Chapter 36: Assisting in Solving the Case

After thinking for a few seconds, Jiang Yuan stepped forward to follow the two thieves.

Unexpectedly, they had arrived on a motorcycle. There were no taxis on the roadside, and Jiang Yuan couldn't catch up; she only managed to snap a photo of the license plate.

Little Red Swallow volunteered, "Yuan Yuan, Swallow will go chase them!"

Little Black Swallow watched its retreating back and said helplessly, "Yuan Yuan, it forgot where its nest is. Swallow will go chase them instead."

Jiang Yuan nodded, her face full of gratitude. "Thank you both."

"Don't mention it. Swallow is your friend," Little Black Swallow said before flying away.

Blueberry stood at her feet and said gloomily, "Yuan Yuan, why are you so charming to everyone you meet?"

Jiang Yuan: "..."

Is this what you call being charming to everyone?

That scumbag Xie Yuchen is the one who is charming to everyone.

Jiang Yuan retorted, "Comrade Blueberry, this isn't being charming to everyone."

Blueberry: "Then what is it called?"

Jiang Yuan: "It's called having good... no, not popularity, but good rapport with animals. Didn't you just say that?"

Blueberry licked its paw and fell silent.

By the time the police arrived, they only saw Jiang Yuan standing there alone.

"Miss Jiang, do you know the whereabouts of the stolen gold and gemstone necklace?" The speaker was a bald policeman.

Jiang Yuan nodded. "A few minutes ago, the thieves just transferred the stolen goods."

"Transferred them?" The bald officer frowned, appearing dissatisfied. "Is it really that coincidental? Miss Jiang, filing a false report is a waste of police resources and is subject to punishment."

Jiang Yuan's expression remained unchanged, her tone calm. "It just happens to be that coincidental."

"You..." Anger surfaced on the bald officer's face.

"What's wrong?" A familiar figure stepped down from a police car.

Jiang Yuan turned her head to look. The man was in uniform, his freshly trimmed buzz cut looking clean and sharp.

She pursed her lips and remained silent.

Si Heng took the initiative to greet her. "Miss Jiang, we meet again."

"Captain Si knows her?" The bald officer was somewhat surprised.

Si Heng said indifferently, "This Miss Jiang is an external criminal investigation consultant for our bureau. She assisted in solving the Blue Bay Park body disposal case."

This report hadn't been assigned to him, but he had overheard by chance that the informant was a lady surnamed Jiang, and he felt an inexplicable urge to come over.

He hadn't expected it to actually be her.

The bald officer looked at Jiang Yuan, a flash of shock crossing his eyes, and he couldn't help but re-evaluate the young, beautiful girl before him.

She was so young; did she actually have the capability?

Despite his skepticism, he changed his attitude and offered a slight smile. "Miss Jiang is truly young and promising!"

Jiang Yuan: "Just lucky."

"How did Miss Jiang know they transferred the stolen goods?" the bald officer asked. "How are you sure they are the suspects?"

Jiang Yuan's tone was devoid of emotion. "I saw it. I only called the police after confirming the stolen goods."

Hearing this, the bald officer's expression turned solemn. "I didn't expect it to be so coincidental. They got away!"

Jiang Yuan provided the license plate number she had just photographed.

The bald officer immediately contacted his colleagues to track the motorcycle in real-time.

But soon, a colleague sent word: "Captain Zhang, the license plate is fake. It can't be traced."

The bald officer kicked the air in frustration and couldn't help cursing, "Damn it!"

Jiang Yuan hadn't expected the license plate to be fake either.

Was the 500,000 reward going to fly away?

The bald officer calmed down and told Jiang Yuan to return to the bureau to give a formal statement while they figured out how to pursue the suspects.

As the group got into the police car, Jiang Yuan prepared to board while holding Blueberry. At that moment, Little Red Swallow and the little sparrow flew back.

"Yuan Yuan, the thieves switched vehicles halfway!"

