Reborn Cat Sheriff

Chapter 498 Getting Things Done Isn't Easy
Before the joint task force from Changshi and Zhangshi could officially begin inspecting the factory's facilities, raw materials, and finished products, the factory leaders of Jin Changcheng rushed over.

Judging from the smell of alcohol on two of them, they must have been socializing not long ago! The fact that they arrived so quickly after the police arrived made Lei Hanqin frown.

He turned to look at Ge Fenghua, who gave an awkward smile and remained silent.

Knowing what was going on, Lei Hanqin didn't say anything more. After refusing the factory leaders' offer of accompaniment, he led his men to follow the Changshi anti-drug police and conducted a thorough inspection of the entire factory area.

The good news is that no drug-related issues were found, and the factory's normal production did not involve any raw materials related to emetics, thus excluding them from the list of suspects. The bad news, however, is that there are several minor potential safety hazards within the factory. While none are serious, it's still important to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

Faced with the police's reminder, several factory managers and safety supervisors nodded and swore without hesitation that they would immediately rectify the situation, absolutely not cause trouble for the police, and absolutely comply with the company's production management system, etc.

This attitude pleased Ge Fenghua and left Lei Hanqin speechless.

Lei Hanqin turned to look at his men, including Lin Ge, who all nodded in agreement that they had indeed found nothing. He remained calm and noncommittal.

As the flagship enterprise at the entrance of this industrial park, Jin Changcheng Chemical is, after all, the park's face, and its management would naturally be stricter. If the very first factory inspected had major problems, that would be a huge joke on the management of Changshi City. Moreover, the fact that one factory was unaffected didn't mean other companies wouldn't notice anything amiss. After confirming that the drug-laced methcathinone had indeed flowed out of Changshi City, Lei Hanqin was determined that the target was somewhere within this park. Therefore, in his view, what needed to be done now was not this superficial, cooperative inspection, but rather to truly and thoroughly find that scoundrel hiding in the shadows.

In fact, Lei Hanqin's mood was not good from the moment he arrived at the industrial park.

Anti-drug police officers, before even starting a case, have to deal with park officials and factory leaders. What kind of broken procedure is this? The target company gets advance notice when the police come to investigate. What kind of nonsense is this?!

Lei Hanqin made a few sarcastic remarks to Ge Fenghua, and Ge Fenghua's expression immediately became even more awkward, with no way to refute him.

Although the emergence of new types of drugs in Changshi was a slap in the face to all anti-drug personnel in the city, and the operation did have some flaws, Ge Fenghua still sincerely said to Lei Hanqin: "Before you came here, regarding the information you provided about the woman named Xiong Lijuan, we had already retrieved her movements in Changshi and made a judgment through surveillance. It is undeniable that Xiong Lijuan has indeed visited this industrial park multiple times, so I will not hide anything out of consideration for face. There is definitely a suspicious company in this park. But, Lao Lei... you have to understand my situation. This industrial park is, after all, a government initiative specifically designed to stabilize Changshi's economic development on two fronts. If you think of it as a positive achievement, you will understand my difficulties. In short, they are cooperating with our work, so please bear with it?"

"Is it about the face and achievements of the city leaders?"

Lei Hanqin nodded, understanding why the operation had turned out this way.

Thinking back to when they first arrived at the anti-drug squad's entrance, Ge Fenghua's first words were to urge them to act quickly rather than to hand over the case-handling procedures. Suddenly, they understood what he was implying.

In any case, every city has its own style of doing things and its own methods of handling cases, as well as its own set of rules. As long as it doesn't involve breaking the law or violating regulations, outsiders don't really have the right to judge right or wrong.

Is there a problem with the city's emphasis on this industrial park? The economic benefits and job creation convenience it brings, as well as its positive impact on transportation, logistics, financial development, and municipal revenue, are all undeniable contributions to urban development. Furthermore, there's no indication that the anti-drug squad or even visiting military units have prevented searches of the park! Regardless of any suspicion of leaking information beforehand, at least for now, the park's leaders and company officials have been fully cooperative with the anti-drug squad's work, showing no signs of concealment or lying. Can such cooperation be considered wrong? The police aren't rats; they don't have to operate in secret.
Things in this world are never straightforward. No one who reaches the position of company commander is a fool. After hearing Ge Fenghua's hint, Lei Hanqin understood that this time he really needed to carry a heavy burden.

But it doesn’t matter!
No matter what setbacks or troubles they encounter, anti-drug police will never abandon their responsibilities! Whether facing political or other miscellaneous issues, they will do their best to overcome them and will never back down.

Lei Hanqin tapped a few times on his phone, informing the people behind him of the situation. After reading it, the others suddenly understood, and their eyes filled with sympathy as they looked at the brothers from Changshi.

It's a high-profile project, those who know, know.

