Simulating_Crimes_C06
by MarineTLChapter 6: Addict? No, a Ruthless Predator Preying on Predators!
“What!”
“Let me see that!!!”
Xu Changsheng’s eyes trembled with disbelief as he quickly snatched Wang Hu’s phone.
In the next second—
The detailed wanted information of the burly man appeared before his eyes.
[Class A Fugitive]
Name: Luo Zhen
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Characteristics: Slightly long hair, burly build, missing the little finger on his left hand.
Case Overview: Fifteen days ago, Luo Zhen and two accomplices robbed a drug trafficking site on the outskirts of Chun City in Jilin Province. The robbery involved armed conflict, resulting in three deaths and one seriously injured. The total stolen property exceeded 100,000 yuan. After committing the crime, the three fled south.
Compared to the public wanted notices, this internal police system record was far more detailed.
After reading it, Xu Changsheng turned his sharp gaze toward the burly man still smoking not far away. The smile on his face disappeared, replaced by a cold, steely expression.
“Well, well.”
“I was just planning to catch a junkie, but I reeled in a big fish instead!”
“It looks like, this so-called Luo Zhen, a Class A fugitive, didn’t come here to buy drugs. He’s setting up another robbery—”
“Predator preying on other predators!”
As he spoke, Xu Changsheng pressed his earpiece and issued a firm command.
“Change of plans.”
“Aqi, Old Lin, this guy is a Class A fugitive from Jilin Province, and he has an accomplice hiding nearby. Don’t alert them yet.”
“Follow him closely, but do not expose your cover. Wait until he meets up with the other two fugitives—then we’ll catch them all in one go!”
“Oh, and one more thing.”
“Old Chen, Xiao Xu, reel in that fish you’re tailing first.”
“Be careful.”
“Make sure the target isn’t making any calls. Only act when you confirm he’s not on the phone!”
“I’m worried—”
“This fugitive might have just called that guy to gain trust and set up another ambush for a robbery!”
After issuing his orders, Xu Changsheng exhaled a heavy breath, relief washing over him.
If they had arrested the burly man earlier, they would’ve tipped off the other two fugitives hiding nearby.
And once fugitives with no escape realize they’ve been cornered, it’s terrifying to imagine what desperate measures they might take.
After clearing his head, Xu Changsheng looked at Su Ming beside him with admiration.
“Su Ming.”
“You really surprised me!”
“You were sharp enough to notice something was wrong.”
“If we manage to capture all three fugitives today, it’ll be a huge achievement for you.”
“But I have to ask…”
“How did you figure out this burly guy was a major fugitive from the northeast?”
Wang Hu, sitting in the backseat, leaned forward eagerly.
“Yeah, Ming! Tell us!”
“How did you spot him? Teach me—I want to earn some credit too!”
Facing their curiosity, Su Ming raised an eyebrow. He didn’t intend to explain his reasoning, as it would lead to more endless questions.
Instead, he shrugged and replied casually:
“No big secret.”
“If you make a habit of checking the internal platform’s wanted notices every now and then, you can do it too.”
“I just thought…”
“The guy looked familiar, but I wasn’t sure, so I brought it up.”
“Honestly, I didn’t recognize him right away because he shaved his long hair into a buzz cut.”
This explanation made perfect sense.
After all, many detectives had the habit of reviewing fugitive profiles occasionally.
Xu Changsheng clicked his tongue and praised him again.
“Whether it’s sharp analysis or good habits—”
“Su Ming, you’ve earned great merit this time. You might even get an early promotion.”
“For now, let’s sit tight and see when this fugitive links up with the others!”
While the group waited, Officers Old Chen and Xiao Xu captured the dealer in a secluded spot.
Realizing this arrest would be his third offense—and with a large quantity of drugs involved—
Even if he avoided the death penalty, he’d spend over a decade in prison.
The dealer, nicknamed ‘Skinny Dog,’ trembled uncontrollably, unable to speak in coherent sentences.
With his arrest, everyone turned their focus back to the fugitive Luo Zhen.
However—
Ten minutes passed, yet Luo Zhen continued wandering the pedestrian street without any suspicious actions.
He even entered a store to buy new pants, replacing his beach shorts.
But—
He frequently took out his phone to check it.
This behavior—
Made it seem like he was waiting for instructions.
Xu Changsheng rubbed his chin thoughtfully and spoke into his earpiece.
“Aqi, Old Lin—did you blow your cover?”
“Is that why this guy stopped moving and stayed in the pedestrian street instead of meeting the others?”
Before finishing his thought, Xu Changsheng shook his head and corrected himself.
“No, that doesn’t make sense.”
“If he realized he’d been exposed, someone this dangerous would’ve already taken drastic measures. Why would he calmly buy new pants?”
“Unless…”
“The problem is with Skinny Dog!”
“These fugitives planned to rob each other, but since the two hidden accomplices couldn’t reach Skinny Dog, they might suspect he and Luo Zhen were exposed!”
“That would explain why Luo Zhen hasn’t moved and keeps checking his phone!!”
Xu Changsheng’s sharp instincts quickly pinpointed the issue.
He immediately ordered:
“Old Chen, Xiao Xu—check the dealer’s phone right now.”
“Look for missed calls or texts. I bet the other two fugitives are trying to contact him!”
Seconds later, their earpieces crackled with a response.
“Xu, there are two missed calls. The most recent one was two minutes ago.”
“We didn’t answer because we weren’t sure what was going on, but I doubt they’ll wait much longer before calling again.”
“The problem is…”
“Skinny Dog’s too terrified to even speak. If we answer the phone, it’ll expose us instantly.”
“They’ve already tried calling twice. If we miss the next one, those fugitives will realize something’s wrong and bolt!”
It was a tough situation.
If they missed the next call, the fugitives might flee, making them impossible to track.
Just as time ran out, Su Ming calmly pressed his earpiece and spoke with confidence.
“Chen.”
“Can you bring Skinny Dog and his phone to Xu right away?”
“I can imitate Skinny Dog’s voice and answer the call. The fugitives won’t notice the difference.”
“If they’re planning a betrayal, we can use this to lure them out!”