The crackdown on organized crime began with the arrest of the mother-in-law.

As soon as Zou Mingyi finished speaking, the dozen or so criminal police officers around him didn't dare to breathe; the silence was eerie.

Everyone heard it clearly: Zou Mingyi, the secretary of the county's Political and Legal Affairs Commission, was very dissatisfied with Qin Chuan, the newly appointed deputy captain of the criminal investigation team.

This is deliberately setting a trap for the other party.

Zhou Xuexi naturally noticed it as well.

Not only did he see it, he also knew why Zou Mingyi did it.

Ultimately, this matter has nothing to do with Qin Chuan.

Zou Mingyi was not dissatisfied with Qin Chuan.

After all, the other party was originally just a police officer from a local police station.

He just took office today and has no interaction with Zou Mingyi, let alone any conflict.

What he was dissatisfied with was that he had completely sided with County Magistrate Chen Mingguang.

But what can Zhou Xuexi do about this? He was promoted by Chen Mingguang. If he doesn't side with Chen Mingguang, can he follow Zou Mingyi?

Therefore, at this time, Zhou Xuexi definitely had to stand up and support Qin Chuan.

"Secretary Zou, the investigation has just begun. I think we should observe the progress of the investigation first before setting a deadline for solving the case."

Although Zhou Xuexi was not afraid of Zou Mingyi, Zou was, after all, the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, so he spoke to him in a more tactful manner.

However, he did not expect Zou Mingyi's attitude to be so tough.

"Director Zhou, it wasn't my idea to set a deadline for solving the case. Just now, when I left the meeting, Secretary Gao clearly instructed that the case must be solved within three days!"

three days?

As soon as Zou Mingyi finished speaking, the surrounding criminal police officers gasped.

In three days, even a cunning thief shouldn't be able to be caught.

The murderer dared to kill, and even had his head cut off.

Could he be a kind soul?

As the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Zou Mingyi obviously had some basic knowledge of the investigation process.

I know, three days is indeed a bit too much to ask of anyone.

But as he just said, this is Secretary Gao's idea.

He only came to supervise the battle and to deliver messages.

If you have any objections, go talk to Secretary Gao.

Zhou Xuexi's face turned pale.

He knew that this was yet another blow to Chen Mingguang by Gao Qingshan's faction using this murder case.

In fact, as the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission, Zou Mingyi could have tried to negotiate with Gao Qingshan to address this unreasonable demand.

But clearly, the other party did not.

If Zhou Xuexi were to go directly to Gao Qingshan, it would not only be of no use, but he would also be labeled as unruly and disregarding the overall situation.

After all, Secretary Gao's request was also for the purpose of attracting investment to Zhulin County.

“Secretary Zou, since this is Secretary Gao’s order, our county public security bureau will definitely overcome the difficulties and resolutely carry it out.”

Zhou Xuexi knew that he couldn't use force at this point, otherwise the criminal police officers handling the case would be the ones to suffer.

"How about this? After all, this is a murder case. Could you talk to Secretary Gao and ask if we could be given two more days? We will do our best to solve the case!"

Zou Mingyi glanced at Zhou Xuexi, thought for a moment, and finally nodded, pretending to be hesitant.

"I had no choice but to study; Secretary Gao gave a strict order..."

"Sigh... Forget it, I'm the secretary of the Political and Legal Affairs Commission. If I don't stand up for you, who will?"

"Two days! I'll give you two more days then. If Secretary Gao blames me, I'll take the fall!"

"but!"

Zou Mingyi glanced at Zhou Xuexi, then looked at Qin Chuan: "In five days, Xing'an City will hold an investment promotion conference in our Zhulin County."

"What if the case still can't be solved by then..."

Even if a murder case remains unsolved, Zhou Xuexi will not be able to be harmed.

But someone has to take the blame.

Although Zou Mingyi didn't finish his sentence, everyone understood what he meant.

All eyes turned to Qin Chuan.

Zhou Xuexi has already bought two more days; now it's up to Qin Chuan, the deputy captain in charge of the criminal investigation team, to give his opinion.

