Chapter 17 Bird of Paradise 02
Han Zhaoming listened to Luo Siwei's words, thought for a moment, and then said, "It's a bit difficult to find someone who is better than you, of the same age, and still unmarried. There aren't many in Donglan City."
Luo Siwei crossed his arms and said, "There are still many people like me. My previous master was better than me."
This was the first time Han Zhaoming heard Luo Siwei mention his master, so he asked, "Former captain?"
In the police station, senior officers usually guide new officers, and some people will respectfully call their seniors "Masters."
Luo Siwei shook her head: "No, it was someone who showed me in earlier than the captain. If it wasn't that person, I wouldn't have signed up for the criminal investigation major." After she said this, she returned to her office.
Soon it was time to go to work, and the police officers who were chatting about gossip dispersed, and the busy work began.
The closing summary of the previous case was completed quickly. After checking the file, Luo Siwei took it to his leader for signature.
Director Li saw her and said, "Captain Luo, you're just in time. I need to tell you something. The City Bureau is about to transfer the Yu Meiren case, and I need you to quickly organize the materials and prepare for the handover."
Luo Siwei frowned slightly after hearing this and asked, "What does the Municipal Bureau mean by this?"
Normally, the municipal bureau takes on cases before the investigation begins, or when the investigation encounters difficulties. Now that the case has been solved, the evidence is solid, the confession is complete, and the criminal has been taken into custody, why are they suddenly asking for the case?
Director Li said, "The Municipal Bureau must have their reasons. Just obey their orders."
Luo Siwei wasn't one to follow rules, so she directly asked, "Does the Municipal Bureau think the video has too much of an impact? Are they concerned?"
If someone is greedy for credit, Luo Siwei will also fight for it.
Director Li said, "It shouldn't be. The credit for the case still belongs to you. The Municipal Bureau wants to take over because something went wrong with Cha Junxi."
"Cha Junxi?" Luo Siwei was even more confused. "He's a pervert. Could it be that the Municipal Bureau wants to study his criminal psychology?"
"I'm not sure about the details, but I'll email you later. I just wanted to say hello." Director Li continued, "Also, Director Chen, the top leader of the Municipal Bureau, wants you to come over this afternoon. You can ask them in person."
After coming out of Director Li’s office, Luo Siwei suddenly remembered the resume she had submitted before.
Luo Siwei returned to the office. Just as she sat down for a while, a handover email popped up on her computer. The sender was the secretary of the Third Detachment of the Municipal Bureau.
Luo Siwei sent the file over.
In the afternoon, she packed her things and prepared to leave.
Donglan City is quite large, with eight branch bureaus, all of which are directly under the Municipal Bureau. Compared to the branch bureaus, the Municipal Bureau is located in the more central area of Donglan City. Including the year-end meeting, Luo Siwei has only been to the Municipal Bureau a handful of times.
She took a bus and got off right in front of the Municipal Bureau. Luo Siwei registered at the visitor's office, and the security guard at the door gave her a temporary tag before letting her in.
The building of the Municipal Bureau looks much more imposing than that of the Third Branch Bureau. Take the Criminal Investigation Office for example. The Criminal Investigation Office of the Third Branch Bureau occupies one floor on the third floor, while the Criminal Investigation Office of the Municipal Bureau occupies several floors in a high-rise building.
She followed the notice and went to the small conference room on the 12th floor, where a person who looked like a secretary led her in.
After entering the conference room, Luo Siwei was arranged to sit in the middle seat, with several leaders sitting opposite him.
Luo Siwei recognized the man sitting in the middle; he was Donglan City's top public security official, Director Chen Qinnan. Next to him was Deputy Director Pei, in charge of criminal investigation. On the other side was a young man, seated a little far away and in the backlight, so Luo Siwei couldn't see his face clearly.
Director Chen cleared his throat and began, "Officer Luo, we've received your resume. You've passed the initial review and final check. We called you in today for a simple interview."
In the small conference room of the Municipal Bureau, Luo Siwei sat opposite several leaders.
Director Chen took a sip of tea and said, "Don't be nervous, relax."
Seeing such an easy-going leader, Luo Siwei felt calmer.
