I Sent You to Take the College Entrance Exam, and You Ended Up Solving a Murder Case?! - Chapter 12

“Knock knock knock”.

There was a knock on the office door.

Guan Yuexing poked his head in: “Captain Chen, it’s lunchtime, shall we go to the canteen?”

Chen Mo snapped out of his thoughts, glanced at his watch, and saw that it was already past midnight.

He stood up: “Let’s go together, and call the two of them too.”

“Okay!”

The municipal bureau’s canteen is clean and tidy, and offers a wide variety of dishes.

The four of them got their food and found a corner to sit down.

Yan Guangxiu and Zhan Chi were still somewhat reserved, keeping their heads down and eating, not daring to say much.

“When do Deputy Captain Wu and the others usually return from field missions?”

Chen Mo picked up a piece of braised pork with his chopsticks and asked casually.

“uncertain.”

Guan Yuexing swallowed the food in his mouth.

“This kind of cross-city manhunt can take anywhere from one or two days to ten days or half a month.”

“Even when they come back, it’s usually around six or seven in the evening, and they still have to hold meetings to review the situation, often until midnight.”

Yan Guangxu added, “Team Leader Chen, I’m on duty tonight, all night.”

Chen Mo nodded, having made up his mind.

He put down his chopsticks and looked at the three of them.

“After we finish eating, the four of us will go out for a bit.”

Upon hearing this, the other three were stunned and simultaneously raised their heads.

“Huh? Captain Chen, we’re all going?” Guan Yuexing was a little surprised.

“Yes, everyone should go.”

Chen Mo’s tone left no room for argument.

“Guan Yuexing, Zhan Chi, take your laptops with you.”

“Yan Guangxu, you come too, and get two more communication radios from the equipment room.”

“But…aren’t people staying in the team?”

Guan Yuexing raised a question, “What if something happens at the village, or if Wu Tou’er and the others contact us…”

“Call me directly if anything happens,” Chen Mo interrupted him.

“Data may need to be checked at any time on site, so it’s convenient to bring a laptop.”

“The radio is used to maintain our internal communication and, when necessary, to communicate with Wu Che’s team.”

His arrangements were reasonable and well-founded, instantly dispelling Guan Yuexing’s concerns.

This new captain is really thoughtful.

They not only considered the needs of field staff, but also the issues of cross-group communication.

The three of them felt even more admiration for Chen Mo.

“yes!”

This time, the three answered more loudly than ever before.

Lunch ended quickly in a slightly excited atmosphere.

The four of them put down their plates and quickly returned to the office.

Yan Guangxiu and Zhan Chi went to the equipment room to collect the equipment, while Chen Mo put on his coat.

He wasn’t wearing a police uniform, just a simple black casual outfit.

However, the handcuffs, high-powered flashlight, and extendable baton on his belt revealed his identity.

Soon, the two returned with their belongings.

“Captain Chen, take them all.”

“Walk.”

Chen Mo waved his hand and walked out of the office first.

The three of them immediately followed.

The elevator goes directly to the underground parking lot.

As Chen Mo led them straight toward the brand-new black BMW 5 Series.

Yan Guangxiu and Zhan Chi’s expressions perfectly mirrored Guan Yuexing’s shock that morning.

Holy crap?

BMW?

“Get in the car.”

Chen Mo pressed the key, the car lights flashed, and he opened the driver’s side door and got in.

The three looked at each other, then silently opened the car door.

They got into the luxury car that they usually only saw on the road.

Chen Mo didn’t explain, and skillfully started the car.

He tapped a few times on the central control screen and brought up the navigation system.

A clear destination was entered.

Guan Yuexing leaned closer to take a look, and three words were clearly displayed on the screen.

Lanting Garden.

The BMW 5 Series smoothly drove out of the municipal bureau compound and merged into the afternoon traffic.

The atmosphere inside the car was eerily quiet.

Yan Guangxiu and Zhan Chi sat in the back row, their bodies stiff and unsure of what to do with their hands and feet.

This is the first time in my life I’ve ridden in such a nice car, and it turns out I’m going to investigate a case.

It feels so surreal.

Yan Guangxiu sat in the passenger seat, hesitated for a long time, but finally couldn’t resist his deep-seated curiosity.

