Chapter 1: The Dismemberment Maniac

He believes that as long as one observes carefully enough, one can always discern certain underlying principles

The middle-aged woman abruptly closed the computer and quickly handed over an envelope, her entire movement and expression appearing stiff and nervous

A group of people is silently gathered around the large screen that monitors the entire city.

"No..." the taxi driver shook his head, "I want 25, you give it to me now."

The middle-aged woman behind the door mechanically crawled to the back of the computer, her eyes once again fixated on the screen

With a loud slap, Zhao Zhi threw the photo back onto the desk, stating, "32 hundred, I want cash today"

Zhao Zhi smirked and said, "It seems you really need to take your medicine"

Countless firearms were pointed at Zhao Zhi's head

"What is wrong with you?" Zhao Zhi furrowed his brow and leaned in to look at the computer screen

With a loud bang, the cup on the edge of the table was knocked to the ground, her chest heaving violently, and her jaw clenched tightly, causing her cheeks to redden and take on a strange distortion

Zhao Zhi clenched his fist and struck the cushion with a loud "bang"

The criminal exhibits strong aggression; once any signs of resistance are detected, they will be shot on the spot

At that moment, a cacophony of noise came from the broadcast, followed by a clear and articulate female voice. The tone of the voice was high, and the speech was rapid, sounding as if it were an impromptu statement, imbued with a hint of panic and unease

The breathing of everyone in the monitoring room seemed to become rapid in an instant

The sound of a woman's scream and a man's roar echoed in my ears

Her lips trembled, and her fingers also shook, as if she were having an epileptic seizure in an instant

Before I could react, I was struck hard on the temple with a powerful punch

As Zhao Zhi's head just turned around, wanting to take a closer look at the two middle-aged men in front of him, suddenly, a hard object pressed against his chest

Among these two individuals, one of them must be a villain

A few seconds later, she quickly took out her phone and, with trembling fingers, dialed a number

To some ordinary people who work tirelessly at respectable jobs yet still cannot repay their mortgages, he is nothing more than a blatant thug

At this moment, Zhao Zhi had already boarded the elevator. The elevator was surprisingly crowded, and he found himself squeezed at the back, helplessly watching as the elevator descended floor by floor

"One thousand two, no more than that," said a smooth mouth beneath a smooth head.

In front of a building, the car came to a stop

Here is 30, no need to give change

Zhao Zhi stepped out of the office with a cigarette in his mouth. He first went to the restroom, shaking his little firecracker while recalling the information he had just heard on the broadcast. It seemed that there was work to be done again in the next couple of days

The elevator doors are closing

For this significant news, Zhao Zhi even lost his wallet on the scene

However, it is also possible that her menstrual period has started, and there is already a patch of red blood behind her.

Zhao Zhi suddenly wore a serious expression, staring intently at the taxi driver: "Just now, I decided to give you only 20."

Click click

The gun is loaded, the arrow is on the string

"Alright, alright, I'll give you two thousand five hundred." The smooth lips curled down slightly, appearing reluctant to part with these few photographs

Zhao Zhi's hand reached for his pocket, only to remember that his wallet had just been lost

Through the image, one can see in the far corner of an elevator, that face which haunts their dreams and thoughts.

The taxi driver glanced at Zhao Zhi once more, then suddenly made a sharp turn

Zhao Zhi's ears had already perked up; he quickly took out the small notebook he carried with him and recorded this piece of information that was extremely important to him

Zhao Zhi was tidying up the money on the ground while casting a sidelong glance at the middle-aged woman. Drawing on his years of keen observational skills, he sensed that the woman seemed to be experiencing something that made her feel both nervous and fearful, yet excited and pleasantly surprised. This was an extremely complex emotion

The taxi driver, with tightly pressed lips and a somewhat nervous demeanor, cast a sidelong glance at Zhao Zhi.

As Zhao Zhi's footsteps just stepped out, the door of the finance room suddenly slammed shut with a bang

Dozens of police cars were dispatched, and the sound of sirens echoed throughout the northern city

"It is like this, I just lost my wallet." Zhao Zhi laughed, his face full of sincerity, "Wait for me here for ten minutes, after ten minutes I will come out and give you the money."