She often heard people say that Director Chen was approachable. After he came to the municipal bureau, he made several reforms, promoted some knowledgeable people, recruited talents without any restrictions, and worked together to implement flat management.
Deputy Director Pei said, "Officer Luo, please introduce yourself first. Tell me about your police experience."
Luo Siwei explained her basic situation, and the leaders asked her some questions. The whole interview process went very smoothly.
Director Chen nodded repeatedly and asked for some details about the case. He then said, "Earlier, each precinct recommended outstanding officers from their teams, and Director Li specifically mentioned you. Later, we received your resume and felt that you were a good fit for this position. I've heard of several of the cases you've solved, and you handled the female student's case very promptly."
Deputy Director Pei also said, "Several of our leaders recognize your abilities, but the work in the Municipal Bureau's Criminal Investigation Team is more arduous and involves a certain degree of danger. This depends on your personal preferences. Officer Luo, is there anything you would like to know about this position?"
The leaders were very satisfied with the interview, and the implicit meaning of their words was that as long as she nodded, the position would basically be hers.
The city bureau's criminal investigation team was a level higher than the branch bureau's, handling major cases. For ordinary police officers, this was a perfect opportunity for advancement. Luo Siwei naturally seized the opportunity and asked, "I'd like to understand the specific responsibilities and scope of this position."
Deputy Director Pei explained the relevant salary and benefits to her. This position is the captain of the first squad under the Third Detachment of the Municipal Bureau. The squad is directly managed by the Third Detachment and has a captain, a deputy captain, seven subordinates, and auxiliary police officers to assist in completing police work.
Director Chen added, "We can give you two spots. If you have any useful team members at the branch, you can transfer them over. I've already communicated with the branch, and the process should be quick."
The leaders considered the issue very carefully and Luo Siwei had no objections.
After the interview was over, Luo Siwei stood up and prepared to leave. She secretly glanced at the young man sitting next to her.
Luo Siwei speculated that the man might be the leader of the Third Detachment. Judging from his age, she thought he was more like the deputy commander. Donglan had age restrictions for important positions, and commanders were generally thirty-five or older. The man looked too young to be the right person.
She thought again of the note in her file, which might have been left there by him.
In any case, that person might be her future direct supervisor. Just now, the two directors and deputy directors were talking, and that person remained silent.
The interview was over at this time. The man sat on the side with his head down, his fingers crossed, very low-key.
At this moment, the door of the conference room was suddenly knocked open, and then a young man in his twenties rushed in.
The man was very tall, about 1.85 meters, with very short hair. He was wearing a shirt, and his well-developed muscles could be seen on his bare arms. When he stood forward, he gave people a sense of oppression.
Deputy Director Pei was walking to the door when he saw him and frowned, "Guo Zhengyao, what can I do for you?"
The man took a few steps forward. "Deputy Director Pei, I heard that the leaders are going to decide on our team leader today. The team members are a little upset, and they'd like me to help them handle it."
Luo Siwei was originally preparing to leave, but when she heard that the man was coming for her, she stood aside without moving.
Deputy Director Pei's frown deepened. "Today is just an interview, nothing has been finalized yet. If you want to report anything, please come and talk to me in my office later."
Guo Zhengyao had no intention of leaving. "Director Chen always tells us to work together, but at the critical moment, he acts first and asks for permission later. We, the team members, have all heard the news about the captain's selection."
After hearing what he said, Director Chen smiled and said, "That's true. Captain Luo is here, so you two can get to know each other first."
Guo Zhengyao looked at Luo Siwei who was standing beside him.
He heard the team members discussing the team leader's selection at noon today. The leaders had screened through a round of resumes and finally selected a female team leader. She had come to the Municipal Bureau for an interview and was about to be confirmed.
Upon hearing the news, several team members exploded and shouted that there was no one left in the Donglan police force.
At this time, Guo Zhengyao glared at Luo Siwei, trying to intimidate her with his hateful eyes.
Luo Siwei raised his eyes and looked back at him indifferently.
She is very clear-headed. From childhood to adulthood, especially after becoming a police officer, this is not the first time she has been questioned because of her gender, nor will it be the last.
Luo Siwei wasn't surprised. This wasn't like the Third Branch. Her colleagues there had seen what she'd done and were convinced of her. In the Municipal Bureau, she was essentially an airborne soldier.
