I'm not a genius detective

Chapter 100 Multiple Calls
Two days later, with nothing to do, Han Ling rode his bicycle to Wanglou Police Station. Many of his former colleagues came to the reception hall after hearing about it.

Director Tao Guowei was not there; he said he went to a company to coordinate and connect with relevant departments.

Why aren't you at work? Just passing by?

Zhu Yue was pleasantly surprised to see Han Ling and asked her questions.

Upon hearing this, Han Ling said helplessly, "I've been suspended."

Zhu Yue: "???"

The smiles on the faces of the other colleagues froze instantly, then turned into something rather comical, as if they didn't know what expression to make to be the most polite.

Suspension?

How come he was suspended from duty after only a few days at the branch office?
They knew Han Ling well, that he was impulsive and had a slightly poor sense of discipline, but he still had principles and bottom lines. What exactly did he do to warrant suspension?
"What happened?" Zhu Yue frowned. "Is it serious? Can he still wear the police uniform? If he can, let's get it back. I'm not working for them anymore."

Since the person is free and can still visit the police station, it at least shows that they are not suspected of a criminal offense, and at most they will be punished.

Han Ling said, "Fortunately, it was just a case of self-defense resulting in the death of the suspect, which needs to be investigated."

Zhu Yue was slightly taken aback, then scolded, "You brat, you scared me! Is this called suspension? This is called temporary absence from duty! Can you be more precise in your wording!"

There is a significant difference between being suspended from duty and being temporarily removed from one's post.

Temporary absence from duty is common, but suspension is generally more serious and carries a higher risk of disciplinary action.

My colleagues' expressions softened, and smiles returned; it was good that they were temporarily away from their posts.

After being a police officer for a long time, who hasn't fired a gun? Most people have experienced it.

"Sorry, sorry." Han Ling smiled as well.

Zhu Yue: "Since you're temporarily away from your post, hasn't the team assigned you any other work?"

Han Ling: "No, Captain Ji told me to do whatever I wanted, but he just wouldn't let me participate in the case investigation."

Zhu Yue nodded: "You really can't participate in fieldwork during the review period. Ji Bowei's decision is correct. You can't be dissatisfied."

By the way, didn't I tell you to go for counseling?

After all, shooting and killing a suspect, witnessing a human life die right before one's eyes, is not easy for a new police officer to accept, and normally requires psychological counseling.

Han Ling: "Let me go. I'm just passing by. I'll go after I leave the police station."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Yue immediately urged him to leave: "You should go first. Mental health is more important. Come back when you're all better."

Don't see your girlfriend for a while.

He is very experienced. Han Ling is currently in a psychological buffer period. Intimate relationships often increase psychological burden and increase internal friction.

Furthermore, the girlfriend's comfort and the therapist's guidance may conflict, affecting the intervention's effectiveness.

girlfriend?
Han Ling realized that the other person was referring to Xu Qinghe, but she didn't call her out on it. Being "taken" would mean fewer troubles in her love life, at least no one would be arranging blind dates for her.

This is good. Xu Qinghe has a "boyfriend" and I have a "girlfriend," but we hardly ever see each other, so everyone is relaxed and happy.

"Okay, I'm leaving then."

Han Ling waved; he had only come to visit his master and colleagues.

After leaving the police station, Han Ling rode her bicycle to the Municipal Public Security Bureau's Psychological Service Center.

You must attend psychological counseling sessions; do it for your colleagues at the branch office.

"Officer Han, please have a seat."

The person in charge of Han Ling was a middle-aged woman, who looked to be around forty years old and wore black-rimmed glasses.

She already understood the basic situation. The goal of the intervention was not to judge right or wrong, but to prevent post-traumatic stress disorder. Judging right and wrong is the job of inspectors and prosecutors.

"Relax, our conversation is confidential." The woman smiled. "It's perfectly normal for a detective like you, who has experienced major events on the front lines, to have various reactions after returning, such as poor sleep, recurring images in your mind, emotional instability, numbness, etc. Have you noticed any unusual changes in your body or emotions?"

Han Ling: "Yes, I regret not killing the gang leader."

The woman paused, her smile unchanged: "Why?"

Han Ling: "He has two lives on his hands, including a child. He's a beast. Doesn't he deserve to die?"

Woman: "Well... I think we should talk about your own situation instead."

Han Ling: "It's great. I can fall asleep as soon as my head hits the pillow and eat well. I just regret not killing the gang leader."

The woman offered a different perspective: "Numbness is a psychological defense mechanism. It doesn't mean you're cold-blooded. Your old feelings will slowly return."

"Before?" Han Ling asked, puzzled. "In the past, I would regret not killing the gang leader."

Woman: "Can we stop talking about him?"

Han Ling: "Excuse me, please continue."

Woman: "You made the right decision to shoot; it was to protect yourself, so..."

Han Ling interrupted, "Of course it's right, doctor. Can you tell me something I don't know? For example, should I regret not killing the gang leader?"

woman:"……"

Big work is coming.

She felt that the police officer might have some mental issues and that intervention and correction would require considerable effort.

Two hours later.

With a pure smile on her face, Han Ling strode out of the psychological service center, her soul seemingly elevated.

Inside the room, the middle-aged woman took off her glasses and kept rubbing her temples. This policeman was unlike any she had ever seen before; something felt off. She couldn't detect any psychological stress, and the conversation was rambling and rambling, lacking any real focus—it was as if…she was playing a trick on herself.

The other person no longer needs a second psychological consultation.

