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

Beside her was a man of medium build, presumably Di Yifan.

"report!"

Luo Fei knocked on the door frame.

Everyone turned their heads at the same time.

Nie Haixia slowly turned around, her sharp gaze sweeping over Luo Fei's entire body.

"Say Cao Cao Cao Cao has arrived."

Wan Qiang grinned.

"Luo Fei, come in."

Luo Fei entered the office and saluted Director Meng.

"Hello, Director."

Director Meng nodded.

"Luo Fei, perfect timing, let me introduce you. This is Nie Haixia, the newly transferred captain of Criminal Investigation Team One, and her deputy captain, Di Yifan."

Luo Fei turned to the two of them and nodded politely.

"Captain Nie, Captain Di, I've long admired your names."

Nie Haixia did not respond to his greeting, but asked directly.

"I heard you can read minds?"

Luo Fei remained unfazed.

"Captain Nie is joking. Those are just nicknames his colleagues use when they're being playful."

"is it?"

Nie Haixia sneered.

"But I heard that you've solved a lot of cases with this 'ability'."

"Luo Fei relies on his solid criminal investigation skills and keen observation ability."

Wan Qiang interjected, his tone clearly showing dissatisfaction.

Gao Wei snorted.

"I think some cases are solved so 'miraculously' that it's hard not to be suspicious."

"Captain Gao!"

Wan Qiang glared angrily.

"All right!"

Director Meng slammed his fist on the table.

"Stop arguing. We'll talk about Luo Fei's job transfer later. Now go back and prepare for the commendation meeting."

The crowd then dispersed, somewhat disgruntled.

Before leaving, Nie Haixia gave Luo Fei a meaningful look.

"Officer Luo, I look forward to 'cooperating' with you."

Luo Fei calmly met her gaze.

"my pleasure."

After the others left, Wan Qiang grabbed Luo Fei.

"Ignore that woman, she's just an arrogant person. She thinks she can do whatever she wants just because she's solved a few big cases."

Luo Fei shook his head.

"It's alright, Captain Wan. New colleagues need time to adjust."

"Hmph, she's clearly after you."

Wan Qiang lowered his voice.

"I heard that she was known for sabotaging others in her previous workplace, and she always picked fights with celebrity detectives."

Luo Fei seemed to be deep in thought.

"Why were you transferred to our bureau?"

"Who knows? It's said she applied for it herself."

Wan Qiang shrugged.

"Anyway, be careful, this woman is not simple."

As Luo Fei walked out of the bureau chief's office, he ran into Di Yifan at the corner of the corridor. The other man seemed to have been waiting for him.

"Captain Luo."

Di Yifan smiled and extended his hand.

"I have long admired my name."

Luo Fei shook hands with him.

"Captain Di, you're too kind."

"Captain Nie is straightforward, don't take it to heart."

Di Yifan smiled, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"She was just skeptical about so-called 'superpowers'."

Luo Fei nodded.

"I understand. Criminal investigation work emphasizes evidence and logic."

"Exactly."

A glint of light flashed in Di Yifan's eyes.

"By the way, I heard that the drug case you solved was quite brilliant. Do you have time to ask me a few questions?"

"welcome any time."

Luo Fei responded politely, but alarm bells were ringing in his mind. Di Yifan seemed friendly, but every word he said seemed to be testing something.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two parted ways.

Luo Fei returned to his office, closed the door, and let out a long sigh of relief.

He vaguely sensed that an invisible contest had quietly begun.

Meanwhile, Nie Haixia was going through files in her new office. Spread out on the table were the case files of all the major cases handled by Luo Fei.

"Do you see anything?"

Di Yifan pushed the door open and came in.

Nie Haixia didn't even look up.

"It's too perfect, too perfect to be real."

"How to say?"

“Every case was solved perfectly, and the chain of evidence was flawless.”

Nie Haixia sneered.

"It's like someone paved the way for him in advance."

Di Yifan raised an eyebrow.

"You suspect he has someone backing him?"

"or."

Nie Haixia closed the file, her eyes sharp.

"He's just acting. His so-called 'mind reading' is nothing but a smokescreen."

"interesting."

Di Yifan smiled.

"Then what are you going to do?"

Nie Haixia stood up and walked to the window to overlook the city of Jiangcheng.

"After the commendation ceremony, I will apply for a review of several cases he handled."

She turned around, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"Whether it's a mule or a horse, you'll know after taking it out for a walk."

A few days later, in the auditorium of Jiangcheng City Police Department.

A banner reading "2023 Jiangcheng City Public Security System Commendation Conference" hung above the rostrum, flanked by bright national and police flags.

The venue was packed, with elite police officers from various branches and police stations across the city dressed in crisp uniforms and sitting neatly in their designated areas.

"Attention all departments, the live broadcast will begin in five minutes."

The voice of a TV station staff member came through the walkie-talkie.

Old Zhang, a cameraman from Jiangcheng TV, adjusted his tripod, aiming his lens at the stage. As the only media outlet allowed into the venue, he felt a great responsibility on his shoulders.

