Detective: From the Police Academy

Chapter 451 Take the initiative!

The next day.

Luo Rui's cell phone kept ringing before he even got up.

After a night of investigation and evidence collection, all the clues found by the Wucheng Criminal Police Detachment were summarized.

The group immediately rushed to the conference room, which was already full.

In this meeting, in addition to Director Yang Lixin and Detachment Leader Xi Juan, there were several unfamiliar faces.

These people were all of high status. Some of them were not wearing uniforms but executive jackets. They looked like people from the city.

Luo Rui was a little surprised. He felt that these people were coming for him and felt a slight toothache.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Xi Juan began to report on the on-site investigation of Wen Jun's murder last night.

Apart from confirming that the two murderers were responsible, no witnesses were found and the neighbors did not notice anything unusual.

Wen Jun was killed between eight and nine o'clock.

Xi Juan looked at Luo Rui thoughtfully and said, "Just as Mr. Luo speculated last night, the two suspects who killed Wen Jun do not match the murderers of the two shootings. They are not the same group of people..."

Hearing this, Luo Rui raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself that Xi Juan's pushing herself out was like defining the nature of the two cases, which meant that she and the leaders in the conference room did not seem to want to investigate the cases together.

Luo Rui raised his hand and interrupted her: "Captain Xi, even though the perpetrators are not from the same group, it does not mean that they are not in the same group."

"Mr. Luo, you misunderstood me." Xi Juan quickly explained: "I mean, late last night, we retrieved all the surveillance equipment in Qingyuan Community and captured the figures of two criminal suspects at the north gate of the community.

This confirms your judgment that the case was not committed by the same group of people. I did not say that they were not a group of people. "

"Oh?" Luo Rui was surprised: "Did you find someone?"

Yang Lixin had dark circles under his eyes, probably because he hadn't slept all night. He nodded and said, "Captain Xi, show us the video."

Xi Juan left her chair and projected the video on her laptop onto the electronic screen.

“The location was at the north gate of Qingyuan Community, and the time was 7:30 p.m.

Qingyuan Community is an old community with poor property management. There is no security guard on duty at the north gate and the gate is always closed.

These two suspects came in by climbing over the gate. Please watch the video.”

Sure enough, two plain-clothed thugs climbed in from outside the door with great agility.

They wore medical masks on their faces and after landing, they quickly ran to the flower bed on the left.

Moreover, one of them also looked at the surveillance camera under the lamp pole.

Qiao Xue immediately asked, "Do they know they are being filmed?"

Xi Juan replied, "It should be. Only the surveillance camera at the gate captured their figures. The north gate is only about 100 meters away from where Wen Jun lives. There are surveillance cameras in several places. The two people never appeared in the surveillance again. They must be avoiding the surveillance equipment.

We searched along their footsteps and found out that they must have crawled their way in from the base of the building's wall.

In addition, the footprints collected from Wen Jun's home, compared with the heights of these two people and the traces they left behind, these two people are indeed suspects. "

Yang Lixin sighed: "How daring! This guy is totally going for killing."

Xi Juan nodded: "There is no sign of Wen Jun's home being rummaged through, and valuables such as wallets and bank cards are not missing. It is not a burglary that led to the murder."

Yang Lixin asked: "Mr. Luo, do you think this case is related to the two shootings?"

Luo Rui tapped his fingers on the table. "I can't draw a conclusion yet, but I tend to think there is a connection. By the way, have you found out the fishing spots that Shi Zhiyuan and Xu Jie often go to?"

Xi Juan covered her mouth with her hand and yawned. Needless to say, she had not slept all night.

She nodded and picked up a document from the table: "We sent people to investigate in detail. In addition to questioning Shi Zhiyuan's wife and friends again, we also visited the shops where Shi Zhiyuan often bought fishing gear.

The conclusion reached after investigation is that Shi Zhiyuan drove to the reservoir in Shangyao County to fish on May 2009, 5. Because Shangyao Reservoir is far from Wucheng, he returned the next afternoon.

