Clearly, the last hotpot gathering was cut short, disrupted by the case, affecting everyone’s mood. Now that the dust has settled, it’s ti to truly enjoy the occasion.
The last gathering was initiated by Zheng Changjun, and this ti, the case investigator was Zhao Donglai. Naturally, the host was understood without needing to be said.
Zhao Donglai burst into laughter upon seeing everyone’s expressions.
He thought it was sothing serious and troubleso, but it was rely a al; nothing worth ntioning.
This ti, everyone worked hard, running around not to ntion racing against ti to solve this case, which holds significant importance for the entire Jiangzhou City. The city bureau decided to give comndations.
As the team leader, it was only right to reward everyone.
"No problem, I’m arranging today’s al. We’re having hotpot."
Zhao Donglai then looked at Zhang Wei beside him, giving him a resolute look.
"Unlimited!"
Hearing the captain say this, everyone cheered excitedly, even Luo Fei joined in with a smile.
He sotis has cravings too, and this ti he can indulge as well, considering it a reward.
Everyone set off together for the hotpot restaurant.
That afternoon, a man stumbled into the city bureau.
"I’m reporting a case, I’m reporting a case, I’m calling the police! Officers, please, please save my daughter."
"Hurry, I’m begging you."
The officers in the duty room were still unaware of what had happened. They saw a man outside kneeling and repeatedly bowing his head, muttering so strange words.
They quickly went out to check the situation, realizing soone was reporting a case.
However, the man’s ntal state was extrely unstable.
Beyond crying and pleading, he could scarcely articulate anything.
They had no choice but to help him calm down first and then take him to the reception room to stabilize his emotions.
"The taste is really good; today was satisfying. I never knew the freedom of lamb at could feel so good."
Zhang Wei joked while picking his teeth, surrounded by people who laughed along.
"When was your last free al?"
"That was a while ago; I think it was last week."
"Hahaha, never misses a bite."
While they were joking, suddenly a police officer ran out from the reception room and grabbed Zhao Donglai standing at the front with a desperate look, as if he found his lifeline.
"Zhao, you’re finally back; quickly co and see, soone reported a case, and the situation is a bit complex..."
"Don’t rush, don’t rush."
Zhao Donglai comforted him as he walked inside first.
Luo Fei and the others decided to follow to see if it was a serious case, they might need to intervene.
As they entered, they saw a man with panicked eyes and a disheveled appearance, sitting on a chair beside him, his hands trembled uncontrollably, showing his emotions were still unstable, still in shock.
Seeing Zhao Donglai and others enter the room, the man confird they were reliable and quickly stepped forward, grasping their hands.
Imdiately, he knelt, tears in his eyes and face full of sorrow.
"Officers, save my daughter, please."
"Speak slowly, don’t rush, don’t rush."
Everyone had to make considerable effort to calm the man, then gathered together to prepare to hear his account.
The man nad Duan Baoping was a truck driver with little basic information, continuously emphasizing the matter about his daughter.
Yet, in extre grief, Duan Baoping’s speech was unclear, words jumbled, requiring significant ti before he could speak coherently.
"My daughter is a third-year student at Jiangzhou University of Technology, nad Duan Ying, she’s graduating later this year. But recently, her disappearance happened abruptly. Either she’d ssage every three or four days, or there’d be no ssage for a week, now she’s completely uncontactable..."
"Could your daughter have gone on an outing or academic trip before graduation season? Both are possible."
"No, unlikely."
Duan Baoping shook his head consistently.
"My daughter has always been well-behaved, informing us of all matters. Even if temporarily not, she eventually would, and even if going out to play, she wouldn’t disappear without reason."
"Now, we can’t reach her phone, and even her friends have no news about her, it’s been almost ten days now."
Listening to the situation, Luo Fei and others frowned; usually, missing persons would leave so traces...
Either with prior signs of disappearance, or taken away by soone who suddenly sends out ransom ssages, seeking money or revenge.
In cases like this with no contact, the worst outco might be abduction.
But nobody wanted to accept this situation or believe it to be the result.
Previously, they pursued fiercely across two provinces, striving to dismantle the trafficking and organ trade gangs, aiming to ensure the innocent people are secure.
If similar incidents occurred now, the bla and guilt would fall upon them.
What frustrated them the most was that it already happened ten days ago.
Considering the tiline, a criminal organization would only need less than two or three days to handle everything, including eliminating traces or cri evidence...
If misfortune occurs, ten days is enough to contemplate the worst outcos.
"When was the last ti you contacted your daughter? What was she doing?"
Zhao Donglai continued to take notes but appeared worried.
"Ten days ago, she sent a ssage saying a friend was having a birthday party, asking to transfer a thousand yuan. I didn’t think much at the ti, but since then, no news about her."
Everyone fell into contemplation; indeed, this appeared tricky.
Then Zhao Donglai inquired about so locations, whether they had checked the school and nearby relatives and friends’ hos.
Duan Baoping stated he had searched all possible places, and all locations associated with his daughter were checked.
Having no clues left him no choice but to report to the police.
It had been a long ti, and his inner panic grew by the day, especially today his pain and sorrow were undisguisable.
"Officers, I know you have ways, I beg you, please find my daughter! I want my daughter!"
Without another word, Duan Baoping knelt low again, sobbing tears.
His daughter was his treasure; watching her grow up over the years, now suddenly without communication, as a father, he felt like the world had collapsed.
Zhao Donglai and the others were helpless; the clues and the situation weren’t matching.
Although severe, even troubleso, they had limited information and direction.
Even if they searched thoroughly, progress would be slow, Luo Fei beside them contemplated the worst possibilities seriously.
If there were human trafficking news recently, it would be another story, and there would be chances, but there weren’t unexpected occurrences...
That indicated this case possibly involved murder.
Duan Ying, the girl, might have already passed away.
Suddenly, a call ca from the police dispatch center; a corpse was discovered at Jiangzhou University of Technology, requiring imdiate police response. Zhao Donglai and others heard and beca solemn, witnessing unease.
A tragedy!
Duan Baoping was beside himself, directly collapsing onto the ground.
Luo Fei proposed to head to the scene with team mbers first, and Zhao Donglai promptly approved.
Duan Baoping insisted on seeing too, despite struggling to stand like the soul had been extracted from him.
Therefore, the group set off for Jiangzhou University of Technology.
Following the directions given by the informant, they arrived at a green belt beside the teaching building.
There was a large trash bin, usually hidden in the corner, so it was unnoticed, but now surrounded by people, including school staff.
As they approached, the scene’s shock overwheld Zhao Donglai’s group, with Duan Baoping fainting instantly.
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