It was almost 11 p.m. when I got back to the East Suburbs Branch.

But the entire branch office was brightly lit, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Especially Gao's squadron, they really stole the show this time.

They not only discovered the manor where Mo Yan, the mastermind behind the major kidnapping case, was hiding, but also successfully rescued Xie Qianyue, a woman who had been imprisoned for many days.

A kidnapping occurred at the Huang Family Manor tonight, but the mastermind's hideout was discovered in less than an hour, and a woman was successfully rescued.

The efficiency of this police force is simply beyond words.

This is a truly great achievement!

With witnesses and physical evidence, the victim has been taken to the hospital. Although he is emotionally unstable, a physical examination revealed no fatal injuries.

This case is a done deal; it's a sure thing that the collective will receive at least a third-class merit award, and if handled well, an individual second-class merit award is not out of the question.

In the small conference room, Zhu Wei, the deputy director in charge of criminal investigation, was listening to Gao Shan's report.

Gao Shan stood ramrod straight, his voice booming: "Reporting to Director Zhu! Based on our squadron's preliminary investigation and in-depth analysis of the Xie family's disappearance case, I believe that the XX Manor in the suburbs is a prime suspect."

"Today, I personally led a team to conduct a surprise inspection of the manor!"

"Sure enough, a female victim who had been imprisoned for several days was successfully rescued from a very secluded basement in the manor! The victim has been taken to the hospital, is in stable condition, and is undergoing further examination and psychological counseling!"

In the office, the other squadron leaders couldn't help but glance at Gao Shan upon hearing this, their eyes filled with complex emotions.

Several veteran criminal investigators in Gaoshan's team frowned.

They naturally knew what was going on tonight.

The location of Moyan Manor was clearly analyzed and assessed by Lin Yutang, who then reported it to Gao Shan.

Gao Shan hesitated at first, but after the incident at the Huang Family Manor, he had no choice but to go.

When they arrived at the location, the person had already fled. Lin Yutang was the one who found the key, and the victim was rescued by everyone together.

How did it come to be that in Captain Gao's mouth, he made an initial assessment, decisively locked onto the target, and then personally led the team to successfully rescue the victim?

This directly changes the fact that "Lin Yutang discovered a clue, Gao Shan led the team to investigate, and happened to rescue a woman" to "Gao Shan made accurate judgments, Gao Shan commanded properly, and Gao Shan successfully rescued a woman."

Lin Yutang, who actually discovered the Moyan Manor and made a great contribution, was described in Gao Shan's report as an ordinary scout in Gao Shan's squadron who was carrying out orders.

They didn't even mention their names.

Several veteran detectives glanced at Lin Yutang, the young policewoman who was known in the bureau as the most beautiful policewoman.

She stood at the back of the crowd, her face calm, as if she had no idea what had just been stolen from her.

She just stood there quietly, like a background figure.

An old detective moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something.

His colleague next to him subtly tugged at him, signaling with his eyes for him to keep quiet.

Although this girl has solved many cases and arrested many people, she was originally an auxiliary police officer. Her speed is so fast that many older officers are envious. She is not in the same circle as those who graduated from police academies or passed the exam to become regular officers.

She has no background or connections, and her rapid rise to this position is already quite remarkable. Why would she argue with the squad leader now for the sake of her achievements?

It's really unnecessary.

The wisdom of survival for those within the system lies in prioritizing self-preservation.

Deputy Director Zhu Wei nodded slightly, a smile of approval on his face:

"Yes, Comrade Gao Shan, in this operation, your squadron reacted quickly, made accurate judgments, and acted decisively, successfully rescuing the trapped people, curbing the arrogance of criminals, and safeguarding the lives of the people."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across the faces of all the attendees, before continuing:

"What does this show? It shows that as long as our grassroots commanders are responsible, have analytical skills, and the courage to make decisive decisions, even the most complex cases can find a breakthrough!"

"Comrade Gao Shan's proactive spirit is worthy of emulation by the entire branch!"

"The Party Committee will hold a special meeting later to discuss this matter. Those who deserve commendation will be commended, and those who deserve rewards will be rewarded! Comrades, you've worked hard! Especially those comrades who participated in the arrests at and around Huang's Manor tonight, you all worked very hard!"

Gao Shan, flattered by the praise, immediately straightened his back and said loudly, "Yes! Thank you for your recognition, Director Zhu! We will definitely continue our efforts and live up to the trust of the Party Committee!"

After the meeting, everyone left the director's office one after another.

Back in the office, Lin Yutang found Gao Shan: "Captain Gao."

Gao Shan, still radiant with the glow of praise from his superior, asked, "Xiao Lin, what's up?"

"Captain Gao, Mo Yan has escaped, but he certainly hasn't gone far. What's our next step in the investigation?"

Lin Yutang spoke quickly, her mind already racing through several investigation plans:

"Should we immediately review nearby surveillance footage, check for suspicious vehicles, or conduct a more detailed interrogation of Xie Qianyue to see if we can find any other hiding places or contacts for Mo Yan?"

Gao Shan was stunned for a moment.

To be honest, he had no intention of continuing to investigate Mo Yan.

He knew, of course, that if he could capture Mo Yan himself, the achievement would be greater than saving a life.

However, the problem is that for him personally, the disadvantages of hunting down Mo Yan far outweigh the advantages.

First, he has successfully rescued Xie Qianyue from her captivity.

This is an irrefutable and immediately effective achievement, which can be described as zero risk and high return.

The higher authorities have already given it high praise, and commendation and rewards are just around the corner. Why create unnecessary trouble when it's a sure-fire way to make money?

And what about hunting down Mo Yan?

That was a task with an uncertain future and a long duration.

Mo Yan, a highly intelligent criminal, has an extremely strong sense of counter-surveillance. He has definitely already fled and may have even crossed provincial borders or is preparing to leave the country.

Continuing to pursue him will require a lot of investigative resources, coordination among multiple departments, stakeouts, investigations, and tackling tough cases. Whether he can be caught in the end is still unknown.

If they chase after them for a long time but fail to catch them, then all the previous efforts to rescue them will be wasted.

Those above might think: Is this person's ability really that great? Saving someone was just luck, right? How come he's completely lost when it comes to actually chasing fugitives?

Moreover, if the investigation reveals that Mo Yan has a powerful background and involves even larger forces, then Gao Shan's old bones cannot withstand such a fuss.

Is there really only black and white behind such a major case? It's not that simple! It's better to avoid trouble.

He had been a veteran criminal investigator for so many years, and his hair had turned white from years of hard work before he finally became a squad leader.

He had absolutely no desire to do something that would harm others and benefit himself.

Therefore, knowing when to stop and taking what he has gained is the best solution for his career.

Lin Yutang's suggestion was clearly meant to cause him trouble, pushing him into a tiring, dangerous, and unprofitable situation.

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