Guan Feng cautioned, "You don't have to confess, but we will record your refusal to cooperate and submit it to the judge for a ruling. You will be responsible for the consequences."

Wang Jian asked, "If I confess, would that be considered a good attitude?"

Guan Feng said, "We can consider it!"

Wang Jian then asked, "Can I be exempted from the death penalty?"

Guan Feng shook his head and said, "The relevant rulings depend on the law, and we don't have the final say. But all you can do is cooperate and explain the matter clearly."

Wang Jian sighed and said, "Alright, I'll tell you everything. It was my third uncle who taught me to say it that way."

Guan Feng asked, "Wang Tao? Does he know about your crime?"

Wang Jian shook his head and said, "I don't know! How could I tell him? He was just helping me simulate the response in case of any unexpected situations."

Guan Feng instinctively didn't believe it and said, "We know about this matter, and we will investigate further."

After asking a few more questions, Guan Feng walked out of the interrogation room.

Li Xiangdong has already returned with the murder weapon.

Guan Feng immediately said, "Give this fire hammer to Captain Chen and have it tested and compared right away."

Wang Xun then asked, "What about Wang Tao?"

Guan Feng said, "Come on, you go talk to Captain Zheng with me, and then report to Director Bai. How to conduct the investigation is no longer within our authority, and we even need to avoid suspicion. We'll see what the bureau decides."

Wang Xun said, "Okay."

The two arrived at Zheng Yuandong's office.

Zheng Yuandong smiled and gave the two men a thumbs up for cracking such a serious case in less than two days.

Guan Feng responded with a few modest words and then brought up Wang Tao's matter again.

Since it involved his own people, Zheng Yuandong dared not act on his own initiative and brought the two men to Director Bai's office.

Director Bai frowned upon hearing this and said, "Although the two are relatives, how could Wang Tao, as a police officer, not have such keen insight? I think he's confused! Old Zheng, investigate as you see fit. With such a problem, the bureau must thoroughly summarize and reflect on it. Don't cover it up. We must use this incident as an example to carry out a series of warning education sessions to prevent similar situations from happening again!"

Zheng Yuandong replied, "Understood!"

Next.

To avoid any appearance of impropriety, Wang Tao was investigated by a separate team.

Four o'clock in the afternoon.

All the details of the case have been sorted out.

Wang Jian confessed to his crimes, and Guo Xiaodong also explained his role as an accomplice. Both of them will face criminal penalties.

However, such a price is clearly not enough to make up for the murder of a young girl in the prime of her life.

When Guan Feng saw the two people crying their eyes out in the morgue, he sighed and walked to the side, asking Huang Lili to go over and comfort them.

......

It's almost time to leave work.

Just as everyone was getting ready to leave work.

Director Bai and Zheng Yuandong entered the second group's office.

Everyone was taken aback by what they saw.

"What's going on? Why is Director Bai here?"

"Could it be that Wang Tao's case is a bit serious?"

"What are you talking about? It must be because we handled the case quickly and well that we're treating everyone to dinner tonight to celebrate!"

Zheng Yuandong walked in and overheard this. He said irritably, "Xiangdong, is all you care about is treating people to meals and giving awards?"

Li Xiangdong said awkwardly, "Captain, we just thought the team hadn't had a get-together in a long time, so we wanted to have some fun together."

Director Bai laughed from behind, "I reckon we'll really have a dinner party tonight."

Seeing this, Zheng Yuandong stopped keeping a straight face and nodded, saying, "Based on the opinions of the bureau and the team, it has been decided to promote one deputy group leader within the second group. Considering professional skills and overall performance, Wang Xun is proposed to be promoted to deputy group leader of the second squadron. Does anyone have any opinions?"

Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this.

Li Xiangdong and the others immediately applauded.

Wang Xun exclaimed in surprise, "To be honest, this news is a bit sudden! But I will definitely fulfill my responsibilities as a deputy team leader!"

Zheng Yuandong said, "Promoting you to deputy team leader is a decision made after considering many factors. On the one hand, Captain Guan's work will be more focused on management in the future, so the team needs to promote someone else to be in charge of daily affairs. On the other hand, it also takes into account your abilities. You have been working in the team for seven or eight years, so your promotion is only right!"

Wang Xun immediately stood at attention and said, "I will definitely cooperate with the team leader and do a good job in the group."

Zheng Yuandong said, "We haven't cooperated enough! The case was investigated very well today, how about we treat everyone to a meal?"

Wang Xun laughed and said, "That's for sure! See you all at the seafood restaurant tonight!"

Zheng Yuandong laughed and said, "Then I'm in for a good meal tonight!"

Director Bai said, "I'll make time to go too. Xiao Guan, how are things between you and Officer Wang? Try to invite people out for meals more often. Work is important, but life can't be neglected. I think tonight is fine."

Guan Feng said, "Let me ask if they're free."

Director Bai smiled, nodded, and left.

Zheng Yuandong followed behind with a smile.

Seeing that only a few people from the group remained in the room, Guan Feng glanced at Liu Shengguo, who was even more silent, and said bluntly, "This promotion to patrol officer was not only based on professional skills, but also on communication with the outside world. Shengguo, you need to strengthen your training and learning in this area in the future!"

Liu Shengguo said, "Thank you for the reminder, Captain!"

Guan Feng added, "This promotion also shows that our group's work during this period has left a deep impression on the leaders. Director Bai and Team Leader Zheng have also told me that future promotions in Group Two will be conducted internally as much as possible, so everyone doesn't need to worry. There will be many more opportunities for promotion!"

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

"Wasn't it Captain Guan who led us to solve the case?"

"Our team has had the highest crime-solving rate in the entire bureau recently. A train's speed depends entirely on its locomotive!"

Wang Xun also laughed and said, "Yes, Captain, you have to call Officer Wang tonight, otherwise I won't know how to thank you."

Guan Feng said, "I'll ask her about the time. You all get your work done first. See you at the seafood restaurant tonight."

Return to the office.

He sent a message to Wang Yayue: Officer Wang, are you free tonight?

Wang Yayue: What's the matter?

Guan Feng: We just promoted a deputy team leader. The team is having a dinner party. I wonder if you're free?

Wang Yayue: So they're leaders now, they're starting to promote people?

Guan Feng: What are you saying? How can I, as the sole decision-maker, make the decisions made by the bureau?

Wang Yayue: Tsk tsk! A leader is a leader, even his speech is starting to sound like a leader. The bureau decides? I think only you, the deputy captain and group leader, have veto power.

Guan Feng was both amused and exasperated: I don't deny it!

Wang Yayue: Look at this! This is what a leader is like! I have to go tonight and eat you out of house and home.

Guan Feng laughed and said: "Sorry, tonight is a seafood buffet. Also, it's Wang Xun's treat, not mine. If you want to leave people with the impression of a big eater, then go ahead and eat and drink as much as you want. But when people mention Officer Wang, they'll say, 'Ah, that girl who ate and drank so much the other day?' Are you scared?"

Wang Yayue: Phew! You just wait, I'll make you pay tonight!