Chapter 10: A Lucky Strike Leads to a Remarkable Achievement!

Xu Yiping arrived at work early in the morning and discovered several police cars parked in the courtyard.

He studied the license plate numbers; they were not from the Pinghu Town Police Station, and his heart began to pound—could something major have happened?

Xu Yiping walked to the guard room, frowned, and asked, "Why have so many police cars come?"

The guard said softly, "They arrived early this morning. Police Station Chief Wan said they are comrades from the City Bureau and the County Bureau."

Xu Yiping walked into his office and called Wan Ming, "Where are you? People from above have arrived; why didn't you give me a heads-up?"

Police Station Chief Wan said in a low voice, "They are here to look into a case and need to keep it confidential."

Xu Yiping was silent for a few seconds, "Where are you all?"

Police Station Chief Wan said, "We are in Town Mayor Tang's office, currently speaking with the public security comrades."

Xu Yiping hung up the phone, his temples throbbing.

So mysterious...

When people from above come, it usually involves the public security, procuratorate, and judiciary—it is never a small matter!

To think they would hide it from him, the Party Secretary; as the Party Secretary of Pinghu Town, he possessed absolute control over this place, and the appearance of unknown variables aroused his vigilance and unease.

Why would it get involved with public security?

Could it be related to some economic case?

Could it have anything to do with him?

Xu Yiping, who had always remained calm even if Mount Tai collapsed before him, felt anxious and uneasy inside.

Over an hour later, Wan Ming stood at the door and knocked; Xu Yiping called out, "Please come in."

There were five people in total, Tang Ye among them.

Wan Ming introduced the two men in police uniforms to Xu Yiping, "This is Captain Wu from the Municipal Criminal Investigation Detachment, and Deputy Bureau Chief Cao from the County Public Security Bureau."

There was also a pretty female police officer responsible for taking photos and collecting material, which would later be formed into a report and submitted upward as an internal reference.

Since they were, like him, section-level cadres from county and municipal departments, Xu Yiping spoke to them with extreme courtesy.

"Two comrades, welcome to Pinghu to inspect our work. If there is anything you need assistance with, just give the order; we will certainly provide full support," Xu Yiping hurriedly rattled off a string of polite formalities.

Captain Wu and Deputy Bureau Chief Cao shook hands with Xu Yiping respectively and sat on the sofa; Xu Yiping arranged for someone to make tea, but both men indicated there was no need for such trouble.

"Secretary Xu, we came here today mainly to understand the situation. Last night, we received a reliable lead provided by Old Wan. We mobilized overnight and captured dozens of criminal suspects involved in robbery. Among them is a nationally wanted criminal who participated in multiple highway robberies in Shaan Province and Gan Province during the first half of the year, causing a vile impact. Comrades Tang Ye and Wan Ming deserve great credit!"

A monstrous wave surged in Xu Yiping's heart.

Was there something wrong with his ears?

"That's great, I..."

Xu Yiping did not know what to say.

He looked at Wan Ming and Tang Ye with a complex expression!

Why hadn't these two tipped him off beforehand?

If they had told him earlier, he could have been mentally prepared.

Xu Yiping was gnashing his teeth with hatred, yet he could not lash out.

Tang Ye watched Xu Yiping's shifting expression and found it secretly amusing.

What happened last night could be considered a lucky strike.

He had learned in the middle of the night that when Wan Ming was investigating Lao San's accomplices, he discovered that one person's identity was problematic—they were actually a criminal who had been committing crimes across the country.

He then reported it to the higher-ups, which aroused Captain Wu's high vigilance, leading to an overnight special operation that followed the vine to find the melon, rooting out the gang lurking in the city and preventing further losses in advance.

Wan Ming, in front of Captain Wu and Deputy Bureau Chief Cao, retold the story of capturing Lao San's gang last night, adding embellishments.

"As early as half a month ago, our station frequently received reports from several factories in town, discovering that a gang was not only committing crimes in our town but also operating in other townships. Recently, we have been strengthening night patrols in key areas."

"Yesterday, after Comrade Tang Ye got off work, he went to the Qinge Clothing Factory for on-site research and encountered the thugs at the warehouse. He took the lead and engaged in a life-and-death struggle with them. These people were not ordinary petty thieves, especially Fan Dayan, who had participated in multiple major robbery cases; he is fierce, cruel, cunning, and treacherous."

"When Comrade Tang Ye saw the other party pull out a knife, he was fearless. He first used verbal techniques to exert psychological pressure, causing the other party to lose their composure, and then subdued the enemy in one move."

