Chapter 591: Fighting Fire with Fire

"There is a witness in Zhu Nianying’s case."

A witness?!

Upon seeing these four words, Chen Xiao’s heart was instantly engulfed by a raging storm.

Someone actually saw Zhu Nianying’s disappearance?

How is that possible!

If someone witnessed it, then why did Zhu Nianying remain missing for so many years?

Is it because no one found this witness?

Or is it that this witness kept silent all these years out of fear of retaliation?

Chen Xiao looked at the note in his hand, inexplicably feeling that the deeper meaning behind what Qin Fei left for him might not be limited to these two common possibilities.

But if these two most common possibilities are ruled out, what else could it be?

Chen Xiao quickly calmed himself down.

He felt that he needed to analyze in conjunction with the current situation.

But as he pondered, his eyes once again showed signs of shock.

"No way? Could it be him!"

Chen Xiao thought of someone.

That person was Jin Peng!

Because Guo Qing had mentioned that every time Jin Peng returned to the country to collect fame and wealth, he would also select cases.

What is a cold case?

Every place has some tricky cases that remain unsolved.

And some cases, due to their special nature, seem not too difficult but still lack the truth after all these years.

The so-called case selection is about choosing from these cases.

Whichever best meets his needs, he chooses that one.

Moreover, Jin Peng has another characteristic in handling cases.

His case selection implies that he knows many cases.

So he hoards cases.

His hoarding is not just about quantity but also the impact of the cases themselves!

Like the one Guo Qing mentioned.

Everyone knew Jin Peng had clues, but he just wouldn’t reveal them until the case reached a critical point, then he would emerge like a hero to bring the culprit to justice!

Such a person is detestable.

At least, Chen Xiao disdains him!

Once a case arises, for Chen Xiao, it’s not about an early day, even if it’s grabbing the culprit a minute earlier, he wouldn’t let them roam free to the next second!

The more he thought about it, the more Chen Xiao felt it was possible.

Of course, that’s also due to the note not clearly stating the witness information.

The conflict between Chen Xiao and Qin Fei within the Qin Family was entirely a show for others.

The reason Qin Fei disclosed Chen Xiao’s purpose for coming to Shencheng City was under Chen Xiao’s instruction.

Thus, Qin Fei was cooperating with Chen Xiao to gather information from other sources as much as possible.

At this moment, Old Gui, who was outside inspecting the car, returned.

His face looked grim, nodding while speaking, "President Chen, dammit... someone really tampered with it!"

"What did they do?"

"Installed a listening device, but I followed your instruction and didn’t touch it." Old Gui cursed, but soon gave a thumbs-up to Chen Xiao:

"I must say, you are truly insightful!"

Chen Xiao smiled and shook his head: "This can’t be considered foresight, just a bit of crisis awareness. When Qin Fei met me, his eyes indicated I had a tail. So I actively cooperated with him to put on a show, but sometimes that’s just human nature."

"Rather than trusting others, better to trust yourself!"

Old Gui seemed to have learned something and nodded repeatedly: "I see, I was wondering why Captain Qin as a police captain is so despicable, almost wanted to gather black material and report him."

"Alright then, today many things are for show to others, avoid leaning against the car too much."

Chen Xiao reminded Old Gui.

The latter thought for a moment, suddenly asked: "President Chen, won’t there be problems at home too?"

Chen Xiao shook his head: "I already told Guo Qing a long time ago, to be extra careful where I live. Especially during significant events, every three days a thorough inspection and daily checks."

Old Gui once again raised his thumb: "I’m truly convinced!"

Chen Xiao didn’t continue speaking.

He knew that such a life is actually very tiring.

But when dealing with matters, being a bit more tired or having more trouble is not such a tormenting thing.

Because once you’re schemed against, the consequences would exceed these troubles by dozens of times at least!

Soon, Old Gui went about his own business.

Chen Xiao returned alone to the study.

Taking out the note Qin Fei gave him again, Chen Xiao fell into contemplation.

"Qin Fei probably isn’t sure that Jin Peng is the witness, he knows about the existence of a witness through Shencheng City Bureau due to his position."

"But a disappearance case doesn’t warrant any confidentiality. If the higher-ups didn’t tell him, it means the witness himself requested that certain people not be informed, and this person has some influence."

"Jin Peng’s return this time was at the invitation of the Shencheng City Bureau. The purpose should be another troublesome case, but Jin Peng might also have accepted employment from the Qi Family, so he aims to fill both fame and fortune this time."

"It’s a pity, if it were anyone else, I might be able to find some clues, but from Jin Peng, I might not be able to get anything."

As Chen Xiao thought internally, his brow furrowed.

But then, Chen Xiao’s gaze brightened.

"No, I am not entirely passive. Jin Peng’s collaboration with the officials has nothing to do with me, but his collaboration with the Qi Family means he must publicly disclose some clues."

"I certainly can’t get ahead of him on something he already knows, but if I force him to disclose the clues early to secure his position, my timing shortens as well!"

"Jin Peng loves fame and fortune; when his reputation is threatened, he will find ways to strengthen his position."

"But, what method should I use to instill a sense of crisis in him?"

"Tit for tat? A good approach, but I still need a sharp spear to pierce that strong shield of his!"

Once Chen Xiao had an idea, he began to delve deeper into thinking.

However, this method wasn’t easy to come up with.

Just as Chen Xiao was seriously contemplating in the study, a call from Huang Zhao came through.

Seeing the caller ID, Chen Xiao did not hesitate to answer:

"Hello, Elder Huang."

"Mr. Xiaochen, you’ve arrived in Shencheng City already?"

"I have."

"Do you have some time now? I’d like to visit your place and chat!"

Chen Xiao was a bit surprised: "Do you have something to discuss with me?"

"Not really anything significant, just want to chat. Oh right, Master Liu also arrived at Shencheng City; if you’d like to meet him, I can bring him along!"

President Zhuang’s driver, Master Liu, is also here in Shencheng City!

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiao didn’t hesitate and immediately said: "Have him go to the clinic, I’ll come over to see both of you!"