Luo Rui: "Did he go there alone?"

"He's the only one."

"What about Xu Jie and Wen Jun? Have they ever been to the Shangyao Reservoir?"

Xi Juan nodded: "They went there, but not at the same time. They went there two days later, on the morning of May 5th. They drove the same car to Shangyao Reservoir."

Luo Rui frowned: "Is the time accurate? Didn't Shi Zhiyuan and these two people go there on the same day?"

"The timing should be fine." Xi Juan said, "Because it was during the May Day holiday, the three restaurants under Xu Jie's name were doing booming business.

Xu Jie's staff confirmed that he and Wen Jun drove directly from the hot pot restaurant on May 5. Before leaving, Xu Jie asked the chef to prepare some lunch boxes for them to take with them.

"Shangyao Reservoir?" Luo Rui touched his chin and asked, "Where is this location?"

Xi Juan displayed a map of Yunnan Province on the electronic screen.

She pointed to the east and explained, "This is Shangyao County. The Shangyao Reservoir is in the southeast, close to Guizhou Province. The mountains here are high and the forests are dense. The terrain is relatively complex. It is also the area where the Miao and Shui people live."

Luo Rui pondered and said, "We have to send someone to investigate. Something must have happened at Shangyao Reservoir two years ago."

Yang Lixin agreed: "Captain Xi, why don't you go there yourself?"

Luo Rui shook his head: "Captain Xi has been holding out for several days, and his body can't take it anymore, so we can go."

Xi Juan refused and said, "Boss Luo, this is our Wucheng case. I can go. No need to trouble you."

Her eyes were hesitant and somewhat uncertain.

Yang Lixin pursed his lips, as if he had something to say, but finally chose to shut up.

Luo Rui smiled and said, "Okay then, I'll leave it to you."

Hearing him say this, Xi Juan and Yang Lixin showed no expression, but the "executive jackets" who had been silent seemed to be relieved.

After the meeting, Luo Rui came to the temporary office prepared for him by the Wucheng Municipal Bureau.

After the group went in, Fang Yonghui closed the door and immediately said, "Luo Da, something is wrong. They must be hiding something from us."

Qiao Xue also nodded: "I feel the same way. Just now at the meeting, Captain Xi looked at Mr. Luo several times, as if he had something to say but didn't dare to say it."

Lin Chen said: "Not only that, Yang Lixin also looks distracted."

Chu Yang pondered, "We are also following the two shootings. Last night, Wen Jun was killed by two gangsters. It was also discovered by Qiao Xue and Yong Hui. What could they be hiding from us?"

Luo Rui sat in his office chair, touching his chin with one hand, without saying a word.

Qiao Xue pondered and said, "I think it must be related to Shangyao Reservoir. Why don't they let us investigate?"

Lin Chen nodded: "That's right, we can't just follow their wishes. We have to go there. If we don't investigate this case thoroughly, we will be led by them by the nose."

Fang Yonghui: "I agree with Lin Chen's opinion, Luo Da, we really have to go this time. This is your first case in Yun Province. If the case is shelved, we will not be able to explain to the provincial department."

"Of course we have to go." Luo Rui rolled his eyes: "But we have to bring something with us."

"what?"

"gun!"

"Gun?" Fang Yonghui lifted the hem of his clothes and said, "We have one."

Luo Rui shook his head: "The weapons we have don't have enough firepower to deal with this group of people."

Upon hearing this, several people opened their eyes wide.

The two gangsters in the shooting did kill people with guns, but they also used pistols and did not carry any heavy firepower.

But thinking about it, you can kill people in ambush and take advantage of their unpreparedness, and you don’t need any fancy weapons.

If the two people who killed Wen Jun were really in cahoots with the two gunmen, then this is a den of criminals.

If it were a normal investigation and visit, Luo Rui and his team would have the assistance of local departments. Not to mention the large number of investigators, in an emergency, the special police team could also be dispatched to assist.

But if they went to Shangyao Reservoir privately, it would be difficult to explain to the Wucheng Municipal Bureau if something went wrong.