"During this, the thug Lao San held Gu Wenqin hostage as a bargaining chip. Tang Ye disregarded his own life; at the critical moment, he engaged in close-quarters combat with the murderer. Look at the injury on his right arm—that is what was left from that time. Blood was spurting everywhere, staining his clothes red. The doctor said that if it had been just a little bit closer, it would have hit the main artery, causing massive blood loss."

Xu Yiping subconsciously looked at Tang Ye's bandaged arm, his eyes full of surprise.

As for Captain Wu and Deputy Bureau Chief Cao, although they had heard it once, they were immersed in it again, nodding from time to time.

"Facing such vicious thugs, the vast majority of people would feel afraid. At this time, it requires someone to stand up bravely to activate the blood and spirit within the masses. Although these few thugs were cruel, cunning, fierce, and poisonous, under the influence and encouragement of Town Mayor Tang, everyone picked up weapons. When the masses unite, they are invincible. By the time we arrived at the scene, several people had already been subdued. We immediately launched a containment operation, and after a four-hour operation, all the fleeing gang members were captured."

"During the process of our interrogation of the thugs, Town Mayor Tang also spared no effort in offering advice and strategy..."

Old Wan's last sentence clearly belonged to the category of "crossing the sea by a trick" and "making something out of nothing"!

Tang Ye's expression was very calm, but he was extremely embarrassed inside, feeling as if his toes could dig out a football field!

When reporting the results of a battle, it is fine to elevate things a little.

But one cannot push too hard; it is too exaggerated!

Xu Yiping glanced at the female police officer behind Captain Wu.

While Wan Ming was speaking, she was continuously writing in her notebook with fluent, beautiful language, making the characters in the draft vivid, full, and three-dimensional.

In the summary material for this operation, Tang Ye would inevitably be promoted with heavy strokes.

As for himself, he wouldn't get any benefits at all.

He sent off the case-handling personnel from the City Bureau and the County Bureau.

Wan Ming followed Tang Ye into the office and sat on the sofa, relaxing.

"Did you see Secretary Xu's reaction? He had a smile on his face, but his eyes looked like he wanted to stab you to death!"

Tang Ye closed the door tightly and reminded him, "Keep your voice down, lest there be walls with ears."

Wan Ming mused that Tang Ye was cautious, "After I had a meal with you two days ago, the next day Xu called me and told me to keep my distance from you. Whatever happens, he knows about it immediately. There are bad people among the masses. You have to be careful of him; this guy is very seasoned."

"Thanks for the reminder. A straight body is not afraid of a crooked shadow; if he makes a move, I will just receive it."

Tang Ye smiled indifferently.

In Pinghu Town, if one wants to accomplish something, relying solely on oneself is definitely not enough.

Having a big drinking session, catching a thief to give oneself a chance to perform a meritorious service, plus the halo of the "Municipal Party Committee"!

Wan Ming already had the intention of forming a deep friendship with Tang Ye.

"If you have any needs in the future, just give the order."

Wan Ming no longer hesitated and made his position clear to Tang Ye.

Near the end of the workday, Tang Ye received a call from Wan Ming, inviting him to dinner that evening to introduce a few brothers-in-arms to him.

Arriving at the entrance of Jindu Hotel, he discovered several police cars parked there; only after going inside did he learn that the Police Station Instructor was celebrating his birthday.

After a few drinks, Wan Ming, emboldened by the alcohol, introduced him to everyone, "This is our town's new Town Mayor Tang. Many of you don't know him, so look carefully. Just like remembering a suspect, imprint him firmly in your skulls. No matter when you run into him, you must stand at attention for me."

"I have never been afraid of death, only of owing favors. Town Mayor Tang helped me a great deal during the capture of a nationally wanted criminal. From now on, we are brothers. Your business is my business. If you have any matters, just say the word; if I even frown, I won't be surnamed Wan."

"Today, we must make Town Mayor Tang happy with his drinking."

"Town Mayor Tang, you can't run away; if you run, you aren't a Party member!"

Seeing the comrades' enthusiasm running high, Tang Ye found an opportunity and escaped using a bathroom break as an excuse!

Although his alcohol tolerance was decent, having a dozen or so animals taking turns challenging him to single combat was too terrifying a scene.

What does it mean that running away makes one not a Party member?

Back during the War of Resistance and the anti-encirclement campaigns, which Party member wasn't a great man capable of bending and stretching?