Chapter 272 Good News
Wu Yongcheng's words stunned Zhou Yi.
This case was indeed distressing, but he immediately adjusted his attitude and said, "Captain Wu, at least we gave that kid an explanation. Just think of it as a chance to survive a disaster in this world."
"Well, you're quite right. And what's the good news?"
Zhou Yi further elaborated on the progress in Sanpo Village. When he mentioned the approach he had given Director Wang, Wu Yongcheng affirmed, "Your approach is excellent. While the law may be harsh, it has its own seriousness and fairness. But there's also a saying that the law is based on human feelings; the law also emphasizes humanity and warmth. Xiaoqi's case doesn't touch on any principle. I agree with this approach!"
"That's really good news! You're finally not a crow's mouth anymore."
"Captain Wu, you are insulting me..."
Wu Yongcheng smiled and said, "That's right, I have good news for you too."
"What?" Zhou Yi was very curious.
"In Long Zhiqiang's case, the provincial department has decided to award our Hongcheng Criminal Investigation Detachment a first-class collective merit."
"Really? That's great news."
"Don't worry, there's more."
"besides?"
"Director Xie has applied to the provincial department for individual first-class merit awards for you and Chen Yan, in recognition of your significant contributions in this case."
Zhou Yi was shocked. If it was an application for Chen Yan's first-class individual merit, he would not find it strange at all.
Because Chen Yan killed Meng Xiaohai, saved Jiang Biao, killed Long Zhiqiang, saved the last kidnapped child, and closed the case.
Such performance deserves the first-class individual merit.
Especially the shot that killed Long Zhiqiang at the end. Zhou Yi was not sure about it. If Chen Yan had not been there at the time, he himself could not imagine how the matter would have ended.
But this first-class individual merit of his was indeed beyond his expectations.
Because the role he played in this case was not as obvious as in the Du Xiaolin and Zhang Hui cases.
Especially in the later stages, the case was entirely a collective achievement. It was Wu Yongcheng who dared to withstand the pressure and commanded well.
Through his memories of Yu Zixin in his previous life, he quickly determined that Long Zhiqiang was from Luohe and uncovered the root cause of Long Zhiqiang's criminal motive.
But there are some things that only Zhou Yi knows because he cannot tell others. Especially when it comes to finding Yu Changshun, he tried to cover it up and downplay it.
So he realized that he was being relatively low-key in this case.
Unexpectedly, they would apply for him to be awarded a first-class individual merit.
Seeing that he hadn't spoken yet, Wu Yongcheng seemed to see through his thoughts and said, "Just because you discovered the bomb in the van and analyzed the van to locate the hiding place of this gang, which provided a decisive direction for the arrest, you deserve this first-class merit. Moreover, Chen Yan told me the night before last that when you shot Long Zhiqiang, you went with the mentality of exchanging your life for his."
"Zhou Yi," Wu Yongcheng said earnestly, "You already possess the highest level of awareness as a police officer. You deserve this honor!"
Zhou Yi's eyes were sore: "Thank you, Captain Wu."
"But it won't be approved so quickly. There are selection and review processes. So keep it confidential for now, okay?" Wu Yongcheng said with a smile.
After ending the call with Wu Yongcheng, Zhou Yi sat down and found the note with Qin Beihai's phone number.
He took a deep breath and dialed the number above.
After three waiting tones, the call was connected.
"Hello, this is Qin Beihai." A voice like a loud bell sounded from the other end of the phone.
"Master Qin, I'm Zhou Yi..."
…
After a few phone calls, it was already dark outside. Another day had passed, but today I felt much more cheerful than the previous few days.
The most depressing thing was the day Qin Beihai released the autopsy results. When he learned that the other dismembered victim was a baby, the feeling of depression in his heart was suffocating.
Now, the clouds have finally cleared and the sun is shining.
After listening to his description of the case, Qin Beihai did not give him too much praise, but said: You have done a good job and lived up to the people's expectations. Thank you for your hard work.
It was just a plain affirmation, but coming from such a leading figure, it was undoubtedly a huge recognition.
Before hanging up, Qin Beihai said, "If you come to the provincial capital one day, remember to come see me."
Zhou Yi said yes repeatedly, but after hanging up the phone he realized that Qin Beihai would never be polite to him.
So, what he meant by "one day" was probably related to the advice he gave to himself when they first met.
Going to the provincial capital?
Of course, I will definitely go!
After coming out of the office, Zhou Yi decided to leave work early today.
For some reason, he suddenly wanted to see Lu Xiaoshuang and take her out for dinner, the Western food she had mentioned in the ward at that time.
He decided to go to school to find her.
As soon as he walked out of the gate of the Municipal Bureau, Zhou Yi saw a small figure riding an old 28-inch bicycle, swaying past him.
Is this such a coincidence? Is this a wish come true?
Zhou Yi was stunned for a moment, then quickly called out to the figure behind him, "Xiao Shuang."
"Ah?" Lu Xiaoshuang, who was riding her bike, turned around and saw that it was Zhou Yi. She smiled brightly and said, "Brother Zhou."
Then she got off the bike skillfully, turned around and ran over, pushing it. The ponytail on the back of her head swayed from side to side, and the hair was tied with the butterfly hairband Zhou Yi had bought earlier.
