Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 312 Yu Dazhang knows how to choose people

on the way back.

"Have you decided who to choose?" Li Jun asked.

One thing he was certain of.

Yu Dazhang will definitely choose someone at his level.

It's human nature.

If a team leader were selected to join the task force, Yu Dazhang would definitely feel awkward in commanding it; that would be asking for trouble.

Moreover, those two people have to be people he knows well, otherwise his right to choose them would be wasted.

"My master has to come with me this time."

Yu Dazhang looked out the car window at the rapidly receding scenery, his tone calm:

"We, master and apprentice, have spent the most time together and have the best understanding."

If given a choice, he would naturally prefer to work on cases with his mentor.

Although Lü Zhongxin was old-fashioned, he was clear about the difference between public and private matters.

When Yu Dazhang led the task force, Lü Zhongxin worked under him and did not neglect him because he was his mentor.

Working with someone like that is very comfortable; you don't have to worry about too many things.

The previous case involving a top-tier hospital is an example.

After explaining the situation to his master, he chose to help him without hesitation, without considering the consequences at all.

To solve a case, a criminal investigator naturally needs to use their brain, but there's something even more important:

Passionate!

To put it bluntly: you need to have a reckless spirit.

Whether it's an instructor at the police academy or a leader in your unit, they will all tell you: when faced with a situation, stay calm, be rational, and have good judgment.

But have you ever thought about what the most rational thing to do is when you encounter danger?
The answer is: risk aversion.

Yu Dazhang didn't want to turn around at a crucial moment and find that all his team members had rationally gone to avoid danger, leaving him standing there foolishly.

So, the first thing is to choose someone who can be reckless with you.

"And the other one?" Li Jun asked again.

He wasn't surprised at all that Yu Dazhang chose his own master.

The master and apprentice are very similar in some ways, especially in temperament.

Don't be fooled by this fat man's seemingly smooth manner and ability to get along well with his colleagues. When it comes to crossing his bottom line, he, like Lü Zhongxin, will absolutely not compromise in the slightest.

"Not ready yet."

Yu Dazhang continued looking out the car window and replied calmly:

"Let's talk about it when we get to the branch office."

If he really had a choice, he definitely wouldn't want to handle cases in other locations.

My parents are still alive, and my girlfriend is a local from Songhai, so I have too many concerns.

And who knows how long this trip will take?

Back at the branch office, Li Jun didn't go with him, but went to his office instead.

Yu Dazhang went directly to the First Brigade and met Captain Wei Qian as soon as he arrived at the entrance.

"Why are you back?" Wei Qian looked at him in surprise.

It was clear that Captain Wei still considered him one of the main team members.

This tone, this wording, it's so comforting... Yu Dazhang unconsciously smiled, feeling as if he had come home.

"Come back and take a look." He glanced into the house, then turned back.
"Captain Wei, actually I'm here to borrow someone. My superiors have asked me to set up a special task force, and I'm planning to have my mentor with me."

He and Wei Qian have a good relationship, so he speaks his mind directly.

But despite his words, his hands were not idle; at that moment, he had already handed a cigarette to Wei Qian.

"Just lend him one?" Wei Qian said, taking the cigarette and lighting it.

“Yes, just my master.” Yu Dazhang added after saying that:

"Director Liu said that he would send someone else to temporarily replace my mentor's position."

Upon hearing the name "Director Liu," Wei Qian's eyebrows twitched involuntarily, and a look of seriousness appeared in his eyes. "What case requires Director Liu's personal attention?"

He regretted asking the question immediately and waved his hand, saying:
"Forget it, since a special task force has already been set up, I'd better not ask any more questions. It's better not to know about this kind of case."

He then turned around and went inside, calling Lü Zhongxin out.

Just now, when Yu Dazhang looked into the room, he made eye contact with his master.

That's why you say the master and apprentice have such a great understanding.

They didn't need any words; a single glance was enough for them to understand each other perfectly.

When Lü Zhongxin saw Wei Qian at the door, he stubbornly refrained from coming out until Wei Qian came to call him.

"Your apprentice has set up another special task force."

In front of Yu Dazhang, Wei Qian said to Lü Zhongxin with a serious expression:

"This might be another big case, so be careful and pay attention to your safety."

Anyone who hears such words would feel warm inside, and Yu Dazhang and Lü Zhongxin were no exception.

"Don't worry, Captain Wei," Yu Dazhang said with a smile.
"Even if we encounter real danger, I will be the one to stand in front of my master."

After leaving the brigade, the master and apprentice stood in the stairwell for a while. Lü Zhongxin stood quietly next to him and waited without asking what the case was.

He knew this apprentice too well; once Yu Dazhang fell into a daze, it meant he was scheming against him again.

About two minutes later, Yu Dazhang finally looked at Lü Zhongxin:

"Master, the higher-ups gave me two extra spots this time, and now there's one left. I'm a little undecided."

He originally wanted to choose it himself, but after thinking it over and over, he still couldn't make up his mind.

At times like these, it's best to listen to your master's advice.

"Just tell me who those two people are."

Lu Zhongxin had already guessed that his apprentice had two candidates in mind, and often the most difficult choice was between two options.

"Qian Cheng and Zhang Sen," Yu Dazhang said directly, without hiding anything.

Lu Zhongxin knew both of these people and was quite familiar with them, but Yu Dazhang still explained:
“Both of them are people I trust. Logically, I should choose Qian Cheng, since there should be a technician in the task force.”

"However, considering the high risk of this case being handled in a different location, the task force is already short-staffed, and adding another technician would make things even more difficult."

"So I'm also thinking about Zhang Sen, but I don't know how his leg is doing."

He hadn't seen Zhang Sen for a while; Zhang Sen had been recuperating since the case at the top-tier hospital.

Later, Yu Dazhang went to S Province, so the two never met again.

Upon hearing that it was these two people, Lü Zhongxin hesitated.

Yu Dazhang's analysis is clearly correct; these two people each have their strengths, making it indeed difficult to choose.

After a while, Lü Zhongxin asked:

How dangerous is this case?

"Well..." Yu Dazhang thought for a moment and replied:
"It should be similar to the incident in the kidnapping village. Both are organized crimes, and the other party is very likely armed."

After hearing his words, Lü Zhongxin nodded and then said:

"Then there's no need to hesitate, choose Zhang Sen."

Seeing that Da Zhang didn't understand, he explained again:
"If you're doing dangerous work and you lead your technicians into battle, that's unethical."

"Besides, technical personnel aren't a local specialty, so there's no issue of trust. If we encounter any technical issues, we can just ask the local police for assistance."

That's true... The more Yu Dazhang thought about it, the more he realized it made sense, and he nodded in agreement.

Everyone has moments of indecisiveness. Having a reliable person by your side to help you come up with ideas can save you a lot of time agonizing over decisions.

The two then went to the Second Brigade.

Zhang Sen happened to be off on a mission, and when he saw the two appear at the door, he immediately went out to greet them.

"Find me?"

“That’s right.” Yu Dazhang looked at him with a smile:
"Brother Sen, this time we're going to join forces again."

Seeing his eager expression, Zhang Sen couldn't help but take a step back.
"Explain yourself first, how exactly do you plan to cooperate?"

(End of this chapter)