Rebirth 2014: I, the King of Criminal Investigation

Chapter 515 I'm afraid you won't turn on me

You've got it backwards.

It's always the higher-level authorities who inquire about the situation from the lower-level departments. Today is really unusual; a criminal police officer from a branch office came to the headquarters to ask about the progress of the case.

A hothead?
Judging from his age, he should have just started working, and judging from his physique, he is very likely a police officer who got the job through connections.

"Go back," the officer kindly advised.

"The procedure is wrong. Even if it's to inquire about the case, it shouldn't be you doing it."

If a different leader were in charge, this would make sense.

So the police officer really meant well, afraid that this greenhorn would make a mistake since he was new to the job.

"Then who do you think should be replaced?" Yu Dazhang's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression.

Why are you arguing like this...? The officer on duty was also displeased and said with a stern face:
"Okay, tell me who you're looking for, and I'll ask them for you."

This question stumped Yu Dazhang.

He didn't know anyone in the Criminal Investigation Department, not even their names.

"that……"

Yu Dazhang hesitated for a moment, then raised his head:
"I'm looking for the chief captain."

Since you can't recall their names, just state their official titles.

Let's go in first and talk about it later.

"He's gone out, you can call him."

Seeing that Yu Dazhang seemed to be in real trouble, the police officer tentatively asked:

"The deputy commander is here, or perhaps you..."

Yu Dazhang was just wondering how to respond, but upon hearing this, he immediately replied:

"Then trouble you."

He didn't expect that on the second day of the Lunar New Year, both the captain and deputy captain were on duty, which shows that the brigade leaders are serious and responsible about their work.

Soon, he met the newly appointed brigade leader in the deputy captain's office.

The previous deputy captain of the Criminal Investigation Department fled because of the case involving a top-tier hospital.

Yu Dazhang later heard from Li Jun that the deputy captain was arrested in a small county in the north after two months on the run.

Judging from the timeline, the verdict is almost here.

"Yu Dazhang?"

As soon as Yu Dazhang entered the room, he was recognized by the deputy captain.

He stood up and gestured:

"Please sit down, please sit down. What brings you here during the New Year?"

You don't think I'm here to give you a gift, do you...? Yu Dazhang nodded and smiled at him, then sat down at the desk.

"Boss, do you know me?"

Yu Dazhang sized him up as he spoke.

The other person looked to be around thirty-five years old, thin, and had very bright eyes.

“In the entire Songhai police force, everyone with an official position knows you.”

The vice-captain said with a smile:

"Speaking of which, I should thank you. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to get to this position so quickly."

After he finished speaking, he quickly waved his hand:

"Just kidding, just kidding. It's all part of the organization's procedures. By the way, my name is Liao Changwei, you can just call me Captain Liao."

This is a master of interpersonal relationships... Yu Dazhang discovered that the other party was very skilled in language.

Both honest and tactful.

In just a few words, they closed the distance between them. Even though the topic was very sensitive, it didn't sound awkward coming from the other person's mouth.

He even used jokes to lighten the mood.

It has to be said that it is indeed rare to encounter a leader who is not arrogant or bureaucratic.

"Hello, Captain Liao."

Unfortunately, Yu Dazhang wasn't in the mood for small talk and cut straight to the point:
"I came here today to find out about the follow-up to Zeng Xiaoxiao's suicide case."

It's a bit impolite to say this, but that's exactly what he came for, so there's nothing wrong with being direct.

"Zeng Xiaoxiao's suicide case?"

When Captain Liao heard this, he was taken aback, seemingly having no recollection of the case.

Seeing this, Yu Dazhang immediately reminded him:
"It should be handled together with the case of Zeng Guilin making bombs."

Upon hearing the name "Zeng Guilin," Captain Liao immediately responded, "That case? I know it. Zeng Xiaoxiao is his daughter, right?"

Seeing that Da Zhang nodded, he continued:

"Based on Zeng Guilin's confession, we later reinvestigated the reasons for Zeng Xiaoxiao's suicide and found that the microloan company did indeed engage in illegal debt collection practices."

"Subsequently, we worked with the industry and commerce department to seal up that company."

"This is a trick..." Yu Dazhang immediately understood the hidden meaning in his words.

First of all, the word "illegal" is used very cleverly.

This term is usually used to emphasize that a behavior or state is not recognized by law, and may involve a gray area that is not clearly regulated by law.

For example, illegal business operations and illegal assembly.

The mere use of this term implies that the offense is minor and the facts of the crime are unclear.

When it comes to criminal offenses, the term "illegal" is generally used to describe them.

Although it's only a one-word difference, the meanings they convey are worlds apart.

Illegal debt collection...

How ridiculous that sounds.

What is clearly illegal is completely changed in nature simply by changing the wording.

Yu Dazhang took a deep breath, stared at Liao Changwei opposite him, and asked in a deep voice:
"Captain Liao, from what you're saying, you believe Zeng Xiaoxiao's death has no direct connection to that microloan company?"

That sounds a bit aggressive.

To put it bluntly, only a greenhorn who's just entered society would talk to his boss like that.

Their ranks speak for themselves.

Liao Changwei may not have the airs of an official, but that doesn't mean he's without a temper.

“I have already made it very clear that the company did have illegal activities, and we have taken action against them.”

His voice became stern, and his face darkened.
"Please do your job well. Your post is in the branch office, not the headquarters."

I was afraid you wouldn't turn on me... Seeing his expression, Yu Dazhang felt much more relaxed.

When everyone lets their guard down, it's much more comfortable to chat.

"Don't be impatient yet."

Yu Dazhang smiled:
"It's all for the case, there's no need to make things so tense."

He may seem to have softened, but in reality, he has shifted from a passive to an active stance.

Liao Changwei's face remained stern.
Am I in a hurry?

"A little," Yu Dazhang replied earnestly.

"Look at how furrowed your brow, you could trap a fly in it. It's really unnecessary. Even if you kill me, other people will come and ask."

He spoke more and more fluently, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up in a smile, his eyes filled with laughter:

"Captain Liao, if you have nothing to hide, you have nothing to fear. Pull back from the brink..."

At this point, Yu Dazhang suddenly stopped.

"Pull back from the brink, pull back from the brink..."

He muttered to himself:

"What came next?"

"Turning back is the right path," Liao Changwei couldn't help but remind him.

"No, that's not right." Yu Dazhang waved his hand.
"The second part of the saying 'the sea of ​​suffering is boundless' is 'turn back to shore,' so think about it again."

"What a load of nonsense..." Liao Changwei slammed his hand on the table:
"Yu Dazhang, don't go too far!"

Only then did he realize that he had unknowingly been drawn into a game of word association by the fat man.

"Don't think that just because you've solved a few more cases, you can be arrogant."

Liao Changwei was clearly angry:

“In my eyes, you are just an ordinary criminal police officer. You have no right to point fingers at me.”

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the office door:

"You can leave now if there's nothing else."

"That's really rude..." Yu Dazhang stood up sullenly and slowly walked to the door.

Even if you don't want to leave, you can't; they're practically kicking you out.

But just before leaving, he couldn't help but offer a word of advice:
"Captain Liao, it was a moment of folly."

(End of this chapter)