Chapter 93: Forget It, I'm Just a Little Criminal Cop

"I don't want to hear it..." Yu Dazhang was very annoyed by the other party's approach.

Investigating him behind his back, and now reading it out loud right in front of him.

Big brother, is that polite?

Seeing that Yu Dazhang had no reaction, Li Mingzhao read on to himself:

"Yu Dazhang, 23 years old, graduated from Songhai Police Academy. After two months of internship in the Public Security Brigade, transferred to the Third Criminal Investigation Brigade of Hongkou Sub-bureau."

"During his time in the Third Brigade, he participated with the team in solving one theft case, and later transferred to the First Brigade."

"Afterwards he joined the task force, and as a probationary police officer led the task force members in solving a case of taking the rap for someone else."

"Next is the report you submitted a few days ago."

As Li Mingzhao spoke, he set the document in his hand aside and picked up a file folder from the other side of the desk.

He pulled out a set of materials from inside, flipped through two pages, and continued:

"It only took one day to find the missing officer and the lost service pistol."

"And they were found in a mountain village fifty kilometers away."

"Afterwards he wiped out all the violent criminals in the village."

"Men, women, old and young — not one did you let go, and each one had a reason they had to be shot dead."

Li Mingzhao put the materials back into the file folder, a smile once again appearing on his face:

"Impeccable in the details — your report is very well written."

From the moment he entered the room until now, Yu Dazhang had not said a single word.

Yet he felt as though he had already said a great deal.

This is the State Security!

They get you, without your realizing it, to fall into their rhythm.

Effortless, no sense of incongruity — as if one simply shouldn't have any secrets in front of them.

"Relax, no need to be nervous." Li Mingzhao's tone was casual, as if chatting with a friend:

"Look at you, you're even breaking out in a sweat."

Hearing this, Yu Dazhang unconsciously reached up and touched his forehead.

No sweat!

His expression turned awkward, a hint of embarrassment showing on his face.

"Leader, if you have something to say, just say it straight out. You're busy too — no need to waste your time on me."

Yu Dazhang couldn't be bothered to keep playing along with the State Security comrade.

He's already wiped his sweat, already felt embarrassed, already provided the emotional value — now please just say what you have to say.

"Nothing in particular, just wanted to meet you." Li Mingzhao said, staring into his eyes:

"Would you like to keep investigating with us?"

Yu Dazhang answered without even thinking:

"No."

Apparently not expecting him to refuse, Li Mingzhao couldn't help but freeze for a moment, and only after a pause asked again:

"Aren't you even the least bit curious about how the case will develop from here?"

Yu Dazhang shook his head:

"Not curious. I only just got my permanent appointment not long ago — being able to do my own job well is already plenty."

Saying he wasn't curious was a lie; Yu Dazhang simply didn't dare to be curious.

If he really agreed to keep investigating with them, what awaited him would be a long and perilous road.

These past few days, whenever he had nothing to do, he'd been mulling over this case.

Had everyone in the village been caught?

The answer was no.

Even if all the people in the mountain village at the time had been brought under control, there would still be those who slipped through the net.

Twenty-four years~

There's a saying that goes: time changes a person, and it changes many things.

During that period, there were bound to be some people who felt they'd made enough money, then washed their hands of it and went abroad to live.

And these people knew that one day they'd be called to account, so they would certainly choose countries that had no extradition treaty with the home country.

Letting them go was impossible.

So someone was needed to do a kind of long-term work...

Pursuing fugitives!

Working together with State Security — what help could he actually be?

Or rather, what aspect of him had State Security taken an interest in?

The answer was obvious. Just one thing — his outstanding tracking ability.

The moment Li Mingzhao had said "found the missing officer in just one day," Yu Dazhang had already been on his guard.

The other party couldn't possibly have investigated him for no reason — they must have taken an interest in some ability of his.

Investigating cases together with State Security — what a joke.

Was a plain little criminal cop like him even qualified?

Agreeing would be easy — just a nod — but wanting to turn back afterwards would be harder than reaching the heavens.

"Comrade Yu Dazhang, please, at any cost, you must complete this fugitive pursuit mission."

He had even figured out in advance the words the other party was about to say.

I wouldn't dare say it's exactly the same, but at least the meaning differs little.

If you are willing to pay any price, then you are the price.

I can't take this job; I'm still young, my ideological awareness isn't high enough, and I still need to strengthen my studies.

Please... Your... Honor... 6... 9... Book... Save... It...!

"Heartfelt words?"

Li Mingzhao stared straight at Yu Dazhang, as if trying to see into the depths of his heart through his eyes.

Yu Dazhang, looking like an honest child, blinked his eyes and replied:

"My master told me that one must have self-knowledge, and this is even more true for a police officer. There is still much for me to learn, so I won't add trouble for the leaders."

"Don't you want to advance?" Li Mingzhao asked unwillingly.

I want to advance so much, but I can't take that job of yours... Yu Dazhang smiled innocently:

"My ability is insufficient; it cannot be forced."

Changing maps in the early stage is a major taboo... he added another sentence in his heart.

After chatting a bit more, seeing his attitude was firm, Li Mingzhao could only give up helplessly.

After Yu Dazhang left, Li Mingzhao stared in the direction of the door and muttered to himself:

"So sharp."

Ye Lin, who had been standing behind him, walked to the front:

"Team Leader, judging from his personal file, he is fully capable of joining our unit."

Hearing this, Li Mingzhao waved his hand:

"This proves nothing; it only shows he has a bit of cleverness, with a large element of luck involved."

"Then should he still be counted in the Pursuit Team?" Ye Lin asked.

In her view, this was a rare opportunity and also a test.

Joining the State Security Bureau requires more than just a beautiful resume.

Li Mingzhao's fingers tapped lightly on the table; after pondering for a long while, he finally spoke:

"His seniority is still shallow; he needs more settling down. Let's skip it this time."

After leaving the building, Yu Dazhang ran down the stairs quickly and only breathed a sigh of relief once he was outside.

He wiped his forehead with the back of his hand.

I really sweated this time.

When one is in a stage of being insignificant and having little say, try to have as little contact with superiors as possible.

They can decide your future destiny with just a single sentence.

To be held in high regard requires paying a price.

Do you really think flattery alone can lead to rapid promotion?

There is a saying in the workplace worth referencing.

Saying ten thousand New Year greetings is not worth as much as someone doing one task for a leader.

Forget it; with this body full of fat, I shouldn't mess around blindly.

Returning to the previous surveillance spot, Yu Dazhang stayed until the end of the work shift.

Coming here to surveil was to cooperate with the Economic Crime Investigation comrades in monitoring a corporate executive.

There was no need to watch twenty-four hours straight; once the suspect got off work, the Economic Crime Investigation colleagues would take over the tailing themselves.

After all, the case belonged to them; the two people from the Detachment came over only to help temporarily.

Such work is considered the most relaxed in the Criminal Investigation Team and can also be seen as a form of care for Yu Dazhang.

When he got home at night, Yu Dazhang had just finished eating when he received a call from Detachment Commander Li Jun.

"You have to work overtime tonight. A private hospital in our district reported a case; someone abandoned a child."

"Okay, I'm heading out now," Yu Dazhang replied quickly:

"Give me the hospital's name and address."

(End of this chapter)