I'll make you regret it.
The sun has risen.
At the police station.
Zhang Wei followed his father to report a case. The duty officer initially showed some impatience, but upon hearing it was about Old Li's disappearance, he immediately became serious and asked, "Are you saying it's true?" After all, Old Li was the younger brother of the village head, Li.
"Would my dad and I dare to deceive the government?" Zhang Wei replied with a calm smile.
Zhang Aiguo quickly nodded in agreement.
The officer said, "Please tell me what happened."
Zhang Wei had already thought out what to say and spoke confidently, "Last year, my dad and I went to my aunt's house for dinner. I was playing by the roadside when I saw Old Li enter Doctor He's house. He didn't come out until I left."
"I remember it that way too," Zhang Aiguo added.
The officer considered for a moment and said, "Let's go to Doctor He's house now!"
…
At around 9 AM, at Doctor He's house.
In the bedroom.
Doctor He was chatting with a woman who had a good appearance.
"What, no one fell for your tricks these past few days?" He Xian Gu frowned.
Doctor He sighed, "You know that during the New Year, the young people are all around, it's hard to make a move."
He Xian Gu pressed, "Wasn't there a patient who came downstairs last night?"
"Weren't you asleep?" Doctor He asked in surprise, then sighed again, "I was just about to tell you about this. Last night, I tried everything I could, but they weren't fooled."
He explained in detail.
He Xian Gu laughed coldly, "You think you can make them regret it? You have quite the attitude! In a couple of days, I'll spread the word in the village that that little brat is possessed by a monster. Let's see who ends up regretting it!"
Just then, there was a knock on the door downstairs, followed by a man's voice.
"Doctor He, are you home? We are from the police station, here to understand the situation!"
What's the police doing here during the New Year? Both of them felt a bad premonition. Doctor He said, "You hide, I'll go down and take a look."
Downstairs.
Zhang Wei was being hugged by his father, and there were two police officers nearby: one in his thirties, Officer Zhang, and the other in his forties, Officer Wei. After Officer Wei called out a couple of times, Doctor He's voice came from upstairs.
After waiting for a while, the door opened.
Doctor He's kind face appeared, and upon seeing Zhang Wei and Zhang Aiguo at the door, he coldly said, "What are you two doing here again?"
Zhang Wei smiled faintly, "We're here to make you regret it!"
After the police station received the report, the officers were uneasy, especially since Doctor He had a good reputation. They insisted on bringing the two of them here, which was just what Zhang Wei wanted, as he was the only one who knew where Old Li's body was.
Doctor He sneered, "Regret? I don't think so." Ignoring Zhang Wei, he turned to the police officers and said, "What do you want to know?"
Officer Zhang and Officer Wei exchanged glances, both reluctant to offend this well-known doctor. Neither wanted to be the one to speak, but someone had to!
Officer Wei smiled and glanced at Zhang Wei and Zhang Aiguo, saying, "They reported that Old Li was missing and that he came to your house that day. Is that true?"
Doctor He's heart sank. He believed he had been very discreet about this matter; how could anyone know? It was impossible for anyone to know. This little brat and his father must be seeking revenge!
"No, don't listen to their nonsense. They came to see me last night and quarreled over my treatment plan. They must have come to retaliate," Doctor He pretended to be indignant. "I, He Guobin, am a person known in the village. How could you believe the words of a petty person?"
Knowing the future, Zhang Wei remained expressionless. He knew that Doctor He wouldn't shed tears until he saw the coffin. Meanwhile, his father was anxiously clutching the blanket he was holding.
Officer Zhang looked skeptical. "Is that really the case?"
"Why not just search my house and find out? I guarantee that Uncle Li is hidden somewhere in your home!" Zhang Wei asserted.
Doctor He scoffed, "On what basis do you want to search my house?"
If it were someone else who was missing,
Zhang Wei's gaze turned cold. The woman had a part in Old Li's murder, and everything Doctor He had done was connected to her; they were clearly in cahoots.
