Chapter 348: Behind the Cricket Man

Today is Lu Cheng's first day on the job, and he already ran into something like this.

Train Captain Yang Xing noticed Lu Cheng's frowning, and thought he had been frightened; after all, Lu Cheng is so young that he hasn't experienced anything like this.

"Lu Cheng, don't be scared. I know you don't often ride on the train for duty, but incidents of people lying on the Iron Rail happen every year, a few get run over. You'll get used to it."

Lu Cheng nodded; indeed, people who choose to lie on the rail to kill themselves appear every year.

No one knows what they think; maybe they believe this way of dying is painless, yet they don't consider that after death there won't even be an intact body.

Perhaps the train driver was startled too; the train only applied a brief brake, then quickly returned to normal speed without stopping.

It's not that they chose not to rescue; it's simply impossible. This isn't a bicycle or a small car that can brake and stop instantly.

A train pulling such a long Carriage needs a long distance to brake, so when the hazard is spotted, there's often no time to brake.

It can only run over it; Lu Cheng can even imagine the horrific scene on the Iron Rail.

Everyone says Lu Cheng is capable, and Train Captain Yang Xing seems to want to test the new police chief.

"Lu Cheng, how do you think this should be handled?"

Hearing the Train Captain's question, Lu Cheng snapped back to his senses and, without thinking, said.

"First notify the nearby responsible Track Crew, send people to handle the scene, then have Railway Public Security contact the relatives.

As for the train, to prevent chaos, I'll inform the Broadcast Room and say the train's braking had a minor issue."

We must never say the train ran someone over, or it could spark a riot; the Train Police's duty is to maintain order on board.

Hearing Lu Cheng's concise and effective plan, Yang Xing nodded with great satisfaction.

Sure enough, becoming a police chief requires skill; faced with this sudden incident, he wasn't panicked but handled everything methodically.

As a police chief, this is the conduct expected.

"Lu Cheng, this handling is fine. We'll split into two teams: you go contact the Broadcast Room, I'll contact the Track Crew."

Yang Xing was about to leave when Lu Cheng remembered something and added, "By the way, Train Captain Yang, tell driver Lao Feng that if this happens again, there's no need for Emergency Braking; just drive through it."

Yang Xing turned his head, looked at Lu Cheng speaking, opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.

He only thought that this newly appointed police chief, who seemed gentle on the surface, was surprisingly decisive in handling matters, perhaps even a bit ruthless.

Earlier, Lao Feng performed Emergency Braking, perhaps startled, perhaps out of a rescue instinct; under such humanitarian spirit, his action was merely reflex.

But Lu Cheng's suggestion to just drive through seemed somewhat inhumane.

Thinking that way, Yang Xing could also understand Lu Cheng's point.

Because regardless of motive, Emergency Braking is entirely unnecessary.

Even if one intends to save someone, it's impossible, and it would likely incite passenger unrest.

Thus Lu Cheng, as police chief, considering the many passengers, said nothing wrong.

Watching Lu Cheng's departing back, Yang Xing couldn't help but feel a hint of admiration; having such a decisive police chief guarding the train truly puts people at ease.

Arriving at the train's Broadcast Room, Lu Cheng was about to knock when his outstretched hand withdrew to tidy his clothes.

Earlier on the train he heard the Broadcaster's voice, very sweet; how to describe it?

It was much like the modern star Lin Zhiling; presumably her looks aren't far off either.

It's rare to have a beautiful lady on the train; the rest of the journey won't be so lonely.

Lu Cheng fixed his clothes, then gently knocked the door a few times.

"Who is it? This is the Broadcast Room; you can't just walk in. If you have an issue, see the Train Staff first."

"Hm? Even the tone of refusal is so gentle?"

Lu Cheng cleared his throat: "It's me, Lu Cheng, the police chief on this train."

"Lu Cheng?" Xiao Zhou, who has been broadcasting from the moment the train boarded, hadn't seen this new police chief.

"Hold on a moment."

"Hey, no rush."

After a short wait, the Broadcast Room door opened quickly, and the girl who appeared left Lu Cheng momentarily stunned.

How is she completely different from what he imagined?

The Xiao Zhou broadcaster in front turned out to be a chubby kid, at least 150 jin.

Lu Cheng couldn't help but sigh; indeed, when God closes one door, He opens another.

A girl with a pleasant voice doesn't necessarily mean she's good-looking.

"Lu Cheng, why are you here? Is there something?"

Lu Cheng recalled the business: "Oh, uh, the train just performed Emergency Braking, and passengers were a bit panicked. Could you announce that the train had a temporary issue, but it's now resolved, so passengers can be reassured?"

"Hey, got it, Lu Cheng. Any other instructions?"

"That's all, you can get busy now."

Lu Cheng forced a smile; as Xiao Zhou closed the Broadcast Room door, he thought to himself that if he could assign Jiang Mengmeng to this train, that lively young lady would even be willing to give him a shoulder massage.

With this arrangement set, as the broadcast sounded, passengers quickly fell silent.

Lu Cheng felt relieved, patrolling the Carriage with his team, when after a while the broadcast sounded again.

But this time it wasn't to announce any information; it seemed the broadcast had been left on…

Xiao Qin: "Hey Xiao Zhou, what just happened? The train jolted suddenly; I was handing someone hot water and almost spilled it on my leg."

Xiao Zhou: "Nothing, Lu Cheng just came by, said the train had a temporary issue."

Xiao Qin: "Lu Cheng just came? Then you must have seen him! How's he looking, huh? Our Lu Cheng looks good, right?"

Xiao Zhou: "Indeed, he's quite..."

Xiao Qin: "Right? I heard he's even in university, so he can't be on duty often, otherwise..."

A burst of giggling came from the broadcast, and Lu Cheng, upon hearing it, couldn't help but smile sweetly.

At this moment, Chang Jinbu walked over: "Police Chief, these girls keep chatting and don't turn off the broadcast; how can they be so careless?"

Lu Cheng hurriedly grabbed him and said: "No need to say, work is already quite tiring, it's only natural for people to chat and relax a bit, there's no need to be so serious."

"You must remember, first the work environment must be relaxed, only then can pressure be reduced, what is this called?"

Chang Jinbu shook his head.

"This is called Happy Working! Understand? This point, you must firmly remember."

Chang Jinbu nodded.

Xiao Qin: "Our Police Chief Lu is indeed great, not only is he good-looking, but also very capable, at such a young age he became police chief…"

Lu Cheng couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth; he likes to hear the truth.