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

"Come on, I'll take you somewhere to broaden your horizons."

He led the still somewhat bewildered Zeng Jian and Zhou Xuan to a warehouse in an inconspicuous corner inside the National Security Building.

Luo Fei presented his identification, and after the warehouse keeper confirmed it, he used a key to open the heavy iron gate.

As the lights in the warehouse came on one by one, Zeng Jian and Zhou Xuan gasped in shock the moment they saw what was inside, completely frozen at the doorway!

The warehouse, which was quite large, was filled with all sorts of items, neatly categorized and piled up!

A row of shelves against the wall is densely packed with all kinds of famous Chinese and foreign wines, red, white and foreign, a dazzling array!
On the ground were some large objects wrapped in soft cloth, from which one could vaguely see ivory carvings, jade ornaments, and the edges of furniture made of rosewood or golden nanmu that looked quite valuable.

In other areas, there were piles of cold weapons bearing the marks of time, as well as a large number of scrolls of calligraphy and paintings!
The entire warehouse is practically a miniature museum treasure trove!

"Oh my god..."

Zeng Jian muttered to himself, his eyes wide open.

Zhou Xuan rubbed her eyes hard, wondering if she was hallucinating.

Zeng Jian was first drawn to the wine rack in the corner and walked over there as if in a dream.

When he saw the labels, his breathing became rapid!

"Romanée-Conti...Lafite...82? And this...Moutai vintage...Are all of these real?!"

His voice trembled as he pointed to those famous wines that were priced at tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even more.

Luo Fei walked over, casually picked up a bottle, looked at it, and said.

"Oh, these were mostly confiscated from the basement wine cellar of the disgraced Vice Mayor Xiao's house, as well as from his several villas."

Grandpa Meng said these things were obtained illegally, and since they're just sitting there, he told me to handle them as I see fit, and to use what's useful as an extra perk for our fieldwork.

"Vice Mayor Xiao... ransacking homes... welfare benefits?!"

Zeng Jian and Zhou Xuan felt that their hearts could not withstand the continuous stimulation.

The total value of the contents of this warehouse is probably in the tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions! And Luo Fei can just casually dispose of it?!
Seeing the shocked expressions on their faces, Luo Fei smiled and said...

"Don't just stand there. The New Year is coming soon. We'll pick out some good stuff from here to give out as year-end bonuses, so the brothers can have a good New Year."

He clapped his hands and said.

"Alright, stop standing there. Tonight it's my treat. The brothers from the Special Case Unit, and the 'Ghost' team I brought, are all going to Hanwen's for dinner. You two come too. Pick whatever you like to drink, help yourselves, there's plenty tonight!"

"Really?! Take whatever you want?!"

Upon hearing this, Zeng Jian's eyes instantly lit up with a green light, like a hungry wolf seeing a piece of fat meat. He let out a howl and pounced on those famous wines!

For the next half hour or so, Zeng Jian was immersed in a happy dilemma, picking up one bottle to look at it, then putting it down and picking up another, muttering to himself, comparing which bottle was more expensive and which tasted better.

In the end, he carefully selected a large case containing both top-quality foreign liquor and aged Chinese liquor, and held it in his arms with great satisfaction, as if afraid that someone would snatch it away.

Zhou Xuan wasn't very interested in wine; his attention was drawn to the calligraphy and paintings instead.

Although he wasn't an expert, he knew that anything confiscated from Vice Mayor Xiao's house was definitely not ordinary.

He carefully flipped through a pile of scrolls, trying to find some genuine works by famous artists, and he was having a great time picking them out.

……

As night fell, Jiangcheng entered the sweltering dog days of summer.

As the daytime heat subsides slightly, the city's nightlife begins to flourish, especially along the riverside road, where the lights are bright and the crowds are dense, often not quieting down until two or three in the morning.

The seafood stall run by Xu Hanwen and Bai Susu is extremely popular thanks to its fresh ingredients, authentic flavors, and fair prices.

With their meticulous management, they have successfully opened two branches on Beibin Road and Xibin Road.

The couple now manages three stores, and although they are busy, their income is quite considerable.

They always remembered the million-yuan start-up capital that Luo Fei had given them in their time of need, and planned to give half of the restaurant's profits to Luo Fei after the money was paid off.

Because they were too busy with business, they rarely had time to pay attention to Luo Fei's recent situation. Like Zeng Jian and Zhou Xuan, they did not know that Luo Fei was now the director of the National Security Bureau with real power.

