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Chapter 87 Promotion to Inspector (3K)

The next day, the entire port city was abuzz with the news from a single newspaper.

The front page of Ming Pao Weekly devoted the entire article to the headline in bold black letters: "Gunshots Under the Mask: Criminals Escape Unscathed, Police Force Helpless"

The accompanying image is of that smiling mask.

Under the white light of the searchlight, the upward curve of his lips was magnified to take up most of the page, creating an indescribable eeriness and irony.

Additionally, there was a specially bolded commentary at the end of the report.

"It is understood that Dean Magellan's residence may contain crucial evidence about organ trafficking networks."

After entering the residence, V took the items with him.

Our reporter witnessed the entire process firsthand and had a brief encounter with V himself—he declined the interview but did not harm the reporter.

The question that all citizens of the port city should consider is:

Why could a masked criminal move freely under the guns of more than a dozen police officers?

Why didn't he kill all the police officers, but instead precisely hit only their service weapons?

Why is it that the person he wanted to take away happened to match the name that Dean Magellan mentioned in the video?

Who exactly is V?

What exactly is his purpose in doing all this?

The police called him a criminal, but what he did reminded many of another person, Seraph.

This report was like a bomb, completely shattering the already turbulent atmosphere in the port city.

Everywhere you look, from the streets and alleys to the teahouses and ice cream parlors, people are talking about V.

Some say he's crazy, some say he's a hero, and some compare him to Seraphs.

Some people speculated that he might be an insider in the police force, otherwise how could he be so familiar with the police's deployment?

The other clubs also started making trouble.

As if by prior arrangement, the various groups of short mules all chose to start causing trouble in their respective territories at night.

Shops were smashed, territory was seized, and street fights broke out; blue and red police lights could be seen flashing everywhere in the night.

Public trust in the police force has plummeted.

The complaint hotline has been overwhelmed, and the public relations department is exhausted from dealing with it.

Long queues formed outside the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) as citizens came to report problems within the police force.

Reporters surrounded the residences of several high-ranking foreign officials, pressing them for an explanation of the organ trafficking case.

The entire port city was like a pot of boiling porridge, bubbling and bubbling, and no one could stop it.

Central Police Station, Major Crimes Unit.

Compared to the relaxed atmosphere a few days ago, the atmosphere here is now frighteningly tense.

Inside the office, Uncle Biao sat in a chair.

His eye bags were even more swollen than yesterday, and a layer of white stubble had appeared on his chin, making him look ten years older.

"Afan, what do you think that bastard is trying to do? What benefits will he get?"

"I think that V has antisocial personality disorder and also exhibits some histrionic personality traits. He's doing this for a few reasons: either to satisfy his vanity or to see us embarrass ourselves!"

Chen Fan said with a serious expression, "I think the most important thing now is not how to arrest people, but to give the citizens an explanation, otherwise..."

"well..."

Uncle Biao sighed softly, his expression very complicated.

"Of course I know that, but if the higher-ups won't give any permission, who would dare to investigate St. Mary's Hospital?"

"If we don't act now, and V produces the evidence he has, it will be too late!"

Chen Fan's expression was serious, and his tone was solemn.

"Who knows what those foreigners are thinking?"

Uncle Biao said somewhat dismissively, "Alright, let's wait for the director to come back from the meeting and see what he has to say."

As the saying goes, speak of Cao Cao, and Cao Cao appears.

He had barely finished speaking when there was a knock on the office door.

A clerk peeked in.

"Uncle Biao, Inspector Chan, the Commissioner wants to see you."

"Um.

""

Uncle Biao stubbed out his cigarette, stood up, and straightened his clothes.

"Let's go and see what those people have to say. There are all sorts of gods and Buddhas outside right now. Superintendent Li has called me several times to ask for the person, but I've refused them all."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Chen Fan.

"Ah Fan, you have to hold on. Ka Kui isn't back yet, and we can't do without you here."

"Uncle Biao, don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who forgets kindness."

Chen Fan nodded slightly.

The two walked towards the director's office one after the other. As they passed the three doors, they could still hear the sounds of discussion inside.

Especially the chili peppers; even through the door, you couldn't stop the water he blew out.

"You young people are so energetic."

Uncle Biao turned his head and smiled.

Chen Fan pursed his lips, his face darkening slightly.

Those darn chili peppers deserve a good beating.

A moment later, in the director's office.

Uncle Biao knocked on the door, and only after hearing a sound from inside did he lead Chen Fan in.

Raymond sat in the chair, his expression very serious.

"This incident has escalated too much; it's no longer something that can be resolved by just one region."

He looked up at Chen Fan as he said this.

"Ah Fan, I actually admire you more than Ka Kui. He's too impulsive and easily acts on impulse, but you're different. You're calm and always manage to surprise me."

"You flatter me, Director. I should have much more to learn from you!"

Chen Fan spoke without batting an eye, which made Uncle Biao secretly give him a thumbs up.

"Excessive modesty is hypocrisy."

