Chapter Two: "Major Case"

Passing through the glass door at the front desk, one enters the courtyard of the police station. As soon as I stepped inside, a slightly musty odor rushed to my nose. Looking around, I was surprised to see this vast open space filled with all sorts of tattered clothing.

Bai Song is not familiar with everyone, so he just listens to their conversations, hearing them say things like "the price appraisal is definitely troublesome" and "the legal department is going to..." He can only smile wryly, wondering what kind of situation this is.

More than two tons of old clothes are all on this vehicle. The police officers on duty at the station are overwhelmed; three of them have taken the injured to the hospital, while several others are taking statements from the two thieves. The rest are primarily here to account for the items involved in the case. It has improved a lot now; when they first arrived, it was indeed quite chaotic. From what I heard from the police at the station, the injured thief was hurt in a rather sensitive area for men, and it is unclear how he got injured in the dark. He was screaming in pain, and the other two thieves couldn't cover their mouths in time, leading to their exposure. It has improved a lot now; when they first arrived, it was indeed quite chaotic. From what I heard from the police at the station, the injured thief was hurt in a rather sensitive area for men, and it is unclear how he got injured in the dark. He was screaming in pain, and the other two thieves couldn't cover their mouths in time, leading to their exposure.

Oh, it's nothing. A master from the sub-bureau came nearby for some business and brought me along. Thank you for your guidance. Bai Song saw how busy the office was and had no mind to reimburse this few dozen yuan, quickly waving his hand.

Bai Song responded with a sound, put down the backpack, and hurriedly ran to the vehicle to begin unloading.

I will talk about it next week. Bai Song, hearing Wang Liang show off, ignored him, exchanged a few jokes, and then hung up the phone

Well, I am the instructor of our department, my surname is Li. This is our director, Director Sun, and these two are Directors Wei and Wang. Instructor Li saw Bai Song salute and returned the salute in a standing position, then signaled Bai Song to lower his hand after the salute, and gave a general introduction to everyone. At this time, the directors were also helping to move things. Instructor Li introduced, "This is our department's new police officer, named Bai Song, who is a high-achieving graduate of the China Police University."

After more than an hour of effort, I was covered in a musty smell. Fortunately, the weather was not too cold. Bai Song took off his shirt, rinsed it briefly with water, then used the restroom's hairdryer to dry it, and changed into casual clothes

Bai Song's family conditions are fairly good, and because he is an only child, he often goes on budget trips during the winter and summer vacations from university. He travels across the country, taking sleeper trains, hard seats, and staying in youth hostels, visiting many places over the years

"Bai Song, have you finished at your side? I have everything settled here!" Wang Liang said happily, "Our unit sent a large vehicle to take me to the police station to bring everything over. I noticed that our police stations are quite close, so I took the liberty of bringing your things over here. When you have time, just come over to get them from me."

The Sanlin Road Police Station is located about 5 to 6 kilometers away from the Jiuhua Bridge Police Station on the map. However, due to the relocation of the Jiuhua Bridge Police Station, it is now quite close, approximately just over 1,000 meters. Bai Song glanced at the route, understood it clearly, and set out on foot.

This case is relatively straightforward, as it involves catching someone in the act. However, the complication arises from the absence of the clothing factory owner, which creates issues regarding the ownership and identification of these assets

After finishing the arrangements, Instructor Li took Bai Song to the office. The instructor did not assign Bai Song to a group immediately, but instead arranged for him to follow all the teams for a week, with a formal grouping to take place next week. Instructor Li briefly introduced some basic information, simply arranging Bai Song's dormitory and some daily necessities, outlining the basic situations regarding meals, sleep, and duty schedules. He informed Bai Song that there would be no work assigned today, allowing him to organize his belongings first. Instructor Li briefly introduced some basic information, simply arranging Bai Song's dormitory and some daily necessities, outlining the basic situations regarding meals, sleep, and duty schedules. He informed Bai Song that there would be no work assigned today, allowing him to organize his belongings first

"You guys are quite something. Speaking of which, you can be considered authentic, unlike us, who are so busy now that I've been completely forgotten," Bai Song remarked.

These tattered clothes are of no interest to anyone, yet for some unknown reason, this group of thieves has taken a liking to them. They went out to steal them overnight, gathering them one by one. However, when they were about to leave in the morning, one of the clumsy thieves injured himself while stealing the clothes, leaving the other two in a fluster, who were then discovered and reported to the police.

Bai Song's mobile phone is not the latest smartphone, and it does not have software like mobile maps. Fortunately, he still carries a small map with him, which can be considered a habit he has developed over the years

Bai Song bid farewell to the instructor and prepared to return to the patrol team where he had previously trained to retrieve his bedding and other belongings. At that moment, he received a call from Wang Liang

While moving, Bai Song chatted with everyone for a few moments and only then did he understand what was going on

The instructor nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then left the office

By the way, you came by taxi, right? Given what happened at the office today, I feel quite sorry for you. Do you have the receipt? This can be reimbursed.

Bai Song, along with more than a dozen police officers, spent over an hour collectively to tally the quantity and quality of several thousand pieces of clothing, taking individual photographs and registering them, creating a magnificent display in the courtyard

Everyone was busy and bustling, with no one paying attention to Bai Song. At that moment, a middle-aged police officer noticed Bai Song, put down the clothes he was holding, and came over to ask: "You are the new police officer Bai Song, right"

The Sanlin Road Police Station is a newly constructed station from the year before last. Compared to the Jiuhua Bridge Police Station, it may not be as new, but the facilities within the station are evidently more comprehensive. Various models of surveillance cameras are installed throughout the station, and even along the surrounding roads, a long row has been installed. It is said that this is part of a pilot program being implemented citywide

This is a clothing factory that has already gone out of business. The factory itself is located in a dilapidated small courtyard. The factory manager has long since fled due to debts, but there are still half a warehouse full of old clothes that have not been discarded, and they are temporarily left there

"That is certainly the case! Mainly, I am just too handsome! A beautiful man like me is always popular wherever I go, and receiving such treatment is only to be expected," Wang Liang said. "Speaking of which, I have already been assigned; our leader said I am a top student from the Intelligence Studies Department of the Police University. I have been assigned to the newly established Image Investigation Department in our unit. So, where have you been assigned now?"

A dozen or so police officers are unloading large and small bags of clothing from a box truck, gradually spreading them out in the courtyard. The vast courtyard has already been covered in half, and many of the clothes have begun to mold.

Bai Song nodded immediately, saluted, and said, "Yes, leader, my name is Bai Song"

In general, Instructor Li said to Bai Song: "Don't just stand there, come over and lend a hand."

Among the new police officers assigned to Jiuhhe District, only Wang Liang and Bai Song are from the same university, although they are not from the same department. Their friendship during university was fostered through basketball. However, after starting their careers in the same city and district, they quickly became good buddies, remaining inseparable during training. On one hand, they do share similar personalities; on the other hand, well, they are both single, does that count?

The case appears to be quite significant, but the value involved...