20demayo Chapter 13 Accepting the Mission and Making a Public Announcement
Chapter 13 Accepting the Mission and Making a Public Announcement
Shen Lang's lips curled up, and a bright smile flashed in his eyes.
When he heard from Old Zhang that the chief inspector was furious, he knew his chance had come.
The entrance to the police station was blocked by the victim's loud sobbing, and even five or six reporters from the newspaper came.
What happened today can no longer be hidden.
Once the news spread through the newspapers within the concession, the police station was thrust into the spotlight, and even the Municipal Council would intervene.
When the matter is investigated, the first person to be held accountable will be Chief Inspector Zhang Defa, the highest-ranking officer in charge of the Mai Lan Police Station.
Although everyone who can sit in the position of chief inspector has a background and powerful connections.
Even if things really escalate, in the end, all they can do is spend money to bribe someone and shift the blame to a scapegoat.
The matter has been resolved, but it has left a stain on his resume.
In future promotion competitions, other chief inspectors will use this as a pretext to attack, escalating the issue to the level of the French people's dignity.
It will be difficult for him to advance further in his career.
No wonder he flew into a rage in public!
It wasn't out of sympathy for the victims, nor was it out of genuine anger at the incompetence of his subordinates; rather, it was out of concern for his future.
The only way out is to solve the case and turn this public relations crisis for the McDonnell Police Station into a success.
But those patrolmen and detectives are all cunning and shrewd, so how could they be so foolish as to jump into the pit?
If it were that easy to investigate, people would have rushed to do it long ago.
Why should they be stuck in the lobby, silently shrinking back?
Shen Lang had calculated that the patrol officers and detectives wouldn't dare to step forward, and that the chief patrol officer was in a state of panic, which is why he deliberately spoke up to provoke them.
Then guide them step by step until they "have no choice" but to accept the task.
The chief inspector made the promise in front of everyone, so he wasn't afraid that the other party would go back on his word later.
As for the case ultimately not being solved... well, I'm going to be fired anyway, so I don't care about having too many debts or too many lice.
Zhang Defa frowned and urged, "Why don't you hurry up and get them all out of here!"
Reporters were blocking the entrance, and he didn't even dare to come out, lest he be photographed and have his picture published in the newspaper.
"no problem."
Shen Lang readily agreed and strode towards the main gate.
How can the matter be escalated further if we don't confront the reporters directly?
Although Zhang Defa made a promise in front of everyone, it was still not enough.
In the French Concession, reputation was also very important for climbing the ranks.
When a major case is solved, everyone should know about it, instead of secretly letting superiors steal the credit.
Only by letting reporters know who was investigating the case could Zhang Defa avoid taking credit afterward.
Back then, Huang Jinrong gradually rose to prominence and became a tycoon by solving numerous major cases.
If he can walk this path, so can others.
Creak~
Shen Lang gripped the doorway with both hands and pulled hard, producing a screeching sound.
Instantly, the reporters blocking the doorway swarmed around, vying to ask questions.
"Why is the police station so closed? Why won't they give the public an explanation?"
"I heard this is the sixth similar case recently. Does the police have any leads?"
"Is using marriage as a pretext to swindle money a sign of distorted humanity or moral decay?"
"When will the police be able to apprehend the suspect and give the public an explanation?"
"..."
As soon as Shen Lang stepped out, he was surrounded by reporters, and he didn't know who to answer first in the barrage of questions.
A quick glance revealed a familiar face: Zhang Peng, the reporter from the newspaper I'd met yesterday.
If it were someone else facing questions from reporters, they might get nervous or even stutter.
However, Shen Lang was also worldly-wise, and he used to hold meetings and training sessions for dozens of employees.
Being surrounded by a few reporters is a minor incident.
He spread his hands and smiled, indicating, "I'm Shen Lang, a constable from the Mailan Police Station. I'll be fully responsible for solving this case!"
He immediately introduced himself, making his name known to everyone, and then emphasized that he would take responsibility for the matter.
If the case is solved, the superior will definitely be unhappy.
But now, taking on too much responsibility is like taking on a landmine, and the superiors are probably more than happy about it.
Shen Lang ignored the reporter's questions and instead took the initiative to guide the pace of the conversation.
"Excuse me, could you please make way?"
He gently pushed aside the reporters blocking his way and walked straight towards the elderly woman surrounded in the middle.
He reached out and carefully helped her up, a warm smile always on his face.
He comforted her, saying, "The ground is cold. Please get up and speak, old man. I will definitely take full responsibility for your case!"
The old woman was taken aback, clearly not expecting that the police officer, who did nothing but eat and drink, would actually make a promise.
With expectant eyes, she asked, "Really?"
"Really!" Shen Lang nodded solemnly, giving an affirmative answer.
His voice was firm: "If the case cannot be solved within three days, I, Shen Lang, will resign!"
They emphasized their names very much, as if afraid the reporters wouldn't hear them clearly.
His resolute expression gives people a sense of inexplicable peace of mind.
The old woman was so moved that she wiped away tears, as if she had seen a glimmer of hope. Her voice trembled as she said, "You...you're a good person!"
Shen Lang grasped the old woman's hand, his expression gradually becoming solemn.
He turned his head to look at the crowd and reporters, raising his chin at a 45-degree angle.
He declared loudly, "I am a good person and a police officer. Maintaining order in the concession is my duty."
"We must let everyone know that if the road is uneven, someone will straighten it; if there is injustice, someone will take action. The glory of the police station will illuminate the French Concession!"
"As long as the people can live and work in peace and contentment, I don't care how much hardship I have to endure; I will face any suffering bravely!"
"This is the sentiment of a lowly police officer like myself!"
Shen Lang's face was righteous and awe-inspiring, and his powerful voice echoed in the square.
With his chin tilted up at a 45-degree angle, he looked as if his whole body was glowing!
The onlookers were stunned, their minds reeling.
Is this something a police officer should say?
Even the people hiding at the entrance of the hall looked at each other, a question rising in their minds: Are you sure they're talking about the police in the concession?
They even let the people live and work in peace and contentment... It's already a miracle they didn't collude with gangs to extort money from merchants.
Zhang Defa blinked his small eyes, turned to look at the patrol officers and detectives, and asked, "Is he mocking us?"
amount……
The patrol officers and detectives were momentarily speechless. The chief patrol officer's words seemed to make a lot of sense, but they had no reply.
Bang!
As the flash went off, a scene of Shen Lang being approachable was captured.
If nothing unexpected happens, it will definitely be featured on the front page.
This also means that as long as the case is solved, no one can steal his credit.
What was originally just an insignificant marriage fraud case, after fermentation and spread, and with the involvement of the media, became almost the biggest case in the French Concession that everyone was paying attention to!
Shen Lang turned to face the crowd, raised his hands and waved, saying, "Come on, everyone, let's go! Come back in three days!"
This is to create a mess for the police station in case the case isn't solved and they get fired.
The old woman left, and the onlookers dispersed when they saw there was no more excitement to see.
Shen Lang turned and walked into the police station building, his attitude slightly respectful as he asked, "Chief, I would like to review the case files. Please grant me permission!"