Chapter 06: Delving into the Roots

These small actions could hardly escape Xu Pingqiu's notice. He secretly chuckled to himself and pretended to ask Dou Bao, "Your name is Dou Xiaobo, right? I find it a bit strange. Your shooting scores are quite good, and your performance in the criminal investigation subjects is not bad either. So, why is it that you don't even dare to try for a selection competition?"

"They are not possessed; it is you who seems a bit off. Are you interested in observing?" Xu Pingqiu asked kindly. Yu Zui's gaze was somewhat uncertain, but he shook his head. Xu Pingqiu smiled and continued, "Can you tell me the reason? As a soon-to-graduate criminal justice student, I find it hard to understand your lack of interest in your own field."

This evaluation surprised Xu Pingqiu as well; he did not expect that the seemingly ordinary individual was actually so extraordinary. When everyone was critiquing Yu Zui, Shubiao and Doubao fell silent. At this moment, Xu Pingqiu had already deduced that these two were comrades with Yu Zui. He smiled and asked, "Yan Debiao, Dou Xiaobo, why are you two not giving your opinions? What they said, is it the truth?"

"Oh, who said I don't want to go? Yu Zui won't let me." Dou Xiaobo inadvertently revealed his true feelings.

If we are to speak of courage, these male students from the police academy are indeed different from their peers. As the two spoke, the others chimed in as well. Xu Pingqiu said with relief: "This is it. I graduated from this school too. If we randomly select a few from our school, their qualities will surpass those of ordinary people... Oh, by the way, this classmate Yu Zui seems a bit timid. Why does he have such a strange name?"

"Do you all... also find him strange?" Xu Pingqiu turned around to ask the several students.

"It is not just excessive, it is extremely excessive." Another boy has revealed this.

This statement left Xu Pingqiu silent for a moment before he understood its meaning. Indeed, what he brought were several impressive cases handled by the Criminal Investigation Department. Frankly speaking, he was not very interested in these examples used for external publicity; they were merely superficial efforts. However, he found it somewhat strange that such words seemed inappropriate coming from a trainee who had not yet been involved in any cases.

This explanation of danger seems a bit amusing; several students laughed. Xu Pingqiu noticed the pleasant atmosphere and continued, "Danger tends to favor cowards; this is what we call the more one fears death, the quicker one dies... Hehe, however, I don't think you two fit that description."

"It's quite interesting. When you become a police officer in the future, there will be many mysteries that satisfy your interests, but I'm afraid you may never find the right answers." Xu Pingqiu said thoughtfully. Yu Zui's eyes flickered with confusion and incomprehension. Before this rookie could ask a question, he gently closed the door and left.

This is unusual, Xu Pingqiu asked curiously: "No way, are there really people with such low moral standards in the police academy? If there were any disciplinary actions, I should be able to see them in his personal file"

This question stirred up both new grievances and old grudges. The girl named Yi Min, who was harshly criticized by Yu Zui in the morning, gritted her teeth and said: "She is nothing but a shameless person, even bullying other girls"

No one is speaking; now watching "Yu Zui," I feel that talking behind someone's back is somewhat petty. Xu Pingqiu said with a smile, patting Yu Zui on the shoulder: "Not necessarily; standing together, you are more handsome than I am."

It is somewhat like talking to oneself, "Residual Crime" is a legal concept that refers to the concealment of unreported offenses. However, having the surname "Yu" and the given name "Zui" sounds a bit strange. Upon hearing this, the mouse chuckled and said, "He is indeed a bit odd"

Is that so? That's too much. Xu Pingqiu felt that he was about to touch a level of information that was previously inaccessible. With a shared sense of indignation, he inadvertently found himself aligned with several others present.

"Hehe, sending someone to their death? Hehe, this is a high-risk profession; you must be aware of that, right?" Xu Pingqiu stated bluntly, indifferent. "Let me count a few incidents for you: in Shanghai, a suspect stormed into a police station and went on a rampage, stabbing six police officers, resulting in three dead and three injured; not far from there, in Dalian, a traffic police officer was beaten to death while penalizing a reckless driver; and in our province, in Shuozhou, an anti-theft team member was fatally stabbed while apprehending a pickpocket; furthermore, this year in Baoji City, Henan Province, during the transport of a suspect, a car accident occurred, leading to the deaths of two prison guards and one seriously injured, while the suspects in the vehicle were unharmed... Danger is everywhere; in modern life, whether it be food, traffic accidents, or environmental pollution, crises lurk at every corner. Do you think there is an absolutely safe place in this world? The most dangerous place is not the front line, but at the dining table. What do you think?"

After saying that, Xu Pingqiu walked directly out the door. As soon as he opened the classroom door, he waited. Yi Min felt a bit guilty and couldn't help but shout, "I'm going!" and ran out first. Once one person ran, everyone followed suit, and a whole bunch of those who hadn't signed up rushed out with Yi Min. Even Dou Bao lost his resolve and slipped away, fearing that Yu Zui would catch up and ask questions. It was not easy to catch the slow-moving Mouse, who grinned and said, "https://www.hetushucom.com Yu Er, let's talk after I return from observing. Don't glare; it won't look good if you do."

"Well, well, it's a bit cunning, but not that despicable." The mouse, with a cheeky grin, at least managed to say something nice to his buddy. Doubao, feeling a bit embarrassed, replied, "Isn't that a bit of an exaggeration? Why use so many adjectives? It's too subjective."

