Police officer Chen Shu

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Upon hearing that Ma Suo would soon be transferred, Chen Shu immediately perked up, knowing what Zeng Hong meant.

Officer Ma, whose real name is Ma Wei, is a veteran police officer with over a decade of experience. However, the older officers at the station all know that his true passion lies elsewhere. Every weekend, he's out working on his career path. He also enjoys networking and socializing with other units.

This time, I think things will work out.

Chen Shu thought to himself: With Ma Suo gone, the position of deputy director will be vacant. However, generally speaking, as a grassroots law enforcement unit, police stations rarely select officers from within the unit for promotions.

He looked at the calm and composed instructor sitting in front of him and hesitated.

As the instructor of the police station, Zeng Hong has no authority or qualification to promote or transfer the police officers in his station. However, if the deputy directors he mentors agree, then it's a done deal.

Therefore, Zeng Hong's implication was that during this period, if Chen Shu could rely on his past work performance and receive another third-class merit award, his chances of being promoted would be very high, and everything would fall into place naturally.

If you don't have any achievements to show for yourself, with so many eyes watching at the grassroots level, it's easy to cause trouble if you insist on promoting someone.

Chen Shu pondered for a moment, just as he was about to say something, when Zeng Hong gently waved his hand, signaling him not to speak.

“Xiao Shu, Ren Da took a liking to you when he came over during the last kidnapping case. He mentioned to me these past few days that he wants to transfer you to the Criminal Investigation Division. He can put in a good word for you with the Political Department, and our unit has no objections.”

For police officers to be transferred between units, in addition to the consent of the top leaders of both the sending and receiving units, the approval of the deputy director in charge is also required, and the political department will coordinate and arrange the transfer.

Going through this process requires just as many resources and connections as getting promoted. However, because police stations and criminal investigation units are grassroots units with many tasks and busy schedules, it is still easier than transferring to a higher-level agency.

Zeng Hong refilled their teacups, took a small sip, and smiled slightly.
"Xiao Shu, you were injured on duty recently, and if you can get a third-class merit award this time, we could try to work things out. Tell me your thoughts."

Chen Shu, who had followed Zeng Hong closely in his police career for several years, understood his tactics all too well.

Chen Shu had heard about his upright, incorruptible, and impartial work and life style countless times, and he had personally witnessed it over the years! Given that, Chen Shu dared to say, "Try manipulating something like this!"
Chen Shu immediately suppressed his excitement, looked calmly at the other person, and said righteously, "I will obey the organization's arrangements. If you want me to stay in the station, I will stay in the station; if you want me to go to the Criminal Investigation Division, I will go to the Major Crimes Unit."

This answer was somewhat ambiguous, implying that he would agree to a promotion within the Zhongshan Police Station, and he would also agree to a promotion to the Criminal Investigation Division, but only to the Major Crimes Unit, and he wouldn't consider other squads.

Chen Shu's little scheme was crystal clear to Zeng Hong, a veteran police officer with decades of experience. Zeng Hong couldn't possibly understand his meaning, but after all, Chen Shu was his last disciple. Over the years, Chen Shu had indeed worked hard and achieved some tangible results at the Zhongshan Police Station.

Zeng Hong actually hoped that Ren Da could go further in his police career. Otherwise, he wouldn't have revealed Ren Da's intentions.

After all, there are far more opportunities to solve cases and earn merit at the Criminal Investigation Division than at the local police station. If you're capable, promotions are much faster. And in terms of future police seniority, you'll have a significant advantage over officers without criminal investigation experience.

Zeng Hong nodded, roughly understanding Chen Shu's meaning. With the matter settled, he then began to perform his duties, engaging in a friendly and persuasive conversation.

"Xiao Shu, how's the food at the cafeteria lately? Are you enjoying it?"

After finishing their business, Chen Shu was in a good mood and started talking about things Zeng Hong liked. The two chatted happily.

The following afternoon, while Chen Shu was browsing several well-known police forums on the intranet in his office, he received a call from Boss Zheng.

"Boss, I haven't let you down. I've found some useful information about those two little rascals you told me about last time."

One could imagine the obsequious look on the middle-aged, overweight man's face. Chen Shu was somewhat bothered; he wasn't the type to fawn over the honest, and Old Zheng didn't really need to talk to him like that.

It was an equal exchange; neither of them actually owed the other anything.

He reached out and pulled out the case file of the electric bicycle theft from the table, flipped through a few pages, and said, "Old Zheng, tell me, where is he?"

"Both of them are from Guizhou, around 20 years old, maybe even younger. They currently rent an apartment in an old residential complex opposite the Xicheng Road farmers' market, called Maple Leaf Complex. I don't know the exact building or apartment, but they're definitely there!"

Maple Leaf Residential Area? Isn't that where Huang Siqian lives? What a coincidence.

"Alright, I got it. Have your nephew bring someone to pick up the car next Monday."

"Okay, thank you, boss! We'll head over around 10 a.m. next Monday."

After hanging up the phone, Chen Shu turned off his computer and patiently waited for Zhu Chaoran, who was sitting on the sofa, to finish his ranked match in Honor of Kings.

He pinched the bridge of his nose: "Fatty, even though nothing's wrong right now, you're blatantly playing mobile games right under my nose with the sound on! Aren't you scared?"

Sitting by the window, Li Chaoyang chimed in, "Senior, Fatty's really out of control lately. You'd better have a good talk with him! If an inspector or a leader suddenly shows up, everyone in the office will be in trouble. By the way, these past few days, before it's time to leave work, Fatty's been going to the cafeteria and waiting at the food counter for dinner."

Zhu Chaoran tossed his phone into his pocket, laughed, and changed the subject: "Brother Shu, Officer Li, these are minor matters. Solving the case is our priority."

It seems this fat guy keeps his ears perked up while playing games; no wonder the higher-ups haven't caught him red-handed several times when they've come into the office.
Chen Shu sighed helplessly, "Fatty, give me some face. Next time, play a game in portrait mode and turn the sound off. And the same goes for meals. Whenever we're at the institute, you're always first in line for meals. What, do you want to push your limits?"

Zhu Chaoran suddenly waved his hand, his momentum unstoppable: "No doubt about it. Since you've spoken, Brother Shu, I'll definitely give you face."

Chen Shu nodded: "Then pack your things, change into casual clothes, go to the parking lot and drive the car to the entrance of the institute. We'll leave in a bit."

After saying that, Chen Shu opened the door and walked towards the "community police officer" office at the end of the corridor.

After entering the room, he went straight to the desk of the police officer in charge of the Maple Leaf Community opposite the Xicheng Road Farmers Market.

"Yu Yu, send me the WeChat contact of the community assistant in Maple Leaf Community. You can also say hello to him. I have a case here that I need him to do some door-to-door checks."

(End of this chapter)