Animal Detective

Chapter 431 Who Says Only Those Standing in the Light Are Heroes?

Since Shen Xin rarely comes to visit, Pan Chenghai must, without a doubt, fulfill his duty as host and keep him company.

Dong Jiamu granted Pan Chenghai a week's leave, telling him to spend some time with Shen Xin in Dehong.

"A week is a bit too much, isn't it?" Pan Chenghai hesitated.

He did want to ask for a week's leave, but he was afraid the station's scheduling was too tight.

If you take leave, others cannot take leave.

Dong Jiamu laughed and pushed him out, saying, "Alright, you haven't had a proper rest in ages. Take this opportunity to get some rest."

"And then there's Tianqiao. If you take a vacation together, you won't be tired, but Tianqiao won't be either."

For the past three months, all I've done is work.

The checkpoint never rested and was frequently borrowed to help out. Now that the original owner has arrived, they should get to know him well.

"Look how close he is to people."

He gave a wink to someone not far away, and saw that wherever Shen Xin went, Tian Qiao followed, never leaving his side.

Pan Chenghai glanced at Tian Qiao, nodded, and said nothing more.

Shen Xin had some concerns.

This time, having fun is secondary; I also have a mission to complete.

It mainly depends on Tianqiao.

Will taking Tianqiao out to play now affect the work of the checkpoint?

Their checkpoint operates 24/7, so people can't easily rest, but the police dogs can easily rest?

"It's okay."

Pan Chenghai smiled and said it was alright, there was still Zhanhu.

Moreover, they often receive advance notice of smuggling activities.

“Tianqiao has been with Simo for about three months now. She’s usually kept at the checkpoint and hasn’t been out at all. I feel so sorry for her.”

Pan Chenghai glanced at Tian Qiao and felt indebted to her.

Shen Xinxin thought to herself that she was still a dog after all, and not like a human.

As long as her owner is with her and she has food and drink, that's enough for her.

But since he had been so insistent, Shen Xin could not refuse his kind offer and had no choice but to agree.

Anyway, the mission hasn't started yet; we have to wait for news and the right opportunity.

As far as Shen Xin knew, this operation had a deadline, and they had to find a way to close the net before June 26, International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

There are still more than twenty days left, so we have plenty of time.

Tianqiao became quite excited when Shen Xin said he would take her out to play.

When it was time to go out, the five little ones followed.

Tianqiao called out to them, then pulled at Shen Xin's trouser leg.

[Leave quickly]

[Don't take them]

They're just like parents driven crazy by their kids, who just want to go out and have some fun.

It was almost four o'clock when we set off.

But in Pan Chenghai's words, it was just right.

"Since we're here in Simo, we can't miss the Silver Pagoda. If we go now and hurry, we can make it to the top of the mountain to watch the sunset and get a panoramic view of Simo. The scenery is quite nice."

"Besides, I've always felt that there's not much point in going to these two places during the day. You can just pray to Buddha, but it's much better to go at night when the lights are on."

Pan Chenghai explained his arrangements.

First, have some fun and visit the must-see attractions in Simmo, then find a place to have a big meal.

He then invited Wang Feng to go along.

Wang Feng laughed and said, "You're right, I would have gone even if you hadn't said so."

Tianqiao had helped their anti-drug squad with a case before, and now that Shen Xin was here, he had to treat him well.

"Okay, then, when we go to Achang's place tonight, I'll call him and ask him to reserve a table for us."

The group then drove back to Simo.

Walking along the road lined with palm trees, you can see the Shwedagon Pagoda on the mountaintop in the distance.

Halfway up the mountain, there is another equally magnificent tower, but it is silver.

On the way, they heard that Shen Xin's mission was still pending news. Since they had time, Pan Chenghai suggested that they take a tour of the entire Dehong.

"There are many fun things to do in Simo, such as the Rare Animal Garden, where peacocks roam freely and the scenery is quite nice."

"You can also go to Mengmao. There's a village that's like two countries, you can't miss it. You just asked about buying jade, so go to Mengmao. I'll ask around and I guarantee you'll get some good stuff."

Pan Chenghai was incredibly enthusiastic.

Shen Xin was just asking about jade.

It's still Mom.

Upon hearing that Shen Xin was coming to Yunnan on a business trip, I made a request: could you find her a jade bracelet?

She had traveled to southern Yunnan, but didn't buy anything, fearing she would be scammed.

But Shen Xin is a policeman, so no one dares to lie to him.

They even said they wanted to buy two.

I'm not afraid of the price, as long as it's good.

They were being very secretive, and wouldn't say why they bought it.

She actually has a bracelet.

So Shen Xin immediately guessed that it must be for himself and Shen Shuang.

One was given as dowry, and the other as bride price.

In that case, let's just move our base here in Simo, since we'll be carrying out missions here anyway.

Shen Xin called Chuncheng and asked them to help him bring the MPV he had brought over, and most importantly, to bring Teddy and the others back.

Teddy is feeling better now and has allowed Shen Xin to leave.

But a day is the longest.

Not seeing Shen Xin for a long time still wasn't enough.

Pan Chenghai, who was standing nearby, heard Shen Xin on the phone, telling him to keep the cage closed and to feed him if he made a lot of noise, and he was a little confused.

After Shen Xin hung up the phone, she asked curiously what was going on. "Why did you bring a bird with you on this business trip?"

Didn't they say they came with a mission?

Shen Xin explained that he was going to train the police birds, and finally explained that his mission this time was to use these police birds to assist in solving cases.

Pan Chenghai was stunned and asked incredulously, "So, you can make birds obey you?"

