Lu Chuan believes that the vast majority of people in this world are good.

Otherwise, for such a long time, his Eye of Truth wouldn't only show pure white halos.

However, it might be because Lu Chuan rarely went out to patrol the streets.

After all, ever since he started working, Lu Chuan spent most of his time in the Criminal Investigation Team.

Finding someone similar to a wanted criminal among detectives is not easy.

But in the chaotic area of self-built houses at Huilong Mountain, the probability of seeing these people is higher.

"Chen Qing, involved in a series of electric bike theft cases a year ago, 98% similarity in characteristics!"

The young man, not tall, wearing a black hoodie, his eyes somewhat evasive.

Perhaps influenced by the Eye of Truth's information, Lu Chuan always felt the man's eyes were focused on the passersby's pockets and backpacks.

"Brother Hui," Lu Chuan didn't act rashly. Now wasn't the time to play hero; they had a more important mission, so consulting Zhang Hui was the right choice.

"The guy in the black hoodie ahead seems to be the suspect from last year's cooperation notice from Friendship Road Police Station about the theft of over fifty electric bikes at the night market on Friendship Road."

Stealing electric bikes, to be honest, is never a big deal at any police station.

But if you stole over fifty in one month, you definitely get the police's undivided attention.

Last year's cooperation notice was sent out just like that.

Electric bike theft?

Zhang Hui had no impression, but he had the authority to search the cooperation notices sent by the station below.

No need to return to the team, he could check directly on the app on his phone.

This was the most useful mobile application rolled out by the higher-ups in recent years.

Wanted criminals, searchable anywhere, sweet babies, watch anytime.

In the search bar, typing Friendship Road Police Station electric bike theft, brought up 132 pieces of information.

This shows that there are quite a few police stations across the country named Friendship Road.

Lots of electric bikes got stolen too.

He flipped through two pages before finding Haizhou City's.

The cooperation notice on the screen was a front-face photo captured by a surveillance camera.

Zhang Hui and Lu Chuan stood shoulder to shoulder, seemingly inadvertently looking up to the sky, cracking their necks as they casually scanned the man in the hoodie not far away.

"Damn, Lu Chuan, your memory is impressive!"

Lu Chuan smiled: "That's my only advantage, Brother Hui, should we catch him or not?"

Catch or not?

Zhang Hui didn't hesitate at all: "We definitely catch him, but we have a mission now."

"Let's see if we can catch him alone later and make a move when there are fewer people around."

"Besides, it looks like this guy is scouting the area and surely knows it better than us, might even know something."

Though there's a mission, it's mostly mobile inspection.

If they could catch an aided theft suspect and maybe get some information about the surroundings, why not?

From afar, the two tailed behind the man in the hoodie.

When it comes to tracking, Zhang Hui is truly professional.

With Lu Chuan, there was no feeling like hiding here and there as seen in movies and TV shows.

They just casually followed behind the man by about ten meters, chatting and laughing.

Even a few times, Zhang Hui deliberately glanced toward the man's direction, exchanging eye contact once or twice.

Tracking is a specialized branch in the field of criminal investigation.

Due to his professional issues, Lu Chuan only took elective courses and didn't dive deep into it.

This was his first time tracking, and he found it quite interesting.

Soon, the man turned into an alley.

Zhang Hui signaled Lu Chuan with a look to quickly follow.

"Brother Hui, is it okay to follow so closely?"

"Heh," Zhang Hui quickened his pace, eyes seemingly gleaming, exuding a vibe akin to Lord Ximen picking up a wooden stick under a windowsill: "This guy has been wandering around here for a while; he definitely has a target. We might catch him red-handed if we go in."

Following behind Zhang Hui, Lu Chuan suddenly felt like they were about to catch someone in an affair.

For a moment, he thought Zhang Hui should become a private detective; he'd definitely make a fortune.

At a distance of about ten meters, they'd catch up in just a few breaths.

As soon as they rounded the corner, Lu Chuan was dumbfounded to find the hoodie-wearing youth who had just entered the alley pushing an electric bike and bumping right into Zhang Hui.

This guy was the only one daring to steal an electric bike right under the gaze of a detective.

Without a word, Zhang Hui swung his arm around the young man's neck, leaning back, taking him down instantly.

Lu Chuan followed closely, backing up Zhang Hui, and when the man was down, he immediately put on the handcuffs.

"Name!"

Chen Qing was utterly bewildered.

He had been loitering around here for a week, stealing two electric bikes.

Today, he planned to pull one last job and leave.

The Yadea electric bike he had just pushed out was quite new; he'd been eyeing it all morning.

But how did he get taken down right after scoring?

Having been handcuffed countless times, Chen Qing knew very well how to cooperate at this time.

"Chen Qing," the man's smooth talking was like rapid-fire cannon shots, "Officer, believe me, this is my first time, really, I had just pushed the bike out when you showed up."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Hui couldn't help but laugh: "You even know to call us officers, guess you haven't spent less time inside."

Regular thieves wouldn't address the police as officers.

This guy must have spent some time in detention, undergone correction, and might truly have been to jail.

"No, no, I just went in to learn... to learn."

Hmph!

Zhang Hui snorted coldly: "First time, you say? Don't you remember what happened on Friendship Road?"

Chen Qing's face immediately changed when Zhang Hui mentioned Friendship Road.

"Officer," now Chen Qing didn't call them officers anymore, with a cheeky grin: "Where is Friendship Road?"

"I'm not a local; I'm not familiar with Haizhou."

"Alright, stop pretending. I've got your mugshot of the theft on Friendship Road. Want to take a look?"

Mugshot?

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's face fell.

He knew that by mugshot, it meant a wanted notice.

"Officer, I just stole a couple of electric bikes; do I deserve a wanted notice?"

"A couple of bikes? You stole over fifty bikes on one street in a month. If you're not wanted, who would be?"

Knowing he'd been exposed, Chen Qing didn't argue anymore, but his expression showed no regret, only frustration.

"Got careless..."

Yanking Chen Qing up, Zhang Hui took off his coat, draped it over his handcuffs, and dragged him into the alley.

Chen Qing was initially stunned, then a gleam of joy appeared on his face.

Being a street patroller with seven years of experience and having been in the lockup twelve times, Chen Qing had only twice seen the police hide his handcuffs proactively.

This was the third time.

"Officer, is there anything I can help you with!"

Chen Qing's rapid shift in expressions left Lu Chuan feeling dazzled.

This guy, being a thief is a waste. He should pursue acting, he's got potential.

"Quite the man in-the-know, aren't you?"

Zhang Hui scrutinized Chen Qing closely, understanding that this kid had surely provided street intelligence before.

"Of course, I'm renowned for being adaptable on the streets..."

Chen Qing was just about to brag, eyes twitching, face glowing, when Zhang Hui's teasing smile stopped him.

"Heh, officer, you give the orders. Though I can't claim all of Haizhou, Huilong Mountain, Friendship Road, Cuiping Road, those areas are my home."

Lu Chuan was taken aback.

This guy just claimed not to be a local, unfamiliar with the area, and now he's saying it's his home?

In both this life and the previous one, Lu Chuan never had the chance to interact with such people from all walks of life.

So there was some level of discomfort.

But Zhang Hui was in his element, inquiring Chen Qing about this area's situation.

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