He had just married a policewoman when he was diagnosed with criminal genius.

Ding Jianguo took a deep drag of his cigarette and slowly exhaled.

He said, "We investigated that notorious thief for two years, and we still didn't know what he looked like."

Xiao Zhang didn't respond.

"Now look what's happened. The old thief king hasn't even figured it out yet, and a new one has popped up." Ding Jianguo stubbed out his cigarette. "And he's climbing over the old one to get to the top, which means this kid's skills are even more ruthless."

He paused for a moment, then said, "This is troublesome."

Xiao Zhang said, "The informant also said that the new king of thieves will start a course in two days to teach his men skills."

Ding Jianguo narrowed his eyes: "Classes?"

These pickpockets are outrageous.

A thief actually has to teach classes and learn new skills.

"Yes, I heard it's the rule that the new thief king must teach his subordinates his best skills."

Ding Jianguo remained silent for a while.

He asked, "Can our informants find out the location of the training sessions? Can they get in?"

Xiao Zhang shook his head: "His skills aren't good enough, so he's never been absorbed into the core circle. It's already impressive that he was able to find out this information."

Ding Jianguo stood up and took a few steps around the office.

He paused and said, "Pass the word down: everyone will work overtime tonight."

"Everyone?"

"Everyone," Ding Jianguo said, "use all your connections to find out who this new kingpin is, where he came from, what he looks like, and what his background is. Even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, you have to find out."

Xiao Zhang nodded and turned to leave.

……

Jiang Xue stood at the door, holding her bag, ready to leave work.

Xiao Zhang said, "Sister Jiang, Team Leader Ding said that everyone is working overtime tonight."

Jiang Xue glanced at the bag in her hand, then at Ding Jianguo in the office.

She put her bag down.

He sighed.

He sat back down in his seat.

As it was her duty, she didn't complain.

A young police officer leaned over and asked, "Sister Jiang, who exactly is this 'King of Thieves'?"

Jiang Xue said, "I don't know."

"If I had known, would I still be sitting here?"

The young police officer chuckled twice: "That's true."

Ding Jianguo came out of his office and clapped his hands: "Put down what you're doing and have a short meeting."

Everyone gathered around.

Ding Jianguo said, "Everyone knows the situation. A new kingpin has emerged in Jiangbei. Right now, all we know is that he's a kingpin; we know nothing else."

He glanced at everyone: "So tonight's task is simple: use all available resources to investigate. Informants, connections, surveillance footage, files—use everything you can. I need to see this person's name by tomorrow morning."

Someone asked, "Team Leader Ding, isn't there even a single extra clue?"

Ding Jianguo said, "No."

"That's why I'm asking you to investigate!"

The man shut up.

Everyone was puzzled; there wasn't a single clue about this new king of thieves.

It was as if it appeared out of nowhere.

Jiang Xue sat in the corner and took out her phone to take a look.

Husband Lu Chen sent me a message: "Wife, what time do you get off work?"

Jiang Xue typed a few words on her phone with lightning speed.

He then sat back down at his desk and began investigating the identity of the new thief king through various channels.

……

The next day!

Lu Chen arrived at the Yuhua District Branch early in the morning.

He carried a hundred yuan worth of steamed buns and soy milk into Jiang Xue's office.

"Come on, come on, haven't you had breakfast yet?" Lu Chen called out.

Everyone in the office had dark circles under their eyes.

Lu Chen knew that they had worked overtime all night.

"Brother Lu is here."

"I'm so sorry to have asked you to bring breakfast."

"Thank you, brother-in-law."

Jiang Xue looked up and paused for a moment.

"Honey, what brings you here?"

Lu Chen laughed: "I was afraid you wouldn't have time to eat breakfast."

Jiang Xue felt a warmth in her heart.

Lu Chen handed her a steamed bun.

He paused for a moment, then said, "By the way, I'd like to call the police."

Jiang Xue: "..."

What does this mean? I'm just calling the police.

"Call the police? What are you calling the police for?"

Lu Chen laughed and said, "Wife, do you want credit?"

Jiang Xue was puzzled.

But she still went along with him, saying, "Yes, we want it. As long as it's a contribution, we want it."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "I've discovered a... den of thieves. Yes, that's what I'd call a den of thieves."

Jiang Xue was stunned.

What the hell? We've discovered a den of thieves?

How was it discovered? Where was it discovered? Is it true or false?

Her mind was full of question marks.

The most important task for the bureau right now is to find that den of thieves.

It would be best to deliver a heavy blow to the rampant pickpocketing gangs that have been running rampant lately.

As a result, her husband came over early in the morning and said he had called the police.

They also said they had discovered a den of thieves.

"Really?" Jiang Xue's expression turned serious. "You can't just say things like that."

Looking at her serious expression, Lu Chen wanted to pinch her round cheeks.

But there are many people in the office.

My wife cares about her image.

Lu Chen also put on a serious face: "I guarantee it's absolutely true."

Jiang Xue stared at him for two seconds.

She still had doubts.

But she believed him.

"Come with me." Jiang Xue stood up. "We're going to see our bureau chief."

Director's Office.

The ashtray is full.

The cigarette butts were piled up into a small mountain.

Ding Jianguo stared with bloodshot eyes.

He also didn't sleep all night.

Actually, he didn't want his subordinates to work overtime either.

After all, nobody is a robot.

Everyone needs to make a living.

But there was nothing I could do; I received the news last night.

A new kingpin has emerged in Jiangbei City.

As the saying goes, a new broom sweeps clean.

I believe that the King of Thieves' three fires will soon spread to Jiangbei City.

If this kingpin is not captured and brought to justice as soon as possible...

For some time to come, Jiangbei City will probably be in chaos.

Moreover, I heard that the other party is preparing to offer courses and impart their best skills.

If these pickpockets learned some of the King of Thieves' signature skills...

They might become even more frantic in their thefts.

And over time.

This new thief king will usually hide himself deeper and deeper.

This is definitely not what Ding Jianguo wanted to see.

We must find some clues about the other party as soon as possible.

Only by meticulously investigating and arresting the perpetrators, and even finding their hideouts where they sell stolen goods and gather, can we minimize the losses suffered by the people.

Therefore, not only Yuhua District, but also other branches and the headquarters were working overtime last night.

However, no one had any information about this new bandit king.

When Jiang Xue knocked on the door, Ding Jianguo was staring blankly at the ashtray on the table.

"Please come in."

Ding Jianguo looked up and saw the people following behind Jiang Xue.

He smiled.

"Xiao Lu?" Ding Jianguo stood up. "It's been a long time."

He was genuinely happy to see Lu Chen.

In Ding Jianguo's eyes, Lu Chen is now like a lucky charm for their police station.

The first two major cases wouldn't have been completed so smoothly without Lu Chen's involvement.

So when he saw Lu Chen arrive, his mood immediately improved.

Lu Chen nodded: "Hello, Director Ding."

"Sit down, sit down." Ding Jianguo gestured to a chair. "I've missed you these past few days. I heard from Xiao Jiang that you were filming a movie. Is it finished?"

"Filming is finished." Lu Chen sat down. "Thank you for your concern."

"Hahaha, great!" Ding Jianguo laughed loudly. "Whenever the movie is released, I'll definitely go to support it. You can book a whole theater for the bureau, and I'll treat my brothers to a show."

Lu Chen smiled and said, "Thank you, Director Ding."

Jiang Xue stood to the side and waited for them to finish exchanging pleasantries before saying, "Director Ding, Lu Chen has come to report something important."

Ding Jianguo's smile froze.

He looked at Jiang Xue, then at Lu Chen.

"What is it?"