Although provincial departments have the right to assist and guide local authorities in handling cases, it is actually quite difficult to actually dispatch their personnel.

Local governments mainly obey the municipal government, and it is not the provincial departments that pay their salaries.

Moreover, Luo Rui told them yesterday that the case they were facing was one they had never encountered before.

Qiao Xue was unwilling to give up and said indignantly: "What should we do? If we can't get support from the Wucheng City Bureau, are we just going to sit in the office and do nothing?"

"Don't be afraid of shit!" Fang Yonghui sneered, "Let's just go and get to the bottom of the case. I want to see what the Wucheng City Bureau has to say then."

Lin Chen rolled his eyes at him: "What's going on in your head? Are you thinking about personal heroism all day long?"

"What else?" Fang Yonghui spread his hands: "What good ideas do you have?"

Lin Chen sneered: "Don't forget, you are organized, and you have the support of the Yunnan Provincial Public Security Bureau! Idiot.

Mr. Luo, I will call Mr. Huang right now and ask for support from the provincial department?"

Luo Rui nodded: "I'll call him myself."

He took out his cell phone, walked to the window, and while looking at the gloomy sky over Wucheng, he called Huang Weidong.

While the call was going on, Luo Rui saw Xi Juan and the detectives from the serious crime team getting into three cars and heading to Shangyao County without stopping.

After hanging up the phone, Luo Rui turned around and said, "Boss Huang has already dispatched people from the provincial department. They will meet us in Shangyao County. Pack up and set off immediately!"

"Okay!" Fang Yonghui perked up.

Several people immediately returned to the guesthouse, packed two sets of clothes, and drove to Shangyao County in two cars.

In the car.

Lin Chen asked: "Boss Luo, what if Director Yang asks?"

"Then tell him that we have new clues to verify and we are out on the lookout."

"Okay." Lin Chen nodded.

Chu Yang was driving and asked, "What if we run into Team Xi? How do we explain it?"

Luo Rui closed his eyes and shook his head: "What? Are we hostile elements? There is no need to feel guilty. It's just right that we met. I want to see what they are hiding from us."

It was already five o'clock in the afternoon when we arrived in Shangyao County.

Because they went there uninvited, Luo Rui and his group were not received by the local police.

Shangyao Reservoir is 50 kilometers away from the county seat. If we go there now, it will be evening already.

If it had been in the past, Luo Rui would have rushed there overnight, but there was no need to risk his life now, so the group found a hotel to stay in first.

For dinner in the evening, they found a local specialty restaurant.

Because they hadn't eaten at noon, as soon as the dishes were served, several people started to eat and chat. Fang Yonghui gnawed on the cured pork feet and said, "Boss Luo, I just went to the county bureau in Shangyao County to take a look. Guess what, the Xi team's car was still parked in the yard and didn't go to the reservoir."

Qiao Xue said: "Isn't it normal? If it were us, we would be the same. When we come to Shangyao County to investigate a case, we would definitely inform the local authorities first.

If this group of people are really vicious criminals, the county police should know something about them."

Chu Yang nodded: "If that's the case, this case will be easy."

Luo Rui picked up the food slowly and said, "It's possible that the real purpose of Team Xi is not to investigate the shooting case."

Fang Yonghui frowned: "No way? Is there another case more important than this one?"

Qiao Xue put down her chopsticks and said, "Mr. Luo, do you mean that there are other cases similar to these two shootings?"

Luo Rui shook his head: "It's hard to say, but it's very strange."

He glanced at Lin Chen: "Why don't you eat?"

Lin Chen patted his chest and said, "I'm not very hungry, you guys eat."

Fang Yonghui laughed and said, "You're not used to it, right? How about asking the boss to prepare a few skewers of grilled centipedes for you?"

"Get out of here!"

Lin Chen glared at him. Last night, for the sake of face, she forced herself to eat a skewer of meat. She vomited while eating, feeling completely embarrassed.

Qiao Xue said calmly, "Eat a little, don't go on an empty stomach."

