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

Luo Fei, Chen Yifan, and Wu Peixiong exchanged glances, each seeing a subtle smile in the other's eyes.

The Snow Leopard Commando Unit? They'd heard of them more than just that… They'd even dealt with members of the Snow Leopard Commando Unit during a case in Kyoto, and even… sparred with them. However, they all tacitly refrained from revealing this, simply nodding in feigned curiosity: "We've heard so much about you! It's an honor for us to receive their training!"

The military vehicle drove deep into the heavily guarded war zone and finally stopped in front of a row of somewhat old-looking bungalows.

Battalion Commander Wang jumped out of the vehicle and pointed to one of the bungalows, saying, "This is your dormitory during the special police team's training. The conditions are rather basic, so I hope you can make do with it."

As he led the three men inside, he explained in detail the various disciplinary requirements of the military.

"Everything in the military must be done according to rules! Items must be arranged neatly and uniformly; towels, toothbrushes, and washbasins all have fixed locations and orientations! Daily schedules must be strictly observed: wake up by the whistle, lights out by the whistle! Blankets must be folded into perfect squares with sharp corners! During training, unauthorized departures are strictly prohibited; the use of personal communication devices is strictly prohibited; and…"

Luo Fei listened to the long list of strict regulations and inwardly groaned. Everything else was manageable, but folding the blankets... He had never received formal police academy or military training, and this "tofu block" was quite a challenge for him.

Chen Yifan and Wu Peixiong looked at Luo Fei with some surprise. They originally thought that Luo Fei, as the team leader, would have special treatment, but they did not expect that he would also have to live in this kind of dormitory with everyone and abide by the same rules.

After explaining the precautions, Battalion Commander Wang left first.

Luo Fei took a deep breath and pushed open the wooden door to the dormitory. A faint smell of sweat mixed with tobacco wafted out. The dormitory was small, about forty or fifty square meters, and contained four old-fashioned iron-framed bunk beds.

Three of the beds already had bedding laid out on the lower bunks, indicating that someone had already moved in.

Chen Yifan looked around and asked Luo Fei in a low voice, "Director Luo, where do you sleep? The upper bunk or the lower bunk?"

Luo Fei pointed to an empty lower bunk: "I'll sleep in this lower bunk. Yifan, you can sleep in my upper bunk, just be quiet. Peixiong, you can sleep in the empty upper bunk across from me."

"Okay!" the two replied and began to pack their luggage.

While they were busy, it was clear that the five people who had arrived in the dormitory first—Shen Junjie, Cui Zhenqiang, Han Tongyang, Chen Jiawei, and Li Bin—were each doing their own thing, either tidying up their belongings, reading, or resting with their eyes closed.

But their gazes, intentionally or unintentionally, carried a scrutinizing quality and a hint of barely perceptible hostility as they secretly observed Luo Fei and his two companions, the three new "paratroopers."

Luo Fei keenly sensed the unfriendly atmosphere, but he didn't pay much attention to it. He had experienced this kind of exclusion and scrutiny from the senior members before in the police force, and he was confident that he could win them over with his abilities and personal charm. He believed that as long as he demonstrated sufficient ability in the upcoming training and competitions, he would naturally earn their respect.

However, what Luo Fei didn't know was that there was a deeper reason behind this unfriendly attitude.

Shen Junjie, one of the advance team members, is a childhood friend of Hu Liancheng, the former captain of the Ganjiang Special Police Team who was previously removed from the team; while Li Bin is Hu Liancheng's brother-in-law.

Hu Liancheng was excluded from this reorganization because his team performed poorly in last year's World Special Police Challenge and he faced some doubts and criticisms after returning to China.

Shen Junjie, Li Bin, and others attributed Hu Liancheng's elimination to unfairness "from above" and "backbiting" by certain individuals. Furthermore, the fact that Luo Fei and his two companions came from the national security system led them to believe that it was Luo Fei and his group who questioned Hu Liancheng's abilities, causing his departure.

Therefore, they harbored strong resistance and hostility towards Luo Fei and his group from the very beginning.

Luo Fei had just finished packing his luggage and lay down on the bed, ready to stretch and relax after his long journey, when a figure blocked his way.

Luo Fei looked up and saw it was Shen Junjie, one of the team members. Shen Junjie stood with his arms crossed, looking down at him with undisguised scrutiny and a hint of contempt in his eyes.