The hall, which should have been bustling with people, is now completely empty, with not even the receptionist at the front desk or the security guard in sight

Zhao Zhi relies neither on his father nor on his mother; despite being unemployed, he is able to earn a living for himself solely through his keen eyesight

At this moment, there are still two people in the elevator, and the button for the basement level remains lit.

Zhao Zhi gazed at the faces of the two middle-aged men and noticed that although smiles adorned their faces, their overall expressions were tense, as if they were facing a formidable enemy. At the same time, both men had their hands resting on their waists, where a bulge was evident, suggesting that something was concealed within.

Behind the office desk computer monitor, a smooth bald head is exposed. That head lowers down to browse through photos, revealing a hint of a sly smile at the corners of the mouth

There is no doubt that the wallet was stolen, as evidenced by the slashed pocket of his leather jacket.

First, he neither steals nor robs; second, he does not bully the weak while fearing the strong; finally, he always tips when taking a taxi

Zhao Zhi's eyes shifted, and he immediately understood what was going on

He has a pair of sharp eyes, capable of uncovering significant information from seemingly inconspicuous small events through intuition

Suddenly, a hand reached in and split the elevator door in two

It is possible that just a moment ago, she won a million-dollar lottery, and she does not believe it

The criminal suspect committed the first dismemberment crime nine days ago, and in the following six days, perpetrated a dismemberment crime each day. The methods employed are truly horrific and appalling. Several psychologists have claimed that the perpetrator exhibits severe psychopathic tendencies. Citizens are advised to take certain precautionary measures and to avoid traveling alone, especially at night

In the finance office, a middle-aged woman wearing glasses is intently staring at the computer screen, not blinking her eyes at all

Today, Zhao Zhi has received another significant piece of news

Two middle-aged men walked into the elevator, one after the other, both wearing a strange smile on their faces

All personnel mobilize

At this moment, Zhao Zhi is still in the elevator, which has descended to the ninth floor

In a tall building, Zhao Zhi took the elevator to the 18th floor. At the corridor entrance, he dialed a number and then followed a middle-aged man who appeared to be a security guard into one of the offices.

"Four thousand five, if you deduct a cent, I will be furious with you." Zhao Zhi stood up and picked up the photo on the table, walking out.

The sound of synchronized footsteps arose, echoing loudly as they struck the ground

Take care not to accidentally harm the hostages

The tone of the voice suddenly rose from a deep pitch.

The middle-aged woman's hand was covering her mouth, as if she were afraid of crying out.

That's right! It's him!

Zhao Zhi's body fell to the ground with a 'thud', and in the next moment, his hands were twisted behind his back

"Alright." Zhao Zhi suddenly sighed with a hint of regret, "15."

At this moment, he is penniless

The first floor has finally arrived

Suddenly, a loud roar was heard

Performing a good deed each day is not a difficult task for him

"Call up the surveillance of all elevators in the Silver He Building," a deep and resonant voice said, tinged with a hint of uncontainable tension and excitement.

With a clang, the cold handcuffs were fastened to his wrists

In fact, he is wealthy; the reason he does not buy a car is that it is exceedingly difficult for someone like him, an outsider without connections, to obtain a license plate in the northern city. Moreover, owning a car would expose his identity and could potentially lead to unnecessary troubles

You little rascal, still with that unreasonable attitude! You should go to the finance department and collect it later

The thing he does the most every day is watch; he watches people, watches the news, watches gossip, and watches events

Zhao Zhi did not linger for long; after picking up the money, he walked out.

Zhao Zhi greatly enjoys engaging in such activities, filled with a hint of excitement and surprise. It was only a year ago that he discovered that doing such things could actually be profitable, which is why he embarked on this path that satisfies both his curiosity and his need to support himself, achieving two goals with one endeavor

"Boss, can I not take your tip?" the taxi driver said pitifully

Similarly, there are some individuals who engage in covert activities yet live openly and with integrity like those who are dedicated to literature

The camera is switching, and the image on the screen gradually becomes clear

Because this job often involves time constraints, he must compete with reporters from mainstream news media to seize the time advantage, striving to arrive at the scene of the incident as quickly as possible, capturing the unaltered facts with his camera

This is an opportunity to make a significant fortune, and it must not be missed

"Hey, little sister, what are you so engrossed in?" Zhao Zhi squinted and laughed, never missing an opportunity to tease a woman, even if she was not his type.