Lin Chen shook his head: "I can't eat anymore, I'll go buy some bottles of water."

She got up and left, walked out of the restaurant and went to the nearby convenience store.

After taking a few bottles of mineral water from the refrigerator, Lin Chen took out his wallet, pulled out a hundred-dollar bill and handed it to the boss.

After getting the change back, Lin Chen was about to put it into his wallet when he suddenly saw a line of words written on the one-yuan bill.

Born by a mother, buried in the ground, the great mother will reincarnate and there will be blessings in the next life.

Lin Chen handed the banknote to the convenience store owner: "Boss, what does it say on it?"

The boss spread his hands and said, "You ask me, who should I ask? If you don't want it, I'll change it for you."

Lin Chen frowned, shook his head, and returned to the restaurant carrying a plastic bag of mineral water.

After a few people ate for a while, Luo Rui was just about to pay the bill and leave.

At this time, a familiar figure walked into the restaurant.

Seeing Xi Juan, Luo Rui and others were slightly surprised.

"Boss Luo, we need to talk!"

Luo Rui had no objection: "Okay, Captain Xi hasn't eaten yet, right? Yonghui, go ask the boss to cook a few more dishes."

Xi Juan quickly waved her hand: "Let's not talk here."

Luo Rui nodded: "That's fine, Yonghui..."

Before he finished speaking, Fang Yonghui hurriedly said, "Luo Da, you guys go first, I'll pack and come back."

After returning to the hotel, Xi Juan sat in a chair in the room, facing Luo Rui and others. She looked solemn, as if she didn't know how to start the conversation.

Finally, she made up her mind, sighed, and pursed her lips: "Boss Luo, I came to see you alone."

What this means is that I betrayed my superiors.

Luo Rui naturally understood that she needed a guarantee now.

"Captain Xi, let me put it this way. Whether it's your Wucheng City Bureau or our provincial department, homicide cases are of top priority. The slogan that homicide cases must be solved is not just a casual remark.

Since I have accepted the assignment from the provincial department and come to your Wucheng to guide the case handling, I will not leave until there is a result.

If you have any concerns, I understand, but our goal is the same, right?
No matter who was involved, the outcome of this case would not have changed.

Captain Xi, you came to me because you must be determined to solve the case. You are a good policeman.

Our provincial department will not embarrass good policemen who are dedicated to serving the public. If someone talks behind your back and hinders your future work and career, as long as I, Luo Rui, work in the provincial department, I will never allow such a thing to happen!"

Xi Juan shook her head: "That's not what I meant, Mr. Luo, I haven't thought about my future..."

Luo Rui raised his hand to interrupt her: "I understand that you have a psychological barrier. How about this, let's talk about the matter first, okay? As for your concerns, I promise you, I will solve them for you."

Xi Juan nodded and took out the notebook she carried with her. Although Luo Rui, Qiao Xue and others were very curious, they did not take any further glance at it.

After reading it, Xi Juan raised her head, her eyes no longer hesitant, she cleared her throat and said, "Boss Luo, the situation is like this, the ballistics test results of the two shootings were already out last night!"

"Oh?" Luo Rui blinked.

Qiao Xue, Lin Chen and the others opened their eyes wide. Even though the results were out, they were not reported at the meeting this morning.

"The 7.62mm bullet caliber, after testing by the technical department, was found to be from a Type pistol."

"Besides, this gun is for special use!"

After hearing what she said, Luo Rui showed no expression, but Qiao Xue, Chu Yang and Lin Chen were all shocked.

This is incredible!
No wonder Yang Lixin looked dazed and absent-minded. There were also people from the city who attended the meeting but just listened and didn't say a word.

They were afraid that Yang Lixin would let the cat out of the bag.

Luo Rui asked: "Did the gun get lost? Or was it stolen?"

Xi Juan shook her head: "Both the man and the gun are gone!"

"Which unit are you from?"

"Shangrao County, Daqiaobao Police Station, Deputy Chief Xing Yonghua."

"When did this happen?"

"More than a year ago."

Luo Rui frowned and asked, "Didn't find anyone?"

