An artifact smuggling case?
Isn't that handled by the Cultural Relics Investigation Unit? Why is a new team being formed?
"Leader, I, the esteemed head of the Criminal Investigation Brigade..." Xiao Da was utterly confused.
He also felt a sense of dissatisfaction.
His dream was to catch criminals, major criminals.
As for those involved in cultural relics, they were all tomb raiders, not worth mentioning.
Assigning him to this team was a complete waste of his talents.
"What? You look down on this small case?" Before the leader could change his expression, Guan Jian asked with a smile, "Your name is Xiao Da, right?"
"I know you. A top student, sent down to the countryside for a few years, with ambitions as high as the sky."
"You have some skills, but as police officers, we catch big thieves and small thieves alike. There's no such thing as higher or lower in these matters."
"Besides, you might not be uninterested in this case."
Guan Jian's judgment was sharp. He could see Xiao Da's dissatisfaction at a glance. He had seen many such troublemakers.
However, the fact that this kid was singled out and handed over to him was enough to show that despite his attitude, he had real capabilities.
Xiao Da looked unconvinced.
But with the leader present, he couldn't openly refute.
Seeing his reaction, Guan Jian instructed, "He Yin, you also arrived not long ago. Recount what you know to Xiao Da."
"Okay." He Yin stood up and opened the projector.
Immediately, information about Xingzhi Group appeared on the screen.
"This transnational artifact smuggling group is investigated to have a total case value of 372.4 billion!"
"They have downstream operations in almost every province and city in our country. Their network is vast, and their methods are ruthless and outrageous."
"Not only that, but they also operated under the guise of overseas trading companies, committing all sorts of evil deeds like murder and arson. It was only recently that our municipal bureau, based on one of their downstream members, in conjunction with the Cultural Relics Investigation Unit in Zhonghai and two members of the Falcon Special Forces, managed to apprehend them all."
"Unfortunately... the true mastermind of Xingzhi Group has always remained in the shadows and has not been caught."
"However, recent intelligence indicates that their leader has surfaced in the past two days."
"And they injured one person and killed another in Qinzhou, truly committing heinous crimes..."
As the PPT was displayed, Xiao Da's disdain gradually turned into shock.
By the end, his eyes were wide open, sparkling with excitement.
He couldn't help but exclaim on the spot: "I thought it was just a small-time crook, but they're operating on such a grand scale, over 300 billion, and there are homicides too! Good!"
His shout made the leader who brought him turn beet red.
*Bang!*
He slammed the table and reprimanded, "Xiao Da, do you have any discipline? What's so good about it?"
"No... Leader, you've misunderstood. I meant it's good to catch them!" Xiao Da immediately plastered a smile and tried to appease him.
He was single-mindedly focused on handling major cases. Now that the opportunity was before him, how could he not be excited?
He could finally showcase his abilities and serve the country.
Seeing this, Guan Jian chuckled to himself.
He seized the moment and said, "Since you have no objections, I will announce the next action plan."
"Captain Guan, please go ahead." Xiao Da responded.
"This suspect, named Tian Shan, is said to possess astonishing disguise techniques and multiple identities, never showing his true face," Guan Jian's expression turned serious. "He is also highly skilled, so we still need to cooperate with the Falcon Special Forces."
"Calculating the time, Captain Zhou should be here soon."
After speaking, he frowned as he looked at his watch.
*Ring ring...*
As soon as he finished speaking, his phone rang.
Guan Jian picked up the phone and after listening for a moment, his brow furrowed.
After hanging up, he said, "The plan has changed. Captain Zhou cannot come and will be replaced by other members."
"This person is none other than Mr. Li Chonglou, one of the heroes who infiltrated and broke down the Xingzhi Group."
"Him?" Upon hearing the name, He Yin's beautiful eyes widened, filled with disbelief.
Originally, the formation of this new team had nothing to do with her. She was just an ordinary police officer.
But upon learning that they would cooperate with the Falcon Special Forces, she immediately pleaded with her leader to be transferred.
She hadn't expected such a coincidence, to be cooperating with Li Chonglou.
He Yin's heart was stirred.
"Who? What's his name?" Xiao Da asked, looking surprised.
"Li Chonglou." Guan Jian, thinking he hadn't heard clearly, repeated it.
Xiao Da smirked, "It can't be this coincidental, it must be a different person. I just brought back a guy named Li Chonglou. My sister asked me to protect him."
"Impossible, impossible. With his cowardly demeanor, how could he be like a warrior from the Falcon Special Forces?"
"He's completely weak, someone who would fall with just a push, a nobody!"
The preconceived notion was deeply ingrained in his mind.
If Li Chonglou had any skills, why would he need police protection?
He was clearly terrified and shamelessly followed him back to the bureau, wasn't it because he was afraid of being targeted?
He couldn't stand such a person at all.
"You brought him?" Guan Jian also looked puzzled.
*Knock... Knock knock!*
As soon as he finished speaking, the door to the conference room was knocked on.
"Please come in."
Li Chonglou entered with a straight posture, pushing the door open.
Upon seeing him, He Yin's beautiful eyes lit up, and she was about to get up to greet him.
But Xiao Da beat her to it, shouting, "Kid, what are you doing here? Get out, can't you see we're in a meeting?"
"Seeing how scared you are, this is the Municipal Bureau. I told you no one would dare to come and mess with you!"
His impatient and disdainful look was unconcealed.
He normally disliked people who tried to use connections to get ahead. What's more, Li Chonglou had gone to his older sister and used her to pressure him.
This made him even more disgusted. He couldn't refuse due to Xiao Yun's face.
But to dare to interrupt him during a meeting when he was discussing important matters was simply lacking in awareness.
"I'm not looking for you." Li Chonglou's expression remained unchanged as he looked at Guan Jian.
Earlier, he had received a call from Zhou Jiao outside and knew he was at the Municipal Bureau, so he asked him to attend the meeting in his place.
Hearing that the matter of Tian Shan had garnered serious attention and a case had been filed, Li Chonglou could not refuse.
He knew that with his own strength, killing Tian Shan would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.
The only way was to rely on the state machinery.
However, he absolutely would not allow Tian Shan to be arrested, as with his abilities, escaping from prison would be too easy.
Once apprehended, he would be shot on sight!
"What's your situation, you loser? You're really clueless. If you don't leave now, believe it or not, I'll beat you up?" Xiao Da, seeing that Li Chonglou was ignoring him, felt his face was lost.
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Chonglou saluted Guan Jian, "Captain Guan, Zhou Jiao asked me to replace him and tell everyone about Tian Shan's situation."
"You are Li Chonglou?" Guan Jian's eyes were filled with surprise as he stood up and returned the salute.
No wonder Xiao Da was mistaken. Even Guan Jian, looking at Li Chonglou, felt that this person was unremarkable, gaunt, and could not be seen as a brave and skilled special forces warrior.
However, being able to correctly call out Zhou Jiao's name already explained the matter.
"Brother Li, please come and sit," He Yin finally had the chance to speak, waving her hand and beckoning with a smile.
In that instant, Xiao Da was stunned.
"You... you're from the Falcon Special Forces? How is this possible..."
Li Chonglou was actually the soldier sent by the Falcon Special Forces to carry out the joint mission. How could the Falcon Special Forces have someone like this?
For a moment, his understanding and pride crumbled.
His face turned red to the roots of his ears. Every word he had spoken with disdain towards Li Chonglou felt like a harsh slap in his own face.
He wished he could find a hole to burrow into.