Solving the case: Combining the police dog's olfactory genes at the beginning

Luo Fei suddenly stood up, his expression becoming extremely serious.

He immediately took out his phone to call Zhou Gang, but the line was busy.

Without saying a word, he grabbed his coat and rushed out, with Chen Xuanran following closely behind.

"drive!"

Luo Fei tossed the car keys to Chen Xuanran and dialed Zhou Gang's number again.

The call finally went through.

"Old Zhou, it's me. Who is the police officer involved in the incident?"

Luo Fei's voice was low and tense.

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone before Zhou Gang's heavy voice came through.

"Li Chunlin and Fan Wensheng."

Luo Fei suddenly gripped his phone tightly.

He remembered those two names: auxiliary police officers at Xiahegou Police Station. He had personally awarded them third-class merits last year before they were promoted to full-fledged officers.

Last month I heard that Li Chunlin was getting married, and Fan Wensheng also successfully went on a blind date.
"Hold!"

Luo Fei slammed his fist on the car door, startling Chen Xuanran so much that his hand trembled and the car swerved sharply.

"what happened?"

Chen Xuanran asked with concern.

Luo Fei didn't answer, he just stared intently ahead.

Chen Xuanran stopped talking and silently increased the car's speed.

The rocky beach along the river in Nanwan District has been cordoned off, and the lights of several police cars and ambulances are particularly glaring in the twilight.

When Luo Fei got out of the car, the forensic doctor was taking pictures of two bodies covered with white sheets.

Zhou Gang's face was ashen. Seeing Luo Fei, he strode over.

"The scene was very clean, and the killer was very professional."

Luo Fei nodded, his gaze falling on the white cloth.

He walked over and gently lifted a corner of it. Li Chunlin's young face had lost all color, and a shocking black hole was visible in the center of his forehead.

"One shot, right between the eyebrows."

"The forensic doctor said in a low voice."

"The other one is the same wound."

Luo Fei's hands trembled. He gently put down the white cloth and turned to the trembling witness beside him, Luo Ping, who was also a police officer at the Xiahegou Police Station.

"What happened?"

Luo Fei's voice was unusually calm, but Chen Xuanran could sense his suppressed anger.

Luo Ping was still trembling, his voice breaking intermittently.

"Today, the three of us took a day off to go fishing. Then we saw some people making a transaction by the river. Chunlin said we should go check it out, and I stayed to watch the fishing rods."

"and then?"

Luo Fei pressed for an answer.

"They went over and asked a question, and suddenly two gunshots rang out."

Luo Ping's tears flowed down his cheeks.

"I wanted to go over, but that guy had already turned his gun on me. If it weren't for the other fishermen nearby, I..."

Zhou Gang angrily slammed his fist on the police car.

"Damn it! They knew they were police and still dared to shoot! This is a provocation against all the police in Jiangcheng!"

Luo Ping suddenly broke down in tears.

"If it were before, when we were just auxiliary police officers, we probably wouldn't have bothered. But now, now that we're wearing these police uniforms, Chunlin and Wensheng..."

Luo Fei closed his eyes, his chest heaving violently.

When he opened his eyes again, the anger in his gaze was almost tangible.

He clenched his fist, his nails digging deep into his palm.

"check!"

He said through gritted teeth.

"No matter who it is, I will make them pay with their blood!"

A colleague from the technical department came over, carrying a bag of evidence.

"Captain Luo, we found this at the scene."

Luo Fei took the evidence bag, which contained a small amount of white powder.

"Methamphetamine."

The technician confirmed.

"It has a very high purity; it should be a sample for a transaction."

"Therefore, Li Chunlin and his team's judgment was correct."

Chen Xuanran said softly.

"There are indeed people dealing drugs."

The forensic doctor came over and added.

"Another detail worth noting is that both shots hit right between the eyebrows, and the interval between them was extremely short. If the same person fired those shots, then the shooter's skill level is quite terrifying."

Luo Fei's gaze sharpened further.

"A professional killer and high-purity drugs. Looks like we've met our match."

Zhou Gang's face was gloomy.

“This is no ordinary drug trafficking gang. The fact that they dared to shoot at the police shows that they are not afraid of us at all.”

Back at the city's criminal investigation team building, Luo Fei had just stepped into his office when Deputy Captain He Liang pushed open the door and entered.

"Captain Luo, let's talk in private."

He Liang's office was slightly larger than Luo Fei's, but equally simple. Several photos from the scene and a city map hung on the wall.

He closed the door and gestured for Luo Fei to sit down.

"The case in South Bay reminds me of the drug-related case at a KTV three months ago."

He Liang's voice was deep.

Luo Fei frowned.

"That was the time you led the team."

"Yes, we lost one brother and seriously wounded two others in that operation."

He Liang's eyes turned gloomy.

"That was a disgrace to my police career."

After Luo Fei learned about the operation, some people in the bureau criticized He Liang for his command error.