The male officers at the city police department face life-threatening situations every day, so hearing that a female captain was being transferred to report directly to them was naturally unacceptable. She had already known that being accepted by those people would be a bit of a hassle, but she hadn't expected someone to rush into the conference room and confront her right after the interview.
The two people's thoughts were different, and their eyes met. Then Guo Zhengyao looked away first. He usually interrogated prisoners and was not afraid of his superiors, but he had never looked at a woman other than a prisoner like this before.
Guo Zhengyao coughed lightly and turned his head away. He still remembered his mission and turned to several leaders and said, "There is currently a lot of opposition in the team."
The atmosphere was tense, but Director Chen remained calm and spoke in an official tone, "Old Pei, don't rush to leave. Xiao Guo, sit down and talk slowly. Captain Luo is here too, so we can discuss any concerns." He then took a sip of tea from a nearby cup and asked, "What are your objections?"
Director Chen is different from some traditional leaders. He does not seek to tame his subordinates.
As the saying goes, it is better to loosen than to block.
These criminal police officers face criminals every day. Overly obedient officers lack the resilience and drive to act decisively, and tend to back off when faced with bad guys. On the other hand, someone as straightforward and honest as Guo Zhengyao wouldn't hesitate to take on even the most powerful men. If the captain hadn't felt Guo Zhengyao had a bad temper and needed a few more years of experience, he would have nearly promoted him.
Director Chen even felt that it would be easier to solve the problem if it was exposed now rather than later.
Hearing this, Guo Zhengyao spoke directly, "I'm not being sexist. It's just that criminal police work is unique. Women are naturally less physically fit, and they have to get married and have children, so they're not suited to this high-intensity position. Also, if the city bureau were to rank people based on seniority, there would be plenty of excellent talent. Why would they just parachute someone in from a subordinate bureau?"
Hearing about a female captain was one thing, but having one parachuted into your head was another. One of their three teams was considered an elite unit, and a new arrival would not only make the other teams laugh, but also potentially hinder their progress.
Director Chen chuckled and said, "That's just your stereotype. Just because you've never seen a female captain, you can't assume they can't do the job. Our Donglan City Bureau once had a female captain. Have you heard of the name Ye Ling?"
The scene fell silent for a moment. Of course Guo Zhengyao had heard of it.
She was Donglan’s first female captain, first female deputy director, and also a legend in the Donglan police force.
Ye Ling's resume is absolutely dazzling. After graduation, she performed special tasks and joined the anti-drug team. Later, she became the captain of the criminal investigation team and served as the deputy director of the Donglan Municipal Bureau. Six years ago, she was transferred to the provincial department and served as the deputy director. She is now over 50 years old.
Ye Ling has never been married and has never lost to others at work. Many men are not as good as her.
But that was Ye Ling, the one-in-a-million policewoman. Guo Zhengyao lowered his head for a moment, then glanced at Luo Siwei beside him. He wondered, could this policewoman compare to Ye Ling?
Director Chen asked again: "Chi Li, Team One is under you, what is your opinion..."
Deputy Captain Chi hadn't said a word since Luo Siwei came in. He had been sitting aside watching the show since Guo Zhengyao came in, and now his name was finally called.
Chi Li raised his head.
Luo Siwei also looked at him. She wanted to hear what he would say.
Chi Li flipped through Luo Siwei's file and read a paragraph. Then he looked up and replied to Guo Zhengyao, "The leader of the criminal investigation team needs someone who can lead the team to solve cases. This position should be filled by someone capable."
Guo Zhengyao argued, "Captain Chi, we've solved quite a few cases before. Furthermore, the difficulty of solving cases at the Municipal Bureau is completely different from the cases encountered at the Branch Office."
"Cases with a large death toll aren't necessarily complicated, and cases with a small death toll aren't necessarily simple. The ability of the investigator can be seen from the investigation, interrogation records, the length of time it takes to solve the case, and the final report." Chi Li looked at Guo Zhengyao with a frank expression and a hint of regret in his tone, "In terms of work ability, you are indeed still far behind her."
As soon as these words came out, they were direct and sharp, like a slap in Guo Zhengyao's face.
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