Hearing that Luo Fei was bringing his brothers from the Special Case Team and the Ghost Commando Team for dinner tonight, Xu Hanwen and Bai Susu were very happy. They reserved the best private room early on and instructed the kitchen to prepare the freshest ingredients to treat them well.

However, the big tree attracts the wind.

The continued booming business of Xu Hanwen Seafood Restaurant has seriously affected the business of the adjacent seafood stall.

The boss next door, Xu Qiang, was a middle-aged man in his forties. He was burly, with a gold chain as thick as a little finger around his neck and faded tattoos on his arms. It was clear that he was no pushover when he was young.

He looked at the deserted entrance to his own shop, while Xu Hanwen's shop next door was bustling with customers. Jealousy grew wildly in his heart like weeds, gradually turning into resentment.

"Damn it! We all run seafood stalls, so why is his business so much better? He must be stealing my customers!"

Xu Qiang slammed the cigarette butt on the ground and crushed it out with his foot.

He blamed Xu Hanwen entirely for the dismal state of his business.

The more Xu Qiang thought about it, the angrier he became. He decided he couldn't let it go like this and had to teach his neighbors a lesson!
He thought of his cousin—"Lizard Brother," who was quite famous in the Beijiang District.

This "Lizard Guy" used to be involved in the underworld, with a group of brothers who specialized in settling disputes and collecting debts, and he had quite a "reputation" in the area.

Xu Qiang immediately took out his phone and dialed Lizard Brother's number.

"Hey, cousin! It's me, Qiangzi!"

Xu Qiang's tone was filled with grievance and anger.

"My business is ruined! The place next door has completely destroyed it! You have to help me get revenge!"

A hoarse and gloomy voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Oh? What happened? Tell me slowly."

Xu Qiang embellished the story, emphasizing how Xu Hanwen's family "competed maliciously" and "stole his business," portraying himself as an innocent victim.

After listening, Lizard Bro remained silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone, then said coldly.

"Alright, I got it. Daring to bully my cousin is disrespecting me, the Lizard! Don't worry, I'll handle this. Tonight I'll bring my brothers over and 'tell them a lesson,' letting them know that North Riverside Road isn't a place anyone can just mess around on!"

Upon hearing his cousin agree to help, Xu Qiang revealed a ferocious yet relieved smile.

"Great! Thank you, cousin! Tonight it's all up to you! We'd better smash their shop to pieces and see how they do business then!"

A storm is brewing quietly under the cover of night for Xu Hanwen Seafood Restaurant.

Meanwhile, Luo Fei and his companions, completely unaware of this, were carrying fine wine and heading excitedly to the dinner venue, ready to enjoy a relaxing and pleasant evening.

At Xu Hanwen Seafood Restaurant's flagship store on Nanbin Road, business was booming even though it wasn't the weekend. Before 6 p.m., all the tables and private rooms were fully booked. Knowing that Luo Fei was bringing friends for a meal, Xu Hanwen specially reserved the largest private room on the second floor.

Jiangcheng National Security's closing time is 6 PM. As soon as the time comes, Chen Fan and other members of the Special Case Team, as well as Qinglong, Wuming, Xiaohai, Teacher Huang, Tianji Meimei, Xue Meigui, and others from the Ghost Assault Team, boarded cars driven by Luo Fei, Zeng Jian, Zhou Xuan, and others and headed to Nanbin Road.

Although it was just lunchtime, the restaurant was already packed and bustling with activity.

There were still many customers who had come from afar, looking disappointed because they couldn't get a table. Some people were unwilling to give up and sat in the small garden rest area at the entrance, patiently waiting for a chance to turn over.

Xu Hanwen was busy checking orders behind the counter when he received a call from Luo Fei.

"Hanwen, we're almost there. You can arrange the dishes as you see fit, pick the best ones. We'll bring our own wine."

Luo Fei said on the phone.

"Alright, Fei-ge! The private room is all ready, just come on up!"

Xu Hanwen smiled and agreed, then hung up the phone and prepared to go to the kitchen to give instructions.

However, just as he put down the phone and before he could turn around, a commotion broke out at the restaurant entrance. A dozen or so young men with identical buzz cuts, arrogant gaits, and colorful tattoos covering their exposed arms, surrounded a middle-aged man dressed similarly but with an even stronger presence, and they barged in.