To make matters worse, He Liang was unable to attend the memorial service for the fallen team members due to his secret mission, which greatly damaged his reputation within the team.

"At the time, we received a tip that someone was dealing drugs in the VIP room of that KTV."

He Liang recalled.

"I led my men in, and as soon as I fired a warning shot, they opened fire immediately."

He Liang's hand suddenly stopped in mid-air, making a motion as if to draw his gun.

"The person who fired the shot was incredibly fast. Before our men could even react, the bullet had already pierced their foreheads."

Luo Fei leaned forward.

"You mean"

"Same technique, same precision."

He Liang stared into Luo Fei's eyes.

"I suspect it's the same group of people."

"Is there any evidence?"

"Four shell casings were left at the scene, from two handguns."

He Liang took a document out of the drawer.

"The fatal shot and the bullet that hit me were both fired from the same gun."

Luo Fei took the document, which contained a ballistic analysis report.

His gaze lingered on several key data points.

"The person who fired the shot doesn't seem like an ordinary drug dealer."

"Absolutely not."

He Liang shook his head.

"That speed, that accuracy, in my ten years in the SWAT team, I haven't seen many who can reach that level."

"A professional assassin?"

"Worse."

He Liang lowered his voice.

"In the chaos, I vaguely saw a black eagle tattoo on the neck of the person who fired the shot."

Luo Fei frowned.

"Black Hawk?"

"I checked for a long time afterward and finally confirmed it."

He Liang pulled up a picture on his computer.

"This is the logo of the international mercenary organization 'Arctic Fox,' while the Black Hawk is the exclusive symbol of their most elite 'Black Hawk Down' team."

The screen displays a black fox head logo next to a black eagle with outstretched wings.

Luo Fei stared at the picture, feeling a chill creep up his spine.

What is the background of the "Arctic fox"?

"One of the three major international mercenary organizations, whose members are mostly retired personnel from European and American special forces."

He Liang explained.

"They specialize in dirty work that violates international law, such as assassinations, kidnappings, and drug trafficking. They'll do anything as long as the money is right."

Luo Fei's fingers tapped the table unconsciously.

"And the 'Black Hawk Down' team are their elite?"

"That's right, the members are said to come from the top special forces in various countries."

He Liang gave a bitter smile.

"We may have run into a tough nut to crack this time."

Just then, there was a knock on the office door. Xiao Zhang from the technical department poked his head in.

"Captain He, the ballistic analysis results are in."

He Liang immediately stood up.

"How about it?"

"The Two Bullets from the South Bay Shooting"

Xiao Zhang pushed up his glasses.

"It was the same gun used in the KTV case."

He Liang slammed his hand on the table.

"I knew it!"

He turned to Luo Fei.

"Now it's confirmed, it's definitely the same group!" Luo Fei's eyes sharpened.

Why are the Arctic Fox's Black Hawk Commando team in Jiangcheng?

"poison."

He Liang said firmly.

"Such high-purity methamphetamine must have a big fish behind it. They were hired to protect it."

He Liang immediately picked up the phone.

"I need to report to Director Meng immediately."

In less than half an hour, all the top officers of the criminal investigation team were summoned to the conference room.

To Luo Fei's surprise, municipal leaders also attended in person.

As soon as Luo Fei entered the conference room, Meng Haonan waved to him.

"Luo Fei, come and sit here."

That position was right next to the municipal party committee leaders, and it was usually the deputy captain Xu Ao's position.

Luo Fei noticed that Xu Ao's expression was not good, so he quietly sat down by the window.

"Everyone's here, let's begin."

Meng Haonan's voice was deep and powerful.

"First, let me give you an update on the South Bay shooting incident."

He Liang stood up and gave a detailed report on the connection between the two cases.

The meeting room erupted in commotion when "Arctic Fox" and "Black Hawk Down" were mentioned.

"International mercenaries?"

The municipal party committee leaders were somewhat troubled.

"Things are more serious than we thought."

Meng Haonan nodded.

"The perpetrator openly shot and killed a police officer, which is a blatant provocation against the Jiangcheng police! I hereby announce the immediate establishment of Task Force 118 to dismantle this drug trafficking gang before the Spring Festival and restore a peaceful holiday for the people!"

The meeting lasted for nearly two hours and detailed the deployment of various investigative tasks.

Luo Fei noticed that Meng Haonan repeatedly called on him to give his opinion, and this obvious favoritism drew complicated glances from many people present.

After the meeting, Luo Fei was kept behind.

Meng Haonan patted him on the shoulder.

"Luo Fei, this case is no small matter. I need you to give it your all."

"Don't worry, Director Meng."

Luo Fei solemnly promised.

"I will definitely bring the murderer to justice."

"That's not it."

Meng Haonan shook his head.

"I need you to go undercover."

Luo Fei's fingers trembled, and the cigarette fell to the ground.

“Scarface is the key breakthrough point, but he’s like a frightened bird right now.”

