Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 339 Even kidnappers are keeping up with the times
"We are on the side of the road opposite Guangzhou Railway Station."

The noise level decreased when Ma Jian answered, presumably because he covered the phone's microphone with his hand.

“We’ve split up and checked all the roads near the train station over the past few days, but we haven’t found any suspicious people.”

No? This was unexpected for Yu Dazhang.

According to his thinking, even if those responsible for arresting people didn't come out to stake out every day, they would still have to come every few days and would eventually show up somewhere.

Have they become more secretive in recent years?
"Have you checked the unlicensed taxis over there?" Yu Dazhang asked.

He suspected that those people had mingled with the unlicensed taxi drivers.

To abduct someone, a vehicle is essential, and the only solution Yu Dazhang could think of was to impersonate a black cab soliciting passengers.

This way, people can be taken away at any time, and it also serves as a disguise. Even if they are caught by the police, they will at most be treated as unlicensed taxis.

"I've checked," Ma Jian replied.
“The unlicensed taxis here have formed gangs, there are several of them, and they have even divided up their territories, each picking up passengers in their own territory without crossing each other’s boundaries.”

"Some parked with their trunks open on the side of the road, some parked directly under the bridge, and some were hidden in the alleys."

“It’s impossible for outsiders to park here and wait for work. These companies will gang up on each other and drive them away.”

The reason why unlicensed taxis persist despite repeated crackdowns is mainly due to market demand.

Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to a shortage of licensed taxis, causing passengers to opt for unlicensed taxis that offer lower prices and more flexible services.

In addition, the operating costs are low, so many people are willing to risk getting caught to do this job.

Once an industry reaches a certain scale, gangs and unwritten rules will naturally emerge.

"Is it possible that those people were driven away by unlicensed taxi drivers?"

Yu Dazhang wasn't present and didn't know the specifics, so he could only raise questions and ask Ma Jian and the others to analyze the situation.

"That's what Liu Miao and I think too."

Ma Jian seemed to have found a place far away from the road, where the noise was almost inaudible, and his voice became clearer and clearer:

"It is estimated that five years ago, the unlicensed taxi industry in Guangzhou had not yet reached a large scale, so no one cared when people parked their cars on the side of the road."

"Later, as more unlicensed taxis appeared, some people banded together to claim territory, and if they parked on the roadside, they would naturally be seen as stealing customers."

At this point, Yu Dazhang had already understood.

Even when they were driven away, those people dared not resist, much less explain themselves.

to be honest?
I'm not here to steal your jobs; we're here specifically to kidnap people with intellectual disabilities.

Would they dare to say such a thing?
So they could only suffer in silence and think of other solutions.

No matter what method you use, you can't leave the train station, because it's the only place where you can best select your target.

Silence fell on both ends of the phone.

Yu Dazhang's mind flashed through various mobile jobs suitable for train stations.

For example, ticket scalpers, touts, small vendors...

In his previous life, he had seen people renting out small stools at train station ticket windows.

Back then, there were no electronic tickets, and you had to queue at the window to buy tickets. Standing for a long time would inevitably make you feel tired.

Where there is demand, there will be business. Rent a small stool for one yuan, a small stool for two yuan, and a chair for three yuan.

It's said that this business can easily earn you over a thousand a day.

About two minutes later, Yu Dazhang spoke:
"If I'm not mistaken, they disguised themselves as those who solicit customers for hotels. Only in this way can strangers who follow them not arouse suspicion."

Ma Jian on the other end of the phone immediately replied:
"That's true. We've noticed it these past few days too; there are a lot of people soliciting customers at the train station."

“If they blend in with these people, it will be very difficult to find them.”

This is indeed a headache... Now Yu Dazhang is at a loss.

Train stations are inherently a place where all sorts of people mingle and there is a complex mix of people.

In addition, the flow of people is so large that finding a specific person in such an environment is like finding a needle in a haystack.

Moreover, even the people who specialize in soliciting customers change frequently, so there's simply no way to get started.

"You guys figure out the specifics," Yu Dazhang said, completely abandoning the matter.

A qualified leader must learn to delegate authority appropriately, giving subordinates enough trust and space to utilize their abilities.

Trying to do everything personally and meticulously can actually make people feel distrusted. Besides, both Ma Jian and Liu Miao are experienced criminal investigators.

In terms of seniority, Yu Dazhang is the least experienced.

"I only have one request," Yu Dazhang added.
"From now on, the two of you can no longer act separately. Safety is the top priority."

These two have been loitering around Guangzhou Railway Station for almost a week. If the other party is a regular there, they have likely already noticed them.

Familiarity with the environment allows one to better conceal oneself and also enables one to quickly detect anomalies.

This is something that Ma Jian and his team lack.

Yu Dazhang didn't want his colleagues who came with him to be in danger.

"They still dare to touch the police?"

Ma Jian's tone was clearly sarcastic:
"They probably don't have the guts."

You've never seen a policeman locked in a cellar... Yu Dazhang suddenly remembered the time back in Shuishouyingzi Village.

If they hadn't been discovered in time, those two police officers could very well have been killed by those people.

"This is an order," Yu Dazhang said sternly.

"Have you forgotten about the two officers from our unit who went missing before?"

Ma Jian immediately wilted at the mention of this.

He also participated in the search and capture mission and witnessed the tragic scene on the mountain firsthand.

“I understand,” Ma Jian replied earnestly.
"I will obey orders without question. Don't worry, I'll meet up with Liu Miao in a bit."

Yu Dazhang checked the time again.

It's almost 8 PM.

"You cannot stay at the train station past 10 p.m.

He reminded:

"You can't be at the train station before 7 a.m. the next day, otherwise it will increase the risk of exposure."

During this time of year, the train station experiences relatively low passenger traffic, so the other party is unlikely to choose to target someone at this time.

After hanging up the phone, he went over Ma Jian and Liu Miao's situation in his mind again.

"There shouldn't be any problem," he muttered softly.

Two armed on-duty detectives would be no match for the other side, even if they were armed.

Moreover, neither of these two people are kind-hearted or soft-hearted.

Yu Dazhang clearly remembered that when he was attacked, the two men were fearless and fired decisively without the slightest hesitation.

If I had been as decisive as them in my past life, I might not have died.

After thinking about it for a while, he checked the time and saw that it was still early, so he decided to call Qu Tuotuo.

Since arriving here, the two have only spoken on the phone once.

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye, and Qu Tuotuo has not contacted him again.

Has she cheated on me? Yu Dazhang doesn't believe in the idea that distance makes the heart grow fonder.

As it turns out, long-distance relationships are the least reliable.

After the call was connected, it rang twice before a busy tone came through the receiver.

Hang up?
Just as Da Zhang was hesitating whether to call again, his phone rang again.

After answering the call, Qu Tuotuo's voice came through:

"I couldn't talk earlier because my brother came to my house."

Yu Dazhang: ? ? ? ?
"Just wait a moment."

He picked at his ear, then shook his head vigorously twice before putting the phone back to his ear.

"The signal was bad just now, please repeat what you just said."

(End of this chapter)