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Chapter 89 The Detective

Wan Chai Police Headquarters.

Chen Fan stood at the entrance of the building and looked up at the gray and white building.

It's smaller than the Central Police Station, but it has a restrained, somber feel.

The two glass doors were polished to a shine, reflecting the towering buildings across the street and the hazy sky above.

People came and went in a hurry, and no one gave him a second glance.

Chen Fan straightened his collar and stepped inside.

The lobby was bustling with people, the sounds of phones ringing and footsteps mingling together, making it more than twice as busy as the area in Central.

He had just reached the elevator entrance when a familiar voice greeted him from the side.

"Afan!"

Chen Fan turned his head, and Yuan Haoyun strode out from the side corridor.

"Yuan Sir".

"Why call me Inspector Yuan? You're in a higher position now, just call me Old Yuan."

Yuan Haoyun walked up to him, looked him up and down, and grinned, "Damn, the last time we met you you were a police chief, and it's only been a few days? You've jumped three levels!"

"Good luck."

Chen Fan's lips curled up slightly.

"Luck? You're kidding me!"

Yuan Haoyun reached out and patted him on the shoulder. "Let's go. Li Sir has arrived. There are quite a few people here today. I'll introduce you to him later."

The two entered the elevator side by side, and Yuan Haoyun suddenly lowered his voice: "By the way, have you heard of Chen Guibin? He's said to be a famous detective in West Kowloon, who has solved many major cases, but he's a bit strange."

Chen Guibin?

The image of an elderly man with a thick beard instantly popped into Chen Fan's mind.

I've heard a little about it.

He nodded slightly, without saying anything more.

The elevator stopped on the third floor, and the two walked along the corridor to the end.

In front of me was a large conference room, the door ajar, and people were already talking inside.

Yuan Haoyun pushed open the door and went in.

The meeting room was quite spacious, with seven or eight tables and chairs neatly arranged, and a huge whiteboard on the wall covered with many photos.

Several people were already seated in their respective places.

Chen Fan's gaze swept across their faces one by one.

First was Fang Jiexia, who was staring intently at the intelligence report in her hand with a stern face.

A little further on, by the window sat a man in his thirties, wearing a crisp white shirt and with his hair neatly combed.

He sat upright, his back ramrod straight, and his expression was tense.

However, his highly distinctive features allowed Chen Fan to recognize the man at a glance.

Liu Jiehui!

A little to the right, there was a man who looked somewhat haggard.

She was in her forties, and her hair was messy, as if she hadn't taken care of it in a long time.

His gaze was unfocused as he stared at the table, his lips moving slightly, as if he were talking to someone, or perhaps talking to himself.

Detective Chen Guibin, specializing in mental illness!

Two other people were sitting in the corner. One was burly with a buzz cut and a stubbly chin, and he was resting with his eyes closed.

The other one was wearing glasses and was looking down at the documents in his hand.

Chen Fan couldn't recall the names of these two men, but judging from their seasoned and composed demeanor, they were likely key personnel transferred from a police station.

Finally, there was the refined-looking man standing in front of the whiteboard.

He was wearing a dark gray suit and gold-rimmed glasses, and had a refined and reserved demeanor, like a university professor.

It was Senior Superintendent Lee Man-bin, who received 0 charges!

Hearing the door open, he turned his head to look.

"Five minutes until eight o'clock, you're very punctual. I hope you'll be just as punctual when you solve the case."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan stood at attention and saluted.

"Yes, Sir!"

Li Wenbin nodded slightly, then pointed to the empty seat.

"Please sit down."

Chen Fan sat down next to Liu Jiehui, while Yuan Haoyun went around to the other side and sat down next to the police officer wearing glasses.

Just then, the door was pushed open again.

A man who looked to be in his early thirties walked in.

He was wearing a police uniform, with deep facial features, high brow bones, and a natural sharpness in his eyes.

Miao Zhishun!

Chen Fan muttered to himself.

"Sorry, there was a traffic jam."

He pulled out a chair and sat down, his movements swift and decisive.

Li Wenbin glanced at the watch.

"Everyone's here, let's begin."

He took the marker in his hand and tapped the photo on the whiteboard.

"V, real name unknown, identity unknown, age unknown."

The only thing that can be confirmed at present is that this person has a direct connection with Dean Magellan and the kidnapping case of Hou Shaorong.

What about the organ smuggling case at St. Mary's Hospital?

With a toothpick dangling from his mouth, Yuan Haoyun raised his hand and asked, "These days everyone outside says we police officers are dogs kept by foreigners. Li Sir, you don't really want me to be a dog, do you?"

"There are still some doubts about this case, and it's not our main task. If you're interested, you can investigate it yourself."

Li Wenbin showed no sign of anger; instead, he offered his advice in a gentle tone.

Yuan Haoyun rolled his eyes.

"Investigate if you want!"

After this little incident, the atmosphere of the meeting became more relaxed.

Let's first outline the timeline.

Li Wenbin picked up a pen and wrote a few lines on the whiteboard.

"First, Magellan, the director of St. Mary's Hospital, was kidnapped on his way to work. The kidnappers were very professional and left very few clues."

"Secondly, V, through unidentified means, forcibly covered the signals of all television stations in Hong Kong and broadcast a live video of Magellan's interrogation."

