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 n.
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 treat everyone to a al tonight; you can choose the place."
"No, we should treat you to a al, to welco 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 ca into the office and called Cao Gang over.
The conversation lasted for nearly an hour before Captain Cao returned to the office.
He inford everyone that there would be a eting in the large conference room at two o'clock this afternoon.
"Captain Cao, is your appointnt confird?"
"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 sa level as the Criminal Investigation Brigade, which ans that Cao Gang would be at the sa level as Feng Yonglin.
He was now a mid-level leader at the police departnt.
At two in the afternoon, in the large conference room,
Everyone took their seats in advance.
People from various departnts were present, and leaders big and small attended. Director Chu from the Personnel Office of the Political Departnt chaired the eting, and Director Song also personally attended.
After the eting began, it started with a lot of polite remarks and then got to the main topic.
As expected, in this eting, Cao Gang's appointnt docunt 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 eting was solely about announcing Cao Gang's appointnt, 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 eting,
Li Xiang was also very excited, as he finally made it to an administrative position and beca 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 ca 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 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 so guidance in security duties. Seeing that he had so dilemma to discuss, he thought to first listen to what he had to say.
"If you're available, let's et at the old tea house. I'll be waiting for you there."
"Sure."
The old tea house was near their police station, simply nad the old tea house. Li Xiang had gone there a few tis 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 so 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 so 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 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 sothing might have happened, so he ca to . 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 ho, 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 ca to ."
Cai Yongqing had no choice. Even though he was the deputy director and seed 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 soone leaving ho 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 sothing 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 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!"
"Shao Gang, you're here. Let 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 belittlent. Rather, he lowered his deanor and said, "Captain Li, she is my only sister, please help find her."
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