Master of Deception System-Chapter 29: Time Needed

The lockdown and inspections around Jinling Station were lifted soon after. Everything returned to normal.

At this moment, Ye Gaoyi and Xu Zhibin were at the entrance of Zhonghai Station, smoking cigarettes.

Being former classmates and having gone through the events on K331, their relationship had improved.

Xu Zhibin, carrying his suitcase, asked, "Ye, are you really staying in Jinling?"

Ye Gaoyi nodded and replied, "There's not much point in going back. If I can catch Li Xuan, I can retire with honor."

Xu Zhibin was taken aback, then chuckled, "You're still about twenty years away from retirement. Aren't you confident?"

Ye Gaoyi shook his head, "Twenty years? If we can catch him within twenty years, that's good enough."

"I've never seen a criminal like him."

"This kid... I actually kind of admire him."

Xu Zhibin chuckled and fell silent.

In truth, he also wanted to stay. The allure of a challenging case like this was hard to resist for any detective. But what if they couldn't catch him?

Although Ye Gaoyi and Xu Zhibin had a good relationship, their personalities were different. Xu Zhibin was more pragmatic. Faced with such a difficult capture, he would rather not be involved.

People like Ye Gaoyi, who could interrupt the director in meetings, had a different approach compared to Xu Zhibin, who was smoother in his dealings.

They finished their cigarettes quickly. Extinguishing them, Xu Zhibin said, "Alright, don't see me off."

"Since you're joining the special task force, report to Kang Shuwei as soon as possible."

"I'll head back."

Ye Gaoyi nodded, bid farewell, and turned to leave.

However, just as he was about to go, he looked back at Xu Zhibin and stopped him, "Director Song mentioned a commendation ceremony in five days. Aren't you staying a few more days?"

Xu Zhibin smiled, "Stay? I have a pile of tasks waiting for me back home."

"Wang Hua is dead, and his gang needs to be sent back to Fengtian."

"I have to write reports when I return. Just thinking about it gives me a headache."

Hearing this, Ye Gaoyi also smiled.

But Xu Zhibin knew there was one thing he hadn't mentioned.

A commendation ceremony? They were helped by Li Xuan in apprehending the criminals. What commendation did he need? He'd accept the honor certificate and medal when they arrived.

Xu Zhibin returned to Fengtian that evening, while Ye Gaoyi had dinner with Kang Shuwei.

They exchanged information about Li Xuan, and Kang Shuwei learned more details from Ye Gaoyi.

Kang's demeanor was different from the confident one he displayed at the afternoon meeting. He seemed serious and earnest.

After hearing everything about Li Xuan, he put down his chopsticks and furrowed his brow.

"Ye Team, according to this, Li Xuan's abilities aren't limited to anti-surveillance and evasion."

Ye Gaoyi didn't reply, waiting for Kang Shuwei to continue.

After a moment's contemplation, Kang continued, "He possesses insight into people's minds and real-time judgment capabilities."

"And you mentioned he successfully disguised himself as an invigilator..."

"This implies he has a certain talent for acting."

"Otherwise, how could an eighteen-year-old escape detection from other invigilators?"

"Not just invigilators."

"Zhonghai Hotel... it's the same."

"He seems capable of freely switching between multiple identities?"

Listening to Kang's words, Ye Gaoyi's surprise deepened.

These details were something Ye Gaoyi had never considered before. Although they might seem trivial when spoken aloud, such details often held the key to solving a case.

Kang Shuwei continued, "On K331, we don't know what he did, but sooner or later, we'll find out."

"You mentioned the month he was hiding in Zhonghai..."

"Where exactly was that?"

Ye Gaoyi paused for a moment and then replied, "In an old district, living with an old man."

"He assumed the identity of the old man's grandson."

Kang Shuwei nodded, even taking out a notebook from his pocket.

As he muttered to himself, he began to write.

"First, Li Xuan has a certain acting ability."

"Second, Li Xuan has the ability to perceive his environment."

"Third, Li Xuan has a meticulous mind for finding investigative vulnerabilities..."

"Fourth, he has a certain ability for theft."

"Fifth..."

"Fifth, he possesses a strong heart."

Kang Shuwei's gaze became extremely sharp, "This guy... is quite a challenge."

He repeatedly reviewed the five points he had summarized, then suddenly asked a question, "What kind of person do you think Li Xuan is?"

"Or rather... what is his objective?"

Ye Gaoyi was taken aback. He had also thought about this question before, but couldn't arrive at a definitive answer.

There was silence at the dinner table.

After a while, Kang Shuwei spoke again, "Never mind."

"When we manage to catch him, everything will become clear."

...

On the evening of August 3rd.

A hashtag on Weibo was rapidly gaining attention at an unusual speed, reaching the top of the trending topics list within two hours.

"The Arrest Operation on K331."

Multiple videos and descriptions from passengers on the train allowed those interested in such matters to quickly piece together the situation.

One particular video had the highest engagement.

A plainclothes police officer suddenly stood up and swiftly arrested several suspects in a video, sparking a massive reaction.

"Well done!"

"Very impressive!"

"Powerful work from Fengtian!"

By 9 PM that evening, a joint statement from the official Weibo accounts of the Fengtian Police Bureau and the Jinling Police Bureau quickly shot up to the top of the Weibo trending list.

This incident rapidly gained attention nationwide.

Simultaneously, several directors posted on Weibo, expressing their interest in adapting this event into a movie.

Subsequently, people began to suggest casting choices for the main characters...

It was reminiscent of a nationwide carnival.

Over the next few hours, topics related to the K331 incident took turns appearing on the trending lists.

Even the Jinling TV station reported on the incident that evening, but not a single piece of news mentioned Li Xuan.

Since they decided to follow Kang Shuwei's approach, news about Li Xuan would naturally not be made public.

However, some astute individuals still managed to discern the situation.

On the evening of August 3rd, at 10 PM, Liu Zhen sat on the bunk's bench. His travel suitcase and backpack were placed on the bunk, while he kept his eyes fixed on the screen of his phone.

He was constantly following updates about Train K331.

So, when the relevant topics about K331 appeared on Weibo, he already knew the outcome.

At that moment, the train's onboard announcement played over the speakers.

"Dear passengers, we have arrived at our final destination, Yanjing Station. Please check your belongings to avoid any inconvenience upon disembarking..."

Liu Zhen didn't think much more about it. He pocketed his phone, slung his backpack over his shoulders, picked up his luggage, and walked towards the exit of the train carriage.

"Indeed... they didn't manage to catch him."

"Good."

"Li Xuan, give me some time."