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

He stared at the group of jubilant people, especially Wu Peixiong's oily face, and felt as if a heavy stone was pressing on his chest.

"traitor."

He cursed under his breath, his voice drowned out by the singing.

As the singing faded, Luo Fei picked up another rabbit leg and walked straight towards Su Muchen, who had remained silent.

"Stop pretending, buddy."

Luo Fei waved the rabbit leg in front of him.

"I know you've been craving it for a while now."

Su Muchen pushed up his glasses, the lenses reflecting the firelight, making it impossible to see his eyes.

He usually puts on a cool and aloof demeanor, but at this moment he couldn't help but swallow.

"I"

Just as he was about to speak, his stomach let out a loud rumble.

Luo Fei laughed loudly.

"Alright, alright, stop pretending to be so profound. Eat!"

Su Muchen finally took the rabbit leg, hesitated for a moment, and then got up and walked towards Chen Yifan.

"Yifan, I'm sorry. I really..."

Chen Yifan looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Even you

Su Muchen avoided his gaze, lowered her head, and quickly walked back to Luo Fei's side to join the feast.

Chen Yifan felt as if he had been punched in the chest.

The team of six was reduced to just him and Yuan Bingyan in the blink of an eye.

He turned to look at Yuan Bingyan and found her hugging her knees, her eyes fixed on the barbecue grill over the campfire.

"Bingyan."

he called softly.

Yuan Bingyan looked up as if waking from a dream, managing a weak smile.

"I'm fine, Yifan. I won't leave you."

Chen Yifan felt a warmth in his heart, but then his heart sank again.

Because he saw Luo Fei walking towards them, holding the last piece of rabbit meat in his hand.

"Officer Yuan."

Luo Fei smiled in a harmless manner.

"Don't make yourself suffer, come and have something to eat with us."

Yuan Bingyan's gaze darted back and forth between the rabbit meat and Chen Yifan, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.

Chen Yifan could see the struggle in her eyes; the aroma of the roasted meat was simply too tempting.

Thank you, but I can't.

Yuan Bingyan shook her head.

"Yifan and I are childhood friends, I can't..."

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow.

"Who said you had to leave his team? I just can't stand seeing girls go hungry and cold."

He pointed to the campfire.

“It’s warm over there. Go over there to warm yourself by the fire and have something to eat. It won’t affect your relationship.”

Yuan Bingyan's eyes lit up, and she turned to Chen Yifan.

"Yifan, I can."

Chen Yifan's heart sank to the bottom.

He knew Yuan Bingyan too well; this excuse was perfect. It allowed him to avoid the stigma of betrayal while still satisfying his needs.

"Go."

He forced a smile, but his voice was so dry it didn't sound like his own.

Yuan Bingyan breathed a sigh of relief, quickly said "thank you," and jogged over to join Luo Fei's group.

As Chen Yifan watched her cheerful figure disappear into the distance, he felt as if all his strength had been drained away.

"That's fucking despicable."

He muttered to himself, staring at Luo Fei's retreating figure.

This guy gave everyone an irresistible reason to accept: warmth, food, and a way out.

Now, he really is all alone.

Laughter drifted from the campfire as Yuan Bingyan ate rabbit meat in small bites, a satisfied smile on her face.

Wu Peixiong was telling a joke that made everyone laugh so hard they were doubled over.

On Chen Yifan's side, only the cold stone walls and endless darkness accompanied him.

"It's over."

He held his head in his hands, running his fingers through his hair.

Without the support of his companions, he would have had no chance of completing this wilderness survival challenge alone.

Luo Fei is a special forces soldier; how could I possibly be his match?
What worried him even more was Yuan Bingyan.

If she were eliminated like this, leaving her alone, would Luo Fei do anything about her? Chen Yifan didn't dare to think about it.

"No, I can't just give up like this."

He rubbed his stiff cheeks.

If we can't beat them, then we'll join them.

This way, at least Yuan Bingyan's safety can be guaranteed, and the final selection of the group leader will depend on the bureau chief's score, so I still have a chance.

Having made up his mind, Chen Yifan stood up, dusted off his pants, and walked towards the campfire.

"Yifan?"

Yuan Bingyan was the first to spot him, her eyes widening in surprise.

"What are you doing"

Chen Yifan forced a smile.

"I've thought it through. Since you're all here, it's pointless for me to be alone."

He turned to Luo Fei.

"I'd like to join your team too."

The cave suddenly fell silent, and everyone looked at Luo Fei.

Luo Fei raised an eyebrow, clearly not expecting this development.

He looked Chen Yifan up and down, seemingly assessing his sincerity.

"Welcome."

Finally, Luo Fei reached out his hand.

The firelight flickered inside the cave, illuminating the tired yet vigilant faces of everyone present.