"I heard that a detective named Luo Fei is going to win several awards this year?"

The young assistant asked in a low voice.

Old Zhang adjusted the equipment without even looking up.

"Don't ask too many questions, just focus on your work. However..."

He lowered his voice.

"That kid is really something. I heard he single-handedly took down a drug manufacturing den."

In the back row of the venue, the police officers from Xiahegou Police Station sat upright, their faces unable to hide their excitement. Liao Anqian kept looking back, searching for Luo Fei.

"Old Liao, stop looking around."

The director reminded him in a low voice.

"Be disciplined."

Liao Anqian chuckled.

"Chief, how could I not be excited that such a remarkable person has emerged from our little ditch? At this time last year, Luo Fei was still a beat cop in our station!"

Meanwhile, in the area of ​​the Second Criminal Investigation Team of the city, Wan Qiang was explaining something to his team members.

The empty seat next to him had a nameplate that read "Nie Haixia" on it, which was particularly eye-catching.

Where is Nie Haixia?

Wan Qiang frowned and asked.

The newcomer, Di Yifan, adjusted his glasses. "Captain Wan, she said she wasn't feeling well and took leave."

Wan Qiang snorted coldly.

"Uncomfortable? I think she's just resentful. Ever since she found out Luo Fei was going to get a first-class merit, she hasn't given him a kind look."

Di Yifan hesitated, then simply lowered his head. As a newcomer who joined the company at the same time as Nie Haixia, he was aware of his partner's doubts about Luo Fei, but in this situation, he chose to remain silent.

At the side entrance of the auditorium, Director Meng Haonan was talking with several leaders.

He was in his early fifties, with slightly graying temples, and the police superintendent insignia on his uniform gleamed under the light.

"Old Meng, I heard you made a special exception for Grandma Luo Fei to attend the commendation meeting?"

The deputy director asked with a smile.

Meng Haonan nodded.

"The old lady has had a tough time, raising her grandson all by herself. Luo Fei's success today owes a great deal to her."

"You really treat him differently."

The deputy director said meaningfully.

"Even the matter of transferring Lian Shaojun back to the Municipal Bureau is on the agenda?"

Meng Haonan smiled but did not answer, his gaze sweeping across the audience.

In the family-only area, an elderly woman with white hair was being guided to her seat by staff; she was Luo Fei's grandmother.

On the other side, his daughter Meng Shaojun and niece Zheng Dan sat side by side, both dressed in civilian clothes, standing out among the uniform police officers.

"Cousin, why do you think my dad insisted that I attend this awards ceremony?"

Meng Shaojun complained softly.

"I'm doing just fine at the branch office."

Zheng Dan smiled, pursing her lips.

"Don't you know what your dad is thinking? That Luo Fei is his favorite."

Meng Shaojun pursed his lips.

"It's Luo Fei again. Everyone in the company is practically praising him to the skies."

"They really are capable."

Zheng Dan looked in the direction of the Criminal Investigation Team Two.

"Look, the empty seat next to Wan Qiang, I heard it belongs to a new policewoman who didn't come to the meeting because she was dissatisfied with Luo Fei."

Meng Shaojun became interested.

"Oh? Someone actually dares to question our police star?"

As the two were talking, the lights in the venue suddenly dimmed, and a video reviewing the annual work of the Jiangcheng Public Security Bureau began to play on the big screen.

Finally, the focus shifted to a group photo, taken after the cracking of a major drug manufacturing case. Luo Fei stood in the center, his expression resolute.

"Look, your future."

Zheng Dan mischievously nudged her cousin with her elbow.

"Shut up!"

Meng Shaojun interrupted her, blushing.

The video ended, and the audience erupted in applause. The host walked onto the stage.

"Respected leaders, dear comrades, good evening!"

The commendation ceremony officially began. Following procedure, the three police officers who sacrificed their lives in the 118 major case were posthumously awarded first-class merit.

When the families of the fallen police officers went on stage to receive their awards, the entire audience stood in silence, the atmosphere solemn and somber.

Luo Fei sat in the area of ​​the Criminal Investigation Team Two, his straight back like a drawn sword.

Chen Xuanran, who was standing next to him, noticed his clenched fist.

"Remembering Old Bai?"

Chen Xuanran asked in a low voice.

Luo Fei nodded.

“If he were still alive, he would be standing on this stage with us today.”

Chen Xuanran sighed.

"The drug case not only cost the lives of Old White and his two companions, but also more than a dozen informants. This medal is stained with blood."

On the stage, Director Meng Haonan was awarding the Xiahegou Police Station a collective second-class merit. The station chief excitedly accepted the certificate, and as he saluted the audience, he deliberately lingered a few seconds in Luo Fei's direction.

"Those who come from small streams are just different!"

Liao Anqian couldn't help but give a thumbs up again, which drew chuckles from his colleagues.

Next came the awarding of individual third-class merits.

