Chapter: 2896
Mai Chengxing was caught off guard by Chen Zekai’s question. He found the situation puzzling. Why would someone steal from their own family? Why take an old compass that seemed to have no real value? If someone were looking to steal, they would likely take cash instead.
As he pondered this, the first name that popped into his mind was Xuan Fengnian. Could it be that Xuan Fengnian had secretly taken his family’s compass? Xuan’s family wasn’t known for their skills in Feng Shui, so perhaps they thought stealing the compass would help them in some way.
Mai Chengxing was hesitant to confront Xuan Fengnian directly. Instead, he decided to rely on the police for help. He turned to Chen Zekai and asked, “How long until the police arrive?”
Chen Zekai checked the time. “They should be here in about three minutes. Just hang in there,” he replied.
“Okay!” Mai Chengxing nodded, feeling a bit more at ease.
Three minutes later, a young man with a strong presence walked into the room. This was Charlie Wade, newly arrived at Buckingham Palace.
Charlie looked around the room and then focused on Mai Chengxing. “Are you Mr. Mai?” he asked.
Seeing the confidence in Charlie’s demeanor, Mai Chengxing assumed he was a plainclothes officer. He quickly responded, “Hello, officer! I’m Mai Chengxing, and something very important has been stolen!”
Charlie Wade nodded and addressed Chen Zekai and the other staff present. “I need to inspect the scene. Everyone else, please step outside.”
Chen Zekai pretended not to know Charlie and quickly said,
“Okay.” After he spoke, he greeted the other staff and left the room, closing the door behind him. This left only Charlie Wade and Mai Chengxing’s grandparents in the room.
When Chen Zekai shut the door, Mai Chengxing turned to Charlie Wade and asked, “Mr. Police Officer, are you the only one investigating this time?”
Charlie Wade looked at Mai Chengxing with a serious expression. “Since it’s just us, I’ll be honest. I’m not a police officer. I’m here looking for you because I have something important to discuss.”
Mai Chengxing frowned, feeling uneasy. “You’re not a police officer?! Then who are you?! Do you have my compass?!”
Charlie Wade replied coldly, “You’re still worried about your compass? Listen closely: the next question I ask, you better answer truthfully. Otherwise, forget about the compass; your life could be at risk!”
Mike, who was standing nearby, immediately shouted, “I don’t care who you are, but watch your words! Don’t make me angry!”
Charlie Wade glanced at Mike and pointed a finger at his forehead. In an instant, a surge of energy blocked Mike’s nervous system. He lost all control of his body, feeling as if he were completely paralyzed.
Mike’s eyes widened in fear; he wanted to speak but couldn’t even move his mouth!
Ignoring Mike, Charlie Wade turned back to the terrified Mai Chengxing. “Master Mai, I know all about you and why you came to Jinling. I even know that you saw…”
You were at Phoenix Mountain Cemetery last night. It’s the year of Xuanfeng, so don’t try to trick me. If you do, I might have your grandparents stay at Phoenix Mountain Cemetery with you tomorrow!