Little did I expect the young man had some insight into criminal investigation and psychology, as the two of us discussed several sensational cases in the province over recent years, which he knew about. If there's one thing an old detective loves, it's talking about the cases he's cracked over drinks. The two of them were deeply involved in their conversation.
Somehow, the conversation turned to the Xu Baping case.
The young man asked, "Do you think Xu Baping is formidable?"
Without thinking, the old detective said, "Formidable." In his mind, someone who murdered so many people in cold blood was undoubtedly a ruthless character.
