Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 448 Individual First-Class Merit
Did they come in a group?

Now, Yu Dazhang really couldn't figure out what Captain Xu was up to.

Although S Province is not far from Songhai, it's not like he had to come all the way here himself.

They even brought more than ten people with them. Is work in the provincial department really that easy now?
With questions in mind, Yu Dazhang went downstairs and saw Captain Xu and more than ten other people standing at the door, waiting for him.

"you……"

Yu Dazhang's gaze swept across the faces of those twelve people, and he recognized them all.

These are the people who were wrongfully imprisoned in the finger-severing case; judging from the situation, they have all been released.

What brings you to Songhai?

Yu Dazhang went to greet him, feeling somewhat excited.

Seeing these people exonerated is the best reward for him in solving a major case.

"Officer Yu, thank you."

Upon seeing Yu Dazhang, Liu Jinsong became so excited that he knelt down before him.

Upon seeing this, the others immediately followed Liu Jinsong in kneeling down and shouted in unison:

"Thank you, Officer Yu."

"Don't you dare trick me..." Yu Dazhang quickly quickened his pace, first helping Liu Jinsong to his feet, then turning around to look at the group and saying:
"Don't do that, everyone get up, this is an exaggeration."

As he pulled the person away, he gestured for Captain Xu to help:
"Make them get up quickly, or the leaders will think I'm practicing feudal superstition."

After everyone got up, before Da Zhang could even ask, they all opened the bags in their hands and took out the banners inside.

The moment he unfurled the banner, the large golden characters made Yu Dazhang's eyes sting.

#SocialConscience,UpholdingJustice#
#A top-notch police officer, solving cases with lightning speed#
#Upright and impartial law enforcement, radiating righteousness#
The twelve banners, none of which had the same message, clearly indicated that they were all made in the same place.

The words were quite polished and professional... Yu Dazhang praised in his heart.

“Um…” he said hesitantly.
"Why send this? It's unnecessary. Why don't you just return it?"

Sending a banner is also a personal act of gratitude.

It's still a bit short now, but in a few years, many municipal bureaus will announce that they will no longer accept banners from the public.

Yu Dazhang hesitated because he knew what would happen in the future.

"How can we return the banner?" Captain Xu advised from the side.

"Please accept this. They came all the way here just to express their gratitude."

Seeing that Da Zhang did not refuse again, everyone carefully put away the banner and handed it to him.

After a few more polite words, everyone took their leave.
"We won't disturb your work any longer. We'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. Please do us the honor of joining us."

"No, no," Yu Dazhang quickly refused.

“This violates discipline. If the leaders find out, they will definitely punish me.”

Now he can only use his superiors as a shield.

It's not inherently wrong for police officers to accept invitations to meals, but the key is who is inviting them.

If you eat with people involved in the case, it's not a good thing to talk about; it's bound to attract gossip.

"But we've already booked a hotel."

Everyone looked disappointed.

They simply wanted to treat Yu Dazhang to a meal to express their gratitude.

But now that Yu Dazhang has said this, they are starting to hesitate.

I didn't want to cause him trouble, but I also didn't want to give up just like that.

For a moment, the scene became somewhat awkward. Everyone looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

"How about this."

Team Leader Xu stepped in to resolve the situation in time:

"You can cancel your reservation at the restaurant; we'll choose where to eat tonight."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed their agreement.

"That's good, but Officer Yu, please don't be shy. We've not only been released this time, but we've also received compensation. It's only right that we treat you to a meal."

After they left, Yu Dazhang led Captain Xu upstairs.

They were all colleagues from within the system, so since they were here, it was only right to treat them well. They found a temporary office for guests, and Yu Dazhang poured water for Captain Xu and offered him a cigarette.

"Don't mention it."

Team Leader Xu declined Yu Dazhang's offer to light his cigarette, and instead took a sip of water from his glass.
“They didn’t know you worked in Songhai, so they went to the provincial department to look for you many times. In the end, the big leader decided to let me bring them here to meet you.”

Yu Dazhang remained silent, only staring intently at Captain Xu.

He knew that Captain Xu hadn't finished speaking, and there was definitely more to come.

For those who have been wronged, this is like a new beginning. They would not feel at ease if they did not express their gratitude in person.

Help people to the end.

Yu Dazhang felt it was his responsibility to help these people fulfill this wish.

However, Captain Xu didn't need to bring them here personally; it wasn't within his job scope.

Therefore, he must have come here for something else.

"The credit for the severed finger case has been awarded."

Team Leader Xu paused for a moment before stating the purpose of his trip:

"The big boss means that you should go to S Province to attend the commendation meeting. You made the greatest contribution and should attend."

Upon hearing this, Yu Dazhang breathed a sigh of relief.

He thought that the people in S province had found some dirt on him.

"Forget it, I won't go," Yu Dazhang decisively refused.
"The credit belongs to everyone. Without you all, the case wouldn't have been solved so smoothly. Please thank the leaders for their concern."

If it were just to attend the awards ceremony, he certainly wouldn't have made the trip alone.

He has always kept his distance from such forms of recognition.

"You really weren't going."

Team Leader Xu smiled:

"Just as the big boss guessed."

As he spoke, he took a brown wooden box out of his bag and handed it over:

"This is a medal. My superior instructed me to hand it to you personally."

Yu Dazhang took it and opened the wooden box.

Gold medals, red five-pointed stars...

First-class merit award!

Although he had expected it, Yu Dazhang still couldn't hide his excitement when he saw the medal. He reached out and touched the surface of the medal.

"You also have a collective first-class merit award."

Team Leader Xu continued:

"Considering that you are in Songhai, the leadership has decided to give you this as a bonus."

Yu Dazhang nodded without saying a word, his eyes fixed on the medal.

For some reason, Han Lianwu came to mind at that moment.

That was the first and last time they met in that bungalow that was about to be demolished.

Han Lianwu expressed his gratitude to Yu Dazhang for his help in his own way.

If we hadn't met that time, would I have received this First-Class Merit Medal?

Yu Dazhang couldn't think of an answer.

All he knew was that, in his understanding, Han Lianwu had broken the law, but had not damaged the image of soldiers.

As a TV series says:
We must draw our swords when facing an enemy; blood will spill within seven steps. It's either you or me who dies.

If Han Lianwu had chosen to die a cowardly death from illness, he would have been considered merely a law-abiding citizen, not a soldier with flesh and blood.

"Thanks to you, I have been awarded a second-class merit this time."

Team Leader Xu lit a cigarette, a smile spreading across his face:

"So, I'll pay for dinner tonight."

(End of this chapter)