“I need to write down this new case.”

After a while, the middle-aged woman put on her glasses and turned on her computer to organize her work records.

Municipal Bureau.

Shen Junchuan is the deputy director of the municipal bureau in charge of the office, the administrative affairs department, and safety supervision and management. Although he is not on the front line, sometimes even the director has to ask him to coordinate with various parties. He has a lot of seniority and connections in Qingchang.

At that moment, Shen Junchuan picked up the phone in front of him and dialed the number of the investigation and supervision department of the procuratorate to inquire about the investigation into Han Ling's shooting.

"Old Shen, is this Han Ling yours?" the other person asked first.

Shen Junchuan chuckled: "It's alright, I just think highly of him. So, is there a problem?"

“It’s not a big problem. The branch office has already made several calls and they value Han Ling highly.” The other party was quite polite. “If we really have to point out a problem… According to our investigation, the first suspect who was shot dead attacked the police with a knife, and he was trying to kill them. But during this process, Han Ling had time to fire a warning shot. Furthermore, given Han Ling’s marksmanship, he should have been able to wound him.”

Shen Junchuan: "You desperado, don't forget that if Han Ling had reacted slower at the beginning, he would be dead now."

In that situation, any wrong decision could lead to death.

The other party replied, "That's true."

Shen Junchuan: "Any other questions?"

The other party replied, "No problem, he will receive notification of his legal use of firearms."

Shen Junchuan: "Thanks."

The other party said, "We don't need to be so polite. You've made an unnecessary call. Han Ling did act in self-defense and even performed a great service. Punishing him rashly would have a negative impact on his mental state."

Shen Junchuan: "Okay, let's talk another day when we meet."

The phone hangs up.

Shen Junchuan leaned back in his chair, slightly raised his head, and stared blankly at the ceiling.

He only recently learned that Han Ling was the son of a deceased friend and needed to be taken care of. He never expected that Han Ling would perform so well; he was truly born to be a criminal investigator.

My friend in heaven would surely be comforted.

On the other side, Wu Bin found Zheng Hongyi, also for Han Ling.

"Director Zheng, is it possible to give them a heads-up beforehand?" Wu Bin got straight to the point. "I'm not worried about Han Ling violating the rules. I already understand the process, and there are basically no problems. However, if the procuratorate nitpicks and issues a warning, it will affect Han Ling."

Zheng Hongyi poured Wu Bin a cup of tea and changed the subject: "What do you think of Han Ling's performance in the Weijiazhuang Village case?"

Wu Bin frankly said, "Judging from the result, it was very impressive. The case was solved by relying solely on the victim's library borrowing records. This requires strong thinking and reasoning abilities to control the overall situation and integrate clues. Even veteran criminal police officers would find it difficult to do this."

Zheng Hongyi: "What if you act alone?"

Wu Bin: "Everyone has flaws, but flaws do not overshadow merits. Let's make an assumption: if Han Ling had taken Tong Feng with her to the village to investigate, would there have been any casualties?"

Han Ling's personal strength is clearly superior to the others. She can protect herself, but that doesn't mean she can protect her colleagues. The suspect has a long-range lethal weapon, which is still very dangerous in retrospect. Having fewer people is actually more advantageous, provided that you have the ability to control the situation.

Besides, Han Ling was in the investigation phase at that time; there was no need to make a big deal out of it. Haven't I acted alone countless times over the years?

Zheng Hongyi remained noncommittal: "It seems you've really fallen for him."

Wu Bin retorted, "Aren't you the same?"

Zheng Hongyi smiled, took out his phone and dialed a number: "Hello? Yes, it's me. How's the investigation into Han Ling, the criminal police officer from the Gu'an branch, going?"
What? Okay, I got it.

With just two simple sentences, the call ended.

"What's wrong, Director Zheng?" Wu Bin asked.

Zheng Hongyi thought for a moment before replying, "It's alright, just say... someone has already spoken to them."

"Huh?" Wu Bin asked in surprise, "Is it Zhao Xingbang?"

Zheng Hongyi: "Maybe. Judging from the tone, it shouldn't be Zhao Xingbang. If Zhao Xingbang wanted to protect someone, he would have to do it outright. A simple greeting wouldn't be enough."

He didn't ask for the name just now. The fact that his friend from the prosecutor's office told him that someone had contacted him was already a sign of their friendship and trust. Asking for it would have been very inconsiderate of him.

Wu Bin: "Could it be Director Lin? Does Director Lin have any friends over there?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Hongyi's eyes flickered slightly: "I don't know, but it's very likely. After all, Han Ling saved his daughter, so helping out is a way of repaying the favor."

It doesn't matter who made the contact; as long as the outcome is good, it wasn't a big deal anyway.

Three desperate criminals; Han Ling killed two of them in self-defense, and no one could say anything about it.

Meanwhile, in the office of a deputy director.

At his daughter's request, Lin Gaopeng called the Investigation and Supervision Section to inquire about the situation.

As soon as Han Ling's name was mentioned, the other person almost broke down: "Han Ling again? Wait... isn't he an orphan? You raised him together??"

First the branch bureau, then the municipal bureau. If it weren't for Han Ling's information, he would have thought this kid had some powerful connections.

Lin Gaopeng asked in surprise, "Us? Raise them? What are you talking about?"

The other party replied, "Uh, it's nothing, it's nothing. The investigation into Han Ling has been completed, and there are no violations. Don't worry."

Lin Gaopeng said, "Okay, that's good."

(End of this chapter)