Xi Juan shook her head: "We have not found the person yet. No one knows whether he is alive or dead."

"In other words, the gun used by the two murderers is the lost Jing pistol?"

Xi Juan nodded: "That's right, Director Yang asked me to personally bring people to investigate and get to the bottom of this case first."

"I see."

Xi Juan continued, "I feel that this matter cannot be concealed from you, nor from the provincial department. If such a serious matter cannot be investigated, it will be troublesome."

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After Xi Juan left, Luo Rui and a few others sat together.

Since this case involves such a thing, we naturally cannot sit idly by.

Fang Yonghui asked: "Do you think it was Xing Yonghua who killed Shi Zhiyuan and Xu Jie?"

Qiao Xue shook her head: "It's unlikely. After all, we are all police officers. Who would dare to commit murder?"

"No, if it wasn't him, why would Yang Lixin and the others be so nervous?"

Lin Chen replied, "You don't understand. If you are involved in this kind of thing, not to mention the organizational punishment, those who want to deal with you can also bring you down."

At this time, Chu Yang turned his laptop towards them and said, "I found out that Xing Yonghua disappeared on the Qingming Festival last year, which was April 4th.

The case file stated that he was responding to a fight in Daqiaobao Township. Because both parties in the fight were local hooligans, Xing Yonghua carried a service gun when he went out on duty.

At that time, there were a total of seven police officers on duty. Because someone was seriously injured and needed to be sent to the hospital for treatment urgently, and they also had to arrest several people who were causing trouble, so the Daqiaobao Police Station was short-staffed.

After Xing Yonghua sent the injured to the hospital, he drove back to the police station alone, but he and his gun were missing, and the car was parked on the side of the road.

Afterwards, four of the seven police officers were suspended, and the gang of thugs were arrested by the Shangrao County police. They were interrogated for a month, but they still could not find Xing Yonghua’s whereabouts. ”

Qiao Xue said, "Is the Shangrao County Bureau investigating Xing Yonghua based on the retaliation against him?"

Chu Yang nodded: "Yes, this case also alarmed our provincial department, and the provincial department also sent people to investigate, but in the end they were unable to find Xing Yonghua's whereabouts."

Luo Rui frowned and asked, "Where exactly did Xing Yonghua disappear?"

"His car was parked on the road above the Shangrao Reservoir at the time."

Luo Rui nodded: "Let's go to Shangyao Reservoir tomorrow morning. Everyone go and have a rest first, so as not to delay tomorrow's work."

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Early the next morning.

At Daqiaobao Police Station, Lu Wenrui, the director who had just taken office for over a year, was still sitting in his office chair when the police officers below hurriedly ran into his office.

"Director, someone from the provincial department is here."

"Provincial Department?"

"Yes!"

"Why did the provincial department come to our small temple?" He looked panicked and had a premonition that this matter must be related to Xing Yonghua's disappearance.

He quickly straightened his collar, and before leaving the office, he quickly turned back, picked up the police hat from the desk and put it on his head.

After walking out of the corridor and coming to the yard, he opened his eyes wide.

There are several high-powered off-road vehicles parked in the yard, and the license plates are all from provincial capitals.

There were at least twenty people standing in the yard, all of them had broad shoulders and strong arms, sharp eyes, and they were all trained people.

And everyone was holding a metal box in their hands.

Lu Wenrui recognized this box. It was not used to hold any documents, but to hold guns.

Lu Yongrui was shocked to see such a big scene. The county bureau did not inform him that such an event would happen today.

Before he could think about it, a middle-aged man wearing sunglasses stepped forward and introduced himself: "Hello, Lu Suo, we are from the Public Security Bureau of Yunnan Province, my name is Qian Baishan."

"Hello." Lu Yongrui swallowed his saliva and asked cautiously: "What are you doing..."

"It's like this, we are here to help Mr. Luo from the Provincial Public Security Department with the case."

Lu Wenrui looked confused: "Mr. Luo? Which Mr. Luo?"

(End of this chapter)