Of course, this doesn't mean that taking on extra burdens means they can stop doing what they're supposed to do. Everyone understood that the difficulty of the case had changed, so despite the increased pressure, they gritted their teeth and decided to overcome the difficulties.

"At most, it's just like what Boss Lei said: the target company received advance warning and made preparations, hiding everything they could! Hmph! We brought Mimi this time, so we don't believe we won't find any flaws! Hmph! I was wondering why such a simple case, just following obvious clues to investigate a mere Mimi, could be hidden until now? Who would have thought that the Changshi police are so hesitant in their work? No wonder!"

Xie Yanbing sneered and couldn't help but complain about Changshi a few more times.

"Don't say that! It's not wrong for them to open up convenient channels for economic development. They just didn't expect there to be scoundrels among the companies they attracted, that's all. They're all doing it for the city's development and have no selfish motives. It just means that being a police officer requires a little more work. You're not a child anymore. You can't just think about your own comfort and convenience and ignore everything else. There's no such thing as a free lunch."

Ding Biao waved his hand to stop Xie Yanbing from continuing. "How many clear-cut right and wrong are there in this world?"

"Sigh! I wish I could just be a regular police officer."

Xie Yanbing sighed.

"You're already living a simple and comfortable life! Old Lei will handle all the problems and troubles, so why should you worry about anything else? All you need to do now is take good care of Mimi and find that bastard who cleaned up the mess. That's enough!"

Ding Biao kicked the passenger seat, making Xie Yanbing, who was sitting in the front, grimace.

Time passed slowly, and the investigation of the more than twenty companies in the industrial park was gradually completed. Although no information about Yitomizhi was found, the group of people who knew it was hiding in the park were not discouraged but became even more focused. The fewer companies left, the greater the probability that it was their target. After all, now was not the time to give up, and the word "give up" never crossed the minds of the anti-drug police.

Even if they find nothing after checking all the companies once, they will still check a second, a third, and countless times! The police will not let this bastard who relies on Mizhi for production rest until he is exposed!
There is no such thing as giving up halfway in the fight against drugs!
Following behind Xie Yanbing, Lin Ge felt a little tired. It wasn't that the walk was too long or too tiring, but rather that various chemical plants inevitably had the smells of various chemical raw materials, some stronger than others. Lin Ge's sense of smell was much more sensitive than others, and the combination of various odors made him feel extremely uncomfortable from his throat to his lungs, with a burning sensation.

But what can be done?

No one has rested, and the target still hasn't been found. Where can we stop now?

Even if you think that the park has already alerted the target and that the target has already completed the superficial cover-up, there is still a chance that you are wrong.
What if the police are quick enough? What if the opponents haven't managed to clear everything out? What if they panic and overlook something? What if the police arrive in time to block their escape route for evidence…right? These are all possibilities, but the key is that the police can't procrastinate and can't give the opponents too much time to react. Even if the opponents receive advance warning and react early, it's not time to despair yet. If the opportunity to discover flaws can be gained simply by expending some fatigue, everyone will choose to work harder without hesitation. It's not too late to relax after all the criminals are in jail.

"Ah woo~"

Lin Ge yawned, trying to cheer himself up.

Xie Yanbing was a complete idiot, utterly lacking the attentiveness of a policewoman. He actually let a cat walk on the ground for half a day without even picking it up or sitting it down as a mount; he was utterly foolish.

"Mimi, are you tired? Hang in there a little longer! Once this is done, I'll buy you some dried fish!"

Seeing Lin Ge staring at him with displeasure, Xie Yanbing had no idea what the cat was thinking, so he simply tried to tempt him with material rewards. "My salary might even be higher than yours. Giving me dried fish is really underestimating a cat, you bastard!"

Lin Ge glared at him with disdain.

"Hehe... Cats really do love fish. Next time I need Mimi's help, I'll take care of her again."

The fool didn't understand the meaning in Ling Ge's eyes at all, and even thought that he had successfully made a connection with the cat. He was so proud of himself that he was thinking about how he would lead the cat to conquer all cases in the future, and he even grinned from ear to ear.

As time passed, it gradually became dusk. Many factories in the industrial park began to change shifts, and everyone had given up hope that the target had hidden the evidence.

But that's okay, that's how cases are handled, there's never a quick fix.

The devil may be one foot tall, but the Tao is ten feet tall; let's slowly test our strength! Or to put it more bluntly, if the other party is deterred and dares not produce illegal drugs again, it's not really bad news.

However, I still feel a little regretful.

"There are only four factories left, everyone hang in there! Once things are settled here, I've booked a few tables of spicy chicken over there, and we'll have a good feast and relax!"

Ge Fenghua turned around and comforted everyone.

"Are there only four left?"

