Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 513 No Service

Donghai Province, Department.

Director Ma entered the office and handed the printed report to the high-ranking official sitting behind the desk for review.

"Executive, the provincial inspection team did find some problems during their visit to the local areas."

"Hmm." The executive listened to Director Ma's opinion while flipping through the documents.

After finishing his official business, the executive glanced at his old colleague still standing beside him, knowing the other had something else to attend to. He took off his glasses and placed them aside, then asked with a smile:

"Old Ma, is there anything else?"

Director Ma looked constipated as he complained, "Executive Director, it's all about Xiao Li. Look at her, she's a girl, there are so many places she could go, why does she have to go to NX?"

“I was against her going to NX last time, but I couldn't persuade her otherwise and she was forced into their police academy's research team. Now that the K attack has happened there, she's still acting like nothing happened and insisting on staying.”

Director Ma watched Zhu Li grow up. At work, he was the executive officer's subordinate, but in life, he was also Zhu Li's closest uncle. Back then, the executive officer was busy with work at the grassroots level, and it was Xiao Ma, who was just a liaison officer at the time, who handled all the family and external affairs.

He attended parent-teacher meetings, brought people to help carry the bags when they moved, and even ran errands for them when they went to the hospital. It's fair to say that Julie probably spent more time with Director Ma than with her father, who was an official.

The executive director certainly understands this principle.

He tapped the table, gesturing for Director Ma to sit down, and then patiently said, "Old Ma, Xiaoli has grown up. She's no longer the little girl who used to fawn over us. Now she has her own career to pursue, so let's not stop her."

Director Ma suddenly stood up, his face flushed, and his tone became harsh without him realizing it: "Executive! Xiao Li is in NX! Don't you know how dangerous that place is? How could you bear to let her stay there? Do you know that she's currently with the Special Investigation Team, searching for those K elements on the front lines! These people dare to rape even the police!"

The executive officer noticed Director Ma's agitation and, not minding his bluntness, patted him on the shoulder reassuringly, saying, "Over the years, I've been busy with work, and Xiaoli has always relied on you a lot. We are very grateful to you for that. Our whole family thanks you for that."

"Executive Director, we're not talking about this," Director Ma said awkwardly, finally realizing that the man sitting opposite him was Julie's father.

The executive officer raised his hand to stop Director Ma's explanation, and continued, "But Lao Ma, you have to remember one thing: Xiao Li is my daughter, but she is also a police officer in uniform. Why are so many police officers rushing to the front lines, while my daughter, Lao Zhu, has to hide in the rear?"

"Executive Director, that's not what I meant." Director Ma's emotions subtly softened.

The executive waved his hand: "Back then, the instructor also sent his son to the front line, and that was during wartime! I'm definitely not as good as the instructor, so I can only let my daughter work with the police force on domestic security. I hope you can understand."

Director Ma finally felt relieved, plopped down in a chair and sighed deeply: "I'm still worried."

The executive opened a drawer, took out a thick document, threw it at Director Ma, and laughed, "You're the one who investigated this person. With Xiaoli working for him, what else do you have to worry about?"

Director Ma looked down and finally smiled: "Executive Director, I'll listen to you."

"This kid has far more experience than you and I did back then. Look at this series of cases, he's always the last one standing." The executive tapped the documents on the table, confidently stating, "I believe that unless he dies, Xiaoli will definitely be fine!"

The night breeze was a little cool. Julie slept soundly and woke up feeling refreshed and completely relaxed.

I hadn't slept well for the past two days, and my body was feeling very tired. After seeing Chen Shu, I was able to put aside my long-standing worries and find a suitable place to sleep.

She slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was a huge willow tree, its leaves rustling in the night wind.

She lay under another large tree sheltered from the wind, wrapped in a sleeping bag and covered with a camp blanket, the crackling of the campfire in her ears, the flames providing a comfortable warmth.

She stared blankly for a moment, and after her eyes adjusted to the surrounding darkness, she saw the man sitting by the campfire. The firelight illuminated his face, making him appear gentle and refined. Beside him sat a small iron pot, its aroma of porridge filling the air.

Julie's stomach rumbled twice, and she went to the campfire with undisguised delight. She lifted the lid of the iron pot, revealing some thin porridge inside. There was also a clean bowl and chopsticks next to it.

"Eat up. You came in such a hurry, and then you fell asleep as soon as you got here. You must be starving." Chen Shu took the pot lid and poured a small bowl of porridge from the pot for him.

There was originally a forced march scheduled for the night, but due to Julie's arrival, Special Investigations Captain Yu Maiken kindly suggested that "for safety reasons, no more nighttime searches will be conducted."

"Thank you! Oops!" Julie, who was a little hungry, couldn't help but reach out, but she pulled her hand back as soon as she was burned.

"Don't rush." ​​Chen Shu smiled and stirred the porridge in the bowl with a spoon. "Wait a little longer, let it cool down before drinking."

When did you learn to cook porridge?

"The one who learned from Lao Zhao is the captain of the criminal investigation team in their city bureau. You met him in their autopsy room last time."

"oh oh."

Just then, Xiaoqiang walked over.

As if he didn't know anything, he plopped down between the two of them and said casually, "Sister Julie, thank you! If I could drink, I would definitely toast you tonight."

Julie was somewhat surprised: "Thank me? What do you want to thank me for?"

Xiao Qiang chuckled, "Look, now that you're here, both Shu Ge and I have guns. We're not afraid of those rats at all anymore; we'll fight them as soon as we see them! By the way, Captain Yu is grateful to you, saying that the team's combat strength has been greatly enhanced because of Shu Ge and me carrying guns!"

These past few days, Xiaoqiang and Yumaike have been spending a lot of time together. Since they both have military experience, they naturally developed a mutual respect for each other. Xiaoqiang even started calling those K elements "rats" along with Yumaike.

Julie got excited as soon as she heard that. On the way there, she was afraid that she would be scolded and kicked out by Chen Shu, or that the local leader in charge of the team would dislike her and say that she was a burden.

At this moment, Chen Shu was cooking for her, and the leader even said he was grateful for her kindness. Zhu Li was naturally overjoyed, and her face beamed with happiness.

"Of course, your sister Julie's reputation is well-deserved. I'd be embarrassed to come if I didn't bring something useful!"

Chen Shu shook his head and smiled wryly, handing Zhu Li a bowl of porridge that had cooled down considerably, and then giving Xiao Qiang a large bowlful.

Watching the two laughing and joking, Chen Shu's previously annoyed and heavy mood eased a little. In his heart, he was grateful for Julie's arrival, just as Xiao Qiang had said, after all, it meant two more guns.

Chen Shu raised his hand and gripped the handle of the Type 92 pistol tucked at his waist. The cold metallic feel gave him a sense of security and satisfaction that nothing else could provide, and he needed to use this gun to make up for the mistakes he had made before.

The Keji Coal Mine lost more than a dozen lives, as well as an entire police team that responded to the incident.

And there's also her brother, who dropped out of school to work and support Shelly's education for many years.

These are all bloody debts!
Subconsciously, Chen Shu took out his phone and glanced at it. The top left corner of the screen displayed three words in the carrier information area:

No service.

(End of this chapter)