"Hey, you're Luo Fei, the team leader sent by the National Security Special Case Team?" Shen Junjie's tone was clearly disdainful as he looked Luo Fei up and down. "You look young, with delicate skin, you don't seem like someone who can be a team leader."

Luo Fei sat up, looked at him calmly, and did not answer.

Shen Junjie didn't seem to need his answer and continued, "I heard that our Captain Hu... that is, Captain Hu Liancheng, was squeezed out by you guys? Just because he didn't perform well in the competition last year?"

His voice rose eight octaves, filled with obvious indignation, "Let me tell you! Last year's defeat in the competition was not solely Hu's responsibility! The equipment we were issued were all outdated 'work guns,' and their maintenance and calibration were inadequate! Moreover, our usual training lacked real combat readiness, and we couldn't compare to those foreign teams that were constantly fighting in war zones!"

Afterwards, Captain Hu felt more guilty than anyone else, and led us in intensive training six months in advance! And what was the result? Just because a few veteran team members' physical condition deteriorated and their performance dropped, they kicked Captain Hu out? Why?! And now they've brought in a few of you instead? We're not having it!"

As he spoke, his emotions grew increasingly agitated, clearly indicating that he was deliberately provoking him.

After listening, Luo Fei remained expressionless. He slowly stood up, extended his hand to Shen Junjie, and said calmly, "Hello, I am Luo Fei."

Shen Junjie glanced at Luo Fei's outstretched hand, scoffed, and showed no intention of shaking it. Instead, he put his hands in his pockets, displaying an extremely arrogant attitude.

At this moment, Li Bin, who was standing next to Shen Junjie, also came over and stood beside him. He stared at Luo Fei with the same unfriendly eyes and chimed in with a stiff tone, "That's right! We're not convinced! How much has my brother-in-law Hu Liancheng contributed to this team? Why can he be replaced just like that? What right do you people from Guoan have to point fingers at us?"

Upon seeing this, Wu Peixiong and Chen Yifan immediately stepped forward, blocking Luo Fei's path, and warily watched Shen Junjie and Li Bin, as well as the several veteran members of the Ganjiang team who had also gathered behind them. The atmosphere instantly became tense, and a conflict seemed imminent.

"Peixiong, Yifan, step aside." Luo Fei's voice remained calm as he gestured for the two to back off.

His gaze swept over Shen Junjie, Li Bin, and the team members behind them with their varied expressions, and he slowly said, "I know you're not convinced. I also know that you trained intensively for half a year in advance for this competition, and put in a lot of effort and sweat."

He paused, then changed the subject: "However, my two brothers and I, Chen Yifan and Wu Peixiong, have no special training experience whatsoever, not even a day of working together."

Shen Junjie, Li Bin, and the others wore mocking smiles, seemingly thinking that Luo Fei was exposing his own shortcomings. However, Luo Fei's next words instantly froze their smiles.

“What I want to say is,” Luo Fei’s voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable power, “that sometimes, effort may be… worthless in the face of talent and strength.”

"What did you say?!" Li Bin was the first to explode. He took a step forward, his fists clenched so tightly they cracked, and glared at Luo Fei. "Say that again, you son of a bitch! Who do you think you are?!"

"What? You're not convinced?" Luo Fei met his gaze without backing down. "Since you think we're not qualified, that we stole your Captain Hu's position, then it's simple."

He glanced around, his gaze sharp: "Let's settle this with our skills. Let's have a match. If we lose, my two brothers and I will pack our things and leave immediately. We won't stay here and get in your way."

"Fine! You said it yourself!" Li Bin shouted immediately.

“However,” Luo Fei added, his voice steady, “if you lose… from now on, in this team, whenever you see me, you must respectfully call me ‘Boss.’ My orders must be obeyed unconditionally. How about that?”

Li Bin agreed almost without thinking: "Okay! Let's do it this way! Anyone who goes back on their word is a coward!"

The other veteran members of the Ganjiang team exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. Finally, all eyes turned to Shen Junjie.

Shen Junjie stared at Luo Fei for a few seconds, seemingly trying to gauge the source of his confidence. Finally, he slowly nodded: "Okay. I agree. So, what are we competing in? How are we going to compete?"

Luo Fei seemed to have already come up with a plan. He calmly said, "We'll split into two teams and play two matches, best of three. If it's a tie, we'll have an extra match, and you can decide the event. The winner will be determined by the combined points from both matches."