He knew Shen Xin was skilled at training police dogs, but he never expected that Shen Xin could extend this business to birds.

He immediately became interested and asked about some details of the operation.

I was incredulous after hearing it.

"You're really amazing. Think about it, this place is full of mountains, high mountains and dense forests, all primeval forests."

“When we used to go on missions like this, to the border to catch drug traffickers, to be honest, going there was really tough.

He recounted some past incidents of arresting drug dealers.

The process usually involves obtaining intelligence through reconnaissance or informants beforehand, and then knowing that drug dealers will be transporting drugs at a certain time.

But I don't know the exact time or which route to take.

Then we can only deploy controls in advance.

The area is a primeval forest; this side of the border is already tropical.

"To be honest, the mountains are full of poisonous insects and it's so hot and humid that staying there for several days is really a torment."

"Look here, I was bitten by a poisonous snake, and I still have two dents."

Pan Chenghai pulled up his trouser leg and showed Shen Xin his lower leg.

Two fleshy dents, each the size of a mung bean, are clearly visible.

It was a scar left from being bitten by a venomous snake in the mountains while I was lying in wait, and it wasn't treated properly at the time.

“In the past, those caravans were all locals. They had lived in the mountains their whole lives and knew the mountains so well that they would go to those remote and secluded places.”

"So the hardest part is finding them. Even with drones now, it's still a long shot. The trees are so tall, it's very difficult to spot them."

“But your bird is different. It’s like home for them in the forest.”

Pan Chenghai finally understood why he had gone to such lengths to invite Shen Xin to assist in solving the case.

They must have been drawn to these birds' ability to adapt to the forest.

The key point is that I didn't expect Shen Xin to be able to train the bird.

“When I went to Nanjiang before, at the base, they always told me that you were a druid. I was wondering what that meant.”

"I found out later that, Shen Xin, you really are a druid."

Pan Chenghai looked at Shen Xin and thought to himself that this was definitely a unique skill.

Shen Xin gladly accepted the title.

Once they started chatting, Shen Xin, holding Tianqiao, asked her a few more questions.

This is a veteran who has fought on the front lines of the fight against drugs for 16 years and has made so many contributions. He is a hero, and his life must be full of stories.

Mentioning this, Pan Chenghai's tone became somewhat melancholy, and he waved his hand, saying, "What hero or not, don't say that."

“I remember one time, during a reporter interview, he said something like, ‘Who says that only those who stand in the light are heroes?’”

“I think that’s true. I’m grateful that I survived and can stand in the light to receive these honors. I actually feel guilty.”

"Because I know that many people don't have this opportunity."

His tone was deep, and his eyes were somewhat unfocused, as if he were recalling something.

The next moment, perhaps feeling that the topic was too heavy, he immediately laughed and said, "Alright, if we're talking about heroes, what are we?"

“We used to be border guards, so when we were deployed, it was usually to the arrest stage.”

"To be honest, this part isn't that dangerous because we've developed an action plan in advance, and many people are working together. Even if the drug dealers put up a stubborn resistance, it's easy to handle."

He spoke in a nonchalant tone.

But Shen Xin knew that what he called "not that dangerous" was actually extremely dangerous.

Pan Chenghai continued, "The real danger lies with those who conduct reconnaissance."

“Take Captain Wang, for example. Don’t let his cheerful demeanor and weight gain fool you. He actually started out as a detective and has earned many merits.”

"He also worked undercover, and as far as I know, there were several times when someone pointed a gun at his head."

Shen Xin turned his head and glanced at the car following behind.

I really didn’t see it.

But on second thought, it makes sense.

Someone like Jiang Wengang, who was able to rise to the position of captain of the anti-drug brigade of the branch bureau, is no ordinary person.

This is Dehong, the front line of drug control. If Wang Feng didn't have real skills and achievements, how could he have become the captain of the anti-drug brigade in Simo?

However, when it came time for dinner that evening, Wang Feng gave a completely different explanation.

He shook his head and said to Shen Xin, "Don't listen to Lao Pan's nonsense. They are the ones in the most danger."

"Make Lao Pan take off his clothes, look at all those scars on his body, and see who's in danger."

As she spoke, she reached out to pull off Pan Wenhai's clothes.

After the two of them bickered for a while, Wang Feng finally stopped, finished his drink in one gulp, and said, "Actually, things have really gotten much better over the years."

"It might have been more dangerous ten or twenty years ago. But now, we've long since stopped using undercover agents."

"Just think about it, what's the point of using an undercover agent? Is it to gather evidence?"

"Just arrest them on the spot. What evidence do you need? Once you catch them, kill them. Old Pan and his team have carried out many missions and killed so many people over the years, and it took them so long to finally suppress this evil trend."

As Wang Feng spoke, his tone was filled with murderous intent.

"Moreover, in reality, the most difficult step is not finding evidence, but knowing that such a drug trafficking organization exists."

"Once you know, the rest will actually be easier."

"And you must believe that our country is very strong now, so every one of us is precious. We will not allow any of our comrades to take risks."

"Captain Jiang should know that we only have informants now. It's not that dangerous to use entrapment tactics."

He looked at Jiang Wengang.

Jiang Wengang ate his food in silence, but he was also listening, nodding slightly in agreement.

Shen Xin raised his glass and said, "Team Leader Wang, Team Leader Pan, I'd like to toast you both."

Wang Feng and Pan Wenhai are the same; they talk a big game.

But Shen Xin knew that the reality was definitely not as understated as the two of them made it out to be.

(End of this chapter)