Sure enough, Zhang Wei was the first to respond, "I’m free, I’m free!"
The other two also expressed their desire to go, but only Wang Tao said with a cold face, "I’m not free, I won’t attend."
The atmosphere beca awkward as the new team leader’s invitation was not respected.
Even Zhang Wei could sense sothing was wrong. He glanced at Wang Tao, then at Luo Fei, not knowing what to say.
Luo Fei didn’t mind at all, and without turning his head, he said to the three of them, "You guys discuss what to eat. I’m not familiar with this place. Just let know after you’ve decided."
He wanted to maintain good colleague relations, but that didn’t an he was afraid of anyone.
Those sensible would get along well with him, but there was no need to flatter those who weren’t.
Hearing his generosity, the three were overjoyed and imdiately excitedly discussed where to eat.
Seeing this, the ignored Wang Tao beca even more annoyed, his face darkening further...
Luo Fei saw it but didn’t pay him any attention.
He went outside, intending to mingle with mbers of other teams. Of course, his main purpose was to indirectly inquire about Old Wu’s situation.
After making rounds, he found that most of these new colleagues were relatively easy to get along with.
Even if there were a few who weren’t entirely convinced, none were as blatant as Wang Tao.
At 2:30 PM, Zhao Donglai walked into Team One’s office.
"Luo Fei, co with ."
Luo Fei followed, finding Zhao Donglai leading him out of the police station building, feeling curious, "Captain Zhao, where are we going?"
"Director Zheng just called, asking us to co by."
Zheng Changjun’s office.
"Donglai, Luo Fei, how was your first day at work? Have you adjusted well, getting along with your colleagues?"
Zheng Changjun’s smile was friendly.
"Thank you, Director Zheng, for your concern. Everything is fine with us."
After Zhao Donglai finished speaking, Luo Fei also nodded along, indicating everything was fine, with no intention of bringing up the issue with Wang Tao.
He understood that the concern from the superior was more out of humane care rather than the intention to solve problems for him.
Moreover, if he couldn’t even handle such minor interpersonal issues, how could he convince the leadership of his abilities?
Zheng Changjun was a shrewd person, and even if the two didn’t report any problems, he could still guess so of the underlying issues.
Zhao Donglai was experienced and the captain; even if soone under him was dissatisfied, they would have to tolerate it. But Luo Fei was different; his situation wasn’t as easy as he made it seem.
However, for soone so young to remain so calm in the face of difficulties was sothing Zheng Changjun admired greatly.
"Given your rits, you’re more than capable of your current positions. But since you’re both new here, it’s understandable if the subordinates have so emotions."
"Especially you, Luo Fei. You’re young and entered the field later. There are several veterans in Team One; naturally, they might be a bit discontented with you. But I believe in your ability; it won’t take long for you to win them over."
"Thank you, Director Zheng, for the advice. Rest assured, we will surely overco these minor issues."
"Good, as long as you have the determination. Of course, I personally hope you can make so achievents soon so that no one below can say anything against you."
"However, there are no current backlogged cases in the police team. My suggestion is you could apply to investigate so of those cold cases."
Zheng Changjun said as he pointed to several files on the table, "I’ve specially picked a few case files for you. The evidence is relatively intact, but they might be more cumberso to investigate. You can take a look and decide whether to pick one."
"Of course, this is just my personal suggestion, mainly considering Luo Fei’s abilities. If you feel it’s challenging and don’t want to take the risk, I won’t force you."
Zheng Changjun’s suggestion carried potential risk and reward.
If they indeed solved a case, not only would the two gain recognition within the police team, but he could also receive comndation from superiors.
But if they failed, Zhao Donglai would be fine, while Luo Fei might beco a laughingstock in the police team.
Hence, Zheng Changjun left the choice to them.
Zhao Donglai, unsure, hesitated a mont, "Director Zheng, can we take a look first and then give you a decision?"
"Of course, of course. I ant for you to proceed within your abilities and take it on if you find it feasible."
After Zhao Donglai took the files and left with Luo Fei.
"Luo Fei, what do you think of Director Zheng’s suggestion?"
"Let’s look first and see."
"Then should we study the files later?"
"Sounds good."
After returning, the two headed straight to Zhao Donglai’s office.
There were five case files selected by Zheng Changjun.
The first case was sowhat similar to Yang Dawei’s. It was about a missing wife; the female relatives reported the husband, suspecting murder. But as no body was found, the case was left unresolved.
The second case involved a villager murdered at ho. Before death, a witness saw the deceased arguing with a neighbor. However, due to incomplete evidence, it beca a cold case...
The third case...
In short, after reviewing all five case files, they realized Zheng Changjun was indeed thoughtful.
With Luo Fei’s capabilities, it was indeed possible to uncover the truth.
After so deep thought, Zhao Donglai spoke, "Luo Fei, what do you think? I think the first case is promising; why don’t we take this one?"
Luo Fei, though reading the files, was actually focused on Old Wu’s matter.
He was convinced Old Wu’s motives for murder were different from typical deliberate killings.
Ordinary persons kill for wealth, lust, revenge, or passion...
But Old Wu’s actions seed more like he was targeting and mocking the police.
And such cris typically possess a characteristic: the cases they commit must be sensational and provocative.
Only then can they satisfy their urge to humiliate the police. Since he chose to remain here, it’s proof that the case surely happened in Jiangzhou.
So if he could identify such characteristic cases and conduct comparisons, he might indeed discover sothing.
However, he thought the best approach was still to sneak into Old Wu’s residence.
Such perpetrators often have an extre sense of pride. To commorate their "achievents," they would likely leave behind so traces or evidence of their cris.
So they can relish over these in solitude, basking in their unmatched brilliance, feeling imnsely proud!
anwhile, they also possess an exceptionally high sense of awareness and observational skills of their surroundings.
In Luo Fei’s previous studies on criminal psychology, a similar case was once cited.
The culprit was an antisocial individual with high intelligence. The police, suspecting him, secretly searched his residence.
But the suspect noticed a slight misalignnt of book arrangents, deduced soone had entered his ho, and fled, nearly causing the police to fail in their capture.
He wasn’t sure if Old Wu was that type of person...
Zhao Donglai, after waiting for a while with no response, turned to find Luo Fei lost in thought.
"Luo Fei, Luo Fei?"
He called several tis before Luo Fei finally returned to his senses, "Captain Zhao, what did you say?"
"What had you so engrossed? I was asking what you think of the first case. I think it’s promising; why don’t you go visit the husband’s house tomorrow? If there’s any discovery, we can tell Director Zheng and take on this case."
Luo Fei, still pondering the idea of searching Old Wu’s residence, absent-mindedly asked, "Go to his house? How do we go?"
"Go openly, of course! You’re a cop; his wife’s been missing all this ti. It’s only natural to ask so questions, right?"
Zhao Donglai, puzzled, asked, "What’s wrong with you today? You seem so out of it."
These absurd questions he asked suddenly.
Little did he know, this remark of his greatly inspired Luo Fei.
In an instant, an idea struck Luo Fei’s mind like lightning.
"Captain Zhao, you’ve helped a lot. You take a look at these files first. I have sothing else I need to do, but I’ll discuss the files with you later."
He abruptly stood up, said this quickly, and rushed out.
"Luo Fei, where are you going? We’re in the middle of a discussion!"
Zhao Donglai called out a couple of tis but couldn’t stop him, and when he chased after him, Luo Fei was already nowhere to be seen.
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