I Play Dungeons in the Police Station-Chapter 243 - 168: That’s Not Like You!

"You can't go by yourself, that's for sure."

After listening to the whole story, Song Jun also agreed with Li Xiang's suggestion. Just when Cai Yongqing was disappointed, he changed his tone and said, "But it's not without opportunities."

Cai Yongqing eagerly asked, "What opportunities?"

"The 6·23 Task Force led by Li Xiang completed its mission perfectly, alerting the Provincial Department to the severe impact of telecommunications fraud and related criminal activities originating in Myanmar on the personal safety and property of our citizens. Therefore, the Provincial Department plans to conduct a special operation in Myanmar to understand the internal situation. Through diplomatic pressure, they intend to hand over the telecommunications fraud criminals and rescue our citizens."

"When will the operation start?"

"Well, there's only news about it, but the specific action plan hasn't been finalized yet, and the most critical thing is that the personnel for the operation haven't been determined."

"I'll go; I'm the best candidate."

Cai Yongqing did not hesitate and immediately registered. No one was more eager to go to Myanmar than he was.

"Director Song, please help find out when the Provincial Department will execute the plan. After all, our fellow countrymen there can't wait. Every minute counts, and people are losing their lives by the minute. This matter should not be delayed. Since the Provincial Department has a plan, the sooner, the better."

Director Zhao was also fully in support of this plan. With the backing of the Provincial Department, it's better than going alone, right?

Besides, once the Provincial Department takes over, who knows if they'll still want the 'old and feeble' Cai Yongqing?

"All right, I'll make a phone call to find out."

Song Jun found himself cornered by the crowd, so he had no choice but to call Fan Yonglin at the Provincial Department's Criminal Investigation Bureau to consult on what to do next.

"Hello, Director Fan, this is Song Jun from the Jinghai City Public Security Bureau. Yes, it's me. I'd like to consult with you about something... Here's the situation..."

The last time, the 6·23 Task Force was upgraded to a Provincial-level operation because Song Jun promptly reported to Fan Yonglin, which caught the Provincial Department's attention. Now, due to Shao Han's situation, the case was brought up again, and Fan Yonglin quickly understood the entire matter.

On the other end of the call, Fan Yonglin pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "We do not have an international criminal justice assistance treaty signed with Myanmar. They are not obligated to assist us in locating or capturing criminal suspects. We can only resolve it through diplomatic channels. Last week, our ambassador to Myanmar just met with the Myanmar Foreign Minister to discuss joint efforts to combat telecom and gambling crimes within Myanmar's borders. Our province, being an economic powerhouse, has also been tasked with collaborating in the investigation of the criminal landscape in Miao Wa Di.

Currently, I have drafted a proposal specifically for investigating the telecommunication fraud and other criminal activities in Miao Wa Di. It still requires approval from the standing committee. However, I have not finalized the candidate for executing this plan, and this choice is extremely critical."

"Cai Yongqing from Hongqiao Police Station has applied, wanting to personally undertake this mission."

"This is absurd! No offense, but in Jinghai City, only Li Xiang might be somewhat suitable. Among the rest, who is suitable?"

Song Jun felt a bit embarrassed by this comment. He wanted to counter but didn't know who to compare fittingly. In the end, he turned it into a sigh.

"Then I'll go."

"Who's speaking just now?"

Fan Yonglin was taken aback. The conversations he had with Song Jun were confidential. If overheard and leaked, it could lead to serious consequences.

"Director Fan, Li Xiang happens to be here, and he said he'd like to go," Song Jun awkwardly explained.

"I mentioned he might be suitable, but I never said he's definitely suitable. Alas, it'll have to be him."

In the end, Fan Yonglin sighed. Li Xiang was at least adequate, and knowing about the plan was better than keeping him out of it.

"Have him report to the Provincial Department tomorrow. I have shortlisted a few suitable candidates, and they can all meet then."

"Understood."

Song Jun hung up the phone, looking at Li Xiang with some surprise. "What made you want to go?"

The implication was: Aren't you the one afraid of death?

When the Drug Enforcement Bureau came looking for you, you made all sorts of excuses to decline. Now, here you are volunteering; it's not like you."

"I wanted to see the outside world."

For this reason, Song Jun gives a perfect score.

There's no room for rebuttals. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"All right then, you heard the call. Report to the Provincial Department tomorrow."

Cai Yongqing also looked at him with hope. "Li Xiang, it was already troublesome enough last time, but this time, I still hope you can help me, help bring Shao Han back."

"I'll do my best," Li Xiang nodded. Conditions permitting, he absolutely would.

"Doing your best is enough, just be careful for yourself."

Li Xiang had given this task a lot of thought. After handling the 6·23 case, the more he learned about the telecom fraud syndicates, the more he felt these people had lost the most basic sense of humanity. Without prior experience, it could be easy to remain oblivious to it.

Just like when Yan Xiong approached him, he hadn't understood the honor behind drug enforcement nor experienced the complex realities behind it. It was hard to resonate, and if tasked to risk one's life, Li Xiang would, naturally, be unwilling.

Of course, another critical factor was that at the time, his abilities were not strong, and he couldn't take risks.

The present is far different; his abilities have significantly improved compared to before. Besides, having personally handled the 6·23 case, he has developed a sense of mission. With the matter of Shao Han, Cai Yongqing once said: "Do I still deserve to be an advanced Party member?"