I Play Dungeons in the Police Station-Chapter 198 - 147: Director Cai’s Request

There was also a sense of wanting to force her to admit defeat.

But Zhou Man persisted, which changed Cao Gang's view of her. He believed she was a resilient person, no less than the men.

Besides, their criminal investigation team was indeed short of people, so she stayed.

Zhou Man also cherished this opportunity and had great respect for Cao Gang. During this year, even though Captain Cao was quite strict with her, she truly learned a lot here.

While her classmates were probably still doing errands and duty work, she was able to participate in the investigation of criminal cases.

She was already a step ahead of her classmates.

She was very grateful to Captain Cao for accepting her and imparting his knowledge. Now that Captain Cao was leaving, she was quite reluctant.

Seeing the low spirits in the room, Cao Gang was also affected. He took a deep breath and smiled at everyone, saying, "We are all still on the police front line, and there will be many opportunities to reunite. So, let me treat everyone to a meal tonight; you can choose the place."

"No, we should treat you to a meal, to welcome and wish you success in your new position."

After work in the evening, everyone from the first criminal investigation team went to their usual street food stall and had a lively dinner.

The next day,

Everyone had just started work when Feng Yonglin came into the office and called Cao Gang over.

The conversation lasted for nearly an hour before Captain Cao returned to the office.

He informed everyone that there would be a meeting in the large conference room at two o'clock this afternoon.

"Captain Cao, is your appointment confirmed?"

"Yes."

"Where to?"

"Appointed as the captain of the Police Supervision Brigade at the deputy section level."

"Congratulations, Captain Cao... oops, we should call you Captain Cao from now on."

The Police Supervision Brigade is at the same level as the Criminal Investigation Brigade, which means that Cao Gang would be at the same level as Feng Yonglin.

He was now a mid-level leader at the police department.

At two in the afternoon, in the large conference room,

Everyone took their seats in advance.

People from various departments were present, and leaders big and small attended. Director Chu from the Personnel Office of the Political Department chaired the meeting, and Director Song also personally attended.

After the meeting began, it started with a lot of polite remarks and then got to the main topic.

As expected, in this meeting, Cao Gang's appointment document was officially read out loud.

The entire first criminal investigation team led the applause, and the conference room was filled with thunderous clapping.

Just when everyone thought this meeting was solely about announcing Cao Gang's appointment, Director Chu continued, "Considering Cao Gang's study period, all tasks within the first criminal investigation team were led by Li Xiang. His outstanding performance, leading the first criminal investigation team to solve two cases consecutively, shows his notable capability. Therefore, the organization has decided to appoint Li Xiang as the captain of the first criminal investigation team, administrative rank at the section level."

The applause erupted again, and everyone's gaze turned to Li Xiang. Could he be the youngest team captain in Jinghai City police history?

Li Xiang had so many honors that no one could doubt him, and indeed, no one did.

All everyone could do was applaud and congratulate him.

After the meeting,

Li Xiang was also very excited, as he finally made it to an administrative position and became a national cadre.

Although it was just a small section-level position, it was only the beginning.

Soon, news of Li Xiang becoming the captain spread rapidly, and his old colleagues from Hongqiao Police Station called to congratulate him.

No matter what, Li Xiang came from Hongqiao Police Station, and the higher he climbed, the more glory Hongqiao Police Station would share, right?

After handling a few phone calls, his phone rang again. It was another call from Hongqiao Police Station, from Cai Yongqing, the deputy director in charge of public security.

"Captain Li, congratulations on your quick promotion to team captain, bright future ahead."

"It's all thanks to the leadership at Hongqiao Police Station."

"You're the talented one; there's no need to be modest. Now, let me get to the point. I have a favor to ask, would that be convenient?"

"Oh? What's the matter?"

Li Xiang had previously worked under Cai Yongqing's supervision, receiving some guidance in security duties. Seeing that he had some dilemma to discuss, he thought to first listen to what he had to say.

"If you're available, let's meet at the old tea house. I'll be waiting for you there."

"Sure."

The old tea house was near their police station, simply named the old tea house. Li Xiang had gone there a few times for tea, so he drove over.

When he arrived at the tea house, Cai Yongqing was already there, with a pot of tea set out along with some snacks and fruit on the table.

"Director Cai, sorry for being late."

"No, no, I just arrived as well. The June weather is quite hot, have some tea first."

"Sure."

Feeling quite thirsty, Li Xiang grabbed the teapot on the table and drank it in one go. "Director Cai, you are my old leader, you can just tell me what you need."

"I wouldn't say 'order'. Now you are a team captain, your rank is above mine. I just have a favor to ask. I have a niece who has been missing for a month, no contact at all, alive or dead, there's no trace. Her brother is quite worried something might have happened, so he came to me. You have experience in investigating missing persons, so I was hoping you could help look for her."

"Finding a missing person, our police station should have the capability for that, right?"

Li Xiang was a bit curious; Cai Yongqing himself was the deputy director, so with his authority, finding a missing person shouldn't be difficult. Why would he ask him?

"Ah, the situation is complicated. My niece is not within my jurisdiction, so I can't cross-district to investigate. Besides, the police went to her home, saw traces of packed luggage, but found no other abnormalities. They checked the surveillance, and she left on her own, with no signs of foul play. After investigating for a while, the trail went cold, and the police ceased further investigation. That's why my nephew came to me."

Cai Yongqing had no choice. Even though he was the deputy director and seemed like a significant figure, he was essentially powerless. The only person he thought could help was Li Xiang.

Because he had similar experience before; there was also a missing case, an instance of someone leaving home on their own, and later Li Xiang found them in Jinling, but unfortunately, the person was already gone.

"A month had passed before reporting?"

Li Xiang was puzzled; what did they, do before, and why did they report only after a month? Was there something suspicious about the brother?

"Ah, my niece is a pitiful child. She's introverted, socially anxious, doesn't like interacting with people, and after graduation, she hasn't worked, preferring to lock herself in her room. Her brother moved out after getting married, not living with them, but just a few months ago, a family tragedy struck. Her parents died in a car accident. Since then, she's been even more reluctant to speak."

After introducing the situation, Cai Yongqing looked at Li Xiang with expectant eyes. Li Xiang was now a team captain, with more resources than before. If he was willing to help, it would make all the difference.

"Alright, take me to her house to have a look."

For both public and personal reasons, Li Xiang felt that he should help with this. It was just a matter of finding a person. If she was only missing, fetching her back was best; if she was already gone, it was even more his duty.

"Alright, I'll take you there now."

Li Xiang followed behind Cai Yongqing's car, and they made their way to the South Ring Garden. This area was not under the jurisdiction of Hongqiao Police Station but rather the South Street Police Station. Although the two districts bordered each other, he was not allowed to handle cases across districts.

Both cars arrived at South Ring Garden, parking in front of Building 14 after entering the community.

As the two got out of the cars, a man in his thirties approached them: "Uncle!" 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Shao Gang, you're here. Let me introduce, this is Captain Li Xiang of the first criminal investigation team. I invited him to take charge of your sister's case. With him, we will definitely find your sister!"

Shao Gang looked at Li Xiang, who was much younger than him, without a hint of belittlement. Rather, he lowered his demeanor and said, "Captain Li, she is my only sister, please help me find her."