Qin Chuan looked at the dozen or so pairs of eyes staring at him.

Knowing that they had to speak.

But who told you that it takes me, Qin Chuan, three days to solve a case?

When Qin Chuan was reporting to Zou Mingyi and Zhou Xuexi, he only reported on some of the tasks he had arranged and deployed.

He didn't mention the clues he found at the crime scene.

After all, some of the clues at the scene were just his own discoveries.

We also need to combine the investigations of the other three squadrons to finally summarize valuable clues from all aspects.

But now, Zou Mingyi has embarrassed himself in front of so many people.

He even forced himself to make a statement...

Ha ha.

Then I'll make my stance clear!

“Secretary Zou,” Qin Chuan stepped forward in his crisp police uniform, looking directly at Zou Mingyi, “if the Criminal Investigation Brigade cannot solve the case within the stipulated time, I, Qin Chuan, will resign voluntarily!”

Zou Mingyi's eyes lit up; that's exactly what he was waiting for.

In fact, Zou Mingyi didn't know when the case would be solved.

But the less time there is, the greater the pressure.

If Qin Chuan fails to solve this case, he will have a legitimate reason to reorganize the selection of the head of the criminal investigation team.

At that time, because of Qin Chuan's matter, Zhou Xuexi and Chen Mingguang will definitely be unable to intervene anymore.

In that case, Zou Mingyi would have considerable say in the selection of this person.

In fact, Zou Mingyi may not necessarily want to do anything.

However, being able to hold the powerful and crucial criminal investigation team in one's own hands is a happy thing no matter how you look at it.

"Captain Qin, the county committee and I are waiting for your triumphant return, but remember, you only have five days! You only have five days!"

After saying that, Zou Mingyi prepared to turn around and leave.

Having achieved my goal, there's no need to stay any longer.

"Wait!"

Zou Mingyi stopped in his tracks and turned to leave, looking at Qin Chuan with a mocking expression: "What, Captain Qin, are you going to back out?"

Qin Chuan shook his head. This wasn't child's play; once he, Qin Chuan, had given his word, how could he go back on it?

“Secretary Zou, if the case remains unsolved by the due date, I will resign voluntarily… but what if the Criminal Investigation Brigade solves the case ahead of schedule…”

Qin Chuan's eyes gleamed: "What should we do now?"

Huh?

Zou Mingyi looked at Qin Chuan with great interest.

Although Qin Chuan was assigned to the Changning Town Police Station, it was Qin Chuan's doing.

But he had never met Qin Chuan at that time.

Making this decision was merely an order from his superiors, which he carried out on a whim.

To be honest, Qin Chuan's performance over the past month can only be described as outstanding.

Whether it was tearing apart robbers and murderers or arresting Sun Tao and Song Hui, they did a very good job.

Zou Mingyi has a high opinion of Qin Chuan.

He's energetic and daring; he's got the makings of a policeman.

Now that he dares to challenge him to his face, Zou Mingyi's lips curled into a playful smile: "Then what do you suggest we do?"

"At least one collective third-class merit!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Zou Mingyi replied, "Okay, I agree!"

The county government can't make the decision on a collective third-class merit award, but the Xing'an City Public Security Bureau can.

If the murder case is solved quickly, it's not impossible for him to try again.

As the secretary of the county's Political and Legal Affairs Commission, regardless of whether the Public Security Bureau listens to him or not, he is nominally in charge of the public security, procuratorate, and courts.

He didn't care that the case couldn't be solved and Qin Chuan would take the blame.

It's even better that the case was solved; his effective leadership also played a role.

"Thank you, Secretary Zou."

Qin Chuan sincerely thanked him.

"No need to thank me, Comrade Qin Chuan. I'll be waiting for your good news at the county committee in five days!"

"and many more!"

Qin Chuan stopped Zou Mingyi, who was about to leave, once again.

"What else?"

Qin Chuan smiled, but what he said next almost made everyone's jaws drop.

"Secretary Zou, who said I can solve a case in three days, or even five days?"

"Secretary Zou, you're here to hear my good news!"

"Today! I'll solve this case!"