In just three short days, a cold case that had been dormant for eleven years was solved.
One of the two vicious suspects was dead, and the other was arrested, while a large portion of the 30,000 yuan in wages previously stolen from the textile factory had been recovered.
Although the identity of the killer came as a shock, it brought some comfort to the deceased.
When the news reached the Municipal Bureau, it caused an instant sensation.
Everyone, including the bureau leadership, began to look at Wang Anguo—the criminal investigation captain who had been fast-tracked from a small county town—with newfound respect.
Even the deputy captain and others, who had previously been acting a bit too cocky, had now settled down!
Everyone could see that Wang Anguo not only had connections but was also highly capable in his own right.
When dealing with someone like him, it’s best to go along with him; if you insist on butting heads, you’d better be prepared to face the consequences.
Moreover, just like the military, the police force reveres strength.
Wang Anguo had proven his strength through his own abilities, so several key members of the Criminal Investigation Unit—including Zhou Daqiang, head of the First Unit, and Li Yuanqing, head of the Second Unit—began signaling their intention to align themselves with him.
After this incident, Wang Anguo had effectively established a firm foothold within the Criminal Investigation Division.
And yet, he hadn’t even gotten to know everyone on the team yet.
It could be said that he had truly worked a miracle.
However, before Wang Anguo could even catch his breath, higher-ups had already assigned them a new mission.
Municipal Bureau Conference Room!
A high-level meeting chaired personally by Chief Li Kang was underway. More than a dozen officials were present, including Deputy Chiefs Wang Zhengyi, Qian Yonghua, and Hu Anming. Compared to them, Wang Anguo looked utterly insignificant.
“The situation is as follows: higher-ups have instructed our bureau to ensure the safety of Mr. Huang and his delegation upon their arrival. Does everyone have confidence in this?”
“We are!”
Li Kang glanced at Wang Anguo, who was seated below him, and said, “Comrade Anguo, your Criminal Investigation Team performed exceptionally well in the oil drum murder case. You made bold assumptions and verified them carefully, solving the case in just three days. Very good.”
“Therefore, the bureau has decided to entrust this security mission to your Criminal Investigation Team. The follow-up work on the oil drum murder case will be handled by Criminal Investigation Unit 1. You will lead Criminal Investigation Unit 2 and the Special Operations Unit to take up positions at the City Hotel tonight. You must ensure the safety of our distinguished guests!”
“Yes, sir. We will complete the mission!”
Li Kang then turned to Jin Gui, the head of the Public Security Division, and said in a stern voice, “Comrade Jin Gui, public order in the city has been somewhat chaotic lately, especially at the bus and train stations. The number of vagrants and transient migrants is growing by the day, and many people have already raised concerns about this issue.”
“Starting tomorrow, your Public Security Brigade, in coordination with local neighborhood watch personnel, will carry out targeted enforcement operations in these areas.”
“Additionally, black markets are becoming increasingly rampant in various parts of the city, severely disrupting the stable operation of our local economy. You must not turn a blind eye to this!”
“Yes, sir!”
“Also, you must step up patrols in the city center to ensure that during the distinguished guests’ inspection tour…”
Since Huang Lixing and his delegation were not only distinguished guests invited by the provincial Investment Promotion Bureau but also the first group of foreign investors brought in by North Sai Province following the reform and opening-up,
Consequently, not only did the provincial government attach great importance to this, but the municipal and district authorities were equally vigilant, fearing any missteps in the reception! dxmbang
Consequently, the reception arrangements were taken to the highest possible level.
Even if high-ranking officials from the capital came down for an inspection, they might not receive such high-level hospitality.
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July 30, 3:00 p.m.
After concluding the municipal bureau meeting, Wang Anguo briefly assigned tasks to his team, then led more than ten key members of Team Two and the elite of the Special Operations Unit to the Municipal Hotel, where they took charge of security operations.
To ensure the safety of the distinguished guests, they thoroughly reviewed the hotel’s reception procedures and protocols, and even conducted a comprehensive inspection of the rooms where Huang Lixing and his party were staying—truly going above and beyond.
It was no wonder Wang Anguo was so on edge; he clearly remembered what Li Yi had said before leaving.
He had been told that upon taking office, he would encounter two murder cases—one new and one old. The old case had already occurred and had been solved.
This proved that everything Li Yi had said was true!
In other words, another homicide was about to occur in the city in the near future.
Although he didn’t know exactly where it would happen or whether it would be a violent crime, Wang Anguo dared not take it lightly.
Fortunately, after a thorough inspection, the preparations at the City Hotel were found to be quite thorough and meticulous.
Everything is in order now; all that remains is to await the arrival of the distinguished guests!
What Wang Anguo didn’t know was that while he was waiting for Huang Lixing and the others to arrive, Li Yi was waiting as well.
For Li Yi, Huang Lixing represented an opportunity to resolve his own difficulties.
He was quite confident he could get money from Huang Lixing; after all, whether it was Wang Anguo, Li Gang, or Liang Yukuai, he had already proven his capabilities with these men.
All he had to do was leak a little inside information to Huang Lixing, and he was sure Huang would be completely under his thumb.
Of course, the prerequisite was getting Li Yi to meet him!
If he couldn’t even meet the man, all that talk would be nothing but hot air.
Fortunately, the target didn’t keep Wang Anguo, Li Yi, and the others waiting long. At 5:30 p.m., as a convoy of Volga sedans pulled up to the City Hotel, Hong Kong tycoon Huang Lixing and his entourage finally arrived.
When Li Yi saw the massive motorcade outside through the window, the corners of his mouth couldn’t help but turn up slightly.
The Volga M24—that was the national car of our northern big brother, imported in large numbers into the country in previous years.
Naturally, the Volga sedans imported into the country weren’t intended for civilian use; almost all of them were designated as official vehicles for high-ranking officials back then.
Because the deer-shaped emblem on the front grille looked quite imposing, many people referred to them as “Golden Deer” cars.
In fact, even the first passenger car prototyped by the Beijing Automobile Manufacturing Plant back then—the Dongfanghong sedan—was modeled after the Volga M21.
In North Sai Province, only the major provincial-level agencies could afford to use Volga sedans; for officials in Xiangning City, being able to drive a 212 compact jeep was already a luxury.
Based on this alone, Li Yi concluded that Huang Lixing and his group had arrived.
After more than half an hour, Li Yi spotted several fashionably dressed men and women, flanked by a dozen or so public security officials, walking toward Building 2, where he was located.
Clearly, they were there to arrange accommodations for Huang Lixing and his group first.
It seemed just as it had been in his previous life: these people were assigned to the most luxurious Building 2, and this hadn’t changed just because he was staying there.
For Li Yi, this was actually good news.
After all, those closest to the water get the moon first!
Suddenly, Li Yi spotted a familiar figure in the crowd.
He hadn’t expected Wang Anguo to be there as well, and judging by his position, he must have been in charge of hotel security.
Seeing this, Li Yi couldn’t help but smile.
With Liu Jingshan handling the catering and Wang Anguo in charge of security, getting close to Huang Lixing would be a piece of cake.
With that in mind, Li Yi quickly smoothed out his clothes, turned around, and headed for the door—he had to go and say hello to that Mr. Huang, didn’t he!