Chang Kun and Hou Jun got on their bikes and had just left the police compound when they ran into Section Chief Duan, who was on his way to work.

"Chang Kun, Hou Jun, are you two heading to the Criminal Investigation Division?"

The two got out of the car and greeted the section chief.

"How was your trip to the Criminal Investigation Division yesterday? Was the case difficult?"

When asked by the section chief, Hou Jun couldn't help but speak up: "Section Chief, Chang Kun has made some progress on the case."

Zhang Qingfeng raised an eyebrow: "Oh? It seems our unit's crime-solving expert shines wherever he goes!"

The thought of a case that would make the criminal investigation team reluctant to solve it sent chills down his spine. He never expected that Chang Kun would make progress in just one day.

That really makes him proud!

He chuckled and handed over two cigarettes: "Here, you two heroes, have a smoke first."

Seeing Hou Jun's hesitant expression, he waved his hand and said, "Monkey, what's wrong? Tell me boldly!"

"Section Chief, we actually found some clues yesterday morning and reported them to Captain Li, the head of the Criminal Investigation Division, but he excluded us and made us guard the main gate!"

"Tell me, what kind of mess is this?!"

Yesterday's events left Hou Jun seething with anger, and upon seeing his superior, he couldn't help but grumble.

"What! You son of a bitch! How dare you treat my men like this!" Zhang Qingfeng frowned and cursed under his breath.

"I sent my most capable men to help, and they dared to do this!"

"No way! I have to go and tattle on him!"

The Criminal Investigation Brigade and the Railway Police are essentially two separate systems. He has no authority over Captain Li, and Captain Li can't do anything to him either.

But to find clues and then exclude the person is truly unethical for the police.

Even if it's none of Captain Li's business, we should still report him to the authorities and disgust him.

"Go ahead without worry. If you have any grievances, just tell me, and I'll stand up for you!" Zhang Qingfeng boasted. "Ideally, you could solve the case yourself and give that Captain Li a good thrashing!"

Encouraged, Hou Jun nodded repeatedly: "That's right, Section Chief, as long as we solve the case, let's see what face their Criminal Investigation Brigade will have left!"

"Junior brother, we're counting on you!"

Chang Kun smiled calmly. "Is this all the fuss about, Brother Monkey?"

It seems he's only suited to be a low-level employee in the workplace. You know, which leader hasn't suffered some injustice?

"Chief, let's go! Let's solve the case as soon as possible!"

Chang Kun solved the case not to claim credit, nor to gain prestige.

It was for the tragic deaths of a family of three, especially the five- or six-year-old child.

It's one thing if the perpetrator is unaware of the crime, but now that he's involved, he won't be able to sleep peacefully until he's brought to justice.

The two bid farewell to the section chief and then arrived at the entrance of the equipment factory.

"Grandpa, we meet again."

Chang Kun smiled and offered him a cigarette.

The gatekeeper took the cigarette, glanced down at it, and chuckled, "Young man, you didn't steal this from your family, did you?"

Yesterday afternoon, he accepted a cigarette from Chang Kun, lit it without looking at it carefully, and started smoking.

I took a puff and realized that this cigarette was quite high-end; it was a Zhonghua brand with a filter.

This kind of cigarette is not something ordinary people can afford; it requires a Class A cigarette ticket, and you simply can't get it without a certain level of access.

The gatekeeper's nephew was the deputy director of the equipment factory, which is why I was fortunate enough to draw a few times.

But he had never seen a lowly policeman like Chang Kun share such good cigarettes with others.

"Hey! How dare you talk like that, old man!" Hou Jun glared at the old gatekeeper. "My junior brother is so capable, why would he need to steal from people's homes?"

The old gatekeeper wasn't going to tolerate Hou Jun either, glaring back at him: "How dare you talk to an old man like that! Come on, tell me, what's this kid all about?"

"Hmph! Don't be scared when I tell you! My junior colleague works in the public security system, and he's already received three third-class merits and one second-class merit, and he's only been working for a little over a month!"

"You've never even heard of it, let alone seen it, right?"

Hou Jun was very proud of himself, talking as if he had won an award.

The old gatekeeper sized Chang Kun up and down, then held up one finger: "You've only been working here a month? And you've already accomplished so much?"

You should know that the credit earned at this time was all genuine!

Unlike later generations, where as long as you have connections, you can exchange various awards, whether public or private, privately.

Even while incarcerated, one can get a reduced sentence by making a major invention...

Three third-class merits and one second-class merit, which was surprising, was acceptable to the gatekeeper.

But Chang Kun is too young; his face clearly shows he's not even twenty years old, and I heard he's only been working there for a month.

It's terrifying that he could earn so many awards and make so many contributions in such a short time!

"Oh dear! Young police officer, my apologies!" The old man ran down from the gatehouse, grasped Chang Kun's hands tightly, and said, "I was blind to your greatness."

Compared to later generations where everyone is obsessed with money, people in this era have a much stronger desire to achieve merit and receive awards.

The old man held Chang Kun in the highest esteem simply because he had heard that Chang Kun had achieved so much.

"Sir, you flatter me!"

Chang Kun shook hands with the smiling gatekeeper.

"We're here today to learn more."

The security guard patted his chest: "You'll have to ask me about this! There's nothing in the factory, big or small, that I don't know!"

Chang Kun's eyes lit up; that made sense.

As a gatekeeper, he doesn't have much to do each day, so he passes the time with gossip from the factory. It's better to ask him than others.

However, we need to test its quality first.

"Sir, may I ask you a question first?"

"Do you know what the head of the factory's broadcasting station is all about?" Chang Kun asked mysteriously.

Hou Jun was filled with doubt. His junior brother must have gotten some clues when he came here yesterday afternoon.

Unfortunately, I was riding too fast on the road and forgot to ask for details.

"The station manager?" The security guard frowned, looked around, and only continued speaking when he saw that no one was paying attention.

"Young comrade, where did you hear this news from?"

Chang Kun was certain that the gatekeeper must know something.

"Grandpa, as far as I know, your factory manager, Lao Guo..."

Chang Kun stopped there, a slight smirk playing on his lips and a raised eyebrow, revealing the kind of smile that any man would understand.

"Shh-"

The gatekeeper told Chang Kun to lower his voice, then looked around cautiously before saying, "Young man, you're really something, managing to find out about something like this?"

Hearing Chang Kun mention the radio station manager first, then immediately mention Factory Director Guo, and then reveal a knowing smile that all men understand, the security guard was certain that Chang Kun knew something.

That's really strange!

How was this junior police officer able to find out such secrets in just half an hour yesterday afternoon?

Only two words came to his mind: awesome!

You should know, this is no ordinary secret!

He only found out because his nephew, who was the deputy factory director, accidentally revealed it to him when he was drunk.

If it weren't for the deputy factory director's nephew wanting to advance further and oust Lao Guo to become the factory director himself, he wouldn't have been able to gather this kind of information.

Unless they can catch them in the act, without evidence, this is just empty talk and won't bring down Director Guo at all.

However, now that this junior police officer has intervened, they might be able to take advantage of the situation, bring down Lao Guo, and let his nephew take over.

The security guard was shrewd; he immediately came up with a lot of ideas.

He leaned close to Chang Kun and whispered, "This is probably true! Old Guo looks honest, but he's actually a lecher!"

Hou Jun was stunned. Was Chang Kun really here to solve the case?

Yesterday, he only went to the equipment factory for a short while, and he managed to uncover a major news story about the factory manager and the radio station manager having an affair.

This intelligence gathering capability is simply unbeatable!!

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