549: Reversal (below)

Li Ou's sudden appearance also surprised A Qi. He turned his gaze to Zhong Qi, thinking, "In the previous plan, Li Ou never said he was coming. And only I knew that Li Ou was still in Guangzhou and hadn't left, so Li Ou shouldn't be in Su Yue's plan."

So, is Zhong Qi Su Yue?

A Qi looked at Zhong Qi, his heart filled with doubt.

At this moment, Li Ou spoke again, "The reason I'm sure it's you is because you are the only one who had the opportunity to make the call. Among those who made calls at the Municipal Bureau, Cui Jia was originally the most suspicious, but now it's you. Gao Xiang was always with A Qi and the others, he had no chance to make that call at all."

Li Ou looked at Zhong Qi and said, "So now... who can prove your innocence? It's not Cui Jia's fingerprint, and Gao Xiang didn't have the chance to make that call. Now the only possibility left is you, isn't it?"

Hearing Professor Li's words, everyone present nodded. This indeed confirmed that Zhong Qi was the most suspicious person.

Their gazes locked onto Zhong Qi, while Zhong Qi looked at Professor Li, his expression stiffening slightly before he smiled again, a smile filled with immense helplessness.

Zhong Qi spoke, "To be honest, I don't understand why you had to interrupt the normal order and ask me to press my fingerprints ahead of time. What's more, I have no idea about your so-called plan. Although I'm in the Special Task Force office, when have you ever discussed these plans in front of me? No matter how you deduce it, since it's already confirmed not to be Senior Lu, shouldn't the next suspect be Gao Xiang? I believe everyone here is aware of Su Yue's methods. If it was Su Yue who made the call, how could he not prepare an alibi for himself? Forget it, isn't it just asking me to press my fingerprints? I'll do it. Now I suddenly understand why Senior Lu said those words. I absolutely cannot be Su Yue, and I will never admit to this non-existent fact."

Saying this, Zhong Qi walked to the fingerprint scanner.

A Qi and Song Team faced Zhong Qi, while the others watched his back.

Thinking carefully about what Zhong Qi had just said, they felt it actually made a lot of sense.

Why stop Gao Xiang's test and insist on having Zhong Qi tested first?

It wouldn't take long to wait anyway, would it?

They didn't know Professor Li's painstaking efforts. Professor Li's purpose was to ensure that Gao Xiang wouldn't be disheartened by his colleagues' suspicion; his goal was to preserve the 'spark'.

However, Zhong Qi's words could be said to strike at the heart.

Once this matter was made clear, regardless of whether Zhong Qi was Su Yue or not, Gao Xiang and Professor Li's reputation would suffer a great loss this time.

After all, there were other newcomers present. What was being said was almost like sacrificing a pawn to save a rook, and no one would want to be treated this way.

However, at this moment, Professor Li's expression didn't change. A Qi looked at Zhong Qi, nodded at him, and motioned for him to press. Everyone else present also held their breath, the atmosphere became tense for a moment, the drop of a needle could be heard, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Zhong Qi.

"Is Su Yue going to be arrested here?" "It seems he is Su Yue?"

Zhong Qi's expression was also very solemn.

Seeing A Qi's signal, he also nodded, extended an index finger, and reached towards the fingerprint scanner. Everyone's attention was focused on his finger.

"Wait!" Just then, an abrupt soft shout rang out.

This sudden sound made everyone who was concentrating intently tremble.

It was obvious that because the surrounding environment was too quiet, they were startled by the sudden sound.

Looking in the direction of the sound, it turned out to be Professor Li speaking.

Zhong Qi's finger, which was almost already on the fingerprint scanner, also withdrew.

A Qi was a little puzzled. He opened his mouth and asked, "What's wrong?"

Professor Li didn't answer immediately. He just walked to Zhong Qi's side, patted his shoulder, and said in his unique weathered voice, "Young man, don't be nervous."

The meaning in this tone revealed a sense of shrewdness and calculation.

Then he looked at A Qi again and said solemnly, "Currently, the only way to accurately determine Su Yue's identity is through fingerprint identification, so of course, the more careful, the better. To avoid wronging anyone and to avoid missing anything, let's use a more suitable one."

Song Team listened to Professor Li's words and didn't hesitate, immediately going to get a new fingerprint scanner to replace the old one.

