Hong Jinmao was truly shocked. What kind of superhuman ability did Lin Fan have to find Chen An so quickly and even make him talk?

"Tell me, where is Ye Tianyu?"

Loli stared at Hong Jinmao and asked.

Hong Jinmao shook his head, "I don't know."

Loli said, "You're his accomplice, how could you not know?"

Hong Jinmao said, "I really don't know. I'm just a messenger. Once the message is delivered, my job is done. Whether he escaped or where he went is not my concern."

Hong Jinmao was calm, almost convinced by his own words.

Loli said, "You didn't go to work today. The gym said you requested leave. Where did you go?"

Hong Jinmao said, "Nowhere special. I wasn't feeling well today, so I took the day off and went to have lunch at my junior brother's place. My junior brother whom Brother Lin also knows, the one who was with me last time: Li Chenghu. If you don't believe me, you can call him. And by the way, I don't have a car; this car was lent to me by him."

Loli said, "The message you delivered to Ye Tianyu was 'They are coming.' What does that mean? Who is coming?"

Hong Jinmao chuckled, "I can't say that, and even if I did, it wouldn't help you. With your skills, it would be best not to provoke them. I'm just looking out for you."

Loli said, "If you won't speak, then it's harboring a fugitive. You better think about your future. Informing a fugitive is a minor offense, but harboring one is serious."

Hong Jinmao smiled bitterly, "Officer, don't try to scare me. I really can't say, and I won't say anything no matter how you question me. I think I need a lawyer now."

Loli: "..."

Right now, Hong Jinmao is the only lead. If he keeps his mouth shut, the case can't proceed.

"You're lying," Lin Fan spoke then, "Just now, you lied twice. First, when you said you didn't know Ye Tianyu's whereabouts. Second, when you said you went to eat with Li Chenghu."

Hong Jinmao's heart skipped a beat. Damn, how did Lin Fan know he was lying?

"What are you talking about? I'm not lying; every word is true. If you don't believe me, you can ask Li Chenghu!" Hong Jinmao retorted.

Lin Fan smiled, "Do you know that telling the truth and lying cause different psychological reactions? These reactions manifest in expressions. Even the best liars can't hide them entirely; at most, they are hard to detect——that's micro-expressions. Micro-expressions don't lie because they are natural psychological reactions. Most people can't spot them unless they have extraordinary Insight."

Lin Fan pointed at himself, "I happen to have it."

Hong Jinmao felt like he was listening to a fairy tale. Could Lin Fan really possess such astonishing Insight?

Is this the reason he managed to handle Chen An so swiftly?

Hong Jinmao stubbornly said, "You're joking. Micro-expressions? I don't know what you're talking about, but I will tell you that I didn't lie. Maybe your Insight isn't as formidable as you think, and you've overestimated yourself!"

Loli said, "Really? If Lin Fan's Insight wasn't that good, how did he manage to find Chen An so quickly?"

Loli was also hearing about Lin Fan's Insight for the first time, suddenly enlightened. No wonder Lin Fan could distinguish so easily whether someone was lying. His Insight is simply incredible.

Lin Fan said, "If you say so, I have another method to prove you're lying. It just takes a bit more time. Whether you went to Li Chenghu's place or not, I believe with today's technology, we can track your journey today. If you didn't follow your alleged route, it will prove you're lying."

Loli nodded, "He's correct. The city has cameras everywhere, with the Celestial Net System. Whether you went to Li Chenghu's place, we can find out—it just takes some time. If you're lying, you might as well just admit it."

Hong Jinmao chuckled, "I haven't lied. You can go ahead and check."

Hong Jinmao firmly insisted he hadn't lied, allowing the police to investigate just to stall for time.

Lin Fan said, "And then, once we prove you're lying, you're still not planning to tell us the truth, right?"

Hong Jinmao laughed, "Brother Lin, you're a smart guy. No matter if I lied or not, you won't learn about Ye Tianyu's whereabouts from me. The only answer I can give you is, I don't know!"

Loli said, "There's still a difference. Once we prove you're lying, you can be charged with aiding a fugitive's escape and harboring a criminal."

Hong Jinmao said, "Suit yourselves, but I need a lawyer. From now on, without a lawyer present, I won't utter another word. You're police officers; don't act recklessly. If you dare lay a hand forcing me, you'll have a big problem."

"You!"

Loli was frustrated. If Hong Jinmao refused to speak, they had to find another way to investigate, not knowing how long it might take. By the time they get something, Ye Tianyu could likely be long gone.

Loli guessed that Ye Tianyu was definitely not in Yun City now, because if he were, he'd be trapped. With the police's setup and Celestial Net assistance, Ye Tianyu couldn't escape.

Hong Jinmao wouldn't be so foolish to bring Ye Tianyu back into the city. The only possibility is Ye Tianyu is outside the city, likely already on the run.

Now it's a race against time; only by finding Ye Tianyu's tracks can they catch up. If delayed, they might not catch up.

Hong Jinmao indeed tightened his lips, showing no signs of intending to speak.

Yet, Lin Fan silently walked to the car, crouched before the wheel, inspecting it.

What is he doing?

Seeing this made Hong Jinmao somewhat uneasy. He believed Lin Fan possessed impressive Insight. Could Lin Fan be looking for clues from the car wheel?

Lin Fan observed for a moment, then looked up at Loli, "Can your Celestial Net System confirm the route this car took?"

Loli said, "Yes, as long as the car was exposed to cameras, the Celestial Net System can trace its route. However, outside of camera view, it can't."

Lin Fan nodded, "Bring him back to the police station for further interrogation."

Loli said, "What about you?"

Lin Fan said, "Borrowing the Celestial Net, I'm going to drive his car and retrace his route from today."

Hong Jinmao's eyes widened. What? Lin Fan plans to retrace his steps to find Ye Tianyu?

Is this really not fantasy?

Indeed, it's not!

The places his car passed would leave traces along the road, and the car's wheels would likewise bear marks, like dirt, for example. After inspecting the wheels, Lin Fan already grasped the details of the wheel marks. With Celestial Net's help, he can roughly obtain a route to follow.

Since Hong Jinmao wouldn't talk, this is the only option left.