Lei Hanqin squinted, sketching in his notebook as he walked. This search and inspection wasn't just about finding clues related to Mi Zhi; it also involved analyzing the other party's location using existing intelligence. As a key area of ​​government attention, the good news here was the abundance and strict access control with numerous cameras. Even without finding physical clues, they could deduce things from past surveillance footage.

Furthermore, the details revealed by Xiong Lijuan from Zhangzhou City regarding her online contact with producers in Changshi City can also provide some valid clues or evidence. After returning to the hotel tonight, summarizing and analyzing the results of this investigation should yield some gains. Flaws often appear in the details, and police investigations are neither as simple as depicted in TV dramas nor, quite the opposite, overly complex; all it takes is focus and patience.

Lei Hanqin's only regret was that Changshi City hadn't provided much extra assistance, feeling it was somewhat 'mediocre'. Of course, every family has its own difficulties, and he wasn't in a position to criticize it.

"Captain Lei, I need to talk to you about something!"

Just as Lei Hanqin was starting to look down on the anti-drug police in Changshi, Ge Fenghua suddenly moved closer to him.

He pulled Lei Hanqin a couple of steps away, placing them a little distance from the park leaders who were following behind to assist him, before whispering, "The factory we're going to next is a newly built factory here by a well-established company from Changshi. When this park was first built, it lacked a reputation and wasn't very attractive to outsiders, so the city gave several established companies some significant incentives to set up factories here and set an example for the park's economy. The factory I'm talking about is run by a businessman from Shanghai, and it's a listed company. But the businessman is only thinking about going public and making money; he doesn't pay much attention to the factory's development. Do you understand what I mean?"

"In other words, although this factory is a legitimate listed company, its management or development is somewhat chaotic. No! It shouldn't be called chaotic, but rather lacking ambition; at least the group doesn't have high expectations for it. As long as no major problems arise, they can do whatever they want, right?"

Lei Hanqin's eyes lit up.

He hadn't expected that just moments ago he was criticizing Ge Fenghua for being incompetent, but now he could provide such important information. In other words, Ge Fenghua wasn't so useless after all; he did have some understanding of the situation in the park, or rather, he was somewhat prepared.

That's right! He's a narcotics officer after all; how could he really be just a lazy bum? Even if this incident is hindered, he's determined to do something.

Otherwise, why would they agree to let Zhangzhou City send people to help?
His previous silence and adherence to established practices stemmed from the fact that those companies had indeed shown no abnormalities. But now that it was finally the turn of the companies he suspected, he naturally had to remind his fellow businesses to go all out and not simply turn a blind eye to criminal activity.

"We've done this routine inspection and nothing's happened. I suppose some people should be relieved now?"

"But they've definitely done what they were supposed to do. The question is whether they can find any loopholes this time."

"No matter how strict the leaders are, will the people below necessarily be conscientious and diligent?"

"I'll send a message to the Second Detachment."

The two exchanged a glance, and something was understood without being said.

"Tsk tsk! They're not stupid! Ge Fenghua is a smart person too. Even though she was told by her superiors not to affect the park's economy, she still came up with the idea of ​​finding a breakthrough through external assistance."

Lin Ge, who had overheard their conversation, was now looking at Ge Fenghua with newfound respect. This guy's mediocre performance just now might have been a carefully orchestrated act for someone else. He wondered if his disguise would be enough to expose a weakness in his opponent.

Soon, a pharmaceutical company called 'Yixinda' came into view.

A small river, which Ge Fenghua calls the "Jinghan River," flows in an arc along the edge of the industrial park, separating Yixinda from other factories. A cement bridge over the river is Yixinda's only access to the outside world. Of course, there are other paths behind it, but on the surface, this factory, surrounded by high walls and the rushing river, is indeed a place that ordinary people almost never have the opportunity to approach or stroll around. To put it bluntly, what exactly is being produced and manufactured inside is probably only known to the workers inside, aside from the routine inspections of the industrial park once or twice a month and the monthly inspections by the city.

But to be honest, given the workers' level of education, do they really understand whether what they are producing is called etorizine or ibuprofen?

Clearly, this is an unknown, and it's something that Lei Hanqin has encountered many times in his years of drug enforcement work.

Many migrant workers go to work in drug manufacturing plants through legitimate channels, completely unaware of what they are actually producing. Especially with certain chemical drugs, what kind of worker would be foolish enough to try them? Therefore, on several occasions when Lei Hanqin led his men to raid drug manufacturing workshops, the bewildered yet undeniably criminal drug workers left him feeling both distressed and speechless. Facing the law, there was no way to plead for them.

Why is it said that the task of national education is arduous and has a long way to go?
Because in many ways it can indeed improve the rampant drug problem caused by illiteracy.

"Hopefully, this time it won't be like this again?"

Lei Hanqin sighed and watched as the park leaders went to the security office at the bridgehead and asked them to open the iron fence blocking the bridge.

(End of this chapter)