Raymond waved his hand and then pushed over a document: "This is your letter of appointment. I told the higher-ups about your finding of Dean Magellan's body. Director Lawrence was very pleased. From today onwards, you are an inspector."

In addition, I'm giving you a position as sheriff; you can recommend someone.

The surprise came so suddenly that Chen Fan was stunned for a moment.

It wasn't until Uncle Biao tugged at his sleeve that he snapped out of his daze.

"Thank you, Director. I will definitely try my best to do better and won't let you down!"

Chen Fan stood at attention and saluted, his voice loud and clear.

Raymond nodded in satisfaction, then his expression turned serious.

"Don't get too excited yet. I've promoted you, but I have an important task for you. Are you confident you can handle it?"

"About V?"

Chen Fan raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"Yes, the higher-ups have decided to set up a special task force, and I recommended you."

Raymond stood up and walked over to Chen Fan, patting him on the shoulder: "Remember, you don't have to do anything, but you absolutely cannot make a mistake. You're still young, you'll have plenty of opportunities to make a difference. Just don't follow Jiaju's example, understand?"

"Don't worry, Director, I know!"

After finishing his sentence, Chen Fan tentatively asked, "Should I go alone, or with a team?"

"You're all alone."

Raymond immediately replied, "The people transferred here this time are all elites from various police stations, many of whom are very good at solving cases. You just need to learn from them."

"Understood!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan immediately stepped forward and replied, "No mistakes, no trouble for the police station!"

"Okay, you can go out now."

Raymond nodded in satisfaction.

In retrospect, he really had to thank Chen Fan. If it weren't for Magellan's body, the pressure on the Central Environment Administration wouldn't have been so small.

Chen Fan raised his hand in salute, then strode out of the office.

He also needed to talk to the team members and discuss the recommended candidate for sheriff.

The atmosphere inside the third team's office was very lively.

Chili stood in front of the whiteboard, holding a marker in her hand, and drew a crooked mask pattern on it, with the words "V's Next Step" written in big letters next to it!

"Let me tell you, V definitely went for the list last night."

Chili tapped the whiteboard with his pen cap. "He's going to use evidence to nail those high and mighty bastards to the pillar of shame!"

His tone was excited, not at all like he was discussing crime.

I don't think so.

Curry sat in his seat, arms crossed, brows slightly furrowed. "Nobody knows what V is thinking. He might just go and kill them one by one according to the names Magellan left behind."

"If it were just murder, it wouldn't have caused such a commotion!"

Chili turned around, pointing at Curry with her pen, "Look at Seraph, people like that always have a plan. They ruin your reputation first, then they start their attack!"

Ma Jun leaned against the cabinet in the corner and remained silent.

Hearing this, he finally couldn't help but speak up: "V must have seen what Superintendent Hou said at the press conference. Lying in front of the whole city of Hong Kong—if I were in his shoes, I wouldn't tolerate it either!"

"So that's why you beat someone up like that last time."

Song Zijie chimed in from the side, his tone tinged with helplessness.

"What I called acting on behalf of Heaven was justice."

Ma Jun replied without changing his expression, "Besides, didn't Brother Fan say I did a good job?"

Song Zijie shook his head and didn't argue with him anymore.

He turned to Fang Jiexia, who had been standing silently by the window, and asked, "Fang Sir, what do you think?"

Upon hearing this, Fang Jiexia turned around and glanced at the four people.

Today she was wearing a dark blue shirt, her hair was styled in a looser bun than usual, with a few stray strands hanging down beside her ears, making her look dashing and spirited.

"The most likely scenario is another live broadcast across Hong Kong."

"V is a very ritualistic person. Magellan's case was about revealing the truth, and Hou Shaorong's case will most likely be a public trial."

If he wants to portray himself as a judge who is above the law, then he will definitely take action on the biggest stage.

"But the TV station is already under martial law."

Curry interjected, "I heard that the Flying Tigers are on standby at any time. They've surrounded several buildings on Broadcast Drive like an iron barrel, so that not even a fly can get in."

Even if V wanted to start live streaming, there's nowhere to begin.

"Perhaps he's waiting for an opportunity."

Fang Jiexia thought for a moment: "Wait until we relax, wait until martial law is lifted, or..."

Before she could finish speaking, the office door was pushed open from the outside.

Chen Fan stood at the door, his gaze sweeping around the room before finally settling on the mask drawn on the whiteboard.

"They're all pretty free."

He strode in. "Who drew this? It's so ugly!"

"Um, I...I drew it."

Chili chuckled sheepishly.

Do you think it's ugly?

"ugly..."

"You still drew it if it's ugly!"

Chen Fan gently patted him on the shoulder. "It's a complete mess outside. Instead of wasting time thinking here, we should be dealing with more cases. That's what we should be doing!"

"Okay, Brother Fan, we're just waiting for you to come back."

Chili deliberately adopted a fawning expression: "Only under your leadership can Team Three unleash its full fighting potential!"

"Get lost!"

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Chen Fan cursed at him in an annoyed tone.