Lee Sanbao

Lee Sanbao is the deputy head of Western Jiujiang's police station and the officer who handled the disappearance of Chen Ge's parents. He is distinct from the younger officer Lee Zheng.

Biography

Chen Ge's police contact

Lee Sanbao first processes the aftermath of Wang Qi's case and soon becomes Chen Ge's most dependable contact at the western station. He coordinates the search for Zhang Peng, reopens questions surrounding Zhang Ya's death, follows Chen to Fang Hwa Apartments, and discreetly tests evidence connected to the eye-gouging case. Although increasingly exasperated by Chen's habit of finding crimes at night, Lee repeatedly protects him, verifies his discoveries, and converts supernatural leads into lawful investigations and arrests. (Chapters 25, 46–67, 185–246, 285–304, 375–392)

Appearance and personality

Lee is a seasoned, gravel-voiced officer who combines an uncle's warmth with a professional investigator's suspicion. He scolds Chen for taking risks and dislikes the nickname “Uncle San Bao,” yet repeatedly works overtime, checks on victims personally, and follows Chen when he senses that the younger man is in danger. (Chapters 25, 46–67, 232–246, 285–292)

Skills and supernatural abilities

He has two decades of policing experience, access to case files and forensic testing, and strong crime-scene judgment. Lee has no supernatural abilities; his value lies in investigation, coordination, and knowing when Chen's unlikely claims justify a closer look. (Chapters 25, 60–67, 232–246, 375–392)

Relationships

• Chen Ge: Lee helped him after his parents disappeared and becomes a protective mentor, trusted investigator, and frequent recipient of his unusual reports. (Chapters 25–392)
• Captain Yan: A senior police ally with whom Lee shares information about Chen Ge and difficult cases. (Chapters 246–304)
• Lee Zheng: A separate Jiujiang officer who handles later investigations; both cooperate with Chen Ge but should not be treated as the same person. (Chapters 390–392)

Items

Lee regularly uses police case files, forensic reports, service communications, and his official vehicle. These are professional resources rather than unique supernatural artifacts. (Chapters 25–392)