Diary of a Criminal Investigator

Zheng Hu was right.

Lu Chuan and Zhang Hui indeed found a homemade handgun in his car.

Plus twenty rounds of bullets.

The two exchanged glances; if Zheng Hu always carried the handgun with him, catching him wouldn’t be that easy.

Not only is the bastard ruthless, but he’s also extremely alert.

No wonder he’s been so audacious for years without getting caught; he certainly has some tricks.

But catching Zheng Hu doesn’t mean the case is closed. On the contrary, his connections below are the most crucial.

Lu Chuan and Zhang Hui plan to leverage the government to expose his network, one step at a time, leading them to people like Zhang Haiyan and Li San, those involved in human trafficking.

Comprehensively dismantle this criminal chain.

West Valley Town police station.

Zhang Hui and Lu Chuan conducted an interrogation of Zheng Hu on site.

But the other party was tough and stubbornly refused to say anything.

"Officers, did you arrest the wrong person? I’m just here for tourism."

Tourism?

Zhang Hui sneered, "Who carries a handgun for tourism, and what’s with the nine birth certificates on you?"

"Ah, those... I found them..."

Zhang Hui...

Outside the police station.

"This guy won’t say anything; what if he takes it to the grave?"

Zhang Hui was discussing with Lu Chuan about the next steps for the interrogation or how to make Zheng Hu talk.

"If all else fails, bring him back first."

Lu Chuan felt that there was no rush for this case.

"Based on the current evidence, the crimes committed by Zheng Hu could likely result in a death sentence."

"He’s very clever, very cautious about the crimes he’s committed, and he’s aware of it."

"So now, to him, living one more day is precious."

"He won’t disclose all of his crimes or the information he knows at once. He will slowly reveal it over time."

"It’s unwise to keep him in West Valley Town; let’s bring him back to Haizhou City and continue investigating subsequent cases."

Zhang Hui listened and nodded in agreement.

This case indeed cannot be rushed.

Moreover, the rescued individuals who were trafficked also need to be settled.

There’s quite a bit of follow-up work.

Additionally, they need to go to Qingzhou to search the government residence.

And confirm whether this person is the mastermind behind the birth certificate theft case at Haizhou City’s Maternal and Child Health Hospital.

Upon returning, they also need to conduct identifications with those involved in the case.

This time, Lu Chuan and Zhang Hui’s business trip lasted a fairly long time, roughly 10 days.

However, the achievements were significant and impressive.

Related case materials have already been reported to Qingzhou and Heishan by Haizhou City’s Public Security Bureau.

Given the wide-ranging involvement of personnel and the extensive historical span of these cases, the three public security bureaus ultimately decided to establish a dedicated investigation team.

Zhang Hui and Lu Chuan transferred the relevant cases and materials over.

It can be foreseen that this investigation team should persist for a while, possibly not disbanding for one or two years.

Criminal Investigation Team of Haizhou City.

Qin Yong was beaming with joy.

The birth certificate theft case at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, after identifications by involved parties, indeed pointed to Zheng Hu as the ultimate mastermind.

The serial numbers of the birth certificates he sold also confirm this.

The government residence also recovered the remaining stolen birth certificates.

At least from the perspective of the birth certificate theft case, the Criminal Investigation Team fulfilled its duty perfectly.

"Lu Chuan, it’s all thanks to you!"

Qin Yong personally poured tea for Lu Chuan.

Qin Yong was already well-informed about the ins and outs of this case.

If not for the substantive progress made by Lu Chuan in the human trafficking case, the birth certificate case might not have been solved.

"Coincidentally, these two cases were connected."

Lu Chuan didn’t expect it either.

The birth certificate theft case at the Maternal and Child Health Hospital was helped by him, uncovering the suspect’s method of stealing birth certificates, and ultimately capturing the offender.

However, at that time, because the offender was being used, the birth certificates were still not found.

Originally, Lu Chuan thought this case might be left hanging.

Unexpectedly, it was related to the human trafficking case he was investigating.

"Haha, anyway, we owe it to you this time!"

"This morning during the meeting, Director Jiang specifically mentioned these cases and said he wants to commend your Criminal Investigation Team and our Criminal Investigation Squad."

"Also, don’t leave later; tonight I’ll invite Old Liu and some others, and we’ll have a gathering as a squad."

The case is resolved, and everyone is delighted.

"Got it, Captain Qin."

Life was relatively peaceful in the subsequent period.

Lu Chuan has been serving as the acting captain of the Criminal Investigation Team for half a year now.

"The eighth of next month is a Good Day; the wedding is set for the eighth of next month!"

Mother Lu has already consulted and determined the date.

The eighth of next month is the best day.

"Shen, what’s your opinion?"

Shen Yan shook her head obediently; she didn’t have any opinions.

The two had already registered their marriage certificate today, so the timing of the wedding doesn’t matter.

As for Lu Chuan’s opinion...

Mother Lu didn’t bother asking.

What opinion can one have about getting married?

As for their marital home, it’s already arranged; within Chenguang District, a villa has been assigned specifically to Lu Chuan.

The Lu Family doesn’t just allocate independent villas within the district for getting married.

Many live together with their parents.

In this generation, Lu Chuan is the first to have his own villa.

This also signifies that he can establish his own branch on the family tree.

In the words of Lu Chuan’s grandfather, who else could establish a branch but a first-class meritorious officer?

Currently, the entrance to Chenguang District has been remodeled.

The district’s entrance has been shifted a bit to the right, and at the original location, a government plaque has been erected.

It reads:

"Home of First-class Meritorious Officers"

If Lu Chuan hadn’t stopped him, his grandfather would have planned to move this thing to the company.

The villa area where the Lu Family resides was already the envy of everyone nearby.

Passersby always wanted a glimpse.

Now, it’s not just envy anymore.

It’s become a place of admiration.

Home of First-class Meritorious Officers, in ancient times, would be where civil officials dismounted from their carriages, and martial officials dismounted from their horses.

Bring fame, show respect to parents, glory in the present, and prosperity in the future.

This is exactly what it means.

Lu Chuan’s grandfather feels that despite creating the mighty Qiangsheng Group, it seems less of an achievement compared to having such a successful grandson.

In the past, people respected Qiangsheng Group because it was wealthy.

Now, it’s not only wealthier.

The Lu Family also has friends!

Nowadays, when Lu Chuan’s grandfather attends gatherings with friends, it feels different.

Everyone has money, but I have a first-class meritorious grandson. Do you?

No, indeed.

The sense of superiority emerges.

Of course, it’s not just Lu Chuan’s grandfather showing off.

Lu Yao’s previous WhatsApp profile photo was of himself driving a sports car.

Now it’s changed.

Lu Yao stands properly by the Home of First-class Meritorious Officer sign for a group photo.

Previously, he watched the gate; now, he watches the sign of Home of First-class Meritorious Officer.