Huang Lili was clearly taken aback when she realized that her usually strict father would be concerned about her progress before leaving home and would even discuss with Guan Feng how to proceed.
The situation became somewhat tense for a moment.
Guan Feng walked along, looking at the silent Huang Lili, and broke the silence by saying, "Don't tell anyone else about this. Personnel changes have always been the most sensitive topic. Think it over carefully. If you want to transfer to another business department, I'll talk to the branch captain. If you don't want to sit in an office, you can transfer to the Economic Investigation Department."
Huang Lili thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Captain, I don't want to transfer to another team. I want to stay in this team."
Guan Feng asked, "Don't you want to reconsider? Lily, I would naturally welcome you to stay in the team, and you can be of great help to me. But as you know, when we criminal investigators get busy, we work day and night, and the serious crimes team is even more so. It's really not suitable for a girl like you to be here alone."
Huang Lili shook her head and said, "Captain, please don't try to persuade me. I know! I get along well with everyone, and you've taken care of me. Wherever everyone is, I'll be there too."
Guan Feng smiled upon hearing this and said, "Since that's the case, I won't try to persuade you anymore. But don't blame me for working overtime in the future!"
Huang Lili said, both amused and exasperated, "Captain, do you really think I'm that undisciplined and disorganized?"
Guan Feng smiled and brushed it off.
At this moment, the two also walked into the office building area.
Zhao Dong noticed the two men's arrival and said, "You're here? Perfect timing! Let's sit down and take a look at this interrogation record."
Guan Feng sat down and whispered to Zhao Dong, "Team Leader, I just had Lili buy lunch. She'll bring it over later. Let's have lunch and then continue with the case."
Zhao Dong nodded and said, "That's good news."
Guan Feng then asked, "Hasn't the patrolman arrived yet?"
Zhao Dong said, "We're already on our way back to the factory, almost there."
Guan Feng nodded and looked at the interrogation record in his hand.
This transcript mainly consists of interview records of several employees. The questions focus on the salary increase request from last week. Guan Feng scanned the records of the five people. The main reason why everyone wanted a salary increase was that the second phase of the project had started, and everyone's workload was 50% more than before, but their wages had not increased.
Looking at the record, Guan Feng said, "From this perspective, everyone's demand for a raise is quite reasonable."
Zhao Dong nodded and said, "I don't know if Director Zhang intentionally concealed this or what, but he didn't say anything. From this perspective, there are quite a few people who have grievances, and when it comes to suspicion, none of them can escape."
Guan Feng said, "Let's start with these 18 people!"
Zhao Dong said, "We have asked Director Zhang to find the list of people on duty last night, and we believe the results will be available soon."
As they were talking.
Director Zhang knocked on the office door.
Zhao Dong nodded and said, "Director Zhang, is it all settled?"
Director Zhang handed over the documents in his hand, nodded, and said, "This is the list of staff on duty last night. There are 21 people in total. Take a look!"
Zhao Dong took the list and handed it to Guan Feng.
He then continued, "Director Zhang, will this duty roster be adjusted? Do you usually switch shifts privately?"
Director Zhang said, "This happens occasionally. I got this from the equipment department. If it's a private shift change, the people involved should know best! They know exactly who they're working with."
Zhao Dong nodded and said, "Okay! Thank you for your cooperation, Director Zhang. If there's nothing else, that's fine for now."
Director Zhang hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
Zhao Dong asked, "Is there anything else?"
Director Zhang said, "I just reported this matter to the leadership. General Manager Fang is out of town and can't come back. He instructed me to treat everyone well. I wonder if you all have time for lunch? The cafeteria has prepared a simple meal. Shall we go and have some together? Don't worry, it's just simple food, no drinks, just a casual meal."
Zhao Dong waved his hand and declined, saying, "I appreciate Director Zhang's kindness, but we've already bought food and will deliver it right away! If Director Zhang is so kind, he can just tell the security guard to let us through when we arrive."
"Ah, oh, okay!"
A hint of disappointment flashed across Director Zhang's face, but he still said, "I'll notify the security department right away! Also, if you need anything, please contact me anytime. I'll do my best to serve you all."
Zhao Dong asked, "I have something to ask you. Do you work six hours a day and rest eighteen hours a day?"
Director Zhang nodded and said, "Yes, we use a four-shift system."
Zhao Dong asked, "Suppose I want to ask these people some questions, when will they be able to get enough rest?"
Director Zhang said, "Those people from last night should be rested by now. I can talk to the equipment department and tell them to come over this afternoon. As for the people who left work at six o'clock this morning, they won't be back until tomorrow. Do you need me to notify them?"
Zhao Dong tapped the table with his hand, and after a moment nodded and said, "Okay, don't call the group that's here at six this morning. Let them get some rest. But notify the group that's here at midnight last night. Tell them to come over after lunch. Does the company have dormitories?"
Director Zhang said, "Yes."
Zhao Dong said, "Arrange dormitories for them. After the questioning, they should go to the dormitories. They start work at six in the afternoon, right? Or they can go back to rest, so as not to affect their evening work. You can arrange this. Can you do it well?"
Director Zhang said, "Don't worry, Captain Zhao, we will definitely do a good job."
Zhao Dong nodded.
As they were talking.
The forensic department called.
The patrolman who inhaled some chemical gas this morning has returned, accompanied by the forensic team, and has now entered the factory gate.
Zhao Dong immediately ordered, "Old Wang, bring the person over here."
The forensic doctor, Wang, said, "Okay! I'll be right there. Captain, you're in the office building, right?"
Zhao Dong nodded, gave a few instructions, and hung up the phone. Then he said to Director Zhang, "Director Zhang, if there's nothing else, we'll get to work."
Director Zhang tactfully withdrew, saying, "Contact me anytime if you need anything!"
Zhao Dong nodded, watched Director Zhang leave and close the door, then turned to the group and smiled, "This Director Zhang certainly knows how to handle things! Once we've eaten, it'll be harder to ask him certain questions. Little Guan, you're so clever to buy the food in advance!"
Guan Feng said, "The office director's job is to greet and see off people, but judging from his behavior several times, I think he probably wasn't involved in this matter, or his involvement was limited. At most, he knows some inside information or makes some speculations."
Zhao Dong asked in surprise, "Xiao Guan, how did you figure that out?"
Guan Feng said, "Well, judging from the micro-expressions, the other person's confidence was not feigned, and the fact that they consciously steered us toward other topics several times suggested that they were under external pressure rather than wanting to do so on their own initiative."
Zhao Dong asked, "Xiao Guan, what do you mean by external pressure?"
Guan Feng shook his head and said, "I don't know for now! But it's definitely not about a pay raise; it's probably pressure from higher-ups."
Zhao Dong suddenly realized something and asked, "Can we force him to talk?"
Guan Feng recalled Director Zhang's actions earlier and shook his head, saying, "He's not deeply involved in the case and understands human relationships, so it's probably going to be difficult for him."
Zhao Dong said no more.
And at this time.
Just then, forensic expert Lao Wang arrived with his team.
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