When Wan Qiang's name was called, cheers erupted from the Criminal Investigation Team 2 area.

Wan Qiang strode onto the stage and received the medal from Meng Haonan. The two exchanged a smile.

"Old Wan, well done."

Meng Haonan patted him on the shoulder.

Wan Qiang straightened his back.

"Chief, this is a team effort. Especially Luo Fei and Chen Xuanran, without them, the case wouldn't have been solved."

Meng Haonan nodded.

"I know."

As the awards were presented one by one, the atmosphere in the venue became increasingly enthusiastic.

The host raised his voice.

"Next, we will present the most important individual awards of the year. First, please welcome Comrade Chen Xuanran from the Second Criminal Investigation Team of the Municipal Bureau to the stage to receive the Second-Class Merit Award!"

Chen Xuanran straightened his police uniform and strode towards the podium. As he passed Luo Fei, the two exchanged a high-five.

"Next, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Luo Fei, the youngest recipient of this year's First-Class Merit Award, from the Second Criminal Investigation Team of the Municipal Bureau!"

In an instant, thunderous applause erupted in the auditorium, lasting for a long time.

The officers from Xiahegou Police Station even stood up, and Liao Anqian was so excited his face turned red. The live stream chat exploded with comments.

"OMG! That's so cool!"

"Police uniform temptation! I'm dead!"

"I heard he single-handedly arrested more than a dozen drug dealers!"

"Please give me his contact information! I want to marry him!"

In the footage, Luo Fei calmly stood up. His brand-new police uniform accentuated his tall and straight figure, and the rank insignia on his shoulder straps gleamed.

He walked steadily toward the podium, and wherever he went, the police officers cast admiring glances his way.

On the stage, certificates and medals were piled up like a small mountain.

Director Meng Haonan wore an undisguised smile of satisfaction.

"This kid has accumulated more merits in half a year than I have in thirty years."

Captain Wan Qiang, sitting in the audience, muttered to himself, his tone full of pride.

Luo Fei walked to the center of the stage, stood at attention, and saluted, his movements so clean and crisp they resembled a textbook demonstration. Another round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.

"At the 2023 Jiangcheng City Commendation Conference, Comrade Luo Fei became the focus of attention."

Director Meng Haonan's voice resonated throughout the auditorium via the microphone.

"He has attracted much attention recently because of the many cases he has solved. To be honest, even I, the bureau chief, can't remember exactly how many cases he has solved."

There was a good-natured laugh from the audience.

"First of all, I want to specifically mention the Shanghai villa murder case."

Director Meng's expression turned serious.

"Comrade Luo Fei bravely subdued two armed kidnappers and protected the safety of the hostages in the case. Therefore, he is awarded a second-class merit."

The scene erupted in applause, and the colleagues from Xiahegou Police Station and Criminal Investigation Team 2 were so excited that they slapped their thighs.

Luo Fei accepted the medal and certificate with both hands and saluted again.

His expression remained calm, but the upward curve of his lips betrayed his inner joy.

"Next, Comrade Luo Fei's moment of personal honor officially begins."

Director Meng opened the folder in his hand.

"In the case of Niu Huifang's insurance fraud and murder, Comrade Luo Fei performed his duties diligently, meticulously investigated the case, and ultimately brought the murderer to justice. He was awarded a third-class merit."

A cheer erupted from the Xiahegou Police Station area below the stage. Liao Anqian excitedly waved his fist.

"I remember that case! Brother Luo didn't sleep for three days!"

"In the case of Hongyi, Comrade Luo Fei meticulously investigated and solved a cold case that had been unsolved for more than ten years, and was once again awarded a third-class merit."

A gasp of amazement rippled through the auditorium.

A ten-year-old cold case—this is a headache for so many veteran criminal investigators!

"Outstanding contribution to the Stone Fort Murder Case, awarded a third-class merit."

“He performed outstandingly in the rape and murder case at Longshan Middle School and was awarded a third-class merit.”

Luo Fei stood on the stage, his medals and certificates so numerous that he needed to hold them in both hands.

His expression remained calm, but the tips of his ears were already red. Below the stage, Chen Xuanran looked at him, his eyes shining with pride.

"Next, I will focus on introducing the 'dredging operation'."

Director Meng took a sip of water, his voice becoming even louder.

"In this operation, Comrade Luo Fei arrested 2272 criminal suspects, dismantled 37 fraud companies, and apprehended several wanted criminals."

The seizure of over 100 million yuan in illicit funds constitutes an outstanding contribution to the safety of life and property of the people of Jiangcheng City. Therefore, this individual is awarded a First-Class Merit!

The entire auditorium erupted in cheers.

More than two thousand criminal suspects? Hundreds of millions of yuan? These figures are too shocking.

Luo Fei accepted the First-Class Merit Medal.

This tough guy, who never backs down in the face of criminals, suddenly had tears welling up in his eyes.

Director Meng paused for a moment, then picked up his water glass and took a sip.

As expected, Director Meng put down his water glass and continued. (End of Chapter)