In the footage, Magellan admitted to his involvement in human organ trafficking and named a series of people involved, including Police Superintendent Hou Shaorong.

Third, Magellan's body was found in an abandoned tenement building in Kowloon.

"Fourth, V broke into Magellan's residence in Kam Suen Garden at night, calmly took away important evidence from the encirclement of more than ten police officers, and took Hou Shaorong away."

Li Wenbin put down his pen and turned to face the crowd.

"The director attaches great importance to this case, and we are under a lot of pressure from above."

"You all know the situation outside now."

The triads took advantage of the chaos to cause trouble, and public trust in the police force has plummeted. If we cannot solve the case in the shortest possible time, the consequences will be even more severe.

"The question now is, who is V's next target? And what is his real purpose in doing all this?"

At this point, Li Wenbin paused, his stern gaze sweeping across the entire room.

"I don't care if V is a madman or a hero, our responsibility is to catch him. You are all people I have carefully selected and recruited, so don't let me down."

"Li Sir!"

Chen Guibin suddenly raised his hand: "I want to go see the place where Magellan died."

"sure."

Li Wenbin regained his composure. "Chen Fan, you form a team with Inspector Fang and Chen Guibin. The rest, Liu Jiehui and Miao Zhishun..."

He then delivered the prepared speech he had already prepared.

The eight people were divided into three teams: Yuan Haoyun, Liu Jiehui, Miao Zhishun, the two unnamed police officers, and Chen Fan's group.

Under Li Wenbin's arrangement, Chen Fan and his team followed Chen Guibin to search for as many clues as possible left by V at the scene.

Liu Jiehui's team was tasked with finding any missing information about Magellan's disappearance.

The last group was assigned to investigate at St. Mary's Hospital.

"Does anyone have any further questions?"

Li Wenbin picked up his water glass, took a sip, and then looked up and asked.

Yuen Ho-wan immediately raised his hand, "Inspector Lee, can I go to the hospital?"

"No!"

Li Wenbin shook his head directly, "The hospital only needs the two of them. Your group might have to deal with gangs, and I don't trust anyone else with that."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Haoyun, who had been somewhat resentful, immediately fell silent.

He's the kind of person who responds to gentle persuasion but not force.

"Is everything alright? Let's get started. Chen Fan, you stay behind."

Li Wenbin glanced at his watch and said.

Although he didn't say how much time the higher-ups had given him to solve the case, none of the people present were newcomers, so they naturally understood the urgency involved.

Without saying a word, they all walked outside.

Soon, only the two of them remained in the meeting room.

Li Wenbin stood in front of the whiteboard, taking down the photos one by one and putting them into a folder.

"sit."

Chen Fan sat down as instructed, his back ramrod straight, his eyes fixed straight ahead.

"Is there something you need, Officer Lee?"

"Don't be so nervous. Compared to them, you and I are on the same side."

Li Wenbin smiled slightly: "Are you getting used to being in the Major Crimes Unit?"

"fine."

"Is it good or bad? Have you ever thought about coming back? Lao Lu has told me many times that he shouldn't have let you go."

"this..."

Chen Fan was a little unsure how to answer.

The man in front of me prefers to use subtle tactics; all his schemes are hidden beneath his gentle exterior.

This can be seen from what Yuan Haoyun just experienced.

"No need to answer immediately, let's talk about it after we finish this."

Li Wenbin smiled slightly and placed his hand on Chen Fan's shoulder: "I just want you to remember that no matter where you are, the 0th Bureau is your home."

"Thank you, Officer Li!"

"Alright, go ahead and get busy."

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan saluted and then walked towards the door.

When they came out of the conference room, they saw Fang Jiexia leaning against the wall. When she saw Chen Fan, she immediately stood up straight.

"What did Inspector Li say to you?"

"It's nothing, just asking if I'm getting used to being in the Major Crimes Unit."

Chen Fan answered casually, as the light passed over her and landed at the other end of the corridor.

Chen Guibin was standing next to the water dispenser, his lips moving as if he were talking to someone he couldn't see.

Fang Jiexia followed Chen Fan's gaze, her brows furrowing slightly. She lowered her voice and said, "This Officer Chen suffers from moderate cognitive impairment and schizophrenia."

She paused after she finished speaking.

"Under normal circumstances, he should have been taken to the hospital."

"The line between genius and madness is often very thin. Sometimes people only need the answer and don't really care about the process."

After Chen Fan finished speaking, he walked over there and finally stopped in front of the water dispenser.

"Inspector Chen, it's time for us to go!"

Chen Guibin turned his head, and the moment his eyes met Chen Fan's gaze, his pupils suddenly contracted.

In his view, Chen Fan had become a different person.

V！

"you!!"

Chen Guibin suddenly shouted out, but when he came to his senses, Chen Fan returned to normal.

"Hmm? Inspector Chen, what's wrong?"

"It's alright, it's alright."

Chen Guibin shook his head slightly, then took a deep breath.

"Your surname is also Chen?"

"Yes, Chen Fan."

"Then I'll call you Afan."

Just as he was about to speak, Fang Jiexia frowned and took half a step forward to block Chen Fan's way.

"Inspector Chan, shouldn't we be heading out now? It's about a forty-minute drive from here to Kowloon, I suggest..."

"Before going to the scene, I'd like to hear Afan's opinion on this case."

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