He Xian Gu stood up in a panic, trying to explain, "Doctor He said that last night some evil spirit came to his house and asked me to check if it left any harmful things behind this morning." She glanced at Zhang Wei, hinting at something.
Still slandering him? Zhang Wei remained calm on the surface, but in his heart, he thought that he could not let this woman go today. This wasn't just revenge for his past life where he almost lost his life; he didn't want any more villagers to be deceived by this pair of scoundrels.
After searching for a while, the two police officers found nothing. Officer Zhang's tone turned unfriendly as he said, "Zhang Aiguo, do you have anything else to say?"
Doctor He, feeling smug, thought to himself, "You think you can catch me with this?"
Zhang Wei smiled and said, "There's one place you haven't searched yet—the bedroom downstairs."
Doctor He tensed up, staring at him intently.
He Xian Gu's pupils dilated as she looked at Zhang Wei in surprise.
The others cast puzzled glances at Doctor He, who hurriedly waved his hand and said nervously, "Didn't you just take a quick look? There's nothing in there except furniture!"
"If you follow me, you'll find out," Zhang Wei said as he wriggled out of his father's embrace.
He knew where to look because he had witnessed the entire process of Doctor He's arrest in his past life. He not only knew the entrance to the basement was concealed, but he also knew there were secrets hidden inside.
Everyone followed him downstairs, and at the back, Doctor He and He Xian Gu exchanged worried glances. The situation didn't look good!
This kid couldn't possibly find it; there was no way! Doctor He hoped that his hidden door would remain undiscovered, but he was puzzled about how Zhang Wei knew there was something in the bedroom downstairs.
One step.
Two steps.
Three steps, five steps...
Zhang Wei led everyone to the bedroom downstairs. Once inside, he walked straight ahead, getting closer to the hidden door to the basement.
Doctor He's heart sank deeper, and his hope dwindled. At that moment, he regretted offending this kid.
Eventually, Zhang Wei brought everyone to the bedroom downstairs and pointed to the wardrobe, saying, "It's right here!"
He Xian Gu turned pale!
Doctor He's mouth fell open!
"This is just a wardrobe..." Old Wei started to say something, but when he saw Zhang Wei open the wardrobe and lift the clothes on the rack, revealing a hidden door inside, he stopped in surprise. He even looked at Doctor He with suspicion, as if asking what was going on.
Zhang Wei turned to his father, saying, "Dad, I can't pull it open; you do it!"
"Okay!" Zhang Aiguo rolled up his sleeves and pulled open the hidden door, revealing a set of stairs in front of everyone.
He Xian Gu trembled slightly.
Doctor He couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. He wasn't too terrified yet because he still had a trump card; even if they found the basement, it didn't necessarily mean they would discover Old Li's body!
At that moment, Doctor He felt a sense of pride in his foresight. He had already dug a one-cubic-meter hidden compartment in the basement, and even He Xian Gu didn't know about it. He certainly didn't believe Zhang Wei would know.
Zhang Wei led everyone into the basement, which was empty and devoid of anything. Doctor He smugly remarked, "Now do you believe I'm innocent? This kid is just seeking revenge!"
He Xian Gu let out a sigh of relief.
The two police officers looked grim. Officer Zhang was somewhat annoyed and said, "What else do you two want to argue about?"
Seeing his father's worried expression, Zhang Wei decided not to keep them in suspense. He said calmly, "Don't worry, I guarantee I'll find the person."
Doctor He thought to himself: You won't be able to find anyone unless you really are a monster.
Officer Zhang was about to say something else when Old Wei pulled him aside and whispered in his ear, "Let him try. If he can't find anything, we can deal with it then."
Zhang Wei took a few steps in the basement, standing at the corner and giving Doctor He a meaningful look.
Doctor He's face turned pale!
He Xian Gu, who had just relaxed, couldn't help but swallow