"Brother Zhou, did you just get off work?"
"Yes." Zhou Yi pointed in the direction she came from. The tax bureau was not far away. "Are you here for an internship today?"
"Well, I don't have classes this afternoon. I just got off work too. I didn't expect it to be such a coincidence."
"Yeah, I was just thinking about going to look for you, but I didn't expect to run into you at the door."
Lu Xiaoshuang was surprised: "Looking for me? Is there something wrong?"
"have!"
Seeing Zhou Yi's serious expression, Lu Xiaoshuang couldn't help but feel a little nervous: "Wh...what's going on?"
Zhou Yi said seriously: "Eat!"
"Eating? You scared me. I thought it was something serious."
"Why, isn't eating a serious matter? Come on, have dinner with me." Zhou Yi said with a raised eyebrow.
Lu Xiaoshuang chuckled: "Eating is definitely a serious matter, but I think you are a little bit unserious, Brother Zhou."
"What's wrong with me?"
"I was just kidding. I'm just not as serious as usual. Is there anything happy happening today?"
Zhou Yi rode Lu Xiaoshuang's bicycle and carried her slowly forward.
"Xiao Shuang, you need to add oil to your bike chain. It's a bit hard to ride."
"No way? I just oiled it up two days ago."
"Then what... Oh, I see..."
"What's the matter?"
"Then it can only be that you have gained weight?"
"Ah? Really? That's great."
"ha?"
"My grandma always says I'm skinny and I need to eat more."
At dusk, the endless fiery clouds stretch to the end of the sky.
The evening breeze blew on his face, and Zhou Yi felt a long-lost sense of relaxation. Lu Xiaoshuang in the back seat gently smoothed her messed-up hair, feeling a different sense of security.
That feeling is very strange, yet very familiar.
It felt strange because she hadn't felt so at peace in her heart for a long time.
Familiarity seemed to recall her childhood, the moment when she was lying in her father's arms on the loess plateau and fatigue came over her.
She gently and slowly leaned her head on that broad back.
At this moment, something wonderful began to ferment under the sunset.
…
Lu Xiaoshuang looked at the exquisitely decorated entrance of the Western restaurant in front of her and pulled at the corner of Zhou Yi's clothes.
"Brother Zhou, why don't we go to another store? This one looks very expensive." Lu Xiaoshuang said in a low voice.
"No, just here. It's my treat."
"It's too expensive for you to treat him. I saw a noodle shop when I came here just now..."
Before Lu Xiaoshuang could finish her words, Zhou Yi pushed her inside.
Before anyone arrived, a waiter in a white shirt and black vest opened the glass door and said, "Welcome to Moon Bay Western Restaurant. Do you have a reservation?"
Zhou Yi shook his head and said no, so the waiter arranged seats for them, and Zhou Yi asked for a window seat.
When the waiter pulled out a seat for Lu Xiaoshuang, she obviously felt uncomfortable and quickly said she would do it herself.
This Moon Bay Restaurant is one of the earliest and oldest Western restaurants in Hongcheng. In 1997, it was indeed not cheap.
However, by the late 1990s, young people's minds had become much more open and gradually integrated into international standards. Many young people were willing to try high-end things like Western food.
Although Zhou Yi did not think it was high-end at all, after all, there were Western restaurants everywhere in the streets and alleys of Hongcheng, but Lu Xiaoshuang had never eaten there.
because……
Zhou Yi's heart suddenly tightened when he thought of the reason why Lu Xiaoshuang had never eaten Western food.
The waiter handed two exquisite menus to the two people. In order to divert their attention, Zhou Yi immediately took it and opened the menu.
I was stunned. The menu was all in English.
The corners of Zhou Yi's mouth twitched slightly. Isn't this restaurant a bit too pretentious?
It's not that he couldn't understand it at all, but with his college degree from a police academy, his English was at its peak during the college entrance examination. Even if he had rich experience in his previous life, he didn't need English to handle cases.
The waiter nearby seemed to have noticed something was wrong and approached in a friendly manner, "Sir or Madam, would you like to change the Chinese menu for us?"
Zhou Yi decided not to change! I am not familiar with English, so I can't look at the pictures!
Just as she was about to speak, Lu Xiaoshuang directly thanked the other party in fluent English, but said that there was no need to change the menu, and that she would be asked to come back when ordering later.
Yes, there are top students here, so what are you afraid of?
After the waiter politely left, Lu Xiaoshuang whispered to him, "It's really expensive."
"Don't worry, your brother Zhou just made a contribution, and there will be a bonus later." Zhou Yi leaned over and whispered, "Let's just eat this time, and go get noodles next time."
Lu Xiaoshuang covered her face with the menu and smiled. Perhaps it was the effect of the lights in the western restaurant, but Zhou Yi saw the sparkle in her curved eyes.
Of course Lu Xiaoshuang knew why Zhou Yi brought her here. He was helping him fulfill his dream.
"Then let's order."
Zhou Yi nodded and whispered, "But you have to tell me what these dishes are..."
As soon as he finished speaking, someone shouted in surprise: "Officer Zhou, is it really you?"
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