Notes From A Criminal Investigation 7 Chapter 4

Lao Pu looked at the whiteboard thoughtfully, gently waving his folding fan.

Marcus picked up the remote control of the projector and said, "We have been investigating the situation of Yang Yongfu's close relatives recently. The direct relatives working in Yang Guoxiong's enterprise deserve our special attention. Yang Yongfu's uncle Wu Jiayong was once the office director of Yang Guoxiong's enterprise and the highest-ranking person among Yang Guoxiong's relatives. He was in a core position and directly served Yang Guoxiong. After Yang Guoxiong committed suicide by jumping off a building, Wu Jiayong left Jiangzhou and returned to Huzhou. At present, he has a small coal mine and a garment factory in Huzhou, and his economic conditions are not bad."

A video related to Wu Jiayong appeared on the projector. Wu Jiayong drove a pickup truck, parked it, and limped into the garment factory.

Lao Pu asked: "Pause, how did Wu Jiayong's leg become lame?"

Marcus said: "It is said that it was because of a car accident."

Old Pu looked at the sign of Mingyang Garment Factory and said, "Wu Jiayong started a small coal mine and a garment factory. These two businesses are totally unrelated. It's a bit strange."

Marcus said: "According to our understanding, many of the female workers in the garment factory are wives of small coal miners. In addition to Wu Jiayong, Yang Guoxiong's younger brother Yang Guozhi and younger sister Yang Guolian also worked in Yang Guoxiong's company. Yang Guozhi has a low level of education and works in the company's security department, while Yang Guolian works in the logistics department."

Wang Hua said: "I followed the investigators from Mingyang County to visit Wu Jiayong, Yang Guozhi and Yang Guolian. When these three mentioned Yang Yongfu's disappearance, they were very sad. They were clearly playing dumb in front of us, which shows that they were not honest."

After talking about the case for a while, Lao Pu opened his folding fan with a bang, then snapped it shut and said, "You guys continue to talk about the case. Owen, come with me to the office on the second floor, and we'll talk about something."

From the expressions on Director Lao Jiang, Marcus, and Wang Hua's faces, Owen knew that something special must have happened. Lao Pu did not take the initiative to say anything, and he did not ask, and accompanied Lao Pu to the office on the second floor.

Owen was familiar with Marcus's office. He took out a white porcelain cup from the cabinet and brewed Maofeng tea.

"It smells really good, good tea." Lao Pu took a sip of the tea and said, "I'm here to talk to you today on official business. The Provincial Public Security Department has set up a special task force to investigate unsolved homicide cases, and named the operation 'Autumn Wind Operation'. What do you think of this name? It feels like a scene from a movie or TV series, right? The task force has seven sub-groups, and personnel are drawn from all over the province to join the task force. You have been transferred to the task force and are responsible for the work of the second group."

Owen frowned and said, "From what Mr. Park said, this is already decided?"

Lao Pu said: "Indeed, the provincial department's document has been issued."

"I have to leave?" In Jiangzhou, in addition to the Liam case, there is also the Bai Yumei case. Owen is worried and looks embarrassed.

Lao Pu said, "I know what you are thinking, and I came here specially today. Owen, you should have a longer-term vision. The provincial department is a big platform, and it is more suitable for you."

Owen said bluntly: "The Liam case has not been solved, and now there is the case of Zhang Xiaoshu's mother. I promised Zhang Xiaoshu that I don't want to leave Jiangzhou for both public and private reasons."

Lao Pu waved his folding fan casually and said, "I participated in the formulation of the plan for the special task force on unsolved homicide cases and made some reasonable suggestions. The second task force is responsible for Jiangzhou, Huzhou and Qinyang, which is the southwest corner of Shannan. The Liam case and the Bai Yumei case are still within your scope of responsibility, but the responsibility on your shoulders is heavier."

Owen's eyes lit up and he said, "The second task force is responsible for the unsolved murder cases in Jiangzhou, Huzhou and Qinyang?"

"The provincial department has a basis for assigning the second task force to be in charge of these three areas. From a geographical point of view, Bayue Mountain runs through the three regions of Jiang, Hu, and Qin, and the mountains and rivers are connected. Historically, these three regions have been separated and reunited, and people have frequent exchanges. Criminals are accustomed to roaming and hiding between the three regions. Judging from the cases you handled, Qiu Hongbing traveled between Huzhou and Jiangzhou, Qin Li's brother came to Qinyang from Jiangzhou, and Huang Dasen must not have left these three regions. The murderers of the Liam case and the Bai Yumei case must also be in these three places. Your arrival in the second task force will not only not affect the investigation of these two cases, but will be more conducive to mobilizing resources from all over the country to solve the cases."

Lao Pu had been paying attention to Owen and knew all the cases he investigated. He accurately hit Owen's "weak spot". Owen no longer hesitated and said, "Since it has been ordered, I can only obey."

Lao Pu smiled and said, "According to the requirements of the provincial department, you will be officially transferred to the Provincial Criminal Investigation Corps, and the other members of the task force can only be seconded. You have a small benefit. Each team has seven people, and the team leader can recommend two team members. The other four people must be considered for transfer from Huzhou and Qinyang."

Owen thought for a moment and said, "Ge Xiangdong, Jiang Keyang from the Serious Crime Unit, Zhou Tao from the Video Brigade, and Fan Yong from the Special Police Brigade."

Lao Pu laughed and said, "You want to copy the 105th Task Force! Ge Xiangdong is not suitable. His position is very important. He serves the whole province and is very busy. He definitely cannot be assigned to the second task force. Jiang Keyang is the 'divine eye' from the railway station police station. He has good abilities. Why do you want to transfer Zhou Tao and Fan Yong?"

Owen said: "Zhou Tao is a technical talent with a talent for video investigation. He played an important role in the Xu Hai dismemberment case and the Qiu Hongbing case."

Lao Pu said: "If I remember correctly, Fan Yong is in the special police detachment. What role can he play?"

Owen said: "The second task force may also encounter emergencies when handling homicide cases. Fan Yong is very strong and has worked in the drug enforcement team and the special police team. The task force needs someone who is proficient in tactics."

"Since you mentioned these three people, I can report to Captain Liu." After the general discussion, Lao Pu stood up, waved his folding fan, and said, "Let's go upstairs and continue discussing the case."

Just after work in the afternoon, Lao Pu went to the command center of the Municipal Public Security Bureau to meet with Director Guan Peng.

Owen returned to the new building of the Criminal Police Team and specially made a cup of good tea for Jiang Keyang.

The Maofeng tea floated in the water, quickly dyeing the entire cup green. Jiang Keyang blew the tea leaves floating on the surface and said, "Owen has never taken the initiative to make tea for me. If he is being so attentive to me, there must be something wrong."