He looked at Shen Junjie: "The first match is a marksmanship contest. I heard you were the champion of last year's National Special Police Pistol Shooting Championship?"

A hint of pride appeared on Shen Junjie's face as he straightened his back: "That's right!"

"Very good." Luo Fei nodded, then looked at Li Bin. "The second match is a martial arts sparring contest. I understand that you are not only Captain Hu Liancheng's brother-in-law, but also the champion of the 70kg category in a well-known Sanda King Championship two years ago, and are proficient in various fighting styles?"

Li Bin was taken aback for a moment, seemingly not expecting Luo Fei to even know this, but he quickly raised his head, exclaiming confidently, "So what if it is?"

Luo Fei smiled and said, "Then it's settled. The first match is marksmanship, and Shen Junjie will represent your team. The second match is martial arts sparring, and Li Bin will represent your team. If we win both matches, we win. If we win one and lose one, it's a tie, and you, Shen Junjie, will decide the third event in the tiebreaker. Is that fair?"

When Luo Fei announced this arrangement, Shen Junjie and Li Bin were both stunned, and their faces showed extreme surprise.

They originally thought Luo Fei would avoid their strengths and choose some less popular projects, but they never expected Luo Fei to directly pick their area of ​​expertise to compete in! This is simply... courting death!
Shen Junjie is the national SWAT pistol shooting champion, with superb marksmanship; Li Bin is a Sanda champion, with formidable fighting skills, and has never lost a close-quarters combat match in the team. In their eyes, Luo Fei's choice of either of these options meant he had absolutely no chance of winning!

Shen Junjie narrowed his eyes and asked again, "Are you sure? Marksmanship and hand-to-hand combat? No backing out?"

Luo Fei nodded without hesitation: "I'm sure. I won't go back on my word."

"Alright! That's arrogant enough!" Li Bin couldn't wait any longer, rubbing his hands together and saying, "Then let's stop talking nonsense! When does it start? Where will we compete?"

Luo Fei took out his phone and dialed a number, saying, "I'll contact Battalion Commander Wang right now and ask him to help arrange the venue and referees. Since it's an official competition, there should be official rules."

He looked at Shen Junjie and Li Bin, and the eager yet somewhat disdainful members of the Ganjiang team behind them, and a subtle smile appeared on his lips.

This battle to establish our authority must be won decisively!
Luo Fei took out his phone and dialed Battalion Commander Wang's number directly. He briefly explained that he wanted to have an internal competition with the veteran members of the Ganjiang team, to let their strength speak for itself and resolve the small conflicts within the team.

Battalion Commander Wang on the other end of the phone was clearly a little surprised. He didn't expect Luo Fei and his team to hold a competition on their very first day at the unit, but he quickly agreed.

In fact, when he received the veteran players of the Ganjiang team before, Battalion Commander Wang could vaguely sense from their words and actions that they were somewhat disdainful and skeptical of the newly appointed captain of the National Security team. They even discussed Luo Fei's qualifications and eligibility to participate in the competition in private.

Battalion Commander Wang himself was also very curious about this young National Security Bureau director who didn't look like a special forces soldier, and he wanted to take this opportunity to see what he was really capable of.

Battalion Commander Wang was extremely efficient. He received Luo Fei's call at 10 a.m., and by around 3 p.m., he had personally come to the dormitory to inform Luo Fei that everything was ready.

When Battalion Commander Wang pushed open the door, Luo Fei was wearing headphones and lying on the bed, engrossed in playing Honor of Kings. Li Bin, who was secretly playing Genshin Impact, quickly quit the game when he saw Battalion Commander Wang enter, while giving Luo Fei, who was still "neglecting his duties," a slightly mocking look.

"Captain Luo, the venue and equipment are all arranged, and we can start at any time," Battalion Commander Wang said.

Luo Fei then leisurely took off his headphones, exited the game, sat up, and called out to the upper bunk, "Yifan, Peixiong, get up, get ready to work."

Chen Yifan and Wu Peixiong, who were sleeping soundly in the upper bunk, were still a little groggy after being woken up.

As Luo Fei put on his shoes, he said, "Wake up, come out with me and show off a bit."

He said this "show-off" casually, but it made the veteran members of the Ganjiang team, who were listening intently, show even more disdain on their faces. They secretly sneered in their hearts: Let's see how you get out of this mess!

Soon, the group assembled and boarded two military off-road vehicles prepared by Battalion Commander Wang, heading towards the field training camp located deep within the war zone. (End of Chapter)