Police stations have many methods for dealing with these types of criminals, and getting their statements doesn't really take much effort.
"Did you find out where Xiaowan was abducted?" Ning Zhiheng asked, gesturing for Liu Datong to sit down.
"Your judgment was very accurate. Xiao Wan was indeed abducted from Hangzhou. It was quite a coincidence that they didn't have a specific target at the time; they were just randomly searching on the streets, looking for opportunities to abduct any children they saw."
Xiao Wan was alone at the time. They saw that she was a pretty girl and dressed like a child from a wealthy family, so they knocked her unconscious, put her in a sack, and took her away. Liu Datong gave a thumbs up, his expression full of admiration.
Ning Zhiheng found Liu Datong's slightly exaggerated flattery somewhat amusing. Being from Hangzhou himself, it was perfectly normal for him to recognize the local accent.
Liu Datong was so attentive to the things I arranged. Not only did he take Xiao Wan home to care for her, but he also rushed to inform me as soon as he obtained her confession. This shows that Liu Datong must have something to ask of me.
Suddenly, Ning Zhiheng had a thought: perhaps Liu Datong could be of use to him. To be honest, he was new to intelligence work and didn't have much manpower at his disposal. Although he had several skilled men in the action team, they weren't entirely loyal to him.
I have too many secrets about me, and there are many things that are inconvenient to tell them. For example, I want to continue the investigation this time, but if I use the action team, I must provide an explanation and a suitable reason in terms of official business.
Moreover, he had only known these team members for a short time, and their intertwined interests and relationships were still unclear. He couldn't possibly keep his actions a secret from the rest of the intelligence agency.
But Liu Datong was different; he was just a low-level patrol officer. Even if he had the greatest courage, he wouldn't dare question Liu's actions. And naturally, Liu didn't need to offer him any explanation.
Besides, he's managed to become a patrol squad leader on the streets. He's definitely familiar with the tricks of the trade in the city. It's actually more suitable for him than for those operatives.
Moreover, judging from Liu Datong's demeanor, if I were to subtly hint at recruiting him, he would be more than eager to pledge allegiance to me.
"Big Head, you're quite the kind-hearted one. I'll have to trouble you to take care of Xiao Wan for a few more days. I still have some things to take care of. Once I've finished them in a few days, I'll go pick her up and take her back to Hangzhou to find her family." Ning Zhiheng's affectionate use of Liu Datong's nickname made Liu Datong feel flattered, indicating that Commander Ning was beginning to acknowledge him.
Liu Datong quickly laughed and said, "Don't say that! There's no trouble at all. You don't know, my wife gave birth to two boys and just wanted a girl. She's almost gone crazy wanting a daughter. She was so happy to bring Xiaowan back this time. She dresses Xiaowan up like a flower every day. She keeps her by her side all the time and takes care of her like her own daughter. If we really send her away now, I'm afraid she'll miss her."
Liu Datong wasn't lying. He had two sons, who were as mischievous as two little monkeys, always jumping around and never still. This Xiao Wan, on the other hand, was pretty and well-behaved. The couple liked her very much. They had been getting along very well these past two days, truly as close as a family.
Ning Zhiheng thought that what he said seemed sincere. He thought to himself that although this person was a bit slick, his character wasn't bad. Come to think of it, how many people who could get by in the police station were honest and simple? Someone like Liu Datong was already considered quite good.
Ning Zhiheng asked with a smile, "Big Head, how long have you been working at the police station?"
"It's been more than ten years now. I'm a local. My family used to run a small business, but I could never handle the hardship. My father saw that I wasn't cut out for business, so he spent money to send me to the police station and put me in this black uniform. I don't have any skills, but I know everything about the streets. If there's anything you need me for, Commander Ning, please don't hesitate to ask."
His words clearly implied a desire to curry favor. His current position within the police station is also awkward.
He spent many years working his way up to the rank of patrol squad leader, relying on his meager salary and the gray income he amassed through underhanded means within the government. His family was financially secure.
But I was never satisfied. I was only in my early thirties and I always wanted to make something of myself.
But in this world, it's not that easy. Without power or money, without a benefactor to help him, who would even give him a second glance? He can't possibly reach those in high positions of power.
However, this Commander Ning in front of me is in a crucial department. I don't know much about this so-called Military Intelligence Bureau, but just seeing my own bureau chief tremble with fear at the mere mention of the words "Military Intelligence Bureau," I know this is definitely a powerful and influential department. This Commander Ning might just be one of my benefactors.
“Big Head, you’re a sensible person. So I’ll be blunt. I work for the Military Intelligence Department of the National Military Commission. You might not be familiar with this department, so let me put it this way: it’s one of the most privileged departments in our country, capable of arresting anyone we deem suspicious anytime, anywhere. Like… like the Embroidered Uniform Guard during the Ming Dynasty. Have you ever heard of the Embroidered Uniform Guard?” Ning Zhiheng felt he should give Liu Datong a good talking-to, especially since the Military Intelligence Department was indeed not much different from the Embroidered Uniform Guard.
"I know, I know, I know perfectly well!" Liu Datong's voice trembled with excitement. He was, after all, somewhat educated and cultured.
Of course, I know about the famous Embroidered Uniform Guard of the Ming Dynasty. Even if I listen to storytelling in a teahouse, I know what kind of existence the Embroidered Uniform Guard was. It was a force that people all over the world feared and dreaded.
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