I Sent You to Take the College Entrance Exam, and You Ended Up Solving a Murder Case?! - Chapter 36

All the well-known leaders of the Municipal Bureau were present and sat in the first row.

Today, leaders from the provincial department are coming to commend the team for solving the major serial murder case.

At 9:00 a.m. sharp, a middle-aged man, accompanied by Wu Xiubing, the director of the municipal bureau, walked onto the stage.

Deputy Director of the Provincial Department!

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.

The deputy director gestured for everyone to be quiet, then took a document from his secretary, cleared his throat, and began to read it aloud in a loud voice.

“After deliberation by the Ministry of Public Security, it was decided to commend the Shucheng City Public Security Bureau for its outstanding performance in solving the ‘major serial murder case’.”

“The Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Investigation Division is hereby awarded a ‘Collective Second-Class Merit’!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a collective gasp rippled through the audience, which quickly turned into even more enthusiastic applause!

Collective Second-Class Merit Award!

This is an immense honor!

Everyone in the investigation department was so excited that their faces turned red, and they stood up even straighter.

The deputy director paused, then continued reading:

“The Fifth Team of the Criminal Investigation Division, including Deputy Captain Wu Che, team members Yan Guangxiu, Lu Mingrui, and eight others, are hereby awarded the Second-Class Merit Citation!”

boom!

The audience erupted in chaos!

“My God! Nine individuals awarded second-class merit? When did the ministry become so generous with its rewards?”

“Team Five is really incredibly lucky this time!”

“Wow, that’s amazing! This resume is absolutely incredible!”

Wu Che, Yan Guangxiu, and the others sat below, trembling with excitement, their fists clenched tightly, and their eyes red.

All eyes were now focused on one person.

The team members all received second-class merit awards, but what about Captain Chen Mo, who was the commander-in-chief and the biggest contributor?

What kind of reward will it be?

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the deputy director raised his head and glanced around the audience.

Finally, the focus settled on Chen Mo, and the voice suddenly rose in pitch!

“Awarded! Comrade Chen Mo, Captain of the Fifth Team of the Criminal Investigation Division—’First-Class Merit’!”

The entire room fell silent for a second.

Immediately afterwards, thunderous applause, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, instantly engulfed the entire auditorium!

First-class merit!

A first-class merit award in peacetime!

Chen Mo took a deep breath, straightened his police uniform amidst everyone’s envious gazes, and walked steadily onto the podium.

salute!

The deputy director personally pinned the first-class merit medal on his chest and patted him on the shoulder forcefully.

“Well done, young man!”

However, this is not the end.

Just as Chen Mo was about to step down, the deputy director picked up another document.

“Comrades, after deliberation by the Provincial Department Party Committee and with special approval from higher authorities…”

His voice resonated throughout every corner of the auditorium, clear and powerful.

“Comrade Chen Mo is hereby granted the rank of section chief, an exceptional honor!”

Upon hearing this, the entire room fell silent.

Everyone seemed frozen in place, staring wide-eyed, their mouths agape enough to fit an egg.

Promoted exceptionally!

Section Chief Level!

A 25-year-old section-level criminal police captain!

This speed of advancement isn’t like riding a rocket, it’s like opening a teleportation portal!

After the commendation ceremony ended, Chen Mo held the first-class merit medal, still feeling somewhat dazed.

He walked down the corridor back to the investigation department, passing all his colleagues.

Whether they knew him or not, they all cast admiring glances at him and greeted him warmly.

“Captain Chen! Congratulations!”

“Captain Chen is awesome!”

When he pushed open the door to the investigation department’s office, a deafening cheer erupted inside.

“The captain is back!”

Lu Mingrui rushed forward, pulled a brand-new pack of cigarettes from his pocket, and stuffed it into Chen Mo’s hand.

“Don’t just stand there, Captain Chen… no, I should call you Section Chief Chen now! Offer some cigarettes! You have to offer some cigarettes!”

All the officers in the investigation department gathered around, their faces beaming with genuine joy.