Meng Haonan stubbed out the cigarette.

"You've been on the streets before, so you're perfect for the job."

Luo Fei remained silent for a moment.

"I've appeared on camera too much during live streams, and my identity as a police officer has already been exposed."

"So we've prepared a new identity for you."

Meng Haonan pulled a file out of the drawer.

“Li Shun, a local thug from Yunnan Province, was just killed by the anti-drug squad last month. He was about your height and build, and was involved in drug trafficking, which fits the bill perfectly.”

Luo Fei opened the file. The man in the photo had a fleshy face and a scar under his left eye. He looked nothing like himself.

"Don't worry about your appearance."

Meng Haonan saw through his doubts.

"You know that makeup blogger, right? Ask her for help."

Luo Fei frowned.

"It's too dangerous. Scarface is backed by international mercenaries. One wrong move and you're in trouble."

"So I've paired you with a partner."

Meng Haonan interrupted him.

"Chen Xuanran".

"no!"

Luo Fei suddenly stood up.

"How long has she been out of police academy? Isn't this just sending her to her death?"

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Chen Xuanran stood in the doorway holding a stack of documents, her ponytail tied high, her eyes shining brightly.

"I am willing!"

Luo Fei turned and glared at her.

"You were eavesdropping?"

"The door wasn't closed properly."

Chen Xuanran walked in and placed the documents on the table.

"Captain Luo, I ranked first in the undercover course at the police academy."

Meng Haonan watched the two argue with a smile, and finally made the decision.

"It's settled then. Also, you can pick two people from the criminal investigation team to assist you."

Luo Fei shook his head.

"No, there are too many flaws in the police playing the thugs."

"I want to use Zhou Xuan and Zeng Jian."

Meng Haonan raised an eyebrow.

"Your two thug brothers? Aren't they still in prison?"

"He will be released from prison next week."

Luo Fei's lips curled into a roguish smile.

"A real street thug, much more convincing than a policeman."

Meng Haonan pondered for a moment and nodded in agreement.

The three then discussed the details of the operation. When it came to how to explain Luo Fei's dismissal from the police force, Luo Fei proposed a bold plan.

"Just say that I had a relationship with the bureau chief's daughter."

Luo Fei remained unfazed.

"The police won't disclose such scandals, and the other party has no way to verify them."

Chen Xuanran burst out laughing, while Meng Haonan's face darkened.

"You little rascal, you've been planning this dirty trick all along, haven't you?"

When Luo Fei returned to the Criminal Investigation Team Two after leaving the director's office, Chen Xuanran was tidying up his workstation.

"So urgent?"

Luo Fei leaned against the table.

Chen Xuanran didn't even look up.

"To get used to the new identity in advance."

She pulled out a piece of paper and pushed it towards her.

"My fake identity, Xi Ruyi, left home at sixteen, working as a shampoo girl, factory worker, and masseuse."

She paused.

"She also worked as a prostitute."

Luo Fei frowned.

Are you sure you can handle this kind of role?

Chen Xuanran suddenly leaned closer, her red lips almost touching his ear.

"Captain Luo, acting doesn't require real experience."

She took two steps back and turned around.

"How about it, don't you look like a delinquent girl?"

Luo Fei looked at her deliberately heavy makeup and the unbuttoned collar, and his Adam's apple bobbed.

"It's too deliberate. Real street thugs wouldn't be this neat."

Chen Xuanran pursed his lips, about to retort, when Captain Wan Qiang pushed open the door and entered.

"It's good that you're all here."

Wan Qiang looked serious.

"Given the risks of the operation, the bureau has decided to issue you firearms."

"Really?"

Chen Xuanran subconsciously made a motion to draw his gun.

"I got a perfect score in the firearms class at the police academy!"

Luo Fei fell silent. He touched his nose.

"I haven't touched a gun much."

Wan Qiang and Chen Xuanran turned to look at him at the same time, their expressions showing the same shock.

"The deputy captain of the Criminal Investigation Team Two doesn't know how to use a gun?"

Wan Qiang's voice rose eight octaves.

Luo Fei shrugged.

"My expertise is hand-to-hand combat and reconnaissance. I skipped a lot of classes for firearms training."

Chen Xuanran suddenly raised his hand.

"I'll teach him!"

Wan Qiang shook his head.

"Time is of the essence, we need to find a professional coach."

He gestured for the two to follow.

"Go to the shooting range on the fourth basement level, but first go to the Criminal Investigation Team 1."

As the elevator descended, Chen Xuanran asked in a low voice.

Why go to Team One?

Wan Qiang lowered his voice.

"The police force's true marksman is Team Leader Xu Ao. He is a three-time consecutive shooting champion from the Kyoto Police Academy, and each time he won by overwhelming force."

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow.

"so smart?"

The elevator doors opened, revealing a bustling scene in the office area.

Wan Qiang led the two men through the corridor and knocked on the door of the office at the end. (End of Chapter)