Police officer Chen Shu

Chapter 616 Master and Disciple

A_PARTY, private room.

After the special police officers led everyone outside, Chen Shu pondered alone.

The current situation is that A_PARTY's paid companionship is a done deal. The punishment for the venue is nothing more than a fine and suspension of business for rectification. In terms of nature, it is an administrative penalty, which can only be considered as the completion of the initial goal.

Meanwhile, Zhao Mingfeng from the Second Squad arrested three couples involved in prostitution at the hotel next door. If their confessions are verified, they could convict the management of A_PARTY, including the boss, finance officer, manager, and madam, of organizing prostitution. That's the key point.

Generally speaking, criminal law and public security law are closely linked. For most cases, the distinction is simply a matter of degree. For example, if the number of people selling silver is too low, it won't meet the threshold for punishment under the Criminal Law, and the case will naturally be handled according to the Public Security Administration Punishment Law.

In this case, the dividing line between the two lies in the quantity: three.

Zhao Mingfeng caught exactly three couples at the hotel.

Of course, this is the worst-case scenario. If other women not involved in the transaction admit to previous acts of selling their banks, and the men involved can be located and their testimonies collected, that can also be considered evidence. However, generally speaking, prostitution cases are primarily handled through on-site raids. Retrospective investigations are a last resort.

Thinking of this, Chen Shu suddenly woke up, realizing that he had unintentionally begun to look for ways to exonerate Yang Yang. Exonerating him might be a bit of an exaggeration, but at least subconsciously he was considering how to treat him leniently.

Two years ago, during the investigation into the EME paid companionship case, when Chen Shu received a report from Li Chaoyang that a police officer from Dongming Police Station had released a suspect, his first thought was to turn a blind eye.

The Dongming Police Station was the lead agency in that case, so Chen Shu chose to turn a blind eye to the unauthorized actions of officers from other police stations. However, the end result was that Yang Yang was "voluntarily resigned" after the incident, and Chen Shu, as a third party, was powerless to do anything about it.

Perhaps if he had informed Yang Yang's superiors earlier, Yang Yang's outcome might have been completely different.

After thinking for a moment, Chen Shu took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Yang Yang's former boss, Xu Chaofan, the deputy director of Dongming Police Station.

Although it was past midnight, following the police's practice of keeping their phones on 24 hours a day, the call was answered after only a few seconds.

"Hey bro, why are you calling me in the middle of the night?"

"We haven't been in touch for so long, and suddenly he calls. Does he need something from me?"

"Haha, just so you know, don't you dare bring up anything that violates the rules or regulations."

"Haha, so you've asked. Well, I'll think about it and I'll agree."

"Hahaha! My little brother, it's been so long!"

The long-lost hearty laughter came from the other end of the phone, but after learning Chen Shu's purpose, there was a long silence before he finally threw out a few words, his tone serious.

"Wait a moment, I'll be right there."

The raid had achieved its intended effect; the A_PARTY scene was firmly under police control. Chen Shu redeployed the first group of officers who had been on standby at the unit to help.

After being searched, more than 30 suspects were taken out of the KTV and put into troop transport vehicles that came from the SWAT team to assist.

Needless to say, the boss, accountant, manager, and madam were all key figures who were specially separated and transported away in batches in different police cars. After arriving at their units, they were placed in different cages to prevent collusion.

The main focus was on the computers and ledgers in the establishment, as well as a batch of cell phones seized during the initial body searches. These were extremely important pieces of evidence, playing a decisive role in the subsequent investigation and even the verdict. Some interesting things happened during this time. For example, the KTV owner was the first to jump out and righteously declare that he wanted to see a lawyer and demand human rights, even crying and shouting that the police had beaten him. Tch, this guy has definitely watched too many Hong Kong movies and gone mad! *slams head down*
Then came their accountant, who kept crying and begging the police to let her receive her year's salary first, saying she'd do anything for them afterward. Ridiculous! Do anything? Just force her head down!
Next was their manager, a middle-aged man with a slicked-back hairstyle. This guy looked like a seasoned veteran who had been to prison before. He didn't utter a sound while pressing down on people's heads, only paying attention to the other people being arrested around him. He was probably preparing for his escape route and excuses. Pressing down on people's heads!

The last female floor manager, supposedly the head of the "mama's," behaved somewhat normally when she was being controlled, but once she realized she had committed a crime, she broke down. Well, breaking down is the normal reaction, considering she'd be in jail for several years.

The young women seemed quite relaxed, playing with their nails or hair. Experienced enough, they knew that even if the police arrested them, they wouldn't stay in jail for more than a few days. Some of them only worked as hostesses and didn't actually work outside the club; they could even go back to their rented rooms to sleep after giving their statements that night. It was just a pity that their wages and commissions from the previous month were still held by the club.

The world is impermanent.

The KTV, which was bustling just an hour ago, is now empty and quiet. Apart from a few police officers cleaning up and turning off the water and electricity, not even a mouse can be found.

Chen Shu stood at the door and couldn't help but light a cigarette. As he watched the private rooms inside go dark one after another, a sudden feeling of frustration and disgust welled up inside him, making him want to give up.

Back when he was working as a security officer at Zhongshan Police Station, he received a report that a girl from a certain school had gone missing, and her parents had come to report it. The community police officer on duty used all his connections but couldn't find her. He happened to hear that the girl was also a troublemaker at school, so he thought he would try contacting Chen Shu's informant.

Unable to find the information through official channels, they had to resort to unofficial means. Eventually, they found the person through Chen Shu's network of shady characters. Where did they go? They worked as prostitutes in brothels!

"Chen Shu, I'm here."

A familiar yet long-lost voice came from behind, interrupting Chen Shu's reverie. When he turned around, he saw Xu Chaofan walking towards him with a beaming smile.

He was still dressed in his usual casual clothes, wearing a shiny black jacket on top, and of course, the police trousers and shoes issued by his unit.

Chen Shu suddenly felt a sense of shared misfortune and thought that it was better not to be the deputy director.

He tossed a cigarette: "Brother Xu, how can you still laugh?"

“Xiao Yang is an adult. He chose this path, and he has to bear the consequences, even if he has to crawl on his knees. He can’t blame anyone else.” Xu Chaofan took a few puffs of his cigarette, his voice hoarse and tired, his tone slightly nasal. “Besides, what can we do? We can’t just release him, can we?”

Xu Chaofan's words implied his abandonment of Yang Yang, but Chen Shu knew that if he had really given up on his apprentice, he wouldn't have crawled out of bed in the middle of the night and rushed to Chen Shu's side.

Everyone has their own choices and way of living, especially adults who have lived for over twenty years; they must take responsibility for their decisions. There are 360 ​​professions in the world, and Chen Shu never believes any one is better than another; everyone can live a fulfilling life.

But all of this is on the premise that you do not break the law or commit crimes.

Chen Shu curled the corners of his mouth and pointed to Xu Chaofan's feet.

Xu Chaofan looked down and saw that although both black leather shoes were standard police men's shoes, one was a summer shoe with many ventilation holes on the toe, while the other was an ordinary men's shoe with a neat and flat toe.

I was in such a rush that I wore the wrong shoes.

"Chen Da, we've checked everything, there shouldn't be any phones inside. Shall we put on the seal now?" Zhu Yiba came up to Chen Shu carrying a phone signal tester and took out two crumpled, simple seals from his pocket.

"Seal it off."

Chen Shu flicked away his cigarette butt, still somewhat downcast: "Brother Xu, I'm leaving."

(End of this chapter)