"Ah, this is where his shamelessness lies." Yi Min counted on her fingers, saying that this guy performed well in public, being both a school volunteer and a community service worker. In front of others, he appeared like Lei Feng, but behind their backs, he immediately turned into Ouyang Feng, full of poison

Yu Zui originally thought that this veteran officer, who was accustomed to encouraging novices to take risks, must have invited him. However, after a baffling remark, the officer left, which took him by surprise. He sat down, pondering the words of this old officer, and at his age, he probably could not comprehend the concerns of this man who appeared deeply worried about the country and its people. At this moment, it became clearer that he was the only one left in the vast classroom, and within him arose a sense of melancholy from being overlooked, a melancholy that seemed to carry a hint of disappointment.

The two individuals took the opposing side, yet even in their defense, they did not sound particularly convincing. Xu Pingqiu noticed that Mouse and Doubao shared a deep brotherly bond, setting principles aside, while the remaining individuals were likely to suffer as a result. Just as he was about to speak, a girl named Yi Min scoffed disdainfully, mocking Mouse and his companion: "How can you two even say that? You have harmed your classmates and are not sparing your peers from the same fate. After ruining your own cohort, you are now leading the next cohort astray. If you stay in the police academy for another two years, you will have all become wealthy."

Is it really that toxic? Xu Pingqiu did not believe the girl's one-sided account, and then looked at the few boys, asking in surprise: "Then this troublemaker should have been removed from the revolutionary ranks long ago, so how could they still be lurking until now?"

The unspoken rules! Another boy, thinking it was obvious, provided Xu Pingqiu with a universally applicable answer. The fact that he has managed to remain hidden until now can only be attributed to these unspoken rules. Although it was not explicitly stated, Xu Pingqiu could discern that it was a veiled reference to bribing the instructors

Xu Pingqiu did not give the other party a chance to think and immediately pressed on: "Is that even possible? Do you need someone else to take charge of your own affairs? If you are afraid to accept the challenge, do not shift the responsibility onto your classmates"

"What does it mean?" Xu Pingqiu was confused, while the mouse and the dumpling rolled their eyes, glaring fiercely at Yi Min. Yi Min was not afraid of the two; she was about to throw down the sand pot and expose this fellow's gambling activities with odds. Unexpectedly, the door slammed open, and Yu Zui returned after fetching something. He handed a handbag to Xu Pingqiu, who realized that the gossip investigation should come to an end. He slowly stood up, and Yu Zui felt something was off. Why were all ten people staring at him like he was an alien? The looks were indescribably strange. In his uncertainty, he asked, "Why is everyone looking at me like that? Hey, am I not handsome enough to warrant such admiration?"

Upon seeing Xu Pingqiu's wrinkled, dark face, Yu Zui frowned, finding no point of comparison. The others laughed, but Xu Pingqiu offered a way out, saying: "Students, I will give everyone another opportunity. Today, I have brought internal cases. Even if you do not participate in the elite selection, observing them will not be a disadvantage. I formally invite you to join. Of course, if anyone regrets and wishes to enter the selection, it is completely possible to do so."

It seems that the public outrage is difficult to provoke, and everyone is united in condemning Yu Zui, this petty person who seeks revenge for the slightest grievance. Another girl remarked that with just one harsh word from you, he could turn around and curse you ten times, showing no grace whatsoever. A boy added that this person is so cunning that he is full of malice; he has never lost a bet or a card game, and if you owe him a few dozen yuan, he will shamelessly pursue you relentlessly, not even sparing you when you go to the restroom. Another person spoke even more harshly, stating that this guy has committed every possible mistake and violated every rule—smoking, fighting, drinking, skipping training, cheating on exams—he has done it all, making him a complete troublemaker. The criminal investigation class, which has been excellent year after year, has been tarnished because of him. If you owe him a few dozen yuan, he will shamelessly pursue you relentlessly, not even sparing you when you go to the restroom. Another person spoke even more harshly, stating that this guy has committed every possible mistake and violated every rule—smoking, fighting, drinking, skipping training, cheating on exams—he has done it all, making him a complete troublemaker. Even more intense is Yi Min, who seems to harbor a deep resentment towards Yu Zui, rambling on about a multitude of his wrongdoings, from giving girls disgusting nicknames to tarnishing the honor of the entire class, portraying him as utterly irredeemable and extremely guilty.

"Of course it doesn't look like that; otherwise, I wouldn't be a criminal investigator," Dou Bao said, patting his chest, clearly unwilling to be underestimated.

Taking advantage of Yu Zui's moment of confusion, the mouse slipped away. Everyone rushed to the electronic classroom, and in the blink of an eye, only Yu Zui was left. He looked dazedly at Xu Pingqiu, who was standing at the door with a smile, and uncertainly asked, "What’s going on? Why does it seem like everyone is bewitched?"

Indeed, he just wouldn't let me go. He said it was a trap, luring the brothers to their doom... Mouse, no, the form filled out by Yan Debiao was all torn up by him. Doubao blurted this out, clearing himself of any suspicion. Upon seeing Xu Pingqiu's expression change, Mouse kicked Doubao under the table. Doubao suddenly realized he had misspoken and immediately fell silent.

"It is not that it is not like that; it is simply not the case at all. Among this group of guys in our class, which one of them is not incredibly bold?" said the mouse.

No, I have little interest in the process of examining known outcomes without suspense; those mysteries are not as captivating as detective novels.