Jiang Yuan's eyes lifted slightly, a smile appearing on her cold face. "Switched to what?"

The little sparrow: "A van!"

Sitting in the passenger seat, Si Heng noticed Jiang Yuan talking to the birds. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his deep voice spoke slowly, "Miss Jiang, do you have a new discovery?"

Jiang Yuan turned her head to look into the man's deep eyes and nodded. "Yes. They switched to a van. I know where it is."

Upon hearing this, the bald officer found it unbelievable. "How does Miss Jiang know?"

Jiang Yuan: "I guessed."

The bald officer: "..."

"Isn't this just nonsense!" This wasn't a game; how could she just guess?

Si Heng spoke up at the right moment. "Captain Zhang, I suggest you listen to Miss Jiang. Whether she guessed it or calculated it, if you listen to her, this case can be solved."

The bald officer felt that Si Heng was likely blinded by her beauty. "Captain Si, you can't let yourself be led around just because Miss Jiang is pretty!"

Si Heng: "..."

Jiang Yuan: "..."

*Even though you're questioning me, you complimented my beauty, so I'll forgive you.*

Si Heng said seriously, "Captain Zhang, Miss Jiang is indeed beautiful, but you cannot deny her excellence just because of her outstanding appearance."

Jiang Yuan was quite surprised internally.

She hadn't expected Captain Si to think so highly of her.

The bald officer felt that since Si Heng was protecting Jiang Yuan so much, he must be interested in the young lady.

Thinking that he was already thirty, he decided to give him a chance.

"Fine, we'll listen to Captain Si."

Si Heng raised an eyebrow. "It's not listening to me; it's listening to Miss Jiang."

The bald officer: "..."

*He's so infatuated he's lost his mind; it's truly unbearable to watch.*

This time, Jiang Yuan sat in the passenger seat, directing the driver according to the birds' instructions.

The police car stopped on a street. As soon as Jiang Yuan got out, a magpie flew in front of her.

"Are you Yuan Yuan?"

Jiang Yuan: "I am."

The little magpie: "Little Black Swallow told me to wait for you here."

"Thank you, little magpie." Jiang Yuan pulled some grain from her pocket as a thank-you gift.

Seeing her suddenly start feeding birds, the bald officer's dissatisfaction grew.

This girl was going too far; she was simply wasting police resources!

The little magpie said happily, "Delicious! Magpie will lead the way for Yuan Yuan immediately!"

Following behind Jiang Yuan as she took various turns through winding streets and alleys, the bald officer's face grew increasingly grim.

This was pure nonsense!

Si Heng had terrible taste, falling for someone like this!

"Yuan Yuan, you're here!" Little Black Swallow was guarding a small window. Seeing Jiang Yuan, it flapped its wings and flew toward her. "The thieves are inside this house."

"Well done." Jiang Yuan took out grain to feed them. "Good job, little ones."

Seeing this scene, the bald officer felt a throbbing pain in his temples, and a surge of anger boiled in his chest.

"Enough!" He could no longer endure it and barked, "We don't have time for your nonsense!"

Even if he offended Si Heng, he didn't care anymore!

Hearing this, Jiang Yuan furrowed her slender brows and explained softly, "Captain Zhang, I'm not playing around. They are inside here."

The building in front of them was a Mahjong parlor; the sign read "Win Every Bet."

The bald officer frowned deeply, his gaze falling on the storefront, his tone full of suspicion. "Are you sure?"

"I am one hundred percent sure," Jiang Yuan said with certainty.

After a moment of hesitation, the bald officer raised his hand and knocked on the door. "Is anyone in?"

"We're not open today," a voice came from inside.

The bald officer continued knocking.

"What is it?!" The voice grew closer to the door, and it opened from the inside. "I told you we're not open! Hurry up and—"

Seeing the people outside, the fat man lost his voice in terror. "Po... Police officers?"

The bald officer: "Someone reported you for theft!"

The fat man stammered, "You've got the wrong person!"