Chapter 6: Reasons
Su Cheng looked at Zuo Luo, feeling somewhat irritated: "I just enjoy dawdling"
The first batch of candidates for the Mercury retrograde program consists of five individuals, among whom is the most notorious criminal known by the nickname "Wolf Lawyer." Six months ago, Wolf Lawyer was arrested in City A for stealing government tender documents. He is a corporate spy and also a small supplier, possessing channels to acquire military technology products used by developed countries that are unavailable on the market or even in the black market. Wolf Lawyer's arrest sparked the interest of over twenty countries, which dispatched senior agents to City A, offering various conditions in hopes of persuading him to switch sides. However, all offers were rejected by Wolf Lawyer, and he was ultimately sentenced to seven years in prison. Wolf Lawyer has agreed to join the Mercury retrograde program, through which he will provide the agents with the necessary intelligence via his channels for a period of two years, after which he will be released.
For example, a thief studies how to pick locks every day, while the police do not have the time and energy to research these matters. As a result, in the field of lock picking, the police are at a disadvantage compared to the thief. To deal with such a thief, it is not necessary to train the police in this area; instead, one can hire a thief of the same caliber to counter him
Su Cheng is very insistent on his topic, asking: "Is there a regulation in the Mercury Retrograde Plan that requires consultants to be well-fed? They cannot be allowed to starve to death?"
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Su Cheng appeared somewhat listless as he squatted at the entrance of the scene. Zuo Luo took out his phone to take pictures of the site, examining them closely. The phone used for the photos seemed to be fine, but brother, you are an agent from the prestigious Z department; how can you take pictures at the scene without a camera worth more than 10,000 yuan?
Su Cheng has a very good memory. He replied: "Yes, the two families are basically acquaintances. According to the previous property management's explanation, the neighbor had some verbal disputes with the other party because they placed flower pots on the balcony in the corridor. It was only after the husband called the property management that the neighbor reluctantly moved the flower pots back to their own balcony. This incident happened about half a month ago. The property management is quite certain that the relationship between the two families is not good. They said that placing flower pots is actually a trivial matter." This incident happened about half a month ago. The property management is quite certain that the relationship between the two families is not good. They said that placing flower pots is actually a trivial matter.
Su Cheng sighed: "I am very hungry right now"
The first task of the new director upon taking office was to initiate the Water Reversal Plan. On one hand, this can achieve the effect of using one's own spear to attack one's own shield. On the other hand, it allows frontline officers to quickly learn various valuable experiences, such as the contact methods within criminal circles, the technologies currently possessed by criminals, and their modes of operation. Additionally, a solid fortress is most easily breached from within; if the second-in-command serves as an advisor to the Water Reversal Plan, then the downfall of this gang is merely a matter of time. This approach also draws on the concept of foreign informants, representing a bold attempt. Furthermore, a solid fortress is most easily breached from within; if the second-in-command serves as an advisor to the Water Reversal Plan, then the downfall of this gang is merely a matter of time. This approach also draws on the concept of foreign informants, representing a bold attempt.
"No," Zuo Luo said helplessly, "There are many things to attend to today. After I finish at the site, you can buy some things on the way. By the way, I really dislike your procrastinating nature."
Zuo Luo asked: "What is your opinion?"
You had better correct this flaw of yours. If I believe you are of no assistance to Team Seven, you will be sent back to the detention center for a retrial of your case. However, I am currently quite satisfied with your understanding of the Phantom Group, which is based on facts rather than your fabrications. Zuo Luo has seen countless people and has long seen through Su Cheng as a slippery character. Although this guy wears a suit and has a slight smile, it is all deliberately forced, completely different from the defendant I saw in court. Su Cheng's gentlemanly demeanor is superficial, while that bastard's gentlemanly demeanor is ingrained.
Mercury retrograde, abbreviated as "水逆," refers to the period when Mercury is in a retrograde motion, which falls under the realm of astronomy. The term "水逆" is the origin of the plan to reverse the identities of criminals in order to combat crime
City A is one of the top twenty cities in the world, with a population of over 8 million. It is a super city with limitless business opportunities, which has attracted many external criminal gangs and has also given rise to numerous local criminal organizations. Although the police force is extensive in dealing with these individuals, they often find themselves at a disadvantage in specialized fields
Lawyer Lang joined Group Z of the department half a month ago. Lawyer Lang provided a welcome gift, and Group Z dismantled a smuggling gang that was active in Asia, while also destroying an underground bank and arresting nearly one hundred individuals. As a result, this case, which should have been handled by Group One with technical capabilities, fell into the hands of Group Seven, which has no technical resources at all
Zuo Luodao: "Such cases are difficult to solve through technical means to locate the criminal; nowadays, even thieves know to wear gloves. We need to start by identifying his entry into the community. We will retrieve the surveillance footage from the vicinity and gradually lock in on his details."
To illustrate further, modern technology is advancing rapidly, and a thief who has been engaged in a particular profession for years experiences swift updates in knowledge. Meanwhile, the police lack the time and energy to learn. Nowadays, high-tech crimes are becoming increasingly rampant, especially regarding certain products that can only be obtained through illegal channels from developed countries. The police in City A are severely lacking in experience in dealing with foreign criminals. Although Interpol sounds impressive, it is, in fact, a department of limited necessity and effectiveness. Its primary function is to collect reports of suspects from various countries and communicate with foreign police to gather information about criminals. The police in City A are severely lacking in experience in dealing with foreign criminals. Although Interpol sounds impressive, it is, in fact, a department of limited necessity and effectiveness. Its primary function is to collect reports of suspects from various countries and communicate with foreign police to gather information about criminals.
Zuo Luo asked: "Have the criminal police investigated the relationship between the husband and the neighbor?" In general, in such cases, when the husband dies, the wife is often suspected, and when the wife dies, the husband is often suspected. The more contact there is between spouses, the more conflicts arise, and the likelihood of passionate crimes increases.
Zuo Luodao: "We must first understand what criteria this burglar uses to determine whether a target is unoccupied. In the past, home burglaries typically relied on checking the electric meter; if the meter was not running, it indicated a low probability of anyone being home. Nowadays, it involves examining wireless signals, hacking into routers, connecting to wireless networks, and checking whether any mobile phones are connected to the router, which can reveal whether the homeowner is present. Therefore, this afternoon we will also visit several other households that have been burglarized."
As the saying goes, if you often walk by the river, how can you avoid getting your shoes wet? This burglar has been breaking into empty homes and finally encountered a house with someone inside. According to psychology, this is referred to as escalating criminal behavior. Initially, it starts with petty theft, then progresses to larger thefts, followed by more serious crimes, and ultimately leads to downfall. The criminal investigator is correct; after this burglar killed someone, the next time he breaks into a home, he will likely become bolder. However, I personally believe that after committing murder for the first time, one should at least take a few months to cool off.
A protest from his stomach prompted Su Cheng to stand up and knock on the door, which belonged to the neighbor in the adjacent unit of the two-unit building on the first floor. The neighbor was home and opened the door; she was a woman, approximately thirty years old, and it was evident that she had been exercising. Su Cheng noticed that the television in the living room was playing a program called "Learn with Me." Exercising is about shaping one's figure, and her skin looked truly impressive. The prerequisite is to be strict with oneself.
Su Cheng helplessly spread his hands and said nothing more