Not long after Mo Linglong left, one of Han Yuyao's colleagues who had been waiting outside the ward came in. Seeing Huang Yu with one hand cuffed to the head of the bed, they gave him a sympathetic glance before hurrying over to Han Yuyao to whisper something.
Following orders from the bureau, Han Yuyao conducted a quick check on Huang Yu to ensure he was fine, then escorted him to the police car to head back to the station for a formal statement.
"Captain Han!"
As soon as they arrived, a voice called out.
A police officer, holding a file with a grim expression, hurried over. "Captain Han, it's bad… there's been another incident."
"What?"
Han Yuyao's brows knitted tightly. Their detective team was currently responsible for only one case—the recent string of murders in Tianhai.
Taking the file, she frowned as she scanned the contents.
Huang Yu, catching glimpses with his peripheral vision, realized that the murderer had struck again.
"The higher-ups want you back immediately. Besides handing over related personnel…"
"…you're to launch the next phase of the investigation. The killer seems to be growing increasingly brazen."
Hearing this, Han Yuyao snapped the file shut.
"Notify the team. Have the remaining members assemble immediately."
"And…"
She glanced at Huang Yu and added, "Lock this bastard up first. I'll interrogate him when I return."
The officer nodded.
As Han Yuyao turned to leave, she thought of Huang Yu's restless mind and leaned in to whisper a warning.
"You better not try anything funny, or you're dead!"
Huang Yu ducked his head and nodded repeatedly like a frightened child, though inwardly he was ecstatic.
Finally, that big bear is gone. No one in the way—now I can have fun.
If I pull some stunts later, I can just stay in the cell without fear.
And no need to worry about that crooked-mouth Xiao Zhan taking revenge.
Hearing this, Han Yuyao froze mid-step, her face turning icy, and her presence radiated a terrifying intensity.
"C-Captain Han? What's wrong?"
The officer who had Huang Yu in custody grew nervous. Had he missed something in the briefing?
Despite her striking looks, in the eyes of her subordinates, Captain Han was almost devilish.
And her investigative skills demanded their grudging respect.
Han Yuyao spun around, grabbed Huang Yu by the collar, and said coldly, "If you even think about pulling a stunt before I get back, try me."
At this moment, she was genuinely furious.
This bastard never thought about reforming; all he could do was scheme to get locked up.
Did he have too much free time?
What was there to fear from that lousy security guard?
She flung him aside and instructed the nearby officers,
"Lock him in a single cell!"
"No one touches him until I return!"
Huang Yu froze.
What the hell?! I haven't done anything yet, and now I'm in a single cell? How am I supposed to have fun like this?
He felt wronged.
That busty girl's gonna pay for this sooner or later.
My heart aches, but I won't cry.
Despite the injustice, Huang Yu tried to comfort himself as best as he could.
Seeing him defeated, Han Yuyao felt a small sense of satisfaction.
Serves him right for constantly causing trouble.
"Just behave and sit tight. Don't try anything until I return."
The surrounding officers were stunned. Since when did their captain show such a gentle side?
As Han Yuyao turned to leave, Huang Yu suddenly remembered something.
"Yuyao, wait!"
Han Yuyao frowned and turned back.
"What is it?"
Taking a deep breath, Huang Yu, though risking changes to the original story, decided to warn her.
"I know you're strong, but this string of murders in Tianhai is unusual. The methods may look the same, but there could be more than one killer."
"Be especially careful of beautiful women and seemingly innocent children during the investigation."
Seeing Huang Yu's serious expression, Han Yuyao instinctively nodded, feeling a warmth in her heart.
Finally, this bastard is showing some concern for me.
But that's all I can say.
I hope this big bear doesn't let her temper get the best of her and remembers what I said, instead of letting it go in one ear and out the other.
Still…
Knowing the truth but being unable to say it out loud is torture. I feel like MacArthur is crawling all over me.
Hearing his inner monologue, Han Yuyao flared up, furious.
What do you mean my brain grew a bear on it?
Her chest rose and fell sharply. Seeing that the team had mostly assembled, she knew it wasn't the time to expose him.
"Just wait—when I return, I'll deal with you properly."
Han Yuyao shot Huang Yu a disapproving glare.
Good deed unappreciated.
Revealing information at her risk only to get scolded…
This violent loli really can't be pleased; she wants to hit me at the drop of a hat.
Huang Yu silently complained.
Seeing Huang Yu's thoughts, Han Yuyao's anger deepened, her teeth gnashing audibly.
Her presence grew even more terrifying.
The surrounding officers instinctively swallowed and took a step back.
Their captain's temper was no small matter.
"Move out!"
Though she wanted to drag Huang Yu into the interrogation room and give him a piece of her mind, the emergency situation demanded she first go to the crime scene.
Once back, she would properly deal with this bastard—let him learn the consequences of withholding information and angering her!
With Han Yuyao finally gone, Huang Yu exhaled in relief.
Finally… she's gone.
"All day acting like she's on gunpowder."
"Tell me about it," the officer in charge of guarding Huang Yu chuckled wryly.
A side effect of her exceptional investigative skills, perhaps.
Huang Yu was escorted into the police station.
Halfway there, they stopped abruptly.
The escorting officer called out, "Team Leader Feng!"
Team Leader Feng?
Huang Yu felt a strange familiarity but couldn't place it.
A familiar voice spoke,
"Leave this guy to me. You can go."
Huang Yu turned slightly, raising an eyebrow.
A familiar figure appeared before him, now clad in a police uniform.
Oddly enough, it gave him a sense of… dignity mixed with ridiculousness.
"Narrow paths for foes,"
Huang Yu sneered, letting his amusement show without restraint.