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

"Chairman Zhu, Factory Director Zhou, it's a pleasure to meet you." Luo Fei stood up and shook hands, simultaneously activating his Genius Eye.

He immediately discovered that Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li had both accepted bribes, receiving three million and two million yuan respectively from the Mitsui Group.

During the meeting, Zhu Jianguo avoided discussing the acquisition, but instead showed great interest in Yuan Bingyan's personal life.

"Secretary Yuan is so beautiful, do you have a boyfriend?"

Yuan Bingyan smiled politely.

"I'm too busy with work to think about personal matters."

After a few rounds of drinks, the topic finally turned to the acquisition. Zhou Li tentatively asked...

"Mr. Luo, what is Danone Group's valuation of China Pharmaceutical?"

Luo Fei deliberately quoted a high price.

"After our assessment, we believe it is worth 20 billion."

Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li exchanged a glance, clearly somewhat tempted, but quickly regained their composure.

Zhu Jianguo shook his head.

"Mr. Luo, to be honest, we have reached a preliminary agreement with Mitsui. They offered 18 billion, which is lower than yours, but we have already smoothed things over with the higher-ups and lower-ups."

Zhou Li added.

"Even if we agree to sell to you, the higher-ups won't agree."

Luo Fei gestured for Zhou Xiaobei to take out two suitcases, one containing five million and the other three million in cash.

"Chairman Zhu, Factory Director Zhou, we can offer a higher price than Mitsui." Luo Fei opened his briefcase. "This is the deposit."

Zhu Jianguo looked at the cash, a glint of greed in his eyes, but still shook his head.

“It’s not about the money. Mitsui has already smoothed things over with everyone, from the city to the province. If we back out, the consequences will be severe.”

Zhou Li lowered his voice.

"President Luo, I advise you to give up. Mitsui has a very powerful background; you can't compete with them."

Luo Fei feigned disappointment.

"Isn't there any room for maneuver?"

Zhu Jianguo sighed.

"Unless you can get your hands on the higher-ups. But we don't know exactly which leaders."

Luo Fei's eyes sharpened, and he decided to take a more radical approach. He activated his super hypnosis technique, staring directly at Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li.

"look into my eyes"

Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li gradually became dazed, falling into a hypnotic state. Luo Fei signaled Zhou Xiaobei to start recording.

"Right now, what you see isn't the other person, but the beautiful Secretary Yuan," Luo Fei's voice carried a peculiar rhythm. "Do whatever you want."

As expected, the two hypnotized individuals mistook each other for Yuan Bingyan and began making various awkward gestures. Zhou Xiaobei suppressed a laugh and recorded everything.

When Luo Fei lifted the hypnosis, Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li woke up and found themselves embracing each other with their clothes disheveled, and were immediately panicked.

"What's going on?" Zhu Jianguo hurriedly straightened his clothes.

Zhou Xiaobei played the recording.

"Chairman Zhu, Factory Director Zhou, what if this video gets out?"

Zhu Jianguo's face turned deathly pale.

"What...what do you want?"

Luo Fei said coldly.

"Accept our acquisition terms and cooperate with our investigation. Otherwise, this video will be trending on social media tomorrow."

Under threat, Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li had no choice but to yield. They accepted Luo Fei's bribe and agreed to cooperate with the acquisition plan.

Zhu Jianguo also revealed.

“Vice Mayor Xu Yinchuan and Director of the Drug Administration Shu Sansheng also received money from Mitsui. Moreover, there were higher-ups guaranteeing this deal.”

Luo Fei nodded.

“I’ll handle the people above. You guys first report the news of Danone’s $20 billion acquisition and see their reaction.”

Ultimately, Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li were forced to agree.

"As long as you can get the people at the top on your side, we'll support your acquisition."

Luo Fei guarantees this.

"As long as you cooperate, the video will not be leaked."

During the conversation, Luo Fei learned about the reasons for the losses of China Pharmaceutical Group.

