It's the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the day when all businesses and organizations resume operations.
Sun Zhengguo finished breakfast early and then took a car to the research institute.
"Director Sun, Happy New Year."
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As soon as I got out of the car in the institute's courtyard, workers kept greeting me.
Happy New Year, everyone!
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Sun Zhengguo didn't rush upstairs. Instead, he stood downstairs, greeting everyone until all the workers had entered the workshop. Only then did he smile and walk upstairs.
Today, being the first day back at work, several members of the Standing Committee held a meeting, mainly to discuss matters related to research and development and production…
After the meeting, the members of the Standing Committee went to the workshop together to extend New Year greetings to the workers.
After finishing all that, Sun Zhengguo finally had some free time, and Zhang Yucheng walked in at that moment.
"Director, this is your speech for tomorrow at the ministry. Please take a look and tell me where it needs to be changed. I will make the changes immediately."
"Um!"
Sun Zhengguo took the manuscript and read it quickly, finishing it in no time.
"Okay! No need to change it. Go and call Section Chief Cai from the Publicity Department. I need to talk to him about something."
"Yes, Director."
Shortly after Zhang Yucheng left, Section Chief Cai walked in from outside.
Because he didn't know why Sun Zhengguo had sought him out, he seemed somewhat reserved.
"Chief, you wanted to see me."
"Please sit down, Section Chief Cai. I have some personal matters to discuss with you today. I apologize for the trouble."
Hearing the director's words, Section Chief Cai was relieved and sat down with a forced smile.
"No trouble at all, Director. Just let me know if you need anything."
"Alright then!"
Sun Zhengguo didn't stand on ceremony, since it wasn't a big deal. He just asked the publicity department to make a banner to send to the police station.
After all, one should keep their word. If someone has helped you a lot, you should reciprocate.
Of course, he would pay for the materials himself. Sun Zhengguo was very clear about this. Public and private matters are separate, and he would not take advantage of this.
When Section Chief Cai received this customized request, he said it was a piece of cake.
It took a total of half an hour to complete a beautiful and elegant banner.
The sign read, "Swiftly solving cases, demonstrating police prowess; a nemesis of criminals, ensuring safety." A signature was also included in the lower left corner.
The entire banner is edged with gold, giving it a high-end and classy look.
“Excellent, Section Chief Cai, this banner is very well made. You’ve put a lot of thought into it.”
"It's nothing to brag about. I'm just glad the director is satisfied. After all, this is our profession."
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After showering him with praise and paying for the materials, Section Chief Cai left the office with a smile.
After he left, Sun Zhengguo picked up the phone and dialed the power supply bureau. He found Sun Dajiang, and the two chatted for a while before hanging up.
It was noon soon. After lunch, Sun Zhengguo picked up his second uncle and then took Sun Dajiang with him to the police station…
Inside the police station chief's office, Chief Li and Captain Zhang were discussing the case.
"Director Li, we have completed the investigation of the theft case at the Sun family's residence. We just need to go and identify the scene again before the case can be transferred."
"Alright, let's go this afternoon. The sooner we get it done, the better. Captain Zhang, we can't delay the leader's business. I'll have to trouble you to make the trip yourself."
"No problem," Captain Zhang agreed readily.
Having recently solved two major cases, I've been hinted to higher authorities that I might be promoted further.
If not now, when?
Just then, Officer Li jogged in from outside.
"Director Li, Team Leader Zhang, and Director Sun from the research institute have come to present a banner. Their car is parked outside."
"Really? Is it him in person?" Director Li asked, standing up in surprise.
You know, for such a small matter, sending a secretary would have sufficed, but when Sun Zhengguo himself comes, it makes a big difference.
Any superior with eyes that aren't blind should be able to guess that the two have a very good relationship.
After all, a favor from a department-level official is no joke.
Seeing how concerned his superiors were about this matter, Officer Li dared not keep them in suspense any longer and blurted out the answer.
"Yes, Director Li, it is Director Sun himself, and his father and uncle are also here."
"Very good."
Having secured two favors, Director Li dared not slack off and quickly made work arrangements.
"Xiao Li, quickly arrange for the publicity department to make sure they record this close relationship between the police and the people."
"Captain Zhang, let's go out and greet them quickly."
After quickly assigning tasks, Director Li, along with Captain Zhang, headed out the door.
Upon exiting the office, Director Li saw Sun Zhengguo and his group there and quickly went to greet them.
"Chief Sun, Deputy Director Sun, Comrade Dahe, welcome to our police station to guide our work."
"Not at all, Director Li. I'm just an ordinary person today. I came here to thank you for your quick handling of the case and for upholding justice for us ordinary people."
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After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, Sun Zhengguo took out an exquisitely crafted banner, and the two sides conducted a handover ceremony.
Meanwhile, the officers from the police station's publicity department were also quickly snapping photos to capture this touching moment.
After the ceremony, Director Li invited the group to the reception room, where they had a friendly and cordial conversation.
Through their conversation, Sun Zhengguo also learned that Captain Zhang would be leading a group to the courtyard house to identify the scene that afternoon.
The entire case will then enter a fast-track trial process.
Sun Zhengguo wasn't too concerned about these things; what he cared about was the final verdict in this case.
He probably wouldn't eat peanuts, but he really hoped that this pest, the stalk of a stalk, would be locked up forever.
"Director Li, if I may ask, with your many years of experience in handling cases, what is the final verdict in this case? Can you predict it?"
Director Li was naturally unfazed by Sun Zhengguo's question, and he spoke eloquently.
"Director Sun, that's not difficult. These criminals are part of a gang, and the amount involved is particularly large. Two of the accomplices, the Mao brothers, are estimated to be sentenced to at least ten years."
The two main culprits, Tie Houzi and Jia Geng, should be sentenced to around fifteen years, with little variation. After their sentences are completed, they will be sent to a juvenile detention center to serve their time, and then transferred to prison after reaching adulthood.
Furthermore, a civil lawsuit will be filed alongside the sentencing, and your two families will be required to pay certain compensation. Please rest assured about this and wait patiently.
Sun Zhengguo was very satisfied after listening to Director Li's long speech.
There are at least another ten years or so, and things should calm down considerably in the hospital.
By the time Bang Geng gets out of prison, his parents might not even live there anymore, so who cares who he goes to mess with?
Upon hearing the verdict, the Sun brothers both gasped in shock.
Their first reaction was, "This is too harsh! The sentence is far too severe! Fifteen years?!"
How many fifteen-year periods does one have in a lifetime to squander? It really proves the old saying: Don't reach out, or you'll get caught.
It all depends on whether you can bear the terrible price!
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