This didn't delay much time, but it was enough to show how much they valued this moment.

And this time, Zhong Qi's finger pressed onto the fingerprint scanner.

"Beep!" The machine's sound rang out, indicating that the fingerprint had been successfully recognized.

But there was no expression on A Qi and Song Team's faces.

This situation, on the contrary, made Professor Li frown.

The entire scene was silent, and the thoughts in everyone present's hearts were completely shattered.

"He's not Su Yue?!"

Just as people were thinking this, another sound suddenly came.

"Beep! Beep! Beep beep!"

Zhong Qi pressed all ten of his fingers!

But not even a single finger proved he was Su Yue!

This completely silenced Professor Li!

At this moment, Professor Li's eyes widened. He looked at the scene before him with some disbelief, his heart filled with surprise. It wasn't him?!

In the midst of the profound silence, Zhong Qi's cold laugh was heard.

"It seems it's not me either." He turned his head to look at Professor Li, "Then this time, it should be Gao Xiang's turn."

Zhong Qi's voice was cold, and his eyes were very complex. Hearing this, Gao Xiang gritted his teeth and stepped forward.

"How could I possibly be Su Yue? You're all crazy!"

Seeing that Zhong Qi's attempts with all ten fingers' fingerprints yielded no reaction, Professor Li's eyes widened.

He simply couldn't believe the situation before him. This was the first time he had encountered such an unexpected turn of events.

"How is it not him?" he muttered inwardly.

"Then who could it be?"

Just as his heart was filled with shock and his thoughts were racing, Gao Xiang had already stepped towards the fingerprint scanner.

"Stop!" Professor Li gave an order, stopping Gao Xiang's movement.

An ominous premonition surged in his heart. He gritted his teeth and questioned, "Has he washed his face?"

A Qi was taken aback, and shook his head.

Professor Li's eyes instantly turned sharp. He continued, "Take him to wash his face. How could you not even do this most basic check?"

However, as soon as he finished speaking, no one moved. Even A Qi just looked at him with a strange gaze.

After a moment of silence, A Qi spoke, "Professor Li, Zhong Qi's fingerprints are all fine. How could he be Su Yue?"

"I don't think washing his face is necessary."

Song Team also echoed, "Yes, Professor Li, we've all understood Zhong Qi's situation just now. He's fine."

"Actually, according to the original fingerprint order, it should be Gao Xiang's turn next."

"Now that Zhong Qi's situation has been confirmed, I don't think there's any need..."

But Song Team's words were interrupted by Professor Li, "This isn't a question of whether it's necessary, it must be done!"

His tone was urgent and forceful. He stared at Zhong Qi and said, "I'm very sure you are Su Yue. This identity of Zhong Qi now must be something you've tricked from somewhere..."

"I know Gao Xiang. This kid couldn't possibly be replaced by Su Yue. The risk is too high. For Su Yue himself, this isn't a good choice either."

"But you are different. Your identity, the time you entered the Municipal Bureau, how could there be so many coincidences in this world!"

Every word Professor Li said was imprinted on the hearts of the others, triggering their thoughts.

However, A Qi frowned, "Professor Li, is there something wrong with you too?"

"You don't even believe fingerprints!?"

"Zhong Qi's identity has been completely confirmed. Could it be that he's not him, but you insist he is!?"

"Do you have to arrest Zhong Qi for it to suit your wishes?"

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At this moment, A Qi had already started to defend Zhong Qi.

Indeed, everything about Zhong Qi was traceable. Moreover, both Cui Jia and Zhong Qi had already verified their identities through fingerprints, which meant their words were actually credible.

Now only Gao Xiang was left, yet precisely when Gao Xiang was about to press his fingerprint, Professor Li wanted to stop him?

Professor Li's eyes narrowed. In the face of the truth, his words were no longer believed.

Instead, suspicion began to arise towards him and the Gao Xiang he was protecting.

However, just as Professor Li's mind was racing, trying to turn the situation around, he heard Zhong Qi's voice.

"Alright, I'll wash my face then."

"Lest you say something else is wrong with me."

Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed, and the look in their eyes towards Professor Li became contemptuous.

Acting like an old man...

Although Professor Li got what he wanted, his face became even gloomier.

Amidst the onlookers' gazes and surprise, Zhong Qi walked towards the door of the household registration office.