"On the one hand, there is corruption within the management; on the other hand, traditional Chinese medicine is currently in a slump."

Zhu Jianguo admitted.

"We did take money from Mitsui. But Vice Mayor Xu and Director Shu took even more."

Luo Fei made the request.

"Immediately announce that Danone Group has invested 20 billion to acquire the company. I'll handle the connections at the top."

After leaving the hotel, Luo Fei and the other two immediately held a meeting.

Zhou Xiaobei said excitedly.

"Director Luo, this is a ruthless move! They definitely won't dare to try anything funny!"

Yuan Bingyan, however, was somewhat worried.

Is this method of evidence collection legal?

Luo Fei said seriously.

"Our goal is not to make an acquisition, but to investigate the corruption and espionage behind it. We will not make any arrests for now; we want to uncover the entire network."

He outlined the next steps.

"Xiao Bei, continue to monitor Zhu Jianguo and Zhou Li to ensure they dare not turn against you. Bingyan, you are responsible for contacting Vice Mayor Xu and Director Shu to probe their attitudes."

Zhou Xiaobei suddenly reported.

"Director Luo, there's been some activity from Mitsui! Their manager has urgently requested a meeting with Vice Mayor Xu!"

Luo Fei's eyes sharpened.

“Good opportunity! Peixiong, Yifan, you two are in charge of monitoring this meeting and collecting evidence.”

Wu Peixiong and Chen Yifan immediately took action, staking out the high-class club where the Mitsui executives were meeting with Vice Mayor Xu.

At the same time, Yuan Bingyan, representing Danone Group, met with Director Shu.

“Director Shu, our Danone Group is very interested in China Pharmaceutical.” Yuan Bingyan handed over the documents, “This is our acquisition proposal.”

Director Shu glanced at it and said coldly.

"China Pharmaceutical already has a potential partner. You're too late."

Yuan Bingyan probed.

"I heard that the interested party is Mitsui & Co.? They offered 18 billion, and we offered 20 billion."

Director Shu's expression changed slightly.

"It's not about money. Mitsui has other advantages."

"What advantage?" Yuan Bingyan pressed, "Is it because they've handled things better?"

Director Shu immediately tensed up.

"What do you mean?"

Just then, news came from Wu Peixiong's side.

"Director Luo! Vice Mayor Xu accepted a briefcase! It's definitely full of cash!"

Chen Yifan added.

"They mentioned 'boss' in their conversation, which suggests that someone even higher up is involved!"

Luo Fei immediately gave the order.

"Continue the surveillance! Find out who the 'boss' is!"

That evening, the special task force compiled the intelligence.

Zhou Xiaobei reports.

"Zhu Jianguo has already submitted our acquisition plan, but it was suppressed by Vice Mayor Xu."

Wang Feifei said.

"Director Shu went to Vice Mayor Xu's house after get off work, but the content of their conversation is unclear."

Su Muchen analyzed.

"It seems that Vice Mayor Xu and Director Shu have indeed been bribed. But there must be even bigger figures behind them."

Luo Fei pondered for a moment.

"Don't touch them yet. Let's play the long game and find out who the 'boss' is behind it."

The next day, Luo Fei decided to meet with Vice Mayor Xu in person.

"Mayor Xu, this is Luo Fei from Danone Group." Luo Fei went directly to the deputy mayor's office. "Regarding the acquisition of Zhonghua Pharmaceutical..."

Vice Mayor Xu interrupted him.

"This matter has been settled, so don't waste your energy."

Luo Fei said meaningfully.

"How much will Mitsui give you? We can double it."

Vice Mayor Xu's expression changed.

"What nonsense are you spouting! Get out!"

Luo Fei sneered.

"Mayor Xu, your daughter is studying in Japan. Who is paying for her tuition?"

Vice Mayor Xu slumped into his chair.

"How did you know?"

Luo Fei stood up.

"Think it over carefully. Cooperate with us, and you'll still have a way out. Otherwise..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but the threat was obvious.

