novelslam Chapter 86 made the news; another case broke.
Chapter 86 made the news; another case broke.
As I kept looking, I finally came across the report on the case I was involved in.
"Yesterday morning, Jiang Xiao, the main suspect in a series of major armed robbery and murder cases in Hunan, Hubei, Jiangxi and Cangzhou, was arrested in Chongqing."
Since 1993, Jiang Xiao and his accomplices have committed more than ten armed robberies and murders in Hunan, western Jiangxi, Chongqing, Canglan and other places, resulting in the deaths and injuries of many people.
On July 16th of this year, the gang robbed an armored truck in Gaotan City, Canglan Province, killing and injuring 16 people. Following the incident, police from various locations cooperated in the operation, and Jiang Xiao was apprehended in Shancheng City at 9:10 AM on July 30th. A loaded pistol and a hand grenade were seized at the scene. The case is currently under further investigation.
The report was short, only about forty seconds long.
But Wu Song had a different feeling.
I've really cracked a major case that's made headlines across the country!
But upon closer reflection...
Wu Song couldn't help but shake his head.
This case didn't feel nearly as real as the cases solved by the Chengbei branch.
I was just a cog in the machine of the task force, at most a cog with a special function.
The job involved visiting each household one by one.
If Lin Dawei hadn't tried to escape, I wouldn't have had a chance to be arrested; the arrest team would have taken my place.
Not to mention interrogations and the like.
I don't know what the suspect said.
I felt like I was in a passive state of being assigned tasks.
When working in the Major Crimes Unit of the Chengbei Branch, I was truly involved in the entire process, from crime scene investigation and interviews to arrests, interrogations, and supplementary investigations. As a member of the Major Crimes Unit, I knew every detail of the case.
"No wonder everyone says that grassroots training is the best way to improve oneself!" Wu Song muttered to himself, while also feeling that it was a better choice for him not to go to the provincial department for the time being.
After going to the provincial department, most cases don't even reach the point where the provincial department has to get involved.
If provincial authorities are required to intervene, it is likely a major case, or one that requires joint investigation by several cities.
At that time, it will most likely be in the form of a special task force again.
Given his level, he'll inevitably become just another cog in the machine.
Compared to being a cog in the machine of a special task force, Wu Song prefers being in the serious crime squad, where solving cases gives him a more authentic feeling.
"Isn't this the same group that robbed the armored truck at the steel factory a few days ago?" Wu Qiang asked while eating. "Were they so busy the other day because of this case?"
"Yes!" Wu Song nodded. "We are working on this case."
"We finally caught them." Wu Qiang breathed a sigh of relief. "These guys are really ruthless. Gaotan is a mixed bag of people and has a relatively high crime rate, but it's rare to see them kill so many people. It's made my fish sales a bit worse the other day."
"Now that they've all been caught, everyone can eat fish in peace!" Wu Song laughed heartily, feeling a strange sense of accomplishment.
This feeling is much better than being a constable!
……
The next day.
Wu Song returned to the familiar North City Branch, to the Major Crimes Squad.
As soon as he sat back down at his familiar workstation, Zhang Qiang hooked his arm around Wu Song's. "Hey, Brother Song, I heard you played a crucial role in solving this case?"
"I'm just a cog in the machine; the case can be solved without me."
"Hey, I heard you're about to receive a first-class merit award?"
"..." Wu Song looked at Zhang Qiang, then glanced up at Liu Shutong to his left.
Liu Shutong seemed to know that Wu Song would be looking at her, so she turned her head back at the right moment and said with a smile, "Don't look at me, I didn't tell him."
"How did he know?" Wu Song gave him a meaningful look. "Don't spread rumors. It's not certain whether we'll get it in the end."
"Brother Song, you are indeed very good at solving cases, but I really didn't spread this rumor. Our branch hasn't had an individual receive a first-class merit award in thirteen years. Do you think you need me to publicize it if you were to receive one?"
"Whether I can get it or not is pretty certain." Cao Dahua sat down with his thermos in hand, turned his head and said with a smile, "If you can't get the credit for your contribution in this case, then not many people can. And based on my experience, I predict that..."
Cao Dahua raised his right hand, fingers spread wide. "This case will bring in at least five individuals with first-class merit awards!"
"So many?" Zhang Qiang exclaimed in surprise.
"That many?" Cao Dahua chuckled. "I think I've underestimated them. They might even deserve more than two first-class merits in the end. This group has committed too many crimes and killed too many people!"
"Brother Song, you're amazing!" Zhang Qiang muttered. "Just over a year into the job, you've earned first-class merit, second-class merit, and third-class merit all in one person. Wow!"
"I've made up my mind, from now on you're my idol!" Zhang Qiang grabbed Wu Song's arm tightly. "Speaking of which, next time there's a case, can I participate? Don't leave me sitting in the team, watching you guys solve such a big case, it just doesn't feel right."
"Junior brother, you might be asking the wrong person." Wu Song pointed at Cao Dahua, "Ask Master."
"Don't worry, I'll definitely include you in the next case," Cao Dahua promised. "It's not that I won't include you in this case; I'm just a regular member of the task force, and you haven't even been officially promoted yet, so how can I mentor you? Next time there's a case, as long as it's not a task force led by the provincial or municipal bureau, I'll definitely include you!"
"Thank you, Master." Zhang Qiang nodded contentedly, then nudged Wu Song's arm with his elbow. "How often does our branch usually handle a case?"
"I've been involved in solving less than ten cases since I arrived. As for how long it takes to get a case, how am I supposed to answer that?" Wu Song chuckled. "The longest I've gone without a case is over three months."
"Oh no, I'm not going to have to wait this long, am I?"
"Don't jinx it!" Cao Dahua glared at Zhang Qiang. "Last time it was Old Xu who jinxed it, and it brought up the Qian Hao case. You'd rather have a case than not. For us criminal investigators, solving cases is good, but scaring criminals into not daring to lay a hand on them or commit crimes is the best."
"I understand!" Zhang Qiang nodded obediently.
Wu Song smiled, took out the Criminal Psychology book, and continued reading.
I had only been reading for half an hour, and hadn't even fully absorbed it, when the phone for the Third Squadron rang again.
"There's a case?" Zhang Qiang's eyes widened instantly.
"Shh!" Ma Dazhi answered the phone while shushing, "Hello, this is the Third Criminal Investigation Team of the North City Branch."
"Um."
"Okay, I understand! We'll send someone over right away."
After hanging up the phone, Ma Dazhi glanced helplessly at Zhang Qiang. "There really has been a case, a murder. A senior high school girl from No. 10 Middle School, which is near the mountains, was assaulted and then murdered."