Zhou Xiaobei stared at Luo Fei, who was processing the rabbit, his brows furrowed.

"Don't you think it's strange?"

Zhou Xiaobei lowered his voice and glanced at Chen Yifan and Wu Peixiong.

"From yesterday until now, Luo Fei hasn't even had a chance to catch his breath."

Wu Peixiong was poking at the fire with a branch when he heard this and chuckled.

"You watch too many movies, don't you?"

"No, Xiao Bei is right."

Chen Yifan suddenly spoke, his sharp gaze fixed on Luo Fei.

"He started a fire by rubbing sticks together in just thirty seconds; I timed it. No normal human could do that."

Luo Fei had his back to them, his hands moving without stopping, as if he hadn't heard their discussion.

The rabbit was quickly skinned and gutted in his hands, his movements so skilled they were almost frightening.

"And catching fish."

Zhou Xiaobei added.

“We haven’t even seen a fish, and he’s already caught three.”

Wang Feifei leaned closer, still chewing on some half-cooked wild vegetables.

"What are you guys whispering about? Isn't Luo Fei quite reliable?"

"It's too reliable, unnaturally reliable."

Chen Yifan said coldly.

"I've trained in kickboxing for seven years, and my physical fitness is pretty good, but now my legs are shaking. Look at him."

All eyes turned to Luo Fei.

He had just finished processing the rabbit and was skewering the meat with a sharpened twig, his movements fluid and effortless, without breaking a sweat.

"Maybe they're just exceptionally talented?"

Yuan Bingyan said softly, but her eyes also showed doubt.

Luo Fei suddenly turned around, holding a skewer of rabbit meat in his hand, with a harmless smile on his face.

"Who's going to grill it? My hands are dirty."

That smile was so natural that it made everyone feel uneasy.

Zhou Xiaobei reluctantly accepted the rabbit meat, his fingers accidentally touching Luo Fei's skin, which was icy cold.

"I'll go grill it."

Zhou Xiaobei stammered, then ran towards the fire as if fleeing.

As night deepened, everyone except Wu Peixiong, who was on night watch, huddled in a corner of the cave to rest.

Luo Fei got up silently. Just as Wu Peixiong was about to speak, he saw Luo Fei put a finger to his lips.

"I'm going to get some late-night snacks."

Luo Fei's voice was as soft as a feather.

Wu Peixiong's eyes widened.

"Now? In the middle of the night?"

Luo Fei had reached the cave entrance, and his silhouette seemed to blur for a moment in the moonlight.

"fifteen minutes."

Before Wu Peixiong could say anything more, the figure had already disappeared into the night.

He rubbed his eyes, wondering if he was seeing things.

Thirteen minutes later, when Luo Fei appeared at the entrance of the cave carrying a wild rabbit that was still kicking its legs, Wu Peixiong almost cried out.

"How...how did you do that?" Wu Peixiong's voice was trembling.

Luo Fei handed him the rabbit.

"Luckily, it crashed into a tree."

This explanation was so absurd that Wu Peixiong was speechless.

He looked down to examine the rabbit. There were precise strangulation marks on its neck, clearly indicating that it had been strangled to death by hand.

When Luo Fei announced the next morning that he would seize the enemy camp's flag, everyone looked at him as if he were a monster, but no one raised any objections.

"map."

Luo Fei reached out his hand, and Zhou Xiaobei immediately handed it over, his movements as respectful as if he were serving a deity.

Zhou Xiaobei pointed to a point on the map.

"We are here, 25 kilometers from the enemy-occupied camp, at a normal marching speed."

"Be there before 6 p.m.

Luo Fei interrupted him, speaking in a relaxed tone as if they were discussing what to have for lunch.

"After getting the flag, we'll have plenty of time to head back."

Chen Yifan suddenly burst out laughing.

"You make it sound like you're picking up a package at a convenience store."

In the monitoring room, several bureau chiefs stared at the large screen, their expressions increasingly animated.

"What the hell."

Director Zhao of the Criminal Investigation Bureau rubbed his eyes.

"That troublemaker Chen Yifan is actually laughing?"

Duan Zhenggang, the director of the special police team, stroked his chin.

"He managed to turn everyone against him overnight; this kid's got some skills."

"Don't forget our bet."

The police academy principal reminded him, but his eyes never left the screen.

On the screen, Luo Fei is drawing a diagram on the ground with a twig.

"Special forces' advantages are experience and equipment, their disadvantages are..."

"conceited."

Chen Yifan suddenly interrupted, his eyes lighting up.

"They look down on us 'newbies'."

Luo Fei nodded, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"go on."

"We can take advantage of this."

Chen Yifan spoke faster.

"Pretend to flee in disarray, luring them into a scattered pursuit, then defeat them one by one."

The cave was damp and cold, with the beams of a few flashlights casting flickering shadows on the rock walls.