After leaving the municipal government, Luo Fei received a call from Zhou Xiaobei.

"Director Luo! We've found it! The 'boss' might be Deputy Secretary Zhang from the provincial government!"

The case was deepening, and its scope was expanding. The special task force members knew they were uncovering a vast corruption network. The next day, Luo Fei decided to conduct an on-site investigation of "Zhonghua Pharmacy," a subsidiary of Zhonghua Pharmaceutical, to investigate the reasons for its losses. He discovered that the pharmacy's main customers were ordinary people, and fewer and fewer people were actually seeking treatment from traditional Chinese medicine practitioners.

Luo Fei decided to visit a traditional Chinese medicine clinic that was still open, especially an old doctor named Dr. Wang. At the entrance of the "Sui'an Hall" clinic, he saw a long queue, so he took a number and waited.

While waiting in line, Luo Fei chatted with a middle-aged woman next to him.

"Sister, is this Dr. Wang a very good doctor?"

The woman said enthusiastically.

"It's amazing! My mother-in-law's rheumatism couldn't be cured at big hospitals, but Dr. Wang's medicine worked after just a few doses!"

When it was Luo Fei's turn, he went upstairs and saw a sprightly old traditional Chinese medicine doctor. Dr. Wang asked him kindly.

"Young man, where do you feel unwell?"

Luo Fei pretended to say.

"I have kidney disease and some sexual dysfunction."

Dr. Wang frowned after taking the pulse.

"You're very healthy. Your pulse is strong, and your kidney energy is abundant. You're not here to see a doctor, are you?"

Luo Fei was amazed by Dr. Wang's medical skills and confessed.

"Dr. Wang, I am Luo Fei from the National Security Special Case Team. I'm here in Chang'an to investigate the acquisition of Zhonghua Pharmaceutical."

Dr. Wang looked solemn.

"An acquisition? Is it related to Mitsui?"

Luo Fei nodded.

"You know Mitsui?"

Dr. Wang was heartbroken.

"Western medicine is besieging Traditional Chinese Medicine, while Japan is stealing our formulas! Traditional Chinese Medicine is at a critical juncture of life and death!"

He said excitedly.

"Those traitors who help foreign countries slander traditional Chinese medicine are more hateful than the invaders! They are the executioners of traditional Chinese medicine!"

Just then, a commotion suddenly arose downstairs. Someone shouted.

"The Health Bureau! An inspection is underway!"

Luo Fei and Dr. Wang went downstairs and saw seven or eight people in uniform surrounding the clinic, with police cars parked outside.

"Who is in charge?" a middle-aged man in the lead asked.

Dr. Wang stepped forward.

"Yes, that's me. What's the matter?"

The leader showed his identification.

"I am Li Gang, head of the Enforcement and Supervision Section of the Health Bureau. We received a report that you are practicing medicine illegally. Please show us your medical practice license."

Dr. Wang went upstairs and retrieved a yellowed certificate. Li Gang glanced at it.

"This certificate has expired. Do you have a new one?"

Dr. Wang shook his head.

"I don't have a new certificate."

Li Gang sneered.

"That's practicing medicine without a license! Take him away!"

Two police officers stepped forward and handcuffed Dr. Wang. The patients protested.

"Dr. Wang is a good man! You can't arrest him!"

Luo Fei stepped forward.

"Section Chief Li, Dr. Wang has practiced medicine for decades, saving lives and healing the wounded. How can he be considered practicing medicine illegally?"

Li Gang glared.

"Who are you? You're obstructing law enforcement, arrest me too!"

Luo Fei showed his identification.

"National Security Special Case Team. I am investigating a case involving national security, and Dr. Wang is a key witness."

Li Gang's expression changed slightly, but he still spoke firmly.

"Even the National Security Bureau cannot interfere with our law enforcement!"

Luo Fei sneered.

"Enforcement? I think it's retaliation! Who reported it?"