He glanced furtively at Chen Mo, who was focused on driving, and spoke cautiously.

“Um… Captain Chen, is this car… yours?”

He regretted asking the question as soon as he did.

What if it’s the captain’s own private car? Would asking this question seem like me invading his privacy?

The two people in the back row immediately perked up their ears and didn’t dare to breathe.

Chen Mo looked straight ahead, his tone as calm as if he were saying that the weather was nice today.

“no.”

“Special vehicle assigned to the project.”

“…”

When did the Chengdu Municipal Public Security Bureau become so extravagant? Giving a criminal investigation team leader a BMW 5 Series?

They used to follow Wu Che, and when they went out on field missions, they always drove those beat-up Jettas and Santanas that were almost falling apart!

Guan Yuexing opened his mouth, but couldn’t close it for a long time.

It was an exception made by the Municipal Bureau’s logistics department to allocate vehicles of this caliber as special project vehicles.

The power behind this new team leader, Chen, is probably a hundred times more terrifying than they imagined!

Yan Guangxu and Zhan Chi exchanged a glance in the back row, both seeing the same look of horror in each other’s eyes.

They suddenly understood.

Why was Chen Mo able to be parachuted in as the captain of Team Five at such a young age?

Why did he dare to bring them out to investigate the case without even notifying the department?

They’re not even on the same level!

At this moment, the last bit of doubt in the three people’s hearts caused by Chen Mo’s youth completely vanished.

With a captain like that, how could you not have a future?

We must cling to their coattails! Hold on tight!

Chen Mo ignored the psychological turmoil among the three.

The car sped along, and after about ten minutes, the navigation system indicated that the destination was approaching.

The BMW slowly drove into a residential area that looked a bit old.

Many passing residents cast curious glances at the scene.

Chen Mo parked the car in a relatively quiet corner and turned off the engine.

“Zhan Chi, you stay in the car.”

“Yes!” Zhan Chi replied immediately, but he was still somewhat puzzled.

Chen Mo seemed to see through his thoughts and continued to give instructions.

“You’re in charge of keeping watch and observing the surroundings for any suspicious individuals.”

“Connect your laptop to the hotspot and be ready to check the license plate or personnel information I send you at any time.”

“Keep the radio on, we’ll stay in touch.”

Zhan Chi felt a chill run down his spine and instantly understood his captain’s intention.

“Understood!” He nodded emphatically.

“Let’s go.” Chen Mo pushed open the car door and got out of the car with Guan Yuexing and Yan Guangxiu.

He casually pulled the lanyard for his police ID from his pocket and put it around his neck.

The other two immediately followed suit, hanging their police badges around their necks.

The three of them walked straight to the guardhouse of the residential area.

An older man was dozing inside when he heard footsteps.

He looked up and warily watched the three strange men approaching.

“Who are you looking for?” the uncle asked in a hoarse voice.

Chen Mo stepped forward, a smile on his face, and showed his identification badge.

“Uncle, don’t be nervous. We’re from the Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Criminal Investigation Department. We’re here to ask about something.”

As he spoke, he pulled out a pack of unopened Zhonghua cigarettes from his pocket, took one out, and handed it over.

“Here, uncle, have a smoke.”

The security guard saw the police officer’s ID and then the nice cigarettes offered to him.

The wariness on his face immediately dissipated. He waved his hand, refusing the cigarette.

“I’m at work, I don’t smoke. Officers, are you here… about that girl from Building 12?”

“Yes.” Chen Mo put away his cigarette and nodded. “We want to ask about the deceased, Shi Ying.”

“Sigh, what a pity about that girl,” the middle-aged man sighed. “She was so pretty, how could she…”

Chen Mo cut to the chase: “Uncle, we found out that you were on duty on the night of the incident, the 21st?”

“Yes, it’s me,” the security guard nodded, answering affirmatively.

“Did you see Shi Ying come back that night? Or was there anything unusual?”

The middle-aged man frowned, tried hard to recall, and then shook his head.

“The night of the 21st? I don’t remember. That night was quite peaceful; I didn’t see her come back.”

This answer is consistent with the record in the case file.

Guan Yuexing and Yan Guangxiu exchanged a glance, thinking that this trip was probably in vain.