He went all the way to the washroom, turned on the tap, and the sound of running water came out.

Zhong Qi cupped his hands under the water, glanced at Professor Li, his eyes full of mockery!

Then, under everyone's gaze, he vigorously rubbed his face with water!

Everyone's eyes widened, but they could see clearly...

Under the flow of water, Zhong Qi's face showed no change!

"How is this possible!?"

Professor Li's heart beat faster and faster, and his breathing became more and more rapid.

He had been absolutely certain that this Zhong Qi was Su Yue, but at this moment, watching this scene, he knew in his heart that he had completely lost!

Zhong Qi washed his face like this for a full minute before taking a towel to wipe the water off his face.

Then, he looked at Professor Li and said, "Are you satisfied?"

Professor Li stood rooted to the spot, not speaking.

His mind was racing, trying to figure out what was going on.

But at this moment, the feeling of frustration made his brain almost unable to function.

"Let's go, Professor Li, let's see Gao Xiang's fingerprint situation."

This passing voice jolted Professor Li awake.

However, after the truth was shattered, he finally began to consider Gao Xiang as a suspect.

They stood back in the household registration office.

A Qi saw Zhong Qi's face and the towel in his hand, and knew in his heart that Zhong Qi was not Su Yue at all.

All the suspicious points about him were eliminated.

That means...

Thinking this, A Qi looked at Gao Xiang standing in front of him and said, "Press it."

Gao Xiang was startled, then turned back to look at his teacher.

Seeing Professor Li's pale face, Gao Xiang suddenly realized something in his heart.

He suddenly looked at Cui Jia, who was present, and a miserable smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Alright, you dare to come back."

"No wonder..."

"I understand."

"Su Yue, you've disguised yourself too well."

"Pretending to be Cui Jia for so long, and even taking the opportunity to make Zhong Qi take the blame... Truly amazing."

"According to your style, the real Cui Jia should still be alive, right?"

"I've already guessed."

"Su Yue, you are indeed good."

As he said this, his finger was already pressed on the fingerprint scanner.

The entire scene was silent!

Everyone was waiting for the result!

Even Cui Jia, who had originally wanted to speak up and refute, closed his mouth.

They looked at the situation before them, and even subconsciously held their breath!

Beep!

Fingerprint recognition successful.

Beep beep beep!

Immediately after, the alarm sounded!

"Catch him!!"

A Qi directly pressed down on Gao Xiang's wrist, and a pair of handcuffs were clasped onto Gao Xiang's wrist in a flash!

"Su Yue! You are under arrest!"

A Qi shouted sternly.

However, Gao Xiang showed no reaction. He just looked at his teacher.

He originally wanted to say something, but seeing his teacher's pale face and evasive gaze, he was stunned.

Then the sentence he had originally intended to say was also left unspoken.

He wanted to ask, "Teacher, you still believe in me, right?", but seeing Professor Li's appearance, he knew he wouldn't get the answer he wanted.

At this moment, his face was ashen, and his heart was like dead ashes.

Gao Xiang had no intention of resisting. He understood that in the face of such conclusive evidence, any explanation was futile.

At this moment, he truly tasted the feeling of failure. Vaguely, his thoughts drifted back to the waiting hall of the Shanghai train station, when he was mistakenly identified as Su Yue, and his heart was filled with immense regret.

However, this time, he didn't even have the desire to argue.

He knew that nothing he said now would be believed.

Under A Qi's escort, he walked towards the door, passing by Professor Li, Zhong Qi, and many others... Their eyes were filled with excitement, after all, catching Su Yue was something to be happy about.

He smiled bitterly, finding it all so ridiculous.

As he passed by Cui Jia, he weakly called out "Wait". In this unusually quiet environment, these two words sounded exceptionally clear, and A Qi's steps also stopped.

In any case, Su Yue was also a hero; he saved everyone on an entire plane, was the nemesis of the bandit king, and a meritorious minister who saved cultural relics from being lost...

It was enough to just catch him, there was no need to provoke him too much.

Gao Xiang stopped walking. He stared at Cui Jia's face, trying to superimpose it with Su Yue's, but he failed.

"Heh." He let out an expressionless laugh, "Su Yue, this round, I'll count you as the winner. However, you and I both know that this scene right now was all calculated by you, wasn't it? I don't know how you did it, but sooner or later, I will find out the truth."

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