Major Crimes Unit Starts with Police Academy Students

I'm asking what you're doing at this restaurant?

Scarface replied,

"Do some odd jobs,"

Zhao Jiwei extended his hand and then said,

"Please show me your personal identification."

Scarface was a little scared, but he still cooperated with Zhao Jiwei, hurriedly pulling out his identification.

Zhao Jiwei took out his police mobile terminal, which showed that the person was a recently released convict.

Zhao Jiwei stared at the scarred man for a while, and was about to speak when Wu Mingcheng came out.

Wu Mingcheng extended his hand to Zhao Jiwei, who understood and quickly handed over the scarred man's personal identification to Wu Mingcheng.

Then, Wu Mingcheng returned his personal identification documents to Scarface.

He knew that what convicts and recently released prisoners were most bothered by people checking their ID cards without reason.

Such people are emotionally fragile and experience a strong sense of loss.

He walked up to Scarface and said with a smile.

"Do you have a cigarette? Could I have one?"

Scarface quickly took out a cigarette and handed it to Wu Mingcheng, then proactively took out a lighter and held it up to Wu Mingcheng's face.

After lighting it, Wu Mingcheng expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you,"

Actually, Wu Mingcheng doesn't smoke much because he feels that smoking causes too much damage to his organs.

At this moment, lighting a cigarette would further bridge the gap between him and Scarface.

There's a saying that goes, "Men's friendships are built over cigarettes and alcohol."

Wu Mingcheng said kindly,

"How are you doing? It's been a while since you came out. Are you adjusting to life outside?"

Zhao Jiwei, who was standing to the side, was taken aback when he heard Wu Mingcheng's words.

He didn't tell Wu Mingcheng that the scarred man in front of him was a convict, so how did Wu Mingcheng know?

When Scarface heard Wu Mingcheng's question, he looked up at Wu Mingcheng and gave him a helpless smile.

He said,

"I'm adapting alright, but I feel like I'm out of touch with society. I can't do anything, I can only do odd jobs for others."

Wu Mingcheng looked at the scarred man and said,

Having this kind of job is pretty good; it allows me to support myself.

Take a closer look at the changes in society today, and then make your plans. There are still many ways to make money now.”

Scarface nodded upon hearing Wu Mingcheng's words.

"Yeah, I thought so too,"

Soon, Wu Mingcheng finished his cigarette and, before turning to leave, patted Scarface on the shoulder.

"After you get out, live a good life and never go down the same path again. Think back to the time you were in there."

Scarface's expression hardened upon hearing this; however, Wu Mingcheng had already led Zhao Jiwei away from the backyard.

After they returned, Xiao Bao had already finished eating. Zhao Jiwei suppressed his doubts and said to the person inside,

"Bill, please,"

A waitress came to settle the bill, and Scarface didn't come out again. Just as Wu Mingcheng and Zhao Jiwei were about to leave, Zhang Zhijie arrived with his grandmother.

Zhang Zhijie asked Zhao Jiwei to hand Xiaobao over to his grandmother, and the three of them walked towards the police car.

Zhao Jiwei then quickly whispered to Zhang Zhijie,

“Master, there’s a person we’re particularly concerned about here. I just checked his ID card, and only recently did I discover that he’s a recently released convict.”

Zhang Zhijie turned his head to look at him.

"and then?"

Zhao Jiwei shook his head.

That was it.

Zhang Zhijie shook his head and didn't look at him again.

At this moment, Zhao Jiwei asked again, puzzled.

"Mingcheng, you didn't even check his ID. How did you know he had just been released from prison?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhijie also looked at Wu Mingcheng with curiosity.

Wu Mingcheng smiled slightly, and then said,

"Hahaha, that's because you didn't notice. Actually, the prisons, detention centers, and jails give us a list of released people in their jurisdiction every quarter, and this person's information is on it."

Chapter 339 Nowhere to Stay

Upon hearing this, Zhao Jiwei asked in confusion,

"Really? But I don't see this list."

Zhang Zhijie also looked at Wu Mingcheng with a puzzled expression, wondering how Wu Mingcheng had seen the list.

Zhao Jiwei just told him that the scarred man, this former convict, was just released from prison.

The reason he didn't seem to care much was because he was already aware of the convict's existence.

Moreover, the scarred man behaved very well after he came out and didn't cause any trouble.

However, that list was issued two months ago, before Wu Mingcheng and his group even arrived at the Jiulihe Police Station.

Wu Mingcheng said with a smile,

“We’ve only been here for less than a month, how could you possibly know? I found this while going through the files in the archives.”

Zhao Jiwei then spoke.

"No wonder you spend all your time in File Room 16,"

Zhang Zhijie glanced at Wu Mingcheng, then at his apprentice Zhao Jiwei.

He couldn't help but wonder, they were the same age, and Wu Mingcheng might even be younger, so why was there such a big difference?

Look at Wu Mingcheng, not only is he extremely capable, but he is also remarkably low-key, calm and composed in the face of adversity, and has a sharp mind.

Moreover, he showed absolutely no arrogance or complacency, which is the most commendable quality.

Look at Cao Jianhua in the institute, he's a typical negative example. As soon as he achieves a little success, he becomes incredibly arrogant.

Look at your apprentice again. He's always arrogant and impetuous, and looks down on the work of a community police officer.

He thought about it and realized, "Oh dear, there's really no comparison."

At this point, Zhao Jiwei continued to ask,

"Master, is the mediation over?"

Zhang Zhijie looked at him, immediately shook his head, and said irritably,

"This kind of thing never ends. It's just that things have calmed down now, but who knows when it might start up again,"

Seeing his master's impatient look, Zhao Jiwei was also puzzled. He didn't seem to have offended him in any way.

As evening fell, it was instructor Ye Wei's turn to work the night shift again in the corridor of the police station's office area.

Deputy Director Cheng Hao was handing over shifts to Ye Wei when he said,

"No, really not? I'm serious, I happen to have nothing to do today."

My wife picks up the kids at home, so I can easily continue working another shift.

Ye Wei said with a smile,

"Alright, Director Cheng, I can't keep letting you cover my shifts all the time. You should go home and spend time with your wife and kids."

I'm fine here. My husband even took the day off to take care of the elderly."

Cheng Hao immediately shook his head and said,

"Sigh, it's really not easy for us female coppersmiths to do this job. It's so hard."

"Alright, if you're free, I'll go to Xia Jie's house with the director."

Upon hearing Cheng Hao's words, Ye Wei immediately asked,

"What? Xia Jie's mother is calling again?"

Cheng Hao gave a helpless wry smile, and just then he looked up and saw Zhao Jiwei sitting not far away with several police officers on duty. While the others were chatting, he was dozing off.

Cheng Hao gestured to Zhao Jiwei to speak.

"Hey, instructor, I bet this kid has nowhere to stay."