Six o'clock in the evening.
Wang Xun rushed to the conference room.
Guan Feng asked, "So, how did it go? After I dragged you out of your house, your sister-in-law didn't say anything, did she?"
Wang Xun smiled and shook his head, saying, "Any objections? I slept during the day, so I'll be ready to work tonight. Besides, when my wife heard it was you on the phone, she practically shoved me out of the room and told me to focus on my work and not delay the case."
Huang Lili laughed and said, "Brother Wang, when did you start learning from Xiang Dong?"
Wang Xun shook his head and said, "I'm telling the truth. This month, the team's case-solving bonus, plus the collective second-class merit last time, and the advanced team award from the bureau, means we've received an extra seven or eight thousand in bonuses alone. My wife is extremely grateful to Captain Guan!"
Guan Feng laughed and said, "We all solved the case together, so why are you putting all the blame on me?"
Wang Xun laughed and said, "Whether a train is fast or not depends on the locomotive, right?"
Guan Feng laughed and said, "Let's not talk about that. Look, have you eaten? If not, you can have some of the boxed lunches on the table."
Wang Xun chuckled and said, "That's not right. On the way here, I heard Xiang Dong say that you and Zhao Xiaogu are old friends, Captain? Why are you eating boxed lunches? Didn't they treat us to a big meal? What a waste that I deliberately saved room for them."
Guan Feng said, both amused and exasperated, "That big mouth of Li Xiangdong spreads all sorts of nonsense!"
Huang Lili laughed and said, "Brother Wang, you don't know, that big star came to invite us two or three times, but the captain refused because he thought it would have a bad influence. He wants us to work hard."
Guan Feng explained, "No matter what, Zhao Xiaogu is one of the suspects. What would happen if word got out that she was eating a suspect's meal?"
Huang Lili laughed and said, "Captain, I was just joking."
As they were talking.
Zhao Xiaogu pushed open the door and walked in, still holding a lunchbox in her hand.
Wang Xun quickly put down his chopsticks and looked longingly at the big star who came from Hongcheng.
Guan Feng asked, "Sister Xiao Gu, what brings you here?"
Zhao Xiaogu said, "Didn't you refuse to eat? Here, this is the soup I asked the kitchen to make. It's not expensive, you can have some, right?"
Guan Feng glanced at the group, then reluctantly accepted the money, saying, "This is a one-time exception!"
Zhao Xiaogu smiled and said, "I know! I'm leaving now. By the way, let me know when you're done investigating the case. I have some questions for you."
Guan Feng nodded, saw them off, closed the door, and said to the group, "Perfect! Let's all have a drink together, as an extra meal, so you won't say that being with me means eating Shaxian ham every day."
Wang Xun laughed and said, "This was sent by Zhao Xiaogu, I dare not drink it."
Huang Lili also said, "Yes, such a big star personally delivered this soup. One sip is worth a fortune. I really dare not drink it."
Seeing that the two of them were joking around, Guan Feng didn't waste any words and started eating on his own.
After dinner, he gathered Li Xiangdong and the others and said, "Everyone has been busy all day. Except for Wang Xun, everyone else should go home and get some rest tonight. We'll continue the investigation tomorrow."
"However, while everyone is here, let's have a brief meeting first. As it stands, there are only two possibilities for the diamond's loss: either it's with the film crew or it's on its way there and back! Considering the timing of their choice—deliberately choosing the day before the lease expires—they must be one of the people who knew about it!"
"This list is very small, consisting of only a few people from the production crew, plus the insurance company, security personnel, and diamond company. We need to check everyone."
"Wang Xun, tonight you'll be in charge of checking Liu Qiang's surveillance footage and seeing his activity patterns from yesterday! Xiang Dong, you'll conduct background checks on the insurance and security companies! Li Yang, before you leave work, you'll investigate Liu Qiang's recent activities, especially his online lending activities. If necessary, ask the cyber police for assistance in the investigation!"
“It’s getting late, let’s try to get off work at eight o’clock. Tomorrow morning, Lily, you and I will take Zhao Yu’s statement.”
"yes!"
"receive!"
Everyone nodded in agreement.
......
I slept soundly through the night.
Guan Feng woke up from his sleep.
He quickly washed his face and went straight to the Fragrant Valley Hotel.
Huang Lili hadn't arrived when I got to the meeting room.
Zheng Yuandong was waiting in the conference room beforehand.
Guan Feng asked, "Captain, is there something you need to do by making this trip in person?"
Zheng Yuandong asked, "I guess so. What are your plans to do about Li Yifeng's matter?"
Instead of answering, Guan Feng asked, "What's the bureau's opinion?"
Zheng Yuandong bluntly said, "This matter is a bit tricky. The other party is a public figure, and this time they came to Hongcheng to help with publicity. It's probably not good to make a big deal out of a small matter. The key is that even if it is made a big deal out of it, it will most likely just be a reprimand. What exactly are you thinking?"
Guan Feng stopped beating around the bush and said, "I never thought about dealing with it. It's just that the bureau's funds are insufficient."
"Those official vehicles we applied for last time still haven't been delivered. These celebrities earn tens of millions for a single movie. Should we take this opportunity to get them to donate some to contribute to public safety? Is that alright?"
Zheng Yuandong suddenly realized, "You actually came up with this idea? I knew it! When I got the call from Director Bai, I said you, Xiao Guan, weren't such a reckless person."
Guan Feng said, "If it can really be resolved, I really want to. Do you know what he was doing yesterday when we took his statement?" He then briefly recounted what had happened to Li Yifeng yesterday.
Zheng Yuandong frowned and said with dissatisfaction, "The entertainment industry is a complete mess!"
He was an old-fashioned man, so naturally he disapproved of these things.
Guan Feng said, "That's why I was thinking, since we have this opportunity, why don't we take action? Consider this a protective charm he bought."
Zheng Yuandong said, "I understand, okay! I will report this matter to Director Bai. Also, Xiao Guan, how much do you think we should ask for in donations?"
Guan Feng then extended one index finger.
Zheng Yuandong rubbed his forehead and asked, "One million? Isn't that a bit too much?"
Guan Feng shook his head and said, "Not one hundred, it's ten million!"
Zheng Yuandong clicked his tongue in astonishment and asked, "How much? Ten million? How is that possible?"
Guan Feng said, "Captain, I think ten million is too little. During this investigation, I also asked Director Zheng. Do you know how much Li Yifeng's salary is? Eighty million! Do you still think ten million is too much?"
Zheng Yuandong fell silent.
He rubbed his teeth, feeling a bit uncomfortable.
MMP!
Eighty million for just one movie?
He worked himself to the bone for so many years and only earned a little over ten thousand yuan a month.
He glanced at Guan Feng and said, "Little Guan, I think you're quite good-looking. Why don't you become an actor? We work ourselves to the bone our whole lives and still can't earn as much as someone else makes from just one movie?"
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