Li Gang stammered.

"Anonymous report."

Luo Fei suddenly asked.

"Does Section Chief Li know Director Shu of the Drug Administration?"

Li Gang's expression changed.

"What do you mean?"

Luo Fei took a step closer.

"Director Shu has close ties with Mitsui & Co., and you've come to investigate Dr. Wang today. Are you being instructed by someone?"

Li Gang's forehead was sweating.

"You... you're talking nonsense!"

Luo Fei gestured to Zhou Xiaobei.

"Xiao Bei, check Section Chief Li's call records."

Zhou Xiaobei quickly operates the tablet.

"Director Luo, Section Chief Li received a call from Director Shu this morning!"

Li Gang panicked immediately.

"I was just following orders."

Luo Fei said sternly.

"You're following orders to crack down on legally practicing traditional Chinese medicine practitioners? You're aiding and abetting evil!"

He gave the order.

"Please bring Section Chief Li back to assist with the investigation!"

Members of the special task force stepped forward and subdued Li Gang. Seeing this, the other health bureau personnel dared not make any rash moves.

Luo Fei unlocked Dr. Wang's handcuffs.

"Dr. Wang, you must be frightened."

Dr. Wang said excitedly.

"Thank you, Team Leader Luo! These corrupt officials must be dealt with severely!"

Luo Fei said to the onlookers.

"Don't worry, everyone. Dr. Wang is practicing medicine legally. We will find out who's behind this!"

The crowd applauded.

"Good! Well done!"

Back at the clinic, Dr. Wang said gratefully.

"Team Leader Luo, if it weren't for you, I would have been finished today."

Luo Fei said seriously.

"Dr. Wang, this is just the beginning. They won't give up so easily."

Dr. Wang sighed.

"Over the years, many veteran traditional Chinese medicine practitioners have been ruined by this. Some have had their certificates revoked, some have been fined, and some have even been charged with practicing medicine without a license."

Luo Fei asked.

"Did all of these events occur after the company refused to cooperate with Mitsui?"

Dr. Wang was surprised.

"How do you know? Mitsui wanted to buy our formula, but we refused, so they resorted to all sorts of tricks."

Luo Fei's eyes were sharp.

"Just as I suspected. This is organized suppression!"

He made immediate arrangements.

"Xiao Bei, check the recent closures of traditional Chinese medicine clinics in Chang'an City and see if they are related to Mitsui."

"Bingyan, investigate the Health Bureau and the Drug Administration to see who else was involved in these operations."

Soon, Zhou Xiaobei reported.

"Director Luo, we've found it! In the past three years, seventeen traditional Chinese medicine clinics in Chang'an City have had their licenses revoked, all after refusing to cooperate with Mitsui!"

Yuan Bingyan added.

"Several people from the Health Bureau and the Drug Administration are involved in the case; they all received bribes from Mitsui!"

Luo Fei clenched his fist.

"These traitors! They're even selling the treasures passed down from our ancestors!"

Dr. Wang was overcome with emotion and tears streamed down his face.

"Team Leader Luo, you must preserve traditional Chinese medicine! It represents the culmination of thousands of years of our ancestors' efforts!"

Luo Fei solemnly promised.

"Dr. Wang, rest assured. As long as I'm here, I will never let traditional Chinese medicine be ruined by these parasites!"

He immediately reported to Lei Wanting.

"Director Lei, the situation is more serious than we imagined. Mitsui is systematically suppressing traditional Chinese medicine by bribing officials, attempting to steal our traditional medicine!"

Lei Wanting gave instructions.

"Investigate thoroughly! No matter who is involved, we will show zero tolerance!"

Dr. Wang's apprentice rushed forward and stopped Li Gang.

"On what grounds are you arresting people? Dr. Wang has practiced medicine for decades and saved countless lives! Even the mayor has come to us for medicine!"

The patients at the scene quickly gathered around, their emotions running high. (End of Chapter)