sinovels Chapter 13 The Great Operation
Chapter 13 The Great Operation
Riding the motorcycles issued by the branch office, Wu Song and Cao Dahua arrived at the security department again after several days.
"Stop right there, what are you doing?"
"I'm from the North City Branch. I'm looking for your Director Zhao." Cao Dahua flashed his badge and quickly offered him a cigarette.
"Hold on!"
A short while later, Zhao Xing, whom I had met a few days ago, came over.
Beside him was a middle-aged man in his forties.
He had a square face and a robust build; the way he walked clearly indicated he had served in the military.
There was even a hint of murderous intent on his face.
Based on his years of experience in the martial arts world, Wu Song was certain that this person had killed someone!
Strangely, Wu Song did not see any black mist on its body.
Seeing that Director Zhao always made sure to stay half a step behind this person, Wu Song guessed that this was probably the Director Wang of the Security Department at Gaotan Steel Plant, whom Xu Bin had mentioned. He had fought in the fiercest battles in the south and had come here after retiring from the military.
"Director Wang."
When Cao Dahua saw the person who came, he smiled and took out two cigarettes. He handed one to Director Wang and then gave one to Zhao Xing. "Old Zhao."
"Captain Cao, has someone died at our steel plant again?" Director Wang held a cigarette between his fingers, smiling helplessly. "I heard someone died while I was on leave these past two days? And you arrested a suspect? Is that guy the killer from the scarecrow case?"
"If that were the case, do you think I would still come here?" Cao Dahua said, taking out a lighter to light a cigarette for Director Wang across from him. "Director Wang, I heard your son was in a car accident a few days ago. Is it nothing serious?"
"It's a minor issue, no fractures, just a mild concussion. He was discharged after a few days. Thank you for your concern. Tell me, what brings you here? I'll cooperate if I can. We also want to catch that killer as soon as possible!" Director Wang slapped his wrist and sighed, "Three people have already been killed. Everyone at our Gotham Steel Plant is in a state of panic. If this continues, I'm afraid the entire plant won't be able to focus on production."
"We're working on it!" Cao Dahua nodded. "Here's the thing, my apprentice and I want to go through all the clues again. Ah, this is my apprentice, Wu Song."
"What a great physique!" Director Wang grabbed Wu Song's hand, patted his arm with the other, and gave it a squeeze. "Hmm, excellent machine gunner material!"
"Director Wang, look at you, you look at everyone as if you're selecting potential soldiers for war."
"Haha, it's an old problem."
Director Wang laughed and said, "Alright, I'll do my best to cooperate with whatever it takes."
"Director Wang, I want to talk to everyone in the security department to see if they have any leads."
"If you had any leads, you would have told me. But if you're willing to talk, then let's talk."
"Thank you very much, Director Wang."
"Old Zhao, you take them and help us with our work."
Don't worry!
"Director Wang, have you ever killed anyone?"
Just as they were about to pass each other, Wu Song suddenly asked a question.
"Yes, I have!" Director Wang replied without hesitation, laughing. "Back in the day, I killed at least a dozen monkeys on the battlefield! Of course, I was also wounded."
Director Wang immediately turned his arm over and pointed to a scar, saying, "A bullet went right through here."
As he spoke, he pointed to a bald patch on the side of his head, "There was shrapnel in my head, and it hurts whenever it rains. I can only drink some alcohol to get through it."
really!
Protecting the country and killing enemies, although it also involves killing people, will not result in black mist on one's body.
He secretly thought to himself that his judgment was correct.
Wanting to say something, Wu Song didn't know what to say. He put his feet together, raised his hand to salute Director Wang, and then went with Cao Dahua to question people one by one according to the list of the steel plant's security department.
The questions asked were very simple and routine.
It's just asking if anyone has heard of anyone having a grudge against either of the two deceased.
The answer I received was always no, and they would say something like, "If there are any clues later," and then they wouldn't ask any more questions.
no need.
Wu Song simply wanted to see if any of the people in the security department were carrying the Black Mist.
After seeing everyone, not a single one could be found.
"I'm done asking!" Director Zhao shook hands with Wu Song. "Could I please have a list? Does your factory have any veterans, or anyone who trained in martial arts for a few years?"
"Well, that'll require some investigation," Zhao Xing said. "Give me two days, and I'll put together a list for you."
"Thank you!"
"Hey, what are you talking about! I'll compile a list and contact you."
"Thanks, Lao Zhao!"
……
When Wu Song and Cao Dahua left the steel plant, the sun had already set behind the mountains.
"Disciple, do you think this killer is a trained martial artist?"
"A rear naked choke shouldn't take long to learn, right? You can learn it in a month."
"Knowing how to use it is one thing, but using it to kill someone is another," Wu Song said.
"This murderer didn't commit a crime of passion, but premeditated murder, using a rear-naked chokehold to knock someone unconscious. How confident must he be?"
If it were me, I'd grab a knife, stab him to death in the rain, drag him to a corner, and run away. How many clues could I possibly find then? The rain would wash everything away.
But he chose to use a naked chokehold and went to great lengths to place the person in the suburbs and make him look like a scarecrow. He was not only confident, but even somewhat arrogant.
This isn't a mindset you can develop in just a few months of practice!
"That makes sense." Cao Dahua nodded, then gave a wry smile. "Is there no one in the security department suspected of being the murderer today?"
"no."
"You really think you can spot the killer just by looking at him? You're so sure of yourself?"
"It shouldn't be," Wu Song changed his mind, smiling as he said, "Master, let's go again when the list comes out in a few days!"
"OK!"
"Thank you, Master. I'll treat you to drinks another day."
"Then go ahead and invite me! Don't just talk the talk."
"Isn't this during the standby period?"
"Just say you don't want to invite me, kid!"
……
January 24th, afternoon.
Zhao Xing from the steel plant's security department called the team.
The list is ready.
Wu Song immediately wanted to go to the steel plant with Cao Dahua again.
"Where are you going?"
"Go to the steel mill and investigate."
"Can the investigation be completed today?"
"..." Wu Song thought for a moment, and Zhao Xing said that there were more than two hundred people on the list, and they were from different departments.
This is not something that can be checked in three or four hours.
"Take a break. We just had a meeting. According to the weather station, it will start raining around 6:30 and turn into heavy rain at 8:00 tonight. So, our branch will be having a big operation tonight!"
The branch bureau and various police stations mobilized a total of more than 200 people!
Although the killer in the Scarecrow case didn't commit his crimes every time it rained, a quick check of the rainfall data shows that there were never more than two rain showers between each crime. So, it's still possible to run into that guy this time!
Everyone, get yourselves ready! Give it your all tonight, 120%! Don't let me down!
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the Third Squadron became serious.