Luo Fei stood at the cave entrance, his back to the crowd, the moonlight outlining his tall and imposing figure.

"Are you crazy?"

Chen Yifan suddenly stood up and slammed his fist into the rock wall.

"Seven people! Those are seven elite soldiers from the Snow Leopard Commando Unit! Who do you think you are? Superman?"

Luo Fei didn't turn around; he simply brushed off non-existent dust from his combat uniform.

“I said, this is not a discussion, it is an order.”

Wang Feifei grabbed Luo Fei's arm.

"Luo Fei, don't be impulsive! Chen Yifan's plan is complicated, but at least it's safe. Going alone is just suicide!"

Luo Fei finally turned around, a faint smile playing on his lips.

His eyes gleamed dangerously in the dim light.

"Death?"

He repeated it softly, then suddenly burst into laughter, the sound echoing jarringly in the cave.

Do you know why I was chosen as the team leader?

Luo Fei's laughter stopped abruptly, his voice as cold as ice.

"Because I know when to be cautious and when to take risks."

Zhou Xiaobei frowned.

"But this time is different, Luo Fei. Last year, the Snow Leopard Commando Unit defeated special forces from more than thirty countries; each of them is..."

"I know who they are."

Luo Fei interrupted him.

"That's precisely why we need to take things by surprise."

He glanced around, his gaze lingering on each person's face for a moment.

"You shall stand by as planned and await my signal."

Yuan Bingyan bit her lip and stepped forward.

"Luo Fei, at least bring my hypnosis equipment."

"unnecessary."

Luo Fei flatly refused.

"Any additional equipment will increase the risk of being detected."

He looked at Su Muchen, who had remained silent.

"Have you memorized the topographic map?"

Su Muchen nodded, her eyes filled with worry.

But you're alone.

Luo Fei had already turned and headed towards the cave entrance.

"Remember, no matter what noise you hear, no one is allowed to move without my signal."

Before he finished speaking, his figure had already disappeared into the night.

The cave was deathly silent, except for the sound of dripping water.

"damn it!"

Chen Yifan suddenly kicked the kettle off the ground.

"This madman! Who does he think he is?"

Wang Feifei sighed.

"Perhaps... he really is confident?"

"grasp?"

Chen Yifan sneered.

"I think he's been blinded by the title of temporary team leader! Just wait and see, in less than half an hour, we'll hear his screams."

Wu Peixiong rubbed his hands nervously.

"So we're really just going to wait like this?"

"if not?"

Zhou Xiaobei spread his hands.

"Disobeying orders?"

Yuan Bingyan suddenly stood up.

"I gonna go see."

"stop!"

Chen Yifan shouted sternly.

"Luo Fei is right, at least on this point. Any unauthorized action could expose our location. Do you want to get everyone killed?"

Yuan Bingyan stood frozen in place, and finally slowly sat back down.

Meanwhile, inside the command center in front of the large screen, the expressions of several leaders were so solemn they could drip water.

"This boy"

Duan Zhenggang took off his glasses and rubbed his eyes vigorously.

"You simply don't know how high the sky is or how deep the earth is!"

Jiang Weiguo stared at the dot on the screen representing Luo Fei, which was rapidly moving towards the enemy camp, his brows furrowed.

"Director Duan, what do you think his chances of success are?"

"zero!"

Duan Zhenggang was resolute.

"Absolutely zero! The seven members of the Snow Leopard Commando Unit are all elite soldiers, one in a million, and Ren Hailong is a three-time champion of the International Special Forces Competition! Luo Fei alone? Are you kidding me!"

The other bureau chiefs also shook their heads. One of them sighed.

"It seems there was indeed a problem with the selection of this temporary team leader. Too young, too impulsive."

Jiang Weiguo stared at the screen thoughtfully.

"Not necessarily. Look at his route."

As everyone peered closer to the screen, they saw that Luo Fei's dot of light was moving along an extremely concealed route, perfectly avoiding all possible sentry posts and blind spots in the surveillance.

"This"

Duan Zhenggang frowned.

"Su Muchen's terrain modeling is indeed accurate, but even knowing the route, crossing that minefield completely silently is still a challenge."

Jiang Weiguo's eyes gleamed with an unusual light.

"Perhaps we all underestimated this young man."

On the other side, in the tent in the center of the enemy camp, smoke filled the air as seven soldiers dressed in Snow Leopard Commando uniforms sat in a circle playing cards.

"K!"

A burly man with a full beard threw down two cards.

"Hurry up, Lao Ren, stop dawdling!"

Ren Hailong, the captain of the Snow Leopard Commando, is an unremarkable middle-aged man who slowly and methodically touches his cards.

"What's the rush, Lao Zhao?"

He smiled.

"A good show always needs time to develop."

"Ma Zhengzhou, go check the situation in the east." (End of Chapter)