The Fifth Squadron made a remarkable contribution, and the entire Investigation Section benefited from it, receiving a collective second-class merit.

This is a real honor, and it benefits everyone’s resume.

Wu Che and Yan Guangxiu surrounded Chen Mo with great excitement.

Looking at the First-Class Merit Medal on his chest, which was even more dazzling than their Second-Class Merit Medals, I felt proud.

Cheers and laughter filled the office as excited faces surrounded Chen Mo.

…

As the noise and bustle gradually faded away, Chen Mo walked alone to the top floor of the Municipal Bureau building.

The First-Class Merit Medal on his chest was heavy, and the treatment of a section-level cadre felt like a boulder pressing on his heart, making it hard for him to breathe.

This honor is too heavy a burden.

He needs to figure out what’s going on.

Knock knock knock.

“Please come in.”

Chen Mo pushed open the door to the office of Wu Xiubing, the director of the municipal bureau, stood at attention, and gave a standard salute.

“Reporting to Director Wu, Chen Mo, captain of the Fifth Team of the Criminal Investigation Division, is here to report for duty!”

Wu Xiubing was reviewing documents when he heard this. He looked up, saw Chen Mo, and smiled.

“It’s you, kid. Come sit down.” He pointed to the sofa opposite him.

Chen Mo sat down stiffly, his body ramrod straight, his hands resting on his knees.

“Director Wu, regarding this first-class merit and exceptional promotion… isn’t it a bit too much?”

After hesitating for a long time, Chen Mo finally asked, “I’m afraid I’m not worthy of this position and can’t bear such a great honor.”

Wu Xiubing put down his pen, leaned back in his chair, and looked at him with a mixture of scrutiny and admiration.

“You think it’s too high?”

“Yes.” Chen Mo nodded. “Our fifth team was indeed lucky this time, but I feel unworthy of the individual first-class merit award.”

Wu Xiubing smiled, took a file folder from the drawer, and pushed it in front of Chen Mo.

“Take a look for yourself.”

Chen Mo opened the file folder with a puzzled look and took out the documents inside.

The document’s heading was an official letter from the Jinghua City Public Security Bureau.

The document was brief; it was an application for commendation for “assisting the Beijing police in solving a major serial murder case.”

However, for various reasons, the application was held up and the process was not completed.

The name of the person being honored was clearly written as Chen Mo.

The time was when he was in college!

Chen Mo’s pupils suddenly contracted.

That was during his summer internship during his junior year of college, when he was doing odd jobs at the Jinghua Municipal Public Security Bureau under the guidance of an experienced criminal investigator.

They happened to encounter a tricky series of cases.

He possessed observational and logical abilities far exceeding those of his peers.

They found a clue that everyone had overlooked, which ultimately helped the Jinghua police identify the murderer.

At the time, the Jinghua Municipal Bureau said they would commend him, but there was no news for a long time, and he thought the matter was over.

I never expected… that the department would still remember!

“You’ve been hiding it well, kid.”

Wu Xiubing picked up his teacup and blew on it to cool it down.

“This time, the provincial department has nominated you for a collective second-class merit and an individual second-class merit.”

“After you reported to the ministry, the ministry leaders saw your long-forgotten file.”

“The department believes that you have not only made great contributions in Chengdu, but also demonstrated outstanding criminal investigation talent during your student days.”

“He made outstanding contributions to the public security system. He was awarded this first-class merit for both his merits and the recognition he received.”

Wu Xiubing’s tone became serious.

“Chen Mo, this first-class merit is not only an affirmation of your past achievements, but also an expectation for your future!”

“The organization believes in you; you are capable and should shoulder greater responsibilities!”

“The benefits of being a section chief are that you can unleash your potential and do things boldly!”

His words were powerful and resounding.

The slight daze in Chen Mo’s heart was instantly replaced by a huge sense of responsibility.

He stood up abruptly, saluted again, and spoke in a loud voice.

“Please rest assured, Director Wu! Please rest assured, the organization! I, Chen Mo, will never let you down!”