The middle-aged man at the head of the group was shirtless, deliberately showing off the large, menacing lizard tattooed on his thick chest. He had a beer belly and arrogantly surveyed the restaurant. Without asking any questions, he led his henchmen towards the stairwell, clearly heading to the second floor.

Xu Hanwen's heart skipped a beat, and an ominous premonition welled up in his mind.

He quickly stepped forward, blocking the stairwell, and forced a professional smile, speaking politely.

"Sorry, gentlemen, both upstairs and downstairs are full. Would you like to take a number downstairs and wait a bit? Or perhaps you could try one of our other branches?"

The tattooed man glanced at Xu Hanwen sideways, not believing him at all, and shoved him aside forcefully, saying in a gruff voice.

"Full house? Bullshit! I'm going upstairs to check!"

With that, he led a group of his underlings straight up to the second floor.

The customers dining on the first floor all turned to look at this commotion, sensing that the group had ill intentions.

Once on the second floor, the tattooed boss didn't care which private room was occupied; he simply kicked open the door of the private room closest to the stairs!

"boom!"

A loud bang startled the family eating inside, almost making them jump. The male head of the household was about to get angry, but when he saw a group of fierce-looking thugs at the door, he swallowed back the curses that were on the tip of his tongue.

"What are you looking at? Eat your food!"

One of the henchmen glared fiercely inside and slammed the door shut again.

The tattooed boss then kicked open the door to the second private room.

The private room was filled with a group of stylishly dressed young women who looked like employees of a live-streaming company having a meal together.

The sudden sound of the door being kicked open and the intrusion of a group of burly men terrified the girls, who trembled all over and huddled together, not daring to even breathe.

The tattooed leader looked at the group of frightened girls, chuckled lewdly, and teased them.

"Wow, so many pretty girls? How about we brothers have a few drinks with you?"

The girls were so frightened that they shook their heads repeatedly, their faces turning deathly pale.

The tattooed leader smugly snorted and led his men out, his gaze fixed on the third private room—the large private room that Xu Hanwen had reserved for Luo Fei.

He raised his foot again and kicked hard!

"Bang!"

The door was kicked open, and the room was empty, with tables and chairs neatly arranged.

"Oh shit!
"Don't we have a private room available? You dare lie to me!"

The tattooed leader cursed and waved his hand.

"This is the place! Guys, come on in and have a seat! It's on me, Lizard Bro, today!"

Xu Hanwen quickly caught up and anxiously explained.

"Brothers, I'm so sorry!"

This private room has already been reserved, and they'll be there shortly! Would you please wait downstairs, or should I arrange another place for you?

"Reservation? Reservation my ass!"

One of the underlings pointed at the tattooed boss and shouted arrogantly.

"Do you even know who this is? Lizard Bro, the boss of Beijiang District! Who cares who reserved the spot for Lizard Bro? Tell him to get lost!"

The tattooed leader, Lizard Bro, also lost his patience and walked towards Xu Hanwen with a gloomy expression, his massive body exuding a sense of oppression.

"Boss, can't you understand human language?"

Lizard Bro stared at Xu Hanwen, his tone icy.

Although Xu Hanwen was afraid, he stuck to his principles and said it with a forced smile.

"Brother, when you're in business, there's a proper order of arrival."

This private room is indeed occupied. I hope you won't cause any trouble..."

"Making trouble out of nothing?"

Lizard Bro sneered, and without warning, raised his large, fan-like hand and delivered an extremely loud slap to Xu Hanwen's left cheek!

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound of a slap echoed in the second-floor corridor!
Xu Hanwen's head was knocked to the side by the blow, and five clear finger marks instantly appeared on his left cheek. A burning pain shot through him, and half of his ear was ringing.

"Chinese characters!"

Just then, Bai Susu, the proprietress who heard the commotion, rushed upstairs and saw her husband being beaten.

She gasped in distress and rushed over to support Xu Hanwen. Seeing the clear handprint on his face, she was both angry and anxious. She turned to Lizard Brother and questioned him.

"What are you doing?! What right do you have to hit people?!"

Lizard Brother glanced at Bai Susu with disdain and threatened her.

"Little wench, this is none of your business! Tell your man to get down here and get us some food! If you utter another word, I'll beat you up too!"

Bai Susu was so angry at his words that her face turned pale and her chest heaved violently. She wanted to go forward and argue with him.

Fearing she would suffer, Xu Hanwen quickly grabbed her arm, enduring the pain on his face, and whispered... (End of Chapter)