Zhao belongs to the latter

Then there is the sixth floor, the third floor, the second floor

He wanders in the morning light of dawn, treads on sweat under the blazing sun at noon, and quietly lurks in the cold wind of the dark night

The middle-aged woman raised her head, and the pair of eyes behind the lenses suddenly became panicked, causing the latter half of her sentence to be forcefully swallowed back down.

Meanwhile, in the surveillance room of the North City Police Department

An urgent announcement of the latest news: A significant breakthrough has just been made in the recent Guangfu Bridge dismemberment serial case, and the identity of the criminal suspect has been confirmed

Zhao Zhi tidied up his somewhat disheveled hairstyle in front of the mirror and smiled at the angular face reflected back at him

This is an era where even rogues must pay attention to appearances, and he is grateful to have lived in such a time

The suspect is named Liang Zhengyi, aged 26, and is an internationally renowned psychiatrist. He previously served as a professor of psychiatry at Qingbei University and is currently the attending physician in the psychiatry department at Beicheng People's Hospital

The degree of fit is ninety-eight percent. A few seconds later, a clear and precise voice emanated from the facial comparison device.

The money wrapped inside the document scattered all over the ground

The middle-aged woman stiffly lowered her head, glancing at the computer.

Zhao Zhi continued to walk outward without stopping his steps

A wanted notice suddenly appeared on the screen

In order to apprehend the criminal suspect as soon as possible, the North City Police Department has issued an emergency citywide wanted notice, encouraging enthusiastic citizens to actively provide clues. Citizens who provide effective clues will receive a reward of 5,000 yuan, while significant clues that directly lead to the apprehension of the suspect and the accomplice will be rewarded with 300,000 yuan

In this world, there are always some individuals who live with integrity yet engage in secretive activities

Zhao Zhi smiled secretly while thinking, it is somewhat strange yet normal for older women

Zhao Zhi furrowed his brow, realizing that some dangerous event seemed about to occur in the hall, and he quietly retracted his right foot, which he had just stepped forward with

He is referred to as a rogue because he does not have a proper job, spends his days idly wandering around, yet still enjoys a considerable income

Zhao Zhi took a deep breath, as if he had realized something. He slowly turned his head and looked at the two people behind him, one male and one female. The man was dressed in a sharp suit, carrying a briefcase, while the woman wore a leather jacket and stockings, with heavy makeup.

Zhao Zhi thought this to himself, while quietly shifting his body to the side

Eighteen hundred! The smooth lips curled upwards, as if filled with confidence.

Name of the suspect: Liang Zhengyi, Gender: Male, Age: 26

A middle-aged police officer holding a pistol approached quickly and seized Zhao Zhi's head

He whistled cheerfully as he walked briskly towards the finance office

Arrived, a total of 25

Zhao Zhi threw a stack of photographs onto the desk, then plopped down onto the sofa, crossed his legs, lit a cigarette, and began to smoke leisurely

Zhao Zhi is a rogue with strong principles

Therefore, he often interacts with taxi drivers, and as a result, he has developed the habit of giving tips

He is an informant

Zhao Zhi's hand had just reached out, and before he could grasp the envelope, the middle-aged woman's hand suddenly let go

"10 bucks!" Zhao Zhi suddenly shouted, forcefully kicking the car door open. As he walked forward without looking back, he said, "The cost of not trusting others can sometimes be greater than that of trusting them."

Next to the name is a colored photograph, in which Liang Zhengyi is dressed in a sharp suit, looking straight ahead, his angular face devoid of any expression

Zhao Zhi let out a light sigh; at the moment the elevator doors opened, he seemed to sense a faint, unusual aura lingering in the air above the lobby

He is a news informant, traversing the streets and alleys, capturing potential explosive news information with his keen eyes