ng Si. ng Changan was, according to the system, a model citizen and ng Changxi, a sociopath.
“As you said, the system is not 100 percent correct. Is it not possible for one to trick the system by fabricating a fallacious individual information model?” Han Fei was not a tech whiz but he knew that human nature was much more complex and dangerous than a computer system could calculate. “Take for example, ng Changan, if he has been making careful and deliberate life choices for the past 10 years, is it not possible for him to fool the system? Can the system tell when a person is wearing a mask?”
“Why are you so against ng Changan?” Li Xue studied Han Fei for a while before she answered his question, “Theoretically, what you described is entirely possible. It was why I said the system’s rating is mostly just a reference.”
“That is all the more reason to keep a close eye on ng Changan. I have my reasons to find him distrustful.” Han Fei said affirmatively. Even though Li Xue had no idea where Han Fei got his confidence, she decided to trust him. After all, all the tips given to her by this cody actor had been proven useful so far. With Han Fei’s words, Li Xue decided to make ng Changan a person of interest. She would go beyond scanning his information model and have people look into his detailed schedule. Of course, all these investigations would require manpower and ti. “Okay, I’ll return to the station and discuss this with my teacher.” Li Xue stood to leave but she was stopped by Han Fei again. “Is there anything else?”
“After hearing what you said, I am actually panicking slightly. The crazed murderer might co after , so I wish to learn so self-protective asures.” Han Fei eventually ca out with the favor. “Do you mind teaching actual fighting skills?” This skill would help Han Fei defend himself in real life, and it would also co in useful in the ga.
“You want to teach you how to fight?” Li Xue regarded Han Fei with shock. “This is the first ti I’ve encountered such a weird request.”
“Your colleagues said you’re the best fighter at the station so why not learn from the best? Pretty please.”
“Fine.” Li Xue glanced at the ti on her phone. She had so ti on her hands. She then led Han Fei to the rooftop of his building, “I’m doing this because you might be in actual danger. This is not within an officer’s job scope, understood?” It sounded more like Li Xue was persuading herself.
“Of course, you are rely helping a citizen look after his own safety.”
“Then let’s not waste ti. Before we start with basic fighting skills, I need to explain to you the anatomical theories of the human body’s seven most crucial joints as well as the vitals points on the human body…” Li Xue gave a brief lecture but Han Fei managed to morize everything. The man had superior mory skills.
“Normally, when a person faced down a criminal, they would curl back in to defend more often than to strike with offense, that is human nature. However, in hand to hand combat, offense is truly the best defense. So the first thing you need to do is to break down that innate fear and be courageous to go on the offensive.”
“Don’t you worry about that. Even if I run into the dastardliest criminal, I won’t feel a shred of fear.”
“Tamping down one’s fear is only the foundation, building upon that, you have to ensure that you also do not lose your head. Hand-to-hand combat is not a brawl, you have to keep your head cool and take everything around you into consideration…” Li Xue taught Han Fei so simple fighting and grasping skills. Unlike the flashy skills described in wuxia novels, these skills were practical and effective. After a half an hour of lesson, Li Xue was impressed by Han Fei’s learning capability and physique. “Were you an action movie actor in the past? With what I’ve taught you, I’m confident that you can even take down an unguarded patrol cop.”
“I’ve always been a cody actor.” Han Fei looked at his arms. He too noticed that his physical mobility and reactive speed had gained a stupendous improvent. “I rely maintain a daily, strict physical training like a good actor should.”
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