1995, Starting as a Criminal Investigation Expert

Xu Qiang's words were like a thunderclap out of nowhere, instantly clearing the blocked thoughts of the group.

"Don't tell, hey, really don't tell."

Xiao Rui's eyes gleamed brightly as he clicked his tongue and said, "Chief Xu, your idea is brilliant! I always felt something was off last year. Think about it, this suspect has a gun; he can launch a sneak attack, or even come directly to his door. What can Huang Youjun do then?"

"As a result, he insisted on going to Huang Youjun's mother's place and using Kang Guiying to blackmail Huang Youjun. This is very likely, as Xu Zhi said, that his purpose was to make Huang Youjun watch his own mother die in front of him."

"This is a highly targeted act of revenge, and it must be against the suspect's parents because Huang Youjun is dead."

The group nodded in agreement, agreeing that this line of thinking was indeed sound.

Hu Guoen said, "This is what you call an eye for an eye. If I were the suspect and my mother died, then you, Huang Youjun, would have to watch your mother die in front of you without being able to do anything about it. That's the cruelest revenge."

The group had worked together for many years and knew each other very well.

Lin Wanping nodded in agreement, but also took the opportunity to undermine Xiao Rui, saying with a smile, "Old Xiao, if you felt something was wrong, why didn't you say so last year? If you had said so earlier, we might have caught this bastard sooner."

"Get lost."

Xiao Rui's expression stiffened, and he cursed irritably, saying, "Chief Xu, I think we can definitely do a screening first, following this approach."

"Huang Youjun was a loan shark. It's possible that a client's mother fell ill and unfortunately passed away because of his debt collection efforts. The suspect then harbored resentment and sought revenge."

Huang Youjun's debt collection tactics are reminiscent of Hong Kong movies: beating people is a given, and he even goes to their homes to paint large characters and splash paint.

Those who are in debt may not care; they've given up entirely.

But what about family?

What will the neighbors think if this happens? Especially for some elderly people, who are easily embarrassed, it's very possible that the stress could lead to illness.

"We'll go through Huang Youjun's ledgers, one by one, check the closed accounts records, and then go door-to-door to collect fingerprints. We'll definitely be able to find this person."

Xu Qiang nodded repeatedly and said that's how it should be done.

After this screening process, not many people will remain.

As he spoke, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and said with a smile, "So you see, fingerprint comparison is one thing, but solving cases ultimately depends on us pooling our wisdom and using our brains to come up with solutions."

The previous cases were handled quickly, but Xu Qiang occasionally felt frustrated when he thought about them.

Especially Tang Weidong's attitude.

They all pointed their fingers at them, calling them, the criminal police, mere errand runners.

I've handled cases for decades, and solved many major ones.

His words struck a chord with the group, prompting them to vent their pent-up frustrations.

"It's not that their fingerprints are bad, but the problem is that in the end, the actual handling of the case still depends on us criminal police."

"That's exactly what I'm saying. It's like we criminal police are useless. Look, we came up with a great idea just from a casual discussion."

"It's perfectly normal. We've all been handling cases for so many years. Take Chief Xu, for example. He's arrested hundreds, if not thousands, of criminals. He's very experienced."

Everyone chimed in, getting more and more excited as they talked.

It's not that I'm gossiping about their technical team behind their backs, it's just that your fingerprint matching is so good that it makes it seem like everyone here is useless.

This is a rare moment of triumph, so naturally, my spirits are high.

Xu Qiang waved his hand: "Alright, alright, stop talking. Let's keep in touch."

Just think about it in your heart.

"Then you guys hurry up and screen them. I'll go find Director Tang and report the situation."

Xu Qiang gave a word of advice, then turned and went upstairs to find Tang Weidong.

At least Tang Weidong should hear it.

When fingerprint matching reaches a deadlock, we still have to rely on these veteran detectives.

When I entered, Zhou Jie, the executive deputy director, was also there.

I'm carefully reading a document.

Tang Weidong, standing nearby, looked excited and beckoned to Xu Qiang to sit down. He then said, "Xu Qiang, you've come at the right time. Here's a suggestion; take a look. It's also relevant to you."

Suggest?

Xu Qiang sat down, looking suspiciously at the stack of papers in Zhou Jie's hand.

Quite a few, about ten.

After reading it, Zhou Jie handed it to Xu Qiang and said incredulously, "Director Tang, what's up with Li Shu? The suggestion he wrote is very comprehensive. I personally feel that without several years of management experience, one really couldn't write such a process specification."

Li Shu?

Xu Qiang was taken aback, then quickly unfolded it.

Title: Some Suggestions on the Evidence Management Process

Turn to the end, and you'll find that the author is Li Shu.

Xu Qiang took a deep breath.

When it comes to physical evidence management, it's most likely related to the freezer incident a few days ago.

The key question is how Li Shu managed to write this ten-plus pages of suggestions, which Zhou Jie praised as well-written. Without years of management experience, one couldn't have written it.

Also, how come this wasn't done by me? I'm the direct leader of the technical brigade.

He hurriedly read on.

My first impression is that the handwriting is a bit ugly.

Tang Weidong, who was standing next to him, burst out laughing and said, "Old Zhou, don't think it's just you; I had the same feeling after reading it. I even specifically asked Old Han if he ghostwrote it."

Zhou Jie simply waved his hand and said, "Old Han can't write it."

He knows Han Jianjun.

Han Jianjun has a professional background and a long tenure. He manages people based on seniority and uses his seniority to convince them.

Then comes the protectiveness of one's own.

There isn't really any particularly good management method.

Therefore, Han Jianjun could never write a process specification that considers all aspects of the problem, disregards personal feelings, and focuses solely on work requirements.

Tang Weidong nodded. He had asked Han Jianjun, and it was Li Shu who wrote it himself.

"The key point is that he not only wrote out these guidelines, but he also made me feel that they were correct and well-written, which is really impressive."

Zhou Jie nodded.

What's frightening isn't that they can write it down, but that what they write is all correct, and some of their suggestions are incredibly insightful, showing that they're not just generalities but genuinely consider the actual situation.

"Director Tang, logically speaking, this kid has first-class business skills and strong work ability. It's reasonable that he can write out a process that's more in line with business standards."

"Like the previous AFIS system, he understood it, so he knew how to do it. But there are some process management aspects that I really think require several years of leadership experience to write."

Being a leader is not something you can just decide to do.

Tang Weidong nodded in deep agreement.

He added, "How can I put it? He's so intelligent he's almost demonic. He's a genius; he can do anything."

Zhou Jie nodded slightly; that was the only explanation he could offer.

Tang Weidong continued, "And I think this is a good thing. I had some concerns and worries before, but now, because of this suggestion, they're gone."

I wanted to give Li Shu more responsibility, but I was always worried.

He's too young, inexperienced, and unreliable.

But now, we can see the whole picture from a single point. Just look at Li Shu's suggestion, and it's enough to prove that when Li Shu takes on a management position, he can manage well.

Then there will be no more worries about taking on more responsibilities.

Zhou Jie smiled but remained silent.

Tang Weidong had mentioned to them more than once that they should nurture Li Shu properly.

Turning his head, Tang Weidong saw Xu Qiang still rummaging through things, and he was furious. He scolded, "Xu Qiang, you should learn from him. Manage your people properly. I won't say anything else, but your case closure report is a complete mess. Where are the procedures and regulations?"

Xu Qiang froze, and could only awkwardly force a smile.

"By the way, what did you want to see me about?" Tang Weidong asked in return.

Xu Qiang glanced at Tang Weidong, then at the suggestion in his hand, and decisively shook his head.

Li Shu has already written advice of this caliber, so what else could he possibly do?

Seeing Tang Weidong frown, he was probably cursing in his heart: "Why are you looking for me? Do you think I have nothing better to do?"

He quickly said, "Director Tang, it's like this. I came here to report to you about the family annihilation case in Yanglu Lane last year. It was Li Shu who came out and got results as soon as he took action. He even managed to extract the suspect's fingerprints."

"oh!"

Tang Weidong was overjoyed and excitedly said to Zhou Jie, "Old Zhou, listen to this! At this rate, the old cases in the bureau won't be enough for this kid to handle."